Author Archives: Bones Bourcier

Author Archives: Bones Bourcier
Bones Bourcier

BOURCIER: Rooting For The Good Story

BOURCIER: Rooting For The Good Story

There is no cheering in the press box, some old sportswriter decreed, and the phrase went into the language. Of course, it was dubious from the start
Author Archives: Bones Bourcier
Bones Bourcier

INSIDER: Bourcier — Nothing New, But Something Special

INSIDER: Bourcier — Nothing New, But Something Special

On the heels of his third Knoxville Nationals victory, his first Brickyard 400 win and an eye-popping rookie run in the Indianapolis 500, people are talking about Kyle Larson. Still.
Author Archives: Bones Bourcier
Bones Bourcier

INSIDER: Bourcier — Rooting for the Good Story

INSIDER: Bourcier — Rooting for the Good Story

There is no cheering in the press box, some old sportswriter decreed, and the phrase went into the language. Of course, it was dubious from the start. 
Author Archives: Bones Bourcier
Bones Bourcier

BOURCIER: The Rapid Rise of Parnelli Jones

BOURCIER: The Rapid Rise of Parnelli Jones

The thing about the shooting-star rise of Parnelli Jones is how brightly it burned. To listen to those who saw this flash of light streak past is to conclude that there was no way to miss it
Author Archives: Bones Bourcier
Bones Bourcier

BOURCIER: The Rapid Rise of Parnelli Jones

BOURCIER: The Rapid Rise of Parnelli Jones

The thing about the shooting-star rise of Parnelli Jones is how brightly it burned. To listen to those who saw this flash of light streak past is to conclude that there was no way to miss it. 
Author Archives: Bones Bourcier
Bones Bourcier

BOURCIER: Denny & Marcus, Swinging Handbags

BOURCIER: 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

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. 
Author Archives: Bones Bourcier
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.