Nascar/Motor Sports

Texas race anyone going?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Im leaving friday morning at 7:00 gonna be a long week!

NASCAR Hall of Fame

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:16:07 -0400

The first Hall of Fame class has been revealed: Bill France Sr., Richard Petty, Bill France Jr., Dale Earnhardt and Junior Johnson will be inducted next May.

Martin still leads going to california

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:01:51 -0400

And the plot thickens.....

Martin leads chase going in

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:12:25 -0400

The man made the show, well done. Almost got his autograph last Nov at the army display at TMS........Way to go Vickers! Glad he made it also

Kahne gets much needed win

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:17:51 -0400

Kasey gets win at Atlanta. He needed this win with there only being one race before the chase starts. Go Kasey!!

Attendance Down for NASCAR Events

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:24:52 -0400

The invocation has been given, the command to start the engines over, the flyby done. The pace laps underway, the only problem is , where are the fans? I know the economy is bad, but I have never looked up the front stretch and seen so few fans. Indy must be hurting bad!!! I hope things don't get that bad here.

The Sprint Series Trophy Model....

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:22:59 -0400

This has got to be one of the strangest jobs you can have in NASCAR. Stand there and smile blankly in Winner's Circle while dressed in a racing suit with sprint's logo and colors adorned all over it. You also have to stay in view of the camera at all times during the interview with the race winner. How annoying is this? At least put her in a bikini or something. lol.

Question for the Nascar fans

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:25:02 -0400

So how long before NASCAR gets hated on for not being very "green friendly"?

Eury Jr Replaced!

Thu, 28 May 2009 10:55:46 -0400

Effective Immediately, Tony Eury Jr. will no longer be the Crew Chief on the 88 pit box.

Brian Whitesell on the box this weekend at Dover. Lance McGrew, starting at Pocono.

Mayfield's Suspension?

Mon, 18 May 2009 12:09:10 -0400

Mayfield is still trying to understand his suspension. NASCAR won't give any information about failed test.

I don't have a problem with the Mayfield suspension, I believe in safety first. The problem I have is that NASCAR won't give Mayfield any info on what the drug or drugs are, they (NASCAR) just said it was a postive test your under suspension PERIOD. Why won't give him in private the results, that way he could deal with it directly.

Now, lets clear the air I'm not a #41 Mayfield fan, I root for Jeff Gordon.

For more info: http://www.nascar.com/2009/news/headlines/...owes/index.html

David Poole passes away

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:51:18 -0400

http://aolsvc.sports.aol.nascar.com/2009/n...obit/index.html

Just read this. This is a big loss to the reporting side of the sport much less to his family.

Brad Keslowski wins at Talladega

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:55:20 -0400

Congrats to Brad for his first Cup win.............but thank God for catch fences and safer cars..........if those two things weren't in NASCAR right now, there would be about 200 dead fans and a dead driver in Alabama right now.

Indy 500

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:33:30 -0400

RIchard petty annoucned that he will put a car in the 500 with john andretti drivin. How cool is that. I may have to watch this race now. Just think if andretti could win this what it would mean for petty

Kyle Busch

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:44:06 -0400

Who else is sick of the guys mouth. I know that he can drive but when he doesnt win he turns into a big punk

Jeff Gordon finally wins at Texas

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:41:27 -0400

Forty-seven races. Seventy-seven calendar weeks. Five hundred and forty days. Twelve thousand, nine hundred and sixty hours. All of it a seeming eternity since the last time Jeff Gordon slid out of a race car in Victory Lane after a points-paying event in NASCAR's premier series. The longest winless drought of the four-time champion's career has finally come to an end, and he has a bright white cowboy hat and a pair of Beretta six-shooters to prove it.

For more: http://www.nascar.com/2009/news/opinion/04...exas/index.html

First NASCAR experience

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:38:09 -0400

OK dudes, on Saturday I am having my first-ever NASCAR experience at the Nationwide race at Texas Motor Speedway. From best I can tell, we have pretty good seats -- about halfway up a little after Turn 4.

Any advice or suggestions about my TMS experience? Anything to do or see while I'm there?

top 35 after Bristol

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:50:14 -0400

Which big name do you think will not be in the top 35. I think Mark Martin and ryan newman will not be in top 35

NNSCamping World 300/ NSC Daytona 500

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:20:05 -0500

My 2nd favorite driver,Tony Stewart, wins the Nationwide Series Camping World 300 at Daytona in the #80 Hendrick Motorsports, HendricksCars.com Chevy in a WILD finish! What an exciting race it was! If the Nationwide Series is any indication to what tomorrow's Daytona 500 will be like, then we are in for a wild ride. Should be a great, entertaining race like Daytona always is! I'm super stoked and can't wait for the green flag to drop tomorrow. Lets go 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr and 14 Tony Stewart!

Jeff Gordon wins the first Gatorade duel race

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:37:06 -0500

The #24 wins finally

1. 24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet DuPont
2. 14 Tony Stewart Chevrolet Office Depot / Old Spice
3. 48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet Lowe's
4. 20 Joey Logano * Toyota The Home Depot
5. 8 Aric Almirola Chevrolet Guitar Hero
6. 2 Kurt Busch Dodge Miller Lite
7 . 9 Kasey Kahne Dodge Budweiser
8. 36 Scott Riggs Toyota Tommy Baldwin Racing
9. 98 Paul Menard Ford Quaker State / Menards
10. 26 Jamie McMurray Ford Crown Royal

Daytona

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:14:53 -0500

After watching some of the racing Saturday night, it looks like this car is still every bit as much of a handful to drive as it ever was.

If NASCAR has 25 out of 36 parades this year like last year, they can kiss me as a fan good bye until they make changes to the rules/car that will allow more than 8-10 drivers to be competitive.

They could solve the problem by changing the 3400# requirement to 3800#. The added weight would slow the cars down, but give them the handling (downforce) they need to keep from sliding in the front and to hook up the rear tires when they get back in the gas.

Rolex 24

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:16:01 -0500

Its just about time to go racing....I have always enjoyed watching the Rolex 24 from Daytona and I plan on having Speed TV dialed in for the race (after Fox's ends).Get the BBQ pit fired up and a cooler full of cool guys and sit in my garage and wish I were there.

Attending Daytona 500

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:25:21 -0500

I am going to the Daytona 500 this February and was wondering if any of you have been? This is my first time to go to a race and any hints would be helpful!

Labonte to drive No. 96 Ford

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:04:59 -0500

Yates Racing and Hall of Fame Racing have aligned their teams, with Yates Racing operating the No. 96 entry for the full 2009 Sprint Cup schedule.

Doug Yates and Max Jones will continue as co-owners of Yates Racing, while Tom Garfinkel and Jeff Moorad will continue as co-owners of Hall of Fame Racing.

Labonte with the recent expansion of the Yates Racing facilities, the No. 96 Ford will operate out of the Yates Racing complex in Concord, N.C. Yates fielded cars last year for Travis Kvapil and David Gilliland, and is adding Paul Menard to its roster this season.

2000 Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte will drive the No. 96 car this season.

"This partnership with Hall of Fame is a great stepping stone for the Yates organization," Jones said. "Through this partnership, we are able to continue the expansion of our shop and field another Sprint Cup entry. We, along with Ford Racing, welcome Hall of Fame Racing and look forward to a very successful season."

Hall of Fame ended its technical alliance with Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of last season, then laid off most of its work force last month as sponsorship difficulties put its 2009 schedule in doubt. The building that the team leased was also put up for sale.

Petty Enterprises History

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:56:40 -0500

As the 2008 calendar year neared its conclusion, Petty Enterprises and Gillett Evernham Motorsports inched ever closer to completing a merger that would mean a new home for NASCAR's iconic No. 43 car, and spell the end for a standalone Petty operation that's been a part of the sport since its founding 60 years ago.

Petty Enterprises is expected to lay off the majority of the 39 employees remaining at its shop in Mooresville, N.C.

Although neither GEM nor Petty officials said an announcement was forthcoming, sources indicated that the organizations were ironing out final details. The merger would entail GEM absorbing Petty's No. 43 car, which according to sources would be driven by Reed Sorenson and sponsored by the Air Force next season.

Allmendinger In - Sadler Out of the GEM # 19 Dodge

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:37:51 -0500

A.J. Allmendinger's late-season, five-race stint with Gillett Evernham Motorsports has earned him a full-time ride -- at the expense of Elliott Sadler.

Allmendinger's business manager, Tara Ragan, said Saturday night she expects Allmendinger to soon complete a deal to drive for GEM next season and replace Sadler in the No. 19 Dodge.

Sadler"Yes, we're in the final stages of negotiations with Gillett Evernham," Ragan said. "I think things will be sorted out within the next week. Nothing's done till it's done -- knock on wood -- but I think we're all eager to make that work, and I think it's safe to say we're in the fine details and the fine-tuning of that.

"I don't foresee any problems coming up, and I don't think they do, either. But is it signed, sealed and delivered? No, not quite, but hopefully it will be in the next few days."

Sadler signed a multiyear contract extension with the organization in May. How his departure will be orchestrated remains unclear.

http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/...dler/index.html

Bill Davis Racing - Done !

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:58:36 -0500

Bill Davis, struggling to keep his team afloat during a fruitless search for sponsorship, has sold majority ownership of both his race team and his engine company.

Mike Held, a California businessman, and Marty Gaunt, an executive with Bill Davis Racing, purchased majority interest from Davis. The duo said they've also taken control of Triad Racing Development, which supplied engines, chassis and bodies for all three of NASCAR's top series.

Davis, The new company is named Triad Racing Technologies.

Davis, who has been in NASCAR for more than 20 years, won the 2002 Daytona 500 with Ward Burton and the Truck Series championship this season with Johnny Benson. But he lost his Cup team sponsor and has been unable to secure funding for 2009.

http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/...aney/index.html

Petty releases Bobby Labonte

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:18:23 -0500

Six months ago, the future could not have been more promising for Petty Enterprises and Bobby Labonte. The historic race team had just agreed to a partnership with Boston Ventures, an investment firm that would provide needed capital to an organization with 268 race wins, but none since 1999. The driver had just agreed to a four-year extension, with the promise that there would be a place for him within the franchise once his days behind the wheel were done. But no more. Labonte in talks with GEM.

For more info: http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/...onte/index.html

Kyle Petty no longer a part of storied Petty Enterprises, Says he was phased out following deal with outside firm
http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/...ises/index.html

What car to choose

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:12:05 -0500

hi everybody
I'm going to get a new car. Wish to have a luxury car, but don't know for sure what to choose... Can somebody advise me smth?

Old Points race closer?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:25:15 -0500

I've never been a fan of this "chase" garbage. I hated it when it was implimented a few years back, and I still can't stand it. I've recently found a new reason to hate this joke of a system. THE OLD POINTS SYSTEM RACE WAS CLOSER!!!!! The system which was done away with to make the points race "tighter" was tighter than what we currently have. Anyone else think this is interesting.

Here's how the top 10 would have been for this season under the old points........Take a look at who would have won the whole enchilada:

1 +1 Carl Edwards 5236 Leader 36 1 9 19 27 2 $7,169,050
2 -1 Jimmie Johnson 5220 -16 36 11 7 15 22 1 $6,801,039
3 -- Kyle Busch 4984 -252 36 7 8 17 21 3 $6,161,794
4 +1 Greg Biffle 4747 -489 36 2 2 12 17 3 $4,428,464
5 -1 Jeff Burton 4709 -527 36 0 2 7 18 2 $5,212,940
6 +1 Kevin Harvick 4691 -545 36 0 0 7 19 0 $5,090,057
7 -1 Dale Earnhardt Jr 4605 -631 36 1 1 10 16 2 $4,101,695
8 -- Jeff Gordon 4537 -699 36 4 0 13 19 6 $5,439,398
9 +1 Clint Bowyer 4487 -749 36 0 1 7 17 0 $4,152,070
10 -1 Tony Stewart 4487 -749 36 0 1 10 16 3 $5,803,560

16 FREAKING POINTS!!!!
BRING BACK THE OLD SYSTEM!!!!!

Jimmie Johnson wins third Championship in a row

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:06:07 -0500

48 Fans I'm happy for you guys, but I never thought I'd get bored with nascar........too late. I hate to say it but I was rooting for the 99. Yeah I know, I have been a 24 fan & HMS guy and still am, but Carl shows me more qualities than JJ.

I'm not knocking Jimmy , but without Knanus the true brains behind the outfit he'd be just another driver.

Johnny Benson Wins Craftsman Truck Championship

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:16:52 -0500

Johnny Benson celebrated his first Truck Series championship Friday night after finishing seventh in the Ford 200 at Homestead and edging Ron Hornaday by a mere seven points.

http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/...tead/index.html

Great Job JB

DEI and Ganassi Racing will merge teams for 2009

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:17:31 -0500

MIAMI -- Teresa Earnhardt and Chip Ganassi will combine their slumping race teams next season, an effort to stabilize their organizations in a tough economic time.

http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/...rger/index.html

What a freakin JOKE!!!!! Hey Teresa, this is what you get for being STUPID and screwing Jr. out of his Daddy's business!!!!

ABC criticized for dumping out of NASCAR event

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:19:02 -0500

Here's the link:

http://www.sportsline.com/autoracing/story/11096574

Seems that ABC dumped out of the NASCAR race in Phoenix on Sunday at 6 p.m. Central time just to join up with their prime time lineup on time. This came with Jimmie Johnson in the lead with 34 laps left in the race. And ABC is being heavily criticized by the auto racing fannation!

Scott

Fed up with Tony E. Jr.

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:27:22 -0500

Who taught this dude to calculate gas milage? Trying to stretch the gas 6 extra laps at Texas.........No freakin way.
I listen to the headsets just to see how many stupid ideas he has. Rick and Dale Jr. need to sit down and get someone new. Too bad Darrien Grubb has already gotten away. Tony Jr. is the best NASCAR has ever seen at tuning a car backwards.

#48 Spotter cut during layoffs at Hendrick

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:09:54 -0500

During a modest round of layoffs Monday and Tuesday at Hendrick Motorsports, Jimmie Johnson's spotter, Stevie Reeves, was told he would not return to the No. 48 Chevrolet team next season, Reeves confirmed Tuesday night.

Reeves and the Hendrick organization part on good terms. The spotter, who helped guide Johnson to his second consecutive Sprint Cup championship in 2007, has already been contacted by other teams and is weighing his options.

"They wanted to give me plenty of time to find something before Homestead and not leave me hanging high and dry," said Reeves, who will spot the final two races of the season for Johnson as he attempts to win a record-tying third consecutive championship.

"Rick Hendrick knows how to treat people, and that's what makes him so successful. Jimmie Johnson is a class act, and the only thing I regret is that I won't be working with him next year, but I'm going to land on my feet OK."

Johnson has won 16 races with Reeves as his spotter the past two seasons, and Johnson leads the Chase by 106 points over Carl Edwards going into Sunday's race at Phoenix.

Why would you ever cut any part of a winning team especially the spotter? How much do they made? I don't know about you , but I don't want a rookie cooking my eggs, much less doing a important job like spotting.

Ganassi, DEI Merger?

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:22:17 -0500

Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates and Dale Earnhardt Inc. have entered discussions that could lead to a merger between the two organizations, foxsports.com reported Tuesday.

Such a union would bring together the Nos. 41 and 42 cars of Ganassi and the Nos. 1 and No. 8 cars of DEI, according to the report
http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/...rger/index.html

Martinsville! whos going to win?

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:48:15 -0400

Im pulling for someone who is good on short tracks like J.J or Stewart even though i would really love to see Jr. get up there and pick up another win

Goodyear, NASCAR see progress, but questions remain

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:35:21 -0400

The tire-wear crisis that marred the Brickyard 10 weeks ago resurfaced this past weekend in Talladega. At Tuesday's testing session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, though, NASCAR officials left feeling optimistic that progress was being made.

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/c...&id=3631352

Carpentier out

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:57:14 -0400

Carpentier is out and Mike Wallace and allmendinger to drive the 10 car. Wallace this weekend and allmendinger the last 5.

AJ Allmendinger in the No. 00 Toyota for MWRacing

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:56:44 -0400

AJ Allmendinger will drive the No. 00 Toyota for Michael Waltrip Racing at Lowe�s Motor Speedway this weekend.

Allmendinger will have to qualify the car on speed to make the field for the race Saturday night because the team is ranked 36th in owner points.

Mike Helton is an IDIOT!

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:46:03 -0400

Regan Smith's pass on Tony Stewart was great. It made the finish spectacular. It was exciting. It was the reason I stay tuned in to NASCAR even though the Cowboys are on.

Smith took a chance--and yes, I agree that he broke a rule--but if Stewart forces him below the line, he can hold his spot and wreck everyone--or do what he did. His reward? Being moved back to the end of the lead lap--an 18th place finish.

Helton should have scored him second at worst. This was a BS call! I guess I'll be watching Dallas next week instead of Charlotte.

Bad day gets worst for the #88

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:03:32 -0400

In the second cup practice Dale Jr.s #88 with a fresh Hendrick power plant blows a right rear tire and totally destroys the car.

Big News from Talladega - Dale Jr.s # 88 Blows up

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:21:16 -0400

The #88 Dale Jr.s cars engine blew up on the 8Th lap of cup practice. All Hendrick employee's scrambling to check all engines. The #24 - 48 - 5 - 88 - 66 - 70 - 78 cars get their motors from HMS.

Rusty Wallace

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:52:57 -0400

I read where his brother made a statement that Rusty is thinking about returning to the series. I think this would be great what about everyones else

Paul Menard Bails on DEI to drive a Yates Ford in 09

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:34:44 -0400

Paul Menard has reached an agreement to drive for Yates Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series beginning with the 2009 season.

"This is a great opportunity and I'm glad to be joining the Yates Racing organization next season," Menard said. "I think a lot of what Doug Yates and Max Jones are doing over there is building for continued success. I'm excited to be a part of their future and excited to work with Travis [Kvapil] and David [Gilliland].

"You look at what Doug and the Ford Motor Company have done in this sport, they've created a lot of horsepower and hoisted quite a few trophies over the years. I'd like to help continue that for both of them."

Menard's Ford Fusion will feature sponsorship from Menards, his father's Midwest-based hardware chain that will follow him from his current ride at Dale Earnhardt Inc.

http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/...cial/index.html

Montoya's Pole Winning Time Disqualified

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:36:53 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Kansas -- Less than an hour after Juan Montoya celebrated his first NASCAR pole, it was taken away from him because of a technical violation on Friday.

NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said Montoya's fast lap was disqualified because a post-qualifying inspection discovered his rear shock absorbers exceeded the maximum gas pressure allowed.

http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/...pole/index.html

Red Bull, A.J. Allmendinger going separate Ways

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:49:18 -0400

Allmendinger out at red bull at the end of the current season. The kid is good, but he needs more seasoning. I think he learned so much from the "principal" Mike Skinner when Mike replaced him for 6 races earlier in the season. If it were me I'd have AJ shadow Skinner.

http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/...plit/index.html

The "Biffster"

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:33:57 -0400

Wow....The "Biffster" has opened the Chase with 2 straight wins...Good time to be on a roll, that's for sure. Looks like the shrub is done with 2 bad finishes to open the chace. And as bad as i hate to say it...If Jr. can't run any better than hat he did yesterday then scratch him off the contender list as well....That was terrible yesterday. I know there are 8 more races to go. But I think Jr. used his mulligan yesterday. Time to kick it up a notch if he wants to contend with the 99, 48, and now the 16...

Jeff Gordon's Dupont Chevrolet on the pole

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:39:19 -0400

Jeff Gordon earned the 66th pole of his career on Friday.

Coming back to Dover International Speedway was just what Jeff Gordon needed.

Returning to the Monster Mile, where he has four career victories, Gordon turned a lap in 22.921 seconds (157.061 mph) Friday afternoon to win the pole for Sunday's Camping World RV 400, the second race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

The chase

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:56:09 -0400

wow what a difference one race made. biffle makes a big jump while little busch free falls.

Tony Stewart

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:45:09 -0400

How many of you heard what he said over the radio after the race. Not one time have I ever heard anyone from the team tell tony after he wrecked the car that he cost them a win. This guy is a poor sport and maybe he will understand how his mouth overloads his behind next yr when his cars are running dead last (I hope)

Wheels falling off at Ganassi Racing

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:06:55 -0400

He's lost both of his teammates and his primary sponsor, yet Juan Montoya remains staunchly committed to car owner Chip Ganassi.

"I think the NASCAR organization has to go through major changes, and that's the process we are going through right now," said Montoya, a former Formula One driver who won an Indianapolis 500 driving for Ganassi.

Dodge bailing on the Craftsman Truck Series in 2009

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:01:07 -0400

RICHMOND, Va. -- The slumping economy's impact on NASCAR is growing.

Once the powerhouse in the Craftsman Truck Series, Dodge plans to stop providing financial support to that series next year, senior manager Mike Delahanty of Dodge Motorsports said. The change was first reported by ESPN.

Delahanty said Dodge teams in the Sprint Cup and Nationwide series would not be affected.

The manufacturer won 46 of 99 races from 2001-04, and has claimed championships in the Truck Series with Bobby Hamilton in 2004 and Ted Musgrave the following season.

Only two teams are racing full-time in Dodges in the Truck Series this season, and one of those, driven by Jason White, has been without financial help from the maker all season. Dodge has one victory this season, by Dennis Setzer in the No. 18 of Bobby Hamilton Racing-Va.

chase

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:03:46 -0400

I feel that bowyer will not make it this yr.(HOPE NOT)

David Stremme

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:03:45 -0400

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Penske Racing announced on Wednesday that David Stremme will drive the No. 12 Dodge for the 2009 Sprint Cup Series season.

Stremme, 31, has been working as a test driver for the organization. He also currently drives a limited schedule for Rusty Wallace Racing in the Nationwide Series, where he is ranked 12th in the points standings after starting 24 of 27 races.

StremmeStremme replaces Ryan Newman, who will drive the No. 39 Chevrolet for Stewart-Haas Racing next season.

"We're pleased to have David join Penske Racing as the driver of the No. 12 Alltel Dodge," team owner Roger Penske said in a prepared statement. "His past accomplishments and current experience as our NASCAR test driver, as well as his character and desire for success, make him a good fit into our culture."

Stremme made his Cup Series debut July 10, 2005, at Chicago with Chip Ganassi Racing. Stremme ran the 2006-07 seasons before being released, and also made one Cup Series start this year in the No. 40 subbing for Dario Franchitti, who was injured in a Nationwide Series wreck at Talladega.

In 75 Cup Series starts, Stremme has three top-10 finishes. He also has raced in the Nationwide (125 starts; 20 top-fives; 46 top-10s) and Truck (three starts; one top-10) series.

"To be a part of Penske Racing's 40-plus-year legacy has been a longtime dream of mine," Stremme said. "I cannot wait to join my new teammates and work to get the No. 12 into the 2009 Chase."

Penske Racing is one of the most successful motorsports organizations in history, with more than 300 major race wins, including the 2008 Daytona 500, the 2008 12 Hours of Sebring and 14 Indianapolis 500s. In stock car racing, Penske Racing has 77 victories since 1991.

Dario Franchitti can't hack it in Nascar

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:59:56 -0400

Dario Franchitti returning to IRL, but staying with Ganassi will make his return to drive the No. 10 Honda sponsored by Target in 2009. Another open wheel driver that can't hang with the good ole boys of nascar, the best drivers in the world.

True Carl Ewards vs. Kyle Busch rivalry or PC version NASCAR is enforcing?

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:00:43 -0400

I personally think NASCAR (and the whole USA) is too PC. Let's show some real emotion and have freedom of voicing your opinion.

Reed Sorenson out of the #41/ Signs with Gillett Evernham

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:10:32 -0400

Reed Sorenson's Sponsor and car number for driver to be announced later. I'm thinking # 91 or #92 Ray has a thing about the nines.

Logano set to inherit the #20 home depot car.

Carl Edwards Wins Bristol

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:38:45 -0400

Carl Edwards Wins Bristol off the bump & run. The shrub whacks the 99 after the race then the 99 spins the 18, both called to the nascar hauler..............lol // Hey Kyle , Joe Gibbs isn't amused by your little fit.

Bowyer Out - Mears in the Jack Daniels #07 Chevy

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:53:00 -0400

Word is Clint Bowyer out of the Jack Daniels #07 Chevy - into the #33 Cheerios Chevy
Casey Mears out of the #5 Chevy into the #07

Nascar lowers the boom

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:14 -0400

wow go to nascar.com its pretty severe

Newman to drive No. 39 for Stewart-Haas in 2009

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:06:40 -0400

Ryan Newman will drive the No.39 -- not the No. 4 -- for Stewart-Haas Racing in 2009.

Stewart, who made the announcement Monday night during Tony Stewart Live on Sirius, noted Newman's first USAC midget victory came in the No. 39 car.

http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/...mber/index.html

NASCAR finds cheating after Nationwide race

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:39:13 -0400

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) � The No. 18 and No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing teams in the Nationwide Series will likely face big penalties after efforts to alter the results of a chassis dyno test.

NASCAR inspectors, preparing to do tests on horsepower numbers following Saturday's Nationwide race at Michigan International Speedway, found magnets under the gas pedals on the two Gibbs Toyotas.

Just makes me wonder what their doing on the cup side.........

I'm Loving it!!!

Newman to drive the #4 Chevy for Stewart/Haas for 2009

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:18:21 -0400

Ryan Newman's long-anticipated move to Tony Stewart's new race team will become reality at Michigan International Speedway. The announcement is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. ET Friday.

Sponsorship is unclear for Newman's #4 car.

http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/...2009/index.html

Kyle Busch Wins Again - Ho Hum yawn

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:41:11 -0400

Did I mention I'm beginning to hate M&Ms.

Timed Start Test

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:31:46 -0400

test

Ryan Newman to Drive for Stewart-Haas Racing?

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:42:57 -0400

Word on the street is that Newman has reached a verbal agreement to pilot a Chevy for Stewart-Haas Racing in 2009.

Goodyear Tires at Indy

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:48:42 -0400

At Lap 55
The tires goodyear brought to Indy are a joke! 12 to 15 laps or so on a run is just crazy, lets hope nobody gets killed. Several good cars have already blew tires and ripped the whole side of the car off, I don't just mean torn up, I mean the tire BLEW OFF a third of the flipping car from the B & C post to the back bumper, GONE.

Tires stamped for Pocono sent to Indy, on stand-by / Competition cautions will be used to monitor situation.

NASCAR and Goodyear, anticipating possible tire issues in Sunday's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, had 400 sets of tires intended for use next weekend at Pocono Raceway brought to Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

NASCAR will begin evaluating the need for a tire switch when a "competition caution" is thrown at Lap 10 of the 160-lap race. NASCAR vice president of competition Robin Pemberton said on Sunday morning he anticipated additional planned cautions.

OK Nascar - What Are You Gonna Do Now?

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:28:01 -0400

Busch silences the Toyota critics with dominating win. Only two Toyota's in the top ten at ORP. But it was never even close, Kyle Busch jumped the start of the race, some how with out getting a penalty. The pole winner can elect to start either on the inside or outside of the front row and Colin Braun took the outside, when the green flag flew Busch crossed the line first, which should have been a stop & go penalty.

Top Ten Finishers
1. Kyle Busch - Toyota / 2. Colin Braun - Ford / 3. Mike Bliss - Chevrolet / 4. Scott Wimmer - Chevrolet / 5. Josh Wise - Dodge / 6. Cale Gale - Chevrolet / 7. Landon Cassill - Chevrolet / 8. Joey Logano - Toyota / 9. David Ragan - Ford / 10. Steve Wallace - Chevrolet

Nascar pulls the trigger on Toyota

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:07:12 -0400

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR tried to even out the competition in the Nationwide Series on Wednesday by ordering all teams using Toyota motors to squeeze down their horsepower before this weekend's race in Indianapolis.

Toyota has won 14 of 21 races this season in the Nationwide Series, and all but one of them came in a Camry fielded by Joe Gibbs Racing. The exception was JGR driver Kyle Busch's victory at Charlotte in May in a car fielded by Braun Racing.

NASCAR ordered all the Toyota motors to use a smaller restrictor that will knock down 15 horsepower in the motors.

NASCAR recently sent 10 different motors for testing, and found that David Reutimann's Toyota was the best with an estimated 3 percent horsepower advantage over the competition. JGR's No. 18 car -- which Busch drove to victory at Chicago right before the motors were tested -- was second.

Roush Fenway Racing's Nos. 16 and 17 Fords were next, followed by JGR's No. 20 car, which has won nine races with four different drivers this season.

Will this help the domestics close the gap? Who knows.

http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/...ment/index.html

Is it time for NASCAR to put a governor on Toyota power in the Nationwide Series?

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:14:39 -0400

Chevrolet driver Clint Bowyer thinks so. He claims the No. 20 Camry is so strong that owner Joe Gibbs could put a monkey behind the wheel and win.

Bowyer, the series points leader, was racing Ford driver Carl Edwards at Daytona recently when eventual race winner Denny Hamlin powered the No. 20 Toyota to the inside of both cars through the first and second corners -- and drove away
Bowyer and Edwards nearly wrecked in disbelief.

I am totally baffled by the difference in the ponies. Even in the cup series , how many times have you seen Kyle Busch drive past cars like they were sitting still.

Obviously toyota has done their homework here, but do you punish them for hard work or reward the others for nothing? On the other hand are the rice burners playing by the rules?

http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/...gine/index.html

Danica pitches a fit, again...

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:58:36 -0400

After apparently having been cut off by Milka Duno during qualifying for the Honda 200, Danica goes on another rant.

What a baby. I'm sick of her attitude and her whining. Far as I'm concerned, she's just another mediocre driver.

Think this is bad now, wait 'til she comes to NASCAR.

http://www.faniq.com/video/Danica-PatrickM...,2/sport_recent

2008 Silly Season in full Swing

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:01:46 -0400

Like we didn't see that one coming..........my money is on Newman driving for Stewart-Haas Racing in 2009.

Nascar Confiscates 9 Engines after Nationwide Race

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:55:20 -0400

Even nascar has had enough of Toyota's dominance. After last nights Busch race........opps my bad, nationwide race they confiscated a record 9 engines of all makes to send them to the nascar dyno for testing. Nobody had a clue what was going on. As soon as the checked flag waved the order came down the pipe for 9 teams to bring the cars directly off the racetrack, no going to the their pit or haulers, but come immediately to the impound area.

Kyle Busch Wins at Chicago in the Nationwide Series

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:36:51 -0400

I Can't believe the luck the scrub is having this year, 99% of all Nationwide & way too many cup races have been won by the JGR Toyota's. Has anyone frisked Kyle or checked the JGR hauler for jet thrusters. lol

It is totally amazing to me that half way through the season Detroit don't have a answer to Toyota's domination.
Just burns my biscuits!

Smoke leaving Joe Gibbs Racing

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:49:36 -0400

NASCAR.COM says that Joe Gibbs Racing has agreed to release Stewart, a two-time Cup Series champion, from the final year of his contract. In turn, Stewart is purchasing what is believed to be a 50 percent stake in Haas CNC Racing and will drive for the team in 2009.

Wow! Guess he missed driving a Chevy. lol

Nascar drops the Hammer on the #1 Bass Pro Shop Chevy

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:41:30 -0400

150-point penalties levied against No. 1 driver, owner

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR on Tuesday issued penalties, fines and suspensions to the car No. 1 team that competes in the Sprint Cup Series, as a result of rules infractions found last week at Daytona International Speedway (read more).

Truex Jr.The car driven by Martin Truex Jr., was found to be in violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment used do not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20-3.8A (roof of the car does not conform to the specifications) of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rule book.

As a result, Truex Jr. and car owner Teresa Earnhardt have been penalized 150 championship driver and 150 championship owner points, respectively.
� Updated: Driver Standings | Owner Standings

Both the crew chief, Kevin Manion, and the car chief, Gary Putnam, have been suspended from the next six Sprint Cup Series events, suspended from NASCAR until Aug. 27 and placed on probation until Dec. 31.

Additionally, Manion has been fined $100,000.

DEI for Sale ?

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:52:03 -0400

Teresa Earnhardt Looking to sell DEI? UPDATE: Sirius NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway is reporting today that Teresa Earnhardt has enlisted the services of Bear, Stearns and Company [actally there is no more Bear Stearns as JP Morgan aquired them] to find a buyer -- or at least a major financial investor -- for Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Bear Stearns is an investment bank, securities trading and brokerage firm based in New York City, and has been charged with finding a buyer for the entire operation. Barring that, Earnhardt is said to be interested in selling at least a minority interest in the team. DEI President of Global Operations Max Siegel declined to comment on the story when contacted earlier today.(Sirius NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway)(7-7-2008)
UPDATE: Max Siegel, President of Global Operations at DEI is currently in negotiations with major investors to buy Teresa Earnhardt out of DEI, a source close to the negotiations said Monday. It appears now that Teresa is finally willing to sell, and Siegel is working diligently with a number of potential investors to take the company over. Sources said Siegel would not just be buying a portion of DEI or a controlling interest, rather, he would be buying the entire company. Sources said, Teresa has agreed to walk away from the company entirely for the right price. That price is supposedly somewhere between $115-$130 million dollars. With one exception...Teresa would retain the rights to all "Dale Earnhardt' and 'Intimidator' rights and merchandise sales. Siegel would only be buying the DEI race teams, and real estate including all race shops and the DEI headquarters in Mooresville, NC. Sources said Siegel is very serious about the purchase and appears to have investors salivating over the opportunity to own the legendary team. In addition, Teresa has grown more frustrated with NASCAR nation following her fall-out with the sports most popular driver, and wants nothing more than to be out of the public eye for good.

Holy Cow! Dale Sr. mean't for this Company to turned over to his kids, what a shame.

Kyle Busch Wins at Daytona

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:08:31 -0400

Well you have to give it to the scrub, he got the job done...... Thanks to Carl Edwards. I promise you the #24 will not forget who punted him. You know what they say about Paybacks.

DEI's Martin Truex Jr. #1 Car Impounded

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:00:44 -0400

The black # 1 Chevy belonging to DEI sat forlornly under a car cover in the auxiliary garage area Thursday afternoon at Daytona International Speedway, and with it, perhaps the Chase for the Sprint Cup chances for Martin Truex Jr.

NASCAR officials impounded Truex's Sprint Cup car after it repeatedly failed pre-practice technical inspection. According to NASCAR spokesman Kerry Tharp, the car's roof did not fit the mandatory templates.

Randy Moss now a NASCAR team owner.

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:00:30 -0400

Here's the scoop.

http://sports.aol.com/nfl/story/_a/moss-of...703144209990001

Mark Martin to drive the #5 Chevrolet

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:26:41 -0400

Martin expected to drive for Hendrick next season? What a lineup that Hendrick will have for 2009. JGordon, JJ, Jr. & MM all kinds of experience. Guess the new kid Landon Castle is not ready yet. I love to see Brad Keslowski to get a shot.

Chip Ganassi Racing shuts down #40 Car

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:19:25 -0400

Chip Ganassi Racing officials announced Tuesday the team will shut down the No. 40 Sprint Cup Series entry driven by rookie Dario Franchitti, effective immediately.

The team cited a "lack of sponsorship funding" for cutting back the No. 40 team. Ganassi's No. 41, driven by Reed Sorenson, and the No. 42, driven by Montoya, will remain full-time.

Franchitti"This is a difficult decision for [co-owner] Felix [Sabates] and I that did not come without its share of anguish," Ganassi said in a news release. "In this tough business environment, continuing to run the car without proper funding has become increasingly difficult."

Ganassi officials said they are "committed to Franchitti's continued stock-car development."

Kurt Busch's No. 2 Dodge - Lucks out at NHMS

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:09:01 -0400

Kurt said it best himself " It's better to be lucky than good" At least it's not another win for Toyota. The bowtie brigade looked good, the #24 & 48, 88 especially, Jr. looked good until his late race ford enema. The ford camp really needs help.

Someone needs to tell the #42 & #18 where the nearest boxing ring is located. lol

NHRA Top Fuel champ Scott Kalitta killed during SuperNationals qualifying

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:42:59 -0400

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -- Scott Kalitta died Saturday when his Funny Car crashed and burst into flames during qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.

State police confirmed that the 46-year-old Kalitta, a two-time Top Fuel champion who had 18 career victories, was killed in the accident.

Witnesses told The Star-Ledger of Newark that Kalitta's Toyota Solara was traveling at an estimated speed of 300 mph when the crash occurred.

The Palmetto, Fla., resident started his career at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in 1982. His father, Connie Kalitta, was a longtime driver and team owner known as "The Bounty Hunter," and his cousin, Doug Kalitta, also drives competitively.

I seen the video of the crash this morning, it was as bad of crash as I have ever seen. The whole thing just blew up then hit the sandtrap and totally exploded into a million pieces still traveling over 300+ mph. Utube has the video .

Dale Jr. Wins at Michigan

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:57:04 -0400

It took him a while, but he pulled it off finally.

After his final pit stop he was supposed to be 6 laps short on gas.........how he nursed 6 laps and an additional 3 of overtime out of that car is beyond me.

Woman sues NASCAR for $225 million

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:23:03 -0400

Ex-official sues NASCAR over discriminationUpdated: June 10, 2008, 4:08 PM EST RSS blog email print CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - As an aspiring racing official, Mauricia Grant had grown used to working in a man's world.

When she finally made it into NASCAR, Grant was appalled at the way she says she was treated beginning from her first day on the job until her firing last October.
Now she's suing NASCAR for $225 million, alleging racial and sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination.

"I loved it. It was a great, exciting, adrenaline-filled job where I worked with fast cars and the best drivers in the world," Grant told The Associated Press. "But there was an ongoing daily pattern (of harassment). It was the nature of the people I worked with, the people who ran it, it trickled down from the top.

Mauricia Grant alleges that she was both racially and sexually discriminated against by NASCAR officials. (Courtesy of Morelli Ratner / Special to FOXSports.com)

"It's just the way things are in the garage."

The 32-year-old Grant, who is black, worked as a technical inspector responsible for certifying cars in NASCAR's second-tier Nationwide Series from January 2005 until her termination. In the lawsuit, she alleged she was referred to as "Nappy Headed Mo" and "Queen Sheba," by co-workers, was often told she worked on "colored people time," and was frightened by one official who routinely made references to the Ku Klux Klan.

In addition, Grant said she was subjected to sexual advances from male co-workers, two of whom allegedly exposed themselves to her, and graphic and lewd jokes.

The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, lists 23 specific incidents of alleged sexual harassment and 34 specific incidents of alleged racial and gender discrimination beginning when she was hired in January 2005 thru her October 2007 firing.

NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said the organization had not yet reviewed the suit.

"As an equal opportunity employer, NASCAR is fully committed to the spirit and letter of affirmative action law," Poston said, adding NASCAR has a zero tolerance policy for harassment.

In the lawsuit, Grant said she complained numerous times to her supervisors about how she was treated, to no avail. On one occasion, Grant said Nationwide Series director Joe Balash, her immediate supervisor, was dismissive of her complaints, explaining her co-workers were "former military guys" with a rough sense of humor. "You just have to deal with it," she says Balash told her.

On another occasion, she alleged Balash participated in the harassment.

"Does your workout include an urban obstacle course with a flat-screen TV on your back?" she claimed Balash asked her during the week of July 28, 2007 while working in Indianapolis.

Grant told the AP her two younger sisters witnessed racial discrimination against the official while visiting her at Daytona International Speedway in 2006 and encouraged her to document every incident going forward.

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View more photos >>The lawsuit details a series of those alleged incidents:

- Grant was forced to work outside more often than the white male officials because her supervisors believed she couldn't sunburn because she was black.

- While riding in the backseat of her car pool at Talladega Superspeedway, co-workers told her to duck as they passed race fans. "I don't want to start a riot when these fans see a black woman in my car," she claims one official said.

- When packing up a dark garage at Texas Motor Speedway an official told Grant: "Keep smiling and pop your eyes out 'cause we can't see you."

- When she ignored advances from co-workers, Grant was accused of being gay. She also claimed co-workers questioned the sexual orientation of two other female officials.

After her termination, Grant said she went over her notes and recognized "a pattern of retaliation and discrimination."

"It didn't diminish my love for the sport of auto racing, but the job wasn't always the easiest thing to go to every day," she said.

Grant said she routinely complained to her supervisors. Two weeks after her final complaint, Grant said she was warned during the week of August 18, 2007 at Michigan International Speedway that she had engaged in "conduct unbecoming of a NASCAR representative" and would be fired unless she changed her behavior. She said the warning stemmed from a confrontation with a track official who stopped her as she passed through a gate to use the restroom.

Roughly two months later, Grant was fired, and NASCAR cited a poor work performance in ending her employment. The lawsuit claims other than a previous warning for using "street" language, Grant had never been disciplined for job performance and routinely received positive reviews.

In addition, the suit claims official Heather Gambino was fired in 2006 for complaining about a sexually hostile work environment. The suit also claims former official Dean Duckett, who is black, was reprimanded and ultimately fired last November for using "aggressive language toward a white co-worker."

Among those identified in Grant's suit are Balash, assistant series director Mike Dolan, supervisors Alan Shephard and Dennis Dillon, NASCAR's senior manager for business relations, the human resources director and 17 of Grant's fellow officials. All of the defendants are white.

"My supervisors all praised me. I was hanging in there with the guys," she said. "I am an athletic person. I went over the wall and faced malicious crews and competitive crew chiefs, and I was right there and held it down and was never lazy about it.

"And I knew that once I was terminated, there wasn't going to be an opportunity for me to find another industry like NASCAR to practice my craft."

Kyle Busch Crashes Primary Car

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:39:43 -0400

Looks like the rowdy needs a little more sleep. After running 2nd in Texas last night he flies back to Pocono to practice the M&M car and cracksup.

Dale Earnhardt, Johnny Cash Honored With "Man in Black" Car

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:10:37 -0400

From CMT News June 6,2008

The legacies of Johnny Cash and Dale Earnhardt are being honored with "The Man in Black" car that was unveiled Thursday (June 5) at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Emphasizing country music's close connection with NASCAR, the Chevy features Earnhardt's famous No. 3 paint scheme with Cash and Earnhardt's names and likenesses on the sides and hood of the car. It's the first car in a multi-year series that will continue the legacy of Earnhardt by teaming him up with other iconic American personalities. A die-cast miniature of the vehicle will be marketed by Motorsports Authentics through its Action Racing Collectables brand. Taylor Earnhardt, the driver's daughter, and Tommy Cash, Johnny Cash's younger brother, attended Thursday's ceremony. Others present included Delbert McClinton, NASCAR artist Sam Bass and Marshall Grant, former bassist for Johnny Cash's band, the Tennessee Two

Sounds cool , wish they had pic.....

Kasey finally gets a win.

Mon, 26 May 2008 12:12:32 -0400

Well if it wasn't for Tony Stewart getting a flat he would not have won but we will take it however we can get it. Good job #9.

D. Hamlin being a jerk

Sat, 24 May 2008 23:48:47 -0400

Bumping someone under yellow from the rear may or may not be okay. It has been done for years to convey a message. However, taking out a guys left front fender under caution shows a total lack of discipline, sportsmanship, self control, respect for the sport and is down right dirty. Ban his hide.

Anyone Smell Barbecued M&M's ?

Sun, 18 May 2008 10:47:07 -0400

Nascar's hot dog roasted his engine just before halftime in last night's All-Star race. Rowdy had the field covered there's no doubt about it. I just wonder where all the horsepower comes from ???? Seems the Gibbs boys were trying something new, like light weight parts or different combo's of secret testing stuff.

Most of the Hendrick guys should have bought tickets to this race. It is totally embarrassing that the 24 qualified on the front row, then dropped like a rock and bottom fed the rest of the night. Dale Jr. did OK, Mears and JJ were there for the ride.

I have been a Jeff Gordon fan since he came into the series, but he's beginning to look like DJ more every day. Do you remember the hit DJ took at Michigan and Indy several years ago, he hasn't been the same since. I think the hit Jeff took at Las Vegas has him running timid. I remember Dale Sr. taking a hard hit and he was messed up for a while.

Congrats to the 9 Team, I never thought about Kasey.

Looks like Toyota's "SUGAR DADDY" is kicking in!

Sat, 17 May 2008 18:21:02 -0400

Remember the year 2008 in the advancement of Toyota in NASCAR competition.

I don't think that the advantage that Joe Gibbs' Toyota team has this season is a coincidence. So the question is ........

How much money ... yen $$$$$$ is the Japanese government giving to Toyota Corporation in Japan for R&D in the world of NASCAR? I read an article years ago about Japan's contribution to Toyota's success in other types of racing.

What's the over/under line for the NASCAR racing teams .... Japanese government thru Toyota Corporation in Japan to the Toyota team owners .......?????

200 million yen?
500 million yen?

Where do you set the line? I firmly believe that there's a line for NASCAR ... it just remains how to determine what it is.

I can just see Chevrolet's CEO going to the US government and asking for BIG $$$$$ to improve it's lot in NASCAR ... and overcome the Toyota threat coming out of the Far East.

Darlington

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:11:36 -0400

New pavement same old lady in black. The ole girl has gobbled up at least 5 cup cars forcing the drivers to the backup car.
Jimmie Johnson wrecked both primary and backup cars. Reed Sorenson, Paul Menard and several others have wrecked one car. Too many stripes to count.

Jr. Nation Ticked!

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:40:57 -0400

After Saturday night's race in Richmond Virginia the force was disturbed by a bush?

Yeah, a Busch, Kyle Busch that is!! Now I'm not bashing the kid for the meer sake of just bashing. Kyle Busch is nascars newest bad boy whine bag, who thinks he has actually done something. I 'll give the kid credit he is good, real good, but he will soon learn not too mess with the greats of the sport. He has been in a many of scrap lately from the trucks, nationwide and now this deal with Jr. Kyle has more car control than just about anyone out there, that's why I think he took out Dale Jr. on purpose.

If you remember his brother Kurt, he was a problem child too. I guess I need to call Jimmy Spencer to smack Kyle around like he done Kurt. Maybe, just maybe the boy wonder will calm down afterwards.

Here is the kicker, I'm not really a Jr. fan.

I'm a Jeff Gordon fan.

so over the little shrub

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:22:54 -0400

Is anyone else as tired of Kyle Busch? He is making it hard to enjoy NASCAR races this year. It is not because he is winning, although that can be irritating. It is because he is a real jerk. On Friday night, he gets bumped and he whines (after going to Wallace's car and getting in his face) that Steven Wallace is inexperienced. When Steven was asked about the incident, he just stated that it was racing, these things happen, no complaints about Kyle (even though he might have had a case because Kyle was really pushing and went where he probably shouldn't) Then when told what Kyle had said Steven said it right. He said Kyle is just a whiney girl. Amen. So Saturday when he wrecks Jr., that is just racing. Not his fault. Geez! I felt so bad for Jr, he had the car to beat at that point and Shrub was just being stupid and overdriving his car. Jr. handled it well, he just said that these things happen, but that Shrub needed some extra security. Bowyer even told the security guys that escorted him to the media center that he was ok, they should go protect Kyle, he was the one in trouble.

Ok, done with vent, Done with Shrub. Hope someone, anyone, takes him out next week at Darlington!

IRL

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:21:25 -0400

Do you think Danica Patrick will win the INDY 500 this year?

Top 5 finish?

Top 10 finish?

Hendrick Motors Sports Finally Gets A Win

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:20:59 -0400

Jimmy Johnson finally gets the Hendrick boys in victory lane. Dale Jr. and Mears looked good, but the 24 is really off the mark so far this season. Hope they find it soon, because right now they couldn't fall out of a boat and hit the water.

Texas Motor Inn

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:50:19 -0400

You can't really call TMS a speedway--that would insinuate that there was actually some racing going on in that joint. I joined a bunch of folks yesterday napping the afternoon away. I can't recall 3 competitive passes for the lead all day. There were some lead changes, but it was just the leader moving over so the faster car would not wreck him. NASCAR has got to do something.

Goodyear took the heat in Atlanta--and I agree that it's not their fault. The tires yesterday fell off the way they want them to, and they didn't have any failures to my knowledge. But the racing is terrible at these speedway tracks. They have got to give these guys some more downforce, weight, or restrict the carburettors to slow them down. I find myself spending more time watching golf than NASCAR on Sunday afternoon these days!

Petty Enterprise demise - it hurts to watch this

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:30:10 -0400

I grew up watching and cheering for the King, Richard Petty. So successful in driving. But the Petty Enterprises I'm watching now is just dismal.

The death of Adam Petty really nailed the coffin shut .... I think. Here's a few articles just recorded:
(1) KYLE PETTY STEPS OUT OF CAR for TMS race.
On Friday at Texas Motor Speedway, as reporters attempted to unravel exactly who decided to replace him with rookie Chad McCumbee this weekend. Petty made it clear the decision wasn't his and that he never wanted to come out of the car. Robbie Loomis, the vice president of competition at Petty Enterprises, said it was.

There's nothing I want to do more than drive a race car. Nothing in this freaking world that I want to do more than drive a race car. I want to drive a good race car. I want to drive a competitive race car.
--Kyle Petty

(2) FORT WORTH, Texas -- If Bobby Labonte is headed to Richard Childress Racing next season he's got everybody at Petty Enterprises fooled. Robbie Loomis, the vice president of competition at NASCAR's most storied organization, said on Wednesday he was confident that the 2000 Sprint Cup champion would finish his career with the Pettys.

(3) STP was the sponsor of the No. 43 car that Richard Petty drove to 200 victories. Now with General Mills moving on, the car needs a sponsor again.

I don't think that they have the money to generate a "front running" car. And that's a shame for the KING.