As one of the most recognizable action sports stars on the planet, Travis Pastrana did not need NASCAR to enhance his profile. Pastrana, 28, moved into stock-car racing because he relished the challenge.
“That’s why you’re seeing so many guys that want to be part of NASCAR (come) from all over, from all other genres, because it’s the most competitive sport in the world,” said Pastrana, who ran in the NASCAR K&N Pro East Series race at Richmond International Raceway on Thursday. “At least that’s why I’m over here.”
Which says a ton about what makes the guy tick … More
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — And with the first pick of the 2011 NASCAR draft …
Wouldn’t it be fun if NASCAR had a draft like the NFL? It would give race-starved fans something to talk about during the offseason. It would give non-Sprint Cup drivers we seldom hear about exposure they don’t get because Cup drivers are winning everything in the Nationwide and Truck series.
Instead of 40-yard times we could break down lap times. The vertical jump would be replaced by … More
The recent issue of the Sporting News released its five greatest NASCAR records, and while the ones it listed are pretty awesome, I can think of five more.
I’m not predicting that these records will never be broken, but it’s going to take someone special to come along and do so.
1. Fastest qualifying lap  … Details
Annual motorcycle charity ride one of Petty’s great passions…
Next week, Kyle Petty will be awash in a world he created.
Petty will be front and center as the 17th annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America begins in Lake Placid, NY. The ride, which began in 1995, is scheduled for … Details