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Chicago NASCAR
Romney fourth and long, inside his own end zone
2012 Elections
February 28, 2012
Heading into the Michigan and Arizona primaries today, the Republican field remains a toss-up. Mitt Romney is carrying all the pressure of a...
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Tony Stewart wins Geico 400 at Chicagoland Motor Speedway
NASCAR
September 20, 2011
NASCAR came to Joliet,Illinois this past weekend as the Race for the Cup began. Five-time defending Sprint Cup Champion, Jimmy Johnson. looked for...
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NASCAR frenzy at Erickson Elementary in Bloomingdale
Pinewood Derby
March 12, 2011
The pit crews were in place. The racers were eager. One hundred spectators cheered non-stop.The annual Cub Scout Pack 457Pinewood Derbywas held at...
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Nascar funded, Education de-funded
Education cuts
February 20, 2011
I know that there are lots of NASCAR fans in and around Chicago. I also know that a lot of these men and women are raising young Nascar fans; i.e....
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NASCAR Legend Hangs His Hat in Algonquin
NASCAR
August 31, 2010
With its Victorian homes, quaint Main Street and sweeping views of the Fox River, it’s easy to see why the town of Algonquin once served as a...
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NASCAR and driver's charities have a strong focus on special needs children
Education & Schools
May 31, 2009
Even if you have read my articles consistently, there is something about me you don't yet know. I love NASCAR. I love the speed, the attitudes, the...
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Daytona 500, Presidents' Day a good time for Obama to ponder some staff changes
Politics
February 15, 2009
Barack Obama and the first family are spending the long holiday weekend at home in the Chicago White House on the city's south side. They will be...
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Bodine wins rain-shortened Dover truck race
NASCAR
June 1, 2012
Todd Bodine waited out two red flags to take his first win of the season and his first victory since 2010 when rain shortened the Lucas Oil 200...
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Position One Motorsports and "McFly" back in Vegas
Position One Motorsports
June 1, 2012
Luis Martinez Jr., driver of the #30 King Taco/Position One Motorsports Chevrolet, returns to The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Saturday...
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Scott reunites with winning equipment from old truck team
NASCAR
June 1, 2012
So far in 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series action, Jason Leffler has been behind the wheel of the No. 18 Toyota for Kyle Busch Motorsports,...
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