The Official NASCAR Fan Thread- Texas Motor Speedway, TX (04/06/08) Race 7

[Leafsfan1967]

SMOKE THIS!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.nascar.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/2005/07/10/sheetrock_chicago/junior.burnout.jpg

[Leafsfan1967]

Team work!!!!!

http://www.nascar.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/2005/07/10/sheetrock_chicago/junior.crew.jpg

[Leafsfan1967]

Sweet victory!!!!!!!!


http://www.nascar.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/2005/07/10/sheetrock_chicago/junior.celebrates.jpg

[Leafsfan1967]

Past paint jobs!!!!


http://www.nascar.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/2005/07/10/sheetrock_chicago/rusty.pit.stop.jpg

[x90mattman]

Morning WWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

http://www.thetandd.com/content/articles/2005/07/10/sports/doc42d1f936848ac941474124.jpg

[sremmaz]

What a sweet race... I am soooooo bummed I wasnt there now :(

[Dirty Mo Posse]

WWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://i.a.cnn.net/nascar/2005/races/lapbylap/07/10/chicago/junior_t1.jpg

:D

Posse

[Irish_Flyers]

I LOVED seeing this. I got a little teary eyed when I realized he was driving the old black & gold MGD car.
Hey retro is popular in other sports, why not Nascar too.?.? ;) :cool:

Past paint jobs!!!!


http://www.nascar.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/2005/07/10/sheetrock_chicago/rusty.pit.stop.jpg

[Irish_Flyers]

Thank you for the kudos Troy. No rush in sending out the Kenseth car. If you'd like to wait to the end of the season, that's fine by me. Not including the packs I've already won, I'm hoping that you'll have some other things to send to me by the end of the season, as well.

So you may as well save yourself the headache now, and just ship it all at the end of the season.
Please LMK if there is extra postage. I'll cover it. There's no reason you should have to eat any of it.
And to be honest, if customs hammers you for any of it, and charges more than the car is worth, I'm fine with not getting that as the prize. (Honestly, no sense in you or I paying through the nose).

Shoot me a PM or something if you'd like. But again, I'm fine with waiting until the end of the season.

[Irish_Flyers]

Also, congrats Dirty Mo on Jr, getting the much needed & deserved win.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Thank you for the kudos Troy. No rush in sending out the Kenseth car. If you'd like to wait to the end of the season, that's fine by me. Not including the packs I've already won, I'm hoping that you'll have some other things to send to me by the end of the season, as well.

So you may as well save yourself the headache now, and just ship it all at the end of the season.
Please LMK if there is extra postage. I'll cover it. There's no reason you should have to eat any of it.
And to be honest, if customs hammers you for any of it, and charges more than the car is worth, I'm fine with not getting that as the prize. (Honestly, no sense in you or I paying through the nose).

Shoot me a PM or something if you'd like. But again, I'm fine with waiting until the end of the season.

Congrats on the car!!!

It's a beauty I have one too!!

:D

Posse

[Jigga4Dub]

Has anyone got pit passes for the day of the race? If so, what are some cool things that you can do while in the pits?
what day is the best day to get autos from the drivers?

[R. Giles]

Has anyone got pit passes for the day of the race? If so, what are some cool things that you can do while in the pits?
what day is the best day to get autos from the drivers?

I know Nascar has limited fans on where they can go in the infield. With the pits its mainly walking around pit road and getting up close and personnal with the equipment. I would guess either Qualifying day would be the best to get auto's.

[sremmaz]

Yes Qualifying and Practice day.. However I got most of my cup autos on Race morning - but there are a lot more people there that day... The reason race day is easier is because the teams push the cars out and the drivers Have to walk to them - on the other days they drive them out - except Qual day

Good luck - bring lots of index cards - you never know who you will run into

[avsfan21]

Well I cant wait for Sunday. I should be back home so I can actually watch racing again. Man how not having Speed Channel just kills a racing fix. I hope that Jeff has a better weekend than the last about 2 months with Daytona being the only up in that span. I am not that nascar fan that I use to be, but I hate not having the chance of knowing what is going on during a race.

[Purdue_Pete]

http://www.jayski.com/schemes/misc/2006nascar-fusion.jpg

Wow, the new Fusion!

[R. Giles]

http://www.jayski.com/schemes/misc/2006nascar-fusion.jpg

Wow, the new Fusion!

I like the way the front end looks but no telling how that thing will be race wise.

[R. Giles]

CBS Sportsline story reports: Although a former series champion, Bobby Labonte might not be back in the #18 in 2006. Stay tuned.(CBS Sportsline), however back in 2003, Labonte signed an extension with Joe Gibbs Racing thru the 2008 season.

If he leaves Gibbs racing I wonder where he would go. I wonder if RCR would fire one of his drivers to put him in. Will he go to the 6 for a year and wait for another ride to open up.

[Purdue_Pete]

Yeah, is the entire grill a decal?

[R. Giles]

Yeah, is the entire grill a decal?

It looks like it on the model version. I guess when the real version comes out that grill decal will actually be a real grill.

[x90mattman]

Looks like Mark will be back in the 6 if Jamie can't get out of his contract early...

From http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/12133476.htm

Roush Racing team owner Jack Roush confirmed Thursday he has asked Martin if he would remain with the No. 6 Ford team one more year should new driver Jamie McMurray be unable to join the team until 2007.

"I made my appeal to Mark, I asked him if he would make an encore performance for one more year to help me keep this team together," Roush said.

"He thought about it and had a conversation with his wife, Arlene, and his son, Matt, who were expecting to spend more time with their husband and dad. He told me the next day they were OK with it. He said, 'I hope you don't need me, but I'll do it if you need me.' "

Good for the team, but think its crappy he's doing the salute too you tour and would be back again. Was looking forward to seeing him in the truck series next year.

mattman^

[R. Giles]

Looks like Mark will be back in the 6 if Jamie can't get out of his contract early...

From http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/12133476.htm

Roush Racing team owner Jack Roush confirmed Thursday he has asked Martin if he would remain with the No. 6 Ford team one more year should new driver Jamie McMurray be unable to join the team until 2007.

"I made my appeal to Mark, I asked him if he would make an encore performance for one more year to help me keep this team together," Roush said.

"He thought about it and had a conversation with his wife, Arlene, and his son, Matt, who were expecting to spend more time with their husband and dad. He told me the next day they were OK with it. He said, 'I hope you don't need me, but I'll do it if you need me.' "

Good for the team, but think its crappy he's doing the salute too you tour and would be back again. Was looking forward to seeing him in the truck series next year.

mattman^

Yeah I was looking forward to Mark in the truck series also.

[x90mattman]

Man, Allen Bestwick just can't get a break...

Dave Despain replacing Allen Bestwick on long-running 'Inside Nextel Cup'

http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/12116797.htm

I love Dave Despain and wind tunnel, but I think ditching allen (and Johnny for harvick(and i like harvick)) is crap. "time to stir the pot" What the hell is up with speed channel lately?

[R. Giles]

Man, Allen Bestwick just can't get a break...

Dave Despain replacing Allen Bestwick on long-running 'Inside Nextel Cup'

http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/12116797.htm

I love Dave Despain and wind tunnel, but I think ditching allen (and Johnny for harvick(and i like harvick)) is crap. "time to stir the pot" What the hell is up with speed channel lately?

I like Allen and Dave so either one would be fine by me. I think Michael and Kenny might be replaced also to go for a younger panal show. I watch the show for Michael to see what he has to say and like the 3 guys on that show. Fox runs the Speed channel and Fox is run by idiots.

[ajaxdog]

Has anyone got pit passes for the day of the race? If so, what are some cool things that you can do while in the pits?
what day is the best day to get autos from the drivers?

I have done it twice in Fontana and both times the best part about walking in the pits was all the lugnuts I got .... NO Gordon:o but I got a bunch of others. The sad thing is I only know which ones are Tony Stewarts as I shoved them all in one pocket and most look the same. Oh ya ... dont ware sandles or a tank top or if your wife or GF go make sure they dont as they will get the shut down.

[R. Giles]

Dale Earnhardt Incorporated (DEI) and Michael Waltrip announced today they will no longer be together beginning in 2006. The DEI #15 NAPA Chevrolet has been driven by Michael Waltrip, a fan-favorite, in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series for the past five seasons where he earned four victories, including two Daytona 500 wins in 2001 and 2003. "All of us at DEI want to thank Michael for all his contributions to our organization and wish him well as he moves on in his career," said Richie Gilmore, DEI's Vice President of Motorsports. "Dale and Teresa gave me an opportunity with a winning organization that I have been proud to be an integral part of for the last five years," Waltrip said. "My professional relationship with DEI is ending, but my personal relationships have ties that are deep-rooted. Therefore, my decision to leave DEI is a difficult one. Our individual visions for the future are taking different courses, but our goals are the same- to be successful in the premier division of NASCAR."

Wonder who they will get to drive that car. Napa I believe has reupped for a couple more years.

[sremmaz]

THANK YOU JESUS!!!

I can't stand Michael - I liked him before he joined DEI - and then his attitude changed thinking he was HOT ***** -

[Bronko]

THANK YOU JESUS!!!

I can't stand Michael - I liked him before he joined DEI - and then his attitude changed thinking he was HOT ***** -

So you're the DEI fan that doesn't like Mikey. I knew one had to exist somewhere.

[R. Giles]

So you're the DEI fan that doesn't like Mikey. I knew one had to exist somewhere.

I'm the fan that likes Mikey but hates DEI.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

I like Mikey!!

I think he is funnier then jhell when he does interviews!!

:D

Posse

[Purdue_Pete]

Schrader rocks. Johnny is a great guy - but boring and Mikey is so full of himself I wanna puke. :D

[sremmaz]

Pete - remember before he signed with DEI? He was funny as heck then - not so egotistical

[silvrhawk]

Wonder who they will get to drive that car. Napa I believe has reupped for a couple more years.
I read a couple of weeks ago NAPA was still up in the air whether they were going to stay with DEI or go with Michael in a new ride.

[sremmaz]

Maybe Martin Truex will go in the #15 and they will just use the #1 sparingly as they did this year

[lcbailey]

Wonder who they will get to drive that car. Napa I believe has reupped for a couple more years.
If you were watching the Busch race when Truex announced he signed with DEI he first said he would drive one of DEI cars next year in Nextel Cup. Did he mispeak or had they already determined that Waltrip would not be back. NAPA has NOT reupped with DEI and if they don't then Truex would drive the 15 with Bass Pro as the sponsor for owners points sice they will finish inside the top35.

[sremmaz]

I saw that - and they mentioned what car and I think he said the #1 at that point - but it has always been known that Truex would come to cup next year. Most figured he would sign with DEI - since he got started with Chance Motorsports (Dale Jr's team)

[lcbailey]

Since Mickey is now gone from DEI, would you put Truex in the Car at the end of the season for as many races as possible to still be eligible for the rookie of the year?

[sremmaz]

I would - put him in the maximum that we could - so that it didn't interfere with him being a rookie next year

[Purdue_Pete]

Pete - remember before he signed with DEI? He was funny as heck then - not so egotistical


He can be funny, but I am a life-long Harry Gant fan and Mikey wrecked Harry twice in 1992 while Harry was running in the Top-5. Had Michael not done that - Harry would have been Winston Cup Champion. I have held an extreme grudge since then...

1 Alan Kulwicki 4078
2 Bill Elliott 4068
3 Davey Allison 4015
4 Harry Gant 3955

He is great on tv, but if you watched NASCAR back in the 80's - Michael is seriously one suck-butt driver. He has gotten better, but he is not a great driver.

:)

[sremmaz]

Yeah - heck he went 0 for 462 until he signed with DEI - LOL!

[R. Giles]

I would - put him in the maximum that we could - so that it didn't interfere with him being a rookie next year

It won't be many races he could run then. He has run a couple this year and a couple last year. 7 is the max. they can do to still be running for rookie of the year.

[x90mattman]

Couple things...

I would bet that Nascar would let the 15 owner points go towards the 1 car as long as they don't run the 15, its only a decal.

Second, in an interview with Mikey today, he said he doesn't see DEI going to 3 cars next year. He said that they don't have the room at their current shop to be able to do the 1 team 3 car philosophy they want. (personal opinion is your gonna see them build a new shop in 2006 then go to 3 cars in 2007 with Truex, Jr, and Menard and they will probly have Ryan Moore in the 11 Busch car (http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/12123870.htm) though he could be in 8 busch car in 2006 with menard staying put in 2006)

And finally, got a little mail haul today!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v692/x90mattman/100_1019.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v692/x90mattman/100_1020.jpg

Not to shabby for $90 bucks shipped, although I was a little late and they sold out of 2004 Bud 1/24 before I ordered. Gotta like wholesalers that apparently have a don't ask don't tell policy in regards to if you have a resell license. :D

Also got my free XM Nation flag in the mail the other day with "official satalite service of nascar" on it.

[R. Giles]

Couple things...

I would bet that Nascar would let the 15 owner points go towards the 1 car as long as they don't run the 15, its only a decal.

Second, in an interview with Mikey today, he said he doesn't see DEI going to 3 cars next year. He said that they don't have the room at their current shop to be able to do the 1 team 3 car philosophy they want. (personal opinion is your gonna see them build a new shop in 2006 then go to 3 cars in 2007 with Truex, Jr, and Menard and they will probly have Ryan Moore in the 11 Busch car (http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/12123870.htm) though he could be in 8 busch car in 2006 with menard staying put in 2006)

And finally, got a little mail haul today!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v692/x90mattman/100_1019.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v692/x90mattman/100_1020.jpg

Not to shabby for $90 bucks shipped, although I was a little late and they sold out of 2004 Bud 1/24 before I ordered. Gotta like wholesalers that apparently have a don't ask don't tell policy in regards to if you have a resell license. :D

Also got my free XM Nation flag in the mail the other day with "official satalite service of nascar" on it.

Nice haul I would like to get a Dale Jarrett figure but don't want to go to Walmart and look.

[R. Giles]

NAPA to the #6? hearing NAPA is talking with Roush Racing about being a sponsor on the #6 Ford in 2006, no idea if Michael Waltrip would do a one-year stint in the #6. From Jayski

This off-season is going to be crazy. Other rumors are he could go to the #0.

[x90mattman]

Nice haul I would like to get a Dale Jarrett figure but don't want to go to Walmart and look.

Just a heads up, thats the hobby figure, so you won't find it at walmart.

[sremmaz]

What wholesaler is that? I would probably place a pretty big order as I need to get quite a few of the Hobby Figs and some Die-Cast - can you PM me the info

[exanimate]

This is a longshot, but does anyone have a complete list of every Hobby figure from Series 1 to present? Along with alternate firesuits? I could give a ratsass less about the hat, no hat, glasses no glasses stuff. It is time for me to start my complete set of Nascar hobby figures.

[sremmaz]

Yeah - I got one

[Leafsfan1967]

Not sure if you guys saw this yet, but this will replace the Ford Taurus next year!!! :eek:




http://i.a.cnn.net/nascar/2005/news/headlines/official/07/14/ford_fusion/fusion_xl.jpg

[Leafsfan1967]

This is great news if it is true! :eek:



Martin: I'll race one more year if Roush needs me



LOUDON, N.H. (AP) -- Mark Martin simply cannot say no to car owner Jack Roush, who wants him to come back for one more Nextel Cup season -- maybe.

Martin wanted to move next season to the Craftsman Truck Series after 18 years as the keystone driver of Roush's huge NASCAR operation. Jamie McMurray, still under contract next year at Chip Ganassi Racing, has been hired to succeed Martin in the No. 6 car in 2007.

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That plan left a void for next season, however. But the persistence of Roush has paid off, and Martin expects to be back if McMurray isn't released by Ganassi.

"He wants me to drive until I'm 90,'' Martin said of Roush. "The man has cried a number of times over this. He was giddy last week when I said I would reconsider.

"My career has been built on the 6 car and Jack Roush, and it's important to me to feel that I haven't let them down. For 18 years that's been my car, and for the next 18 it'll probably be my car to me.''

The return of Martin also could be an outstanding selling point for Roush, seeking a sponsor for the car with Viagra's deal expiring after this season.

"It's never been difficult to find a sponsor for Mark Martin,'' Roush said. "Hopefully out of the people we're talking to we'll be able to make a seamless transition.''

Martin wants to move to the Truck Series because there will be fewer demands on his time. He calls it the "new chapter,'' one that will allow him 13 weekends off during the racing season -- something he can only dream about in the Nextel Cup Series, which has 36 points races and two special events. Virtually all truck series venues require one less day at the track.

The Craftsman series also races only once on a Sunday. Martin hardly knows what it's like to be home on a Sunday, and hopes to make the best of it when he completes his Nextel Cup obligation to Roush.

"It's real important to put my family first, and I haven't done that in the past,'' Martin said Friday at New Hampshire International Speedway, where he'll race Sunday in the New England 300.

He got off to a good start Friday, posting the fastest speed in the first practice session with a lap of 129.472 in his Ford to edge out Ryan Newman's Dodge. Newman will try Saturday to win his fourth pole at the Magic Mile.

Martin said the desire to become more involved in the racing of his son, Matt, will not play a role in his final decision.

"That's an assumption that everyone has made,'' he explained. ``But I'm not making a career decision based on his racing. I'm making it based on he's 13 years old, and I've got a lot of living to do yet. If I don't get started on that, I might get cut short.''

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The 46-year-old Martin talks about the excessive pressure being applied. He is reminded that he's never been in better shape and is running extremely well. He's sixth in the series standings, continuing the quest for his first Cup title. But that's not an issue for Martin, with 34 career victories one of the greatest drivers never to win a NASCAR championship.

"I was asked if I won the championship, would I be back?'' he said. "It was a flat no. That doesn't have anything to with me driving in '06.

"Letting Jack Roush and the 6 car down is a whole different issue than winning the championship and not defending the title. I have tremendous loyalty, and my whole career is based on my relationship with Jack Roush.''

[exanimate]

I really do not like that car.


Not sure if you guys saw this yet, but this will replace the Ford Taurus next year!!! :eek:




http://i.a.cnn.net/nascar/2005/news/headlines/official/07/14/ford_fusion/fusion_xl.jpg

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Birthday Bump!!

:D

Posse

[exanimate]

Happy Bday Posse!!!!!!

[sremmaz]

Happy B-day Jon!!!!

[tn5685]

question???
does anybody have a good pic of stewart standing on the flagmans stand at daytona??
i wanted for wallpaper but cant find one on google search.

and i'm not a ford fan by anymeans but that fusion looks nice!

[Leafsfan1967]

Happy birthday Posse! Paul posted a B-day thread on the sportsboard, and I added one on the BST, so everyone pop in a say hey to the birthday boy! :D

[Leafsfan1967]

Stewart is gonna be tough to beat! I have both Busch bros today, so I'm hoping for a good finish! Also have Harvick, and he's running like junk! :( Edwards rounds out my picks, and he is currently 15th! :o

[Leafsfan1967]

Hahaha! Stewart climbs the fence again!!! Cool! :cool:

[exanimate]

Someone at Gibbs racing must have sat Tony down and explained to him that he needs to work on his image. Cool that he is sharing it with the fans.

[tn5685]

as long as tony stays in the top ten he has a shot at a second title... but i would like to see rusty get it since its his last year and all....

[sremmaz]

Way to go Smoke!!!!!

Love the fence climbing thing - !!!!

[avsfan21]

If Jeff could only catch a break this year. He keeps having good runs only to have something happen to him at the end of the race.

I am glad that Tony won over Kurt. I should have started Kyle Busch instead of Vickers, but oh well.

[tn5685]

i'm really glad that jeff is having a bad year might put his head back on right next year... i think he was getting too big of head.. now this might wake him up...

i cant stand kurt bush glad he couldnt catch smoke! LOL
go tony.. championship # 2 is comming ( hopefully)

[Bronko]

Anyone expecting Nascar to put an end to these celebrations pretty soon?

[R. Giles]

Anyone expecting Nascar to put an end to these celebrations pretty soon?

I hope not, it doesn't damage the car and gives something back to the fans.

[avsfan21]

Just got back from my trip yesterday and uploaded my pics today. It was a pretty good trip. Saw a lot of cool things. Got to go inside a US Navy WW2 Destoryor, saw a bunch of planes and other air and space things at the Air and Space Museums in and around Washington DC. Plus the bonus of stopping at the Hendrick Shop on the way to DC.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v369/avsfan21/DC%20Trip/

Just click on the Hendrick shop to see the pics from the Hendrick Museum. If you want you can also click the other ones, some pretty neat things in the Air and Space ones like the Space Shuttle.

Long Live Blacker in Cromalusion

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/avsfan21/DC%20Trip/Hendrick%20Shop/Blacker2.jpg

Jeff's second ever win

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/avsfan21/DC%20Trip/Hendrick%20Shop/94Brickyard.jpg

The Space Shuttle

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/avsfan21/DC%20Trip/Air%20and%20Space%20Museums/Shuttle.jpg

My favorite WW2 plane the Japanese Zero, not the best shot but it was really dark in this area.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/avsfan21/DC%20Trip/Air%20and%20Space%20Museums/Zero.jpg

There is a lot more, just didnt want to take up any more room.

[Bronko]

I hope not, it doesn't damage the car and gives something back to the fans.

I like them as well, but it's getting to be like the NFL with everyone trying to outdo each other. Not to mention it's getting dangerous. Nascar can't have one of it's main stars climbing up a huge fence, or doing a backflip after 500 miles in a car. What's next? Is JJ going to climb the scoring stand? Is Kyle Busch going to get a Q. Eye makeover in Victory Lane :D?

[Purdue_Pete]

Tony Stewart needs to have NASCAR open the gate and just climb the stairs up to the top of the flagstand. I thought he was going to fall to his death yesterday...

Cool and all - just stressed me out a little. The cool part is standing up in front of the fans - not climbing the fence.

[exanimate]

That fence definately didn't look like it was going to hold him.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Thanks for the B-day wishes guys!!

Great race, nice to see Smoke on Fire!! Get It??? Smoke on fire!! :)

Go Jr!!! Make the chase!!!

:D

Posse

[R. Giles]

That fence definately didn't look like it was going to hold him.

I'm surprised he climb the fence again actually after Daytona. It is cool but in the victory circle interview said "somebody that fat shouldn't climb fences anymore."

[tn5685]

if nascar bans celbrations then thier stupid..
they had burnouts, doughnuts, now flips and climbing...
i like this stuff and i think they should keep it!

[DMM77]

I loved the celebation in the flagstand and almost started to like Tony Stewart, but then he had to open his mouth in the interview. "That's my thing (climbing fences) and if anybody else does it, then they are copying me. I also have the record for the longest burnout"
YOU JUST WON 3 OUT OF 4 RACES AND YOU HAVE TO BRAG ABOUT YOUR CELEBRATIONS?!?! - What an a**!!!!!!!!!!!

[ajaxdog]

Anyone have any slot cars 1/64 scale they want to get rid of ? Nascar or street it does not matter if my son likes them.
oh ya Happy B-Day Jon .... little late but heres to you!

[avsfan21]

I loved the celebation in the flagstand and almost started to like Tony Stewart, but then he had to open his mouth in the interview. "That's my thing (climbing fences) and if anybody else does it, then they are copying me. I also have the record for the longest burnout"
YOU JUST WON 3 OUT OF 4 RACES AND YOU HAVE TO BRAG ABOUT YOUR CELEBRATIONS?!?! - What an a**!!!!!!!!!!!

Funny how he says it is his thing, yet Helio has been doing it for years now. I would have figured that Tony was copying him. I am on and off on Tony, I want to like him. He just puts his foot in his mouth too much or does stupid things like push reporters. Things like that just make me want to hate him.

[Buick GN]

Retired Oakland Raider, Tim Brown..partners with Jack Roush.

'Mr. Raider' retires after 17 seasons

By Press-Telegram wire reports

Tim Brown signed a one-day contract and retired with the Oakland Raiders on Monday, gracefully ending his 17-year career as one of the NFL's most prolific receivers.
Brown, the Heisman Trophy winner at Notre Dame in 1987, spent his first 16 seasons with the Raiders in Los Angeles and Oakland, becoming the self-proclaimed "Mr. Raider." He spent last season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after refusing to accept a tiny role with Oakland, but he always intended to finish his playing career in silver and black.

"At some point in my career, I didn't think this day would ever come," Brown said. "I thought I'd just keep playing and keep playing. But I'm very glad this day has come, and I can move on to the next phase of my life."

That phase might involve NASCAR. Brown, a Dallas native with no background in auto racing, used his retirement to announce plans to partner with Roush Racing on a NASCAR team based in Charlotte, N.C., and to begin competition next year.

If the venture gets off the ground, Brown would become the first black majority owner of a NASCAR team.

[pimpinmidget]

Waltrip to leave DEI?!?

http://www.racingone.com/article.asp?artnum=23701

[R. Giles]

Waltrip to leave DEI?!?

http://www.racingone.com/article.asp?artnum=23701

Already been posted. This silly season is going to be wild.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

oh ya Happy B-Day Jon .... little late but heres to you!

Thank-you kind sir!!

:D

Posse

[x90mattman]

http://www.formula1street.com/index.html

[R. Giles]

http://www.formula1street.com/index.html

That is kinda of cool. If I had the money I would buy one just to have fun with.

[avsfan21]

I wonder how much one of those costs. It would be kind of cool to drive that down the highway.

[x90mattman]

Your F1S comes standard with the following specs:

Chrysler 3.5L twin cam, high output V6 engine

4-speed semi automatic transmission

Rack and pinion steering

15 inch rims

Rust proof undercoating

1 step enamel paint

Adjustable coil-over shocks & springs

Only weighs 1970 lbs!

This package will be put together by our certified technicians and completely assembled, complete with a manufacturer's certificate of origin, for only

$43,900.


UPGRADE PACKAGES

We've combined some of our most popular upgrades into packages to accommodate your needs.

DIAMOND PLATE PACKAGE $1400

Fully enclosed front seat ****pit
Polished body accents
Only high polished diamond plate used

SIGHT & SOUND PACKAGE
$2200

Playstation 2/with DVD capability/CD capability
XM Satellite Radio with helmet speakers

LIGHTING PACKAGE
$1100

Neon lights under dash, seat and car panels
4 way high power strobe lights
Assortment of colors

SUPERCHARGER PACKAGE
$8900

Supercharger with 5-7psi boost
Custom-fit tubing & intake system
Performance gain, 420 horsepower

BRAKE PACKAGE
$2500

Upgraded front & rear brakes
Aluminum calipers
Cross-drilled, vented rotors
Adjustable proportioning valve

[x90mattman]

Marks the man. Sweetness...

mattman^


Hiya Matt -

We’re folding the specialty and retail lineups into one so there won’t be two versions of each figure. You may well see chase versions in NASCAR 5 and 6 as part of the standard lineup. You can post this response if you like.

Thanks,

Mark Weber
Sports Brand Manager
McFarlane Toys



From: mattman^
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 23:52:51 -0400
To: <mweber@mcfarlane.com>
Subject: Nascar Figures

Hey Mark,

On the action McFarlane site, it does not list any Hobby figures for series 5 and I believe the announcement for series 6 leaves hobby off too. Is AM only going forward with retail figures? If so, what are the chances we'll see firesuit chases thrown back into the mix to get rid of some of the with/witout glasses chase?

thanks,

Matt
x90mattman @ spawn boards

[R. Giles]

Marks the man. Sweetness...

mattman^


Hiya Matt -

We’re folding the specialty and retail lineups into one so there won’t be two versions of each figure. You may well see chase versions in NASCAR 5 and 6 as part of the standard lineup. You can post this response if you like.

Thanks,

Mark Weber
Sports Brand Manager
McFarlane Toys



From: mattman^
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 23:52:51 -0400
To: <mweber@mcfarlane.com>
Subject: Nascar Figures

Hey Mark,

On the action McFarlane site, it does not list any Hobby figures for series 5 and I believe the announcement for series 6 leaves hobby off too. Is AM only going forward with retail figures? If so, what are the chances we'll see firesuit chases thrown back into the mix to get rid of some of the with/witout glasses chase?

thanks,

Matt
x90mattman @ spawn boards


Thank this is a good thing.

[R. Giles]

Waltrip to the #11? before end of the season? Motorsport.com is reporting: Speculation has arisen that Michael Waltrip may vacate his seat in the #15 DEI Chevy prior to the end of the 2005 season. Rumors are swirling around the garage that Waltrip has been offered to drive the No. 11 Chevy at Joe Gibbs Racing for the last ten races of the season and next year. Both teams have denied the report.(Motorsport.com)

Got this from Jayski. Wouldn't really surprise me if this happened since the #11 team has sucked hard this year.

[ajaxdog]

Rule ? - If a driver wrecks the primary car in first practice and then wrecks the back up car in last practice can they bring in another car for the race on Sunday ?

[R. Giles]

Rule ? - If a driver wrecks the primary car in first practice and then wrecks the back up car in last practice can they bring in another car for the race on Sunday ?

I think they can. I believe most teams will just fly in people from the shop and repair one of the cars.

[sremmaz]

Hiya Matt -

We’re folding the specialty and retail lineups into one so there won’t be two versions of each figure. You may well see chase versions in NASCAR 5 and 6 as part of the standard lineup. You can post this response if you like.

Thanks,

Mark Weber
Sports Brand Manager
McFarlane Toys


YEAH!!! One of my ideas from TMP is being carried out.

[ajaxdog]

I guess they would try to fix one of the cars but wondered if someone had such bad luck that they totaled out both cars could they send another out from the shop.

[R. Giles]

I guess they would try to fix one of the cars but wondered if someone had such bad luck that they totaled out both cars could they send another out from the shop.

I would send that question to Inside Nextal cup. They would probably use it on the air and will probably get a correct answer.

[avsfan21]

I guess they would try to fix one of the cars but wondered if someone had such bad luck that they totaled out both cars could they send another out from the shop.

I think that happened to one of the Gibbs cars at Charlotte this year, but lucky since it was at Charlotte they did bring in another car. It is not like it is a long trip instead if it happened at California or somewhere west.

[x90mattman]

Ditto, it was the 18 busch car I think. Wrecked both primary and back up in practice and just brought a 3rd in to qualify and race.

mattman^


I think that happened to one of the Gibbs cars at Charlotte this year, but lucky since it was at Charlotte they did bring in another car. It is not like it is a long trip instead if it happened at California or somewhere west.

[R. Giles]

Here's the starting lineup for Sunday's race:

1 42 Jamie McMurray Dodge 168.761
2 97 Kurt Busch Ford 168.533
3 6 Mark Martin Ford 168.382
4 12 Ryan Newman Dodge 168.249
5 21 Ricky Rudd Ford 167.857
6 20 Tony Stewart Chevy 167.532
7 16 Greg Biffle Ford 167.230
8 25 Brian Vickers Chevy 167.230
9 48 Jimmie Johnson Chevy 167.072
10 29 Kevin Harvick Chevy 167.072
11 22 Scott Wimmer Dodge 166.911
12 49 Ken Schrader Dodge 166.713
13 2 Rusty Wallace Dodge 166.583
14 01 Joe Nemechek Chevy 166.472
15 9 Kasey Kahne Dodge 166.217
16 19 Jeremy Mayfield Dodge 166.196
17 31 Jeff Burton Chevy 165.978
18 10 Scott Riggs Chevy 165.951
19 11 Jason Leffler Chevy 165.853
20 88 Dale Jarrett Ford 165.801
21 24 Jeff Gordon Chevy 165.752
22 07 Dave Blaney Chevy 165.673
23 18 Bobby Labonte Chevy 165.603
24 15 Michael Waltrip Chevy 165.229
25 40 Sterling Marlin Dodge 165.074
26 43 Jeff Green Dodge 164.953
27 32 Bobby Hamilton Jr. Chevy 164.772
28 5 Kyle Busch # Chevy 164.699
29 7 Robby Gordon Chevy 164.699
30 17 Matt Kenseth Ford 164.501
31 4 Mike Wallace Chevy 164.072
32 66 Mike Garvey # Ford 164.060
33 45 Kyle Petty Dodge 163.773
34 0 Mike Bliss Chevy 163.464
35 13 Greg Sacks Dodge 163.449
36 34 P.J. Jones Chevy 163.366
37 37 Kevin Lepage Dodge 163.245
38 8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevy 162.528
39 38 Elliott Sadler Ford 161.705
40 77 Travis Kvapil # Dodge 160.809
41-OP 99 Bobby Gerhart Ford 159.388
42-OP 41 Casey Mears Dodge 148.790
43 27 Kirk Shelmerdine Ford 163.179
DNQ 89 Morgan Shepherd Dodge 162.660
DNQ 92 Hermie Sadler Chevy 160.145
DNQ 00 Carl Long Chevy 0.000
DNQ 52 Derrike Cope Ford 0.000

[avsfan21]

Looks like it might be a short season for me. Unless Jeff Gordon picks up before the next New Hampshire race.

[Leafsfan1967]

Tomorrow he turns it around!!! ;)

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Wow!!

Junior qualified nearly 6 MPH behind the Jamie!!

:D

Posse

[x90mattman]

Anybody else notice the different colors of tape they've been using on Jr's front valance the last 2 weeks? Normally its red or black, last week it was white, which didn't look bad, just stuck out. This week they used yellow (?!) which looks really bad since nothing else on the car is yellow. DEI trying to save money by not buying more duct tape till they use up the other colors? :-)

mattman^

[Leafsfan1967]

Anybody else notice the different colors of tape they've been using on Jr's front valance the last 2 weeks? Normally its red or black, last week it was white, which didn't look bad, just stuck out. This week they used yellow (?!) which looks really bad since nothing else on the car is yellow. DEI trying to save money by not buying more duct tape till they use up the other colors? :-)

mattman^

Haha! Yellow tape on the bumper = rookie!!! :D The way he's been running up until lately, has been somewhat that way, so..........;)

[avsfan21]

Tomorrow he turns it around!!! ;)

If anyone gets caught by a caution in the pits, it is always Jeff. I swear when ever a yellow comes out around pit stops it always comes out after Jeff has pitted. He is doing a decent job coming back, but it isnt over yet, just look at last week.

[avsfan21]

Of course I have the race winner on my bench yet again, oh well, I forgot to set my team this week. I dont think I did too bad either.

[exanimate]

I swear, I almost turned the race off due to all of the commercials. Very annoying.

[Bronko]

If anyone gets caught by a caution in the pits, it is always Jeff. I swear when ever a yellow comes out around pit stops it always comes out after Jeff has pitted. He is doing a decent job coming back, but it isnt over yet, just look at last week.

Harvick is right there with you man. When he came on pitroad I bet my friend 20 bucks he'll be trapped by a debris caution, and now I'm 20 bucks richer :rolleyes:

[DMM77]

I have had the worst luck. I had Kyle Busch this week.:o

[avsfan21]

I have had the worst luck. I had Kyle Busch this week.:o

I thought I did also, but I looked and I guess I had switched to Vickers two weeks ago.

[Leafsfan1967]

I had Waltrip! :( He was top 10 all day till Biffle wrecked him! :mad: :D I know, he cut a tire! :rolleyes:

[avsfan21]

I had Waltrip! :( He was top 10 all day till Biffle wrecked him! :mad: :D I know, he cut a tire! :rolleyes:

I say that nascar drivers protest the indy race since the tires are unsafe to handle the turns. It has been proven this year that they just blow up. I think we need to park all the cars until this problem is solved or we get michelin as the tire supplier.

[R. Giles]

I say that nascar drivers protest the indy race since the tires are unsafe to handle the turns. It has been proven this year that they just blow up. I think we need to park all the cars until this problem is solved or we get michelin as the tire supplier.

I agree.

[R. Giles]

I swear, I almost turned the race off due to all of the commercials. Very annoying.

I know, the race coverage this week was horrible. I swear when one caution flag came out they stayed on commercials until the green flag came back out.

[avsfan21]

Damn you Posse, I thought I was going to get my first week win this week, but you beat me by 4 points:(. So :p to you.

[deogg]

Well, I found yet another reason to despise Hendrick Motorsports:

Pizza Hut sponsors Vickers (and I THINK the other drivers too).

Keep in mind, guys, that I work at Domino's :p

[avsfan21]

Go Pizza Hut and Hendrick Motorsports

[Jigga4Dub]

Well, I found yet another reason to despise Hendrick Motorsports:

Pizza Hut sponsors Vickers (and I THINK the other drivers too).

Keep in mind, guys, that I work at Domino's :p

So I take it that your favorite driver is Michael Waltrip.:D

[sremmaz]

Damn you Posse, I thought I was going to get my first week win this week, but you beat me by 4 points:(. So :p to you.

LOL! I know. I thought I would get the win this week too - when I turned the race on all 4 of my guys were in the top 6 - then they all switched the lead - and then it went downhill. Damn Nemechek goes to the back after pitting when closed, and then Biffle slides back. UGH!

[x90mattman]

Hey Leafsfan, what did you do to get your subtitle?

[R. Giles]

Hey Leafsfan, what did you do to get your subtitle?

I know he made a thread about not wanting to get 5,000 posts. So Mark having fun deleted all post number to 0 for a little while then it was up to 10,000. That subtitle came from Mark having fun with Leafsfan.

[Purdue_Pete]

How about this whole Kenseth v. McMurray deal? That's gonna be wild if Jamie ends up at Roush...

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Damn you Posse, I thought I was going to get my first week win this week, but you beat me by 4 points:(. So :p to you.

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

Picked this up today

http://i14.ebayimg.com/01/i/04/8f/1e/34_1_b.JPG


only 1 more to go and I complete the set - I cannot find a Kenny Wallace like this to save my life.

[deogg]

So I take it that your favorite driver is Michael Waltrip.:D

He's not my fave, but he's ok in my book.

[deogg]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/deogg/Picture003.jpg

TOP (L-R): Mark Martin, Rusty Wallace, Bill Elliott, Ted Musgrave, Ernie Irvan
BOTTOM (L-R) Steve Hmiel, Morgan Shepherd, Jimmy Hensley, Harry Gant, DW

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/deogg/Picture004.jpg

Row 3 (L-R) Terry Labonte, Dale Jarrett, DALE EARNHARDT, Richard Petty, Sterling Marlin
Row 4 (L-R) Ward Burton, Michael Waltrip, Bobby Labonte, Todd Bodine, Joe Nemechek

Tours will be available for Posse and Leafsfan, but you both will be escorted by security the entire time LOL :p

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Tours will be available for Posse and Leafsfan, but you both will be escorted by security the entire time LOL :p

LOL!!!

Even security needs to take a pee break every now and then!!!

:D

Posse

[deogg]

LOL!!!

Even security needs to take a pee break every now and then!!!

:D

Posse

I'll be sure to have enough security on hand. hehe

[Bronko]

How about this whole Kenseth v. McMurray deal? That's gonna be wild if Jamie ends up at Roush...

I don't think I've ever seen Matt mad, but he seemed really ticked off over the McMurray deal. When his deal is up it wouldn't surprise me to see him leave Roush.

[R. Giles]

How about this whole Kenseth v. McMurray deal? That's gonna be wild if Jamie ends up at Roush...

Jamie is going to Roush in 2007 but not 2006 because Ganassi picked up the option on Jamie. Kenseth is pretty pissed at McMurray also and Kenseth's contract runs out after 2006. So Matt could go somewhere else or he might be able to forget the whole thing after this year.

[x90mattman]

I think before Daytona 2006 you'll see Jamie in the 6 car. I think picking up his option is just a money play by Ganassi. Lets say your gonna pay Jamie 2 million to drive the 42 car in 06, but you could get somebody else to drive it for 1. I think Roush would pay a pretty penny to get Jamie a year early and although Roush pays more to get Jamie a year early, Ganassi makes some money and doesn't have a lameduck driver sitting in his car for a year. (And I don't think Jamie is going to be a lame duck driver, but when your in that situation its gonna get harder and harder to mess with the roush guys if your going to they're stable next year and I think Ganassi knows that.)

mattman^


Jamie is going to Roush in 2007 but not 2006 because Ganassi picked up the option on Jamie. Kenseth is pretty pissed at McMurray also and Kenseth's contract runs out after 2006. So Matt could go somewhere else or he might be able to forget the whole thing after this year.

[avsfan21]

bump

[R. Giles]

Talladega Superspeedway Vice President and General Manager Rick Humphrey announced that in 2006, the 2.66-mile Alabama racetrack will welcome the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for the first time in history! The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7 during the 2006 UAW-Ford 500 event weekend set for Oct. 5 – 8. The 2006 UAW-Ford 500 event weekend slated for Oct. 5 – 8 will include Discount Food Mart Qualifying for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series as well as qualifying for the ARCA RE/MAX Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The Food World 300 ARCA RE-MAX Series race will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, with Talladega Superspeedway’s newest addition to its spectacular fall schedule – the track’s first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race – held on Saturday, Oct. 7. The UAW-Ford 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race is set for Sunday, Oct. 8. Race fans that purchase a Saturday, Oct. 1 ticket to the 2005 Food World 300 ARCA RE/MAX Series race will be allowed to renew that seat to the inaugural NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event in 2006.

Don't know how many of you follow the truck series but I believe this will be the death of some drivers. The truck driver's have a really hard time going around Daytona without having 10 wrecks, and this track is bigger and faster.

[Sinsightful]

Don't know how many of you follow the truck series but I believe this will be the death of some drivers. The truck driver's have a really hard time going around Daytona without having 10 wrecks, and this track is bigger and faster.

not neccesarily, as much as those two tracks are similar, they are very different (just like Bristol/Martinsville). Daytona is a track where the cars/trucks have to make sure they have good handling characteristics whereas Talladega is just full throttle all the way around the track.
a good case of this is DEI and Hendricks, they both run will well at both tracks and yet they have completely different cars for Daytona than they do at Talladega.

[x90mattman]

That's why Nascar is testing restrictor plates for the trucks there :D Gotta love it when a driver slips up durring an interview on XM radio. Claire - "did you just say restrictor plate test?!?" Driver - "uhhh, maybe I wasn't supposed to say that"

mattman^

Don't know how many of you follow the truck series but I believe this will be the death of some drivers. The truck driver's have a really hard time going around Daytona without having 10 wrecks, and this track is bigger and faster.

[R. Giles]

That's why Nascar is testing restrictor plates for the trucks there :D Gotta love it when a driver slips up durring an interview on XM radio. Claire - "did you just say restrictor plate test?!?" Driver - "uhhh, maybe I wasn't supposed to say that"

mattman^

Hope Nascar can find something that works good cause I really like the truck series.

[ajaxdog]

BrickYard, Watkins, and Bristol ..... Gordon needs at least 3 top fives at those tracks and 1 win mixed in to get his butt up there. I think I will go ahead and lock him in for the 3peat on Yahoo ....

[avsfan21]

Just notice that there is no race this weekend. Thank god that F1 and the American Le Mans Series races this weekend. You guys should check it out Saturday Night at 8.

Go Champion and Flying Lizard

http://www.motorsport.com/photos/alms/2005/sp/alms-2005-sp-tc-0273.jpg
http://www.motorsport.com/photos/alms/2005/sp/alms-2005-sp-tc-0307.jpg

[x90mattman]

I made a worksheet with all the Nascar figures I have and need to complete my sets and realized I have 0 from Hobby Series 4. Any of you guys have a list of what chases there are for the series you could post?

Thanks.

[Bronko]

I would love to see a complete Nascar checklist as well.

By the way all you cooky Canadians and Champ Car fans, Paul Tracy will make his Nascar debut at Michigan driving a fourth RCR machine.

[R. Giles]

I would love to see a complete Nascar checklist as well.

By the way all you cooky Canadians and Champ Car fans, Paul Tracy will make his Nascar debut at Michigan driving a fourth RCR machine.

You lie, Paul Tracy will never drive a stock car.


Kidding, hope it's true would love to see Paul Tracy in nascar with his attitude and the way he drives.

[avsfan21]

You lie, Paul Tracy will never drive a stock car.


Kidding, hope it's true would love to see Paul Tracy in nascar with his attitude and the way he drives.

And his aerodynamic look, or did he grow his hair back?

[x90mattman]

Any of you watch the champ car race today? Grand Prix of San Jose. Two times per lap they had to go over railroad tracks and everytime they hit them it knocked the front wheels into the air then the rear. It was also in the end of a chicane so it was throwing them sideways as well as throwing them into the air. I've never seen this style of car get so abused during a race. The commentator kept stating he'd never seen anything like it.

mattman^

[R. Giles]

And his aerodynamic look, or did he grow his hair back?

No Paul Tracy still has the aero look
http://www.motorsport.com/photos/champcar/2005/sj/champcar-2005-sj-kd-0315.jpg

[x90mattman]

You'd think with all the downforce on these they couldn't get the front end off the ground that much, but I guess they are going slower since its a road course...

http://www.champcarworldseries.com/content/photos/2005/By800/20050730P_0090.jpg

[R. Giles]

If that was from San Jose I can believe it. That track was incredibly bumpy and had train tracks at the end of the pit straight.

[avsfan21]

Check out this air. To me this is just amazing. This is a lesson how not to take a curb in a F1 car.
http://www.motorsport.com/photos/f1/2005/fra/f1-2005-fra-xp-0422.jpg
http://www.motorsport.com/photos/f1/2005/fra/f1-2005-fra-xp-0423.jpg
http://www.motorsport.com/photos/f1/2005/fra/f1-2005-fra-xp-0424.jpg
http://www.motorsport.com/photos/f1/2005/fra/f1-2005-fra-xp-0425.jpg
http://www.motorsport.com/photos/f1/2005/fra/f1-2005-fra-xp-0426.jpg
http://www.motorsport.com/photos/f1/2005/fra/f1-2005-fra-xp-0361.jpg

As you can see he broke the rear suspension.

[x90mattman]

yea, thats nuts. Look at that first shot, looks like the curb is a good 6-8" high. More of a launch ramp then a curb. Is that from this weekends race?

[Bronko]

You lie, Paul Tracy will never drive a stock car.


Kidding, hope it's true would love to see Paul Tracy in nascar with his attitude and the way he drives.

Nope I only speak the truth. (http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/nascar/18567/)

[avsfan21]

No this was from a race about a month ago.

[R. Giles]

Nope I only speak the truth. (http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/nascar/18567/)

That will be cool and if you think Dale Earnhardt was bad at bumping people. Paul Tracy makes Earnhardt look like Ghandi when it comes to being behind people. If he makes the race just hope he takes it easy and doesn't piss off too many of the driver's.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Back from my Northern Ontario Fishing Trip Bump!!

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

Well Brickyard fever is hitting INDY.

Just got back from the Tony Stewart signing at Home Depot in Indy.

Came home with 2 8x10s and a book signed

Tomorrow both Dodge and Ford are having big events downtown and Jeff Gordon has a fundraiser tomorrow night - but the cheapest ticket is $250 - so I'll try and nab him in the parking lot after words. Unless it gets tooo late

[sremmaz]

Here is all the crap going on

FAN EVENTS CALENDAR:

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3: Race Cars On Display

A variety of NASCAR race machinery will be on display from noon-6 p.m. at Kroger on 8150 Rockville Road in Indianapolis.

Among the sponsored NASCAR cars scheduled to be on display: Kellogg’s Simulator, Edy’s car, Kleenex car, Budweiser car, Cheerios car, Reese’s car, Bar S car, Coors car, Hoffman car, Viagra car, Dodge car, Tide car, Clorox car, Kingsford car, Miller Lite car.

An IndyCar Series® car also will be on display.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3: Kroger Race For Riley

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver John Andretti will play host to the 10th annual Kroger Race for Riley presented by Cheerios charity go-kart racing event from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at New Castle Motorsports Park near New Castle, Ind. WIBC-AM 1070 personality Dave “The King” Wilson will broadcast live at “Kroger Race for Riley” from 4-7 p.m.

The event is a benefit for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, and the public can race against Andretti for $50 (participants must advance through a series of heats to race Andretti). Parking is $10 per car, which will be donated to Riley. Contact Katherine Cain at (317) 634-4474 for reservations and information, including sponsorship opportunities. “Kroger Race for Riley” also will include a celebrity media race and other special events.

More than 300 people attended the 2004 event, which raised more than $100,000 for Riley. The event has generated more than $600,000 to support young Riley patients since 1996.

NCMP, which is owned by former Indy Racing League driver Mark Dismore, is located just south of New Castle, Ind., 45 minutes east of downtown Indianapolis at the intersection of Interstate 70 and Indiana State Road 3. Take I-70 to Exit 123, turn right on State Road 3 and go south for a quarter-mile, just past the Flying J Truck Stop, turn left onto the gravel road and follow it a quarter-mile to the NCMP gate. NCMP information is available at www.newcastleraceway.com or (765) 987-8090.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3: Tony Stewart, J.J. Yeley Appearance

2002 NASCAR champion Tony Stewart and NASCAR driver J.J. Yeley will appear from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 3 at The Home Depot on 3902 N. High School Road in Indianapolis.

Fans must have a wristband to receive an autograph, with 700 wristbands being distributed starting at 3 p.m. Autographs will be signed for 700 people or two hours, whichever comes first. One autograph per person.

THURSDAY, Aug. 4: Kellogg’s Car On Display

The No. 5 Kellogg’s Chevrolet driven by rookie Kyle Busch will be on display at two greater Indianapolis locations:

11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Marsh Supermarket, 2904 S. State Road 135, Greenwood

4-7 p.m.: Lo-Bill Foods, 8031 S. Madison Ave., Indianapolis

THURSDAY, Aug. 4: Dodge, Ford Fan Events

Dodge and Ford each will present fan events Thursday, Aug. 4 in downtown Indianapolis.

The fifth annual Dodge Racers on the Circle event takes place from 4-8 p.m. on Monument Circle and features free food, drinks, prizes, music and autograph sessions with Dodge NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series drivers. The Wright Brothers will perform on the Allstate stage. Radio station WIBC-AM 1070 is a presenting sponsor; check www.wibc.com for updates.

Scheduled to appear:

4:30-5 p.m.: Ken Schrader

5-5:30 p.m.: Ryan Newman

5:30-6 p.m.: Brendan Gaughan, Steve Park

6-6:30 p.m.: Chase Montgomery, Bobby Hamilton

6:30-7 p.m.: Casey Mears, Jamie McMurray

7-7:30 p.m.: Jeremy Mayfield, Jeff Green

7:30-8 p.m.: Sterling Marlin

Ford Racing Fan Appreciation Day will take place from 4-9 p.m. at the intersection of South Meridian Street and Jackson Place, just north of Union Station. The event also features autograph sessions, prizes and additional entertainment. Drivers will only sign 400 autographs in the scheduled time period. More information can be found at www.fordracing.com.

Scheduled to appear and sign:

4:15-5:45 p.m.: Dale Jarrett

4:30-6 p.m.: Ricky Rudd, Terry Cook

5:30-7 p.m.: Kurt Busch

6-7:30 p.m.: Matt Kenseth

7-8:30 p.m.: Elliott Sadler, David Green

THURSDAY, Aug. 4: Jeff Green Appearance

NEXTEL Cup Series driver Jeff Green will appear from 4-6 p.m. at Kroger at 5718 Crawfordsville Road in Speedway, Ind.

THURSDAY, Aug. 4: Bobby Hamilton Jr. Appearance

NEXTEL Cup Series driver Bobby Hamilton Jr. will appear from 5-7 p.m. at Kmart at 6780 W. Washington St. in Indianapolis.

FRIDAY, Aug. 5: Chevy Day At The Brickyard

Fans attending the first day of 2005 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard activities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, Aug. 5 will be treated to much more than the first two rounds of practice for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series event.

Chevy Day at the Brickyard, a Chevrolet-sponsored, family-friendly event, is taking place from 9 a.m.-noon. Admission to the event is included in the price of admission to the IMS grounds for the day’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard activities. General admission tickets for the day are $10 per person, free for children ages 5 and younger.

Highlights of Chevy Day at the Brickyard will include appearances and autographs sessions by Chevrolet-sponsored NASCAR drivers, interactive games, racing simulators, NASCAR race cars, prizes, live music and automotive merchandise available for purchase.

Autograph sessions will take place in the Pagoda Plaza, behind the Bombardier Pagoda control tower. There are separate lines for each session listed below. The first 100 adults (18 and over) in each line will receive a wristband for access to that autograph session, with gates opening at 8 a.m. Two minors (17 and younger) are permitted to accompany each adult in the line. The autograph schedule (all times local):

9:30 a.m.: Jason Leffler, Bobby Labonte

10 a.m.: Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch (first session); Scott Riggs, Brian Vickers (second session)

10:30 a.m.: Richard Childress, Dave Blaney, Jeff Burton (first session); Joe Nemechek, Boris Said, Michael Waltrip (second session)

11 a.m.: Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer

11:30 a.m.: J.J. Yeley, Terry Labonte

Drivers and NASCAR personalities also will answer questions from the public from 9 a.m.-noon at two locations.

Appearing on the American Revolution Stage in the East Parking Lot of the Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, with MTV and rock music personality Riki Rachtman as host:

9 a.m.: Jason Leffler, Bobby Labonte

10:30 a.m.: Brian Vickers, Scott Riggs

10:45 a.m.: Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson

11 a.m.: J.J. Yeley, Terry Labonte

Appearing on the Coca-Cola Stage in the Pagoda Plaza, with XM Satellite Radio NASCAR reporter Claire B. Lang as host:

9:30 a.m.: Robbie Loomis, Jim Covey

10 a.m.: Joe Nemechek, Boris Said

10:15 a.m.: Richard Childress, Dave Blaney, Jeff Burton

11:30 a.m.: Greg Zipadelli, Pat Suhy

Rising country music star Chris Cagle will perform at 11:45 a.m. on stage in the Hall of Fame Museum parking lot.

The RC Driver Challenge featuring NASCAR drivers and personalities takes place from 9 a.m.-noon in the Flag Lot, located north of the Pagoda Plaza. The schedule of drivers and personalities who will race against fans:

9:15 a.m.: Jason Leffler, Bobby Labonte

10 a.m.: Richard Childress, Jeff Burton, Dave Blaney

10:15 a.m.: Joe Nemechek, Boris Said

10:30 a.m.: Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson

10:45 a.m.: Scott Riggs, Brian Vickers

11:15 a.m.: J.J. Yeley, Terry Labonte

11:30 a.m.: Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer

Live music by the Jolie Holiday Band will take place at the American Revolution Stage at the Hall of Fame Museum.

FRIDAY, Aug. 5: Kellogg’s Car On Display

The No. 5 Kellogg’s Chevrolet driven by rookie Kyle Busch will be on display at two greater Indianapolis locations:

11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Lo-Bill Foods, 3919 S. Madison Ave., Indianapolis

4-7 p.m.: Marsh Supermarket, 6965 W. 38th St., Indianapolis

FRIDAY, Aug. 5: NASCAR Stars To Autograph NASCAR Pets Calendar

Fans will have the opportunity to purchase the new 2006 NASCAR Pets Calendar on Friday, Aug. 5 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and also attend the special calendar launch autograph session.

From 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (local time), fans can purchase calendars for $13.99 each in the Pagoda Plaza, located behind the Bombardier Pagoda control tower, and have them autographed by NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers Greg Biffle and Ryan Newman. The drivers will autograph only the calendars; they will not sign other merchandise or souvenirs.

Proceeds from the NASCAR Pets calendar benefit the Humane Society for Hamilton County (Ind.) and the Greg Biffle Foundation. NASCAR Pets calendars are available now at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum Gift Shop, www.NASCAR.com and www.thegregbifflefoundation.com.

The lineup for the 2006 NASCAR Pets calendar: January – Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his pet Boxer, Killer; February – Matt and Katie Kenseth and their pet cats, Lars and Charlotte; March – Ryan and Krissie Newman and their pet dogs Digger, Harley and Mopar; April – Jason and Alison Leffler and their pet Labradors Daphne & Chloe; May – Casey Mears and his pet cats, Gus and Rags, and pet dog Kya; June – Jimmie and Chandra Johnson and their pet dogs, Roxanne and Maya; July – Kerry and Renè Earnhardt and their pet dogs Pepper, Greer, Luke and Chuckie; August – Tony Stewart and his pet monkey, MoJo; September – Kurt Busch and Eva Bryan and their pet dog, Jim; October – Elliott Sadler and his pet Tennessee Walker hounds and beagles; November – Greg Biffle and Nicole Lunders and their pet Boxers, Foster and Gracie; December – Jeff and Michelle Green and their pet Labradors, Short Track and Vegas.

FRIDAY, Aug. 5: Tom Carnegie Signs Autographs

Legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway public address announcer Tom Carnegie, who is celebrating his 60th year at the track, will sign autographs from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the IMS Retail Shop in Pagoda Plaza on Friday, Aug. 5. The Tom Carnegie bobblehead doll will be available for purchase at each session.

FRIDAY, Aug. 5: Elliott Sadler Appearance

NEXTEL Cup Series driver Elliott Sadler will appear from 5-5:30 p.m. at the NEXTEL hauler at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

FRIDAY, Aug. 5: Jeff Burton Appearance

NEXTEL Cup Series driver Jeff Burton will appear from 6-8 p.m. at Cingular Wireless at 5828A Crawfordsville Road (Kroger Plaza) in Speedway, Ind.

SATURDAY, Aug. 6: Bill Elliott Public Question & Answer Session

2002 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard winner Bill Elliott will answer questions from the public from 8:30-9 a.m. at the Coca-Cola Stage in the Pagoda Plaza of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. FOX Sports NASCAR commentators Jeff Hammond and Larry McReynolds will serve as hosts.

FRIDAY, Aug. 5: Kellogg’s Car On Display

The No. 5 Kellogg’s Chevrolet driven by rookie Kyle Busch will be on display at two greater Indianapolis locations:

11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Marsh Supermarket, 14450 Mundy Drive, Noblesville

4-7 p.m.: Marsh Supermarket, 5830 W. 86th St., Indianapolis

SATURDAY, Aug. 6: Blood & Bone Marrow Drive at the Brickyard

Fans will receive a gift item for giving blood and/or signing up to be a bone marrow donor between 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Blood Mobile in the East Parking Lot of the Speedway Hall of Fame Museum.

Funding for the marrow testing is provided by the Hendrick Marrow Program. Bone marrow recipients and their family members will be available to talk to donors.

SATURDAY, Aug. 6: Hank’s Hog Roast, Diamond Rio

The roar of NEXTEL Cup Series cars will mix with the sweet sounds and smells of country music and free food at the HANK’S Hog Roast at the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on Aug. 6 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

With the purchase of a $15 Saturday Qualification Day ticket from IMS, fans will have access to a free concert starring Diamond Rio and Emerson Drive, as well as free food to the first 10,000 people. The free concert and food are presented by Indianapolis country music station 97.1 HANK FM and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Festivities begin at noon (local time) with free pork sandwiches, cole slaw and baked beans, while supplies last. Emerson Drive hits the stage at 3 p.m., followed by headliner Diamond Rio at 4:45 p.m. Country music superstars Diamond Rio have sold more than 10 million albums on the strength of No. 1 hits such as “Meet In the Middle,” “One More Day,” “Beautiful Mess” and “I Believe.”

Concert goers can also see the semi-finals and finals of the Allstate Drivers Change Challenge. 97.1 HANK FM and its sister station, 1070 WIBC, will broadcast the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard live.

SATURDAY, Aug. 6: Ricky Rudd Public Question & Answer Session

1997 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard winner Ricky Rudd will answer questions from the public from 1:15-1:30 p.m. at the Coca-Cola Stage in the Pagoda Plaza of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IMS Radio Network reporter Jerry Baker will serve as host.

SATURDAY, Aug. 6: Scott Wimmer Autograph Session

NEXTEL Cup Series driver Scott Wimmer will sign autographs from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at his souvenir trailer outside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

SATURDAY, Aug. 6: Dennis Haysbert Throws First Pitch

Award-winning actor Dennis Haysbert, grand marshal of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, will throw the first pitch before the Indianapolis Indians-Toledo Mud Hens AAA baseball game at Victory Field in downtown Indianapolis.

Haysbert is scheduled to throw his pitch at 5:50 p.m.

SUNDAY, Aug. 7: Limited Edition Collectible Pins

On Race Day, 20,000 fans will receive a free Allstate 400 at the Brickyard collectible pin. The limited edition pins will be distributed at the Allstate kiosks, located at Gate 1, Gate 9, the East Museum lot and the Pagoda Plaza, along the Tunnel 6 railing.

Each pin includes a capsule containing brick dust from the Yard of Bricks removed from the start-finish line when the historic 2.5-mile oval was repaved last year.

[R. Giles]

Man that is alot of stuff happening for the race weekend.

[Bronko]

Any of you DEI fans care to take a guess at this snippet?


DEI has a driver for the #15...if NAPA stays: If Dale Earnhardt Inc. [DEI] can keep NAPA as a sponsor for a third car next season, an already topsy-turvy "Silly Season" could get even wilder. DEI Director of Motorsports Richie Gilmore said yesterday the team is negotiating with the auto-parts supplier about staying with the #15 being vacated by Michael Waltrip after 2005. Gilmore said DEI already has lined up a driver to team with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Martin Truex Jr. for the 2006 Nextel Cup season. Gilmore wouldn't disclose a name but said it was someone prominent on another race team "that's been on our wish list for some time."
"[NAPA] has some options with us, Michael and some other race teams," Gilmore said. "We've put about a two-week window on it where they've got to make the decision and we've got to make a decision and go forward. But we have a driver kind of laid out, and everything laid out."

[exanimate]

I will say Tony Stewart.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

I will say Tony Stewart.

That would rock!!!!

Smoke with DEI and Tracy in Cup!!

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

Harvick to DEI???? thats a possibility

Well another day at Indy and I am beat - I am not heading down today - since it looks like it is going to be a cluster duck for autos today.

But yesterday I got
Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch, Ricky Rudd, Terry Cook, Mike Garvey, Dale Jarrett and some USAC guys I have no idea who they were, but they drive for FORD and were signing with a super small line. LOL!

So all in all not a bad auto outing

[Purdue_Pete]

Harvick to DEI???? thats a possibility

Well another day at Indy and I am beat - I am not heading down today - since it looks like it is going to be a cluster duck for autos today.

But yesterday I got
Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch, Ricky Rudd, Terry Cook, Mike Garvey, Dale Jarrett and some USAC guys I have no idea who they were, but they drive for FORD and were signing with a super small line. LOL!

So all in all not a bad auto outing


I have some USAC autographs from when I was in High School in the early 90's. Luckily I kept them, Just a bunch of unknown USAC guys like Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart. :)

Who knew?

[Purdue_Pete]

I will say Tony Stewart.

I vote Kennseth.

Jr. and Kennseth are friends and old rivals from Busch. Maybe Matt has asked out of his contract next year? You know Kennseth would not have rocked the boat so much lately if something wasn't going on in the background. Also - I believe NAPA sponsored Matt in Wisconsin on his Late Models or ASA car...???

[lcbailey]

No way Harvick goes to DEI, RCR and DEI are too close to risk their relationship by signing a driver the other team likes and has under contract. Harick is signed through 2006 with RCR holding a 2 year right of first refusal. Stewart is under contract with Joe Gibbs through 2009.It is more likely Kenseth, though he is signed with Rousch through 2007, but Dewalt expires this season. What about Rusty, has wants to race next year? And who was it that was supposed drove for DEI a couple of years ago in the 81 Ritz car but qualifing was rained out , he drove full time in Busch

[Purdue_Pete]

I agree Harvick isn't going anywhere. Rusty is 100% retired and no way he comes back. He wants to retire.

Another driver that I thought about may be Bobby Labonte...

[Bronko]

Harvick to DEI???? thats a possibility

I doubt it. Harvick and Childress are very tight knit with their operations, and Childress is really supportive of KHI.

Kenseth makes sense since (tounge twister:p) he's been throwing this fit about Jamie Mac coming to Roush. But I'm going to agree with Pete in his Bobby Labonte pick.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Harvick to DEI???? thats a possibility

Well another day at Indy and I am beat - I am not heading down today - since it looks like it is going to be a cluster duck for autos today.

But yesterday I got
Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch, Ricky Rudd, Terry Cook, Mike Garvey, Dale Jarrett and some USAC guys I have no idea who they were, but they drive for FORD and were signing with a super small line. LOL!

So all in all not a bad auto outing


Nice haul Paul!!

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

Thanks - oh yeah add Carl Edwards to that list.

Funny thing was he wasn't there - but when I went to the booth to get a wristband for Sadler they were out and I saw a signed Carl Edwards Hero Card sitting on the chair in the booth - so I just pointed at it and asked the guy "Where did you get that, was he here?" and he said - "you want that? " Didn't answer my ? - so I said "SURE"

I know there was a VIP thing going on so maybe he only came there - but the guy gave it to me :)

[lcbailey]

It sounding like Kenseth

#


# DEI has a driver for the #15...if NAPA stays AND more on Eury Jr. MORE Kenseth?: If Dale Earnhardt Inc. [DEI] can keep NAPA as a sponsor for a third car next season, an already topsy-turvy "Silly Season" could get even wilder. DEI Director of Motorsports Richie Gilmore said yesterday the team is negotiating with the auto-parts supplier about staying with the #15 being vacated by Michael Waltrip after 2005. Gilmore said DEI already has lined up a driver to team with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Martin Truex Jr. for the 2006 Nextel Cup season. Gilmore wouldn't disclose a name but said it was someone prominent on another race team "that's been on our wish list for some time."
"[NAPA] has some options with us, Michael and some other race teams," Gilmore said. "We've put about a two-week window on it where they've got to make the decision and we've got to make a decision and go forward. But we have a driver kind of laid out, and everything laid out." Gilmore also pooh-poohed the idea of reuniting Earnhardt Jr. with Tony Eury Jr. if the #8 Chevrolet were to qualify for the Chase for the Nextel Cup. Earnhardt won a career-high six races last year with Eury as car chief. An offseason shake-up moved Eury to Waltrip's team as crew chief this year. "I would say that scenario would take away from both teams, so we wouldn't even look at that," Gilmore said. "That would affect both teams in a negative [way]." Gilmore said the possibility of naming Eury as Earnhardt's crew chief for next season hadn't been discussed much. "It's still too early," he said. "There's been a lot of talk outside of DEI but not at our company."(Richmond Times Dispatch)
MORE: The rumor mill says Matt Kenseth [#17 DeWalt Ford, contract thru 2006] will be leaving the Roush stable soon and that a spot at DEI [#15?] may be in his future.(RacingOne)(8-5-2005)

[avsfan21]

I think that Jayski was reading here and just posted it. If I were Matt I would think that is a step back the way DEI is going.

[Purdue_Pete]

I think that Jayski was reading here and just posted it.


Probably more true than we'd like to think...

Also, in looking at the entry list for Indy I just suddenly realized how few Fords are in NASCAR. Technically there are only two teams, Roush and Yates. Garvey doesn't really "count" and the Wood Brothers use Roush motors and share nearly everything.

Basically Ford is just a Yates/Roush partnership and since Yates shares so much with Roush - how long before Jack controls the entire Ford program?

[R. Giles]

Probably more true than we'd like to think...

Also, in looking at the entry list for Indy I just suddenly realized how few Fords are in NASCAR. Technically there are only two teams, Roush and Yates. Garvey doesn't really "count" and the Wood Brothers use Roush motors and share nearly everything.

Basically Ford is just a Yates/Roush partnership and since Yates shares so much with Roush - how long before Jack controls the entire Ford program?

Won't be long for Jack. Then we have Toyota coming in 2007 and wonder what teams will go there.

[x90mattman]

From the August 12th issue of Sporting News...

Pete Rondeau has negotiated his release from Dale Earnhardt Inc. and joined Evernham Motorsports. Rondeau started the season as Earnhardt Jr's crew chief but was removed from that position after 11 points races. He joined Evernham on July 18 as director of research and development.

mattman^

[Leafsfan1967]

Harvick to DEI???? thats a possibility

Well another day at Indy and I am beat - I am not heading down today - since it looks like it is going to be a cluster duck for autos today.

But yesterday I got
Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch, Ricky Rudd, Terry Cook, Mike Garvey, Dale Jarrett and some USAC guys I have no idea who they were, but they drive for FORD and were signing with a super small line. LOL!

So all in all not a bad auto outing

LOL!!! That made me bust out laughing!!! :D Nice score on the smoke autos! He's tough to get at times! He's got a nice sig, too!! ;)

[Dirty Mo Posse]

How cool would this be???

http://www.celebritysportsauction.com/raffle_rules.htm#

:D

Posse

[Bronko]

How cool would this be???

http://www.celebritysportsauction.com/raffle_rules.htm#

:D

Posse

$100 a ticket and 1500 tickets available. It would only cost $150,000 to assure you win the drawing ;)

[sremmaz]

Heck for $100 - I'm in

[avsfan21]

I hope I win so I can burn it. MUAHHAHA. :spawnskul:spawnorb::D;)

[ajaxdog]

Anybody crack any Press Pass Legends .... 3 mini boxes per box and you get an auto or mem. per mini .... 3 things per total box. Cracked 1 today .... not to bad.
Jimmie Johnson Auto
Dale Earnhardt/Dale Earnhardt Jr. Firesuit
Buddy Baker Auto
Sign me up for 2 more on Monday ......

[x90mattman]

And how much are these running?

mattman^


Anybody crack any Press Pass Legends .... 3 mini boxes per box and you get an auto or mem. per mini .... 3 things per total box. Cracked 1 today .... not to bad.
Jimmie Johnson Auto
Dale Earnhardt/Dale Earnhardt Jr. Firesuit
Buddy Baker Auto
Sign me up for 2 more on Monday ......

[JSGTPD]

Any of you DEI fans care to take a guess at this snippet?


DEI has a driver for the #15...if NAPA stays: If Dale Earnhardt Inc. [DEI] can keep NAPA as a sponsor for a third car next season, an already topsy-turvy "Silly Season" could get even wilder. DEI Director of Motorsports Richie Gilmore said yesterday the team is negotiating with the auto-parts supplier about staying with the #15 being vacated by Michael Waltrip after 2005. Gilmore said DEI already has lined up a driver to team with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Martin Truex Jr. for the 2006 Nextel Cup season. Gilmore wouldn't disclose a name but said it was someone prominent on another race team "that's been on our wish list for some time."
"[NAPA] has some options with us, Michael and some other race teams," Gilmore said. "We've put about a two-week window on it where they've got to make the decision and we've got to make a decision and go forward. But we have a driver kind of laid out, and everything laid out."



Its Tony Stewart. You'll see!

[Dirty Mo Posse]

$100 a ticket and 1500 tickets available. It would only cost $150,000 to assure you win the drawing ;)

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

Congratulations to SMOKE!!!! What a great win for him

[Bronko]

Great job Tony, but damn the RCR engine department to the bowels of bloody hell.

[R. Giles]

Great win for Tony but man wished Kahne won. Congratulations to Jr. for kicking his teammates front end to hell and back. Jr. will need a miracle to happen in order for him to get into the chase now.

[ajaxdog]

I paid $110.00 for the box (3 mini boxes)at a show and I ordered 2 more wholesale for $90.00 each.
You can get a mini box for about $35.00 - $40.00 and theres six packs in the mini and you get an auto or Mem. card for sure.


And how much are these running?

mattman^

[x90mattman]

Picked these up over the weekend...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v692/x90mattman/Jamie.jpg

Jamie McMurray w/ glasses. Only need a Dale Jarret w/ glasses and my series 3 Retail will be complete!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v692/x90mattman/haul.jpg

Picked these up at walmart after the local theater punked out on their weekly Halo 2 tourney.

mattman^

[Bronko]

Jason Leffler fired (http://www.nascar.com/2005/news/headlines/cup/08/08/jleffler_released/index.html) by Gibbs. Labonte, Yeley, and Denny Hamlin to split time in the car to finish the season.

[silvrhawk]

Jason Leffler fired (http://www.nascar.com/2005/news/headlines/cup/08/08/jleffler_released/index.html) by Gibbs. Labonte, Yeley, and Denny Hamlin to split time in the car to finish the season.
Knew this was a bad marriage to begin with I love JGR but what did they think they saw in this guy that no one else did? On another topic does anyone have a pic of Tony Stewart with the brick trophy from yesterdays race?

[lcbailey]

Jason Leffler fired (http://www.nascar.com/2005/news/headlines/cup/08/08/jleffler_released/index.html) by Gibbs. Labonte, Yeley, and Denny Hamlin to split time in the car to finish the season.

And with that Silly Season is off to a great start Now if only we knew what happens next. BTW this is better than a soap opera

[R. Giles]

Jason Leffler fired (http://www.nascar.com/2005/news/headlines/cup/08/08/jleffler_released/index.html) by Gibbs. Labonte, Yeley, and Denny Hamlin to split time in the car to finish the season.

Knew this was coming. Don't think putting Yeley and Hamlin in the car will be any better then what Leffler did. Yeley and Hamlin are still trying to run good in the Busch series what is Gibbs thinking by putting them in more powerful cars.

[Bronko]

And silly season gets even sillier :D

Busch to leave Roush after 2006: Roush Racing announced today that Kurt Busch has advised team officials that he has signed with another team commencing in 2007. The name of the team is not known. Kurt also requested a release from his contract for 2006. Due to sponsor and team considerations no decision on that request will be made for an indefinite period. Roush Racing will have no further comment at this time.(Roush Racing PR), could be the #2 Penske Racing team, but what about.(8-9-2005)

[Purdue_Pete]

Holy Cow!!!

[Bronko]

It's got to be DEI. The 15 is open if he gets out of his contract early, and a report said Waltrip could be back at DEI next season. One more year with Waltrip before getting Busch in 2007. Wonder how the multitudes of DEI fans will commingle with the 3 Kurt Busch fans?

[R. Giles]

Napa will only stay on the 15 car if they get the driver they want. If Napa doesn't, then Napa leaves DEI and the team folds.

[sremmaz]

That would be SWEET!!!!

I have actually taken Kurt as my 2nd favorite driver. I met him this week and he was just awesome - great with all the fans.

Maybe JR can learn how to act like a champion and then maybe he will win one. JR not being accessible to the fans really pisses me off. Heck even GORDO had an event this week - it was expensive as heck but if you were a die-hard you would pay for it. I would have if it was JR and if he was guaranteed to be there more than 5 min like he was at the last event I went to

[Dirty Mo Posse]

I can't stand Kurt "Big Ears" Busch!!!

:D

Posse

[deogg]

Well, time to take down the Kurt Busch stuff here in "The Shrine". And yes, the search has long since been on for McMurray stuff to help fill up "The Shrine".......

Ideal situation would be if Michael Waltrip moves to the Roush stable. His current associate sponsor (and my employer) Domino's Pizza has the sponsorship deal with Michael himself, NOT with DEI.

[avsfan21]

I can't stand Kurt "Big Ears" Busch!!!

:D

Posse

I cant stand him being Champion, thats for sure.

[Bronko]

Well, I was wrong. Elf will take over for Rusty at Penske (http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/12340115.htm).

[R. Giles]

Well, I was wrong. Elf will take over for Rusty at Penske (http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/12340115.htm).

Wonder if Busch will hate Newman like Wallace does.

[Purdue_Pete]

Wow, I like Newman AND Wallace, but can not stand Kurt Busch. Poor Ryan. He keeps getting "difficult" teammates to work with. I wonder if he will bolt for Hendrick now?

[avsfan21]

Wonder if Busch will hate Newman like Wallace does.

Wallace hates everyone that has a chance at beating him. He liked Mayfield until he started winning in the 12 car. Rusty is just a bad teammate to anyone. He has the Ferrari philosophy, that he is #1 and anyone else should be #2. Instead of being equals.

[avsfan21]

I wonder if he will bolt for Hendrick now?

Honestly unless they give him a 5th car I dont really want him with Hendrick. I like the current lineup. I am sure if he did go to Hendrick it would be in the 25 car. I would hate to see this because I like Vickers. I think he is on the verge of getting his first victory. Hendrick has a nice mix of Top drivers and up and coming drivers at the moment.

[avsfan21]

up from who knows what page.

[x90mattman]

As another perk of the Busch move... We'll have another champion in ActionMcFarlane Nascar series 9 or 10 :-)

[x90mattman]

Couple other random musings...

While posting a response to the "official petition to stop making nascar figures (http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199788)" one of the other responses made a crack at them making a Danica figure. Which makes me wonder..has McFarlane tried to get her rights to make a figure? Would definatly help the sales with Danica mania going on, but I suppose it would be jumping on the bandwagon. (but thats how money is made!)

Second, A couple of people, myself included, have been looking for a checklist of all thats come out. Here is an html'd version of a spreadsheet I made for my personal collection. (http://users.adelphia.net/%7Ex90mattman/nascarmcfarlanes.htm) Series 1 has pictures (all taken of my personal collection before I set them free) and I'll hopefully add pictures to all the other series before weekend is out. Figure I'd share.

[DMM77]

Does anybody know what happened between Tony Stewart and Brian Vickers at the end of the Busch race?

[x90mattman]

From www.nascar.com (http://www.nascar.com/2005/news/headlines/bg/08/13/bc.car.nascar.busch.ap/index.html)

Stewart, who broke the track record in qualifying, stayed near the front for much of the race but was unable to mount a challenge at the end. Afterward, he rammed Vickers but nothing more ensued.

"I got drove across the nose twice, so I figured I had to give somebody back," said Stewart, who also will start from the pole for the Cup race on Sunday. "It was a pretty good day. When the temperature cooled off, we got a little tight. Robby was fast at the end, there was nothing we could do."

mattman^

[Bronko]

Here is an html'd version of a spreadsheet I made for my personal collection. (http://users.adelphia.net/%7Ex90mattman/nascarmcfarlanes.htm) Series 1 has pictures (all taken of my personal collection before I set them free) and I'll hopefully add pictures to all the other series before weekend is out. Figure I'd share.

That's great man.

[exanimate]

Couple other random musings...

While posting a response to the "official petition to stop making nascar figures (http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199788)" one of the other responses made a crack at them making a Danica figure. Which makes me wonder..has McFarlane tried to get her rights to make a figure? Would definatly help the sales with Danica mania going on, but I suppose it would be jumping on the bandwagon. (but thats how money is made!)

Second, A couple of people, myself included, have been looking for a checklist of all thats come out. Here is an html'd version of a spreadsheet I made for my personal collection. (http://users.adelphia.net/%7Ex90mattman/nascarmcfarlanes.htm) Series 1 has pictures (all taken of my personal collection before I set them free) and I'll hopefully add pictures to all the other series before weekend is out. Figure I'd share.

Awesome spreadsheet. I hope that you keep updating it, and keep us informed. This will be a HUGE help to me. I am completely caught up on my MLB figures, so I have decided to do the Hobby sets. I am gonna probably just do regs, as I don't like the whole glasses vs no glasses, hat vs no hat chase figs.

[Sinsightful]

ok, what names have been thrown out?
Kenseth, eventhough he doesnt exactly get along with JMac, Roush put the kabosh on him leaving and now Matt says he is happy where he is for the forseeable future.
Wallace, gimme a break, he's retiring (a couple years to late if you ask me) and wants to concentrate on helping his son become a better driver as he moves up to Busch at the end of this year and next.
Labonte, he is happy with Gibbs, contrary to what CBS Sportsline reported. Bobby said that reporter just made the story up just to get a story out there.
Waltrip, nope he's gone for sure. He wants to work with Eury Jr. if he were to stay and its almost assured that Eury Jr. is going back to the #8 next year. Latest reports have Michael going over to Bill Davis Racing in the #22 car. As you may know, that team will be switching over to Toyotas in 2007 and brother Darrell already owns a Toyota team (which actually won yesterday in Nashville).
Stewart, nah the guy loves Gibbs, when he was having so much bad publicity, they stuck through it with him thick and thin and he's loyal. I would love to see him come to DEI but I just think its only a fantasy.
Busch, everyone knows by now, he's slated for Penske in 2007. (adding to that there is a rumor that has Roger Penske signing a $10 million dollar check to Roush to get him to let go of Kurt as well as signing an undisclosed amount to Ganassi so that he would let go of JMac)
ok, got rid of all those rumors and I'm surprised no one else has come up with this name. But I think its Elliott Sadler. He has been on the rise in the last couple of years and let's face it Yates is a prominent team even if they can't perform on a regular basis. Elliott is good friends with Dale Jr. and this would still allow for June Bug to be the top dog over at DEI.

as for Newman/Busch feud? those two seem to love each other and have already said they want to be able to share all the info either gets when that time comes.

[x90mattman]

You forgot

Casey Mears - Gannasi has exercised an option in his contract for him to drive for Gannassi in 2006 and also signed an extention beyond that.

:)

[x90mattman]

Bronko, examinate,

Thanks! Took awhile and I basically just copied what I found at another site into Excel, and found out you can save as htm (its been since high school in '99 that i've had to play with excel). Anyways, don't hold me to the pictures by the weekend, but i'm gonna do my best :-)

mattman^

[Sinsightful]

You forgot

Casey Mears - Gannasi has exercised an option in his contract for him to drive for Gannassi in 2006 and also signed an extention beyond that.

:)

you're right, I did forget him. thanks.

as for Paul Tracy, he will be driving with RCR, just not at Michigan, they thought they were rushing into it and have decided to run him at California instead with a couple more 1.5 mi. tracks possibly behind that. (Texas & Kansas)

[x90mattman]

I personally don't think they're gonna run the 15 next year, there really isn't anybody to put in it. I mean really who's left? Only person I can think of is Paul Menard and thats only because he's with DEI, there isn't really any other talent left for the 15 (until Menard goes Nextel Cup racing in '07 - but thats just my opinion :))

[R. Giles]

Tony Stewart wins again this year.

[ajaxdog]

My guys ran 1, 4, 6, and 7 today ... not to bad. Should bump me up to second overall.

[avsfan21]

Damn if I would have had Pruett over Fellows I would have had a 1-4 finish.

[avsfan21]

Nice Job Matt I noticed that you had a 1-4 finish.

[ajaxdog]

Good Job Matt ... I guess theres no topping that one !!! Thats gotta be the first time in our league ??? SWEET JOB !!!!

[x90mattman]

I rule!
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Just kidding :) I love road racing, not that it would ever take off, but i'd love to see a stock car road racing series. Get my boy with the 'fro a championship!

[corona]

I'll be heading to my first Nascar race next week in Michigan:D

I was wondering if it's easy to get any of the driver's autographs? Do they normally sign earlier in the week?

Does anyone have any advice to pass along.

[sremmaz]

Michigan allows you to buy pre-race pit passes - I think they run about $40-45 you can sometimes get guys there. But plan on getting to the track early.

There will be a ton of signings - usually are. Check local newspapers, drivers websites, MIR website, etc...

[Bronko]

I'll be heading to my first Nascar race next week in Michigan:D

I was wondering if it's easy to get any of the driver's autographs? Do they normally sign earlier in the week?

Does anyone have any advice to pass along.

I know in Bristol they have a lot of drivers signing during the week. If you're in the pits you could get some autos, or some drivers sign at their souvenir trailers on Saturday or early Sunday.

[ajaxdog]

Alright I busted two more boxes of Legends Racing and I pulled crap on the autos but my other stuff was pretty cool ...
Glen Wood Auto
Benny Parsons Auto
Ryan Newman Tire/Firesuit 63/99
Earnhardt Sr. Tire/Firesuit 90/99
Tim Richmond Firesuit 97/225
Bobby Labonte & Tony Stewart Dual Firesuit 218/225
Anyone else bust any of this ??? I am paying $110.00 for a box (3 mini boxes) and you get something in every mini ... Good Stuff. I am also looking for #ed singles

[x90mattman]

From http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/12404316.htm

Posted on Wed, Aug. 17, 2005

Driver injured, one suspended after fight at Bowman Gray

The Associated PRess

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - A bloody fight after a NASCAR-sanctioned race at Bowman Gray Stadium has resulted in the indefinite suspensions of a driver and a car owner, NASCAR officials said.

The victim, Maynard Peters, 47, was released Tuesday from Forsyth Medical Center after surgeries on his face and nose. He said he had 15 fractures in bones around his eyes and a broken nose, and that he can't work or eat solid food for at least six weeks.

In notices issued to driver Kris Bradley and car owner James Rupert Sink, NASCAR officials said that they were suspended for actions detrimental to stock-car racing, failure to follow directives from NASCAR officials and fighting.

Jerry Cook, NASCAR's competition administrator, said he was still gathering information from police and stadium officials. He said it was too early to say how long the suspensions will last.

Winston-Salem police also are investigating Saturday's fight, but no charges have been filed, police Lt. Bill Cobb said.

Sink declined to comment Tuesday, and Bradley could not be reached, the Winston-Salem Journal reported.

Peters said their cars made contact during the first stadium-stock race of the night, causing Bradley to spin out. The fight started because they disagreed on who was at fault.

Peters said he remembered about four men kicking and stomping on his head outside the Bowman Gray field house, where drivers collect their money when the races are finished.

"They were kicking me in the face," he said. "I was hit so many times that I just kind of rolled up in the corner beside the field house."

Sink has been involved in a racetrack fight before. He was convicted in Forsyth District Court last year of misdemeanor assault inflicting serious injury after he and other drivers were involved in a fight with driver Gary Brewer on Aug. 21, 2004.

Brewer had a broken finger and cuts on his face, court papers said.

Winston-Salem Speedway Inc. runs NASCAR-sanctioned racing on Saturday evenings during the summer at Bowman Gray, which is owned by the city of Winston-Salem.

[R. Giles]

From http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/12404316.htm

Posted on Wed, Aug. 17, 2005

Driver injured, one suspended after fight at Bowman Gray

The Associated PRess

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - A bloody fight after a NASCAR-sanctioned race at Bowman Gray Stadium has resulted in the indefinite suspensions of a driver and a car owner, NASCAR officials said.

The victim, Maynard Peters, 47, was released Tuesday from Forsyth Medical Center after surgeries on his face and nose. He said he had 15 fractures in bones around his eyes and a broken nose, and that he can't work or eat solid food for at least six weeks.

In notices issued to driver Kris Bradley and car owner James Rupert Sink, NASCAR officials said that they were suspended for actions detrimental to stock-car racing, failure to follow directives from NASCAR officials and fighting.

Jerry Cook, NASCAR's competition administrator, said he was still gathering information from police and stadium officials. He said it was too early to say how long the suspensions will last.

Winston-Salem police also are investigating Saturday's fight, but no charges have been filed, police Lt. Bill Cobb said.

Sink declined to comment Tuesday, and Bradley could not be reached, the Winston-Salem Journal reported.

Peters said their cars made contact during the first stadium-stock race of the night, causing Bradley to spin out. The fight started because they disagreed on who was at fault.

Peters said he remembered about four men kicking and stomping on his head outside the Bowman Gray field house, where drivers collect their money when the races are finished.

"They were kicking me in the face," he said. "I was hit so many times that I just kind of rolled up in the corner beside the field house."

Sink has been involved in a racetrack fight before. He was convicted in Forsyth District Court last year of misdemeanor assault inflicting serious injury after he and other drivers were involved in a fight with driver Gary Brewer on Aug. 21, 2004.

Brewer had a broken finger and cuts on his face, court papers said.

Winston-Salem Speedway Inc. runs NASCAR-sanctioned racing on Saturday evenings during the summer at Bowman Gray, which is owned by the city of Winston-Salem.

That is crazy I hope that driver finally goes to federal prison for awhile.

[R. Giles]

Alright I busted two more boxes of Legends Racing and I pulled crap on the autos but my other stuff was pretty cool ...
Glen Wood Auto
Benny Parsons Auto
Ryan Newman Tire/Firesuit 63/99
Earnhardt Sr. Tire/Firesuit 90/99
Tim Richmond Firesuit 97/225
Bobby Labonte & Tony Stewart Dual Firesuit 218/225
Anyone else bust any of this ??? I am paying $110.00 for a box (3 mini boxes) and you get something in every mini ... Good Stuff. I am also looking for #ed singles

where do you get these boxes from.

[ajaxdog]

where do you get these boxes from.

I ordered from my wholesaler here at a local spot. I see a bunch of the singles on ebay but not to many boxes. They have 3 mini boxes in a box and 6 packs per mini. You get one auto or Firesuit card per mini. There is also cut autographs ( if you luck out ) if guys like Richmond, Allison, and Earnhardt Sr. VERY VERY nice stuff and I love the dual firesuit cards.

[hrstoys]

Glad to see a Nascar forum!!

[R. Giles]

I ordered from my wholesaler here at a local spot. I see a bunch of the singles on ebay but not to many boxes. They have 3 mini boxes in a box and 6 packs per mini. You get one auto or Firesuit card per mini. There is also cut autographs ( if you luck out ) if guys like Richmond, Allison, and Earnhardt Sr. VERY VERY nice stuff and I love the dual firesuit cards.

I guess I should check around here to see where I can get a box or just go to ebay and buy the miniboxes.

[ajaxdog]

Let me know what you find out ... if anything I can hook you up for $110.00 + the shipping.



I guess I should check around here to see where I can get a box or just go to ebay and buy the miniboxes.

[sremmaz]

dont buy just the mini boxes from ebay - most likely they are weighed and contain the auto only or fabric as opposed to sheetmetal.

Try dacardworld.com

[R. Giles]

dont buy just the mini boxes from ebay - most likely they are weighed and contain the auto only or fabric as opposed to sheetmetal.

Try dacardworld.com

Thanks I will check the site out.

[ajaxdog]

Is there any sheetmetal .... I have opened a lot of this and have never seen a sheetmetal.

[ajaxdog]

dacardworld.com is cool for you cause you get free shipping over $100.00 and they run $120.00 ...

[ajaxdog]

Another thing you can check into is all of the minis are #ed 1/3, 2/3, and 3/3. 5 boxes and the auto has always been in #2/3 .... I guess that dont mean anything but hey its just numbers.

[ajaxdog]

I am looking for the Jeff Gordon auto out of this and have these autos to trade ...
Petty
Johnson
Baker
G. Wood
Parsons

[Sinsightful]

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[x90mattman]

You've probly all seen, but there's a 20 q thread in sports section. If any of you have questions on our beloved nascar nows the time to ask! (maybe we'll have a better chance at an answer if there is more questions asked on it, but i doubt it :)) Somebody already asked when we're gonna get more details on series 6 and beyond and I asked the following..

Since you've made John Force figures in the nascar line, has there been any talk in making it a "racing" line instead and getting drivers from other series? Such as Schumacher from F1, Rossi from Moto GP, Danika from IRL? (Not sure how well the first 2 would sell domestically, but you could always short pack them like Petty or Labonte from series 2 ) Or are you solely relying on who Action has contracts with?

[ajaxdog]

Good ??? Matt ... hope that one gets an answer.

[ajaxdog]

I want to see a Jeff Gordon pose Kissing the Bricks at Indy, Tony Stewart climbing the fence, and how about some retro uniforms and Helmet/No helmet figs ...

[x90mattman]

I gotta a email from Mark a few days ago that Series 5 should be hitting stores "any day now" So we'll soon see if they went back to firesuit chases with only doing one line. I'm hopeful!! Yea, the Kissing the bricks pose would be good for any of the past winners, I like Harvick better than those two so I'd vote for him! :p Tony ont he fence would be cool though too. To bad we don't have the Roush camp signed, we could get a Carl Edwards mid back flip!


I want to see a Jeff Gordon pose Kissing the Bricks at Indy, Tony Stewart climbing the fence, and how about some retro uniforms and Helmet/No helmet figs ...

[Buick GN]

Glad to see a Nascar forum!!

Rock On!

[Bronko]

Yea, the Kissing the bricks pose would be good for any of the past winners, I like Harvick better than those two so I'd vote for him! :p

Amen :D
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Aug-04-Mon-2003/photos/harvick1.jpghttp://www.ciastockphoto.com/w/2003/race22/w0322tc8739d.jpg

Kissing the bricks or kissing DeLana :p
http://www.ciastockphoto.com/w/2003/race22/w0322tc8749d.jpg

[sremmaz]

Kissing the bricks and Climbing the fence would be sweet poses.

I actually think a sitting on the generator pre-race would be cool too. Just something different than the celebration pose

[Bronko]

Oh great, Kevin was in 14th after moving all the way up from 42nd and the damn tire blows :mad:. I'm so tired of this every week.

[sremmaz]

Yeah me too - I had Kyle Busch... FREAKING TRASH!!!! He could have won this thing

I'm sure something will happen to my other 3 by the end Kahne, Biffle, Edwards


Heck Kahne almost just wrecked.

[Bronko]

Yeah me too - I had Kyle Busch... FREAKING TRASH!!!! He could have won this thing

I'm sure something will happen to my other 3 by the end Kahne, Biffle, Edwards


Heck Kahne almost just wrecked.

I had Kyle Busch as well, but luckily I had Jeremy Mayfield to even things out :rolleyes:

[ajaxdog]

Thank God for fuel milage ....
I had Mayfield 1st
Kenseth 3rd
Edwards 4th
Front Row Joe 8th
Another good week for team ajaxdog racing ....
knocks on wood and uncrosses fingers

[DMM77]

I had Kahne.:mad:

[sub4]

Congrats to Mayfield and the #19 team on the win today!!! Now lemme get a Mayfield fig already (Mountain Dew chase would be sweet!).

[sremmaz]

Damn fuel screwed me this week... oh well

[avsfan21]

I did alright this week, could have been better.

[avsfan21]

I did alright this week, could have been better.

Wow now that Yahoo has posted the points, I did much better than I thought. I should move up 1 spot on the board and closer to making the chase. I still think we should throw out the first half of the season and I would be up with the leaders, or in 4 races everyone within 400 points all get back to the 1st place person 5 points apart.

[Leafsfan1967]

Thank God for fuel milage ....
I had Mayfield 1st
Kenseth 3rd
Edwards 4th
Front Row Joe 8th
Another good week for team ajaxdog racing ....
knocks on wood and uncrosses fingers

I had the same team, but I swapped Nemecheck with Kyle Bush this morning! :eek: :(