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Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 11:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
The race starts very soon. Anybody else watching?

I predict KK will take the checkered flag. Reason? Just popped into my mind :-)



Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 3:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
awesome race :-)

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 4:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
Boooooooo!

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 6:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
Great race! I was so proud of Kurt Busch. Say what you will...the boy can drive a race car!

ON to California!



Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Monday, February 21, 2005 - 6:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
Well, Colossus was rooting for Jeff Gordon and against Tony Stewart (both are hometown boys, but up til now Tony Stewart seemed to be in need of medication), so he was thrilled with the race results. Since I don't follow Nascar, I was just rooting for a commotion from Herr Stewart after the other drivers jumped on his pile in the last lap, but was gravely disappointed in Stewart's sang-froid. What, do they pump laughing gas into his cab anytime his car stops running now? Did his handlers throw him in their extra trailer with a banana, soft music, low lights, and tinkling water before allowing him to be interviewed? Is he now the national poster-boy for better living through horse tranquilizer? Dangit, I was really banking on a tantrum of monolithic proportions to make it all worthwhile.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 5:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
But GAL, he is "easily accessible" as he told the camera crew after the race! I miss the old days where they threw more than an empty water bottle. The guys are too PC nowadays.

Where does everyone think the new NASCAR Hall of Fame should be? I think the choices announced today are Daytona, Charlotte, Kansas City, Michigan (WTF?), and Atlanta. Of course, my vote is for Charlotte since the vast majority of the race shops are in the metro area. I guess they will dismantle or just plain ignore the existing Hall of Fame at Darlington.

Nightcrawler
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02-12-2002

Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 5:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nightcrawler a private message Print Post    
well I'm for Kansas city
but that could be becouse I live only 2hr for there:-)
the race was good
I wish that Tony could have won or kk:-(

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 6:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
I am hearing that Jamie McMurray, Kasey Kahne and Michael Waltrip will be featured on the Best "Darn" Sports Show today. Also, I think that Jeff Gordon will be visiting Jay Leno tonight.

For purely selfish reason, I too would vote for Kansas City, but feel that the NASCAR Hall of Fame belongs in the birth place of NASCAR Daytona Beach. If you ever get a chance to see the museum at Talledega, don't miss it.

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 1:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Matt Kenseth is currently leading the race. Here in Wisconsin we take what we can. :-)

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, March 07, 2005 - 12:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Anybody else fall asleep through the Mexico City race this weekend?

Racsan
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04-09-2004

Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 11:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Racsan a private message Print Post    
Vegas winner Jimmie Johnson lost 25 points and his points lead because his car failed postrace inspection, and crew chiefs for Johnson, Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick were also suspended due to rules violations

Cheatingin Vegas results in suspensions & fines

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR on Tuesday suspended the crew chiefs for Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick in a swift crackdown on cheating committed at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Todd Berrier was suspended for four weeks and fined $25,000 for rigging Harvick's fuel tank to appear full when it actually wasn't during qualifying.

Chad Knaus was suspended for two weeks and fined $35,000 when Johnson's race-winning car failed to meet the minimum height requirement in Sunday's post-race inspection.

Alan Gustafson was suspended two weeks and fined $25,000 because Busch's runner-up car was too high in the post-race inspection.

``Guys have just got to stop playing games with the rules,'' NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter told The Associated Press. ``We've got to do whatever we have to do to protect the integrity of this sport.''

In addition to the suspensions, the drivers were also docked 25 points. Rick Hendrick, the car owner for Johnson and Busch, was docked 50 points -- 25 for each infraction. Richard Childress, the car owner for Harvick, was docked 25 points.

The penalty cost Johnson the series points lead, which he earned following his victory Sunday in Las Vegas. NASCAR allowed his victory to stand, but instead of a 15-point advantage over Kurt Busch, Johnson is now in second place in the standings, 10 points back.

Berrier's suspension was severe because he admitted to intentionally rigging the 22-gallon tank to appear full when it had just five gallons of gas in it -- thereby allowing the car to go faster. The team was caught because Harvick qualified fourth. If he had been outside of the top five, his car might not have been checked over following his run.

And if NASCAR officials weren't already angry, they likely hit the roof when Berrier showed little remorse after getting caught.

``If I had to do it again, I'd still play it to try to get away with it, because I know how I got caught,'' Berrier told NASCAR.com.

None of the crew chiefs were immediately available for comment. But earlier Tuesday, Johnson insisted his team's error was unintentional and blamed the car's shift in height on a bolt that had become loose over the 400-mile race.

``I have 100 percent trust and confidence in Chad that he is going to do everything within the rules,'' Johnson said.

Hunter said intent was not a factor in NASCAR levying the suspensions.

``NASCAR doesn't feel it is fair to the teams who do meet all of the post-race requirements to continue to have people who are pushing it to the limit and then through miscalculations or whatever on their part, fail inspection,'' Hunter said. ``These rules are black and white and we bend over backward if a car has been in a wreck, been hit, to give them the benefit of the doubt.

``This is just unacceptable. So maybe the crew chiefs being at home will help remedy this issue.''

None of the suspended crew chiefs will be permitted to communicate with their race teams via cell phone or radio during the time they are suspended, Hunter said.





Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 1:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Luck plays a big part in Nascar.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, March 21, 2005 - 8:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I may become a Carl Edwards fan after this weekend. Loved it when he pulled up past JJ on Sunday - I actually had to rerun it on my TIVO several times!

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Monday, March 21, 2005 - 10:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
Karl Edwards does nice backflips. How long before TPTB forbid him to do that?

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, March 21, 2005 - 12:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Maybe after he lands on his head one time?

Naw...NASCAR won't stop him - it makes for great tv.

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Monday, March 21, 2005 - 2:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
I have loved Carl Edwards for a long time. I have wanted to adopt him and call him my own! He has an enthusiasm that is genuine and comes from within, and a smile that seems to light up the world. I haven't had anyone steal my heart like this since Davey Allison. I may have finally found his replacement, and I have been looking for a very long time.

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Monday, March 21, 2005 - 3:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
(((Marysafan))) :-)

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Tuesday, March 22, 2005 - 4:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
Mary, I read your other post about John Michael Montgomery's problems at the race Sunday. Is he the artist that sings "Long Black Train?" If so, that is so sad because I love that song and its message.

There was a nice article in the Charlotte Observer today (3/22) about what a nice and enthusiastic kid Carl is.

I miss my Ward

Nightcrawler
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02-12-2002

Tuesday, March 22, 2005 - 7:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nightcrawler a private message Print Post    
I LOVED SUNDAYS RACE!!!!!!!!!!!
my fantasy nascar teams did great
1st team 48,9,6 gave me 500 POINTS AND 2ND PLACE(I was in 5th)
2nd team 48,16,40 gave me 465 points and 1ST PLACE

I loved the last lap it was great
I feel bad for the #18 if he did not have bad luck he would have no luck at all this year.

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 8:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
*Phew*...Bristol...what else can you say.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, April 11, 2005 - 1:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Gotta love it! Almost as much as the night race.

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Saturday, April 23, 2005 - 5:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Race starts soon. vroooooooooooom :-)

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Monday, April 25, 2005 - 9:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
Loved the racing under the lights this weekend. I wasn't always a fan of night racing...but am becoming one. I like the idea of Sunday afternoons on the couch, but it's kinda nice to have a Sunday free to do other things once in a while.

Congrats to Kurt Busch. So nice to see him back in Victory lane after such a long spell especially since he had been getting banged up so much lately. I'm sure that win went a long way toward healing those sore ribs.

Wasn't that a funny story about Carl Edwards on the pre-race show. Dang...I missed my opportunity to give Carl a call. I would have loved to talked to him!

Mags
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06-26-2001

Monday, April 25, 2005 - 10:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mags a private message Print Post    
Mary - I thought that story with Carl Edwards was hysterical also!

I was also happy Jr's team seems to be coming together after all the changes at DEI.

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Sunday, May 01, 2005 - 1:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Anybody watching today? Sure looked like Jimmy Johnson's car got into Riggs(imo) Too bad. I'm glad the drivers are ok but I'd be po'd.