47 Results for season in the stands

Life in the pits

Jerry Bonkowski, ESPNChicago.com

ESPNChicago.com's Jerry Bonkowski gets a unique opportunity to view the NASCAR LifeLock.com 400 from Kevin Harvick's pit box.

Story | Conversation | July 12, 2009

Falling short of the goal

Jerry Bonkowski, ESPNChicago.com

New Chicagoland Speedway president Craig Rust readily admits Saturday night's NASCAR LifeLock 400 will not be sold out.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009

Feels like the first time

Jerry Bonkowski, ESPNChicago.com

Bears general manager Jerry Angelo looks to give fans some big presents this weekend.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2009

NASCAR should abandon road racing

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Watching heavy stock cars lumber around precise Infineon this week's a waste, Jerry Bonkowski says.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2004

Kahne no one-hit wonder

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

While fans are eager for Kasey Kahne to earn his first Cup win, that's really not the point with this young star.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2004

Now, let's get back to racin'

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

NASCAR's realignment revelations, which left the Rock empty but helped Texas and Phoenix, are smart moves.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2004

Marlin turning fortunes back around

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Sterling Marlin has seen all the highs and lows racing has to offer. For now, he's back on the upswing.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2004

Virginian Sadler speeds into Martinsville

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Elliott Sadler's riding high after his Texas win; can he keep his momentum going? Our picks

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2004

Shelmerdine doing 'what can't be done'

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Kirk Shelmerdine won championships as a crew chief with Dale Earnhardt. Now he's behind the wheel.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2004

Bristol a formula for success

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Drivers and fans alike love the racing at Bristol. So why doesn't NASCAR have more tracks like BMS?

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2004

Safety trumps a 43-car field

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Forget the embarrassment factor, the field-filler debacle at Rockingham put NASCAR's top stars in danger.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2004

Unser Jr. pins hopes on Patrick

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Al Unser Jr. may be in the twilight of his career, but his thirst for racing hasn't been quenched.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 2004

Right mix of tracks the key

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

After this season, NASCAR needs to get the right tracks in its final 10-race "Championship Chase."

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2004

Gibbs remains a class act

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

Joe Gibbs said NASCAR scratched his competitive itch, but the timing's right for his NFL return.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2004

Potential NASCAR drivers, crew compete

Jerry Bonkowski, Special to ESPN.com

The recent Drive for Diversity combine hopes to have NASCAR moving in the right direction.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2004