Beer Drinkin', Racin' 'n Football

[Arcey]

Thinkin' Tex is onta sumthin'.

Don't take my word for it. If anyone is really interested in what's goin' on with the 88, look up the stats for the 25 since Tim Richmond left it. Compare how the 25, or the 5 for that matter, has run versus the 24 'n 48. The 88 is the 25.

It ain't all Earnhardt. The efforts were concentrated on the winners before he got there, they still are 'n they will be when he leaves. Currently 'e 'n Martin are runnin' support for the other two. Johnson has won more championships than Earnhardt has races since he's been there. That should tell even the most childish, ignorant 'n star-struck fan somethin'. Even those who suffer an affliction that isn't fixable.

[Texas Lawdog]

I'm wonderin' if the 5 team will do better when KK is in place. Arcey is right about Wonder Wimp and 5 Time getting better support. We are hlfway through the 2011 season and a lot of folks that won races last year haven't won this year.  Wins count more this year as in the past.  Junebug has lost his confidence that he can win again..

[yeti76620]

Good racing the past couple days: however, nothing too exciting,,,,,  

Thor Sports Racing is still on the march and Cuz Carl wins another Nationwide pretty dominantly...  

I do not see what it is worth comparing ancient history of the 25 car to the 88 and/or the 5 cars.....     The chassis back in 1986 of the Tim Richmond era { Tim Richmond's story pretty tragic in itself with illness and a BS trumped up NASCAR drug test } has change several ways since then; additionally, the total revamping to the "CoT".

It just does NOT make sense that Rick Hendrick spend that kind of money to keep all the "secrets" for the 48 & 24.....          Mark Martin and JR are just as big { or BIGGER } of names as Johnson and Gordon so once again it does NOT make sense to keep the 88 and 5 cars "down in the struggle".....      

Heck..... Rick changed up teams { 'cept 48... ain't broke don't fix it } and moved JR into the 48's house and MM into the 24's....      Shook it up damn good and the season started off like it worked; however, it seems that it's going back to the Same Ol' "poop".


For what it's worth as I see it: Mark is looking to ease lightly into retirement like Bill Elliot and Ken Schrader, then JR needs to get over a ten year old memory with the other BS that Teresa Earnhardt pulled in destroying DEI       Get his mind right with some ATTITUDE and take hold of his OWN Destiny like Fat Tony did        and that's my couple coppers  

Maybe Tony is JR's answer     


GO 88

[Texas Lawdog]

The Legacy of being Dale Sr's namesake would be hard to live up to anyone. Junebug needs some confidence to regain his MOJO. I don't have an answer. Maybe he needs an analyst to sort out his problems. He's not getting any younger and he needs to get back on track ASAP. The Mustangs were impressive last night. The 22 was competetive until valvetrain problerms dropped a cylinder and put him out of contention. It would be nice to see the Camaros in Nationwide to even the playing field.

[yeti76620]

The Legacy of being Dale Sr's namesake would be hard to live up to anyone. Junebug needs some confidence to regain his MOJO. I don't have an answer. Maybe he needs an analyst to sort out his problems. He's not getting any younger and he needs to get back on track ASAP. The Mustangs were impressive last night. The 22 was competetive until valvetrain problerms dropped a cylinder and put him out of contention. It would be nice to see the Camaros in Nationwide to even the playing field.

In agreement of all your points here TX Lawdog....       See ya next weekend in IN, until then take care of yourself!  

PS:  Speaking of Camaros...  I kinda miss the IROC race for the brag'n rights was fun!

[Texas Lawdog]

I think that HMS uses the 88 and the 5 to test stuff for the teams. The 48 and the 24 benefit from this R&D so they can be more competetive.  Terry Labonte won the Championship in the #5 car when it was the Kellog's car.  I am hoping that we will have another driver win the championship besides JJ or Wonder Wimp.

[Arcey]

Vickers won one at Talladega when he wrecked the 8 'n 48. Mears got one thru attrition. Earnhardt won one on mileage in Michigan. Before that I think Nemechek 'n Nadeau won one each. Long, lean times in between for the 25.

Busch wins four in three seasons in the 5. Martin gets five with the 5, apparently good equipment in '09. Does nothing last year. This year he's runnin' out the contract with left-overs. 22nd  in points.

Same period of time the 24 'n 48 combined have won over 80.

Makes ya wonder what he's got in mind for Kahne. Then again if Kahne pulls another jump over the fourth turn fence like he did last weekend he might not be in any mood to push too hard for awhile anyway.

[Texas Lawdog]

Next year will be interesting with Kasey in the mix. I still think that Junebug will move on from HMS. He needs a change of scenery. He needs to get his confidence back. He is not getting any younger. He has got to stop the skid in his career.

[Arcey]

GORDON TALKS ABOUT TRIP TO CONGO

Jeff Gordon went to Congo after the New Hampshire race on a fact-finding mission for the Clinton Global Initiative. Gordon is working on a way to help those in need in the Congo and went to see conditions first hand. "It was an experience that will change me forever,'' he said.

How so? I asked.

"I feel guilty about buying a bottle of water for two bucks,'' he said.  "You look at your refrigerator and you go like, "Oh my gosh, there's so much waste here.' You just start looking at every aspect of your life and the things you take for granted. I can tell you that the first day back, I just wanted to give my kids the biggest hug ever and my wife.''






We have people in need right here..........

[Texas Lawdog]

I donate to "Feed The Children" that feeds kids here in the USA.   Arcey, I belong the Racing Collectibles Club.  They are offering a 78 Ford Torino #96 driven by Dale Sr. to a 10th place finish in the 78 Firecracker 400 in 1/24th scale diecast. That's one of few Cars of his I don't have for my collection.  I'll enjoy the Brickyard 400 this weekend.

[yeti76620]

  RACE DAY 
According to RC's story it sounds like Jefffffy needs a big ol' tree to hug and water up with crocodiles tears!!!         ... Freak'n Panzieeee...          { HURL}
JR start'n in the usual spot...      In the middle where he keeps gett'n in ta trouble with his  "BAD LUCK"       then this track in not a good performer for him too.....   

I really would like to see JR  "KISS the BRICKS"   for the JR Nation I'm feel'n that it will be Fat Tony's win today.....    

GO 88

[Texas Lawdog]

Congrats. to another first time winner this year, Paul Menard. His family has close ties to the Brickyard for the INDY 500. Tough luck for Tony Stewart. Fuel mileage played an important part of the race. Junebug finished 16th.

[Leo Tanner]

It was a good race.  3:10 to Yuma was on at the same time so I went back an forth.  Seems ta always come down ta the fuel an pits.

[Arcey]

I'll take it. Menard has caught a pile of grief from folks cuz his old man sponsors him. There's a bunch of folks in the game that would be askin', 'Ya want fries with that?' instead of drivin' a stock car if it weren't for parents and/or relatives. Congrats 'n good on 'im.

[yeti76620]

I concur with the crew 's comments here on the day's race....  Damn Straight GREAT for Paul Menard and the RCR 27 car Team!         Paul and his Family seem to be total class people....  thought so since I gave notice to him when he was race'n with JR at DEI.... a young hard CLEAN racer with class and a good learner too...  

It was also great to see that my local "Mile High" race team Furniture Row 78 car and Regan Smith finish 3rd!      

JR had a pretty good day during most of it and it just perplexes me for him to finish 16th...            

Words 'bout fuel mileage, fuel mileage, fuel mileage.....  They're ALL fuel mileage races with that "corn fuel" 'cept short tracks....    

Sprint and Trucks at the Triangle Track as the Nationwide hits Iowa.... Until next weekend to ya'll and stay in good health!    

GO 88

[Texas Lawdog]

It will be hot and humid at Pocono this week. Iowa is a good track for the Trucks.  The rumors are hot and heavy that Cousin Carl is set to sign with JGR to drive the #20 next year.  "White Bread" needs to go to the Nationwide Series, he is more competitive in that Series.

[Arcey]

NWS is sayin' mostly cloudy 'n a high near 80. Twix now 'n then that'll change.

Rumor I read yestitty is JGR is offerin' Edwards 8 million a year 'n a 10 million dollar signin' bonus. Sounds like a football type deal.

'Nother rumor sez NAPA is leavin' MWR for JGR. MWR sez NAPA is stuck with them thru next season.

If I were JD 'n I got Edwards but didn't get a sponsor for a 4th cup car, I'd release Scott 'n move Logano back to the NNS full time. If I kept Logano at all.

[Texas Lawdog]

I agree about Lagano. I think he would do a better job than Scott. JGR can afford to field 4 teams, but will they wind up like HMS and 2 teams that are competative and 2 that are not. Good sponsors are hard to come by in today's economy. I don't think that NAPA has gotten it's money's worth with MWR.

[Arcey]

Only 29 trucks entered for this weekend as of today. At least 2 are start 'n parkers..............................

[Texas Lawdog]

I hate that too. I think that the Trucks are the most competitative series, more beatin' and bangin'. Pocono will be interesting for the Trucks.