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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Nascar and IRL | 3/14/2006 | Harrison |
| Q: Nascar is such a successful series, but the Indy Racing League isn't doing so well. IRL will fail as ... A: Well, for starters they need to attract some more American drivers to the series. Nascar is an ... | ||
| NASCAR Tracks | 3/4/2006 | Maggie Baldwin |
| Q: Why do the road courses run clockwise while the ovals run counterclockwise? A: not all road courses run clockwise some of them run counerclockwise and there are a couple oval ... | ||
| Nascar engines | 2/16/2006 | Harrison |
| Q: Harrison, What can you tell me about Nascar engines? Are they custom built? Are they really ... A: Well all of the Chevy, Ford, and Dodge teams build their engines at their shop or they buy hem from ... | ||
| green #80 side panel of race car | 1/25/2006 | Stooge |
| Q: I am going to try to be more specific here, I don't know anything about race cars, I've obtained ... A: Like I said, I deal mainly in NASCAR Nextel Cup racing. As far as I know that is NOT a Nextel Cup ... | ||
| NASCAR data | 1/25/2006 | Stooge |
| Q: How about, for last season, the amount paid per point-I'm assuming that's how drivers and teams are ... A: Ma'am, I really don't have financial info for these teams. I don't have the time to do your research ... | ||
| Nascar historian | 1/22/2006 | Stooge |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me out. I am currently studying history and I was wondering what I ... A: READ! Read every book you can find on NASCAR history, stock up on all of them. Old magazines and ... | ||
| magazine | 1/6/2006 | Stooge |
| Q: what the worth of a 1974 magazine from the bristol 500 and program,in good condition?Tells about all ... A: The value of collectibles is equal to just how bd two or more people want it. Getting them in a ... | ||
| Race Winnings | 11/16/2005 | Katie |
| Q: Katie... does the driver keep all of the money earned in a race or are the winnings divided among ... A: A driver keeps a portion, the winnings in general go to the team, for example last week, the 5 team ... | ||
| Nascar Race Broadcast | 11/7/2005 | Harrison |
| Q: During the broadcast of the Nascar race when they inform you of the present position of the drivers ... A: Before the Chase began: Gold: Clinched a spot in the Chase Red: Currently out of the Chase Green: ... | ||
| sponser | 10/16/2005 | Harrison |
| Q: The Braun Racing team has car #32 in the Bush series. Driven by Jason Leffler. They have picked up ... A: Win Fuel (it's a multivitamin) was the primary sponsor of the #32 for the first half of the season. ... | ||
| Fastest Lap Time | 10/13/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: What was the fastest lap time on the Datona 500 track. Who set the record and has anyone ever come ... A: Fastest qualifying lap at Daytona was in 1987 set by Bill Elliott at 210.364 MPH, a record that will ... | ||
| Number of cars? | 9/30/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: Why is there 43 cars per race? Who chose the number and why 43? A: Sorry for the delay in the answer, I was out of town over the weekend. Why 43 cars? I call it the ... | ||
| Nascar teams | 9/18/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: My husband and I were talking about the team/car/garage/builders change that DEI made with Dale Jr. ... A: I can't find the exact facts on this but I believe both RCR and Hendrick's have done this in the ... | ||
| Difference between Formula One and Nascar. | 6/12/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: My friend has issues I told him to seek counseling, yet he still beklieves that Formula One drivers ... A: First, the easy one: a Formula One car weighs a minimum of 600kg (1320 lbs) including the driver. A ... | ||
| davey allison cards | 5/31/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: I have 5 full sets of Davey ALLISON Texaco Star cards. Do they have any value? Thanks A: I'm sorry but I don't do collectibles pricing. No one can give you a real price as that depends on ... | ||
| richard petty | 5/22/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: kind sir, for fielding this question. did richard petty ever campaign on nascar in a ford torino. ... A: Well, you're half right. He drove a Ford Torino in 1969 but went right back to Plymouth (a ... | ||
| people at nasscar | 5/21/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: i don,t mean anything by it ,nor do i know if you can answer this question.but when i watch ... A: I think this all goes back to the roots of NASCAR being a "Southern" sport for "Good Ol' Boys". I ... | ||
| standings | 5/17/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: Why do some drivers who come in 14th place make more money than some in 3rd position? A: I can't explain it better than my friend Jayski so here's his link and a direct cut & paste from his ... | ||
| Numbers | 5/15/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: Why do some of the numbers on cars (e.g. Tony Syewarts 20) lean towards the back of the car and some ... A: The faster the car, the more the wind blows it toward the back. No, it's just personal preference. ... | ||
| Largest Sport | 5/9/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: I have been told that 2nd to soccer NASCAR is the largest sport in the world. Is that at all true? A: All my available reference sources actually point to volleyball as the 2nd largest sport in the ... | ||
| Sponsor, and drivers obligation | 5/1/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: I have a couple of related questions. First, are drivers obligated to use their sponsors products? ... A: I don't know what's written into every driver's contract but I doubt they go so far as to demand ... | ||
| phoenix, | 4/16/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: Who are the top 10 NASCAR drivers at phoenix. thanks A: I'm not sure what you're looking for here. Top 10 drivers? In wins? Davey Allison, Dale Earnhardy, ... | ||
| collector cards | 4/3/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me. I have a few collector cards produced by Racing Champions inc.. They ... A: I'm sorry but I don't do values of "collectibles" due to the fact that most things sold as ... | ||
| pit sign | 4/1/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: i have a pit stop sign with the stp logo on it.no dought pettys pit. my grandma got it from a race ... A: As far as authenticating it, the pic from the race should be a pretty good way. As for the value, ... | ||
| Ford, Chevy or Dodge? | 3/27/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: Q- What car manufacturer has the most NASCAR wins? A: As of the Atlanta race Chevy has the all time win lead of 558 to 556 for Ford. Plymouth runs third ... | ||
| Nascar racing tactics | 2/15/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: I watched a little Nascar before. I just saw powerful cars zooming ahead and occasionally stopping ... A: I'm guessing "you're not from around these parts." Maybe European? Anyway, NASCAR started as a "my ... | ||
| in need of a little help | 2/15/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: dale earnhardt jr.,jimmie johnson if you were me which 2 would you pick and who would you start for ... A: I usually wouldn't touch a question like this one. I don't do opinion questions, try to stick to the ... | ||
| expert opinion | 2/8/2005 | Stooge |
| Q: In you opinion do you think that nascar racing is a closer and more exiting form of racing, than ... A: I'm sorry but I really try to stay away from "opinion" questions. There is no right answer. Everyone ... | ||
| Modified racing at Spartanburg, S.C. Fairgrounds | 12/29/2004 | Stooge |
| Q: My dad took me to Spartanburg, SC (I think 1954 because Joe Littlejohn gave away a new 1954 Ford). ... A: I searched all my record but I could find no record of a fire in the July race at Spartansburg in ... | ||
| Hi, My son is a huge NASCAR... | 12/10/2004 | Stooge |
| Q: My son is a huge NASCAR fan, and I want to get him an autographed photo if this is possible from ... A: I would recommend writing to the team shop and requesting an autographed photo. Most are very ... | ||
| collectables richard petty | 11/28/2004 | Stooge |
| Q: I HAVE A RICHARD PETTY CLASSIC 1964 PLYMOUTH BELEDERE ,DIE CAST CAR FROM {WISK LAUNDRY DET} UNOPENED ... A: Sorry but I'm a NASCAR "expert", not toys or collectibles. Your best bet is to get on ebay and look ... | ||
| Nextel cup | 11/22/2004 | Stooge |
| Q: Were there any drivers who finished out side the top 10 for the cup races that would of had a shot ... A: No, there were no drivers who finished outside the top 10 that had a shot at the Cup. Jamie McMurray ... | ||
| Cup ROY | 11/20/2004 | Stooge |
| Q: No it is not. Let me ask it a different way. Who had the greatest ROY in NA$CAR history? Tony ... A: I should have known better than to get into an "opinion" question. I usually stay away from them. ... | ||
| driver | 11/19/2004 | Stooge |
| Q: I did find out that the guy worked at Charlotte Motor speedway in the 80s. I had a friend to look at ... A: Sure, mail the pic to stooge@fullnet.net. Are you sure it was a WC car? The door panel should have a ... | ||
| DRIVING NASCAR .. | 11/18/2004 | Stooge |
| Q: Never in to Nascar,but,my question is ...how does one , who has an interest in driving start to go ... A: I would recommend trying the "Richard Petty Experience" or one of the other driving experience ... | ||
| Cup ROY | 11/18/2004 | Stooge |
| Q: Statistically speaking, who would you consider the best ROY in the history of NA$CAR Grand National/ ... A: I'd have to say Jeff Gordon. The guy's got some amazing stats. Prior to that I always said David ... | ||
| caught on pit road during caution | 10/12/2004 | Stooge |
| Q: Last week's race at Kansas found 2 drivers caught on pit road when the caution came out. One was ... A: If you are already on pit road when the yellow comes out there are no penalties. You may complete ... | ||
| lug nuts | 8/27/2004 | Stooge |
| Q: I have a simple question, where the lug nuts go when the wheels are replaced?. I don't see the ... A: I already answered this one for you but you must not have received the reply. Here's my answer from ... | ||
| lug nuts | 8/23/2004 | Stooge |
| Q: I noticed that when the wheels are replaced the lug nuts seem to disappeared but when the new wheel ... A: This one's easy for me because it used to be one of my duties in the pits. The lugnuts are glued on ... | ||
| monetary awards | 7/10/2004 | Stooge |
| Q: how does nascar determine how much prize moneys the drivers and crew, owners get. it seems as thou ... A: This is one of my top 5 asked questions. I've explained it many times here but for a complete ... | ||
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Stooge
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
8 year crew member, 25 year NASCAR historian with VAST collection of NASCAR data (stats, photos, old magazines, books, programs). I know all or can find all about NASCAR Winston Cup trivia, including stats, driver facts, race records, pit & inspection info, pics of old cars and drivers, etc.
Experience
Almost 40 year fan, 8 years on pit crew, high traffic NASCAR website, hundreds of old info sources including pics
Education/Credentials
Life: lived it for 8 years, been following it for almost 40 years, been to more than 200 races, worked shoulder to shoulder with many of the drivers and crewmen of the present and past, been quoted in magazines and newspapers, website listed in a book, had picture published in Nextel Cup Scene (was Grand National Scene back then). *Just quoted in a Las Vegas magazine last month (Feb/March '07) about the Vegas race*
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