Nascar 2010

[Cincy'sMom]

NASCAR coverage returns to the Speed Channel tonight, with the nightly show "Race Hub" at 7:30 EST, so I figured it was a good day to start our annual NASCAR thread.

Only 34 days til the 500, and 26 days til the Shootout...almost time to go Racing boys!!!

[RICHARD]

I almost started a NASCAR thread yesterday when I posted the link to the History Channel program, "Madhouse". You have to watch it! It was funny and really good.

Amazing what people will do and do to go racing! Check it out.

It's a weekly series about racing in the Winston/Salem area at a track that's known as Bowman Gray. It follows two families that compete against each other during a four month 16 race series.

I think they should change the name to "Nutcases".;)

The best part of the program?

One of the racers goes to a school where there are some 5-6 year kids to do a meet and greet.
He brings his car to the school and the kids are into checking it out. They start to chant, "Start it up". THe driver starts the car up, the kids are more animated and the last shot is of one kid jumping around yelling, "Junior Miller sucks!"

(Miller is the home track bad boy that wrecks people to win races...)

IT was a great program and I really look forward to watching the series.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

man, I gotta remember to tune in tonight. I'm jonesing for some race coverage.

[anna_66]

We taped Race Hub (haven't watched yet) and have watched Madhouse. What a crazy show! I think the guys are just down right mean!

Wanna know the crappy thing? The Daytona 500 is on Valentines Day, one of the bussiest days for me...I'll be working:( Good thing there's DVR's!

[RICHARD]

We taped Race Hub (haven't watched yet) and have watched Madhouse. What a crazy show! I think the guys are just down right mean!


But wouldn't a good scrap after a SC race be a ton of fun?;)

I was LMAO at the previews of the fights.

Imagine having to have a security detail walking you out to your car!:eek::o

[Cincy'sMom]

We taped Race Hub (haven't watched yet) and have watched Madhouse. What a crazy show! I think the guys are just down right mean!

I have my DVR set to record everytime a new episode is on. I watched last night...looks like the off season has been good to Tony, Denny and Kasey. They looked relaxed and happy. Course for Tony, who wouldn't be after a 2 1/2 week vacation in Australia?


Wanna know the crappy thing? The Daytona 500 is on Valentines Day, one of the bussiest days for me...I'll be working:( Good thing there's DVR's!

That stinks :(

[Cincy'sMom]

Daytona Fan Fest This week. Live coverage on Speed tonight 8-10, tomorrow 4-6.

Chili Bowl is in OK this weekend, Kasey Kahne and Jason Leffler are running. Tape Delayed coverage on Speed Feb. 13

Michael Waltrip is running the 24 hours in Dubai today. They are currently 1st in class and 10th in overall.

[Cincy'sMom]

For anyone keeping score at home (and it may just be me entertaining myself!) Michael's team (which Marcos Ambrose was also a part of) was running 6th overall and had a good lead in their class when they got caught up in someone else's wreck. Not sure if they are completly out of the race or not.

[anna_66]

I'm enjoying watching the Daytona Fan Fest. Sure wish I could be there. One of these days!

[Cincy'sMom]

I'm enjoying watching the Daytona Fan Fest. Sure wish I could be there. One of these days!


So many places I would have loved to be this weekend...Fn Fest in Daytona, Chili Bowl in OK, Watching the dirt races in Tucson, AZ (Kenny Wallace is running there).....but I guess being at home keeping up on all of it on Speed, Twitter, and YouTube works too!

[aTailOf2Kitties]

I noticed the other day that Joey Logano is left handed. Am I the only "lefty" that doesn't curl my hand around like a twisted freak in order to write?

[Cincy'sMom]

I noticed the other day that Joey Logano is left handed. Am I the only "lefty" that doesn't curl my hand around like a twisted freak in order to write?


I don't know about the "twisted" hand, not being a lefty myself, but several of the drivers are actually left handed. Tony Stewart, Dale Jr, and Terry Labonte are the first to come to mind.

I finally got to watch all of Friday's Fan Fest coverage. Jeff and Joey were really funny, and so were Ryan, Matt and AJ. Haven't got through Saturday's yet.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

looks like Hornaday and Kvapil are too. I know some lefties curl their hands around but Joey did it more extremely than most I've seen. It's like he was trying to sneak up on the Sharpie or something

[anna_66]

You know I didn't even notice that Joey was a leftie when we met him in Charlotte, but it's the first thing I noticed the other night when he was doing his autographs. I didn't know so many of the guys were lefties.
Gosh and I even have a picture of him signing mom's shirt with his left hand. Boy am I observant:rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

Does anyone watch the "Lucas Oil/On The Edge" programs?

I love that show. The racing is great, But, the announcers are the best.

The yelling, screaming and "OHHHHHS" that come out o- their mouths is the
-unniest thing, I am sorry that they just do the highlights o- each race/event.

It reminds me o- watching the program with my stupid brothers and nephew.

We do the same thing-scream and yell like morons when we watch racing.:cool:

[Cinder & Smoke]

o- their mouths ..

-unniest thing, ... o- each

... reminds me o- watching ...

OK ... I'll *byte* ...

WHAT's with the "missing 'f' ??? :confused:

[RICHARD]

OK ... I'll *byte* ...

WHAT's with the "missing 'f' ??? :confused:

Just having PHUN!:D

Me and Pat Sajak are feuding over Vanna White!:)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Me and Pat Sajak are feuding over Vanna White! :)


:D
I shudda known. :p

:rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

:D
I shudda known. :p

:rolleyes:

There's snow on the mountain, but there's still -ire deep in the earth?;)

Pat,
Can I have an "PH"?:D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Pat,
Can I have an "PH"? :D

:cool:
:love:

[RICHARD]

:cool:
:love:

done!:d

[Cinder & Smoke]

done! :D

Meanwhile, back at the Race Track ...

:cool:

[Cincy'sMom]

Meanwhile, back at the Race Track ...

:cool:

Press Conference on Speed right now. I am at work so can't watch it...supposed rules changes at Daytona?!?

[RICHARD]

Press Conference on Speed right now. I am at work so can't watch it...supposed rules changes at Daytona?!?

Bumping allowed.

Larger holes in the restrictor plates and changes to the wing o- the COT- they are going back to the old setup on the cars.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

more info:

*K&N Filters will sponsor Grand National East and West Series for the next 7 yrs.

*Fuel injection in Cup by 2011. Some teams have already tested with it but the onlything holding it back is Nascar being able to police it in the garage area. Nascar developed and tested it in the last 8 months.

*Brian France met with each team, face to face, to discuss/listen to there ideas about the cars/sport.

*The next major change to the Cup car could be the splitter. France said they've been talking about doing something in that area and have received some negative feedback from the major car manufactures about said splitter.

*Spoiler change has nothing to do with the car getting lift when spun around backwards but more to do about the look and handling of the car. Nascar hopes to have the spoiler fully implemented for speedways by Texas Motor Speedway.

*More options with the roof flaps and the "Shark Fin" that will be added at Daytona will help with cars lifting off of the ground

* 63/64 inch size restrictor plate to be used at Daytona and Talladega, biggest since 1989.

*Yellow line rule stays for now but bump-drafting rules that have been in place at Daytona & Talladega will be eliminated.. Robin Pemberton says, "Boys, have at it!"

*France says once litigation is done with Kentucky Speedway they will be considered for a Cup date.

*John Darby has been promoted to Managing Director of Competition. Darby will serve as Cup Director until a new one is found.

*France says New York (marketing/sponsorship) office close to pulling two or three new sponsors into Nascar.

*NASCAR promotional video claims Nascar is the number 1 recycler in all of sports. Going green in more ways than one!

*France says "One of our chief architects" for iRacing (simulated racing on computers) is Dale Earnhardt Jr. NASCAR iRacing Drivers World Championship is launching on Feb 9th.

*France: ``We're putting things back in the drivers hands we're going to loosen up & the goal is to make very, very good racing, better."

* France says the goal is to open up the racing. "It's a contact sport and we want to encourage that." W00T!!!

*France mentions Jim Hunter, says his (cancer)treatment is ongoing and is soon to get clean bill of health.

*Nascar now is including its list of banned substances in the rulebook. Change from last year. Teams did preseason teasts and the drivers will be tested in Feb. <<< Thanks Jeremy!

*Truck series goes back to "traditional" pit stops and will have double file restart, yes, Shootout Style!

[Cincy'sMom]

Thanks for all the info!

This is our last race-free weekend...Next week, Rolex 24 hours at Daytona, and the Toyota All-star Shoot-out in Irwindale!!! Who-hoo!

[RICHARD]

http://motorsports.fanhouse.com/2010/01/22/hendrick-motorsports-helps-haitian-childrens-lives-take-flight/?icid=main|main|dl1|link5|http%3A%2F%2Fmotorsports .fanhouse.com%2F2010%2F01%2F22%2Fhendrick-motorsports-helps-haitian-childrens-lives-take-flight%2F

[RICHARD]

Rusty Wallace just put an '07 car on the Barrett Jackson auction with 4 passes to the Twins and Daytona along with jump suits, radios and seats in the in the pits for the 500. The package sold for 95k.:eek::D

[anna_66]

What did you think of our special behind-the-scenes show "Countdown to Daytona: Joe Gibbs Racing" on SPEED last night? Three more one-hour episodes are coming over the next three weeks! I can't wait:D

[Cincy'sMom]

What did you think of our special behind-the-scenes show "Countdown to Daytona: Joe Gibbs Racing" on SPEED last night? Three more one-hour episodes are coming over the next three weeks! I can't wait:D

I was watching football, so I DVR'ed it. Looking forward to seeing it!

What do you think about Dear Denny and his brillant basketball move?

[anna_66]

What do you think about Dear Denny and his brillant basketball move?

Silly, silly boy:o

[Cincy'sMom]

Silly, silly boy:o

LOL! Yes he is! I don't think it will hurt is driving though...hope not anyway!

[Lady's Human]

There's race cars doing hot laps around Daytona on Speed TV.....LIVE!

24 hours of Rolex is a little over 2 hours in!

[anna_66]

We're watching the All Star Showdown that we taped last night.

[Cincy'sMom]

We're watching the All Star Showdown that we taped last night.


That was a good race...Enjoy!!!

[Moesha]

SpeedTV sent me a text message at 8AM today telling me who won and that I could watch the replay they'll have on later.

[RICHARD]

I will never laugh at a German SUV with the name of a kitchen spice again?:eek:;):p

[Lady's Human]

Will someone send a team of psychiatrists and lots of meds to Zuffenhausen?

They're going to need them....................Porsche racing engines are flat 6 air cooled.....no v-8's need apply!

[RICHARD]

Will someone send a team of psychiatrists and lots of meds to Zuffenhausen?

They're going to need them....................Porsche racing engines are flat 6 air cooled.....no v-8's need apply!

DONE!

It's like having the beesturd child of the family getting a Master's degree?;)

[RICHARD]

I got a postcard the other day saying that NASCAR SCENE was going to stop publication. I was offered an extension to my subscription by taking NASCAR ILLUSTRATED, instead.

NI is a slicker version of the Scene.

It's more a magazine, than a tabloid.

I got my first issue today-the 2010 preview.

They also have a nice foldout poster in the middle.

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So, who shows up in the first issue/poster at my door?:p:eek::D

[kokopup]

Lady's human

Will someone send a team of psychiatrists and lots of meds to Zuffenhausen?

They're going to need them....................Porsche racing engines are flat 6 air cooled.....no v-8's need apply!
__________________

While Porsche purist here in the US would try to deny the Porsche V8 as being Porsche, should look closer at their linage. Porsche had a V8 sports car from 1978 through 1995 with basically the identical V8 engine used in both the Cheyenne and the Panamera. While not as popular in the US the 928 lived a long life in Germany and saw much racing competition.

[RICHARD]

http://motorsports.fanhouse.com/2010/02/04/richard-pettys-wife-diagnosed-with-cancerous-brain-tumor/?icid=main|main|dl1|link5|http%3A%2F%2Fmotorsports .fanhouse.com%2F2010%2F02%2F04%2Frichard-pettys-wife-diagnosed-with-cancerous-brain-tumor%2F

This stinks.

[Cincy'sMom]

Thoughts and prayers go out to Lynda Petty and her whole family.


It is race day...finally!!! Qualifying at 1 pm, ARCA racing at 4:30 amd Bud Shootout Tonight!

Boogity, Boogity, Boogity ....Let's go racing boys (and girls!)

[Moesha]

I hope Chrissy Wallace makes it to race at Daytona.

[Cincy'sMom]

I hope Chrissy Wallace makes it to race at Daytona.

Me too!! Sounds like she has some good equipment with RCR power. And like her dad and Uncle Kenny, she tends to run pretty well at the Superspeedways. Go Chrissy!

[RICHARD]

Thoughts and prayers go out to Lynda Petty and her whole family.


It is race day...finally!!! Qualifying at 1 pm, ARCA racing at 4:30 amd Bud Shootout Tonight!

Boogity, Boogity, Boogity ....Let's go racing boys (and girls!)

The ARCA race starts at 1:30 out here.

I won't post the results of the race when it over....:confused::eek::rolleyes:


Why don't we have an "I'm stupid" emoticon?:D

[Moesha]

I am SO excited and happy that Bill is locked in to the 500 field, and I am SO not happy about the front row. Where's that *puke* icon when I need it?

[RICHARD]

I am SO excited and happy that Bill is locked in to the 500 field, and I am SO not happy about the front row. Where's that *puke* icon when I need it?

Don't be that way!

I have addresses and am not afraid to use them.

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I think now is the time to pick you faves, the number races they will win and who will be the overall champion!


MM, 6 wins, bride's maid no more.

5.;)

[Daisy and Delilah]

Go Mark!!!!!

[RobiLee]

Go Mark!!!!!


Woo Hoo!! Oh Yea!!

[Lady's Human]

Note to speed.......

We get it.

Danica darling is driving a stock car.

Remember the rest of the field? There are other drivers out there, including some pretty good ones who have actually WON a race or two in stock cars.

Didn't even know Kimmel was in the field until that red flag.....

[Moesha]

Here's retweet:
Kylebusch

Is this the arca 200 or danica 200. No offence, but geez. There r other drivers and sponsors that need coverage as well.

[RICHARD]

Here's retweet:
Kylebusch

Is this the arca 200 or danica 200. No offence, but geez. There r other drivers and sponsors that need coverage as well.

No kidding. Jeezus, between the announcers talking over each other rehashing the obvious?

I got the hockey game tuned between yellow/red flags.

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One thing that will get DP into trouble?

Did you see the swerve she made to avoid a car in front of her?

Like the announcers said. she's putting a lot of work into spinning that wheel.

[RICHARD]

Why was that guy on the podium getting the trophy?

Didn't DP win the race?:rolleyes::o

What an annoying post race interview.

God what whiner.

There were 5 other women in the race and I could not believe how much of a short shrift they got.:rolleyes:

[anna_66]

Woo Danica got 6th...way to go:D Awesome interview! It was so nice to finally see a girl get interviewed with a girls POV!

Sorry Richard:p

[anna_66]

I think now is the time to pick you faves, the number races they will win and who will be the overall champion!


MM, 6 wins, bride's maid no more.

5.;)
My favs...Tony, Denny, Joey and Kyle
Races they will win...LOTS:D
Champion...Tony or Denny:D

[kokopup]

You can bash Danica all you want, it isn't her fault they are making such a big deal out of her first Nascar race. I'm not easily impressed but she impressed me with her driving skills. If she wants to race Nascar then she WILL be successful. There is a learning curve she will have to go through but she is way
ahead of the curve. Just one Guy's point of view. I hate her commercials though.:D
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[RICHARD]

I understand the hoopla regarding her driving in NASCAR.....


But all the women before her are chopped liver?:rolleyes:

There were girls racing before her, that are getting a short shrift in the media,

She's not first woman to race in ARCA, NASCAR, NHRA, MX or Rally Cars.

She's a media 'push' for NASCAR, who should be promoting the women VETERAN DRIVERS who have paid their dues in stock car racing.

What happened to Jill George?

WHO?

If her name wasn't DP, then it's not newsworthy.


I just do not care for her 'personality'.


Remember, I lean to the right in politics, so, I like to see old, white guys win!!!!:rolleyes::eek:;)

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Anna,

Don't worry, I still heart you!:eek::p

[anna_66]

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Anna,

Don't worry, I still heart you!:eek::p
Thanks I :love: you too:D

Hey did you see that guy booking back to bring Tony that piece?!
GO TONY!

[RICHARD]

:D
Thanks I :love: you too:D

Hey did you see that guy booking back to bring Tony that piece?!
GO TONY!

I died when he climbed the fence.



So it makes you feel better?

I'd rather see a woman in a driving outfit than a half naked woman lying across an Indy Car.

Half the fun is peeling her suit off in my head....

LOL,

How many times have you violated Tony, Denny, Joey and Kyle in YOUR dreams?:p

[kokopup]

My pick for fave to win it all, with 5 wins. Kasey kahne :D

Sorry, but poor Mark will be a brides Maid for a 6th time, if that close.:cool:

Richard, you dislike Dancia's personality, at least she has one. I dislike old
syrupy overly humble white guys. My 3 least favorite drivers: two of them their
numbers equal 16 and the other his number is 16. One is a cry baby, one
is unbelievably arrogant, and the old guy that is just in it for the fun.;)

Richard---------Jill George suffered a crash on Lap 27 when she flipped her car.

[Lady's Human]

My problem with Danica has many facets:

"I want to make sure I'm doing what's right for the Danica brand" -From an interview last year about going to NASCAR

Danica brand? Gimme a break. How about making sure you can drive the damned things?

She whines constantly on the radio in traffic.

She has trashed other female drivers, downplaying what Sarah Fisher and Janet Guthrie have done in racing. When asked about other female drivers who aren't Danica she gets downright catty.

She runs down Dan Wheldon in the pits, grabs him and starts yelling at him......yet she has caused many on track incidents through overly aggressive driving, to be polite, and has been shielded from criticism by the media.

She has huge money behind her, and a huge marketing machine.....but what has she won? One race in the IRL, nothing before that in lower divisions..........Without her looks, she wouldn't be where she is. She's done NOTHING to deserve it besides pose cute for the cameras.

Classic instance of the media playing to her? She checked up last night because she lost the car a little in the bumps, and before they even had time to look at what happened, DW had accused the driver behind Danica of driving rough and bumping her.....replays clearly show Danica simply losing the car a touch and backing out of the throttle, there's 2-3 feet of daylight between her car and the one behind her, yet, DW still maintained his position that the other driver had hit her.

Anyone else? They just checked up for the bumps. Danica? Couldn't be her fault, blame it on someone else.

I'm tired of the coverage, she's a rookie, there are 80 other drivers at Daytona, and they're covering Danica as if she's already a four time champion. The post race interviews were priceles....they cut to Danicavision immediately after a very short interview with Bobby Gerhart, and she finished 6th. Normally they'd be going after interviews with the others in the top 5.

[anna_66]

Enjoyed racing last night (just knew Tony wouldn't win:o), now I can't wait for next week:D

You know Richard, I kept rooting for that GO DADDY car...then I remembered...oh yeah it's not Danica it's Mark Martin:p;)

[kokopup]

lady's human

My problem with Danica has many facets:

"I want to make sure I'm doing what's right for the Danica brand" -From an interview last year about going to NASCAR

Danica brand? Gimme a break. How about making sure you can drive the damned things?

She whines constantly on the radio in traffic.

She has trashed other female drivers, downplaying what Sarah Fisher and Janet Guthrie have done in racing. When asked about other female drivers who aren't Danica she gets downright catty.

She runs down Dan Wheldon in the pits, grabs him and starts yelling at him......yet she has caused many on track incidents through overly aggressive driving, to be polite, and has been shielded from criticism by the media.

She has huge money behind her, and a huge marketing machine.....but what has she won? One race in the IRL, nothing before that in lower divisions..........Without her looks, she wouldn't be where she is. She's done NOTHING to deserve it besides pose cute for the cameras.

Classic instance of the media playing to her? She checked up last night because she lost the car a little in the bumps, and before they even had time to look at what happened, DW had accused the driver behind Danica of driving rough and bumping her.....replays clearly show Danica simply losing the car a touch and backing out of the throttle, there's 2-3 feet of daylight between her car and the one behind her, yet, DW still maintained his position that the other driver had hit her.

Anyone else? They just checked up for the bumps. Danica? Couldn't be her fault, blame it on someone else.

I'm tired of the coverage, she's a rookie, there are 80 other drivers at Daytona, and they're covering Danica as if she's already a four time champion. The post race interviews were priceles....they cut to Danicavision immediately after a very short interview with Bobby Gerhart, and she finished 6th. Normally they'd be going after interviews with the others in the top 5.

Danica has done just what all driver at all levels is guilty of, namely, reacting to a perceived wrong. Is it ok for the men to react and not the women.

Most drivers whine over their radios. I have noted whining coming from most of the top drivers, DEjr & Denny being the worst.

You were obviously watching a different race than I was because she handled the bumps and other track conditions like a true racer. Keep in mind this was her First Nascar race. With time I see her becoming a real contender in Nascar. When she spun out across the grass,a lesser driver would have backed the car into the wall. It was not luck that she was
able to recover. Even if she was not hit, the bump at Daytona has put many Cup drivers in the grass.

The old man has been hyped by the media to the point that I get a little ill. Look at his record in it's entirety and he is just that hype. He is a fan draw because he is the old guy out there showing them how it's done.

Why does Nascar encourage top Cup racers to come down to Nationwide and dominate that series? They are allowing it for one reason, and that is to attract more spectators and keep their TV coverage. If Nascar passed a rule banning these drivers they would be giving Nationwide a death sentence at least for TV coverage. The POWERS are taking advantage of Danica and her draw for Nationwide and maybe Cup also before to long. Whether anyone noticed, the stands this last seasons, except for a few tracks, had huge sections that were empty. Seats were being discounted to get fans to the track. Sure Danica is being hyped by the Media (Nascar) because they have an agenda from the POWERS to promote their future cash COW. Nascar is a business, and they are going to do whatever they can to attract and keep a fan base. The 2010 rule changes were a direct results of their ever shrinking fan base. Face the reality, Nascar is BIG business and big business does whatever it can to keep the money rolling in.

http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/12/love_her_or_hate_her_danica_pa.html

[Lady's Human]

MM whines about the car setup when he actually talks on the radio and he's having a bad race.

Jr. downright b*****s about the car setup, whether he's performing well or not.

I listened to Danica dearest during an IRL race in Texas. There were about 3 words about the car, and the rest was "could you tell the #xx spotter to get him to leave me room?" or "Why is the #xx getting so close" ad nauseum.

Given equal equipment as TK in the IRL, danica produced 1 win to TK's 9.

She's just NOT THAT GOOD. I'd love to see Sarah Fisher and Danica race, give them both an IROC car, and the winner gets the seat. But, Danica has the money, Fisher doesn't.

There was another female driver in the top 10 during the race last night......not one word about her until she was in 3rd. Danica was covered regardless of where she was in the field.

NASCAR wants to know why they were losing TV share? They were losing TV share in part because the race coverage SUCKS! Give me MRN on the audio and the TV on mute and I'm a happy camper.

[RICHARD]

The other drivers that NASCAR has courted are proven winners.

One win and a whole bunch of bridesmaid's positions may qualify her,but remember, When you PEAK you Win!:eek:

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I liken it to working in a Porsche dealership for years and trying to get the VP position...

Then someone from a VESPA dealership gets the gig, the money and the expense account.

It is marketing, but short of being "all that" by a bag of chips and the 64 ounce drink.


I would have no problem w/her if she had a likeable personality-she's second place in that category-from the standpoint of running after other drivers and getting in their face.

Wait until she pull a boner-no, not that KIND- and some NASCAR vet jumps into her "S", then everyone will side with her and talk about how mean, nasty and ugly the men are to a rookie that almost killed them.

It's not O.K. for a guy to get into a woan's grill, but, I don't see any problem with her trying to get some face time with a guy.


You look for three legs on a cat, you'll find four.

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Jill George took a real header and no one bothered to interview her afterwards.

She's just a shoulder that DP should be thankful that she's standing on.

Seriously?

Historically NASCAR has been an Old White Guy's Sport, I am OLDER than Mark Martin...and that SOB had better abs than I do.

Check out what R Petty talked about Willlie T. and the ticket he got. We've seen woman racers out there.. I am waiting for the black guy or Mexican.

JPM is not a Mexican, only in name?

So, As I see PD get roses thrown down as she approaches her ride, you have the rest of the woman-who blazed the 'track' for her- getting shoved to the side and literally being asked to labor in her shadow.

She may win a race in the future, But's let's remember the gals who she drafted to get there.

That's where the hard work was done for today's women drivers in NASCAR.


Ms. Sprint Cup is just there to hand our trophies!;)

[Cinder & Smoke]

They were losing TV share in part because the race coverage SUCKS!

Give me MRN on the audio and the TV on mute and I'm a happy camper.

:)
Right ON!

That's how to watch the Sprint Cup Series, too!

;)

[RICHARD]

LOL, NASCAR is not that progressive.

Check out the clip from the start of the reace.

Was that a burhka that DP put on under her helmet?:rolleyes:

[kokopup]

Richard

Historically NASCAR has been an Old White Guy's Sport, I am OLDER than Mark Martin...and that SOB had better abs than I do.

Check out what R Petty talked about Willlie T. and the ticket he got. We've seen woman racers out there.. I am waiting for the black guy or Mexican.

I have read R Petty's article on Black men in Nascar. While accurate, technically it has flaws. I remember Wendall Scott and his struggles in getting into Nascar but he did make it into Grand National racing ( later called Winston CUP ) and did well considering his budget. Petty says that no Black man raced in the 600 at Charlotte. The facts are that Wendell Scott's last race was at the 74 Charlotte race. He was forced to retire because of an accident at Talladega earlier that year.

Nascar has had grass root efforts to get Black into Nascar. In the history of Cup racing there have been 9 blacks that have tried their hand at racing. The problem with trying to get blacks or hispanics involved is that they need to began at a very early age in some form of racing. My son at nine started racing 1/4 midgets and then went into Motocross. For anyone to have a career in racing you have to start very young and take their knocks in some form of racing be it carts or motocross. You can look back and there are traditional sports that are dominated by whites. Until Tiger Woods came along Golf was one of these, even though there were several Hispanic's that were successful.
Until someone starts at a very young age in racing I do not see Nascars culture changing. You have to have candidates before they can bring someone up. I know Nascar is trying to bring both woman and minorities into the sport.

[kokopup]

Richard

I am OLDER than Mark Martin...and that SOB had better abs than I do.


You can be in shape at any age. I was racing Mountain bikes at 63 and leading
Mountain Bike Expeditions across the Rockies at 65. Mark Martin is 51 he should be in shape. I was in the best shape of my life at 63.

[RICHARD]

The problem with trying to get blacks or hispanics involved is that they need to began at a very early age in some form of racing.

Here in the Lost Angeles are we do have a pretty good racing program in place for us Mexicans.


It's called Grand Theft Auto.;):confused::eek:

The only problem is the jail sentences keep the kids locked up for way too long for them to perfect the talent.:o:eek:;)

Does JPM really like tacos?;)

http://www.allleftturns.com/griese-montoya-taco-comment

[RobiLee]

Geesh, I had to endure Martin bashing all day today at Anna's :rolleyes:. I was a good girl though and behaved myself ;)

[Cincy'sMom]

I'd rather see a woman in a driving outfit than a half naked woman lying across an Indy Car.

Half the fun is peeling her suit off in my head....

LOL,

How many times have you violated Tony, Denny, Joey and Kyle in YOUR dreams?:p

I know this was directed at Anna, not me, but since we pretty much have the same fav drivers....

1 is way too young, 1 is way too ugly, and as for the other two, well, that is more of a discussion for the eyecandy thread!

[anna_66]

Yeah Amy!

I even felt too old getting my picture taken with him:o

I know this was directed at Anna, not me, but since we pretty much have the same fav drivers....

1 is way too young, 1 is way too ugly, and as for the other two, well, that is more of a discussion for the eyecandy thread!

[anna_66]

Geesh, I had to endure Martin bashing all day today at Anna's :rolleyes:. I was a good girl though and behaved myself ;)
Yes you did Robin, and you were a very good girl about it:D

[kokopup]

Lady's Human

NASCAR wants to know why they were losing TV share? They were losing TV share in part because the race coverage SUCKS! Give me MRN on the audio and the TV on mute and I'm a happy camper.

I prefer listening to MRN myself. Eli Gold has been a real fan of mine since he is the sportscaster for Crimson Tide Football. Eli also has a local show for the Jox in our area and airs on WJOX. "Calling all Sports" will probably go to syndication like "Nascar live" on Feb 16th.

[Cincy'sMom]

Duels start in about an hour. It is time to go or go home!

Go Mikey!!!

[Moesha]

Great races! So sad for Casey Mears. YaY for Kasey Kahne!! :D Awesome looking paint scheme also. I'm not as crazy about the crew suits. Not that they are bad looking when they are standing around, but the view of them during pit stops wasn't attractive. Maybe it was because I'd already seen the white suits on the Denny Hamlin "love" commercial!

[lizbud]

Have you seen the new Indy Car? Looks amazing.:D

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/29446/

[RICHARD]

Watching the interview with DE....

He seems like he's a little overwhelmed by life.

He doesn't seem to have the "I'm gonna kick yer arse, gut you and drink your blood..." attitude his dad had.

He is his own man, but I think that Senior's death weighed heavy on him and he was forced to fill dad's shoes.

He just wasn't allowed to be himself.

And that biatch, Theresa, didn't help matters either.:mad:

[RobiLee]

Awww, man, I wanted to see Chrissy do good today:(

The pups and I are all warm and cozy and watching the Nationwide race. Go Carl!

I enjoyed the Jr. interview. I sometimes wonder if he has too much on his plate.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

I have a humble confession to make: I have disliked Danica for awhile. I didn't like her attitude and figured she'd fail miserably in NASCAR. But I gotta say... she's not doing as poorly as I had thought (and secretly hoped) she would. Granted she's only run a couple races so far....

[RobiLee]

Good race. I enjoyed it.

[Cincy'sMom]

I had really hoped Chrissy would do better today. I also would have like to see more of a replay to see if we could see what happened. I am not a fan of Paul Menard, and since his daddy bought his way into the race it makes me that much more upset if he did wreck her....

I also think Carl was getting too much blame for the big wreck with Junior. Yes, he came up, but Krashlowski came down at the same time. I don't think it was either ones fault (as much I would LOVE to blame Brad), they just both timed it a fraction it wrong.

Great finish!! Tony is amazing in the Nationwide race. 5 of the last 6. Perhaps Kevin and DeLana could build him a cup car?


I set the DVR for the truck race but for whatever reason it recorded 1 minute and quit. So thankful for social media...still had a great idea of what happened from Twitter. And of course the video's on nascar.com


Can't wait for the 500 today!! Go SHR and JGR!!!

[aTailOf2Kitties]

I have mixed views on paying teams to withdraw. Menard didn't qualify on his own, but in the end he gave it pretty a good run, plus all of the other teams were start-and-parks anyway.

[Cincy'sMom]

I have mixed views on paying teams to withdraw. Menard didn't qualify on his own, but in the end he gave it pretty a good run, plus all of the other teams were start-and-parks anyway.

In this case, none of them really qualified becuase of the rain...it was the luck of the draw. That does make it a little easier to accept that they bought out the other teams. And maybe now one of those teams (Parker Kligerman's?) will be able to run the whole race at California. Parker was only supposed to run the first 8 races of ARCA last year and was doing so well he finished the season 2nd in points. I know Nationwide is a whole nother level, but I would love to see him get some track time and sponsorship. Right now they were only scheduled to try the first 5 races this year.

[anna_66]

Richard...*knock* *knock* where are you?? No comments on all the coverage Danica got yesterday;):p I must admit...even I got tired of it.
I like what they called it on Speed this morning "The Datonika":D

I've yet to see the end of the Nationwide although I did get to see the big wreck that put Danica out.

Only a couple more hours till the big one! Let's go Racin'!

[RICHARD]

Richard...*knock* *knock* where are you?? No comments on all the coverage Danica got yesterday;):p I must admit...even I got tired of it.
I like what they called it on Speed this morning "The Datonika":D

I've yet to see the end of the Nationwide although I did get to see the big wreck that put Danica out.

Only a couple more hours till the big one! Let's go Racin'!

I fell asleep, Ive' been sick for the last week-LOL, Mental don't count.

I don't dislike her enough to see her get hurt or smashed up.

I come from the idea that people should pay their dues as they work their way up the ladder.

It's annoying because they gave Wallace an " oh, she's a girl racing", Yet DP gets treated like she walks on water.

CW is treated like a novelty, where DP is treated like she won the Indy, Daytona, the Rolex, Tour De France and the Iron Man Triathalon on the same day.:confused:;)

I do want to see a woman win races and kick some arse. But, just don't care for a prepackaged racer that the media is using to get people to tune in.

I want to choose which racer I 'consume'...Being force fed Danica just makes me look for it when I go number 2. And I mean Number 2, not the car!:D

Let's go racing, ladies?

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This week is like going on a sports bender for me.

Hockey, football was good this year, I got Olympics, racing for the last few days, I'll peek in at the basketball all star game?

Life is good.

[RICHARD]

I just saw the Kyle B commercial for the 'design the car/Toyota' contest.


I thought that was the funniest thing in a long time.

He scored some points w/me for wearing the 'kitteh firesuit".

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Why is everyone taking a break over some messed up road?

In Cah Lee fuh nee ah, we drive over it until someone falls in.:eek:;)

[Cinder & Smoke]

NASCAR: "OK, the coldpatch isn't workin ---
Here; everbuddy start chewing some Bubble Gum!"

New Problem:
*Stompin in* the bubble gum - it's sticking to their shoes.

:rolleyes:

[anna_66]

Sorry you've been sick Richard. Hope your feeling better:)

I just saw the Kyle B commercial for the 'design the car/Toyota' contest.


I thought that was the funniest thing in a long time.




Mark and I LOVED that commercial. Too funny for sure!

Looks like they're getting int their cars. Is the road fixed? Are we gonna go racing:confused:

[Moesha]

Kasey said it looks ok but that he can see it coming back up. Hope not!

[RICHARD]

Check it out...I buy that epoxy in the tubes that you mix yourself.

I use what I need then....

It gets all over the place.
My hands, shirt, the area I am working on, and NEVER EVER CLEANS UP.

I have a few dots of tile grout in the bathroom too, THAT stuff is like concrete.

I know the patch is probably stronger that the surrounding asphalt, but come on!:mad::D

[lizbud]

What a mess.:eek:

[Moesha]

So happy for JMac!

[kokopup]

Good race, if Kasey couldn't win I'm glad it was Jamie Mc

Richard
Check it out...I buy that epoxy in the tubes that you mix yourself.

I use what I need then....

It gets all over the place.
My hands, shirt, the area I am working on, and NEVER EVER CLEANS UP.

I have a few dots of tile grout in the bathroom too, THAT stuff is like concrete.

I know the patch is probably stronger that the surrounding asphalt, but come on!

Sounds like you need to quit using Epoxy. Maybe you can try this
http://askbobrankin.com/school_paste.jpg

[Moesha]

Bondo.

[RICHARD]

Sounds like you need to quit using Epoxy. Maybe you can try this
http://askbobrankin.com/school_paste.jpg

Just like Bondo?

The epoxy fumes get focused?;):D


Bob Rankin laughed at me.:D

[aTailOf2Kitties]

If I missed the race and somebody told me Jamie won, I'd punch them in the mouth and call them a damn liar. McMurray? Whodathunkit? Somebody needs to pull his Man Card for crying on TV though. But, it's not like he had a firm grip on that card to begin with ;)

[Lady's Human]

He just won the biggest race of his career after losing his ride and winding up with a team no one knew whether it was going to have enough sponsorship to run the full year.

Pull his man card? What kind of sexist crap is that?

Men who have cried on TV.....Dick Vermeil, Brett Favre, Chocolate Myers, the entire booth at the 500 last night, Helio Castroneves, Allan Iverson...........

When you just pulled your entire career and possibly the existence of your team out of the trashcan with a win in the biggest race of the year, I think it's allowed.

[Cincy'sMom]

I don't care that Jamie cried after the 500...many have. The problem for me to two fold, first is wasn't just eyes welling it up, it was full out, snotty nose sobbing. Which would be fine...expect he has cried like that after every one (which is only 4!) of his wins. I'll give him a pass on this one, but should he wion again, and we see more tears, then it is time to think about pulling the man card.

Jamie does seem like a sweet kid and always seems so happy on TV. I'm just happy all my guys finished ahead of Jimmie Johnson!

[anna_66]

Well, if none of my guys could win I'm at least happy that Jamie won...even if he did cry:p
All in all, what a great race!
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I'm just happy all my guys finished ahead of Jimmie Johnson!
Mark couldn't agree with you more lol.

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I've tried for the last 45 minutes to get those $1 tickets to Atlanta...looks like it just wasn't meant to be:(

[happylabs]

I don't care that Jamie cried after the 500...many have. The problem for me to two fold, first is wasn't just eyes welling it up, it was full out, snotty nose sobbing. Which would be fine...expect he has cried like that after every one (which is only 4!) of his wins. I'll give him a pass on this one, but should he wion again, and we see more tears, then it is time to think about pulling the man card.

Jamie does seem like a sweet kid and always seems so happy on TV. I'm just happy all my guys finished ahead of Jimmie Johnson!

Really? I don't get it. There is nothing wrong with men crying. What a race that was! The two long breaks while they attempted to fix the track. Think of how nerve wracking that would be. Anyway, he is a sensitive guy. I think that is better than a guy that has no emotions at all.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

I've always seen Jamie as a rather un-talented pansy who catches a lucky break every now and again.

My problem is understanding why the 500 winner is so celebrated? Sure you gotta get in the proper line at the proper time but c'mon nobody wins the 500 on their own. Everybody in that lane needs a friggin' trophy for pushing the winner across the line, and they probably don't care who is at the front, they're just trying to get ahead of the other line.

[Cincy'sMom]

Really? I don't get it. There is nothing wrong with men crying. What a race that was! The two long breaks while they attempted to fix the track. Think of how nerve wracking that would be. Anyway, he is a sensitive guy. I think that is better than a guy that has no emotions at all.


No, there isn't anything wrong with men crying. I just think if he starts winning more and continues to bawl like a baby everytime, it is going to get old.

[kokopup]

aTailOf2Kitties

If I missed the race and somebody told me Jamie won, I'd punch them in the mouth and call them a damn liar. McMurray? Whodathunkit? Somebody needs to pull his Man Card for crying on TV though. But, it's not like he had a firm grip on that card to begin with

I will admit that I'm among those men, and there are many, that cry during an emotional time. As young boys we are conditioned to repress our emotion because it's not manly. When I was very young my father would spank me and with every swat, I would hear "Hush" because I was crying. I never understood why he was saying hush, until in his latter days admitted he had always been emotional and would cry during emotional times. He did not want me to be a crier like he was. In spite of all the conditioning I find I tear up at emotional times. I would probable blubber like McMurray if I won Daytona. I have known men that pride themselves for never crying. I really feel sorry for them because they are so repressed they also have a hard time being intimate. I find the older I get the more I realize that it is not unmanly to cry.

In the same vain I was always taught men do not embrace (hug) when greeting or saying good bye, they only shake hands. I ran away from home at 17 because of a conflict with my father, who never showed any emotion toward me. When we reconciled when I was 22 I hugged him and continued that practice until his death when I was 42. I taught my son that embracing another man is not unmanly. In my old age I realize those emotions that were repressed did more damage than good.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I'm thrilled he won!!! He is almost a local boy here. He's from our four-state area. His home town is not far from here.

Hey, stronger men than he, have bawled like a baby at winning Daytona!!! :p

:D:love:

[RobiLee]

Congrats to Jamie! Very happy that he got the win and I don't care if he cries or doesn't cry. If anyone is interested Jamie will be on Letterman tonite and Live with Regis and Kelly tomorrow.

Not a bad day for my guys.

Martin in 12th
Edwards in 9th
Kenseth in 8th

Its a good start. I'm ready for some more racing!

[Cincy'sMom]

I do think it is a little ironic they spent all weekend focusing on Carl's wife and if she was going to have the baby and what he was going to do....but it was Elliot Sadler's wife that had their baby this morning.

Congrats to Elliot and Amanda on the birth of their son, Wyatt.

[RICHARD]

The local sports talking heads were laughing about the pot hole.

One made a joke about it being smaller than the kind we find on our
freeways.

I cry when I watch cooking shows.:)

Onions do that to me.:eek::o

[Moesha]

Todd Bodine?

[RICHARD]

I don't trust any man who don't cry.

You can never tell when to stop hitting him.:confused::o

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No, there's no problem there.....just make sure you have hankies handy for him.

[Cincy'sMom]

Todd Bodine?

LOL!!!


I have enjoyed folowing Jamie on Twitter today as he has been in NY. Hope to stay awake for Lettermen tonight...

[RICHARD]

Boo Hoo!
There's a hole on the course...


Yeah, It's called a LAKE!

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/22/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-1/?icid=main|main|dl4|link5|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autoblo g.com%2F2010%2F01%2F22%2Fintroduction-to-ice-racing-part-1%2F

[Cincy'sMom]

Boo Hoo!
There's a hole on the course...


Yeah, It's called a LAKE!

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/22/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-1/?icid=main|main|dl4|link5|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autoblo g.com%2F2010%2F01%2F22%2Fintroduction-to-ice-racing-part-1%2F


I think I could do that! Sign me up!!!

[RICHARD]

I think I could do that! Sign me up!!!

Isn't that a gas?

I loved the different kinds of cars on the course at the same time.:D

[RICHARD]

I was watching FOX NEWS and Chris Wallace starts to gush about an interview he did.

Some guy in a suit, red, kinda scruffy beard appears....
Hmm, That looks like DE Jr..........


LOL, no firesuit and baseball cap. He cleans up nice.:D

[Cincy'sMom]

Richard, I want to say thank you for addicting me to that silly show Madhouse! Why does it have to be on at 11 pm on Sunday night? It is nice, can I can watch it when I get home from soccer, but not going to bed until midnight may not be the best start to my week!!!


All my guys had Top 20 finishes this weekend...first time this season that has happened! What a great start to the year for Joey Logano!!!

[RICHARD]

Richard, I want to say thank you for addicting me to that silly show Madhouse! Why does it have to be on at 11 pm on Sunday night? It is nice, can I can watch it when I get home from soccer, but not going to bed until midnight may not be the best start to my week!!!




Don't blame me, I don't control the remote in YOUR house!;)

It replays during the week sometime.:confused:

We used to have a 1/3 mile track where Ron Hornaday used to race-Saugus Speedway.

I was into Off Road Racing-Jimmie Johnson sound familiar?-and started to go to SS just to see people go in circles!!

THAT is what started me to appreciate asphalt racing. Especially when the BIG shows would come to town.

Before they started the truck series, NASCAR put on a exhibition tour to see how well people would accept truck racing....

P.J. Jones and two other drivers did the race. Jones stuffed his ride into the fence, backwards, almost in front of us. He drove away with the bed of the truck pushed in to almost the back axle! I really got hooked after that.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saugus_Speedway


I'd rather go to a small track than a super speedway.

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Don't tell me who you root for on MH.;)


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LOL, I just read about a pothole that opened up on the 101 freeway.

It popped about 20 tires before the Highway Patrol closed all lanes for 5 hours while
the fixed it.

Since the Rat Race is still going on, there is no winner yet. :)

[RICHARD]

Richard, I want to say thank you for addicting me to that silly show Madhouse!

Did you notice the three legged dog one of the drivers owned?

I only know who Junior Miller is, He is such an a-wipe and a moron that I can't help but like him.

My brother turned me on to the show. He's more of a NASCAR fan than I am.:)

[Cincy'sMom]

Did you notice the three legged dog one of the drivers owned?

I only know who Junior Miller is, He is such an a-wipe and a moron that I can't help but like him.

My brother turned me on to the show. He's more of a NASCAR fan than I am.:)

I did! I think it was Tim Brown's dog. What a Cutie (the dog)!!

I was in Winston-Salem last fall. Wish I had known about it then...mighta caught Bad Brad's radio show. Oh well :)

I don't have a favorite there...I just like seeing them fight and jump up and down on each other's cars! Crazy stuff

[RICHARD]

I did! I think it was Tim Brown's dog. What a Cutie (the dog)!!

I was in Winston-Salem last fall. Wish I had known about it then...mighta caught Bad Brad's radio show. Oh well :)

I don't have a favorite there...I just like seeing them fight and jump up and down on each other's cars! Crazy stuff

I also love the fact that there are cops/security people escorting the drivers around.

I have to laugh at this! After college football games in the east,I would see cops walking the coaches out to midfield to shake hands.....They all take sports very seriously!:eek::D

[Lady's Human]

Maybe Crashelowski will THINK a bit before he puts a bumper on a car again?

(I doubt it, but one can only hope)

[RICHARD]

Maybe Crashelowski will THINK a bit before he puts a bumper on a car again?

(I doubt it, but one can only hope)

I hate the COT..

I literally have goose bumps as I type this. That was one of the scariest crashes I had seen. The first look of the roof made me think of the worst scenario.

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The "three start/finish rule" is going to cause more people to wipe out and change the results of races.


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The rear wing, when going in reverse, is a fracking airfoil.

Drive down the freeway and put your hand out the window...

Sometimes I want to slap the "Boogity" out of people's heads- DW made his mind up quickly about the Edward/Crashelowshi fight but can't figure out the spoiler is a wing when you turn it around?:eek::rolleyes:

[Lady's Human]

I hated to see that car go airborne.....

However, how many cars has Keselowski put in danger?

Sorry, he had it coming. Penske has to know that that isn't the only bumper music headed toward the 12.

[kokopup]

lady's human

I hated to see that car go airborne.....

However, how many cars has Keselowski put in danger?

No matter how much he deserved it, no one should be spun out and put on their top at 190.

[Lady's Human]

NASCAR should have parked Keselowski for a few races after his string of incidents last year.

[Cincy'sMom]

I hated to see that car go airborne.....

However, how many cars has Keselowski put in danger?

Sorry, he had it coming. Penske has to know that that isn't the only bumper music headed toward the 12.

Totally agree. I would guess that is not at all what Carl had in mind when he put the bumper on him, but Krasklowski had it coming. He wrecks people every week, in every series he races in. Giving it back is the only chance that maybe something will sink into that thick skull that wrecking people isn't the only way to get it done. I just hope Carl doesn't get suspended for it.

[anna_66]

Yep Amy I think your right.

Even though Carl is by far not my favorite driver, I don't think for one minute that he meant for that car to end up like it did.

But I must admit, it is payback for what he's done. Even though I CAN'T STAND Brad, I'm glad he's OK.

I was highly disappointed that they black flagged Carl. It was a bunch of BS, in my opinion of course.

Too bad Casey couldn't have won. Just can't stand that Kurt Bush:rolleyes:

[Cincy'sMom]

Edwards gets 3 race probation.

I am surprised but pleased with NASCAR's ruling. They are taking the fact that the car got airborn more serious then Carl spinning Brad out.

I hope Brad heard the message loud and clear. Drivers aren't going to take his crap anymore.ANd NASCAr is letting them settle it on the track.

[Lady's Human]

Edwards gets probation, Keselowski gets nothing.

Keselowski should have been parked last year, and should still have his ticket pulled. He has no idea how to drive in the pack, regardless of the track. I think his crew chief should tell him to hit the pace car, that way he can really hit everything on the track.

[RICHARD]

Edwards gets probation, Keselowski gets nothing.

It goes back to the old football thing regarding penalties.

Officials only see the retaliation.:eek:

It's all fun and games until someone gets turned on their lid!rolleyes::(

[RICHARD]

Just make sure all your CDs are put away....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-YIDmwv4pE&feature=related

[kokopup]

I dont know about you guys, but I am having Nascar withdrawal this week. i see
where around 24 teams will be testing at Dega on Tuesday the 16th. I think I will go over and see what goes on during one of their test days. They will be testing with the new restrictor plate and spoiler and a few other things. I imagine with the new setups they may be qualifing at speeds over 200mph.

[RICHARD]

I dont know about you guys, but I am having Nascar withdrawal this week. i see
where around 24 teams will be testing at Dega on Tuesday the 16th. I think I will go over and see what goes on on during one of their test days. They will be testing with the new restrictor plate and spoiler and a few other things. I imagine with the new setups they may be qualifing at speeds over 200mph.

You turn on the SPEED channel just to engines?;)

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CM,

MADHOUSE gets a replay on Friday night/Saturday morning. I spent the last two weeks trying to find when....:eek:


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Jack Roush is a short guy.

[Cincy'sMom]

CM,

MADHOUSE gets a replay on Friday night/Saturday morning. I spent the last two weeks trying to find when....:eek:


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Jack Roush is a short guy.

Thanks...I missed this week. Will have to look for the re-run this weekend!

Jack Roush is short. Actaully a good % of those involved in NASCAR are short (still taller then me, but to a normal person ;))

Kokopup...did you go to 'Dega? I was following some of the media there on twitter is it sounds like they were flying!!! I heard speeds >210!

[kokopup]

I went to Talledega for the Test this last Tuesday. It looked like business as
usually with a lot of drafting. Denny Hamlin and Dale Jr did a lot
of drafting hooked up the whole track. When those 2 hooked up they ran off and
left every one, even the rest of the Hendricks team drafting.

I was disappointed that the only RPM driver that was there was Paul Menard. I
guess daddy paid for him to go test. It will put the rest of the team at a disadvantage to not have tested there.

One of the complaints of the old wing is that it cut down on visibility. The new
spoiler is so big, from a visibility standpoint, this is a step backwards.

I do think it may have helped some with side drafting, because I say several drivers hanging with the pack even though they were alone with only cars beside them.

[RobiLee]

Hated what happened to Mark. Other guys finished well.

And...of course I had to smile when Jimmie Johnson won :)

[anna_66]

And...of course I had to smile when Jimmie Johnson won :)
LOL! I was just glad that Kurt didn't win and Tony finished 2nd! Mark of course...wasn not;)

Amy, we listened to the race on Sirius on the way home from MI. Did you hear Kurt say "The Busch brothers can't drive, it's all about Steve Addington"? I agree!

[RICHARD]

Thanks...I missed this week. Will have to look for the re-run this weekend!

Jack Roush is short. Actaully a good % of those involved in NASCAR are short (still taller then me, but to a normal person ;))

Kokopup...did you go to 'Dega? I was following some of the media there on twitter is it sounds like they were flying!!! I heard speeds >210!


Madhouse is ticking me off. I looked high and low to find a replay. The History Channel did show a replay the week before this past weekend? Nothing.

THere is no replay listing on the website either.:mad:
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Last night's program had me laughing every few minutes. That was fun to watch. THe Keselowski/Edwards feud was O.K. but, THOSE guys take it way too far.

Spoiler?

I loved the post race fight with the fans in the stands. I would love to go one day, sit in the stands and take in the show.

I am still laughing at the whole scene.

[Cincy'sMom]

Anna, I listened to part of the race on Sirius, but got home in time to see the last 100 laps or so, so I missed Kurt's comment. Love it!! Course it was about the time I finally cracked open a Schlitz that Tony moved from 9 to 2. Might have been Darien's pit stratgey, but I'm just saying....

Richard, I never did find a replay of last week's Madhouse. I did DVR last night's though so reading your comments, I am looking forward to watching it!!

So Happy Justin got his first win in the Nationwide race. How much you think The Captain was in Brad's ear saying you had beeter not dump your teammate?!? As for Happy Harvick....I have to agree with Carl. I don't think he is nice person. Not saying he shouldn't have used the bumper to move Joey at the end for poisition....just saying he could have done it without flat our wrecking him. I really like Joey, but he is going to have to start giving some back, or people are going to keep driving through him. Don't want to turn out like Brad, but there has to be a happy medium between the two!

Thank God both Larry Pearson and the other driver (his name is escaping me at the moment) are both okay after the accident in the legend's race. Fun to watch, up until that point. I have to say though, before the race, when they showed Harry Gant in the car, open face helmet and no gloves I had a bad feeling...if they are going to contuinue witha that race, I think they need to add some of the more modern safety features.

[anna_66]

Watched Madhouse this morning and loved it!

[RICHARD]

Watched Madhouse this morning and loved it!

Dude,

Was that awesome or what?


You can watch past episodes at the History Channel web site!

http://www.history.com/shows/madhouse

[RICHARD]

<a href='http://cheezburger.com/View.aspx?aid=3337987840'><img src='http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/3/26/129141413061896353.jpg' id='_r_a_3337987840' title='Dale Jr Totally Looks Like Blake Shelton' alt='Dale Jr Totally Looks Like Blake Shelton' /></a><br />

If you put a helmet on both of them, they turn into twins.:D

[Cinder & Smoke]

WoW! :cool:

Stick around till the LAST Lap --- the one with the Checkered Flag.

The "obvious" didn't happen!

And would you believe??

THREE Wide at Martinsville ???? :eek:

Was a little *tight* --- but they *fit* Three Wide for a while!

[aTailOf2Kitties]

can somebody clarify what happened to Mark? I saw on NASCAR.com he had a pit road violation and went to the back, but some guy on another board was really ticked off and said Biffle and Kenseth wrecked him? What did they have to do with pit road? Sorry, missed the race.

[RICHARD]

can somebody clarify what happened to Mark? I saw on NASCAR.com he had a pit road violation and went to the back, but some guy on another board was really ticked off and said Biffle and Kenseth wrecked him? What did they have to do with pit road? Sorry, missed the race.

From what I was able to see?

MM got/was wrecked about two laps from the end. What is it with that guy and luck?:(:mad:

[aTailOf2Kitties]

I dunno, but last year started off badly and it all turned out OK, remember?

[kokopup]

Richard

If you put a helmet on both of them, they turn into twins.

Do all Gringo look alike to you Richard?:confused::D

[aTailOf2Kitties]

http://nationwide.nascar.com/nationwide-series/2010/news/headlines/bg/04/03/kharvick.wins.dash.4.cash.nashville
I was under the impression that the D4C was a bonus incentive for Nationwide-only drivers. Now I see it's also some way to reward Cup drivers who run the whole NW season. This infuriates me. It's bad enough we have Cup drivers winning NW races, now they're getting extra incentives to win at stand-alone tracks. This is what I will miss most about Memphis: most Cuppers didn't bother with running it, and we got a chance to see some new guys on the track.

[kokopup]

In most competitive sports, Cycling being one, once you move up to the next level you can no longer compete at a lower level. I think that is how it should be with Nascar. I think Nascar is afraid of making that a rule because they fear losing a fan base that come because of the Cup drivers. I compare that to allowing a Pro football/basketball player to go back and play for his old college team when it fits his fancy. I look at it as a progression from the Small tracks to ARCA to Nationwide to Cup. It isn't really fair for the guys coming up to have one of the spots taken by a guy that has moved up to the next level. IMO

[RICHARD]

Richard


Do all Gringo look alike to you Richard?:confused::D

no, no, no! I was flipping channels and saw Shelton and thought, "Is that DE Jr.?"

LOL,
No one looks like Reba.
:D

[Moesha]

no, no, no! I was flipping channels and saw Shelton and thought, "Is that DE Jr.?"

LOL,
No one looks like Reba.
:D

How come people have come up to me in public places more times than I can count to tell me that I look Reba? :p

[RICHARD]

How come people have come up to me in public places more times than I can count to tell me that I look Reba? :p

LOL,

Reba is really cute-I saw she was on TV last night. That's all I was implying.;)

[kokopup]

Posted by Moesha

How come people have come up to me in public places more times than I can count to tell me that I look Reba?

It might be your red hair. I can't tell from your small avatar picture but you probably favor her also.

I've been told I look like 4 different stars, but I can't see it myself. These stars
don't look anything alike so it is very puzzling :confused:

[kokopup]

This is not exactly a Nascar subject, but since Danica Patrick is also a Nascar
driver I thought I would Post Anyway.

I will be volunteering at the Indycar and GT/GP races at Barber Motorsport Park starting today. It should be a great weekend,with a lot of great competition.

http://www.barbermotorsports.com/index.php

[RICHARD]

The motorcycle museum sounds like a bucket list entry.:D

WOW.

Remember,

Saturday night racing this week.

[RICHARD]

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_14849998

:)

[kokopup]

Richard

The motorcycle museum sounds like a bucket list entry.

WOW.

The museum is unreal. It is a 4 story building but there are no stairs. it is like a spiral ramp that goes up 4 stories and the slop is so gradual you don't feel like you are going up. It is like walking through the history of 2 wheeled travel. His collection is so big he has to rotated what he is showing to about 800 at a time. It is the largest an probably the best motorcycle Museum in the world. The whole Barber Motorsport complex is world class. I spent the day out there today and watched everyone practice. I have been going out to races since it opened and the sight of all the Indycar and GT/GP cars all at one venue is a little overwhelming. Tomorrow is the GT/GP races and Sunday is the IndyCar. Patrick Dempsey is one of the GT drivers and of course we will have Danica racing on Sunday.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

Dear Stock Car Jesus,
were you at the NW race? I mean.... serously.... WTF was that? Does PeeWee have a deal going with Stock Car Satan or something? Are you really gonna put up with that?

[anna_66]

Dear Stock Car Jesus,
were you at the NW race?
He was, that's exactly why Kyle won:D He deserved that win!
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Why Amy, I'm surprised that you haven't posted yet...you know, with Ryan winning and all! I know you had to be super excited to see that.
Mark was even rooting for him! Needless to say he was PO'd that Kyle lost, but the boy can't win em' all.

I was amazed that Denny ran the whole race. Did you see the picture he posted on Twitter with all the fluid they drained off his knee:eek:

Congrats to him and all our boys!

[aTailOf2Kitties]

heoloooooo Newman! And a BIG THANKS to Stock Car Jesus for that last caution! For a minute there I thought I was gonna want to throw something at the TV 2 nights in a row.... ;)

Glad Mark finally made it to the front! GIMME 5!

[RICHARD]

heoloooooo Newman! And a BIG THANKS to Stock Car Jesus for that last caution! For a minute there I thought I was gonna want to throw something at the TV 2 nights in a row.... ;)

Glad Mark finally made it to the front! GIMME 5!

I have a neat NERF gun that I break out for sporting events.

Good ending to the race!

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WWSCJD?

Come in for 4 tires?;)

[Cincy'sMom]

He was, that's exactly why Kyle won:D He deserved that win!
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Why Amy, I'm surprised that you haven't posted yet...you know, with Ryan winning and all! I know you had to be super excited to see that.
Mark was even rooting for him! Needless to say he was PO'd that Kyle lost, but the boy can't win em' all.

I was amazed that Denny ran the whole race. Did you see the picture he posted on Twitter with all the fluid they drained off his knee:eek:

Congrats to him and all our boys!

I know, I know!!! I've been messing around with taxes all morning, yuck!!

I was pulling so hard for Kyle to hold off Jimmie, cause I didn't think Ryan could get there. Then the caution came out and it was on! Congrats to Ryan and all of SHR!!! My SIL was calling as soon as the white flag was in the air, and Ralph is going to don't answer yet, don't answer yet....so we waited for the lap to complete to make sure nothing happened!!

Friday nights race was awesome too. I still can't list Kyle in my Top 5 favorties (maybe #6), but man he can drive! What a great racing weekend!!

Let's see...Denny is my #3 driver and he won 2 races ago, Ryan #2...so that leaves the #1 guy to win in Texas? Go Smoke!

And yeah, Denny's knee is pretty gross! I am really surprised he stayed in, esp. since they had to change the battery and he was losing laps anyway.

Now back to the taxes :(

[RICHARD]

If they had hired Scott Speed to drive, would that be Irony?:confused::eek:


http://msn.foxsports.com/motor/story/dakar-rally-drug-bust?GT1=39002

[RICHARD]

Donde vas, Kasey?:confused:

[kokopup]

I hear that Kasey is going to be driving for Hendrix in 2012 and will drive
for Stewart-Haas next year. I wonder if he can take Bud to Hendrix. They say he will be carrying Bud to Stewart-Haas. He will be replacing the #5 but I didn't hear if that will be his number or not.

[anna_66]

I hate the thought of Kasey leaving RPM, but understand. And since I love SHR...it's a win, win situation:)

[RICHARD]

Well, this settles THAT question?

http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/Mark-Martin-to-drive-No-5-for-Hendrick-through-2011-041610?gt1=39009
:D

[Cincy'sMom]

Happy Pole Day!! Congrats to Joey and Tony :D

[RICHARD]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36579344/ns/local_news-los_angeles_ca/

LOL,

WWKBW?


What would Kyle Busch wear?

The pink driving suit?




"I love you...."

"I love you, too!"

"No, on the spoiler....":D

[RICHARD]

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/20/renault-youre-too-fat-vitaly-petrov/?icid=main|main|dl4|link5|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autoblo g.com%2F2010%2F04%2F20%2Frenault-youre-too-fat-vitaly-petrov%2F

Why did I read this and think about the stink that would have come up if Danica was the driver?:eek::)

[anna_66]

What a FANTASTIC Monday it was! First Denny, then Kyle...WooHoo!
Monday's are definately Denny's days!

[Cincy'sMom]

What a FANTASTIC Monday it was! First Denny, then Kyle...WooHoo!
Monday's are definately Denny's days!

Aren't they though? He has won the last 3 Monday races. I think he should start a petition to offically change race day. Might keep Jimmie from winning the championship!!

I saw a suggestion yesterday (on twitter maybe?) that they should consider changing his sponsor from FedEx to Rain-X.

Good weekend for JGR!

[RICHARD]

http://www.dailynews.com/search/ci_14933519?IADID=Search-www.dailynews.com-www.dailynews.com

It's almost tempting to find a woman and go....

But, if things do not work next year's promotion should be "Crash and Burn" where no fault divorces are granted by a lawyer in the 'pits'????

[RICHARD]

WTF????


Did anyone catch the Jr. interview with Krista Voda?

Your mom likes the fact you shaved?

That was one of the most uncomfortable pauses I have seen in a while.

Watch Jr. and check out the pause he takes answering questions from reporters.

Then, check out his pocket. This guy has to have a tape measure in there to measure out his answers.

Sumthin's going on with that boy.
Seems like he's doing an awful lot of thinkin.....:confused::eek:

[RICHARD]

Jaime McMurray threw the race.


He wanted to win but was afraid that people would laugh at him if he cried in the winner's circle..:eek::rolleyes:;)

5th place?

I'll take it.

[RobiLee]

I'll take 5th also, Richard. I sure am hungry for a win though.

I thought it was a pretty good race.

[RICHARD]

I'll take 5th also, Richard. I sure am hungry for a win though.

I thought it was a pretty good race.

It was a great race. I like races with no drama and hate the coverage of the "Big One".....

I kept checking in and it was fun watching people swap positions.:cool:

Slow and stready...

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I could not believe the end of the other race.

WOW.

[anna_66]

Well, I guess I'll be the first one...CONGRATULATION KYLE!!!!

I thought for sure he would loose to Jeff, but for once luck was on his side!

I only got home in time to see the last 9 laps, but they were exciting & Mark was just happy to see Jimmie spin out at the end:D

[Cincy'sMom]

I didn't get to watch the cup or the truck race this weekend, hence Tony's poor finish. Congrats to Kyle though. I heard the last 3 laps on the radio and was also glad to hear Jimmie spun. Of course, still got a top ten, gang it!

I did get to see about 3 laps of the truck race and it happened to be when Ron Hornaday and Johnny Sauter were battling with about 13 to go. What an impressive save by both of them!!! I am not a big Johnny Sauter fan, but I do root for Thor Motorsoprts since they are out of Sandusky, Ohio. Good win for them. And how bout Kenny Schrader finishing in the Top 10!! way to Go Kenny!

[RICHARD]

What's the deal with the one legged man?:eek::confused:

[Cincy'sMom]

What's the deal with the one legged man?:eek::confused:

He's awesome, isn't he? Go Denny! Just wait til he has 2 legs....Jimmie could finally be de-throned!

[anna_66]

He's awesome, isn't he? Go Denny! Just wait til he has 2 legs....Jimmie could finally be de-throned!

Oh yes, he's pretty awesome! I'm sure you know Mark was one happy man last night! And a 1-2 finish for JGR is even awesomer (is that even a word:o)
Wouldn't it be nice if Jimmie could be de-throwned?!

[RICHARD]

LOL, DH is one of the guys that lived in the neighborhood that would break a limb and have it put into a cast.

After?

You'd see him jumping off the roof, riding dirtbikes, climbing trees and shiat like that, it was as if being broken gave them super powers?:eek::confused::D

[Cincy'sMom]

Way to go Denny!! Weekend sweep!!

But my favorite part....when Jimmie hit the wall! I mean, it was a hard hit from nowhere and I amglad he is okay, but still...nice to see he is human :)

Sure wish Tony could get things turned around. Must be that new girlfriend distracting him. At least Ryan is running well!

[RICHARD]

Hey,

How can you take a race team dressed with chocolate candies on fire suits, seriously?;)

Is anyone watching the Supercars Series from Australia?

That's some good racing!

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/

[aTailOf2Kitties]

I didn't get to watch the NW race, looks like I didn't miss anything, other than Colin Braun's return:(. Loved the Truck race! Kyle didn't win and one of my favorite eye candies did. Please win more races Aric! ;)

[anna_66]

Just finishing watching the NNS race this morning. All I can say is AWESOME!
Like Kyle or not, he's a force to be reckoned with!

Amy, I had to give Ryan a mention since I never do;)
Good for him getting 2nd!

I can't wait to watch the Sprint Pit Crew Challenge tonight!

[RICHARD]

I can't wait to watch the Sprint Pit Crew Challenge tonight!

Check out the INDY 500, the F1 crews and the Aussie V8 crews.

The indy and F1 crews are choreographed panic.

Nascar crews are a little sedate and the AV8 teams are boring!;):D

[RICHARD]

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/localnews/columnists/sblow/stories/DN-blow_19met.ART.State.Edition1.492e45b.html


:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: x 1 gajillion..

[RICHARD]

Some of the best topics come up over beer and BS.


Here's the question....

You are a driver and you can pick any sponsors and colors and number for your ride.


What do you do?



I love the Petty Blue - but cannot stand him...

6 is my fave number

And I always thought seeing the TIDE car was funny....Granny used that as washing soap...:)

[Cincy'sMom]

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/localnews/columnists/sblow/stories/DN-blow_19met.ART.State.Edition1.492e45b.html


:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: x 1 gajillion..

Sad story.

I have to wonder if they used Hans devices? I trust the ride alongs in a stock car...they are designed for it....roll cage, proper safety equipment. Not sure about a street car though. Do they change the camber in those to fit the track?

[Cincy'sMom]

Some of the best topics come up over beer and BS.


Here's the question....

You are a driver and you can pick any sponsors and colors and number for your ride.


What do you do?



I love the Petty Blue - but cannot stand him...

6 is my fave number

And I always thought seeing the TIDE car was funny....Granny used that as washing soap...:)

#7 was always my number growing up, and I love the Home Depot Orange, thought the NW version of the Old Spice car Tony used to run was a great color too. As for a sponsor? I'm thinking Pizza and beer. What goes better with racing then that?

[RICHARD]

#7 was always my number growing up, and I love the Home Depot Orange, thought the NW version of the Old Spice car Tony used to run was a great color too. As for a sponsor? I'm thinking Pizza and beer. What goes better with racing then that?

LOL,


BS!

When supplied by the people you love, that love NASACR?:D

[aTailOf2Kitties]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/DirtyRat/fuzzbuttfusion.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/DirtyRat/My%20favorite%20things/Montego/FBRavatar.jpg
My beloved Montego. I miss him :(
I had several of these (Stinky P*ssy cat litter, a dog car, and a mouse one), wish I could find the rest of them. Sorry about the poor quality....it's MS Paint:rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/DirtyRat/fuzzbuttfusion.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/DirtyRat/My%20favorite%20things/Montego/FBRavatar.jpg
My beloved Montego. I miss him :(
I had several of these (Stinky P*ssy cat litter, a dog car, and a mouse one), wish I could find the rest of them. Sorry about the poor quality....it's MS Paint:rolleyes:

Oh that is funny.

IT reminds me of a line I heard during the Aussie V8 races.

The announcer is talking about how close the racing is on a 'road' course and how the racing is rubbing factor comes into play...

..You wipe your nose (bumper) across the rear of the driver in front of you....

With a stinky litter car?


Not as much!:D

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What is going on with Krista Voda's face?

[aTailOf2Kitties]

Dear Stock Car Jesus
Many HUGE thanks to you for keeping the 18 and 48 out of Victory Lane, but did you have to take the 5 out too? I guess sacrifices do have to be made every now and again... :(

[anna_66]

First a congrats to Denny's Pit team for winning first place...way to go boys!

And congrats to Joey for winning the burnout!

I'm glad I got home in time to watch the All Star Race last night. Too bad none of our boys won but Kurt Busch did. Oh well, Mark said at least it wasn't Jimmie Johnson:p

[aTailOf2Kitties]

was kinda hoping Denny could pull it off, just to see Kyle's reaction. ;)

[RICHARD]

SCJ wasn not nice last night!:(

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Holy T-shirt.

Someone must tell Danica there is no crying in Motorsports, well, except for J Mac?

http://msn.foxsports.com/motor/story/Danica-Patrick-hears-boos-after-poor-qualifying-at-Indy


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Poor Sarah Fisher.:(

[RICHARD]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/37292593#37292593

Too bad qualifying ended today....:eek::D:)

[RICHARD]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/danica-patrick-needs-to-choose-between-indy-cars-and-stock-cars-052610?gt1=39009

OUCH.:eek:

[Cincy'sMom]

Another amazing come back and win for KB...love him or hate him, the boy can drive!

[RICHARD]

Another amazing come back and win for KB...love him or hate him, the boy can drive!

Stop poking me.:D

[anna_66]

Another amazing come back and win for KB...love him or hate him, the boy can drive!

Yeah buddy! You better believe it:D

I didn't get to see any of the race since I worked all day, but I did get to see that he won! Just glad he didn't run out of gas!

[RICHARD]

IT's barely 6 a.m. out here and you are already talking about racing.:eek:

Go back sleep, you all are too hard core.;)

Quit poking me.:D

[Bonny]

Is Tunsus The Cat going to be in the Indy 500 this year? I love that reckless cat. :D

[RICHARD]

Is Tunsus The Cat going to be in the Indy 500 this year? I love that reckless cat. :D

Either that or he'll be on the track with the NASCAR drivers.

http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/toonces-without-a-cause/522646b7a2b1dd292eee522646b7a2b1dd292eee-55871209847

[Bonny]

(Tunsus?) Toonces use to go on vacations with us. We barely survived the Grand Canyon. :D

[RICHARD]

STFU Brent Musberger.

LOL, Danica Patrick lead the women's field, she qualifies last of the women and she's the leader?


Paraphrasing here.

"It's hard to be pretty and then go racing....."

Peak, then win.:D

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

LOLOLOLOL,

American pilots breaking the sound barrier...

What a fricking moron.

You'd have to pull your eardrums out of your rear end if they came anywhere NEAT the sound barrier that low.

And no Jim Nabors?

:mad:

MORONS.

[RICHARD]

I was too early with my Jim Nabors quote, I stand corrected.

Ashley Judd? Dude, stay off the track.

A funny story about the "milk".

One winner said that the worst part about the traditional milk moment?

In the heat the milk dries and starts to stink. You are moving around celebrating and you smell rotten milk.

Free white plastic bags to carry your purchases out to the car at Target, All day tomorrow.

-----------

What is worse, Danica Patrick the witch?

Or Danica Patrick trying to polish turds?

I call BS on Danica Patrick.

A whole truckload.


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Did anyone see Ashley Judd slide off the Corvette?

No she didn't fall.:eek::D

[momoffuzzyfaces]

When did they start that side by side crap to sneak commercials in on us during the race? :eek: I really hated that!!! It wouldn't be so bad if they put the race in the bigger section and the commercial in the smaller section. Made me want to slap someone!!! :(

[RICHARD]

When did they start that side by side crap to sneak commercials in on us during the race? :eek: I really hated that!!! It wouldn't be so bad if they put the race in the bigger section and the commercial in the smaller section. Made me want to slap someone!!! :(

You slap, I'll punch.

The 500 isn't the 500 anymore.:(

And those stupid Go Daddy commercials.

Content not rated!

morons.

[Lady's Human]

NASCAR, I've had it.

I flipped over to see the opening of the Coke 600............to see the A-team (Being ever so seriously introduced by the Hair as a Special forces unit wrongfully accused ....blah blah blah )bringing the green flag into the track. In the past it's been done by military units, especially on Memorial day and 4th of July.

You can throw a rock in damned near any direction from Charlotte, NC and hit a military base of some sort.

And they have the A-team bringing the flag in?

Gimme a break.

[RICHARD]

And they have the A-team bringing the flag in?

Gimme a break.

Do you want slap or punch? I'll go with whatever is left.

Oh and the FORT BRAGG FIRING SQUAD? :rolleyes:
hmmmmmmm...

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MY only concesstion to Kyle Busch is the cat helmet in the commercial, it makes me want to buy a motorcycle and paint my helmet like that.

Pulling up to people at a stop sign would be nuclear, god, I'd have fun with that.

[Lady's Human]

Do you think NASCAR might take the hint?

Look at all the empty seats.........in turn 4.......


Nah, they're as tone deaf as Ford and Congress.

[RICHARD]

Do you think NASCAR might take the hint?

Look at all the empty seats.........in turn 4.......


Nah, they're as tone deaf as Ford and Congress.

You have to remember that it's just the same as the lobbyist in the U.S. capitol!

Who ever writes the biggest check?

When Mark Martin was riding around in the VIAGRA car, I wasn't thrilled about that, even tho my nickname is DICK!:o


Who has been turned away from sponsoring a car?

High Times magazine? Penthouse? Old English 800?

BP? Ain't gonna happen.:eek:

I laughed at the Playboy car that made the rounds a few years ago.

I bet the Michigan Militia 400 would happen if there was enough money tossed around.

If you want to talk about sports heartbreak?

Root for the Oakland Raiders.


LOLOLOLOLOL, I just spit on myself.

[Lady's Human]

NASCAR, above all else, is a marketing company.

If you're a prospective advertiser, and you look into the stands and see empty seats week after week, what's that tell you about the value of your advertising dollar?

Bristol didn't sell out for the first time in decades.

Empty seats at Dover.

NASCAR, wake up. You've lost the base, so to speak.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

Finally a good finish! Thank you Stock Car Jesus! Gimme 5!

[anna_66]

I enjoyed the race even though most of our guys ended up having problems (thanks Jimmie for running Denny into the grass:rolleyes:)

For a while there I was thinking that Reutimann just might get the win!

I was thankful that Kyle made it to 3rd after that jerk Brad ran into him on pit road:mad: And then Burton blaming him for racing him dirty...whatever.

Mark was just thrilled that Johnson wiped out, and I'm thrilled that Clint Bowyer didn't win!

It wasn't a great night for Tony or Joey, but at least they were in the top 15.
And Denny, he finished 18th and on the lead lap. Better than I thought it was going to be (thanks again Jimmie:mad: )

Oh and I can't forget Ryan. Yep, he was 9th..in the top 10 (just for you Amy:D)

On to Pocono!

And a congrats to Dario Franchitti!

[Lady's Human]

I was thankful that Kyle made it to 3rd after that jerk Brad ran into him on pit road:mad: And then Burton blaming him for racing him dirty...whatever.


How many times has Jeff Burton called out anyone for rough driving?

It's been years.

[Cincy'sMom]

I had picked Kurt and Kyle 1st and 3rd, I just had them in the opposite order.

Tony ran better then he finished, Ryan finshed better then he ran. (Thanks for the Ryan mentioned, Anna!) At least one of the SHR cars is back in the Top 12! Now we just gotta get the boss there. More ppl between here and there 16th vs. 14th), but he is 10 points closer then he was going into last night. If he wants to wait 2 weeks to get that first win of he season at MIS, I'd be great that!

My question for Dario is,will he take the invitation to come play in the dirt? Hope to see June 9, Dario!!!

[anna_66]

How many times has Jeff Burton called out anyone for rough driving?

It's been years.
Never said he does it all the time. Just didn't like him blaming Kyle for one of those "racing things".

He'll win pretty soon Amy...he just has to:D

[Lady's Human]

When "those racing things" center around one driver, repeatedly, it's not a "racing thing" anymore.

BTW, DW, not that you've ever shown any class as a broadcaster, but the swipe at Chris Economakie was just crass.

[anna_66]

When "those racing things" center around one driver, repeatedly, it's not a "racing thing" anymore.


That "racing thing" happens with many, many other drivers not just Kyle.

[RICHARD]

Are you guys talking about that 'racing thing' that gets caught in a jumpsuit zipper?:confused:

[anna_66]

Are you guys talking about that 'racing thing' that gets caught in a jumpsuit zipper?:confused:

Maybe;)

[RICHARD]

Maybe;)

lol, Keep all appendages inside the car while it's in motion.:eek:

[Lady's Human]

That "racing thing" happens with many, many other drivers not just Kyle.

How many "racing things" has Kyle been involved in?

The crash or win attitude gets old.

[anna_66]

How many "racing things" has Kyle been involved in?

The crash or win attitude gets old.

Ah well. We each see it differently. Different strokes.

[RICHARD]

Chop, Cut go to jail?


:eek:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/06/53-auto-body-repair-shop-owners-workers-arrested-in-orange-county-insurance-fraud-sting.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lanowblog+%28L.A.+Now%29

[anna_66]

Get ready, 18 haters...He is on the pole!

*poke* *poke* :D;):p

Needless information:

Did you know that Pocono used to be an asparagus farm before the track was built on it?

Hey, only 4 more days to the Prelude (http://www.preludetothedream.org/)! I'm so excited

[aTailOf2Kitties]

My hospital (StJude) is one of the 4 children's charities receiving funds from the Prelude :cool: . Aric Almirola, Ricky Carmichael, Carl Edwards, Ray Evernham, Denny Hamlin, Tony Kanaan, and Ken Schrader are on the StJude team. :)

Here's the lineup for all of the teams:
http://www.preludetothedream.org/about/driver-lineup.cfm

you can also donate $5 to any of the 4 charities (including via text message)on this page: http://www.preludetothedream.org/charitable-mission/donate-now.cfm

[Cincy'sMom]

Get ready, 18 haters...He is on the pole!

*poke* *poke* :D;):p

Needless information:

Did you know that Pocono used to be an asparagus farm before the track was built on it?

Hey, only 4 more days to the Prelude (http://www.preludetothedream.org/)! I'm so excited

Good qual day all around! 18 on the Pole, 11 P5, 14 P6, 39 P9 and 20 P12!

Can't wait for Wednesday!! Do your sunshines dances!!!

[RICHARD]

I have to commend Danica Patrick and ther "atta boy" attitude in the last two races.

If she wasn't such a turd before I might cheer her on from now on.

Actually,

She's fake. Ugh, I wanted to gag...

"Thanks to everyone, the sponsor, my crew, the woman from the Dominican Republic who sewed to together my fire suit......."

SHUT UP AND DRIVE!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Are you watching the NASCAR race today? I'm not sure I like this new stations (TNT) crew. Did you know that with the engine off, the car is not using any fuel? :confused: The announcers just felt we all needed to know that so I thought I'd pass it on in case you all aren't watching! ;) :D:love:

[RICHARD]

Are you watching the NASCAR race today? I'm not sure I like this new stations (TNT) crew. Did you know that with the engine off, the car is not using any fuel? :confused: The announcers just felt we all needed to know that so I thought I'd pass it on in case you all aren't watching! ;) :D:love:


Thanks.

Now I can save on gas and improve my mileage.


This year MM has the crappiest luck, what an ending.:(:eek:


LOL, at the firesuit comment by JL.

[Cincy'sMom]

Congrats Denny, Kyle, Tony, 1-2-3. Sure wish Kevicn hadn't wrecked Joey (again!) so that Tony would have been 2nd and Joey in the Top 5.

Joey needed to go talk to Kevin. He gets pushed around too much and it is usually either Harvick or Biffle on the other end. If he doesn't start standing up to them, they will keep doing it. His dad needs to stay out of. Tom Logano needs to let his kid fight is own battle. If he can't do that, he doesn't belong on Pit Road. And as funny as the DeLana comment was, bringing the wife into it, when your daddy is the one pushing people around, not cool. And since he is right about, he is more likely to get his butt kicked by De then by Happy!!

[RICHARD]

http://motorsports.fanhouse.com/2010/06/07/bigger-restrictor-plate-means-more-speed-at-daytona/?icid=main|main|dl3|link5|http%3A%2F%2Fmotorsports .fanhouse.com%2F2010%2F06%2F07%2Fbigger-restrictor-plate-means-more-speed-at-daytona%2F



WOWEE!!!!!!

[anna_66]

Congrats Denny, Kyle, Tony, 1-2-3. Sure wish Kevicn hadn't wrecked Joey (again!) so that Tony would have been 2nd and Joey in the Top 5.

Joey needed to go talk to Kevin. He gets pushed around too much and it is usually either Harvick or Biffle on the other end. If he doesn't start standing up to them, they will keep doing it. His dad needs to stay out of. Tom Logano needs to let his kid fight is own battle. If he can't do that, he doesn't belong on Pit Road. And as funny as the DeLana comment was, bringing the wife into it, when your daddy is the one pushing people around, not cool. And since he is right about, he is more likely to get his butt kicked by De then by Happy!!

Well that pretty much sums it up for me! Even though a little boring in the beginning, it was an awesome race!

One more day till Eldora and rain again:rolleyes: But it says only till noon...let's hope so!

[Cincy'sMom]

Well that pretty much sums it up for me! Even though a little boring in the beginning, it was an awesome race!

One more day till Eldora and rain again:rolleyes: But it says only till noon...let's hope so!

The rain delay worked out nice for me...I had 2 softball games and missed the first 1/2 of the race. Came home, turned it on while I did dishes, folded laundry, started dinner. By the time I was ready to really sit down and watch, there was about 30 or 40 laps to go.

Everything is saying the rain moves in tomorrow evening and out by noon. Sure hoping that is the case!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Who Doesn't Love Love?

http://www.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1507379/denny-hamlin-daytona-tickets-fedex-nascar-sprint-cup

[RICHARD]

Who Doesn't Love Love?

http://www.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1507379/denny-hamlin-daytona-tickets-fedex-nascar-sprint-cup

THAT SONG will change when he starts inviting people over to watch the race.....

"HONEY GET EVERYONE A BEER, QUICK!";):eek::(

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Why does Kurt Busch walk that way?

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Race Car Jesus?

Would it be too much to ask that you not allow any movie stars to get the race started?


I think I prefer Stanley Koopastratus, from Penfield Spring Hills, Indiana and winner of the Stanley What-Can-I-Build-Today Sweepstakes to scream "Gentleman, start your engines!"

[anna_66]

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Why does Kurt Busch walk that way?

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Race Car Jesus?

Would it be too much to ask that you not allow any movie stars to get the race started?



Hey, we agree on something;):D
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Did anyone get to see the KY race last night? Woot Woot!! Go Joey!
At least Kevin Harvick wasn't there to push him out of the way!

I'm hoping Denny can keep the lead and not let Squirt win:D

[anna_66]

There for a minute I thought I'd jinxed Denny, but nope...he won...again:D
Mark couldn't have been more happy! Too bad we didn't go with Amy to Michigan:p

[aTailOf2Kitties]

anyone else watch the Nationwide race? I don't always like road courses but man there was some good racin' today. Not bad for the first NASCAR race at Road America :D

[anna_66]

Kyle and Joey rocked it! I hope they do the same today:D
Another tough one for Danica.

[Cincy'sMom]

Kyle and Joey rocked it! I hope they do the same today:D
Another tough one for Danica.

I was even wearing my Kyle shirt yesterday!!!

Some ofthe comments Danica was making on her radio (at least what I read on twitter and heard on the broadcast) were kinda funny. Poor girl. She will get the hang of it. I hope.

[RICHARD]

Kyle, go to sleep.:eek: