Nascar 2007

[momoffuzzyfaces]

FEBRUARY 18, 2007

DAYTONNA 500

YA- HOOOOOO!!!!! :D :D :D

[Logan]

You're too funny, MOFF!!!!! Now you need to go correct your spelling of Daytona!!!! ;)

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Aw, I like the way I spell it better!!! :D

Well, ok, just for you:

FEBRUARY 18, 2007

DAYTONA 500 !!!

YA- HOOOOOO !!!!!!!!

:D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Just looked up the 2007 NASCAR TV Broadcast Schedule on NASCAR.com ...

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NASCAR must not want me watchin their Advertisers very badly ... http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/rolleyes.gif

Starting with Daytona on Feb 18, and ending with Dover on June 3 ...
Dear ole FOX network gets the honors of exclusive rights ...
and rewards us with a *snowy* signal from Cleveland. http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/tongue.gif

THEN we get 13 Races OFF (UNless you have Cable or Dish - 'cause ONLY TNT or ESPN
cover the June 3 to September 8 Races!) I geuss I didn't wanna watch NASCAR this summer.

And to finish the season - good ole ABC jumps on the NASCAR Cash Cow and
learns how to cover a Race - we hope. They get the honors for 8 Races
covering September 16 to the Last Race on November 18. ABC Youngstown is "local" ... but sends a rather "poor" signal out to the western frontier ... http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif

OH well ... the Dawgs weren't totally enthralled with watchin the Races ...
guess it's time to find another hobby!

/s/ http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/mad.gif Phred

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I have cable and still can't get the Fox channels in real clear.
Last year I missed a lot of races because they seemed to switch channels every other weekend. I wish they would just use one station that everyone can see! :(

[Cincy'sMom]

I am lucky enough to have cable, Sirius Satelitte radio and Trackpass on Nascar.com One way or another, I will be watching, listening to or following
online every bit of qualifying, and racing, from Truck to Busch to Nextel Cup I can find!! No, I am not obsessed!

Daytona 500 may be Feb 18, but the Shoot Out is February 10. Almost time to go racing!!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

I am lucky enough to have cable, Sirius Satelitte radio and Trackpass on Nascar.com.

One way or another, I will be watching, listening to or following online every bit of qualifying, and racing ...

Well, SURE, we'll drop by on Race Days! :)

What do you usually serve for Snacks?
Oh, and I like Coke!

:D

[RICHARD]

TONY STEWART STOLE CRYSTAL GAYLE'S tour bus!!


LOLOLOLOL,

A shackled prisoner escaped from a group of prisoners being moved.

He steals a giant tour bus, eludes the police and shows up at a racetrack asking for a new generator for the MH...It seems tony Stewart is going to show up to do a surprise race...

The track owners ask for ID and the dude splits! :confused:

http://www.topix.net/content/ap/0527927998211111395320430025392150504088 (http://)



And can you imagine how he will be teased about having a Gay as a fan? :eek:

[Lady's Human]

April- I'll be at the (fill in the sponsor here) Texas 500

July- PA 500

Aug- Watkins Glen


Gonna be a rough year, having to root for a damned Chevy, but as long as Mark is racing he's the man.

[RICHARD]

Gonna be a rough year, having to root for a damned Chevy, but as long as Mark is racing he's the man.

I hope you pronounce the brand correctly...

It's CHEBBY out here! :D

[momoffuzzyfaces]

April- I'll be at the (fill in the sponsor here) Texas 500

July- PA 500

Aug- Watkins Glen


Gonna be a rough year, having to root for a damned Chevy, but as long as Mark is racing he's the man.
Gee I NEVER root for the car, just the driver!!! :D

[Cincy'sMom]

Well, SURE, we'll drop by on Race Days! :)

What do you usually serve for Snacks?
Oh, and I like Coke!

:D

You are welcome anytime! Pizza and chicken wings are race day favorites, but we can always cater to special requests.

I'm with you, Coke it is!!!

Anyone catch the Rolex 24 at Daytona this weekend? Tony's team didn't do so well, but JPM and Jeff Gordon both had good runs. Just a few more days til Speed Week Begins (Feb 8)!

[RICHARD]

I heard this morning that the Number 6/roush car transporter hit a motor home on the way back from testing....

I didn't hear if anyone got hurt.... :(

[Cinder & Smoke]

#6 Hauler involved in wreck in Texas UPDATE 3 former Cup driver injured:

A NASCAR hauler carrying the #6 Roush Racing AAA Ford Fusion was involved in a multi-vehicle wreck 85 miles east of El Paso mid-morning Wednesday, according to Border Patrol officials. The accident occurred just after 9:00ammt [11:00am/et] at mile marker 102 on Interstate 10, near the Border Patrol check point outside the community of Sierra Blanca. Truck driver Jesse Bear, tells ABC-7 the tractor-trailer struck a motor home in the rear. According to ABC-7 reporter Darren Hunt, the front part of the rig's cab was completely torn off. The NASCAR hauler, owned by Roush Racing, was only transporting the AAA-sponsored racecar. Driver David Ragan was not involved in the wreck. Bear adds there were "a few other vehicles in the wreck, but everything was crushed together." Crews diverted eastbound traffic from the Interstate to an access road as crews cleaned up the scene. According to Border Patrol agents at the checkpoint, the hauler struck a motor home, which then struck another 18 wheeler, that then struck a 2nd tractor trailer. Emergency radio transmissions indicated that at least one person was rushed to Thomason Hospital with serious injuries. Emergency officials add there were 3 other persons transported to local hospitals. Emergency crews with Culberson County, Hudspeth County, and Ft. Hancock all responded to the scene of the accident. Law enforcement officials tell ABC-7 accidents of this type are not unusual for the checkpoint, as drivers aren't expecting to have to stop quickly, just off the interstate.(updated from kvia.com (http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=6017576))

UPDATE: Roush Racing can confirm that the #6 Nextel Cup transporter was involved in a multi-vehicle accident with injuries in Sierra Blanca, TX in route from Las Vegas, NV to Concord, N.C. They will provide additional details as they become available.(Roush Racing PR (http://www.roushracing.com/jack_roush/articles/default.asp?page=xb013107_004.htm))(1-31-2007)

UPDATE 2: A driver of a tractor-trailer with the NASCAR logo was critically injured in a traffic collision at the Border Patrol checkpoint in Sierra Blanca today, a Texas Department of Public Safety Official said. Joe Millikan, the driver of the NASCAR tractor trailer, was taken by ambulance to Thomason Hospital. Three other people, including Milliken's driving partner, suffered nonlife-threatening injuries. They also were taken to Thomason. Their names were not available, DPS dispatcher Julian Najera said. The cause of the crash has not been determined. Officials were also unable to say what vehicle the other victims were traveling in.(El Paso Times (http://www.elpasotimes.com/breakingnews/ci_5127111))


UPDATE 3: Two Roush Racing employees were injured in a multi-vehicle accident 85 miles east of El Paso, Texas yesterday morning. Justin Grebe, the driver of the #6 Roush Racing Nextel Cup transporter was treated and released from Thomason Hospital. Driving partner Joe Millikan, a passenger, is in stable condition in the Thomason Hospital intensive care unit. The two were returning to Concord, N.C. from a test in Las Vegas, Nev. According to local news reports, two other people also were taken to Thomason Hospital after suffering non life-threatening injuries. The cause of the crash has not been determined. Roush Racing will provide additional details as they become available.(Roush Racing PR (http://www.roushracing.com/david_ragan/default.asp?page=/david_ragan/articles/020107_001.htm))

Millikan ran in 80 Cup races from 1974 to 1986, with 10 top-fives, 38 top-10s and one career pole. His best season was in 1979 with 20 top-10s in 31 starts [his only full season], finishing 6th in points and was 2nd in the rookie race to the late Dale Earnhardt. His best finish was a 2nd at the March 1979 Rockingham race in the #72-Hayes Jewelers (http://www.hayesjewelers.com/) Chevy.(racing-reference.info (http://www.racing-reference.info/driver?id=millijo02))(2-1-2007)


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[RICHARD]

Thanks for the update!


Just saw on NASCAR NOW / ESPN2 that Little Dale has asked for a 51 percent share of DEI.

Apparently he wants a majority interest in the company. It's not known if he will purchase or be given the stake.

Hmmmmm....

[Cincy'sMom]

It's Media Day!!!! Daytona is getting close!!!!

[RICHARD]

God,


It's Tony Time already? :eek: :confused: :p

[Cincy'sMom]

And a win in the Shootout!! What a way to start the season!!!!

Go Tony!!!

[RobiLee]

Ohhhh nooooo, What a yucky way to start the season! ;) :p

[Cincy'sMom]

Ohhhh nooooo, What a yucky way to start the season! ;) :p


Hey now, be gentle!!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I miss Benny !!! :(

[RICHARD]

What? no post from Anna yet? :D

[Cincy'sMom]

What? no post from Anna yet? :D


I'm sure she would want to say, Go Tony!!!

How bout that Yates qualifying? It should be good to have Ricky back for them!! And good 'old Boris, in the show again!

[anna_66]

I'm sure she would want to say, Go Tony!!!

And you would be right:D

What a fantastic way to start the new year off!!!!

[Lady's Human]

Mikey, you baaaaaad boy you.

Kenseth and Kahne I'll give a pass to, as they don't own the cars, didn't hire their crewchiefs, etc.

Mikey? Come on, guy, when NASCAR takes the intake manifold, THEN comes back and takes the whole car, you did something wrong. You own the team, it falls 100% on you.

[4 Dog Mother]

Amy, I see you have your priorities straight! No heat in her house but we wouldn't want to miss any Nascar!!! :D

[RICHARD]

Mikey, you baaaaaad boy you.

Kenseth and Kahne I'll give a pass to, as they don't own the cars, didn't hire their crewchiefs, etc.

Mikey? Come on, guy, when NASCAR takes the intake manifold, THEN comes back and takes the whole car, you did something wrong. You own the team, it falls 100% on you.

I disagree.

Everyone knows that when the Fit hits the Shan office protocol says-

I just drive.
I didn't build the car! :D ;)

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Anna,

Please post within 6 hours of a win....

That way we know the President of the Tony Stewart Fan Club is O.K.? :eek:

[RICHARD]

Jet Fuel or Sterno? :eek:

[RICHARD]

jet fuel!

LIke WKOSWT?

If recent trends are to be believed.

The next NEXTEL CHAMP is one of the five.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

What on earth is going on?????

At least 6 teams have been fined for cheating. One of them is Gordon's team. His car was an inch too close to the ground.
Another is Waltrips. I can't remember the rest. Sheese!!!! :(

[lizbud]

What on earth is going on?????

At least 6 teams have been fined for cheating. One of them is Gordon's team. His car was an inch too close to the ground.
Another is Waltrips. I can't remember the rest. Sheese!!!! :(


I'm not really a NASCAR fan, but even I heard about all that cheating
going on with those "Good ole boys". What's up anyway? :confused:

[Cincy'sMom]

What on earth is going on?????

At least 6 teams have been fined for cheating. One of them is Gordon's team. His car was an inch too close to the ground.
Another is Waltrips. I can't remember the rest. Sheese!!!! :(


The others were the 3 Everham cars: Sadler, Riggs and Kahne
And Matt Kenseth's Rousch Ford.

I'm not sure how I feel about it. Things are are listed as against the rules should be penalized, but I think teams are always looking for an extra advantage, and if they went over every car in the field with a fine tooth comb, there would be some things found that maybe weren't specifically against the ruels, but maybe weren't exactly listed as being legal either.


I do know Tony is on a roll... Go 20!!!

[Lady's Human]

Here's where I have a problem with NASCAR and their penalties.

Mark Martin had a problam 2 years ago with his car in a post race inspection. The coil length on one of the springs on his car was 1/8" too short. Not 1/8" in height, but if you straightened out the spring, the length of the straightened spring was 1/8" under spec. Absolutely NO competetive advantage whatsoever, and MIGHT have saved 1/2 ounce or so of weight.

They fined him 25 drivers points, and fined Roush $25,000.

The holes in the bolts that they fined Evernham motorsports for gave no competetive advantage, but they fined Evernham Motorsports, suspended crewchiefs, and took points. They didn't find these holes in PRE race inspection why?

The same goes for Kenseth's car. They didn't find the holes in the body work during PRE qual tech inspection?

If they passed pre qual tech, why weren't the Pre-qual tech inspectors fined?

Gordon's car, from what I've heard, wasn't an inch low overall, it was an inch low in one measurement are because a shock was improperly installed. A shock that NASCAR WATCHED the team install, as NASCAR issues and seals the shocks used on the car before qualifying.

NASCAR needs to get their act together, and stop re-writing the rule book on the fly. They also need to get their inspection process down so teams aren't getting fined by one inspector for something another inspector passed.

[anna_66]

Ten reasons to watch the Daytona 500 (http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/6468524?MSNHPHCP&GT1=9131)

Should be fun!

GO TONY GO!!!!

[RobiLee]

Hehehehe...well, that accident just made my day! :p :)

[RobiLee]

Oh man, I was on pins and needles. So close...Almost! Wish they would have thrown the caution as soon as the wreck happened...lol.

Martin handles it like the gentleman and pro that he is. :)

Congrats to Harvick!

[catmandu]

The Pet Angels Go To The Races, Not That They Care Abut The Cars All That Much But The Tale Gate Parties And Concession Stands Have Great Food That The Angels Gobble Up.
Gentle Pets Start Your Engines.
Guuuuulp.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Somebody please pass the tissues to me and my daughter. Both of us were crying like babies on the phone together. Great job Mark!!! What a show buddy!!!

We still think Mark was ahead when the final caution was thrown. Waaa waaa waaa!! :(

CONGRATULATIONS KEVIN!!! :D

[Cincy'sMom]

I was really pulling for mArk at the end, but I don't dislike Kevin. I was just really hoping Shrub didn't get up there and win it....but he didn't have to take out half the field losing it :D

[RobiLee]

Woo Hoo!!! Way to go, Matt Kenseth. Nice sweep!

AND, a nice 5th place finish for Mark Martin.

I'm happy :D

[Cincy'sMom]

Tony finished in the top 10! After a 43rd at CA last winter, and a 43rd at Daytona last week...I'm happy too! All three JGR cars ran pretty well! Espically JJ!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Congratulations Matt!!! :) :D :D :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Chequered Flag Lap - Turn 4 ...

<beep> ~ <BEEP>

Can't hear ya, Bub.

<squEEze>
<BUMP>
<Oooopsie!>

<skreeeech>
<Son-of-a-_____>

<Sorrie bout dat!>

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[Daisy and Delilah]

Chequered Flag Lap - Turn 4 ...

<beep> ~ <BEEP>

Can't hear ya, Bub.

<squEEze>
<BUMP>
<Oooopsie!>

<skreeeech>
<Son-of-a-_____>

<Sorrie bout dat!>

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:) :) :) I thought the entire incident was handled pretty well by both parties. They were gracious gentlemen :) I guess the young Mr. Busch was real mad at himself though. :( That's hilarious Phred!!

[Cincy'sMom]

I just had to share my excitement....I just ordered tickets for the night race at PIR in April!!

My 2nd Nextel cup race, and the 2nd in Phoenix!! Somewhat ironic, since MIS is only an hour away, but I am going to California for work the week before the race, and Phoenix was a cheap $75 flight away, so I decided to go see my aunt and uncle and cousins Thursday-Sunday. What better to do Saturday night, then visit the local race track?!?

[RICHARD]

no NASCAR posts in over a month?
WHAT KIND OF FANS ARE IN HERE!

[Cinder & Smoke]

:eek:

OMG!
<bytes nailz>

<gasp>

This is gonna be **CLOSE**!

And the Winner is ...
*
*
*
... JEFFERY!! ~~~ In the 24 Car!!

Uhhhhh-Ohhhhhhh ...

Tony doesn't wanna *talk* about it! :(

(No kickin stones, Tony.)

[Cinder & Smoke]

I just ordered tickets for the night race at PIR in April!!

Phoenix was a cheap $75 flight away ...

What better to do Saturday night, than visit the local race track?!?

Sooo ... where WERE ya??

I dint see no "HI Pet Talk" Sign on the TV!!

Did'ja have *PHUNN* ??

[RICHARD]

CM I hope you are a JG fan... :p

C&S,


TS is starting to grow on me...like a fungus! :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

CM, I hope you are a JG fan ... :p


:eek:

CM a JG fan ??

Uhhhh, that would be a Negative, Gud Buddie!! :p

CM wears ORANGE colored Hats 'n Shirts!

:D

[RobiLee]

TS is starting to grow on me...like a fungus! :D


Hehehe....now that's funny ;)

[Cincy'sMom]

The race was a blast!!! Just got back to Ohio a few hours ago, and I have 100 of 156 pictures uploaded...the rest shoudl finish soon and I'll edit to add a link...

We got Pre-Race Pit passes, and got to see the cars going through inspection and being pushed out on pit road. I was amazed how close you could get to the tools boxes and the tires and everything. There was plenty of security around, but I was still surprised. I bought a few lug nuts from denny's car (they were selling them for $1 to raise money for Charity).

After they kicked us off pit road, I made my way about around the track, over to the Speed Stage to catch the end of Race Day. I got right up next to the stage, and the camera did fly over a few times, so I may have been on TV there. My dad said he thought he saw me, but wasn't sure. I got some good pictures of Jimmy Spencer and John Roberts...unfortuantely, as I was walking to the stage, Kenny Wallace was headed to the driver's meeting on his cart. I was within about 1 ft of him, but didn't have my camera at the ready. Also missed getting ashot of Jeff Green, but managed to catch Mikey (Walktrip), Sterling Marlin and Paul Menard. No Tony :(

The race was a good one for our group. My uncle is Jeff Gordon fan, and my cousin and her husband, Kevin Harvick fans. Along with Tony and Denny, they all lead laps, and all finsihed in the top 10. Tony may not have been happy, and while I would have him prefferd to finish first, #2 isn't so bad. And Bobby had a Top 10. All in all a good night!

Here are the Pictures! (http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2093002257)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Here's Pet Talk's Own ... Miz AMY >>>

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pc7a76bf88878999a6a9aa7d94deab27c/e9cd7d3f.jpg

But HEY ... ;)

That's a *phunnie* shade of ORANGE onna shirt 'n hat!!

And does that schphell "20" ??

:confused:

[Cincy'sMom]

It does...The hat, despite being pink, Says "Stewart 20", and the T-shirt is from Eldora Speedway, Tony's race track!

[anna_66]

Amy I've been anxiously awaiting your pictures...they were fantastic! You all really had some good seats.

So, how jealous was Ralph when he found out you had pit passes;)

Too bad Tony didn't win, would have been awesome to see him win in person.

Gonna have to listen to his show tonight to find out why he missed the mandatory drivers meeting after the race :eek: Being a little bit of a baby me thinks :o

Thanks for sharing your good time with us!

See you soon!

[Cincy'sMom]

Gonna have to listen to his show tonight to find out why he missed the mandatory drivers meeting after the race :eek: Being a little bit of a baby me thinks :o




I think so too. But he cliams he is fed up with NASCAR and their debris cautions (can't argue with that!). He also says the media thing afterward is requested, but not mandatory. I can understand him not wanting to talk to the media, but I would have felt better if he had congratulated Jeff before he took off (and maybe he did and I couldn't see it)

[anna_66]

Amy we missed the show last night :rolleyes: ...did you happen to catch it? What did he have to say?

[Cincy'sMom]

Amy we missed the show last night :rolleyes: ...did you happen to catch it? What did he have to say?

I only listened to the first hour, then I had to watch House :)

basically what I had in my post above. He was frustrated with NASCAR about all the debris cautions and was afraid if he went to the Media Center he would make an "a$$" out of himself and he has learned when he is that hot about something it is better to not say something that willg et him in trouble later. He was also updet about fans disresepcting Jeff and Jr. by throwing trash out on the track during the voctory lap. I didn't see that, but we were down in Turn 4, and that must have been on the front stretch. He said he was happy for Jeff, happy with the way the car ran and thought it was a good come back after the disaster at Texas. His frustration is with the made up cautions for debris the TV camera can't even find.

[Cinder & Smoke]

What did he (Tony) have to say?

:eek:

Answer: "A little too much!" :eek:

Tony, Tony, Tony! ... :rolleyes:

You made Uncle Mike UN-happie!

The NASCAR Gods held a Bad-Boy Meetaing - and Tony was the guest of dishonor!

Read all about it >>>

"Stewart Backtracks - says NASCAR Not Fixed" at >>>
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18353487/

Tony is still lookin for the salt shaker to put on his Crow!

Memo to Tony: THINK first, THEN speak!

:D

[Cincy'sMom]

Okay, Tony may have gone over the top with the comments about racing being fake like wrestling, but his point is still valid, and people on TV and the radio have been talking about the debris cautions all season. Nascar may have reprimanded Tony, but at they same time, I have to think they are listening. If there was no validitity to the claim, and he was just a hothead making excuses, they wouldn't have reacted.

His appraoch may have been wrong, but I don't disagree with the message. I was sitting in the stands in Phoenix and would look at the lap count and think...it has been about 60 laps since the last caution, and green flag stops are going to start happening...sure enough the caution would come out. There was not a full set of green flag stops in the whole race, and only 2 wrecks.....

[Cincy'sMom]

Did you see Kenny Wallace's qualifying run?!? Go Herminator!!!

[RICHARD]

:mad: Tony Stewart is right about NASCAR throwing yellows.


Last week, during the race, one of the announcers made a comment like, "If we can find the debris, we'll show it to you."

I thought that was a really odd statement to make, especially on a small track.

I didn't think about it until I read about the fine and I remembered the caution and the comment..
:mad:

[Cincy'sMom]

:mad: Tony Stewart is right about NASCAR throwing yellows.


Last week, during the race, one of the announcers made a comment like, "If we can find the debris, we'll show it to you."

I thought that was a really odd statement to make, especially on a small track.

I didn't think about it until I read about the fine and I remembered the caution and the comment..
:mad:


Tony's fine was for skipping the post race interviews, not for his comments. His hour long lecture, at 6am Friday and the delay to his team unloading was due to his comments. He's been invited to watch the next Busch race from the Nascar tower so they can "explain" to him how they call a race. A little brainwashing, perhaps? Ironically, I don't notice very many debris cautions called during Busch races....

But what about the finish today!! So great to see Tony and Bobby as teammates again, even in the Busch series. Reminds me of Tony's early JRG days.

[RobiLee]

I have to say that I agree about the cautions. What I find funny though is that I have felt this way for a long time and even funnier is the fact that last season they always seemed to favor Tony for the most part. I know there were several races last season that we watched and we would say "Oh look, Tony is in trouble or Tony is about to go a lap down. Watch them throw a caution for debris". Sure enough that is exactly what would happen. Am I the only one that thinks this has been going on for a long time and not something that has just started this season?

[RICHARD]

I have to say that I agree about the cautions. Am I the only one that thinks this has been going on for a long time and not something that has just started this season?

I guess I'll see you in the NASCAR trailer...... :eek:

[RobiLee]

Uh Oh........ :o

[Cincy'sMom]

I agree Robin, it was a problem last year too. It seems like this year though, it has been more late race cautions. At the beginning of the season it seemed like every race was green/white checker and there was either a debris caution late, that then caused an accident on a restart, or the debris caution put them into a green/white checker.

[Lady's Human]

Just a note to the fans at 'Dega:

You collectively look like a bunch of idiots when you start throwing things on the track when you don't like who won. Ever think you morons might hit someone? Like another fan in the stands? Or maybe a driver?

Grow up, idiots.

[Cincy'sMom]

Just a note to the fans at 'Dega:

You collectively look like a bunch of idiots when you start throwing things on the track when you don't like who won. Ever think you morons might hit someone? Like another fan in the stands? Or maybe a driver?

Grow up, idiots.


Not Just 'Dega...they were doing it last week in Phoenix too. Morons!

[Lady's Human]

I know, but it seems like an annual event at 'Dega.

Cross that track off the list of tracks I want to go to.

[RICHARD]

I know, but it seems like an annual event at 'Dega.

Cross that track off the list of tracks I want to go to.


Hmmm.

There was talk about thrown objects on one of the race shows before Sunday.

I am sorry to see one of the "family sports" taken over by a bunch a morons.
I noticed one almost full can of liquid hit the track.... Then Fox cut away from the coverage. I love the burnouts and the Polish Victory laps....I guess those will soon come to an end eventually...

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If NASCAR wanted to send a message to the idiot fans-this will never happen because of the dollars involved, but if enough people were ticked off they would police themselves a little better-close the stands and have a race.

They will never be able to stop it completely, but I suspect that when the masses suffer because of a few, the masses will take a stand.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Just a note to the fans at 'Dega:

You collectively look like a bunch of idiots when you start throwing things on the track
when you don't like who won.

Grow up, idiots.

Agreed!
Shame on 'em! :(

The TV Boys mentioned it a couple of times; and said the Cops within the stands
were instructed to make Immediate ARRESTS of anyone throwing stuff.
I'd be interested to know if they really DID make any arrests.

Hooligans don't belong in the NASCAR crowds!

[Lady's Human]

They had an airtight security system.

With all that debris thrown on the track, they made a total of 10 arrests. They couldn't clearly identify anyone else. :rolleyes:

[Cinder & Smoke]

With all that debris thrown on the track,
they made a total of 10 arrests.

They couldn't clearly identify anyone else. :rolleyes:

"Couldn't clearly identify ..."

Good Grief!
Hope they don't let those guys carry :eek: GUNS!

(Or at least don't issue them bullets!)

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Guess they need to start making the tracks a can free zone: no beer or soda cans or any other allowed. Only pop in paper cups sold at the track.

Can't do a whole lot of damage with a paper cup unless it gets stuck on the front grill of a car or something like that. :(

They do that at the football games in KC. (or they used to)

[Cincy'sMom]

Rain rain, go away...we want to see some racing under the lights today!!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Rain rain, go away...we want to see some racing under the lights today!!!
Only please don't send the rain to Kansas. It rained here all last week and is supposed rain all this week. sheesh! :D
I hear Florida really really needs rain. Send it there? ;)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Well, NUTZ! :(




Rain rain, go away ... we want to see some racing under the lights today!!!

We did see "some" racing ...
just not very Fast, not very Long, and not very Far. :(

Wonder how comfortable it is sleeping in a Grandstand SEAT?
Do they pass out Pillows & Blankies?

;)

[Cincy'sMom]

Well, NUTZ! :(



We did see "some" racing ...
just not very Fast, not very Long, and not very Far. :(

Wonder how comfortable it is sleeping in a Grandstand SEAT?
Do they pass out Pillows & Blankies?

;)


Can't say I'm too heartbroken they didn't get to run...we went to my nephew's HS musical last night, andI was going to be able to watch the race. Now I should be ablet catch most of it....although we are doing a charity vaudeville show tonight, so if they could have it over by about 4 pm, that's be perfect!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Way to go Dale!

Congratulations and good luck!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Way to go Dale!
Congratulations and good luck!

:(
I wish him the BEST - but I think he got the really *short* end of what
should have been HIS Stick!

Step-Momma is grabbing more than *I* think she's entitled to. :mad:

Maybe we'll see The Black #3 again.
;)

[RICHARD]

Could we post the Little E story under "fairy tales that scare you?"

There seems to be an evil stepmother in there someplace? :rolleyes:

[Daisy and Delilah]

Ahhhhhh!!!! I knew this was the place to come to for all the info I could possibly need on this subject. I heard about Dale Jr. leaving DEI and I know part of the story. Unfortunately, inquiring minds need to know the whole scoop. What happened?? Opinions and facts from you educated NASCAR fans please? :D

[Lady's Human]

To make a long story short?

Dale Jr. wanted controlling interest in the team if he was going to stay as a driver, partly because he was VERY unhappy with the direction the team was going in.

Mommie dearest (Theresa Earnhardt) doesn't want to give up control, so Jr. left. There are rumblings that he may be taking the Eurys with him, as well as possibly Matin Truex Jr.

[Daisy and Delilah]

The star of the show leaves and takes most of the "assets" with him?? what will step mom do now to keep things lively? Doesn't he room with Truex Jr.? I know hes really good friends with him and the Tony's(actually family-right?).

What is your opinion of Theresa in this LH? I always thought she and Jr. got along great. I'm living in the dark I guess. :confused: I read a quote where he said their relationship ain't a bed of roses. Do you think she should have let him have what he wanted or go with the direction she took?

[Daisy and Delilah]

LH may have had to be gone temporarily. Can anyone answer these questions for me or give an opinion or two? Thanks. I'm just anxious to hear what the PT family thinks about all this.

[Cincy'sMom]

LH may have had to be gone temporarily. Can anyone answer these questions for me or give an opinion or two? Thanks. I'm just anxious to hear what the PT family thinks about all this.


I can't say I have followed the Earnhardt's to have a great insider view as to the relationship between Jr. and Teresa, but it seems to have been strained for sometime. Some fans will tell you the reason Teresa took Tony Eury Jr (Dale Jr's cousin) away as Dale's crew cheif the year before last (when Michael Waltrip was still with DEI) was to show she had the power and becuse she could.

From what I have heard and read, Junior has tried to be very diplomatic about it. He wishes DEI the best, and hopes they have success. He just says his plans are different then what DEI plans are as to how to reach that success.

Personally, I have mixed emoitions. Yes, sooner of later Junior should run his father's company. Was not the right time? I'm not so sure. I think it has been proven to be almost impossible to own and drive for a team and be successful. Ask Michael Waltrip his opinion. Not that you can't do both at the same time, but I think there is more success in driver's who own a team separate from the one they drive for.

That being said, even if Junior wasn't given 51% share, but if Teresa had listened more to his ides over the past feew year, he may not have asked for it right now. So maybe her error is not turning over ownship, but rather not maintaining a good communication with her #1 driver for the past several years.

I "know" (from the media) that Dale and his sister Kelly are very close. Kelly is his manager and runs JR motor sports. Does anyone know how brother Kerry fits in?

[Cinder & Smoke]

?? Darlington ...

?? RAIN ?? :confused:

Well, the Talking Heads "say" it's gonna dry up and we're Goin Racin Tonight!
Wonder who they're talking to!???
FOX TV is running a baseball show now; but The Boys just came on and
"said": "We'll be racin in an hour!" :rolleyes:

Sure looks pretty <grimm> if you look at the NWS Weather Radar! :(

I think I'll wait a few before I *Pop* da Korn. :p

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thanks Cincy'sMom.

What a shame that those two can't see eye to eye more. I am really anxious to see how this thing turns out. I have had a feeling something has been bothering Jr. for a long time. Now we know what it is.

To me, Kerry has always seemed like the red headed step child. I've wondered where he fits in for a long time too.

I also have mixed emotions about this. It's Dale Earnhart, Inc. and he is Dale Earnhart Jr. It just doesn't seem to be quite right. Like me, I think alot of people love Jr. and, in the future, Teresa may be sorry to not have him around. Maybe alot more than she does now. :(

[Cinder & Smoke]

8:05 PM Uppy-Date ...

The Talking Heads are <babbling> about "just another hour or so ...
and we'll START to dry the track off."

Seems to be some "pressure" to run this race TONIGHT, so
ebberbuddie can go Home for Mom's Day tomorrow.

I better <fluff> da pillows!

;)

[Cinder & Smoke]

FOX TV didn't even bring the Talking Heads back to say "G-nite". :(

According to http://www.NASCAR.com - they gave up sometime between 9 and 9:30 PM.

Race is Rescheduled for 1:00 PM Tomorrow / Sunday - Mom's Day.

Rain is supposed to be over by 8:00 AM on Sunday.

Oh, well ...
:rolleyes:

[Cincy'sMom]

Hmmm....I wasn't home to see TV coverage, but on Sirius they annouced the postponement until today at about 8:45pm. I thought they almost always took Mother's Day weekend off, and was surprised to see them even planning on running Saturday night. Wonder if it will be another off weekend next year?!?


Wouldn't mind seeing the same outcome of the Cup race as the Busch race...the Joe Gibbs #20 dominated that...with Denny Hamlin behind the wheel, but right team, right #!!!

[RICHARD]

Hmmm. DE's car not legal?

---------------------

One thing that I have enjoyed about NASCAR is the that the races are bigger than the paticipants.

The DE story (contract talks) are showing the cutthroat side of the sport.

While announcing Jr is a 'free agent' - never thought I'd hear that term used in NASCAR- is a good thing, announcing it so early in the season should just about end his chances for a Cup.

I can see DEI withholding services, equipment and support for #8..

That really sucks.

[RICHARD]

Junior was docked 100 driver points and his Crew Chief suspended...

Sheesh..

[Cinder & Smoke]

From:
http://www.nascar.com/2007/news/headlines/cup/05/15/dearnhardtjr.teuryjr.penalties/index.html

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr (http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/dearnhar01/cup/index.html). was docked 100 points Tuesday, and his crew chief, Tony Eury Jr., was fined $100,000 and suspended for six races for an illegal part at Darlington Raceway.
The penalty is a significant setback in his team's bid to win a Cup title before racing's most popular driver leaves after the season.

Dale Earnhardt Inc. will appeal, team president Max Siegel said.
"We are not disputing the ruling," Siegel said. "But we are appealing the severity of the penalty because the penalty itself is not spelled out in the rule book."

According to NASCAR, the No. 8 team was found to have violated Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing), 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment used do not conform to NASCAR rules), and 20-3.1.3B (the NASCAR-approved upper and lower rear wing mounting brackets must not be modified to obtain a rear-wing angle of less than zero degrees or more than 16 degrees) of the 2007 NASCAR rule book. ...

NASCAR inspectors said Earnhardt's rear wing was improperly mounted when it was checked Saturday at Darlington. The brackets used to mount the piece were confiscated.
The infraction was the first on the NASCAR-designed Car of Tomorrow, which has strict templates that leave little wiggle room for a crew chief. The severity of the penalty was likely NASCAR's way of informing teams it will not permit any alterations to the COT.

Eury has never had a major infraction during his seven years as a Cup crew chief.

:eek:

I think NASCAR has gone WAAAAAY too far with the suspension! :mad:

First infraction = take the money and give it to a Charity ...
Second Goof-Up = give the guy some time off.

SIX :eek: races off for a first time minor technical foul = not fair to anyone!
NOTE: The now "illegal" brackets WERE used on a test car ... I doubt this
was a case of intentional cheating.

/s/ :( Phred

[RICHARD]

The worst possible thing has happened.


SPEED channel was added to my cable. :eek:

It's all over.

Do they have a Motor Racing Anonymous? :rolleyes:

[Cincy'sMom]

The worst possible thing has happened.


SPEED channel was added to my cable. :eek:

It's all over.

Do they have a Motor Racing Anonymous? :rolleyes:

I'm not sure if it exists yet Richard, but if you find a club sign me and my dad both up! Full Fledged-Speed Addicts here!!! And I may be worse, cause when I'm at home it's on Speed...and when I'm driving the radio is on Sirius Channel 128, Nascar Radio!!!

[Lady's Human]

On a Non-NASCAR sidenote,

Congrats to Dario Franchitti!


No longer just Mr. Ashley Judd.

He can now add Indy 500 champion to his resume.

[RICHARD]

Hmmm,

600 miles in 5.5 hours?

Now I believe.... :D

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Why can't Dario be Mr. Judd and Indy Champ at the same time?

[Cincy'sMom]

My slogan all year has become, ABH...Anybody but Hendrick! Oh, well...at least this time it was Casey, a first time winner! And how great to see JJ get his 1st top 5 and Kyle his first in 10 years!!

Gibbs cars can't keep running the way they are and NOT win...and once they start, watch out!!!

[RICHARD]

Strange racing weekend.

A Scot, with an Italian name, living in America win the 500.

And a family name, that rocked Indy, wins in NASCAR... :D

[Lady's Human]

Things that make ya go AAAAAARGHHH!!!!!

Jeff Gordon's wife is pregnant and due in early July. Gordon plans on being at the hospital for the birth, whether or not he's supposed to be racing when it happens.

So far, so good.


The AAAAAAAAAAAARGHHH!!!! Part?

If it's during a race weekend, the driver of the #24 will be...........


???????? Mark Martin????????

Satan is skiing.

[RICHARD]

Satan is skiing.

It's more like that sno board thing.. :rolleyes:
And it's all down hill after that!

I loved what the announcers said. "JG is expecting his first baby."

I knew there was some thing wrong in that 24 camp.... :eek:

[Cinder & Smoke]

NUTZ!

:(

2:17 p.m. -- The Autism Speaks 400 at Dover, DE,
has been postponed until Monday at noon ET on FOX.

And now it's Raining on the Ranch!
Double NUTZ!
:(

[momoffuzzyfaces]

NUTZ!

:(

2:17 p.m. -- The Autism Speaks 400 at Dover, DE,
has been postponed until Monday at noon ET on FOX.

And now it's Raining on the Ranch!
Double NUTZ!
:(
I feel your pain!!! We've had so much rain this spring even the fish in the river are complaining!!! :(

[lbaker]

Son Kenneth and Jenny are there in Dover DE in their tent :( They already said they would be staying over in the event of rain delay. I'm leaving tomorrow late afternoon for business in Indianapolis (hope to meet up with Lizbud there). Guess the grand-boys will be in charge of the furry ones until "grown ups" get home :rolleyes: They aren't little kids but I never know when they will be here. I'm sure they will when/if they find out Kenneth and Jenny won't be home tonight. Hope hope

[Cinder & Smoke]

Son Kenneth and Jenny are there in Dover DE in their tent :(

Guess the grand-boys will be in charge of the furry ones until "grown ups" get home :rolleyes:

Ahhh yes ... "Tenting in the Rain" :eek:
A favorite pastime back in the Boy Scouting Daze ...
RAIN? Must be scheduled for an OverNighter! :p

Maybe you should prepare some Brown Bags for the FurKids.
:D

[lbaker]

No brown bags necessary now Phred. K&J were totally rained out and are on their way home from NO NASCAR Dover DE :( :mad: They said the rain was so hard and almost sideways with the wind. Wet tent, wet muddy ground (even with drop cloth), wet spirits ~ enuf is enuf they said. Will be back July something or another for a second try. ah well... such is life on the NASCAR circuit :( P.S. just checked weather in Indianapolis.. rain all week. Oh joy, oh bliss, OH BOTHER :rolleyes:

[Cincy'sMom]

I just hope they get the race in tomorrow, and the rain goes away here in Ohio by Wednesday! There are a few of us here with a ticket to see the boys play in the dirt, and I'd rather not have a repeat of last years mud-bowl!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

The rain went away, and we had abeautiful sunny, day here in Ohio yesterday! And what a great race!!! You may see a few familiar faces in the pictures (and some NASCAR guys too!)

Eldora (http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2091246440)

[Cinder & Smoke]

:)

Looked like Pet Talk Day at the Durt Box!

Great set of *snappies*, Amy ... looks like a *PHUNN Tyme* was had by all!

Did Tony let you borrow the wheels for a couple of Hot Laps?

:D

[Lady's Human]

And we're off to the races.

hopefully post a few pics tomorrow night.

[Cincy'sMom]

And we're off to the races.

hopefully post a few pics tomorrow night.

Have fun!!!


I just found out today I'm going to MIS next week!!! I got a message on my phone today, that was a picture of 2 tickets, a thank you from a department manager I do a lot of work for. They are on the Front Strech, Row 20!!! What a great surprise!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

... I'm going to MIS next week!!!

I got a message ... that was a picture of 2 tickets ...
They are on the Front Strech, Row 20!!!

Too bad Ralph can't go ... :(

Just mail me his ticket ... I'll meet ya right inside the gate. :p

Talk about Lucky Dawgz! :rolleyes:

..

[Cincy'sMom]

Too bad Ralph can't go ... :(

Just mail me his ticket ... I'll meet ya right inside the gate. :p

Talk about Lucky Dawgz! :rolleyes:

..


At first, Ralph wasn't sure if he should go...he has he dance show on Friday night and it is always a long, tiring week for him, and he sleeps most of them weekend. After thinking about it a few hours, I think he decided tonight he is going to go. If he doesn't, since it is father's day, I think my dad has next shot at the ticket. If those 2 both decide to turn it down, I'll make sure you are my next call!!

I looked online at the section to see where we are...not too far past the start finish line, headed toward Turn 1. We are in the upper section of the grandstand, so we should have a good view of most of the track! I am so excited...I have never seen a race at MIS, although I have done a ride along there!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Rejection :( ... the Tail of my life ...




Ralph wasn't sure if he should go ... he has his dance show on Friday night ...
After thinking about it a few hours, I think he decided tonight he is going to go.

If he doesn't, since it is Father's Day, I think my Dad has next shot at the ticket.

If those 2 both decide to turn it down, I'll make sure you are my next call!!


Promises, promises ... :rolleyes:

Now I know just how Prince Harry feels ...
Third in Line in a line that's not goin NOwhere!

(Have *phunn*, durn it!)
;)

[RICHARD]

Carl Edwards better not get used to winning every weekend.

He has to concentrate on the his landings.....Last night's was a little short!

---------------------------

News from the Track?

The Holiday Inn car and B Wimmer may have some competition next year.

The Hilton Hotel is considering sponsoring a car in the Busch Series...In order to bypass Paris' suspended license and to kepp her driving skills sharp, she is rumored to be the driver of the .08 car. :rolleyes: :confused:

[RICHARD]

HEY PHRED,


Can you do us a favor and open up the prayer line to the Racing God?


I figure now that Bill France Jr. is hanging around upstairs he may be able to get the races started on time without the rain delays?

This messes up my Sundays!

------------

Either that or hold ALL the races in Cah lee fuh nee ah..It never rains out here! :eek:

Thank you very much

[Lady's Human]

Hello from 5 slightly soggy, very tired race fans after the Pennsylvania 252.5

What I saw of it it was a good race. Junior race fan #1 (MJ, who is ALMOST 6), was so tuckered out with the rain delays and walking around to get rid of boredom that she fell asleep......in her seat...........with NASCAR stockers going by at 200 MPH.

Can we get ONE June race at Pocono with no rain delay? (For those who haven't been there, it's par for the course in June. Early showers followed by oppressive heat, but this time the showers never left)

[RICHARD]

What I saw of it it was a good race. Junior race fan #1 (MJ, who is ALMOST 6), was so tuckered out with the rain delays and walking around to get rid of boredom that she fell asleep......in her seat...........with NASCAR stockers going by at 200 MPH.



Hmmm,

I think that MJ's rev limiter is set way too high! :D

I have to say this about you fans back east-You all have heart. And water proof allegiance!

[anna_66]

Hello from 5 slightly soggy, very tired race fans after the Pennsylvania 252.5

Oh, I bet you all were just plain wore out.
We watched all the shows on SPEED then turned to TNT to find out they were in a rain delay:( The day even seemed long to me. Then for them not to even be able to finish the race...that stinks.

Tony & Denny were doing great, too bad they had to end up 5th & 6th :o

I really like Gordon (don't shoot me :p ) but come on dude...give the other guys a chance:D

---------------------------------------------------------------------
Oh I almost forgot,I wanted to share my pictures from the Coca-Cola 600 and from the Prelude (or as Mark likes to call it "A Pet Talk Meeting at the track"...LOL!

Coca-Cola 600 (http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2091171981)
Prelude to the Dream (http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2091214604)

[RICHARD]

DE goes to Hendrick and no one notices?

------------------------

I though that RH had no room at the inn for him..then they cut whashisname outta the 5 car...

This kind of Mid Season Free Agency is making me nervous.....

I know that a soon to be unemployed driver will try to win so he can get a ride some where else next year....But, what about the team going into the
"we are saving money, time and resources to give JR the best ride next year???"

[lbaker]

DE will have to get "permission" to use #8 from his step mom. As if he would even lower himself to have to "ask permission" from her :mad:

[Cincy'sMom]

JJ (Yeley) on the Pole Sunday!!! And Mikey made it in!

But Tony...43?!? Oh well he should move through the field quickly.

Can't wait to see it live on Sunday!

[RICHARD]

I guess it wasn't to be for CE last night...oh, well

what about sunday! :D

[ramanth]

Hey Amy! How did you enjoy the race?

My parents were in the infield (near turn 3, I believe). Was hoping for JJ to get it, but ah well. :)

Nice 3rd place finish for Tony! :D

[Lady's Human]

Now his transport driver can finally shave!

[Cincy'sMom]

What an awesome race!!! We had a great time,although I am fried to a crisp! The 30 SPF just didn't quite do it. I'll have to remember that for August.

We had awesome seats!! We were directly in front of Jeff Burton and Tony Stewart's pits on the front stretch. I got a nice video of Carl doing his flip. Hopefully I'll get pictures up soon!

[anna_66]

COOL! We've been waiting to hear from you!

I'll let you borrow my 60 SPF in Michigan:D

Mark just can't wait to see Carl's flip :rolleyes: :p

[RobiLee]

Mark just can't wait to see Carl's flip :rolleyes: :p


Heheheh....You know I love it! You got to see him do that in person at Eldora didn't ya?...lol :p

Can't wait to see the video, Amy. Brandon and Ashley were there also. I'm a bit jealous that I didn't get to see Carl win.

Way to go, Carl!!

[Cincy'sMom]

I guess my video is too big to upload, so I'll have to find somewhere to host it and link it.

But for now, here (http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2090787646) are the pictures!

[Cinder & Smoke]

WOWZER, Amy!! :)

Now THOSE were some really GOOD NASCAR *Snappies* you took!!

Drag in a TV Camera next time, and you'll shame the Pros!

GREAT Action shots, and nice People Pix, too!!

:D :) :D ;)

[Cincy'sMom]

Thanks Phred!! A bg part of the credit is the great seats my collegue got me!!! Guess I have to keep helping him out at work a few more days!!!

Here are the videos...

Carl's Flip (http://www.sharkle.com/video/130553/)

Tony's Pit Stop (http://www.sharkle.com/video/130555/)

[Cinder & Smoke]

WOWSA~W:)WZER!!

She does VIDEO, too!

:D
;)
:)

[ramanth]

Great photos and video Amy!

[RobiLee]

Amy, I'm getting ready for work so I don't have time to check out the pictures but I had to see the video. Excellent!! That flip gets a 10 from me ;) . You had some good seats. Thanks for sharing that. I'll be back later to check out the pics.

[anna_66]

I left you a comment in your album, but I just wanted to tell you again what awesome pictures you got! Man, you sure did have some good seats...LUCKY GIRL!!!
Cool videos too!

Hey Mark honey...did you see the flip :p :D

[Cincy'sMom]

Those naughty Hendricks boys...caught cheating again!! When will we learn, Chad?!?

[Cincy'sMom]

What an exciting Busch race last night....Congratulations to Aric Amorila on his 1st win...I just wish they would have let him stay in the car and let him be around for the party afterward! Some impressive driving by Denny though!!! And Carl too!

I Wish they could have lined those 2 up after the race for a 10 lap shoot out, so we could have seen them battle head to head. They both had awesome cars!

[lbaker]

"Those naughty Hendricks boys...caught cheating again!! When will we learn, Chad?!?" heh heh heh, I bet Earndardt can't wait :D :D

[Cincy'sMom]

"Those naughty Hendricks boys...caught cheating again!! When will we learn, Chad?!?" heh heh heh, I bet Earndardt can't wait :D :D


I had a lot of fun Friday...my co-worker (who got me the Michigan tickets) is a HUGE Little E fan. This move to Hendrick is killing him! Friday night we had a Euchre tournament as a fund raiser and first thing I did was fill him in on his future teams mis fortune. I'll bring him over to the Gibbs camp yet!!!

[RICHARD]

six for two dollars

I went to the store and saw pork and beans at three cans for one buck....

And TONY STEWART was promoting a 'win a pit crew job for a day' on it...

[RICHARD]

LOLOLOLOL,

I just fixed a plumbing problem with the help of Home Depot and Tony Stewart.

Well, maybe not Tony, But I fixed it....so I will be a TS fan for the next three races.......That's all, THREE..

Don't force me to do more.... ;)

[Cincy'sMom]

Richard, you become a fan for 3 races, and you will be a fan forever!!

And if you win that pit crew job, you better take Anna and I along with you!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Who-Hoo! Great Run Denny!!!

Next week is Tony's...3-peat at the Pespsi 400

[anna_66]

six for two dollars

I went to the store and saw pork and beans at three cans for one buck....

And TONY STEWART was promoting a 'win a pit crew job for a day' on it...
I had to laugh when I seen this...One of my friends is also a Tony fan.
When I seen these at the store I just had to get them for her. I brought them to work and left them in her car:D
Know what she had the nerve to say to me??? Why didn't you get all the differnt cans :rolleyes: :D



Richard, you become a fan for 3 races, and you will be a fan forever!!

And if you win that pit crew job, you better take Anna and I along with you!!!

Who-Hoo! Great Run Denny!!!


Next week is Tony's...3-peat at the Pespsi 400
Ooohhh we are going to make a Tony fan out of you yet Richard;)

Yep, I wanna go too!

If it couldn't be Tony I'm super happy it was Denny.

GO TONY GO!

[RICHARD]

I forgot to mention that it's been a Tony Stewart Week..

I had to make a stop at a Home Depot and as I was walking up to the entrance there was TS, himself!

I had to laugh because at the front building, near the entrance there are Coke machines. The have different NASCAR drivers pictured and I read that in the southeast states that the machines were being vandalized for the photos.

I guess Cah Lee Fuh Nee AH isn't that into NASCAR!

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And should I win the contest I will be taking PT fans...

[RICHARD]

Bought more pork and beans.......still no winner...

Go Tony and Mark.


The gal that sang the N.A. was really good!

What a voice!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I liked her too! I LOVE the way they have the stats at the bottom of the screen!!! I can see the race lots better!!!

I hope the other stations do the same thing!!! :D

[RICHARD]

And how close was THAT?

[Lady's Human]

A shame BP isn't here to make that call.......

I'd take a "MacMary WINS" over boogity boogity boogity any day.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

WOW! What an finish!!! :D :D :D

And some say NASCAR isn't exciting!!! :eek: :D

[Cincy'sMom]

Tony, I love you, but your post wreck interview was a little harsh...play nice with your teammates!!

What a finish!! When they restarted, I was pulling for Jamie and glad to see him get a long awaited win.

[RICHARD]

A shame BP isn't here to make that call.......

I'd take a "MacMary WINS" over boogity boogity boogity any day.

I thought about the "Ben-ster" today! :(


Maybe I should not be so vocal about rooting for TS....See what happened when I joined the gang! :eek:

I did curse when he crashed..I do like pork and beans! :D

[Cincy'sMom]

Richard, I take part of the blame for Tony's poor run. I was not a completely loyal JGR racing fan yesterday....I was actaully excited that Kenny (Wallace) made the race, and was wearing his T-shirt yesterday. And a top 25 was a pretty good run for him!!


For those with Speed, at noon today the are showing the Prelude to The Dream...the dirt track race at Eldroa that Anna, Staci and I went to. It was a great race, and I can't wait to see it again. Lots of NASCAR drivers in a totally different situation.

[RICHARD]

For those with Speed, at noon today the are showing the Prelude to The Dream...the dirt track race at Eldroa that Anna, Staci and I went to. It was a great race, and I can't wait to see it again. Lots of NASCAR drivers in a totally different situation.


Thanks! I missed it the first time..

I guess I should have popped another can! :D

[RobiLee]

Richard, what on earth has happened to you?! I know I haven't been around much and pretty much out of the loop but I never thought I would hear you say you were becoming a TS fan :confused: :confused: :confused: . You are scaring me ;) .

I have to say that I really enjoyed the race Saturday evening. It was so much fun to watch it with Anna and Mark and to see thier drivers go out early and to be there with them when TS had a melt down...lol. Boy oh Boy...you guys should have heard Anna! She just wouldn't let it go :p . She was mad at Tony but yet she still had to defend him. It didn't help that I kept giving her a hard time ;) :p . What really shocked me was to hear Mark talk bad about Tony. Loved that! I do like Denny so I felt bad for him.

Very very happy to see Jamie win. Congrats Jamie!

We also watched the Eldora race and it was fun to watch Carl win and do his back flip.

Back to you, Richard, please come back to the other side!! No more cheering for Tony :rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

Back to you, Richard, please come back to the other side!! No more cheering for Tony :rolleyes:


I have two more races and 4 cans of pork and beans. :D

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And prayers to the France family

http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/7008396?MSNHPHMA

[Daisy and Delilah]

I wish to extend my thoughts and prayers to the France family as well.

The plane crash was only about 3 miles from my house. It's still hard to believe. Prayers for all those people involved :(

[RICHARD]

Strange week for NASCAR-
Another old era driver dies, Fike of the NCTS arrested for drugs, Busch and Gordon 'feuding' and another crew chief fined, Bud isn't going with Jr.....


I had the feeling that the KB story was going to get strange.. :rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

IndyCar race!

Love the mascots.....I thought the Sparkie the spark plug was dopey!

That other mascot.......Danica Patrick, what does she represent?
Hemorrhoid cream?

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Jimmy Johnson's crew.

One of those guys looks like Tom Arnold.

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Loved the Wally's World ride with Bill Engvall. B.E. showed that all actors need a script.

"Oh my god......" :D

---------------

I opened another can of Pork and Beans and still didn't win.

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Tony Stewart's underarms?


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HANSON?

They are still alive? :D

NIce job, boys!

Especially the hand over the heart!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Aw, they are back to junking up my tv screen. The stats are back at the top. Well, ok if they must. But what's with the 4 pictures at once? One of the race, great, one of the driver, well ok, and two that I can't even tell what in the world they are. They look black with little streaks of white once in a while. All in all, makes me dizzy looking at all that at one time.

Guess I can only do one thing at a time!!! :(

[Cincy'sMom]

Who-Hoo!!!!

Way to go Tony!!!!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Who-Hoo!!!!

Way to go Tony!!!!!!

Ho-Boy ... :rolleyes:

SHE's gonna be hard to deal with for a week or so!

:D

[anna_66]

OH YEAH...It's about time!!!:D:D:D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/anna66/IMG_8226.jpg


Even though he's still pudgy, he can climb that fence!!! Make sure you turn your speakers up so you can hear every thing:p
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/anna66/th_1a91608a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/anna66/?action=view&current=1a91608a.flv)

[Cinder & Smoke]

:eek:

YIIKES!


OH YEAH ... It's about time!!!:D:D:D


OMG!

The OTHER One noticed, too.

:p
:D

[RobiLee]

:eek:

YIIKES!

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OMG!

The OTHER One noticed, too.

:p
:D


Oh yeah, she noticed alright. She had to call me up and say "Did you see who won the race?" Just had to rub it in a little bit I guess. She didn't give me too hard of a time though.

Well, Anna you were so mad at him last week (was that last week?) so I take it that this win lets him off the hook ;) :rolleyes: :D

[RICHARD]

Loved the comment about, "you get your arse up there"...

Ritz crackers and pork and beans for dinner.

Who needs champagne?

[anna_66]

:eek:

YIIKES!

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OMG!

The OTHER One noticed, too.

:p
:D

But of course I did, how could I not. I was hollering and clapping so loud the dogs couldn't figure out what was wrong with me :p

And yep...he's off the hook :D Guess that orange flag is gonna have to go back on top again ;)

[RICHARD]

Who is merging with who? :confused:

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Bells and whistle time...ON ESPN there will be a new feature

Draft track.

It's a enhancement that will show how cars draft.

And I thought it was my flashbacks on the 70's! :eek:

[Angus's Dad]

http://www.jayski.com/cupnews.htm#news

[RICHARD]

Thanks!


Here's a math puzzle.

8 = 01 - 6

I am speechless! :eek:

[RICHARD]

ESPN is off to a bad start..


They couldn't even get the fly over airplanes right.

They were B-1 bombers-NOT B-2s... :mad:

[Cincy'sMom]

2 in a row...here we go!!!

Great run Tony!!!! Love the confidence...her kitty, kitty!!!!

Who-hoooo!!!!!

[RICHARD]

LOLOLOL.


Pork and beans for everyone. :eek:

[Cincy'sMom]

If I'm couting right, Richard, that should have been the last of your beans...run out and get some more!! It's not too late to jump on the TS bandwagon!!! (I've been on it since rookie season...not such a bad place to be!)

The whole team up the fence! Does it get any better?!?

[lizbud]

The whole team up the fence! Does it get any better?!?




Isn't Tony getting a little pudgy to be climbing those fences? I'm starting
to watch how much the fence" gives" as he's climbing. ;) I'm serious. :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Ho Boy!

<TOOT> ~ <TOOT> goes the Tony Horn!! ;)

Where's the Other Tony Girl???

Prolly out in the yard doin WHOOPIES at the top of her lungs ... :p

Gonna be another Tuff Week till this one wears off.

:rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

If I'm couting right, Richard, that should have been the last of your beans...run out and get some more!!

LOL,
I have been hoarding that can....Gonna stock up this week. :D

[anna_66]

Where's the Other Tony Girl???

Prolly out in the yard doin WHOOPIES at the top of her lungs ... :p

She's right here partying down with hubby and the dogs:D

Isn't Tony getting a little pudgy to be climbing those fences? I'm starting
to watch how much the fence" gives" as he's climbing. ;) I'm serious. :)
Oh Liz, you make me laugh:D

Gotta wear my lucky shirt again next week (Tony's Championship shirt). I wore it for the Chicago race-he won, I wore it again this week and again...HE WON!!! Think he could do it three times in a row???!!!

OH YEAH, TONY ROCKShttp://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/049.gif

[lizbud]

Hey guys, they are giving away free ice cream all evening at the Dairy
Queen in Columbus, Indiana just for Tony.You're all welcome to drive on over. :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hey guys, they are giving away free ice cream all evening at the Dairy Queen
in Columbus, Indiana, just for Tony. :D

Hurrie UP, Anna!!

Load up the Dawg-Mobile an head west!

Be CAREFUL ~~~ Don't be sloppin no Ize Creme down the front of the Tony Shirt!
Ya can't afford to *wash out* the good luck!

:D
:p

[anna_66]

Hey! Who told you I like ice cream?! If I would have know about the free ice cream I would have been down there lickety split:p

[Cincy'sMom]

Anna, I love the flags in your siggy!! Go JGR racing!!

[RICHARD]

LOL,
NASCAR is breaking TS' bits because he was going to 'drink a case of beer' after his win two weeks ago?


LIke, what about all the drunks on the road after the race? :eek:

[anna_66]

Anna, I love the flags in your siggy!! Go JGR racing!!
Thought you might...they're ours:D

Knew Tony would get a fine for the BS comment on Sunday after the race.
What the heck, he can afford the 25 points right ;) :p :D

[RobiLee]

Anna, I love the flags in your siggy!! Go JGR racing!!


I just had a talk with her last night about those flags in her siggy. Don't encourage her, Amy! I just don't know what to do with you two girls :rolleyes:

[Cincy'sMom]

I just don't know what to do with you two girls :rolleyes:

And you get to watch the race with us this weekend!!!!

[BitsyNaceyDog]

In honor of his win I have to post this picture of my sister's dog, Molly, wearing her Tony Stewart jacket.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/KBlaix2/dogs/Molly-1.jpg

[Cincy'sMom]

That is too cute, Kari! Thanks for posting it!!

I need to get some pictuers of my dogs in their Tony bandanas!

[lizbud]

Hey! Who told you I like ice cream?! If I would have know about the free ice cream I would have been down there lickety split:p


They gave away over 800 dishes of Orange ice cream. :) I guess the
owner of this DQ was Tony's first sponsor way back when. :)

[RICHARD]

They gave away over 800 dishes of Orange ice cream.


Everyone knows that orange is a fruit or a color... :confused:

[Lady's Human]

The circus is coming to town.........

and LOH is going to the race Sunday in Pocono.

I get to watch the race on TV while taking care of Axelno and MJ.

Payback time, Dad. :p

[RICHARD]

The circus is coming to town.........

and LOH is going to the race Sunday in Pocono.

I get to watch the race on TV while taking care of Axelno and MJ.

Payback time, Dad. :p

LOL

Axelno....Time to change the birth certificate!

THINK!
One in a backpack and the other in the cooler bag.

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That's what happens when you marry a sporting woman!

[Cincy'sMom]

The circus is coming to town.........

and LOH is going to the race Sunday in Pocono.

I get to watch the race on TV while taking care of Axelno and MJ.

Payback time, Dad. :p

Now that is fairness I can get behind...mom goes to the race, while dad stays home with the kids!!! Good deal!

[Lady's Human]

The reality is that this is just payback for all the times I've been on the road and gone to races in Texas, and the trip next weekend........can you say all-access garage hotpass? :D :D :D

[RICHARD]

The reality is that this is just payback for all the times I've been on the road and gone to races in Texas, and the trip next weekend........can you say all-access garage hotpass? :D :D :D

NO,

I say green with jealousy. :D

[Lady's Human]

Okay, guys.

That was a C-130, not a B-2

[RICHARD]

Okay, guys.

That was a C-130, not a B-2

You probably know the inside and out better than most of us. :eek:

[Lady's Human]

Yeah, C-130's are slow and comfy. (Depending on what cargo you're stacked in with)

[RICHARD]

Yeah, C-130's are slow and comfy. (Depending on what cargo you're stacked in with)


I can imagine a ride in the back seat of a NASCAR car. :eek:

I guess if the say 'B-2" enough times they'll get it right, or win at bingo. :D

[RICHARD]

Robby, What part of BLACK FLAG doncha understand?

lol, I like those kinds of controversies! :D

[Lady's Human]

Richard,

NASCAR's excuse for telling him to go to 14th place was that he failed to maintain a safe speed under caution.

Hmmmmm, he was the leader, he got spun, and HE failed to maintain a safe speed? :confused:

I love it when NA$CAR makes up the rules as they go.

On a happier note ,yet another boring run of the mill top 10 for Mark!

[Cincy'sMom]

Robby, What part of BLACK FLAG doncha understand?

lol, I like those kinds of controversies! :D

Sure made it more interesting then the race at Pocono! I don't like to see anyone (yes, even Tony), run away with the race...there has to be some beating and banging somewhere in the mix! Makes it even worse when it is a Bush!

[Cinder & Smoke]

NA$CAR's excuse for telling him to go to 14th place was that
he failed to maintain a safe speed under caution.

Hmmmmm, he was the leader, he got spun, and HE failed to maintain a safe speed?
:confused:

Ahhhh-Soooo ... but ole Robby DID put the pedal to da metal -
AFTER he got the spiny-spin,
shook the cobywebs outta the ole brain box ...
He Did fur SURE go *Zippity*Zoomin* back up front! --- Uhttt-Ohhhh ---

Lil too fast fur a "CAUTION LAP", ole Roberto!! --- NAW-Tee~ NAW-Tee ...
Time to come in and "talk to us"!

And it's **NEVER** a good idea to pretend you "didn't see" the BLACK Flag!
It ALWAYS means the Head Honcho *REALLY* wants to have a chat -
and Right NOW!

[Cincy'sMom]

So Robby Gordon is running a second car at Watkins Glen this weekend...to be driven by Marcos Ambrose. I guess that is one way to apoligize.

I haven't seen an official announcement, but it appears Shrub (a.k.a Kyle Bush) is headed to JGR. Yes, he has talent as a driver, and I am a fan of JGR, but I just can't can't do it. I can not be a Shrub fan....

[anna_66]

I haven't seen an official announcement, but it appears Shrub (a.k.a Kyle Bush) is headed to JGR. Yes, he has talent as a driver, and I am a fan of JGR, but I just can't can't do it. I can not be a Shrub fan....
Oh Amy, I am so right there with you on that one;):D

[RobiLee]

Oh Amy, I am so right there with you on that one;):D


Awww, c'mon guys, I think he will be a wonderful addition to your team ;) :p

Anna, you are going to have to add his flag on your pole.....hehehehe

[anna_66]

Anna, you are going to have to add his flag on your pole.....hehehehe
Hahaha :rolleyes: :p

[RICHARD]

Country Music Television is doing a movie on Dale Earnhardt SR.

It premieres in September! Looks good!

[RICHARD]

The ID on the planes was good-

Why is it that the 'youngsters' do not know the words to the National Anthem? :confused:

[Cinder & Smoke]

:eek:

OMG, JEFFREY!!

Brane Phart?

Hafta *scratch* your nose?

OK, Tony - This One's Yours now!

:rolleyes:

[anna_66]

WOO HOO! YEAH BOY:D

Juan...you suck :rolleyes:

[Cincy'sMom]

I told Ralph after the win at Indy, Tony won't win Pocono, but he'll be back in Victory Lane at the Glen. Sure didn't except it the way it came together, but...

WHO-HOO!!!! JGR goes 1-2!!!!!

On the negative side, Tuesday morning is the office announcement Shrub to JGR :( Would have much rather seen them give JJ one more year, move Aric up, or have just about anyone else in the car.

[Lady's Human]

F-16's should NOT fly over my head on full 'burner.

Helicopters should not fly so low their skids almost hit RV's and the rotorwash wipes out tents.

Happy................thanks for sending a little message to JPM.

Pics sometime tomorrow (including one of Tony coming up through the esses with one wheel about 2-3" off the ground)

[Cincy'sMom]

F-16's should NOT fly over my head on full 'burner.

Helicopters should not fly so low their skids almost hit RV's and the rotorwash wipes out tents.

Happy................thanks for sending a little message to JPM.

Pics sometime tomorrow (including one of Tony coming up through the esses with one wheel about 2-3" off the ground)


Still jealous you got to be there!! Can't wait to see the pics!!

[RICHARD]

F-16's should NOT fly over my head on full 'burner.

Helicopters should not fly so low their skids almost hit RV's and the rotorwash wipes out tents.


LOL, Miss it already? ;)


Anna,

Say "Juan eres pendejo" :eek: :D

And me, with no pork and beans. :rolleyes: :mad:

================

Dario,


Twice is a charm?

like the announcer said. You won the biggest race of the year, have a hot momma and survived a really bad wreck.

Luck has a habit of running out. :(

[anna_66]

Anna,

Say "Juan eres pendejo" :eek: :D



I hope this means Juan sucks:D
That man just gets under my skin!
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LH-Looking forward to the pics!
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Friday we're off to Michigan! I can't wait:D

[RICHARD]

I hope this means Juan sucks:D
That man just gets under my skin!



No, it means, "You are stupid".

I can do most of the cuss words en espanol though! :eek:

[Cincy'sMom]

It is a sad day in my NASCAR world....Kyle Busch is officaly with JGR, and Kenny Wallace lost his ride at Furniture Row Racing. :(

On a positive note, I saw the first sign of MIS weekend...Jamie McMurry's hauler was parked a local hotel today...only 4 days to MIS (We are only going to the Bush race on Saturday).

[Lady's Human]

CM, it might have had something to do with some off-air comments KW made.......while talking with MRN (off air), he referred to the car as the Furniture Row racing POS Chevrolet.

[Cincy'sMom]

CM, it might have had something to do with some off-air comments KW made.......while talking with MRN (off air), he referred to the car as the Furniture Row racing POS Chevrolet.

Very well could be. He was on Sirius Speedway with Dave Moody on my drive home tonight, and I only heard part of it, but he said he was relieved. They have been running so bad, it was so stressful for him, he just was miserable. Moody asked him if he thought a driver change would help and he said he really hoped so. ( I personally don't think he alone is to blame, since this past weekend they had to do engine work to try to qualify and another week he didn't even get to try due to car issues.) He thought the team had a lot of potential, he just hadn't meshed with them, but he wished them the best lof luck and really wants to see them do well. I think he is concnerned about the team trying to run as a single car, and would like to see them join forces with another bigger name to help gain momentum.

I love Kenny. I love his attitude, the way he talks about his family, I just think he is a really great guy, and a decent driver. (If you haven't read his book, Inside Herman's Head, I highly recommend it). He had alot of early success in the Busch series and had a great shot at a championship if not for a crash at New Hampshire. Personally, I don't think he has ever got the oppertunity to have first class equipment in the Nextel Cup series. I hope he finds somewhere else to run, but if not, at least he is around every week on Race Day.

[Smoke & Allison's Mama]

I've been a Nascar fan for 14 year's. My first favorite driver was Davey Allison . I now pull for Carl Edwards. :cool:

So who do you all pull for? ;)

[Cincy'sMom]

So who do you all pull for? ;)

Welcome to PT!

If you have read the thread, you already know my answer...Tony Stewart!!

I am also a fan of Denny Hamlin, Bobby Labonte, Kyle Petty, Kenny Wallace, Kenny Schrader and a few others.

I really don't like the Busch brothers!

[anna_66]

I now pull for Carl Edwards. :cool:
I'm not a Carl Edwards fan myself but you and Robin (Robilee) will get along great:)

Like Amy (cincy's mom) I'm a big Stewart fan. I also like Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick & Kasey Kahne just to mention a few.
And I am not a Busch fan either!

[lbaker]

JEFF GORDON JEFF GORDON JEFF GORDON - yeah yeah yeah, I've been poo-poo'ed for that but it's all for fun ;)

[Lady's Human]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/commolady/Picture262.jpg

Pit Road, a wonderful sight.........especially when you're looking down the pits and not from the stands!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/commolady/Picture248.jpg

Think anyone would notice these missing?

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/commolady/Picture259.jpg

Never, EVER let me get this close to a race car........unless you have a crewman with a mop handy.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/commolady/Picture271.jpg

A Rare shot of from pit road......the #36 getting ready for a race :p

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/commolady/Picture283.jpg

The #31....not a bad shot for one taken while the photographer was running from a TV camera.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/commolady/Picture277.jpg

Think the #01 misses their other driver? Regan Smith was driving, but Mark's name was all over the pit box!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/commolady/Picture270.jpg

Race prep in the pits

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/commolady/Picture273.jpg

The #38 running a little late to the staging area

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/commolady/Picture235.jpg

Tony, all four on the ground, please!

[RICHARD]

Dude!!!!!

Crewman with a mop? :D

great shots.

The 'circus' wil be here Sept 2. - still deciding!

[RICHARD]

http://www.cubsnet.com/node/303


Laurie B, Just for You! ;)

[Cincy'sMom]

The 'circus' wil be here Sept 2. - still deciding!

Richard, you gotta do it!! Get yourself a pit pass and a ticket and be on your way!

Great pictures!! Aren't pit passes the best!?!

[lbaker]

RICHARD, at least he didn't scratch his "privates" and spit ;) Is that couth or whaaaat?? :D

[RICHARD]

RICHARD, at least he didn't scratch his "privates" and spit ;) Is that couth or whaaaat?? :D
:D

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Junior was on TV this afternoon hawking collectable cars and such.

He mentioned his inability to secure the number 8 for next year.

He mentioned all the #8 tattoos he has seen.


Dale,
Investment advice?

Tattoo removal clinics! :eek:

[Cinder & Smoke]

:eek:
:(

Pitter ~ Patter ... Pitter ~ Patter ... Pitter ~ Patter ...

Uhhhhhh - Ohhhhhhh ...

GOD?
Izzat YOU ... tryin to Tell us sumpin?

:rolleyes:

[RobiLee]

Talked to Anna a little while ago. They are on their way home. Looks like the weather isn't going to be any better tomorrow and it seems certain that there won't be a race on Monday. Big Bummer for them :(

They did get to see Denny win on Saturday so that was a good thing.

[Cincy'sMom]

I wondered what they decided to do, but it has still been raining here non-stop since Saturday night. I can't imainge it is much better 45 minues up the road, and I doubt there is anyway they will get the race in today. Maybe it won't happen tomorrow either, and Anna and Mark will be able to make it back for the next option, Thanksgiving weekend! Maybe need snowmobiles if that happens!!!

We too were at the race on Saturday, and it was so much fun! Denny spent a lot of time battling Matt Kenseth for the lead, but toward the end, pulled away and only a caution was going to let anyone catch him. Go Denny!!!

We met up with Anna and Mark and their friend Chris after the race, and gave thema ride back to their campsite,w here they fixed us a wonderful dinner! Thanks again guys!!!

I don't have a computer at home right now, but when we get it repaired, I'll post pictures.

[RobiLee]

I heard about all that good food, Amy. Made me wish I was there just for the eats ;)

Glad you got to enjoy the race. I sure do wish it was Matt that had pulled ahead though. :cool:

[Cinder & Smoke]

Monday Morning ... <Pitter ~ Patter>
:(

From NASCAR.com:

"BROOKLYN, Mich. -- Persistent rain has forced NASCAR officials to push back the start of Monday's rain-delayed 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway.

The noon ET scheduled start has been pushed back, according to a release issued by the speedway Monday morning. NASCAR and track officials will meet at 11:30 a.m. ET to discuss options and provide another update, though they are hopeful that a window of opportunity opens to get the race under way."

[Cincy'sMom]

Still coming down steady here in Toledo. Maybe tomorrow? Personally, I would love to see it get delayed and have the final race in Michigan.

Anna, if you want to overnight some tickets ... :D

[Cincy'sMom]

They are trying to dry the track now. Maybe I am wrong and they will get it in today....

[Cincy'sMom]

Next try 10am tomorrow....

[RICHARD]

:d Yeah!

Nascar For Breakfast!

[RobiLee]

Anna and Mark should be at the race track now or at least pretty close. Let's do the sunshine dance for them!

I told her that since she had such a miserable experience on Sunday that just for today that I would wish for Tony to win just for her.

GO TONY!

Ohhh,that was hard. My stomach is feeling a bit sick now.

[Cincy'sMom]

Careful Robin, Once you Go Tony! It is hard to do anything else!!!

Have fun Anna and Mark!! No rain in Toledo this morning...hope it is the same up north!

My MP3 battery is dead and so is our comptuer at home so I can't even recharge it! My desk radio doesn't have enough antenna to get the station the race is on, so I may have to take back my old one that another lab is using. At least I have Trackpass on the computer at work, but of course, no speakers!! I may time lunch for the last 20 laps or so....

Happy Race day! (FINALLY!)

[Cinder & Smoke]

NUTZ! :(

NO Race coverage on the Radio - talking heads are yappin away. :mad:

Race got off to a **shakey** start >>>

8:44 a.m. -- It's Tuesday and everyone is hoping to see some racing today. The good news is currently it is not raining at MIS, the bad news, the track is still really wet. It could take a while to get the track dry but here's hoping the green will fly at 10 a.m. as scheduled.

9:27 a.m. -- The green flag has been moved up from 10:13 a.m. ET to 10:08 a.m. ET. There will be a competition caution at Lap 25 to allow teams to make adjustments. Teams can not take fuel before the Lap 25 caution.

10:01 a.m. -- Army Sergeant Michelle Huerth delivers the command we've all been waiting for: "Gentlemen, start your engines!"
10:08 a.m. -- The cars are off pit road and making their pace laps.

10:09 a.m. -- The race will start under yellow to help dry the track and keep the speeds down.

10:10 a.m. -- Jeff Burton, Martin Truex Jr., Jamie McMurray and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will move to the rear of the field after making changes to their cars.

10:14 a.m. -- GREEN/YELLOW FLAG: The race is under way and under caution. Jeff Gordon will lead the first lap and earn the five bonus points

Lap 11 -- RED FLAG: :eek: The cars are hitting pit road as the spotters and NASCAR officials can't see the whole track due to fog. Teams are not allowed to work on the cars and the drivers will remain behind the wheel.

10:40 a.m. -- Drivers are exiting from their cars and the delay looks like it is going to be a while.

10:53 a.m. -- The drivers are getting back in their cars and are getting ready to hit the track again.

Lap 11 -- YELLOW FLAG: The engines have been fired back up and the cars are back on the track. Competition caution has been moved to Lap 30.

Lap 12 -- The drivers have received the one to go.

Lap 13 -- GREEN FLAG: Jeff Gordon brings the field to speed and the 3M Performance 400 is finally under way.

Lap 14 -- LEAD CHANGE: Greg Biffle had a great restart and passed Jeff Gordon for the lead.

Lap 40+ - - Green Flag ...

:D

[Cincy'sMom]

I've got the ESPN streamed coverage up on my computer at Nascar.com. A very staticy radio braodcast in my ear and a watchful eye for bosses walking by....

Tony's up to the Top 10! Go Tony!

[Cinder & Smoke]

:eek:

WHAT HAPPENED ???

:confused:

[Cincy'sMom]

To who? The results?

Kurt Busch won. Denny was 5th, Bobby 9th, Tony 10th and Jeff fell to 27th :D Thanks for punting him, Matty!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

To who? The results?

No - Who *smacked* Who on Lap #199?

Laps-to-Go started goin UP at that point. :p

[Cincy'sMom]

Couldn't tell on the computer if anyone really smacked...Biffle got loose and spun. Not sure if it was a tire or if he had help.

Just talked to my co-worker who was at the race. He said they barely cared if you even had a ticket and told them to sit where ever! Thanks for calling me and telling me to come up!!! Oh yeah, I didn't think that, he says!

maybe Anna and Mark were able to improve their seats! Looking forward to hearing how they enjoyed the race.

[Angus's Dad]

We made history
First ever racing after a rain delay on Tuesday.

Come hell or high water we were going to make it to the race.

After only 4 hrs of sleep we got up and headed to MI. Little did we know there would be flooding on I-75. We almost floated our way to the race :eek:

We enjoyed our seats and had a great view of the whole track, even with the fog we could see pretty good so we just stayed where we were.
Got some good pictures after the fog cleared. I'll post the link when I get them uploaded.

Too bad Denny or Tony didn't win, but we'll take what we can get.

It was an interesting weekend to say the least :o