NASCAR - NEXTEL CUP - Gatorade Dual 150s in progress -Budweiser Shootout Results

Good for Mark!!

Looks like we have an all day Nascar day tomorrow. Practice, Busch qualifying and the truck race. Happy day!!

I guess I will put up the new thread in the morning, if you can transfer your stats over. Norm wants a new thread for the 500. I agree it should be on it's own LIVE beginning with practice.

1,181 posted on 02/16/2006 6:07:59 PM PST by WestCoastGal (Jr -"This race is like a bar fight on four wheels" ~You know, I drive right off the hood.)

To: NYTexan; GRRRRR

I prefer the 15 wins too!

1,182 posted on 02/16/2006 6:09:59 PM PST by SouthTexas (2006 will be a very good year.)

To: WestCoastGal

I like snowcross, more of an "X" Games sport though.

My favorite is the girls curling.:)

1,183 posted on 02/16/2006 6:14:45 PM PST by SouthTexas (2006 will be a very good year.)

To: WestCoastGal

I guess I will put up the new thread in the morning

Yes! Shelmardine made the 500! Wooo! yeee.

yeee.

Lookin forward to this weekend fer shore. Daytona 500... the Superbowl of racing... the third sure sign of spring :o)

Go Smoke!

1,184 posted on 02/16/2006 6:15:19 PM PST by glock rocks (Real engineers don't answer "why" questions.)

In case anyone was wondering here's a recap of Jr's XM radio show.

He come on and talked about the concept of the show. That Josh Snider will be his sidekick, but wasn't with him tonight. He has another friend, but sorry I can't remember his name. You can email on xm website or post on dalejr.com and ask questions every week. He talked about what he did over the off season. Not so much partying this year. Building the western town in the woods (a saloon and a hotel with a couple of rooms). Cause Willie Nelson has one and Willie's cool and he wants to get some cool points like Willie. They ran gocarts on both tracks at his house. Since Polaris is a sponsor, they did alot of 4-wheeling. They did alot of paintballing, but only in the middle of the night - no fun in the day. Thee's a creek in the middle they can't cross - more fun. Then they talked to Shane Huffman and Wes, his crew chief about the Hooters car and how Jr heard of Shane. The played part of a couple of songs - Foo Fighters' DOA and a commercial or two. Steve Crisp joined him and Jr then talked about how Steve Crisp is over most everything at J.R. Motorsports. Talked about how Mark McF tested good at Vegas. Richard Childress is supplying motors for Busch team and he's real excited about that because of the history with his Dad. Talked about Steve and him being together during his Busch days and how tight they were. They would go into Rockingham, stop at the grocery store and get loaf bread and peanut butter and jelly and go to the hotel and eat sandwiches and watch movies all weekend. His Dad would come in dressed for dinner and say "What the hell??". They would turn down a $55 prime rib for Sunbeam and Jiff !!!

The first question they took from the board was is the season too long. He wondered is it too long for the fans to keep their focus. He said he had talked to Martin about what he would face and how he used to burn out at the beginning. The next question was which rookie will win a race first. He said it was down to Clint Bowyer and Martin, but Martin has a better chance because of the team. He and Steve agreed they would both win races. He asked Steve who was the best broadcaster. Steve said Barney Hall. Jr said Barney is Cool. Jr.said best was 1979 Daytona race with Ken Squier and Chris Economacki. He likes the old races with his Dad when he was rookie. Jr likes Wally Dallanbach now as the best. Bennie is sort of like John Madden. Then he asked who is the least favorite. No one would answer for fear of retaliation!! Jr said he wouldn't answer, but someone in the background said if I hear Boogity, Boogity, Boogity one more time, I'll throw up and Jr agreed ! ! ! He said to email and let him know how the show can be improved. They did a good job.

1,185 posted on 02/16/2006 6:17:30 PM PST by WestCoastGal (Jr -"This race is like a bar fight on four wheels" ~You know, I drive right off the hood.)

To: glock rocks; Pete-R-Bilt

Just so long as you love shoveling the snow too. I hope you don't disturb your neighbors with one of those noisy snow blowers like Peterbilt does.

1,186 posted on 02/16/2006 6:20:53 PM PST by B4Ranch (No expiration date is on the Oath to protect America from all enemies, foreign and domestic.)

1,187 posted on 02/16/2006 6:23:33 PM PST by WestCoastGal (Jr -"This race is like a bar fight on four wheels" ~You know, I drive right off the hood.)

Go Capt Kirk!!

The first duel was more exciting today than the second. Seems as though no one was bump drafting today except teammates.

1,188 posted on 02/16/2006 6:24:50 PM PST by WestCoastGal (Jr -"This race is like a bar fight on four wheels" ~You know, I drive right off the hood.)

To: B4Ranch; Pete-R-Bilt

Disturb my neighbors? Hell, I do their yards. I actually had to use reverse for the first time today. Did I mention it snowed last night and today? It certainly brings stupid to a whole new level on I-15.

1,189 posted on 02/16/2006 6:29:21 PM PST by glock rocks (Real engineers don't answer "why" questions.)

Unofficial GM Flex-Fuel 250 lineup (major props to truckseries.com for running live qualifying) -

1. #6 - Mark Martin - Scotts Ford - 178.628 mph
2. #22 - Bill Lester - Checkers/Rally's Toyota - 178.017
3. #21 - Stacy Compton - Edy's Ice Cream/State Fair Corndogs Ford - 177.715
4. #20 - Jon Wood - US Air Force Ford - 177.480
5. #5 - Mike Skinner - Toyota Tundra Toyota - 177.473
6. #11 - David Starr - Red Horse Racing Toyota - 177.452
7. #60 - Jack Sprague - Con-Way Toyota - 177.225
8. #30 - Todd Bodine - Germain Motors Toyota - 176.779
9. #12 - Joey Miller - Curb Records Toyota - 176.367
10. #23 - Johnny Benson - Toyota Certified Used Vehicles Toyota - 176.315
11. #47 - Kraig Kinser - Centrix Auto Finance Chevy - 176.291
12. #14 - Rick Crawford - Circle Bar Racing Ford - 176.029
13. #17 - David Rutimann - Darrell Waltrip Motorsports Toyota - 175.812
14. #29 - M-Select by Melling Engine Parts Ford - 175.761
15. #99 - Erik Darnell - Woolrich Ford - 175.743
16. #59 - Mike Wallace - Melling Engine Parts/M-Select/Harris Truck Dodge - 175.685
17. #9 - Ted Musgrave - ASE/Germain Motors Toyota - 175.644
18. #08 - Bobby Hamilton Jr. - TECH-NET Law Enforcement Torch Run Dodge - 175.569
19. #16 - Mike Bliss - Xpress Motorsports Chevy - 175.452
20. #33 - Ron Hornaday Jr - Kevin Harvick Inc Chevy - 175.227 (by owners points)
21. #13 - Kerry Earnhardt - ThorSport Chevy - 175.227 (by owners points)
22. #88 - Matt Crafton - Menards/Energizer Chevy - 175.029 (by owners points)
23. #15 - Kyle Krisloff - ditech.com/Nat'l Land Liquidators/Krud Kutter Chevy - 174.948 (by owners points)
24. #98 - Erin Crocker - Cheerios Betty Crocker Dodge - 174.924 (by owners points)
25. #85 - Dennis Setzer - FlexFuel E85 Silverado Chevy - 174.839 (by owners points)
26. #18 - Bobby Hamilton Sr. - Fastenal Dodge - 174.632 (by owners points)
27. #25 - Boston Reid - Woodard & Sharp Racing Dodge - 174.405 (by owners points)
28. #4 - Timothy Peters - Dodge Motorsports Dodge - 174.365 (by owners points)
29. #04 - Kevin Hamlin - Dodge Hemi Dodge - 174.338 (by owners points)
30. #07 - Sean Murphy - Garden Fresh Gourmet Salsa & Chips Chevy - 174.122 (by owners points)
31. #10 - Terry Cook - Ford Power Stroke Diesel by Interational Ford - 174.108 (by owners points)
32. #77 - Brendan Gaughan - Orleans Casino Dodge - 173.953 (by owners points)
33. #75 - Aric Almirola - Spears Manufacturing Chevy -175.635 (by owners points)
34. #8 - Chase Montgomery - Curry Racing Dodge - 173.477 (by owners points)
35. #1 - Robert Richardson - winyourmortgage.com Dodge - 170.746 (by owners points)
36. - #02 - Kelly Sutton - Team Copaxone Chevy - 175.404

Did not qualify -

#06 - Chad McCumbee - MRD Motorsports Chevy - 175.333
#40 - Chad Chaffin - Russell E. Garwood Electrical Contractors Chevy - 174.652
#63 - JR Patton - Dave Porter Truck Sales Ford - 174.412
#28 - Carl Long - Roadloans Chevy - 172.328
#24 - Wayne Edwards - Liquid Nitro Energy Drink Chevy - 171.318
#28 - Norm Benning - Benning Racing Chevy - no time

1,190 posted on 02/16/2006 6:33:48 PM PST by steveegg (Sen. Ted "Swimmer" Kennedy's vehicles have killed more people than V.P. Dick Cheney's guns)

To: WestCoastGal

Seen their 2006 calendars? ;)

My kind of winter sport. You play on ice, but it is inside. You don't wear skates. You actually kneel down when shooting, so it's not that far to fall! Have actually watched it for years.

1,191 posted on 02/16/2006 6:33:55 PM PST by SouthTexas (2006 will be a very good year.)

That works for me, being an expert roller skater but could never even stand up on ice skates. So not having to fall down is a good thing!

I have the Nascar pet calendar here. ;D

1,192 posted on 02/16/2006 6:45:32 PM PST by WestCoastGal (Jr -"This race is like a bar fight on four wheels" ~You know, I drive right off the hood.)

Looks like Toyota is taking over.

1,193 posted on 02/16/2006 6:47:00 PM PST by WestCoastGal (Jr -"This race is like a bar fight on four wheels" ~You know, I drive right off the hood.)

Ah Ha...just as I suspected. Those mountains are only 6500 feet high relatively speaking...

1,194 posted on 02/16/2006 6:49:46 PM PST by tubebender (Everything I know about computers I learned on Free Republic...)

To: WestCoastGal

Well, Toyota just doesn't give their trucks to just anybody like the American companies do, nor do they let the teams build their own trucks.

1,195 posted on 02/16/2006 6:53:26 PM PST by steveegg (Sen. Ted "Swimmer" Kennedy's vehicles have killed more people than V.P. Dick Cheney's guns)

To: WestCoastGal

Mine's actually a D.E. calendar, Christmas present from neice.

The girls curling calendar is more along the lines of Playboy this year.

1,196 posted on 02/16/2006 6:53:27 PM PST by SouthTexas (2006 will be a very good year.)

I wonder what they will do with the Cup cars?

1,197 posted on 02/16/2006 6:56:35 PM PST by WestCoastGal (Jr -"This race is like a bar fight on four wheels" ~You know, I drive right off the hood.)

OH I like your new tagline!!

Dick Morris is saying Cheney was drunk, what a jerk!

1,198 posted on 02/16/2006 6:58:05 PM PST by WestCoastGal (Jr -"This race is like a bar fight on four wheels" ~You know, I drive right off the hood.)

Your better half probably will agree that the DE calendar is a better choice.

Mike Wallace on Nascar Live now, I wish Herm had made it in. He's working with a little team from Colorado, they gave it a good try though.

Welp, I need my beauty rest.....see you all tomorrow.

1,199 posted on 02/16/2006 7:01:24 PM PST by WestCoastGal (Jr -"This race is like a bar fight on four wheels" ~You know, I drive right off the hood.)

To: tubebender; Pete-R-Bilt; B4Ranch

Those mountains are only 6500 feet high relatively speaking...

Hey, you can leave my relatives out of this. Further, I had a herd 'o twenty-something-year-old runners from Milwaukee come visit, who all wanted to go to "the mountains." At around 9000' one of em decided they wanted to race the old guy up the mountain. I put my cigarette out and told em they'd have to buy beer of my choice for the weekend if they lost.

All four of em agreed. (my 'thank you for not jogging' bumper sticker comes to mind...)

I did cook BBQ for them though. Their beer was wonderful. (You can purchase excellent beers from the package stores here.)

1,200 posted on 02/16/2006 7:12:40 PM PST by glock rocks (Real engineers don't answer "why" questions.)

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