robbi642 (this topic's creator)6/15/2007 10:48:10 AM
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robbi642 (this topic's creator)6/15/2007 10:57:45 AM
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The biggest shift in Nascar drivers to come about in years has happened. For any Nascar fans out there......this is huge.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced in May the he would leave Dale Earnhardt Inc. to pursue his career elsewhere. The dispute with his stepmother over control of the company forced Dale to go. Jr. just signed with Hendrick Motorsports. That will make him the teammate of long time rival Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson. Kyle Busch is now the free agent on the market since Hendrick is cutting him loose to make room for Earnhardt.
I believe that this is all around a great move by all.......
I think it's a shame that Jr. had to leave a company started by his father, for his son's because the step mother won't give it up. She still has a couple of good drivers, but to give up the biggest name in racing is stupid in my book. Although Jr. is the highest paid driver in Nascar, 20.1 million a year.....his name is worth every penny......
2008 should prove to be interesting....
madness 6/15/2007 1:18:44 PM
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I think he made the right move too.. I think at some point that a few might follow him there.. I think theresa is selfish an has no idea what she did, but then it was time for him to go on his own an show her what he is made of an that he is his fathers son! Its going to skake a few things thats for sure.. im looking forward to it!
LatinPanther 6/16/2007 12:38:02 PM
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^DITTO!!! Can't wait. GO JR!!!
scorpio45 6/16/2007 3:26:37 PM
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I like NASCAR also....I was a big Fan of IROC when they used the Chevy Camaro. I owned one, street legal of course but that car could handle.....
Robbie, I know your an old hommie of the area...do you remember at the base of the Ben Franklin Bridge coming into Philly, where there is that hair pin turn that goes under the bridge ? It's right there at 5th street and across from where McGarry's pawn shop used to be (they moved).
Well, anyway, its about a 10 mph turn as it wraps around under the bridge, I used to take it at approx 45-50 with that Iroc Z. Only thing , it rode like a damned truck..bump..bump...bump.
One of the tracks near here, you can rent track time if you own a high performance car like a vette of the new Mustang. MUSTANGS RULES.....HEHE
Hunter_Rep 6/17/2007 10:04:14 PM
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like it was any surprise that jr would go to hendricks, i know many said that rick wouldnt dump one of his drivers for jr but i knew all along for a driver like jr he would, shrubbys contract negotiations problems were not coincidental. i however have no emotional stake in who jr drives for, i have and will continue to be a Yates fan, no one can build engines like he can, proved once again tody that ford engines and ford cars dominate michigan, that is there track.
BigJohn1967 6/18/2007 5:07:39 PM
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It's just more of a reason to hate Hendrick Motorsports. I can't see this whole thing working out. It may go ok for a couple of years but having two stars like Gordon and Earnhardt on one team is going to be rough. Both have big egos that will have to be put aside to work together.
Prissie 6/19/2007 10:21:04 PM
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~~~~~~~~GO JIMMY~~~~~~~
robbi642 (this topic's creator)6/20/2007 10:16:00 AM
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LOL......I figured you'd find this sooner or later Prissie.......
Hope all is well with you.....been a long time since we talked.......
Jimmy is still a punk by the way.....Mark is still the man, even driving a Chevy.....
Big John.....either it won't work out, OR Hendricks will dominate even more than they already do........Jimmy, Dale and Jeff all in the same barn......They could dominate for years before anyone catches them......
Hunter_Rep 6/23/2007 3:04:19 AM
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no things will be diferent next year robbi other teams have allready caught up o hendrix with the COT allready seen that. rouh has a good chance o dominatin or everham next year.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)6/23/2007 9:13:32 PM
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Time will tell Rep.......I'm hoping that Rousch gets the COT program going strong.........
Hunter_Rep 6/23/2007 10:19:25 PM
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look at the qualifying for this weekends road coarse race, 4 fords in the top 10 with 2 fords in the front row, proof the fords r catchin up yo hendricks
BigJohn1967 6/23/2007 11:40:49 PM
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Evernham won't team is too dysfunctional with the divorce and Ray porking Erin Crocker.
jumpnjive 6/27/2007 6:45:32 PM
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The wheels on the bus go round and round !!! hahaha
robbi642 (this topic's creator)6/28/2007 10:28:34 AM
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How did I know you'd make it Jump.......LOL
guamgalincali 7/2/2007 11:41:36 AM
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Anyone for Formula One racing??? lol
Hunter_Rep 7/5/2007 1:52:01 AM
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formula what?
hotfootballer 7/27/2007 9:23:49 AM
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Formula One you idiot!
where you see real drivers driving real cars at more than 330 kilometres per hour, and not one oval at all!
nascar? what the hell is that but a funny joke?
these Americans really crack me up
robbi642 (this topic's creator)7/27/2007 10:27:11 AM
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Oh look......it's John Travolta in drag.............
robbi642 (this topic's creator)7/27/2007 11:17:56 AM
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you know Rep.....formula.....it's what you feed babies........
BigJohn1967 7/27/2007 12:11:17 PM
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F1 nothin but a bunch of rich fags. 2 billion to run a team for a year? That's the efin joke dick head.
hotfootballer 7/27/2007 2:06:41 PM
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those bloody nascar's drivers should try Formula One to learn how to drive a car, lol
Michael Schumacher would be a good teacher
Hunter_Rep 7/28/2007 12:51:42 AM
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listen gay boy, a monkey could drive an open whelled pos, real men drive real cars, now go blow yer goat.
NASCAR......BECAUSE FOOTBALL BASEBALL AND BASKETBALL ONLY REQUIRES ONE BALL.
Hunter_Rep 7/28/2007 12:52:42 AM
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oh yeah and soccer is for little girls
hotfootballer 7/28/2007 7:07:56 AM
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even a fat monkey called Hunter would drive those nascar's ridiculous cars. even these silly Americans take nascar seriously when we the rest of the world do NOT give a shite, lol
you know, driving on an oval, always the same shite, and people attending as if they were watching real men, lmao
to see real me driving real and fast cars, what you have to do is to watch Formula One. do you get it fat a$$?
by the way, yes proper football requires a ball, that is why it is the best sport in the world (come here to Europe to see the Premier, etc) and not your silly NFL with players wearing licra, helmets and pads
downunder_dude 7/28/2007 9:59:44 AM
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Go Marcus Ambrose (Aussie) in Nascar.
I don't get alot of info on him here but I used to follow him avidly when he raced in the aussie v8 series being v8 supercars .. www.v8supercars.com.au
I have lost touch with him racing wise since he shifted too nascar trucks then cars in the states.
hotfootballer .. want fast cars .. top fueller dragsters .. quickest cars on the planet, they make f1 look slow by comparison, ok it might be a entirely different motor sports event but end of the day their number 1 for speed overall.
Hunter_Rep 7/29/2007 12:56:30 AM
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footballer is a known petifile who actually blieves that nazi conspirering country he lives in is better then the US. hey petifile, no one here cares about formula one thats why it is so unpopular.
downunder_dude 7/30/2007 1:59:53 PM
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f1 is a good motor sport .. but each unto their own, the good thing about each respective motor sport is it brings about diverse perspectives and opinions and if there was only the 1 genre of motor sport it would get dull quick
hotfootballer 7/30/2007 2:24:15 PM
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^^^^yes you made a good comment, but Nascar is shite and there must be a reason to explain why it is so unpopular here in Europe, and it is because it sucks!
we do not care about it and even many of our fellows have never heard of your silly nascar
Hunter_Rep 7/30/2007 8:34:02 PM
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we never asked you foreighn bastards yer opinion on nascar did we?
tck_beachbum 7/30/2007 9:15:23 PM
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Is hotfootballer so stupid that he cannot spell the word 'shit'?
What does 'shite' mean? Is that some kind of faggot talk?
Faggot-boy hotfootballer, if you don't care about NASCAR then why are you discussing NASCAR? Did your father use your head to pound nails while building your playpen? You don't appear to even have the brains of a goat.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)7/31/2007 3:28:34 PM
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Ask Juan Montoya if NASCAR is different and much more challenging than open wheel.......Everyone would be better off if they just wrecked him at the start of every race.........
Kringle 7/31/2007 3:35:13 PM
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just turn right ONCE, that's all I ask...is it too f**king much to get a right turn outta y'all...now remember, I live in North Carolina...so I know I am gonna take grief from my NASCAR loving friends....:-)
Hunter_Rep 7/31/2007 4:22:23 PM
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they do turn right kringle, usually its into a wall after eing spun ut but they turn right.
Kringle 7/31/2007 8:15:54 PM
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LOL, thanks for the reminder Hunter...I did forget about those occasions!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/1/2007 10:09:19 AM
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Right Turn......out of the pit box..........
And of course those road races in Sonoma and Watkins Glen.....the two races I normally don't watch.......LOL
hotfootballer 8/1/2007 2:56:20 PM
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at TCK,
the word 'shite' means 'shit', is it not strange that one American receives English lessons from one Spaniard whose first language is Spanish? it should be the opposite, but the world is full of funny surprises, lol
'shite' instead of 'shit' is used in Britain by almost everyone!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/1/2007 2:58:20 PM
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are you sure you're not related to Travolta?????........maybe the brother that was gay and was shunned by the rest of the family????
Hunter_Rep 8/1/2007 9:47:02 PM
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news flash ya nazi spanish prick, this aint spain, this is a real country.now go blow yer goat
tck_beachbum 8/1/2007 10:20:57 PM
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'shite' instead of 'shit' is used in Britain by almost everyone... that is gay!
I understand completely now. You and your amigos have fun with each other's 'shite' holes.
hotfootballer 8/2/2007 12:35:50 PM
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so Spain is not a real country? WOW!
this comment coming from someone who comes from USA, which is a f.ucking and coward country full of silly and coward people hidden behind coward politicians.
and let's not forget USA is only 200 years old more or less.
had it not been for the Spaniards who discovered the New World, North America would be full of illiterate indians climbing trees searching for coconuts or killing some dumb buffalo, lmao
hear me you idiot! any country of Europe has had and still has more 'balls' than yours!
by the way, 'shite' is a correct word and it is included in the OED (Oxford English Dictionary)
tck_beachbum 8/2/2007 12:40:28 PM
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I agreed that it was the correct word.
(Especially when describing you and your kind's activities, lol.)
CaptainCorelli 8/2/2007 12:46:32 PM
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To all who shall see these presents, -- Greeting:
Now Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity, diligence and abilities of Hotfootballer (Pablo Pascal), I do appoint him Nascar Pit Boy in and for the Mingles Territory, and do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfil (sic.) the duties of that office according to law; and to have and hold the said office, with all the powers, privileges and emoluments to the same of right appertaining during the pleasure of the President of the United States for the time being, until he can no longer sexually satisfy the drivers by means of oral fixation, or during which time his lips fall off, whichever cums first.
In Testimony whereof, I have caused these letters to be made Patent, and the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the City of Detroit the second day of August in the year of our Lord two thousand and seven; and of the Independence of the United States of America.
(Signed) Pablo Andretti
By the President
George W. Bush
Kringle 8/2/2007 1:53:12 PM
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makes me proud to be of European decent....hmmm, seems to be that we might just be missing the point...ya think?
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/2/2007 3:01:51 PM
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For someone proud of Spain.....all I ever hear from the pedifile is about Britain....one could only assume that he wishes he was British......of course then he could claim that his country has balls.......becuz Britain certainly does......
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/2/2007 3:13:21 PM
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Spain = 195,364 sq mi
Texas = 261,797 sq mi
Why don't you guys come over and take over Texas.....it would more than double the size of your piddly ass country and you would be relieving the US of the majority of our immigration problem. Then ya'll could speak Spanish or Mexican or whatever it is you speak. If you can talk your country into it.....we'll throw in California for free. Then you can claim Arnold as your King......
LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
tck_beachbum 8/2/2007 3:27:06 PM
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LOL
hotfootballer 8/2/2007 3:32:04 PM
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me wishing to be British? that was funny, thanks for the laugh. it appears some you are good at making people laugh, lol
i am proud to be a Spaniard, Britain is far from me so no thanks!
and as for Spanish language, well it is a language spoken by more than 400 millions of people around the world (40 millions in USA) there is NOT any language called 'Mexican' as it is Spanish with their own dialects and accents.
finally, people like TCK, Captain's shiny pate, fat's Hunter are those who give a bad name to USA, i mean, USA may be a good country, but these people are really idiots, as if throwing rubbish into their own bin (USA)
Kringle 8/2/2007 4:17:23 PM
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I actually agreed with hot to a point, until this last post. I would disagree with him, that it's people like TCK, Cap and certainly Hunter that make this country great. People of diverse backgrounds, interests, that's what makes a relatively young country so amazing....and the fact that we can state how we feel, without fear of retribution....they don't give the USA a bad name, they make it great.
tck_beachbum 8/2/2007 4:25:12 PM
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If you want to give Mingles.com an enema... stick the tube right in hotfootballer's profile.
LOL
Hunter_Rep 8/3/2007 1:28:14 AM
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news flash for the spanish nazi, you call te US a coward country? funny comin from a guy who lives in a country that surrendered to the nazi's and then sided with them all without firing a shot.
hotfootballer 8/3/2007 3:28:47 PM
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yes USA is a coward country full of coward politicians who only attack poor countries like Irak, etc
Bush does not have balls to face China, Russia or North Korea, lol even if those countries also support terrorism in many ways.
you are one of those american idiots waving a flag outside your home, showing that silly patriotism which makes us Europeans laugh, lol
another thing which makes us laugh is you continue building wooden houses, even if tornadoes destroy them all, above all in the Midwest. why do you not build strong houses with concrete, etc? instead of those strange wooden ones which get destroyed after a simple fly has flown around, lmao
tck_beachbum 8/3/2007 3:53:35 PM
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Poor countries like 'Irak'?
Shite-boy hasn't even got the brains of a goat.
Hunter_Rep 8/7/2007 5:07:48 AM
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funny thing is tck, without this "coward" country, nazi boy and the rest of them crappy euro countrys wouldnt be laughin at us, they would all bne speakin german. nazi boy continues to make himself look even more stupid with every idiotic word that comes out of his mouth.silly patriotism huh? try comin over here insyead of hidin in yer nazi country behind yer nazi computer and say that, then we will see how cowardly we are.
hotfootballer 8/8/2007 1:09:33 PM
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yes silly patriotism you fat idiot!
and what really cracks us up is those flags waving outside your homes, and even worse when you listen to Bush, always believing him! even if he lies to you all.
that explains why you all have 'cerebros lavados' (washed brains, or controlled brains)
Hunter_Rep 8/9/2007 1:09:19 AM
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oh look everyone, the nazi homosexuall petifile has freedom envy. well that and i am shure he gets **** envy starin at a gerbal.
Kringle 8/9/2007 9:41:23 PM
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I don't know about "cerebos lavados" but I
am definitely living the "vida loco"
My doctor told me that penicillin could cure cerebros lavados....
Hunter_Rep 8/11/2007 12:29:34 AM
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just watch out for the sea food platter kringle, only way ta get rid of them is ta shave, and i dont mean yer face, damn that itches for like 2 weeks.
Hunter_Rep 8/11/2007 12:31:57 AM
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YES YES YES!!!!!!!! tickets for nascar weekend feb29 to mar2nd 2008 las vegas motor speedway are on there way. this will be mine and my friends first nascar race, we get ta see qualifying the bush race on satruday and the cup race on sunday. HELL YES!!!!!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/11/2007 5:42:33 AM
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Right on Rep........Jules and I are planning on going....we'll have to keep in touch and meet up if it becomes a reality for us.......
Hunter_Rep 8/11/2007 8:03:23 PM
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hell yeah let me know we are gona be in grandstand 3 red section. may try and stay at the speedwy casino if we can get reservations
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/13/2007 10:37:20 AM
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Sounds good......we were supposed to go last year, but it didn't happen. So this year we're going to start planning a little further ahead. Where did you buy your tickets?? Online??
Man there was some good action at Watkins Glen this past weekend....both Busch and Nextel. Wish Harvick woulda decked Montoya though....... Poor Jeff......LOL...feel bad for him though, he doesn't make those mistakes...
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/13/2007 10:44:16 AM
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Hey downunder.......your boy Ambrose is doing ok this year.....He woulda won in Montreal, but Robby Gordon spun him out on the last lap. He's looking good on those road races.....I'm not sure how he's doing on the round circuits.......
Hunter_Rep 8/13/2007 10:04:33 PM
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yeah we bought our tickets online through ticketmaster, better get em quick though.just go to lvms.com.
hard for me to fell anything for harvick. many many times he has spun some one out to win a race or even just ta get a better position. montoya may be agresive but it wasnt even his fault, he got bumped from behind wich put him into harvick. adn sorry but anytime gordon losses a race i am a happy man. i am and always will be a ford man. and i will continue to support robert yates, or should i say Yates, Newman, Hass, Lanigan racing.
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SuperBike Racing; - Now yer RReal men... 
Louden, Sears Pt, Laconna, et al... 
robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/13/2007 2:44:25 PM
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Well.......the "chase" begins, the top twelve are set in stone. It's a shame for Jr., almost as though he gets set up for these engine failures......
Who's your pick for the trophy???
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/16/2007 10:13:53 AM
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Rep........Got the tickets...Blue Section, 2H, Row 41.....just to the right of the Start/Finish......Yeah!!!! See ya in Vegas......WooooooooHoooooooo
BigJohn1967 10/16/2007 8:25:49 PM
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I am not watching anymore races this year. NASCAR is really getting boring. Besides they are only going to let a Hendrick car win the cup.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/17/2007 10:06:58 AM
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It's really looking like Hendricks is dominate. I would quess Jeff Gordon is going to take it. That's ok, they've earned it. I'm hoping that Rousch still comes back with a better program next year. Of course putting Junior in a Hendricks car along with Jimmy and Jeff......wow, they are gonna be strong. And now my favorite driver is with DEI......whom I don't care for much....friggin Theresa...!!!
Anyway.....see ya in Vegas.......LOL
Rep....we've got reservations at the Gold Coast for the weekend...we're only going to Sunday's race....otherwise....we'll be seeing Vegas....
Hunter_Rep 10/18/2007 12:01:29 AM
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well we definatly gotta stay in contact, still aint made reservations yet, gona try and make them next month. we will go to the bush, or should i say nationwide race on saturday and sprint race on sunday.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/18/2007 10:10:51 AM
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Well....Jules was telling me that our tickets are good for the entire weekend, Busch Race and Friday nights practice. But, we have been told that Saturday is the day to shop at the track if you want anything, so we may just do that. We've got a Lucky Seven parking pass for the weekend, so that should make getting in and out alot easier. We'll drive all day Friday and leave Monday morning.....so we'll definitely have time to hook up, even if it's at the track......
Hunter_Rep 10/19/2007 1:14:55 AM
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yeah we got the weekend package as well, including the luck 7 parking pass. we will probably head down friday as well but will head home sunday after the race, gona take about 11 hours to gt home and i have ta work the fallowing tuesday.
Hunter_Rep 10/19/2007 1:16:32 AM
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so what do you think about the plans for te nationwide series in 2009? going to the pony car series, gonna be ford mustangs, chevy cameros, dodge challengers and more then likely the toyota sillaris
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/26/2007 1:55:34 AM
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I haven't seen enough on it yet. I've been trying to find some info......but, haven't been too successful........I would love to see a pony car series withing NASCAR though......as long as they go fasssssssst!!! lol
Hunter_Rep 10/27/2007 2:23:15 AM
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well they still havnt even made any models yet, next year they will. whole i dea is to give the bush series its own identity
BigJohn1967 10/27/2007 1:03:45 PM
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There used to be a series for them it was called Trans Am. It was real popular in the 80's but don't see much of it anymore. NASCAR could very well run a series like this but if they would I think it would have to be very tight on rules. Probably be a true "stock" car series meaning no mods other than safety. Problem with that is thing like traction control,anti-lock brakes,HEMI engines,aero problems between the different makes.
Hunter_Rep 11/18/2007 10:43:20 PM
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i understand Johnson being excited and all for winnin the championship, but i thought it was classless for him to pull up along side Kenseth and do a burn out as well. he was just tryin to steal all the glory for himself.
BigJohn1967 11/29/2007 2:47:31 PM
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Iwas predicting this at about the 6th race into the season. I said that NASCAR is only going to let a Hendrick car win the championship. Both the 48 and 24 teams are some serious cheatin bastards. I know people who work on other teams and have info about this. Like illegal mods to the skirts on the COTs driven at Bristol.
Hunter_Rep 1/13/2008 11:50:41 PM
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hey robbi, were stayin at the motel 6 on tropicana right off exit 37. hoping to be in by 7 or 8 friday night.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)1/14/2008 10:23:34 AM
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OK......we're going to stay at the Gold Coast.....I'll email you the address and Julie's cell phone number since that's the one we'll use down there. Not sure what time Friday we'll be in, but I know we plan on "doing the Vegas thing" saturday.....then the race on Sunday...
Hunter_Rep 1/14/2008 6:44:29 PM
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were gonna do posibky do the nationwide race on saturday then the race on sunday, not shure what were doing friday and saturday night
Hunter_Rep 1/14/2008 6:44:31 PM
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were gonna do posibky do the nationwide race on saturday then the race on sunday, not shure what were doing friday and saturday night
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/7/2008 10:27:40 AM
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Tis the Season.........Feb 17th is the 50th Anniversary of the Daytona 500!!!! And all the new teams are ready. Then onto California and then yes.....then Vegas for a March 2nd race.......
Gentlemen, start your enginessssssss!!!!!!
Rep, see you in Vegas.......I have two tickets for sale if you know anyone else that wants to go. They're good for the entire weekend and in the blue section....awesome seats........
Hunter_Rep 2/8/2008 2:32:39 AM
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were sittin right between turns 3 and 4 only 3 rows back. dont know of anyone looking for tickets though.gonna have my HD dish hooked up this weekend.DAYTONA BABY
BigJohn1967 2/8/2008 1:06:22 PM
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Ya know what sucks about the 2008 season? By default I have to be a Dale jr. fan. Only reason he is now sponsored by the National Guard.
Hunter_Rep 2/9/2008 12:03:16 AM
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i was active army and national guard, but i aint no fan of egotistical jr
BigJohn1967 2/10/2008 8:52:45 PM
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Yeah I heard that. Only real way I would be a fan of his is if he were driving a Dodge, but Chevy ain't gonna let that happen.
scorpio45 2/19/2008 6:36:32 AM
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Again Hot footballet takes an American thing and bitches about it....I suppose it doesnt rank with taking an animal and putting it in a ring where its destiny is to be cruely ****ed with but hey, Bullfighting is a Spanish thing and I'd ;ove to see you out there with your cape Pedro.
I'm not big into NASCAR although I'll drop inand watch a few 20 laps or so coz I'm more into Drag Racing.
Robbie, do you folks have a big following like we do back here....I know you must remember how popular Atco Raceway is.
I took my Ex's son to see the Funny Cars. OMG I cant believe in top fuel they doing 4.88 seconds in the quarter. When I was a youn guy, 200 MPH was extreme, now its over 300 in top fuel and dragsters.
One thing I did notice last time I was at Atco was just how many women love to race Bikes nowadays. Nothing like watching a nice feminine bottom on a motorcycle. It gets my juices flowing for sure.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/20/2008 4:04:57 AM
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Scorp, the following for NASCAR in the west will never be what it is in the east I don't think. There's quite a few, but, we're so spread out and the Carolina's and east coast have all the history there.........
Oh the memories at Atco.......wow, haven't thought about that place for a longggggggggg time.
Leaving in eight days for Vegas!!!!!!!!!!! Oh yeah, I'm more than ready.......!!!!
scorpio45 2/20/2008 4:53:22 AM
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Well NASCAR and all those old Moonshine race cars have a history here.
I used to religiously watch Indy Car Racing and the 24 Hours of Le Mans is cool also. Have a great time In Vegas.
Hey, do you recall an incident at Watkins Glen many yrs ago when a car came apart and the dam motor went down the road and killed a camera man?
Good Luck with your new career also. I might email you about what it all entails...its house inspection right? I was womdering what kind of testing you need? Did you have to get a black seal lic?
I should be finished with this house by springtime, then I might just go back down to the shore. If not, I might go into Philly but its so expensive there. I like Olde City. Up in North Philly near Port Richmond is still tolerable
That is something I was considering or, even Township Inspector but its so hard to break through the nepotism here.
Hunter_Rep 2/21/2008 2:11:29 AM
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8 days and we will will starting our engines and headin to vegas robbi. gettin really ansy. cant wait for my first nascar race in person. i am really hoping to get an autographed pic of dale jarett before he retires
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/27/2008 4:12:33 AM
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Leaving for Vegas on Thursday.........Jules can't wait and I'm ready for a break. Gonna be a great weekend........See ya there!!!!!!!!!
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what a weekend. and both those races were just awsome. needed a nice break from the job as well. it was a long drive, got blisters on my feet and got a slight sunburn on sunday at the track but it was all well worth it.watching Carl Edwards, one of my drivers win the race was sweet. thats two in a row for him. and i finnaly got to meet Robbi. didnt get ta really hang out but thats ok, him and Jules were doing the vegas thing and me and mike were sight seeing. dont know about Robbi and Jules but me and mike will be back next year.and next year me and mike are gonna take my travel trailer down and stay at the track plus take a couple more days off for some more sight seeing and were gonna get pit passes and passes to the neon garage.WHAT A WEEKEND!!!!!
Cristobalito 3/3/2008 7:56:41 PM
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Carl Edwards - one of our local boys and heros here!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/4/2008 1:24:48 PM
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Hey Rep......was good to at least meet you, even if we didn't have the time to hang out for a while. It was a whirl wind weekend kinda.......and was fantastic. Great Race on Sunday!!! and the controversy continues over Carl Edwards' win. NASCAR has only once in history taken a win away from someone, but I think Carl and the boys will be fined and the Bob Osborn will be suspended.
We will definitely be back next year! We already have the tickets lined up and I think we'll add a couple of days to our trip also. Jules is now officially a NASCAR fan and I don't think I could keep her away from going back to Vegas......LOL.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/4/2008 1:35:43 PM
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One of the things I found so funny about the weekend was: 200,000 rednecks descending on Las Vegas.....LOL......some of the sites we saw.....and it wasn't Vegas it was the people......LOL
Hunter_Rep 3/5/2008 8:10:27 PM
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hell robbi, me and mike went into Craft Steak in the MGM Grand, were talking high class resturaunt. and as soon as i can get the tickets for next year i will. i thought i read that they give you first choice if you had tickets from the previos year but not shure. were definatly gonna have more time there as well. staying at the camp ground at the track will be easier and cheaper. and you and jules can come out and BBQ some steaks with us.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/6/2008 1:43:16 AM
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Sounds good, steaks on the grill and getting to the track early and have a place to hang out before the race will be awesome!!!! If you're driving to the track, ya gotta be early, then what do you do? LOL....we hung out and spent money at the trailers......would rather eat steak and eggs......
Hunter_Rep 3/6/2008 8:19:06 PM
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thats why were gonna stay at the track robbi. to much husle and bussle if a have ta drive there. once i am able to reserve i will let ya know for next year
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/12/2008 2:59:03 PM
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History has been made.......Toyota scores it's first victory in Sprint Cup NASCAR series. They are looking very competitive this year........
And no matter what your opinion of Kyle Busch is.....that kid could run a golf cart out there and find a way to keep up with the leaders...........LOL
Hunter_Rep 3/12/2008 11:02:42 PM
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i said it at the beggin of the season, toyota would win before dale jr would
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/13/2008 3:54:57 PM
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It was a toss up......but, yup, Toyota got there first. Jr. is coming though, 6th in the points. Damn Mark is 18th!!! Glad to see the Rousch boys staying up top though......giving Hendricks a run for the money.......
Hunter_Rep 3/18/2008 12:34:32 AM
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Robbi, do you think its at all possible that Kevin Harvick can go one week without threating some one or calling someone out? i wish he would go after Carl Edwards, Edwards would knock his ass out and harvick may think twice about going after anyone again
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/18/2008 3:39:19 AM
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LOL........I think it must be the steriods......I think if he mouthed off to Tony Stewart he'd get a handful......lol
BigJohn1967 3/19/2008 5:49:07 PM
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Kyle Busch is a menace to himself and others.
Hunter_Rep 3/19/2008 10:43:13 PM
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he is still young john, he will mature, and as many experts in nascar have said, he is alot like a young dale earnhart, before he went to drive for childress
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/20/2008 10:20:45 AM
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Yeah, like I said......whether you like him or not.....that kid can drive!!! Wrecker or Checker.........LOL.....
Hunter_Rep 3/20/2008 11:48:11 PM
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he will be a champ someday no dought about it
Hunter_Rep 3/20/2008 11:48:59 PM
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talked to lvms today robbi, renews go out in april
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/21/2008 2:50:47 AM
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Yup......we should know in May about our tickets........
Hunter_Rep 4/23/2008 12:40:00 PM
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got my renewal in th mail yesterday robbi, gonna renew em first week of may
robbi642 (this topic's creator)4/24/2008 3:28:19 PM
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The lady we bought our tickets from said she got her renewal and she called trying to get the two spare tickets she has into our name so in the future we will have the same seats every year. Problem is, those two tickets aren't together in the blue section, so we may have to settle for the red in order to get them together. We'll see how it works out, but, we'll have seats within the month I believe.......
Hunter_Rep 5/14/2008 3:36:53 AM
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dale jr sucks, kyle did not do that on purpose, jr nation is just pissed cause jr aint the second coming of his dad.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/14/2008 10:11:05 AM
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LOL........Denny Hamlin was the real ass in that whole scenario with Kyle and Jr. Although I think Kyle shoulda backed off that corner some and got a better run on the next......it was obvious that he couldn't make it set up like they were.......
Kyle really put it to em last week though.......
robbi642 (this topic's creator)6/17/2008 4:22:38 AM
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Rep........Jr. finally ended the winless streak.......LOL......Jules is fired up!!!
We heard from the lady about our tickets.....we now have Vegas tickets every year for as long as we want them. Blue Section, Row 40, seats 3 and 4. One row down from where we sat last year and two seats over........that was great news!!! So if there is a year we don't want to go....I'll let you know and you could buy em if ya want.....
robbi642 (this topic's creator)6/17/2008 4:23:28 AM
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Oh, forgot, that's section 2K.....just to the right of the start/finish line.....
Hunter_Rep 6/17/2008 3:50:15 PM
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yeah we got the same tickets as last year, got the automatic renewal.
to much controversy with Jr's win during that last caution on a few occasions he sped up past the pace car which is a violation of the rules. but nascar never said anything to him or his crew chief. this raises even more question about Jr being nascars new pet.
Hunter_Rep 7/27/2008 3:58:52 PM
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brickyard 400, worst race ever thanks you goodyear tire company. when is nascar gonnacome down on these idiots and there bullshit tires.
on a lighter note, got tickets and motel reservations all set up for next year in Vegas robbi.only 7 months left.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)7/28/2008 10:26:17 AM
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The Brickyard was quite disappointing with a series of 12 lap heat races. I think the outcome would have been different if they coulda raced.
We've got our tickets, and we're looking for motel reservations now. Where are you staying? We're gonna be someplace different this year, we weren't impressed with the Gold Coast for what we paid.
I don't want fishing season to be over, but can't wait for winter to come and go........LOL
Hunter_Rep 7/28/2008 11:00:07 PM
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we staying at the motel 6 on tropicana kiddy corner from the MGM, good price, nice motel and right on the strip, plus its next to hoters.we stayed there last year, we liked it.wanna save our money souvaniers again
Hunter_Rep 8/29/2008 2:40:39 PM
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wow, bristol was good. but shrubby needs ta learn what a bumb and run is. what cousin carl did was tottaly lagit. but this chase is gonna be the best ever
Hunter_Rep 8/29/2008 11:30:51 PM
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Cimmaron 8/30/2008 1:57:11 PM
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NASCAR... I once got to watch them race in Australia.. when they had the first Indy car race out of America.. Those are some realllllly LOUD cars!
Esp. after listening to F1 (which sound like a bunch of angry bees) and Indy cars.
Cimmaron 8/30/2008 1:57:52 PM
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It wasn't on an oval track though.. it was on the road track down in Surfers.
Hunter_Rep 8/30/2008 2:38:01 PM
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we sit just 20 feet from the track in vegas every year, that close you wear ear plugs plus you can actually feel the cars when they come by
Hunter_Rep 8/30/2008 6:03:19 PM
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Cimmaron 8/30/2008 9:15:16 PM
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Hell yea you would need ear plugs that close up.. It's unreal how loud they sound..
I was working on a show for the event and I had pit passes for the race.. I'll find those pics and post a couple...
Hunter_Rep 8/31/2008 2:09:35 AM
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no mufflers ad 750 horse power. if its to loud ya need too watch an scca race then
Cimmaron 9/1/2008 1:28:58 AM
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Sports car club of America.. I used to have a 1968 Mini Cooper S, bored out to 97 HP... which for that car, made it very fast.. I wanted to get my racing license and the SCCA was the first thing that I learned about for getting licensed to race..
frckld1 9/2/2008 10:19:34 AM
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last time I went to a race was the Indy 500...MANY moons ago..LOL
Hunter_Rep 9/3/2008 5:27:12 PM
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unfortunately the IRL has been on the decline for many many years. what really killed them was there lack of fan interaction by not only the IRL but its drivers as well. plus they did not promote them selfs like they should have, the final nail in there coffin is when they split and formed two leagues, the IRL and champ car.
swamper40 9/3/2008 9:50:00 PM
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what happen to Kyle Busch,he's not doing to well since the owner got busted with them other cars with illegal modifing them
robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/4/2008 10:31:27 AM
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Kyle is doing just fine....and in my opinion, Gibbs is doing just fine. He didn't play a part in the accelerator blocks placed in the 20 and 18 cars. In fact, Kyle woulda won since then.
Rep, that bump and run had to be the move of the year. And the best part of it was Carl in his interview, saying "let me make this clear, I'm not apologizing for it". LOL.......was a great moment and good to see Rousch back in the mix.
Gonna be a great Chase and actually this week at Richmond is going to be one of the most awesome races we've seen because from 8th to 15th can change at anytime......
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Hunter_Rep 9/5/2008 1:57:44 PM
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i loved when cousin carl said that in his interview. a classic move we havnt seen in a long time, another reason i live the new car.
the chase will be interesting, would love to see david reagan have a great race and get in but gonna be tough, bowyer has been strong lately. just as long as a hendrix driver doesnt win the chase.
Hunter_Rep 9/5/2008 11:32:37 PM
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damn huricanes, gonna make us wait for the chas to start, hopefully they can get it done on sunday
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robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/15/2008 10:28:16 AM
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Well, the first of the "chase races" is over and a surprise to all, Greg Biffle jumped up and claimed it.....awesome. Rousch/Fenway is hanging right in there. 1st and 3rd this week. Junior can't catch a break....the best car by far, then a bad set of tires put him back. Finished fifth, so he's still in the chase and well within points. Kyle was probably the biggest surprise with all the problems he had. Was a terrible day for him......that breaks everyones heart.....lol.
Jump, I'm sure you were glued to the tv....how'd you like it.....lol
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/3/2008 6:35:56 PM
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What a finish in the third chase race. Would've loved to be there. Only thing better woulda been Carl winning the race.....Once again, Jr. couldn't pull it together and is getting buried in the points race. Kyle's hopes are smashed. No championship for the kid this year. Still 7 to go and alot of point swapping is possible.......stay tuned.......
Hunter_Rep 10/3/2008 9:08:01 PM
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i will just be happy to see that no hendrix drivers wins especially dale jr
Cimmaron 10/3/2008 11:27:17 PM
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I love car racing..
Cimmaron 10/4/2008 12:01:38 PM
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Do you two only watch NASCAR? Or do you ever watch F1 or Indy car racing?..
Hunter_Rep 10/4/2008 2:32:04 PM
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dont know about robbi cimm but i only watch nascar, F1 killed itself by not appealing to its fans. theres no drama in F1 like there is in nascar.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/4/2008 7:45:49 PM
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Although I'm amazed at the engineering in the F1 cars and the finess in which the drivers show their skills.......I like the bang em up of NASCAR. Nothing like a bunch of redneck tempers in cars going 200 mph...
Cimmaron 10/4/2008 8:36:43 PM
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"Nothing like a bunch of redneck tempers in cars going 200 mph..."
That is such cool way to sum that up!
Who wouldn't want to watch a NASCAR race after being told that!
I've only seen one NASCAR race and it was on a road racing track for Indy cars.
What a difference between listening to cars that sound like a bunch of bees on steroids going around a track in an F1 race and the deafening sound of a NASCAR race.
I've only seen it live once and on tv a couple of times, but it's not just the drafting, it's the "rubbing" with what appears to be the intention of bumping someone out of a race. I assume that's legal in the race?
Hunter_Rep 10/5/2008 12:15:35 AM
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its called a bump and run, if there is a slower car in front of you and it wont move ya bump his rear end, gets him a little squirly he slows down a little then ya go right around him.
Cimmaron 10/5/2008 12:34:14 AM
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Hell Rep, that sounds like driving here. We do that to all of the slow drivers.. esp. the ones that have bumper stickers on their cars that say "Don't shoot, I'll pull over".
I like that sticker.. makes it easier to identify the next bump and run target....
Hunter_Rep 10/5/2008 11:14:25 PM
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one of the drivers in my former company had a minivan do a bump and well stick at 60 MPH. he never even felt the van hit him.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/6/2008 2:07:48 PM
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What a race at the wild card, Dega......good from beginning to end.....Sad day for alot of chasers due to Carl's screw up......Good to see Tony win one this year, but woulda rather seen NASCAR give it to Regan Smith......and definitely disagree with them placing him 18th......
Hunter_Rep 10/7/2008 12:39:57 AM
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yeah robbi i think what happened is biffle may have let up a little to soon as well as edwards gettin on the gas at the same time, bad communication from the spotters.
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Hunter_Rep 10/9/2008 12:47:36 AM
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BUMP and run
Cimmaron 10/9/2008 1:19:51 AM
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hahahaha yep.. late night bump
Hunter_Rep 10/9/2008 3:55:28 AM
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seeing as how this is the Nascar forum i think i will bump this up to 195 mph coming out of turn 4 and as i pass the checkered flag give tck the bird who is sittin way up in the cheap seats
Hunter_Rep 10/9/2008 3:56:59 PM
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bump for the pass
Cimmaron 10/10/2008 1:42:20 AM
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Okay, this isn't NASCAR. ... but check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOfM7TyzkW8&feature=di
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/10/2008 10:54:48 AM
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Don't forget the race is Saturday night this week......
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/10/2008 10:58:08 AM
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That was cool Cimm.....
Hunter_Rep 10/10/2008 4:31:13 PM
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gonna watch it robbi, i wanna see edwards kick harvicks ass yet again
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/12/2008 1:41:19 PM
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Tough race for some........and a different winner again. I would like to see Jeff take it all the way......now if Jimmy will just have one DNF......
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/13/2008 11:08:57 AM
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On to Martinville where pushing, banging and wall hugging are the norm. Who's gonna stay out of trouble there and bring it home......With five races left.....any of the top five in points could pull this thing out.......
Hunter_Rep 10/13/2008 10:57:36 PM
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i am a ford man, but if the Biff or Cousin Carl cant win it then by damn i say go for it Jeff Burton
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/14/2008 10:39:06 AM
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That's pretty much my opinion ^......would rather see a Rousch driver, but......Burton would be the next choice.......
Now next year I have to get my head around the fact that my 'favorite' driver of all times will be in a Hendricks car.....Martin will be full time in the #5 car, so that'll confuse the lines for me some.......lol
H_W 10/14/2008 11:32:49 AM
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You must be refering to Bob the nascar dog.
He'll wipe up the field with his 200 cu in" 40 hp, 4 cyl L-block.
He's a Ford man..., dog, too.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)11/3/2008 2:29:36 PM
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The chase is getting interesting......just when you thought no one could touch Johnson and his third straight year......up pops Carl Edwards.....
It'll still take a lot of luck for Edwards (actually bad luck for Johnson) to change the championship in the last two races, however, he's got about as much chance as McCain does........Anything can happen......
robbi642 (this topic's creator)11/5/2008 3:02:28 PM
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Well, hopefully Carl has more luck than McCain......LOL
robbi642 (this topic's creator)11/9/2008 10:17:39 PM
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Do you believe in miracles?? That's about what it'll take for Jimmy Johnson to lose his third consecutive title. Congrats to Jimmy for setting history and tying Cale Yarborough.........
Next week will still be a race to watch for 2 through 12......
Cristobalito 11/9/2008 11:30:43 PM
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this thread is mingles PROOF POSITIVE that you are both RACISTS!
Hunter_Rep 11/10/2008 12:52:00 AM
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not even gonna watch next weekend robbi, not worth it, jimmie knows all he has ta do is finish in the top 36 so he just gonna ride around all day.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)11/10/2008 10:09:21 AM
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LOL......yeah Chris......I'm partial to the "green" car......don't much care for the "blue" one and just simply hate the "orange" one.......
Cristobalito 11/10/2008 10:45:04 AM
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lol!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)11/17/2008 3:04:45 PM
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Well, another year in the books and history was made. In sixty years of NASCAR Jimmie Johnson was only the second driver to take the championship in three consecutive years. And Chad Knaus his crew chief was the first ever crew chief to take three consecutive titles. Congrats to Jimmie and his team. They deserve it as they outperformed everyone else.
Carl Edwards didn't quit though.......he set a new record for races won during the year, 9 victories. And had Jimmie broken down or crashed, Carl would've won the title. He finished a remarkable 2nd in the Nationwide series and 2nd in the Sprint Cup series.
Next year will bring new challenges as race teams join forces and the economy reaks havoc with the sport........February in Daytona........see ya there.......
robbi642 (this topic's creator)12/2/2008 10:36:51 AM
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Yo Rep......we'll be at the Excaliber Thursday thru Monday for Vegas. We found a pretty good deal on a flight and rooms.......so we're booked.......Let's plan dinner or something. My sister and brother in law will be there also. If you like Italian, we found a killer place last year that we'll be returning to......
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http://www.opb.org/programs/ofg/videos/view/56-Electric-Drag-Racing
robbi642 (this topic's creator)12/2/2008 11:21:51 AM
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That's amazing HW.......no matter the machine.....someone will figure out how to make it faster.......lol
Hunter_Rep 12/2/2008 6:57:31 PM
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not to sure if i am gonna make vegas this year robbi, still out of work.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)12/2/2008 10:43:28 PM
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I was wondering about that. Hope you find profitable work soon......
Hunter_Rep 12/3/2008 5:58:26 PM
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hoping to get an interview with the sheriffs office, if i do and i get the job i might be able to make vegas, would love to make so i can take my wife along, wont b with my buddy from last year
Hunter_Rep 12/12/2008 6:13:17 PM
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got my tickets in the mail today robbi, i just hope we can make it, me and my wife still aint had a honey moon and it would be nice before our first anniversary
Hunter_Rep 12/12/2008 6:15:43 PM
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if we can make on saturday i will be spending my birthday with 100,000 people. then go out on the strip saturday night for a nice dinner
robbi642 (this topic's creator)12/13/2008 2:31:38 PM
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right on..........it would be a great trip for you and the Mrs......we got our tickets in the mail also......it'll be here before you know it.....
scorpio45 12/13/2008 9:05:51 PM
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Robbie.....Nascar has a program here on TV that takes peoples cars and does a makeover. They did a Philly Policemans car for him. A show that you would enjoy.
They really pimped his ride too, put in t-tops new leather and suede seats and the whole nine!!!!
Hunter_Rep 12/14/2008 1:15:00 AM
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you talking about Nascar Angels scorp?
scorpio45 12/14/2008 1:35:48 AM
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yeah, thats it Rep. I was channel surfing and found it.
Im more of a 1/4 mile guy but Nascar.....I turn it on and off.
I like formula 1 racing though
bornarebel 1/2/2009 11:20:12 PM
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what has 150,000 eyes and no teeth. the front row of a nascar event haha
Hunter_Rep 1/3/2009 5:49:18 PM
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no thats an Alabama foot ball game
Hunter_Rep 1/8/2009 2:58:24 AM
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robbi, thanks to the really nice tax refund me and the wife will see ya in vegas, just changesd my motel reservations, gonna stay at the motel 6 by the MGM again.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)1/8/2009 3:10:48 AM
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Right on Bro......glad you could make the trip. It's getting closer......see ya there!!
Hunter_Rep 1/8/2009 4:48:23 AM
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yep gonna try an dleave here by 6 in the morning, hopefully be there by 6 pm. gonna get the old lady a spa treatment at hooters spa, there right next to us so she can do her thing while i go to pole position race way for some fun, or hit up the Bass Pro shop. i can spend a few hours there, and if i was rich a few hundred thousand.
Hunter_Rep 1/8/2009 4:53:01 AM
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we need to hook up for maybe dinner one of the nights were there, not leaving tell monday morning.
jumpnjive 1/8/2009 9:20:22 AM
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The wheels on the bus go round and round...git errr done
robbi642 (this topic's creator)1/8/2009 10:35:26 AM
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Speak of the devil......lol Hiya Jump.....hope all is well with you and BTO.
Rep, dinner sounds good.....well plan it as the time gets closer....
Cristobalito 1/8/2009 1:42:14 PM
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racists...
Hunter_Rep 1/8/2009 10:12:52 PM
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was online last night robbi looking at attractions and resturaunts MGM grand has a couple nice places, Emerills isnt to expensive.Craft steak is realy nice, at there last year but for ust 2 of us it was almost 200 bones
Cristobalito 1/8/2009 10:39:55 PM
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DUDE!!!!!!!!!
you spend THAT kind of money at a steak house than at LEAST go to "Ruth's Chris Steak House" for the best steak in the WORLD (and yes, there are TWO in Vegas)
or for the close second (or maybe even a tie) go to... Morton's Steakhouse (they also have one in Vegas)
H_W 1/8/2009 10:42:58 PM
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I'm still absorbing the fact that hOOters has a spa.
Hunter_Rep 1/19/2009 7:41:02 PM
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less then a month away from Daytona Robbi.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)1/19/2009 8:06:51 PM
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26 days, 17 hours, 52 minutes and 40 seconds as I type.........lol
swamper40 1/20/2009 7:11:12 AM
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theres an article at yahoo that Nascar is dropping their ticket prices and even food prices for the new season ahead,,,wouldn't it be great if the rest of pro sports would follow...
robbi642 (this topic's creator)1/20/2009 10:13:30 AM
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I bet they will have to Swamp......with the economy in the toilet attendance will surely drop. Lil late for me though, I've already got all my tickets. And I see motels in Vegas are dropping their rates, but, I've already got my reservations there too........LOL Maybe I'll get a cheap dinner......lol
26 days, 3 hours, 46 minutes, 38 seconds as I type.......lol
Hunter_Rep 1/20/2009 7:58:26 PM
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depends on the track and who owns it, so far only those tracks owned by the France family are lowing there prices but only a few of the. merchandise is different, most merchandise boths are owned by the team, nascar has no say so in those.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)1/28/2009 6:10:36 PM
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18 days until Daytona 500......
Hunter_Rep 1/28/2009 9:00:28 PM
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and 27 days tell i leave for vegas. woo hoo
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/3/2009 12:29:57 AM
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17 days, 19 hours, 50 minutes, 50 seconds as I post this til the Daytona 500!!
Although, the shootout is next week/7th and the twin 150's are the 12th.......Gentlemen........START your engines......!!!!!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/3/2009 12:31:26 AM
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Wait a second.......it's only 13 days......damn counter is off......LOL
Prissie 2/3/2009 5:07:49 PM
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*smells a 4peat coming*
*smiles nicely and blows kisses*
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/3/2009 6:23:32 PM
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LOL......that would truly be historic hon.......but, I think it's someone else's turn...xoxo
BigJohn1967 2/5/2009 10:22:22 PM
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I am glad I'll be in Iraq for most of the season so i won't see any of the crap comin down. More toyotas in Americas sport. Whata sad day.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/6/2009 3:58:52 AM
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Hey Big John, good to see ya. Yeah and they can out money the American manufacturers this year......it's gonna be interesting.......
Cimmaron 2/7/2009 11:27:47 PM
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The sounds of FAST:
The NASCAR Rumble!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng5pQxu9UKw (you have to wait through 1/2 of it to hear this.. but it is the best I've found online
Ferrari V12 Formula 1 BABY!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3joBMEcekZo&feature=related
Hunter_Rep 2/7/2009 11:34:20 PM
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that rumble of all 43 engines firing at once i even better at the track cimm
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/9/2009 5:30:42 PM
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Cimm.......buy a ticket and meet us in Vegas at the end of the month.....
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/12/2009 1:19:11 AM
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3 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes til Daytona........
Hunter_Rep 2/12/2009 2:37:02 PM
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i am watchingthe gatoraid duels right now and i watched the bud shootout, holy cow it likes like the #26 jamie mcmurry has improved big time sence last year
Hunter_Rep 2/12/2009 2:41:12 PM
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the Biff however aint looking to good out there right now, cant hardly blame him after what happened to him in the bud shootout
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/12/2009 5:42:31 PM
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Mark Martin had the fastest car......he's gonna be dangerous on Sunday!!!!!! Ya don't wanna be leading on the last lap of the race at Daytona obviously.....
jumpnjive 2/12/2009 6:21:42 PM
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"I could beat em all on my Big Wheel".......git errrr done
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/12/2009 6:41:52 PM
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LOL.....why am I not surprised to see you......LOL
Hunter_Rep 2/13/2009 2:33:08 AM
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Mark can lead the last lap as long as kevin punk harvick aint near him
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/15/2009 1:48:24 PM
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12 minutes until the 51st Daytona 500!!!!!!!!! Go Mark!!!!
H_W 2/15/2009 2:02:10 PM
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I could take them all, including jumpnjive's big wheel.
swamper40 2/15/2009 7:52:07 PM
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I hate those kinds of races where weather predicts the winner...
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/15/2009 10:57:37 PM
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Yeah.....those rain outs suck.....especially since I think the end results would've been different........
Cimmaron 2/15/2009 11:22:28 PM
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It was still fun to watch.
It's been a long time since I've seen 10 cars get taken out at once.
mystttt 2/16/2009 12:02:20 AM
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Good to see the aussie coming 17th ..first aussie to race there ..Marcus Ambrose is a pain in the proverbial arse ..but he can drive ..lol
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/16/2009 9:58:42 AM
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10-15 cars is called "the big one" and is a fairly common thing at the Superspeedways.....Daytona and Talledega. Good race overall.....
Mysttt, Ambrose is a good driver....he's not front row material yet, but he's coming along....
shopstar 2/16/2009 10:23:11 AM
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Petty said once " I won some (Daytona 500's) I shoulda lost, I lost some I shoulda won." Though it was nice to see Jack Roush finally get a Daytona 500 trophy for his team. Only I too Robbie, wish it had been Mark, maybe still driving for Jack.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/17/2009 2:13:41 AM
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Yeah, I wasn't aware or never paid attention that Jack had never had a Daytona 500 win......good for him. The ultimate woulda been Mark driving the #6......but, it'll never be now......so Go Mark and Go Chevy???? I think my Dad just turned in his grave.......lol
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/23/2009 10:53:13 AM
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And Kenseth/Rousch racing take the second race of the season.........on to Vegas where things will take a different turn......everyone pray that the rain doesn't play a part in this race.......from what I can see.....it looks like mid sixties and clear for the race......but, it's a week away......
Hunter_Rep 2/23/2009 9:44:46 PM
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woo hoo, headin for vegas wed morning. gonna have ta get a pic of you me and cimm at the track robbi. cantr wait ta meet up with ya'll
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/23/2009 10:14:33 PM
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Yup....definitely pictures.......email me where your seats are so I can look on the track map. We'll be there around 1 pm Thursday.
Cimmaron 2/24/2009 11:26:11 PM
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This is definitely going to be Kodak time!
I am really looking forward to this.
Their saying cloudy but no rain. In F1 that usually means a fast track. I would think that
Robbi and Rep have a safe trip and I'll see you both in the afternoon on Saturday.
Cimmaron 2/24/2009 11:27:38 PM
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"I would think that" (the last part got erased)
I would think that racing rubber is the same, no matter what the car is?
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/24/2009 11:47:34 PM
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cloudy, no rain is fast.......cooler the track the better......last I looked....lower 70's.....which for us....is gonna be Hot!!....See ya there....
Hunter_Rep 2/25/2009 1:58:43 AM
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headin out in 7 hours, and headin to bed right now, see ya both in Vegas
robbi642 (this topic's creator)2/25/2009 9:51:05 AM
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BOOGETY, BOOGETY, BOOGETY, LET'S GO RACING BOYS!!!
Hunter_Rep 2/26/2009 12:15:27 PM
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im in vegas gentleman, sorry i didint all ya ta le ya cimm but i will give ya a call today to find out where yer staying robbi is gonna be just right around the block from me
Cimmaron 2/28/2009 2:09:34 AM
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The sign on the door says "Gone to The Race!".
Hunter_Rep 3/2/2009 11:04:35 PM
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got back from Vegas about 4 this afternoon, stopped 350 miles from home and slept on the side of the road for about 4 hours, was awsome to get to spend time with Robbi and cimm this weekend. all in all was a great week and am looking forward to next year.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/2/2009 11:23:36 PM
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YeeeeeeeeeeeHawwwwwwwwwww......Nothing like a few days in Vegas and getting to see a race to boot!!!! Vegas is one helluva town! It's the city of Boobs!!! And on NASCAR weekend it's the city of Red Necks!! In this particular case that's not synonymous.....LOL
Great to see you again Rep and great to meet your wife finally. Cimm, it was definitely a pleasure to meet you and get some time to talk face to face for a change.
My sister is starting to look for packages next year already, they are going to get the same tickets for the race, but we want to stay down the strip further, like Bally's or Bill's Gambling Hall.....so we'll see.
Cimmaron 3/2/2009 11:39:40 PM
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Hey Rep and Robbi!
I'm glad you made it home safe Repster.
Likewise, it was most excellent to finally meet the two of you. I had a great time and I'm definitely in for next year hanging with the rednecks. Actually, I have a red neck right now!
And I'm looking forward to sitting down more than once for a cup of coffee with you Robbi!
shopstar 3/2/2009 11:56:37 PM
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"When the Green Flag Drops, The Bullsh*t Stops"
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/3/2009 12:03:54 AM
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LOL.....you're soooooo right Shop.....was a great time had by all......except Jr., Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, Jimmy Johnson...etc. etc........LOL
shopstar 3/3/2009 12:17:36 AM
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I was born in Virginia, close to Martinsville. And grew up in South Carolina, 18 miles from Darlinton Raceway. I like to tell people "I was NASCAR before NASCAR was cool", Robbie. First race, 1964 Southern 500. Buck Baker, (Buddy's Dad) won.
Hunter_Rep 3/3/2009 12:35:05 AM
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robbi, cimm you may be coming to a wedding next year. me and Raenee talked on the way home we are gonna try to plan to renew our vows next year in victory lane on qualifying dayand it will be a Roush racing theme. she is gonna wear a dress that looks like a checkard flag or a pink dress with the 99 on it, i will be wearing a matt kenseth driver suit and every one else will be wearing t-shirts of the roush drivers. she will do this if i promise to marry her in a themed wedding on the strip some where.and tell jules this will be a ROUSH wedding, no jr stuff allowed, after all she will probably be Raenee's maid of honor
Cimmaron 3/3/2009 11:08:38 AM
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It will be an honor to be at your wedding Rep!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/3/2009 3:23:00 PM
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LOL.....Jules said she could suffer through not wearing JR gear for a couple of hours.....
Sounds like a good time to me though......
Hunter_Rep 3/3/2009 5:35:42 PM
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well just for jules i will let her wear a Kyle Bush t-shirt
Cimmaron 3/3/2009 7:46:22 PM
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And as I learned, Kyle is everybody's favorite... something or other....
Cristobalito 3/3/2009 8:16:06 PM
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since it's a roush event, can people with a carl edwards pit-pass get in????
Hunter_Rep 3/3/2009 11:38:57 PM
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everyone is invited cris. especially if they wanna give cash as a wedding gift.
yeah cimm, but most of the kyle haters are dale jr fans
swamper40 3/4/2009 12:41:59 AM
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sounds like you guys had a good time,now that sounds like a good mingles get together,I'd be interested in next year race...
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/4/2009 1:32:24 AM
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Right on Swamper....it was a great time........I'll keep you in the loop on dates and where we're staying and all that...
Cristo...would be great to meet you also....and I think we all like Cousin Carl......lol
Hunter_Rep 3/4/2009 2:46:27 AM
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come on down swamp man, a mingles nascar get tagether would be great.me and robbi know vegas well enough i am sure we could get some good deals on hotels and make a reservation at maybe bills steak house for everyone.
Hunter_Rep 3/7/2009 4:35:14 AM
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http://photobucket.com/Nascar-weekend-09
heres the link for our pics from vegas
mystttt 3/7/2009 6:27:22 AM
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great pics rep !!!!!!
Cristobalito 3/7/2009 8:22:17 AM
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yeah - great pics...
is that picture of Matt Kenseth's car just sitting there NOT MOVING before, during, or after the race????
swamper40 3/7/2009 10:34:35 AM
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cool pics Reppers
veritababe 3/7/2009 10:40:19 AM
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Loved the pics, Hunter. Looks like you guys had a great time. I hope to make it to a race this year, even if it's Watkins.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/7/2009 2:40:18 PM
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Good Pics Rep.....especially like that 18 car sitting mangled.......LOL
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/7/2009 2:41:35 PM
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Mark is on the pole at Atlanta!!!!! Now if he can keep his engine together......
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/7/2009 2:50:34 PM
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Ronnie......go to Pocono or New Hampshire.......I think you'd like it better than that shitty ole road race........
Hunter_Rep 3/7/2009 3:52:48 PM
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those cars lined up there Cris are before the race. ronnie, come to vegas next year.
did ya show that pic of the 18 to jules robbi?
Cristobalito 3/7/2009 5:14:36 PM
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ah - before the race
I missed the beginning, did Kenseth's car move after the race started???
veritababe 3/7/2009 6:07:35 PM
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Hunter, that sounds like something we could make plans for. I'm gamed if Hobbi is gamed. Robbi, I relayed the message to Hobbs and he said you don't know what you're talking about..
LOL
Hunter_Rep 3/7/2009 6:41:13 PM
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Cris, yeah that was before the race then 6 laps in Kenseths engine went south
well ronnie, were thinking of a mingles Nascar get tagether next year. Cimm should be returning so would great to get more people. we could probably get a good hotel rate somewhere.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/7/2009 7:51:33 PM
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LMAOOOOO.......And here I thought Randy liked NASCAR.....not go cart racing........
Hunter_Rep 3/7/2009 8:28:02 PM
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anyone ever wonder why Dale Jr. is never with a women?
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1231/1418301320_7693e4d72c_o.png
jess saying
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That sounds like fun, Hunter. We definitely need to plan for that then. That's something I know we both will enjoy, especially when it's a gathering of folks we've "mingled" with throughout the years. I'll let the boss know
Robbi, did he ever tell you the story about how we went searching for Rusty Wallace out in Watkins? Was so much fun... we never found him, but we made a day out of it. It was like a scavenger hunt.
Lisa4631 3/7/2009 11:51:37 PM
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Wow, I need to pay closer attention. There was a mini-mingles gathering in Vegas! Where've I been (must've missed my invite) Anyway, Great job on the sequence photography, Rep - awesome pics; Thanks for sharing!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/8/2009 12:20:32 AM
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LOL.....Hunter....You're lucky you're out of Jules reach......
Ronnie......I heard that story about the search for Rusty......sounded like a great day......You guys could definitely do Vegas next year.......
And Lisa.....I'm sorry, your invitation is still sitting on my desk.....I don't know how it didn't get mailed....... But, Vegas is the third race of the season, so it'll be about the end of February again next year......They haven't released the new schedule yet.......But....consider yourself invited......
swamper40 3/8/2009 12:25:04 AM
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hmm that trip next year is starting to look real good...
Hunter_Rep 3/8/2009 1:42:13 AM
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heck yeah, swamp and lisa yer both invited, me and robbi will make arrangments for everyone who wants to come, anyone who wants to go to the race will have to get tickest on there own or i can order tickets so people can sit together.
http://www.sportspickle.com/features/volume6/2007-0613-dale.html
this url should explain everything about Dale Jr.
Hunter_Rep 3/8/2009 1:46:54 AM
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i sent flowerpistol an email about it next year, she is cali so she aint far away
Hunter_Rep 3/8/2009 5:04:07 AM
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hey Robbi, hows the white tail hunting around yer area? we got no white tail hunting here and depending on what tags and license cost i wouldnt mind coming out there for a week and seeing if i cant get a nice buck.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/8/2009 12:46:15 PM
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There's plenty of them around. Of course private land is the best, but there is plenty of good whitetails. I don't know the cost for out of state but can check on it. I saw some nice bucks taken last year. The first week of season will be the best for whitetails.....after that is hard to get a vehicle within a mile of em. We've got plenty of room for ya to stay so that's not a problem.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/8/2009 12:52:45 PM
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Looks like about $350 or so......
http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/licenses/nonresidentCombo.html
jumpnjive 3/8/2009 1:04:25 PM
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What? You guys are shooting at race cars now ? Elmer Fudd would be proud. :o) Me and BTO would consider Vegas for next Feb. but I doubt we would attend the race but instead attend a boxing match on the same weekend and meet up with the motor heads afterwards. Git Errr Done. The wheels on the bus go round and round.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/8/2009 1:43:34 PM
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LOL......Jump it would be awesome to see you guys again. And I'm sure there is plenty to entertain you without going to the race.......
veritababe 3/8/2009 2:51:24 PM
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I agree. It would be so nice to see The Windy Hill Gang again.
Hunter_Rep 3/8/2009 4:42:07 PM
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woo hoo, sounds like were gettin a party going for next year robbi. may have to make reservations for a banquette hall some where.
Lisa4631 3/8/2009 11:28:32 PM
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Woo-hoo Vegas, baby!
But in the meantime, Robbi & Rep, any extra venison sausage should be shipped on dry ice to Naperville, stat!
swamper40 3/9/2009 12:04:51 AM
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Rep,,,don't you love a women who eats venison,,,you need to send that address to one of us,I'm sure between Robbi,Rep or I could come up with some venison for you...
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/9/2009 2:39:36 AM
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Shortest distance would be you Swamp......and I'm not too proud of how my deer turned out this year......will be the last time I go to that butcher shop.......sausage isn't terrible but the rest has a strong liver taste.....mule deer, but still it's grain fed.
Sounds like we could make something out of this Vegas trip.....Come one, come all.....once NASCAR releases the schedule we'll know more......dates and such.
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For me, it was less of a Mingles gathering and more like going to see a race with some friends and fellow race car fans.
And I have to say, I had a great time!!!
Seriously, you couldn't meet anybody more down to earth and nice then Rep and Robbi and their wives.
I put a small album up with a video (my first to shoot, so it's a bit choppy) that kind of gives you an idea of just how fast NASCAR cars blow past you and how loud they sound. Also, I think that one of my pics is the same as Reps.
http://s612.photobucket.com/albums/tt208/Velocity_mj/
What I liked about NASCAR over F1 and Indy live, is that if you get the right seats, you can see the whole race. In F1, when the cars lap past in a different position then the previous lap, you wonder what happened.
But even after seeing this race and watching the flames come shooting out of the exhausts when the cars were being down shifted into the turns, I definitely want to go see Daytona or Talladega, with the high banked turns. That's got to be amazing watching 3400 lb cars doing 200 miles an hour drafting each other into the turns.
swamper40 3/9/2009 8:46:13 AM
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thats a cool video you took Cimm...
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/9/2009 10:53:02 AM
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Ahhhhhhhh, the video was good.......put me right back in my seat at the race for a few seconds.......
Talledega is the 26th of April Cimm......on Fox......it'll give you an idea of what it's like, although, as you know, it's nothing like being there and smelling the fuel, the rubber and hearing that deafening noise.......
But, after this weeks break, back to racing at Bristol.....crash and bang, push and shove track.....A whole different type of racing on a 1/2 mile track.
Vegas get together = Redneck Roundup.....LOL.....gotta love it!!!
jumpnjive 3/9/2009 12:14:37 PM
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Ahhhhh ? I wanna know how the woman driving the # 24 HOVEROUND sponsored car finished in the race ? She is pictured in Cim's Pre Race Line up pic to the right of robbi.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/9/2009 1:18:45 PM
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I believe the suspension gave out and put her in the garage........
Hunter_Rep 3/15/2009 1:01:43 AM
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no nascar this weekend, no family for two weeks now, fishing sucks still, yearh i am ****ing bored
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/15/2009 10:17:32 AM
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"For me, it was less of a Mingles gathering and more like going to see a race with some friends and fellow race car fans."
I very much agree Cimm.......that's exactly what it seemed like. Weird that because of this site people really are friends and don't really realize it until they meet. I've met Jerry before, but when you showed up it was like seeing a brother or cousin that you haven't seen for years and all ya had to do was catch up on what's going on in life now. Really cool and was a great time had by all I believe.....at least Jules and I did........
Hunter_Rep 3/15/2009 7:48:49 PM
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it was a blast robbi, sure i couldnt get laid but it was nice having the wife there,
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/23/2009 7:02:16 PM
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That #@%*&^*%%$%@#$#@%^&( Kyle Busch........LOL......
Mark actually finished a race.....that's good...but, 31st in points....that's bad!!
Cimmaron 3/24/2009 2:52:04 AM
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hahahahaha.. Kyle Busch.. You crack me up Robbi!!!
I hope he does get on the U.S. F1 team.. F1 is a whole different world...
Cimmaron 3/24/2009 2:56:04 AM
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Next year, I hope that I have more time, just so that I can hang with you and the Repster. ..
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/24/2009 3:09:44 AM
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I hope you do also.....we're talking about going down on Friday and staying til Tuesday. In case of a rain out the race is held Monday and like fools we had our flight out scheduled for Monday morning. So, to avoid a hassle we're going a day later and staying a day later......Only reason we like to be there Thursday is because the drivers make appearances around town on Thursday.....but, as it turned out there wasn't anyone we wanted to see this year......
Cimmaron 3/27/2009 1:48:37 AM
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"as it turned out there wasn't anyone we wanted to see this year"
Your just saying that cause, Kyle Busch got tired of you always showing up and asking for his autograph.... lol
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/27/2009 3:11:43 AM
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LOL........I picture him in one those clown things at the carnival that you throw water balloons at......LOL.....I'd fly anywhere in the country for that......
swamper40 3/29/2009 2:04:27 PM
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The race is on!!!!!!!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/29/2009 10:16:31 PM
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Good race......(always is when Kyle is laps down). Mark finished respectable, Tony and teammate both with top tens, Jr top ten........all in all a good race......
Hunter_Rep 3/30/2009 12:08:56 AM
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i went to the gym cause short tracks are just boring as all hell. there is more action on a road course.
Flowerpistol 3/30/2009 12:37:01 AM
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Hunter you sexy bitch..miss ya...
shopstar 3/30/2009 2:52:41 AM
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The newspapers here (India-Mumbai) are full of stories about Mahindra Tractors sponsering car in the Nationwide Series at Bristol (finished 31, I believe) and sponsering a Cup Team next year. I don't know if thats what Big Bill France had in mind. But it looks like with Toyota and now India and Nextel, it is becoming truely international and not just regional or national. Just hope they (NASCAR) remember their roots.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/30/2009 12:18:30 PM
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Yeah Shop.....it's spreading far and wide. There are a few cars this year without sponsorship and won't continue the rest of the season without someone stepping up with cash. So I'm sure that money, whereever it comes from is welcome. I'm disappointed that NASCAR has become a money game, but, that's the society we live in and nothing is exempt I suppose. And I too hope they remember their roots.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)3/30/2009 12:35:12 PM
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Shop, send me an email. I've got a couple of emails with links I'd like to send to ya........
Hunter_Rep 3/31/2009 12:33:27 AM
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hi flower babby. ya coing to vegas next year? i am sure i can ditch my wife for ya
Cimmaron 3/31/2009 2:47:37 AM
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"formula what?"
"you know Rep.....formula.....it's what you feed babies........"
LMFAO!!!!
That was really funny to read! How did I miss all of that? I must have been away for awhile... Like I should be now...
Looks like Pedro got kicked out again.....
Flowerpistol 3/31/2009 10:02:19 PM
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I am sure you couldn't keep me away, I go to Vegas way to much $$$..LOL I look forward to meeting your wife and be sure to pack your cammo thong for laying out at the pool!!!!
Hunter_Rep 4/1/2009 11:38:31 PM
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if flower comes to vegas and wears a bakini at the pool there will be way less mingler men on here, we will all die of a heart attack.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)4/6/2009 12:14:54 AM
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Good racing this weekend.......glad to see Jeff finally get a win.....now he can just fade away again. Jr still sucks.....and friggin Carl must be hot about that last pit stop!!!! Mark jumped to 18th in points.....Mr. Consistant....I love it.....hoping he is a chase contender......Nothing better than seeing Kyle ram someone on purpose and cut his own tire......LOL....which put him laps down....
Cimmaron 4/7/2009 12:59:04 AM
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Hey Robbi and Rep, I just finished watch in Truth in 24.
You can download it for free in iTunes. They have it in HD at it's awesome to look at.
It's an hour and a half documentary and I know that you two will like it. Racing is racing, whether it's go carts, NASCAR, Indy or F1, because it's not just about the fastest car or who has the best drivers. It's about the whole team and the strategy of the engineers. Esp. at Le Mans!
And there is one very spectacular wreck, where a Formula C car, for no apparent reason loses control on a straight and just comes off of the road, nearly taking out the car in front as it enters a chicane.
Great fun!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)4/17/2009 10:52:58 AM
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Don't forget......the races are Friday night (17th) and Saturday night (18th) this week at Phoenix..........
beckyiv42000 4/17/2009 12:39:16 PM
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OMG you guys were in Vegas??? arghhhhhhhh and now I actually watch NASCAR (the new beau is a fan) and would have loved to be there ..its only a 3 hour drive ...damn ...Oh well maybe next year I'll have to remember this...BTW the pics were awesome thanks for sharing all
Hunter_Rep 4/17/2009 6:17:04 PM
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yeah becks were plannin a Vegas get tagether the weekend of the Nascar event, not everyone has to go to the race but we will get together for dinner and fun.i have been compiling a list of people that wana go, big thing will be to see if we can get a group discount at a hotel on the strip, otherwise it will be up to people to get there own reservations. i know me and the wife are gonna look at flying in next year for a whole week.
Hunter_Rep 4/17/2009 6:23:58 PM
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so far we have a nice list going, some of these are maybes but we will keep them on the list...
Rep and raenee
robbi and jules
cimm
verti and hobbs
jump and bto
lisa
flower
swamp
becks and hubby
robbi642 (this topic's creator)4/19/2009 1:39:04 AM
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YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.........GO MARK GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First win since 2005.......Congratulations to Mark and his team..........up to 13th in points......could be a contender yet for the Chase.......
I have to watch the full race yet.......find out what happen to Jr. (wrecked) and Kyle........LOL
shopstar 4/19/2009 4:56:04 AM
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Alright!!!! (chevy???)
robbi642 (this topic's creator)4/19/2009 9:59:38 PM
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Yeah, yeah........he WAS driving a Chevy.......LOL.....The Rousch Ford days are long gone with him..........
robbi642 (this topic's creator)4/20/2009 11:00:53 AM
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Ahhhhhhhh, Kyle could have won the race possibly......IF he didn't get caught speeding on pit road on that last pit stop.......LMAOOOOOOO
And it's amazing.....I can't find a story about Jr. being called to the NASCAR trailer for his antics on the cool down lap.......imagine that!! Anyone else woulda been fined.......of course it's only Monday....Tuesday is generally the day the officials hand out the punishment.......
jumpnjive 4/20/2009 8:35:10 PM
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REP,,,Group discount at a Hotel ? Dude if your wearing your Camo thong I'm not sharing a room with you... nuh uh I'm guessing Rep in the camo thong would look like Cousin Eddy..pool side from the Grizwalds Family Vacation Movie...git errr done
Flowerpistol 4/20/2009 10:32:53 PM
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Perish the thought he's a sexy bitch and he knows it!
Hunter_Rep 4/20/2009 11:48:44 PM
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i got a motor home, i wonder if jump has a drain out side his house????
shopstar 4/22/2009 5:11:29 AM
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Robbie, now you done went and got Jr. in trouble!
swamper40 4/22/2009 9:37:22 AM
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I thought it was pretty cool of Jr. taking Mears out on the cool down lap,race was over an nobody got hurt...
robbi642 (this topic's creator)4/22/2009 10:16:06 AM
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Ya know Swamp.......I think so too actually and in days past that woulda just been another day at the track with emotions running high and tempers flaring. All the things that make racing what it is. But, NASCAR has been tough on this stuff for the last few years. Now I did read a story about NASCAR backing off the drivers for emotional flare ups as long as it doesn't endanger anybody, which Dale didn't. BUT, this is the first time I've seen no action taken and it just happens to be Jr? lol.....
robbi642 (this topic's creator)4/22/2009 10:21:12 AM
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Well, I shoulda checked NASCAR.com first...............
Earnhardt, Mears placed on probation for PIR incident
By Official Release
April 21, 2009
05:09 PM EDT
type size: + -DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR announced Tuesday that it has placed Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Casey Mears on probation for the next six races in the Sprint Cup Series, as a result of their on-track incident last Saturday at the conclusion of the race at Phoenix International Raceway.
Earnhardt, driver of the No. 88 car, and Mears, driver of the No. 07 car, both violated Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock-car racing; hitting another competitor's car after the race had concluded) of the 2009 NASCAR rule book.
The probation takes effect beginning with this weekend's event at Talladega Superspeedway.
swamper40 4/22/2009 10:58:43 AM
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I see politics getting into racing now,that was no more of a bump and run,besides I'd like to see more fender benders and tempers fly,makes it all part of the sport,plus exciting for the fans too.
shopstar 4/22/2009 11:09:55 AM
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It's racing man! Let them settle it on the track.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)4/22/2009 11:00:00 PM
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I agree.....but, NASCAR is following suit with our society, you know, the gentler and kinder society, ruffle no feathers society, peace loving society.......hell you can't even fight in grade school anymore without suspension......It's sickening but it's been happening for years.......
robbi642 (this topic's creator)4/26/2009 2:42:17 PM
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The BIG one on lap 8........damn that sucks. Mark was taken out which really hurts the points standings.......Hope you saw this Cimm........
swamper40 4/26/2009 7:58:37 PM
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Hot Dam now that was a finish!!!!!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)4/26/2009 9:52:19 PM
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Quite the race and the finish was spectacular for sure. NASCAR has got to do more work on the new car. Airborne is not where they should be.....yesterday and today both, cars were flying through the air. Thought Jr. might pull one off......but, congratulations to Brad Keslowski......first win in Sprint Cup and he did fair and square as Carl would tell you. I see a couple of changes coming up due to the wrecks in the last couple days.
On another good note.....Kyle got spun out of the lead and went to the back of the pack. Was good to see Newman get a good finish for Stewart/Haas racing.
I'm hoping the fans that got injured are ok......sounds like a few broken bones and one lady with a broken jaw.......Thank God that fence held....
Mark moved back to 18th in points which is not out of the chase just yet. He needs to get some consistant top 5 finishes though in the next 10 races or so.....
Cimmaron 4/29/2009 2:58:30 AM
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Hey Robbi!
Yep I saw the last half of it.
1st. At LV. there wasn't any of the 2 car drafting/pushing that I saw in the Talladega race.
So that was super interesting!
To me, it looked like the cars were teaming up. I don't understand it, so maybe when and if you have a chance you can shoot me an email to explain what that's all about. Obviously it's strategy and I assume, that the car that's drafting has the advantage but I'm not understanding the "pushing" aspect of it.
But the finish! Whoa.. Swamper said it!
2nd. I thought those cars were too heavy to go air born! Edward's car reminded me of F1 and Indy in the 60's 70's and 80's and that still happens in Class C at Le Mans .
It was good to see him get out and cross the finish line. i hope those people in the crowd are okay.
Still, I've got to read more up on the cars and understand what's up with the aerodynamics on them.
I have to go see Talledaga or Daytona. I have to see the speed! Have to!
jumpnjive 4/29/2009 9:27:13 AM
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I wonder if the woman in the # 24 Hoveround from Las Vegas had her suspension fixed yet.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)4/29/2009 10:30:56 AM
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LOL...Jump.....I didn't see her getting airborne this past weekend.....but, she could be around the track somewhere.....
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/3/2009 8:34:45 PM
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This is what I found on google/wikipedia on the drafting. It of course explains the basics of it which we've talked about before. As far as "teaming up" the drivers watch throughout the race for other cars that have the capability of good drafting. Although the cars are the same basically, one may have a handling problem that doesn't allow good drafting. At Talladega Kyle Busch dropped all the way back to the end of the pack and then drove back up through just to see how is car handled and to pick up other cars and check the drafting prospects. During the race you saw many lead changes, because guys hooked up and went to the front, then someone else would do the same. The fight for the lead never comes until the very end, probably two laps and often on the last lap because if you take the lead to early you become the sitting duck. Once you find someone to draft with you have your spotter talk to the other guys spotter and work out the details, who's pushing, whose leading and that works until the last half lap when guys start making their move for the win like Kesolowski did at Dega. With the old type car they use to get a "freight train" of 5-6 cars and draft to the front, however with the aerodynamics of the new car it appears that two cars work better together as we saw in the race. It's all got to do with downforce and it seems if the line is too long no one in the middle has enough downforce on the front and back so they get loose. These cars are new and the teams are still trying to figure them out. It's just like the side force on these cars is alot worse than the old ones. But, in the name of safety, these cars are better. Anyway, although there are teammates out there they are not always who you team up with to draft because of what I said above. Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt love to team up together. Similar driving styles and trust is what it comes down to I suppose. At Dega, Earnhardt made a deal with Ryan Newman's teams at the end. Earnhardt said he'd push Newman and the two of them could leave the rest of the field. He felt no one could touch them. But, Keslowski and Edwards got a great run and used the middle of the track which was a faster groove all day and they were able to go 5-6 mph faster up there. Nothing Earnhardt could do except jump up in front of them, but, that could be disasterous. One, he could cause a big wreck, or two, he could lose his momentum and lose 6-7-8 positions real fast.
Anyway, I hope some of this helped. Just give me a yell if there is anything specific you want to know.
Robbi
[edit] Drafting in motorsport
[edit] Open-wheel racing
In single seater, open wheel racing series such as Formula One and the IndyCar Series, a technique known as slipstreaming is used. Along a long straight, a car following close behind another uses the slipstream created by the lead car to close the gap between them, hoping to be able to overtake the leader under braking for the next corner, or, if he has a straightline speed advantage, to pass on the straight. However, it is very difficult for cars to follow each other in close proximity in fast corners as the "dirty" (turbulent) air that comes off the lead car unbalances the trailing car as its aerodynamic devices provide less grip. However, on the straight this effect is much less of a detriment due to the lower levels of grip required.
[edit] Stock car racing
On the faster speedways and superspeedways used by NASCAR, ARCA, and the IROC series, two or more vehicles can race faster when lined up front-to-rear than a single car can race alone. The low-pressure wake behind a group's leading car reduces the aerodynamic resistance on the front of the trailing car, allowing the second car to pull closer. As the second car nears the first, it pushes high-pressure air forward so less fast-moving air hits the lead car's spoiler. The result is less drag for both cars, allowing faster speeds. [3]
Handling in corners is affected by balance changes caused by the draft: The leading car has normal front downforce but less rear downforce. The trailing car has less front downforce but normal rear downforce. A car with drafting partners both ahead and behind will lose downforce at both ends. [3]
The "slingshot pass" is the most dramatic and widely noted maneuver associated with drafting. A trailing car (perhaps pushed by a line of drafting cars) uses the lead car's wake to pull up with maximum momentum at the end of a straightaway, enters a turn high, and turns down across the lead car's wake. The combination of running downhill and running across the zone of lowest aerodynamic drag allows the trailing car to carry extra speed and pass on the inside of leader. [3]
Drafting was discovered by stock car racers in the 1959 Daytona 500. Drivers found they picked up speed running closely behind other cars, and as they experimented they found that a line of cars could sustain higher speeds than a single car running by itself. [3]
Drafting is most important at Talladega Superspeedway and Daytona International Speedway where a restrictor plate is used, making much less power available to push the large bodies through the air. Race cars reach their highest speeds on these superspeedways, so the aerodynamic forces are highest, and the effects of drafting are strongest. Since restrictor plates were first used as a safety device, their effect has changed the nature of drafting. Vehicles no longer have sufficient horsepower to maintain their drafting speeds upon exiting the draft. This negates the slingshot maneuver. As a result, passing is often the result of cooperation between two or more drivers.
[edit] Bump drafting
Bump drafting is a tactic used in NASCAR races at Talladega Superspeedway and Daytona International Speedway. The technique was initially popularized by the Archer Brothers in the SCCA Sportruck series during the late 1980s.[4] It begins as normal drafting, but the following car pulls up behind the lead car and bumps into the rear of it, pushing the lead car ahead, to maintain momentum.
If done roughly or in the wrong position (e.g. close to the entry of the turn), this tactic can destabilize the handling of the lead car sometimes causing a crash. Use of the tactic in this manner is known as slam drafting. Due to the danger, NASCAR has attempted to limit the bracing on bumpers on cars,disallowed bump drafting in turns, introduced "no bump zones" on certain portions of speedways where this practice is prevalent, and penalized drivers who are too rough in bump drafting.[5][6]
shopstar 5/6/2009 11:14:30 AM
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Robbie, I just tried to read a story on msn-sports by Darrell Waltrip, saying he thinks Kyle will eventually beat Richard's 200 win record. But my signal wouldn't let me finish the story or get the link. Something about "out of memory at line 56" You might be able to get to it. I always figured that (record) to be out of reach with the modern era of a shorter schedule. He(Richard) won most of his when the schedule had 60 plus races a year. I believe he won 27 in 1967. They would race three times in a week and just change plugs and tires. 1 Ton car haulers. LOL And with the competition/money today it's harder to stay on top longer. Year in and year out. Wish I could get the story, Darrell is not an idiot and was a great driver. I booed him most of the time. Jaws! LOL But I wouldn't take what he says lightly.
H_W 5/6/2009 1:24:52 PM
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My new racing photo shows me preparing to "bump draft" the Model A in front of me.
My powerful 40HP engine tore up the track with speeds in excess of 45 MPH, certainly setting a new "Milwaukee Mile" track record!
Look for me in Vegas next year. Kyle has nothing on me! *l*
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/6/2009 1:59:58 PM
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That bump draft shoulda got you to about 48 mph minimum.....were ya doin it right?? LOL
H_W 5/6/2009 2:03:54 PM
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I will have to consult with my team (Bob, the dog).
He was in control of my fuel adjustment knob and spark advance.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/6/2009 2:10:47 PM
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Here ya go Shop..........and I agree with the story, except the part that he says the top 12 are already set......
If I were a rich man ...by Darrell Waltrip
Legendary stock car driver Darrell Waltrip, winner of 84 career NASCAR Cup Series races and three-time champion, serves as lead analyst for NASCAR on FOX.
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Updated: May 5, 2009, 1:15 PM EST 1594 comments Well folks, Kyle Busch was certainly a rich man Saturday night at Richmond. He was the birthday boy, too, celebrating his 24th that same night. He's pretty much got the NASCAR world wrapped around his finger right now. To get a big win like that on your birthday ... well, I just don't know if it gets any better than that.
In my mind, it's phenomenal what we are seeing from Rowdy Busch right now. You simply have to give the guy his due. I appreciate talent: I saw Dale Earnhardt when he was at his best; I saw Richard Petty, David Pearson, Cale Yarborough, Bobby Allison and Jeff Gordon all when they were at their best. I raced against them when they were at their best, so trust me when I say I know talent.
I have to tell you, though: None of them were as good as Kyle.
The question now being asked is if he can win 200 races. He can. He has said that's the goal he wants to accomplish in his NASCAR career, winning 200 combined races in Cup, Nationwide and the Camping World Truck series.
Back in the day, when Richard was winning all those races, he really was doing the same thing. When the series would go on the northern tour for a couple of weeks, they would run something like 14 races both on dirt and on asphalt on little half-mile tracks. They would run 100- to 150-mile races.
Now folks, this isn't a knock on The King, but Kyle winning the kind of races he is right now is more impressive to me than what anybody has done. Compare the quality of Kyle's wins to the quality of everybody else's from the past, and his are far and away a lot more impressive.
How long can he keep this up? Well, he just turned 24, so he could easily drive 25 more years if he wanted to. There's an opportunity here for him to set a lot of records money, wins and championships. I am just glad I am around to see this.
I will say this again, back in the late '70s and early '80s when Dale Sr. was still a little rough around the edges, I would have paid to see that man race. Now, some 30 years later, I say the same thing about this phenomenon we call Kyle Busch. If Kyle were here in Nashville and going to race at the Fairgrounds, you bet I would buy a ticket to watch him. He's just that impressive and again, he's just that good.
As good as Kyle was Saturday night, there was a point in the race where I felt he was only a fifth- or sixth-place car. Brian Vickers was out front for a little bit, and then Jeff Gordon took over. I really thought Jeff had the car to beat, but then here came Denny Hamlin plus, I think Jeff's pit strategy hurt him. There wasn't a doubt in my mind that if Denny were to get the lead, he could take home the checkered flag, but then he had trouble in the pits.
Saturday night also showed how tough this ol 'car really is. Jeff Burton, Mark Martin and Jamie McMurray, for example, all spun out and got in wrecks. Marcos Ambrose had the whole back part of his car knocked off and he still finished 11th. This ol' car is tough, and it sure showed us that Saturday night.
But see, here's the thing that is most striking to me about Kyle: He simply refuses to lose. He never gives up. Kyle loves to win, but he hates to lose even more. Saturday night proved that once again. Joe Gibbs Racing and his crew chief, Steve Addington, are giving him the right equipment and support in the Cup and Nationwide series. Over in the Truck Series, Billy Ballew and his group are doing the same.
He's simply on the right teams at the right time to get the kind of results we are seeing. So enough about that, but guess who the defending champion of this Saturday's race is? That's right: Kyle Busch. Last year, he bounced that ol' car off the Lady in Black all night long and came home a winner. The safe money bet this weekend is easily Kyle.
Around the field
With that said, Busch is going to have to beat the master at Darlington and to me, that is Jeff Gordon. Jeff's stats there are really impressive. His average starting spot is 6.9, and his finishing spot average is 11.5. That's really amazing when you consider how many races he has run there since 1993. Jeff understands, for instance, that this Saturday night it's a 500-mile race. So if Kyle's going to win, he's going to have to beat Jeff. Tony Stewart runs well there, as does Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Speaking of Dale Jr., I have a real fear that he isn't going to make the 2009 NASCAR Chase. I felt like we were in a stretch where he had to do really well to get himself inside the top 12 and maybe have a chance to run for the championship. He had to finish well at Richmond Saturday night, but he didn't. If he falters in any of these next few races, I am afraid he and the No. 88 team will miss this year's Chase.
I really think the folks in the top 12 right now are the ones we will see still there come Richmond in September. Both David Reutimann and Kasey Kahne have dropped out of the top 12, so I think the Chase is set. That belief is just based on performance. Unless there's someone just outside the top 12 that gets really hot, I think our 12 is already set.
There are two teams that have been really impressive so far: Penske Racing and Stewart-Haas. The Penske camp has made huge strides across the board since last year. They are now performing at a very high level. Kurt is 10 points out of the points lead. But the bigger indicator of Penske Racing turning the corner, at least to me, is how much better Sam Hornish Jr. and David Stremme are running.
Measuring Up
How does Stewart-Haas Racing compare to NASCAR's top organizations so far?
Team Cars Wins Top fives Top 10s
SHR Two 0 6 11
Hendrick Four 3 12 21
Gibbs Three 3 6 9
Roush Five 2 7 16
Childress Four 0 7 12
Folks used to question whether Sam could make it in the Cup series or whether he needed to go back to IndyCar racing. It's now clear to me that it was the equipment holding that team back more so than Sam. Now the Penske cars are running well. They added a bunch of new people over there, and the setups they are giving the drivers are really paying off. I don't think Sam's ready to win a race yet, but if he continues to improve like he has this season ... well, I think a Cup win could be in Sam's future.
Over at Stewart-Haas Racing, what they are doing is incredible, too. I never really worried about Tony knowing his talent, the people around him and that he had Darian Grubb as his crew chief, I was pretty sure Tony would be fine. I was more worried about Ryan Newman coming over there, and he and Tony Gibson getting on the same page. When the season started, they seemed to be snake-bit from the start. Now, these last few weeks, he and his crew chief have gotten things ironed out, and man are they hitting on all cylinders right now. Ryan's now climbed into the top 12 in points. From where they started the year to where they are now folks, that's impressive. Ryan Newman is a great driver, and I totally believe a win is just around the corner for him. I just see an incredibly bright future for that whole Stewart-Haas group.
shopstar 5/6/2009 2:48:54 PM
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Excellent, thanks Robbie, I'd tried several more times to get it and no go.
shopstar 5/6/2009 2:50:37 PM
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Was definatly ready to put sombody "on report" LOL
H_W 5/6/2009 3:32:19 PM
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"and I agree with the story, except the part that he says the top 12 are already set......"
I take exception too, Robbi, as H_W is not even mentioned in the top 12.
Obviously, this Darrell Waltrip dude knows nothing about racing.
shopstar 5/6/2009 3:40:11 PM
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I was thinking the same thing H-W, with your lesson in bump drafting, your a shoe in for the top five. That's why he (Waltrip) was always known as Jaws. Constantly talking @*%&!
H_W 5/6/2009 4:19:57 PM
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Everything I know, I learned from Robbi. If he would have posted the lessons a day earlier, I could have won the Milwaukee Mile last Sunday.
Hey, did you guys know...
"The Milwaukee Mile continues to be one of Americas premier, tradition-laden auto racing venues. Motorized racing events date back to 1903, a full eight years before the first Indianapolis 500, making The Mile the oldest, continually operating motor speedway in the country."
Rumor has it, that Robbi attended the first race there.
shopstar 5/6/2009 4:30:30 PM
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That was before pits, the mechanics rode in the car and worked on the car on the track. I saw him in a picture changing tires.
H_W 5/6/2009 4:37:10 PM
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Well, that lends credence to the rumor that Robbi invented the wheel.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/7/2009 2:43:49 PM
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The chiseling was easy......now the hole in the middle is another story.....I had to invent the drill before I could get the hole......
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia police are investigating after former NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb was found dead in a Richmond-area motel room.
Grubb was suspended in 2006 for refusing to submit to random drug tests. (Chris Graythen / Getty Images)
Henrico County Police spokesman Lt. Doug Perry said Thursday that personnel at the Alpine Motel discovered the Mechanicsville native in his room Wednesday.
Investigators did not speculate on the cause of death, but officials said there doesn't appear to be anything unusual or suspicious at the scene.
The 31-year-old was suspended from NASCAR indefinitely in 2006 because he refused to submit to a random drug test following the Busch Series race at Richmond International Raceway.
Grubb was previously suspended in March 2004 for failing a drug test. But he agreed to random testing as part of his reinstatement. Grubb's career began with NASCAR's lower-tier series in 1997.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/7/2009 2:50:46 PM
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On a much better note.........
Mark Martin to run full-time for Hendrick in 2010
shopstar 5/8/2009 2:19:50 AM
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Go Mark! (Chevy? hehe)
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/8/2009 10:23:22 AM
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LOL......ya know, I almost forget about that little fact. So glad you're here as a constant REMINDER!!! LOL
Hunter_Rep 5/8/2009 10:15:10 PM
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yeah but atleast Mark can say he is the 3rd best driver at HMS. while Jr. is only the 5th best. the guy that drives the hauler for Jr.s car is the 4th best, atleast he can find the track to take the car.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/9/2009 2:29:16 AM
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LMAOOOOOOO.......Julie said......wait til she sees you!!!! LOL
I haven't gotten our renewal notice......how about you??
Hunter_Rep 5/10/2009 2:17:32 AM
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not yet robbi, not sure when there going out this year, got mine last year in april.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/10/2009 11:09:56 AM
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How about that Mark Martin.......in the top twelve!!!!
shopstar 5/10/2009 12:05:33 PM
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All right, thats great news indeed, Ol Jaws might have been wrong. LOL And I won't mention that other small detail. You know the one!
shopstar 5/10/2009 12:45:13 PM
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All Right Again! Just saw the headline "50 Year Old Wins Darlinton". And we all know who that is. I still can't open msn.sports though. No wonder the sudden movement upward in points. The "Lady in Black" was kind indeed. Let's hope this momentum carries on.(Go Ch*#%) LOL
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/10/2009 2:19:42 PM
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LOL.......Happy Mother's Day Shop......always good to see ya......
Hunter_Rep 5/12/2009 2:44:38 PM
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may not be a Vegas for me next year after all, looks like me and Raenee are heading for divorce. not even been married a year and here we are.
Cristobalito 5/12/2009 4:26:02 PM
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divorce is like bankruptcy - if you can afford to do it, you probably don't need to
biker_44 5/12/2009 4:40:20 PM
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hunter. i hope yer kidding.
shopstar 5/12/2009 6:10:44 PM
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Sure hated to hear that Hunter. Try and work it out Dude. Believe me, It's well worth the effort in the long run. Anyway, best of wishes man, to both of you.
Hunter_Rep 5/12/2009 6:18:05 PM
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no not kidding biker, we havnt been gettin along since before Vegas, we went there not just for the race but to try and reconnect but all we did was argue. worse part is it could be take care of real easy but she refuses to change her ways. i have already moved out of my house, now all i got to do is get that job so i can afford the divorce.
swamper40 5/12/2009 9:22:11 PM
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sorry to hear about the bad news Rep,hang in there...
Flowerpistol 5/12/2009 10:11:56 PM
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Hunter...
I am so sorry to hear about that..I hope this turns around for the both of you!
Take Care.
FP
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/12/2009 11:31:28 PM
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Jerry, I hate to see friends part ways.......I pray that things change, however, if they don't, I pray both of you go on to be happy and be good parents for the little ones.
Hunter_Rep 5/13/2009 1:14:15 AM
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right now i dont know what is gonna happen, she made a comment to my mom and cousin earlier that she would like to try couseling, but not sure if it will happen. dont know if i will be around here for awhile, as some of you may know as i have mentioned in the past when i took a break from here, my family suffers from high blood pressure and eventually heart attacks. my blood pressure aint been great lately, thats one of the resons i quit smoking but i went to the hospital tonight becuase i have been having chest pains all day, wasnt a heart attack or a sroke but doc is very worried cause my blood pressure was off the charts. i will check back in when i can. thank you all.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/13/2009 10:47:20 AM
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Counselling is a great start and well worth it to save a marriage. As long as everyone follows the rules of counselling of course.
Take care of your health bro.....don't want to see anything untimely happen.....
Hunter_Rep 5/13/2009 11:02:11 PM
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thanks robbi, got a call from cimm today, glad to know i do have friends here. i tried to call you but got no answer and dd wanna leave a message incase i got out of the cell area. had a stress test done today, everthing came out ok, high blood pressure is down a little from yetseray. after that i went to the firing range an droped a couple hundred rounds, actually helped some.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/13/2009 11:55:45 PM
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That is my greatest stress reliever. If I can't shoot I fish....nothing like a day on the river......
I've been mudding sheetrock this week, so I don't run for my phone. I'm normally too late, then I get my phone full of mud.......LOL. It must not have come up as your phone, cuz I didn't see it later.....
Glad to see the stress test came out ok.
I'll be in touch in the next couple of days....hang in there......
Hunter_Rep 5/14/2009 12:20:00 AM
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i cant fish cause the dang weather sucks right now, supposed to be nice this weekend so gona try then, that bass should be in full spawn so gota get out there. gona be in town tomorow try and call ya then.
shopstar 5/14/2009 5:54:26 AM
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Robbie and all, Good story: Fox http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/pgStory?contentId=9
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/14/2009 10:37:03 AM
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Shop, the link isn't taking me to anything......some baseball stuff. What was the story referring to??
shopstar 5/14/2009 11:54:32 AM
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Robbie, it was on MSN Sports, Worst Nascar Villains ever. I checked and got the same link. But try MSN: http:www.msn.com/ And it's on the top of the page or sports. i finally got it to open here. Till this high pressure front causing the heat wave leaves. LOL
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/14/2009 2:20:30 PM
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LOL......Good article or slide show......
shopstar 5/15/2009 1:20:26 AM
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You might be a Redneck If: You think the last four words of the National Anthem are "Gentlemen, start your Engines."
Hunter_Rep 5/15/2009 5:21:50 AM
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You might be a Redneck If: You think the last four words of the National Anthem are "Gentlemen, start your Engines."
there not?
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/15/2009 9:20:09 AM
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LOL.......You might???
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/16/2009 11:23:39 PM
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One helluva All Star race........Good to see Tony in the winners circle......
Hunter_Rep 5/16/2009 11:56:13 PM
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missed it robbi, hope i was great
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/26/2009 10:07:44 AM
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A rain shortened Coke 600 at Charlotte was disappointing. It did shake things up a bit though as Reutiman gets his first ever Sprint Cup win by not pitting and taking the lead as the rain fell.
But, the tribute for Memorial Day was fantastic at 3 pm eastern time. I think it was about lap 165-170 and all the cars were stopped on the front stretch, turned off and a moment of silence was observed for all those that have served our country. All the pit crews lined up on on pit row and all the fans were standing......It was a great sight and one that will stick in my memory for a while........Congratulations to NASCAR for this one..........
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/26/2009 10:14:36 AM
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The point standings were shaken up a little, but Mark hung on to the #12 spot. Had the race continued I think it would have been better. Gordon's lead slipped as he was having a not so good day and Jr. moved back a spot also to 19th. Could Tony Stewart win a championship in the first year with the newly formed team?? Alot can happen between now and then. I think we're about half way to the chase now......
Next week.......The Monster Mile.......
robbi642 (this topic's creator)5/29/2009 10:12:23 AM
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Three Cheers for Rick Hendricks..........Dale Jr. is finally getting a new crew chief. I've been waiting for this for over a year now and they are getting the picture. It's not that Tony Jr. isn't a good crew chief, just that he and Earnhardt can't put things together. Maybe Dale can be a contender now.........as long as the new crew chief makes him do what he needs to.......
robbi642 (this topic's creator)6/4/2009 10:14:28 AM
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OK....All you race fans and Jump........The Vegas race is the weekend of February 26,27, and 28th, 2010. My renewal for tickets is due here next week, so that means Hunter should be getting his too. Sounds like Cimm will be there again this coming year, Jules and I, Hunter and Renae. I know there is a whole list above of people interested in coming either to the race or for the weekend and make it a mingles meet. Whatever the reason......those are the dates. Jules and I will probably fly in on Friday and fly out on Tuesday. That's all for now folks.....will keep you updated as info comes in.......
robbi642 (this topic's creator)6/9/2009 11:49:45 PM
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Good race this past Sunday.....especially for Pocono.....Congrats Tony......Mark kinda took a beating because of that last pit stop and slipped to 13th in the points......not good enough, but close enough to regain a spot in the top 12 before the chase begins........
Ron_092 6/9/2009 11:54:18 PM
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I don't follow NASCAR. They have fenders and only turn left. LOL.
Seriously, I prefer the open-wheelers, especially F1. NASCAR I suppose can be exciting, but i've never really gotten into it.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)6/10/2009 10:37:39 AM
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Ron.......there's another guy in here....Cimm that is more into F1 and open wheelers. He joined us in Vegas last year for the NASCAR race and totally enjoyed it and will be in Vegas again this coming year with us. You should join us. Looks like alot of minglers may descend on Vegas that weekend for a get together, not necessarily the race, but for fun.
Go fast, turn left.......LOL
Cimmaron 6/10/2009 7:14:25 PM
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From what I have seen, the only people that criticize oval track racing, are spectators.
I have never read an article or heard an interview where a formula or an Indy racer (or the sports commentators and owners of the cars) has said anything condescending or disparaging about NASCAR.
Race car drivers from the other different classes respect that type racing, for both the technical challenges and racing strategies that it takes to win.
Fans of lot of F1, LMP1 and LMP2 racers often forget that a number of these drivers started out, by driving go carts around in little circles (as well as road courses) before they moved up to open cockpit or LMP.
Ron_092 6/10/2009 9:31:28 PM
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Hehe, sorry. My comment was meant to be tongue-in-cheek.
I have a co-worker who drives stock cars at tracks around Southern Ontario, and I'm always having "fun" with her this way too. She's not an open wheel fan and I'm not a stock car fan, so it gives us lots of material for our friendly 'sparring" sessions. Oddly enough, she's a big Danica Patrick fan, go figure.
In reality, I'd never diss anyone who can get into a 2 ton car and drive 500 miles at 200 mph while fender-to-fender with 30-odd other cars. It takes a lot of guts, skill and determination. Its just a different set of skills.
swamper40 6/12/2009 7:00:45 AM
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Yahoo has a video of Brian Vickers doing a pit stop in time square with his red bull car,just thought you'd like to know...
Starfire58 6/12/2009 8:40:51 AM
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Bump
shopstar 6/15/2009 3:15:53 PM
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Great race for Mark! Up to eighth in points with eleven to run before the chase. That pit stop last week was very costly. He could have been real close to top five now.(Go C&#@Y?)
robbi642 (this topic's creator)6/15/2009 7:13:36 PM
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LOL.......can always count on you Shop. Was a pretty uneventful race until the last five laps. But, Mark being the smart, experienced driver he is....put himself in the right place at the right time......was an outstanding ending!!!! And yes, he needs to stay consistant from here on out.......
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Nominees for first Hall class announcedComment Email Print Share Associated Press
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Former drivers Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip are two of the 25 nominees for the first NASCAR Hall of Fame induction class.
NASCAR released the two names Tuesday ahead of the announcement of all nominees Thursday night.
The first class will consist of five members. They'll be inducted in conjunction with the opening of the Hall of Fame in downtown Charlotte next May.
Allison and Waltrip were longtime rivals and are tied for third with 84 victories in NASCAR's top series. Waltrip won three Cup championships and Allison one.
A 21-member nominating committee selected the nominees from NASCAR drivers, owners and promoters.
Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press
shopstar 6/30/2009 4:23:39 PM
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And the nominees are ...Comment Email Print Share By Terry Blount
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OK, folks. Who's in your 25?
NASCAR will announce Thursday the 25 nominees for the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
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Bill France Sr., left, turned the NASCAR reins over to Bill France Jr., right, in 1972.
Only five will get in, and some of those are obvious. Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Bill France Sr. all are locks for the first induction ceremony.
But picking 25 names is a much tougher assignment. Once you get below the top 10 or so, opinions will differ greatly.
The 20-to-25 group is the fun one. Below are my 25 who deserve a spot among the first nominees to consider.
As stated above, the first three are no-brainers: the two seven-time Cup champions and the NASCAR founder.
A fourth name on the list is the late Bill France Jr., who guided NASCAR into the modern era. Bill Sr. made NASCAR a legitimate sport; Bill Jr. made it a national sport.
Fifth for me is David Pearson, the only man besides Petty with triple-digit victories.
Pearson earned his 105 wins with the third-best winning percentage ever at 18 percent. Only four times did he race more than 75 percent of the season schedule, and he won the championship in three of those years.
So those are my five for the inaugural class. Here are the other 20 nominees:
6. Cale Yarborough: The first man to win three consecutive championships, and the only man to do it until Jimmie Johnson equaled the feat last year.
7. Junior Johnson: The old moonshiner won 50 races as a driver, and his teams won 139 races and six championships. But Johnson's legacy goes much deeper as the man who brought R.J. Reynolds and the Winston brand into the sport.
8. Darrell Waltrip: Three championships, 84 victories and a longtime NASCAR broadcaster who is one of the sport's most recognizable and beloved figures.
9. Bobby Allison: The three-time Daytona 500 winner equaled Waltrip with 84 Cup victories.
10. Rick Hendrick: The team owner by which all others are judged. He has eight Cup titles and probably more to come.
11. T. Wayne Robertson: R.J. Reynolds executive who oversaw the Winston sponsorship that transformed NASCAR into the big time. He was killed at age 47 in a 1998 boating accident.
12. Lee Petty: He won three championships and 54 races, but Richard's dad is best known for his photo-finish victory in the first Daytona 500.
13. Glen and Leonard Wood: When they do enter the Hall, and they will, these two should go in together as the founders of the pioneering NASCAR team of Wood Brothers Racing. Some of the top drivers in history raced for the Wood Brothers, including Darrell Waltrip, A.J. Foyt, Junior Johnson and Cale Yarborough.
14. Herb Thomas: He won two championships and 48 races and has the highest winning percentage (21 percent) among drivers who competed in at least 100 Cup events.
15. Dale Inman: The only crew chief with eight championships. He was with Richard Petty for all seven of his titles and earned an eighth Cup crown with Terry Labonte in 1984.
16. Bruton Smith: NASCAR wouldn't be what it is today without him. The Speedway Motorsports Inc. mogul has built and rebuilt some of NASCAR's best tracks. He transformed Bristol from a 25,000-seat house in the Tennessee backwoods to a 160,000-seat facility that is the racing version of the Rose Bowl.
17. Rusty Wallace: The 1989 Cup champion is eighth on the all-time wins list with 55 victories. He also is a two-time runner-up for the championship. Wallace is tied for second on the all-time list for road-course victories with six.
18. Richard Childress: Earnhardt won six of his seven championships with Childress, who overcame the death of the sport's biggest star to make Richard Childress Racing successful again.
19. Joe Weatherly: He raced a full season twice in his career and won the championship both times when he was 40 and 41. He was killed in a 1964 crash, the year after winning his second title.
20. Humpy Wheeler: He was NASCAR's most innovative track promoter during his three decades of work at the head of Lowe's Motor Speedway.
21. Tim Flock: A two-time Cup champion has the second-highest winning percentage (20.8 percent) among drivers with at least 100 starts.
22. Ned Jarrett: A true gentleman racer who won two championships and 50 events. Jarrett also was a top NASCAR broadcaster for many years.
23. Jack Roush: He has 115 Cup victories as a team owner, and counting, over a 21-year span, and two championships.
24. Wendell Scott: The first and only black driver to win a NASCAR event. And that was 45 years ago during the highly volatile times of the civil rights era.
25. Smokey Yunick: An innovative engine builder and designer whose cars won 57 races in NASCAR's top series. Yunick also was one of NASCAR's most colorful characters for years.
That's my list, but the official 25 come from a 21-person committee of NASCAR officials, team owners and track operators.
A voting panel, which includes a fan-vote element, will choose the first class. The five inductees will be honored next May at the new NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C.
So who's on your list?
Terry Blount covers motorsports for ESPN.com. His book, "The Blount Report: NASCAR's Most Overrated and Underrated Drivers, Cars, Teams, and Tracks," was published by Triumph Books
shopstar 6/30/2009 4:26:27 PM
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I'm not much for the cut and paste, but found it interesting and wanted to share with NASCAR fans. (Robbie, Mark and crew need to tighten up a notch. Someone needs to on report! LOL)
Hunter_Rep 6/30/2009 9:27:15 PM
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The King
The Intimadater
Bill France Sr.
Cale Yarborough
Jr Johnson
those are my 5 picks
robbi642 (this topic's creator)7/1/2009 12:38:11 AM
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Wow......I'm gonna have to think about this for a day or two. I think Mark Martin will make it in, but not on this first go around. So many names go through my mind immediately.........
robbi642 (this topic's creator)7/5/2009 2:33:43 AM
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What a race tonight!! Another restricter plate race, but it was a great ending. I'm glad no one was hurt. It looked bad for a minute until he got out of the car. Thanks to the safety NASCAR has put into these cars........
shopstar 7/12/2009 12:30:55 PM
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Go Ch%@y! Way to go Mark. Congrats! Set a record for most wins in a year for someone over 50yo. Back to eighth in points. A good year already, but still needs to be more consistant for remainder of season. Something is way off on Junior's team. No way three cars from same organization can be in top 10, top 5, week in and week out and the forth not crack top 15 or top 20. What goes on here?
robbi642 (this topic's creator)7/13/2009 10:14:34 AM
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It's time for Jr to put up or shut up as a driver. Crew Chief has been replaced. I didn't see any bad calls. Every week, it's some reason. The car is too loose, the car is tight, the car, the car, the car. Maybe no one can effectly set up a car for his particular way of driving. Maybe he's lost his edge and afraid of the outside wall (which is my personal opinion). Maybe once the new crew chief and he start to sync they'll be better. Of course this is Mark's first year with Gustafson and they have 4 wins under their belt. I just wish he wouldn't win one week and be 40th the next.......LOL This was his first ever win at Chicago......I think they said nothing better than 6th or 16th in the past........right on.
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I think so too Robbie, I hate to be critical. It's hard enough with the compitition and dollars involved today compared to yesterdays NASCAR. Jr. will never be Dale Sr., and I don't expect him to. Kyle wasn't Richard. And at his debut he had money and equipment at the top. He did win his first start (ARCA-Daytona) in a Petty Enterprises car. Also drove for the Woods Brothers at the peak of their success after Neil Bonnet with not alot of success. I think Adam (Kyle's son) was going to be the protoje in that family and was cut short. Larry Pearson never equaled David. I think he stayed in the Sportsman Division too long to make the transition to Grand National(Cup Cars now). Davy Allison was probably going to equal or exceed Bobby's success. He had a better head and attitude. Now Jr. has had money and equipment and an attitude (not a good one). He does need to put up or shut up. Many other drivers of today would be tearing up the charts with the same rides.
shopstar 7/26/2009 12:13:46 PM
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Congrats Mark for sitting on the pole at Indy, number four for the season.
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Just read at USA.com, girls won 5 of 6 divisions at the Soapbox Derby finals at Akron, Ohio yesterday.
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) Girls had their most dominant showing in the history of the All-American Soap Box Derby on Saturday, winning five of six individual titles for the first time and sweeping the three major divisions for only the second time.
The strong showing for the girls came during the 71st year of the grand prix of gravity-powered racing in Akron. A record 606 finalists from 160 cities and six nations competed and though a light 5-minute rain delayed racing at 2 p.m., it didn't dampen the enthusiasm of 15,000 fans.
"If you count this little sprinkle, it's only the 17th time we've had some rain at the finals," said Jeff Iula, the race's general manager who started working at the track 50 years ago at age six. "We've never been rained out. The Indy 500 can't say that."
Nor can the fabled race claim such a female-dominated winner's circle.
Courtney Rayle's eyes filled with tears as she gazed toward her proud grandmother. Rayle, representing Washington, D.C., and one month shy of her 17th birthday, became the oldest champion in the Masters Division in history by driving to victory.
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"It was the lucky number seven that did it," Rayle said after winning on her seventh and final try in the finals at Derby Downs. "My seventh time and I had car No. 73 in the 71st race. I'll never forget any of it."
Johanna Barnowski drove to victory in the Stock Division, giving Akron its record 14th individual champion, and Haley Beitel of Tullahoma, Tenn., won the Super Stock Division.
Megan Newcomer of Danville, Ind., won the Rally Stock class; Caitlin Smith of Federalsburg, Md., was the Rally Super Stock champion and Brandon Feagan, a 15-year-old from Richardsville, Va., was the lone boys champ, winning the Rally Masters Division.
"We needed one of us guys to come through," said Feagan, adding that the experience of being in the finals for the second consecutive year helped him.
"I knew a little more of what to expect, how to handle being so nervous from one round to the next," Feagan said. "You win a heat and you feel great, then you have to sit around for your division to come around again. You get very, very nervous and there's nothing you can do about it."
Rayle knows the feeling well. She's been coming to the finals since age 3, as six members of her family have competed in Akron a total of 19 times.
"It took a girl to show us guys in the family how to win. What a way for her go to out," said Rayle's father, Bill. He raced here in 1978, eight years after his older brother began the long family tradition of coming to Derby Downs.
Dad said little brother Justin, 14, can match his sister's accomplishment someday.
"Justin put his brakes on in the local finals so his sister could beat him and come here," Bill Rayle said. "He knew it was her last chance. He's got three more years, so hopefully he can come through."
Courtney and Justin's grandmother, Betty, sat trackside near the finish line. A few weeks ago, she was bedridden after receiving a chemotherapy treatment.
"I'm so glad I was here to see this," Betty Rayle said. "I've been coming here the last few years and this means so much to everybody in the entire family."
Another guest in Akron was Denny Zimmerman, who raced in the 1954 event and 17 years later was rookie of the year at the Indy 500 when he placed eighth. Of the 14,122 boys and girls to appear in the Soap Box finals in Akron and 983 drivers in Indy 500 history, Zimmerman is the only person to race in both events.
Zimmerman, along with 1937 champion Walter Johnson and 1948 winner Don Strub drove in the ceremonial "Oil Can Derby" that starts each year's finals. Johnson, 84, who lives in Sioux City, Iowa, became the oldest person to drive down the 989-foot, 4-inch course at Derby Downs.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)7/26/2009 12:55:01 PM
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Gonna be a good race today. With the double file restart it'll add something to the usual boring Brickyard. And they say they got the tire problems under control, we'll see. Mark on the pole.........hope he keeps the clean air since that seems to be key with these cars.
Women are long overdue for a breakthrough in the racing world.........starting with soapbox is ok........
robbi642 (this topic's creator)7/26/2009 5:39:34 PM
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Well......to have double file restarts, ya gotta have cautions and they were few and far between today. Juan got screwed....not that it bothers me any. But, damn, if Mark coulda got Jimmy on that restart and had clean air, I don't think he coulda been touched. But, good race ending and up to 9th in points with only six races till the chase.......we're lookin good.....
Dale.....reminds me of Tom Cruise in Days of Thunder when he made things happen.....like blowing the engine.....is it possible??? No edge on a bowling pin!!
shopstar 7/26/2009 6:47:41 PM
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LOL! Well put.
Hunter_Rep 7/26/2009 8:40:17 PM
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another fine hose job by Nascar to make sure no one else but there pet Hendricks wins.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)7/27/2009 2:10:28 AM
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How did I know you were gonna say that ^......LOL
shopstar 7/27/2009 9:54:05 AM
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Hunter, I've said for years that the "C" in NAS"C"AR stands for Chevrolet. Back in the day, when they were still "Stock Cars", the only control NASCAR had was on spoiler height-angle, airdams and such. When Ford, Dodge, Plymouth,even Pontiac, Olds and Buick seemed to gain an edge,they (NASCAR) would jack with those rules to "even" the score. Parity in the name of Chevy! LOL
robbi642 (this topic's creator)7/27/2009 10:09:06 AM
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And I used to bitch about that also.....and it's true. I've been a Rousch guy for years (until Martin went Chevy) and when the Ford gained an edge they were right there to change things for the Chevy boys. With the new car it doesn't seem as apparent anymore. Although Rousch hasn't been very good this year I don't know that it has anything to do with the make as much as the team.
And I gotta admit.......the first thing to run through my head when Montoya was caught was that......I wonder if that is because of the Hendrick cars.....?
shopstar 7/27/2009 1:45:31 PM
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....I wonder if that is because of the Hendrick cars.....? Me too!. Once it was Petty Enterprises, then Junior Johnson, then Richard Childres. I remember Darrell being a lap down at Richmond (before expansion from 1/2 mile) or Martainsville late in the race with not enough time to work through traffic and a caution was called for an ambulance to cross track after Darrell got in front of leaders. No tunnel to infield. Talking of Hendricks or those others I mentioned, think of engine blocks or cams or other parts. Which team gets first choice? If GM manufactures 10 or 100 blocks and heads. One of them is the best. With the track times being in the hundreths in qualifying and winning. It stands to reason the best, no. 1 is far better than no. 10 or no. 100, in all those parts. Put on a dyno will tell the difference. If you hear JoeBob is running a Hendrick's MotorSports, or Richard Childres Racing ect. engine. It's not the pick of the litter. But I admit, I'm a fan and its the best game in town. So lets go racinnnnnnn!
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Hunter_Rep 7/27/2009 11:38:04 PM
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well robbi, you will love this, chevy has been allowed to introduce 2 new engines this alone, dodge and toyota have introduced a new engine as well, however twice Ford has tried to introduce a new engine, one that would easily compete with chevy, however Nascar refused to allow them.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)7/28/2009 9:51:28 AM
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Ahhhhhhhhh, that's right. Now that you mention it I do remember something about that. The Toyota engine has been so-so.......But, damn those Chevy's have been dominate. I forgot all about that Hunter....Thanks....
We scored the extra tickets for my sis, bro in law and Cimm. Three seats right in front of us.......so we're all together. Also made reservations at Bill's for four nights.
Hunter_Rep 8/2/2009 10:14:56 PM
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looks like were gona stay at excalibur this year. good price. bills was a little to rich for my blood.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/3/2009 10:37:29 AM
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You'll like the Excaliber......was a nice place. And they do have that buffet there, buy one, get one that was most excellent!! $25.00 a piece, but somehow it ended up costing us $20.00 for two....I didn't ask...I just ate.....LOL
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/3/2009 10:39:08 AM
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Did you get the flyer for the bus service to the track this year in your ticket package?? It's a good deal, but so far the website hasn't been up so I haven't got all the info yet.
Talked to Cimm over the weekend, he's stoked and ready to go......lol
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Did I mention I hate rain outs!!!!.......LOL.....Got all ready yesterday, made the dip, got the snacks, headed down to watch the race......and shit, rain. But, that's Pocono. When I was a kid we went to Pocono alot and I remember being in the rain a few times.......
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/3/2009 11:21:59 AM
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Where's McMurray gonna land?????
Hunter_Rep 8/4/2009 12:10:38 AM
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DEI most likely with them loosing truex
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Robbi...really...you don't have me in your friend's list....how come??????...lol..I sent a request to you to put me on there....
....hey lookkkky i have found a new toy that tops my canary yellow hummer........lol...
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/4/2009 1:23:36 AM
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I'm constantly surprised to see the people that aren't on my friends list......I've discovered many recently.
Yeah Rep.....I was thinking that also....but, will McMurray want that?? Would anyone want that....?? LOL......
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/12/2009 10:08:46 AM
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Another rain out at Watkins Glen with the race taking place on Monday. No big surprise to see Tony win at the Glen........but, the first year as owner/driver.....good for him. Third win of the season only topped by Mark. Mark slid another spot in the points to 11th. Three or four more races to the chase?? He's got to hang in there and be more consistant. Kyle still in 13th, but closed the gap on 12th. From 8th to 15th anything could happen as the points are so close.....
Jeff Gordon is a step closer to retirement with that accident he was involved in. His back can't take much more I don't think. And Jr?? Well just like Jr. lost his brakes and head on into the tires.......
Michigan this coming weekend, then Bristol........Go Mark!!!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/16/2009 10:42:17 PM
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Alan Gustafson should have his ****ing ass kicked all the way to Bristol. That stupid son of a bitch, what the hell was he thinking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/17/2009 1:20:00 PM
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You'd think a rational person would've calmed down by today......but, nope......I'd still kick his ass if I could get my hands on him......
shopstar 8/19/2009 1:57:58 PM
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I just got to watch the race last night Robbie. Had to work late Sunday and Monday. *&%#@**&^ Agreed! This and a few other earlier mistakes may ruin his chances for the Chase. What a needless shame.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/20/2009 10:50:24 AM
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He needed to be racing for points, NOT the win........dumb bastard!!!! Sitting on the bubble ain't no good, the 13th, 14th and 15th guys are hungry and have some momentum........
Jr. actually finished in the top 5.......thought he was looking good for the win...
H_W 8/20/2009 10:58:18 AM
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H_W won the Glen. Do you see any cars ahead of me? *l*
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LOL - first time I think I came into this thread and oh my gosh don't we have some NASCAR fans that are in quite the emotional aftermath mode... (lol@Robbie!) I know that NASCAR has something to do with racing cars but ummmm.... they are only cars with only people driving them right. Cars and drivers... hmmmm nothing too impressive to me as I sit on freeways with them daily and thank goodness for good music that helps tune them all out! LOL Sorry fans... nothing from me except an iPOD works well to help IGNORE THEM ALL! LOL
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/20/2009 11:51:53 AM
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HW.......I watched that race and your lead must have been incredible.......because I never saw you.......and all this time I thought it was Tony Stewart that won......
Pam.....I could be one of those drivers you're "tuning out".....LOL. Come on down!! Racing is in the blood....and I usually don't get too wound up about it...but, a mistake like last week was just plain stupid and made by a guy that should know better....
Go fast, turn left.....
schlomo1 8/20/2009 11:55:40 AM
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let me know when your in Montreal Robi,, ill buy u lunch at Schwartz's Deli,, youll love it,unless your a vegetarian
H_W 8/20/2009 1:32:02 PM
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Robbi, you never saw me because the powerful 40hp engine with gravity-fed fuel system propels the Model A Ford too fast for any camera to capture.
Tony, who?
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/21/2009 2:31:57 AM
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1/20th the horsepower........LOL....AND you kicked their ass.....
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schlomo.......have no immediate plans to go north of the border, plus I don't have a passport...LOL...but, I will keep the invite in mind should I venture that direction.......
H_W 8/21/2009 12:05:42 PM
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Yes, I did Robbi. I just could not find the winner's circle.
shopstar 8/21/2009 1:07:24 PM
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Go H_W!!!!!! A bright spot in a somewhat dismal season! You RULE!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/21/2009 2:59:32 PM
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You found the winner's circle......it's anywhere that blonde woman that sits next to you happens to be.......
But, on another note.......is your trip over? Haven't heard any updates since Vermont I believe......
H_W 8/21/2009 4:26:25 PM
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*l* @ shop
Ok, robbi. I posted an update in that "enojoying" thread. But, perhaps the "blonde woman" can fill-in the gaps. She tends to be a bit more wordy, er, I mean "detailed" than me. Yes, detailed! That's the word I meant to use. She's more "detailed".
shopstar 8/21/2009 6:02:10 PM
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That's the winner's circle I'm talking about! lmao
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/21/2009 7:07:41 PM
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LOL.....@ detailed.......I like that.....gonna steal it and use it!!!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/22/2009 9:53:19 AM
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Mark on the pole at Bristol??? Wow.......staying in front is key at Bristol, we'll see how it unfolds......I'm off to the cabin, so I won't see the race until Sunday night.
Fords dominated the race on Friday nights Nationwide race, so we'll see how the Chevy's do on Saturday night.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/22/2009 9:54:43 AM
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And Yes, Alan should still have his ass kicked.....LOL
Although Mark spent the week restoring Alan's confidence, which was probably a better move than mine......LOL
shopstar 8/22/2009 10:11:51 AM
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Robbie, Thursday's USA Today had great article on Mark. Bristol will be his 1000th start, since 1981 at North Wilksboro Speedway. It may be found online. I'll search for the link. Half a page of info.
MOSTess 8/22/2009 6:35:48 PM
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Ahhh thanks Robbi *smile* Is Jules "detailed" also? Very polite way of putting it HW! Yes, I tend to be detailed, wordy, long winded or in less polite terms "talk too much" - whichever way you want to word it, that's me. That's why I have rarely posted, I don't have time to say all I want to say *laugh*
Anyway, regarding latest tour, it was fabulous, HW, basically said it all in his "man of few words" way, I could give you more details but that would just be a waste of "internet ink"
Back to topic though, Watkins Glen was quite a site even though a few days before the big race, you could feel the excitement in the air. Hard to imagine such a small down being infested with race fans, not many roads leading in or out, it would be quite a site to have seen the town on the day. I used to go to the Indy races in Montreal when Jacques Villeneuve was racing. More than the race was the party between train cars on the way to Montreal from Toronto and back. Good times, great people.
Ok that's enough "detail" :-).
shopstar 8/23/2009 5:19:28 PM
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Good race for Mark. (Bristol) I'd like to say a solid 10th in the Chase. But the gap is too close for Mistakes the next two races. "Listening Alan?"
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/23/2009 11:58:46 PM
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That was an excellent race.......if only he had five more racing laps.....lol. But, a good finish and a move up in points. 7th to 14th is way to tight to tell who's in and who's out right now......a flat tire could change everything....But, yes, get word to Alan immediately......LOL.......Bristol is a drivers race.....no gas strategy, not alot of pit strategy....just who can bump and grind......Love It!!!!
Chad Knaus and the right rear tire changer screwed themselves.....although J.J. made up some of the loss....
Nationwide is in Montreal next week........Hmmmmmmmm
But, we're in for a treat Sept 6th for the Atlanta Night Race......the first ever. Here's where Alan needs to have his stuff together........
Most......Jules is indeed more "detailed" than I. It's good, a very good offset of each other..... Sounds like a fantastic trip you had!! Watkins Glen is pretty wild on race weekend from what I hear. Randy (Hobbit) and Veritababe were there a couple of years ago. I've been to Watkins Glen, just not on NASCAR weekend....used to go there when I was a kid for smaller races.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/24/2009 12:06:22 AM
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http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nascar/2009-08-19-mark-martin_N.htm
Is this the article Shop??
H_W 8/24/2009 9:34:45 AM
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I'll kick their ass!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)8/24/2009 9:56:16 AM
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LOL.......somehow I believe that you believe you will!!.......
shopstar 8/24/2009 10:41:27 AM
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Yea Robbie, that was it. Sorry, I'm really busy here and didn't have time to search. Heck, I'm 2-3 days behind on reading the paper even. But life's short, so really no complaints at all!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/14/2009 10:25:17 AM
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Well Richmond was alive on Saturday night!!! Congrats to Denny Hamlin who finally got a win on his hometown track. He definitely earned it and ran a great race. Congrats to all that made it into the chase. Sorry Kyle, maybe next year. Ten races to go now for the championship. Mark's best chance in years!! Mark starts the chase as the #1 seed, 10 points ahead of anyone else. Of course that can change very fast. So who's it gonna be? Tony who has had a remarkable season has had three bad races in a row........Mark has momentum going in and appears to be on the upswing. Hamlin describes his team as dangerous. Montoya is consistant as of late. Gonna be a great chase year I believe.......
Hunter_Rep 9/14/2009 4:35:59 PM
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I would not be surprised to changes made at Rousch, especially with Kenseth's team.Time for a new crew chief.
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GO CH%@Y?????? LOL
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I think changes should be made at Rousch.....NASCAR has to change their attitude about Fords in general.....But, 2 out of 5 in the chase isn't too bad, however they are not the stronger teams capable of competing I don't think. Consistancy got them in, but Edwards hasn't won all year and he'll have to in the chase to stay in play. Kenseth should've made it in, and maybe a crew chief change isn't a bad idea.
LOL......Shop ya just never give up.......LOL
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Mark is sitting pretty good now. And he does have momentum on his side. Hope he capitalizes on it. Hoping for the best and would really like to see him win Championship. Go CH#@Y!
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Gosh 48mrg, you have a lot of built up hate and anger. You may want to see someone about that.
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"hi everyone i,m mrg. i work for kbr in afghanistan. i,m 48 years old. i,m divorced. i,m on here looking for friends. or a nice lady. are there any left out here."
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Cimmaron 9/15/2009 6:26:59 PM
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Repster, where did I ever say I didn't like NASCAR?
shopstar 9/15/2009 7:06:58 PM
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Yes it is free speech, anyone can be an idiot. Including you and I. And no maybe NASCAR isn't a sport. But it's about who can make a machine go the fastest for the longest period. And who can handle that machine best. They (NASCAR-Frances)have taken a lot out it turning it into a show. But it's still the best races going, no doubt. Now slink on back and trash your own forum Dingbat.
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robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/15/2009 8:10:57 PM
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And before anyone says anything.......I'm a huge believer in free speech and everyone's right to post.........it's just not gonna happen in this thread.....talk all the shit ya want in your thread.........
Ron_092 9/15/2009 8:14:34 PM
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wtg Robbi
shopstar 9/15/2009 8:17:26 PM
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Right On Robbie! GO Mark! GO CH@#Y!< ...now that's borders on obscenity... LOL
robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/15/2009 8:20:03 PM
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LOL Shop..........You're right.....but as long as Mark is in one.......I suppose I have to let it go...........
shopstar 9/15/2009 8:27:23 PM
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We have to do what we have to do, yes. Lifes not perfect and then you get a CH@#Y thrown in the mix. But I really hope Mark takes it all. HendricksMotorsports not withstanding. But thanks to Rick for the opportunity and good business sense to acquire Mark. GO MARK!
Hunter_Rep 9/16/2009 1:38:52 AM
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HOLY CRAP BATMAN, ITS A CIMM SITING!!! i dont remember saying that cimm but if i did i was probably joking.
shopstar 9/20/2009 8:11:01 PM
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ALRIGHTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (and no he didn't race dirty at the end!) Go Ch@#Y!!!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/21/2009 10:17:12 AM
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A great start to the chase. I didn't see the race since I was driving from Cheyenne to Great Falls, but, heard it on satelite radio. Sounded awesome. I'll watch it tonight just to see it.......but, Mark "The Kid" Martin is off to a great start. Never won in NH before and doesn't like that track, what is he gonna do on tracks he likes......LOL Montoya........Waaaaaaa!
If anyone got screwed it was Junior..........
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shopstar 9/21/2009 8:29:01 PM
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And an excellent effort by the whole team, Robbie. The team that wants it most will take the crown. 9 to go.
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It will take a team.........Montoya is actually lookin scary.......
And how about that Kyle Busch's team taking it in the shorts for the left front being to low..........25 points, driver and owner and $25,000.00 to the crew chief!!
Hunter_Rep 9/23/2009 1:33:36 AM
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What about then ford boys, better be careful of them. NOT!!!!!!!! they really need to get there acts together, hopefully with Richard coming back to ford something will finally turn around for the ford teams.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/23/2009 10:31:32 AM
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They have had a tough year of it.......not sure why the Rousch boys are all suckin wind.
48mrg 9/23/2009 10:56:29 AM
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redneck forum.
H_W 9/23/2009 12:24:17 PM
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The phone has been ringing off the hook with calls from Ford attempting to get me to join their team.
In the interest of fairness, I've declined.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/23/2009 11:15:20 PM
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They could really use you HW......they're in deep shit this year.......lol
Maybe just a consultant??
H_W 9/24/2009 10:07:17 AM
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I think they're just after the Ford.....for it's aero-dynamic design.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/24/2009 10:12:45 AM
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LOL.......that's possible, almost anything would be a help to them it seems. I really think it's the exhaust system they want to examine.....
robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/25/2009 10:26:41 AM
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Getting ready for the Monster Mile this weekend......Will things even up or will someone step out and stretch their lead in points even more?.........Hamlin, Montoya, Martin, Johnson......All have good shots at it......could someone from the back of points come forward? Martin has won here before, but I don't believe it's been with the new car. Can Alan give him the machine he needs?
TMSSiberian 9/25/2009 1:50:02 PM
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Has been a NASCAR fan since childhood with the Petties, Earnhardts, Allisons, and so many others & likiing most other automotive sports too, Indy, 24 hrs at LeMans, Formula One, NHRA Drag Racing all kinds even MONSTER TRUCKS & SWAMP BUGGIES crush that car & Ooops did I run over that gator LOL.!! Just wanted to say thanks for the good read on the Nascar aspects gong on guys. GO MARK MARTIN show them young guns how age is not a factor, I would love to see that man win the championship this year.
48mrg 9/25/2009 2:00:22 PM
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oh please rednecks. how could you watch nascar. around and around. why not get out your bubble pop next, rednecks,
brandon85 9/25/2009 2:34:46 PM
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dam 48 u just love to bitch about everything dnt ya every forum u feel like u can whine in u just have to type sumthin smartass i hope that makes u feel special, get a hobby be a man and stfu already
robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/25/2009 10:05:42 PM
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Hey Siberian.....good chase this year, 9 more races and yes.......GO MARK!!!!!
48......You keep saying Redneck like it's a bad thing?? You couldn't be more wrong. Of course I haven't seen alot of right things you've said in any of the threads.
48mrg 9/25/2009 10:12:03 PM
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well watching racing is about like watching paint dry. but that is coming from someone who watching baseball. so for each his own.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/26/2009 2:36:09 AM
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Love to play baseball......but can't watch it on tv......
robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/26/2009 2:59:12 AM
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Not a good qualifying run for Martin.....hoping race trim is better. Johnson on the pole and Montoya on the outside of the start.......gonna be a tough race, especially with J.J. having choice of pits. It's important at Dover........ Mark needs to get to the front as fast as possible to stay out of harms way, cuz you know there is gonna be a pile up and starting 14th could put him right in the thick of it.
If he'd just call me I could give him such information.........LMAOOOO
TMSSiberian 9/26/2009 8:22:51 PM
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LOL. Any position on the track is better than not being on at all.!!! So many good teams in the Nascar family of drivers & teams. I'd like to see the young guns such as Dale Jr get behind Mark & push him to a championship. If your trully not in contention for it themselves it only makes good sense to help someone who is. Young guns like Dale Jr & the Hendrix teams helping out a competitor such as Mark Martin, WHO HAS DONE SO MUCH FOR THE SPORT AS A DESCENT EMBASSADOR AND HELPING OTHER DRIVERS would show the fans alot as to how Nascar is trully a giving sport & family oriented. Just a thought, highly unlikely such a thing could take place in reality & still be fair or competitive eh.!!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/26/2009 8:29:48 PM
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Unfortunately NASCAR has gone the way of most professional sports and that is the way of MONEY. Although I think you'd see Jr help Mark out if he had the chance (which he'd have to be near the front to do and that hasn't happened often this year) the Sponsors want their product in Victory Lane and that's probably the bottom line. The racers themselves with a few exceptions are probably of the mindset you are, but, they also know they don't race without the millions in sponsorship dollars. Sad but true.....I think the Hendricks boys will help each other in the clinch though, If Jeff Gordon doesn't do well this week, he might as well help someone else.
Kyle Busch has made it clear that he is all about taking points from others in an attempt to lean the favor towards his teammate, Denny Hamlin.....
robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/27/2009 11:44:07 PM
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Well, another great run for Mark, although a tougher race than last week, he did a great job and should be really happy with a 2nd place finish. Had anyone else besides J.J. won the points lead would be sizeable. But, Jimmy is the champ and proved why today......actually, Chad Knaus proved why he is the best crew chief out there and worth every cent they pay him.
Good race and I'm happy to see Joey is alright after his horrible looking crash. That new car is truly amazing when it comes to safety........
On to Kansas.....GO MARK!!!!!!
xclr8n 9/29/2009 3:00:52 AM
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How is Marcus Ambrose doing in the Nascar these days?
I realise he is still new too Nascar per se.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/29/2009 10:03:21 AM
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Actually xcl Ambrose is having a very successful year. Not in the top of the drivers list, however, he's been learning alot and running good. He won at Watkins Glen road course this year and has a couple other good finishes. Like any driver that crosses over from open wheel racing he's getting used to the crash/bang/push of stock cars. So, all in all a good year and promising driver.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)9/29/2009 3:06:25 PM
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Oh, that win was in the Nationwide series, not the Sprint Cup series. I forgot he was running both. A good year for him regardless.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/2/2009 10:12:49 AM
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Qualifying at Kansas today for Sunday's race......GO MARK!!!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/3/2009 1:54:04 AM
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Mark Martin on the pole.......Jr. on the outside. Now we'll see what kind of teammate Jr is. Will he make sure Martin leads the first lap for that 5 points?? Jimmy is back a little, 9th or something, he'll be up front before long and Stewart is looking good this week........Gentlemen, START your Engines!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shopstar 10/3/2009 3:50:12 AM
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Lets go racing! Go Mark!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/4/2009 7:02:52 PM
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If you're gonna have an off day.......make it the same day as Jimmy's off day. Mark retains the lead, but some others gained points........7 races to go!!!!
GO MARK!!!!!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/4/2009 11:22:11 PM
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Nice to see Jr allow Mark to have that first lap for 5 points. Jr had another good car and got screwed on pit road and later it quit on him........guy can't catch a break. Nice run for Stewart.
LOL......They had to calm Keselowski down early on......that kid is gonna be something next year when he's full time. Not sure about the team he's going to, but...
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/11/2009 10:58:58 AM
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An awesome Nationwide race yesterday.......Congrats Joey Logano on a hard fought victory!! And today Mark starts 9th with Jimmy, and Montoya ahead of him. He has to finish in front of Jimmy and Montoya to maintain his lead...........
shopstar 10/11/2009 7:50:56 PM
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Good finish, but still lost ground. Have to rachet it up a notch. Go Mark!
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Hell of a race for sure........there is a reason Jimmy and Montoya are in the chase.......tough, tough competitors.
But, 12 points can be swapped as we saw today............GO MARK!!!
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Hunter_Rep 10/11/2009 8:53:58 PM
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i would like to see the gayrussian go to a track some where and talk his crap to the fans there. ya think they would kill him right away or toy with him for awhile before ending his pitiful exsistance?
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/11/2009 10:31:08 PM
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Oh, he'd be a play toy......then they'd stomp his ass into the pavement. They of course be back in their seats before the caution was over......LOL
Hunter_Rep 10/12/2009 12:03:22 AM
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with a fresh beer in there hands.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/12/2009 11:02:55 AM
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LOL......never spilling a drop
Hunter_Rep 10/12/2009 5:04:28 PM
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Hell no, if they spilled any they would beat him some more for making them spill their drinks.
shopstar 10/12/2009 9:10:17 PM
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If my boiled peanuts get kicked over in all this ruckus, I'm going to put someone inside a beer can.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/12/2009 11:38:24 PM
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LOL......that I'd pay money to see....You Texans....HaHaHa
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/13/2009 12:00:27 PM
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^'see that' lol
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/19/2009 2:34:57 AM
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Ut Oh.....bad race last night for alot of chasers.......Mark needs to get back on it!! 90 points down at this juncture isn't terrible, but can't afford much more. Not with Talledega coming up! Superman has GOT to have one bad race eh?? LOL. Look at Jeff Gordon being Mr. Consistant.......climbing right up there.....
GO MARK!!
shopstar 10/19/2009 2:45:25 AM
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Not a good night for Mark. But he's still in the hunt or "chase". Johnson has to stumble and Mark had better be in the right spot. And yes, Gordon is always a threat. What about that first class into the hall of fame? I was disapointed to say the least.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/19/2009 10:01:43 AM
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I wish they would've inducted more in the first class. I wouldn't have wanted to be on that committee that was limited to five. I agree with a couple and can think of more deserving for a couple though.
shopstar 10/21/2009 10:46:45 AM
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I agree Robbie, with all the above. The class should have been larger. And it still wouldn't have pleased everyone, me included. Hope David gets in next year.
Hunter_Rep 10/21/2009 1:19:25 PM
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i can see why big bill france is in there but why the heck is little bill in there? Bs if ya ask me.
msemily 10/21/2009 5:28:34 PM
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GO MARK....................hey 'no balls' hotfootballer...............us silly americans don't give a shit 'bout what the rest of the world thinks of us or our sports.............we kick allllllllllll yo assssssssssssssss
Hunter_Rep 10/21/2009 7:50:46 PM
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Mse just pimp slapped gayfootaballer.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)10/26/2009 2:29:42 PM
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Not a bad race for Mark, but not good enough at the same time. Any other time, just surviving Martinsville would be good......finishing top ten even better.......but this year, this race he needed to be top three. 118 points is nothing depending on what happens in the next three races. Mark calls Talledega "the lottery" and that's for sure. Anything can happen.....the restrictor plates have been made smaller by NASCAR which means the racing could be closer and more packed up than it normally is in restrictor plate racing. Being in front is normally safer and you don't get caught up in the "big one", but, last race showed Carl Edwards at the front and flying through the air on the last lap.
Mark NEEDS to qualify good and NEEDS Jimmy to get mired in the back. We'll know next Sunday night what happens in the crap shoot they call Talledega.......
robbi642 (this topic's creator)11/1/2009 9:48:30 AM
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Well........qualifying went belly up. Coverage starts at Noon ET today. Should prove to be a good race. NASCAR is taking a hard stance against agressive driving today, we'll see how that plays out and who gains from it.
GO MARK!!!
H_W 11/1/2009 10:52:27 AM
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NASCAR's hard stance against aggressive driving is why I won't be competing today.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)11/1/2009 2:36:56 PM
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LOL.......I told em you wouldn't like it!! Neither do alot of the other professional drivers.....
H_W 11/1/2009 3:28:33 PM
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That's why I'm considering going to Dirt Track racing. "Bob" will be my co-pilot.
robbi642 (this topic's creator)11/1/2009 6:08:32 PM
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LOL......Dirt track is the most awesome racing.......
Well, Congrats Jerry, your driver McMurray got himself a win. Talledega was worse than usual with the smaller restrictor plate and the new rules they made up on Sunday morning about pushing in the corners. Ryan Newman was ok after his rolling crash, but upset with NASCAR and rightfully so.......Mark Martin rolled and his interview was confusing to me, couldn't tell if he was mad, or dingy from the the crash........
Anyway, you can probably engrave the trophy......Jimmy was lucky if nothing else......
Hunter_Rep 11/1/2009 6:41:48 PM
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Good to see a Ford in victory lane again. That new engine worked our quit well
MOSTess 11/1/2009 7:26:30 PM
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Hey what about me? I am a good co-pilot!!! Directionally challenged but it's an oval track right?
robbi642 (this topic's creator)11/1/2009 11:57:27 PM
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Well personally I'd take you in the front seat over Bob.......but that's just my personal preference.......and I've got GPS so directions are not a problem. Go Fast, turn left.........LOL
H_W 11/2/2009 11:00:49 AM
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How can I resist a co-pilot who wants to get dirty?
CaptainCorelli 11/2/2009 12:32:50 PM
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lol...it is an oval track, but many people don't know that it's where Billy Preston got the idea for his hit song, "Will it go 'round in circles?"
robbi642 (this topic's creator)11/2/2009 1:29:39 PM
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Well, my current co pilot is very directionally challenged, last time we took a trip to Cheyenne, Wy we got to within a few miles of Rapid City, SD.......it was interesting as I had never taken that route before.......but it did add a few hours to the trip. Gotta love her though......she's a great riding partner....let's me sleep while she drives.......hence the SD trip......LOL
Was Billy talking about 200 mph when he made that??.......
MOSTess 11/2/2009 6:45:30 PM
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Nobody is more directionally challenged than me. Honestly even on an oval track we would end up in the stands *laugh*
Lucky you Robbi being able to nap - have you ever tried to nap in a 1931 Roadster? Almost impossible, the only place to rest my head is on HW's shoulder, which is great till he shifts gears *laugh*
Oh well at least it sounds like we are going to get dirty ;-)
robbi642 (this topic's creator)11/2/2009 6:50:39 PM
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LOL......you two crack me up......and no, I've never tried sleeping in a roadster....
robbi642 (this topic's creator)11/10/2009 12:35:51 AM
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Wow........tough day for Jimmy in Texas!! Not that I'm not happy about it. Sure changes things as far as the chase is concerned. Mark has a shot........still outside, but a shot which he didn't have after last week.
On to Phoenix, where Mark won in the spring and then the final race in Miami. 74 points can be made up in the next two races pretty easy should Jimmy have another bad day.......
shopstar 11/12/2009 7:23:33 AM
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Fingers Crossed! Go Ch#%@!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)11/12/2009 9:54:12 AM
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GO MARK!!!! Maybe this week it could be less dramatic and only a flat tire for Jimmy that sets him back......??? LOL
shopstar 11/13/2009 6:32:43 AM
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Stranger things have happened. GO MARK!
robbi642 (this topic's creator)11/16/2009 4:34:26 PM
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Well.....there is still a glimmer of a chance......but.....Looks as if Mark will settle into second place for the 09 season. Was a good race Sunday, my sister and brother in law were in attendance and their drivers are Jimmy and Jeff Burton.....so they got a a bonus to see them finish 1 and 2.
Off to Florida for the final race of the season.......
The action to watch this coming week will be in the Nationwide race on Saturday. There is a feud boiling and I think Brad Keslowski is going to get what is coming to him in the final race .......Hamlin already plans on being first in line to wreck him.....
shopstar 11/17/2009 7:02:11 AM
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Stranger things have happend! Maybe..... GO MARK!
BROWSE NOW
