Nascar... [Archive]

Pam

01-30-2004, 07:27 PM

Oh boy a NASCAR thread. This just may bring my son out of the woodwork. He registered a while ago but rarely posts. This is a little jacket that he bought my Ripley. Can someone say BOBBY LABONTE!!!!!!!!!!!http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p6a849f028f1aca7f9278343736537fda/fbe8d19e.jpg
My son-in-law is a huge fan of Dale Earnhardt, Jr. He and my daughter (she is a PTer) even named their Swiss Mountain Dog puppy Dale. He even wears a Dale, Jr. collar too and here it is. ;) I had actually posted this picture in another thread for another reason. :rolleyes:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p8fd523d5f307092e50c35ee0c99fd710/f9d6f278.jpg
Here is Dale sporting his "Dale Jr." collar. :)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid102/pe789e6d049e3a017b0d67aa4a53f03b9/f9c48cb1.jpg

I have no idea why these pictures aren't showing up. I surround them with the usual [ img] and [/ img] but no picture. :confused: Anyway you can just click. :confused:

anna_66

01-30-2004, 09:58 PM

Yipee! Nascar!

Go Bobby Labonte and Tony Stewart:D

Windsor

01-31-2004, 10:25 AM

http://i.cnn.net/nascar/2003/news/opinion/rodman/07/19/report_card/card2.jpg

In victory lane 02.15.04!!!!

:D

RICHARD

01-31-2004, 10:39 AM

this is already getting out of hand.:eek:

let's try this again....everyone repeat after me...

GO Mark Martin........

that's ALL you need to know.;)

Ahem,

Pam, no fair using your pets to advertise obsessions.:p

Pam

01-31-2004, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by RICHARD

Ahem,
Pam, no fair using your pets to advertise obsessions.:p

:D :D

Richard, I see you have already "met" my son (Windsor). I knew this thread would get his fingers going. :)

mugsy

01-31-2004, 11:07 AM

We'll start watching NASCAR when they start making right turns. ;) :p

Windsor

01-31-2004, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by mugsy
We'll start watching NASCAR when they start making right turns. ;) :p

You're in luck!

http://www.nascar.com/races/tracks/spr/index.html

http://www.nascar.com/races/tracks/wgi/index.html

joycenalex

01-31-2004, 11:49 AM

posted by RICHARD [/i]
[B]this is already getting out of hand.:eek:

let's try this again....everyone repeat after me...

GO Mark Martin........

that's ALL you need to know.;)

ahhh, who is mark martin? i know nascar is car racing right? a spin-off (ahem) of southern men, maybe bootleggers who learned fancy, fast driving skills out running the law right? it makes a lot of people excited on saturdays and sundays right? so what else should i know?:confused:

Vermontcat

01-31-2004, 12:30 PM

I usually avoid the dog house but I have a house full of Nascar fans and it looks like Richard needs a little help so here I go...
For those who don't know who Mark Martin is, click on the link.
Mark Martin (http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/mmartin00/cup/index.html)
He is the favorite driver of one of my sons and he is a good role model for kids unlike most athletes today.
When my son was 5 and went to his first Nascar race in NH he saw Mark Martin leaving the parking lot after the race and he waved at him and Mark waved back! What a nice guy!:cool:
Of course my son was wearing his #6 Valvoline shirt at the time.
Now I really wish that Mark would get a different sponser other than Viagra because I just won't let my kid wear a shirt with that on it.

G.P.girl

01-31-2004, 01:48 PM

nascar?? hmmm....circle-circle-circle-circle....i don't knw anything abou tit...except that my uncle lis obsessed with it and he loves Jeff Gordon. and that a bunch of the cars have tide writen on the side of them:o

momoffuzzyfaces

01-31-2004, 01:55 PM

YIPEEE!!! NASCAR!!!
Daytona 500 is coming soon!!!! The first true sign of Spring!
Rev up your engines!!!!!!:D :D:D

jenluckenbach

01-31-2004, 06:59 PM

Go Jasper Engine's car #77 Dave Blaney driving...............

We can't all root for the BIG guys! :D

RobiLee

02-01-2004, 06:39 AM

Yay!!! Nascar!! We are ready for it to start.

I'm with you Richard. #6 Mark Martin all the way. We are huge Mark Martin fans here. My husband says this will be his year. Of course he says that every year..hehehe. I'm keeping my fngers crossed. I'll also be cheering for Matt Kenseth and Kurt Busch. Basically I'm a Roush racing fan. I actually seem to like all the drivers except one...Jimmy Spencer! Yuck! Can't stand him! Everytime Martin comes up around him I'm always hollering "Hurry up, get away from him". I feel like he is always just one big accident...lol.

GO MARK MARTIN!!!!!!!

Can't wait!

Robin :)

RICHARD

02-01-2004, 07:09 PM

I think the reason that NASCAR is picking up ground on the other sports is that we all do not have the time to throw a pass, shoot a puck, basketball.....

But MOST OF US DRIVE!

I always make a pass on the freeway, down shift in a turn, make that 'pit spot' as the gas station and just for a few seconds.....

I am a race car driver...I am Mark Martin, I drive a Rousch car, truck......I am at the Brickyard, Charlotteville, Daytona-

It's a half mile, mile or road track---

It hanging on in a turn or thinking ahead to make that lane change in traffic.....It's monday morning and you still have the stink of champagne on your clothes from 'your' win yesterday when you get out of your car ar work or school.......

It's NASCAR!!
:D :) :p :cool:

RobiLee

02-01-2004, 07:43 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD
I think the reason that NASCAR is picking up ground on the other sports is that we all do not have the time to throw a pass, shoot a puck, basketball.....

But MOST OF US DRIVE!

I always make a pass on the freeway, down shift in a turn, make that 'pit spot' as the gas station and just for a few seconds.....

I am a race car driver...I am Mark Martin, I drive a Rousch car, truck......I am at the Brickyard, Charlotteville, Daytona-

It's a half mile, mile or road track---

It hanging on in a turn or thinking ahead to make that lane change in traffic.....It's monday morning and you still have the stink of champagne on your clothes from 'your' win yesterday when you get out of your car ar work or school.......

It's NASCAR!!
:D :) :p :cool:

LMAO....Aww, Richard you just kill me!

I know that feeling though...everytime I'm on the highway in busy traffic...I'm always, thinking usually out loud,...

"I've got to get my place in the race"

*Revs the Engine*......see you in my rear view mirror!

LOL....Robin :D :D :D

catlover4ever

02-02-2004, 09:19 AM

I'll throw my 2 cents in even though I'm new to the sport.

Go 38 and 88!!!

I'm hoping for a much better season for Elliott Sadler and Dale Jarrett.

RICHARD

02-02-2004, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by RobiLee

*Revs the Engine*......see you in my rear view mirror!

LOL....Robin :D :D :D

If we are cheering for the same driver, You will see me in your rear view mirror, in the back seat.......

My right foot is starting to feel heavy....:eek: :rolleyes:

RICHARD

02-02-2004, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by RobiLee
Yay!!! Nascar!! We are ready for it to start.

I actually seem to like all the drivers except one...Jimmy Spencer! Yuck! Can't stand him!

Another reason why not to like him....

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

Spencer: They bombed Pearl Harbor
Associated Press

NASCAR will not penalize driver Jimmy Spencer for a remark about the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor or his hope that Toyota's venture into truck racing will be a failure.

"That's Jimmy Spencer," NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter said Sunday when asked about comments the outspoken driver made last week about Toyota's entry into Craftsman Truck competition.

They "bombed Pearl Harbor, don't forget," the San Antonio Express-News quoted the 46-year-old driver as saying during media day at Texas Motor Speedway.

"As long as it's good for the economy, I guess it's OK," said Spencer, who added that he was rooting for Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge to humiliate Toyota.

The Associated Press was unable to reach Spencer for comment Sunday night. Toyota officials did not return calls from the AP.

Although Hunter said Spencer is not in any trouble with the sanctioning body, he emphasized that NASCAR does not share the driver's opinion.

"He sometimes has a view of the world that is not consistent with the rest of the world and he is certainly known for putting his opinions out there," Hunter said.

Toyota's entry this year marks the first time a foreign-headquartered manufacturer will compete in any of the top three NASCAR series. Toyota is racing against the three American manufacturers with its new Tundra pickup trucks.

"Toyotas are now made in the USA and they met all the criteria to compete in the truck series," Hunter said. "And actually, we think it is going to add at least four new teams and it's going to add excitement to the truck series."

Toyota, which had success in a brief and low-key run in NASCAR's now-defunct Goody's Dash compact car series, has put together a four-team, seven-truck fleet to compete this year on the Craftsman circuit. Its first race will be Feb. 13 at Daytona International Speedway.

Spencer won a truck race in New Hampshire last season in a Dodge. He lost the primary sponsorship for his Cup program at the end of the year, but plans to race in the season-opening Daytona 500 and at least four other events while seeking new backing.

A 15-year NASCAR veteran with two career victories in what now is the Nextel Cup series, Spencer has been in some trouble with the sanctioning body. A long-running feud with Kurt Busch boiled over last August at Michigan International Speedway, with Spencer punching Busch in the face in the garage area after the two bumped and banged on the track late in a race.

Spencer was fined and suspended for one race weekend and Busch was fined.

ramanth

02-02-2004, 03:10 PM

Go Bobby Labonte!!! :D

#18 all the way!!

RobiLee

02-02-2004, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD
Another reason why not to like him....

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

Spencer: They bombed Pearl Harbor
Associated Press

NASCAR will not penalize driver Jimmy Spencer for a remark about the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor or his hope that Toyota's venture into truck racing will be a failure.

"That's Jimmy Spencer," NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter said Sunday when asked about comments the outspoken driver made last week about Toyota's entry into Craftsman Truck competition.

They "bombed Pearl Harbor, don't forget," the San Antonio Express-News quoted the 46-year-old driver as saying during media day at Texas Motor Speedway.

"As long as it's good for the economy, I guess it's OK," said Spencer, who added that he was rooting for Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge to humiliate Toyota.

The Associated Press was unable to reach Spencer for comment Sunday night. Toyota officials did not return calls from the AP.

Although Hunter said Spencer is not in any trouble with the sanctioning body, he emphasized that NASCAR does not share the driver's opinion.

"He sometimes has a view of the world that is not consistent with the rest of the world and he is certainly known for putting his opinions out there," Hunter said.

Toyota's entry this year marks the first time a foreign-headquartered manufacturer will compete in any of the top three NASCAR series. Toyota is racing against the three American manufacturers with its new Tundra pickup trucks.

"Toyotas are now made in the USA and they met all the criteria to compete in the truck series," Hunter said. "And actually, we think it is going to add at least four new teams and it's going to add excitement to the truck series."

Toyota, which had success in a brief and low-key run in NASCAR's now-defunct Goody's Dash compact car series, has put together a four-team, seven-truck fleet to compete this year on the Craftsman circuit. Its first race will be Feb. 13 at Daytona International Speedway.

Spencer won a truck race in New Hampshire last season in a Dodge. He lost the primary sponsorship for his Cup program at the end of the year, but plans to race in the season-opening Daytona 500 and at least four other events while seeking new backing.

A 15-year NASCAR veteran with two career victories in what now is the Nextel Cup series, Spencer has been in some trouble with the sanctioning body. A long-running feud with Kurt Busch boiled over last August at Michigan International Speedway, with Spencer punching Busch in the face in the garage area after the two bumped and banged on the track late in a race.

Spencer was fined and suspended for one race weekend and Busch was fined.

ARGH!!!! Yes, just another reason. He is always so mouthy and never has anything constuctive to say. AHHHH....don't get me started...lol. He's just a big WHINER!!!!!

Robin :)

Cincysmom

02-02-2004, 09:20 PM

#20 All the way!!! Go Tony!!!

I made the dogs bandanans. They will have them on the 15th for Daytona and every Sunday after!!!!

RICHARD

02-08-2004, 02:49 PM

great race last night.....

altho I do have a problem with the 'shootout' style of races at the beginning of the season.....

THe kind of crash at the end of that race is not worth getting a driver hurt at the start.....I live the close sprint style of races, but cringe at the thought of injuries...

momoffuzzyfaces

02-13-2004, 12:22 PM

The Daytona 500 is this Sunday.
Do you have your snacks ready?
I've got cheese puffs and plenty of diet soda!
Nachos are another favorite!

YEAH, NASCAR!!!
YEAH, DAYTONA 500!!!
:D

RobiLee

02-13-2004, 01:44 PM

I'm ready for the race! Martin qualified 8th. Not too bad. I can see it now. He will be working his way up to the front and will remain there for the entire race....lol...I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

Go Mark Martin!!!!!

catlover4ever

02-13-2004, 01:54 PM

I'm ready too!!!

DJ won the Bud shootout!!! AND Sadler qualified 2nd and won the second Gatoraide 125....let's hope this year proves to be much, much better than last year.

GO # 38

RICHARD

02-13-2004, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by RobiLee

Go Mark Martin!!!!!

It's you and me against the world.....:cool:

RobiLee

02-13-2004, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD
It's you and me against the world.....:cool:

I'm with you, Richard....:cool:

And we shall conquer...hehehe:p

fingers still crossed ;) :p ;) :p :D

Cincy'sMom

02-14-2004, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by RICHARD
It's you and me against the world.....:cool:

I used to know somebody else who likes Mark Martin...cant remember who, but maybe there is a third out there....

I have to go to a bridal shower and can't watch the race Sunday
:( I think maybe I'll tape it and avoid all media (PT included!) until I get to see it!!

RobiLee

02-15-2004, 12:28 PM

I'm ready, ready, ready!!!!!

Go Mark Martin!!!!!

Go Roush Racing!!!!!

Woo Hoo!!!!!

Margaritas, chicken wings, quesidillas, potato skins and the Daytona 500! What more could you ask for?!?!

Hmmm, maybe a #6 Mark Martin Victory! ;) :p

RobiLee

02-15-2004, 12:57 PM

:mad: :mad:

I'm so aggravated!!! Ahhhhh!! So Sad! So disappointing. Poor Mark Martin :(

momoffuzzyfaces

02-15-2004, 01:02 PM

Sadly, the first caution of the race goes to Mark Martin, Lap 8, blown engine!

I was really hoping he would do well today!:(

Pam

02-15-2004, 01:18 PM

My condolences to all of you Mark Martin fans. Go Bobby Labonte! ;)

RICHARD

02-15-2004, 03:08 PM

twenty fricking miles......

THAT'S it i am gonna delete this thread.....

no one is gonna take a NEXTEL cup on my dime...

NEXTEL??? Where did THAT come from???

:eek:

RobiLee

02-15-2004, 04:23 PM

C'mon now, no deleting, Richard! We gotta hang in there. He can do it. We just gotta get in there for that top 10 and if he does than he really has a shot. Right?

Not a good day for Roush racing though. I think it was 2 engines blown within 25 laps of each other. Something happened to Busch and Biffle got penalized but Kenseth did make into the top ten. I think?....lol

Congrats to Earnhardt Jr. and all his fans!

Dale the Swissie should be holding his head high and showing off his pretty red collar proudly ;)

Robin :p

Cincy'sMom

02-15-2004, 04:28 PM

I got home from the bridal shower just in time to turn on post race :( Oh well, Tony finished 2nd!!! And Bobyy 11th!! A good start for Joe Gibbs racing!!!

Go #20

Pam

02-15-2004, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by RobiLee

Dale the Swissie should be holding his head high and showing off his pretty red collar proudly ;) Robin :p

Your wish is his command. :) Dale says "I am proud to wear the collar of the winner and my namesake!" :cool:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p8c1b7fcabac16ddb5855240ef5b49698/f9d6f5b6.jpg

RobiLee

02-15-2004, 04:47 PM

Hehehe....Thanks Pam! Always love seeing Dale!

Boy, he makes Ripley look like a little stuffie toy...:p

Robin :)

Pam

02-15-2004, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by RobiLee

Boy, he makes Ripley look like a little stuffie toy...:p

:o :o :D
(Sorry that the picture didn't come up. I don't know what I am doing wrong. After years of successfully posting pictures, now only the links are showing). :confused:

RICHARD

02-15-2004, 11:00 PM

Originally posted by RobiLee
C'mon now, no deleting, Richard! We gotta hang in there. He can do it. We just gotta get in there for that top 10 and if he does than he really has a shot. Right?

Robin :p

I am just being a sore loser....;)

RICHARD

02-17-2004, 04:33 PM

before I forget......

The Darrel Waltrip/Toyota Truck commercial was way too funny...

I have always wanted to do that to my neighbor's lawn.

:eek:

Pam

02-18-2004, 08:28 PM

I got this in an e-mail titled "How Jr. made the last pass at the Daytona 500"

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid104/p4c368226312037b7adfc6bc1a3625f71/f994d2f9.jpg

tutebugs

02-18-2004, 08:38 PM

WOO HOO GO JEFF GORDON

RICHARD

02-19-2004, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by Pam

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid104/p4c368226312037b7adfc6bc1a3625f71/f994d2f9.jpg

How true.....

Tute...

You can't post Jeff Gordon stuff on this thread.;)

Don't worry about Mark Martin's dismal showing this past weekend.....I made up for it on the freeway this morning...:eek: :cool:

Tina

02-20-2004, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by Pam
I got this in an e-mail titled "How Jr. made the last pass at the Daytona 500"

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid104/p4c368226312037b7adfc6bc1a3625f71/f994d2f9.jpg

Oh, my mom would really love that picture! She is such a big Dale Earnhardt fan.

RobiLee

02-22-2004, 05:55 PM

Yay! Matt Kenseth!

I'm pretty happy this week. Kenseth took the checkered flag and Martin finished 12th which I didn't think was too bad for a beat up car. I have to be honest and say that I had just got off of work and barely saw a bit of the middle of the race and then wound up snoozing away and waking up at the end. Hubby had to fill me in...hehehe

Robin :)

RICHARD

02-23-2004, 11:36 AM

Got home, flipped on the tube just to catch the last lap...:eek:

ramanth

02-23-2004, 01:08 PM

I taped the race but checked out NASCAR.com this morning and was sickened to see Bobby got caught up in that wreck. :(

Finished 25th.... :(

Cincy'sMom

02-23-2004, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by ramanth
I taped the race but checked out NASCAR.com this morning and was sickened to see Bobby got caught up in that wreck. :(

Finished 25th.... :(

Just once place ahead of Tony :( After a good start for Joe Gibbs Racing, it wasn't such a great second week :(

ramanth

02-24-2004, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
Just once place ahead of Tony :( After a good start for Joe Gibbs Racing, it wasn't such a great second week :(
Yeah. :(

I watched the race last night. Bobby didn't get banged up as badly as I thought, but seemed to have tire problems from then on. I hope next weekend will be better for the both of them.

Pam

02-24-2004, 09:12 AM

Did anyone happen to catch Larry King Live last night? His guests were Dale, Jr. and Jeff Gordon. What a nice couple of guys! :cool: I didn't realize they were on until it was half over though.

RobiLee

02-24-2004, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by Pam
Did anyone happen to catch Larry King Live last night? His guests were Dale, Jr. and Jeff Gordon. What a nice couple of guys! :cool: I didn't realize they were on until it was half over though.

I didn't know they were on. I would have liked to have seen them.

Robin

Cincy'sMom

02-24-2004, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by ramanth
I hope next weekend will be better for the both of them.

Has to be...there is no race :) Gives thema week to get stuff figured out ( I hope!)

RICHARD

03-02-2004, 07:11 PM

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!

who needs NASCAR?????

This past weekend they brought a new kind of racing to Irwindale raceway....It was fast, fun and a screaming hoot!

It's called D1GP- and the Japanese drivers are the absolute best..

A small description?? Take a car and slide it, tires screaming, smoke rising, around a track..

It's part rally, part midget racing...all balance, style, control and just plain crazy.

It's gotta be the most fun I have seen since I left the theater after seeing "Days of Thunder".....

http://www.d1gp.com/

RobiLee

03-07-2004, 05:12 PM

Woo Hoo!!!! Matt Kenseth does it again! 2 wins in a row. Way to go, Matt. Maybe this will start to shut up those critics that said you didn't deserve the championship last year because you only won one race. What an Awesome driver!

Mark Martin finishes fifth. I'm a happy nascar fan today. Now, I just need to see Martin take a few checker flags and I will be delirious :D

Oh, and Kurt Busch finished 9th. Pretty good day for Roush racing!

Robin :)

ramanth

03-08-2004, 09:42 AM

My sis was 'crying' during the whole race.. (She's a Jr. fan) Bobby got 8th. Not bad. Hoping for a win though! :D

RICHARD

03-08-2004, 11:55 AM

good race....congrats to Kenseth and all the 42 second place finishers....

A 45 minute IMAX Nascar film is due to premiere
this friday!!

http://www.nascar.com/2003/news/headlines/official/09/22/imax_sutherland/

Cincy'sMom

03-08-2004, 12:02 PM

A good day for Joe Gibbs racing...Tony 3rd and Bobby 8th! Much better then the last race anyway :) ...on to Atlanta!!!

I know it is only three races in, but Kasey Kahne is looking impressive. Definatly an early favorite for rookie of the year

catlover4ever

03-08-2004, 12:43 PM

Great race. I was so excited with a 6th place finish for Elliott Sadler # 38 (Go team M&M's). He moved up in the points standings from 7th to 3rd....now if he can only continue this well.

RICHARD

03-12-2004, 02:38 PM

oh oh oh!!!!

man, we get SPEED this weekend as in SUPER SPEED WAY!!

Go #6!!

RICHARD

03-15-2004, 11:26 AM

lol,
I fell asleep and didn't see the end of the race....

Congrats #8 and the fans....

and what was up with the Truck race on Saturday??

what a finish....

Go Toyota!:D

Cincy'sMom

03-15-2004, 08:31 PM

4 races complete and yet I stillahven't gotten to watch one :( TOny done good though...7th place, and 2nd in points! Maybe I should stay away from the TV!!

RICHARD

03-29-2004, 11:30 AM

SO....

Who won?

Cincy'sMom

03-29-2004, 03:20 PM

Kurt Busch :(

Tony had another bad day...got a penelty for something not sure what.

How bout the after race events with Kenseth and McMurry....

RICHARD

03-29-2004, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by Cincy'sMom

How bout the after race events with Kenseth and McMurry....

the fender bender stuff?;)

Cincy'sMom

03-29-2004, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD
the fender bender stuff?;)

He he...I was sorta hoping a few punches wouldbe throw...then maybe a hockey game would break out!!!

Lady's Human

03-29-2004, 11:22 PM

Tony was penalized for spinning scott wimmer. Hopefully McMurray will get some points stripped for spinning Kenseth AFTER the race, and maybe, just maybe, NASCAR will penalize Jr the two laps the tire change would have cost him if he had pitted under green instead of spinning himself out on the track and causing a caution. (But as a long time Mark Martin fan I'm not holding my breath until NASCAR is consistent applying the rulebook)

Cincy'sMom

03-30-2004, 05:19 AM

Thanks for explaining why Tony was penalized.

I agree something should happen to McMurry. When Tony spun Jeff gordan on Pit road after a race two years ago he was placed on probation and evntually had to go to anger management classes (course he did a few other things too), but still, something should be done.

I Also think Jr's move was dirty...but that is sorta the Earnhardt way!

RICHARD

03-30-2004, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by Cincy'sMom

I Also think Jr's move was dirty...but that is sorta the Earnhardt way!

The fruit don't fall far from the tree...;)

Subtracting points is a good idea..I can't remember it happening before.

Lady's Human

03-30-2004, 12:50 PM

They fined Martin 45 points and $50,000 for havig a carbeurator spacer that was technically illegal but functionally legal handing Earnhardt the championship in 91 or 92.

They fined Martin 25 points 2 years ago for having a spring in his car that was functionally legal but technically illegal.

They fined Stewart and put him on probation for spinning gordon 3 years ago.

BUT........

Jr has a car that is 1/4" too low on an aero track and they just fine him and let him keep the win........is there a trend here?

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

03-30-2004, 01:03 PM

Since this is where the Nascar freaks hang out, I have a question for you all. ;)

Besides Tony Stewart, which Nascar driver is from Indiana? And what are his "colors?" As an example, I would say Tony Stewarts "colors" were orange because of the Home Depot thing.

Just curious......;) :p :D

RICHARD

03-30-2004, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by Lady's Human

Jr has a car that is 1/4" too low on an aero track and they just fine him and let him keep the win........is there a trend here?

LOLOL,

Of course, the France Family has to keep the scnadals down to a minimum.

"Cheating is o.k., until you get caught...."

(And the JR. wins at daytona seemed to be a little gratuitous....)

Thanks for the info! ;)

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

NASCAR FREAKS???

Just because we practice drafting on 18 wheelers doesn't make us FREAKS!;)

Ryan Newman was born in South Bend but lives in SC..

The car...

http://www.ryan12newman.com/carspecs.htm

Freaks??? huh!:D

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

03-30-2004, 01:45 PM

Ok, ok, Nascar "fanatics." Is that better? ;)

Thanks, Ryan Newman it is! Ok, now for the rest of the story, which you guys probably don't care about anyway....

On Friday we toured the American Coach factory where our motorhome was made in Decatur, IN. The highest end coach they offer is a Heritage - 45' long, tag axle, extremely high end components throughout, new "average" ones go for around $700,000.00. Needless to say they don't make too many of these, and Terry drools profusely everytime he sees one. Well, there was one on the line as we toured the factory. It was almost done and was in the final buffing stage in the paint booth. The reason I asked the "colors" of the driver is because this coach was basically white with some blue and black graphics. When I saw Ryan Newman's car, I knew immediately it was his! Oh, and the only thing the tour guide would tell us is it belonged to "an Indiana Nascar driver."

So there you go. Ryan Newman hangs out in an American Heritage while he's at the track - cool! :) Maybe he'll want to get rid of it in about 5 years and Terry can buy it for a measly $300,000.00! :eek: :eek: NOT!!! ;) :D

Thanks for the info and sorry for the extended explanation....:)

RICHARD

03-30-2004, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Ok, ok, Nascar "fanatics." Is that better? ;)

So there you go. Ryan Newman hangs out in an American Heritage while he's at the track - cool! :) Maybe he'll want to get rid of it in about 5 years and Terry can buy it for a measly $300,000.00! :eek: :eek: NOT!!! ;) :D

Thanks for the info and sorry for the extended explanation....:)

Ryan Newman was a guess...........:eek:

300,000k and all the change in the seat cushions!!

:D

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

03-30-2004, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD
Ryan Newman was a guess...........:eek:

Well someone had mentioned Jeff Gordon because I guess he was born somewhere else but now lives in Indiana? And I thought he might be it because he does have blue on his car too (I think), but when I saw Ryan Newman's car, I knew it was him. The paint scheme is as similar as you can get transferrring from a 12' or so car to a 45' motorhome. It was even the same shade of blue! :D

RICHARD

03-30-2004, 03:29 PM

Gordon is a boy from the "Land of the Easily Amused" - But it does seem like somewhere else at times........:D

http://www.jeffgordon.com/car/car.php

I laughed, I thought about the paint job HIS motorhome would have..:eek:

RICHARD

04-05-2004, 12:03 PM

what a great race!!!

:)

That is what racing is all about!

catlover4ever

04-05-2004, 12:32 PM

Richard I have to agree...seeing I am a fan of the #38 Elliott Sadler.....I was up from my seat for the last 20 or so laps of the race...it almost got to the point where I could not look, I was too afraid that Kasey was going to get a better run on him and win.

I am so happy to see the #38 in VICTORY LANE!!!!! :) :)

Tina

04-05-2004, 12:47 PM

Yes it was a very good race:D

My oldest daughter Kaitlynn was cheering for the M&M's car;) :D

RICHARD

04-29-2004, 03:39 PM

WOOHOO,

Kevin Harvick's car is gonna be on display at a Chevy dealership tomorrow and Sat!!!....and it's on my home from work!!!:D :D :D :D :D

RobiLee

06-06-2004, 05:09 PM

Woo Hoo! Yay!!! Mark Martin Wins!!!!!

Yes, that is right. Mark Martin has finally won a race.

Woo Hoo! Go Mark!!!!! #1

Robin :D

Lady's Human

06-06-2004, 06:15 PM

I knew that ford still knew shere victory lane was.........

Pam

06-06-2004, 08:09 PM

Not only was this a big day for Mark Martin but was for my son and son-in-law as well. They got to be on TV in a few of the Victory Lane shots standing right behind Mark Martin. They were in the group wearing the MBNA hats and shirts and had been working Dover for the entire weekend. I know it will take my son about a week to come down off of the high from seeing so many racers up close and personal. :)

Lady's Human

06-06-2004, 08:53 PM

Mark must have put some time release Viagara in the tank this time.......a little R+D works wonders.

RICHARD

06-07-2004, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by Lady's Human
Mark must have put some time release Viagara in the tank this time.......a little R+D works wonders.

lolololol.....

73 races between wins???

Goodness,

With time release like that it will be 2006 before he wins again....

Sorry Mr Kahne!!!

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And across the pond, on the racing circuit....

Cora Schumacher criticised after race debut

Cora Schumacher has been told her boob job isn't doing her any favours in the world of female motorsport.

The remarks came from former racing driver Ellen Lohr, who now works as a commentator for a television channel.

The 27-year-old wife of Formula 1 star Ralf, came 13th and 18th in two Mini Cooper races at the weekend, says Bild.

But Lohr says her attempts at driving aren't doing the sport any good.

"No real driver would take an additional twice 400 grams of extra weight along in the car", she said hinting at Cora's breasts.

"She's not a pro, she has no experience. If she gets into a crash, her breasts might burst. I don't know if that's what she wants," added Lohr.

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

I think that Ms. Lohr is a little jealous!!

Think of the sponsorships....

Playtex, Victoria's Secret, Frederick's of Hollywood.......

Lady's Human

06-07-2004, 05:16 PM

You're forgetting the sponsor shawna robinson was supposed to have........Loveable Lingerei

RICHARD

06-07-2004, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by Lady's Human
You're forgetting the sponsor shawna robinson was supposed to have........Loveable Lingerei

Viagra and underwear!

Where is this thread going??;)

Lady's Human

06-08-2004, 10:01 PM

Richard,

You're the one who brought up the only silicone on the track that isn't in a gasket.

This thread is going to have to go up to get into the gutter shortly

RICHARD

06-09-2004, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by Lady's Human
Richard,

You're the one who brought up the only silicone on the track that isn't in a gasket.

This thread is going to have to go up to get into the gutter shortly

:eek:

Lol,

AHA!! Like crying in baseball-everyone knows there's no gutters in NASCAR!!!;)

ramanth

06-10-2004, 11:21 AM

Like my sister always says:

Shouldn't Dick Trickle drive the Viagra car?

:eek: :rolleyes: :D

Cinder & Smoke

06-10-2004, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by ramanth

Shouldn't Dick Trickle drive the Viagra car?

:eek: :rolleyes: :D

:eek:
:p

Kimmy!!

;) :D

ramanth

06-10-2004, 11:59 AM

We get our sense of humor from our dad! :D

Lady's Human

06-11-2004, 07:31 PM

Dick Trickle.....the only driver I've ever seen take himself out of a race.......Leading the Pepsi 400, only 10 or so laps to go, and he spun himself out on the backstretch. No one near him, no blown tire, just dick against Daytona International speedway.........and the speedway won.

RICHARD

06-28-2004, 02:35 PM

Good grief!

Doesn't Jeff ever take a vacation???
:p

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

I loved the end of the Busch race on Sat night.....

Hornaday burned a #2 on the front stretch after the race and the announcers missed it!

------------------------------
And some bad news from the NHRA....

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/story?id=1830632&partnersite=espn

RobiLee

06-28-2004, 02:54 PM

Very sad indeed, Richard

Rest In Peace, Darrell Russell

Robin :(

RICHARD

07-12-2004, 12:27 PM

I missed the race yesterday...

What in the world was Stewart thinking?

What was the pit crew thinking??

I went to a NASCAR race and a boxing match broke out!:eek:

Cinder & Smoke

07-12-2004, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD

What in the world was Stewart thinking?

What was the pit crew thinking??

I went to a NASCAR race and a boxing match broke out!:eek:

Stewart's thoughts? = WIN! (At Any Cost!) :mad:

Pit Crews ??

They're considering taking up Hockey in the Off-Season!

:p

Shame on the whole bunch! :mad:

Tina

07-12-2004, 02:34 PM

What happened yesterday is just one more reason why I don't like Tony Stewart!!:mad:

Cincy'sMom

07-12-2004, 06:16 PM

Okay, I admit I am a Tony fan, but I also admit Tony has a bad temper.

That being said, I didn't see that he obviously did anything to try and put Kasey in the wall. He says Kasey slowed down, Kasey says no. The truth? Who knows. But when that many drivers are running that close, there is always a little bumping. That's racing folks. I have seen many others put someone into the wall much more obviously and there hasn't been the controversy...Dale Sr made a living of it and Gordon has done it too. I don't think it would have gotten near the reaction is say Michael Waltrip bummed Kasey. JMHO

On another note, I went to the truck series race in Kentucky Saturday night. It was awesome!! I'll try and upload picctures tonight...

Lady's Human

07-12-2004, 08:28 PM

There was more than "a little bumping" from Stewart. The nose of Stewarts car was under Kahne's rear bumper for (in racinig terms, anyway) a long time, and Stewart made no effort to slow down at all. Given NASCAR's continued inconsitency lately, I doubt Stewart will even get a call from helton about it, never mind a suspension.

On an up note, DAMN Mark was fast (until the engine blew), and watching a race without DW's inane comments was a true pleasure.

RICHARD

07-13-2004, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by Lady's Human

On an up note, DAMN Mark was fast (until the engine blew), and watching a race without DW's inane comments was a true pleasure.

You mean you don't yell "Boogity, boogity, boogity!" when the light turns green?

:D ;)

Cinder & Smoke

07-13-2004, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD

"... a race without DW's inane comments..."
:mad: :p :rolleyes:

You mean you don't yell "Boogity, boogity, boogity!" :eek:
when the light turns green?

:D ;)

OH ~
THAT's what was missing! :rolleyes:

Lady's Human

07-13-2004, 11:27 PM

Between the "boogity boogity boogity" and non stop flag to flag coverage of DE Jr, I'm glad Fox is done for the year and hope ESPN bids for the next contract.

RICHARD

07-14-2004, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by Lady's Human
Between the "boogity boogity boogity" and non stop flag to flag coverage of DE Jr, I'm glad Fox is done for the year and hope ESPN bids for the next contract.

I think there is 4 more years of Boogity, Boogity, Boogity in our future!

I read somewhere that the split season will go on for that long.:eek:

Lady's Human

07-14-2004, 05:08 PM

Too bad the IRL doesn't really pick up until about June.......

Time to do what I do with football games. Turn on the TV, Mute the announcers, and put on the radio broadcast. I really can't stand 4 more years of DW's commentary.

RICHARD

07-14-2004, 06:08 PM

Just checked-

Fox' contract expires in '08!!

At least you HAVE a football team!:)

I am ready for a blitz, bomb and a few handoffs......I guess I'll have to wait for a wardrobe malfunction until January???:rolleyes:

I promise I won't sing, "Loose wheel, you picked a fine time to leave me now":eek: ;) :o

Cinder & Smoke

07-14-2004, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by Lady's Human

Turn on the TV,
Mute the announcers, and
put on the radio broadcast.

I really can't stand 4 more years of DW's commentary.

:D
The *watch* TV and *listen* to Radio IS a good solution!

Gets a mite Con-Fuzin when they do commercials or pit interviews
"out of sequence" -
but the radio commercials *look* neat at 200 mph!

As for "DW" vrs the Current Crowd...
:rolleyes:
they ALL have their trying moments! :mad:

"boogity - boogity - :eek: - boogity" :mad:

And then they wanna "talk" to some poor driver half a lap before the Start!
:eek:
"Quit BOTHERIN me, you Sillie TWIT - I'm tryin to RACE!"

:D

RICHARD

07-19-2004, 05:59 PM

God,

Even tho I am not a huge Dale Earnhardt JR. fan, thanks for taking care of him this past Sunday. I know all his fans out there wish him a speedy recovery and so do I.

And thank you for inventing Nomex.

Amen.

Cincy'sMom

07-19-2004, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD
God,

Even tho I am not a huge Dale Earnhardt JR. fan, thanks for taking care of him this past Sunday. I know all his fans out there wish him a speedy recovery and so do I.

And thank you for inventing Nomex.

Amen.

I'll second that.

Pam

07-19-2004, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
I'll second that.

I'll third it!

RICHARD

08-09-2004, 01:43 PM

NASCAR Is planing on changing the name of the
Brickyard 400 to the Jeff Gordon 400.

They should give Gordon the trophy and skip that race on the schedule.;)

Lady's Human

08-09-2004, 10:11 PM

While we're praying, I know Mark Martin' sponsor is Viagra, but can we pray for just a little teensy weensy bit of luck for him? Between the grenading engines, blowed tahrs, and just them bad racin deals, you'd never know he was actually running pretty well in almost every race.

RICHARD

08-10-2004, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by Lady's Human
While we're praying, I know Mark Martin' sponsor is Viagra, but can we pray for just a little teensy weensy bit of luck for him?

DONE!!

I never thought I'd be cheering for him to just MAKE 10th in the points....

:eek:

RobiLee

08-10-2004, 01:32 PM

I will be saying my prayers for Martin!

Robin :)

RICHARD

08-16-2004, 11:42 AM

Congrats to Tony Stewart.

He won!!

Even tho he had an 'accident' in his car!
:D ;) :eek:

Pam

08-16-2004, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD
Congrats to Tony Stewart.

He won!!

Even tho he had an 'accident' in his car!
:D ;) :eek:

I felt so bad for him. My son and son-in-law said no wonder he was driving so fast. :p The only thing worse than having something like that happen is having it happen in front of the whole world. :o :(

RICHARD

08-16-2004, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by Pam
The only thing worse than having something like that happen is having it happen in front of the whole world. :o :(

Or in front of the pack!:eek:

As I watched the end of the race and listened to the announcer's say over and over again that he had stomach cramps, I noticed the 'hitch in his giddy-up' as he made his way to the golf cart..

There is a 'skid marks' joke in here someplace......I'm too busy at the moment!;)

RICHARD

08-23-2004, 12:22 PM

My kingdom for a lug nut.

:eek: :rolleyes: :( :mad: :o :confused:

Lady's Human

08-23-2004, 09:26 PM

or a boot in the butt for the lug nut that dropped the lug nut

RICHARD

08-25-2004, 06:37 PM

A Mark Martin moment......

I pass thru mom's house on the way to the store....

She's wacthing the end of the race- I stop for a minute because the commentator is interviewing Martin....

Me: Damn....second place.

Mom: He didn't win?

Me: Nope, He needs to score some more points so he can race for the title.

Mom: Wow! He's too old to be racing...

Me: Mom, He's a year younger than I am.....
:confused: :eek: :rolleyes: :mad: ;)

Lady's Human

08-25-2004, 08:36 PM

I feel sorry for Matt, though. He may have Mark Martin's racing skill at a young age, but he's also got Dad's hairline...LOL

momoffuzzyfaces

08-28-2004, 03:49 PM

Night race tonight!!!!! YIPEEE!!!!:D

Cincy'sMom

08-29-2004, 07:02 AM

I fell asleep before it was over :( Night races the next two weekends too...next weekend California, then, Richmond.

Tina

08-29-2004, 01:25 PM

Yay!! Earnhardt. Jr won the race! Congrats to Jr.!!:D

RICHARD

08-29-2004, 06:32 PM

Dear Mark,

Last week it was a lugnut,
last night it was a lugnut..

Why?

WHY????:eek: :( :confused:

RICHARD

09-10-2004, 06:55 PM

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE THIS WEEKEND......:D

RobiLee

09-11-2004, 12:08 PM

GO MARTIN, GO MARTIN...GO, GO, GO!!!!

Lady's Human

09-11-2004, 10:50 PM

Now that the race is over, I'd like to have a few words with Mr. Spencer. I'm sure several drivers would like to as well........

RICHARD

09-12-2004, 01:34 AM

Originally posted by Lady's Human
Now that the race is over, I'd like to have a few words with Mr. Spencer. I'm sure several drivers would like to as well........ :eek:

can I watch?:D

Lady's Human

09-12-2004, 08:30 PM

No witnesses allowed.....:D

RICHARD

09-21-2004, 11:37 AM

What goes around is usually a stock car.:D

What happened to TS on sunday????

Robbie Gordon is twit.

Lady's Human

09-21-2004, 06:07 PM

Robbie gordon is a twit, but Sterlin Mahhlin made a nice move.....never thought I'd see the day when he spun someone for taking out Stewart..LOL.

Just one o' them thar racin thangs

RICHARD

09-21-2004, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by Lady's Human
Robbie gordon is a twit, but Sterlin Mahhlin made a nice move.....never thought I'd see the day when he spun someone for taking out Stewart..LOL.

Just one o' them thar racin thangs

LOVE YOUR ACCENT!!:D

Can you do a Ward Burton??

Robbie Gordon used to race in the old Mickey Thompson Off Road Series. He'd go nuts if someone ran into him, Then you could count on a crash, DNF or last place spot...

That was years ago.........thing haven't changed!!

RICHARD

09-27-2004, 02:01 PM

YEA!!!!

:D

Lady's Human

09-27-2004, 05:19 PM

Like the new #6 T-shirt says......

He's Baack......

RICHARD

10-01-2004, 02:50 PM

NASCAR TRUCKS IN FONTANA TOMORROW NIGHT.....

What should I wear???:)

__________________________

Round three!
good luck to everyone this weekend....:D

RICHARD

10-11-2004, 12:50 PM

I watched the end of the Busch race on Sat....what an end..

Rear end???:eek:

RICHARD

10-18-2004, 11:36 AM

why me????

From second to 15th place....

That only happens on an L.A. freeway.

Cincy'sMom

10-18-2004, 08:54 PM

And how did Gordon got from a lap down to 2nd? I smell a fix.

or maybe I just really don't like Goron :)

Lady's Human

10-24-2004, 07:06 PM

A plane owned by Hendrick Motorsports crashed during the martinsville 500 today. Those on Board included Ricky Hendrick, 7 other members of the hendrick family and two pilots. Our prayers are with you.

RICHARD

10-25-2004, 11:22 AM

A sad day in the racing world.

momoffuzzyfaces

10-25-2004, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD
A sad day in the racing world.
INDEED! :(

RICHARD

10-25-2004, 06:38 PM

I just read the names and affliations of the people on the plane.

It's bad enough when it's members of a corporation.....It's not fair for so many of the Hendrick family to be involved..

What a monsterous event to rebound from.

I cannot even imagine.:(

momoffuzzyfaces

10-26-2004, 12:41 PM

This is so sad. Have they found out why the plane crashed?

This reminds me of when the driver Allen Kawaki (sp ?) was killed in a plane crash on the way to a race years ago! Several were killed with him.

RICHARD

10-26-2004, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by momoffuzzyfaces
This is so sad. Have they found out why the plane crashed?

This reminds me of when the driver Allen Kawaki (sp ?) was killed in a plane crash on the way to a race years ago! Several were killed with him.

No, no word.
There are no black boxes in that type of plane so we may never know....I think it's spelled Kulwicki...

Mark Martin's Dad, step mom and half brother were killed in a plane crach years ago. In an interview he sounded like he was was pretty shook up himself

momoffuzzyfaces

10-26-2004, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD
No, no word.
There are no black boxes in that type of plane so we may never know....I think it's spelled Kulwicki...

Mark Martin's Dad, step mom and half brother were killed in a plane crach years ago. In an interview he sounded like he was was pretty shook up himself Thanks. That looks right about the spelling of Kulwicki! He was the points champion of the year before he died.

I bet Mark was shook up. They are all like one big family and probably knew all of the ones killed. Plus, it surly brought back sad memories of losing his Dad and family.