Author Archives: Bones Bourcier

Author Archives: Bones Bourcier
Bones Bourcier

INSIDER: Denny & Marcus, Swinging Handbags

INSIDER: Denny & Marcus, Swinging Handbags

A hundred years from now, when archivists try to pin down automobile racing’s historic highs and lows, they’re going to have a tough time deciding on its apogee. 
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Bones Bourcier

BOURCIER: Racing Remains A Meritocracy

BOURCIER: Racing Remains A Meritocracy

I’m not sure I ever saw a bad driver win a race. I mean, a really bad driver. 
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Bones Bourcier

BOURCIER: Here Comes The King

BOURCIER: Here Comes The King

Sixty years ago this month, it all began to change for Richard Petty.
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Bones Bourcier

BOURCIER: Cale Yarborough

BOURCIER: Cale Yarborough

There was never anything quiet about the way Cale Yarborough went racing. Win, lose or crash, everyone knew he was there.
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Bones Bourcier

BOURCIER: Ryan, Ken and Dale

BOURCIER: Ryan, Ken and Dale

Nearly 23 years ago, 86 laps into the 2001 Daytona 500, a NASCAR upstart named Kurt Busch rolled out of turn four, in traffic, and eased his car to the right.
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Bones Bourcier

BOURCIER: A Sentimental Song For Dave Darland

BOURCIER: A Sentimental Song For Dave Darland

It was an Indiana evening made for staying inside and doing nothing, but Dave Darland did not have that luxury. He stood in a cold trailer, prepping his helmet.
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Bones Bourcier

BOURCIER: So, You Want To Be A Promoter?

BOURCIER: So, You Want To Be A Promoter?

INDIANAPOLIS – A hundred years from now, when archivists try to pin down automobile racing’s historic highs and lows, they’re going to have a tough time deciding on its apogee.  But there will be no denying that its low point was reached in the late-night and…
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Bones Bourcier

BOURCIER: Jeff Walker, Race-Driver Whisperer

BOURCIER: Jeff Walker, Race-Driver Whisperer

INDIANAPOLIS – A hundred years from now, when archivists try to pin down automobile racing’s historic highs and lows, they’re going to have a tough time deciding on its apogee.  But there will be no denying that its low point was reached in the late-night and…
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Bones Bourcier

BOURCIER: Through Fresh, Wide Eyes

BOURCIER: Through Fresh, Wide Eyes

INDIANAPOLIS – A hundred years from now, when archivists try to pin down automobile racing’s historic highs and lows, they’re going to have a tough time deciding on its apogee.  But there will be no denying that its low point was reached in the late-night and…
Author Archives: Bones Bourcier
Bones Bourcier

BOURCIER: Blame Technology & Spoiled Fans

BOURCIER: Blame Technology & Spoiled Fans

Technology is ruining automobile racing. There, I said it. That puts me in line with the 4,267 other pundits who scream that sort of thing every day.