2002 Articles

Racing School on a Budget by Steve Wingate. I can just imagine myself barreling through the turns in a finely tuned racing machine, the sound of the yowling engine and barking tires transporting me into fits of epiphany. While the world blurs by in wash of speed, I also take in the smells of burning rubber, high octane fuel and the acrid smell of my instructor dampening his fire retardant suit... more

Monkey Motions by Steve Wingate. Ahh…. Bristol! The crisp feel of the night air… the smell of burning rubber and racing fuel… the sound of screaming engines and skidding tires… and the haze of cranial smoke from disgruntled, gesticulating drivers.... more

Invasion of the Grade School Race Analysts by Steve Wingate. My kids don't normally sit down and watch the race with me on Sundays. They were there however for this Sunday's Brickyard 400... more... Originally Published on Mike Calinoff's "Stock Car City"

Girls Love Fast Cars Too by Steve Wingate. We walked out the door at the same time, just like we always do. We've been working together for three years now, and walking out the door at 5:30 sharp every day is one of our many rituals. more... Originally Published on Mike Calinoff's "Stock Car City"

Bristol:Stick With What Works by Steve Wingate. First time winner. Post race skirmish on pit road. Lots of mangled sheet metal. Flaring tempers. Buckshot Jones wrecking. If I were a subscriber to the notion that NASCAR fixes races, I'd think that NASCAR used the same script for the 2002 Food City 500 that they used for the 2001 running.... more. Originally Published on Mike Calinoff's "Stock Car City"

Howdy Tony! Welcome to Alabama! by Steve Wingate. Warning: Must have Senseofhumor version 3.2 installed to read this article. Yee Haw! And greetings to all my feller Alabamians! Lets all be sure to give ole Tony Stewart a big ole non-obnoxious Alabama howdy at Tallerdigger this weekend! See, in case none of y'all ain't heard, Tony don't think much of us here in Dixie. ...more Originally Published on Mike Calinoff's "Stock Car City"

All Kinds of Wrecks Mar Darlington Race By Jan Bazen While it was great to see familiar faces in the front lineup for the TranSouth 400 at Darlington Speedway this weekend, the event was marred by some frightening accidents.

"Who's On First?" by Jan Bazen. Jan's takes on how the new "one engine rule" is affecting NASCAR's top teams.

"NASCAR Lingo Strikes Back" by Steve Wingate. More advice on talkin' NASCAR like a pro. Originally appeared on Stock Car City.

"Welcome to Talladega, Mississippi?" By Steve Wingate. A little ditty about a typo from hell.

"Tony Stewart Rules Bud Shootout" By Jan Bazen. Stewart takes the Shootout for the second year in a row. The lowdown on the race and such.

"The Dilemma of Daytona Qualifying" By Jan Bazen. Ever wonder how the drivers qualify for the Daytona 500? Jan explains it for us.

"Fred's Hero" By Jan Bazen. Jan's tribute to her brother Fred and his hero Dale Earnhardt.

"Local Boys" By Steve Wingate. A little essay about Alabama's NASCAR heritage. Originally Published on Mike Calinoff's "Stock Car City"

"Still Playing With Cars After All These Years" By Steve Wingate. All about boys and their toys. Originally Published on Mike Calinoff's "Stock Car City"

"Code Blue Light" by Steve Wingate. How will Kmart's declaration of bankruptcy affect Haas/Carter Motorsports? Originally Published on Mike Calinoff's "Stock Car City"

"Is The Future of NASCAR In Leagues?" by Jan Bazen If you're a NASCAR fan, you MUST read this.

"High Noon at Daytona: The Bud Shootout" by Jan Bazen. Jan gives us a little insight into some of the history of this event, plus gives a quick lesson on how the field is set.

"Jay Leno Living "Car Guy" Dream" by Steve Wingate. Tonight Show host Jay Leno has lots of toys and gets to pace the big boys. Originally appeared on Stock Car City.


	The Car Guy of Benchfield Home + TCGOB NASCAR! + Photo Garage + Links + Mad Mad Automotive World + Driving Songs + Humor Pages + Reader's Rides+ All About TCGOB + Contact Us 2002 Articles 2001 Articles Archive \| 2000 Articles Archive The GM Aerocoupes by Steve Wingate. Monkey Motions by Steve Wingate. Gawd, I love Bristol! Racing School on a Budget by Steve Wingate. I can just imagine myself barreling through the turns in a finely tuned racing machine, the sound of the yowling engine and barking tires transporting me into fits of epiphany. While the world blurs by in wash of speed, I also take in the smells of burning rubber, high octane fuel and the acrid smell of my instructor dampening his fire retardant suit... more Monkey Motions by Steve Wingate. Ahh…. Bristol! The crisp feel of the night air… the smell of burning rubber and racing fuel… the sound of screaming engines and skidding tires… and the haze of cranial smoke from disgruntled, gesticulating drivers.... more Invasion of the Grade School Race Analysts by Steve Wingate. My kids don't normally sit down and watch the race with me on Sundays. They were there however for this Sunday's Brickyard 400... more... Originally Published on Mike Calinoff's "Stock Car City" Girls Love Fast Cars Too by Steve Wingate. We walked out the door at the same time, just like we always do. We've been working together for three years now, and walking out the door at 5:30 sharp every day is one of our many rituals. more... Originally Published on Mike Calinoff's "Stock Car City" Bristol:Stick With What Works by Steve Wingate. First time winner. Post race skirmish on pit road. Lots of mangled sheet metal. Flaring tempers. Buckshot Jones wrecking. If I were a subscriber to the notion that NASCAR fixes races, I'd think that NASCAR used the same script for the 2002 Food City 500 that they used for the 2001 running.... more. Originally Published on Mike Calinoff's "Stock Car City" Howdy Tony! Welcome to Alabama! by Steve Wingate. Warning: Must have Senseofhumor version 3.2 installed to read this article. Yee Haw! And greetings to all my feller Alabamians! Lets all be sure to give ole Tony Stewart a big ole non-obnoxious Alabama howdy at Tallerdigger this weekend! See, in case none of y'all ain't heard, Tony don't think much of us here in Dixie. ...more Originally Published on Mike Calinoff's "Stock Car City" All Kinds of Wrecks Mar Darlington Race By Jan Bazen While it was great to see familiar faces in the front lineup for the TranSouth 400 at Darlington Speedway this weekend, the event was marred by some frightening accidents. "Who's On First?" by Jan Bazen. Jan's takes on how the new "one engine rule" is affecting NASCAR's top teams. "NASCAR Lingo Strikes Back" by Steve Wingate. More advice on talkin' NASCAR like a pro. Originally appeared on Stock Car City. "Welcome to Talladega, Mississippi?" By Steve Wingate. A little ditty about a typo from hell. "Tony Stewart Rules Bud Shootout" By Jan Bazen. Stewart takes the Shootout for the second year in a row. The lowdown on the race and such. "The Dilemma of Daytona Qualifying" By Jan Bazen. Ever wonder how the drivers qualify for the Daytona 500? Jan explains it for us. "Fred's Hero" By Jan Bazen. Jan's tribute to her brother Fred and his hero Dale Earnhardt. "Local Boys" By Steve Wingate. A little essay about Alabama's NASCAR heritage. Originally Published on Mike Calinoff's "Stock Car City" "Still Playing With Cars After All These Years" By Steve Wingate. All about boys and their toys. Originally Published on Mike Calinoff's "Stock Car City" "Code Blue Light" by Steve Wingate. How will Kmart's declaration of bankruptcy affect Haas/Carter Motorsports? Originally Published on Mike Calinoff's "Stock Car City" "Is The Future of NASCAR In Leagues?" by Jan Bazen If you're a NASCAR fan, you MUST read this. "High Noon at Daytona: The Bud Shootout" by Jan Bazen. Jan gives us a little insight into some of the history of this event, plus gives a quick lesson on how the field is set. "Jay Leno Living "Car Guy" Dream" by Steve Wingate. Tonight Show host Jay Leno has lots of toys and gets to pace the big boys. Originally appeared on Stock Car City. "A NASCAR Fan's Reflections on 2001" by Jeff Shockley, guest contributor 2002 Car Guy of Benchfield Home + TCGOB NASCAR! + Photo Garage + Links + Mad Mad Automotive World + Driving Songs + Humor Pages + Reader's Rides+ All About TCGOB + Contact Us