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NASCAR Summer Segment
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Posted on 07/09/2015 7:51:03 PM PDT by ican'tbelieveit

NASCAR Summer Segment


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To: mabarker1

Glückauf


261 posted on 09/03/2015 2:45:15 PM PDT by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -w- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: Chode; nascarnation; SgtBob; McGruff; umgud; al baby; The_Sword_of_Groo; ican'tbelieveit; ...
Sad News - Dick Guldstrand: Corvette racer and Southern California hot-rod icon Dick Guldstrand passed away Sept. 2 at age 87. Guldstrand was one of the few remaining hot-rodders-turned-racers, whose exploits took him as far away as Le Mans and Indianapolis and as near as his first Guldstrand Motorsport shop in SoCal's Thunder Alley. By the early '60s Guldstrand was running Corvettes at Daytona, Sebring and Le Mans. He went to Indianapolis in 1966 for the 500 but failed to qualify. For a while he drove a Grand Sport for Roger Penske. He drove Corvettes to victory all over the West Coast as well as at Daytona and in Trans-Am. He was in the movies, too. A friendship with "Grand Prix" cast members James Garner and Bob Bondurant lead to the creation of Garner's race team "American International Racing," after the movie wrapped. AIR fielded L88 Corvettes and Lola T70s at Daytona and Sebring, with leading sports car drivers of the day Scooter Patrick, Davey Jordan, Lothar Mothschenbacher and Guldstrand. The team also fielded a John Surtees Formula A/F5000 car in late 1969 that was featured in the documentary "The Racing Scene" starring James Garner as himself. When his racing days were over, he switched to tuning Corvettes, with a shop right in the middle of the old Thunder Alley in Culver City, with neighbors like Ed Iskenderian, Stuart Hilborn, and Troutman and Barnes. He moved the shop to Burbank in 2000 (AutoWeek). Guldstrand raced in seven Sprint Cup Series races from 1965-1972, six at Riverside and one at Ontario. His best Cup finish was a 5th at Riverside in 1970.(9-4-2015)
262 posted on 09/04/2015 9:33:37 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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To: mabarker1

Wow a legend passes.
Well he had a good run making it to 87.


263 posted on 09/04/2015 9:34:37 AM PDT by nascarnation (Impeach, convict, deport)
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To: Chode; nascarnation; SgtBob; McGruff; umgud; al baby; The_Sword_of_Groo; ican'tbelieveit; ...
MWR begins process of ceasing operations: More than 200 people will lose their jobs in Cornelius as Michael Waltrip Racing Management Co. winds down its operations. According to a letter sent to the N.C. Commerce Department, 217 employees will be laid off in stages between Nov. 1 and April 15. The company said it is liquidating its assets, which is expected to be completed by mid-April. Michael Waltrip Racing is ceasing operations at its facilities at 20310 Chartwell Center Drive and 19340 Liverpool Parkway, both in Cornelius, according to the letter. Companies that employ at least 100 workers are required to file a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) to the state's Commerce Department when they plan to lay off between 50-499 employees, if those workers make up at least one-third of their workforce. Charlotte businessman and race team owner Rob Kauffman said in August he was cutting his investment in Michael Waltrip Racing and closing the company amid poor results, both financially and on the racetrack. The organization hasn't won a race in more than two years. Heather Shaw, the company's director of human resources, could not be reached for comment after multiple attempts Wednesday.(Charlotte Observer)(9-3-2015)
264 posted on 09/04/2015 9:36:55 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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To: mabarker1

Prayers up

Lothar Mothschenbacher WOW!!! now there’s a name i haven’t heard in half a lifetime...


265 posted on 09/04/2015 2:44:55 PM PDT by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -w- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: Chode


266 posted on 09/04/2015 3:01:28 PM PDT by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -w- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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Bowyer to Stewart-Haas? in 2017? or to HScott Motorsports? UPDATE: the biggest question is Clint Bowyer, 36, who controls his future today as much as he did when he left Richard Childress Racing to join MWR. With no apparent openings at major teams for next season, Bowyer might need a placeholder ride for a year - much like Kasey Kahne when he drove for Red Bull Racing before joining Hendrick's four-car juggernaut. After that, Bowyer would have more options. The garage has been buzzing for a few months about the possibility of Bowyer joining Stewart-Haas Racing, but to replace who? Reigning Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick is locked in. Danica Patrick just signed a multi-year contract extension. And co-owner Tony Stewart said Tuesday that Kurt Busch's extension will be done "soon." That could leave Stewart, who is struggling to be competitive and has his best years behind him at 44. Could Bowyer drive at SHR in 2017? SHR spokesman Mike Arning told USA TODAY Sports the team wasn't commenting "out of respect for the situation involving Michael Waltrip Racing and its personnel." In the meantime, it doesn't sound like hooking up with Ganassi for one year is an option for Bowyer if Kauffman buys into the team, as the owner stated he planned to. Kauffman said he and Bowyer "agreed we would go our separate ways at the end of the season and I wish him well in whatever direction he pursues."(USA Today)
AND Perhaps the dissolution of MWR was the ticket Bowyer needed to move on. Despite entering the first year of a three-year renewal to drive the No. 15 Toyota, a dissolution of MWR would certainly enable Bowyer to pursue others options. In fact, he and Kaufmann have already agreed to go separate ways. If the rumor mill is right, Bowyer is headed to HScott Motorsports. Richard Petty Motorsports made Bowyer an offer several years ago and is interested in him again. But this is why HMS makes sense: Despite Harry Scott Jr. playing coy at Watkins Glen, following a salmon fishing trip with Bowyer in British Columbia, multiple sources say HScott Motorports could offer Bowyer a ride until a premiere seat opens up. Bowyer has been mentioned as the heir apparent for the #14 Chevy once Tony Stewart retires.
Initially, the assumption was that Bowyer would join Kauffman in his move to Chip Ganassi Racing. However, the current plan for CGR in 2016 is to run just two teams. Bowyer's statement on Wednesday offered no indication of his future plans, other than it would not include Kauffman or MWR.(Motorsport)(8-20-2015)
UPDATE: Claire B. Lang reported on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Friday evening that Clint Bowyer would move to HScott Motorsports in 2016 and then on to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2017 to replace Tony Stewart.
UPDATE 2: Nate Ryan reported on NASCAR America Saturday afternoon that HScott Motorsports says they will remain a two car team next season and #46-Michael Annett will return. The team said they are still working on Justin Allgiaer's deal for 2016.(9-5-2015)
267 posted on 09/05/2015 10:47:26 PM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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NMPA Sprint Most Popular Driver Award Voting Opens September 6: The National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) and Sprint announced that voting for the 2015 NMPA Sprint Most Popular Driver award will open Sunday, September 6, 2015. The NMPA Sprint Most Popular Driver award is the only major NASCAR award determined solely by fan vote. The voting period will open at 12:01am/et Sunday, September 6, 2015 and run through 11:59pm/et on Sunday, November 22, 2015. Fans can visit www.mostpopulardriver.com to cast their vote for this year's award. Votes will also be received via the NASCAR Mobile application. Voting is limited to one vote per person per email address per day. Fans are encouraged to share their votes on Facebook and Twitter. The official Twitter hashtag for the NMPA Sprint Most Popular Driver Award is #SprintMPD. Eligible drivers for the award are those who have declared to compete for the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship (drivers running for Sprint Cup Series points). The winner of this year's award will be announced during NBCSN broadcast of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards on Dec. 4 in Las Vegas. A $10,000 donation will be made to the winning driver's charity of choice.(NASCAR), see info on the award and past links on Jayski.com's Most Popular Driver award page.(9-5-2015)
268 posted on 09/05/2015 10:53:50 PM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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The new Dash Panel.


269 posted on 09/05/2015 10:56:17 PM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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To: mabarker1

Looks like Gov. Haley is checking the images for Confederate flags.


270 posted on 09/06/2015 6:02:00 AM PDT by rabidralph
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To: 21stCenturion; 4kids dad; Abigail Adams; advertising guy; al baby; al_c; Alaska Wolf; ...

Hoping everyone is getting to enjoy at least some of the holiday weekend.

Race on this evening.


271 posted on 09/06/2015 9:46:39 AM PDT by ican'tbelieveit
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To: mabarker1
is that the new NASCAR standard?
272 posted on 09/06/2015 10:18:37 AM PDT by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -w- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: ican'tbelieveit

When/where?


273 posted on 09/06/2015 2:23:06 PM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republican Freed the Slaves" month.)
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To: Chode

Starting next season. Approved to test from now to end of this season.

Supposedly you will be able to access the dashboard of different cars via “apps”


274 posted on 09/06/2015 2:24:27 PM PDT by nascarnation (Impeach, convict, deport)
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To: nascarnation
coool... one device to rule them all
275 posted on 09/06/2015 2:28:32 PM PDT by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -w- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: ican'tbelieveit
This is a great book (currently reading it, 10 years old but really interesting). It's also funny as heck along with the carnage, really well written.


276 posted on 09/06/2015 2:30:18 PM PDT by nascarnation (Impeach, convict, deport)
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To: Chode

Each team will have 10-15 people watching the competition’s dash board, LOL.

A “jobs” program for Nascar.


277 posted on 09/06/2015 2:31:14 PM PDT by nascarnation (Impeach, convict, deport)
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To: nascarnation
100%!!!
278 posted on 09/06/2015 2:34:36 PM PDT by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -w- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: ROCKLOBSTER

We are in Darlington tonight for the Bojangles 500 at 7 pm ET on NBC.


279 posted on 09/06/2015 2:42:51 PM PDT by ican'tbelieveit
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To: ican'tbelieveit
Throwback NASCAR night at Darlington tonight


280 posted on 09/06/2015 3:06:33 PM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a Simple Manner for a Happy Life :o)
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