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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, November 12, 2007 - 12:44 am
At least it was nice seeing Tony toward the front finally! I really was rooting for him to win. It's like they had forgotten he was even there anymore even though he wasn't eliminated yet. Nice to see him get a bit of attention even if I was really disappointed w/the outcome.  PS - I bet Jr can't WAIT until this year is over and he gets in his new car. Arrrgh!
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Monday, November 12, 2007 - 1:31 pm
I haven't even watched the ending of yesterday's race, although of course I know the result. These races that start so late on Sunday afternoons are difficult for me, since I have to be at choir practice at 5 p.m. CST. But watching it in Fast Forward and only stopping for the wrecks IS kind of fun.
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Happygal
Member
11-15-2004
| Monday, November 12, 2007 - 2:02 pm
WTF? I go out of the country for 3 weeks and come back to JJ in first place??? What happened to my Jeffy? Imbewitched - thanks for the great descriptions of your day at the track. I'm envious.
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Imbewitched
Member
03-08-2002
| Monday, November 12, 2007 - 3:35 pm
Well Watching2, let's just say the crowds reaction to JJ's winning in Ft. Worth was tepid at best. And yes, there was some booing going on. I really don't like when that happens. Kinda makes me uncomfortable. But to each his own, I guess. Scott (again, he's new to Nascar) asked me if I felt that Jr. was not trying his hardest to win (maybe to get back at Teresa). I was like, "what the #*@&!! Are you kidding me?? No fricken, fracken way!! Needless to say, Scott got that deer in the headlights look and began to apologize. Bless his little heart. lol Of course, I let him off the hook. I was so glad to see Tony up in the top this week. I was really hoping he was going to be able to win on Sunday. Oh well at least we got to see him. Happygal, Yep JJ is doing his best to win the Cup this year! Roxip - you crack me up!
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 1:14 am
Happy - Our Jeffy hasn't been getting cars that are " near perfect" like JJ has been. Chad and crew seem to get JJ's dialed in far better much sooner. Jeff, Steve & crew, struggle all race long to try to get it "right." I don't understand why they can't get it RIGHT ahead of time!!! I'm really rather sick how this Chase has turned out. Jeff still has more points than JJ for the whole season, but of course, 26 races don't count. Ugggh...... Yep, I'm WHINING!!!!!! LOLOLOL Ok, the truth of the matter is, I want to know who is more disliked at this point - Jeff or JJ? And you know what the answer I hope to hear!! heh heh Poor Scott...he'll get it quick enough! Actually, Jr has been driving harder and more wreckless than ever in his attempt to win something!! Other drivers mentioned at TX they were surprised how aggressive he was since he's not usually that kind of driver. (I do believe Tony was one of them who made that comment. ) I think my favorite interview had to be Kasey Kahnes!!! How friggin honest can you be?!! No excuse..nada!! "I drove like an idiot!!" Wow... and he also said this season can't be over soon enough for him!!! I wish I had been able to catch Trackside on Speed since I guess Jeff came in and waved a white flag and then bowed down to JJ and made a jokes with him. I have pics of the last 2 but not the white flag. I'll have to see if they're too big or not. I'll try posting and see what I get!
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 1:28 am
Actually, I meant Victory Lane not TSide. ABC/ESPN books as fast as possible so we don't get to see all the congratulations, etc. Jeff is a much better sport than I am. 

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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 10:22 am
That little head tip of Jeff's is just precious, isn't it Watching2? <barfs and runs out of this thread!>
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 11:06 am
Why YES it IS, since you mentioned it, Huk!!!!! For someone who claims to hate him so much, you sure spend a lot of time looking for things about him. You're just jealous cuz he's better than YOUR driver. 
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Imbewitched
Member
03-08-2002
| Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 11:07 am
Well Watching2, all I have to go on is the Texas race.......... I'm sorry to report that there were definitely much louder boos and jeers when JG was introduced versus JJ. (Please don't shoot the messenger!!) Huk'd - 
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 11:09 am
That's OK Imbewitched. You're just the messenger and you did blow him a kiss for me. ;) I was actually wondering about when he won. I think people no matter how much they dislike Jeff are getting tired of watching him win...at least that's what I'm reading. Oh well, envy sure does make people behave poorly. heh heh 
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 1:14 pm
Okay, does this tell you how bad it is at my house...I painted a bathroom on Sunday afternoon instead of watching the race. And since I now know the ending I probably won't watch it at all. How many days until Daytona?
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 2:07 pm
I'm going to watch only because I'm hoping for something drastic to happen. Maybe Jimmie's car won't start or something??!!! OK... I'm hanging onto anything I can at this point. LOL ;)
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 3:47 pm
*30 lashes with a wet noodle to Watching2 for mentioning the name that shall be unmentioned between the two of us!* hehehehe
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 1:06 am
I do apologize, Serate. You know my feelings about that, but of course, I know he has some fans here & I only mention the "name" for them. Sorry... "you know who fans"... but I'm sure you'd feel the same way if the situation was reversed. 
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Friday, November 16, 2007 - 7:05 am
*sigh* I just expected better from you Watching. *L* OK OK I'm just kidding. I can say the name. Jiiiiii , um what was I saying? Heck 5 years ago if you'd have told me I'd be able to say Jeff Gordon with out gagging I'd say you were crazy! *L* It's all in fun. But it does NOT break my heart that I can't watch the race this weekend. *L*
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Saturday, November 17, 2007 - 12:17 am
LOL Serate! Well, as painful as it might be, I'll be watching. I know.. I'm a glutton for punishment! Although the truck series leader didn't win. I think it's just wonderful that you and your hubby have been cheering on Jeff. (I know desperate times for you...lol) Afterall, he and Tony are buds and are going to have a stand-up act when they quit racing.  
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Happygal
Member
11-15-2004
| Monday, November 19, 2007 - 10:18 am
I'm going through withdrawal. How long until Daytona? After my disappointment with JG not winning the championship (and I really think he should have), I can't wait for a new season to start. And I may even start cheering (a wee bit) for Jr. next season. I hate to admit this, but I saw an interview with Kurt after the race and he actually sounded mature and intelligent. Is that possible?
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Monday, November 19, 2007 - 11:49 am
I was so glad to see Jeff Burton win the last Busch race Saturday night. RCR won the first Busch race with Dale Sr. and now wins the last one with Jeff. I am a sucker for sentiment! I loved Mark Martin's comment about how glad he was for Jeff B. and he really liked his protocol of going straight to Victory Lane after his win. Said he was old-school and that the burnouts are so juvenile. I tend to agree, but the fans love the burn-outs and I am an old-school old-fart! I just wish Nascar had some colorful characters, I have given up watching in favor of NFL on Sundays.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 1:37 am
Well..... I'm in mourning. I like Jeff Burton, too. I was happy to see him win, but it would have been kind of nice to see Mark Martin win for a change.
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 1:40 am
Watching shouldn't you be in bed? It's what after 3:30 there? *L*
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 11:28 am
congrats to Jimmy Johnson for winning the 2008 Nascar championship
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 7:41 pm
This is why I love Jeff Burton (and his brother Ward)! They are great humanitarians (sp?). http://www.scenedaily.com/stories/2007/11/19/scene_daily474.html
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 12:06 am
Serate - This is what happens when you fall asleep watching TV. You end up when normal people are in bed. (plus I have 2 grown children who I now have to share with..and I'm not liking it one little bit!! LOL) Beachcomber - Yes, Jeff is a great guy. (DH and I have had a bit of difficulty connecting with Ward - he's hard to understand.) Actually, it's nice to see so many drivers give back, many in very big ways. I think that's one thing which makes Nascar quite different than other sports. Sure, you hear of some big names with foundations, but you definitely hear far more about drivers with foundations and then there's the Nascar foundation. They do a lot of good work giving back. Even drivers with some of the "naughty boy" reps on the track, are super humanitarians. Happy - I've had those moments with Kurt, too, but then I watch tapes of him almost running over one of Tony's crew members and I think I should stop being such a sucker for people after hearing them speak just once or twice. LOL
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 9:27 am

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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 12:33 pm
Serate, do you have a favorite driver? Now how do you keep the cat from knocking all your memorabilia over?
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