NASCAR- Darlington Dodge Charger 500 (Happy Mothers Day to All Mothers)

Since we've mentioned some legendary drivers, let's not forget the King of Darlington(to this day!), The Silver Fox .....

David Pearson

61 posted on 05/04/2005 4:52:59 PM PDT by Jackknife (No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.-MacArthur)

To: NormsRevenge

Breaking news........you heard it here first Mikey Waltrip will be announced as the winner over JJ in the sexiest driver contest on Saturday night.

Now it's down to the final 8.

62 posted on 05/04/2005 4:55:07 PM PDT by WestCoastGal (Daytona & Talladega ~The Ghost of the 3 sniffs out the air and lets them run free & FAST~ GO 8)

What's the over/under on blown tires this weekend?

I'd say 4-5 wrecks caused by tires, and another 4-5 cars limping to the pits with a blown right front. Some of these guys like alot of camber on that right front so they can get around the shallow end of the track good, so there is alot of stress on that tire when you do that. The surface there is like 50 grit sandpaper. I went there in spring '01, and stood at the fence on the backstretch. I got pelted with so much rubber in the time of 5 or 6 laps, that I had to go back up. I had rubber chunks all over me by the time the race was over!

63 posted on 05/04/2005 5:01:00 PM PDT by Jackknife (No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.-MacArthur)

To: WestCoastGal

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll check out a hallmark, or something like that, for the clear bags.

64 posted on 05/04/2005 5:23:03 PM PDT by beeler ("When you’re running down my country, Hoss you’re walking on the fighting side of me.")

no kidding and im not a big fan of blonds

I could easily become one.

65 posted on 05/04/2005 6:59:39 PM PDT by glock rocks (For the love of all that's good and decent, don't try this at home)

Should be a great race. I just hope my favorite driver can finish the thing without having his car "remodeled" again by Lowe's.

66 posted on 05/04/2005 7:16:04 PM PDT by zygoat

To: NormsRevenge

"To be be honest about it, I think Jimmie Johnson caused about all the wrecks out there.''

Las Vegas is just a memory I guess...?

67 posted on 05/04/2005 8:03:05 PM PDT by Afronaut (America is for Americans, but not anymore)

The #18 or the #17 will win this weekend...

68 posted on 05/04/2005 8:14:05 PM PDT by Afronaut (America is for Americans, but not anymore)

I don't know, even with all the attention, JJ has a good record of late. altho Bobby and Matt are overdue for some luck for a change.

69 posted on 05/04/2005 8:27:09 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ...... The War on Terrorism is the ultimate 'faith-based' initiative.)

Thanks for the Fireball Roberts post, pics and the memories.

70 posted on 05/04/2005 8:29:01 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ...... The War on Terrorism is the ultimate 'faith-based' initiative.)

Hey CK. Was hoping the grumbling would stop by now, but I guess not. Let's see what a night race does for everyone's temperament. :)

71 posted on 05/04/2005 8:40:28 PM PDT by SouthTexas

72 posted on 05/04/2005 8:41:41 PM PDT by SouthTexas

To: WestCoastGal

Seven is my lucky number. :)

73 posted on 05/04/2005 8:44:28 PM PDT by SouthTexas

To: WestCoastGal

Could use a lil' help with my picks this week, got any news / history/ premonitions?

74 posted on 05/04/2005 10:04:49 PM PDT by NYTexan

To: NormsRevenge; All

Here's da rules in Redneck language.......

UPDATED RULES of th' FR Thread road disclaimer..

This hyar thread is fo' fans of Nascar an' was started t'he'p Suppo't Our Troops an' haf a regular place t'watch an' review Nascar ackiviity year-roun'. It was started 3 years ago t'be a fun place fo' them thet love Nascar racin' t'gather on race day t'foller along an' discuss th' race.

This hyar is an all volunteer FR operashun an' takes no funds fum ennyone an' has no Nascar o' sponso' affiliashun. It was also started so our military members an' families c'd also viset it an' git info an' recaps about race results an' gwines on in Nascar.

It is NOT a political thread, at least not in off eleckshun years an' postin' of varmintal political views an' rumo's re: Nascar an'/o' drivahs is highly discouraged an' blatant attempps t'stir up corntrovahsy will NOT be tolerated, cuss it all t' tarnation. Eff'n yo' feel th' urge buildin' t'let it rip, Please Take it elsewhar! Fry mah hide! ah knows folks say thin's in th' heat of th' moment, a simple apology usually does th' trick o' we kin delete th' post. Eff'n yo' wish t'bash, bang on o' jest say nasty thin's fo' th' sake of stirrin' thin's up about teams an' drivahs, ah recommend yo' NOT does it wifout realizin' it throws th' threads off kilter an' ah may hafta Red Flag th' thread an' ejeck th' stirrers.;-).

This hyar is a race thread an' not about varmintalities an' peccadillos an' who likes whut teams an' drivahs etc, altho we all usually haf a fine time t'doin' th' usual banter, jest Keep it Civil, ah reckon. Eff'n ya hafta repeatchar same old argoomnts 100 times on over, Please Give us a bust! Fry mah hide! Stuff happens on th' track , whut looks like one guy's fault ain't allus th' case, so be a bit mo'e prudent befo'e ya lambaste o' make a comment thet ain't fine-thunkout an' respeckful t'all th' thread occupants.

Eff'n yo' wish t'discuss politics, please take it t't'other thread whar it is appropriate o' start yer own thread, cuss it all t' tarnation. Postin' of inappropriate pitchers will also result in yer post(s) bein' pulled, cuss it all t' tarnation. This hyar is a fambly friendly thread, please keep thet in mind, cuss it all t' tarnation. Please keep th' thread on topic as much as postible durin' th' race.

We post th' current race posishuns an' discusshun of whut is happenin' in th' race fo' them thet may not haf th' TV in th' same room as th' computer. Or, in some instances some may not even haf th' viewin' channel available on their cable. Thanks.. NR (Jest call me "Boots" Delay.) It's a 'Hammer' thin'. ;-)

75 posted on 05/04/2005 10:32:14 PM PDT by ChefKeith (Apply here to be added to the NASCAR Ping List, Daytona is done but we got 27 more races to go...)

I'm fixin' to scope out what I'm gonna do.

You in State yet?

JJ won both races last year..

76 posted on 05/04/2005 10:33:30 PM PDT by ChefKeith (Apply here to be added to the NASCAR Ping List, Daytona is done but we got 27 more races to go...)

LOL.. Thanks!

varmintalities ???

Did I say that ;-?

77 posted on 05/04/2005 10:35:58 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ...... The War on Terrorism is the ultimate 'faith-based' initiative.)

To: beeler; WestCoastGal

Come on now any dedicated<;O) NASCAR Fan would hit the hardware store, get some 6 mil plastic sheeting and a roll of Duct tape and Make a bag...

If Ya need a clear cooler just sandwich some layers of bubble wrap inside another of the same thing.

78 posted on 05/04/2005 10:37:02 PM PDT by ChefKeith (Apply here to be added to the NASCAR Ping List, Daytona is done but we got 27 more races to go...)

To: NormsRevenge; WestCoastGal; glock rocks; steveegg

It would appear so.

Thanks WestCoastGal,Glock & Steve for the info/radar/lineups

79 posted on 05/04/2005 10:41:18 PM PDT by ChefKeith (Apply here to be added to the NASCAR Ping List, Daytona is done but we got 27 more races to go...)

To: ChefKeith; All

Great Job by You and All!

Looking forward to another night race.

80 posted on 05/04/2005 10:42:29 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ...... The War on Terrorism is the ultimate 'faith-based' initiative.)

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