NASCAR, like every other sport, is still a game governed and officiated by people. Yeah, there are certain tools used by NASCAR officials to make officiating the game easier like computer scoring loops and video replays, but its still up to the race director. Any time people are involved in judging anything, mistakes are bound [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "NASCAR Scoring Still an Inexact Scienc...

We here at The Nascar Insiders wanted to take a second to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July.  There is a lot of great racing action set to come this weekend from Daytona for the Nationwide and Cup Series, so check out some fireworks, grab an adult beverage, and enjoy the weekend! In [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Happy Fourth of July!", url: "http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/2008/07...

I do not know if you have noticed, but a common theme has begun to emerge in these posts. Contacts and relationships are vital to success within the sport. I know, I know, that is true other places too, but in NASCAR without that contact it is very difficult to even get your foot in the [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "So You Want to Work in NASCAR? Part Three", url: "http://www.thenascarinsiders...

We've been hearing rumblings about this for a few days, and its being reported today by the AP and ESPN that Hendrick Motorsports will announce on Friday at Daytona that Mark Martin will replace Casey Mears in the #5 for next season.  Martin has been splitting time this season with Aric Almirola in DEI's #8 [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Dominos Starting to Fall: Mark Martin to Hendrick", url:...

As was reported earlier today by Jayski, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates has officially shut down the #40 Cup team for the season and has laid off 71 employees.  A lack of sponsorship is ultimately to blame for the team's demise.  From what I'm hearing, the layoffs include the entire #40 team, and effect every [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Breaking News: Ganassi shuts down #40 car, la...