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Monthly Archives: July 2008

MEDIOTS: Banning Confederate Flags In NASCAR?

30-Jul-08

UPDATE: Click Pic [or Jump Here] for a Comprehensive History of Confederate Flags Of ALL Types. [This is an excellent site for those who desire a true understanding of the Confederate Flag(s) and their respective sources, units, battle-uses, etc. If you want to "understand", then my suggestion is to learn enough to understand it [...]

NASCAR: Newman’s Turnin’ Deaf Ear To NASCAR’s Apology For Indy’s Tire Fiasco

30-Jul-08

NASCAR’s apology went only so far with driver Ryan Newman, who held the governing body responsible for the tire fiasco that ruined the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last weekend.“NASCAR has the ultimate responsibility,” Newman said Wednesday, during a visit to Buffalo Bills training camp in suburban Rochester. “They are the Barnum and Bailey. They [...]

Petty Enterprises: McCumbie in #45 for Pocono

29-Jul-08

Kyle Petty made his last start at the Coca Cola 600 in May. Since then, Kyle has been serving as a broadcast analyst for TNT during their portion of the summer schedule. He then lead a field of motorcycle riders on his annual ride to benefit Victory Junction Gang and other charities.
Terry Labonte has driven [...]

Brickyard 400 Winner: Goodyear

27-Jul-08

The history books will say that Jimmy Johnson won the Brickyard 400. He got the trophy and the big check.
With tires wearing out every 10-12 laps, Goodyear was the clear winner. Car owner, Richard Childress was heard to say; “Do we really have to pay for these tires?” Lets do the math.  If you are bolting [...]

NASCAR: Notes from Indy

27-Jul-08

Jimmy Johnson may have the pole, look no further than his outside to find an unusually confident Mark Martin. Starting second in the DEI prepared #8 ARMY entry, Mark Martin has a certain swagger of confidence that is not his normal persona. Never one to overstate his case, Mark Martin has boldy predicted that his [...]

FAST (Video): 2010 Chevy Camaro, Unveiled … Yummmmmmm

26-Jul-08

Well, sorta’ unveiled, anyway … hit the pic for more from Road & Track!  [All I've gotta' say here is "Back in Black," indeed, though the Series3 still kicks this one's tail, grin ...]
But, hey, here’s some vid if you want the company line …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE4ygd1qJOU


INDY (Video): Danica & Duno Cat Fight? Angler Thinks Not.

24-Jul-08

Ya’ know? Don’t much care what the media’s goin’ on and on about, grin … just doesn’t look much like a catfight to me. Looks more like Danica Patrick is attempting to talk to Milka Duno in a reasonable way, no matter how po’d she may have been at the time - meanwhile, looks [...]

Smoke Will Announce #14 as his New Look

22-Jul-08

Tony Stewart will use Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the stage to introduce his new car number and sponsors. Activity on behalf of Haas-CNC Racing to trademark the number 14 suggests that Smoke will adopt the number made most famous by the legendary A.J. Foyt.  Foyt has always been the drivers driver and greatly admired by Tony.
On [...]

INDYCAR: Penske Pit Strategy Pays Off

21-Jul-08

Roger Penske left Ryan Briscoe on the track while the rest of the field pitted to switch from the grooved rain tires to slicks. Then, had Briscoe stop at lap 6 for the switch. It seemed like a bad move at the time. Instead, Briscoe’s pit sequence was off from the rest of the field.
The [...]

NHRA: Kalitta Funny Car will Return

19-Jul-08

by Brad Littlefield, National DRAGSTER
7/17/2008

 

The loss of Funny Car driver and two-time Top Fuel world champion Scott Kalitta as the result of an accident at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park June 21 left a void in the pits that has been felt by racers and fans alike. Though that void can never be filled completely, [...]