Daytona 500

[x Baldwin Motion]

Though I can't stand what NASCAR has become, I do have qualifying on in the background. Currently New Jersey native Martin Truex Jr. has just knocked likeable old guy Mark Martin from the top spot.

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[markinnaples]

Eh, lost most interest when Big E died. RIP.

[BJCHEV396]

Mark's only 50.He looks older though.Is 50 considered old?I thought it was the new 40!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[69hurstSC]

I was pulling hard for Awesome Bill. Should have a good piece for th 500.

[x Baldwin Motion]

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Mark's only 50.He looks older though.Is 50 considered old?I thought it was the new 40!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

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50 BETTER NOT be old for regular guys.( I am hoping it's the new 35!)

But for full season stock car drivers I believe Mark is the oldest since Dale Jarrett retired. There were some older guys trying to qualify for the 500, oldest being 73. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[BJCHEV396]

Mark's in great shape.He's a work-out fanatic.Would put most younger men to shame.

[Bad Brad]

I used to see Mark Martin all the time on friday nights at the local Chili's restaurant with his wife and family.
He is very short and looks older in person.

[x Baldwin Motion]

I hope Mark can take the 500 this year. He gave it away last year being a nice guy.

[x Baldwin Motion]

Taped it. But won't watch it now, another NASCAR sanctioned finish http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

What a crappy finish..

Rich

[300deluxeL79]

wasted what might've been a great finish. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

[Xplantdad]

That's two racing event finals that have been washed out...NHRA last weekend and NASCAR this weekend... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

Damn weather...

[BJCHEV396]

Big let down.Found myself channel surfing during the race.Might be losing interest. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

[RamAirDave]

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another NASCAR sanctioned finish

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I didn't know they control the weather http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Dog427435]

Ho-hum http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif


At least it was good to see Jr finally show some balls!

[JJEH]

I like NASCAR and i´m a fan of Mark Martin...

Maybe he´s not the "Champion", but Mark´s Performance are very great and durable since a long Time.

Maybe anyone know why he has changed from Ford to GM?
Not only the money, or?

[Ngtflyr]

Bruce,

You going to be at Firebird this Sunday. I will be working there, with a Yellow and Black ride.

[x Baldwin Motion]

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another NASCAR sanctioned finish

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I didn't know they control the weather http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

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Yes Dave, they control the weather!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

They should have started the race at noon or 1pm ( like the good old days) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[Supergas990]

Amen to living with the start time!!!

I sat down at noon for the pre-race and foolishly vowed not to crack a beer until the green flag http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Finally, 2 1/2 hours later I got to have my first cold one. Only 3 hours later to learn that the weather they could have avoided now called the race short.

Glad I didn't pay to see the race http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

Blair

[BJCHEV396]

I agree XBM. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[StealthBird]

Dale Jr. is SO overrated. Over the years, he's caused SO many crashes, he misses shifts, he misses his pits, he berates his pit crew, and he frequently hits walls when there's no one around him http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

Other drivers seem terrified of ticking off Jr. for fear of fan retalliation, but let's face it, Dale Jr. just isn't a very good driver. I gave him the benefit of the doubt for years, but now he's a veteran, and he continues to make rookie mistakes over and over again.
http://www.smilieshq.com/smilies/char1/character0246.gif (http://www.smilieshq.com)

[BJCHEV396]

I have to agree.He is overrated.It's time for Junior to produce.No more excuses.He has the best equipment and is with the best organization.Other driver's won't even use his name when Junior causes a crash.Would he be with Hendrick if he wasn't the BIG E's son???

[Xplantdad]

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Bruce,

You going to be at Firebird this Sunday. I will be working there, with a Yellow and Black ride.

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I will be there! Where are you going to be "stationed" with the bumblebee special?

[Ngtflyr]

Haven't gotten the details yet other than that I have to be there at 1000. I'm guessing land at 1000 after most of the crowd is there and before the racing starts.

[RamAirDave]

I think the term "overrated" is often confused with "popular" when it comes to Jr.

He's a good driver, but I don't hear anyone (other than Jr Nation) say he's one of the best.

[Late BrakeU2]

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Would he be with Hendrick if he wasn't the BIG E's son???

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Probably not IMO. He'll win races this year,but make no mistake it's always been a popularity contest first and foremost. For Hendrick to release shrub in favor of Jr. confirms that. He's a top five driver,but Sr never would have blown two stops in row. That being said I would hate to have a racing career where your DNA is constantly measured against arguably the greatest of all time. He's a pretty genuine guy, that's why he's so popular compared to corporate sugar water sipping automaton's like his teammates.

[Ngtflyr]

Ever notice how JR can't even look at the camera when he is being interviewed? I agree he is overrated and just an average driver with above average equipment. He should have been penalized 5 laps like the dude in the Nationwide race the day before. He gets extra consideration just like a select few others do. I also agree that there's no way he can ever live up to the E nation's expectations. Tough place for him and he does a fair job of coming accross as an average Joe.

[1970Bluel78]

Nice to see Matt Keseth win.... Class Thats Fast ....

[bwag]

The number ONE thing that JR did is to tell his step-mom where to stick her raceteam !!

[StealthBird]

Dale Jr. would have been replaced by another driver years ago if it weren't for the Earnhardt name. It wasn't just last Sunday's race (where he missed his pit stall), it's been all through the past 10 years. He had early success on superspeedways, but he continues to whack walls and take himself out of races, make bonehead moves like pushing someone too hard in a draft (on a turn) and causing crashes, it just never ends. And if someone taps the guy, the fans are ready to lynch the driver that hit him. It's year after year, race after race, he continues to beat himself with poor judgement and inconsistent driving. Obviously, he IS a decent driver to be able to run NASCAR (he's won a few races), but he's NOT the wonder boy that his fans think he is, and that's the definition of overrated.

I think the best trade in NASCAR history has to be getting Kyle Busch for Dale Jr. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[1970Bluel78]

Kenseth makes it two in a row !!

[x Baldwin Motion]

ZZZZZZZZZz ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZ

[BJCHEV396]

3 hours of hype before the race and then a real snoozer.Will they please get rid of that stupid Digger cartoon!I can see why the ratings are down. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

[L78racer]

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Will they please get rid of that stupid Digger cartoon!I can see why the ratings are down. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

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I agree. It is real annoying.

[Dog427435]

I could hardly watch that last race - as I fast forwarded it.

I could not imagine watching it at regular speed with the commercials!!(There's not that much beer in PA!!)

The digger cartoon is the worst - but what bothers me more is how every week they still have to breakdown the terminology and philosophy of racing, like this is the first time a race has been on TV.

Imagine watching a ball game to have the announcer explain the concept of balls and strikes, or why a player slides into a base constantly during the game, !

[300deluxeL79]

2nd race into the season, those 3 fox announcers are annoying as hell already. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

"The digger cartoon is the worst - but what bothers me more is how every week they still have to breakdown the terminology and philosophy of racing, like this is the first time a race has been on TV."


at the rate regular viewers are dropping, the must feel they need to explain every week to the newbies.


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gifHonestly, I don't remember the digger cartoon as I have the TV behind me in the office and watch it with a rearview mirror on the side of my monitor while I update websites!!
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[69hurstSC]

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2nd race into the season, those 3 fox announcers are annoying as hell already. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

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I'll take Mike Joy and Larry Mac over those goons on NBC any day.

[427TJ]

"Boogity-boogity-boogity, let's go racing boys" was slightly entertaining the first time Waltrip said it several years ago but now it's just stupid. Digger: Blame stupid s*hit like that on the intense need for advertizing dollars. They think if they put a cartoon rodent in the lower left corner of the screen that kids will want to watch NASCAR on TV and thus become NASCAR "consumers" for life. Seriously, that's how the marketers think. Same thought process went into turning Las Vegas into a "family friendly" vacation destination. That didn't work out either.

[Mr70]

It worked for Flintstones vitamins,Camel cigarettes (Joe Camel),and Budwieser (Spuds McKenzie),but I understand what you're saying,not here.

[1970Bluel78]

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"Boogity-boogity-boogity, let's go racing boys" was slightly entertaining the first time Waltrip said it several years ago but now it's just stupid. Digger: Blame stupid s*hit like that on the intense need for advertizing dollars. They think if they put a cartoon rodent in the lower left corner of the screen that kids will want to watch NASCAR on TV and thus become NASCAR "consumers" for life. Seriously, that's how the marketers think. Same thought process went into turning Las Vegas into a "family friendly" vacation destination. That didn't work out either.

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Look at Baseball/Basketball. How many stuffed guys are running around in team Mascot stuff. It's the same thing. Geared toward the youger fan. I have no problem with that http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[BJCHEV396]

I wonder what Dale Sr.would think of a cartoon to promo NASCAR?

[gb70]

This years race was a disappointment, the weather took away what could have been an exciting finish.

[TDW]

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This years race was a disappointment, the weather took away what could have been an exciting finish.

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For sure. I think the race should have been started at least a couple of hours earlier, like it used to be. NASCAR is just plain junk anymore.

[x Baldwin Motion]

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I wonder what Dale Sr.would think of a cartoon to promo NASCAR?

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There was a cartoon series called "NASCAR racers" (on FOX) that came out in the late nineties, I don't recall any drivers commenting on it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

Dale was no fool, it was all helping him make a buck.