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Happygal
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11-15-2004

Monday, May 01, 2006 - 1:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happygal a private message Print Post    
I'm so sorry to have to work today and miss watching what sounds like a really good race and a great finish. Glad to see Jimmie win another one and can't belive Jeffy screwed up and finished 15th after leading so much of the race. But at least my other favourite Jeff finished in the top 5!

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Friday, May 05, 2006 - 8:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
There was a great article in the USA Today about how Nascar drivers nowadays are settling their disputes on the track versus 20 years ago when they would just duke it out and move on. Now everyone nurses a grudge all season long.

Some funny excerpts from the article:
Richard Petty, the seven-time champion, says drivers in the 1960s and '70s worked side by side on cars, borrowing wrenches and gears from neighbors. The camaraderie made it easier to approach an angry competitor and defuse a dicey situation.

"We lived together a lot more than these guys do," he says. "Every time we had a problem, we could go behind a truck (and fight). You didn't have to worry about it being reported. Now they're under the microscope so much. They can't cuss each other out or give each other the finger because someone is always watching."

Cantankerous veterans once took it upon themselves to school younger drivers - a famous example is David Pearson cold-cocking Tim Richmond for an obscene gesture at Daytona International Speedway in July 1984. But the Cup series lacks enforcers such as the late Dale Earnhardt.

Jeff Burton, a 12-year Cup veteran who remembers being put in his place by crusty drivers Jack Ingram and Sam Ard, says the vacuum of vigilante justice has fostered an environment where drivers run roughshod with impunity. "The drivers can't police themselves anymore," he says. "Anytime someone retaliates, they get penalized, but if you wreck someone, you hardly ever get penalized."

Tony Stewart would prefer drivers "have an area ourselves to deal with it," off limits to the media. Humpy Wheeler's suggestion: a padded room. "Just make all the drivers go there and stay for 10 minutes no matter what, as long as they come out alive," he says. "You'd want to charge a lot of money to see that."

Mags
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06-26-2001

Friday, May 05, 2006 - 7:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mags a private message Print Post    
VOTE PETTY FOR ALL STAR WILDCARD.........HELP THE VICTORY JUNCTION GANG CAMP


http://www.nascar.com/2006/news/headlines/cup/05/05/kpetty.allstar.voting/index.html

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Sunday, July 30, 2006 - 9:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Is Nascar dead? Why isn't it on network tv anymore? Is it yesterdays' news?

Serate
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08-21-2001

Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 2:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
It's on NBC this week and next week [as far as my TIVO goes], think it was on TNT last week.

FAR from dead.

GO TONY GO!

I like me some bad boys!

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 1:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Road course today. I don't care for them. Anybody agree?

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 8:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
Road courses need to go off the schedule and two dates at the classic tracks come back. Give me a spring and fall race at Darlington and North Wilkesboro any day over a road course.

But I did enjoy seeing the clip of Goober (#2) getting pushed around!

Oldtex
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03-06-2006

Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 8:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oldtex a private message Print Post    
Goober #2 - HAHAHAHA - So true!

Actually, I usually don't care for the road course races, but dh likes them and this weekend, there was a bit more excitement than I'd seen before.

The Busch race Saturday was actually better, IMHO, than the Nextel race.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Monday, August 14, 2006 - 12:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
I was also happy to see Goober Jr. (#5) have issues also. For some reason those Busch boys just get on my nerves. No wonder the boo birds love raining down on them during driver introductions.

Any other good nicknames out there?

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 2:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
I love road courses. They take a special skill and lots of finesse and the crew has to be really on their game as well. A good handling car is essential.

Oh...and I also love the Busch brothers. I admire people who are true to themselves and don't give a rat's behind about what other people think. It takes courage to put yourself out there the way they do, and I admire them for it.

I also admire them for their talent, which is key for me. Say what you will about their personalities...those boys can drive a race car with the best of them...and are fearless to boot! I'd put them up against anyone.

BTW, my daughter worked with Kyle during his last season in Busch series. Kyle and Kurt were both out signing autographs every week when others (supposedly fan favorites) stayed in their haulers or motor coaches. Kyle often went over his alloted time because he didn't want to leave anyone out. He was especially great with kids...and took even more time with handicapped kids.

Both boys do a lot with Victory Junction Gang Camp as well. But a lot of what they do is behind the scenes. They aren't publicity hounds.

Live4dalejr8
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08-31-2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 6:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Live4dalejr8 a private message Print Post    
What a horrible day I am still in shock!!!

Reel64
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09-11-2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 7:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reel64 a private message Print Post    
Live4 - I’m watching the Steelers game. If your still around after the game. Feel free to let it out.
I feel for you.

Live4dalejr8
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08-31-2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 7:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Live4dalejr8 a private message Print Post    
I don't even know if I have words for what happened 1/2 a lap that is all it was 1/2 a lap. Granted he may not have had the win but he would have been great in the pts. I don't know what Vickers was looking at when they talked to him in Victory Lane Jr didn't block he didn't move.
And as much as I am not a fan of Jimmie his comments on Nascar.com are 100% correct, I bet Brian is out of that ride by next week

Reel64
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09-11-2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 7:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reel64 a private message Print Post    
I’m glad that Vickers is leaving the Hendricks Team.

Vickers should of laid back and let Johnson & Jr. race.

Live4dalejr8
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08-31-2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 7:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Live4dalejr8 a private message Print Post    
Well I know someone who was at the race and Vickers spotter told him to back off and he didn't. It was just not right at all and I know Jr is a great guy but I would have liked to see him alittle upset he just takes is all with a grain of salt. That was his win

Reel64
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09-11-2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 7:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reel64 a private message Print Post    
Yes, I agree
Thats' why I have a hard time with Nascar sometimes.
I don’t like it when drivers that are not even racing for a championship, can ruin it for the ones that are.

Mitchell1074
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09-14-2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 7:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mitchell1074 a private message Print Post    
I think VIckers did it on purpose........ I kept saying before it happened "OMg, hE'S GONNA WRECK EM BOTH FOR A WIN" and WHAMO, i was just sick.....

Live4dalejr8
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08-31-2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 7:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Live4dalejr8 a private message Print Post    
I was almost going to go to NC for next week's race just so I could throw something at Vicker's but it's too many hours. Why do they keep saying Jr blocked he didn't even move oh I think I have an ulcer now

Live4dalejr8
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08-31-2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 7:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Live4dalejr8 a private message Print Post    
I think he did too a few weeks ago when I was at New Hampshire they told Vicker's to move for Jeff and he said No then they stopped him from going to team meetings pretty strange he just had an oops and took out Jimmie. I just don't believe Jr got robbed like that 1/2 a lap

Reel64
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09-11-2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 7:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reel64 a private message Print Post    
I was reading Gordon's comments after the race today. He's seems really discourage. I hope he's not giving up.

Reel64
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09-11-2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 7:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reel64 a private message Print Post    
Mitchell - Are you a Jr. fan?

Live4dalejr8
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08-31-2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 7:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Live4dalejr8 a private message Print Post    
He said he's out of it but noone is out now that the points closed up. He and Jr had some words for each other actually Jr's were pretty funny. I wish I could have an attitude like him of course Jr fans are being called whinners from what I have heard but Jimmie fans are not happy either.

Reel64
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09-11-2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 7:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reel64 a private message Print Post    
I must of missed that. Who had words?

Oh bummer Steelers are now down 10 with a minute to go.
That's the way it is in sports. Some days are just horrible!!

Reel64
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09-11-2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 7:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reel64 a private message Print Post    
OK - thats' it
I'm shutting the TV off.

Reel64
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09-11-2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 7:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reel64 a private message Print Post    
Live4 - If you are still there I'm heading back over to chatters. I don't care to talk about sports anymore.