NASCAR: All-Star Caliber
By KFFL Staff | Categories: NASCAR
With the All-Star Race just a few days away, I decided to take the opportunity to get on my soapbox and promote the sport I love. That's right. I am going to be that diehard NASCAR fan that defends the sport against all those people that think it is just a bunch of rednecks making left-hand turns and tell everyone why they need to tune into this weekend's race. In fact, I firmly believe that NASCAR's version of an All-Star game is the best in professional sports. Click here to read the rest...
Fantasy NASCAR: A bubble-bursting reality check
By KFFL Staff | Categories: Fantasy NASCAR
The 2011 Sprint Cup season is eight races old, and with the teams enjoying an off week, it gives fantasy owners a perfect opportunity to assess what has gone on so far this year. While it would be easy to glance at the top-15 in the standings and file away the names as the reliable fantasy options, this strategy isn't necessarily wise.
There are a few drivers that have run well thus far that have been throwing out red flags. Knowing which drivers to be leery of going forward can give owners a leg up on the competition when the series returns to action at Richmond. Click here to read the rest...
Fantasy NASCAR overvalued and bust drivers
By KFFL Staff | Categories: Fantasy NASCAR,NASCAR
NASCAR is a sport with many ups and downs. The winner one week could barely finish inside the top 20 the next. Over the course of a single race a driver could be leading laps one moment only to end the day on the hook of a tow truck. With 36 points-paying races that span from February through November, it's doubtful the drivers highlighted below will struggle each and every week. However, there is a question mark or two surrounding them due to key team changes, troublesome trends or simply some doubts about duplicating last year's success.