NASCAR Question

There are millions of NASCAR fans in the world today and I am hoping that I can get some help in understanding one thing that I never understood about the sport…
Why do top drivers like Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tony Stewart and other top drivers participate in the Nationwide Series…NASCAR’s minor league?

PGA: Young guns challenging Tiger at Match Play Championships

Woods played another tough match against Aaron Baddeley, going 20 holes for the victory.  Woods made 12 birdies in the 20 holes as Baddeley redeemed himself from the last time he faced Woods…the US Open when Baddeley had a two-shot lead and shot 80.  At one point in the match, Baddeley made eight birdies in [...]

NCAA: Kelvin Sampson out at Indiana

Kelvin Sampson is reportedly going to accept a $750,000 buyout at Indiana University as the head coach leaves after an investigation about improper phone calls to recruits.  Assistant Dan Dakich was named interim head coach. 

Racing: IRL and Champ Series to merge

Bringing back one of the great American classic sports, the IRL and Champ Series have agreed to merge operations, giving open-wheel racing fans one series.  The two competing brands of open-wheel racing have continually hurt each other and the sport since the early 1990s, fighting for drivers, fans and sponsors.  The merger should be complete [...]