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Comment by Kory Krista on June 4, 2011 at 1:33pm

What in the hell is goin on in NASCAR!!!???

Comment by Kory Krista on May 10, 2011 at 10:14pm

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Comment by Kory Krista on April 8, 2011 at 11:04pm

RACE FANS!!!!

The TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY is hosting the SAMSUNG MOBILE 500 this Saturday, April 9. Coverage begins at 7:30pm on FOX. Set your DVR's cuz I know they'll have the "CRANK IT UP" feature where you can hear the racing in HIGH DEF Surround Sound with no commentary!!! When the stereo is cranked it sounds like they're driving through your living room!!!

Comment by Bill Hegeman aka Gator on April 7, 2011 at 10:02pm

I think he has a chance to win in the next three or four weeks, But this week it's Carl Edwards. Just my opinion.

Comment by Kory Krista on April 7, 2011 at 9:31pm

With Texas, Talladega on tap, Junior sees remedy for slump

 

DE Jr. is one race from hitting the century mark since his last Sprint Cup victory, but the schedule offers hope for the skid not extending past 100.

Saturday night's  Samsung Mobile 500 is at Texas Motor Speedway, the site of his first Cup victory 11 years ago. Next week, the circuit will travel to Talledega Speedway, where he has scored five of his 18 career wins (more than any other track).

"For the first time in a long time," says Larry Mc Reynolds, analyst for Fox and Speed, "I can say I am confident his winless streak will come to an end in the near future."

The Hendricks Motorsports driver nearly snapped it last week at Martinsville Speedway, taking the lead with 21 laps left before getting yielding 17 laps later to winner Kevin Harvick. The runner-up finish was Earnhardt's best since a second in the 2010 Daytona 500, but the outcome still stung.

"I'll probably think about it a million times what I probably could have done differently" said Earnhardt, whose last win was June 2008 at Michigan International Speedway "If I know what's best for me, I should probably have a good attitude about what happened and probably go into the next race and use it as momentum and confidence, like any other good driver would do, instead of worrying about, how close we came."

That's the attitude likely being preached this week by crew chief Steve Letarte who took over calling the shots for the No. 88 Chevrolet this season. Letarte, who led Jeff Gordon's team to the Chase for the Sprint Cup the past five seasons, instituted a more regimented at-track schedule for Earnhardt and also has coaxed more professional chatter on the radio. It's helped Earnhardt improve his car during races such as Martinsville instead of fading, which had become a recurring problem in recent seasons.

The goofiness that made Earnhardt's channel a favorite for fan eavesdropping still is permitted (Letarte told Earnhardt to "start thinking of good stuff to say!" before a Fox interview during a red flag at Martinsville; the driver responded by saying hi to his "mama, mama, mama"). Earnhardt, though, is providing a more business-like recitation of feedback on his car's performance — not unlike the detailed information that helps teammate and five-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson make improvements to the handling of his Impala.

Though Letarte is among NASCAR's most personable and articulate crew chiefs, he balances an easygoing style in interviews with a fastidious approach to work not unlike Ray Evernham (whom Letarte worked for on Gordon's crew after joining Hendrick 16 years ago).

"I think Steve has rubbed off on (Earnhardt)," McReynolds said. "There was a time Sunday when they had a (slow) pit stop, but he was cheering on the team and giving them a pep talk. I see a totally different DE jr. this year across the board."

While admitting his driver's confidence had been shaken, Letarte said this week that Martinsville proved Earnhardt hadn't lost the desire or ability to win. He has three top 10s in six races (after 13 in the previous 72).

NASCAR's most popular driver, though, isn't ready to proclaim his three-year slump over.

"Well, I ain't really proved it to myself yet," he said. "I'll let you know .

Comment by Kory Krista on April 7, 2011 at 9:22pm

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