Nascar 2008

[Cincy'sMom]

I opened up a box of CHEERIOS and there it was. A die cast #43 car....I gave it away. It would look cheesy next to my #6 model and #3 remote control cars.


And You didn't give it to me? Somehow I missed out on the ceral box promotion and I can't get my sister's kids to giv eup their cars for me! Oh well, I do have a #43 with Spider-Man on the hood!

[Cincy'sMom]

How do you stop JGR in the Nationwide race? Put Kyle in another car!!

And what was Denny doing pounding the 88? I guess Brad sorta started it....but man! Who thought Tony would be the calm, quiet memeber of JGR?

Exciting finish to the truck race today too!

[Moesha]

Sweeeeeeeeeeet! I was watching on TV and RaceView. RaceView is about a lap and a half ahead of tv. I saw Kasey take the lead and didn't know what happened to Tony. Guess it was a good thing they took those 2 right side tires on that previous pit stop. YAY Kenny Francis!!

[RICHARD]

The end of the Nationwide race looked like shore leave with all the 'Navy' shirts running around.;)

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What is it with Danica Patrick and her wanting to mix it up with the boys?

She can run with them but my money is on the boys when it comes to boxing.:rolleyes: There is a saying that goes, "She's looking for three legs on the cat, but will find four."

And I guarantee that the day she does go and grab at another driver, and gets her beel rung, she'll blame it on the guys and how they don't respect her.

If you walk into a fight and get your arse kicked, get a mirror and start blaming away!

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KK, congrats.........:p

[Cincy'sMom]

Those last few laps were painful! Thank God Kyle didn't win again. So close....and yet so far!

[Cinder & Smoke]

And You didn't give it to me?
Somehow I missed out on the ceral box promotion,
and I can't get my sister's kids to giv eup their cars for me!

HATE to see a Big Kid **CRY**!

I parted with MY #43 (complete with Cheerios dust) and presented it to "Our Driver"
at Findlay on Sunday.

Not sure if she was gonna drive it home or ride wiff Ralph goin back to Toledo.

:D

[Cincy'sMom]

Thank you Phred!!! The Cinnamon toast Crunch #43 is proudly displayed with a few of my other cars...some "big" #20, #45 and an old Kenny Wallace #51, along with an '07 and '08 Ford Fusion from the folks at Race to the Dream, and some smaller scale, #43 Bobby Labonate Spiderman, a Tony Stewart midget, a #33 Old Spice (TS, Busch car from last year) and a # 11.

[Cinder & Smoke]

The Cinnamon toast Crunch #43 is proudly displayed with a few of my other cars ...
:)

Did'ja *drive* it home?

I nebber checked da GAS! :p

ENJOY!!

:D

[RICHARD]

a Tony Stewart midget

How tall is TS?:confused:;)

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Has anyone seen the Goodyear driver poster?

[Almita]

I only got to see lately was the Coca Cola one.
where my favorite Kasey Kahne won.
though the ending was SO crazy!
people were taking lead then they all had to take a pit stop.
then kasey raced back up to the front.
luckily he got up there.

[Cincy'sMom]

Another JGR dominated weekend! I was more happy with Denny's win on Saturday, then Kyle's on Sunday. Man I wish Tony could get a win!!

Is it bad that I have been routing for the Bif to win one?

[Cinder & Smoke]

Where's Pet Talk's Eldora Speedway Gang??

Havin trouble seeing the keyboard for all the DIRT in your eyes?

How's Staci holding up with all the Flyin MUDD? :D

Did all the Dirt Trackers have a *PHUNN* Tyme last night?

Did ole TONY actually *win* it?

:)

Drive CARFULLY ~ those of you who have to return home tonight!

;)

[RobiLee]

Is it bad that I have been routing for the Bif to win one?


NO, not a bad thing at all!

[RobiLee]

Where's Pet Talk's Eldora Speedway Gang??

Havin trouble seeing the keyboard for all the DIRT in your eyes?

How's Staci holding up with all the Flyin MUDD? :D

Did all the Dirt Trackers have a *PHUNN* Tyme last night?

Did ole TONY actually *win* it?

:)

Drive CARFULLY ~ those of you who have to return home tonight!

;)


I'm waiting to here if everyone had fun and who won also! Wish I could have been there.

[4 Dog Mother]

Well, my crew got in at 2:00 am. They had a great time! Tony did win so they were all happy! I think they said 23,000 people were there this time - that's a lot of people! I guess things were touch and go for awhile - at noon they were talking about cancelling and then at 1:00 they decided it was a go! Mark, Anna and Staci ate the hamburgers and stuff at home since it was still raining in Piqua so the tailgate party was a bust! Ralph, Amy and Carl bought food at the track. Hmmmm, Amy made a bunch of cookies to take - I wonder what happened to them - they were really awesome - one was a coconut, pecan one. Oh, you probably wanted to know more about the race but that's about all I can tell you. Amy and Ralph spent the rest of the night with us - they had brought the dogs to spend time with us so they wouldn't be home so long alone - although I think her 3 thought it more of a punishment with 2 kids and that dumb little animal (Tucker) chasing them around.

I believe they said it didn't rain anymore after 1:00 pm. Carl got a kick out of the fact that Tony Stewart was on a tractor trying to get the track ready and later a truck. Didn't think to ask how many pictures they took. Guess someone will get on after they wake up to post more.

[Cincy'sMom]

Another awesome Eldora race!!! Yeah it is grea to see Tony win, but that is just an added bonus! I just love watching them run on the dirt, the way they slide around the track is awesome!!! And see jeff Gordon wreck wasn't such a bad things either ;)

I'm uploading pictures now. I was surpirsed to see had over 250!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

So, I was uploading the pictures from Eldora, and went to check email while I was waiting. I had an email from a local radio station that I won tickets to Pinks All Out to be run in Norwalk,Ohio on Saturday. I'll be going to Cedar Point that day, so I can't use them, but we'll find someone. And if not, I'll taake the tickts along and maybe make a short drive down To Norwalk (not too far from Sandusky) and catch the finals.

So, enter those online contents! People do win (more then once even!)


Anyway,here (http://labsnspots.shutterfly.com?a=1) are the pictures from Eldora

[Cincy'sMom]

Tony working in the track

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This is the first year they brough in Sprint Vision...really starting to get fancy for a dirt track in a cornfield!
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Unloading the cars
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Dr. Dirt, Dick Bergren
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This would have been a really good picture of Mark Martin....
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[Cincy'sMom]

Ralph and I
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Ryan Newman Blows a Tire
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I'm not sure why they don't look very excited....
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[Cincy'sMom]

Me and Staci
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Heat Race 1
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Heat 2
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The Main Event
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Anybody else think it was sorta funny, the 7 Jim Bean and the 07 Jack Daniel's were battleing for position all night? (Jim beat Jack)
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The Winner!
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[shais_mom]

well - my second year at Eldora - was a lot of fun!!!
and If I heard it once I heard a dozen times.
"YOU are going to see a dirt track race?!?!?!?":p

As Mark put it apparently everyone thinks that I am a priss. humph - just b/c I wear makeup and get my toenails done? :p
anywhooo
I just like seeing the big boys on the dirt.
;)
I didn't take very many pix - and not near as good as Anna and Amy's - but I'll look thru mine and see which ones are worth posting! :D let's just say - I got a LOT LOT LOT of the dirt track when I took rapid pix! :rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

Why did they run the race on pay per view?:mad:

That really sucks.

[shais_mom]

Why did they run the race on pay per view?:mad:

That really sucks.

check the speed channel tho -
not sure you have cable at all tho - but they suggested it would be ran there a few times as well.

[Cincy'sMom]

Why did they run the race on pay per view?:mad:

That really sucks.

The money from the Pay-per view goes to charity...the Victory Junction Gang, Austism and the Tony Stewart Foundation. Last year the total was $800K. The goal for this year was 1 million to start a 2nd camp in KC, so it was more accesible to kids in the middle of the country and on the west coast.

Lat year a few weeks after the event they did start running it on Speed. I am hoping for the same this year. I LOVE being at the race, but you do miss some things, and the pit reporting that you get in the coverage. I want it all!!!

[Angus's Dad]

Mark, Anna and Staci ate the hamburgers and stuff at home since it was still raining in Piqua so the tailgate party was a bust! Ralph, Amy and Carl bought food at the track.


I'm sorry guys, but if you would have seen all the rain we got here (our front and back yard were flooded) you would have stayed home too! We were afraid we'd get there and sink up in the mud. And hey, we did call and tell you to come here to eat;) We all really missed the tailgaiting, it's one of my favorite parts of the race.

We were super happy that they didn't call the race off. By the way it looked here in Piqua, we were sure they would. So glad to get there and see the track wasn't under water!

We had a blast! Well except when we first got there and there was poo right under my seat:eek:
Didn't think I was going to have to clean any of that up at the track!

And Amy...we were happy...see:D:p (Well at least mom and I were!)
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I'd post my pictures too, but they pretty much look like Amy's...lol!
But if you'd like to see, they're here...

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Looking forward to doing it again next year, but with NO rain!

[shais_mom]

We had a blast! Well except when we first got there and there was poo right under my seat:eek:
Didn't think I was going to have to clean any of that up at the track!
!

yup she did!!

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pics compliments of Amy! :D

[shais_mom]

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ok here's my 40 pics -
I took more but like I said most were DIRT - and some of Anna's dogs today.

I am not sure anyone mentioned this - if so sorry - but they announced that about a month ago Kasey Kahne didn't have anything to do one weekend so he came down and race mini-sprint cars at the Speedway! I just think that is pretty cool. I bet those people at that race were happily surprised! :D

[Cincy'sMom]

I'm sorry guys, but if you would have seen all the rain we got here (our front and back yard were flooded) you would have stayed home too! We were afraid we'd get there and sink up in the mud. And hey, we did call and tell you to come here to eat;) We all really missed the tailgaiting, it's one of my favorite parts of the race.



Totally understand!! We have been quiet lucky up in Toledo the past week. Not nearly the rain and storms that have been going through EVERYWHERE south of us! I guess there was just never a doubt in my mind they would race!

Hearing all the talk at the track and reading the reports later they were really close to canceling...even after we were on the road. I never her thought to check the website before we left, because I knew the skies would clear and it would happen. (And yes, those "definite" feelings have bit me the butt before! Glad they didn't this time!)

[4 Dog Mother]

Anna, I didn't mean anything by what I posted. It was just weird the different perspectives the crew up here got with the weather having cleared up versus the ones you guys had seeing all the rain. And you do notice that I don't go to these things, chance of rain, noise, dirt (possibly mud) aren't really my things. We used to go tent camping when the kids were small and nothing was more upsetting than getting all that stuff together and then have it rain. I think the last two times we went we were rained out. The kids used to sleep in separate tents with their friends. No rain was expected but an unexpected storm hit - the girls didn't get their windows closed so everything got soaked! The other time it rained so hard that there was a small (very small) river flowing through our campsite! No not wanting to get all that stuff together and not getting to use it would have definitely been my call too!

[shais_mom]

Anna, I didn't mean anything by what I posted. It was just weird the different perspectives the crew up here got with the weather having cleared up versus the ones you guys had seeing all the rain. And you do notice that I don't go to these things, chance of rain, noise, dirt (possibly mud) aren't really my things. We used to go tent camping when the kids were small and nothing was more upsetting than getting all that stuff together and then have it rain. I think the last two times we went we were rained out. The kids used to sleep in separate tents with their friends. No rain was expected but an unexpected storm hit - the girls didn't get their windows closed so everything got soaked! The other time it rained so hard that there was a small (very small) river flowing through our campsite! No not wanting to get all that stuff together and not getting to use it would have definitely been my call too!

I'm usually the same way too :) but I do have fun watching the big boys on the little dirt track -
:)
And It was raining at my house - my parents house to drop Keegan off - my way to Lima - and most of the way to Piqua. I did notice it was clear in the north and thought to myself (too bad I'm not going THAT way!) And while we were sitting at Anna's house while they went to get their van, I looked out and it looked like someone was standing on their roof pouring buckets of rain into the puddles!! Heck - I was just along for the ride regardless of what happened. My philosophy was - I was off work, I was with friends, and I could at least play with the dogs!!
:);):p:D:love:

[RICHARD]

Did anyone notice that the sound on the truck race really sucked last night?

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRronhornadayRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRfirstRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRinthepitsRR RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRfuelRRR RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRcautionRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RR

I spent about 10 minutes trying to adjust the sound-the engineer on that broadcast was asleep at the sound board. That was the first time I didn't really want to watch a race. I even tried to close caption it!:rolleyes:

[anna_66]

Totally understand!! We have been quiet lucky up in Toledo the past week. Not nearly the rain and storms that have been going through EVERYWHERE south of us! I guess there was just never a doubt in my mind they would race!
(And yes, those "definite" feelings have bit me the butt before! Glad they didn't this time!)

I know you understood, I just felt really bad that we didn't get to share our food with you!
And yes Amy...those feelings have bit you in the butt:p

Diana, I didn't take any offence at all...no worries:D

[Moesha]

I'm sad that I won't be going to the Nationwide race tonight.

[Cincy'sMom]

I'm sad that I won't be going to the Nationwide race tonight.

I wondered when I heard the Nationwide race would be in Tenn. if you were going.


I was NOT planning on going to MIS next weekend, but late changes in plans, and now I am! Can't wait for next Sunday!!!


I was at Cedar Point yesterday and didn't watch the race, but did hear the last 30 or laps on my drive home. Congrats to Brad and Jr. Motorsports!!

[RICHARD]

Does anyone else have a problem with the GEICO commercials where Lauren drives around with that toothpick in his mouth?

UGH! That drives me nuts!

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I was watching the F1 races. NASCAR needs to build a course as beautiful as the Villenueve circuit. I was totally in awe of the place-it doesn't have to be a road course....

Time to get back to the races!

[Cincy'sMom]

Anybody tried the new Race Buddy at Nascar.com? I was just checking it out before that wresckand saw it happening before they showed it on TV...pretty cool views ( and so far, not as many commericals!)

[Moesha]

I haven't tried it because I'm running scanner and raceview on the two computers here.

Another first time winner in Nashville. I was there to see 3 of the first-time winners. I'm not too sad to have missed the 88 winning though. It was too hot but at least it didn't pour rain like it has so many of the other times I've been there.

[Moesha]

Congratulations Kasey and the 9 team!! This feels familiar. Gotta love those even years. :cool:


I was NOT planning on going to MIS next weekend, but late changes in plans, and now I am! Can't wait for next Sunday!!!

I've always like watching races at MIS. I think that may go back to the years that Bill dominated there. I always knew there was a good shot of having a good finish there. Kasey doesn't do too badly there either. :p

[Cincy'sMom]

Anybody know how Tony ended up losing a lap? I don't know if it was cuase we had some power issues (storms) or if coverage was just bad but there was no explaination I saw....

I like MIS too...I just had accepted that I wasn't going to make it to the June race this year, and then last week found out a friend was going to be here from Iowa, so I offered to go to the race with him. I've been planning on going in August, so now maybe I won't make that one...we'll see.

[Moesha]

Anybody know how Tony ended up losing a lap? I don't know if it was cuase we had some power issues (storms) or if coverage was just bad but there was no explaination I saw....



He was caught speeding out of the pits on the last stop. I think the speed limit was 55 and they give you a 5 mph cushion. He was clocked at 60.38 I think it was at the last line leaving the pits.

[Cincy'sMom]

Thanks. I fugured it had to be something like that, but never caught a reason.

[Almita]

I was soo happy that Kasey Kahne won.
makes me all excited for my favorite to win.


Tony was speeding out the pit?
I thought it was Earnhardt Jr, that did that, unless it was both of them...?

[Moesha]

Tony was speeding out the pit?
I thought it was Earnhardt Jr, that did that, unless it was both of them...?

I don't remember Jr speeding. Biffle and Tony both were caught on that last set of stops though. Kenny told Kasey to make sure to slow down below what he'd been going because of that. Thankfully he had a 10 second lead and could afford to do that.

[anna_66]

Anybody know how Tony ended up losing a lap? I don't know if it was cuase we had some power issues (storms) or if coverage was just bad but there was no explaination I saw....

I like MIS too...I just had accepted that I wasn't going to make it to the June race this year, and then last week found out a friend was going to be here from Iowa, so I offered to go to the race with him. I've been planning on going in August, so now maybe I won't make that one...we'll see.

We were also wondering how he lost a lap.

Have fun at MIS!

Congrats to Kasey!

[Almita]

I don't remember Jr speeding. Biffle and Tony both were caught on that last set of stops though. Kenny told Kasey to make sure to slow down below what he'd been going because of that. Thankfully he had a 10 second lead and could afford to do that.

Hmm, i wonder if they were talking about them speeding, then they started talking about Jr. Who knows, but that's what i heard. Thanks though haha. :)

[Cincy'sMom]

Hmm, i wonder if they were talking about them speeding, then they started talking about Jr. Who knows, but that's what i heard. Thanks though haha. :)


What I read on nascar.com was Biffle, Tony, Patrick Carpentier and Dave Blaney. Didn't see Junior mentioned, but who knows.

My theory is Tony will win this weekend. Why? Last year we went to the Prelude, Carl won. We went to Michigan, Carl won. This year, Prelude, Tony won......:D

[RICHARD]

Petty Ent. just sold majority interest to some equity firm.

Hmmmmm, strange.

And a former NASCAR official is suing for 225 mil for sexual harrassment.

I read in the article that she was hassled from her "first day".....

Gotta wait and see what happens there.

[Cincy'sMom]

Petty Ent. just sold majority interest to some equity firm.

Hmmmmm, strange.



RCR did the same thing several years ago and it has worked out well for them. I hope Petty has the same luck and it helps improve their program. I'd like to see Bobby get a few wins! (I think Bobby resigning was supposed to be part of the announcement too?)

[RICHARD]

I was wondering about the timing of the sale. I just think that huge moves in ownership should happen in the off season. It's pretty stressful to the teams involved -for the rest of the season - to see where the axe will fall next.:eek:

[Cincy'sMom]

I was wondering about the timing of the sale. I just think that huge moves in ownership should happen in the off season. It's pretty stressful to the teams involved -for the rest of the season - to see where the axe will fall next.:eek:

True. Although it does have to help a little for Bobby to have his contract resolved and not have to worry where he will be driving next year...


Ralph just called me. He is up in Michigan this week for some training at Chrysler Headquarters. He was sitting in his hotel room and saw something large and orange drive by his window. He went outside to check it out and was by Tony's hauler when he called. Seems a little out of the way for the race, so it may be a show car, but he was going to call back and let me know what is going on....

[ramanth]

Andy and I are heading out to MIS tonight. Time to do the sunshine dance for a sunny Father's Day race. :D

[Cincy'sMom]

Andy and I are heading out to MIS tonight. Time to do the sunshine dance for a sunny Father's Day race. :D


Have fun!! Looks like the weather will clear off and the rest of the weekend will be okay... If you want to give me a call Sunday, I'll be up there!

[Cincy'sMom]

I can't believe Junior got his first win after 76 winless and no one had commented!! If that last caution hadn't come out......


Had a great time today! I'm uploading pictures (if I can get Shutterfly open!) and will add a link.

[Moesha]

I'm pretending it didn't happen. LOL I would say that I was glad so that I won't have to listen to the complaints on Sirius anymore. But we all know they'll just start talking about something else Jr related. LOL Like the fact that he passed the pace car. Sheesh. I don't hate Jr, just having to hear about him all the time.

I'm much happier about the second place finisher. ;)

Glad you had a good time. Looking forward to pictures.

[Cincy'sMom]

We got to the track failrly early, and we were able to catch several of the drivers in their souvenior trailers signing autographs. We didn't wait in line for any of them, but were able to get close and get some pictures.

Casey Mears
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JJ Yeley
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Travis Kvapil
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David Gilliland
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Mark Martin
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[Cinder & Smoke]

I can't believe Junior got his first win after 76 winless
and no one had commented!! ...

It's been so long ... hard to believe!

Also - we had to make sure no one was gonna toss a last minute Penalty Flag! :eek:

The Kid seemed rather *happie* about the win! ;)

:D

[Cincy'sMom]

Pace Laps
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Our seats were directly across from Kasey's pit
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Tony gets around the Bifle
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Just a little crowded in Victory Lane
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I thought this turned out pretty cool....
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The album is herelabsnspots.shutterfly.com/action/?a=0AbM3LVi3cuGLu4

[Cincy'sMom]

It's been so long ... hard to believe!

Also - we had to make sure no one was gonna toss a last minute Penalty Flag! :eek:

The Kid seemed rather *happie* about the win! ;)

:D


Of course all the talk was, it had been 76 races since his last win. His Daddy had 76 total wins...and it is Father's Day. People will find a connection in anything!!!

[ramanth]

Hey gang!

Andy and I are now home, unpacked, and ready to sleep. *laughs*

Amy, glad you had a good time. That was a great race! So happy Jr. got the win and that the rain held off. That just made my dad's day. :D

We tried calling a few Pet Talkers but could get no signal in the infield on Race Day. We figured it was because of all the radio signals. I could call out on Saturday though, go figure. :rolleyes:

We were camped three rows from the rail at Turn 2. :) Took a zillion photos but won't get them uploaded till tomorrow. :)

[Taz_Zoee]

My brother and his family are back in Michigan visiting my SIL's family. As a father's day gift to my brother they were going to go tour the racetrack (not sure which one). When they got into town someone asked if they were there for the race. What race?!?! Then they found out the race was there today. So they immediately got tickets. I can't believe they didn't know it was there before they went. What ever. LOL
So I bet my brother had a GREAT fathers day today. :D :D

[RICHARD]

Kyle Busch is reportedly leaving the number 18 team.

Reports are that he looked down at his fire suit and noticed that he wasn't racing for the M&M team.

"I sure don't know what happened, but I was tricked into racing as a W&W team driver. I am upset that I have to leave, I really like peanuts."

[anna_66]

Well it looks like you had a great day for a race girls! I'd say I wish I could have been there, but Mark would kill me:p;) (he slept through the whole race!)
I'm glad Jr got his first win, maybe now they'll quit talking about him all the time...lol! Too bad Tony didn't win, but hey...he placed above Kyle and Denny!
I'm off to look at your pictures Amy and will be looking forward to seeing yours Kim!

[Fett]

Too bad Tony didn't win

Don't worry Anna, I was rooting for him for ya. :D Still a top 5 finish, not too shabby. ;)

[Cincy'sMom]

Now the media can talk about Stewarts losing streak!:(

Or the fact that Jeff Gordon hasn't won a race yet this year.....

Road course this weekend, good chance one of those two will get the first win of the season. Go Smoke!

[anna_66]

Don't worry Anna, I was rooting for him for ya. :D Still a top 5 finish, not too shabby. ;)

:DThanks Andy!

[RICHARD]

RIP Scott Kalitta.

That was one of the hardest crashes I ever saw.:(

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Carl had lots of class tonight.

Good win.

[Moesha]

I agree on both points.

[RICHARD]

ABC has the worst racing coverage on the planet.

The split screen, commercials, sound quality..I have to turn the volume down to hear the commentary.

I had to laugh about the ethanol commerials.

I'm a farmer and I make ethanol. I pollute to planet so you can have a
ride to work! I am proud of what I do!

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I lost a bunch of hair over the constant references to SUNOCO FUEL on the FOX broadcasts.....talk about pimping!

Here comes the number 21 car into the pits, he just passed the SUNOCO FUEL sign...he's in, the SUNOCO FUEL gasman has filled the car with the first SUNOCO FUEL can and there goes the second SUNOCO FUEL can. IT looks like they spilled some SUNOCO FUEL in the pit box. I wonder if that SUNOCO FUEL is enough to get them to the finish. Those fuel cells hold 20 gallons of SUNOCO FUEL...:mad:

Thank goodness that is over.

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THe F1 coverage on FOX is really good. Not alot of excess BS from the announcers....:)

[RICHARD]

8-6=5

YEAH!!!!

Mark Martin will be driving the # 5 next year. I have to save for my new t-shirt!!!

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Kyle who?

[Cincy'sMom]

:D

1, 2, 3.....Makes 5!!!!

[Moesha]

How about Patrick on the pole for tomorrow?? I was sad to see that he bumped Bobby to number 2 though.

[Cincy'sMom]

Patrick has been really good at qualifying all year, it was nice to see im get a pole...but I agree, it was sad to see Bobby get bumped. Reed Sorenson's qual effort was pretty impressive too!

[RICHARD]

That was one of the most obnoxious SSB singers NASCAR has had all year.

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As I watch the Indy Car race last night I noticed that the announcers are not nice to Danica.

Check it out.

When a driver talks to the pits they always say something like, "Rahal is telling his crew that he's losing power."

When DP calls in it's more like. 'Danica is complaining to her crew that the car isn't up to speed."


WAA WAAA WAAAAAAAAAA!

[RICHARD]

ESPN is running snippets of an interview with the woman who is suing NASCAR for harassment.....it got me to wondering how many woman are employed in positions like hers.

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I really don't care for the commercials for the NATIONWIDE coverage also on ESPN.

It's the racing slotcars that wreck.

I got into some arguements with friends who "don't get" racing-"You just watch the races for the wrecks!"-that just promotes the image that race fans are dumb bloodthristy morons.:mad:

[RICHARD]

NUMBER 5 in 2009!!!! All year long!!

[Cincy'sMom]

NUMBER 5 in 2009!!!! All year long!!


I think that kills the idea of Robin supporting my ABH policy!!!

I was watcing a race tonight and thought it was new...turns out it was a repeat of February...well almost anyway!!! Same car numbers 1-2-3...Go Denny!!!!

After the race Clint Bowyer said a monkey could win in that car. We know Tony's done it 5 times!!! ( come on, have you seen the hair on the back?!? :eek:)

[RICHARD]

After the race Clint Bowyer said a monkey could win in that car. We know Tony's done it 5 times!!! ( come on, have you seen the hair on the back?!? :eek:)



NAIR, the official hair remover of NASCAR!;)

But then again, Tony knows his 'beans'.:confused:

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Why doesn't NASCAR just do a race that's 10 laps short and have a demo derby for the last 10?

Were people throwing stuff again?:rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

Tony Stewart has been granted his release from his current contract.
He'll go to Haas Racing next year.

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I really hate this kind of wheeling (pun intended) and dealing during the season.

It's kinda like telling a kid that his grad present is a trip to Hawaii no matter how he finishes the school year. I think that it crushes any desire for them to do well until the end of the semester.:(

So what keeps a driver interested? The Mark Martin contract might be a little different. Any races he runs in this season are practice for him. He looks forward to next year with a reason. Do you think that TS will just 'play out the string' this year?

The deal is said to make TS the highest paid driver in NASCAR.

[Cincy'sMom]

Depsite the fact I think Tony is making a big mistake, he will still be my #1 Driver. I will still root for JGR (at least Denny and Joey!)

I understand the long term planning and working for his future...he isn't going to drive forever. But I think Dale did it right when he kept his driving and business separate. Buy the team, plan for the future, but keep racing where someone else can worry about the details. Robby Gordon is probablly the most successful as a driver driving his own equipment currently...and that isn't saying a whole lot! Michael Waltrip hasn't had much luck yet. Even Kevin Harvick coming down and running his own car in Nationwide has struggled.

As for the rest of this year, I think the top 13 have the best shot at making the chase. I predict 1 of 2 things. First, since the news is out, and the deal is done, Tony will have more focus on the track and will make the chase, with Biffle being the odd man out (Poor guy can't buy a break this year!). Or, he will have less focus, be ready to move on and he will be the odd man out.

Personally, I hope Tony makes the chase. I think this is his last chance at a title. Without the Gibbs organization behind him, he will struggle....even with Hendrick power.

[anna_66]

Amy, guess you can't say ABH any more can you;)

We knew this was coming and I hope it all works out for Tony.
I agree, I don't see Tony winning any more championships...but who knows, maybe he'll surprise us all!

I'll still be a JGR fan (and yes, I'll even root for Kyle :rolleyes: ) but Tony will still be my #1 driver.

[Cincy'sMom]

Amy, guess you can't say ABH any more can you;)



Hey, he may have Hendrick engines and Hendrick tech support, but it will be Stewart-Hass racing....not Hendrick!! ABH applies to his stable only! ( And I do somewhat root for Jr. anyway :rolleyes:)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Depsite the fact I think Tony is making a big mistake,
he will still be my #1 Driver.

:confused:

Has anyone said what Tony's "New Number" will be?

And what does Home Depot plan to do ... follow Tony or stay with the #20
and back a new driver?

It's gonna seem *strange* next year!
;)

[Cincy'sMom]

:confused:

Has anyone said what Tony's "New Number" will be?

And what does Home Depot plan to do ... follow Tony or stay with the #20
and back a new driver?

It's gonna seem *strange* next year!
;)

There is no word as to his number. Hass currently runs the 66 and 70. Rumors have also said he may try to get 14, AJ Foyt's old number, which is available. The 20 and Home Depot will both stay with JGR. Tony's sponsors will be (according to the rumors) Office Depot and Old Spice.

Should know more after the 2:30pm conference today. You can watch live on Nascar.com

[Cincy'sMom]

Nothing accounced at this point expcet 50% equity in Hass for Tony. No mention of sponsors or other drivers.

[RICHARD]

Why bother.

Just kall it the Kyle Busch racing league.:rolleyes:

ugh.....;)

[Cincy'sMom]

At least he beat Jimmie Johnson!

Tony made a great made on the fina restart to get from 7 to 5. I was watcing Race Buddy online, or never would have seen it....the battle for the lead was so good at the same time.

[RICHARD]

On Sunday a woman driver won an Indy Lights race....

Does anyone know a site, other that SPEED that covers racing?

I looked for the results of that race for about 30 minutes the other day...nothing....:rolleyes:

[Moesha]

http://espn.go.com/

They have a NASCAR link and also a link to other types of racing.

[RICHARD]

They have a NASCAR link and also a link to other types of racing.


Thanks,

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/racing/indycar/news/story?id=3484755

I looked all over for the story!


The clips of her on the podium were really funny-she was beside herself!!!

She actually won on Saturday. The clips were part of the weekend wrap up show for motor-racing.

[Moesha]

Indy Car Website (http://www.indycar.com/)

Indy Car Lights (http://www.indycar.com/indylights/)

The "official" story of her win (http://www.indycar.com/pro/news/story.php?story_id=11980)


I'm still sad that I didn't get to go this year. Of course it pours rain every year, especially with the Indy car events.

[RICHARD]

No matter how many times I see CE do that backflip I always pray that he don't come up short.:eek:

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Is the Joey Logano 200 being run next week?

The media always wonders why kids do not cut the mustard when they break into the pro leagues.

He's a good driver but I am getting burned out on him already!:eek:

[RICHARD]

I Love Milka Duno.

Dumbica Patrick got what she deserved. The priss-cess went "looking for three legs on the cat, and found four".

Duno's response was priceless and I commend MD's crew too!
That was classic .....Stuff a rag in it.;)

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DP,
Here's a driving tip. Go around a slower driver next time. You were 'dismissed' from the conversation, twice, and you still stood there and questioned the reason that she didn't want to hear any of your guff.

You showed, once again, the 'burning fire of competiveness' but forgot to "stop, drop and roll" when you got smoked.... And it was caught on tape!!! :)

Someone is going to go MMA on her one of these days-I predict a knockout in the first round for her opponent.:p

[Moesha]

I didn't get to watch the race Sunday. I did record it. I wasn't going to look at results, but I can never resist. Then I read the stuff about the tires, I'm not sure I will be able to stand watching it. I'm sure I don't have the whole race either with all the cautions. Perhaps I'll just have it on Thursday for the replay. I would have loved to get to hear Kasey's scanner during the race though for strategy with those tire problems.

[RICHARD]

Nascar apologized for the race today...

How's about a refund?;)

[anna_66]

Even with all the problems, I have to say I kinda enjoyed the race. Very interesting. So many things going on (well...except for racing...lol!)

[Cincy'sMom]

The Indy race worked out well for me....I was in Florida, laying by the pool, listening to it a portable Sirius. The frequesnt cautions were the perfrect time to take quick dips in the pool :D

Good race today. Tony will get one soon...

[Cincy'sMom]

Glad to see Kyle survived his "slump"!!! Another 2nd place finish. Hopefully that first win will come at MIS next weekend so I can be there in person!!

Friday I have a garage tour scheduled at 11am. Practice starts at noon, so I am guessing things will be pretty busy as we are touring!!! Can't wait!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Ever feel like you are talking to youself? oh well....


Can I tell you what a awesome time I had this weekend? Okay, so Carl won again, and if that keeps happening I may have to stop taking Ralph ( Dale Jr. won when I went without him in June)....but still.

The garage tour was very cool. We went through the tunnel into victory lane, and just as we were walking across pit Road, here comes Tony and Ryan out of their press conference fora photo op for the media. I was 5 feet away!

I got several autographs ( Michael Waltrip, Brian Vickers, David Regan, Regan Smith, Brad Coleman, Scott Riggs, Michael McDowell, Dale Jr, Tony Eury Jr.) and lots pictures of the drivers. I saw Robby Gordon so much by Sunday he may have thought I was stalking him....I really wasn't he just appeared every where I went!

Our computer at home is still down, but hopefully we will get a new one soon and I can upload all the pictures.

[4 Dog Mother]

Aw, Amy doesn't anyone like you anymore? Or is it just Nascar that everyone is tired of? I am glad you had a good time on Friday - and glad I could help you find your way home. I know yesterday was a lot of fun for everyone - well, everyone that went to the race that is. It was very nice of you and Christy to pay the extra so your dad (and you) could get the pit pass. (I have to tell you I had no idea what that was until Christy told me). Your dad seemed pretty excited except in the fact that Tony didn't win. It was hard to tell him apart from the Tony Stewart thing whatever it was.

I downloaded the pictures to my computer last night but I was just too tired to do anything with them after that. Of course the ones Christy took was mostly of the people and things in the pit area (I guess). or that is what it looked like to me.

I am sure if you went to Julia's you could download ( and upload them to shutterfly and probably burn a disc so you could take them home ready for your new computer). And if you know what you are wanting in a computer she can probably get that done for you too. That way you could meet her new kitty Harley.

Christy was very excited about the race also. I now know without a doubt where Jasmine gets her talkativeness from. She even followed me to the bedroom to keep telling me of the things she saw etc.

[anna_66]

Ever feel like you are talking to youself?
That's because we're all jealous of you!
Just kidding:p


Looking forward to seeing the pictures!

Too bad Kyle couldn't win again:D Or Tony:rolleyes:

[Cincy'sMom]

That's because we're all jealous of you!
Just kidding


If Mark hadn't mentioned the Member's Club when we were at your house this winter......it is his fault!!

I did almost call you when we headed over for the garage tour, and came out of the tunnel right at Victory Lane. As we are walking toward the pits here comes Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman from their press conference for a media photo op. I was like 5 feet from them, and although I had to stand to the side to get pictures, I think they came out good.

Sad thing is, I wasn't 100% sure it was Tony at first...clean shaven, collared-shirt, no hat or sunglasses....I knew it was Ryan Newman, but I hesitated to if Tony was with him or not until I got closer.

[Moesha]

Sounds like you had a great time! I haven't been getting my regular NASCAR experiences lately because I have had to clean lake houses on Sunday afternoons. That means I can have the races on while I clean, but I don't get the radio chatter. :(

So, I'll open the can of worms...
What's the deal with the magnets on the throttle pedals on the JGR Nationwide cars?

[Cincy'sMom]

So, I'll open the can of worms...
What's the deal with the magnets on the throttle pedals on the JGR Nationwide cars?

No idea....I can understand that they are probablly frustrated that they have put together a great engine package, and NASCAR keeps trying to take horsepower away. So they work to get it back, and NASCAR wants to check again, and maybe take away more?

The magnets would keep the throttle from opening all the way and "hide" some of the horsepower they have gotten back. Bad decision!!!! It will be interseting to see who was behind it (if they ever say) and what happens to them.

[RICHARD]

What's the deal with the magnets on the throttle pedals on the JGR Nationwide cars?

NASCAR put out a statement saying that the magnets were from the little suction-cup compasses that were mounted on the windshields of the JGR cars.

Apparently, the pit crews didn't clean up the mess from the compasses that were broken in previous crashes.

Gibbs Racing will be installing GPS systems to replace the old fashioned technology.:confused:

[RICHARD]

Temper, temper!


Did CE really tap KB?


KB looked like he was all over the track on his own!

Oh, well.......At least when you try to wreck someone, do it when it counts?:confused:

[Moesha]

I find it rather amusing that Kyle has earned this reputation as the new guy that will knock anyone out of his way. Then when it happens to him, he gets all mad and says, "Fine, if that's how you want to race..." Kyle has been doing the same thing all year. People have been telling him that and complaining about his driving style because of it. Now, he's on the other side and doesn't like it. LOL

[RICHARD]

Now, he's on the other side and doesn't like it. LOL

I liked Edward's logic...

What Would Kyle Busch Do?

Touche'!

[Cincy'sMom]

It seemed like Carl was getting awfully defensive in the media center after the race. He's right...he did exactly what Kyle would have done. Can't blame him at all!

I finally got my pictures from Michigan uploaded (all 400+) The album is here:
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AbM3LVi3cuGLog

Tony and Ryan
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Kasey Kahne
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Tony headed out to practice
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Nationwide cars lined up for practice
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[Cincy'sMom]

Nationwide practice
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Elliot Sadler and Patrick Carpatier discuss qualifying
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Jimmie and Jeff watch the board to see Jr's lap time
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Junior climbs from his car
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and talks to the media
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[Cincy'sMom]

"Speed Chick" Wendy Venturini
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Brian Vickers
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Brad Coleman
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Kyle Petty on "Tradin' Paint"
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Gluing lug nuts on race day
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In Denny's pit
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and of course, Tony's
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[Cincy'sMom]

Dad and Ralph in Bobby's pit
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Kyle is just one goofy looking kid....
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Denny
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And there was a race...
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[Cincy'sMom]

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In the pits....
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Just before the start of a Hendrick bad day....
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One...
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Two....
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Three...
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awww...:D

[Cincy'sMom]

Battle for the lead
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And at the end, it was Carl flipping again....

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My hat
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[Moesha]

Nice pictures!!

[shais_mom]

your caption for this picture made me LOL
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[RICHARD]

If KB thinks that CE looks like Mr. Ed, who was he separated at birth from?:D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Kyle is just one goofy looking kid ....

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Now look closely at the graphic on the transporter
(just in front of (left of) the guy in the white hat) >>>

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The "Hitler-like" mustache under Kyle's nose is actually the very lower-left corner
of the black background on the transporter's graphic.

I thought to myself ... 'NObody would allow himself to look THAT goofy!"

Poor Kyle ... Bad Day all the way around.

;)

[Cincy'sMom]

I didn't even notice that it looked like he had a mustache!! LOL!!!

[RICHARD]

I am glad that next year the Summer Lost Angeles races will be on a different dweekend. IT's 7:30 p.m. and it's still 89 degrees.
Yesterday it was humid and warmer.

Not a good deal for the drivers.

LOL, the neighbors pulled their motor home out for the trip to the track.......I should hear them come back late tomorrow....I hope they get it back in to the shed without crashing again!

[anna_66]

Kyle's the man, that's for sure! 17 wins this year...he rocks!

I've always liked drivers for their driving abilities...guess he's going to be my new favorite driver:eek::D

[RICHARD]

Dear NASCAR.

Please forget about the "recording stars" who you invite to sing the National Anthem. A canned version of Kate Smith singing God Bless America is far better than a no talent hack who is a star of a made up game show/talent contest or a lead singer in a band I have never heard of.

Two days in a row they could not get the the line "O'er the land of the free" correct......

Thanks!


P.S.

Please make them bathe before they go on air?!?

[Moesha]

I'm missing hearing Kasey's regular spotter and cousin, Kole, on the radio. Instead we have Keith, pit crew support. Rumor is that Kole's wife, Beckie, is having her baby. I miss Kole though.

On a related note, for the first time this year, raceview is actually working correctly showing my cars in the box in the middle of the screen like it is supposed to be instead of always on top of everything on the top left of my screen.

[Lady's Human]

LOLOLOLOL!!!!!

That's the first time I've ever seen the caution lights CAUSE the debris caution!

As to the singers, I mute the Star Spangled Banner. I can't stand it when they sing it. (Though it's normally not as bad as the Marvin Gaye version we had at the convention in Vegas!)

[RICHARD]

The mountain that comes into view, with the clouds around the peak, is to the north of the track, During the winter it wears a really neat snow cap.

A little farther is the high desert and about 6-7 in the afternoon the winds really pick up, flow over that range and come flying down into Fontana. In Sept-Oct those winds will blow about 30 mph with some gusts as high as 50-60 mph.

Again, I am amazed that the weather was 'mild' compared to last year. The local papers were sayihg that attendance has gone down since they opened the track for the races. IT's a little bit about the weather and the fans not
wanting to travel so far out of the way-we are spoiled that most of the events in Lost Angeles are within a 20-25 mile range.:(


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Although the Nat'l. Anthemn is a hard song to sing, I too dislike the 'funked/jazzed' up versions....

How's about "Living in America" instead? :rolleyes:

[Cincy'sMom]

Sure don't know what happened to Tony last night, but wow, he dropped quick at the end of the race.

I wouldn't count Hendrick out...JJ is coming on,may give Kyle and Carl someone else to think about...

Next week should be fun...I'm rooting for David Ragen to get in. I think Kasey may be too far out, but ya never know!

[RICHARD]

I didn't finish my thought about the lights!

In Fontana after the first heavy winds of the season start, the first things that go are the arms that hold the signals and the signals themselves.

You can go to an intersection where they have the aluminum poles/arm that hold the signals over the lanes of traffic. You will see them sway back and forth from two to three feet. The passing drafts of the cars probably helped that sucker on to it's demise. :)


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Good race. no real accidents, no problems and no KB in the winner's circle.


And why doesn't NASCAR let the 2nd and 3rd placers get up on stage, like some of the other racing leagues?:confused:

[Cincy'sMom]

Okay, does anyone else think Chad Knaus joined the hair club for men? I swear he was almost balds on top at the banqust, now, watching him on This week in Nascar, his hair looks thicker every week!

[Moesha]

Richmond is in VIRGINIA, not South or North Carolina!
By mentioning this I may have to come out of the closet with my Weather Channel addiction, although it is mostly for hurricane coverage--I can't stand the "Local on the 8s"! Anyway, I'm sitting here browsing online and have the Weather Channel on television. I hear Paul Goodloe talking about what areas Hanna might affect, including "the NASCAR race in South Carolina or North Carolina I should say". I thought you meteorologists needed to know something about geography! Ok, back to your regularly scheduled topic.

How about it that Tony and Joey got the probation removed from the penalties! That was fair.

[RICHARD]

How about it that Tony and Joey got the probation removed from the penalties! That was fair.

Now you are talking!!

Weatherpeople don't care about racing!;)

[RICHARD]

This weekend's races have been rescheduled!
Check you local listings!;)

[Cincy'sMom]

Still should be truck racing today...go Chrissy!!!

It is unfortunate that qualifying got rained out....Joey was fast in practice. I would have liked to see what he could do. Oh well...another race, another chance!

[Cincy'sMom]

It may have been raining in Richmond yesterday, but it was a great day to go racing at MIS!!!

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[Cincy'sMom]

I have to add one more picture for Mark...he took a lot of crap for wearing his Kyle Busch T-shirt.

Anyway, last year I won the trip down to Miami, and got to do the 3 day racing experience down there. One of my instructors from there is the one who owns the school we went to at MIS yesterday. After the day was over we went to dinner with him and a lot of his family, who all help him with the school. His girlfriend was the most relentless in harassing Mark. Here he is with her, doing her Kyle Busch impersonation.

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I see the resembelance....
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[shais_mom]

I thought of you guys yesterday!!
Was a good day for racing!
Who'da thunk back in 2003 a tiny little meeting in Findlay OH would snowball into all we've done!? ;)
:love:

[RICHARD]

0430 F1 DONE!
0930 IRL
1000 NASCAR SPRINT
1600 NASCAR NATIONWIDE
Finish up with some NHRA, Racing Shows.

Shoe horn in some baseball, football, a pee break, maybe eat some food and some scritching for the car.


Who needs Viagra or Cialis when you have a remote, Gasoline, Alcohol, Nitro and Ethanol.



MY head spins.:D

[Cincy'sMom]

I thought of you guys yesterday!!
Was a good day for racing!
Who'da thunk back in 2003 a tiny little meeting in Findlay OH would snowball into all we've done!? ;)
:love:

Very true!! You should have come with us....you would have had plenty of competition for picking the most on Mark....Christy started in at the house and Debbie was brutal!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

0430 F1 DONE!
0930 IRL
1000 NASCAR SPRINT
1600 NASCAR NATIONWIDE
Finish up with some NHRA, Racing Shows.

Shoe horn in some baseball, football, a pee break, maybe eat some food and some scritching for the car.


Who needs Viagra or Cialis when you have a remote, Gasoline, Alcohol, Nitro and Ethanol.



MY head spins.:D

LOL!! Sounds likea great day to me...'cept I'm going to head to the dirt track tongiht!

Scritch the car?!?

Junior just spun Kyle.....paybacks for the first race here? Or did Kyle slow down and cuase Junior to spin him??

[RICHARD]

Scritch the car?!?

Junior just spun Kyle.....paybacks for the first race here? Or did Kyle slow down and cuase Junior to spin him??


Yes, scritch the car, I have a Mark Marting #6 model that gets scritched when he races, I am not superstitious.....

Oh, who am I kidding, I am.

I missed the spin, what does KB care, he's in.:mad:;)

One half hour and time for some IRL....

[Moesha]

I wanna go teach David Gilliland how to pit!

[anna_66]

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I see the resembelance....
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LOL! Between Kyle and Debbie or Kyle and Mark;):p
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We really did have a wonderful time yesterday. It was a PERFECT day-and night!

Amy being the sweet and wonderful person she is let my mom have an extra ticket she had. Mom LOVED it and can't wait to do it again!
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What was almost as cool as riding was that we got to go into Victory Lane
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and even up on the track it's self!
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Yep, never thought when I joined PT that I would be riding in a race car with the friends I met here:D

[ramanth]

Great photos Anna! :D

[Cincy'sMom]

Great photos Anna! :D

I'm sorry Kimmy....I sorta forgot about you being a NAscar fan too...and adventure seeker after the skydiving (which we may need some details on...did you do that in Detroit?) Anyway, I should have asked you to come along!

Ralph is thinking next year he may try driving. If anyone else is interested in driving or riding, or just going along, let me know! It does become more affordable when you know the school owner ;)

[Cincy'sMom]

LOL! Between Kyle and Debbie or Kyle and Mark;):p
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I was thinking Debbie and Kyle, but hey, whatever!!

I was thinking about sending Sean a link to the pictures, but then I thought I might have to edit first...maybe I'll just send a few from the track individually ;)

[anna_66]

I was thinking about sending Sean a link to the pictures, but then I thought I might have to edit first...maybe I'll just send a few from the track individually ;)

Might be a good idea...lol!

Kim, I didn't know you liked racing too! You'll have to come with us next time!

[RICHARD]

Fans crash supercar

A £250,000 supercar crashed on its first public test drive after two fans persuaded a garage manager to let them take it for a spin.

The 420bhp Veritas RS III - built as a prototype by the Vemot AG company - had been on display at a car dealership in Moenchengladbach, Germany.

Fans Martin Holtz, 44, and Friedrich Voller, 53, persuaded the manager to let them take it for a spin.

But they lost control of the V8-engined motor - which does 0-62mph in just 3.2 seconds - within minutes and ploughed into a lamppost.

Police arrested them as they tried to flee the mangled wreck, now being salvaged by mechanics.

"The car is immensely powerful and they grossly overestimated their driving skills," said a police spokesman.



This would never happen to a PTer.;)

[RICHARD]

Shock Pressure?

The officials measure that?:rolleyes:

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MM is looking good for next year.........Is it February yet?:D

[RICHARD]

LIke who is Kyle Busch and what does he want from us?

What's going on there?

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Slow and steady wins the race,
But what does that have to do with the championship?:eek:

The worst thing for NASCAR is to have someone like KB dominate the regular season, then have JJ stomp the field, and win the Cup with races left in the season.

Maybe have the top ten guys drive backwards for the CUP?:D

[Cincy'sMom]

Another rough weekend for JGR...don't know what is going on there!

But what a great finish. Just wish JJ hadn't won!

I don't want to see a 3-peat. I'm rooting for the Bif for the championship, with Mr. Ed coming in 2nd. (They must have brainwashed me in Florida last year! I can't believe I'm rooting for Rousch!)

[RICHARD]

I don't want to see a 3-peat. I'm rooting for the Bif for the championship, with Mr. Ed coming in 2nd. (They must have brainwashed me in Florida last year! I can't believe I'm rooting for Rousch!)

My brother was an JG fan until......You need help for this treatment!;)
Lie on your side and place a funnel in the ear canal. Pour some Valvoline 5-30
into it. not a lot..........just a smidge.

That should help. Of course I had to hold my brother down while my niece and nephew poured...:rolleyes::eek:

[Cinder & Smoke]

**BUMP** & **GRIND**

Hey, SMOKE WON!!

:D

[Cincy'sMom]

**BUMP** & **GRIND**

Hey, SMOKE WON!!

:D
:D:D:D:D:D

[anna_66]

ROCK ON! Tony finally gets what he deserves:D:D:D

[ramanth]

Yep Anna! I loves them race car drivers. :D :love: My parents camp in the infield at MIS.


I'm sorry Kimmy....I sorta forgot about you being a NAscar fan too...and adventure seeker after the skydiving (which we may need some details on...did you do that in Detroit?) Anyway, I should have asked you to come along!

Ralph is thinking next year he may try driving. If anyone else is interested in driving or riding, or just going along, let me know! It does become more affordable when you know the school owner ;)
Aww that's okay Amy. :)

My cousin in law got to drive a race car at MIS. It is something that I thought would be fun to try. :D

As far as skydiving, we went here:
Midwest Freefall - http://www.midwestfreefall.com/

Also, congrats to Tony!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Aww that's okay Amy. :)

My cousin in law got to drive a race car at MIS. It is something that I thought would be fun to try. :D



Anytime you want to try let me know and we'll get you hooked up! I think Ralph may go back to drive next year....

[4 Dog Mother]

Yeah, Phred I could hear the joyful noise from the north (Amy) and the south (Anna) (and inside my house- Carl) about Tony! And boy would thre have been a real noise if they had given the win to that other guy who did somethin he hadn't oughta. (see how much I know about racing - and you might like to know that I only saw the last lap, too)

[Cincy'sMom]

The true Carl shows his face again....Happy not so happy?

From NASCAR.com
"Witnesses said Edwards approached Harvick in the Nationwide garage and the two exchanged sharp words, after which Harvick turned to walk away and Edwards grabbed him. Harvick then turned and shoved Edwards onto the hood of the No. 33 car, after which a Harvick crew member placed Edwards in a headlock.

At that point the altercation apparently was broken up. Officials from NASCAR had no comment, stating that the incident is a non-issue."

Full article
http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/cup/10/09/preview.cup.kharvick.cedwards/index.html

[RICHARD]

. Harvick then turned and shoved Edwards onto the hood of the No. 33 car, after which a Harvick crew member placed Edwards in a headlock.



YEAH!!!!!

Mixed Martial Arts during the yellow flags and rain delays.


Here's the set-up.

The grass area between pit road and the finish line is where you put up the ring.


During the pit stops the leader has to take on the "Lucky Dog' in a five minute round.

If the LD beats the leader he takes his place.

During pit stops two teams will nominate one crew member to take on another, selected by a drawing conducted by the NASCAR officials. POints will be awarded and drivers will have to swap positions depending on who wins.

Rain delays should have a open tournament for spots and point awarded for takedowns, striking and aggressiveness.

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I am disappointed that Harvick doesn't kniow the rear naked choke!

[Moesha]

That was a good race! Happy for Burton, but really wish the 9 crew could have won #3! It's not Jimmie's house anymore!

[Cincy'sMom]

I didn't get to see the race becuase we were at a wedding, but caught the last 15 laps on the radio onthe way home. Watching the highlights on Vicotry Lane, we missed a good one!

Today we went to the ARCA championship race here in Toledo. Wow!! I've been to the track before and to short dirt tracks, but seeing the stock cars on the 0.5 mile ...amazing! It got pretty wild, but was a heck of a race.


My pictures are here:
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One of the cool things about the ARCA race here, is they always have a pre-race autograph session on the track.

Me with Kenny Schrader
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Scott Speed
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With David Ragan
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Truck series driver, John Wes Townley
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[Cincy'sMom]

ARCA legend, Frank Kimmel
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With Ricky Stenhouse Jr
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Series Champion and next year Penske Nationwide driver, Justin Allgaier
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Pace Laps
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Speed got wrecked early...
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And retaliated by taking on Stenhouse Jr. Which got Speed parked by ARCA (not that his car was in great shape anymore!)
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[Cincy'sMom]

They were racing 3 wide all the way around the track...
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Ouch!
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"What? I don't have anything..." says Michael Simko
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Come on, just let me have 1 swing! ( he had been wrecked by Tom Hessert)
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Race winner and Series Champion
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[ramanth]

Awesome photos Amy! Looks like there are quite a few hot heads racing ARCA. :eek: :D

[Cincy'sMom]

Awesome photos Amy! Looks like there are quite a few hot heads racing ARCA. :eek: :D

Thanks! Kinda Scary that Scott Speed is making his first start in Cup at Martinsville this week...a track known to breed hot tempers!

[Moesha]

Maybe he'll be the next "dart without feathers"!

[RICHARD]

Did anyone notice the shot of Jeff Burton getting into his car after the National Anthem?

His SO had to grab the jacket off the top of the car.......
Typical, guys always forget stuff on the roof of out cars when we go to work.:eek::D

[anna_66]

Well, anyone surprised that Jimmie won:rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

Well, anyone surprised that Jimmie won:rolleyes:

Hmmmm,

NO one went faster?

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How do you think KB feels?

[ramanth]

I'll take a Chevy win! Don't care who it is. :D

[Cincy'sMom]

I said this morning I wasn't sure I wanted to watch the Jeff and Jimmie show...at least Denny had a decent run!

And how bout AJ Allmendinger getting a top 15! Nothing against Scott Speed, bu I hate that AJ lost his ride and hope he finds something for next year!

[RICHARD]

I just crapped my pants.

The prerace interview with JG was hilarious.

JG with the mullet and mustache made him look like a typical 80's porn star.

:D

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Mr. Hamlin,
The race is over, can I breathe now?


What a save.

[ramanth]

It's no Chevy, but I'll take a Ford win over Toyota.

Congrats Carl!

[RICHARD]

Here's a question for all you race fans.

Why do I drive around and look at my gas gauge and think to myself, "I can make it for another week on a tank of gas!" then have to fill up the next day.

I don't drive at 180 miles an hour and in circles!

But Carl Edwards makes the finish line on fumes?:rolleyes::confused::o

[Cinder & Smoke]

Nice Driving, Jimmie!! :)

And a PAX on the ABC TV Network ...
30 minutes to go and ABC decides they "need" to switch to "Funniest Home Videos". :mad:

[Cincy'sMom]

Nice Driving, Jimmie!! :)

And a PAX on the ABC TV Network ...
30 minutes to go and ABC decides they "need" to switch to "Funniest Home Videos". :mad:

Well that is great. I was at a soccer game and was recording it...Thanks Victory Lane I was able tos ee what happened at the end...

I told Ralph we are going to Phoenix in November next year. We went in 2005and Tony was champion. We haven't gone since to the fall race since and every year since (baring some big change next week!) Jimmie has been champion. We have to go back to Phoenix next year to break the streak!!!

[anna_66]

Mark said we're not going back to Phoenix...Jimmie always wins...lol!

He needs to get over it and like the guy:p:D

[Cincy'sMom]

Mark said we're not going back to Phoenix...Jimmie always wins...lol!

He needs to get over it and like the guy:p:D


Now come on, that is like saying I need to like Kyle ;) :D

I was thinking about it on the way to work this morning that Jimmie has never won a race I have been to. I need to go to more races and keep him from winning #4 next year!

'Course that means Carl would would the championship cause he seems to win a lot when I go! ( Ithink he has won 50% of the Nationwide and 50% of the Cup races I have been to)

[RICHARD]

Congrats Clint and was that TS sounding a little sad?

Thanks to TS for giving me the # 20 to really root against for a while, then turning me around.:p:mad:

[Cincy'sMom]

I missed the pre-race :( Carl is looking strong, but Jimiie hasn't blown up yet. Some one take him out!

I'd love to see Tony go out on a win. His car looks good, but those Rousch cars are har dto beat at Miami.

Truck race Friday was amazing! I wish they had more of their races on regular TV so more could enjoy them. That is one of the most exciting series in all of sports!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

How do you like the 2010 pace car? :D

[Moesha]

I missed the pre-race :( Carl is looking strong, but Jimiie hasn't blown up yet. Some one take him out!

I'd love to see Tony go out on a win. His car looks good, but those Rousch cars are har dto beat at Miami.

Truck race Friday was amazing! I wish they had more of their races on regular TV so more could enjoy them. That is one of the most exciting series in all of sports!

They interviewed Tony just after he had hugged/shook hands with every member of his team. He was quite emotional. Other than that there wasn't much out of the norm.

[anna_66]

Well Jimmy did it, we all knew he would. But did Carl REALLY have to win the last race of the season?! How does he always get such good gas mileage? Where's he hiding that extra can of gas;)

I had a hope there for a minute when Tony was leading, but of course it just wasn't meant to be.

Farewell to the 2008 NASCAR season...come on season 2009 and #14:D

[Cincy'sMom]

Well Jimmy did it, we all knew he would. But did Carl REALLY have to win the last race of the season?! How does he always get such good gas mileage? Where's he hiding that extra can of gas;)

I had a hope there for a minute when Tony was leading, but of course it just wasn't meant to be.

Farewell to the 2008 NASCAR season...come on season 2009 and #14:D

Must be Carl's healthy diet...helps him make his own gas or soemthing....

I was glad to see Tony have a good run. Even though I knew he would have to stop for gas, to see him run down Kenseth, know he was going to cath him ("here kitty, kitty") and lead for at least a time was a great end. I sure hope things go well for him next year and can't wait til we can start by #14 gear!

[RICHARD]

Some one.......start the countdown clock to Daytona.

I'm stuck with Football, Hockey and B-ball for a few months.:eek:

[Cincy'sMom]

Some one.......start the countdown clock to Daytona.

I'm stuck with Football, Hockey and B-ball for a few months.:eek:

I believe Friday they said 91 days...which means we are down to 88!!