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Can anyone make sense of this?
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Interviewed Monday morning on Fox Business , NASCAR Chairman Brian France said Keselowski would not be fined for his comments Saturday night. France said he disagrees with everything Keselowski said, but understands that he was blowing off steam. France also defended NASCAR's fine of Denny Hamlin earlier in the year.
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Goatweiser Beer
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Goats have their own beer....Goatweiser.
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STARS April 8th
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On S.T.A.R.S. Radio tonight we will be talking to Jim Wilmore to discuss a new program in the works that will allow Veterans become pit crew member at a short track near you. We will also be talking with Allen Huffman to discus racing and spreading the gospel through his racing ministry. In addition we will preview the Frank Kimmel Street Stock National event at The Rock along with all the other racing there this weekend. Catch us tonight Monday, April 8thth, 2013 at 6 pm EST LIVE on www.racersreunion.com . And remember Patrick Reynolds and Motorweek live with guest Andy Hillenburg, will follow at 7 pm to be followed by Bill Pratt and Racin' and Rockin' with draglist.com with guest legendary announcer Dave McClelland rounds out the night at 8pm. So join the crew right here RacersReunion.com.
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Historical Highway Marker Keeps Wendell Scott’s Legacy Alive In Virginia
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Historical Highway Marker Keeps Wendell Scotts Legacy Alive In Virginia
NASCAR Honors First African-American Driver To Win A Premier Series Race
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 5, 2013) The Commonwealth of Virginia honored NASCAR diversity trailblazer Wendell Scott with a historical highway markerin his hometown of Danville, Va.,to celebrate his legacyas the first African-American to win a race in what is now known as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.Scott broke racial barriers in NASCAR over his13-year career at NASCARs top level that included 20 top-five and 147 top-ten finishes in 495 starts.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is deep with NASCAR heritage and support, said NASCAR President Mike Helton.Wendell Scott is very much a part of NASCARs and Virginias history.We join others in thanking the Commonwealth of Virginia for the honor they are bestowing on Mr. Scott, one that is well deserved. The Scott family has been instrumental to NASCAR as we developed our multicultural efforts, and it was Wendell Scott who served as such an inspiration to us all.
During the ceremony, Danville Mayor Sherman Saunders declared April 5, 2013 as Wendell Scott Day and his restored No. 11 race car was displayed along with cars exhibited by Occoneechee Historic Speedway Group, Early Dirt Racers of Virginia and North Carolina and the Old Timers Racing Club.
Aside from Helton and Saunders; other speakers included: Earl Reynolds, Danville director of community development; Sarah Latham, president of the Danville Historical Society; Kathleen S. Kilpatrick, director of the Department of Historic Resources; and Wendell Scott, Jr.
Our father was a proud Virginian, so this honor from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources is very humbling, said Sybil Scott, daughter of the late Scott. We believe daddy is with us in spirit,smiling on his friends, peers, family and especially his fans and our mother who are witnessing the fruits of his labor. The historic marker stands tall and todays representation by local, state and NASCAR officials assure that his struggles against the odds, but more importantly, his accomplishments are undeniable.
Scott, who officially retired from racing in 1973 and passed away in 1990, enjoyed a prolific career that spanned well beyond NASCARs premier series. In 1959, he won both the NASCAR Sportsman Division Virginia championship and the Sportsman Division championship at Southside Speedway in Richmond, Va. In 1957, Scott finished third in the Virginia standings behind NASCAR Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett. Since his retirement, he has been inducted into 13 halls of fame, including the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. Last year, Scott was among the 25 nominees up for induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
During his career, Scott blazed a trail of diversity that extends to todays NASCAR. This season, NASCAR is home to several diverse and female drivers in its three national series, including Danica Patrick, Juan Pablo Montoya, Aric Almirola, Nelson Piquet, Jr., Kyle Larson, Miguel Paludo, Johanna Long, Juan Carlos Blum, German Quiroga and Darrell Wallace, Jr.
The story of Wendell Scott reminds us all of what gritty determination and eyes-on-the-prize perseverance can accomplish, said Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell. I applaud Danville for working with the Commonwealth in recognizing Scotts singular achievements. I am also grateful to NASCAR for celebrating Scotts legacy this weekend in Danville and at the Martinsville Speedway, a remaining original NASCAR track, and bringing the story of Scott and Virginias motorsports legacy to the nation and racing fans around the world.
Virginias historical highway marker program, which began in 1927 with the installation of the first historical markers along U.S. Route 1, is considered the oldest such program in the nation. Currently there are more than 2,200 official state markers, most maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation, as well as by local partners in jurisdictions outside of VDOTs authority such as Danville.
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A goat walks into a bar
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A goat walks into a bar.
It may sound like the beginning of a joke, but the local animal shelter supervisor said it happened last weekend in Butte and its no laughing matter.
An animal control officer responded at 1:30 a.m. Sunday to an unidentified bar in Butte after a patron called the police to report that a goat had been brought inside, according to Chelsea Bailey Animal Shelter Supervisor Jacki Casagranda.
The female pygmy goat, which shelter workers are calling Shirley, was picked up outside the bar and taken to the animal shelter. If her owner hasnt come forward by Wednesday morning, Casagranda said shelter workers will start the process to adopt her, as is the usual protocol for impounded animals.
Shirley is a sweet and friendly creature. Unfortunately, thats not always the case with animals in public spaces, and Casagranda said the scene featuring people with lowered inhibitions and animals in a new, noisy environment doesnt always end well. Injuries to the animal or to people around can happen, from trips to bites.
Animals should not be in bars, Casagranda said. In general, for the community, for the owners, and for the animal its just not a good situation.
The goat impound is a first for the local shelter, but Casagranda said animal control officers respond occasionally to other animals like dogs in bars and other public places.
So far, nobodys claimed Shirley. Casagranda said charges occur on a case-by-case basis with impounds like this.
Hopefully well find the owner, Casagranda said. If not, hopefully well find her a good new home.
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Best Lunch ever!
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I went to runs some errands at lunch today and decided to stop at Wendys to pick up something for lunch. While in line I struck up a conversation with a young man probably in his Mid-20s. Our conversation turned to where did I work and eventually to me mentioning my military service. And then the following was my conversation with him.
Young Man: Oh you were in the Navythat is cool I always wanted to join the military.
Me: Well you are young enough to still join
Young Man: That would be awesome.how do I do that.
Me: Well you need to decide on a branch of service by starting with visiting the recruiting stations of all the branches and see which you will fit the best in.
Young Man: Which would you recommend?
Me: Of course I am partial to the Navy.
Young Man: How long were you in the Navy?
Me: Over 20 years
Young Man: What did you make while in the Navy?
Me: I MADE going to war and serving my country an honor so that you have the privilege to live in the land of the free and the home the brave. I MADE a place for you and your family to live without the fear of being attacked by terrorist. I MADE living away from my family my job so you could work your job and be at home with your family every night. I MADE going to war a duty so you have FREEDOM. I MADE getting up at 3 AM repeatedly to risk my life so you have a life risk free. I MADE daily sacrifices to make your life better. So I guess it best put by saying I MADE a difference!....Now what did you say you made?
Young Man: It doesnt matter I what I makeThank you!
Now at this point an elderly gentleman sitting quietly at a table beside us stood up and reached out and gives me a hug and said THANK YOU and I too wished I had joined the military so I could say the things you just said. And then his buddy at the table stood and said Private First Class Garris US Army. I only served 4 years but other than getting married and being there when my 2 children were born those 4 years were my proudest. I thank you for the Difference you DID make!
I must say I was very touched by this to the point of my chest was stuck out with pride. But all at once I realized I was being selfish because I should be sad for those who gave the ULTIMATE sacrifice, and then my pride turned to sorrow for our fallen military and to those still serving today.
At this point all could muster up was a simple Thank you to these 3 gentlemen as I left. On my ride back to work I took the time to evaluate my conversation and felt I owed it to those who gave their lives to share this with everyone. So if you know someone who has served no matter when tell them Thank You because I can personally tell you it does make a difference.
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No STARS Radio tonight
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With "The Boss" being under the weather and school being out for Spring there will be no STARS Radio tonight. We will be back next Monday to preview the North Carolina Education Lottery 200. Thanks to everyone for their support.
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