Archive for February, 2008
« Previous EntriesSome Times It Comes Down To Brand Loyality and Not Driver Loyality
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
Brand loyalty in NASCAR can be fierce, especially when it comes to kids.
I had an interesting conversation the other day with a co-worker. She was talking to me about her daughter’s new favourite driver; Kyle Busch. Why is he her favourite? M&Ms baby.
Her favourite driver used to be Elliott [...]
Newmaaannnn!!!!
Submitted by NASCAR Eclectic
I got this shot at Daytona. It’s a bit hazy because it was shot through a window in the garage area. I was annoyed with Ryan back then because as you can see he was just hanging around but would not give any time to his fans… on that day. I’ve since [...]
California Rainin’ Rant
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
I got a couple of e-mails questioning NASCAR’s decision to keep trying to get the race done on Sunday instead of just moving it to Monday.
I find that no matter who you are, you are going to have a biased opinion on this - myself included.
I’d promise to try [...]
Much ’bout Nothin
Submitted by NASCAR Eclectic
As I surf around reading story after story about nothing exciting I wonder when the next big controversy will emerge. The biggest story this week has been Robby Gordon and correct me if I’m wrong but I’ve not found anything more on his appeal process. He is clearly innocent of any intent [...]
What An Awesome Interview!
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
I was going to write the post I should have wrote last night and didn’t, because I was too tired, but I found something waaaaay better to share with you. You have to go over Mike Maruska’s site, “Trouble In Turn 2″, and read his latest post - absolutely [...]
Whoa! Another Week At The Top
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
My Bubble hasn’t burst yet, so I’m going to milk it for what it’s worth.
Check out the standings, I’m still at the top - even after Hornish and Dale Jr crashed out! What saved me is that I have Newman, while most of the others that were in the [...]
Crash, Bang, Smash Em Up! The CoT Is Doing It’s Job.
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
This two day race in California proved one thing, the CoT (Car of Today) is living up to it’s expectations. Maybe not as much as people would hope, but it is still better than the old car.
The CoT reminds me of the cars from the 70’s and [...]
Flipper does it
Submitted by NASCAR Eclectic
Photo Credit: Getty Images
Carl made my day. I skipped the afternoon from my other responsibilities to watch the conclusive race and had images running through my mind of Jimmy Johnson in Victory Lane. It’s just too soon and the feelings of Johnson’s domination from last season still linger in my soul. It [...]
Bobby Labonte In a Richard Childress Car For 2009?
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
This is the latest rumour to come out of California this weekend. I guess spreading rumours this weekend is the only thing to do since there really hasn’t been any racing due to the weather.
Anyway, getting back to Labonte and Childress, this rumour has not be solidly confirmed. I [...]
Well It Is About Time, Don’t You Think?
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
It certainly is about time that I changed the way things looked around here. I’m still working out a few bugs, otherwise it has come together a little better than I thought it would.
So what do you think?
Photo Credit: mafca.com
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“Sun”day ?
Submitted by NASCAR Eclectic
This is something we don’t see very often. Dodge leading the pack. Probably not since the “King” days when Mopar ruled. This will change if Fontana ever dries out.
Last nights rain delay gave me a chance to watch a DVD… “Gone Baby Gone”. An awesome production by Ben Affleck, starring Ben’s younger [...]
Wet
Submitted by NASCAR Eclectic
What a mess Mother Nature can make. The Speed Channel guys were shivering on live TV last night. Fontana rarely gets that chilly and after leaving 80+ Daytona weather…..
I got this from the NASCAR Media web site….
Revised Schedule: Saturday at Auto Club Speedway
Saturday, February 23rd
6:00 AM NNS GARAGES & REGISTRATION OPEN
9:00 AM [...]
Credentials
Submitted by NASCAR Eclectic
I suppose we can say Happy Birthday to NASCAR. 60 years since Bill incorporated. I learned things about NASCAR history during Speed Weeks and one of the best multimedia events I saw was Dave Dispain’s on Assignment. I enjoyed that broadcast so much that I watched it twice. Bill France was a [...]
Robby Gordon Penalty Too Steep
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
O.K., as most of you know I’m not the biggest fan of Robby Gordon’s, but even I think the penalty he got for an unapproved nose on his car is way too steep.
Robby switched from Ford to Dodge just before the Daytona 500. He showed up for [...]
Blogspot Problems
Submitted by NASCAR Eclectic
Robby Gordon loses 100 driver and owner points; crew chief fined and suspended for the next six races…
For an unapproved front bumper cover. A tad on the stiff side I’d say. He had an awesome day too.
They also nailed Todd Bodine and Ron Hornaday for infractions… so the “Getting back to Basics” [...]
I Want Your Opinion
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
I was recently contacted by the people at Schmap and they asked me if I would be interested in testing out their new NASCAR Widget. So I placed the widget on my side bar and I have it in this post for you to look at.
Play with it and [...]
The Results Are In
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
Based on my poll from the other day, you have determined that the Remote Control “Fancontroller” from Toyota was the best commercial of the Daytona 500. As of this posting that commercial has 40% of the vote with the Diecast Autograph Michael Waltrip/NAPA commercial tied with Dale Jr’s Gorilla [...]
I’ve Got To Rub My Eyes
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
Look close. Do you see it? Yep, number one with a Dodge bullet.
I may as well enjoy it while I can, because I don’t think it will last too long as I never really do well at these Fantasy NASCAR things. Although, I did finish 3rd overall last year.
Oddly [...]
What Just Happened?
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
In one day the reunification of the IRL and Champ Car happens and the IROC Series officially closes its doors forever.
Talk about turning the racing world on its ear. I know, the rumours of the IRL and Champ Car getting together have been strongest since the split [...]
Do You See What I See?
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
Thought so …
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The Daytona 500 Commercials
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
As with the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s version of the Super Bowl, comes with its own fanfare of ’super’ commercials. One thing that is different than the Super Bowl is that these commercials star the sports own athletes - the drivers.
My four favourite commercials, in no particular [...]
50th Daytona 500 Suprises Everyone
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
Whew, what a finish. Who would have thought that Dodge would have 6 out of the first 8 finishers. Perhaps they were sandbagging after all.
None-the-less, after an uneventful begging, the 50th Daytona 500 turned out to be a real crowd pleaser. At first it looked like the [...]
Just some photos
Submitted by NASCAR Eclectic
Until next season.
Dale looking right at me.
Jeff on the Chevy stage with Riki Rachtman. I was less than 6′ away from him.
Clint through glass contemplating.
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Quick Two Cents
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
I don’t have much time, on my way out to a suprise party, but I just wanted to chip in my 2 cents worth about today’s race.
For what I saw of it, it was pretty good.
I honestly don’t think that Kyle Busch could have blocked any better [...]
My Top 25 For The Season (updated)
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
OK, I don’t claim to be an expert here, I’m just a passionate fan, but I have come up with my top 25 finishers in this year’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Some of you aren’t going to like it either, but none-the-less here goes:
1. Jimmie Johnson
2. Jeff [...]
