NASCAR Random Thoughts – January 14, 2008
Every week, the Ladies gather online to chat about the latest happenings in NASCAR. Sometimes it is just plain silly and sometimes it is actually news you can use! But you can always count on it being funny and insightful!
Lady N says: Did you all
enjoy the Chili Bowl?
Lady B says: how much fun
was that!
Lady S says: I did - nice to
go back to some of the roots of local racing
Lady N says: Lady K, did
you get to watch?
Lady K says: I watched the
football playoffs...not so good on Saturday, better on Sunday
Lady B says: way cool that
from over 270 entrants they got down to a smaller field
Lady N says: It was a lot
of fun … It was high energy
Lady S says: it was …and the
Turkey Chili was also good!
Lady B says: I really
liked the winner who was doing a two wheelie
Lady K says: I heard it ran
late into the evening
Lady B says: it was later
than I thought it would be
Lady N says: I could see
how Tony Stewart got hurt last year
Lady S says: yeah .. only
thing that was a bummer is the guy led from pole position to the finish
Lady B says: it is a very
physical race
Lady N says: Damion Gardner
won from outside starting position and never looked back!
Lady B says: but man oh
man, he was good
Lady N says: Those guys
race their hearts out
Lady S says: he was ... but
my favorite .... you know who! Mr. Bacon Bit!
Lady N says: Bacon Bit!
Lady S says: The Baconator!
Lady B says: Lady K
doesn't know who that is
Lady S says: no - but trust
us - he was little young dude
Lady N says: Lady K...watch
out … He is coming soon!
Lady K says: Does he have a
real name?
Lady S says: Brady Bacon
Lady K says: Ha
Lady B says:
Lady N says: There were
some good looking drivers!
Lady B says: Smoked … Center
Cut
Lady S says: Ready to Serve
Lady N says: Thick Slice!
Lady B says: microwave … turkey
Lady S says: he was a cute
little fella with his own following ... of 1
Lady B says: very cool
race
Lady N says: Anyway...he
could drive like he stole it!
Lady K says: How did he
finish?
Lady S says: 7th
Lady N says:
Lady B says: we got to see
McCreadie...running for RCR this season
Lady S says: tony stewart
finished 8th
Lady B says: he finished
in front of Tony
Lady S says: he beat a cup
driver!
Lady B says: to a crisp!
Lady N says: I would pay
for more of these types of races during the season
Lady K says: So who gets
proceeds?
Lady B says: I think it
goes back to the race
Lady N says: Not sure.... they
need the funds
Lady B says: Tony owns
Eldora so it is easy for him to donate
Lady S says: some good racers
-
Lady B says: such a mix of
drivers
Lady N says: Those guys
kept saying how expensive it was … Hometown boys racing
Lady S says: but the stands
were packed … top to bottom
Lady N says: Not big
sponsors
Lady B says: it's their
biggest race of the year
Lady S says: it was huge and
indoors - cough cough
Lady N says: Really cool
Lady B says: so many
people had on masks
Lady N says: Me too.....
Lady N says: What about
those
Lady S says: not a surprise
Lady B says: it's a new
year
Lady K says: They are tearing
up the speedway
Lady N says: Kicking butt
right now
Lady B says: you have to
wonder if when last year was tanking they just worked on COT
Lady S says: if you read my
notes from Scanner Chatter in February last year - I remarked how Toyotas were
running well then
Lady N says: Ty said it is
upside down from last year
Lady B says: more Toyotas
in the field this year
Lady N says: But don't get
ahead of yourself
Lady S says: Dave Blaney ran
very well at Daytona last year
Lady N says: Jarrett
fastest?
Lady S says: odd
Lady N says: What up with
that?
Lady S says: COT
Lady B says: I'm hoping we
don't have oil/grease/gas gate again
Lady N says: We won't
Lady S says: Knaus-gate
Lady B says: Jarret knows
he is on his last races
Lady N says: It won't be
pretty if we do
Lady K says: Well, they have
to have a great showing right out of the box, other teams probably holding a
bit back
Lady N says: Right...
Lady S says: no need to push
too hard now ... how was JR
Lady B says: not sure the
ones not running so good will get anything from NASCAR like in years past
Lady N says: He was in the
top 5 … I think … Very good and happy with his car
Lady S says: good
Lady B says: I can't wait
to see Jr. in his different uniform
Lady K says: And he said they
left a bit on the table
Lady N says: Stud muffin
Lady S says: good for him … I
wish him well
Lady B says: stud muffin?
Lady S says: Jr?
Lady N says: Jr....
Lady B says: you are going
to rile Lady K
Lady S says: oh please
Lady K says: He has a new
nightclub called
Lady B says: on his
property?
Lady S says: in his basement?
Lady N says: I'm ready for
a drink … No, in town
Lady K says: He is building
it...couldn't call it WR because of Budweiser
Lady B says: maybe we can
visit when we head out east later in the year
Lady K says: Now he can do
what he wants
Lady S says: ha!
Lady N says: Yeah, can't
wait to see you all there.
Lady S says: way to go Dale
Jr!
Lady N says: You won't
drink...I'll do it for you
Lady B says: I can go to a
bar
Lady S says: I can have water
Lady B says: I might even
have a drink … maybe
Lady K says: I can look
Lady N says: I'll toast to
you all
Lady B says: we are such
wild women
Lady S says: <--- not wild
Lady N says: I have a
coupla drinsksshhh
Lady K says: He will probably
need some hot women to show up....ha
Lady B says: I was being
sarcastic
Lady S says: I can be hot
though!
Lady B says: I can be hot
when I want to
Lady N says: Not me!
Lady K says: Not sweaty hot
Lady S says: and I can dance
when I want to!
Lady N says: Ha!
Lady B says: no, sexy hot
Lady K says: Hmmmm....me
wonder
Lady S says: I'm bringing sexy
back!
Lady B says: ha!
Lady N says: Alrighty then!
Lady N says: Did you all
see where Steve Park has a ride?
Lady K says: Steveeeeee
Lady S says: no way! steeveeeeeeee
Lady B says: it's in a
lower series, but it is a ride
Lady N says: Yep!
Lady S says: arca? Nationwide?
Lady N says: He will be
racing in the NASCAR Camping World East Series with Waste Management as sponsor
Lady B says: Busch East,
West?
Lady S says: oh
Lady K says: Fulltime and he
is talking to Truck owners
Lady N says: East … Hey, a
ride is a ride
Lady S says: poor dude
Lady N says: Money is money
Lady S says: not on TV
Lady B says: Brenda got a
job with my hunk Rick Crawford
Lady N says: Poor dude?
Lady K says: I don't think it
is Busch (Nationwide)
Lady N says: He is racing! He
is doing what he loves
Lady K says: Brendan was fastest
in testing
Lady B says: yummmmmm
Lady N says: Brendan...he
is my man! Love him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lady B says: he is a cool
guy even if he did almost knock Lady N over
Lady N says: He can knock
me over anytime...
Lady B says: you'd faint
before you hit the floor
Lady N says: You are
probably right … We digress
Lady N says: Sad news,
Morgan-McClure Motorsports President Tim Morgan announced today that operations
will be scaled back until a sponsor or investor is found.
Lady B says: that is very
sad
Lady S says: not a shocker
really
Lady N says: Many employees
were laid off until a sponsor is signed.
Lady B says: they have
been in the sport for ever
Lady K says: I hate it when
the smaller owners tank....
Lady S says: sure - but no
star power and no money
Lady B says: I agree Lady
K
Lady N says: It is almost inevitable
Lady S says: big teams
pushing those guys out
Lady B says: sad
Lady S says: Hendrick, Gibbs,
Roush
Lady N says: But I thought
that was what NASCAR was trying to change
Lady B says: how can you attract
sponsors if you can't race? Vicious circle
Lady N says: Not working
big guys … If I had a few days I could figure it out
Lady S says: sure
Lady B says: hey, work on
world peace
Lady K says: Whirl pees
Lady S says: ha Lady K
Lady N says: Give me a week
on that one
Lady B says: okay
Lady N says: Lady K...woman
of few words
Lady B says: but they make
an impact
Lady N says: What do you
all think about the new pit road changes?
Lady B says: smart … I
always worry when the cars are being pushed
Lady S says: will make pit
stops a bit longer I’d imagine
Lady K says: Well, it makes
sense if you want to prevent death
Lady S says: you go Lady K
Lady B says: Lady K, what
a way to put it
Lady N says: The pushing
the car is going to be tough
Lady B says: only three
pit stalls, right?
Lady S says: the key is to
not let the car die !
Lady K says: So what are the
options on pushing the car if they can't go far?
Lady S says: yep 3 stalls
Lady N says: We've seen
them push a car the entire pit road
Lady B says: I think they have
to push back
Lady N says: yeah 3 stalls?
Lady B says: me too Lady N
Lady K says: If you can't get
the car started..you're done
Lady B says: the other
rule kinda a no brainer … helps keep control of the tires
Lady N says: You might as
well go behind the wall
Lady S says: someone has to
stay in touch with it until it makes it over ... no biggie
Lady N says: I can here the
scanners now … Drivers and crew chiefs screaming!
Lady K says: Us too when it
will be our driver
Lady B says: you mean any more
than they already do?
Lady N says: Well, when
they get to the fourth stall...oh yeah
Lady B says: oh yeah......
Lady S says: big red paddle
in their face!
Lady N says: Push it back!
Lady B says: and the team
in the fourth stall
Lady N says: Well, it didn’t
last too long – Kentucky Speedway Appealed.
Lady B says: they kinda
have to
Lady N says: Do they have a
leg?
Lady K says: They must have
money to burn
Lady B says: you spend all
that money might as well go all the way
Lady N says: Do those Busch
races pay?
Lady S says: not near as much
Lady B says: I don't think
they have a leg. They are looking for reversible error
Lady N says: Where is the
money coming from? The State
Lady S says: the deep pockets
of the owners
Lady B says: something
technical that was not done right so they can get a new trial
Lady K says: Ahhh..that's a
good question...follow the money
Lady N says: Lady B...must
have stayed in a Holiday Inn Express
Lady B says: not one I
liked
Lady N says: ha!
Lady B says: Lady S can
vouch for me
Lady N says: Hey..they are
a NASCAR sponsor...be nice
Lady S says: it was bad -
Lady B says: I need to
tell them about one in
Lady N says: Okay......we'll
give you that
Lady N says: Did you all
see where Bill Lester is going to race the Grand-Am Rolex Series this
year? He has joined Southard
Motorsports.
Lady B says: kinda sad, I
was hoping he could find a name in the big series
Lady K says: Well, I hope it
goes better than his Truck ride
Lady N says: Me too
Lady K says: Well, he is older
in age...options dwindling
Lady N says: He is not that
old, is he?
Lady K says: Yes...close to 40
Lady B says: not as old as
Hornaday
Lady N says: Hey, go talk
to Schrader...
Lady B says: ha!
Lady N says: Not that old
Lady K says: Well, no but
Hornaday has lots of experience
Lady B says: and
championships
Lady N says: I'll give you
that
Lady K says: But you know
those new sponsors...looking for kids
Lady N says: Sad to see him
leave
Lady K says: Or open-wheelers
Lady B says: hopefully he
will find success
Lady N says: Something
other than Lester
Lady N says: How about the
Daytona truck series being shown in HD?
Lady B says: now that is
very cool
Lady N says: Too bad I'll
be there
Lady S says: record it
Lady B says: that is a
very competitive series
Lady N says: I love my HD!
Lady K says: How about the
crash during testing...can we say Kyle Busch?
Lady B says: hey hey hey
Lady S says: shows it is the
driver
Lady N says: Hey..... What
about Clanton?
Lady K says: Bump drafting!
Lady S says: Mears scraped
the wall I thought too
Lady B says: bump this
Lady N says: He is your
teammate now … Better get used to it
Lady B says: I'm good with
it
Lady K says: Kyle seemed to
say it was the inexperience of the driver
Lady N says: Probably so
Lady K says: Then don't bump
draft him!
Lady N says: Older vs.
younger..
Lady S says: neither do well
Lady N says: Experienced
vs. inexperienced..
Lady S says: experience
always does better or stays around longer
Lady B says: or knows how
to hide
Lady N says: good point
Lady S
Lady S says: ha
Lady N says: Did you all
see....
Lady N says: David Stremme
may have 15 races in a 2nd truck with Billy Ballew Motorsports.
Lady B says: no, really?
Lady N says: Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lady B says: I'm glad
Lady K says: Really...that's
good
Lady N says: I'm hoping so
Lady B says: he is a good
driver
Lady S says: and at least it
is a ride ...
Lady N says: Not officially
announced yet
Lady S says: he was really
coming on
Lady B says: geez, I can't
believe I just said that
Lady N says: But I'm hoping
it is him
Lady S says: it was the open
wheel fever that took its toll on him
Lady B says: last year I
wasn't so high on him but he proved himself
Lady N says: True that lady
S
Lady K says: Took its toll on
many
Lady S says: yep
Lady N says: Really, it was
a slow testing week
Lady K says: More testing
tomorrow...drafting
Lady N says: Well, we only
have a few weeks to Daytona!
Lady B says: I've got a
lot to do before I can leave town
Lady S says: we are counting
down!
Lady N says: Me too
Lady N says: Ready to go
now
Lady B says: everyone have
a great week.....
Lady N says: You too...see
you next week
Lady K says: Okay...take care
everyone
Lady N says: Take care
Lady B says: night
everyone
Lady S says: <