NASCAR - Offseason 2006-2007 Withdrawal Thread #3

Various - Jayski -Nascar -That's Racin ^ | 11-20-06 | Me & Jack

[WestCoastGal]

WELCOME RACE FANS



Welcome to the offseason withdrawal thread which is here for everyone to post racing news during the time between Nov 20, 2006 and Feb 10, 2007 when The Budweiser Shootout begins the new season.

As always this thread is dedicated to our military men and women serving our country. A big thank you to all of them. Hugs and prayers to those who have been wounded and are recuperating at Walter Reed, Bethesda and Brooke Army Med Center. And, to those combat field medics who care for them - THANK YOU!!

[WestCoastGal]

At times during Monday's media session, Junior seemingly channeled the spirit of his father. Instead of being the laidback, good ol' boy that the NASCAR world has come to love, Junior showed some of the spit and vinegar that his oftentimes cantankerous old man was known for.

"What's important to me is give me a good race car, don't give me any mess other than that," he proclaimed. "Just give me a good race car, make it run fast, give me guys I enjoy working with and going to the race track [with].

"I'll do whatever you need me to do with the sponsors and everything else, just don't make everything a hassle and don't make everything a pain and you'll have my dedication and everything else you need as far as my being a driver goes."

Junior wasn't afraid to say what was on his mind, just like his old man. Perhaps his theme for the upcoming season will be No More Mr. Nice Guy, and maybe this seemingly new attitude is the one ingredient he has been missing in his quest to become a Nextel Cup champion.

"I don't want to come here and [not] compete well and run well," said Junior, who did return to the Chase in 2006 after a one-year absence. "I don't want to just get by. I want the best – the best cars, the best people."

In other words, he wants from DEI what the Jimmie Johnsons, Tony Stewarts and Matt Kenseths get from teams like Hendrick, Gibbs and Roush – and Richard Childress Racing, where his father drove and where the rumor mill often has Junior eventually landing.

"We see other companies and teams doing what it takes and making the right moves, and I just want to be at the same situation as I see other drivers in," Junior said. "I know I'm a good enough race car driver and I deserve it. I'm just trying to get it all settled and make it right."

He took a big step toward that on Monday. Now, if only Teresa was listening … or even cared.

January 8, 2007 12:00 am EDT Shifting gears?
By Jerry Bonkowski, Yahoo! SportsCould Junior leave DEI? (AP)

There's a lot more on Yahoo........

[LasVegasMac]

I need to see some good ole boys making lefthanded turns at 165mph soon.

Only 30 days to the shootout! I've got my DVD of Cars to fall back on, and we're down to 14 cases of Coors left... I think I can make it.

DATE: Jan 29 / 30.

PLACE: Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Left hand turns will be at speeds well above 165 mph. Just ask the Biff.

Already told the boss, "Bad case of 'horse power flu' will occur on one of those two days."

T-minus 19 days and counting......

[LasVegasMac]

Just give me a good race car, make it run fast, give me guys I enjoy working with and going to the race track [with].

I wish Ricky Rudd the best.

[glock rocks]

I'm feeling better already. Any TV coverage?

[tubebender]

It could get down to 30 degrees tonight and in the high 20s tomorrow night. Should I drain the truck radiator or just put a wool blanket over it...

[LasVegasMac]

Any TV coverage?

Not sure....yet....Speed Channel will tell us.

[LasVegasMac]

forgot I wanted to say this earlier....

Double bogey...

Speeding on pit road.

With one lug nut missing.

And, thankfully, your radio is broke.

lol

[vox_freedom]

Hey, that vehicle looks aerodynamic!
Hardly room for two in the back seat.

[SouthTexas]

I'd bring it in and park by the fireplace.

[tubebender]

The radiator?

[glock rocks]

Y'all musta read the wrong weather report. It's fixin to be below 20 for the next week. Lows around 0.

I'm bringing the brass monkies in by the fireplace.

[tubebender]

How long does it take you to skate to work...

[glock rocks]

Not sure... I lock the hubs and close my eyes.

[GRRRRR]

Happy Day ALL -

Announcing the GRIMEY PITS NOKIA Racing Team
Jan 11 6:08am
GRRRRR will be taking the 2007 Honors with this Prime Racing Team.

Goggles Paisano - Lead Crew Chief
Iceman "D" - Lead Asst Crew Chief
Smelly Marc - Second Lead Asst LugNut Changer
Smooth Eddie - Grill Master
SchmoeManJoe - Braines behind the Outfit and OddsMaker
RayMan - Tyre Changer x 4

G

[Pete-R-Bilt]

don't let him kid ya, it takes him about 5 minutes to brew his coffee and 13 seconds to walk downstairs to his 'puter to work...

only problem with comute is the kids in his way out the door to school...

the east is fixing to tank hard into winter, could be one of the five coldest in fifty years...

notice the last two paragraphs...

http://wwwa.accuweather.com/news-top-headline.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&date=2007-01-09_00:00&month=1&year=2007

[NucSubs]

You know any NASCAR slan for pit crews or teams? Trying to come up with a team name for me and my famiiy's NASCAR fantasy leauge team.

[tubebender]

GR sez.. I lock the hubs and close my eyes.

Should we take up a collection so he can update his ride and park that 64 Power Wagon...

[al_c]

Maybe RCR will pick him up and put him in a black car. ;o)

[Pete-R-Bilt]

new slippies!!!

[WestCoastGal]

Over The Wall Gang

Pitstop Warriors

12 Seconds Flat

Splash and Go

I don't know I'm not so good at making up names. I use something I'm interested in or my favorite driver etc.