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I Apologize to Sally Field and to listerners to Tuesday Night's show

Administrative

Near the end of Racing Through History, I announced that Sally Fields had passed away. I did NOT obtain that information from Facebook. What happened was that my USA Today feed to my IPhone sent the note that PATTY DUKE had died. I always adored both Patty Duke and Sally Fields and often mixed the two of them up in my mind. The error last night was totally, completely, 100% my fault. I always interchanged the two and, unfortunately, I interchanged those names last night.

My sincere apology to Sally Fields and my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Patty Duke.

updated by @tim-leeming: 12/05/16 04:02:57PM

The break in Racing is for a Reason

General

And, as Leon says, Johnny, the best to you and your family!

Rules??? Not for JGR or Kyle Busch

Current NASCAR

Dave, that's an interesting question and LeeRoy and Big Bill. Thinking about it, I believe Big Bill was fair enough in most things that he realized he could have punched back but when he chose not to, for him, and LeeRoy, it was a done deal. That's how different I think things were back then. I think much of the problem in this country today is the over emphasis on political correctness. Funny, I've been saying that for several years now (since 2008) and now a presidential front runner is saying the same thing! Oh well, that's my politically incorrect take on the LeeRoy/Big Bill sucker punch.

Rules??? Not for JGR or Kyle Busch

Current NASCAR

Well, well, Dave Fulton! You and I agree totally. Radio transmissions should be private between crew, driver and spotter. Football doesn't have helmets with radios. Baseball and Basketball couldn't figure out how to use them if they had them. So, we are in total agreement on that point.

Yes, Kyle should have fulfilled his media obligations. But, as he has done so many times in the past, he had told the press to take a hike while he runs off to snatch a pacifier or get his diaper changed. He is the poorest exampled of sportsmanship in the racing world. You are correct, Kyle scored one for Cam Newton. At least Newton and his whiney butt did take a question or two even if his mumbled answer was non-relevant.

As for controlling comments, that is, in my opinion, violation of the right to free speech. But, as Brian France has proven time and time again, he thinks he is above the law, above the Constitution and above anyone and anything. Wasn't in Jeremy Clements that got burned last year or year before for a comment made walking through the garage area with a member of the press (some ridiculous rag as I recall). That should have taught us all right then and there what to expect from NASCAR. I am sitting here thinking of the retort from Fireball Roberts, or Buck Baker, or Joe Weatherly to any such restrictions of speech. Brian would probably find it difficult to speak with most of his front teeth missing.

We have gone from a sport of glory to a sport filled with whiners, crybabies, pinheads and freaks. That sort of describes Denny, Carl, Kyle and Matt. What Matt did at Martinsville last year should have had him banned for at least a year. But that is history. Wonder if he'll dump Denny at Martinsville since Denny did exactly the same thing at Daytona to Matt that Joey did at Kansas. I would love to see Jumpin' Joe's reaction to that.,

Dave, it is great to have you feeling well enough to be back commenting on things and just being around attempting to keep me in line (impossible dream). But I do give you extra consideration because it was you who made me famous!

Take care.

Rules??? Not for JGR or Kyle Busch

Current NASCAR

Thanks, Chase, for the comment. I'm pleased you agreed on three points. I cannot, however, agree with your assertion that radio transmissions should be overlooked. With so many scanners, and television covering the in-car communications, it's not private, nor protected. NASCAR makes rules it never intends to enforce against some drivers. Obviously this is one. Kyle Busch is the biggest cry-baby in NASCAR, always has been, always will be. Almost makes me happy my grandsons are more involved in soccer and football than to have to watch such bad sportsmanship. The day may come when I stop mentioning the whiney-butt Busch, but because he continues to exhibit such immature behavior I have to question whether or not he requires a diaper change after a race. Thank you for reading and commenting.

Rules??? Not for JGR or Kyle Busch

Current NASCAR

NASCAR put forth a set of "rules" a few weeks ago which virtually sentence a driver, crew member, spotter, or anyone else involved with a team to NASCAR purgatory. It was clearly stated huge fines and loss of driver and owner's points for many violations, not the least of which was criticizing the "on track product". Please note, even NASCAR didn't call it racing when these rules were set forth.

Kyle Busch was clearly heard, and it has been replayed by the media many times, to say that the X-Finity race was "rigged" because the caution was thrown, freezing the field, when Baby Busch blew a tire while leading the last lap. To make things even worse for the Holy Gee, the other two JGR cars ran out of gas before making the finish. By the time Kyle failed in his attempt to wreck Austin Dillon on the last turn of thelast lap, it was too late for NASCAR to throw out the lifeline to JGR and it was not a JGR car in victory lane.

Kyle Busch, finishing third, being the crybaby he is, failed to show for the post race interview as required by the NASCAR Rules. Violation number two.

Once upon a time, NASCAR handled down penalties on Tuesday. This year they moved it to Wednesday to allow additional time for the imaginative folks who "enforce" the rules to come up with ways to best suit certain teams and drivers (i.e. JGR). This time, it took the "brain" trust until Thursday to determine that Kyle would be fined $10,000.00 for not showing up at the press conference. A great "out" for the NASCAR bunch meaning Busch was fined the paltry amount and no action what so ever was taken on the criticism of the "on track product". No big deal, Joel Osteen is sending Joe a check to pay the fine.

I'm just hoping the racing stays as good as we saw at Fontana in the Cup race, that Toyotas keep having issues, and that at some point in what is obviously a far distance future, Kyle Busch grows up enough to match his talent behind the wheel.

updated by @tim-leeming: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM

Racing Through History/March 22, 2016

Administrative

Join us tonight at 7 EDT for Racing Through History. Special guest tonight will be Mrs. Frances Flock, widow of NASCAR Hall of Famer, Tim Flock. Should be a great time with Frances. Hope to see many of you there.

updated by @tim-leeming: 12/05/16 04:02:57PM

KYLE BUSCH RUMOR NOT TRUE

Current NASCAR

Yes, Bill, you are correct. I am relentless in my feelings regarding those cheating cars. I am familiar with the meaning of "Tora" and of "Tora, Tora, Tora" from having watched that excellent movie from years ago.

As for fining Kyle for his statements, if he is NOT fined and docked points by NASCAR's own latest mandate, that is just one more example of the Yen buying out Brian France and his bunch of crooks in Daytona. NASCAR wrote that rule this year and Kyle Busch is the first to break it, absolutely break it and publicly no less. Yes, it is safe to say if Kyle Busch is fined, he'll not get one cent of mymoney. I may chip in for a box of pampers if his budget is strained as he is obviously a spoiled brat. Can you imagine how Brexton is going to grow up in that family? No private school in North Carolina will accept a trouble making, always whining little brat.

Hope all is well with you!

KYLE BUSCH RUMOR NOT TRUE

Current NASCAR

There is a widely circulating rumor that Kyle Busch was arrested for child abuse by California authorities after jerking Brexton's pacifier from the babe's mouth after this devastating loss in the X-finity race in Fontana yesterday(Saturday). Samantha, Mrs. Busch, calmly explained to authorities that this is normal procedure when Kyle doesn't get his way. There is still a circulating rumor, however, that Holy Joe is being investigated for theft of a huge quantity of Kleenex after his three drivers failed to hold off the Number 3 even with Kyle's failed attempt to wreck the Dillon Boy.

I must hand it to Old Joe, though. Nowhere in history is it recorded that any one man has been able to assemble a cast for four pin-head idiot crybabies to drive for one team. Perhaps theirmotto for the team, JGR, should be "Tora, Tora, Tora".

updated by @tim-leeming: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM

Grand National/Winston Cup Trivia

Trivia

Alex, I believe the Answer to number 8 is "The Little Nash Rambler". I could be wrong but I think that's right.