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]

I automatically tune out comercials......so I missed that one.

The people selling ads should realize how annoying most of them are which means they don't sell a thing. Less is more as far as commercials go. Why don't they just say "We're big race fans and we don't want to interrupt the action...so please buy "our product". Thank you and please excuse the interruption!!

The most annoying of all are the Move On, Vonage and the guy selling the cleaner stuff that always yells. I can't believe he's been yelling like that for years and must be succesful.

[WestCoastGal]

This is really funny...........

The groundbreaking for the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Thursday was full of emotion and racing legends and lasted more than an hour, which probably is enough time to build something.
Before the building begins, let's hope NASCAR is true to its past and to its fans.

When I look at a rendering of the building, I see wings, which is fine. But the wings I want to see have chicken on them. Eat `em and throw `em. If NASCAR has a food group, this is it.

H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler, president of Lowe's Motor Speedway, once told me that when archeologists stumble upon the site that was his race track, they'll see millions of little bones and conclude that race fans were really, really small.

Before I reach a wing, I want moonshine. NASCAR has the most interesting roots in sports. I love the stories about Junior Johnson and the fellows running away from revenuers on those twisting mountain roads, engines big and courage bigger.

They were good criminals. They'd fill those cars with illegal hooch and deliver it to flatlanders who were tired of light beer, umbrella drinks and chardonnay. When the boys finally came down from the mountains for keeps, they still had those big cars and the ability to drive them.

So they raced. Now that is how you start a sport.

As a testament to the outlaw past, I want the hall to provide a secret concession stand. While everybody else orders light beer, umbrella drinks or chardonnay, I give the bartender the secret code -- "Junior sent me" -- and get a glass of hooch. I don't want a glass. I want a jar. Cover it with a paper bag if you have to. Ever notice drinks covered with a paper bag taste better?

The rendering of the hall is stunning, all sweeping curves and gleaming glass. So, tell me the building created in downtown Charlotte the last decade that doesn't gleam. We need life. We need the hall to be as big and brash and loud as the sport it represents.

When the groundbreaking finally concluded, one fan tilted his head and yelled, "Whooo!" I want him to feel the same when the hall opens in late 2009 or early 2010.

I want controversy. I want to see illegal parts and illegal additives and I want an entire wing devoted to the uncanny success of the Lowe's driver at the Lowe's track.

I want fans to be able to afford to take their family. To help them, I'd offer discounts.

If your driver won the previous week, and you can prove it by wearing his colors and passing a test about him at the door, you get in for half price.


http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/news/16549594.htm

[SouthTexas]

Have never watched a Move On commercial. :)

Five seconds separate the top three. Multiple cars smoking, including the GT leader. Caution may be imminent.

Scott Pruitt suited up to replace JP.

[WestCoastGal]

Maybe it was Head On. lol See they will never make money off of me.

The #20 is retired.

Tube..check out this thread. Ebay

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1775034/posts

[SouthTexas]

Two hours to go, on lap 601!

I used to buy vehicles from our sheriff's department auctions, this crap is why I quit.

[tubebender]

How did you know I was lurking on eBay??? My postcard collection is up near 3000 and I buy almost every day. Postcards are relatively inexpensive and easy to display.

Thanks for the link...

[SouthTexas]

My best deal at auctions was a '75 F-100, shortbed with a 390. It was smoking when they stopped it and full of illegals. Paid $250 and drove it home. It's always a gamble but the smoke was from a busted power steering hose. :)

[WestCoastGal]

I actually bought the tickets to TMS several years ago on Ebay from a season ticket holder and they were perfect, just as described.

[WestCoastGal]

WooHoo I got the triple 8 post.

[SouthTexas]

Score!

New GT leader. Driver changes had all been made in the DP class. Scott Pruitt with a 10 second lead over Carpentier and 27 sec over Magnussen (Flash's ride).

[WestCoastGal]

Ok I have to go....waaaaa!

[SouthTexas]

Bummer, can't you call in and be a little late? There's only one more hour! ;)

[SouthTexas]

2nd place car into the pits for their last stop (might be stretching the fuel window).

One hour to go!

[SouthTexas]

After final stops, Pruett has a 30 sec lead over Magnusen (Flash) and 36 sec over Carpentier.

GT's final stops beginning.

[tubebender]

I am going to breakfast with my Grandson in a few minutes and then I'll show him the back roads of Humboldt County. We do that once month. He is 18 and drives a 88 Ranger 4WD pickup. He brought the new Yamaha 660 ATV over yesterday and took the old Honda 300 home.

He took the 660 down in the woods and killed some more bugs and bushes while he was here... :)

[tubebender]

Looks like Dally Wellinback is still in the race?

[SouthTexas]

And your turn at the wheel?

Dallenbach is still running, 17th in DP, 27th overall.

Magnusen had brake issues and went down three laps, still in 3rd. Scott Pruett still leads with 2 minutes to go.

[SouthTexas]

White flag

[SouthTexas]

Scott Pruett, Duran, & Montoya take the checkers.

[GRRRRR]

Nine HUNNERD!!

Watching my VCD of the May 1, MONDAY run of the Tallydega Race.

JJ eventually won this one...