Hyperfest offers full day for motorsports fans

When Chris Cobetto put on the inaugural Hyperfest at West Virginia's Summit Point Raceway 12 years ago, he likely encountered a potential fan base puzzled by just what he was promoting that Saturday.

Murto: NASCAR needs to cause a stir

Jimmie Johnson dominated the 400-mile NASCAR Cup race at Pennsylvania's Pocono Raceway, leading 128 of 160 laps for his third win of the season.

Murto: Johnson's mistake cost him Dover win

Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson usually doesn't shoot himself in the foot, but he certainly cost himself the win last weekend at Dover, Del.

Murto: Strange things happen at tracks

Strange things happen at racetracks, but none as strange as what happened during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Murto: Trickle a short-track legend

Dick Trickle was a legend on America's short tracks.

Murto: Calls in motorsports should be minimal

Racers on the racetrack should determine who wins and who loses in motorsports, not officials making judgment calls.

Murto: NASCAR needs to remember fan base

The NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway ran under perfect conditions; the weather was comfortable with no chance of rain. The race itself was exciting, especially the finish in which Kevin Harvick charged from seventh to win on a green-white-checkered finish.

Murto: NHRA's four-wide racing a hit

The National Hot Rod Association's Four-Wide Nationals at Charlotte are always a huge success, and this year's running was no exception.

Murto: Multiple tire compounds could work for NASCAR

Despite the fact that race statistics seem to indicate otherwise, many fans complain that NASCAR racing today simply isn't as good as it once was.

Murto: Martinsville did not disappoint

Jimmie Johnson may have dominated the action on the paperclip-shaped Martinsville Speedway, but the short track did not disappoint.

Murto: Vettel a foil for own team

With a teammate like three-time World Driving Champion Sebastian Vettel, who needs enemies?

Murto: Feud is good for NASCAR

NASCAR needed a good controversy, and that's just what it got following the Sprint Cup race in Fontana, Calif.

Murto: How will Danica do at Duel?

By now you've already heard that Danica Patrick is on the pole for the Daytona 500, making her the first woman to win a pole for a NASCAR Cup race.

Murto: Historic Battle at the Beach poses questions

The Feb. 18-19 running of the UNOH Battle at the Beach at Daytona International Speedway may be the best racing of all Speed Weeks. Then again, it could prove to be a single-file parade.

Murto: Rolex 24 should be one to remember

Racing season never ends, but in the minds of a lot of people the Rolex 24 at Daytona represents the start of a new year.

King of the 'Rat' race: Berryville's Ratcliffe has team running full-throttle

BERRYVILLE -- At various promotional events, Alex Ratcliffe and his King Rat Motorsports team will dress up like royalty. Part of the team merchandise includes T-shirts. The lettering on the back of the T-shirts says "It's good to be the King."