This is the Statt Mann Baby. Time to Scatt a little bit. If you’ve been paying attention, you know I’m not a big fan of NASCAR racing. But I am fascinated by the myth that all NASCAR drivers must do is turn left. By way of example, let’s look at the four-race window we’re in…
This is the Statt Mann Baby. Time to Scatt a little bit. Rumors of NASCAR taking over IndyCar’s spot in the Long Beach Grand Prix weekend were greatly exaggerated. Word came late in the week that former ChampCar Series owner Gerald Forsythe would take over the race and keep it committed to IndyCar. At one…
NASCAR COTA Xfinity Winner Kyle Larson returned to The Freak Nation Sunday night. He led the only important lap in the NASCAR Xfinity race at Cota: the last one! Larson is becoming a Favorite Friend of The Freaks. The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion races whenever he can and that’s given him a special lifestyle…
NHRA Top Fuel Pomona Final Round Contender Justin Ashley returned to The Freak Nation Sunday night. His final round matchup with eight-time NHRA Top Fuel Champion Tony Schumacher will have to wait two weeks until the series stops in Phoenix. Rain and hale washed out the Final Round action at the Lucas Oil Winternationals in…
The Freaks on Chase Elliott Sunday night included a sound bite from former NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace. Wallace talked about how some older NASCAR fans are leaving the sport after their favorite driver including Dale Earnhardt and Tony Stewart left the sport. Wallace, however, pointed out that the current Most Popular Driver in NASCAR, Chase…
NASCAR Las Vegas Truck Winner Rajah Caruth finally got a chance to share his win with The Freaks. Caruth is big on family and talked about a long planned visit to Disneyland after his Las Vegas win. He also talked about his growing confidence and the confidence legendary team owner Rick Hendrick is showing to…
This is the Statt Mann Baby. Time to Scatt a little bit. I was hoping the IndyCar race at the Thermal Club track would show me more. I like IndyCar and its potential. But the race on Sunday was confusing and elementary. Overlook the racing. That’s about format, competition and weather. But format, competition, and…
NASCAR Phoenix Winner Christopher Bell returned to The Freak Nation Sunday night. And, whenever The Freaks talk with Bell, it’s always a candid, fun conversation. And this was no different. In fact, Christopher went from how poorly the Toyota teams performed to how great they did including his win. And they did it together. Listen…
IndyCar St. Petersburg Winner Josef Newgarden dominated the IndyCar season opener in Florida. He won the Pole and led the most laps. It was such a dominating win he admitted that team boss Roger Penske warned him to stay focused and not throw the car into a wall. Newgarden laughed at the suggestion but he…
NHRA Gainesville Funny Car Winner J.R. Todd’s win in the NHRA season opener had special significance. Connie Kalitta’s son Scott Kalitta died in June of 2008 and that’s when Todd took over the car, winning an NHRA Funny Car championship in 2018. This weekend Scott’s family was in Gainesville to be honored with Scott’s induction…
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