If you haven’t yet read about this, then I’d advise you NOT to … because, as much as I believe in “looking things in the face and knowing them for what they are” [Marcus Aurelius] … this might be one instance wherein ignorance would be best.
If you don’t want to have to think too hard, [...]
Just catching up on things from Saturday;
NCTS: Dennis Setzer won the race in Martinsville for Bobby Hamilton Racing. I understand Rowdy Bush made the highlight reel for his efforts. First timer, Chrissie Wallace finished 17th on the lead lap. A commendable effort for her first NCTS entry. Smoke was on the pit box calling the race while [...]
Well … if imitation is the greatest form of flattery, then consider NASCAR flattered … ahem.
While lookin’ around to see what Villeneuve is up to while he’s waiting for a sponsor to bring him back into Cup competition, imagine my surprise to learn that he’s signed on to drive in the Speedcar Series.
‘Speedcar Series? What [...]
If you feel like wincin’ just as hard as you’re laughin’, listen to the “pull by pull” ordeal Smoke went through to help the Harvicks raise over $125,000 for the Victory Junction Gang Camp — great cause, great heart, great fun (well … probably not so much for Smoke, grin …) Jump to Sirius
Well, hell’s bells — finally NASCAR has made a decision I agree with, even if only in part. (The part of the non-agreeing part being, of course, that they shouldn’t have allowed points-switching in the first place.)
But, anyway, here it is: NO points-swappin’ for the rest of the season! (Well, except in the [...]
I can’t believe that I almost forgot to remind you not to forget that it’s Barrett-Jackson weekend again, grin — eee-gads, what’s wrong with me?! (Ahem … don’t answer that.)
Friday, March 28
Broadcast on SPEED [...]
The latest update from NASCAR SCENE DAILY:
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – NASCAR officials say they will not intervene in the dispute between Roush Fenway Racing and an unspecified Toyota team that allegedly took a part from the Ford organization.
Team owner Jack Roush is asking NASCAR for “relief” on the issue, but NASCAR Vice President of Competition strongly [...]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwKQAtfiTRA
hehe …
Vanguard had a three-year agreement with Team Gordon to sponsor his Dakar efforts through 2010 [...] But the Amaury Sports Organization canceled the event the day before its Jan. 5 start because of “direct” threats of terrorism from al-Qaida-linked militants, and Gordon was outspoken in his belief that at least a portion of the 16-day [...]
I’m sorry — but I needed to lighten UP today, and Mike Hembree helped me out with a slightly amusing look at the dangers of attending a Martinsville race … or, any NASCAR race, really:
Those of you who have been to a Sprint Cup race know how dangerous they can be.
And we’re not talking about [...]
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