I am just not believing some of the things I am reading on this subject of DW going into the HoF.
Believe me if I had just been selected to go into the NASCAR HoF I would kiss and hug the first, second, third, etc., etc.. You do get the drift of my comment. Right???
As for DW going in this early I don't agree. Neither should Cale. Let's get some of the PIONEER's in like Raymond Parks for instance. Herb Thomas, Curtis Turner, (probably never happen), Joe Weatherly, Buck Baker, etc., etc..
But it is a fact both DW and Cale are going in. It wasn't fixed. It wasn't bought. NASCAR didn't rig it. My gosh folks look at DW's overall record. Look at the work that he has and is still doing to promote the sport. Sure he run's his mouth but he backs up what he say's. On the track and off.
And on another note. All of this bad talk about NASCAR. How about giving them some credit for all of the good they have done for racing. All of the safety innovations that have been placed on the cars and driver's have made this and all types of racing safer for all involved.
If you have never been inside one of these cars and felt the impact of your body against the safety restraints and saw asphalt, sky, asphalt, sky several times and when it finally settles down and the smoke clears you climb out unscathed then don't slander NASCAR. I have experienced what I just described and I THANK NASCAR.
I don't agree with some of their rulings etc., but I do say thank you NASCAR for what you have done. At one time auto racing in general was on the verge of being banned because of the danger involved. But because of NASCAR and it's implementing safety requirements and still doing so auto racing has survived. Thank GOD.
Yes Chad K. You can %$#@*& believe it. Jimmy just blew his engine. Ooooops!!!
Dale should have shut it off one more time last night. Wow!!! So close.
But JR should be feeling a lot worse than Dale on his miscue at Indy. Another
Wow!!! So close.
Remember our lost service people today.
Without their sacrificies and the sacrifice of all of our military we would not be enjoying the freedom to even watch our favorite past time.
Prayers for the USA.
I can only say that I agree 100% with you Tim.
I have never met Krista Voda but she has always been one of my favorites. She is a class act. Always prepared and does a super interview.
I have met Winston Kelly and he is also a class act. Just mention the NASACAR Hall of Fame while talking to Winston and watch the expansion of his chest. He is very proud of it and rightfully so.
Very good show last night. They all did good.
Jeff,
I think that Mikey got a better lick on Speed than Kevin got on Kyle.
In the car or out, he deserved one right between the eyeballs.
Too bad.
Jeff Gilder said:
I agree, Tommie. Stupid move. And for Kevin, whats the point of taking a swing at a guy ...in the car...with his helmet on. I'll give Kevin credit..he kept his helmet on...a sure sign of a veteran. But that swing reminded me of the time Mikey punched Lake Speed while he was sitting in his car.
Tommie Clinard said:For the "STUPID MOVE" that Busch made by pushing Kevin's car into the pit wall he should be suspended, fined, and lose points for making such a dangerous move. Someone could have gotten hurt bad or even killed had they been standing over the wall. After all the race was over and that would have been allowed. If he wanted to run from Kevin he had a reverse in the car.
That was a lot worse than the Montoya/Newman deal the previous week. That was on the track, not on pit road.
It's one thing to "have it out boy's," but to endanger a bystanders life????
For the "STUPID MOVE" that Busch made by pushing Kevin's car into the pit wall he should be suspended, fined, and lose points for making such a dangerous move. Someone could have gotten hurt bad or even killed had they been standing over the wall. After all the race was over and that would have been allowed. If he wanted to run from Kevin he had a reverse in the car.
That was a lot worse than the Montoya/Newman deal the previous week. That was on the track, not on pit road.
It's one thing to "have it out boy's," but to endanger a bystanders life????
If JJ did indeed go below the yellow line he did not gain a position until he was in bounds and then made the pass. Look at it again and I'm sure you will agree. The rule book states that If You Go Below The Yellow Line To Gain A Position Then You Will Be Penalized and Placed At The End Of The Longest Line. Remember to gain a position you MUST PASS a car.
I am not a JJ fan but a rule is a rule no matter who is involved.
Let's see. How many races was it between Jeff Gordon's wins? Jeff Burton? Mark Martin is a GREAT race car driver. He has never won a Cup Championship. I believe that all of these guys have great equipment every time they go on the track.
I will not carry this any further. Some people just don't care for Jr. So be it. But to say that he can't drive a race car is going a little too far.
I don't have any of his collectibles either. I do have a few of Sr.'s. I have some of my own also.
Take care.
Last year there was a lot of discussion on Jr. being "washed up." "He didn't care anymore." "He just didn't have the desire." Etc., etc., etc.. Well guess what naysayers? Junior is third in points. Almost won a race. And what do we get? "Anyone else driving the car would have moved Harvick over to win." He could have, but then what if he wrecked both of them and had a DNF? Nope, smart points racing. But no credit for his performance in the race from the naysayers. We bash Kyle Busch but weDO give him credit for being a great race car driver. So hey race fans, (if indeed that's what we are,)let us give Junior credit where credit is due. Again, in case you haven't noticed he is THIRD (3rd) in points. I know that it is early in the season, but that didn't seem to matter last year.
Cochran Motor Speedway, Cochran, Georgia starts the 2011 season Sat. night April 9th. Racing in all divisions. Cochran is a 3/8 mile banked clay track. They usually have a good car count in all divisions. My grandson Tommy Clinard Jr. will start his second season (1st full season) in his number 3X Red Camaro in the Cadet Division. While one class is racing another class lines up at the entrance to the track. As soon as the race is over in one division and they are exiting the track the next race enters the track. They run a quick show even with all of the cautions of a dirt race. Good show. Worth the $10.00 adult admission. There will also be a car show on the 9th from 3:00PM to 5:00 PM. Car Tech at 5:30 then Hot Laps with races starting at 8:00 PM. Web page under construction. Will be up shortly. I will post the address then.
