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Nascar SCS Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500 at Martinsville Sun Oct 26 on ESPN at 1:30 PM ET
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Posted on 10/22/2014 3:58:05 PM PDT by ican'tbelieveit



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Junior Johnson to drive pace car at Martinsville: One of the most successful and iconic drivers in the history of NASCAR will be back behind the wheel for Sunday's Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500 at Martinsville Speedway. And, as he was most of his career, he will be leading the pack. Junior Johnson, a charter member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and winner of 50 Sprint Cup races, will be the honorary pace car driver for Sunday's Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500. Johnson recorded two wins and eight top-five finishes in just 19 starts at Martinsville Speedway. In a short career Johnson had 50 Sprint Cup wins and 121 top-five finishes. He retired suddenly in 1966 when he was just 35 years old and turned his efforts to fielding cars for other drivers. In 31 years as a car owner, he notched 139 wins and picked up six NASCAR Sprint Cup championships.(Martinsville Speedway)(10-24-2014)
21 posted on 10/24/2014 2:24:46 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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To: tubebender

Yes

A very sad day for many.

Seems like longer that 10 years to Me.


22 posted on 10/24/2014 2:26:12 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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Drivers' meeting at Martinsville to be held on pit road: Whether it's before the race or during it, Martinsville Speedway prides itself on getting fans as close to the action as possible and the Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500 on Oct. 26 will be no exception. In an effort to give fans more access than ever before, the historic half-mile track is moving the drivers' meeting to pit road, just inside turn four. "Our number one goal is to make sure the fans have the best experience possible when they come to a race here," said Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell. "They've grown accustomed to feeling a part of the action during the race and now, by getting a view of what goes on in the drivers' meeting, they will feel a part of what goes on before the race as well." Fans who have added the Green Flag Experience to their ticket package will be able to be on the track, while the drivers' meeting takes place. In addition to being on pit road, the drivers' meeting will be broadcast live on SprintVision.(Martinsville Speedway)(10-21-2014)
23 posted on 10/24/2014 2:28:20 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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Richard Petty named Grand Marshal at Martinsville: They say the best relationships are formed over time, and two of the longest in NASCAR are the ones Richard Petty has formed with Goody's and Martinsville Speedway. The three will come together Oct. 26 as Petty has been named Grand Marshal of the Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500. Petty, whose 15 career Martinsville wins stand alone as the most all-time at the historic half-mile track, will say the most famous words in motorsports when he gives the command to start the engines. "Having Richard Petty serve as the Grand Marshal of the Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500 at a historic track like Martinsville is a testament to his legendary career in NASCAR and his long-time partnership with the Goody's brand," said Joseph Juliano, Brand Director, Goody's. "It is a true honor to be associated with the King of Speed, and we are extremely fortunate to have a living legend like Richard Petty on the Goody's team."(Martinsville Speedway)(10-17-2014)
24 posted on 10/24/2014 2:30:59 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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Mixed Martial Arts star Miesha Tate to wave green flag at Martinsville: Close quarters' full-contact action is something mixed martial arts star Miesha Tate does every time she steps into the octagon. Martinsville Speedway is also no stranger to close quarters' full-contact action. The two will come together when the Sprint Cup Series returns to the iconic half-mile track on Oct. 26. UFC's number two ranked women's bantamweight fighter was named the honorary starter and will drop the green flag to start the Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500.(Martinsville Speedway)(10-17-2014)
25 posted on 10/24/2014 2:31:43 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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And as to not violate the TTIWWOP rule...


26 posted on 10/24/2014 2:35:44 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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Marching Tar Heels to play National Anthem at Martinsville: From presidential inaugurations to Final Fours, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Marching Tar Heels have performed nearly everywhere; everywhere except Martinsville Speedway. That is, until now. Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell announced The Marching Tar Heels will perform the National Anthem as part of the prerace ceremonies for the Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500 Oct. 26. The UNC Band was formed in the fall of 1903 and performed for the first time at a 1904 baseball game. In the early 1930s the band began performing at home football games and other university events. As they enter their second 100 years of existence, the UNC Bands continue to represent the Department of Music, the Athletic Department and the University at events on campus and around the country. More than 450 students, representing nearly every major on campus, participate in the UNC Bands.(Martinsville Speedway)(10-14-2014)
27 posted on 10/24/2014 2:36:36 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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Warbirds Will Take To The Air Over Martinsville Speedway History will come alive once again, both on the track and in the air, as Martinsville Speedway welcomes back The Warbirds Flyover Team for the Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500 Oct. 26. The Warbirds, a group of five former military pilots flying vintage post-World War II-type aircraft, will present the pre-race flyover. The Warbirds have performed since 2009 at other sporting events, including the 2013 CokeZero 400 at Daytona International Speedway, the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins football games, and the Players Championship golf tournament. The Warbirds are based out of the Southeast and are led by Henry K. "Hoot" Gibson, a former naval aviator and Gulf War veteran.(Martinsville Speedway)(10-11-2014)
28 posted on 10/24/2014 2:40:53 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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Kahne Helps Promote Breast Cancer Awareness At Martinsville: #5-Kasey Kahne is familiar with the curbs in the turns at Martinsville Speedway. He's raced around them, and sometimes over them, for a decade. Wednesday he got a different view of those curbs as he helped 10 breast cancer survivors paint a section of them pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "Our curbs are famous in the sport. They are iconic," said Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell. "So it is fitting that we paint them pink for such a great cause."
"It's a pretty tough curb," said Kahne, speaking from experience. The curbs will be pink for the Goody's Headache Relief Shot® 500 weekend Oct. 24-26. Chevrolet also rolled out the pink Chevrolet SS Sedan pace car that will be used for the Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500. It is part of a larger program sponsored by Chevrolet that includes a contribution of $250 for every lap the pace car leads under caution during the race. "Last year we had 111 caution laps in the October race here," said Jeff Chew, marketing manager for Chevrolet's racing program. "I hate to say keep it up, Clay (Campbell), but keep it up and we'll generate some money." This is Chevrolet's fourth year of raising money for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. To date Chevy's efforts have netted more than $3 million. Tickets to the Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500 on October 26, the Kroger 200 on October 25 and the Virginia Lottery Pole Day on October 24 can be purchased by calling 1.877.RACE.TIX. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.martinsvillespeedway.com.(Martinsville Speedway)(10-2-2014)
29 posted on 10/24/2014 2:42:43 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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To: Chode; nascarnation; SgtBob; McGruff; umgud; al baby; prisoner6; The_Sword_of_Groo; ...
LOL!

Post 21 + 29 = Junior Johnson will be driving a Pink Pace Car.

I'll bet never in His life did He think that would happen.


30 posted on 10/24/2014 2:53:34 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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Roush to be inducted into Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame: Legendary motorsports team owner and innovator Jack Roush has long been identified with the state of Michigan, where his corporate empire is headquartered in Livonia (suburban Detroit). While he may have committed the last several decades of his racing career to the blue oval of Ford, the man nicknamed "The Cat In the Hat" is actually a native of the Bluegrass State. And because of that distinction, Roush, who was born in Covington, Ky., will be one of 13 new members inducted Saturday into the Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame in Owensboro. Induction into the Kentucky Hall is one of countless honors Roush has received in his career, including the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2006 and the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.(NBC Sports)(10-24-2014)
31 posted on 10/24/2014 2:55:44 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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Pink cars for Roush Fenway at Martinsville: Roush Fenway Racing drivers #16-Biffle, #17-Stenhouse, Jr., and #99-Edwards will go pink for Martinsville Speedway in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the early detection plan app.(Roush Fenway), see images of the cars on the #16 team paint schemes, #17 team paint schemes, and #99 team paint schemes pages.(10-24-2014)
32 posted on 10/24/2014 2:56:40 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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Coverage of Qualifying for the Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway is scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2014 at 4:40pm/et.
Television (TV): FS1, 4:30pm/et
Radio: Live online at Motor Racing Network (MRN)
Scheduled Qualifying Re-Air: none
33 posted on 10/24/2014 2:57:37 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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To: Chode; nascarnation; SgtBob; McGruff; umgud; al baby; prisoner6; The_Sword_of_Groo; ...
2014 Qualifying Rules and Notes

34 posted on 10/24/2014 3:05:02 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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To: tubebender; Chode; nascarnation; SgtBob; McGruff; umgud; al baby; prisoner6; The_Sword_of_Groo; ...
NTSB Report on crash if anybody is interested.
35 posted on 10/24/2014 3:46:45 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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Happy Hour Practice:
Saturday, October 25, 2014, 12:00pm/et
FoxSports1 12:00pm/et
36 posted on 10/24/2014 3:49:04 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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My bus driver Kenny got me this for my 40th bday. Such a good friend. Surprised the hell outta me.

Making jerky. Batch #1. I'll be honest, this machine is scaring me a little.


37 posted on 10/24/2014 4:06:30 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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Just finished a tour of the Mayodan, NC Gun Division of Ruger w/ the team. Amazing how much @Haas_Automation is used!


38 posted on 10/24/2014 4:20:33 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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Sorry- the above is from Kevin Harvick Twitter Page


39 posted on 10/24/2014 4:21:31 AM PDT by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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To: tubebender

The new chase format is working out soooo well; 600,000 less viewers for the 2014 Telladega race compared to last year. (I was one of them)

http://beyondtheflag.com/2014/10/21/nascar-espn-announces-talladega-ratings/

A few years ago I fell in love, rather quickly, with the smell of burnt Sunoco fuel, the individuality of the teams, drivers, cc’s, and the soap-box like drama from week to week. Then - change. It’s kinda like my political party - I’m still here but they left me. Breaking up should be hard to do but NASCAR is making the decision pretty easy for me.


40 posted on 10/24/2014 4:23:03 AM PDT by happydogx2 ( Her eyes were beautiful, her soft wet kisses were heavenly..but to be honest she had me at "woof")
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