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Silly Season is in High Gear Earlier than Ever

by Steve Wronkowicz

I am co-host of the syndicated radio show: ON PIT ROW. Charlie likes to call me an "idiot". I'm not an "idiot"; I just prefer not to let the facts get in the way of my opinions.

June 24, 2008 12:11 am CDT 6 Comments

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California’s wine country applauds Kyle Busch after winning at Infineon Raceway.

Ever since the incident with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Shrub has been head of the most wanted list of many NASCAR fans. But in a weird twist, after his win at Infineon, hardly a boo was heard. Could the tide be turning in Rowdy’s popularity so soon? He didn’t even give his signature “brat bow” to the fans.

Overshadowing Shrub’s win could be the breaking news that Mark Martin could be leaving DEI to run for his “last” championship at Hendrick Motorsports. Or will he do a shared ride deal with Brad Keselowski? There are lots of rumors revolving around Martin’s future plans.

This weeks BUZZ ON PIT ROW asks:

What is the probability that Mark Martin will win a championship if indeed he moves full time to Hendrick Motorsports?

NASCAR journalist Dustin Long with the Roanoke Times will join The Pit Crew at 6pm to discuss all these topics.

Give us your opinions and we may use them on this weeks ON PIT ROW. OPR can be heard via live stream from 5-7pm ET, followed by Inside ARCA from 7-8:30 at www.onpitrow.com

photo credit: Icon Sports Media

Filed under: Brad Kesolowski, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dale Earnhardt, Inc.

Tagged with: Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Kyle Busch

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Mark Martin takes No Prisoners at SamsTown 300

by Steve Wronkowicz

I am co-host of the syndicated radio show: ON PIT ROW. Charlie likes to call me an "idiot". I'm not an "idiot"; I just prefer not to let the facts get in the way of my opinions.

March 2, 2008 11:15 am CST 4 Comments

NASCAR Sprint Cup regular, Mark Martin, wrecked his JR Motorsports teammate, Brad Keselowski, on way to victory in the Nationwide Series race on Saturday.

Also succumbing to Martin’s recklessness was former Roush/Fenway teammate Carl Edwards. Martin was apologetic after the race.

“I’ve got to apologize before we do any celebrating,” Martin said in victory lane. “I hate for that to happen. I didn’t intend for it to turn out that way. But I couldn’t stop it, once it started. I feel real bad for Brad, because he was so close to getting his first victory.”

But the question becomes; is Mark Martin at a point in his career that he is exempt from his own actions? Can he do whatever he wants and make it all better with a “I feel real bad…” type disclaimer? Carl Edwards seems to believe that:

“I’d like to be mad at Mark, but he’s a heck of a guy, and I’m sure he just made a mistake,” Edwards said.

Sports figures seem to become bigger than life as they end their careers; although no one seems to know if Mark Martin’s career will ever truly come to an end. In football Brett Favre has taken on iconic status for the past several seasons. Michael Jordon even well past his prime, was heralded as the superstar he once was. The mistakes these athletes make as they wind down their careers are overlooked by fellow competitors and the media alike.

Maybe Martin did just make a mistake in closing speed calculation causing Keselowski and Edwards to crash. Maybe it wasn’t a mistake at all. Maybe it was the veteran knowing he wouldn’t be held accountable for a perceived mistake. The Mad Scientist theory.

If drivers can be given slack for their idiosyncrasies, such as “Well that’s just Tony being Tony”, then why not assume that the smartest, most veteran drivers will use whatever means necessary to win races, knowing there will be leeway given.

Good move Mark, you needed another Nationwide trophy.

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Filed under: Brad Kesolowski, Carl Edwards, It's Only Cheating if You Get Caught, JR Motorsports, Mark Martin, Nascar Legends, Nationwide Series

Tagged with: Brad Keselowski, Brett Favre, Carl Edwards, Mark Martin, Michael Jordon, NASCAR

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Bench Racing caption contest - win a Boris Said hoodie

by Charlie Turner

I'm Charlie Turner co-host of the syndicated, mostly NASCAR radio show On Pit Row. Thanks for stopping by OnPitRow.com and the Bench Racing with Steve and Charlie blog. Oh yeah, Steve is an idiot.

March 1, 2008 11:18 pm CST 18 Comments

Come up with the best caption for this picture taken of Mark Martin at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Saturday, prior to winning the Sam’s Town 300 and I have a great prize for ya.

Martin captured the Nationwide Series win driving for Dale Earnhardt Jr’s, JR Motorsports team. He did manage to take out his teammate-for-a-day, Brad Kesolowski, in the #88 Navy entry from JRM along the way. I’m thinking the caption should be….

If a Jedi…. uh I mean winner, you will become, careful on the track you must be, Luke…. uh Brad.

Maybe not.

We have a very cool hoodie sweatshirt from Boris Said and No Fear Racing for the winner. The contest runs through Tuesday, March 4 at 3 pm ET. To enter, give us your idea for the caption in the comment section of this post. We’ll announce the winner during Tuesday’s ON PIT ROW .

Photo Credit: Icon Sports Media, Inc

Filed under: Boris Said, Brad Kesolowski, Dale Earnhardt Jr., JR Motorsports, Mark Martin, Nationwide Series, On Pit Row The Fastest Two Hours on Radio

Tagged with: blog, Boris Said, Brad Kesolowski, Dale Earnhardt Jr., JR Motorsports, Mark Martin, NASCAR, Nationwide Series, No Fear Racing, ON PIT ROW

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