Race Weekend Central

By Mike Neff

What is it that Mike Neff doesn’t do? The writer, radio contributor and racetrack announcer coordinates the site’s local short track coverage, hitting up Saturday Night Specials across the country while tracking the sport’s future racing stars. The writer for our signature Cup post-race column, Thinkin’ Out Loud (Mondays) also sits down with Cup crew chiefs to talk shop every Friday with Tech Talk. Mike announces several shows each year for the Good Guys Rod and Custom Association. He also pops up everywhere from PRN Pit Reporters and the Press Box with Alan Smothers to SIRIUS XM Radio. He has announced at tracks all over the Southeast, starting at Millbridge Speedway. He's also announced at East Lincoln Speedway, Concord Speedway, Tri-County Speedway, Caraway Speedway, and Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Juan Pablo Montoya Paces 2nd 2010 Brickyard 400 Practice

Mike Neff

SPEEDWAY, Ind. – After the initial practice session, teams made adjustments and hit the track to see how their cars took to the changes. There was also some cloud cover that moved over the track which allowed the track temp to dip slightly, which is critical at Indianapolis, one of the most temperature sensitive tracks …

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Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: The 2011 Potential Hall of Fame Class

Mike Neff

The mix of names covers all aspects of NASCAR – drivers in various series, crew chiefs, car owners and promoters.

Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2010 LifeLock.com 400 at Chicagoland

Mike Neff

Chase leaders learned the hard way why Chicago’s known as the Windy City, as many saw their cushion at the top swept away.

Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2010 Coke Zero 400 at Daytona

Mike Neff

Daytona lived up to its wild reputation Saturday night, triggering another Big One that shook up the 43-car field faster than your local bingo caller.