Archive for April, 2008
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Almost the same age my dad was when he died, 3 years 3 months after Dale died. See the “3-Factor” there?
I got an email from someone asking me to put together something about Dale so they could post it on their new all NASCAR Blogger’s site - actually, I’m sort of included [...]
Should Have The Talladega Race Finished Under The Green?
Submitted by NASCAR Eclectic
No (can’t get more simple than that).
No, it should not have finished under green.
NASCAR did the right thing in flying the yellow flag when they did. Wow, I’m agreeing with what NASCAR did, pinch me to see if I’m sleeping.
NASCAR may have set a precedent back at the 2007 Daytona 500 when [...]
Bonehead Move of The Year Is …
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
Kevin Lepage moving above the blend line too early while exiting pit road with almost the whole field of cars doing about 190 mph coming straight at him with nowhere to go. I’m not a Carl Edwards fan, but man am I glad to see him walk away from [...]
Don’t Just Sit There, Do Something About It!
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
And that is just what Kevin Harvick did.
In the absence of any solid drug testing by NASCAR, and given the recent Aaron Fike admission, Kevin Harvick took it upon himself to at least do something that was within his limits to police drug use in NASCAR.
Like NASCAR, Harvick’s own [...]
Crusty Kevin LaPage
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Smoke finally gets a Dega win albeit in The Nationwide Series.
What in the hell was Kevin LaPage thinking!!?? When I watched and listened to him give his live statement to millions watching the Tele my thoughts were almost sympathetic. He is either very stupid or just plain deaf, dumb and blind. [...]
Kyle Busch is The Alexander Ovechkin of NASCAR
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I was watching the Philadelphia Flyers - Washington Capitals play-off game the other night and something hit me, something I should have seen long ago but didn’t - Kyle Busch is NASCAR’s version of the NHL’s Alexander Ovechkin.
That’s right, he is.
Putting aside the obvious fact that they are not in the same [...]
Dale Jr Shows More Mature Side During Interview About His New Bar “Whisky River”
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
O.K., so most of you know about Dale Jr’s new business, he’s a bar owner now. He has moved up considerably from his days with “Club E” in his basement.
“Whisky River” is the bar’s name. Dale came about the name through the Willie Nelson song of the same [...]
Kyle Busch Q&A
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
After capturing the checkered flag south of the border, Kyle Busch had this to say:
Kyle Busch : “It was a good run for us. We had a great race out there. You know, some pit strategy played into it somewhat there towards the middle and towards the end of [...]
Danica and Mexico
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Sorry I’ve been absent lately, we’ve had a very busy weekend here. More birthday parties than you can shake a stick at.
Danica Patrick:
Well Danica finally won her first race. Now that the monkey is finally off her back maybe she can win a few more. Also, now that she is a proven [...]
Danica
Submitted by NASCAR Eclectic
Finally an “On Track” victory for Danica Patrick. It was fuel strategy that earned her the win. A good call by her team manager, Kyle Moyer. A first for her and a first for Indycar.
I have nothing but good thoughts over this. I am not even one bit against women in [...]
Winston, NEXTEL, Sprint, Busch, or Nationwide?
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
There has been a bit of a buzz going around the various NASCAR blogs these past few years, especially since the NEXTEL Cup Series became the Sprint Cup Series and the Busch Series became the Nationwide Series. The basic buzz is that now that each series has [...]
The “Daytona 500: 50th Anniversary” DVD Give Away
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
Well, here is the contest. Read the rules carefully and make sure you follow them correctly. Since this DVD celebrates the 50th annual Daytona 500, and I’m bit of a Dale Earnhardt fan (hence the 4ever3 handle), you will find the skill testing question is in celebration of both [...]
Hold on Tight, We’ve Got Another Contest For You!
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
I’ll officially start the contest tomorrow, but I just couldn’t resist giving you a sneak peek!
Check it out, here is what you can win (taken from the original Press Release);
THIS APRIL, EXPERIENCE ALL THE ACTION AND GLORY
OF NASCAR’S MILESTONE RACE WITH A GROUNDBREAKING, INTERACTIVE 2-DVD SET
DAYTONA 500: THE 50TH [...]
As The Sun Sets on Pheonix
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
I almost missed the race this weekend, as I forgot that it was on Saturday this week. I did miss the beginning of the race, but as I understand it everyone but those who were at the track did as Fox stayed with the rain-delayed Red Sox [...]
Prodigy
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I think about Kyle Busch. My thoughts are mixed because last season and previous seasons I rarely gave the kid any notice. One cannot help but notice him this season. He has stepped out of the Hendrick shadows and into the Gibbs Limelight. I see a different man… no longer a boy… [...]
“I’ve Got Drugs In My Pocket, Don’t Know What To Do With Them” - The Monks or a NASCAR Driver?
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
In this era of the Car of Tomorrow (pardon me, Car of Today), safer barriers, and Hans devices, NASCAR is trying to protect their drivers by minimizing the element of risk during severe impacts sustained during crashes with each other and the wall.
The improvements that have been [...]
Quiet Times
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First…. My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Brienne Davis.
Things in the NASCAR world just seem to be plugging along without anything silly or controversial. Last year at this time things were off the hook with the inception of the CoT, Michael Waltrip, Toyota and more. The biggest story so [...]
Newman and Mayfield - The Ups and Downs Continue
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Newman!
Well it is official, Ryan Newman was fined 25 points for having the one corner of his car too high after the Texas race last weekend. Penske was also fined 25 owner points, and Newman’s crew chief was put on probation until the end of the season [...]
The Ride To Conquer Cancer
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If you have been a long-time reader of this blog, you’ll know where I stand on Cancer. It is a vile non-discriminatory disease that has to be stopped. I even have put together my own proposal for raising money to help find a cure and you can read it [...]
More Kyle Busch Than You Can Shake a Snickers Bar At
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
I just found this neat little site www.snickers.com/racing, so go and check it out - especially if you are a Kyle Busch fan. Even if you have peanut allergies you can visit this site, how about that!
Here is some of what you’ll find there;
Visit 1800blogger to see all of [...]
Texas Twister Too Tough For Some
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
Jack Roush has this Texas Track’s number, as a car owner he has won 6 times, more than any other car owner.
This time he won with Carl Edwards and his #99 Ford Fusion. Carl’s car had the field covered today, everyone else was just racing for second.
It was interesting [...]
Michael McDowell Wrecks at Texas … and Walks Away!
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
Man, that was a hard hit!
I challenge anyone, A-N-Y-O-N-E, to tell me the CoT is crap. Go ahead, I’ll take all comers … where are you now? Hello, any challengers? Thought not.
In case you don’t know what I’m talking about, watch the videos.
First the crash;
and now the interview;
Thank God [...]
Dessert Shrub
Submitted by NASCAR Eclectic
The Shrub finally pulls one off. Not much input from me on this because it’s obvious very early in the season that Busch will dominate this year. I remain neutral… I don’t particularly care either way. I suppose I’m done being so concerned about the dominance of one driver or another and [...]
General Mills, Richard Childress and … Bobby Labonte?
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
You know I just had to talk about it didn’t you. Being somewhat of a fan of RCR I just can’t sit by while all of you have your fun now, can I?
You all probably know by now that General Mills will be moving it’s sponsorship from the Petty [...]
Dale Jr.’s #88 AMP Show car Will Be Onsite at Sports Authority Stores April 1-5
Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog
DALE JR. FAN APPAREL AVAILABLE AT SPORTS AUTHORITY STORES ACROSS DALLAS-FORT WORTH
After making its debut in Daytona at the start of the NASCAR season, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.’s adidas JR Nation Gear has invaded the Lone Star state! Consumers can pick up the latest adidas Dale Jr. gear including men’s [...]
