Nascar 2009 [Archive] - Page 2

aTailOf2Kitties

07-26-2009, 06:12 PM

I rushed home and got to watch the last 9 laps, and I guess that was better than nothing. Still peeved that I couldn't find it on the radio for the drive home. Drove like a bat out of Hades hoping Mark was still in 1st or 2nd when I got to the TV. ESPN Radio was broadcasting a friggin' baseball game.:mad:

I'm with you Richard, all of this channel changing is annoying as all get out. At least when it was on Fox it was usually on Fox. My parents don't have cable but at least they could watch part of the races until they left for church.

Lady's Human

07-26-2009, 08:23 PM

A bit off topic from NASCAR, but.....

Please say a prayer for Felipe Massa (f-1 driver for Ferrari).

He was hit in the head by a spring from Reubens Barichello's car during qualifying, went into a barrier at high speed, and is under medical sedation for multiple skull fractures.

Cinder & Smoke

07-26-2009, 08:39 PM

Please say a prayer for Felipe Massa (Formula-1 driver for Ferrari).

He was hit in the head by a spring from Reubens Barichello's car during qualifying,
went into a barrier at high speed,
and is under medical sedation for multiple skull fractures.

:(

Prayers offered for Felipe.

I guess there are some races I'm glad I did NOT watch.

:(

RICHARD

07-26-2009, 09:22 PM

John Surtsees' son was killed in the same manner not long ago.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/formula_1/article6727505.ece

Not a good week for racing.

Lady's Human

07-26-2009, 11:51 PM

Surtees's incident is most likely what lead to the suspension of Renault for the next race.

Fernando Alonso's pit crew didn't properly replace the tire on the car during a pit stop and it came off on the track.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/26072009/58/renault-suspended-valencia.html

The worst part about the incident with Massa was that F-1 kept replaying the incident over and over. The in car cam on Massa's Ferrari caught the whole incident, from the spring hitting him, Massa losing consciousness, Massa coming to briefly, hitting the brakes, then hitting the barrier. They ran it in slow motion couple times, it really reminded me of the Theisman injury on MNF.

(For those who don't follow F-1, the feed broadcast on Fox and Speed here in the US is F-1's race feed with Speed's announcers calling the race. They talk about whatever Bernie's boys are feeding them)

Moesha

07-27-2009, 07:28 AM

Did you see Tony Kaanan catch fire after having fuel spilled on him? That was scary as well. All reports seem to indicate he is fine.

anna_66

07-27-2009, 10:14 AM

Another top 5 for Tony! And how impressive Joey, coming from dead last, battling it out with JPM, and finishing 12th!
Too bad Denny and Kyle had such a rotten day finishing 34th and 38th, Mark was a very unhappy man.

I have to say, watching it in person is much more fun than watching it on TV. The cars just go by too fast to see any more than a blur...200 mph, no wonder they're just a blur:eek:

Yep, we were there (we really missed you Amy), had a blast and wow what a gorgeous day it was! We did lots and lots of walking. If you ever go, don't wait to pick up your tickets there and by all means....get a parking pass!!!

As usual I took WAY too many pictures, but if you'd like to see them here's the link:
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0QZt2LRoycMWHR
And I'll upload a few here.

lizbud

07-27-2009, 04:42 PM

Moesha

07-27-2009, 04:48 PM

There is a speed limit on pit road. This helps to insure the safety of the pit crew members that will be vulnerable while working on the cars during pit stops. The pit road speed is given and the drivers are given a 5 mph grace period. So if the speed limit is 55 MPH, they are allowed to go 60 MPH without incurring a penalty. If they go even .01 over 60 MPH, they are given a penalty, where they have to pass back down the length of pit road at the while maintaining the proper speed. NASCAR now electronically scores eac car's pit road speed by using timing and scoring areas. They judge a car's speed between each of those areas. JPM was scored going over the 5 MPH grace speed in two of those areas.

RobiLee

07-27-2009, 04:53 PM

RICHARD

08-03-2009, 04:24 PM

I am joking when I say this....

Any athlete who loses a loved on in the week before an event should not be allowed to participate in their event/sport.:eek:

How many times have you heard of someone losing a family member the week before the event, then winning?

When I heard that DH lost his grandma on the telecast I thought, "There is this week's winner!":eek:

Thoughts and prayers to his family and a huge congrats to him, too!

Cincy'sMom

08-03-2009, 09:08 PM

I barely had time to watch any Nascar coverage this weekend and did not know about Denny's grandma until after the race. I still had a feeling it was his week...wore my Denny Gear saturday and Sunday. I was out for today and had to go with Tony, but was still rooting Denny on. Way to go #11!

Tony had a bad day, but still got a top 10 out of it. Just frustrating that Jimmie had a bad day going too, and still got a top #15. Just once, can't they have a really bad day?

Moesha

08-03-2009, 09:14 PM

We're you able to come to the truck race in Nashville?

anna_66

08-04-2009, 07:19 AM

Rain delays are good for some people! I'm so happy Denny. It's been 50 races since he won...he definitely deserved it!

Tony had a bad day, but still got a top 10 out of it. Just frustrating that Jimmie had a bad day going too, and still got a top #15. Just once, can't they have a really bad day?

I'm sure Mark would agree with you wholeheartedly!

Cincy'sMom

08-04-2009, 04:42 PM

We're you able to come to the truck race in Nashville?

No, we weren't able to make it. My family reunion was this weekend, and with Ralph having to take his two weeks of vacation to the July shut-down earlier this month, he didn't have a time off to make along weekend out of it. Hopefully he willhave a little more freedom with his vacation time next year...

RICHARD

08-09-2009, 01:14 PM

Anyone notice that the invocation for today's race went something like this??

"Thank you God for the Heluva Good race?"

:eek:

anna_66

08-11-2009, 05:17 AM

Another rain delay, another win for one of my guys...I couldn't be happier:D
Way to go Tony and crew!

RICHARD

08-15-2009, 04:44 PM

Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah....

Never touch another man's visor.

There is nothing dignified about having to climb out your window when you are going to do road rage battle.:eek::confused:

aTailOf2Kitties

08-16-2009, 04:52 PM

poor Mark suffered from fuelish desires :(

RICHARD

08-16-2009, 09:14 PM

poor Mark suffered from fuelish desires :(

lol, THAT was a good one, still on the bubble, but I have faith.

Stock Car Jesus, ya know?:cool:;)

Class act for Vickers to acknowledge the fans.
He won one over today!

Cincy'sMom

08-17-2009, 05:59 PM

The race was a blast! Wish I had been there Saturday too...although I was about 2 miles down the road enjoying some time on the lake. Can't complain about that!

There are 2 things that seem to make the MIS crowd go nuts, Junior leading, and Johnson running out of gas, and we had both :)

RICHARD

08-18-2009, 04:33 PM

When it rains?

Time to pull out the red flag, pack up the car and go home.:(
http://motorsports.fanhouse.com/2009/08/17/mayfields-stepmom-arrested-outside-home/

aTailOf2Kitties

08-21-2009, 05:57 PM

Mark on the pole. THANK YOU STOCK CAR JESUS! Gimme 5!

Moesha

08-21-2009, 05:58 PM

I am so ready for him to retire.

RICHARD

08-21-2009, 06:00 PM

I am so ready for him to retire.

Come on,
No love for the Mummy?
He does have a bit of "The Favre" in him?:eek::rolleyes::D

anna_66

08-21-2009, 09:54 PM

I am so ready for him to retire.

Couldn't agree with you more.
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Great race tonight, well except for Kyle's wreck :rolleyes: (he did a very good interview for being so upset)
....go Ragan!

Cincy'sMom

08-22-2009, 08:37 AM

I am so tired of hearing Mark talk about how scared he was during qualifying. Really? I think you loose the right to be scared when you are doing it every week for 100 years!!!

Great race. Congrats David!!!

Lady's Human

08-22-2009, 09:00 AM

RICHARD

08-22-2009, 09:11 AM

Just because someone does something constantly doesn't mean they don't get scared doing it.

Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, eff that was scary. Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis, Icandothis!

What was the line?

If you say you aren't scared, you are lying-or dead?:D:eek:;)

Cincy'sMom

08-22-2009, 10:47 AM

Just because someone does something constantly doesn't mean they don't get scared doing it.

A stock car set up for qualifying is normally set up loose as heck, and the driver is doing a slide job for two laps.

I'm not saying it isn't scary...I'm just tiring of hearing it :) And espically when he is putting it on the pole, week after week. NASCAR tendency to root against the guy doing it best.

aTailOf2Kitties

08-22-2009, 03:42 PM

I am so ready for him to retire.
yeah 'cuz clearly he can't cut it anymore ;)

RICHARD

08-22-2009, 05:05 PM

Holy Crap,
Just tuned into the qual runs for the Indy Car race in Sonoma. Will Power hit car that had spun out on a blind corner.
Tossing a prayer out to both drivers!:eek:

Moesha

08-22-2009, 06:37 PM

yeah 'cuz clearly he can't cut it anymore ;)

That's not it at all. I am SO tired of listening to him. I turned the radio off today during his pre-race interview. I mute the TV when he is on. He drives me crazy. Like was previously mentioned by someone else, I can't stand his post qualifying interviews lately either. I think he is full of baloney (and maybe bologna too.) He just rubs me the wrong way. I've listened to his scanner. He wants everyone to pull over for him because he is trying to get in the chase. He had his "farewell tour" years ago. I'm just ready for him to be gone. I even like Junior better than him, and believe me, that's saying a lot! But I know that is the beauty of NASCAR, there are drivers we love and drivers we love to hate and drivers we just hate. He happens to fall into that last category in my house. I'm glad there are others that like him though.

Lady's Human

08-22-2009, 06:55 PM

Tony Stewart Whines on the scanner, Jeff Gordon whines, Jr Whines, Robby Gordon whines.

I've heard Mark complain about other drivers. Mainly under the heading of "Why is XXX runnin me so hard, it's lap 15?"

He drives clean, drives against other drivers the way they do to him, it used to be incredible watching Mark/Earnhardt Sr/Rusty run against each other.

They rubbed each other, but rarely punted each other.

I love Mark's comments about burnouts...."Man, those are stupid. If these kids had to FIX those engines after a race they wouldn't do that."

Moesha

08-22-2009, 07:03 PM

I understand the whining. I've heard Mark tell his spotter to talk to others to tell their driver to get out of his way because he is racing to get in the chase. I think that is tacky. There are lots of drivers that complain on the scanner, and I don't criticize them for that. And there are lots of clean racing drivers. I've been around to watch the old school drivers race. I've been a Bill Elliott fan since the mid 80s. I never cared much for Mark and for the last few years he has really rubbed me the wrong way. I'm not asking that others agree with my feelings, just voicing mine. I'm sorry if I offended anyone. That wasn't my intent.

Lady's Human

08-22-2009, 07:21 PM

The WORST whiner on the radio is Danica Patrick in traffic.

She gets to NASCAR, I'm blocking her channel.

Martin, Earnhardt Sr, the Labontes, Gant, would all give each other breaks at times if it didn't affect them.

With the exception of a few, that seems to be gone.

Moesha

08-22-2009, 07:31 PM

Giving a break is one thing. Practically demanding one is a different story or even thinking you deserve one. The sport is a lot different now than it was 20 years ago also.

Lady's Human

08-22-2009, 07:37 PM

Which is why I enjoy watching the races on ESPN classic when they show them.

BTW, looks liek Tony won't be saying anything on the radio tonight...

Moesha

08-22-2009, 07:39 PM

I like watching them too. When they were on originally, I didn't get to watch them. I was listening on the radio. It's really interesting to see Bristol before all the seats were there.

Lady's Human

08-22-2009, 07:49 PM

I wish I could do what I used to do, watch on TV and listen to MRN.

Especially when Fox has the broadcasts. Boogity this, darrel.

anna_66

08-22-2009, 10:13 PM

RICHARD

08-22-2009, 11:39 PM

*WOOO!!!!* Go KYLE!
Now only 34 points out of the top 12!

Richard, looks like your NASCAR jesus was on our side today:p
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Mark said he doesn't want you to forget this face:D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/anna66/P8141089.jpg

Next time in the rear view mirror maybe?:D

NASCAR Jesus looks over all wheeled competition and entertainment.:D

He told me that second place is good, for our driver not to be greedy.

Also, he want all of you fans to build shrines and burn incense. He prefers Valvoline, but that smokes up the house.:confused:;)

It was a great race!

I HATE BRISTOL
I LOVE BRISTOL.

I walked out of the house and repotted some plants while MM was in the lead.
I cannot handle the suspense.

Cincy'sMom

08-22-2009, 11:47 PM

Dear Stoack Car Jesus,

I am sorry I spoke ill of Mark Martin. I will keep my thoughts to myself, if Tony never has to go through another night like to tonight for the rest of the season.

Amen.

PS. Thank you for the good finishes for Denny and Ryan. Thank you for not letting Jimmie win. And most of all, thank you for (gulp!) Kyle's win! I was so happy it was not a Hendrick driver, and really want things to stay tight for the chase so it is constantly changing at Richmond!

aTailOf2Kitties

08-23-2009, 07:20 AM

Mark was searching for Victory Lane, but there was a Shrub blocking his view. ;)

RobiLee

08-23-2009, 07:30 AM

Good race last night.

Wow, whats up with the Mark Martin bashing :confused:

Cinder & Smoke

08-23-2009, 11:02 AM

Wow, whats up with the Mark Martin bashing :confused:

:p

Seems he's been a bit "Whiney" :( of late ...

Kinda sounding like an old, scratchy, 78 rpm record.

:rolleyes:

RICHARD

09-02-2009, 01:10 PM

Cincy'sMom

09-02-2009, 05:20 PM

Stock Car Jesus,

Please give us a good race this weekend with no weather, or large scale smashups. I would like the championship contested as fairly as possible.

No preferential treatment for no one.......

except #5

AMEN.

Dear Stock Car Jesus,

I would like to echo Richard's prayer and extend it thorugh Richmond. I will be at the race there, and truely do not want to know who made the chase until the last lap of the race. And I would be truely grateful for good weather in Virginia.

AMEN

PS...I would like to strike that part about #5 from my echo and replace it with #39.

RICHARD

09-02-2009, 05:27 PM

PS...I would like to strike that part about #5 from my echo and replace it with #39.

Stock Car Jesus loves everyone.

RICHARD

09-02-2009, 05:51 PM

Come,

Join me in prayer.

RICHARD

09-02-2009, 11:51 PM

Gonna give KB a tip of the hat.
He donated 30 K to a Nashville School System to buy guitars for the music programs.

There,

My hat is back on my head.;):D

Moesha

09-03-2009, 07:06 AM

That is a nice gesture. I just feel that it is sort of empty. It comes after he was here a couple of weeks ago. He got VERY snippy when asked about the incident and then refused to answer any more questions from the media. I get the feeling this is a way to placate people around here. Maybe I'm wrong, that's just my feeling. But, it is a good thing for the kids that get to use the guitars.
Original news report. (http://www.wkrn.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?ClipID1=4067220&h1=Kyle%20Busch%20and%20the%20Extra%20Point&vt1=v&at1=Sport&d1=226234&LaunchPageAdTag=Search%20Results&activePane=info&rnd=27439981)

anna_66

09-03-2009, 08:43 AM

Dear Stock Car Jesus,

I would like to echo Richard's prayer and extend it thorugh Richmond. I will be at the race there, and truely do not want to know who made the chase until the last lap of the race. And I would be truely grateful for good weather in Virginia.

AMEN

PS...I would like to strike that part about #5 from my echo and replace it with #39.

I echo your prayer and replace your #39 with #18;) That boy deserves to be in the chase.
And as for the weather..PLEASE, PLEASE NO RAIN. I don't wanna get wet!
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That is a nice gesture. I just feel that it is sort of empty. It comes after he was here a couple of weeks ago. He got VERY snippy when asked about the incident and then refused to answer any more questions from the media.

If it were me I would be SO tired of answering that question. I think he had every right to be snippy.

kokopup

09-03-2009, 11:46 AM

If KB had donated a million to the schools He might have gotten forgiveness for his smashing episode. The Guitar he smashed cost Nascar $38,000 to have it built. Have you every seen any racer, in any venue, smash their trophy before. The fact that it was a guitar does not make it Cool. He is a race car driver not a Rock Star, although I believe he actually thinks of himself as a Rock Star. There is no doubt he is a great race car driver but until he learns to win and loose gracefully he will just be a spoiled immature kid to me.

A totally rain free race with my Man #9 finishing in top 5 would be great.

RICHARD

09-04-2009, 11:54 AM

O.k.

Who prayed for this?

http://www.fanhouse.com/news/main/carl-edwards-breaks-foot/656338

:eek:

Moesha

09-04-2009, 07:05 PM

I read that right after it happened yesterday. I was trying to set my fantasy driver lineup. I forgot to post it. Frisbee=dangerous sport.

Cincy'sMom

09-05-2009, 07:31 AM

How did I miss that news?!? That is worse the Jimmie breaking his wrist in a golf cart...at tleast that was in the off season! Of course, that is usually the kind of controversy that will lead him to win both races or something like that.

It appears silly season is now in full motion...Bobby Labonte out of the '96 for 7 races, and Colin Braun in. So Bobby goes to the 71 for those races. David, well 1 race with the Wood Brothers, and 3 in a 4th entry for JGR. He may have gotten the best deal in that little mix-up.

And of course Kesolowski to drive the #12 in 2010. How does that affect living arrangements?

aTailOf2Kitties

09-05-2009, 09:02 AM

Erik Darnell is in the #96 not Colin Braun

Cincy'sMom

09-05-2009, 10:39 AM

Erik Darnell is in the #96 not Colin Braun

Oops! I knew that... Brain fart I guess

anna_66

09-05-2009, 02:10 PM

Amy....only 1 more weekhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/anna66/Smileys/wooo.gif I sooooo cannot waithttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/anna66/Smileys/smiley-excited001.gif

Cincy'sMom

09-05-2009, 05:06 PM

Amy....only 1 more weekhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/anna66/Smileys/wooo.gif I sooooo cannot waithttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/anna66/Smileys/smiley-excited001.gif

:D:D
Can't wait!!!

RICHARD

09-06-2009, 08:07 PM

http://motorsports.fanhouse.com/2009/09/05/hamlins-lexus-stolen-from-driveway/

Please, when someone stole my 750 I didn't have any way to ge around.
Hamlin has a 800 hp backup car.:rolleyes::eek::o

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Thank you SCJ!;)

Moesha

09-06-2009, 10:53 PM

A totally rain free race with my Man #9 finishing in top 5 would be great.

How about a top 1? Let's do that one more time! Maybe they can stay away from Junior, so that he won't wreck them and put them out of the chase this year like he did a few years ago. Unbelievable pit crew tonight!

aTailOf2Kitties

09-06-2009, 11:13 PM

woo-hoo, another good run for the Crazy Old Man! Gimme 5!

RICHARD

09-07-2009, 09:24 AM

woo-hoo, another good run for the Crazy Old Man! Gimme 5!

Oh, poop!;)

I had the race on and went out to see the Space Station pass by....

KH was in the lead and when I came back KK was doing a victory lap.

Danged NASA!;):D

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Here's "5"!:D

Moesha

09-10-2009, 03:39 PM

Yates + Ford + Menard - Dodge - Sorenson + Kahne + Sadler + Allemdinger = RPM 2010

RICHARD

09-10-2009, 04:05 PM

Yates + Ford + Menard - Dodge - Sorenson + Kahne + Sadler + Allemdinger = RPM 2010

Very good,

You checked you math too!:D

Cincy'sMom

09-10-2009, 04:07 PM

Yates + Ford + Menard - Dodge - Sorenson + Kahne + Sadler + Allemdinger = RPM 2010

Yates-Hall of Fame Racing +Ford + Menard - Dodge - Sorenson - Labonte + Kahne + Sadler + Allemdinger = RPM 2010

Just a little addition (or subtraction as the case may be!)

Moesha

09-10-2009, 04:18 PM

Thank you for that correction Cincy'sMom. :)
Funny thing is that RPM is really Gillette and not so much RP. I guess it is all in the name though.

ETA: That technically the - Labonte part has been taking place this season.

Cincy'sMom

09-10-2009, 07:35 PM

ETA: That technically the - Labonte part has been taking place this season.

That's true...alhtough I thought I read HOF would like to have Labonte back this year. It seemed like the Yates (and Rousch) portion pushed Darnell a littlemore due to sponsorship. Labonte could still stick with Labonte, just wouldn't be part of the RPM/Yates connection. I hope Bobby gets to stick around the series.

Moesha

09-10-2009, 10:51 PM

I would like to see him around too. I really like him.

kokopup

09-11-2009, 11:34 AM

Has there been anymore speculation or news on what RPM will be driving next
year. I will have a hard time rooting for my man # 9 in a Toyota.

RICHARD

09-11-2009, 01:51 PM

I would like to see him around too. I really like him.

If you like him "around" will you still dig him on a road course?:eek::rolleyes:;)

Moesha

09-11-2009, 04:19 PM

Has there been anymore speculation or news on what RPM will be driving next
year. I will have a hard time rooting for my man # 9 in a Toyota.

They will be driving Fords next year. They are taking over Yates operation and adding Menard (mostly because he has a built in sponsor from his dad :rolleyes:.) Menard will be taking Reed's place so that RPM will be made up of Kahne, Sadler, Allmendinger and Menard.

kokopup

09-11-2009, 06:26 PM

They will be driving Fords next year. They are taking over Yates operation and adding Menard (mostly because he has a built in sponsor from his dad .) Menard will be taking Reed's place so that RPM will be made up of Kahne, Sadler, Allmendinger and Menard.

Yes, I just saw that on The Speed Channel During Qualifing. I can live with him driving a Ford but wished they had been able to stay with Dodge. I have been a Mopar fan since my first car in 1956. It was a confiscated bootleggers car with a transplanted Chrysler firedome Hemi engine. It still had air springs in the back where they used it to haul sugar. This was one fast car. A real sleeper, because it was a black 52 Plymouth 4dr. Similar to this 2dr
http://photos.webridestv.com/datastore/images/user/196b0aee7f1cccfb51b311fbf87fd985/plymouth_cranbrook_1952_147277_20081020_l.jpg[

aTailOf2Kitties

09-12-2009, 09:15 AM

Carl needs a backup signature move. I'm thinking something clever like throwing frizbees over the catchfence. ;)

RICHARD

09-12-2009, 01:00 PM

Carl needs a backup signature move. I'm thinking something clever like throwing frizbees over the catchfence. ;)

He'll need a helmet then!:confused:

I just thought about what will happen should he win.;)

RICHARD

09-12-2009, 04:08 PM

How much will two fingers cost Hornaday's team?http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_eyes.gif

aTailOf2Kitties

09-12-2009, 10:57 PM

THANK YOU STOCK CAR JESUS! You know what for, it's a couple of things ;)
I have no idea how this whole chase thing works any more, but I guess it's working out for Mark for the moment

RICHARD

09-13-2009, 01:09 PM

I just want to let everyone know that Stock Car Jesus has been listening to your prayers, but he would like to remind everyone that they MUST not
pray to just SCJ because sometimes the prayers go to

Southern California Jesus,
Southern Carolina Jesus,
and
Santa Clara County Jesus.

Thank you and Bring On The Chase!:D

Amen.

RICHARD

09-13-2009, 08:05 PM

DUDE!

After last night's race I tuned out the coverage because I knew MM was in..

I just looked at the standings and saw he was in FIRST PLACE.

When you look at the races he was knocked out of earlier in the season,
He may have been a points leader for most of the year.

Good job, slow and steady.

anna_66

09-16-2009, 04:50 PM

What??? Denny wins and no one comments...what's wrong with you people:p

Richard I think your SCJ was on Denny's side Saturday night!

Mark was so excited to see his boy win while we were there:D
What an awesome track, awesome night and an awesome race!!!
If you ever get the chance, this is definately one track you want to visit.

In case anyone wants to see my pictures I posted the link below.

share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0QZt2LRoycMWI8

Cincy'sMom

09-16-2009, 10:45 PM

Well, I thought I posted....guess not!!!

What a great race! You got a lot of great picture Anna! Richmond is such a neat track and it was great to be there for Denny's first Virginia win! (Added bonus.... neither Jimiie Johnson or Mark Martin won!!)

I uploaded my pictures too. They are here: http://labsnspots.shutterfly.com/7437

RICHARD

09-19-2009, 10:10 PM

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1320354/

Great movie, A late model stock goes on a rampage.

I love it.

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VERSUS channel is doing a 1/2 hour NASCAR show on Tuesday nights-

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news?slug=nascar_com-versus.chase.program-20090918&prov=nascar_com&type=lgns

Almita

09-20-2009, 01:27 AM

Today, i went to a Yard sale, and i'm a fan of Kasey Kahne. #9!!
So i ended up getting a visor hat, with his number and signature on it.
As well as the Tony stewart's old number 20. I wish he was still home depot.
the visor was orange. I was like, might as well get this for being his old sponser and number!

Cincy'sMom

09-20-2009, 04:28 AM

Did anyone catch Ryan Newman, Kasey Kahne and Carl Edwards on the Jimmy Fallon show this week? They were playing a game called "Shock absorbers" Too funny!

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/blogs/2009/09/nascar-drivers-play-shock-absorbers/

kokopup

09-20-2009, 09:24 AM

quote anna_66

What??? Denny wins and no one comments...what's wrong with you people

I believe it goes a long way about saying how likable Denny is. I find him to be arrogant, and a cry baby if he doesn't win.

Kasey Kahne's the man.

anna_66

09-20-2009, 01:02 PM

I believe it goes a long way about saying how likable Denny is. I find him to be arrogant, and a cry baby if he doesn't win.

Kasey Kahne's the man.

Arrogant? Really? I guess we all have our own opinions.

I do really like Kasey though.
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Amy, some of your pictures look just like mine;) Now, do some of your mojo for Charlotte and don't let Jimmie win:D
Only 26days 9hs 58m! See you there!!!

Cincy'sMom

09-20-2009, 02:00 PM

Arrogant? Really? I guess we all have our own opinions.

I do really like Kasey though.
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Amy, some of your pictures look just like mine;) Now, do some of your mojo for Charlotte and don't let Jimmie win:D
Only 26days 9hs 58m! See you there!!!

I wouldn't say Denny is arrogant (but I am a fan!). Sure, he can be whiny when he doesn't win, but honestly, what drivers have you NOT hard whine at one time or another? If not on TV camera, listen to them on a scanner. I garuntee they all do. Some more then others, but they all do!

Poor Kasey. Looks like he may have an early exit to his championship hopes. Shame there is so much turmoil at RPM.

Can't wait for Charlotte, Anna!!! Hopefully I can get the work part figured out soon, so we can plan some shop tours!

Cinder & Smoke

09-20-2009, 04:30 PM

**YEE-HAW** ~ :cool:

The Old Phart does it again!!

GO 5 ~ GO Mark!!

:D

RobiLee

09-20-2009, 04:37 PM

Woo Hoo! Thank you Stock Car Jesus!

aTailOf2Kitties

09-20-2009, 04:43 PM

and yet another big THANK YOU to Stock Car Jesus! :cool:
I guess it's true: life really does begin at 50, eh Mark?;)

GIMME 5!

I think I need to have a little chat with Truck Race Jesus though

Cincy'sMom

09-20-2009, 04:50 PM

And the race started out so good....

At least Denny and Ryan came home with top 10's :) (and yes, Kyle too!)

Moesha

09-20-2009, 05:01 PM

A good story for the Kahne crew. :) (http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/columns/story?columnist=smith_marty&id=4489565)

At least my fantasy team had a good day.

anna_66

09-20-2009, 09:11 PM

And the race started out so good....

At least Denny and Ryan came home with top 10's :) (and yes, Kyle too!)
I know, not a bad night for us.
Too bad Tony had problems again.
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Hey...I like the Truck Race Jesus ;)
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Hated that Kasey had problems.
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If Martin keeps running like this he may
just take the win this year.

blue

09-21-2009, 12:01 AM

I cant get into paved auto racing on the TV, even most dirt tracks dont do it for me. IF Im there live I can get into it.

If I could get the King of the Hammers (http://www.fourwheeler.com/eventcoverage/129_0908_king_of_the_hammers_09/index.html) (the trailer for the KOH 2009 DVD is here (http://www.kingofthehammers.com/) but there is at least one F bomb), Vegas to Reno (http://www.pirate4x4.com/gallery/main.php/v/vegas2reno09/) , WEROCK, Reno Rocks, Paris Drakar Rally (http://www.dakar.com/index_DAKus.html), or the Ladago Trophy on TV Ild be glued to the set.

ETA: I forgot to mention the Gumball Rally (http://www.gumball3000.com/), yes its on mostly paved roads but its the insanely rich AHs that run this make it entertaining for me.

If I can get my business off the ground maybe Ill be able to afford 2 lines to the house for DSL and I can get good online coverage for the off road events from Pirate4x4.com.

RICHARD

09-21-2009, 01:12 PM

I LOVE THE D to P trucks.

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=trucks%2c+paris+to+dakar%2c+photos&FORM=IGRE#

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I am truly being good and polite. I loved the race results from yesterday.

You can use Truck Race Jesus or Trucker Jesus.

I just don't know what he thinks about sports utility vehicles?!?!?!?:eek:

blue

09-22-2009, 02:45 AM

I greatly admire the amount of fabrication and engineering that goes into building a NASCAR car, but that is all dialed in and allmost a science now.

Building a KOH car/buggy for a sport that has only had two official events, or building a Ladoga car (I have no idea how old the Ladoga Trophy is but Ill bet it isnt as old as NASCAR), these arent dialed in cars for a specific set race track.

I can understand how yall can get behind a certain driver for their skill with a car that is allmost exactly like their competitors, heck I admire the skills of the NASCAR driver that comes in last every time.

I get so much more out of the new offroad racing because none of the cars/buggys are the same. In some cases I get to see the build ups of indevidual buggys long before the race happens.

Im not trying to offend NASCAR fans because I admire the skills of the drivers, fabricators, and the pit crews.

If in NASCAR rubbing is racing, in KOH they dont rub, they will drive right over your car if they cant ram it out of the way.

ETA: If I can afford to, I will be on the lake bed for the King of the Hammers 2010.

blue

09-22-2009, 02:59 AM

How many drivers in NASCAR are women?

aTailOf2Kitties

09-22-2009, 05:35 AM

no women full-time in the top 3 levels at the moment, but there are a few that make the occasional appearance. Probably some more in the touring series

kokopup

09-22-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote by Blue

I greatly admire the amount of fabrication and engineering that goes into building a NASCAR car, but that is all dialed in and allmost a science now.

You obviously have not followed Nascar very closely or you would not make the statement about being dialed in. I think every Cup driver and crew chief would tell you up front that nothing is dialed in. These crews make changes from start of race to the end trying to get their car "dialed in". Most never do. Track conditions change over the course of the race and so does their setup.

by blue

If in NASCAR rubbing is racing, in KOH they dont rub, they will drive right over your car if they cant ram it out of the way.

There are tracks that rubbing is all that the cars can stand without major damage. There are tracks like Talledega and Martinsville where ramming is just a part of racing.

Rumor has it that Danica Patrick is actively trying to get a ride with Penske racing probably on a limited basis for 2010.

RICHARD

09-23-2009, 03:03 PM

I was reading in the NASCAR Scene rag that DP will run a few races at the end of the season. Tony Stewart has been talking to her and he hinted at her taking the wheel soon.

RICHARD

09-26-2009, 10:48 PM

Kyle Busch fans....

A question?

Do you think that if KB kept his schedule to the Nationwide and Sprint series he would have a better chance of winning the Sprint Cup?

The dude can drive-but I think that since he drives all three series that he doesn't focus on the 'prize'.

I am not a KB fan, but seeing him spread his weekends out make me wonder about what he could do if he was 'dedicated' to racing Cup and just a few races in the NWS.....

I wonder what the numbers look like when he does one or two races a weekend as opposed to 3?

blue

09-26-2009, 11:12 PM

You obviously have not followed Nascar very closely

Duh.

Cinder & Smoke

09-27-2009, 01:51 PM

Cincy'sMom

09-27-2009, 06:56 PM

:eek:

wow!

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/nascar/2009/news/headlines/cup/09/27/post.race.jlogano.crash.dover/logano.193.jpg

Ride 'em, Cowboy!!

"I'll leave it in the garage ...
See if you can fixzit up while I'm in the Care Center."

;)

What a wild ride! So glad Joey was okay!!

Internersting stats for the week...no driver that has won Dover has won the championship....

No driver thathas been leading the points after Dover has won the championship....

I have to hold on to the little things!

Didn't agree with the call for Tony to pit onthe last caution...I think he would have finished better if he hadn't...but Top 10 runs for both SHR cars. I'll take it.

aTailOf2Kitties

09-27-2009, 08:53 PM

whew!.... Crazy Old Man still hanging in there:cool:

RICHARD

09-28-2009, 11:32 AM

whew!.... Crazy Old Man still hanging in there:cool:

Again,
SCJ says,

"Go forth, be humble....You can't win every race....second place is just as good"

Amen.

anna_66

09-28-2009, 09:16 PM

What a wild ride! So glad Joey was okay!!

Internersting stats for the week...no driver that has won Dover has won the championship....

No driver thathas been leading the points after Dover has won the championship....

I have to hold on to the little things!

Didn't agree with the call for Tony to pit onthe last caution...I think he would have finished better if he hadn't...but Top 10 runs for both SHR cars. I'll take it.

That wreck just took my breath away. I was so glad that he got out and was alright. Those cars sure have come a long way.

And I agree, Tony shouldn't have stopped. I was really surprised he did. Oh well.

Insterenting facts Amy. Let's hope it works out like that!

RICHARD

09-30-2009, 05:06 PM

http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/9873688/Patrick's-future-with-IRL:-She's-not-saying-much?GT1=39002

Hmmmmmm.....:rolleyes:

aTailOf2Kitties

10-02-2009, 05:14 PM

'nother pole for car #5
keeps Mark's Chase hopes alive.
He just keeps on going'
all the while showing
he's not just on a "Sunday drive"

aTailOf2Kitties

10-03-2009, 06:51 PM

dear StockCarJesus,
thanks for doing that thing you did in the final laps of today's NW race. I was starting to wonder if you were watching ;) I owe ya one!

anna_66

10-04-2009, 06:57 AM

We were on the way home from the Husky Hike in Cleveland and were listening to the race-well all except the last 12 laps...and I guess that's where it got good.
I really do wish Kyle would have won-I think he deserved it, but I sure was glad to see Joey win. Now all those people that thought he would be "scared" to get back in the car-they know better;)

Also while we were coming home we were listening to Sirius NASCAR 128-Dialed In w/ Claire B. Lang. People were calling in and saying that Kyle gave Joey that win...can you believe it?! Also that Joe Gibbs told Kyle to let him have it. There is no way that Kyle would give a win away. Nope, he's not that nice. What driver would be? Crazy people:rolleyes:

Cincy'sMom

10-04-2009, 07:42 AM

Also while we were coming home we were listening to Sirius NASCAR 128-Dialed In w/ Claire B. Lang. People were calling in and saying that Kyle gave Joey that win...can you believe it?! Also that Joe Gibbs told Kyle to let him have it. There is no way that Kyle would give a win away. Nope, he's not that nice. What driver would be? Crazy people:rolleyes:

They were probablly the same people who were calling in this week and saying Joey shouldn't have been scared last week! I love 128, but I can't believe some of the things people come up with!!

If it was Joey's first win or something, maybe, but this is the 4th time this season that Joey has run Kyle down and passed him with less then 10 to go. I think Joey has just gotten used to the Nationwide series and is that good. I think we are going to see that carry over to the Cup car next year, when he starts going back to tracks for the 2nd and 3rd time. I just wonder, how the relationship between Kyle and Joey will progress of the next few years...I don't think Kyle like losing to his teammate over and over again.

RICHARD

10-04-2009, 01:01 PM

Oh Jesus of Stock Cars.

Let us have a good, clean race, with yellow flags for debris on the track only.
Give us drafting and passes and no running it into the marbles.
Give us the best pit stops and a safe race for all.

Amen.

Lady's Human

10-04-2009, 01:06 PM

But if all the chasers except for the #5 somehow find their way into the turn 4 wall without injuring themselves I won't complain either.

:D

RICHARD

10-04-2009, 01:15 PM

But if all the chasers except for the #5 somehow find their way into the turn 4 wall without injuring themselves I won't complain either.

:D

SCJ,

or

Our Father of Fast.
The Saint of Speed.
The Deity of Drafting.
The Patron Saint of Pitstops?

Gonna have to piggy back on that last prayer....

Amen?:D

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Cincy'sMom

10-04-2009, 04:25 PM

Happy Sunday!!! :cool::D:cool::D

Cinder & Smoke

10-04-2009, 04:40 PM

:p

Tony WHO ??

It's been a while.

;)

anna_66

10-04-2009, 04:54 PM

Woo Hoo! Tony "Smoked" Em':D
I kept wondering when something bad was going to happen, luckily it never did! If he can just keep this up he may just walk away with the Championship!

Denny had a great day too.

I don't think Kyle like losing to his teammate over and over again.
That's for sure. The look on his face at that press conference, not a good one.

RICHARD

10-04-2009, 07:18 PM

'nother pole for car #5
keeps Mark's Chase hopes alive.
He just keeps on going'
all the while showing
he's not just on a "Sunday drive"

Oh Stock Car Jesus
Boy, can he drive!
It's still number one-
For driver Number Five.

Amen.:D

RICHARD

10-09-2009, 12:17 PM

SCJ,

I humbly ask for your divine intervention this weekend, in California.

Amen.

Cincy'sMom

10-10-2009, 11:26 PM

I balme Kesolowski...wish Denny could have won! Oh well, way to go Joey!!!

anna_66

10-11-2009, 08:51 AM

I didn't get to see the race but heard it was pretty good.

Go Joey:D

RICHARD

10-11-2009, 11:02 AM

What's up with JL's dad?

I heard he got his ANNUAL credential pulled!:eek:

aTailOf2Kitties

10-11-2009, 11:13 AM

yeah DaddyLo had a "discussion" with Greg Biffle, after Greg threatened to put Joey in the wall... and did so.

kokopup

10-11-2009, 11:43 AM

IMO , Nascar needs to come down on Biffle. This is behaviour that has gone on to long. If he has
a problem it needs to be solved off track.

aTailOf2Kitties

10-11-2009, 06:32 PM

I had a sneaking suspicion
that Johnson would assume the position
at the top of the Chase
by winning a race. :(
Now Mark's on a 12-point mission.

Cincy'sMom

10-11-2009, 07:02 PM

Joey's Dad reminds me of a stage mom. I think at some point Joey is going to have to tell him to back off and let him fight his own battles.

What a finish! Can't believe Tony rallied back for a Top 5.

I don't want to admit how superstitous I am, but Shlitz is Tony's Beer of choice. I have only found 1 local place that carries it, and they were out from after Watkins Glen, but I found a 12 pack, just before Dover. I don't know what I am going to do next week in Charlotte....since I will be at the race!! I hope we can find Shlitz in NC!!! I have told Ralph he may have to step up and drink my 2 on Saturday night!

On a positive note, JJ jas never one a race I have been at....let's hope the streak continues!

anna_66

10-11-2009, 07:39 PM

Only 89 points behind, let's hope that Tony can pull it off. We still have 6 more races so he's got a chance.
Unfortunately I'm thinking Denny is out of it again this year:(

On a positive note, JJ jas never one a race I have been at....let's hope the streak continues!

Oh girl I hope so! I don't wanna see Jimmie win again in person and I'm hoping your our good luck charm;)
Only 5 days 3 hours and 21 minutes!!!!!!!

cassiesmom

10-11-2009, 07:53 PM

Nascar fans, when they show the in-car camera (roughly from the front passenger seat, if it was a passenger car) - what is the bar, along the driver's right temple, with a logo on it? My dad told me it is to protect the driver's head, but it looked to us like it was far enough away from the driver that his (helmeted) head could easily bounce against the bar. Is it to protect the driver? Is it closer to him than it looked on TV?

Thanks,
Elyse

aTailOf2Kitties

10-11-2009, 08:04 PM

RICHARD

10-12-2009, 05:39 PM

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/nascar/2009/news/features/07/15/enterprise.inside.nascar.onboard.cameras/pate.incar.vjgc.tall.jpg

Sorry,

The 'bar' that is part of the seat is not for driver protection.

It's to keep him from turning and smacking the crap out of the kids riding in the back seat.

"are we THERE yet?";):eek::D

Moesha

10-16-2009, 07:02 PM

I have never heard a prayer like that one that was just given before the Nationwide race tonight. :eek: Oh my!

cassiesmom

10-16-2009, 07:19 PM

the top part of the seat sticks out around the driver's helmet on both sides. His head can indeed hit this padded bar but it will keep it from going any further over. It is far enough away to allow the drivers to turn their heads a little bit. Their helmets are also tethered to their necks by a HANS (Head and Neck Support) device to keep them from going too far forward. Even when the car is flipping over the drivers are so strapped and surrounded by safety equipment that their torsos hardly move.
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/nascar/2009/news/features/07/15/enterprise.inside.nascar.onboard.cameras/pate.incar.vjgc.tall.jpg

Thank you! I'll show this picture to dad. We couldn't tell that it's u-shaped. It just looked like a bar.

I'd like one of those in my car, but bring the front part down lower and please put a heater inside of it for my sore neck after a day of work at my un-ergonomic work station :)

Moesha

10-16-2009, 07:34 PM

I think Marty Smith agrees with me:

MartySmithESPN (http://twitter.com/MartySmithESPN) I don't reckon I've ever heard a prayer quiye like that one.

Cinder & Smoke

10-16-2009, 07:41 PM

I have never heard a prayer like that one that was just given before the Nationwide race tonight.
:eek: Oh my!

I think Marty Smith agrees with me:

OK ... :confused: :(

Now, for those of us who DIDN'T hear it, and have NO idea what you're
*hinting at* ...

Could you be a lil more specific about the Prayer?
Good, Bad, Ugly ???

:confused:

Moesha

10-16-2009, 07:56 PM

I don't know how to describe it. It started out like most of the others and then he "got the spirit". It turned into something unbelievable. Imagine these following quotes with the vigor of a worked up preacher. "And now father god we lift up to you these asphalt warriors, these high octane gladiators who risk themselves for the thrill of the race. We pray that you would increase their talents and abilities and you would heighten their senses and awareness...we pray that you'll give them a race that we'll never forget. We pray god that we can have a 3-wide, door banging, drag race to the checkered flag today". Crowd is now worked up into cheers. "Father we believe that nothing but good things are going to come to pass as soon as these men hit the gas." It continued on that way getting more animated the entire time.

Cinder & Smoke

10-16-2009, 09:52 PM

:)

So, I'd bet Stock Car Jesus cinched up his belts and *squezed* in
right benind the pace car?

Prollly *jumped* the Green, too!

:D

Lady's Human

10-16-2009, 10:54 PM

Maybe Gilliland's idiocy was triggered by the pre-race prayer?

aTailOf2Kitties

10-17-2009, 09:24 AM

Dear SCJ got a HUGE request for ya:
since I will be attending the NW race in Memphis next weekend, can you PLEASE keep that guy I don't like out of VL? And remind me to put fresh batteries in the camera this time so they don't go dead halfway thru...
AMEN

RICHARD

10-17-2009, 01:06 PM

Hmm, I was kinda hoping for a St Vitus Dance during the invocation.:D

When you get your 15 minutes you have to use them all up.

Sometimes those minutes don't 'roll over'.:eek:;):D

Cincy'sMom

10-19-2009, 08:33 PM

Yeah that Nationwide pre-race prayer was something...we were looking at each other, just waiting for the people to say Amen...and they did!

Fun times at the track....I'll get pictures up when I get home (still travelling for work), but dang it was cold!! We did get to meet Joey Lagano and Junior Johnson. Just to bad in the end, Jimmie had to win :( At least Kyle won the Nationwide race.

anna_66

10-20-2009, 07:58 PM

I'll tell ya, Mark was so excited that he got to see Kyle win in the Nationwide and we were right up front to see it!

It was great getting to meet Joey Logano. He's so tall he had to bend over to get a picture with me...lol.

Amy, I think Mark broke your streak of not seeing Jimmie win:o Hope you'll still go to the track with us;) Have a good trip home tomorrow.

It was FREEZING Saturday night. I thought we were in NC not in Ohio! Never really want to do that again!

Finally got all my 500+ pictures uploaded in case any one is interested.
Bojangles Pole Night
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0QZt2LRoycMWKW
Dollar General 300
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0QZt2LRoycMWKl
Bank of America 500
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0QZt2LRoycMWK0

aTailOf2Kitties

10-24-2009, 06:59 PM

Dear Stock Car Jesus,
Thank you for keeping Rowdy from winning at Memphis, but damn, did you have to scare me like that? I mean I almost lost faith in you altogether there towards the end. I reckon Brad Keselowski is a new believer now, welcome to the fold, Brad! LOL

your race lovin' servant,
aTO2K

ps I remembered to put fresh batteries in the camera, but they went dead right at the end. Thanks for lettin' me get a few pics of the winner before the camera totally died. I'll thin out the 300 pics I took and put most of them online for my SCJ brethren and sisers to enjoy in a little while.

can I get an amen?

RICHARD

10-24-2009, 07:08 PM

can I get an amen?

Amen and extra batteries!!!

:):D

RICHARD

10-25-2009, 12:32 PM

Did anyone see the Joe aGibbs invocation?

Now I tune in to see who and what does the opening ceremonies.
;)

aTailOf2Kitties

10-25-2009, 12:57 PM

here are my Memphis pics, but they are all mixed up :(. They were in order on my camera but got scrambled when I put 'em on my laptop. Photobucket mixed 'em up even more. (((sigh))) I give up:rolleyes:. I really don't want to go through and re-name all of them so they'll be in proper order.

http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/DirtyRat/memNW09/?start=all

anna_66

10-25-2009, 05:18 PM

anna_66

10-25-2009, 06:08 PM

aTailOf2Kitties

10-25-2009, 07:36 PM

yeah I can't stand the guy but I always aim my camera to please:)

Cincy'sMom

10-25-2009, 08:56 PM

WOO HOO!
Could there have been a better race today?! Lots of beatin & bangin goin on!

What a great day at our house! Denny won (we were biting our nails the whole time), Kyle came from 41st to finish 4th, Tony got 9th and Joey finished 12th!
I couldn't be happier...unless Tony could have won!

I was sure hoping Denny got his at Martinsville today...I put on my new Denny long sleeve T shirt this morning, feeling it was going to be his day! Just wish Jimmie would have finished further back, but all in all a good. The only one you didn't mention was Ryan in 7th.

anna_66

10-25-2009, 09:07 PM

I was sure hoping Denny got his at Martinsville today...I put on my new Denny long sleeve T shirt this morning, feeling it was going to be his day! Just wish Jimmie would have finished further back, but all in all a good. The only one you didn't mention was Ryan in 7th.

I had my new JGR shirt on too...lol.

I knew you'd have to say something about me not mentioning Ryan:p
He did good and made his owner happy (and you too I'm sure!)

RICHARD

10-27-2009, 01:46 PM

http://motorsports.fanhouse.com/2009/10/27/griese-suspended-for-montoya-remark/8#c22624952

I found this story to be very amusing.

Had Bob Griese figured out tacos are more Mexican than Columbian, he would have properly identified the correct food group.;)

RICHARD

10-29-2009, 02:17 PM

Ugh,

Why?

http://www.fanhouse.com/news/main/aj-allmendinger-arrested/743168?icid=main|main|dl4|link5|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.f anhouse.com%2Fnews%2Fmain%2Faj-allmendinger-arrested%2F743168 :o

RICHARD

11-01-2009, 02:34 PM

SCJ,

I don't ask for much through out the year.

Amen.:)

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Wow,

I don't want it that badly.....Prayers for the #39.

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F.

aTailOf2Kitties

11-01-2009, 03:53 PM

poor Mark got bit by 'Dega after all :(

Cinder & Smoke

11-01-2009, 03:56 PM

WoW!!
:eek:

NICE Job, SAFETY TEAM!!!

Lady's Human

11-01-2009, 04:31 PM

Nice job safety crews.

Lousy job by NASCAR.

Make a rule about no bumping in the corners, then completely ignore it.

If you're going to make a rule, enforce it, and enforce it evenly.

Oops, nevermind, it was big $$$ teams breaking the no bumping rule, so we'll ignore it.

BUT>.......someone on a no budget team has a motor that is 0.15 cubic inches out of tolerance, we ban 'em, fine them more money than they can pay, and ban them from the garage area.

Give me back stock car racing, please.

Yarborough, Petty, The Allisons....they'd never even have rides in the absolutely vanilla world of modern racing.

Can't have driver's saying anything controversial, now, can we?

Has NASCAR forgotten that they got their break with a fight in the infield during the blizzard of '78?

RICHARD

11-02-2009, 05:20 PM

Almost 24 hours later and I still don't know who won.:eek::o

The cheapest way to enforce the 'no bump' rule is to tape wire coat hangers to the bumpers and let the pit officials check them for bending when they stop for fuel/tires.....:rolleyes::eek:

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I refuse to believe that you can drive at 190 mph and be bored.

Maybe at 150?

NASCAR should give the drivers food, phones and CDs- drivers get extra points for eating, texting and cd changing.

Have you ever tried to drive and eat a burrito when one corner of the wrapper pokes you in the eye?
:(:confused::eek:

aTailOf2Kitties

11-02-2009, 05:47 PM

NASCAR should give the drivers food, phones and CDs- drivers get extra points for eating, texting and cd changing.

reminds me of that commercial where the driver's (I think it was Joonya, or Kahne) CD kept skipping until he bumped another car, LOL

kokopup

11-04-2009, 10:20 PM

Danica Patrick Has agreed to drive for JR Motorsports in 2010. She will start
in ARCA and hopes to move to Nationwide soon.

Lady's Human

11-05-2009, 04:03 AM

Danica Patrick Has agreed to drive for JR Motorsports in 2010. She will start
in ARCA and hopes to move to Nationwide soon.

Another reason not to watch.

aTailOf2Kitties

11-05-2009, 07:07 AM

i just threw up in my mouth a little bit:rolleyes:

Cincy'sMom

11-06-2009, 12:39 PM

Danica Patrick Has agreed to drive for JR Motorsports in 2010. She will start
in ARCA and hopes to move to Nationwide soon.

ARCA races in Toledo 2x per year...at least I know where the long line for autographs will be and can steer away!

RICHARD

11-06-2009, 01:40 PM

I don't like DP and am not interested in anything she does.

But, I think that if she brings more fans into the venues and maybe gets some women interested in the sport and maybe taking up driving competitively? Good deal.

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

Every bump and scrape she'll have to suck up. Every incident -real or imagined- will be fodder for the press and ammo for her to complain about EVERYTHING.....

We'll see.:confused:

Cinder & Smoke

11-06-2009, 03:18 PM

Every bump and scrape she'll have to suck up.
Every incident -real or imagined- will be fodder for the press and
ammo for her to complain about EVERYTHING.....

Gosh ...

Ya act like she Whiiiiiiiiiines too much.

:rolleyes:

Moesha

11-06-2009, 05:05 PM

ARCA races in Toledo 2x per year...at least I know where the long line for autographs will be and can steer away!

When the Indy cars raced in Nashville, they always had a fan line where all the drivers were there for autographs. Danica was there one year. She was so rude! She sat there talking to some other woman next to her. She didn't look at anyone or anything while she was signing things, other than that woman she was talking to.

aTailOf2Kitties

11-07-2009, 04:12 AM

I'm still a devotee of Stock Car Jesus, but I'm starting to have a real problem with Truck Race Jesus:mad:

RICHARD

11-07-2009, 05:08 PM

I'm still a devotee of Stock Car Jesus, but I'm starting to have a real problem with Truck Race Jesus:mad:

I have laugh.....I probably will go to HE!! for doing the SCJ thing, but, my spirit is buoyed with the fact that I won't be the only one in Nascar Hades when my time comes!

Amen.:)

aTailOf2Kitties

11-07-2009, 08:56 PM

SCJ must be trying my faith the way that NW race ended. I...must...be...strong :(

anna_66

11-08-2009, 07:07 AM

2 down one to go:p

(Photo Credits):
FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Z-Line Designs/WWE Smackdown Toyota, takes a bow after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway on November 7, 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images for NASCAR)

RICHARD

11-08-2009, 02:10 PM

Why is Kasey Kahne selling razors?;)

LOVED THE pace car 'drop'.....

Why is the science (of NASCAR) so interesting?

Kyle Busch attempted to rush the stage while ZZTop was playing.

He wanted the guitar.:eek:

MM: Race to win.

AMEN.:p

anna_66

11-08-2009, 04:39 PM

Why is the science (of NASCAR) so interesting?

MM: Race to win.

I really don't know why it's so interesting but it is. I got online and am getting the book:D

MM-is that M&M race to win? Are you becoming a Kyle fan?
Ohhhh I see, you meant Mark Martin:p

aTailOf2Kitties

11-08-2009, 06:02 PM

Great race! THANK YOU STOCK CAR JESUS!

anna_66

11-08-2009, 06:05 PM

Seen that coming. 11th in respectable but to loose to your brother sucks!
The silver lining...Denny came in 2nd and Tony in 6th!

RICHARD

11-08-2009, 11:35 PM

I really don't know why it's so interesting but it is. I got online and am getting the book:D

MM-is that M&M race to win? Are you becoming a Kyle fan?
Ohhhh I see, you meant Mark Martin:p

SHUT UP!!!!

LOLOLOLOL,

I was doing my daily (Sunday) crossword puzzle and this was a clue...

38 Down - Coated candy in plain and peanut.

After I laughed I had to wonder how you do it!:p

The science clip from the prerace?

Wasn't that interesting. 232 feet in one second.

It doesn't happen on El Lay streets!;)

RICHARD

11-10-2009, 05:21 PM

http://www.scenedaily.com/news/photos/The_closing_laps_of_the_NASCAR_Sprint_Cup_race_at_ Talladega_Superspeedway.html?current=25396862

Photos from the last laps at Talladega!

WOW, wow, wow, wow, wow!:eek:

aTailOf2Kitties

11-15-2009, 12:16 PM

dear SCJ
keep our boys safe today and may the best man win, even if it's somebody I don't like...but you remember who I'm pulling for, right? Can you assign him an extra guardian angel today?

RICHARD

11-15-2009, 01:07 PM

dear SCJ
keep our boys safe today and may the best man win, even if it's somebody I don't like...but you remember who I'm pulling for, right? Can you assign him an extra guardian angel today?

Amen.

anna_66

11-15-2009, 01:16 PM

dear SCJ
keep our boys safe today and may the best man win, even if it's somebody I don't like...but you remember who I'm pulling for, right? Can you assign him an extra guardian angel today?

That gets a Amen from me too.
I hope we see a good race today!

anna_66

11-15-2009, 07:02 PM

So, did everyone enjoy the Jimmy Johnson and Mark Martin show? I know I sure enjoyed fast forwarding it (sooo glad it was taped)

Good grief, I know they both are in contention to win the championship, but there was a race going on with 41 other drivers. Too bad it took over 200 laps for them to show any of them:rolleyes:

Nice that Denny came in 3rd but it sucked that both Tony and Joey were caught up in that wreck (super nice that Keselowski was though:D)

Only one more week...I'm already looking forward to next year!

BTW...
Does anyone know what kind of dog was the Pedigree Luckiest Dog of NASCAR winner? I guess since Kyle was of no importance in this race they never showed him during a pit stop and I never got to see what kind of dog was on the side of his car.
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Finally found a picture
http://twitpic.com/potmk

Cinder & Smoke

11-15-2009, 07:45 PM

... but there was a race going on with 41 other drivers.
Too bad it took over 200 laps for them to show any of them :rolleyes:

I guess since Kyle was of no importance in this race they never showed him
during a pit stop and I never got to see what kind of dog
was on the side of his car.
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Finally found a picture

[EDIT:] Hmmmm, that I guess they do NOT want to "share". :(

http://twitpic.com/potmk

So ... I gather you're really *impressssed* with "The Boys in the Booth", huh?

They should all spend the next race covering the Garage & the Gas Pump!

Almost as bad as old "Yabbba-Dabbba-Dooo" or whatever he babbles on
the "other" network.
WHERE do they get those clowns?

I've had some satisfaction with *watching* the Network Video and
*listening* to PRN or MRN Radio for the audio.
The Radio Guys don't spend quite so much time in POINTLESS Babble.

End of Rant
;)

RICHARD

11-15-2009, 08:15 PM

Just want to thank SCJ for getting people TO the race safe and sound.

Amen.

anna_66

11-22-2009, 08:07 AM

What about that race?! I have to say that the Nationwide races have been fantastic this year! I knew Kyle clinched the Championship, but to see him win the race too was great.
Congrats Kyle!
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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Z-Line Designs Toyota, poses with the race trophy in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship and the Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 21, 2009 in Homestead, Florida.
(Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Daisy and Delilah

11-22-2009, 10:01 AM

I believe in miracles.

GO MARK
GO MARK
GO MARK!!!!! :) :) :)

aTailOf2Kitties

11-22-2009, 02:10 PM

Dear SCJ,
I have but one request and it's so big (and selfish?), I dare not ask openly. You know what it is.... and I believe in miracles too.
Amen

RICHARD

11-22-2009, 03:03 PM

I want Christmas early this year.

That IS ALL I ASK FOR....

Well, how's about a Tommyknocker, too?

Lady's Human

11-22-2009, 04:38 PM

Note to the idiots in the booth.......

There ARE other drivers in the race.

Johnson isn't out there driving by himself.

aTailOf2Kitties

11-22-2009, 06:11 PM

Congrats to Denny Hamlin:cool:......and Jimmie Johnson:rolleyes:

Daisy and Delilah

11-22-2009, 06:27 PM

How quickly they forgot Denny.:( What a shame.

Congrats to JJ. Mark, you had an awesome year and you are an awesome person. Thanks for the great job you did. What a gracious gentleman you are.:)

Lady's Human

11-22-2009, 07:02 PM

You mean someone other than JJ won the race? With all the coverage he was getting I thought he lead from the green flag!:confused:

Daisy and Delilah

11-22-2009, 07:08 PM

You mean someone other than JJ won the race? With all the coverage he was getting I thought he lead from the green flag!:confused:

Really. Who would know there was a race going on with other people?

anna_66

11-22-2009, 07:55 PM

How quickly they forgot Denny.:( What a shame.

I SO totally agree, but then again I knew it was going to be that way. It always is. But a big shout out to him. I think if he hadn't had those 3 dnf's he really would have given JJ a run for his money. Maybe next year!

I did love the Tony/Montoya tiff...too bad Tony couldn't get back up to the front.

I know they talked about Jimmy a lot but I must admit it wasn't quite as much as I thought they would so not a bad race to me.

Oh and I forgot to give props to Joey Logano for being rookie of the year! Go Joey!

Only 84 days to go. I'll miss you NASCAR!

Cincy'sMom

11-23-2009, 08:18 AM

I SO totally agree, but then again I knew it was going to be that way. It always is. But a big shout out to him. I think if he hadn't had those 3 dnf's he really would have given JJ a run for his money. Maybe next year!

I did love the Tony/Montoya tiff...too bad Tony couldn't get back up to the front.

I know they talked about Jimmy a lot but I must admit it wasn't quite as much as I thought they would so not a bad race to me.

Oh and I forgot to give props to Joey Logano for being rookie of the year! Go Joey!

Only 84 days to go. I'll miss you NASCAR!

Loved Denny all weekend...so glad he spun Brad, but did it without taking him out. Showed class.

I follow Denny on Twitter and he said last night he was humbled that he had recevied messages of congrats from 20% of his followers....that is about 1600 messages. Said he spent 45 minutes reading them all.

Congrats Joey on a great rookie season!

And only 75 days til the Bud shootout...let's not wait for the Daytona 500!!!

RICHARD

11-23-2009, 09:17 AM

Like,

I should be happy that a Cali Boy won again?

Not so fast, brake dust!:confused:;)

Thanks MM for a great season and to all the other drivers- and you-know-who, too for making the season interesting.

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

After listening to the ABC announcers for the last part of the season? I'm ready for some boogity again.

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

As the season ends and we look forward to 2010-some die hard fans have already calculated the opening of next year's schedule.

SCJ? Please synchronize THEIR calendars because, as with all sports fans, they cannot even agree on WHEN to start the engines.
;):p
Thanks for making it an interesting 36 races, the drivers safe and keep Wendy Venturini on the Speed Channel-please don't make her dress frumpy during her interviews anymore....

Keep the fans safe during the off season and keep MY NASCAR mag out of the mailbox of my neighbors.

Bring Volkswagen to the Series, sponsors to the teams and make me better understand the allure of Kyle Busch (Sorry, guys!:D:p).

Keep Ambrose racing-please give him and his accent more air time.:D

And please keep Jack Roush from shaking the house and shining lights in thru the windows of people's homes.:eek::o

Most of all, keep all the fans who posted on the thread safe until the next crazy invocation, Bad Singing of the National Anthem and the chance they get to post about their favorite drivers.

Amen?

aTailOf2Kitties

11-23-2009, 09:55 AM

Amen and amen.

Cincy'sMom

11-29-2009, 08:33 AM

http://petoftheday.com/talk/picture.php?albumid=215&pictureid=1884

Cinder & Smoke

11-29-2009, 12:17 PM

OK ...
WHERE was your *date with Tony*?

:)

Cincy'sMom

11-29-2009, 05:42 PM

Hollywood Casino, Lawrenceburg, IN. Tony hosted a Charity Poker tournament for his foundation (to raise money for rescue/ retired race horses and greyhounds). As part of the Tourny, they had a VIP lunch event that I bought us tickets to for our anniversary. I didn't get it on my camera, but there is also a picture of Ralph and I both with him. We are supposed to get an email copy from the TS Foundation. I will post it when I get it.

anna_66

11-29-2009, 07:47 PM

Thanks for the call this afternoon, I LOVED hearing about your meeting with Tony (I'm also just a "little" jealous;))
Sorry Ralph I know it was your anniversary, but I wish I could have been on the other side of Tony instead of you:p

Moesha

12-04-2009, 05:57 PM

Anyone watching the banquet tonight?

aTailOf2Kitties

12-04-2009, 07:36 PM

yeah the NW/Truck format is annoying. I went out to dinner and missed seeing Colin Braun:(

anna_66

12-04-2009, 09:00 PM

Anyone watching the banquet tonight?
We are (also watched the Nationwide/Camping World one) but are they ever going to start the "actual" ceremony:rolleyes:

Moesha

12-04-2009, 09:44 PM

We had to wait until Jeff Hammond could tell us what designer made the dresses for all the wives before things could get started. Did anyone else think that was hilarious?

RICHARD

12-05-2009, 05:23 PM

We had to wait until Jeff Hammond could tell us what designer made the dresses for all the wives before things could get started. Did anyone else think that was hilarious?

Jeff Hammond and fashion?

;)

Cincy'sMom

12-06-2009, 08:25 AM

We had to wait until Jeff Hammond could tell us what designer made the dresses for all the wives before things could get started. Did anyone else think that was hilarious?

OMG! I dont know if it was funny or sad! Notice he didn't know what Krissie Newman was wearing. I guess normal people don't need to worry about what designer it is, unlike the trophy wives. Sorry...that was mean.

Loved Denny. Not sure he was totally sober, but too funny! Poor Kasey, seemed almost scared. he was so stiff. But hey, I am not a great public speaker either.