Did anyone miss me?
I don't think I have anything to say about the two races after Daytona except for this:
1. Why doesn't NASCAR just hand Jimmie Johnson the Championship trophy now.
2. Junior....ARGH! Not another frustrating and disappointing year again, PLEASE!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Vacation
I just wanted to let you know that I'm still vacationing in Florida and will be back to blogging by the end of this week.
I hope you will bear with me.
I hope you will bear with me.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Earnhardt Jr. To Appear In Martinsville Speedway Fan Zone Before Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500
Thanks to Mike Smith for this info
MARTINSVILLE, VA (February 4, 2010) – Dale Earnhardt Jr. will spend some time with fans before the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 28.
Earnhardt, driver of the No. 88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet, is scheduled to make an appearance at the Martinsville Speedway Fan Zone prior to the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 for a question-and-answer session.
“Fans will really enjoy the question-and-answer session with Dale Jr. He’s always fun in these sessions but gives the fans a lot of information, too,” said Martinsville Speedway President W. Clay Campbell. “We’re just really pleased we were able to get him to make the appearance just a few hours before he races. That doesn’t happen in other sports.”
Earnhardt’s appearance will be an emceed question and answer session. There will not be any autograph sessions.
Admission to the Martinsville Speedway Fan Zone is $99 and includes pastries, juice and coffee for breakfast, lunch buffet, AMP Energy and Pepsi products, four beer coupons per adult and Pre-Race Track Pass.
The Pre-Race Track Pass allows fans to stroll on the track along the front stretch from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
The $99 price does not include a ticket to the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500.
The Martinsville Speedway Fan Zone will open at 8 a.m. on March 28.
The continental breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. with the lunch buffet beginning at 10:30 am.
Tickets for the Martinsville Speedway Fan Zone may be purchased by calling 1.877.RACE.TIX or by visiting www.martinsvillespeedway.com online.
Tickets for the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 begin at $25 and may be purchased by calling 1.877.RACE.TIX or by visiting www.martinsvillespeedway.com online.
MARTINSVILLE, VA (February 4, 2010) – Dale Earnhardt Jr. will spend some time with fans before the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 28.
Earnhardt, driver of the No. 88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet, is scheduled to make an appearance at the Martinsville Speedway Fan Zone prior to the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 for a question-and-answer session.
“Fans will really enjoy the question-and-answer session with Dale Jr. He’s always fun in these sessions but gives the fans a lot of information, too,” said Martinsville Speedway President W. Clay Campbell. “We’re just really pleased we were able to get him to make the appearance just a few hours before he races. That doesn’t happen in other sports.”
Earnhardt’s appearance will be an emceed question and answer session. There will not be any autograph sessions.
Admission to the Martinsville Speedway Fan Zone is $99 and includes pastries, juice and coffee for breakfast, lunch buffet, AMP Energy and Pepsi products, four beer coupons per adult and Pre-Race Track Pass.
The Pre-Race Track Pass allows fans to stroll on the track along the front stretch from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
The $99 price does not include a ticket to the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500.
The Martinsville Speedway Fan Zone will open at 8 a.m. on March 28.
The continental breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. with the lunch buffet beginning at 10:30 am.
Tickets for the Martinsville Speedway Fan Zone may be purchased by calling 1.877.RACE.TIX or by visiting www.martinsvillespeedway.com online.
Tickets for the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 begin at $25 and may be purchased by calling 1.877.RACE.TIX or by visiting www.martinsvillespeedway.com online.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Gatorade Duel at Daytona #2
Gatorade Duel at Daytona #2
Starting Line Up by Row
Daytona International Speedway
Provided by NASCAR Statistics - Sat, February 06, 2010 @ 05:59 PM Eastern
Row 1: 1 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. AMP Energy / National Guard Chevrolet
2 42 Juan Pablo Montoya Target Chevrolet
Row 2: 3 2 Kurt Busch Miller Lite Dodge
4 17 Matt Kenseth Crown Royal Ford
Row 3: 5 77 Sam Hornish Jr. Mobil 1 Dodge
6 82 * Scott Speed Red Bull Toyota
Row 4: 7 47 Marcos Ambrose Kroger Floral Toyota
8 12 Brad Keselowski Penske Dodge
Row 5: 9 20 Joey Logano Home Depot Toyota
10 71 * Bobby Labonte TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet
Row 6: 11 14 Tony Stewart Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet
12 00 David Reutimann Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota
Row 7: 13 98 Paul Menard Peak / Menards Ford
14 9 Kasey Kahne Budweiser Ford
Row 8: 15 36 * Mike Bliss Wave Energy Drink Chevrolet
16 7 Robby Gordon Monster Energy Toyota
Row 9: 17 56 Martin Truex Jr. NAPA Auto Parts Toyota
18 83 Brian Vickers Red Bull Toyota
Row 10: 19 19 Elliott Sadler Stanley Ford
20 90 * Casey Mears Keyed-Up Motorsports Chevrolet
Row 11: 21 49 * David Gilliland Warner Music / Larry the Cable Guy Toyota
22 09 * Aric Almirola Phoenix Racing Chevrolet
Row 12: 23 26 Boris Said Window World Cares Ford
24 66 * Dave Blaney PRISM Motorsports
Toyota
Row 13: 25 75 * Derrike Cope Asset Protect / Strutmasterspro.com Dodge
26 92 * Mike Wallace K Automotive Dodge
Row 14: 27 57 * Norm Benning Norm Benning Racing Chevrolet
Starting Line Up by Row
Daytona International Speedway
Provided by NASCAR Statistics - Sat, February 06, 2010 @ 05:59 PM Eastern
Row 1: 1 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. AMP Energy / National Guard Chevrolet
2 42 Juan Pablo Montoya Target Chevrolet
Row 2: 3 2 Kurt Busch Miller Lite Dodge
4 17 Matt Kenseth Crown Royal Ford
Row 3: 5 77 Sam Hornish Jr. Mobil 1 Dodge
6 82 * Scott Speed Red Bull Toyota
Row 4: 7 47 Marcos Ambrose Kroger Floral Toyota
8 12 Brad Keselowski Penske Dodge
Row 5: 9 20 Joey Logano Home Depot Toyota
10 71 * Bobby Labonte TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet
Row 6: 11 14 Tony Stewart Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet
12 00 David Reutimann Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota
Row 7: 13 98 Paul Menard Peak / Menards Ford
14 9 Kasey Kahne Budweiser Ford
Row 8: 15 36 * Mike Bliss Wave Energy Drink Chevrolet
16 7 Robby Gordon Monster Energy Toyota
Row 9: 17 56 Martin Truex Jr. NAPA Auto Parts Toyota
18 83 Brian Vickers Red Bull Toyota
Row 10: 19 19 Elliott Sadler Stanley Ford
20 90 * Casey Mears Keyed-Up Motorsports Chevrolet
Row 11: 21 49 * David Gilliland Warner Music / Larry the Cable Guy Toyota
22 09 * Aric Almirola Phoenix Racing Chevrolet
Row 12: 23 26 Boris Said Window World Cares Ford
24 66 * Dave Blaney PRISM Motorsports
Toyota
Row 13: 25 75 * Derrike Cope Asset Protect / Strutmasterspro.com Dodge
26 92 * Mike Wallace K Automotive Dodge
Row 14: 27 57 * Norm Benning Norm Benning Racing Chevrolet
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Gatorade Duel at Daytona #1
The Gatorade Duel at Daytona kicks off NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action this Thursday at 2 pm ET Live! on SPEED...
Gatorade Duel at Daytona #1
Starting Line Up by Row
Daytona International Speedway
Provided by NASCAR Statistics - Sat, February 06, 2010 @ 05:33 PM Eastern
Row 1: 1 5 Mark Martin GoDaddy.com Chevrolet
2 39 Ryan Newman US Army Chevrolet
Row 2: 3 21 * Bill Elliott Motorcraft / Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center
4 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe's Chevrolet
Row 3: 5 33 Clint Bowyer Cheerios / Hamburger Helper Chevrolet
6 18 Kyle Busch M&M's Toyota
Row 4: 7 24 Jeff Gordon Dupont Chevrolet
8 87 * Joe Nemechek NEMCO Motorsports Toyota
Row 5: 9 1 Jamie McMurray Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Boats Chevrolet
10 51 * Michael Waltrip NAPA Auto Parts Toyota
Row 6: 11 6 David Ragan UPS Ford
12 43 A J Allmendinger Best Buy Ford
Row 7: 13 99 Carl Edwards Aflac Ford
14 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Express Toyota
Row 8: 15 29 Kevin Harvick Shell / Pennzoil Chevrolet
16 31 Jeff Burton Caterpillar Chevrolet
Row 9: 17 78 Regan Smith Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet
18 16 Greg Biffle 3M Ford
Row 10: 19 32 * Reed Sorenson Dollar
General Toyota
20 13 * Max Papis GEICO Toyota
Row 11: 21 34 John Andretti Window World Cares Ford
22 97 * Jeff Fuller NEMCO Motorsports Toyota
Row 12: 23 38 Robert Richardson Mahindra USA Tractors Ford
24 37 Travis Kvapil Extenze Ford
Row 13: 25 46 * Terry Cook # Whitney Motorsports Dodge
26 55 * Michael McDowell PRISM Motorsports Toyota
Row 14: 27 27 * Kirk Shelmerdine Kirk Shelmerdine Toyota
Gatorade Duel at Daytona #1
Starting Line Up by Row
Daytona International Speedway
Provided by NASCAR Statistics - Sat, February 06, 2010 @ 05:33 PM Eastern
Row 1: 1 5 Mark Martin GoDaddy.com Chevrolet
2 39 Ryan Newman US Army Chevrolet
Row 2: 3 21 * Bill Elliott Motorcraft / Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center
4 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe's Chevrolet
Row 3: 5 33 Clint Bowyer Cheerios / Hamburger Helper Chevrolet
6 18 Kyle Busch M&M's Toyota
Row 4: 7 24 Jeff Gordon Dupont Chevrolet
8 87 * Joe Nemechek NEMCO Motorsports Toyota
Row 5: 9 1 Jamie McMurray Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Boats Chevrolet
10 51 * Michael Waltrip NAPA Auto Parts Toyota
Row 6: 11 6 David Ragan UPS Ford
12 43 A J Allmendinger Best Buy Ford
Row 7: 13 99 Carl Edwards Aflac Ford
14 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Express Toyota
Row 8: 15 29 Kevin Harvick Shell / Pennzoil Chevrolet
16 31 Jeff Burton Caterpillar Chevrolet
Row 9: 17 78 Regan Smith Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet
18 16 Greg Biffle 3M Ford
Row 10: 19 32 * Reed Sorenson Dollar
General Toyota
20 13 * Max Papis GEICO Toyota
Row 11: 21 34 John Andretti Window World Cares Ford
22 97 * Jeff Fuller NEMCO Motorsports Toyota
Row 12: 23 38 Robert Richardson Mahindra USA Tractors Ford
24 37 Travis Kvapil Extenze Ford
Row 13: 25 46 * Terry Cook # Whitney Motorsports Dodge
26 55 * Michael McDowell PRISM Motorsports Toyota
Row 14: 27 27 * Kirk Shelmerdine Kirk Shelmerdine Toyota
Dale Earnhardt Candlelight Tribute
When: Thursday, February 18, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Dale Earnhardt, Inc.
1675 Dale Earnhardt Hwy 3, Mooresville, N.C.
Dale Earnhardt, Inc. will hold its 9th Annual Dale Earnhardt Tribute on Thursday, February 18, 2010. The event, taking place at the DEI corporate office in Mooresville, N.C., has been held yearly since the loss of Dale Earnhardt in 2001. The Dale Earnhardt Tribute will celebrate Earnhardt’s life and pay tribute to the seven-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion.
The Dale Earnhardt Candlelight Tribute will provide fans the opportunity to interact and share their memories of the NASCAR racing legend. Everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to sign a guest book, and will receive a 2010 Dale Earnhardt Tribute decal.
The DEI showroom, which features memorabilia from Earnhardt’s racing career and DEI’s 30-year history in the sport, will be open to the public. Admission to the showroom is free of charge.
DEI will also be accepting donations to the Dale Earnhardt Foundation, the mission of which is to “Continue The Legend™” and legacy of Dale Earnhardt through charitable programs and grants that sustain his lifelong commitment to Children, Education and Environmental/Wildlife Preservation.
For more information, go to http://www.rcrracing.com
Friday, February 05, 2010
Thursday, February 04, 2010
More Baby News
From jeffgordon.com
Hey fans, Ingrid and I wanted to be the first to tell you (ok maybe not the first, but not far from it) the exciting news that Ingrid is 12 weeks pregnant and expecting our second child. We're very excited and can't wait to expand our family to four. Ella is also very excited and can't stop talking about how much she's looking forward to being a big sister.
Hey fans, Ingrid and I wanted to be the first to tell you (ok maybe not the first, but not far from it) the exciting news that Ingrid is 12 weeks pregnant and expecting our second child. We're very excited and can't wait to expand our family to four. Ella is also very excited and can't stop talking about how much she's looking forward to being a big sister.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Budweiser Shootout Selection Show
Don't forget!
Budweiser Shootout Selection Show
Budweiser Shootout Selection Show
Thursday, Feb 4 @ 9:00pm ET on SPEED
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Budweiser Shootout Draw Party Set For Thursday At The SPEED Stage
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The first official act of the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup season will take place on Thursday night, Feb. 4 with the Budweiser Shootout Draw Party on the SPEED Stage located outside Turn 4 of historic Daytona International Speedway.
Drivers that are eligible for the 32nd annual Budweiser Shootout will draw their starting position for the 75-lap no-holds barred classic set for Saturday, Feb. 6 at the "World Center of Racing." The draw party, which begins at 8 p.m., is free and open to the public.
The Budweiser Shootout will feature a star-studded lineup with new criteria for the 2010 edition of the non-points race. Drivers eligible include:
• The 12 drivers who qualified for the 2009 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup
• Past NASCAR Sprint Cup champions
• Past Budweiser Shootout champions
• Past Daytona 500 and Coke Zero Powered by Coca-Cola champions
• The reigning Raybestos Rookie of the Year
Among the drivers that will be in the field include reigning Budweiser Shootout champion Kevin Harvick, four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, two-time Budweiser Shooutout winner and 2004 Daytona 500 champion Dale Earnhardt Jr., three-time Daytona 500 champion Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin and Kasey Kahne.
The race distance will be continue to be 75 (187.5 miles) on the 2.5-mile tri-oval. The race will have two segments, of 25 and 50 laps. Both green- and yellow-flag laps will count.
Between segments, there will be a 10-minute pit stop at which time teams will pit and may elect to change tires, add fuel and make normal chassis adjustments.
Before and after the Budweiser Shootout, Grammy award-winning Zac Brown Band will perform before thousands of race fans with a pre- and post-race concert as well as the National Anthem.
Tickets for all Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes Speedweeks events, including the 52nd annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 14, are available on your web-enabled phone at mobile.daytonainternationalspeedway.com, online at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.
Fans can stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter (www.twitter.com/disupdates) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/DaytonaInternationalSpeedway)
Drivers eligible for the 2010 Budweiser Shootout
2009 Chase for the Sprint Cup drivers
Jimmie Johnson
Mark Martin
Jeff Gordon
Kurt Busch
Denny Hamlin
Tony Stewart
Greg Biffle
Juan Pablo Montoya
Ryan Newman
Kasey Kahne
Carl Edwards
Brian Vickers
Others – criteria filled in parentheses
John Andretti (Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola)
Geoff Bodine (Daytona 500, Budweiser Shootout)
Jeff Burton (Coke Zero 400)
Kyle Busch (Coke Zero 400)
Derrike Cope (Daytona 500)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Daytona 500, Coke Zero 400, Budweiser Shootout)
Bill Elliott (Series champion, Daytona 500, Coke Zero 400, Budweiser Shootout)
Kevin Harvick (Daytona 500, Budweiser Shootout)
Matt Kenseth (Series champion, Daytona 500)
Bobby Labonte (Series champion)
Terry Labonte (Series champion, Budweiser Shootout)
Joey Logano (Reigning Raybestos Rookie of the Year)
Sterling Marlin (Daytona 500, Coke Zero 400)
Jamie McMurray (Coke Zero 400)
Ken Schrader (Budweiser Shootout)
Michael Waltrip (Daytona 500, Coke Zero 400)
• Eligibility based on a driver having competed in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series within the last two seasons.
Drivers that are eligible for the 32nd annual Budweiser Shootout will draw their starting position for the 75-lap no-holds barred classic set for Saturday, Feb. 6 at the "World Center of Racing." The draw party, which begins at 8 p.m., is free and open to the public.
The Budweiser Shootout will feature a star-studded lineup with new criteria for the 2010 edition of the non-points race. Drivers eligible include:
• The 12 drivers who qualified for the 2009 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup
• Past NASCAR Sprint Cup champions
• Past Budweiser Shootout champions
• Past Daytona 500 and Coke Zero Powered by Coca-Cola champions
• The reigning Raybestos Rookie of the Year
Among the drivers that will be in the field include reigning Budweiser Shootout champion Kevin Harvick, four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, two-time Budweiser Shooutout winner and 2004 Daytona 500 champion Dale Earnhardt Jr., three-time Daytona 500 champion Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin and Kasey Kahne.
The race distance will be continue to be 75 (187.5 miles) on the 2.5-mile tri-oval. The race will have two segments, of 25 and 50 laps. Both green- and yellow-flag laps will count.
Between segments, there will be a 10-minute pit stop at which time teams will pit and may elect to change tires, add fuel and make normal chassis adjustments.
Before and after the Budweiser Shootout, Grammy award-winning Zac Brown Band will perform before thousands of race fans with a pre- and post-race concert as well as the National Anthem.
Tickets for all Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes Speedweeks events, including the 52nd annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 14, are available on your web-enabled phone at mobile.daytonainternationalspeedway.com, online at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.
Fans can stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter (www.twitter.com/disupdates) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/DaytonaInternationalSpeedway)
Drivers eligible for the 2010 Budweiser Shootout
2009 Chase for the Sprint Cup drivers
Jimmie Johnson
Mark Martin
Jeff Gordon
Kurt Busch
Denny Hamlin
Tony Stewart
Greg Biffle
Juan Pablo Montoya
Ryan Newman
Kasey Kahne
Carl Edwards
Brian Vickers
Others – criteria filled in parentheses
John Andretti (Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola)
Geoff Bodine (Daytona 500, Budweiser Shootout)
Jeff Burton (Coke Zero 400)
Kyle Busch (Coke Zero 400)
Derrike Cope (Daytona 500)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Daytona 500, Coke Zero 400, Budweiser Shootout)
Bill Elliott (Series champion, Daytona 500, Coke Zero 400, Budweiser Shootout)
Kevin Harvick (Daytona 500, Budweiser Shootout)
Matt Kenseth (Series champion, Daytona 500)
Bobby Labonte (Series champion)
Terry Labonte (Series champion, Budweiser Shootout)
Joey Logano (Reigning Raybestos Rookie of the Year)
Sterling Marlin (Daytona 500, Coke Zero 400)
Jamie McMurray (Coke Zero 400)
Ken Schrader (Budweiser Shootout)
Michael Waltrip (Daytona 500, Coke Zero 400)
• Eligibility based on a driver having competed in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series within the last two seasons.
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