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Dave Fulton
@dave-fulton
03/17/14 02:43:28PM
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Bristol Caution Lights


Current NASCAR

I only saw the closing laps of the most recent Bristol race, (I was busy watching my Virginia Wahoos win the ACC Basketball tourney in Greensboro over those Duke Blue Devils and earn the #1 berth in the East regional - Go Hoos!) but I did see the caution lights come on at the end, leaving DW speechless for once in his career.

When nobody could find a reason for the caution, it was reported there was an electrical short from all the rain.

Later, Robin Pemberton of NASCAR admitted that an assistant flagman had leaned on an "over ride" button at the flagstand, turning on some of the lights and leaving NASCAR powerless to turn them off.

I am guessing that the Duck Boy was flying away so quickly in those final laps that a bunch of duck feathers temporarily blinded those on the flagstand causing the excited flagstand occupants to trip the switch.

Your theory?


updated by @dave-fulton: 01/06/17 11:02:57PM
Dave Fulton
@dave-fulton
03/17/14 04:15:36PM
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Racing History Minute - March 17, 1962


Stock Car Racing History

NEWS/

Danica Patrick Says "Luck of the Irish" Was With Her After NASCAR Car Wreck

Danica Patrick Courtesy: Stewart-Haas Racing

Danica Patrick 's weekend got off to a rough start at the NASCAR Sprint Cup practice on Friday.

The 31-year-old crashed coming out of the second turn, which caused her to have to use her backup car for the remainder of the practice.

Needless to say, the wreck resulted in crucial time lost in practice and understandably rattled her nerves.

Patrick took to Twitter to address the crash with fans, saying , "Luck of the Irish was with me last night after getting wrecked early and only have 4th gear a lot of the race."

She then added, "Happy St. Patricks day!"

NEWS: Check out Danica Patrick flaunting her curves!

WARNING: JEFF GILDER SHOULD NOT CLICK ON LINK ABOVE!!!

Patrick came into the fourth race of the season No. 33 in the Spring Cup points standings.

Just last month, Patrick became the first NASCAR driver to get more than 1 million Twitter followers.

"It just shows what incredible and loyal fans I have," she said, per The Detroit News . "It's pretty humbling that 1 million people are curious about what I have to say and what I'm doing. I really can't thank everyone enough for their passion and interest."

The feat is pretty spectacular considering that the winner of last month's Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt Jr. , has roughly half as many Twitter followers.

Dave Fulton
@dave-fulton
03/17/14 04:06:34PM
9,138 posts

Racing History Minute - March 17, 1962


Stock Car Racing History

That shamrock on Kyle's car was tied in to 7-Eleven's year long "Buy a Shamrock" fundraising effort to benefit Muscular Dystrophy. Southland Corporation subsidiaries CITGO and Chief Auto Parts also participated.

For many years, 7-Eleven and Southland Corporation were the largest annual corporate contributor to the annual Labor Day weekend MDA / Jerry's Kids Telethon:

Dave Fulton
@dave-fulton
03/17/14 02:26:05PM
9,138 posts

Racing History Minute - March 17, 1962


Stock Car Racing History


Happy back to you, Devin!

For the record, long before GoGirl, the first green Grand National car I ever remember seeing was when Elmo Langley painted his cars green around '68-'69.

CSG photo

Dave Fulton
@dave-fulton
03/18/14 04:50:59PM
9,138 posts

NASCAR Hall of Fame Trip - March 29, 2014


Administrative

Wonder how that happened, Chase?

Dave Fulton
@dave-fulton
03/18/14 03:02:42PM
9,138 posts

NASCAR Hall of Fame Trip - March 29, 2014


Administrative

Yes, the great company and fellowship is the highlight.

Dave Fulton
@dave-fulton
03/17/14 02:09:03PM
9,138 posts

NASCAR Hall of Fame Trip - March 29, 2014


Administrative

Count me in on this visit 3/29.

Dave Fulton
@dave-fulton
03/17/14 02:14:42PM
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March 16, 1969 - BULLDOG 200


Stock Car Racing History

Amen to that thought, Tim. Really looking forward to more GT/Grand Am reports from Dennis. I saw 3 races - one in '68 at Richmond, one in '69 at South Boston and one in '70 at Raleigh - 2 dirt, 1 asphalt. Enjoyed them alll.

Dave Fulton
@dave-fulton
03/16/14 04:18:39PM
9,138 posts

March 16, 1969 - BULLDOG 200


Stock Car Racing History

Partial results from Ultimate Racing History:

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