Archive for August, 2007
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Submitted from NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
As part of a promotion for its KODAK EASYSHARE All-in-One printers, Kodak is giving race fans something to “thINK” about.
To celebrate the winning entry in the company’s “Ink Ryan’s Ride” contest, Kodak will unveil a never-before-seen, custom-designed paint scheme for Ryan Newman’s No. 12 KODAK Dodge. The winning design [...]
Joe’s No Fool
Submitted from NASCAR Eclectic
Future pace car??
Joe Gibbs is a very wise fellow. His [possible] decision to go with Toyota next season carries with it many facets, one being the development of the new R07 engine, and the there’s Chevrolet’s dominance, proven performance, etc. etc. Perhaps he has a crystal ball, because this has to [...]
Nascar: Smith set to take over Martin and Almirola’s ‘01′ ride
Submitted from Freshrubber.com
Dale Earnhardt Inc. has reached a verbal agreement with Regan Smith to drive the No. 01 in the Nextel Cup series next season, a NASCAR source told ESPN.com on Wednesday. Smith will fill the car driven this season by Mark Martin and Aric Almirola, who will split the 2008 season in the No. [...]
Got String?
Submitted from NASCAR Eclectic
It all started a few months ago when a filling in my #14 molar fell out. My stubbornness and dislike of dental work kept me from doing the right thing. Soon I developed the occasional night time toothache, which would go away. Then on this past Monday morning it hit hard [...]
Puck You, I’m From Canada, eh!
Submitted from NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
Jacques Villeneuve has finally gotten his feet wet in NASCAR after completing his 2 day test in a BDR truck at Chicagoland Speedway with still unemployed Slugger Labbe as his acting crew chief.
Jacques tried to get into NASCAR with Jack Roush earlier this year, but no deal was struck [...]
Yates asks NASCAR to transfer 38
Submitted from Freshrubber.com
During The SPEED Report’s Last Lap on Sunday, NASCAR reporter Bob Dillner reported that Robert Yates Racing approached NASCAR about transferring the No. 38 to Hendrick Motorsports.
The number, currently driven by Nextel Cup rookie David Gilliland, would have the No. 3 that Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s father drove. It would also have the No. [...]
Dale Jr Beat Me To It
Submitted from NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
After not seeing the Michigan race last week I came home with a few story ideas, some good and some bad, but there was one that I really wanted to write about: Teresa Earnhardt.
In fact, just before I left to go to the races at MIS I sort of [...]
Bristol: Now That’s Different (Part 2)!
Submitted from NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
OK, Saturday’s Cup race wasn’t nearly as exciting as the Busch race the night before. Who all agrees with me? Thought so.
Then the next question must be, why was the race so boring? Look at the finishing order, about half of the top 10 started deep in the field [...]
Bristol: Now That’s Different!
Submitted from NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
I just finished watching the Busch Bristol race. It was on a time-delay so I can barely keep my eyes open while writing this (it is 2:00 am right now). In a way I’m fortunate that it was on a time delay because I would have missed it otherwise [...]
Fox Help Us All
Submitted from NASCAR Eclectic
Good Sunday Morning.
After a somewhat restlest sleep, I’m happy it’s a day later and one day less that ESPN/ABC will be broadcasting NASCAR. The Sharpie 500 last night, according to NASCAR.com’s schedule, was the last for ESPN, but the rest of the season is ABC which has me wondering if [...]
Not Bristol Typical
Submitted from NASCAR Eclectic
The lineup for the Sharpie 500 is so different. Seeing the Dodges of Kasey Kahne and Monty on top, especially Monty at Bristol, is bizarre. In fact, there is not a Chevy in sight until 9th where Queeny sits and the naked #31 sits in 10th. And another odd ball, David Ragan [...]
Carl Edwards dominates at Bristol
Submitted from Freshrubber.com
Carl Edwards picked up another 10 bonus points to use in his pursuit of the Nextel Cup title with a dominating victory Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway. Edwards passed Kasey Kahne for the lead with 166 laps to go and wasn’t challenged the rest of the way as he drove to his [...]
Bring Back the Good Ole Days
Submitted from NASCAR Eclectic
More like INSANITY… but NASCAR prevails in the latest battle of the Cellular War. Perhaps the appeal in Atlanta District Court later will side with RCR and AT&T. What really has me tweaked is the apparent lack of respect for Richard Childress. Right, I know, business is business, but this is small [...]
Mayfield regrets decisions when he was ‘young and dumb’
Submitted from Freshrubber.com
Jeremy Mayfield has hit rock bottom in his NASCAR career. He acknowledges that, and the facts back it up.
Mayfield has started just nine of 23 races and is 46th in the Nextel Cup points standings - just two years after his fifth victory put him in the Chase for the championship for a [...]
Nascar: Busch wins rain-delayed Michigan race
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Kurt Busch used a dominant win in Tuesday’s rain-delayed race at Michigan to get some separation between his 12th-place standing and 13th place (taken over by Dale Earnhardt Jr.), but he was unable to gain any position in the standings.
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Nascar: Junior prepares for a new number
Submitted from Freshrubber.com
With all the talk about Dale Earnhardt Jr. leaving his No. 8 behind when he departs Dale Earnhardt Inc. for Hendrick Motorsports next year, some believe the drivers — not the teams — should have the option of keeping a number throughout their careers.
In the current system, NASCAR owns all the numbers and [...]
Speed Rocks!
Submitted from NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
Let me tell you Speed TV knows how to put on a show at the track. I was able to attend the Smash Mouth concert on Sat. night at MIS as well as NASCAR Raceday Built by The Home Depot and got to see first hand how the Network [...]
Some of My Images of Michigan (More Later)
Submitted from NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
This is me with a Dale Jr show car at the Sharpie display.
This one is for the Diecast Dude. I hear through the grapevine that Pamela is his favourite author, besides himself of course.
Mark Martin in the #01 car with the special ‘57 Chevy paint scheme. Jimmie Johnson’s car [...]
Monday’s Michigan Moisture Madness
Submitted from NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
Rain is the 4 letter word for any NASCAR fan (and Boris Said). Considering I will not get any chance to actually be at the track to see this race, if it is run this week, I still had a pretty good time this weekend.
After the race was cancelled [...]
Bring on the Sun
Submitted from NASCAR Eclectic
I feel bad for the folks who travel long distances and plan to see a live NASCAR race months in advance only to have it washed out. The last two races I’ve been to have been rain delayed… one, at Talladega was run on Monday, but it cost us dearly in [...]
Good Dog
Submitted from NASCAR Eclectic
I have to give credit to George at Vroom for giving me food for thought. His post today touched on what we need is a “Feel Good” race by having someone like Bobby Labonte win. It got me thinking about how it feels when an Underdog wins, like when Jamie Mac won [...]
Long Day at The Track
Submitted from NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
Just got back to the hotel from being at the track all day. I’ve got lots of pictures, but no way to upload them from here so I’ll do that when I get home.
We got to the track just as Cup practice was going on, nothing eventful to report [...]
Is 12 Enough
Submitted from NASCAR Eclectic
With only 4 races left to lock in the Dozen will we see those few on the bubble taking risks? We’ve got Truex Jr. , Busch, Newman and Earnhardt Jr. all vying for those 11th and 12th spots. Personally, I like the change from 10 to 12 spots in the Chase [...]
Cleaning Up The Mess On My Desk Then Off To The Races
Submitted from NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
Don’t forget to enter the “Kodak Ticket Give Away” for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the NASCAR Sharp AQUOS 500 race on September 2, 2007 at California Speedway. There is just over 48hrs left to enter and I still don’t have all of the tickets [...]
F1: Alonso snubs McLaren peace-talks
Submitted from Freshrubber.com
Fernando Alonso’s relationship with McLaren suffered another blow this week when he reportedly turned down the opportunity for peace-talks.
According to the Spanish newspaper Marca, Lewis Hamilton and team boss Ron Dennis are currently relaxing in the waters off Menorca aboard fellow McLaren founder Mansour Ojjeh’s 72-metre super-yacht.
While Hamilton has been onboard [...]
