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Posted by Kirk Elliott at 08:39:32 AM

A big thank you to everyone who logged on to RacinBoys.com for coverage throughout the week.  It takes a great team of passionate racing enthusiasts to pull this off.  Scott and I send out a big thanks to Bryan Gapinski, Scotty Cook, Justin Zoch, Trenton Berry, Austin Krueger, Jeff Nevins, and John Lee for all their hard work.  Also, a big thanks to Gateway International Raceway General Manager Lenny Batycki for calling a few of Saturday afternoon's alphabet soup races.. . . read more

Posted by Kirk Elliott at 09:01:50 AM

40 years ago, I attended my first dirt track race with Dave Chartrand. Throughout High School and years beyond, our group of die-hard race fanatics traveled anywhere we could to watch races, and Dave Chartrand was the most passionate fan of racing I have ever known. He especially loved sprint car racing, and he loved Knoxville.. . . read more

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Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Bowyer: championship caliber

Posted by Kirk Elliott at 09:04:42 AM

Most anyone who watched Clint Bowyer race before he got the call from Richard Childress knew it was only a matter of time he would win a NASCAR Nextel Cup race.  Now that his time has come, the wins will multiply.   That's because the "Kid" from Emporia is all about winning, always has been.    Once he tastes victory, he's determined to grab as much as he can get.  Feed the dog a bone, he's not going to let go.. . . read more

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Saturday, June 23, 2007

Open wheel weekend in Iowa

Posted by Kirk Elliott at 11:48:38 AM

I knew I was in trouble as soon as I reached Osceola.  It goes with the territory when you set for a full weekend of racing, Mother Nature may have other ideas.  I left Kansas City under clear blue skies and 90 degree temperatures, and by the time I rolled into Des Moines, threatening clouds and 70 degrees.. . . read more

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Thursday, May 10, 2007

Chalk one up for Junior

Posted by Kirk Elliott at 09:43:28 PM

Boy, was I fooled. I had said for months there's no way Teresa Earnhardt would let her star driver get away, that a deal would have to get done. After all, it's business, and when it comes to NASCAR, Dale Jr. is BIG business. How could these two not agree to a contract extension? Seemed like a no-brainer to me. Teresa would give a little in power in order to walk away with millions.. . . read more

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Monday, April 23, 2007

Racing season has "officially" begun

Posted by Kirk Elliott at 06:19:42 PM

Finally, some great weather to enjoy a full weekend of racing.  It felt great to get out to the track.  Man, what a long, cold Winter.. . . read more

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Sunday, April 15, 2007

Sun is out, temps are up, it' time to go racing!

Posted by Kirk Elliott at 09:09:20 AM

Sun is shining and with high temperatures expected to be in the 60's, it's time to go racing. . . . read more

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Saturday, April 07, 2007

What happened to Spring?

Posted by Kirk Elliott at 06:44:05 AM

What is it with this weather?  The entire month of March was beautiful, and April is as cold as January.   I was fired up about opening night at Lakeside and the Bob Ramey Memorial in Sedalia this weekend, and we end up sitting at home looking for things to do.  What a let down!. . . read more

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Friday, March 09, 2007

March madness

Posted by Kirk Elliott at 07:38:29 AM

Can you believe it? Barely a week since a blizzard blew through the upper Midwest, the sound of engines will be heard in Nebraska this weekend as the Untied States Modified Touring Series kicks off its 2007 campaign at Junction Motor Speedway.. . . read more

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Tuesday, February 27, 2007

It's time for C.A.R.B. Hall of Fame!

Posted by Kirk Elliott at 09:15:50 PM

One of the most enjoyable nights of the year is coming this Saturday when five names will be enshrined into the Central Auto Racing Boosters Hall of Fame.  The older I get, the more i appreciate past history and the people who were a major part of it.. . . read more

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Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Oh by the way, Kevin Harvick won at the finish line

Posted by Kirk Elliott at 11:07:43 AM

We are two days removed from one of the most exciting finishes in NASCAR history, and all some people want to talk about is whether or not the yellow flag should have been thrown before the leaders crossed the start-finish line. These are the same people who complained about races ending under caution, wanting NASCAR to mandate the green-white-checker finish. You can’t have it both ways. If you’re really concerned about safety, green-white-checker finishes at Daytona and Talladega would never have become reality.. . . read more

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Thursday, February 15, 2007

Crew chiefs are just doing what they're paid to do

Posted by Kirk Elliott at 12:19:58 PM

NASCAR is not racing.  It's a soap opra.  Instead of talking about the drivers and teams who have a shot at winning the Daytona 500, we're talking about crew chiefs escorted off the property and $100,000 fines.  Does anyone really believe this will make any difference at all?. . . read more

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