Geoffrey Miller
NASCAR scribe. Hoosier. Reds fan. Possessor of valuable journalism degree.
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Hot/Not: The Conspiracy Look Isn't Too Charming, NASCAR FansA few too many NASCAR fans lost their minds after a broadcast mistake in Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Race at Charlotte.
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Hot/Not: Jimmie Johnson's Big Lead is a MirageJimmie Johnson has the actual lead in the NASCAR point standings, but after Darlington it's clear Matt Kenseth has performed the best.
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Indy 500 Door Still Open as Kurt Busch Prepares for Indianapolis TestNASCAR's Kurt Busch arrived in Indianapolis Wednesday ahead of Thursday's IndyCar test to get a seat fitting. He said the primary goal was fun, but didn't rule out a future Indianapolis 500 start.
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HOT/NOT: Brad Keselowski Comes Off Sour in Post-race Twitter RantBrad Keselowski took to Twitter after Sunday's wild Talladega race claiming David Ragan "cheat(ed) the game" with his restart tactics.Also published on:
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Hot/Not: Overturned Kyle Busch Penalty Leaves Plenty of QuestionsNASCAR's recent work in penalizing teams both on and off the track has lacked a defining focus. Kyle Busch's situation at Richmond was more of the same.
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Hot/Not: Improved Racing Could Come from Expanded Tire TestingObservations and bar stool banter from NASCAR's first 2013 Kansas weekend
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Late Kansas Caution Flag Burns Victory Chances for Earnhardt, StenhouseSunday's race at Kansas Speedway changed dramatically when a caution for Brad Keselowski with 51 laps to go hurt the track position of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr.Also published on:
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Definition of NASCAR Cheating at Center of Penske Racing Penalty AppealOpinions varied at Kansas Speedway in case of Penske Racing's rear end suspension penalty case
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Hot/Not: Don't Look Now, but Here Comes Kyle BuschKyle Busch took two checkered flags at Texas, and his aspirations of championship contender are looking quite strong.Also published on:
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Hot/Not: Seriously, Jimmie Johnson Really is that GoodJimmie Johnson won Martinsville, like usual. Why are fans so surprised?Also published on:
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Hot/Not: Why Are Drivers Still Hitting Unprotected Walls?By now, NASCAR drivers shouldn't ever be in a position to hit an unprotected wall like Denny Hamlin did Sunday. Commentary and discussion of NASCAR in California.Also published on:
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Hot/Not: Finishing, Not Starting, Has Been Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Achilles HeelA solid weekend of racing at Bristol has left some guy named Earnhardt looking stout, a return of last year’s champion to the top and more questions about what would make fans buy tickets at Bristol in the spring time again.Also published on:
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Hot/Not: Fresh Tires? Not a Hot Commodity for NASCAR in 2013The weekly review of NASCAR's weekend in Las Vegas, where tires weren't a big factor, Denny Hamlin's fine was and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is off to career-best start.
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Hot/Not: A Lesson in NASCAR's Gen-6 HysteriaReviewing NASCAR's weekend in Phoenix with an emphasis on the inflated expectations of the new Gen-6 car NASCAR is using.Also published on:
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Another Second, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. Leaves Daytona 500 HappyDale Earnhardt Jr. finished second in Sunday's Daytona 500 and felt the style of racing of the NASCAR race car was just what the sport needed.Also published on:
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Race Fans Injured as Car Slams Fence in NASCAR Nationwide Race at DaytonaA terrific NASCAR Nationwide Series race turned tragic in its last few hundred feet Saturday at Daytona International Speedway when a race car crashed violently into the catchfence and injured several fans.Also published on:
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Major Changes Coming to Daytona Grandstands in Renovation PlanThe Daytona International Speedway will look remarkably different by the time a proposed grandstand and concourse renovation completes.
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Kevin Harvick Scores Win in First Daytona Qualifying RaceKevin Harvick won the first race of Thursday's Budweiser Duel qualifying races.
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Hot/Not: Handing Out the Bests and Worsts of NASCAR 2012The bests and worsts from the nine month NASCAR season.Also published on:
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Hot/Not: NASCAR Has Little Time to Rest This OffseasonNASCAR brings a new generation race car aboard next season and will need to make sure it's a success for the sport to succeed.
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Hot/Not: We Can Only Laugh at Brad Keselowski's Twitter PenaltyBrad Keselowski was fined $25,000 for a Tweet sent from his car Sunday, leaving many wondering what caused NASCAR's change of heart. Phoenix stories also reviewed.
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Hot/Not: Conspiracies Aside, NASCAR Could Do Better on Penalty QuestionsNASCAR's rule are often open to interpretation, so you can't blame fans for being heated when they seem benefit the guy they cheer against.
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Hot/Not: Until Homestead, the Unexpected is the Chase's Biggest InfluenceJimmie Johnson and Brad Keselowski face a tight battle for the Sprint Cup trophy over the next three races and attrition may be the biggest factor.
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Hot/Not: Points-earning Replacement Drivers Should Be NASCAR's Next Safety StepNASCAR drivers, when the sit out for a week, can lose nearly their entire Chase and championship chance. Allowing replacement drivers to fill-in for injured ones should be considered.
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Hot/Not: Talladega Actions Show Kurt Busch Hasn't Turned Any PagesKurt Busch drove away from an accident scene with a paramedic's bag on his roof, and didn't find any problem with it. Reviewing that and the other hits and misses from NASCAR's fall race at Talladega.Also published on:
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Hot/Not: Johnson's 2006 Comeback Proves Chase is Far from OverJimmie Johnson, a favorite for this year's Chase for the Sprint Cup, knows better than anyone that huge Chase comebacks are possible.
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Hot/Not: Grubb’s Chase Excellence Starting to Shine at Right Time for HamlinDarian Grubb was fired after winning the championship with Tony Stewart last year, but Denny Hamlin's win Sunday gave Grubb six wins in 12 Chase races. Also: observations from New Hampshire's NASCAR weekend.
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Hot/Not: Opening NASCAR's Chase in Chicago Proving to Be a DudOpening NASCAR's playoffs at Chicagoland Speedway isn't doing the sport any favors, and the ratings are proving it.
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Hot/Not: Misfortune Explains Kyle Busch's Chase Miss, Not PerformanceNASCAR heads to championship mode at Chicago this weekend for a 10-race stretch without Kyle Busch. His performance, though, wasn't the reason No. 18 won't be in the fight.Also published on:
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Jeff Gordon's Championship Chances Minimal at Best Going to RichmondJeff Gordon said he should have bumped Denny Hamlin for the lead Sunday night at Atlanta. He's right, because failing to do means he has to do the impossible at Richmond.
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Hot/Not: NASCAR's Quiet Points Leader Greg Biffle Feeling Confident Ahead of ChaseGreg Biffle leads the Sprint Cup point standings with little fanfare, plus other observations from NASCAR's weekend in Bristol
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Hot/Not: Earnhardt, Gordon Tussle Just a Blip on Hendrick's RadarGordon thought Earnhardt Jr. cut him off Sunday at Michigan, and let his voice be heard. Don't expect anything to materialize from the spat, however.Also published on:
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Hot/Not: NASCAR's Watkins Glen No Call was the Only CallA no-call about oil on the track led to NASCAR's best finish of the season, and there's nothing wrong with that.Also published on:
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Hot/Not: Allmendinger's Lack of Caution Leaves Him Without NASCAR RideObservations from NASCAR's weekend at Pocono, plus analysis of AJ Allmendinger's decision to ingest an illegal drug and taking over a month to own up to it.Also published on:
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Hot/Not: Brad Keselowski May Have Just Solved NASCAR's Close Racing ProblemNASCAR has made rule changes this season to bring racing in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series closer together. Brad Keselowski thinks different tire compounds might be the perfect fix.
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Empty Seats at the Brickyard a Depressing NASCAR ProblemA hallmark of NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series is losing it's luster as more and more fans fail to return each year.
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Rick Hendrick Cementing Status as NASCAR's Top Owner at the BrickyardRick Hendrick has now won nearly half of every Brickyard 400 contested, taking eight of the 19 with Johnson's win Sunday at Indianapolis.
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Pole, Car Have Denny Hamlin Jazzed for Indy, ChaseDenny Hamlin won the pole for Sunday's Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and thinks the statement says his team is ready to turn up the wick as the season marches toward the championship.
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Danica Patrick Wrecks in Indianapolis ReturnDanica Patrick returned to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time since she left IndyCar during Saturday's inaugural NASCAR Nationwide Series race at the track. She wrecked in turn one on lap 39.Also published on:
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Ex-crew Chief's Health Issues More Serious Than Expected, Carl Edwards SaysThe health issues of Bob Osborne, Carl Edwards ex-crew chief, played a larger role in the No. 99 team making a change prior to Sunday's race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Also published on:
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Montoya Creates a Stir as Sports Cars Debut at IndianapolisJuan Pablo Montoya drew criticism after tangling with Ryan Dalziel in the inaugural Brickyard Grand Prix won by Sebastian Bourdais and Alex PopowAlso published on:
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Hot/Not: Results Unpredictable for Carl Edwards' Crew Chief ChangeAfter a disappointing start to the 2012 season, Carl Edwards will have a new crew chief at Indianapolis.Also published on:
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Hot/Not: TNT's "Wide Open" Format Should Be NASCAR's TV FutureTNT's broadcast at Daytona isn't a new concept, but when NASCAR seeks out its next television contract it should find a way to keep commercials from overrunning the broadcast.Also published on:
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Hot/Not: Winning Good Now for Keselowski, but Not the De Facto Route to NASCAR's TitleBrad Keselowski's third win of the year only guarantees him a championship spot, not a championship. That and more observations from NASCAR's weekend in Kentucky.
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Hot/Not: Kenseth, Johnson Remain Earnhardt Jr.'s Stiffest Championship ChallengeMatt Kenseth, Jimmie Johnson and others rank ahead of Dale Earnhardt Jr. in this look at NASCAR's championship picture.Also published on:
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Hot/Not: Kurt Busch the Only Winner in Return to Phoenix RacingA skewering of James Finch's decision to continue with Kurt Busch as his driver, plus other observations from NASCAR's weekend in Pocono.
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Hot/Not: Halfway Through NASCAR's Regular Season, Greg Biffle Holds Serve13 races down and 13 races left in NASCAR's regular season, the battle for the rights to enter NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup is heating up as the series heads to Pocono Raceway. -
Dario Franchitti's Legend Builds with Thrilling Third Indianapolis 500 WinFranchitti took the twin checkered flags in Sunday's 96th Indianapolis 500, overcoming an early spin on pit road and a desperate takeover bid by Takuma Sato for the lead on the last lap -- a move that sent Sato's car piling in to the turn one wall.Also published on:
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Indianapolis, IndyCar Continue with Dan Wheldon's Legacy in MindDan Wheldon's memory will be front and center as IndyCar starts their first Indianapolis 500 without the two-time winner
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Danica Patrick Gone from Indianapolis as Impact RemainsDanica Patrick has been the story at Indianapolis since her arrival in 2005. How is IndyCar doing without her?Also published on:
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2012 Indianapolis 500 Starting GridRyan Briscoe will start first for Team Penske in the 96th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 27, 2012
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Rubens Barrichello Learning Indianapolis on the FlyRubens Barrichello is making his first start on an oval in the 96th Indianapolis 500, with help from Dario Franchitti and Tony Kanaan.
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Hot/Not: Changing Rules, Format Not Enough to Improve NASCAR's All-Star RaceDetailing why NASCAR needs to consider moving it's annual All-Star event to rotating locales, like downtown Chicago or Bristol. Plus, observations from NASCAR's All-Star weekend and a Danica-less Indianapolis 500 qualifying.
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33 Cars Fill Indianapolis 500 Field After Dull Bump Day; 13 Teams PenalizedThe field is full for the 96th Indianapolis 500, but there weren't any drivers who failed to make it. 13 teams will paying up for qualifying weekend rules violations, including the entire front row.
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Ryan Briscoe Edges James Hinchcliffe in Closest Indianapolis 500 Pole Fight EverRyan Briscoe won his first career Indianapolis 500 pole after holding off James Hinchcliffe
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Marco Andretti Fastest Ahead of Indianapolis 500 QualifyingThe IZOD IndyCar Series will qualify for the 96th Indianapolis 500 Saturday.
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Will Power Leads Pack in Odds to Win Indianapolis 500The MGM Las Vegas released their odds for the 96th Indianapolis 500 with Will Power of Team Penske leading the way.
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Hot/Not: Luck Changed, Kasey Kahne Motors Toward Championship ContentionDarlington welcomed the return of Jimmie Johnson to victory lane, Danica Patrick to the Sprint Cup Series and plenty more over a two-day weekend.
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For Now, Danica Patrick's Mission Accomplished Comes in 31st-placeDanica Patrick hoped to gain experience and finish Saturday night's Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway -
Hot/Not: Brad Keselowski Coming of Age in NASCAR in a HurryBrad Keselowski has quickly become a top force in NASCAR's top level, and he showed why Sunday at Talladega.Also published on:
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Hot/Not: Carl Edwards Deserved Better from NASCAR OfficialsNASCAR has been lenient with penalties before, so why not Saturday night at Richmond?
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Hot/Not: Finally, Michael Waltrip Racing Turns the Competitive CornerMartin Truex Jr. showed how far Michael Waltrip Racing has come and other observations from NASCAR at Kansas Speedway. -
Hot/Not: Rockingham Success Should Start a TrendNASCAR's return to The Rock was a big success; Joey Logano's Sprint Cup seat gets hotter and more observations from the NASCAR Texas/Rockingham weekend that was. -
Hot/Not: Don't Blame David Reutimann, Blame NASCARDavid Reutimann was roundly criticized for stopping on track late in Sunday's race, but the real villain is NASCAR's Top-35 rule. See why Reutimann needed to finish, how Danica Patrick played a role and enjoy other observations from Martinsville. -
Hot/Not: Jeff Gordon, Kasey Kahne Face Serious Battle for NASCAR's ChaseJeff Gordon and Kasey Kahne have struggled mightily to start 2012; can they recover and make the Chase? Plus other observations like Tony Stewart's hot streak in historical context, Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s best race of the year and more. -
Hot/Not: I Love New Bristol, but NASCAR Needs Old BristolFewer than 100,000 fans in the stands made Bristol Motor Speedway look empty on Sunday for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500. That's unacceptable, and steps to change the track back to it's old format should be taken. -
Hot/Not: Pressure Rising After Failures of NASCAR's New Fuel Injection SystemTake a look at the hits and misses of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, won by Tony Stewart. Fuel injection problems continue to rear an ugly head in NASCAR, while Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s struggles continue.