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Nationwide Series Blue Jeans Go Green 200 at Phoenix Preview

nnspirbjgg200oglThe Nationwide Series teams are at Phoenix International Raceway for the Blue Jeans Go Green 200 presented by Cotton, The Fabric of Our Lives and on Saturday, March 1st at Phoenix International Raceway, they’ll run 200 miles in 200 laps on the one-mile track. ABC starts their pre-race coverage at 3pm ET and the green flag will wave around 3:45 pm ET. Race coverage is also available on MRN, Sirius XM Radio, channel 90.   Continue reading

Sprint Cup Coke Zero 400 Preview

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Daytona’s high banks are legendary as history is worn into them along with memories that last a lifetime. Twice a year when NASCAR rolls in, more skid marks are added, indicating the wildness occurring in the race. More of the crazy Daytona racing that fans adore is returning on Saturday night. The July race is always special and year after year, the excitement is still prevalent. Could more history be engraved this weekend? Anything could happen, so everyone will be watching. It’ll be fast, wild, and hot, because it’s Daytona. Continue reading

How Can Fans Get More Green Flag Coverage?

NASCAR river David Ragan (34) passes Carl Edwards (99) with the help of teammate David Gilliland (38) on the last lap at Talladega Superspeedway, May 5, 2013  Photo - Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images
NASCAR river David Ragan (34) passes Carl Edwards (99) with the help of teammate David Gilliland (38) on the last lap at Talladega Superspeedway, May 5, 2013
Photo – Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images

Yesterday, FOX missed live coverage of a crucial point in the race during a commercial break. This only adds to fan’s frustration over the amount of commercial breaks during green flag coverage of Sprint Cup races recently.

With rain threatening and drivers making moves for the lead at Talladega, FOX went to commercial only to miss what could have been the winning move by Carl Edwards before the red flag flew for rain. Fortunately, NASCAR was able to dry the track and finish the race.

What if Edwards’ move had won the race? What would fans’ reactions have been? Continue reading