Nascar 2008

[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

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


Looking forward to seeing the pictures!

Too bad Kyle couldn't win again Or Tony

[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.

[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?

[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/w...AbM3LVi3cuGLog

Tony and Ryan


Kasey Kahne


Tony headed out to practice


Nationwide cars lined up for practice

[Cincy'sMom]

Nationwide practice




Elliot Sadler and Patrick Carpatier discuss qualifying


Jimmie and Jeff watch the board to see Jr's lap time


Junior climbs from his car


and talks to the media

[Cincy'sMom]

"Speed Chick" Wendy Venturini


Brian Vickers


Brad Coleman


Kyle Petty on "Tradin' Paint"


Gluing lug nuts on race day


In Denny's pit


and of course, Tony's