NASCAR IS BACK! ~ Bud Shootout 2-7 8PM/Fox ~ Qual 2-8/Fox ~ Gatorade Duels Feb 12 - 2PM ET/Speed

Various | Jan 31, 2009 | Me, Jack, Junior and Rocky

[WestCoastGal]

LAST YEARS SHOOTOUT WINNER FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD

WELCOME BACK RACEFANS

FEBRUARY 7, 2009 ~ 8PM ET ON FOX

The Budweiser Shootout, NASCAR's season-opening event, will return in 2009 as part of Budweiser's multi-year sponsorship renewal with Daytona International Speedway. Since its inception in 1979, the Budweiser Shootout has become one of the most anticipated events on the racing calendar for both drivers and fans. The race marks the start of a new NASCAR season and provides a benchmark for teams as they gear up for the annual Daytona 500.

The race distance will be increased from 70 laps to 75 (187.5 miles) on the 2.5-mile tri-oval. The race will have two segments of 25 and 50 laps with a 10 minute intermission after lap 25 to change tires, add fuel and make normal chassis adjustments. Both green- and yellow-flag laps will count.

Qualifying Procedure for the Gatorade Duel/Daytona 500:

Budweiser Pole Day: This “locks in” the first two positions – the front row – for the Daytona 500. It also establishes the starting orders for the Gatorade Duel at Daytona, which are two 150-mile qualifying races for the Daytona 500. The fastest car earns the pole for the Daytona 500 AND the pole for the first Gatorade Duel race. The second-fastest car earns the outside pole for the Daytona 500 AND the pole for the second Gatorade Duel race.

PLEASE REMEMBER OUR TROOPS IN HARMS WAY. PRAY FOR THEIR SAFETY & GIVE STRENGTH TO THE COMBAT MEDICS WHO TREAT THEM.

EXTRA PRAYERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED FOR THOSE AT WALTER REED, BETHESDA NMC, BAMC AND THE NEW INTREPID PHYSICAL REHABILITATION CENTER WHICH IS PART OF BAMC.

LAST YEARS SHOOTOUT WINNER FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD

WELCOME BACK RACEFANS

FEBRUARY 7, 2009 ~ 8PM ET ON FOX

The Budweiser Shootout, NASCAR's season-opening event, will return in 2009 as part of Budweiser's multi-year sponsorship renewal with Daytona International Speedway. Since its inception in 1979, the Budweiser Shootout has become one of the most anticipated events on the racing calendar for both drivers and fans. The race marks the start of a new NASCAR season and provides a benchmark for teams as they gear up for the annual Daytona 500.

The race distance will be increased from 70 laps to 75 (187.5 miles) on the 2.5-mile tri-oval. The race will have two segments of 25 and 50 laps with a 10 minute intermission after lap 25 to change tires, add fuel and make normal chassis adjustments. Both green- and yellow-flag laps will count.

Qualifying Procedure for the Gatorade Duel/Daytona 500:

Budweiser Pole Day: This “locks in” the first two positions – the front row – for the Daytona 500. It also establishes the starting orders for the Gatorade Duel at Daytona, which are two 150-mile qualifying races for the Daytona 500. The fastest car earns the pole for the Daytona 500 AND the pole for the first Gatorade Duel race. The second-fastest car earns the outside pole for the Daytona 500 AND the pole for the second Gatorade Duel race.

PLEASE REMEMBER OUR TROOPS IN HARMS WAY. PRAY FOR THEIR SAFETY & GIVE STRENGTH TO THE COMBAT MEDICS WHO TREAT THEM.

EXTRA PRAYERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED FOR THOSE AT WALTER REED, BETHESDA NMC, BAMC AND THE NEW INTREPID PHYSICAL REHABILITATION CENTER WHICH IS PART OF BAMC.

[umgud]

Damn........ he hit the wall 3 times in one wreck.

[SouthTexas]

Did you catch the replay?

[WestCoastGal]

LOL - what if you need to give the driver water? Or windshield tearoff? OR what if you have to push for re-start.

[WestCoastGal]

yep wow - no caps i’m eating ice cream

[WestCoastGal]

he would never get away with that.

[SouthTexas]

You’re excused, it’s after dark anyway. :)

[WestCoastGal]

I like our rules better than Nascar’s. :)

[umgud]

no caps i’m eating ice creamOK, what flavor?

[LasVegasMac]

Did you catch the ARCA race last Sat, right before the Shootout- ?

Wreck fest of the first order.

DW said, "Are we going to have enough cars left to finish the race?" Very ugly race.

Several post race articles suggesting that ARCA stick to short tracks, where they belong, and stop the embarassment at a 2.5 mile super speedway - where they have absolutely no experience.

[umgud]

Saw the highlights (er, lowlights).

[LasVegasMac]

The Onion is in 4th......

I like that guy.....

[WestCoastGal]

Peach :P

[WestCoastGal]

Two more down.

[SouthTexas]

Speaking of...

yeller

[LasVegasMac]

wall whack........

[umgud]

Now I got a yen for rocky road cuz of you.

[SouthTexas]

McCumbee gets the dog pass for the fourth time tonight.

[WestCoastGal]

Someone on MRN said Shrub was like a vulture on a low branch. :D

[SouthTexas]

Coming to the green, 16 to go.

[WestCoastGal]

I hope it’s in your freezer and not at the store.