This confirms what I have always known

You Are 60% Redneck

You’re just about as welcome up in town as a hair in a biscuit. Ain’t no hidin’ your redneck roots!

Go fast…turn left…don’t crash!

“Top Ten Signs You Watch Too Much NASCAR”–A must read over at NASCAR Gal

I nearly fell off my couch and dropped my laptop when I read it.

Very funny!!!

Moose, or better known as “Eddie” from the TV show “Frasier” has died at the ripe old age of 16. Moose also had a bit role in the movie “My Dog Skip” playing the older version of Skip.

Rest in Peace Moose.

Go fast…turn left and right (special Infineon version)…don’t crash!

Well, I would have to say yesterday was just in the words of Babs “CRAP”.

Jeff Gordon won the race. Yea..woo hoo…BIG FREAKIN’ DEAL! Oh by the way…ladies he is off the market—he got engaged to his girlfriend. WHOOP-DEE-FREAKIN’ DOO…I don’t give a rats butt.

The race didn’t even get to finish Lap one, when chaos broke out. Poor Ken Schrader…that hit looked vicious. They kept replaying it…and I must say “OUCH”.


Smoke Report
Tony was having a good run throughout the race until the #20 Home Depot Chevrolet went south. “We know we broke a lifter, but we don’t know exactly how it happened,” said Stewart. “We just know it lost a cylinder.” Tony kept driving despite the fact his car was crap towards the end of the race he complted the race and finished 28th. Earlier in the race Tony and Boris Said had a little meet and greet on the course. Tony ended up with a little left front damage, but kept racing. Of course I love the fact that Tony gave Boris the “You’re #1” salute.

From NASCAR.com,

“I’m not asking him to give me anything. But if a guy gets a run, don’t drive him across the racetrack,” Stewart said

“Yeah, this is a road-course race, but it’s also a NASCAR race. This isn’t European road racing where you block and run guys all over the racetrack. We’re not going to do that. They’re not going to do that to me. I don’t care if they do it to the rest of the field, but the one thing I think we established today was that they’re not going to race me that way.

“When Boris got a run on me, I didn’t change my line or anything. He got under me and got the spot. But both times I got underneath him it was squeeze, squeeze and run me across the racetrack and tear up the nose of my racecar and it ends up hurting the way the car drives all day.”

Tony’s finish dropped in 7th in the standings 422 points behind the leader–you all know who he is. Looks liks this year, drivers will have to be in the top ten to make the Chase. I don’t think the 400 points thing will even factor in this year.

Elliott Report
Congrats to Elliott! He finished 8th! Of course he didn’t hardly any tv time. Check out pictures of Elliott and “Claude” over at Rusty’s site. I wasn’t aware of this contest (NASCAR Pets Top Dog Contest) until…well yesterday when they annouced the winner. I think it’s because of my dislike for road racing. I usually don’t keep up on things during road race weekends. He looks soooooo darn cute and Claude isn’t bad lookin’ either.

Congrats to Larry McReynolds and Teddy!

I am glad Elliott had a good run yesterday. This is something he needed to boost his spirits. I hope Yates is trying to fix everything so Elliott will feel appreciated. If not, I think Elliott will go shopping and I for one don’t blame him.

Good News–Elliott on Trackside in the Month of July!

Everything Else
I know this is a road coarse, but there was quite a bit of off roadin’ going on as well. And I think #40 Coors Light car driven this week by one of those road race ringers, Scott Pruett, was dippin’ into the sponsor product (he he). He was ALL over the track and then some. I bet he was glad when the race was over.

On the pre-race show and Race Day, they kept talking about the road race ringers…blah, blah, blah…well let’s see how they fared.

9 Boris Said
30 Scott Pruett
36 PJ Jones
37 Ron Fellows

And to think some of the owners were worried about their regular, less exprienced drivers not doing so hot.

I’m not a huge Robby Gordon fan, but he can race those road races. I would not have minded if this Gordon had won the race. I thought he was going to contend, but he too had several issues. He finished 40th. Robby just can’t catch a break.

Major props goes out to Terry Labonte! I think if he didn’t have to worry about fuel, he would have made a race out it and I think there would have been a different winner. Of course, as a fellow Texan I am just a tad bit biased.

He is scheduled to run at Watkins Glen with his last race at Texas.

Bobby, he’s younger, brother didn’t fair as well. He was caught in late race crash. He looked mighty pissed. Bobby finished 35th.

Other finishers
4 Greg Biffle
17 Matt Kenseth
24 Kevin Harvick
26 Dale Jr.
32 David Gilliland (not too bad for his first NEXTEL cup start)

As stated in an earlier post, Brian Vickers will be joining Toyota’s Red Bull Racing Team in 2007. Well, I guess #88 and #42 is still available.

Next up DAYTONA!!! I am hoping for a repeat of last’s years race. In case we have forgotten…

Go fast…turn left…don’t crash!

Brian Vickers officially announced on “Wind Tunnel” tonight he will be with Red Bull Racing next year.

More about the race tomorrow.

Go fast…turn left…don’t crash!

Truck Report
That’s two in a row for Mr. Johnny Benson! Congrats!

Busch Report
Congrats to Paul Menard for holding off the rest of the field to win this week’s Busch race. I thought Kevin Harvick was going to give him a run for his money, but unfortunately Kevin got into the back bumper of Menard. Kevin got him hit from behind by JJ Yeley and got spun. After the race, Kevin came up beside Paul Menard to give him a “congratulatory” good job. Well…shortly after this Kevin was invited to a meet and greet with NASCAR officials. Of course, you gotta love the pit reporter…she asked Kevin about the meet and greet asking him if he was giving Menard congratulations…”of course” Kevin said. Of course, he said with a little smile on his face…or smirk if you want. Why do reporters ask such silly questions?? Gotta love Kevin! Anyhoo…congratulations to Paul Menard!

Cup Report
Well, Big Shurb is on the pole for Sunday’s race. That’s alright…he will soon be “Smoked” after the ran starts! Tony is starting 12th with Elliott starting in 24th. I am not worried about Tony’s starting spot. He won’t take him long to weave his way to the front. And remember…Sonoma was where Tony began his hot streak last year….Good Luck Tony!

From last year’s Sonoma race…

In My Own Opinion
I have never been a fan of the road races. For me they aren’t as exciting as those on an oval track. Of course we will see the “Road Race Ringers” tomorrow. I really don’t like the fact that teams bring in these ringers. I understand the sponsor thing and the 35 in owner points thing, but how are these guys supposed to get experience on road courses if you don’t give them a chance. It’s kind of like trying to get a job, but they won’t hire you because you don’t have experience, but you can’t get experience unless they give you a chance. Come on guys…give ’em a chance.

There are several double dippers this weekend. I don’t know really have much sympathy for them. I know driving a race is tough and having to juggle two different schedules can be tricky, but when you travel back from each race, it’s not like you have to fly like us regular people. I mean can you imagine these drivers flying back on Southwest Airlines? If they did, then maybe I would feel a little bit of sympathy for them. If you have ever flown on a Southwest flight, you don’t have assigned seats and you only get FREAKIN’ peanuts! I would love to be able to fly in a private jet and relax on the way back to a race. Such is the life of a NASCAR star.

I know pit reporters are trying to get infromation for the commentators and us viewers, but there are times I wish they would just leave it alone. I think it is funny when reporters ask questions that have obvious answers and the drivers give them a sarcastic remark. You ask a stupid question…you get a stupid answer. Come on people…get a clue! Of course I do feel sorry for those who interview the drivers after a crash or a run in with another driver especially when it is clearly a volatile situation. Then when things happen on or off the track, they tend to blow things out of whack! I know people are still interested in how Tony is feeling, but give the guy a break (no pun intended). Did you see last week’s race? He was in the garage banging out the dents of his car. I think his shoulder is just fine. He’s fine. Move on…the horse is dead…let it alone. Thanks.

Good Luck Boys!

Go fast…turn left…don’t crash!

My day today was ho-hum..the weather is kindy of raining here in raiderland. This is good because we need it.

Nothing was going all that great until I got home. As usual I check the mail, you know how it goes junk mail and bills…but what do I see at the bottom of my box, but a key. That’s a package has arrived for someone in my household.

Now my birthday was last week and I got all the cards and letters from all my peeps so what could it be?????

(Note–I live in an apartment complex, so they have these community boxes they put the large packages).

As I opened up the box, there it was! The priority mail envelope and it was from Indianapolis IN which could only mean MY TONY STEWART FAN CLUB ITEMS HAD ARRIVED!!!!

Included in my package:
5 $5 off $25 coupons to purchase TS items–woo hoo
1 McDonalds coupon for a FREE Premium salad
1 Tony Stewart Fan Club sticker
1 Membership Card–pic on card–Tony with Champion Flag at Homestead last year
3 Information cards on Paul McMahan, Josh Wise, & Levi Jones as well as Tony
1 License Plate cover–(i am going to check to see if it is ok–in TX it cannot cover the state on the license plate)
1 T-shirt
and finally A 3 x 5 PICTURE OF TONY suitable for framing….oh my!!!!

Ok–I may the biggest goober this side of the Rio Grande, but DAMN…it cheered up my day!!!