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Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 3:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Is anyone else watching this? Two episodes have aired after the last 2 races and the series moves to Friday nights at 10 pm on FX. So far, the show has followed Rusty Wallace, Kenny Wallace, and Kevin Harvick through their daily life during the Rockingham and Las Vegas race weeks. Kenny Wallace is hilarious and is such a great husband and father.

Next week, they will add my favorite driver Ward Burton to the line up and in future weeks Dale Jr. will be shown.

Justalittlebean
Member

08-15-2003

Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 4:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I've watched it Beachcomber. Kenny Wallace is a hoot and seems to be a good father and husband. Kevin Harvicks wife needs a major attitude adjustment. She sure is making him look like a total ***. If that marriage works, I will be surprised. She is just plain hateful and mean to him. I'm not a fan of his but I do feel alittle sorry for him. Did you notice his temper? I was impressed with Rusty Wallace watching his rookie driver. He didn't lose his cool and handled it good. I'm looking forward to seeing Ward Burton, I think he rocks.

Broxi
Member

03-11-2004

Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 6:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I thought I was the only person {female} here who loves this show. I would love to see Mikey Waltrip added cause that man is even funnier than Kenny Wallace. I agree with you Justalittlebean about Harvicks wife....she makes the ex-Mrs. Gordon {Brooke} look like a nice person....oh my did I just say that???

I have been a Nascar fan for many many years. I know a couple people who are involved with it as well. Jimmy Spencer, Steve Park {who should not have returned so quickly after his wreck JMO}, Tom Baldwin Jr {I have known for over 20 years} and I have a brother-in-law who works for DEI as well as is on Mikes Race Day Crew.

Marysafan
Member

08-07-2000

Monday, May 24, 2004 - 8:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I like the show too, but I prefer NBS 24/7. I feel that the guys in this show (especially Kenny Wallace) play to the camera.

I think Kenny Wallace really is a good husband and a good father, and I am glad that he is thinking about his future as racing career winds down.

I like seeing the new Busch team that Rusty is building, and I think that his motivation for participating in this is to get exposure for it. Kenny likes the attention, but Rusty would want something more than that.

Kevin and Delana are not your ordinary couple. Kevin gives as good as he gets, if not more so...and he really needs someone who is feisty enough to throw it back. It's like a game a catch and he enjoys it.

Delana knows how to handle him and he needs her. He needs someone who knows and understands racing, so that they in turn can know and understand him. Without Delana, Kevin would be out of control...as it is, he is often on the edge.

They are a good match...a true partnership.

I am looking forward to seeing the other drivers they are bring in. I heard that we might not being seeing Jamie McMurray now, because his segments were filmed with his girlfriend, and they have since parted ways.

I'll be tuning in every week though!



Roxip
Member

01-29-2004

Monday, May 24, 2004 - 9:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
As a huge Rusty fan I really have enjoyed this show, although I do agree that the Harvicks' marriage certainly is unusual. I thought they tried to do some damage control this past episode with showing him with his nieces.

Kenny Wallace apparently is a super guy - you will notice that the broadcasters always interview him and like to get him on their shows. Too bad he can't ever get a great ride in Cup.

Gen
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08-22-2003

Monday, May 24, 2004 - 9:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Count me in too! I have enjoyed the two episodes in that you learn more about the guys and their families. For a long time I wondered if Rusty was even married because you never heard anything about a family.

I agree, Kenny does play a bit to the cameras. But he is funny and seems to be a very devoted husband and father. That gives him 5 stars in my book.

Kevin and his wife. I think he could be very difficult to live with at times. It would take a special person to put up with his anger. If she can do it, more power to her. I agree with Marysafan, she probably helps keep him under control. He made himself look like an a@@ when he ran out of gas and cussed the poor person who figured the gas mileage (which is not accurate and is only an estimate). That kind of thing does not win friends and influence people.

Serate
Member

08-21-2001

Monday, May 24, 2004 - 10:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I LOVE THIS SHOW! Am happy to see a thread on it.

Kenny - I love Kenny. I don't think Kenny is playing too much for the camera. He's that way IRL, whether the camera is on him or not. He's just a big lovable goofball. But if you're ever at the track, don't let your children listen to him [or for that matter, a ton of other drivers] on the scanner.

Rusty - First of all I'm not a Rusty fan but I'll not bash him. Here anyway. *L* It was interesting to see about his Busch team.

Kevin - I hear more bashing about him and Delana on other boards. But at least here maybe people will realize it's all about editing. As far as their home life, I don't see what's wrong. They both are smartmouths, and each give as good as gets. They know how far to push each other. Might sound rude to outsiders, but it's probably just they way they kid around. Kinda remind me of me and my fiance'. Oh except I can cook and if I had a chef make my food I would be able to reheat it w/o all my gravy being sopped up in the paper towel. I loved the part about her griping to him about not brushing his teeth. It SO hit home! Now when I gripe I say it's not just me Delana gripes too, and my fiance' just grins as he goes to brush his teeth.

All in all the show is great and I can't wait for more drivers to be added. Tho I wish Kenny would be on EVERY episode. I love him!


Canfan
Member

05-24-2004

Monday, May 24, 2004 - 3:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I wish I could get this but living in Canada its not available here. I am a big Ward Burton fan and would love to see it. Actually I'm a fan of Nascar period and would be interested in watching all drivers.

Hopefully some station here picks it up soon.

Beachcomber
Member

08-26-2003

Monday, May 24, 2004 - 6:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Broxi, if we had Mikey and Kenny together on one show we would all die laughing!!

For all my fellow Ward fans, next week on the show is when he and his family were all suffering from the flu.

If you want to hear an excerpt of Ward trying to do a Cat commercial go to this website that a local radio show (John Boy & Billy) have on their CD:
http://www.johnboyandbilly.com/additions/roughcuts.html

It is hilarious and gives me my Ward talking fix!

Canfan
Member

05-24-2004

Monday, May 24, 2004 - 7:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Beachcomber, I have that clip saved on my computer. Every time I hear it I laugh til I cry!

Marysafan
Member

08-07-2000

Friday, May 28, 2004 - 8:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wow...this week's episode is really something to see if you want to see the drivers interact with their spouses and their children. The cameras follow Ward Burton, Scott Wimmer, and Kevin Harvick this week.

Kevin and Delana don't come across as abrasive this week. This is the week Ward Burton gets the flu and it is really something to watch what he goes through all the while being sicker than a dog. And also this is the week that Scott Wimmer learns MADD wants him suspended if convicted of DUI, and to top it all off his race car isn't running good at all. Kevin's car isn't running good either, so it's a real down week for the guys this week.

If reincarnation is real...I want to come back as Ward Burton's daughter. He makes Jim Anderson of Father Knows Best fame look bad. Ward is in an incredible father, who takes parenting seriously.



Broxi
Member

03-11-2004

Friday, May 28, 2004 - 8:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree Kevin and DeLana did not come across in the same way they have on other episodes.

I also thought Ward Burton is an incredible dad. I know he is blowing off Practice tomorrow {Saturday} to attend his daughters High School Graduation. That is one man who has his priorities straight.

As far as Scott Wimmer I do think he realized and to this day still does the seriousness of Driving under the Influence, although he is 28ish he is still kinda young. But his openness and honesty about it has allowed me to cut him some slack. And at the same time, I think if we are all honest, we ourselves or people we know {be it both teens and adults} have at one time had to much to drink and got behind the wheel.

Tkaren1954
Member

07-23-2003

Sunday, May 30, 2004 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Watching the show sure puts a different perspective on the drivers. I really enjoy watching.

I am a Ward Burton fan. Go Ward.

But my true alegence goes to J. Gordon of course.

My brother-in-law is a diehard Martin fan.



Jesuschick98
Member

05-11-2004

Sunday, May 30, 2004 - 1:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I love this show too. I watched it for the first time the other night. I love Nascar. My fave driver is #8 Dale Jr. :-) WOOHOO

Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Sunday, May 30, 2004 - 2:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The pre-race Memorial Day presentation was awesome!

Go Jeff! Go Jimmy! Go Dale,jr!



Tkaren1954
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07-23-2003

Monday, May 31, 2004 - 9:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yeah Jimmy won!

Even though Gordon didn't do so well. His car did.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Monday, May 31, 2004 - 1:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Friday night's show just reinforced why I pull for Ward. Loved his comment about his speaking versus how his toddler son Ashton is hard to understand! What a wonderful family with a full life, but with their priorities and values in the right place.

Beachcomber
Member

08-26-2003

Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 4:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Anyone watch this week? I was taken aback at Kenny's language and behavior in front of his daughter and her boyfriend. I have been so impressed with his parenting up to that point. I can understand that he was caught up in the heat of the race, but don't act like that in front of your children. No wonder the daughter doesn't really care about going to the track with him.

For all the Earnhardt fans, he will be on next week's show.

Marysafan
Member

08-07-2000

Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 8:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I haven't been at all impressed with Kenny's parenting skills. He comes across as being very immature and lacking in parenting skills.

I am uncomfortable with the way he is always wanting his girls to kiss him when he gives them things. I just don't think fathers should be demanding kisses from his teenage children.

I also don't like the way he calls attention to himself and embarasses his girls on purpose. It shows lack of respect for their feelings.

I don't understand a lot of his motivation. He says he wants his daughter to come to the racetrack so that she can understand what he does. Gee, my father never felt it necessary to bring me to his job. If the girl doesn't like racing, don't force it on her. I think he had other motivation, like showing off for the boyfriend.

I agree that his temper tantrum was way out of line. Kenny is 40 years old. It's way past time for him to grow up and start acting like a parent.

And lastly, if I have a daughter that has been lying to me...she is going to get some extra special attention that she didn't bargain for...supervision! Sorry, he just really rubbed me the wrong way this week.

All that said, I was very impressed by young Casey Mears. He really had a good relationship with his family.

Hamsterlady
Member

07-03-2003

Monday, June 14, 2004 - 6:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I've been watching this show from the beginning also. I just love this show. I wish it was going to be on for more than 8 episodes though! :-(

Broxi
Member

03-11-2004

Monday, June 14, 2004 - 7:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I really don't think Kenny is any different than a lot of parents now-a-days. I see him as a father who is attempting to be his kids buddy more than a Dad. {Do I agree with that as far as any parent, NO. Parents are NOT their Minor kids friends, they are parents first.}

I also don't read anything overly wrong with his actions at the track. You get caught up in the heat of the moment. I think most of us can say we are not always careful as to what the children around us hear. When one works in an enviornment that is mostly men {go to any auto gararge, firehouse for example} and the language is at times colourful. Does it make it correct no but it becomes habit.

I also do not see Kenny wanting kisses from his girls only when he gives them things. I have seen him ask them for kisses before he leaves for a race, sees them at school etc. This is a man who realizes when he goes to work he may not return, and maybe he is smarter than some of us that he realizes even when not at work things can happen and he may not have a chance to let his girls know he loves them.

Hamsterlady
Member

07-03-2003

Friday, June 18, 2004 - 8:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tonight's 360 was really great. Did anybody else see it?



Broxi
Member

03-11-2004

Friday, June 18, 2004 - 8:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I saw it Hamster. I thought it was a good show as well. Jr. did not actually come off looking to bad. {He is not the brightest Candle in the Candelabra as far as common sense.}

Dlkuhn4
Member

07-14-2002

Friday, June 18, 2004 - 9:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I also love this show. I only wish it was for a longer time and I wish it had a few different drivers.

Marysafan
Member

08-07-2000

Saturday, June 19, 2004 - 7:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am very impressed with young Casey Mears. He seems so genuinely close to his family. It tickles me to see the smile on grandpa's face when Casey tells him that he must be his good luck charm and now he has to come to all the races.

It is nice to see Junior behind the scenes. For all the fame and all the money, he seems to be lonely somewhat. It's nice to see the close relationship he has with his sister, She is obviously his rock, and how great he is with his niece. I didn't realize that he is as shy as he is.

I don't think I would enjoy spending much time with him even if I was younger and prettier (Pretty seems to be the #1 requirement). He doesn't seem to have much to offer conversationally.

Do Jeremy and Shawna do anything else except shop?

I know we are only getting a snipet of life behind the scenes...so it isn't fair to make judgements...but this has really opened up my eyes as to how shallow some of the guys are and how genuine others are.



Upstate
Member

01-16-2004

Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 8:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i've only caught one show. but i liked it. this friday july 2nd they will have a 360 marathon on fx of all the shows. it starts at 11:30 am goes till 6:30 pm followed by racing. i have set my dvr and will watch on another day.

Beachcomber
Member

08-26-2003

Thursday, July 01, 2004 - 3:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Friday night is the last show of the series. I hope they continue the series. Since Nascar races will soon switch over to NBC for the last half of the season, I wonder if TPTB at Nascar will allow FX to continue the series. Or do they have to wait until FOX is airing the races again?

Hamsterlady
Member

07-03-2003

Friday, July 02, 2004 - 8:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tonight's show was soooo good.

I hope I get to see more. :-)

Kuke
Member

07-02-2004

Sunday, July 04, 2004 - 5:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I've gotta know guys,

who did kenny get in a cussing match with at the track that show when he was bonding with his daughter so much?

I remember a couple other 'incidents' where drivers have animosity with each other, but as a newbie to the racing circuit, I'd like some shout outs to the big rivalries out there?

Can anyone help me out here?

Heck, reminds me of the intrigue that WWF pro wrestling had over me in the good old days!

Beachcomber
Member

08-26-2003

Monday, July 05, 2004 - 5:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Just like WWF, there aren't many famous rivalries like in the past, Darryl Waltrip and Rusty Wallace used to have pretty good battles.

In the Nextel series, Jimmy Spencer and Kurt Busch come to mind as a rivalry from last year, Jimmy decked Kurt and bloodied his nose after an on-track incident. And I am quite sure that Kevin Harvick won't be sending Matt Kenseth a Christmas card this year after they gave each other love taps on the caution laps a few weeks ago. Pretty much Robbie Gordon and everyone he has wrecked, which is many and often.

And if you watch the Bush series (which Kenny races in), then you can chalk up Jason Leffler (00 car) and Mikie Waltrip and Junior since he spun them both out Friday night. I can't remember who Kenny spun out, but it is someone who runs a limited schedule and is not a big name.