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

[sremmaz]

LOL!!!

those are just the NASCAR ones I post :)

Autograph Collecting is my newest hobby - everyday I get excited when the post lady shows up... Kind of what I used to feel hunting for SP's - now I just wait and pick those up cheap of epay - like my NFL8 set $24 delivered.... muuuhaaaahaaaa

My other autos received today were
Tim Allen - with a COA letter from his office
Tia Texada - from the third watch

[Bronko]

Autograph Collecting is my newest hobby - everyday I get excited when the post lady shows up... Kind of what I used to feel hunting for SP's - now I just wait and pick those up cheap of epay - like my NFL8 set $24 delivered.... muuuhaaaahaaaa

If you want, I can send you my autograph. It's virtually worthless, but you can add it to your collection.

[deogg]

Ok, now that the Yankees lost, NOW we can bump it! lol

[Leafsfan1967]

Nice score on the Allison autos! :eek: I wonder if he sent that PP by accident! :) That kinda trumps my Zippy mailday, but that means Stewart should be here any day now! Zippity-do-da-zippity-eh! :p

http://pic13.picturetrail.com/VOL454/2232591/5066764/70368639.jpg

[sremmaz]

WAY TOOO LONG SINCE A BUMP

Thanks for Jinxing me bronko - NO MAIL YESTERDAY :(

I WANT MY DALE JR CARD - WAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

[deogg]

BUMP

Man, what to watch Sunday.......the race, or the Arsenal-Manchester United game (that's European Soccer's version of the Red Sox-Yankees for you non-soccer savvy peeps)

[sremmaz]

thats an easy answer for me - NASCAR ALL THE WAY... I do enjoy watching World Cup soccer though

[Bronko]

Thanks for Jinxing me bronko - NO MAIL YESTERDAY :(
If it makes you feel better, I didn't get anything either.

[deogg]

A Newman-on-the-pole BUMP

[Batistuta]

http://www.actionmcfarlane.com/products/series3m/dearnhardtjr/series3m_dearnhardtjr_photo_01_dp.jpg

[Leafsfan1967]

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Friday's Cup qualifying results

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ThatsRacin.com Report
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Unofficial results from Friday's Nextel Cup qualifying for the Subway 500 at Martinsville Speedway, with position, car number, driver, car make and speed:



1. (12) Ryan Newman, Dodge, 97.043.

2. (2) Rusty Wallace, Dodge, 96.234.

3. (8) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 96.205.

4. (0) Ward Burton, Chevrolet, 96.107.

5. (06) Travis Kvapil, Dodge, 96.102.

6. (10) Scott Riggs, Chevrolet, 96.063.

7. (97) Kurt Busch, Ford, 96.039.

8. (42) Jamie McMurray, Dodge, 96.039.

9. (21) Ricky Rudd, Ford, 95.772

10. (43) Jeff Green, Dodge, 95.743.

11. (19) Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge, 95.738.

12. (30) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 95.670.

13. (20) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 95.665.

14. (77) Brendan Gaughan, Dodge, 95.656.

15. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 95.651.

16. (40) Sterling Marlin, Dodge, 95.622.

17. (18) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 95.550.

18. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 95.304.

19. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 95.218.

20. (49) Ken Schrader, Dodge, 95.127.

21. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 95.098.

22. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 94.913.

23. (6) Mark Martin, Ford, 94.798.

24. (22) Scott Wimmer, Dodge, 94.784.

25. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 94.770.

26. (45) Kyle Petty, Dodge, 94.756.

27. (5) Terry Labonte, Chevrolet, 94.746.

28. (41) Casey Mears, Ford, 94.732.

29. (01) Joe Nemechek, Chevrolet, 94.689.

30. (15) Michael Waltrip, Chevrolet, 94.618.

31. (02) Hermie Sadler, Chevrolet, 94.604.

32. (88) Dale Jarrett, Ford, 94.533.

33. (38) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 94.444.

34. (25) Brian Vickers, Chevrolet, 94.289.

35. (32) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Chevrolet, 94.041.

36. (31) Robby Gordon, Chevrolet, 93.975.

37. (98) Chad Chaffin, Ford, 93.957.

38. (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 93.761.

39. (4) Jimmy Spencer, Chevrolet, provisional.

40. (50) Todd Bodine, Dodge, provisional.

41. (72) Kirk Shelmerdine, Ford, provisional.

42. (89) Morgan Shepherd, Dodge, provisional.

43. (37) Kevin Lepage, Dodge, provisional.

Other speeds: (59) Klaus Graf, Dodge, 93.687; (75) Mike Garvey, Dodge, 93.474; (50) Todd Bodine, Dodge, 92.769; (80) Mario Gosselin, Ford, 92.710; (37) Kevin Lepage, Dodge, 92.556; (89) Morgan Shepherd, Dodge, 92.159; (4) Jimmy Spencer, Chevrolet, 92.124; (00) Ryan McGlynn, Chevrolet, 91.624; (13) Greg Sacks, Dodge, 91.416; (94) Brad Teague, Ford, 90.503; (72) Kirk Shelmerdine, Ford, 87.968.

[Johnathan]

Hey Batistuta, is that what the series 3 hobby Jr. was supposed to be?

[Batistuta]

No that's the series 3 "retail" Jr.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Hey gang!!!

I am back and Jr starts 3rd!!!

:D

Posse

[Johnathan]

Thanks Bat, I saw the other thread a minute ago. Thanks for postin the pic bud:)

[Dirty Mo Posse]

I agree Johnathan!!

I love that Staind Figure!!!

:D

Posse

[Batistuta]

Mark has never shown it and it was never in the news.

I thought I would check the ActionMcFarlane site and ..... surprise surprise it was updated.

Sure would like to know what happened to Mikey though. Why was his figure canceled?

[Bronko]

Martin Truex wins bump :D

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Martin Truex wins bump :D
:D

Posse

[Bronko]

If any of you guys want to buy me a birthday present next month, I would love to have this.

http://i6.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/a1/50/c6_1_b.JPG

http://i20.ebayimg.com/02/i/02/a1/25/77_1.JPG

http://i7.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/a1/53/8e_1.JPG

[Leafsfan1967]

Martin Truex wins bump :D
He is gonna be a big star on the Nextel Cup circuit! That's for sure! ;)

[Johnathan]

Is Martin Truex gonna be movin up to Nextel Cup in '05, and if so, in what car, the #1?

[Bronko]

Is Martin Truex gonna be movin up to Nextel Cup in '05, and if so, in what car, the #1?
I've heard that DEI wants him to race Busch full time next year and a few cup races, and then full time cup in 2006.

[sremmaz]

I've heard that DEI wants him to race Busch full time next year and a few cup races, and then full time cup in 2006.
That said this during the race today as well. Said JR thinks he can still learn a lot in Busch next year

[Leafsfan1967]

Rusty's 2005 farewell tour car! :cool:



http://jayski.thatsracin.com/schemes/2005/cup/2lastcall-diecast.jpg

[exanimate]

Guys, I have an autograph collection to show you. My neighbor showed it to me tonight. I am gonna go take pictures tommorrow. You will ****** when you see them.

[Leafsfan1967]

Guys, I have an autograph collection to show you. My neighbor showed it to me tonight. I am gonna go take pictures tommorrow. You will ****** when you see them.
Sweet! I'll be here at some point to take a boo! :cool:

[Batistuta]

Is Rusty driving that scheme or is it just for the die-cast?

[sremmaz]

Jason - SWEET.. I CANNOT WAIT.

They had that car at California - I saw it drive by in the Pit area, but couldn't get my camera fast enough.... IT IS HOT!!!!

[Leafsfan1967]

Is Rusty driving that scheme or is it just for the die-cast?
he'll be driving it next year!

[sremmaz]

Received these the past few days- just finally got around to scanning them

http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/ryannewman.jpghttp://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/ryannewman2.jpghttp://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/ryannewman3.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/kaseykahne.jpghttp://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/kaseykahne2.jpghttp://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/kaseykahne3.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/davidpearson.jpg

And these came from some ebay auctions I won
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/Jeremymayfield.jpghttp://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/sterlingmarlin.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/kenschrader.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/johnnysauter.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/pjjones2.jpg

And received these from a fellow boardmember for FREE... Thanks Jesse (Otter05)
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/richardpetty2.jpghttp://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/christianfittipaldi.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/mikeyork.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/maximafinogenov.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/andreribeiro.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/jessecards.jpg

[deogg]

Sremmaz, my aunt would KILL for those Newmans (she has the hots for the guy) lol

Sweet scores though!!!!!

[Leafsfan1967]

Horrible day for Dale Jr. Gone to the garage to fix the pinion, gears, and drive shaft! :eek: :(

[deogg]

His trip to the pits is probably going to make that 25 point load of bull a non-factor for sure now.

Flipping between the race and the Browns-Eagles game (it's in OT tied at 34)

[deogg]

Jr's car is offically done for the day

[deogg]

This isn't Martinsville, it's BRISTOL!! lol

[Bronko]

Ryan Newman just cost Rusty the race....so much for being teammates.

[deogg]

OK THAT'S IT, I HAVE HAD IT.

GORDON HAS GOT TO GO!!!!!!!!!!
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(waiting for Exanimate and ajaxdog to get ticked off)
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Relax guys, I'm talking about ROBBIE Gordon
*had ya there for a second, didn't I guys?*

(here's hoping they actually read it lol)

[exanimate]

So who was supposedly on the Hendricks plane?

[Bronko]

I was just listening to Nascar XM radio and a reporter said there is speculation that a lot of the Hendrick family was on the plane.

[exanimate]

The son of NASCAR owner Rick Hendrick was among 10 people killed Sunday when a small plane headed from Concord to Martinsville crashed in Patrick County in Virginia.

Ricky Hendrick, a former NASCAR driver, died in the incident. John Hendrick, Rick's brother, and Kimberly and Jennifer Hendrick, John's twin daughters, also died in the crash.

The plane was en route to Martinsville Speedway for Sunday's Subway 500. Jimmie Johnson was driving the Hendrick car in the race and was the winner.

Officials reportedly lost contact with the plane at about 12:30.

The names of the other people who died in the crash are: **** Tracey, pilot, Liz Morrison, pilot, Joe Jackson, Jeff Turner, the VP and General Manager of Hendrick Motorsports, Randy Dorton and Scott Latham.

We will have more on this story at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.

[exanimate]

Scott Latham was Tony Stewarts helicopter pilot.

[domi28 clark17]

WOW I did not watch the race yet but heard a update during the GB game what a tragic loss that is way wrong

[deogg]

Wow. That sucks more than can be possibly imagined.

[Leafsfan1967]

Wow a sad, sad day in Nascar history! 4 members of the Hendrick family died in the crash, along with 6 others! This family has had so much tragedy to overcome in the past, with Rick's cancer, and the loss of Papa Joe a couple months ago! Now this! :( My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this tragic time! :(


Troy

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Sad day for the NASCAR family!!!! :(

Thoughts and prayers are with the Hendrick family!!!

Makes it kinda difficult to not be happy about the 48 winning!!!

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Tuff day for the Bud team!!!

Will need to rebound hard for the next 4 races!!!

:D

Posse

[deogg]

Sad day for the NASCAR family!!!! :(

Thoughts and prayers are with the Hendrick family!!!

Makes it kinda difficult to not be happy about the 48 winning!!!

Posse

Amen Posse. Couldn't be said much better.

[jbndevils]

#48 is hanging around guys! :D Sad day for Nascar though!:(


j

[avsfan21]

Very Sad day. I was a Ricky fan when he was in Trucks and Busch. Feel really bad for Rick, losing 5 family members in the last months.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hendrick family, organization and all the other families involved.

[Leafsfan1967]

Top Ten Drivers Points Standings after Martinsville:
In the Chase......
#97 Kurt Busch 6015
#24 Jeff Gordon -96
#8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. -125
#48 Jimmie Johnson -207
#6 Mark Martin -224
#20 Tony Stewart -246
#38 Elliott Sadler -255
#17 Matt Kenseth -260
#12 Ryan Newman -266
#19 Jeremy Mayfield -364

[Leafsfan1967]

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Unofficial Subway 500 race results

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Unofficial results from the Subway 500 at Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va.:



1. (18) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 500, $157,440.

2. (8) Jamie McMurray, Dodge, 500, $104,025.

3. (1) Ryan Newman, Dodge, 500, $132,517.

4. (16) Sterling Marlin, Dodge, 500, $113,545.

5. (7) Kurt Busch, Ford, 500, $107,175.

6. (11) Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge, 500, $95,350.

7. (10) Jeff Green, Dodge, 500, $93,600.

8. (19) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 500, $101,903.

9. (15) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 500, $107,853.

10. (2) Rusty Wallace, Dodge, 500, $106,308.

11. (12) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 500, $73,175.

12. (23) Mark Martin, Ford, 500, $70,550.

13. (38) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 500, $99,350.

14. (9) Ricky Rudd, Ford, 500, $87,681.

15. (13) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 500, $105,903.

16. (25) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 500, $108,203.

17. (21) Greg Biffle, Ford, 500, $68,925.

18. (17) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 500, $101,813.

19. (30) Michael Waltrip, Chevrolet, 500, $92,131.

20. (24) Scott Wimmer, Dodge, 500, $84,425.

21. (5) Travis Kvapil, Dodge, 500, $55,975.

22. (26) Kyle Petty, Dodge, 500, $72,025.

23. (36) Robby Gordon, Chevrolet, 500, $91,487.

24. (22) Carl Edwards, Ford, 500, $92,042.

25. (27) Terry Labonte, Chevrolet, 500, $85,500.

26. (6) Scott Riggs, Chevrolet, 500, $83,287.

27. (34) Brian Vickers, Chevrolet, 498, $65,835.

28. (4) Ward Burton, Chevrolet, 497, $58,085.

29. (28) Casey Mears, Dodge, 496, $67,950.

30. (29) Joe Nemechek, Chevrolet, 488, $73,764.

31. (20) Ken Schrader, Dodge, 484, $54,275.

32. (33) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 475, accident, $93,033.

33. (3) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 449, accident, $103,173.

34. (14) Brendan Gaughan, Dodge, 424, $62,020.

35. (39) Jimmy Spencer, Chevrolet, 421, $53,975.

36. (35) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Chevrolet, 404, accident, $61,925.

37. (32) Dale Jarrett, Ford, 403, $84,792.

38. (31) Hermie Sadler, Chevrolet, 159, electrical, $53,825.

39. (37) Chad Chaffin, Ford, 100, rear end, $53,765.

40. (41) Kirk Shelmerdine, Ford, 86, engine failure, $53,690.

41. (42) Mario Gosselin, Ford, 74, suspension, $53,640.

42. (43) Kevin Lepage, Dodge, 11, vibration, $53,590.

43. (40) Todd Bodine, Dodge, 1, accident, $52,891.



Average speed of race winner: 66.103 mph.

Time of race: 3 hours, 58 minutes, 43 seconds.

Margin of victory: 1.225 Seconds.

Caution flags: 17 for 125 laps. Lead changes: 22 among 12 drivers. Lap leaders: R. Newman 1-9; R. Wallace 10-42; T. Labonte 43-50; K. Kahne # 51-67; T. Labonte 68-89; T. Stewart 90-107; K. Busch 108; S. Marlin 109-130; K. Busch 131-184; M. Kenseth 185; K. Busch 186-249; K. Harvick 250-292; R. Wallace 293; M. Kenseth 294; K. Harvick 295-355; K. Busch 356; J. McMurray 357-376; J. Gordon 377-382; J. McMurray 383-404; J. Johnson 405-410; J. McMurray 411; S. Marlin 412-439; J. Johnson 440-500.

[exanimate]

Hey deogg. It looks like I will be in Akron in a couple of weeks to watch my beloved Herd play Akron. Herd hasn't been a powerhouse this year like in the past. Should be a decent game.

[deogg]

Hey deogg. It looks like I will be in Akron in a couple of weeks to watch my beloved Herd play Akron. Herd hasn't been a powerhouse this year like in the past. Should be a decent game.
And I'm looking forward to seeing Charlie Frye handing your team their arses on a silver platter!!!!!

Just a little smack talk man! :D

[ajaxdog]

My Prayers go out to all of those who lost there life and there family!

[VH Fan]

Man I was surprised to see Rutsy and Newman banging on eachother at the end and then continuing it after the race.

[Leafsfan1967]

Me too! :eek: I'm betting that Roger Penske will have a handle on that right away! You can count on that! ;)


Troy

[exanimate]

Man I was surprised to see Rutsy and Newman banging on eachother at the end and then continuing it after the race.
I was listening to the radio broadcast after the race, since tv took the race off. They tried to interview Rusty, but he was to angry to talk.

[Gaiter64]

I was so hoping both would have wrecked themselves out of the race when I first saw what was going down. Lucky for the 12 he held on to it.

[Batistuta]

As soon as Newman did that I flipped to the Rusty channel (NASCAR in -car) - he was quiet, didn't say anything. He chased Newman down after the race gave him a little rub and called him an idot driver. I thopught he would be a little more vocal, almost ran some people over getting back to the garage area though.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Man!!! As much as I hate to say this I hope that little weiner Kurt Busch doesn't win the championship!!!!!

I would rather have.......brace yourselves....... Jeff Gordon win then that little puke!!!! He was like 350 points back before the Race For The Chase put him back in contention!!! If we were still using the old points system then he would still be in 4th place almost 200 points back!!

Sorry for ranting but he really really really annoys me!!!!!

:D

Posse

[deogg]

Man!!! As much as I hate to say this I hope that little weiner Kurt Busch doesn't win the championship!!!!!

I would rather have.......brace yourselves....... Jeff Gordon win then that little puke!!!! He was like 350 points back before the Race For The Chase put him back in contention!!! If we were still using the old points system then he would still be in 4th place almost 200 points back!!

Sorry for ranting but he really really really annoys me!!!!!



Posse
Blasphemy!!!!! lol :D

[Batistuta]

I'm right there with you. Would much rather see Gordon win. Busch has had uncanny luck since.....well, even before the chase started. He spins, doesn't hit anything, cars miss him, people wreck right in front of him - it's like he's got a horseshoe up his ---.

Old system after Martinsville

J, Gordon........4471.......Leader
Earnhardt........4391...... -80
J Johnson.......4305.......-166
K. Busch........4304.......-167
T.Stewart........4144........-327

[Gaiter64]

I want the 24 to win for a couple of reasons.
My favourite driver, and I have a 20 dollar wager on him in Vegas at 8 to 1. I agree with Batistuta, the 97 wrecks, spins, misses everything comes out unscathed and finishes well. You need that kind of luck to win this thing, and unfortunately for us all I think he will win it, unless he DNF's at some point

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Wow!! Just read that Rick Hendrick was suppose to be on that plane too but he stayed home from the race because he was feeling ill!!!

Posse

[sremmaz]

Just was cruising ebay and all the scumbags are putting their ricky hendrick cards up on 1 day auctions.... That blows

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Just was cruising ebay and all the scumbags are putting their ricky hendrick cards up on 1 day auctions.... That blows
They did the same when Earnhardt died!!! You will always find those kinds!!! :(

Posse

[sremmaz]

Received these back today
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/elliottsadler2.jpghttp://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/elliottsadler3.jpg

Won these on ebay and they arrived today
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/jimmiejohnson.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/jakehobgood.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/dennissetzer.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/scottriggs.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/caseyatwood.jpg

[deogg]

Yet another rockin score man!

[sremmaz]

thanks deogg - will probably slow down for a bit - havent found any good steals on ebay lately

[Bronko]

will probably slow down for a bit - havent found any good steals on ebay lately
Thank goodness. I was affraid you were going to drain the nation's ink supply.

[Leafsfan1967]

Nice mailday Paul! ;) I didn't buy any Nascar autos all weekend! It was tough, but I held off! :D Had 2 tiny lapses, though! :o Got a Mike Weir rookie for $.99, and my favorite Dany Heatley auto to date ( I think I have a dozen, or more!) Still waiting for my Stewart, and T. Labonte autos to arrive! Should be any day now! :)

Troy

http://i18.ebayimg.com/02/i/02/a5/35/6d_1.JPG

[Leafsfan1967]

Christmas is coming, and I've been a real good boy! :D

Troy

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=44905&item=5133939874&rd=1



http://i17.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/b4/26/f1_12_sb.JPG

[sremmaz]

I like that Dale Sr Card... thats nice.. Very Nice. - but VERY VERY expensive

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Thank goodness. I was affraid you were going to drain the nation's ink supply.
LOL!!!

Nice cards guys!!!

:D

Posse

[VH Fan]

Not real surprised by this...Robby out of the 31 cat after the season...

WELCOME, North Carolina (Ticker) - Robby Gordon's 2004 season will be his last as a NASCAR Nextel Cup driver for Richard Childress Racing.

On Tuesday, Richard Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing, announced that Gordon will not drive the No. 31 Cingular Wireless Chevrolet in 2005 and will pursue a career in the NASCAR ownership ranks.

"Several months ago, Robby told me that his goals included running his own NASCAR Cup series team," Childress said. "Robby is a true racer and I will always be grateful to him for what we've been able to accomplish together and for the positive things he brought to our organization.

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"I'm sure Robby will do just fine on his own. His Busch cars run good every week and I'm sure he can translate some of that success to the Cup series. I wish him only the best."

In 114 races with RCR, the 35-year-old Gordon has taken three checkered flags and finished in the top five eight times, including twice this year. Gordon's best finish in 2004 was a fourth in the Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 on March 21.

Gordon has run in the top 10 just four times in the last 23 races, however, and drew criticism for his involvement in an accident in the first race of the "Chase for the Championship." Retaliating after an bumping incident with Greg Biffle earlier in the race, Gordon instigated a crash that wiped out championship contenders Tony Stewart and Jeremy Mayfield.

After finishing 23rd in Sunday's Subway 500 at Martinsville Speedway, Gordon is 23rd in the point standings.

"Driving for RCR has been an incredible honor and is an opportunity most drivers could only wish for," Gordon said. "I've learned as much outside the car as I have in it with RCR, and Richard has taught me a great deal about the business of NASCAR."

Gordon has been with RCR since July 2001 when he took over as an interim driver after Mike Skinner suffered injuries in a crash at Chicagoland Speedway. He was named the team's full-time driver in September - two months before his first NASCAR victory.

RCR will announce Gordon's replacement for 2005 on Friday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where the seventh of the 10-race championship will take place Sunday.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Not real surprised by this...Robby out of the 31 cat after the season...



It's about Bloody Time!!! IMHO!!!:D

Posse

[exanimate]

Hopefully someone wrecks his care every week, so he can get a taste of how much it costs when you take someone out for no reason.

[TyLeR DuRDen x2]

Not real surprised by this...Robby out of the 31 cat after the season...
thank god. it took long enough.

[joerrad]

Sremmez, told me to come into this thread. i had never looked at it, for what reasons i dont know.


Ive been thinking about trying to start collecting some diecast cars and trying to get them autographed. Anyone else into NASCAR and do so. If so whats a good brand of car to get auto's on. I dont want the special edition cars, just the exact replica of the cars that the drivers drive.

also did anyone use to collect the old richard petty stuff. when i was young i had a shrine, then he quit driving and i was like ***, who do i pull for so i went with rusty, now hes quiting, so i think im goin with jr. just thought id share that little story.

[bizzle]

I have a TON of 1/64 scale cars. They are all out of the box,some have a few scuffs, but most are in good shape. These are all out of the 90-91 era. I've got Davey Allison (favorite all-time driver) Dale Earnhardt Sr., all those guys. Anybody have any clue what I can do with em? Don't just wanna give em away, but Im not really into collecting them anymore.

[VH Fan]

Joerrad, it all depends on how much money you wnat to spend. If you want to get them signed you'll probably need to get 1:24 scale. You can go all out and get like Action ones but they are pretty pricey. They come with opening hoods with complete engine and a lot more detail. Or you can go with like Winners Circle (also made by action), which you can but at places like Wal-Mart for about $17. They have all the correct sponsers and are replicas (other than any beer sponsers) They don't however have opening hoods w/engine and the other extras you get with the more expensive versions.

[sremmaz]

Hey Joerrad - welcome

For cars - it depends on your pocket book. The Winners Circle ones are good for autos - since they are cheaper and if you mail them off and they don't come back - then your not out a ton of money.

Troy posted a ton of addresses for most of the drivers quite a few pages back. I have had good success mailing to the drivers at their team garage addresses. However with the season winding down you will either need to send them out ASAP or wait until next season.

Hope we see you in here more often

[Sorrels]

time to update this post to reflect the Atlanta race...I'll be there Sunday

[Dirty Mo Posse]

:D

Posse

[Leafsfan1967]

Welcome joerrad! :) You can find all the Nextel Cup, and Busch driver' addresses on page 17 of this thread, just go back till you reach it! All the drivers should be there! ;) Good Luck!

Troy

[bizzle]

If I sent my Ryan Newman figure to his shop or address or wherever it should go and asked for an autograph, could I realistically expect it back signed?

[Dirty Mo Posse]

If I sent my Ryan Newman figure to his shop or address or wherever it should go and asked for an autograph, could I realistically expect it back signed?

Yes!!! Although it would be easier getting a card or picture to him!! LOL

Posse

[Leafsfan1967]

If I sent my Ryan Newman figure to his shop or address or wherever it should go and asked for an autograph, could I realistically expect it back signed?
Most drivers won't sign stuff like that, especially through the mail, as it would be a tremendous hassle to mail it back to you! It would be extremely expensive to send it to them, and you would have to pay to have it sent back! Dirty Mo Posse had a good point! A card or 8X10 would be a much better choice! :)

Troy

[bizzle]

I have a picture thats hand drawn, or looks like its handrawn that I picked up in my local race store...I could send that

[sremmaz]

Yes - you can send pretty much anything. BUT never send anything that if it got lost, never returned would make you upset.

Card, photos are easiest - just make sure to send a SASE

For photos I sent a 10x13 envelope with the following inside

My photos, letter and a 9x12 envelope with my address and proper postage, with a thin piece of chip-board (like from the back of a tablet) inside.

This works really well - I am starting to take 8x10 clear sheet protectors and cut off the "hole punched" side - so it has 2 open ends, and sticking the photos in there, to keep them from getting scuffed in the envelope.

As for cards I use a #10 envelope and put the cards, letter and a 6 3/4 envelope addressed, stamped inside

Works well

[Dirty Mo Posse]

My photos, letter and a 9x12 envelope with my address and proper postage, with a thin piece of chip-board (like from the back of a tablet) inside.

Letter?? What kind of letter do you send??? Love Letter??? :eek:

Dear Tia,

I love you so!!! Please sign my crack....err I mean plaque!!!!

Forever yours,
Paul

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

LOL! Jon.

A simple letter stating why your a fan and asking for an autograph.

on the 8x10's I have been cheating this year, since I am the auction coordinator for a charity auction in April, I am sending 2 photos asking for 1 to be signed for the auction and 1 personalized to me for my office.

Kind of cool - Tim allen sent both back signed with a letter of authenticity from his production company.

[avsfan21]

I use to send cards to drivers all the time. Most of them sent them back, but not all. I always put in a letter, cards, SASE with it. It works pretty well with nascar drivers.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

LOL! Jon.

A simple letter stating why your a fan and asking for an autograph.

Would I am a fan because I find you Hot work for Tia???? ;)

Seriously, I like the idea of getting some 8x10 pictures of the drivers signed!! How long does it usally take??? Gotta try and find some pictures!!!

:D

Posse

[ajaxdog]

Man that Jeff Gordon 12" is sweet!

[sremmaz]

some of them were quick

Newman, Sadler, Rusty - others still waiting - but its only been under a month

[Dirty Mo Posse]

some of them were quick

Newman, Sadler, Rusty - others still waiting - but its only been under a month

So it is more like weeks not months??

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

some yes - some no

[Dirty Mo Posse]

some yes - some no
When the heck did you turn into Yoda??? Searching for someone you are, found someone you have!!

:D

Posse

[exanimate]

October 27, 2004
02:15 PM EDT (18:15 GMT)

CORNELIUS, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR driver Jimmy Spencer was arrested and accused of interfering with police officers as they attempted to serve a warrant on his son.

Officers went to Spencer's home Sunday night to arrest James Spencer Jr., 18, on a misdemeanor charge of injury to personal property, police records show. He is accused of pouring paint on two cars at a Cornelius home Oct. 6.

The elder Spencer was charged with two misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct and resisting a public officer.

Spencer, 47, finished 29th in Sunday's race at Martinsville Speedway. Officials with his team, Morgan-McClure Motorsports, did not immediately return a call Wednesday.

Copyright 2004 The Associated Press.

LOL, damn. Jimmy is just into everything now. Anyone else here what he said about Harvick?

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Just an add-on to that story Jason,

According to Yahoo NASCAR Jimmy was also fired by Morgan-McClure today!!!

:D

Posse

[exanimate]

LOL every sport has one. Just that one guy who always has to be into something. Wonder if anyone else will bother to take a chance on him?

[sremmaz]

When the heck did you turn into Yoda??? Searching for someone you are, found someone you have!!

:D

Posse
ROTFLMAO

[deogg]

The only chance people are gonna take with Spencer is whether or not to put him into the wall.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

ROTFLMAO
;) :p

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

The only chance people are gonna take with Spencer is whether or not to put him into the wall.
Maybe DEI could hire him for the last couple races to........lets say "Bump" Kurt Busch out of the championship!!!! :eek: :p :D

Posse

[sremmaz]

received these back yesterday

http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/daleearnhardtjr.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/jimmymakar.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/toddparrott.jpg

And this is off topic - but today I received this one - I am very proud of this - since I made the photo and all
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/spaceshipone.jpg

[Dirty Mo Posse]

received these back yesterday


And this is off topic - but today I received this one - I am very proud of this - since I made the photo and all
http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/spaceshipone.jpg

That is really really cool!!!!

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

received these back yesterday

http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/daleearnhardtjr.jpg





Bastage!!!!!!!!!!!


:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

How Dare you.... Just for that...
http://www.purpleonyx.com/linkedphotos/dalejr.jpg

BLAAA HAAAA HAAAA HAAAAA!!!!

[Dirty Mo Posse]

How Dare you.... Just for that...
http://www.purpleonyx.com/linkedphotos/dalejr.jpg


:( You cut me deep, Shrek!" "You cut me real deep just now".

:mad:

Posse

[exanimate]

LOL, damn Paul, you should have just kicked him in the nuts instead.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

LOL, damn Paul, you should have just kicked him in the nuts instead.
Damn Jason!!! You just made me spit coffee all over my keybaord!!!! LOL

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

LOL!!!!!

Feel the love!

[Bronko]

http://www.purpleonyx.com/linkedphotos/dalejr.jpg


I would punch you if I could.

[Bronko]

According to Yahoo NASCAR Jimmy was also fired by Morgan-McClure today!!!

I live about 10 miles from the Morgan McClure raceshop, maybe I'll send in a resume :D

[Deuce26]

BTW, who's the favorite for this week. Been Riding my money on J. Johnson the past 2 weeks, one of my favorite Drivers, not to mention I work @ Lowes down here in La. He's been very good to me the past 2 weeks, a little over 800.00. anyway any tips:D

[Dirty Mo Posse]

:D

Posse

[Leafsfan1967]

BTW, who's the favorite for this week. Been Riding my money on J. Johnson the past 2 weeks, one of my favorite Drivers, not to mention I work @ Lowes down here in La. He's been very good to me the past 2 weeks, a little over 800.00. anyway any tips:D
24/48/12/8 should all be good! Pick one! :D

[Batistuta]

Kasey Kahne will win this week - I'm sorry....what I meant to write was Kahne will have the most dominant car, lead the most laps then - insert unfortunate incident here - and finish 37th.

Meanwhile - K. Busch will blow a tire, spin out, not hit anything, avoid three wrecks right in front of him, run out of gas just before the finish line and finish 5th.

[joerrad]

are the variants or chases hard to find for nascar. i saw some gordons with hats and sunglasses and some without from series 1 yesterday. also say the yankees petty

[deogg]

A rescued from Page 4 bump

[exanimate]

BTW, who's the favorite for this week. Been Riding my money on J. Johnson the past 2 weeks, one of my favorite Drivers, not to mention I work @ Lowes down here in La. He's been very good to me the past 2 weeks, a little over 800.00. anyway any tips:D
I am going to go with any of the Hendrick guys. Those guys will be running on emotions this weekend. I looke for 8 to do something, as he is running out of time.

I used to be a manager for Lowes. Was a great company to work for when I was there.

[Leafsfan1967]

I am going to go with any of the Hendrick guys. Those guys will be running on emotions this weekend. I looke for 8 to do something, as he is running out of time.

I used to be a manager for Lowes. Was a great company to work for when I was there.
That's exactly what I was thinking Jason! Jeff Gordon is in striking distance of Busch, so with that and the tragedy I'm going to think he will be right there! Just a hunch though! ;)

Troy

[Dirty Mo Posse]

:D

Posse

[Sorrels]

I'm going to go out on a limb and take Bobby Labonte, he seems to really like Atlanta.

And I'll be there to see it!!!

[Dirty Mo Posse]

And I'll be there to see it!!!

Bastage!!!!!!!!!!!


:D

If you happen to find any Dale Jr Autos lying around or blowing in the wind I could sure use one!!!! LOL ;)

:D

Posse

[deogg]

I'll go with Bobby Labonte too. He's just too strong at Atlanta

[Sorrels]

:D

If you happen to find any Dale Jr Autos lying around or blowing in the wind I could sure use one!!!! LOL ;)

:D

Posse


I'll definitely keep my eyes open for ya Posse. ;)

[Dirty Mo Posse]

I'll definitely keep my eyes open for ya Posse. ;)
;)

Posse

[joerrad]

where can you get the action or winners circle 1/24 scale cars such as jr. and rusty with the full logos since you cant get them at walmart and such?

[sremmaz]

www.goracing.com - is the Action Club. I am not sure what it costs to join

or there are a ton of online dealers with the full lines - including team caliber

[joerrad]

is team caliber different from action and winners circle

[Dirty Mo Posse]

I collect the 1/24 Revell Collection Die-casts, they have great detail and come with a plastic display case already.

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

is team caliber different from action and winners circle
Team Caliber makes mostly the Rousch guys. Action doesn't have the license for those

Action - owns Winners Circle

[Dirty Mo Posse]

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

ttt

[exanimate]

I just saw parts of the press conference with all of the Hendrick drivers. It was pretty hard to watch. You could tell that they are having a rough time. Vickers really seemed bad. Gordon, when he was talking, didn't even blink. I can't imagine losing that many friends(some life family to them) at one time.

[TyLeR DuRDen x2]

yea i seen it too, parts of it. it was very hard to watch. i remember when it happend right after the race they interviewed jamie mcmurry and he just broke down into tears. i really feel bad for all of them.

[ajaxdog]

Go get get em JEFF!!!! God Bless !!!!

[ajaxdog]

Everybody see Gordons Tribute Car/Hood he is running? Very sweet that they could do something that quick. Again God Bless to all that lost there loved ones last weekend!

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Qualifying Bump!!

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

I found this little game thread on a Board that I often surf!!! Thought all you NASCAR nuts would enjoy this NASCAR Challenge!!!

"For those who have never heard of this thread.........its basically a little game.....I give out a clue, and you try to guess what it is. For each correct answer there will be a point rewarded to that person. BUT ONLY THE FIRST PERSON will get the points. Every once in a while i will throw in a question that will be worth 2 points because its extra hard.

Pay close attention to the "Who/What/Where am I" parts......if I say "What am i?" please don't respond with a person....chances are you are wrong!!!

Also, feel free to throw in your own clues if you like....sometimes i can't get to the computer, so it would help move the game along. I'll add on the points from your clues to my tally as well. However if your question was something like "I am From Texas, My first name is Bobby, MY car number is 18, and it's green" then I probably won't add on the points......at least make it a LITTLE challenging".

Let's go ahead and get it started.....

I must love phones considering that I've driven for 2 different phone companies. At least I know I'll be safe if I ever have to go to war.
Who am i?

:D

Posse

[ajaxdog]

Front row Joe?

[Sorrels]

I must love phones considering that I've driven for 2 different phone companies. At least I know I'll be safe if I ever have to go to war.
Who am i?
Joe Nemechek??

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Front row Joe?
Nice Job ajaxdog,

Nemecheck is correct. He has driven for Bell South & Cellular One, and of course is driving for US Army right now.


Standings:
ajaxdog: 1 Point


On to the next clue:

I can help you lose weight, and rent electrical appliance all at the same time!
Who am I?


:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

Kenny Wallace

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Kenny Wallace

Correct Paul,

Kenny drives for Stacker 2 and has also run a few Cup races in the Aaron's Machine for Mikey Waltrip!!

Standings:
ajaxdog: 1 Pt
sremmaz: 1 Pt


Next Clue:

Two pointer:

Even though I'm one of the best quarterbacks of all time, I ventured into the world of NASCAR as an owner for about a year.
I am NOT Terry Bradshaw or Troy Aikman.
The driver of my car is not seen this season for unfortunate reasons.
Who am I?
:D

Posse

[ajaxdog]

Dan Marino

[deogg]

Everybody see Gordons Tribute Car/Hood he is running? Very sweet that they could do something that quick. Again God Bless to all that lost there loved ones last weekend!
Really? Wow that's fast. Not the reason we WANT to see a special hood, but that's awesome of them.

Ajax (and exanimate) you guys might wanna mark this down on your calendar: I'm actually (pause for dramatic effect) almost rooting for Gordon on Sunday. Even I have to admit that a win would be one helluva sendoff for those 10 souls. (ok, that just sounded bad, but you guys get what I mean)

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Really? Wow that's fast. Not the reason we WANT to see a special hood, but that's awesome of them.

Ajax (and exanimate) you guys might wanna mark this down on your calendar: I'm actually (pause for dramatic effect) almost rooting for Gordon on Sunday. Even I have to admit that a win would be one helluva sendoff for those 10 souls. (ok, that just sounded bad, but you guys get what I mean)

Amen

:D

Posse

[ajaxdog]

All the Hendrick cars had pictures of all ten lost in the crash on there hoods. I got ya deogg and "getting up to mark on calander" I give you a thumbs up!

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Dan Marino
You are correct ajaxdog!! :)

Do you know who the driver is???

Standings:
ajaxdog: 3 Pts
sremmaz: 1 Pt

I can't take credit for these clues, getting the idea from another site. I will find another later on!!

:D

Posse

[ajaxdog]

of course it was Jerry Nadeau #13 of course in the Dolphins colors

[Dirty Mo Posse]

of course it was Jerry Nadeau #13 of course in the Dolphins colors
Your pretty smart for a Jeff Gordon fan!!!! ;) :p

Posse

[ajaxdog]

Ok I got one now...
At age 14 I built a 1931 Chevy and engine to set drag records, my drag boat team won 3 National Championships, and My first Winston Cup team had Geoff Bodine as the driver. I am ....
2 pointer

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Rick Hendrick :(

Posse

[ajaxdog]

Well I guess you are pretty smart for a Jr. fan also....
I will let you keep up the scores if its ok with you???

[ajaxdog]

Here we go I think this should be a 1 pointer ???
I won back to back Nascar Modified Championships before I then in 1989 made my Winston Cup Debut? I am....

[sremmaz]

???

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Jimmy Spencer, he won back to back in 1986-87 but not sure if his first Cup Race was 1989???

:D

Posse

[ajaxdog]

WOW youre good! I thought that might be too tough?

[Dirty Mo Posse]

WOW youre good! I thought that might be too tough?
Thanks, I just read that the other night after Jimmy Spencer got fired by McClure!!! LOL

Standings:
ajaxdog: 3 Pts
DMP: 2 Pts :)
sremmaz: 1 Pt



We probably have set a record by being sponsored by 3 different fast food sponsors.
What am i?

(2 possible answers, I'll accept either one, but only the first to answer with either one)

:D

Posse

[ajaxdog]

DEI ??? Mom n Pops / Taco Bell / KFC Total guess

[exanimate]

Actually wouldn't it be DEI, LJS/Taco Bell/KFC?

[Dirty Mo Posse]

DEI ??? Mom n Pops / Taco Bell / KFC Total guess
DEI is correct, I also would have excepted Chance 2.

Truex Jr drove sponsored cars of Taco Bell, KFC, and Long John Silvers.

Sorry ajaxdog I should have added THIS YEAR to the clue to eliminate Mom n Pops but you got it anyway!!

:D

Posse

[ajaxdog]

Actually wouldn't it be DEI, LJS/Taco Bell/KFC?
We both should get a point for that I came up with DEI first but couldn't pull out the right three:D Good Job exanimate

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Actually wouldn't it be DEI, LJS/Taco Bell/KFC?
It sure would Jason!!

I need to learn how to type faster!! LOL

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

We both should get a point for that I came up with DEI first but couldn't pull out the right three:D Good Job exanimate
I was only looking for the Team but Jason nailed the sponsors so I agree!!!

Standings:
ajaxdog: 4 Pts
sremmaz: 1 Pt
exanimate: 1 Pt

*For the record I have 2 Pts too LOL :D*

Posse

[ajaxdog]

Rick H and Jimmy S = 3 points

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Rick H and Jimmy S = 3 points
Oh yeah!!! Thanks

Standings:
ajaxdog: 4 Pts
sremmaz: 1 Pt
exanimate: 1 Pt

*For the record I have 3 Pts too LOL :D*

Will post new clue later on! I have to find one!!

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Ok, hopefully this one will take you a little longer to figure out as I am running out of clues for the night!!! LOL

This will be a 3 Pointer!!

Here is the clue:

If you take the number of a sweet car, and subtract the number of a legend, you get me.
The last time i was in NASCAR full time, I was ON FIRE!!!!......but it had nothing to do with my performance on the track.....
What am I?

:D

Posse

[ajaxdog]

Todd Bodines Car???

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Todd Bodines Car???

Can you expand on that???

:D

Posse

[ajaxdog]

Tabasco Car?

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Tabasco Car?
and.........?????


:D

Posse

[ajaxdog]

oooooooooh ..... Discover Card????

[Dirty Mo Posse]

oooooooooh ..... Discover Card????
You are correct ajaxdog,

I was looking for the #35 but you knew the answer!

38 is the sweet car because of M&Ms, 3 is the legend, Dale Earnhardt of course, and the last time the number 35 was in NASCAR full time, it was sponsored by Tabasco, and had a flames paint scheme along the sides of the car!!!

Standings:
ajaxdog: 7 Pts
sremmaz: 1 Pt
exanimate: 1 Pt

*For the record I have 3 Pts too LOL :D*

That is it for tonight!! I will try and get some more for tomorrow or at least over the week-end!

You guys are too fast, I was hoping for 1-2 a day!!

LOL

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Here is the newest clue:

2 rookies have me in common??
They also have their qualifying results at Atlanta in common.
Who am i?


:D

Posse

[deogg]

All the Hendrick cars had pictures of all ten lost in the crash on there hoods. I got ya deogg and "getting up to mark on calander" I give you a thumbs up!
Hey, I may hate the team's guts, but I still have a heart (somewhere......lol)

[sremmaz]

I went to the cardshow today and bought 2 boxes of optima, since there are a lot of younger drivers in there and I need some cards to send out :)

First box absolutely SUCKED - no inserts, no autos, NOTHING>.. I was pretty bummed.

Second box - first pack... BLAM-O!!!!! - I would rather have a regular bobby auto - so this baby went to ebay - the last one sold for $177. Hopefully I can get some $$ for this and it will pay for the boxes I bought and I can get a nice Labonte Auto - since the Lug-Nut deal I could care less about - and the #'d part doesn't do much for me.
http://i10.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/bb/1d/5e_1_b.JPG

Looking in the beckett I bought - I did see a card I MUST FIND!!! Its a Press Pass Auto I think, but it has Dale Sr and Dale Jr BOTH SIGNED... that card I WANT BAD!!!

Also pulled a Jamie McMurray Card #/d 100

[joerrad]

sre, did you go to the charlotte one. i went at 4:40 thinking the closed at 6 (saw that on the website), the woman said they close at 5 so she let me in for free cause she said a bunch of people were packin up. didnt buy nothin thou

[Leafsfan1967]

Hey Paul! The card your talking about is from 2000 Maxximum, and the dual Sr/Jr auto is from the Maxximum Signatures insert, and has a Beckett high value of $1200. US :eek: Sweet card, but out of my league! :( Those dual autos fell at an insert rate of 1:144 packs, and there was about a dozen different duals, so it was a tough pull! :eek:

Troy

[sremmaz]

Damn $1200 - I would say thats out of my league too.

joerrad - no I am in CA - we have a card show that is twice a week - its huge. Everything is pretty much Wholesale. I got my boxes for $57ea

[ajaxdog]

I know who the Rookies are but cant put together who they have in common. :confused:



Here is the newest clue:

2 rookies have me in common??
They also have their qualifying results at Atlanta in common.
Who am i?


:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

I know who the Rookies are but cant put together who they have in common. :confused:
Think about it, it isn't as hard as you think!!

:D

Posse

[Leafsfan1967]

Unofficial Cup Qualifying Results

http://www.thatsracin.com/images/common/spacer.gif
ThatsRacin.com Report
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Unofficial results from Friday's night's qualifying for the Bass Pro Shops 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway with position, car number, driver, car make and speed:

1. (12) Ryan Newman, Dodge, 191.575.

2. (01) Joe Nemechek, Chevrolet, 191.318.

3. (38) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 191.080.

4. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 190.988.

5. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 190.561.

6. (8) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 189.876.

7. (6) Mark Martin, Ford, 189.740.

8. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet,

9. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 189.448.

10. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 189.280.

11. (19) Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge, 189.170.

12. (2) Rusty Wallace, Dodge, 188.822.

13. (25) Brian Vickers, Chevrolet, 188.758.

14. (31) Robby Gordon, Chevrolet, 188.745.

15. (20) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 188.738.

16. (41) Casey Mears, Dodge, 188.648.

17. (14) John Andretti, Ford, 188.616.

18. (45) Kyle Petty, Dodge, 188.584.

19. (18) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 188.296.

20. (88) Dale Jarrett, Ford, 188.213.

21. (30) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 188.085.

22. (97) Kurt Busch, Ford, 187.722.

23. (37) Kevin Lepage, Dodge, 187.506.

24. (50) Todd Bodine, Dodge, 187.418.

25. (77) Brendan Gaughan, Dodge, 187.316.

26. (06) Travis Kvapil, Dodge, 186.975.

27. (32) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Chevrolet, 186.900.

28. (84) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, 186.780.

29. (42) Jamie McMurray, Dodge, 186.755.

30. (51) Tony Raines, Chevrolet, 186.535.

31. (23) Shane Hmiel, Dodge, 186.522.

32. (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 186.491.

33. (1) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 186.447.

34. (0) Ward Burton, Chevrolet, 186.353.

35. (43) Jeff Green, Dodge, 186.228.

36. (11) J.J. Yeley, Ford, 185.965.

37. (49) Ken Schrader, Dodge, 185.847.

38. (98) Bill Elliott, Dodge, 185.785.

39. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, provisional.

40. (15) Michael Waltrip, Chevrolet, provisional.

41. (40) Sterling Marlin, Dodge, provisional.

42. (5) Terry Labonte, Chevrolet, provisional.

43. (21) Ricky Rudd, Ford, provisional.



Other speeds

(40) Sterling Marlin, Dodge, 185.561; (10) Scott Riggs,

Chevrolet, 185.164; (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 185.158; (22) Scott Wimmer, Dodge, 184.603; (33) Kerry Earnhardt, Chevrolet, 184.413; (5) Terry Labonte, Chevrolet, 184.339; (21) Ricky Rudd, Ford, 183.929; (09) Johnny Sauter, Dodge, 183.765; (02) Hermie Sadler, Chevrolet, 183.436; (4) Mike Wallace, Chevrolet, 183.424; (94) Derrike Cope, Chevrolet, 182.783; (96) Randy LaJoie, Ford, 182.147; (15) Michael Waltrip, Chevrolet, 182.087; (13) Greg Sacks, Dodge, 182.069; (59) Larry Foyt, Dodge, 181.425; (72) Kirk Shelmerdine, Ford, 180.528; (89) Morgan Shepherd, Dodge, 176.779; (80) Andy Belmont, Ford, 175.549; (62) Larry Hollenbeck, Chevrolet, 171.790; (00) Kenny Wallace, Chevrolet, no speed.



Failed to qualify

Scott Riggs, Scott Wimmer, Kerry Earnhardt, Johnny Sauter, Hermie Sadler, Mike Wallace, Derrike Cope, Randy LaJoie, Greg Sacks, Larry Foyt, Kirk Shelmerdine, Morgan Shepherd, Andy Belmont, Larry Hollenbeck, Kenny Wallace.

[Bronko]

No one know's Posse's answer bump :D

[deogg]

A recovering-from-last-night's-halloween-party bump

[BurningSoul]

Rousch Motors! You gotta love them. See you later Kurt.

[Leafsfan1967]

Jr has the points lead as of right now by 3. That is if it was to end now! I have Sadler today! W T F happened ?

[BurningSoul]

Rousch Motors, again you gotta love them. See you later Matt!

[BurningSoul]

Sadler got hit going into his pit and had something in his steering broken.

[Bronko]

111 laps left to go and I'm a nervous wreck :eek: Jr just has to finish good and it's a brand new ballgame :D But then again Robby Gordon is just around the cornor and I'm worried about that :mad:

[Leafsfan1967]

Edwards and Jr get together, and Jr wrecks! :( :mad:

[Bronko]

And my worst fear comes true :mad:

[jbndevils]

Oh helllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll yeah! Welcome to the chase #48!!!! Next week in AZ is gonna be crazy!!!!!! God bless Hendrick motorsports and the families of the lost love ones!


j

[Leafsfan1967]

Watching and listening to Chad Knaus after the race brought tears to my eyes! Kind of a fitting ending to a horrible week! ! :(

[sremmaz]

yup - victory Circle should bring tears to your eyes probably.

[Leafsfan1967]

Already been wiping them away! :) Even the Officials are hugging Hendricks staff!

[sremmaz]

Yeah - that official was teared up even... VIckers and Gordon in victory circle.... BOSS on the cell ---- thats awesome

[sremmaz]

awesome of NBC to NOT go to commercial.... Classy coverage.

[Leafsfan1967]

awesome of NBC to NOT go to commercial.... Classy coverage.
Yep, absolutely! Top 5 within a hundred points now! Gentleman we have a race for the Championship! ;) :) Jr fell to fifth! :(

[Dirty Mo Posse]

You have got to be kidding me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:(

Posse

[jbndevils]

You have got to be kidding me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:(

Posse

Oh it is no joke! Trust me it is all real! :D #48!!!!!!!!!


j

[jbndevils]

awesome of NBC to NOT go to commercial.... Classy coverage.

Agreed! Hey Paul how are you? I hope all is well with you!


j

[Bronko]

Dale Jr was 14 laps away from taking the points lead, and he winds up dropping to 5th :mad:. I know Carl Edwards didn't do it on purpose, but I think a more experienced driver would have given Jr more room.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Great Win for Hendricks but I would love to know when Jr will start finding the luck on his side???

All he needed was a Top 5 and then he is ahead by close to 100 points!! :(

Posse

[jbndevils]

Dale Jr was 14 laps away from taking the points lead, and he winds up dropping to 5th :mad:. I know Carl Edwards didn't do it on purpose, but I think a more experienced driver would have given Jr more room.

I have to disagree. This is a young kid running the best of his life. Jr. Should not have pushed it so hard. I know he did not really have a choice but there is no way anyone is gonna give up a position that late in the race. Especially someone running in the best spot of there career. JMO


j

[Bronko]

I have to disagree. This is a young kid running the best of his life. Jr. Should not have pushed it so hard. I know he did not really have a choice but there is no way anyone is gonna give up a position that late in the race. Especially someone running in the best spot of there career. JMO

I'm not defending Jr, I agree that he was running wild and probably should have been content with a top 5. But, Edwards said he let off to let Jr in, but didn't let off enough.

[Leafsfan1967]

Jr admitted it probably was his fault, and when he watches the tape he will agree! He came up on him! A bit of driver error, and most definitely could put some blame on the spotter, providing he could see him enough to clear Jr.! I don't think Edwards did anything wrong! But it pains me none-the-less! :( One of them there racin deals!

[exanimate]

I did't get to listen to or watch any of it. I was working on the new house all day. Happy that Johnson won. I would have loved to see the victory lane celebration. My fav race team, and 2nd fav racer all together.

[sremmaz]

Agreed! Hey Paul how are you? I hope all is well with you!


j
Things are good bro - thanks for asking. Was hoping to get out to AZ for the race next week - but all the cheap hotels are booked up, and the RV lot is full - so I can't even park my truck in there and crash.

Oh well - save my money for a big trip next year.

[jbndevils]

http://www.nascar.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/2004/10/31/mbna500_atlanta/13.jpg


j

[Bronko]

Tony Eury Sr. view on the wreck "We had him passed off the corner," Eury Sr. said. "On the TV, it looked like to me he tried to cut back to the inside and run right across the back bumper and stuffed him." "I don't know what (Edwards) was thinking. He had two tires, (so) he sure wasn't going to run with cars with four tires. I don't know. I reckon that's the way they race in the truck series. I guess he thought he was still there."

[Leafsfan1967]

Unofficial Bass Pro Shops 500 Results!!!

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ThatsRacin.com Report
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Unofficial race results after the Bass Pro Shops / MBNA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway:

1. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 185 - 5 bonus points

2. (6) Mark Martin, Ford, 180 - 10 bonus points

3. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 170 - 5 bonus points

4. (01) Joe Nemechek, Chevrolet, 165 - 5 bonus points

5. (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 160 - 5 bonus points

6. (30) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 150

7. (25) Brian Vickers, Chevrolet, 146

8. (42) Jamie McMurray, Dodge, 142

9. (20) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 138

10. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 134

11. (2) Rusty Wallace, Dodge, 130

12. (21) Ricky Rudd, Ford, 127

13. (41) Casey Mears, Dodge, 124

14. (15) Michael Waltrip, Chevrolet, 126 - 5 bonus points

15. (88) Dale Jarrett, Ford, 118

16. (31) Robby Gordon, Chevrolet, 115

17. (12) Ryan Newman, Dodge, 117 - 5 bonus points

18. (77) Brendan Gaughan, Dodge, 109

19. (40) Sterling Marlin, Dodge, 106

20. (18) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 103

21. (43) Jeff Green, Dodge, 100

22. (91) Bill Elliott, Dodge, 97

23. (49) Ken Schrader, Dodge, 94

24. (23) Shane Hmiel, Dodge, 91

25. (14) John Andretti, Ford, 88

26. (19) Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge, 85

27. (11) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 82

28. (37) Kevin Lepage, Dodge, 79

29. (45) Kyle Petty, Dodge, 76

30. (0) Ward Burton, Chevrolet, 73

31. (5) Terry Labonte, Chevrolet, 70

32. (06) Travis Kvapil, Dodge, 67

33. (8) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 64

34. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 61

35. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 58

36. (38) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 55

37. (1) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 52

38. (32) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Chevrolet, 49

39. (50) Todd Bodine, Dodge, 46

40. (51) Tony Raines, Chevrolet, 43

41. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 40

42. (97) Kurt Busch, Ford, 37

43. (84) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, 34

[Leafsfan1967]

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Updated Nextel Cup Driver Standings!!!

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ThatsRacin.com Report
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Unofficial NASCAR Nextel Cup driver standings after Sunday's Bass Pro Shops 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway:

1. Kurt Busch, 6052

2. Jimmie Johnson, 5993 -59

3. Jeff Gordon, 5980 -72

4. Mark Martin, 5971 -81

5. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 5954 -98

6. Tony Stewart, 5907 -145

7. Ryan Newman, 5866 -186

8. Elliott Sadler, 5815 -237

9. Matt Kenseth, 5795 -257

10. Jeremy Mayfield, 5736 -316

11. Jamie McMurray, 4195

12. Dale Jarrett, 3974

13. Kasey Kahne, 3915

14. Kevin Harvick, 3867

15. Bobby Labonte, 3864

16. Jeff Burton, 3593

17. Michael Waltrip, 3590

18. Rusty Wallace, 3558

19. Joe Nemechek, 3522

20. Sterling Marlin, 3522

21. Greg Biffle, 3492

22. Casey Mears, 3459

23. Robby Gordon, 3389

24. Terry Labonte, 3303

25. Ricky Rudd, 3256

[Dirty Mo Posse]

I am so pissed today!!!!

It went from being a Great Day to just a horrible ending!!!!

5th Place Sucks!!!!

:(

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Here is the newest clue:

2 rookies have me in common??
They also have their qualifying results at Atlanta in common.
Who am i?


:D

Posse

By the way the Answer is Scott!!

Scott Wimmer & Scott Riggs are both Rookies, and both had DNQ at Atlanta this week-end!!

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

Hopefully my Bobby auto gets the same kind of money as the other one that was sold on ebay....

If so I will be very happy - I just picked this up for $69

http://i5.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/ae/e1/54_1_b.JPG

And would much rather have this then the one I pulled

[Leafsfan1967]

I am so pissed today!!!!

It went from being a Great Day to just a horrible ending!!!!

5th Place Sucks!!!!

:(

Posse
I hear you bro! :( I think Jr was a little greedy, and should of been smarter, and took a top 5 finish! It's still not over! ;)

[jbndevils]

Tony Eury Sr. view on the wreck "We had him passed off the corner," Eury Sr. said. "On the TV, it looked like to me he tried to cut back to the inside and run right across the back bumper and stuffed him." "I don't know what (Edwards) was thinking. He had two tires, (so) he sure wasn't going to run with cars with four tires. I don't know. I reckon that's the way they race in the truck series. I guess he thought he was still there."

Nothing personal to you Bronko, but that is the biggest load of crap I have heard. Every time something goes wrong with Jr. or his team they are full of a bunch of excuses. Jr. is a good guy and a very good driver but I am getting a little tired of all there ******ing like when they got points taken away, I don't agree with it at all but it has been done before so it has to be done for them as well and every time they wreck or have a bad day it is sombody elses fault. It is crap IMO.


j

[jbndevils]

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Updated Nextel Cup Driver Standings!!!

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ThatsRacin.com Report
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Unofficial NASCAR Nextel Cup driver standings after Sunday's Bass Pro Shops 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway:

1. Kurt Busch, 6052

2. Jimmie Johnson, 5993 -59

3. Jeff Gordon, 5980 -72

4. Mark Martin, 5971 -81

5. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 5954 -98

6. Tony Stewart, 5907 -145

7. Ryan Newman, 5866 -186

8. Elliott Sadler, 5815 -237

9. Matt Kenseth, 5795 -257

10. Jeremy Mayfield, 5736 -316

11. Jamie McMurray, 4195

12. Dale Jarrett, 3974

13. Kasey Kahne, 3915

14. Kevin Harvick, 3867

15. Bobby Labonte, 3864

16. Jeff Burton, 3593

17. Michael Waltrip, 3590

18. Rusty Wallace, 3558

19. Joe Nemechek, 3522

20. Sterling Marlin, 3522

21. Greg Biffle, 3492

22. Casey Mears, 3459

23. Robby Gordon, 3389

24. Terry Labonte, 3303

25. Ricky Rudd, 3256

You are always on point with the info/pics etc.... Thank you sir!


j

[Leafsfan1967]

Hopefully my Bobby auto gets the same kind of money as the other one that was sold on ebay....

If so I will be very happy - I just picked this up for $69

http://i5.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/ae/e1/54_1_b.JPG

And would much rather have this then the one I pulled
Nice pickup Paul! That one guides for $150! :eek: Same autographed insert as the Sr/Jr one we were talking about the other day! I really like the product from that year! Triples were seeded at 1:287 packs!

[Leafsfan1967]

Joe Gibbs' auto doesn't even look like it says Joe Gibbs, does it? I think Labonte's auto overlapping it doesn't help! I love that card though! :)

[exanimate]

Damn. I really want to go to Cali, just so I can go to Pauls and look at his collection of sports memorabilia. I would have to swing by McDonalds first, and get one of those bibs for kids, because I would be drooling everywhere.

[Sorrels]

took some pics today, I was about 20 rows from the track and got some decent pictures of Jr. (for Posse), Gordon (for ajax) and JJ (for jbndevils) during the driver introductions as they came around the track

also got a good one of Harvick as he completely stalled out right in front of me

unfortunately, I couldn't get any of Jr. as he tried to take out Edwards, we had to leave a few minutes early to beat the traffic so we could take the kids trick-or-treating tonight

[Bronko]

Nothing personal to you Bronko, but that is the biggest load of crap I have heard. Every time something goes wrong with Jr. or his team they are full of a bunch of excuses. Jr. is a good guy and a very good driver but I am getting a little tired of all there ******ing like when they got points taken away, I don't agree with it at all but it has been done before so it has to be done for them as well and every time they wreck or have a bad day it is sombody elses fault. It is crap IMO.

Hey It's not personal, It's not my quote ;)

[Leafsfan1967]

My Sunday night ebay snipe! :D

Troy


http://i7.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/b6/f6/a5_1_b.JPG

[ajaxdog]

Sorrels are you gonna post the pics of my boy Jeff??? I thank you for thinking of us racing boardies!
Its too bad Gordon couldn't have at least pulled a top 10 out of his ***** he would be looking good. Him and Jr. both should have made up some big ground and not just Jimmie. Is it fair to say that no one wants Busch to win the Championship. I'll put on an a Bud Cap before I watch the damn Busch or any Roush driver win anything ... sorry I am not a big Roush guy! Mark is okay but I just dont like Roush...

[sremmaz]

Nice Card Troy...

[Leafsfan1967]

Nice Card Troy...
Thankyou Paul! I would image they will go up in price if he ends up winning the Cup!:rolleyes:

Troy

[Deuce26]

My Sunday night ebay snipe! :D

Troy


http://i7.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/b6/f6/a5_1_b.JPG

Very Nice card!!!!!!!!!!!! That's 3 in a row, won me 400.00 this week go 48!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jbndevils]

My Sunday night ebay snipe! :D

Troy


http://i7.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/b6/f6/a5_1_b.JPG

I hate you, well not really but I have been trying fo over a year to get an official auto but I keep getting beat last minute. Very nice score!



j

[Bronko]

I just got my recent eBay items in. I got the 1998 Daytona 500, 2001 Atlanta, and 2004 Daytona 500 races on DVD :D

[Leafsfan1967]

I hate you, well not really but I have been trying fo over a year to get an official auto but I keep getting beat last minute. Very nice score!



j
I've been wanting one for a while too, Justin! The price of them always stopped me! Got this one for $30.51 (Beckett value $80) :D

Troy

[jbndevils]

I've been wanting one for a while too, Justin! The price of them always stopped me! Got this one for $30.51 (Beckett value $80) :D

Troy

OK now I hate you LOL. God I hate you!!:)


J

[Leafsfan1967]

OK now I hate you LOL. God I hate you!!:)


J
Funny, that what my wife said! :p :D

[sremmaz]

OK now I hate you LOL. God I hate you!!:)


J
I got mine pretty cheap too - I think around 30-35

http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/jimmiejohnson.jpg

[Bronko]

Hey Paul, I found some old cards and was thinking about sending them out to get autographed. You got any tips on how to prepare the enevelopes to avoid damage to the cards once they're signed?

[sremmaz]

I haven't had any problem with them

Heres What I sent

#10 envelope
with a letter
6 3/4" envelope addressed to me with $0.37 stamp
2-3 cards

None have come back with any damage yet
I guess if you wanted to be super safe, you could cut a little piece or 2 of chipboard (from the back of a tablet) and insert it into the 6 3/4 envelope for added rigidity - I would put it in there before you send it - so all they have to do is put your signed cards in it - you will need to add proper postage for the additional weight though . I wouldn't put them in a top-loader - since you might get the card back with the top-loader signed.

I've been watching a lot of NASCAR 360 lately and they have shown bits of guys signing while doing phone interviews, and the stuff is soooo rapidly signed - that unless its easy for them, it will probably get mixed up somehow.

[Batistuta]

Looks like that horseshoe finally fell out of Busch's *** ! :) One more bad finish is all I ask.




I've been watching a lot of NASCAR 360 lately
Love that show - I wish FX would have done it all year, instead of ending when the Fox coverage ended. You really get to see the drivers in their every day life.

[sremmaz]

yeah I really like it also. Havent watched the Busch version - forgot what it was called.. I have TIVO taping all the NASCAR 360 re-runs now

[Batistuta]

The Busch one isn't as good - It's called NBS 24/7..... I believe. I only caught an episode or two - I don't think they really leave the track in that one. 360 really gives you a good look at the drivers - one thing I've noticed - Harvick seems to be an *** on and off the track.

[jbndevils]

I got mine pretty cheap too - I think around 30-35

http://www.paulhebert.com/autographs/images/jimmiejohnson.jpg

Ummmmm yeah I hate you too Paul!:D;)


j

[sremmaz]

lol jbn

[jbndevils]

TTT for #48 race to the cup coming to Phoenix! I can not wait!


j

[ajaxdog]

New Clue ... Dale Earnhardt and Terry Labonte were the same as me in Winston Cup 1979 ...
Who Am I ???

[Leafsfan1967]

New Clue ... Dale Earnhardt and Terry Labonte were the same as me in Winston Cup 1979 ...
Who Am I ???A rookie? :confused:

Bill Elliott?
Sterling Marlin?
Ricky Rudd?