Matt Myftiu
My name is Matt Myftiu and I live and breathe NASCAR, and have done so for nearly two decades, as I first caught the bug in the mid-1990s.
From the sport's humble beginnings to the big stars today's NASCAR has created, I'm pretty much a walking encyclopedia when it comes to NASCAR and motorsports in general.
I keep track of the action both on and off the track, and am ready to offer my insight on all aspects of the sport.
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From the sport's humble beginnings to the big stars today's NASCAR has created, I'm pretty much a walking encyclopedia when it comes to NASCAR and motorsports in general.
I keep track of the action both on and off the track, and am ready to offer my insight on all aspects of the sport.
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Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Mark Martin, Bill Elliott and Matt Kenseth Are Locks to Make NASCAR Hall of Fame when They RetireThe current crop of Cup series drivers includes some guaranteed Hall-of-Famers such as Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon, but there are plenty of young drivers who still have some work to do to get their names Hall of Fame-worthy.
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Tim Flock, Jack Ingram and Fireball Roberts Are Excellent NASCAR Hall of Fame Choices; But Dale Jarrett was Voted in Too SoonAt this point of the Hall's history, there are plenty of worthy recipients; but first-time nominees like Dale Jarrett should only get in after some of the earlier legends get voted in
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Is Jimmie Johnson that Good, or is the All-Star Race Format that Bad? Perhaps Both Are True After Saturday Night's SnoozerMajor changes are needed for NASCAR's All-Star Race, which has become less of a must-see event in recent years
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Dick Trickle was One of a Kind, a Genuine Talent, and One of the Legendary Drivers in Racing HistoryShort-track legends like Trickle, who had hundreds of wins, are the backbone of racing in this country, and Trickle was one of the best of all time, inspiring future champions like Rusty Wallace
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The Danica Patrick Rule: NASCAR Rule Change that Will Virtually Guarantee Danica Makes All-Star Race is Just ShamelessNASCAR wants Danica in the All-Star Race for ratings reasons, even though she has no business being there based on results so far this year. This rule change defies all logic and they're not fooling anyone.
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NASCAR's All-star Race is the Perfect Time for Cup Drivers to Let it All Hang OutEven the Sprint Showdown, with all the non all-stars battling for spots in the all-star race, promises to be a fun ride; and don't forget the likely appearance of Danica Patrick in the event via fan vote
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Jeff Gordon at 700 Starts: Does He Rank on the Level of Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty and David Pearson?Gordon may not have won as many titles as Earnhardt or Petty, but he's arguably had the biggest impact on NASCAR's transformation.
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Matt Kenseth Has Emerged as the Team Leader Joe Gibbs Racing Desperately NeededJack Roush is no doubt shaking his head right now, wishing he would have done whatever was needed to keep a leader like Kenseth on his team
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Would NASCAR Accept an Openly Gay Driver?While younger drivers and fans would be more likely to accept it, older people and those who are more religious would be most likely to voice objections if a driver came out
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Common Sense Prevails: NASCAR's Reductions in Penalties to Gibbs and Penske Teams Are a Welcome SurpriseStill, upholding of most of Penske penalties means teams will be less likely to test "gray areas" in the futureAlso published on:
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Ladies and Gentleman, Introducing David Ragan Smith!After surprise wins by upstart teams like Front Row Motorsports and David Ragn, making those wins a springboard to future Cup series success is far from a guarantee
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Penalties Against Brad Keselowski, Penske Racing Must Be Overturned If NASCAR Wants to Avoid Looking like HypocritesTo deny any sort of innovation in the sport with overly rigid rules ignores the history of NASCAR and how improvements have come over the years
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Kyle Busch's Domination is Single-handedly Ruining NASCAR's Nationwide Series in 2013NASCAR fans who look to Nationwide to see the young and up-and-coming drivers compete up front have no reason to watch this season
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Brad Keselowski Has Quickly Emerged as Ford's Top Driver After Penske's Manufacturer SwitchMany people, myself included, thought Brad Keselowski might take a little while to get used to his new equipment, but after four top-5 runs in five races that notion has been disproven swiftly
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Denny Hamlin’s Absence from 11 Car Could Lead to a Huge Opportunity for Elliott Sadler at Joe Gibbs RacingWith Hamlin likely out for over a month, Sadler has a great chance to remind us that he’s capable of doing well in the big show
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Stewart-Haas Racing: The Present Is Troubling, the Future Is ... Anyone's GuessA slow start to 2013 has raised many questions about Stewart-Haas Racing: Is Newman going to return in 2014? What will arrival of Kevin Harvick mean? And how many cars will they have next season?
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Tony Stewart's Attack on Joey Logano After California Race Reveals Him as a Sore LoserThe end of Sunday's race was just good hard racing, so Stewart's overreaction is both childish and hypocritical.
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Is Joey Logano Immature, or Just Standing Up for Himself?Too many NASCAR drivers still view Joey Logano as just a kid, and after five years in the sport he's doing his best to break those stereotypes by taking on his detractors. Some call it immature, but it's necessary if he's going to grow as a driver.
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Denny Hamlin's Decision to Not Appeal NASCAR Fine is Very DisappointingJust last week, Denny Hamlin vowed to fight NASCAR over his $25K fine for comments he made about the new Gen 6 car. This week, it's a whole different story.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Tops NASCAR Money List Again, Showing It's All About MarketabilityDale Earnhardt Jr. continues to cash in, taking in nearly $26 million total in 2012 to top the highest-paid NASCAR drivers list for the fifth straight year.
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A.J. Allmendinger Gets New Lease on Racing Life After Tumultuous 2012Just months ago, I was thinking A.J. Allmendinger's career was over after he failed a random NASCAR drug test. This year, thanks in part to the faith of team owner Roger Penske, A.J. has a good shot at renewing his career.
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Lesson from Ridiculous Denny Hamlin Fine: NASCAR Can't Handle the TruthThere's a reason there's so much outrage over Denny Hamlin's $25K fine for comments about Gen 6 car: It never should have happened.
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NRA Has Every Right to Sponsor a NASCAR RaceThe National Rifle Association's decision to sponsor April's race at Texas has inspired a lot of reaction, but NASCAR and Texas Motor Speedway have done nothing wrong in accepting the sponsorship.
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Brad Keselowski Is France Family's Worst Nightmare, and the Guy Who's Going to Save NASCARNASCAR's reigning Cup champ Brad Keselowski speaks his mind more than any driver out there, often controversially. That outspokenness no doubt causes concern among NASCAR's leadership, but they should embrace his ideas if they want the sport to grow.