HAPPY BIRTHDAY CODY DINSMORE
Administrative
Happy, happy Cody. It only gets better from here!
(Some will disagree, but it's up to you and I think you've got it in you)
Forum Activity for @carol-bell
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American Ethanol Project Future?
General
This country has more than enough oil and corn should first and foremost be used as a food supply. Add to that the recent reports that Ethanol may be causing damage to engines, and I think it needs to go back to being a food source. It could really lower the costs of so many everyday items that Americans need.
THE GRASSY KNOLL AT THE GLEN
Current NASCAR
Well, I could never be accused of being a NASCAR cheerleader, but in this case when all heck broke loose, there wasn't enough time for anyone to do anything expect hunker down and go for broke. This isn't a 1 1/2 miler, it's a long country drive and had NASCAR thrown a caution the discussion would have involved police escorts and fans with pitchforks and torches.
And yes, it was one of the best I've seen in a long time.
GOT A QUESTION FOR YOU IN THE KNOW HERE ON "SCRR"
Current NASCAR
It wouldn't surprise me if Newman stays SHR. As we get closer to Richmond, the field of free agents is going to be huge. It may prove more prudent to secure something earlier than later.
The Elephant in the Room
Current NASCAR
Dave, there's a good chance he didn't know until he had run back through every step he had taken from the time of NASCAR's announcement to what he probably thought was an innocent action at Kentucky. As to his business manager, I said all along the smartest thing they could do is shut up and not say anything.
The Elephant in the Room
Current NASCAR
Yup. I understand exactly what you're saying PK. But unfortunately, in the end it doesn't matter. Let's just pray he takes this negative and turns it into a positive. It's just a sad case all around.
The Elephant in the Room
Current NASCAR
No one seems to want to go near the latest news about A. J. Allmendinger, but I will.
First and foremost, it's a lesson I hope all young drivers will take seriously. Based on A. J.'s statement, after complaining he was tired, someone handed him a pill at Kentucky saying it was a "supplement". It was in fact Adderall, a prescription medication for Attention Deficient Disorder. The acquaintance may have thought he was doing A. J. a favor, but A. J. knows the rules and common sense should have dictated that he decline the offer.
More than likely, A. J. trusted the person offering him the pill, but it was his responsibility to ask the person what exactly the pill was. I have given friends sub-lingual B-12's at times but have taken them out of the bottle and showed them exactly what they were.
I think A. J. will bounce back from this. At least I hope he does. If he's smart though, he will become a spokesperson or poster boy if you will, for young people everywhere that this is a dangerous and misguided path for anyone to travel. One wrong step can derail your future in an instance.
And NASCAR needs to step up and take the lead for all sports in drug prevention through technology and the expertise that is readily available today.
Actually, they should have done it 20 years ago.
updated by @carol-bell: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM
AND THE HEAVENS OPENED UP AND THEN THERE WAS A RAINBOW
Current NASCAR
It looked to be a pretty good race, but these things happen and I'm sure Jeff is happy with the win no matter how it happened. So good for him.
As to Carol's "As NASCAR Turns ", good Lord I'd be so dizzy I wouldn't be able to stand up. Besides, if I did attempt something like that, well, there's a mental hospital 90 miles up the road that I really don't want to visit.
I Nominate Harry Gant to Oversee NASCAR Car Development
Current NASCAR
Because that would solve the problem, Dave.
Ray Lamm's photo of car owner Al Rudd's #90 Truxmore Chevy driven by son Ricky Rudd in 1979 NASCAR race.
Stock Car Racing History
OK, you may argue among yourselves, but according to Racing Reference it is as follows:
3/11/79 Richmond Chevy
4/01/79 Bristol Ford
8/25/79 Bristol Ford
9/9/79 Richmond Ford
Personally, I don't care. I just loved Ricky Rudd. But there it is for what's it's worth.