Around The Track

Earnhardt, Jr. Defends Stepmother

In a weird twist, Dale Earnhardt Jr. found himself defending his stepmother against comments made by Kevin Harvick.  “It’s hard when you have what I call a deadbeat owner that doesn’t come to the racetrack,” Harvick told reporters at the Tuesday night media session.

“You’re killing me,” responded Junior.  “That’s ridiculous.  I don’t think there is a comment for that remark.”

“Booogity, Boogity, Boogity!  Let’s go racin’ fans”

As reported on driver Darrell Waltrip’s blog, about 60 percent of the fans surveyed are in favor of continuing to use the phrase as part of the telecasts.  I know, it’s corny, but hey, it’s a tradition!  Besides, we even ‘borrow’ it to use for the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby!

Rolex 24 Grand American Race

Saturday, January 27, 1 PM ET on FOX and 2:30 PM ET on SPEED)

Perfectly placed between the Divisional Championship games and the Super Bowl, the Rolex 24 – as in 24 hours long – is set to take place this weekend at Daytona.  The race, which started out as a three-hour, 311-mile competition back in 1692, is America’s longest sports-car event.  Expect to see many NASCAR stars competing, including Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Juan Montoya, Bill Lester and A.J. Allmendinger.   The Daytona International Speedway is a 3.56 mile road course.

Daytona 500

Sunday, February 18, 2 PM Eastern on FOX