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April 26, 2009
Dega starts off with a bang
Everyone expects wrecks to happen at Dega, but who would have thought they would have a 9 car wreck on lap 7? The day really went down hill from there for me since my favorite was involved, along with some other drivers I like. Still, there were still others I could root for.
Nice saves by Kurt Busch and Michael Waltrip when it looked like they were headed for the wall, granted they were separate incidents, but both did some nice driving to stay off the wall.
The yellow line rule seems to be getting a little blurry with NASCAR's calls lately, more than one below the yellow and some get "to the back of the field" and others get a warning and some get nothing? Way to be consistent.
From the replays, it looks like Hamlin started the big one with contact with Montoya, taking out a whole bunch of cars. That's just my take on it, your view may have been different.
One mess of an end, glad Edwards is ok.
Congrats to Keslowski for the win.
Your thoughts?
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DJ DJ
you know what is coming up this week??
Cinquo de maio
j2 along with the jewish holidays iam taking the mexicans ones too.
Posted by: aggie | May 2, 2009 9:58:03 PM
dottie and gretchen
you know i love numbers
so if the kid win ONE game
that will be a 100% increase or the 08 lions
so i guess what 70 million for a 100% return on your investment ???
dottie
whiskey river is on the hit list same with up town charlotte as that seems like the place to be, tabacco road iam looking fword too.
Posted by: aggie | May 2, 2009 9:56:40 PM
Gretchen,
Hey girl, JMO but I don't think any of these
people in sports along with the CEO's are
worth the money they are paid.
I'm not knocking Stafford. Yeah he deserves
a chance and I'm hoping he does great.
CAN THE LIONS GET ANY WORSE? I don't think
so Gretchen. LMAO
Posted by: Dottie | May 2, 2009 7:29:54 PM
Oh BTW J2, you so can have that "lady blogger'. 2 peas in a pod you and her
Posted by: Dani2 | May 2, 2009 5:40:57 PM
Yeah J2 Iam stalking you.
You arent worth my gas money, time but your comments on the blog prior with "rednecks, etc", boggle my mind..
But then you reference NAZI's
Quite PC
Posted by: Dani2 | May 2, 2009 5:39:49 PM
"Yeah, I think the Detroit Lyons were crazy
for paying that kind of money for that kid"
Don't knock him yet. He's a good one. And hell-- CAN THE LIONS GET ANY WORSE?
LOL. Seriously, Stafford is good. Y'all Lions fans give him a chance BEFORE you start bashing him.
I am a proud owner of the College Jersey of the #1 overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. Give the boy a chance- UGA's Stafford to Ga Tech's Johnson--all day. IF the OL can keep him off his knees and back.
Speaking of a man on his knees and back all the time.... I forgot that #48 will prolly be in the mix tonight as well.
Posted by: Gretchen | May 2, 2009 4:22:13 PM
Balls swingin' from my 100% DETROIT STEEL #9 #14 #9 #14.
Posted by: Graceann | May 2, 2009 2:26:11 PM
So K2 loves Nazis. Whoda thunk it. You and your crew the dudes been throwing that KKK literature in my front yard on Saturday mornings?
Randleman?
You gotta be kidding me.
Where did you ever hear that I live in Randleman? My neck isn't red enough to live in Randleman.
Are you stalking me K2? Is that lady blogger a few topics ago onto something you're not telling the rest of us about?
Posted by: Jon2 | May 2, 2009 2:23:01 PM
Damn J2 ,
Nazi's? As F5 said you are a ignorant slut..
But thats right we all are racist, and rednecks.. Only one perfect person in Randleman, YOU...
What a dumb bitch you are.
Dawns not the only cranky one today
Posted by: Dani2 | May 2, 2009 1:15:02 PM
My god,
While I know Jon you detest the 18 driver and his brother can you and most accept he was in the car and drove it to the win?
Geez, last week he was a ass for blocking, now his crew one it for him. Yes that was a hell of a stop.
But unlike other drivers, he doesnt threaten his Crew and CC with taking a "hammer " to them. He gets pissed, but drives his ass off unlike "said" drivers whom bitch BUT DONT WIN>
Damn, he has won more than the FAV, but I will be damned if he can get any damn credit
Smoke might win tonight
Posted by: Dani2 | May 2, 2009 1:07:09 PM
Jon,
I didn't see the pit crew driving the Kyle Busch car last night. So how did they win the race? They can't win without him and he can't win without them. It's a team effort.
Sorry, I'm cranky today. I need a #14 win!!!
Posted by: Dawn | May 2, 2009 12:49:43 PM
Congrats to the #18 pit crew, they deserve all of the credit for lasts win. But as usual everyone is falling over Baby Busch.
Posted by: Jon | May 2, 2009 11:12:15 AM
Hey aggie, if you're traveling through
Charlotte, NC, don't forget to stop by and
have a drink at Jr's night club "Whiskey
River". Have one for me to. lol
Posted by: Dottie | May 2, 2009 1:35:34 AM
Congrats to Kyle Busch & team on their win
in the Nationwide. Good run for McDowell &
Keller.
Brian Vickers is on the pole for tomorrow
night in Richmond.
"GO 14 GO"
Posted by: Dottie | May 1, 2009 10:24:11 PM
Aggie, The hats are out in full force up here & so far it is still a field of 20 to run the Derby. However the favorites may have trouble seeing the track will be wet from rain. Should be interesting.
Posted by: Graceann | May 1, 2009 9:51:47 PM
Agg,
Don't you be spewing on my Ga Boy QB. As we say down here in Ga, I'll hunt you down and open a can of Whoop Ass on you. That's my home boy. Can't answer for Gretch, but you are bad mouthing a Dawg. HaHaHaHa
Whoop Your Ass agg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Deb | May 1, 2009 6:43:27 PM
aggie
Yeah, I think the Detroit Lyons were crazy
for paying that kind of money for that kid
but that's the Detroit Lyons for you.
Glad you're having fun and enjoying yourself
in N.C. I've been through some parts of NC
which was very pretty but I've never been to
Charlotte, NC, only to change planes. I hope
to visit in the near future.
DJ
I hope in the near future you will get a
chance to see a big league hockey game. I
have been to the Detroit Red Wings games and
the excitement is unreal. You would really
enjoy it.
Posted by: Dottie | May 1, 2009 5:55:51 PM
dj
a saab, might as well leave your credit card at the dealer....WORST CAR MADE....man u talk about an homeless orphan......give me any detroit POS that ic an fix at wally or a pep boys parking lot
10 years a who would have guessed gm would be chev buick caddy......just blows me away.
dottie that 48 team with ck at helm like or hate em are going to be there like sniveling dogs evry weekend
dj i think nascar should have 2-3 muliigan races to make the chase real interetsing :)
Posted by: aggie | May 1, 2009 4:31:49 PM
dj
Agg,I would love to see big time Hockey in person.
we have the ahl here now, jets left for phoenix..the game is just fast now
be like u watching fast break for a full BB game
dottie
the lions are nuts paying the kid that kind of money......i still think build ateam thru defence and o and d line not some white ass rich white kid at qb lol i know and all the good team have a rich white as kid at qb
how the KY derby and the hats on those ole babes.....churchill down can u buy a better name for horse race track?
dottie
i havent started yet just planning out this awesome NC ride man that state looks awesome dj
dj iam loosing a couple of lbs so i can feast at that cantina of yours lol
we'll do some reps with 12 ounce bud lime curls, a lil shot or 2 of patron :) or oj and grey goose
Posted by: aggie | May 1, 2009 4:26:29 PM
aggie,
I didn't pick the 48 but I agree, he'll be
right there.
I have to pull for my 14 but this just might
be Jr's. week.
Posted by: Dottie | May 1, 2009 2:50:03 PM
Graceann, excelllent comments to J2.
Posted by: Dottie | May 1, 2009 2:40:26 PM
Yes J2...her SAAB was always in the shop...Now re-read the post.SHE will be having the purse party along with my mother and friends.I shall NOT be attending regardless if my softball team makes it to Sunday.Deb,you can drink one with me and for me.I will be knee deep in diving after softballs and or coddling a cold BL....
J2...thanks for noticing that I am unique.You certainly are as well.Bye Bye now...
Posted by: DJ | May 1, 2009 2:28:30 PM
Jon2,
You Puss!! HaHaHa You drive one of those Puss cars that I'm always trying to run over on the Hwy. Puss Car, Puss Car!!
Graceann,
You go girl. I haven't heard slapped shitless in years. Pricelss!!!!!
Dawn, Dani2,
It's pretty tough when your life changes in the blink of an eye. Life takes on a whooooooole new meaning.
DJ,
I'll be thinking about you at your purse party. I'll drink a beer for you.
Lil Uno says,
#14, #14, #14, #14 and #14.
Posted by: Deb | May 1, 2009 1:55:41 PM
Thanks for your interest Nitro and you to DJ in such a unique car like the Saab.
Quirky car. Never take it to a dealer. Got a mechanic who specializes only on Saabs and knows all about the electrical and overheating issues, and a lot of other things as well. He hates GM for ruining them. Other day, asked him about GM dumping Saab, never heard such cussing in my life about how they ruined Saab.
DJ, you're a good husband to agree to attend one of your wife's purse parties. You truly are unique.
Posted by: Jon2 | May 1, 2009 11:47:59 AM
Nitro....I was waiting for that one!Saab?My ex's mom had one and should have known.Granted I like my bells and whistles on a vehicle.Oh well,to each it's own....
Fucktard and man purse!Excellent........
Agg,I would love to see big time Hockey in person.I saw minor league and it was cool.Need to get a hook up to see the Canes live.
Well,made an appearance at the office and did expense reports.The weather is great.Time for yard work and beer and a little Speed channel.
Oh yeah,speaking of man purses...the woman is having a pocketbook party??WTF is that.Geez,I hope my team makes it to Sunday on the field as I'm sure I don't want to be near that.J2,I'll send you an invite as I always try to extend myself to the KPS peeps!LOL!Pickin' bro.....
Ya'll be safe and have a good weekend........
Posted by: DJ | May 1, 2009 11:22:29 AM
dj
Agg,unreal series with the Bulls/Celtics.Home team game 7 wins....
51 from allen
right now james and MJ and kobe best ive seen in my lifetime as all round players certer wilt/kareem toss up
dj its hockey here your cannes look ok
boston looks awesome....dj you would love how the bruins come out of the dressing room like gladiators, first the goalie then their 5 best players, striaght were coming at you and try and beat us attitude
unreal game changing of the gaurd in the nba this year
cav lakers final
dj how stupid is the nfl and their slary structure for top 1-2 pics??
those 2 1st round qb's making more than brady GET REAL
18 and one of the rcr cars cant see which one, that 48 will be right there
Posted by: aggie | May 1, 2009 10:54:36 AM
Jon2: It's so easy to be a foul mouthed tough guy when you hide behind the annonimity of a computer screen, but you blew your cover when you said you drove a Saab. A Saab, really!!! Only geeks and little girls drive those nondiscript sleds. Bet you got a cute little patten leather man purse too. Have a nice day sweetie!!
Posted by: nitro | May 1, 2009 10:53:45 AM
I am a BAR varian......
Alright you automaker car peeps!Looking to buy a car or truck.Got a shit load of neg equity in the car I want to get out of.Like 7 g of neg equity.Better to try and get a new 08 or 09?More incentives,rebates ect in the 09,right to offset the neg equity.Trying to keep payment within budget and not finance 6 years,but would probly have to.What the frank is the best way to get the best deal.I have yapped at several dealers and I thought business was bad and this was the best time to get a car.Based on the lack of effort it seems things still are not that easy to get what you want a a good deal.I hell hate dealing with them....any suggestions on what I need to ask or whatever appreciated.....
Agg,unreal series with the Bulls/Celtics.Home team game 7 wins....
Hockey....I reckon I like the 7 game series.Ovechekin is a freak.Go Canes.....
Posted by: DJ | May 1, 2009 10:22:49 AM
Odd for my little ears to hear such an upscale fan such as jon2 spewing such hate filled drivel as to call the Germans....NAZIS.
This coming from a person that called me anti-semitic, AS WELL AS homophobic. Over a gay jewish yacht, and a glass of mexican jews. LMFAO!!
What a gas....fucktard.
Hitler's SS BALLS are showing me.....#88, #18, and #24--- who will likely win as the previous 2 will wreck one another on the last lap.
Posted by: Gretchen | May 1, 2009 10:21:20 AM
"...I'd be willing to bet that Barvarians (sic) don't take kindly to being called Nazi's."
F#5
I'm certain they don't. So ask me if I care.
Graceann,
Harsh reality. GM and Chrysler can't compete. Just admit, their products are not sought after by enough people in order to keep them viable companies. Ford seems to be on better footing. I've worked for loser (my reference is to the companies, lighten up) companies and suffered the consequences of bad decisions made by both employer and in my case, the employee. GM failed as a result of bad mgmt decisions with respect to products as well as confiscatory wage demands and onerous work rules placed on them by the UAW. And that's a formula for failure.
Aggster,
..and I bet Graceann could do it.
Posted by: Jon2 | May 1, 2009 7:57:13 AM
Hey Aggie, Did you happen to be in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge last week-end?
Posted by: Graceann | May 1, 2009 12:47:36 AM
You should be slapped shitless!
lol good one must be so expression lol
bitch slapped shitless!
yeah first 100 days much happening for ole obama
Posted by: aggie | May 1, 2009 12:32:06 AM
J2, You should be slapped shitless! Tell me are you related to our dear Senators Shelby, Corker or McConnell? You sure as hell sound like just them. Are you tickled pink to watch the fall of these companies? I bet your sick to your stomach that Ford isn't falling with them right now. Those "losers" you are talking about are honest hard working AMERICAN men & women that are trying to raise their children. What gives you the right to judge these people just because of their employment? Is it their fault that they chose to work in a factory where the heat in the summer or cold in winter is more comfortable outside, or to be ridiculed by the media, the public, by people that know nothing about you other than where you work & that is the problem. To be called uneducated, lazy, loser, overpaid. Most of these men & women don't deserve this treatment & they certainly don't deserve it from some one who has never done their work. So J2, come on up to KY (land of warming) work 1 day in my husbands spot on the line at KY TRUCK PLANT (FORD) & if you last the full shift, then you can spew your poison. You have no right to call my husband a loser.
Posted by: Graceann | Apr 30, 2009 11:57:14 PM
f5
this is the best harley video ever
warning dont piss yourself OK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd68WjDIBqk&feature=related
Posted by: aggie | Apr 30, 2009 11:13:01 PM
F5
Thanks for setting J2 straight.
Posted by: Dawn | Apr 30, 2009 11:05:29 PM
Aggie it was a Cup version Monte Carlo (metric chassis) not a streetable one
J2 You ingnorant slut...I'd be willing to bet that Barvarians don't take kindly to being called Nazi's
Posted by: Fan #5 | Apr 30, 2009 10:02:14 PM
My Crystal Ball keeps coming up with these
numbers.
14, 88, 18, 11, 29
Posted by: Dottie | Apr 30, 2009 9:47:58 PM
Aggster,
Listened little bit to Obama's talk about "saving" the auto industry. The US taxpayer is subsidizing the UAW who came out in droves to vote for that cat and are reaping payback for their support.
He certainly wasn't talking about the Nazis, Koreans, and Japanese auto makers with USA plants who produce stuff that consumers want. Recently rode in a bmw 5series, awesome vehicle. Those Nazis produce awesome stuff. Wouldn't buy anything produced by them, you know why, but still gotta admire their technology and engineering expertise.
Interesting recently how in our country those who are losers are rewarded for failing while those who succeed are vilified for their success. Only in America.
He's "saving" the losers who couldn't compete in the industry, who'll fail anyway. Since 2005 GM has lost something close to 50 billion dollars. Companies shouldn't be rewarded for failing.
Been a Saab owner for years. When GM bought it in '94 went to crap.
Read recently about when the Saturn was introduced late 80s I think, Honda was worried about it what with all the press coverage and stuff, then they bought one, tore it down, and declared it's junk compared to the design and mfg expertise of their vehicles. They were right.
If the Nazis couldn't do much with Chrysler the Ities won't succeed as well. Calling Lee Iacocca.
Posted by: Jon2 | Apr 30, 2009 8:44:20 PM
Kinda takes losing someone close to you to make you think about things as a "whole". Someone dear was lost and now it all means so much more as a whole
Posted by Dani2
You are 100% right. Losing someone close to you changes your outlook on many things.
My picks: 14, 88, 18, 31 and 2.
Posted by: Dawn | Apr 30, 2009 7:34:02 PM
dani 2
F5 told you, Elliot ran it back then. Today with no plate at Dega would be well and I mean well over 240 plus
how good is your memory
they had tim richmond car in road track back in the day and it was doing 235-240 and that was the full size monte unreal some hi tech porsche lowenbrau car did 220
k2 u have to see f1 with the aero pkg they are running man are these team kciking ass
its was grey area and afew teams exploited it and the rest are f--ked now playing catch up
still unreal how CE walked away and rn to the finish line.......evry guy in a fab shop should be proud!!
Posted by: aggie | Apr 30, 2009 6:59:50 PM
dani2
hey is the gasmans bike shop still open in mathews??
ok dj
how about the bulls??
dj this stanely cup run is taking up my life 2 games per nite on back to back days
then soccer.......
richmond should a good race not sure what my crystall balls say
dj u check out that arpin kid froma round here in arca??
kid is big 6 -2 200 lbs
j2
what now cryco in bed with the wops first the germans not the wops imagine the shit box cars they come with????
remember when saab and the wops joined forces??
no pontiac no RIP along with olds and soon to be hummer and saturn
buick before pontiac who would have thought that??
iam telling yah KIA will be in cup soon lol
Posted by: aggie | Apr 30, 2009 6:53:27 PM
Balls,
18, 2,24,6 and 14..
Congrats to the 2 guys and Pat with Kurt.. Knew it was coming..:))))
Posted by: Dani2 | Apr 30, 2009 6:35:10 PM
While I didnt always, well rarely agree with Poole.
He was a good voice for NASCAR and Charlotte.. He did the "pennies for Wessa" recently and I did support him there..
Thoughts, prayers and all to his family at this time..
Kinda takes losing someone close to you to make you think about things as a "whole". Someone dear was lost and now it all means so much more as a whole
RIR race is for David and His family.. We talked about it today...
Posted by: Dani2 | Apr 30, 2009 6:31:42 PM
JD...same here.If you got pavement or dirt and can pass,then let 'em go for it.But that would be too "dangerous" for racing!Just not allow it in the turns....
Nothing wrong with a little JD on the side.I prefer CR.I am here peeps,but fixin' to head to the local esatblishment for a cold cerveza since the weather is lovely.Littleman and woman in tow....or is it toe?3 softball games tonite,so got do warmups(cold cervezas).Cooldowns afterwards.
Watch Jr get on a roll ya'll.Not a huge fan,but it would be nice to silence the naysayers,myself included.Be good for the sport,don't ya think?
Posted by: DJ | Apr 30, 2009 4:25:58 PM
DJ
I agree, keep the track the same. I would like to see them get rid of the going below the double yellow line rule. I will also join you on the beer, but I like a little JD on the side. Have a great day.
Posted by: JD | Apr 30, 2009 3:55:36 PM
I be here. Where be you?
Chrysler bankrupt. All contracts cancelled. Billions of taxpayers money thrown out the window. Same will happen to GM. Fire the help, replace the cook, and let someone from the Sun Empire reorganize and run these companies.
Where you banging at there mister disk jockey?
Regards,
pEEps
Posted by: pEEps | Apr 30, 2009 2:09:15 PM
Come on peeps!Where ya at?
Got everyone yapping about Dega.Leave it to Puffs to say to tear down the banking and reconfigure the track!Then it wouldn't be Dega now would it.Another boring track on the circuit.Got enough of those.A rare occurance happened and hello it is racing and they go fast sometimes and sometimes they wreck and very rarely does one get air.If you want to do something,get rid of the bottom rows seating and lengthen the catch fence and strengthen it.That's it.Thank goodness no one was hurt badly or killed.But there is danger when you strap in the car each time and danger when you sit near the bottom.No wonder that is where you are seeing these BIG discounts on tix.I know mine aren't any cheaper near the top at 2 tracks here in the South.I have seen 2 polls from fans on making or nor making changes at Dega and the majoriy are saying leave it alone.Better listen to the fans for once Nascar.Note to fans...don't sit near the bottom!
Controversy balls say for Richmond.....
5,24,00,6,88.....someone will get dumped and drama will unfold on pit road.Hopefully!
Beer........
Posted by: DJ | Apr 30, 2009 1:55:29 PM
aggie, are you still riding and enjoying the
scenery? Be careful out there.
Posted by: Dottie | Apr 29, 2009 11:25:48 PM
Sorry to hear about the loss of David Poole. My heartfelt prayers go to his family and friends.
Posted by: Dawn | Apr 29, 2009 10:19:12 AM
NC Expat in Hong Kong
Great post
Not much to add to that
The only chance they should make is make the penalty for forcing someone below the yellow line the same as passing below the yellow, or get rid of the yellow line.
Posted by: Don | Apr 29, 2009 1:10:42 AM
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