I’m just going to take a few moments to spout off. Anyone who knows me knows I’m not one to mince words. Here’s my take on some of the latest NASCAR buzz….

NASCAR DOES NOT have a drug problem. After convicted (and according to him, reformed) druggie Aaron Fike applied for re-instatement by NASCAR, there’s been a lot of bellowing and inuendo concerning durg use in auto racing. Sadly, I’ve seen all kinds of misinterpretation of Kevin Harvick’s comments, not to mention the fact I thought he crossed a few lines with how he said.

Harvick makes some good points, but I think the Jeff Gordon reference did him no favors. If Harvick hadn’t been such a punk in his earlier days, maybe he’d hold a little more sway with people. And really, do you think Gordon has the ears of NASCAR in a way others don’t? I’ve not seen it.

That said, NASCAR needs to keep the sport clean by having an independent agency doing random testing. One high driver is one too many, and hopefully testing would help weed out the handful of morons who’d try it. I think most drivers would actually be o.k. with it.

I suspect there are NASCAR drivers who drink too much, sleep around, and there may even be one or two who may be guilty of domestic violence. But dope? Not likely.

Should Danica go for a switch to NASCAR? Is she wants to, sure. Some people don’t like her attitude, but my suspicion is the “arrogance” is a defense mechanism for survival in what has historically been a man’s world. I suspetc she isn’t going anywhere for now. I think she has some mountains to conquer in IRL.

But if Danica can find a NASCAR ride and get it in the field- God bless her. She’d be good for the sport in terms of growing it.

Dale Jr.’s early season success is one key reason things are looking better in 2008. All you Junebug haters won’t like that, but let’s face it- Earnhardt is far and away the most popular driver in the sport, and regardless of how you think he got that popularity, NASCAR needs Junebug to do well.   

Besides- the boy can drive- VERY WELL. Junior WILL WIN IN 2008. Even a Cup title is not out of reach.

Smoke is being a smart guy. Tony Stewart would be an idiot not to consider other offers out there. He’s in a uniquely nice position to do what he wants, and if he’s really jonesing to own a team, then he should do it. Not everybody has the same priorities: some are hungry for wins, some want the money, others the glory.

I really don’t think Stewart will go anywhere. Why? People only seem to talk about loyalty with Tony when it comes to Chevrolet. What about his loyalty to Joe Gibbs? He’s been good to them, they’ve been good to him. JGR will also put him in the best position to win. As it is right now- this team is having the greatest success in 2008 (with all apologies to Richard Childress and HMS).

Think about it, at Hendrick, there’d be all kinds of issues: Smoke has a history with Jeff Gordon, and there’s enough involved with keeping Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Junior and Casey Mears going. The Richard Childress #33 car? If Childress doesn’t give the ride to Scott Wimmer (who deserves a shot at it), it’ll then go to veteran Bobby Labonte. But Stewarrt? Nah.

Let me make this clear: Tony Stewart will get ONE SWEET DEAL and stay with Joe Gibbs.

 

 

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