Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Whacky World Of The NASCAR Media Making For Some Of The Most Attention Grabbing News In 2011
It was a year that started with a NASCAR television personality begging reporters covering the sport to be more positive. It moved on to many in the sport's media realm taking aim at an outside reporter who dared question NASCAR's fairness. And then it was an impromptu media celebration after a historic Daytona 500 finish that set off a firestorm of debate.
Thus far in 2011 one of the hottest media topics surrounding the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series has been the media itself and just how they go about covering the sport.
It all comes as no surprise in the world of NASCAR, where the lines of media objectivity have always been a little fuzzier than in other major league sports. And it seems as members of the traditionally trained media become more of the minority at major events, the lines of journalistic ethics are seemingly being erased by many of those wearing credentials to "cover" events.
Thus far in 2011 one of the hottest media topics surrounding the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series has been the media itself and just how they go about covering the sport.
It all comes as no surprise in the world of NASCAR, where the lines of media objectivity have always been a little fuzzier than in other major league sports. And it seems as members of the traditionally trained media become more of the minority at major events, the lines of journalistic ethics are seemingly being erased by many of those wearing credentials to "cover" events.
Ferrari deny that the ?disposal? Dell 2011 will usher in
Alonso wrong choice for the 15th lap championship come to naught. ??AP Ferrari technical director Aldo – Costa denied that the team will dispose of ending points leader Chris tactical error – Dell (Chris Dyer).blog ??8-point lead with Alonso finishing up a decisive battle was thought certain to win, the result as the team’s tactical [...]
Monday, March 7, 2011
Build Your Own Brickyard Experience: Family Edition
Build Your Own Brickyard Experience is an interactive fan website that allows you to learn more about Brickyard experiences, choose how you would build your own experience, and then share what your Brickyard 400 experience looks like with friends and family. This blog series follows Brickyard 400 fans and their experience and tips for attending [...]
Dreyer & Reinbold ?FillerUp with Ipiranga
So I primarily tuned into Trackside with Kevin & Cavin yesterday to hear what exactly was goin? on with the Sam Schmidt TAKEOVER, Err Merger with FAZZT Race Team. Hey! I?m happy that ?TAG (Alex Tagliani) will remain upon the grid this year ? thus I was looking forward to the Sam Schmidt interview, which unfortunately didn?t happen... Hmm? Apparently either Kurty or Sam get their TS Steele timepieces serviced by the same watchmaker as Jay ?Funnyman Howard; Hya! As Jay?s been prone to having trouble to setting his watch correctly; although I?ve never ever made a time conversion error here at No Fenders, right?Thus I was surprised to learn that Dreyer & Reinbold officially announced Ana ?Bia ?Figarito? Beatriz as Justin ?BIG UNIT Wilson?s teammate in the No. 24 previously occupied by Mike Conway. Beatriz brings Brazilian Oil sponsorship a la Milkalicious?s CITGO deal in the form of Ipiranga for a full season gig at D & R.In another story vacillating in that Uber-nebulous NoFenderz WormHole - I believe that Bia?s manager is none other then Andr� Ribeiro, Whom you may recall won 3-races in CART between 1995-96 ? all for Tasman Motorsports... Before first driving and then working for The Captain, nee Roger Penske; ironically, whilst doing some research for a long overdue project, I accidentally came upon the name Alex Dias Ribeiro, who briefly dabbled as a Gran Primo Piloto way back yonder in the late-1970?s ? ultimately finishing his career failing to qualify a second entry for an outfit called Fittipaldi Automotive, albeit having participated in 20 Grand Prix?s.Yet the elder Ribeiro (Alex Dias) seems to have expended his 15-minutes ?O fame in his latter driving career upon returning to Formula One as its Medical Safety Car driver in 1999. Unfortunately he first crashed said Medic?s car during the Monaco GP weekend ? which resulted in Professor Sid Watkins suffering three broken ribs! Then in 2002, no less than the Brazilian GP, he made the dubious mistake of leaving his door ajar just in the Nick ?O time for some German chap named Heidfeld to collect it with his hurtlin? Sauber racecar; causing Heidfeld to do an impromptu rendition of John Hyatt?s Smashing A Perfectly Good Racecar, Err Guitar; YIKES!Thus, I have NO inkling if Ribeiro is a common name in Brasilia ? or whether/not these two Ribeiro?s are related? But I found it somewhat karmic that these names passed before me whilst scribbling a previous story...But back to the women of IndyCar, as this now brings us to three fulltime Femme Fatales on the 2011 IndyCar dockets, whilst speculation swirls around a possible return by Katherine Legge, with Pippa Mann, who?s just tested at Texas for Eric Bachelart ? her debutant INDYCAR outing, sounding very GEEKED ?bout putting some sorta OvalTrack program together... Specifically shooting for the 2011 OvaltteenCup Trophy ? Sheesh! Sounds like every gal ?cept Milka Duno?s coming outta the woodwork in order to run in the Big Carz, eh?Although I still suggest its worth reading Paul diatlovich?s comments ?bout Pippa & ?Bia?s talent vs. the Original Swiss Miss Cyndie Allemann in; An Interview with Paul Diatlovich.And don?t forget ?bout Milka Duno, who?s reputedly still cleared by IndyCar to run upon Ovals; Hmm? A third Dale Coyne entry at Indy this May?
Joey Logano Headlines Frank Maratta Auto Show And Motorsports Expo Next Weekend In Hartford
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series regular and Middletown native Joey Logano will be appearing Sunday Jan. 30 at the Frank Maratta Auto and Cycle Show and Motorsports Expo at the at the Connecticut Expo Center in Hartford.
Logano, who in 2009 became the youngest driver ever to win a Sprint Cup Series event, will be signing autographs from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Town Fair Tire display at the show on Jan. 30. Logano, who competes for Joe Gibbs Racing, is preparing for his third full-time season in the Sprint Cup Series in 2011.
Logano is just one highlight of a packed three-day show at the Expo Center running from Jan. 28 to Jan. 30. The motorsports expo section of the show will displays from numerous local tracks.
Logano, who in 2009 became the youngest driver ever to win a Sprint Cup Series event, will be signing autographs from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Town Fair Tire display at the show on Jan. 30. Logano, who competes for Joe Gibbs Racing, is preparing for his third full-time season in the Sprint Cup Series in 2011.
Logano is just one highlight of a packed three-day show at the Expo Center running from Jan. 28 to Jan. 30. The motorsports expo section of the show will displays from numerous local tracks.
Sprint Cup Changes
On Friday night, teams prepared their cars for the practice sessions that evening, as well as the Budweiser Shootout that was held at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday. NASCAR officials were monitoring the progress and speed of the cars closely. With some cars reaching speeds of over two hundred miles per hour, it was decided to implement a new change to the vehicles, of which the teams have been informed. It is hoped that the changes will benefit the cars, teams and their drivers.
Related posts:2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup SeasonHot Racing Action at the 2008 Sprint All-Star RaceWhat is the Chase for the Sprint Cup?
Related posts:2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup SeasonHot Racing Action at the 2008 Sprint All-Star RaceWhat is the Chase for the Sprint Cup?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)