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

[Johnathan]

I was born a NASCAR fan, I was raised around it, and have enjoyed it all of my life. I wanted to create a thread where fellow NASCAR fans could discuss their favorite drivers, most memorable moments, NASCAR sportspicks, as well as current NASCAR news. I know that there are quite a few NASCAR fans on this board, so let's just sit back and have a good ole time talkin about racin.

For starters, my favorite driver has always been Ricky Rudd, he hasn't been at his best this year, but hopefully he can start rackin up some top tens, and maybe even a win or two in the second half of the season.

[Irish_Flyers]

Right there with you....kinda liked it for many years, but have really been following it for the last 3 years or so now.

Drivers I like are Rusty Wallace and Dale Jr. But my favorite driver is Jimmie Johnson.
NO, I don't like Gordon, and yes I know he's his teammate & part owner, but I've had to overlook that.

[Johnathan]

Cool deal Flyers, Johnson's lookin real good to make a run at the Cup this year, but then again so will everybody else in the top ten. It was good to see Rusty break his dry spell earlier this year too.

[Bronko]

My mom was 6 months pregnant when she went to a Bristol race. 3 months later I was born a Nascar fan.

I live an hour away from the track, and will never forget the 1999 Bristol night race seeing my favorite driver win and in trademark fashion :D

[Johnathan]

That's awesome Bronk, ole Dale had everybody's number that night. I can't wait for series 2 to hit, Dale in the AC Delco firesuit is a real neat figure, not to mention the Coke hobby version.

[domi28 clark17]

My mom was 6 months pregnant when she went to a Bristol race. 3 months later I was born a Nascar fan.

I live an hour away from the track, and will never forget the 1999 Bristol night race seeing my favorite driver win and in trademark fashion :D
I SMELL ANOTHER EARNHARDT FAN :D

[domi28 clark17]

Me I am a Rusty Fan have been since about 85 or so I did alos like awsome Bill.

My theory is:

ANY ONE BUT GORDON :p

I had tried to get this same topic started before the season in about december wit not many takers I guess that people had other things on there mind now in mid season hope others will come on board.

What do you think of the Stewart thing from two weeks ago?

[dawginTn]

Im a big Newman fan, but hate both his teammates. I started pulling for Brian Vickers 2 years ago also when he was a nobody, but Newman is till who I pull for first every race.

[Johnathan]

Well Domi, I would like to see NASCAR show a little more consistency with their methods of punishment. Jimmy Spencer was suspended for one race for assaulting Kurt Busch following last season's race at Michigan, and Kevin Harvick was suspended for one race in 2002 for repeated instances of reckless driving. Home Depot is one of NASCAR'S primary sponsors, and I know that the last thing they want to see is Tony Stewart sitting out for a race, but his actions were very similar to that of Jimmy Spencer (though I do realize he never actually struck Brian Vickers), and regardless of name or sponsorship, all drivers should be subject to the same penalties for their actions. I like Tony Stewart, I think he's a great driver, but this is only the latest of a number of behavioral problems that he's had this year, and to me, a $50,000 fine and the loss of 25 points just seems to me like little more than a slap on the wrist.

[Johnathan]

I'll be posting the lineup for Sunday's Tropicana 400 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joilet, Illinois as soon as Bud Pole Qualifying concludes. There was a rain delay earlier on, and I believe Buch series qualifying is yet to conclude, but as soon as qualifying goes final, I'll post it here.

[Deuce26]

Work for Lowes got to support the 48!!!!!!! Actually been a fan since Gordon'e Rookie year, but I beleive my brother is more the Gordon fan, and I'm the Jimmie Johnson fan!!!!!!!!

[Batistuta]

99 Bristol, was that that horrible ending when Earnhardt wrecked Labonte for the win?

"I just wanted to rattle his cage.":mad:

[Batistuta]

Been a NASCAR and Ward Burton fan since 96.

I think we should start a new thread every race weekend. That way we can discuss each race.

There are alot of NASCAR fans here but there are also alot of "haters" who love to poke fun at our sport. I asked Mark to give NASCAR it's own forum over on the Action-McFarlane site. He said he would look into it.

[Bronko]

99 Bristol, was that that horrible ending when Earnhardt wrecked Labonte for the win?

"I just wanted to rattle his cage.":mad:
That would be the one :D

http://www.angelfire.com/ab2/texasterry/images/1999bristol2.jpg

[jbndevils]

My wife's family has been into motorsports all there lives. (All #8 fans) When we were "just friends" I really wanted to be more so I would hang out with her whenever I could. On Sunday's the only choice I had was to go over to her house and watch the race. The first race I watched was #48 first win at California. So naturally Jimmie is my favorite driver! I met him last year in Phoenix and he signed some stuff for me. I like all the Hendrick cars but #48 is the man! I love Nascar above all other sports these days! My favorite to watch and by far my favorite to go watch along with my Mets.

Thats my story.


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[nm2kfive]

I did alos like awsome Bill.

You mean "wild" Bill. The man was a one man wrecking crew at times on the track. Tony Stewart doesn't hold a candle to the man....still I miss seeing him out there every Sunday. Me, I'm a Jeff Gordon fan, and have been ever since Davey Allison died, my previous favorite. Jimmie is looking good, even though things will even out with 10 races to go. He'll have momentum going into the final 10 races. Basically, I think it will come down to him, Gordon, and Junior. It's looking very interesting right now. Nick

[Johnathan]

Gordon does it yet again, sittin on the pole for this week's race at Chicagoland. Here's the rundown for the rest of the field.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/races/38/qualify

[exanimate]

Ok, here goes. I am a Gordon fan. Wait, wait, wait, let me explain. When I was 16 my mom started seeing the guy who is now my stepdad. I really didn't know anything about racing. Anyway he was/is a huge Nascar fan(Mark Martin), and he got me interested in it. He took me to Martinsville that year, and said I need to pick me a driver. Well since I was new to the sport, I picked the new guy. Jeff Gordon. Who knew huh? I have been a fan ever since. I also am a Jimmie Johnson fan. I was a manager at Lowes when they picked him up, so naturally I picked up on him. Being Gordon's teammate didn't hurt either.

[ajaxdog]

Jeff Gordon once again is on record pace to run away with the Championship if he keeps this pace up. There is NO better driver out there in my opinion. This coming from Jeff Gordon Fan Club Member #539 !!!

[Batistuta]

You can't run away with the championship. At least not anymore, with the 10 race "playoff" scenario.

I don't know how this is going to turn out. If a guy like Harvick wins the championship, who is like -400 points as of now, I think that sucks. It's always been about consistency, not a ten race sprint.

I don't think the sponsors are going to like it either, who is going to care about the other 33 cars on the track. The top ten guys will get coverage no matter where they're running.

[Leafsfan1967]

I have been a Rusty Wallace fan since 1989 when he won the Winston Cup Championship in his #27 Kodiak Pontiac Grand Prix! Will always be a #3 Dale Earnhardt fan. He is sadly missed! I don't really have a particular fave driver right now! I am a fan of all the drivers, believe it or not! They are all great, IMO! I have a few now that I follow real close. Jr, Kenseth, Martin, Johnson, Newman, and Jarrett! I love Nascar, and watch every race! If I can't watch it then I tape it and watch it later on Sunday! Just call me Scooter! :D

Troy

[Leafsfan1967]

I was thinking of using this as my avatar! Or should I leave the old #3?


http://pic13.picturetrail.com/VOL454/2232591/4712298/59505891.jpg


Troy

[exanimate]

I don't like the new points system either. They said it was to make it a close race for the championship. It has now bit them in the azz. What better race for a championship could you have than what is going on now between Jr. and Johnson? I think that this points system will be done after this year. Hopefully anyway.

[Gaiter64]

I like the Hendrick boys, with Gordon being at the top of the list. I just feel he is the best true driver out there. Ihave a love hate relationship with the 20 Home Depot.....love it that he is a great all around driver............hate it that he is a headcase sometimes. I also like Newman and follow him a bit.
I grew up idolizing Cale...then decided to go with the young kid from California in his first couple of races.
My daughter loves the 48 Lowes.
I like most of the drivers............I just wish Ricky Rudd would have had a better year as it would have helped me out in the pool I am in.

[Bronko]

I have yet to find one person who likes the new system. Brian France really messed that one up. If a driver wins the title by 500 points then so be it, he deserves it. I like Kevin Harvick, but why should he have his 450 point deficit cleared just to make the final 10 races exciting? They should reward the driver who is most consistant throughout the year. I'm not a fan of Jimmie Johnson, but if he dominates the first 26 races and has 1 bad race in the final 10, then those first 26 races meant nothing. If this system was in place last year then Matt Kenseth would have lost his title to Kurt Busch :eek:

[BLADESFAN29]

I was born a Dale Earnhardt sr. fan but when his death in 2001, it made a die hard dale jr fan R.I.P. #3

[BLADESFAN29]

actually matt kenseth would of lost the championship to Jimmie Johnson not kurt busch

[silvrhawk]

I have lived in the south for almost 10 years and I am now a big NASCAR fan. I have season tix to Bristol and a spot on the infield (redneck hill) at Charlotte Motor Speedway (I refuse to call it Lowes). I have been been a Tony Stewart fan since I saw him win the Winston Open in Charlotte and get all the way up on Terry Labonte's bumper for 2nd in the Winston from dead last. Yeah he's a jackass but he can drive the wheels off anything and will be dangerous in the last 10 races for the championship.

PS I am happy to call myself a member of Fans Against Gordon :D

[domi28 clark17]

I am not a fan of this new 10 race for the championship but if gordon does start running away with it I will be happy to see it reset to put every one close with only 50 points from 1st-10th then I would love to see the 10th place win it (it would be even better if they were like700 points down by then), that way they might look at this new system and go back to the days of old where you had to pull it off all year long not just run good for the last 10.guess we will have to wait and see.

[Johnathan]

Tony Stewart wins the Tropicana 400 amid controversy one again, as he apparently spun out leader Kasey Kahne on one of the race's final restarts, starting a fight between the pit crews of both teams. Here's the rundown of the rest of the field.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/races/38/results;_ylc=X3oDMTBpbmdmam0wBF9TAzI1NjY0ODI1BHNlYwN0bQ--

I'd like to hear everyone's thoughts on the Stewart situation, as the video showed that cars did check up in front of the leaders, and that the spin may or may not have been intentional. Ray Evrenham was calling for Stewart's head, and demanding that Stewart be suspended. Regardless of whether or not the spin was intentional, this is merely the latest in a series of much publicized events on the racetrack for Stewart this year.

[Johnathan]

Look here for reaction to the Stewart-Kahne incident from yesterdays race.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/11/evernham_reaction/index.html

[Johnathan]

Also, you can check out these links for the latest on the green flag finish situation,

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/10/green_white_checker/index.html

as well as the latest on the on the proposed building of a racetrack in NYC.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/11/newyork_track.ap/index.html

[Johnathan]

Lastly, check out the updated point standings following Sunday's race. Jimmie Johnson still leads Dale Jr. by 105 points, heading into an off-week, then to Loudon, NH in two weeks.

http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2004/data/standings_official.html

[VH Fan]

Stewart needs to be parked IMO. He has been put on probation and fined 5 times already. When will he be parked like Harvick or Spencer? I guess it helps when your sponsor is also a major series sponsor as well.

I'm not totally sure if he did that on purpose yesterday, but hes wrecked so many guys this year, that coupled with his incident with Vickers, I don't know how he isnt being suspended. Certain guys get special treatment though...

[silvrhawk]

He's not being suspended because it was an accident, he could just have easily ended up in the wall and NBC is loving the controversy. That would have been one helluva boring race if not for the pit fight.

[ajaxdog]

I think the new point system is ok if you want to follow the other sports in a playoff type system. In any other sport no matter how big of a lead you build up during the season its all pretty much erased come playoff time. I still think you can run away with the points championship if you run well in the last bunch of races. Just because youre point lead has been shrunk to 5 ahead of second place, one DNF and that guy is a hundred back again. If I could change one thing it would be to let them race back to the yellow and drop that lucky dog crap!!!

[Gaiter64]

I think it has to come to a head for Tony.

He consistently wrecks someone week in, week out. I know racers have to be on "the edge" but he always crosses over that edge by spinning guys, grabbing Vickers etc.

The three guys who wreck other every week are:
Tony Stewart
Robbie Gordon
Kevin Harvick

They all have the same racing style.

Someone is going to spin Stewart out during the final 10 on more than one occasion, then we'll see fists fly. Them good ol' boys have long memories. He has pissed off too many people for it not to happen. When you tick off Rusty, you know you have a problem.

[Johnathan]

I'm willing to give Stewart the benefit of the doubt yesterday, since he was basically inches away from wrecking himself, but I think that being put on probation is basically meaningless when your next offense ony leads to further probation. The fact that Home Depot is one of NASCAR's primary sponsors does factor into the desicion making i'm sure, but NASCAR will never achieve consistency as far as levying punishment goes until they address the actions of every driver on an even template. If NASCAR doesn't handle it properly, then the drivers will, just as they always have. When the Chase for the Chamionship rolls around, a single DNF can deal a major blow to a driver's chances, and it'd be a real shame to see Tony's chances just go up in "smoke" (terrible joke I know) just because of the poor attitude he sometimes exhibits concerning his actions. But on the other hand, what's good for the goose....

[silvrhawk]

Even though I am a Stewart fan I will say when he is wrong, yesterday he was not wrong. As for pissing Rusty off, if you have been a race fan for a while you know it doesnt take much to piss him off. I have seen him go at it with many people

[Leafsfan1967]

Although yesterday's incident may or may not be viewed Stewart's fault he is still an idiot! Nothing wil happen till he wrecks and kills somebody! Running over the leader when your in second place early in the race shows his true intelligence! Dumb! His car owner should be all over his arse. You can't win from the garage, and he could of very well have been there if he had wrecked! His arrogance makes me puke! I will admit he is one hell of a race car driver, but he needs to grow up, and mature!



Troy

[Paul Hebert]

I think - good 'ole boy justice will be in store for Tony when the Race for the Championship ensues. Hopefully nobody gets hurt - but I just have a feeling something will happen

[exanimate]

I seriously think that Tony needs to be on meds. That guy has issues. Every week he is talking bad about someone. Like the week that he kept saying stuff about D.W. What was the point of that? Stewart is a helluva driver, there is no denying that, but he really needs to get his head together. Intentional or not yesterday, that wreck probably wouldn't have normally happened. I am sure that the spotter knew that Kasey didn't take new tires so he wouldn't be able to go into the turn at full force. Who knows, hindsight is 20/20.

On another topic, what is your favorite thing about NASCAR? Mine is the excitement when 2 guys are just battling it out, be it for first, or for 10th position. Just seeing to guys maneuver, and swap lead changes. Then there is nothing like the last 5 laps with a pack fighting for it.

What is the most exciting moment that you have seen in a race? For me it would have to be when Jr. won the Pepsi 400 the year that Sr. died. I am not a Jr. fan, but how could one not be rooting for him? I watched it at my neighbors house who is a Huge Sr. and Jr. fan. He had tears in his eyes. Now how many other sports can make that happen? LOL when Jr. won that race we were so loud that the people on the next street called the police.

[exanimate]

I think - good 'ole boy justice will be in store for Tony when the Race for the Championship ensues. Hopefully nobody gets hurt - but I just have a feeling something will happen
You have to keep in mind. Bristol is coming up, and there is one more race at Martinsville this year. Those tend to be the best track to take it out on someone.

[bluedevils]

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[Johnathan]

Thanks for contributing everybody, it's great to get everyone's unique persoectives on varying areas of NASCAR. Let's keep this one goin guys.

[Gaiter64]

Many different and interesting perspectives from different people, in a respectful way. No dissing others for their choice of driver. Thanks for making this a great thread.Where is LOBO? I know he is a huge Newman fan.
LOBO you out there?

[Johnathan]

Tommy Baldwin, crew chief of Kasey Kahne, fined $10,000 and placed on probation until December 31st, for Sundayt's incident at Chicagoland.


http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/13/kkahne_baldwin/index.html


Ray Evernham also released a statement concerning NASCAR's decision.


http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/official/07/13/evernham_statement/index.html

[Johnathan]

Michael "Fatback" McSwain released as crew chief of Bobby Labonte's #18 Interstate Batteries Chevrolet.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/14/mcswain_2004/index.html

This comes as a bit of a surprise to me, after all, they were 6th in points.

[Leafsfan1967]

Michael "Fatback" McSwain released as crew chief of Bobby Labonte's #18 Interstate Batteries Chevrolet.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/14/mcswain_2004/index.html

This comes as a bit of a surprise to me, after all, they were 6th in points.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Johnathan]

Tell me about it Leafs, I always considered Fatback to be one of the better crew chiefs in NASCAR. I'm sure he won't be out of a job too long though, and he'll be a great pickup to somebody. I guess being in the top six in points just doesn't cut it over at Joe Gibbs anymore, unless of course there's more to the story.

[domi28 clark17]

WOW what is going on there I thought if anyone in the gibbs stable that would have been let go or talked to would not have been wearing green but orange,that bit of news is shocking.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Man, you leave the "Spawn" loop for a few weeks and look what I miss!!! :D :D

Dale Junior Fan Here!!!!

Posse!!

[domejohnny]

I'm pretty new to NASCAR, but I do enjoy watching it and trying to learn everything about it. Even my wife is starting to get into it. I've never been to a race, but would love to go one day. I'm a fan of Dale Jr. and also Elliot Sadler.

[Irish_Flyers]

Well boys & girls (?), we've hit the halfway mark of the season, and Lowe's Racing Team is leading the pack, as well they should be. Jimmie Johnson will continue his dominating driving, and once we get to the 'playoffs' he could go into another stratosphere.
I mean, c'mon, the guy can flat out drive, and stays in the front just about every race.
Like the comedian, Larry the Cable Guy says.......Git-R-Done!!!

[Irish_Flyers]

I also missed out on how everyone was chimming in on the new format this season. I don't mind it so much. I think it might work, but we haven't gotten to that point yet, so I don't think many of us can know yet. But if you look at other sports, they all have playoffs where the regular season is all but null & voided. So why not here too? The only difference is in Nascar there will be non-playoff teams in the race, which I'm not quite sure how that'll work. That would be like having a playoff game between the Flyers and the Maple Leafs, (which the Flyers would win, of course) and all of a sudden Olli Jokinen and Eric Daze skate out onto the ice and just skate around during the game.
For those not hip to hockey, Jokinen & Daze were both on non-playoff teams last year.

In any event I'm excited about this playoff format in Nascar. Do I think it will work? Yes. Is the system perfected yet? No. Will I cry if Jimmie Johnson would have won the old way and doesn't win it in the playoffs? Yes. Will I get over it? Yep.

So whaddaya say gang.? Boogity boogity boogity, Let's Go Racin Boys!!!!
(Oh yea, they have a week off......nevermind......hold that thought till next week).

[Johnathan]

I thought yall might like to see these cool Justice League Paint Schemes that a few cars will be runnin at the upcoming Michigan race on August 22nd.

Mark Martin-Batman
http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/WarsawTavern4301/96e7dc8f.bmp

[Johnathan]

Greg Biffle-The Flash
http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/WarsawTavern4301/91394824.bmp

[Johnathan]

Matt Kenseth-Martian Manhunter
http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/WarsawTavern4301/d0b210e4.bmp

[Johnathan]

Jeff Burton-Green Lantern
http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/WarsawTavern4301/4edf0ee8.bmp

[Johnathan]

Ricky Rudd-Wonder Woman
http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/WarsawTavern4301/85a5205e.bmp

[Johnathan]

Ryan Newman-The Justice League Nation
http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/WarsawTavern4301/ceaa19df.bmp

[Paul Hebert]

Johnathan - thanks for those... Now I must pre-order me more die-cast.... BLAST!!!!

[Johnathan]

You might want to pick up these as well Paul, they're the two die-cast parade cars, one for Justice League heroes, and one for villians.

Justice League Heroes
http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/WarsawTavern4301/e18a4ce4.bmp

[Johnathan]

Justice League Villians
http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v79/WarsawTavern4301/bc241b9f.bmp

[Johnathan]

"Papa Joe", father of car owner Rick Hendrick, has passed away. Sad news, I knew that he had been sick for a while, but you always hate to hear something like this. Hendrick motorsports plans a press release for later today.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/15/hendrick_passes/index.html

[Bronko]

Who did Ricky Rudd tick off to get the Wonder Woman car :D

[Leafsfan1967]

"Papa Joe", father of car owner Rick Hendrick, has passed away. Sad news, I knew that he had been sick for a while, but you always hate to hear something like this. Hendrick motorsports plans a press release for later today.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/15/hendrick_passes/index.html

That's real sad news for Nascar and it's fans! :(

RIP Papa Joe!!! +++++++++

[Johnathan]

NASCAR institutes green-white-checkered rule starting with next weeks race at Loudon, NH.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/15/green_white_checker/index.html

[LOBO]

I like Terry Labonte's Spiderman car:

http://nascar.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p1406668dt.jpg


And Ryan Newman's Mobile 1 30th Anniversary car:

http://nascar.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p1406680dt.jpg

[Gaiter64]

LOBO is in the house, I knew it would eventually happen.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

NASCAR institutes green-white-checkered rule starting with next weeks race at Loudon, NH.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/15/green_white_checker/index.html (http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/15/green_white_checker/index.html)


It is about time!! IMHO!!! :)

Posse

[TG24]

Go 24:D

R.I.P. Papa Joe:(

[exanimate]

Well guys. I probably won't post much for the next week. Heading off for vacation. Till then, Go 48!, and 24!

[satdev]

That Green-White-Checkered thing is a joke, Nascar will only do it once and if a caution comes out during the Green-White-Checkered the race ends under caution.

[Johnathan]

Yall don't forget to tune into the Truck race tonight live at 8pm EST on SPEED channel, from Gateway International Raceway. Jack Sprague's sittin on the pole.

Happy Birthday to Dirty Mo Posse, maybe Junior can get you a win next week at Loudon.;)

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Happy Birthday to Dirty Mo Posse, maybe Junior can get you a win next week at Loudon.;)

Thanks!!! Lets hope you are right!!!

:D ;) :eek:

Posse

[Paul Hebert]

I like the green-white-checked idea - lets hope it works.

[Batistuta]

I think if the yellow comes out after the white flag, there should be none of this field is frozen crap! Race back to the checkered.

[Leafsfan1967]

I may ask the warden if I can purchase that Kenseth car! :D Still want to pick up the Black Ice version! I've kinda adopted Matt as a favorite driver, as one of my customers is Black and Decker, who own Dewalt! I've been given 1/24 diecast, hats, and autographed Kenseth bio cards, so I am somewhat obligated to cheer for him now and then! :)


Only 8 days till Louden! :( How bad do you have it? :D

Troy

[Dirty Mo Posse]

autographed Kenseth bio cards,

Troy
Wow!! That must look really really niced framed in black!!!!! ;) ;) :D

Posse

[Paul Hebert]

Anyone see Gordon on Celebrity Poker Showdown - he was actually pretty funny.

[Leafsfan1967]

Wow!! That must look really really niced framed in black!!!!! ;) :D

Posse
Mine's framed in Oak with a black matting background, and gold trim around the picture! :D How about yours? :p

Troy

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Mine's framed in Oak with a black matting background, and gold trim around the picture! :D How about yours? :p

Troy
Mine is just a Black Frame with a Black Matte!! I do like the gold trim idea!!!!

Posse

[Paul Hebert]

OH NO!!!!!

From NASCAR.COM

SONOMA, Calif. - Dale Earnhardt Jr. suffered moderate burns to his facial and lower extremities Sunday morning in an accident during American LeMans Series practice at Infineon Raceway.

Track spokesman John Cardinale said Earnhardt was transported to the University of California-Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, Infineon's designated hospital for burn treatment.

According to an American LeMans Series statement, Earnhardt was driving a Chevrolet Corvette C5-R in a 30-minute practice session when the accident occurred. The car spun and impacted a barrier in the Turn 8 section of the road-racing track, then caught fire. Earnhardt quickly exited the car on his own, and was then assisted by safety crews.

Earnhardt, who regularly competes in NASCAR's Nextel Cup Series, was scheduled to co-drive in today's Infineon Grand Prix of Sonoma with veteran road racing driver Boris Said. The team has withdrawn the car from the race.

Stay tuned to NASCAR.COM for further updates.

[TyLeR DuRDen x2]

video ??
i was told people were seeing the video on speed.
but i havent seen it yet.

[Paul Hebert]

havent seen it yet either - I'll have to turn speed channel on

[Johnathan]

Whoa, I hope Junior's okay. I hadn't seen the video yet either, but I'm gonna stay tuned to SPEED channel.

[TyLeR DuRDen x2]

i hope this wont affect his run for the championship. it would suck if he had to miss any racers.

[Paul Hebert]

reading through it - doesn't sound good

[Dirty Mo Posse]

OH NO!!!!!

From NASCAR.COM

SONOMA, Calif. - Dale Earnhardt Jr. suffered moderate burns to his facial and lower extremities Sunday morning in an accident during American LeMans Series practice at Infineon Raceway.

Track spokesman John Cardinale said Earnhardt was transported to the University of California-Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, Infineon's designated hospital for burn treatment.

According to an American LeMans Series statement, Earnhardt was driving a Chevrolet Corvette C5-R in a 30-minute practice session when the accident occurred. The car spun and impacted a barrier in the Turn 8 section of the road-racing track, then caught fire. Earnhardt quickly exited the car on his own, and was then assisted by safety crews.

Earnhardt, who regularly competes in NASCAR's Nextel Cup Series, was scheduled to co-drive in today's Infineon Grand Prix of Sonoma with veteran road racing driver Boris Said. The team has withdrawn the car from the race.

Stay tuned to NASCAR.COM for further updates.

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Here is the link!!!

Shot of him in the car looks the worst!!!

http://radius.ldd4life.com/images/junior.wmv

[TyLeR DuRDen x2]

yea i just seen it..thanks dmp
that really sucks.

[Paul Hebert]

As I said in the other thread - GOD BLESS the safety worker who picked him up from the ground when he fell out of the window - and WITHOUT ANY safety gear on... He should be given a medal or something. that is above and beyond the call of duty.

[domi28 clark17]

I tried the download but could not get to work my computer sucks. Hope he is OK my daughter will be crushed if it messed up his face just kidding

[Johnathan]

Busch Series driver Martin Truex Jr. to stand by for Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Loudon, NH this weekend.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/20/dearnhardtjr_truex/index.html

[Earnhardt38]

Dale Jr. is fine and won't miss any NASCAR time!

[Johnathan]

I sure hope so Earnhardt38, I'm just glad that he wasn't hurt any worse than he was. My hats off to those track workers out at Infineon though, a great job and a quick response by everyone. Good luck to Dale Jr. on Sunday, I think ole Truex is just gonna be watchin the race like the rest of us.:)

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Good luck to Dale Jr. on Sunday, I think ole Truex is just gonna be watchin the race like the rest of us.:)

Lets hope so!!! It is about time that boy turned it around!!!! They need a good race on Sunday!!! Hopefully it will be like Atlanta!! He stunk up the joint in Vegas the week before and won in Atlanta the next race and the past race in Chicago wasn't his best so maybe he can rebound and win in Loudon!!!

Posse

[Johnathan]

Let's hope so Posse.:)

In other news, Joe Nemecheck to stay in #01 through 2005.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/20/jnemechek_extension/index.html

[Johnathan]

Jamie McMurray replaces Billy Parker in Busch Series car owned by Rusty Wallace. The move will br effective starting at this week's race in Loudon, NH.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/bg/07/20/bparker_rwallace/index.html

[Paul Hebert]

I think thats a great move for RWI

[Johnathan]

Jeff Gordon is looking to tie the modren-era (1972-present) record of five consecutive poles this weekend at Loudon, NH. The record is currently shared by NASCAR legends Cale Yarborough and Bobby Allison.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/21/jgordon_nh/index.html

[Johnathan]

Same here Paul, let's hope they can have a successful race come Saturday.

[Gaiter64]

Boy Jr. is going to be some uncomfortable in his fire suit on the weekend. It is going to be hot in that car and with the sweat rolling onto his burns, there will be some serious pain. Coupled with the location of those burns (inner thighs) being a sensitive spot. Ouch. Hopefully the burns were limited to the "inner thighs" and did not hit something else as we want to see a Dale Earnhardt III.

Let's go JG add another record to your books..

[VH Fan]

Sportcenter was saying Truex Jr is going to be at the race and may take over sometime during the race for Jr.

[Johnathan]

Jeff Green fastest in Indianapolis testing this week.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/21/jgreen_indy_test_wrapup/index.html

[Johnathan]

Here's an interesting article concerning the ways in which post-race prize money is divided up among different parties.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/business/07/21/follow_money/index.html

[Johnathan]

Ryan Newman wins the Bud Pole for Sunday's Sylvania 300 at Loudon, NH. Jimmie Johnson took second, and Martin Truex Jr. took 3rd, qualifying for the injured Dale Earnhardt Jr. You can check out the rest of the lineup here.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/23/bc.car.nascar.cupqualif1.ap/index.html

[Johnathan]

After sitting out Friday's qualifying, Dale Earnhardt Jr. plans to practice his car Saturday, and to start Sunday's race, before giving up the reins to Martin Truex Jr. Starting Sunday's race allows Dale Jr. to retain any points earned during Subday's race at Loudon, NH.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/23/bc.car.nascar.newhampsh.ap/index.html

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Martin Truex Jr. took 3rd, qualifying for the injured Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Only bad thing about that is that it goes for not!!! With Dale Jr starting the race the Number 8 Chevy will have to start at the rear of the field!!! At least they got 3rd pit selection!!! :)

Posse

[Johnathan]

Kurt Busch won Sunday's Siemens 300, from Loudon, NH. Dale Earnhardt Jr. completed 61 laps before turning his car over to Martin Truex Jr., who finished 31st. Here's the rest of the lineup:

http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2004/19/data/results_official.html


As well as the updated points standings:


http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2004/data/standings_official.html

[Johnathan]

DEI driver John Andretti to stand by for Dale Earnhardt Jr. this Sunday at Pocono, Dale Jr. hoping to run the entire 400 mile distance at Indianapolis.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/07/26/dearnhardtjr_pocono/index.html

[exanimate]

Hey guys. Been on vacation. I didn't even know about the Jr. incident until Friday. I spent most of my time on the golf course, and the beach, and hanging out with the wife and kids. I didn't even watch tv until Friday. Glad to see that he was ok. Pretty decent race yesterday. Hated to see Johnson have a less than good day, and glad to see Gordon have a good day. On another note, I think that I am heading to Martinsville this year, so if anyone is going we will have to hook up. Also if anyone has, or knows where I can get some Bristol night race tickets, please let me know.

[Johnathan]

Hope you had a great vacation bud, and good luck with them Bristol tickets, I think we'd all like to have a set of those.

[exanimate]

You can get them easily from scalpers at the race, but you pay out the butt for them, and you more than likely won't get them side by side.

[Batistuta]

I can't believe Kurt ****** won that race yesterday. I was hoping he would get knocked from the top ten. There's always next week.

[Bronko]

On another note, I think that I am heading to Martinsville this year, so if anyone is going we will have to hook up. Also if anyone has, or knows where I can get some Bristol night race tickets, please let me know.
Your best bet is to construct a time machine, and go back to 1990 and sign up for season tickets, then hope some people on the list in front of you died.

good luck with them Bristol tickets, I think we'd all like to have a set of those.
They are nice to have :D

[exanimate]

My neighbors dad had Season tickets, and he passed away, and his mom didn't renew them. I thought my neighbor was going to commit suicide.

[MLabrosc02]

Ive been a Rusty Wallace fan for years. Went to the Pocono 500 about a month and a half ago. Was planning to go to the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway but a family picnic got in the way haha. Enjoy the race who ever is going this weekend!

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Bump

[VH Fan]

Jimmie Johnson fined $10,000 for post-race incident

August 3, 2004

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Ticker) - Nextel Cup points leader Jimmie Johnson on Tuesday was fined $10,000 by NASCAR officials for his actions following Sunday's victory in the Pennsylvania 500.

After taking the checkered flag, Johnson emerged from his car and placed a sign in front of a PowerAde display before being interviewed. Johnson is sponsored by Pepsi while PowerAde is a product of Coca-Cola.

"NASCAR president Mike Helton thoroughly explained the proper protocol for victory lane ceremonies in a drivers' meeting two weeks ago in New Hampshire," NASCAR spokesperson Jim Hunter said. "We're going to address these situations in an orderly fashion, just as we always have. We expect our drivers to follow this protocol."

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The fine takes a chunk out of the $90,000 in prize money Johnson received for his win at Pocono Raceway. Johnson leads teammate Jeff Gordon by 232 points in the standings but is fifth in earnings.

Johnson, who also won the Pocono 500 on June 13, became only the fifth drive to sweep the two races at Pocono Raceway. He has posted 11 top-five finishes in the last 13 races.

[Batistuta]

I had read that they didn't want them knocking the sponsor off the top of the car anymore. Didn't know they were going to fine them. Article I read asked them to move away from the roof if they didn't want the sponsor in the background. Guess Johnson wasn't paying attention in the driver's meeting.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

The sad part is I think JJ is one hell of a driver and his team with Chad Kanaus is firing on all cyclinders!!! I just can not cheer for him as he is owned by the 24 and well ............. You know!!!

All I can say is the Bud team has to pull their act together!! The past few weeks haen't made them look like Championship contenders!!!

Go Junior!!!!

Posse

[Gaiter64]

I had read that they didn't want them knocking the sponsor off the top of the car anymore. Didn't know they were going to fine them. Article I read asked them to move away from the roof if they didn't want the sponsor in the background. Guess Johnson wasn't paying attention in the driver's meeting.
No, the Hendrick boys sponsor is Pepsi Which owns Gatorade. They just do not want to give the competitor's (Coke) brand air time. I am sure Johnson wont be ponying up the 10K.
Gordon is on a hot streak, and it looks like the Hendrick stable are tough.
Should be an interesting last few races.

[Batistuta]

I get all the coke - pepsi stuff. Your not understanding my post.

For the past couple weeks no matter who won they got out of the car and were clearing the roof. Before Stewart got out of the car at Chicago, they warned him not to clear the roof - and he didn't.

This is the article I was referring to.

Helton: Don't knock over the victory lane bottles
July 26, 2004
05:48 PM EDT (21:48 GMT)

You may or may not have noticed what seems to have become a weekly ritual in Victory Lane when the winning driver crawls out of his car and - before anything else, including high-fiving his crew - wipes out whatever bottles are perched atop his roof.

But NASCAR sure has noticed what is the 21st Century version of bowling for dollars. And president Mike Helton has warned drivers not to do it any more.

"Don't take it on yourself to take the product off your car," Helton said in Sunday's pre-race drivers and crew chiefs' meeting at New Hampshire International Speedway. "You can move away from it or move around it to be polite and respectful to everyone involved."

The product to which Helton is referring is a large plastic bottle from a beverage sponsor that is placed on the roof of the car so it can get exposure during the winner's interview.

At NHIS on Sunday, Kurt Busch spoke to TNT with a large Powerade bottle behind him. But at Chicagoland Speedway two weeks ago, winner Tony Stewart knocked a bottle of Tropicana - the race sponsor - to the ground as soon as he got out of the car.

Jeff Gordon casually wiped out a large Powerade bottle after he won at Daytona.

The reason? Simple. Powerade is a Coca-Cola product, while Gordon has a contract with Pepsi. Stewart is a Coca-Cola driver, so while he didn't mind the Powerade bottles, he did mind the Pepsi-owned Tropicana.

That's fine, NASCAR has said, but don't look silly on television.

"It was just the representation on TV in terms of the professionalism of our athletes, in terms of knocking bottles off rather than just leave it alone," NASCAR spokesman Mike Zizzo said Monday. "If they want to move out of the area where the bottle is - that's what Mike said to them - there are ways to work around it. But we need to co-exist."

Fox analyst and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series owner Darrell Waltrip said the issue goes beyond sponsor contracts.

"That's what's made our sport successful: you give and you take," Waltrip said. "You give and you take on the track, you give and you take when you're in victory circle of off the racetrack.

"It's a continuing trend of, 'Whatever happened to the gentlemen's agreement?'"

For years, the gentlemen's agreement dictated that drivers wouldn't race back to the caution flag. But that ended last year when NASCAR decided to freeze the field when the track went yellow because drivers ignored the gentlemen's agreement.

"Where did all the gentlemen go?" Waltrip said. "Where did the respect go?"

Wherever it went, NASCAR wants to make sure it comes back - at least in Victory Lane.

"We've had sponsor conflicts over the years, and it's not been a huge deal," Zizzo said. "Everyone kind of co-exists with that, and Mike just wanted to make it clear that we need to co-exist today and in the future."

Waltrip said he has noticed the beverage deals have crept into other parts of a race broadcast.

"What has really become painfully obvious to me is how you can't do an interview with them any more that they don't have to turn a bottle of something up in the interview - whether it's a Coke or Pepsi or Gatorade," Waltrip said. "They've all got these deals where I guess they get paid every time they (take a drink). They call them 'chug points.'

"It's just gotten to be ridiculous. It's almost as ridiculous as putting on different hats used to be."

Zizzo said Helton did not mention any kind of penalty that would be handed down if drivers continue the practice of clearing bottles in Victory Lane.

[exanimate]

I think that there should be 2 sponsors for the end of the race rooftop deal. Make it clear up front that you may not get advertising in the end. The way it would work is that whoever the driver is sponsored by would get the top of the car. Each sponsor would get spots throughout the whole race, then the winner would get the car at the end. What I do think is funny though, you won't see Tony Stewat merchandise for sale inside Lowe's Motor Speedway.

[Leafsfan1967]

These lugnuts better wake the hell up! Without all the sponsors, they'd be racing bicycles! It's one thing to be loyal to your sponsors, but disrespecting the others isn't cool IMO! Who knows, those sponsors could be their's someday! I suppose Stewart refuses to take any of the prize money that is put up by Pepsi at the July Daytona race, right? Not bloody likely! I'm thinking he'll need a new sponsor in the near future anyways! His reputation can't be good for the Home Depot image!

Edit: Has anyone seen the Jr Oreo SP in Canada yet? Is this series out here yet?


Troy

[Johnathan]

Agreed Leafsfan, I doubt anybody's gonna be refusing their winnings anytime soon, regardless of sponsor or corporation.

[Leafsfan1967]

Agreed Leafsfan, I doubt anybody's gonna be refusing their winnings anytime soon, regardless of sponsor or corporation.I'll bet his(#20) hand was out for the check/cheque, at the Tropicana 400, too! And he has the nerve to knock off their sponsorship material! :rolleyes:

Troy

[Gaiter64]

Stewart didn't clear the roof after he won.

He was probably too busy watching out for Tommy Baldwin and Ray Evernham.:)
The article you posted states he did clear the roof:
At NHIS on Sunday, Kurt Busch spoke to TNT with a large Powerade bottle behind him. But at Chicagoland Speedway two weeks ago, winner Tony Stewart knocked a bottle of Tropicana - the race sponsor - to the ground as soon as he got out of the car.

Again the whole Pepsi-Coke thing.

NASCAR has created this mess because they are so *****d out to the sponsors. Which takes precedence official NASCAR sponsors or driver's sponsors. I think drivers feel loyal to their sponsors as they put up the dough to get their cars on the track.

[Gaiter64]

Any predictions for the Brickyard?

I feel that the 12, 24, 20 have extra incentive as they are all Indiana boys.

[Batistuta]

I guess I'm wrong. I don't remember him knocking it over. I thought he just got out of the car.

[exanimate]

Bump. Seems Nascar talk has moved into Mike's picture thread. Lets get it back over here where it belongs.

[domi28 clark17]

anyword on what fine they will think of for Gordon as he did not make it to the winners circle? That was a good way to keep that poweraid off the car.

[Paul Hebert]

I don't think he was intentionally not going to winners circle to avoid the controversy with powerade vs. gatorade.. I think he stopped on the bricks and shared his celebration with the fans - same way Little E did at daytona in the past.

I would hope they do not fine JG for that. Watching inside Nextel Cup last night all the drivers and host also feel the same way.

[exanimate]

I think that was a spontaneous celebration. To stop on the bricks, and celebrate with the fans. I thought that it was nice. I bet that will become a tradition now as well as kissing the bricks. Personally I think that winners circle should be on the start/finish line. If they fine him for that, it is getting a little carried away.

[Paul Hebert]

I agree - didn't Happy climb the fence even last year when he won? I think it is great when the drivers share in the exitement and bring the fans into their celebrations.

[domi28 clark17]

I don't think they will but you never know with the way they have done things this year. I like it better when the winners circle is at the start finish line that is how most local tracks are and the big boys should be the same.

[exanimate]

My main problem with the race Sunday was how stupid Robby Gordon was. They saw what happened to Marlin, Robby was on the radio saying he needed to come in, then they go around. Still blows my mind of how stupid that was.

[avsfan21]

Do you know who's decision that was? It could have been the crew chief telling him to stay out. It looked like he was going to come in then took a sharp right to stay on the track.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

My main problem with the race Sunday was how stupid Robby Gordon was. They saw what happened to Marlin, Robby was on the radio saying he needed to come in, then they go around. Still blows my mind of how stupid that was.
Robby Gordon hasn't been known to make the best decisions on his finest days!! It doesn't surprise me what happened!!

As far as Jeff Gordon is concerned I think it was great what he did! Hell I can't stand the guy but he and his crew were exstatic and they showed it!! Like Paul mentioned my Boy Jr did it at Daytona both when he won the 500 and in 2001 when he won the Pepsi 400 in June to honour his father!!! :D :D

Damn front left tire!!!!!!!!!!! :mad: :mad: Cost us a possible top 5!!!!!!

Posse

[domi28 clark17]

Is any one going to MIS?

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Is any one going to MIS?
Hopefully next year!!! :D

Posse

[domi28 clark17]

We should get a bunch of us together for the Fathersday race

[Dirty Mo Posse]

We should get a bunch of us together for the Fathersday race

You set-up the RV so we can make a week-end out of it and we have a deal!!!

Posse

[domi28 clark17]

I have a 24 foot trailer which sleeps 6 or more I would love to do that it will depend on how life is with my new child that is duw out at the end of Nov. I know for a fact that I cn make the race the whole weekend will be in the air.

[Paul Hebert]

Dang that would be fun - we should plan something like that. I know some of the RV rental places have NASCAR packages - we should get someone local to rent it and drive it to the infield and all just meet there.

Maybe Las Vegas next year - or one of the PIR Races or Charlotte for the AS race.

Jr is my favorite driver as well - I was super bummed he finished where he did - after being in good track position in his first race back - that was a shame.

The race for the chase is getting exciting - should be an interesting end to the season.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

I have a 24 foot trailer which sleeps 6 or more I would love to do that it will depend on how life is with my new child that is duw out at the end of Nov. I know for a fact that I cn make the race the whole weekend will be in the air.
Congrats on the upcoming addition!!! The wife and I just had our first June 21st which is half the reason I never went to MIS this year!!! LOL

I am up for just the race as well!! Only reason I mentioned the week-end is because it is so much easier just to crah without having to worry about traffic and driving home!!! You can also fit more Beer and tailgating food in a RV then you can in a car!! ;)



Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Dang that would be fun - we should plan something like that. I know some of the RV rental places have NASCAR packages - we should get someone local to rent it and drive it to the infield and all just meet there.

Maybe Las Vegas next year - or one of the PIR Races or Charlotte for the AS race.
Paul, that might be a little far of a drive for us Ontario NASCAR fans!! LOL :D

Posse

[deogg]

With my luck the one NASCAR race I'd ever go to would be the one (amongst many) that NASCAR rigs so that Jeff Gordon or his boyfriend Jimmie Johnson wins.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

With my luck the one NASCAR race I'd ever go to would be the one (amongst many) that NASCAR rigs so that Jeff Gordon or his boyfriend Jimmie Johnson wins.
I went to my First NASCAR Race last year the Pennsylania 500 in Pocono and was lucky enough to see my boy Dale Jr lead for a little while and end up finishing 3rd!! I was even lucky enough to see Jeffy Boy wreck 1/3 of the way through the race. The Gordon fans really really went silent then!!

Nobody was hurt so it is all good!!! ;)

Posse

[Paul Hebert]

I would be down for an MIS trip as long as it was planned well in advance :)

[exanimate]

I would love to meet up with you guys at a race. LOL Michigan may be a problem though. My wife has told me that I am not allowed to return to that state(Long story). If I had tickets I bet she would change her tune, as she loves the races. If you guys want to meet in Charlotte, I am there. I have been to the fall race the past 2 years.It is only 5 hours away. I am going to Martinsville this year as well if any of you all want to meet up there.

[Johnathan]

We could see another real big shake-up in the points standings this week at Watkins Glen, the excitement is really startin to build. Here's hopin that Kasey Kahne makes it into the Chase, that boy's really been drivin his tail off this year.

[Johnathan]

NASCAR to clarify Victory Lane guidelines.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/08/10/bc.car.nascar.victoryla.ap/index.html

[Johnathan]

Crew chief changes for Kyle Petty, Jeff Green.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/official/08/11/kpetty_jgreen/index.html

[Paul Hebert]

That's a shame - I agree with the last quote by Gordon in that article. It should be about the celebration and showing the emotion that is involved with these guys and their crews.

I hope they don't make a silly rule not allowing that sort of thing - I know the JR celebrations in the infield, Harvicks at the brickyard and now gordons - are very exciting and bring you right into the event. I usually will just watch the victory lane celebration waiting for the interviews after with the runner up drivers.

[Johnathan]

Agreed Paul, you can really see the emotion that comes with such a win in what Jeff Gordon did. He just wanted to share it with the fans and with they guys who put in all those hours every week at the shop. Hopefully NASCAR won't establish a rule policeing human emotion, as what Gordon did on Sunday was what a real driver's celebration is all about.

[domi28 clark17]

I wonder when they will make them come right to the winners circle with out doing a burnout or victory lap. Nascar might want to think about changing the winners circle to the start/finish line as stated before.I guess that this year can go down as the most confusing year todate with all the rule changes.

[exanimate]

I was cleaning out some stuff today(in anticipation that we actually find a new house to buy). I came across more Jimmie Johnson posters. I gave a bunch out to boardmembers a while back, but if you missed out, or you want an extra just let me know, and I will send you one. I have no use for all of them. Below is a picture of it.

http://mysite.verizon.net/jbeter/jj.jpg

[exanimate]

bump for discussion about todays race.

[exanimate]

I have an idea about the race next weekend. If anyone is interested in hearing about it, let me know. I could be some fun. It will need at least 12 people to make it interesting.

[domi28 clark17]

I am in

[exanimate]

YGPM Mike.

[Batistuta]

What's your idea?

Too bad qualifying was rained out, I was looking forward to seeing Pruett again.:(

So which Gordon is going to win today? Robby or Jeff?:)

[Leafsfan1967]

I'm in! ;) I'm sure Dirty Mo Posse may be in, but his daughter's baptism is today so he won't be around much!


Anyone in Canada know why the freakin race isn't on till 9PM tonight on TSN??? :mad: I'm on Bell Expressvu, and unless I'm blind can't find it! :mad:

Troy

[Leafsfan1967]

What's your idea?

Too bad qualifying was rained out, I was looking forward to seeing Pruett again.:(

So which Gordon is going to win today? Robby or Jeff?:)
I had picked both Gordon's in Fantasy Nascar, but dropped Robby for Mark Martin! :D I also had Pruett, Said, and Fellows, but had to switch as 2 of em didn't get a chance to qualify! Go Ron!!! :)

Troy

[domi28 clark17]

Troy try 408 or 405 something like that it might be there

[exanimate]

It is on tape delay due to the Olympics. Just talking to another friend of mine in Canada. He has that Nascar package though, so he doesn't have to worry about it.

[Leafsfan1967]

Troy try 408 or 405 something like that it might be there
Not on Sportsnet! :( They do have darts on, if your into that! LOL!! :rolleyes:

Exanimate: I don't have that package! Wife didn't think it was necessary! :( I guess I'll have to avoid the spoilers, and watch it at 9 tonight! :mad: Oh ya! We have Rogers cable, as well! Wonder if its on any channels there? I doubt it! Be right back! (Runs upstairs)

Troy

[Leafsfan1967]

Not on Rogers either! :( Guess I'll be watching the PGA Championship! :) Don't mind really! I love golf! :)

Troy

[deogg]

Has NASCAR already rigged the race so that Jeff Gordon or his boyfriend Jimmie Johnson wins again?

I hope any "hired guns" finish right where they belong: DEAD LAST.

[exanimate]

Don't understand where you get that Nascar riggs races. Care to elaborate?

[exanimate]

Not on Rogers either! :( Guess I'll be watching the PGA Championship! :) Don't mind really! I love golf! :)

Troy
I am flipping between that 2. Hopefully the rain here stays away this evening so I can squeeze a quick 9 in.

[Leafsfan1967]

I am flipping between that 2. Hopefully the rain here stays away this evening so I can squeeze a quick 9 in.
Are you anywhere near Wheeling? I stayed there at a hotel one time on my way back from Florida! Somewhere in the mountains!

Troy

[deogg]

Don't understand where you get that Nascar riggs races. Care to elaborate?
Does Talladega come to mind? There is NO way that the safety crew is so incompetent that it takes 5 laps on an over 2.5 mile track to pick up a piece of debris. Mike Helton and Jeff Gordon are butt buddies, it's well known. Nascar deliberately rigged that race so their "golden boy" won.

[exanimate]

I am about 2 1/2 hours from Wheeling. I am in the western most part of WV. Right on the Ohio, Kentucky border. I go to Wheeling about once a month for work though.

[Leafsfan1967]

I am about 2 1/2 hours from Wheeling. I am in the western most part of WV. Right on the Ohio, Kentucky border. I go to Wheeling about once a month for work though.I went throught there several years ago near the end of February (went to the Daytona 500 :D ), and someone decided they wanted to take I 95 home instead of I 75) It was pretty deserted when i was there at that hotel. I sure am glad I hadn't seen the movie Wrong Turn yet! :eek: LOL!!!! :)

Troy

[terminator3]

im a huge earnhardt jr.fan i also like every other driver,among my favs are,gordon(YES gordon) harvick,waltrip,wallace,stewart,kenseth,martin,and just about every other driver,although newman would be last on my list.

and # 3 .is STILL very,very missed!!! rest in peace dale

[deogg]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Gordon's boyfriend is gonna DNF!!!!!!!

And Gordon ain't doin too well either!

There is hope for the race after all!

[exanimate]

LOL we get a bad rep here in WV. With my job, I do travel to some pretty nasty holes in the state though. I got real nervous after watching Wrong Turn.

Anyone else interested in a race pool/contest type thing please PM me or email me at exanimate66@yahoo.com

[deogg]

A MIRACLE HAPPENED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


GORDON'S TRANNY's GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[exanimate]

Wonder if the powers that be in Nascar will raise hell about Stewart being to sick to do a post race interview? The way they have acted about the winners circle lately, it wouldn't surprise me.

[deogg]

Had it been anyone else, no. But since it's Tony Stewart, and we KNOW how well him and Nascar's Boy Toy get along, Tony's gonna get it.

[domi28 clark17]

I can not wait to watch the race today I have it on tape I just have to Tony after he craps his pants that had to suck bad driving around and holding back a loose one I would have liked to see fellows win I here it was close maybe he did not want to get muddy.

Anyone else interested in a race pool/contest type thing please PM exanimate or email him at exanimate66@yahoo.com

[Leafsfan1967]

I really and truly think that the reason Tony Stewart rushed to his motorhome after the race was to change his undies! I'm sure he pooped his pants! :eek: Severe stomache cramps = diarrhea! :eek: :o Couldn't of happened to a nicer guy!


On a less stinkier note! Has anyone heard of this company? I don't see these listed in the Racing Beckett anywhere, and am hoping they are real, as I bought 2 autos from this guy! The sigs look real compared to others I've seen, but I'm hoping they aren't reprints or something when I get them! :(


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5113767246&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5113767176&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

Troy

[sremmaz]

Nice race - I caught parts of it. I wonder how NASCAR will handle Tony and his rapid departure from Victory Circle - being a coke driver I don't know why he wouldn't want PowerAde there so I don't think it was related to that.

Anyone here collect die-cast? I have a big list of duplicate 1:64's I need to get rid of - most are Elites but some are just H/O's

[exanimate]

Nice race - I caught parts of it. I wonder how NASCAR will handle Tony and his rapid departure from Victory Circle - being a coke driver I don't know why he wouldn't want PowerAde there so I don't think it was related to that.

Anyone here collect die-cast? I have a big list of duplicate 1:64's I need to get rid of - most are Elites but some are just H/O's
I may be interested in some Johnson, and Gordon diecasts. You can email me a list of what you have.

[Gaiter64]

Nice race - I caught parts of it. I wonder how NASCAR will handle Tony and his rapid departure from Victory Circle - being a coke driver I don't know why he wouldn't want PowerAde there so I don't think it was related to that.

Anyone here collect die-cast? I have a big list of duplicate 1:64's I need to get rid of - most are Elites but some are just H/O's
I would not mind having a look at that list. Could you send me a private message with that list?

[sremmaz]

I'll be heading back to AZ tomorrow and will try and type the list up before I head back to CA Next Thursday

[sremmaz]

Here's what I have extra's of - All are 1:64 scale

02 Taurus Elite - Dale Jarrett #88 Muppets 25th Anniv /1800
03 Taurus Elite - Dale Jarrett #88 UPS /1020
02 Monte Carlo Elite - Kevin Harvick #29 GM Goodwrench/On A Roll /2004
02 Monte Carlo Elite - Kevin Harvick #29 Action/E.T. /2016
02 Taurus Elite - Ricky Rudd #28 Havoline/Muppets 25th Anniv /1200
02 Grand Prix Elite - Bobby Labonte #18 Interstate Batteries/Muppets 25th Anniv /1200
02 Monte Carlo Elite - Kerry Earnhardt #12 Supercuts /1584 (qty2)
02 Monte Carlo Elite - RCR Pit-Stop Practice Car /2160
02 Monte Carlo Elite - Dale Jr. #8 Burdweiser /3600
03 Monte Carlo Elite - Dale Jr. #8 Budweiser /3660
02 Monte Carlo Elite - Terry Labonte #5 Kelloggs /1200
03 Monte Carlo Elite - Dale Jr #8 Ritz/Oreo / 4380
02 Monte Carlo Elite - Jeff Gordon #24 Dupont/Looney Tunes Rematch /4008
03 Monte Carlo Elite - Dale Jr $8 Tribute Concert /3300
02 Ford Taurus Elite - Ryan Newman #12 Alltel /1584
03 Intrepid Elite - Rusty Wallace #2 Miller Lite / 1500
02 Monte Carlo Elite - Dale Jr #3 Oreo/Ritz /4000
02 Monte Carlo Elite - Dale Jr #8 Looney Tunes Rematch /4008
02 Monte Carlo Elite - Kevin Harvick #28 GM Goodwrench Service/Looney Tunes Rematch /1200
02 Monte Carlo Elite - Kevin Harvick #29 Sonic / 1536A
02 Monte Carlo Elite - Kevin Harvick #29 Sylvania /1200
02 Monte Carlo Elite - Jeff Gordon #24 Foundation/Sesame Street /2016
03 Ford Taurus Elite - Elliott Sadler #38 M&M's/Halloween /1012
03 Intrepid Elite - Sterling Marlin #40 Coors Lite / 1012
02 Monte Carlo Elite - Jimmie Johnson #48 Lowe's/Power of Pride /1584
02 Monte Carlo Elite - Kevin Harvick #29 GM Goodwrench Service/ET /3400
03 Intrepid Elite - Jamie McMurray #42 Havoline/Davey Allison Rookie /1012
03 Intrepid Elite - Jamie McMurray #42 Havoline /1212
02 Taurus Elite - Ricky Rudd #28 Havoline Ironman /1200
02 Grand Prix Elite - Tony Stewart #20 Home Depot/Great Pumpkin /1584
02 Taurus Elite - Ricky Rudd #28 Havoline
02 Monte Carlo Elite - Jeff Green #30 AOL/Scooby Doo /1200
02 Taurus Elite - Rusty Wallce #2 Miller Lite/Harley /1800
02 Monte Carlo Elite - Kerry Earnhardt #12 10-10-220 /1200
02 Taurus Elite - Ryan Newman #12 Alltell/Mobil 1 Speedpass / 1200
02 Taurus Elite - Dale Jr. #8 Bud MLB All Star /3300

The rest are Hood Opens
02 Sterling Marlin #40 Coors Original /1800
02 Ken Schrader #36 M&M's Halloween /1584 (qty 3)
02 Dale Jr. #3 Nilla/Nutter Butter /6000
02 Robby Gordon #31 Cingular/Looney Tunes Rematch /1584
80 Dale Sr #2 Coke /6480
02 Terry Labonte #5 Kellogs/Cheez-It /1584 (qty2)
02 Terry Labonte #5 Kellogs/Looney Tunes / 1584
79 Dale Sr. #15 Wrangler /4200
03 Jeff Green #30 AOL /1492
77 Dale Sr. #14 Belden Asphalt /3460
02 Joe Nemechek #25 UAW Delphi/Looney Tunes /1584
02 Jeremy Mayfield #19 Dodge/Muppets 25th /1584
02 Bobby Hamilton #55 Schneider Electric/Looney Tunes /1584
02 Johnny Benson #10 Valvoline/Muppets 25th /1584
02 Jeremy Mayfield #19 Dodge/Mountain Dew /1584
02 Jimmy Spencer #41 Target/Energizer /1584
02 Casey Atwood #7 Sirrius/Muppets 25th /1584
02 Bill Elliott #9 Dodge/Muppets 25th /1800
02 Casey Atwood #7 Sirius Satellite Radio /1584
02 Jeff Green #30 AOL/Looney Tunes /1584
02 Muppets 25th Anniversary Event Car /2016

03 Club Car Michael Waltrip #99 Aaron's/3 stooges /1020

[Johnathan]

Michael "Fatback" McSwain signs with the Wood Brothers, to crew chief the #21 Motorcraft Taurus piloted by Ricky Rudd.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/08/18/rrudd_chief/index.html

[domi28 clark17]

I am shocked it was this long for fatback he must have waited for the best offer.Hey there Jason is the pool a go? hope so they are always fun unless I have to cheer Gordon. I was going to take my daughter to the bush race at MIS but they want $50 for the tickets now and you have to sit where they say that is way over priced they were like $20 or so before and you could sit anywhere. Is anyone going tothe Bush rance?

[sremmaz]

bump

[PSU54321]

man Paul if those elite cars were 1/24 I would had taken some of the Jrs and harvicks off your hands, elites are just too expensive but are very nice

[Dirty Mo Posse]

man Paul if those elite cars were 1/24 I would had taken some of the Jrs and harvicks off your hands, elites are just too expensive but are very nice

Thats correct!!! What he said Paul!!!! :D

Although I would have only wanted the Jr cars!!! :cool:

Posse

[sremmaz]

Yeah I have some of the 1:24's but they aren't going anywhere. I dropped down to the 1:64 scale - cause I couldn't afford the 1:24's anymore

[Buick GN]

Go Harvick Go!

You don't happen to have an extra 1/64 Winner's Circle (now Action) AOL Harvick scheme laying around do you? :spawnskul

[exanimate]

I am shocked it was this long for fatback he must have waited for the best offer.Hey there Jason is the pool a go? hope so they are always fun unless I have to cheer Gordon. I was going to take my daughter to the bush race at MIS but they want $50 for the tickets now and you have to sit where they say that is way over priced they were like $20 or so before and you could sit anywhere. Is anyone going tothe Bush rance?
I don't think the pool is gonna go off. Didn't seem like to many people were interested. If I get enough interest before tommorrow, I may still try to do it. I actually had started a small message board for everyone to use for it, but since there was no interest, I scrapped it.

[sremmaz]

Buick - Just what I have listed is what I have extras of

[Buick GN]

Ok..Thank you, sremmaz. :spawnskul

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Around 2 hours till race bump!!!

Posse

[Leafsfan1967]

Around 2 hours till race bump!!!

Posse
Yep! Got the tape all ready in the VCR! :( Girls want to go buy clothes for school, so I have to take them! :( Will watch it later tonight!

Troy

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Yep! Got the tape all ready in the VCR! :( Girls want to go buy clothes for school, so I have to take them! :( Will watch it later tonight!

Troy
OK, I won't e-mail you and tell you who won!!! Muuuuhahaha!!!! ;)

Posse

[Leafsfan1967]

OK, I won't e-mail you and tell you who won!!! Muuuuhahaha!!!! ;)

Posse
I'll prolly be home in time for the end anyhow! I won't be able to not watch it, if I know it's still on! :o I will watch the whole race when everyone goes to bed, later!

Troy

[sremmaz]

Almost race time.... YIPPPEEEE

[Leafsfan1967]

Well my daughters spent every nickel I had, so I'm back for the end of the race! :D

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Come on Junior!! Man those Bud Boys have to figure the setup out!!

Posse

[Leafsfan1967]

Come on Junior!! Man those Bud Boys have to figure the setup out!!

Posse
Ya really! :eek: Yaaaaaaaaaa! Sadler, and Gaughan are 1st and second right now! Guess who I picked in the pool? :D

Troy

[sremmaz]

Whats up with the Bud boys - why can't they figure Michigan out.

YIPPPE Jimmie is out again

I like them Rousch Paint Schemes - that reminds me I never ordered the cars

[Leafsfan1967]

Whats up with the Bud boys - why can't they figure Michigan out.

YIPPPE Jimmie is out again

I like them Rousch Paint Schemes - that reminds me I never ordered the cars
Hey Paul! How's it going? :) I was just admiring Biffle's, and Martin's cars. It's tough to keep up with all the paint schemes. I guess it's just best to buy the cars of the driver you like the most.

Troy

[Leafsfan1967]

BIFFLE WINS AT MICHIGAN!!!!!!!!! Great day for Roush Racing, as Martin gets a 2nd place finish! Lousy day for me in the fantasy pool! :(

Troy

[sremmaz]

Hey Troy - doing good. Neck deep in packing - but other than that doing good. Working on revitalizing the sportspickguide.com (now figuretrader.com) site and trying to get that all updated - but other than that - busy busy busy ... Can't wait to get back to Cali

[Leafsfan1967]

Hey Troy - doing good. Neck deep in packing - but other than that doing good. Working on revitalizing the sportspickguide.com (now figuretrader.com) site and trying to get that all updated - but other than that - busy busy busy ... Can't wait to get back to Cali
Glad to hear it Paul! ;) It's good your keeping busy! Keeps your mind off things! Going home wil be good for you, too! :)

Troy

[Dirty Mo Posse]

That is great to hear Paul!!

Now if Junior could just start turning it around!!!

Posse

[Johnathan]

Awesome news Paul, glad to hear it:)

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Bristol Night Race Baby!!!! :cool: Yeah!!!

Hey Troy, we have to go to that sometime!!b;) :eek:

Posse

[Johnathan]

Bobby Hamilton Jr. out, Jeff Green in at Team Rensi Motorsports in the Busch Series. The decision was made in order to give Hamilton Jr. the remainder of this season to prepare for his first full season of Nextel Cup racing, coming up next year in the #32 Tide Chevrolet.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/bg/08/23/bhamiltonjr_rensi/index.html

[sremmaz]

thanks guys - I cant wait to get home and get things rolling again.

What the hell is up with JR... why can't he drive well in Michigan??? Here's hoping for an awesome race this week - I LOVE BRISTOL.... The concrete blender baby

[Dirty Mo Posse]

What the hell is up with JR... why can't he drive well in Michigan???
That's the million dollar question!!!

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Back from page 5 Bump!!!

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

:)

[Gaiter64]

Looking forward to this week.

Night race in Bristol is always the highlight of the season for me. Something about that track and atmosphere I like. It seems so fan friendly, where you could see the whole track. Gotta make a trip down in this lifetime.

Go 24

[HockeyTopTN]

Nobody coming down for this one? Would like to meet some of the folks on here. Got six free tix left for tonight's Truck and Hooter's cup races. PM me or give me a call 865-603-9515 if you're in the area. Also still have 10 free passes to tomorrow's Busch series Pole day and practice.

Man it's nice to live 20 minutes from BMS. All kinds of stuff happening around the Tri-Cities this week! Sorry, don't mean to rub it in guys. :)

Been a Dale Jarrett fan since his days with Cale Yarborough. Used to go to 15 races a year until this year. But can always do Bristol with all the free tix floating around. Somtimes even the Cup ones but that is a bit harder.

Would love to do a Martinsville race get together if anybody would be interested in getting together there.

RIP-#3, North Wilkesboro and Rockingham. If there is a god please don't take Darlington away! Enough with the 'cookie cutter ' race tracks damnit!

[Johnathan]

I gotta agree with that HockeyTop, I live about a half hour from Rockingham, and I sure as heck hate to see her go, got a truckload of good memories from that ole place.

[Johnathan]

McDonald's to sponsor Bill Elliot at California, Atlanta.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/08/24/belliott_macdonalds/index.html

[Leafsfan1967]

I hope I don't forget the race is on Saturday night! Been there! :o :(

Troy

[domi28 clark17]

MMMMMMMMMMM bristol gotta love the night one of these lifetimes I hope to get to that night race until then I will catch it on the tube

[exanimate]

My brother-in-law are debating whether we should head down there this Saturday and take our chances with the scalpers. Know anyone with extra tix to the race on Sat. HockeyTopTn?

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Nobody coming down for this one? Would like to meet some of the folks on here. Got six free tix left for tonight's Truck and Hooter's cup races. PM me or give me a call 865-603-9515 if you're in the area. Also still have 10 free passes to tomorrow's Busch series Pole day and practice.
:( :(

Man that would be awesome!!! Do you think that if we were to give you a year or so notice you could wrangle us up some tickets to the Famous Night Race??? ;) :D

Posse

[Bronko]

Sorry guys, I had an extra ticket, but sold it to a friend

[Johnathan]

Dale Jr. on the pole for Friday night's Busch Series race (Food City 250).

http://www.nascar.com/races/bg/2004/24/data/lineup.html

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Dale Jr. on the pole for Friday night's Busch Series race (Food City 250).



Thats what I am talking about!!! Lets hope he does the same for the Cup race!!

Posse

[sremmaz]

LETS GO JR!!!!

Finally made it to CA. Had the UHAUL from Helll - but we are here. Can't wait until next weekend... CMS here I come :)

[Dirty Mo Posse]

LETS GO JR!!!!

Finally made it to CA. Had the UHAUL from Helll - but we are here. Can't wait until next weekend... CMS here I come :)
Hey Paul,

Glad to hear you made it back safe and sound!!! Moving sucks no matter which way you go!!!

Hopefully Junior can give you a welcome home win!!! :D

Posse

[Leafsfan1967]

LETS GO JR!!!!

Finally made it to CA. Had the UHAUL from Helll - but we are here. Can't wait until next weekend... CMS here I come :)
Glad to hear you made it back home, safe and sound, Paul! ;) :)

Troy

[Leafsfan1967]

Qualifying results for Bristol! Gordon smokes em all! :eek:

Troy

http://jayski.thatsracin.com/stats/2004grids/2004bms2-grid.htm

[exanimate]

Qualifying results for Bristol! Gordon smokes em all! :eek:

Troy

http://jayski.thatsracin.com/stats/2004grids/2004bms2-grid.htm
Bring on the hate! :D

[sremmaz]

I have a friend who knows someone at Rousch - and I am hoping he can get me a garage pass for the CMS race. I may get arrested for stalking though - because I want a signed picture from Jr. and I'll stand by his garage all damn day if I have too.

[exanimate]

I have a friend who knows someone at Rousch - and I am hoping he can get me a garage pass for the CMS race. I may get arrested for stalking though - because I want a signed picture from Jr. and I'll stand by his garage all damn day if I have too.
Well if you are getting autographs, how about a Jimmie Johnson one, I will send you the poster and everything. Hey, a guy has to try anyway right? Hope you get the pit passes.

[Johnathan]

Dale Jr. takes Friday night's Food City 250.

http://www.nascar.com/races/bg/2004/24/data/results_unofficial.html/index.html

[Dirty Mo Posse]

because I want a signed picture from Jr. and I'll stand by his garage all damn day if I have too.
Paul,

I think what you meant to say was you need 2 Signed pictures of Junior!!! ;) :D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Dale Jr. takes Friday night's Food City 250.

http://www.nascar.com/races/bg/2004/24/data/results_unofficial.html/index.html
Lets hope he can complete the Sweep!!!

Posse

[Bronko]

I live an hour away from the track, and it's starting to storm pretty hard here. The race might be delayed tonight.

[Leafsfan1967]

Paul,

I think what you meant to say was you need 2 Signed pictures of Junior!!!

Posse
That's funny cause I'm sure Paul said he was getting 3 signed pictures! :o :D ;)

Troy

[Leafsfan1967]

I live an hour away from the track, and it's starting to storm pretty hard here. The race might be delayed tonight.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!


GO AWAY RAIN!!!! :mad:

Troy

[Bronko]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!


GO AWAY RAIN!!!! :mad:

Troy
Good going man, it has cleared up already :D

[Leafsfan1967]

YA BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Less than 2 hours till green bump! :D

[sremmaz]

I have always wanted something signed by JR. I figured I would never have the opportunity to get anything. He has done some signing for his sponsor Drakkar - but would only sign the Drakkar bottle when you bought the pack - $75 or something - NO THANKS..

Well TMP managed to get a handful of Signed series 1 figures from Action and the Sales Director gave me this - just a few days before I was axed.
http://www.purpleonyx.com/linkedphotos/dalejr.jpg


I was pretty excited - its a little scuffed but its signed by my favorite.... At least something good came from working for TMP.

[Leafsfan1967]

Ready! Green, Green, Green! :D