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MTigers006

02-17-2007, 04:13 PM

Reineykicker15 Your right. Tony appears strong after winning the shootout and race 2 of the gatorade duels. But drivers have also won both before and came up short of victory lane. Im going for either Dale Jr, Carl Edwards, or Kevin Harvick.

DAWGH8R

02-18-2007, 09:14 AM

Tony is a crybaby that complained all last year of the bumping, then he goes out at 190 MPH IN THE CORNER, and draft-bumps Kyle Busch to win the race.

What a DOUCHE BAG !! If that was him that got bumped out at the end, he'd still be crying like a little sissy!!

I HATE him !!!

ChronicTiger

02-18-2007, 10:17 AM

the best cheater will win.............

:thumbsup:

DAWGH8R

02-18-2007, 10:38 AM

the best cheater will win.............

:thumbsup:

That doesn't get caught !!!

MTigers006

02-18-2007, 05:08 PM

Dale Sr. always said rubbin' is Racin'! lol

DAWGH8R

02-18-2007, 05:15 PM

Glad to see Stewart doing poorly !!! Busch wouldn't let him pass early in the race ! Poetic justice !!:thumbsup:

MTigers006

02-18-2007, 07:23 PM

Kevin Harvick gets the win litterly by a nose over Mark Martin!

DAWGH8R

02-18-2007, 07:44 PM

Was rootin' for Mark. He is a CLASS ACT, something that you don't find much in Nascar these days.:wink:

longtimefirsttime

02-18-2007, 10:59 PM

What a finish! When you have someone winning by 2/100 of a second and a car crossing the finish line on its top, that's a wild race. Yes I too wanted to see Martin win at the end. If there's anyone who deserves it, he does. I know a couple people who watched NASCAR for the first time and I think they're hooked.

DAWGH8R

02-18-2007, 11:06 PM

It's a great event to view live. Weather is usually great, people are the friendliest of ANY sporting event I've EVER been too.

Try to catch the Vegas race when possible. A GREAT time !!

longtimefirsttime

02-18-2007, 11:09 PM

I want to catch the night race at Bristol before I die. I've heard it's spectacular.

Mass6

02-19-2007, 12:40 PM

Wow!!! Amazing race and thank God my driver Kevin Harvick won the race. I didn't think he was going to get it from 7th, but he pulled it off!!! I read on scenedaily.com that Kevin actually radioed to his crew that he could win the race under the red flag. Amazing!!!!

MTigers006

02-19-2007, 05:19 PM

Amazing was right. I was rooting for Mark even though I love Kevin and actually picked Kevin to win if not Dale Jr. I was so nervous and all my stomach was in knots. Mark said he let up a little bit though because he was expecting the caution to come out. Some people are saying NASCAR should have thrown the yellow and cheated Mark out of the win. Some people are saying NASCAR did the right thing by the finish they had. The thing I hate is the late starts and finishes lately of the Daytona 500. I heard they are actually testing moving this race to night. I wonder who it work if they moved this race to the end of the season as once discussed. As for the finish Dale Sr. would say something about now thats a race as someone mentioned. Finishing the race on your roof now thats something awsome. What a great race.

obie7661

02-19-2007, 09:50 PM

Smoke Clears at Daytona, but Cloud Remains

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/20/sports/othersports/20nascar.html?ex=1172552400&en=09a98cfc8a813543&ei=5065&partner=MYWAY

DAWGH8R

02-19-2007, 10:51 PM

I guess that in the realm of things, past practice would have garnered a YELLOW flag as soon as the wrecks occured !

Mass6

02-19-2007, 11:16 PM

If that is the case, then nothing changes. They said it last night on Speed that if you look at when Kyle Busch starts to spin and the yellow would have come out, Harvick was ahead at the last scoring loop. That is what I'm not understanding about the whole controversy. If the roles were reversed and the yellow flag would have come out, it would cause more problems based on when they decide to throw the yellow and who was out in front. Throwing the yellow wouldn't have stopped any of those cars that wrecked from wrecking so it was pointless to throw the caution. Good call by Nascar to let an exciting race end that way.

EXECRATED

02-26-2007, 12:23 PM

Sacred ground has been blemished by the running of Toyota's......didn't watch this 500. Never will again.

You are correct Longtimefirsttime.......Bristol night race IS awsome. This year I sold my tickets. Anybody interested in a hell of diecast and card collection, email me.

NASCAR, REST IN PEACE.

MTigers006

02-26-2007, 07:11 PM

Execrated, ready to give up the ship huh? I dont think I blame you. DW said that Toyota is actually the only car built in the USA. The Monte Carlo is built in Canada, the Fusion in Mexico, and Dodge in Germany. I dont like the toyota's there either but I guess its something we just have to accept.

EXECRATED

02-26-2007, 08:09 PM

Some have to "accept" it, I sure don't. I was into NASCAR when you didn't get to see the races each week. If you were lucky, you would get to see some laps on "Wide World of Sports".

It isn't just the Toyotas. Its all the rules. I mean come on, 'Lucky Dog'? Cut me a break. Back in the real days, you EARNED a lap back, it wasn't given to you.

And it all has come down to GREED. Shutting down North Wilkesboro was where it all started. Who knows where it will end......for me, however, it has.

JAPCAR FKA NASCAR

Mass6

02-26-2007, 08:10 PM

I know I'm not giving up yet!! My boy Harvick had another strong run at a track that he is terrible at. Had NASCAR done their job during that red flag and actually cleaned the track, he wouldn't have had that flat left front and would have won the race. Oh well, I love seeing those American cars still shaming Toyota, although in a few years Toyota will rule the sport like they do in the Truck Series. Go Harvick!!!!!

longtimefirsttime

02-26-2007, 10:55 PM

I understand your position Execrated. I would assume you also hate the new Cars of Tomorrow. I agree greed led to the demise of some great old tracks (tracks that had owners willing to make the necessary upgrades). There are simply too many cookie cutter tracks.

MTigers006

02-27-2007, 01:46 PM

Execreated, Im with you on this. Its just hard to step away from something I have always left and that brought me joy. North Wilksboro was a great track and always had some great racing. Another victim to the times was Rockingham. I knew the day we lost Dale Earnhardt that a turn for the worst was in the future. I think NASCAR for once should start listening to the fans for input on we want no just the almighty dollar. The car of tomorrow is sort of a joke. I think the roof flap/ escape hatch from a few years ago was a great idea and less of a cost to teams and a great assest to safety. Safety is important, but unfortunitly it cost us the lives of drivers gone too soon before NASCAR finally decided to do something about it. I still believe NASCAR is hiding something in the deaths of these drivers including Dale Earnhardt and think they are soley responcible. Also if you remember they said that Dale Earnhardt's lap belt dumped and tore because it was mounted improperly. As we know NASCAR has thorough inspections before and after every race. So being dont you think NASCAR would have not even alled the car to participate in the race being it was unsafe? It is solely my opinion that NASCAR killed their greatest star or at least responcible.

Zoner

02-27-2007, 09:56 PM

Execrated,
You're absolutely correct!
I too was going to boycott until the rice burners left, but I couldn't stand it, I had to watch. And thankfully Harvick my man won.
But back on subject.
You may remember the downfall of CART.
Foreign cars....Toyota sshhh Honda is next!
Foreign Drivers...Juan Montoya...there's some Aussie dude driving Busch cars.
This is only the beginning.
The other subject that no one seems to know about or at least talk about is the greed of the France family.
Their latest claim to fame is busting track owners. They sell them on millions of dollars of upgrades for a NASCAR race, then when the owner bankrupts they swoop in and buy the tracksout from underneath them. Just ask the guy in Mansfield.

MTigers006

02-27-2007, 10:13 PM

You bring up some interesting points also Zoner. I guess execreated isnt the only one. Like I said this all started after Dales death or should I say slightly before. People say change is nessasary in life, but this is rediculous.

Mass6

02-27-2007, 10:43 PM

Nice to know that there's plenty of Harvick fans around. I know I've had to go through the down years with him and hear everyone talk of how bad he is, knowing it was a matter of time. I think Toyota will be tough to beat in about 3 years, but when you look at the talent that they have, I don't think they'll be that good. I know a car will go a far way, but a prime example is Mark Martin this year. When did you ever hear of Joe Nemecheck having a chance to win the Daytona 500??? Never! Mark Martin is in the car one race and has a chance to win. I just don't think Toyota has the talent in their driver pool right now. Will they??? Only time will tell, but my money is still on that Bowtie Brigade (sp?). Harvick, Jr, Stewart, Johnson, Gordon (i hate to say the last two) and even the Roushketeers are too talented to be behind Toyota's Vickers, Jarrett, Waltrip, and others. Only time will tell though.

MTigers006

02-27-2007, 11:38 PM

Mass6 I agree with your comments on Mark Martin. Makes you think if he would have made this change sooner what would have happened. I also think he has a big decsion to make. I think he should give it one more full year, but thats his choice to make.

Mass6

02-28-2007, 02:35 PM

MTigers006, I would just like to see Martin make a decision and stick to it!!! We've been hearing for almost 3 years now that he's retiring and now we hear that he may run a full season based on his start. This is getting rediculous, either retire, or stop saying your going to retire!! Vegas should be fun with the new racing surface there.

longtimefirsttime

03-01-2007, 12:46 PM

Butler, get ready. I'm moving up the list (in our Fantasy NASCAR league)!:no1:

The Butler

03-01-2007, 01:31 PM

Two weeks in a row my "A" driver finished in the rear of the field. Not good.

longtimefirsttime

03-01-2007, 03:53 PM

More on the COT:
http://www.nascar.com/2007/news/headlines/cup/02/28/cot.full.season/index.html

MTigers006

03-01-2007, 09:24 PM

Mass6, Agreed.
LTFT, other than safety the Car of Tomorrow is a joke!

longtimefirsttime

03-07-2007, 05:27 AM

Vegas wants a second race.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/tom_bowles/03/06/vegas/index.html

longtimefirsttime

04-12-2007, 04:27 AM

Waltrip has had nothing but bad luck the past few months.
http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/story?seriesId=2&id=2834050

longtimefirsttime

04-20-2007, 03:34 AM

Junior reportedly has been offered 51% ownership of DEI.
http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/story?seriesId=2&id=2843494

Earnhardt is refyting that report.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/04/19/earnhardt.DEI.ap/index.html

DAWGH8R

04-20-2007, 05:05 AM

Vegas wants a second race.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/tom_bowles/03/06/vegas/index.html

Vegas is an AWESOME venue, and needs a second race !! In the day of the almighty $$$$$, the little tracks ( seat wise ) , are gonna be in trouble !!

The Butler

05-09-2007, 06:56 PM

Looks like Jr.'s negotiations with DEI have not ended well.

From jayski.com
****************
Dale Jr. & Truex to JR Motorsports? Dave Moody reported on Wednesday afternoon's Sirius Speedway that Dale Earnhardt Jr. will announce tomorrow at JR Motorsports, that both he and #1-Martin Truex, Jr. will drive in the Nextel Cup Series for JR Motorsports in 2008. Hendrick Motorsports will provide engines for the team. A press conference is reportedly planned for 11:00am/et at JR Motorsports headquarters.(5-9-2007)

MTigers006

05-09-2007, 08:27 PM

Could this be the end of DEI?

TigerswillbeTigers

05-09-2007, 08:49 PM

I think Truex has 1 year left on his current contract with DEI and he has a performance clause that says he can leave DEI at the end of this year. If so, I firmly believe he'll go with JR and the only question I have is whether or not Tony Eury Jr. will end up with JR. I believe he would want to go with them but I'm not so sure Dale Jr. would want him as his crew chief if he's starting fresh. Perhaps he would take Eury Jr. in a different capacity!
Either way it's a shame that DEI and Dale Jr. couldn't work out their differences. I think his dad would be dissapointed in the outcome, but proud of his son for doing what he thinks is best for his own future.

MTigers006

05-09-2007, 08:56 PM

Well said TWBT! I think your right he would be proud of him for being his own man and doing what he has to do for his future. I hear the number 8 will be staying with DEI so I wonder if he has RCR's blessing that we could see the #3 used once again by Speaking of RCR I wonder if there is a chance Jr. could end up there sometime in the enar future? WOuld be nice to see the Black #3 again.

longtimefirsttime

05-09-2007, 11:47 PM

The ESPN story:
http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/story?seriesId=2&id=2865745

MTigers006

05-10-2007, 12:40 AM

Let us know if there is a statement to or from RCR. Richard Childress has always said Dale Jr would be welcome at RCR. He has a special car waiting for him, Hopefully!

longtimefirsttime

05-25-2007, 02:56 AM

Biffle to DEI?
http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/columns/story?seriesId=2&columnist=smith_marty&id=2881553&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab4pos2

longtimefirsttime

05-25-2007, 03:41 AM

And since this has become an ongoing racing thread, best of luck to Milka Duno in her first Indy 500.
http://images.usatoday.com/sports/_photos/2007/04/25/dunox.jpg
(Photo, USA Today)

Butler it looks like running Indy and the CocaCola600 in the same day may be a thing of the past.

The Butler

05-25-2007, 11:56 AM

Butler it looks like running Indy and the CocaCola600 in the same day may be a thing of the past.

Yeah, even with moving Indy back an hour, contracts seem to get in the way. Tony Stewart on his Sirius show this past week said he was at Indy for the final day of qualifying. He said he wouldn't even go to the garage to speak to his good friend AJ Foyt, for fear of rumours starting about him driving one of AJ's cars that hadn't yet qualified.

This coming Sunday is the racing version of New Year's Day with football. 1200+ miles of racing between the F1, Indy and Nascar races.

austinsm11

05-25-2007, 04:20 PM

I hate racing. Living near Charlotte was a great choice for me.

A week or two after I moved down here my wife and I were at the store. The cashier was so excited because Dale Jr. was in the store the other day. My wife and I just looked at each and then smiled and nodded our heads because we had no clue what she was talking about. It finally hit me after we got in the car.

longtimefirsttime

05-26-2007, 01:57 AM

This is not your typical NASCAR story.
"AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A former stripper was sentenced to nearly three-and-a-half years in federal prison Friday for attempting to embezzle more than $1 million from a bank to start her own NASCAR racing team."
http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/6849856

CarlE

05-26-2007, 09:29 AM

Yeah, even with moving Indy back an hour, contracts seem to get in the way. Tony Stewart on his Sirius show this past week said he was at Indy for the final day of qualifying. He said he wouldn't even go to the garage to speak to his good friend AJ Foyt, for fear of rumours starting about him driving one of AJ's cars that hadn't yet qualified.

This coming Sunday is the racing version of New Year's Day with football. 1200+ miles of racing between the F1, Indy and Nascar races.

Name 5 F1 drivers. Well, except for that midget skank broad that everybody thinks is so hot. I think she's a skank. Name 5 Indy drivers. Case closed. I didn't even know Indy still HAD races. NASCAR my friend. Pure NASCAR.

DAWGH8R

05-26-2007, 10:28 AM

......... NASCAR my friend. Pure NASCAR.

All except that whole TOYOTA thing !!!:poke:

longtimefirsttime

05-27-2007, 03:13 AM

What racing team he goes with may determine whether or not key sponsor Budweiser goes with him.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/6853624

The Butler

05-27-2007, 08:35 AM

Name 5 F1 drivers. Well, except for that midget skank broad that everybody thinks is so hot. I think she's a skank. Name 5 Indy drivers. Case closed. I didn't even know Indy still HAD races. NASCAR my friend. Pure NASCAR.

I'll give you the F1 thing, but I'll respectufully disagree about Indy. I could name a number of Indy car drivers without looking it up. Champ Car on the other hand, probably not. The Indy 500 is still the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" (tm). Having been there 3 times and felt the burn of the fuel in my nose and eyes, I understand the sense of reverence that the speedway projects.

longtimefirsttime

05-29-2007, 12:34 PM

It's a shame the rain played such a huge factor but I agree Indy is a fun event to watch.

longtimefirsttime

06-21-2007, 01:28 AM

"Sources: NASCAR to rename series Sprint Cup"
http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/s...d=2&id=2910433

CarlE

06-21-2007, 01:44 AM

"Sources: NASCAR to rename series Sprint Cup"
http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/s...d=2&id=2910433

Yeah, and my boy Dale Jr. to take Hendricks to the PROMISED LAND, BABY!!!!

Mass6

06-21-2007, 12:53 PM

Yeah, and my boy Dale Jr. to take Hendricks to the PROMISED LAND, BABY!!!!

?????

Mass6

06-21-2007, 12:53 PM

Yeah, and my boy Dale Jr. to take Hendricks to the PROMISED LAND, BABY!!!!

Too bad they are already AT the promise land! Be careful, there's only one place to go for Hendrick and that is down. We all know in this sport how things change. Look at Roush about 2-3 years ago compared to now. As for Junior, no excuses now. He better win or else, funny how good Martin Truex is running now compared to Junior. :Oo:

CarlE

06-21-2007, 01:27 PM

Too bad they are already AT the promise land! Be careful, there's only one place to go for Hendrick and that is down. We all know in this sport how things change. Look at Roush about 2-3 years ago compared to now. As for Junior, no excuses now. He better win or else, funny how good Martin Truex is running now compared to Junior. :Oo:

I just LOVE when folks give me the opportunity to down the line tell you:

"I TOLD you so"!!