Joe Cooksey

After Dale Earnhardt Junior earlier this year announced that he will be leaving Dale Earnhardt Inc. after this season, there were questions where the most popular NASCAR driver today will end up. That question has already been answered when Earnhardt confirmed that he has signed with Hendrick Motorsports for next year. Another question raised during that time is whether Junior’s sponsor Budweiser will be following him to whatever team he will be racing for next season. The answer to that question has also been answered as Budweiser is reportedly looking for a new driver to sponsor next season. It is now widely known in the paddocks that Budweiser officials are in a quest to find a[..]

I Love NASCAR, what is behind this crazed movement? For those who don't understand NASCAR's unprecedented explosion in popularity, they would ask...What is the big deal about NASCAR?... Well...you have to love fast cars...and who doesn't love fast cars? Once you have become infected with the fast-car bug, you have to see a race, and not just on television. Attending a NASCAR race is a total-body sports' fan experience. Engines roaring! Cars zooming! Adrenaline pumping! There is a huge thrill in trying to pick out your favorite driver as the field of cars zoom past your range of sight at 180mph! NASCAR racing is also more than just fast cars going around in circles. It is about common[..]

When most people think of the Daytona Beach area, they think of the Daytona International Speedway where the Daytona 500 is held every year in February. Many others think of the Atlantic Ocean and all that it has to offer for the Spring Breakers! I would like to make a suggestion. Why not rent a home for your Florida vacation in the Daytona Beach area? You will be able to relax and enjoy all that the area has to offer. You will be able to visit the new Children's Museum in Daytona Beach, the Ocean Center or Peabody Auditorium to see concerts and plays, go to the Daytona Lagoon to enjoy their fantastic water park, check out Angell and Phelps chocolate factory/shop, enjoy the rose garden[..]

nsidering a vacation destination, think Daytona Beach. Then, think about all the Daytona Beach Events and attempt to correspond your vacation around one of these many events that has made Daytona a wonderful place to rest and relax. There are many of these events to choose from, therefore, let's discuss some of these in more detail. Lets start with the basics of Daytona Beach. The weather in the summer averages about ninety degrees and in the winter months averages around sixty degrees. For the biggest part, the year round weather is relatively pleasant. The ocean water temperature is anywhere from seventy five to eighty degrees in the summer, with the winter having it averaging seventy[..]

One out of every 150 children is diagnosed with Autism. In February of 2005, Autism Speaks was founded. Autism Speaks raises public awareness about autism while funding research in prevention, treatment and cure of autism. Autism Speaks is a great resource for families that are dealing with a diagnosis of autism or those that wish to find a way to help. Autism is a neurobiological disorder. This disorder is more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined. Children and adults with autism have difficulty communicating and relating to other people. Many of us recognize autism from the repetitive behavioral traits or routines. This disorder can be diagnosed by the age of three[..]

Daytona Beach is a city situated in Volusia County, State of Florida. While the city is originally known as a traditional vacation spot for college students celebrating their spring break, Daytona Beach is also renowned around the world as a vacation hot spot for motor sports. Today, the city is host to several motor sports-related events that are held each year in the United States. The following are some recommended photo opportunities that tourists staying in Daytona Beach might find helpful: Speed weeks - The Speed weeks is a special racing event featuring a series of automobile races; the event usually lasts three to four weeks. This particular event is held at the world-famous[..]

I truly believe the best way to experience NASCAR is camping at the race track.  There is something about the atmosphere created at the campground that makes the race experience much more exciting.  It's often one very long tailgate party.  You can't create the same "tailgate" atmosphere staying in a hotel located 45 to 90 minutes from the track. However, most people I talk to are shocked to learn that a NASCAR RV camping package is more expensive then staying at a hotel (excluding meals).  I will outline why this is the case.  Not all, but most RV dealers charge a premium for NASCAR races and other sporting events, and require a minimum rental period ranging from 4 to 7 nights.  A[..]

One of the largest single-day sporting event in history is the Indy 500. The running of the Indy 500 has been going on since 1911. The 93rd running of the race will take place in May of 2009, making it the 64th consecutive year without interruption. Other names of the race throughout history have been the International 500-Mile Sweepstakes (twice), the International 300-Mile Sweepstakes and the Liberty Sweepstakes. The race has been carried on television and radio. It debuted on radio in 1952 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network. The firs time the race was televised from start to finish was in 1986 by ABC. The race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which was built[..]

Americans are always so behind when it comes to the hottest trends, music and fashion are great examples, but motor sports are no exception. Drifting is the hottest new car exhibition sport on the market, right? It just became popular in 2006 when "The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift" came out, right? For the majority of Americans, these are true statements, but in reality they are very far from the truth. Drifting began in Japan in 1970 as a racing technique in the All Japan Touring Car Championship and by 1977 was a huge favorite among Japanese race crowds. The problem remained that it was still only considered a racing technique. Almost sixteen years after Kunimitsu Takahashi,[..]

Nascar Racing is one form of racing where people tend to have very strong opinions. People either love it or hate it. What's the truth about Nascar Racing? Is it a driver's race, in the truest sense, or is it simply some cars going in circles? Many people are under the misconception that Nascar driver's are very unskilled since the course is simply a very large oval. While it's true that there are no complicated twists and turns, this actually makes a Nascar race very difficult to win. Because the course itself is so simple and the cars so evenly matched, Nascar requires each lap be near perfect in order to claim a victory. Each minor mistake or subtle error can drop a car back several[..]

You may be acquainted with his attention-getting persona rather than his M.P.H. on the racetrack. As long as you know of him, he'll take care of the rest. His name alone gives reason to sit up and take notice. Speed. Scott Speed, that is. Yes, that's his original name, and he hails from Manteca, California. The 25-year-old has taken the Formula One route in an era where American drivers stick with NASCAR, with occasional sways into IndyCar. After 13 events in the ARCA Re/Max Series he has four wins and leads in the points race - he also tops ARCA's SunTrust Rookie of the Year standings - and has already joined the NASCAR parade as a driver for Red Bull Racing. The energy drink with the[..]

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. No, okay, it was pretty much just the best of times. After getting shut out at the Daytona 500, for me the race in Fontana two weeks ago was a breath of fresh air: Matt Kenseth held on for the outright win, and Greg Biffle did his part by toppling Casey Mears in a head-to-head match-up. Kenseth's win gives us a nice big bankroll heading into a Vegas race that should be crazy. Las Vegas Motor Speedway used to be a flat track: low banking in the turns, so brakes were extremely important. Now LVMS has been completely changed: it's got 20 degrees of banking in the turns, and eight degrees in the front and back stretches. These factors,[..]

Are you tired of that plain look of your car and want to add some personality? Great! Adding some spice to your car can make your car look more appealing and more charming. If this is the case installing a good car body kit is the best option for your car. Usually good car body kits tend to be expensive but it will not only enhance the look of your car, but it will also boost its performance. These car body kits are mainly used in race cars to enhance the air flow so that it gives better aerodynamics to your car. Therefore the style and looks that real racing cars have is not jut for show but the body kits used improve the performance and give the racing car an edge in the competition.[..]

The best racing car toys are on the wish lists of car fans young and old this year. Racing car toys are one of those aspects of the toy industry that seems to have always been around. Whether they are toys from films, TV shows, sports stars, games or books, racing cars have long since been one of the most popular toys around. There are racing car toys available from all of the big names in the field, as well some great new additions to the range of exciting cars. For example, Hot Wheels fans would love the Hot Wheels Indy Racing League 1:24 Dario Franchetti Car or the Hot Wheels Indy Racing League 1:24 Tony Kanaan Car, both excellent scale models of famous cars from the tracks of the[..]

The first Father's Day was celebrated in the US a century ago although it didn't become a federal holiday until 1966. Worldwide it is celebrated on a variety of dates---from December to January---and typically involves gift-giving, special dinners and family-oriented activities. In the US and a few other countries, Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. Here's how to throw dad a race-y party that's sure to rank high in his standings. Carry Out Your Theme in Everything You Do Putting the pedal to the metal on this party, I'm going to rev things up a bit for my Father's Day BBQ starting with the theme. I've decided on NASCAR! I chose it because, after football, it's the[..]

People are fascinating. I am biased towards the ones in auto racing. Let's face it: that is what I surround myself with, so that is my frame of reference. Human beings are by far, to me, the most interesting piece of the motorsports puzzle. In any realm, it is people who make the spark and the interest. Politics can be a very dry and clinical topic to study. One can read about laws and policies and crave some caffeine product. But let's read about how different people with varied beliefs interpret and practice our politics and then we have some interesting subject matter. Religion falls into the same category. Pick up a textbook and read a few chapters written centuries ago regarding[..]

NASCAR All-Star in 2010 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway 22nd May 2010 09.00 EST Watch clock instead. NASCAR All-Star 2010 will be 1.5 miles of the superhighway to take with the drivers and teams. And the winner of this match to take home $ 1,000,000. The winner of the NASCAR All-Star 2009 is Tony Stewart, one of the favorites wins including 2010. The other five winners of Kasey Kahne, Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Kevin Harvick and Matt Kenseth to win the race and opportunity in NASCAR All-Star. Jeff Gordon won three times, like Mark Martin and Jimmie Johnson won twice NASCAR All-Star in 2010 for a round of night 21 22 May 2010 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. His career was[..]

Can't get enough NASCAR? Does every bright blur that passes your car make you wish you were at the track or at home with your widescreen TV and a Sunday afternoon race going on? Well, you can extend that racing enjoyment throughout the week with NASCAR radio on Sirius satellite radio. Whether you tune in for your morning drive or listen all day, you'll find something that really grabs your interest, from Tony Stewart Live to Sirius Speedway. Here's a brief rundown on what you can expect from this channel. Start your day off with the Morning Drive, weekdays from 7 to 11 am. This show is hosted by Mike Bagley and David Poole, both of whom have extensive experience in the sport, from[..]

The exciting American Le Mans Series made its most recent stop at the Mosport International Raceway in Canada last weekend for the ninth race of the season. The most notable story before the race is Audi's aim to break the winning streak of Le Mans Prototype 2 cars. Although Audi competes in the Le Mans Prototype 1 class, the team is looking to beat the faster LM P2 cars which have been the overall winners for six consecutive events going into the 2007 Grand Prix of Mosport. Unfortunately for the Audi team fielding a diesel race car, they failed to take the overall victory due to a mechanical problem late in the race. Although the pair of Alan McNish and Rinaldo "Dindo" Capello failed[..]

Who can forget the gallant effort to win his first Daytona 500 in 2007, leading a last lap charge only to be nudged by a nose by Kevin Harvick? His latest missed opportunity made him more popular and appreciated than ever, and he has yet to ride off into the sunset. Grizzled veteran Mark Martin has 35 Cup series wins over a career that spans 25 years. Never a champion, on four occasions he has finished second in the final point standings, the last time in '02. He finished third four times and has thrice come in fourth-as recently as '04 and '05. His last points victory at NASCAR's highest level came in '05. He has retired and un-retired twice before. In or out, limited or full-time, he[..]

bly the only thing more difficult and frustrating than gaining a degree of proficiency at playing golf is trying to make a buck betting golf. As the PGA Tour tees it up for the start of another season this month, it’s a sober fact of betting that no matter how you slice it—-into the rough, into the water, into the woods, beyond the hazard—-earning a profit through golf betting may be the most absurdly arduous and unrewarding task facing a prospective sports bettor. Consider that if you place a future book wager on a major tennis tournament where there are 128 entrants, such as Wimbledon or the US Open, your choice has to beat just seven players. The other 120 are[..]

Can teens really have fun at a place like Walt Disney World? Absolutely! Actually, be prepared to have the time of your life. It's a safe place to assert some independence from your parents, a place you'll never forget. Here are some of the best experiences for teens at "The Most Magical Place on Earth": Have a Splashing Good Time at Disney's Water Parks For a blast of a time, head to one of Disney's two water parks. Blizzard Beach has a melting alpine resort theme where chairlifts carry swimmers instead of skiers. It's a place for daredevils to challenge wild, rushing water and death-defying slides including the Summit Plummet, a 120-foot slide reaching speeds of 60 miles per hour.[..]

If you're looking to introduce your child to a world of excitement, consider pedal car or soapbox racing. Both involve the construction of a small car, powered either by pedals or by gravity. If you choose pedal racing, your child will pedal the car down the raceway. If you choose soapbox racing, the car will coast down the track. Soapbox cars are completely unpowered, relying on aerodynamics to propel them down the course using gravity. Modern cars can reach speeds of over 30 miles per hour as they speed down the hill. With soapbox cars, one of the main design considerations is that the car is lightweight with a streamlined design. Pedal cars have a set of pedals for your child to[..]

Upcoming Events in the World of NASCAR Next week, the Nextel Cup teams will take on the longest track on the ciruit, Talladega Superspeeway. Every week is exciting in the world of NASCAR. However, restricter plate races usually give the fans the most exhilarating show. Watch 44 cars spaced apart by only a few inches traveling at speeds approaching 200mph and you'll see what I mean. For the entire race, fans will clinch their seats and their beers as they watch for the inevitable "Big One"; the wreck that takes out half the field. Of the current drivers, the odds on favorite to win is Dale Earnhardt Jr. In 12 starts at Talladega, Jr. has 5 wins. Other drivers to watch: Tony Stewart[..]

Those of the libertarian bent are often accused by statists of overreacting to the predations of government. “We are the government,” they say, “our elected officials are only doing the things we elected them to do, so what's the problem?” In many (even most) cases they may be right. We do tend to be a bit hypercritical of the machinations of our leaders, but not always. If you want a glimpse into predatory government at its worst, take a look at what's going on in Alabaster, Alabama. Alabaster is such a booming metropolis that I only ever heard of it (until this week) as an occasional reference in the old Pogo comic strip. So, what can the politicians of this little[..]

Pontiac Daytona Prototype (DP) and GT teams are preparing for the second distance race of the season---the Sahlen's Six hours at the Glen and the round six of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve which will be run on June 9, 2007, Saturday. The Watkins Glen International raceway is considered to be historic with a 3.4-mile layout and 11 turns, it the third longest race on the Rolex Series schedule. The six-hour race will feature both GT and DP cars racing together for the first time in Mexico City. With the DP, Pontiac the maker of high quality Pontiac oxygen sensor has been able to maintain a perfect pole qualifying streak for 2007. The top[..]

The Charlotte North Carolina area has a lot to offer paired up against the rest of the cities in the U.S. Whether it's the exciting city life or the quiet country living in the country, Charlotte has something for everyone. Charlotte population has been growing anywhere from 5% to 10% the past few years, and shows no signs of slowing down. Even with the Nationwide mortgage crisis problem with foreclosures, Charlotte real estate has still not seen any remarkable hits in the market. Due to the slow gradual price increases in the housing market the past few years the rising interest rates have not foreclosed as many houses as in other areas of the U.S. Charlotte has also been voted one of[..]

As we all know, the auto makers have been going through a brutal period. Japanese, German, American, French - it doesn't matter where they are from. All indications are GM is going to file bankruptcy. From a motorsports perspective, the question is what happens to NASCAR? GM lost over 30 billion dollars in 2006. It just lost another 30 billion in 2008. The company is in horrific shape and it appears there is no way it can hold off filing bankruptcy. The powers that be at GM, the unions and the government have been trying to find a solution, but the business model appears to simply be a dud in these modern times. There are many questions about what a bankruptcy filing would mean. What[..]

If you're looking for a wild, wacky and fun way to get married, the state of Nevada might have just what you're looking for. Las Vegas is the most popular wedding destination in the United States, if not the world, and it can cater to almost any style of wedding you desire -- and some you've probably never even dreamed of! Any first visit to Las Vegas is likely to be extraordinary, but as a wedding destination the city performs services that go above and beyond the call of duty. From the moment you fly in over its exotic playground landscape to your first arrival on the Strip, the gambling capital of America never ceases to amaze. Where else can you find Venetian gondoliers serenading[..]

Clint Bowyer, the popular NASCAR driver will start his first race this season behind the steering wheel of the No. 2 Camping World Chevrolet Silverado truck for Kevin Harvick Incorporated (KHI) at the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series that will take place at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Georgia this weekend. "I'm really excited to get back behind the wheel of a truck. I had a lot of fun last year in the Truck Series and I was really happy when Kevin and DeLana asked me to drive for them in a few races this season. It's great that Camping World has come aboard as a sponsor. Hopefully we can bring them a lot of success." says NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer. "I'm looking forward to[..]

Okay, say you're driving on the street or the freeway, & you see a car with extremely big rims. Let's say they're Hummer H3 Wheels & they're almost covering the entire tire. Do you remember seeing a little black circle around the rim? That's what a low-profile tire is; the thin black rim of the tire "hugging" the edge of that exceptionally oversized rim. They are seen more commonly on performance cars because the bigger & lighter the Factory Original Alloy Wheel, the better the performance of the vehicle. If you're one to think you're a NASCAR driver on those sharp turns that you encounter every once in a while, then these would be the ones for you; if you like to drive up to the[..]

Some people don't have anything better to do on a particular day. Sometimes, when they're all alone and finding nothing to do, they start thinking about unhappy thoughts. That's definitely not something every person would look forward to do. Somehow, boredom can lead to depression if people were to allow themselves to wallow in their loneliness. Well then why not try and play NASCAR online? If you are a NASCAR enthusiast, then you would certainly appreciate this type of online game. NASCAR racing is truly an event to watch. In fact, it is an event where families look forward to enjoy watching together. Yes, I'm talking about the real NASCAR racing event. However, despite the family's[..]