With NASCAR as my primary focus in most articles, I sometimes tend to stray into other avenues that I’m fanatical about, such as the NFL. With the playoffs kicking off this weekend, I feel the need to forecast the upcoming NFL post-season results. Let’s see how I do.

Last week, NASCAR unveiled its new TV deal, which will commence in 2007. Just about everyone who keeps up with NASCAR has heard about it. FOX will televise the first 13 races of the year, including the Daytona 500. Since 2001, FOX has televised the Super Bowl of Auto Racing every other year as they have shared broadcast duties with NBC. Read on to learn more about the new TV deal.

The NASCAR Awards Banquet held last Friday night put closure on the 2005 season. The champion, Tony Stewart, was appropriately honored, while Rusty Wallace's brilliant career came to an end, as did Ricky Rudd's. Now everyone's attention and focus will quickly turn to 2006. Here’s what to expect.

This past weekend, Tony Stewart captured the 2005 NASCAR championship for the second time in his career when he placed fifth at the season ending Miami-Homestead race. With his win, he is now looking to join NASCAR's racing elite.