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NASCAR SPRINT Cup: Kobalt 500 @ Phoenix International Raceway - Sunday 11/13/2011 3:00 pm/et ESPN
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Posted on 11/10/2011 5:15:56 PM PST by AZamericonnie

Welcome to the.....

Kobalt Tools 500

Welcome to the Chase for the Sprint Cup #9






Patriotic Pre-Race Festivities to Honor Active Military and Veterans


Phoenix International Raceway and NASCAR fans in attendance for Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500 will celebrate Veterans Day by paying tribute to the generations of men and women who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces during the pre-race show beginning at noon on November 13.

The spectacular pre-race show will also include:

· 36 soldiers (nine each from Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines) will be honored in the Bryan Grandstand as they march down toward the track, waving American Flags

· An aerial entrance to the track by the Arizona Skyhawks carrying the American Flag

· Turn 2 display of a 200-foot American Flag presented by Arizona Project ChalleNGe

· National Anthem by Pentagon-awarded “Armed Forces Entertainers of the Year,” Catchpenny

· Flyover by four F-16s from the 62nd Fighter Squadron out of Luke Air Force Base

· Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard

· Moment of silence to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom prior to the National Anthem

A new paint scheme designed using photos of Vietnam Veterans - submitted by soldiers and their families through a contest sponsored by the U.S. Army - will be featured on Ryan Newman's No. 39 Chevy during the Kobalt Tools 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.


(Click on the Pics, Graphics, & Links for related news & info.)


Current Cup driver standings





Bowyer to run USO "Cheer" paint scheme at Phoenix

The No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet driven by Clint Bowyer will carry a special message during the Sprint Cup Series event this Veterans Day weekend at Phoenix. The design features the message "send Cheer" to encourage fans to send thanks and spread cheer to military families whose loved ones are serving our country.

The paint scheme is part of a partnership between Cheerios and the USO to help support military families by sending "Cheer" postcards from the front of specially marked packages of Cheerios cereal found in stores through November 2011. People can simply cut out the postcard from the box, write a message of thanks on the back, add a stamp, and mail the pre-addressed postcard to the USO. The USO will deliver the postcards to military families at events at USO centers across the nation.

"I can't thank General Mills and the USO enough for their support this weekend at Phoenix," Bowyer said. "It's a really cool paint scheme and I'm excited about driving it. I hope it encourages everyone out there to 'send Cheer' to our nation's military families."

Race fans will also be able to send thanks and encouragement at Phoenix by visiting the "Cheer" display located outside the track throughout the entire race weekend. You can fill out a postcard and have it sent to military families by the USO.

*Take a Tour of Phoenix*




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Multiple Grammy Award winning recording artists Los Lobos – who reached super-stardom in 1987 with their chart-topping cover of Ritchie Valens’ La Bamba – will perform at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Budweiser ROLL-Bar main stage prior to the Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.

The five-piece eclectic ensemble from East Los Angeles includes David Hidalgo, Louie Pérez, Cesar Rosas, and Conrad Lozano and Steve Berlin. The band has been performing and releasing records for nearly four decades – sharing the stage with acts such as Bob Dylan, U2 and the Grateful Dead. With their eclectic style that draws from rock, country, folk, R&B, blues and traditional Spanish and Mexican music, the band continues to redefine their sound while maintaining a rich musical tradition. In August 2010, the group released their first album in four years, entitled Tin Can Trust. This year they launched an international tour with stops in Europe and Australia





November Event Weekend Schedule


Kobolt Tools 500 Entry List


 
BROADCAST DATE TIME EVENT

11|10|11 3 p.m. Wypall 200 practice

11|10|11 5:30 p.m. Wypall 200 practice

ESPN2

11|11|11 1:30 p.m. Kobalt Tools 500 practice

11|11|11 3:40 p.m. Wypall 200 final practice

ESPN2

11|11|11 5:30 p.m. Kobalt Tools 500 final practice

SPEED

11|12|11 Noon Wypall 200 qualifying

SPEED

11|12|11 1:30 p.m. Kobalt Tools 500 qualifying

ESPN2

11|12|11 3:30 p.m. Wypall 200

ESPN

11|13|11 3 p.m. Kobalt Tools 500



TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Miscellaneous; US: Arizona
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To: AZamericonnie
THAT'S HIM!!! the slimy little bugger.
41 posted on 11/10/2011 6:14:08 PM PST by tubebender (She was only a whiskey maker, but I loved her still.)
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To: AZamericonnie

Tubebender broke his contract with me to deliver banana slugs. That caused the under bumper slug sprayers to stop working shen he switched to plastic toy slugs.


42 posted on 11/10/2011 6:19:10 PM PST by MtnClimber ( People who bite the hand that feeds them usually lick the boot that kicks them - Eric Hoffer)
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To: AZamericonnie; tubebender

I’ll be eagerly awaiting our FedEx guy... can’t have enough pink underwear (right, tork?).


43 posted on 11/10/2011 6:21:05 PM PST by glock rocks (Wait, what? Channel surfing without a remote since 2001)
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To: AZamericonnie

WOW!

nice intro, you really went to town.

just WOW!


44 posted on 11/10/2011 6:21:59 PM PST by Pete-R-Bilt (I love guns... and coffee!)
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To: glock rocks

Oh you silly little ditzy...


45 posted on 11/10/2011 6:24:11 PM PST by tubebender (She was only a whiskey maker, but I loved her still.)
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To: glock rocks

TB’s SIL in Golden tells me he has matching pink bras and skirts too. He is ahead of me in points so slings and arrows!


46 posted on 11/10/2011 6:28:03 PM PST by MtnClimber ( People who bite the hand that feeds them usually lick the boot that kicks them - Eric Hoffer)
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To: MtnClimber; tubebender
Tubebender broke his contract with me to deliver banana slugs

Breach of contract? Ain't nuttin like the real slime baby! Might need to renegotiate!

47 posted on 11/10/2011 6:29:00 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: AZamericonnie

If he does not send some slugs soon, I plan to start a rumour that he stomps on baby bunnies with golf shoes.


48 posted on 11/10/2011 6:35:10 PM PST by MtnClimber ( People who bite the hand that feeds them usually lick the boot that kicks them - Eric Hoffer)
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To: Pete-R-Bilt
I think I found your avatar...via your tag:)


49 posted on 11/10/2011 6:35:17 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: AZamericonnie

I don’t follow NASCAR but I heard it might be that they could crown a champion that didn’t even win a race. Then I saw the ponytailed Petty on Speed channel saying that it was all about consistency,huh? I thought the point of racing was to win, not to be consistent. Unless you’re consistently winning.


50 posted on 11/10/2011 7:03:55 PM PST by kickonly88 (I love fossil fuel!)
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To: AZamericonnie
I'm looking for a 'knock-down, drag-out' between Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart - only three points separate these leaders!

I'll be watching on TV - IF I can find it on DirecTV.

51 posted on 11/10/2011 7:38:29 PM PST by Ron C.
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To: AZamericonnie

“Profanities, flame wars and belligerence in observing common sense rules and family decency standards on the thread may result in serious sanctions so be nice. :-)”
Soooo, what kind of CRAP is this???


52 posted on 11/10/2011 7:46:54 PM PST by Joe Boucher (FUBO ( Real conservative or go fish) Sooo, that leaves you out Mitt)
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To: AZamericonnie

Nice...

Flies proud on my cut!

resourceful aren’t we???


53 posted on 11/10/2011 7:56:33 PM PST by Pete-R-Bilt (I love guns... and coffee!)
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To: umgud

Re: Kyle Busch in a plain white car: if nothing else has gotten his attention, that sure should... one race too late.


54 posted on 11/10/2011 7:56:35 PM PST by alancarp (Liberals are all for shared pain... until they're included in the pain group.)
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To: Joe Boucher

what?


55 posted on 11/10/2011 7:59:01 PM PST by MtnClimber ( People who bite the hand that feeds them usually lick the boot that kicks them - Eric Hoffer)
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To: MtnClimber

Joke
Climber.
A quote from her about page.

Just got back from Estes Park a few weeks ago.
Male and female elk sitting on the lawn of the public library there. Wow.
Drove most of the scenic byways north of I-70. Quite beautiful.


56 posted on 11/10/2011 8:13:01 PM PST by Joe Boucher (FUBO ( Real conservative or go fish) Sooo, that leaves you out Mitt)
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To: AZamericonnie

Good job on the thread!


57 posted on 11/10/2011 9:14:08 PM PST by SouthTexas (You cannot bargain with the devil, shut the government down.)
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To: AZamericonnie

Holy guacamole what a fine piece of work. Great intro, really appreciate the work.


58 posted on 11/10/2011 9:43:15 PM PST by happydogx2 (How about the dyslexic agnostic insomniac who stays up all night wonders if there really is a dog...)
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To: AZamericonnie

Well done on the thread header!! Thanks


59 posted on 11/11/2011 5:58:45 AM PST by WestCoastGal (SL I believe hes a remarkable race-car driver, I think some people in the world have forgotten that)
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Kyle Busch car already was wrapped and ready with Interstate Batteries scheme when garage opened:


60 posted on 11/11/2011 6:07:59 AM PST by WestCoastGal (SL I believe hes a remarkable race-car driver, I think some people in the world have forgotten that)
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