Nascar Season

Nascar Helps The Uss George Washington

NASCAR HELPS THE USS GEORGE WASHINGTON

NASCAR and the Autoclub Speedway of California teamed up with the Yellow Ribbon Team to salute the Sailors on board the USS George Washington Aircraft Carrier. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jeff Gordon Jimmy Johnson Kyle bush Kevin Harvick Tony Stewardt Carl Edwards and Casey Mears all recorded a special salute to the Military and broadcast on the Yellow Ribbon Team Radio Show. The AutoClub Speedway joined the sailors live on site at Naval Air Station North Island for the Day of Champions. Click to hear the NASCAR drivers at the Day of Champions.

To continue the support for our military the Auto Club Speedway is holding Labor Days biggest party August 29 30 and 31. The Navy Race team will be in Action on Saturday August 30th. Command Master Chief Kurt Dessert Navy Recruiting District San Francisco is making the dreams come true for one of our Sailors. AM1 Andrew Miller is a huge NASCAR fan Command Master Chief Dessert has arranged for a special reenlistment ceremony as part of the weekend. The Navy Race team driver Brad Kasolowski and crew will be part of the reenlistment ceremony. Along with the Navy Race team and car 88 it looks like the owner of the team will also be on hand Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR doesnt offer a discount on any race tickets; However The Auto Club Speedway has made special arrangements for the Military. The Speedway announced today The Yellow Ribbon Team exclusive Military offer Buy One and get one Free. The ticket package includes great seats in a special Military section a chance to go inside the Panasonic Hospitality tent and receive special race gifts from the Yellow Ribbon Team. To find out more call 9094295116 or visit on line at www.yellowribbonteam.com

To hear interviews from you favorite drivers click on
http://www.yellowribbonteam.com/NASCAR Carl Edwards won the last race at the Autoclub Speedway in California. This time the Pepsi 500 will be full of action and support for our military. The weekend features a fly over and special military recognition. Also in NASCAR action you can see the NAVY ARMY and National Guard NASCAR race teams. Join us at the AutoClub Speedway in California.

About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Kevin Fulton
Yellow Ribbon Team. The Yellow Ribbon Team is an interactive project that has been set up to help the Active Military and their families. Each week the yellow Ribbon Team is heard through our Southern California on 1700am Radio. Yellow Ribbon Team meets each week at Navy Region Southwest to discuss the Top stories in the Navy. Please visit www.yellowribbonteam.com

Nascar Gifts Last Lap For 2007

Now that Jimmie Johnson has wrappedup the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup championship what is left of the racing season to be concerned about? The answer is shopping for the NASCAR gifts needed for friends family and yourself before the Christmas holiday is upon us all.

Yes its that time of year race fans. This is equally true for those who may not be fans of the sport but have loved ones to shop for that are. Youve got to prepare yourselves for searching for the items that are on the wishlists of stock car racing aficionados. Theres time to spare but the clock is ticking. Avoid the panic button being pressed allowing anxiety to begin a crescendo that could end in shopping disaster. Whats the solution?

Buy your NASCAR gifts early and have them giftwrapped with time to spare! Take the lead today and get ahead of others who might just claim the last piece of merchandise that you may desperately need before the race is over. Its a cruel fact that manufacturers make a limited amount of products that may run out before Christmas Day. Dont let your competition get the inside lane on the gift that will make someone you know beam with racing excitement.

The good news is that there are racing gifts in pretty much any price range. There are the higher priced NASCAR memorabilia that have actual pieces of the drivers car and autograph on it as well. There are pricey leather jackets and furniture and upscale diecast models for those that can afford them. These may go quickly so it may be best to make a determination early on and make the move in time to have these type of products shipped to you pronto.

There are NASCAR gifts that may be more in your price zone such as clocks blankets pillows throws rugs mats or bean bags all having a favorite driver on them. There are tons of ideas for apparel including the basic tshirt to the sporty uniform jackets that boldly advertise the stock car competitor that has won the gift recipients favor. There is a buffet of racing merchandise out there now that may not be around for long that could make somebodys holiday season a most memorable one for years to come.

Take the advice of StockCarUSA.com and start your engines early in the rush to finish the race a winner. Let your 2007 racing season end with a checkered flag for yourself and the ones that you aim to please.

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NASCAR Gifts For Men

Do you have a man who is a NASCAR fan? NASCAR gifts are loved by men. Whether that gift is intended to be a Father’s Day present a birthday present or a just because you want to show him how much you love him. He probably already has a Nascar hat and a Nascar tshirt. If you would like to purchase unique NASCAR gifts for your father husband or friend checkout some of these great NASCAR gifts for men.

With spring and summer quickly approaching racing themed barbeque tool sets make great gifts for men. Get a barbeque tool set with you man’s favorite driver’s number printed on the handles. These specialty racing themed barbeque tool sets often come with matching storage cases or bags. These NASCAR grill tool sets are great but affordable gifts for men who like to grill outside.

Did you know that they make NASCAR patio sets? Yes they do. An outdoor patio set with a racing theme is a great yet unique NASCAR gift idea. Now these aren’t real cheap so this is probably more suited for a very close family member husband or dad. Make sure that the racing patio set has your loved one’s favorite nascar driver on the seats and table. Some have the names of the drivers and some have the nascar driver’s number. A NASCAR patio set will allow your nascar fan to barbeque in style on race days.

Companies also make racing themed canopy sets. These canopy sets are also really awesome gift ideas for men who love NASCAR. And you will have to look long and hard to find someone else who has a race car canopy set.

What goes hand and hand with watching a race? That’s right beer or another cold beverage. You man would love to have a NASCAR compact refrigerator with is favorite driver on it. I would love to have a Jeff Gordon compact refrigerator or may a Dale Jr refrigerator. These compact refrigerators would look great in your game room or a dormroom.

If you are looking for a NASCAR gift for a child toddlers preschoolers and elementary school aged children love NASCAR diecast cars. NASCAR diecast cars make very affordable gifts. In fact most grown men that I know love racing diecast cars. My son and I play racing all the time with diecast cars. He always plays with his Jeff Gordon diecast car and I play with my Tony Steweart diecast car. He won’t let me play with the Jeff Gordon diecast car.

I hope that these gift ideas help you to pick out the perfect NASCAR gifts for men.

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Nascar Fan Factor Up Close And Personal

There is no doubt that Nascar is one of the strongest brands ever in America’s sporting chronicle. But what makes Nascar to be such a hot brand? Who is behind the success of Nascar? Well the winnows of Nascar who else?!? Nascar sports fans are the most faithful devotees in the world. You will never see the fans of Dale Earnhardt Jr. drink any other beer other than Bud. This is because Dale is the brand name ambassador for Budweiser. Jeff Gordon is affiliated with Dupont paint and most Jeff Gordon fans never use any other paint.

The brand name commitment of the sports fans is then cashed in by the sponsors. A survey divulged that in order to have their name and logotype on the lid of a top Nascar Nextel cup car a person and or corporation has to pay 1.5 million! Now that is big money. The drivers are the main factor behind the success of the Nascar cars. The drama associated with the sport and the adrenaline rush cannot be compared to that of any other sport.

Loyalty To The Drivers
If a Nascar Nextel cup driver suddenly advertises Pepsi before the race then the sales of Pepsi during that race will be incomparable. All the fans of that driver will simply quit using any other soft drink and start using Pepsi. Similarly if a driver connects himself with a particular brand of shopping store like say Home Depot then all the fans will shop at Home Depot.

Role Of The Media
The media too will encounter a big role in promoting some of the stuff. For example if Bill Elliot is seen eating at a specific restaurant and the photo hits newspaper headlines the coming week all of his devotees will eat in the same eatery. During the race the fan following hits a new level altogether!

Individuals come from faroff distances to watch the races and then the sales of accessories and branded stuff hits the roof. Drivers like Jeff Gordon who are associated with car dealerships are also cashing in on the popularity. The sales of the cars have inflated dramatically after these drivers linked themselves with the car companies.

Automotive Productions
Automotive products too have established a market like never before thanks to the growing popularity of Nascar drivers and their ever increasing fan following. If a particular Nascar driver uses a specific brand of paint on their car then that paint has to be used by all his fans as well. The most common instance is that of the headlamp restoration product used by most Nascar drivers. The product which restores the condition of the headlamp to as good as new is exceedingly popular and is now used by many Nascar fans across the world as well.

About the writer:  This author is a HUGE fan of NASCAR licensed merchandise

Nascar Cup Round-up

Californian Jimmie Johnson made NASCAR history by becoming only the second driver to win three consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 2007 2008. The 33 year old has dominated the second most popular and the second richest motorsport after Formula One claiming 42 race wins in his career.

Johnson is part of the highly successful Hendrick Motorsports team and he and his trusty Lowes Chevrolet Impala had to wait patiently until the tenth race of the season the Subway Fresh Fit 500 to claim his maiden victory of the year.

It appears he only found his fighting form in the latter part of the year when it really counted. He claimed three of the ten 2008 Chase for the Championship events putting him in an unassailable lead for the NASCAR crown yet again.

Johnsons 2008 Victories

• 12 April Subway Fresh Fit 500 Phoenix International Raceway
• 27 July Allstate 400 at the Brickyard Indianapolis Motor Speedway
• 31 August Pepsi 500 Auto Club Speedway
• 7 September Chevy Rock n Roll 400 Richmond International Speedway
• 28 September Camping World RV 400 Kansas Speedway
• 19 October TUMS QuikPak 500 Martinsville Speedway
• 9 November Checker OReilly Auto Parts 500 Phoenix International Raceway

NASCAR under threat

As with most sports NASCAR has joined the long list of casualties of the recent economic meltdown. Sponsorships have begun to fade away with unenviable speed and some of the single drive teams have even been forced to throw in the towel.

Fortunately some of the bigger teams have been able to form relationships with financial partners who are not under the proverbial money whip but the most recent victim Chip Ganassi Racing closed its doors permanently adding 70 more workers to the long list of unemployed Americans.

Sponsorships fade and fans dwindle

The financial troubles have also had a marked effect on the number of race fans able to support the races live. Dwindling crowds are creating concern for race organisers who are trying everything to seduce their mainly blue collar fan base back to the tracks with allinclusive ticket packages offering discounts on hotel rooms and even food.

It is going to be interesting to see whether NASCAR survives the horror of the 2008 economic meltdown. If you consider that cars have to be transported around the States covering vast distances in semitrailer trucks it is surely only a matter of time before the high diesel fuel prices bring this hugely popular sport to its knees.

Formula One also on the endangered list

Formula One racing is also under the microscope with the powersthatbe thinking right out the box in an effort to make it more economical and environmentally friendly. Detractors are determined to close the doors on motor racing in perpetuity in the hope that it will spare the fragile planet so if youre a motor sports fan your weekly race fix may be under serious threat.

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Nascar And The Critique It Faces

Nascar has faced a lot of criticism for a lot of things over the last few decades. We can attribute the criticism to the popularity of Nascar. Apart from the environmental impact of Nascar which has led to criticism there are other technical reasons as well. One of the reasons is the oval shape of most Nascar racing circuits. Driving enthusiasts have severely criticized the difficulty of these race courses when compared to the extremely difficult twisting and turning race courses of Formula 1. They say that it involves going round and round for 500 miles and nothing else.

Some courses of the Formula 1 put up to 5 or 6 G’s of stress on the body of the driver. This is totally absent in Nascar. But Nascar has denied these allegations and countered by saying that there are certain race series in which road courses are included. But again it is for a very small percentage of the race. Nascar has also brought to light the fact that even the Indy racing league uses mostly oval tracks.

The Grueling Season
The grueling racing season of Nascar is also a reason for its criticism. While a Formula 1 race has 22 cars in its beginning a Nascar Nextel cup race has 43. Add the 36 point races for the entire series and the session becomes extremely hectic. The drivers are left with just a few hours to practice. Some of the drivers have even quit the sport because of their inability to cope with such stress.

Drivers who have been reasonably successful in road racing circuits have been unable to duplicate that success record in Nascar. The prime reason is the difference in the entire structure of the two.

The Cars
The technology behind the cars is another reason that Nascarhas faced so much criticism. The cars are mostly fitted with accessories from the 1950s. The carburetors cast iron engine blocks and most primarily the use of leaded fuel have triggered huge criticism against Nascar. The reluctance of Nascar to add safety devices has also aggravated the criticism against them. The use of this equipment places more emphasis on getting an undue advantage rather than focusing on the skill of the driver.

The Business
The last thing that has received flak from critics is the Nascar business structure. The majority of revenue generated by the entire Nascar racing goes towards the France family as they control most of Nascar . Many say that the drivers do not have a voice in Nascar and it is like a dictatorship. The penalties and fines that Nascar levied on its drivers for using foul language in the media have also been a reason for criticism against it.

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History About The Start Of Nascar

What started off as a way of racing stock motorcars on dirt tracks has now become as America’s biggest and mostwatched sporting event. It has rapidly matched and in many places taken over even the NFL as the mostwatched sport. Nascar is huge today. For those of you wondering Nascar stands for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. There are many popular races that are put on by Nascar. There are more than 1500 races that are sanctioned by Nascar with the Nextel cup Busch series and the Craftsman series being the most common ones.

The History
It all began in the early days of the 19th century when Daytona Beach became the setting for speed and racing cars. It had quickly become the place where speed records were being passed each and every day. In fact more than 15 records were set here in a span of a few years. Drivers then begun to modify their cars in order to escape the fierceness of the police force. It was here that modified cars began participating in the racing circuit.

William France Sr.
It was William France Sr. who can be named the founding father of Nascar or the man who laid the groundwork for it. William France Sr. had traveled to Daytona Beach from Washington D.C. to escape from the Great Depression. He then entered in the racing event at Daytona Beach and finished fifth. He saw that very often the drivers were left lurking in the dark after sponsors made off with their money. They were left unpaid most of the times after doing all the hard work.

This led him to the conclusion that a set of regulations a governing body and an organized championship were necessary for the improvement of the race and the drivers. This gave way to negotiations with several racing enthusiasts and Nascar was formed on the 21st of February 1948.

The First Races And Rules
Can you believe that the first set of Nascar rules and the points system were written on a saloon napkin? The first racing event sponsored by the facultative body was held at Daytona Beach. But the first ever stock car race was held on June 19th 1949 at the Charlotte speedway. Alterations on the car commenced after about six years after Nascar was formed. Soon custommade vehicles began appearing on the circuit.

The Racing Circuits
Some of the tracks expended in the initiatory racing circuits are still utilized today. Martinsville Speedway is one of them. Darlington Raceway which opened in 1950 is another. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway which is a popular track on the Nextel Cup circuit dates back to 1909!

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Betting Basics For Nascar

Betting Basics for NASCAR

NASCAR has become one of the hottest sports to bet so we’re here to put you on the fast track to understanding racing odds and finding the best places to wager. The two main ways of gambling on NASCAR are “Betting to Win” a race and “Matchup Betting” which pits a driver against another driver or a group of drivers.

“Betting to Win” an outcome event like the Daytona 500 is the most common way to wager on a NASCAR race. Since NASCAR has multiple races over the course of a year “Betting to Win” obviously offers numerous wagering opportunities. It is very important to note that not all the drivers in a race may be listed so another NASCAR betting option is on the “field” which includes all other drivers not listed.

The NASCAR odds on a “field” bet depend on how many drivers are listed and how likely it is for the top drivers to win. In other words if the same five or six drivers seem to battle it out for the top spots each race the odds on the “field” will be much higher since there is less likelihood that one of the longshots in the “field” will win.

Here’s an example:

Favorites or top drivers = 5/1 to 10/1
30 or so other wellknown drivers listed individually = 10/1 to 200/1
Field collection of 20 or more not listed = 80/1

Futures are another way you can “Bet to Win” that can offer you appealing NASCAR odds because you are betting far in advance of when the event takes place. For example betting on the 2006 Daytona 500 now might get you much better value on Jeff Gordon who may be 10/1 at this moment but dip to 6/1 closer to the event if he is on a roll. For more information on the value of betting NASCAR futures read How Future Bets Can Pay Off.

In addition NASCAR drivers are awarded Nextel Cup points according to the place they finish in each race and those points are accumulated over the course of the season click here to learn how the NASCAR points system works. Some Las Vegas sportsbooks will allow you to bet on who you think will finish atop the Nextel Cup standings giving you yet another opportunity when it comes to betting NASCAR.

Meanwhile “Matchup Betting” offers an alternative to simply betting on a NASCAR race’s winner. Artificial headtohead matchups are created by oddsmakers and involve drivers who are all competing against each other to win the race with the bet specifically focused upon how one driver finishes compared to another driver in the matchup. Group matchups are another “matchup betting” option particularly popular in golf and NASCAR where you can select how one driver will finish amongst a group of other drivers. Both headtohead and group matchup NASCAR odds are based on the money line check out How to Read the Money Line for more information.

Since NASCAR has prequalifying not everybody will start the race so most group matchups will typically require all individuals in the group to start in order to be eligible for action. Different sportsbooks will often feature different matchups and this is very important to note because you can shop around to different online sportsbooks and try to find the NASCAR matchup that’s most worth betting on. There are several advantages to betting at elite online sportsbooks but the very best will give you the most wagering opportunities so it’s a good idea to consider betting online and find out what everybody has to offer.

Also keep in mind that popular drivers tend to be overrated and overpriced when oddsmakers create these artificial matchups due to their status of being more wellknown with the public so the underdogs are usually a good play because they offer more value. If you like a particular driver going into a NASCAR race your best move is to compare matchups across multiple sportsbooks and put a larger wager on the biggest mismatch in your estimation. Then you can also put down a small wager on your favorite driver to win the race in case he takes the checkered flag. By betting your driver to win the race and a matchup you’ll have double the fun knowing you’ve got double the chances to win!

If you are a knowledgeable NASCAR fan who has a good feel about how races will likely turn out then you should most definitely trust your insights and use them to find strong bets. For those of you with less experience several sports web sites have power rankings for drivers which should give you a good idea of who’s hot on the NASCAR racing circuit and who’s not. Of course it’s up to you to decide which driver you want to bet on but the more you learn about NASCAR racing the more prepared you will be when placing your bet. Hopefully now at least you know the basics of betting NASCAR and how to use NASCAR odds to your advantage!

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Advanced Concepts For Handicapping Nascar

Handicapping Theory for NASCAR

By Michael Cash
Pregame Pro Handicapper

Over the last 10 years NASCAR National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing has been the fastest growing spectator sport in the world. It now boasts over 75 million fans worldwide and can be seen on television each week in over 150 countries. NASCAR holds 17 of the top 20 attended sporting events in the U.S. each year. Not surprisingly is the growing number of NASCAR fans who have turned to betting on this popular pastime.

How to Handicap NASCAR:

When handicapping a NASCAR race there are a number of things to keep in mind:

Trends: NASCAR can be very streaky much more so than other sports. When drivers get hot they tend to stay hot and when drivers are running cold it tends to take them a number of races to get things turned around. You will want to look at not only recent performances but historical performances as well. Given that a NASCAR drivers career can last 30 years in some cases knowing how to analyze information is crucial to long term profits

Drivers: Just like any other sport NASCAR has its superstars. It is important to review driver statistics such as number of races run top 5 finishes and top 10 finishes for each track. Some drivers who only have average talent can still perform well on certain tracks just as some top drivers struggle at the same tracks every year. It is important know your drivers history so you will know if betting on him will offer you value or not.

Tracks: NASCAR has 4 distinct types of tracks Short Intermediate Superspeedway and Road Course. Not all drivers do well on all track types. It is important to research a drivers history on a specific type of track before placing your bets. You want to be especially careful when handicapping NASCAR’s road races because there are very few drivers who consistently perform well on road courses.

Crews: This is often an overlooked aspect of NASCAR handicapping. Some of NASCARs races can last in excess of 5 hours. Knowing who has a strong Crew Chief and pit crew is imperative to betting successfully.

Many outsiders believe that NASCAR is just Full Throttle and left hand turns. However the experts know that it’s a combination of many little things that get a car to victory lane.

Financial Benefits to Betting on NASCAR

Yes its true! Compared to other sports there are many financial benefits to wagering on NASCAR.

NASCAR betting is quite favorable and attractive to bettors due to the large payouts one can receive by simply picking the Race Winner. Odds on the most popular drivers start at 4/1 which means that a single winning NASCAR bet can pay for your next four or more bets. This is much better and potentially more lucrative compared to the regular 1/1 payout that bettors of NFL NBA MLB etc. typically experience. Here are a few more reasons:

There are No Favorites: NASCAR odds to win bets are always underdog bets and even the drivers who oddsmakers feel are the strongest competitors for a particular race will start at least at 3/1 or 4/1 underdogs.

There is Time to Build a Bankroll: NASCAR wagering has a very high breakeven point compared to other sports. This means that you can make several weeks worth of losing wagers without fear of getting buried because in most cases it will only take 1 race win to cover your losses in 5 or more races depending on the line of the winner you select.

Same Competitors Same Tracks: Because a NASCAR career can span decades it’s relatively easy to get a handle on the competition in a short period of time. Also aiding in your handicapping is the fact that with a few exceptions NASCAR visits the same tracks year after year so you can use this historical information to make very accurate race predictions from season to season.

Types of NASCAR Bets

There are several different types of NASCAR bets available for each race including:

Odds to Win: This particular bet is the most simple and most popular. Simply pick the driver you think will win the race.

Matchups: This bet is offered for the Qualifying run and the actual race. It pairs two drivers together with one being the favorite and one being the underdog . To win this bet you need to select the driver you believe will either qualify higher or finish the race higher.

Top Finishing Driver: This wager is similar to a Match Up bet but offers higher odds by setting a pool of drivers to pick from. To win this bet the driver you select must finish higher than all the other drivers in the pool.

Manufacturer to Win: This is another very simple wager. Place a bet on which car maker Ford Dodge Chevy or Toyota will finish first in a particular race.

Manufacturer exacta: Those who have ever bet a horse race will recognize this term. To win this bet you must pick the manufacturer of the first AND second place finishing cars in the correct order of a particular race.

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2007 Nascar Points System

Changes to NASCAR Points System in 2007 Move Emphasis to Race Victories

A shakeup of the points system used in NASCAR races will award an extra five points to race winners beginning with the 2007 season events at Daytona 500.

The changes announced by NASCAR in January ‘07 were devised to shift emphasis onto drivers winning races rather than merely getting by through consistently finishing within the top ten a habit that was threatening to dull enthusiasm for the sport.

Referring to the point system changes in a statement NASCAR CEO Brian France said “Winning is what this sport is all about. Nobody likes to see drivers content to finish in the top 10. We want our sport especially during the Chase to be more about winning.”

Each race victory will now result in 185 points an additional five points over victories achieved under the previous point system.

To gain an understanding of how an extra five points can increase the competitiveness of NASCAR racers just calculate the points in an example race scenario.

A race victory will net the driver 185 points. Five point bonuses can be achieved by leading a lap and for leading the most laps. In a good race the winning driver could potentially be ahead of his closest rival by 25 points in just one event.

The effects of the changes will be most prevalent during the Chase for the Nextel Cup.

In previous years the drivers eligible for the Chase were the 10 drivers with the highest number of points after the final race in the season and any other drivers whose point tally was within 400 points of the highest scoring driver.

Following the 2007 changes only the twelve highest scoring drivers will be eligible for the Chase and will be positioned to start the race based on points scored for each victory in the season. Starting from a level 5000 points each ten points will be awarded to drivers for each previous victory and the driver with the highest overall score will hold the best start position.

The decision to base Nextel Cup Chase competitors’ start positions entirely on their previous race victories of the season is a surefire way to bring competitiveness for the number one finish back to NASCAR races.

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