Auto Racing - July 2007

2007-07-18 08:14:09 · 22 answers · asked by nascarfan31 4 in NASCAR

If you could hang out with a driver for the weekend, who would it be (not your fav either, well he could hang out too) What would you do, and where would you go. Be creative!

2007-07-18 07:06:48 · 32 answers · asked by harvicks my man 4 in NASCAR

Yes I am asking that question.I heard that and wanted to know if anyone else heard the same.

2007-07-18 06:29:38 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in NASCAR

but what is a polish victory lap

2007-07-18 06:05:23 · 17 answers · asked by Sporty 3 in NASCAR

Terry Labonte is going to drive for Michael Waltrip Racing at Indianapolis!

http://www.nascar.com/2007/news/headlines/cup/07/18/tlabonte.mwaltrip.indianapolis/index.html

2007-07-18 04:50:43 · 27 answers · asked by #24 FAN!!! 3 in NASCAR

2007-07-18 04:42:31 · 21 answers · asked by asalie1017 1 in NASCAR

2007-07-18 02:18:14 · 30 answers · asked by totally24fan 2 in NASCAR

Dragged A Jeff Gordon Beanie Around Lately?: A Reality Check
Holding a Pretty Wheel · Amy Henderson · Friday July 13, 2007


You know the guy (heck, maybe you ARE the guy). He parades around the track with the little Jeff Gordon doll in the noose dragging behind, just hoping someone will kick it around. He (or she) boos Tony Stewart vehemently during driver intros. He calls Jimmie Johnson all kinds of unprintable things that have nothing to do with his racing ability. He is pretty vocal about whether Jack Roush is well, a nice guy or not. He has already decided that he will no longer be a Junior fan because Junior is going to drive for Hendrick Motorsports.

There is a small but vocal group of race fans who seem to have more fun hating one driver or another than they do cheering for the drivers they do like. They appear to attend races with the singular goal of booing a driver (or a select group). In fact, they boo louder than they ever cheer-at least until the guy they were booing gets in a crash. If-heaven forbid!-the guy they were booing actually wins-they shower him with beer cans, many with a good portion of the beer still inside. At Indy last year when Johnson climbed from his car to retrieve the checkered flag he’d dropped-a few cans were aimed at him-no helmet, no car. Those people are race fans?

I’ll be the first to admit I don’t understand this mentality. Not that there aren’t drivers that I dislike strongly-there are-but I just don’t get the animosity. Not only could booing during driver introductions be the last thing a driver hears other than the roar of the motor and a grinding crash, but it seems to be missing the point. Many of the drivers who are routinely booed, including the late Dale Earnhardt, have said that the boos merely pump them up to compete (pretty sure the guy booing Kurt Busch isn’t trying to actually help him, but he just might be). In fact, Earnhardt said that he’d be more worried if the boos stopped-because that would mean people weren’t watching him. That’s right; to the drivers, silence hurts more than sound. The drivers who routinely get this treatment are also routinely winning races. Maybe the boos are fueled by jealousy. Hmmm…

Why someone would hate a driver so much it overshadows being a fan of someone, I have no idea. Nobody likes losing, but why does someone’s hard work and winning have to be a reason for outright meanness? Is disdain for someone’s car owner really a reason to wish him hurt (yes, I’ve heard that!)? There are drivers I don’t respect because of their on-track tactics, but I don’t understand the outright animosity for some, especially those who go out of their way to drive clean. There are car owners I don’t like, but I would never quit cheering for my drivers if they went to their organization thinking it was their best career and life option. It’s not like they ran off with your girlfriend, keyed your truck and killed your dog. (Incidentally that can be remedied, I hear, by playing country music backwards.) All they do is race, try to please their demanding sponsors and fans, and still try to have a personal life. That’s it.

Not only is the booing ridiculous, dead silence would send a much more effective message, but the wearing of derogatory t-shirts and dragging around miniature effigies is also. I mean, that stuff is expensive! Personally, I’d rather spend $25 on an item in support of my driver than on a beanie, a t-shirt, and a piece of rope, all for some guy I don’t even like! Ditto spending time on Internet message boards slamming them. Wouldn’t that time be better spent on writing about how great their chosen driver is? Especially if their guy has haters of his own! What goes around, comes around, pal.

It kind of makes me worry about our society in general. When did being hurtful, in front of children no less, become not only apparently acceptable, but fun? Are we really so insecure in ourselves that we need to put other people down to feel better? Sure we’ve all made a remark about someone-but the fans I’m talking about do it not only in front of other fans and their children, but the drivers and their children. How do you think that driver’s wife and kids feel when he hits the wall, and before he can indicate that he is even okay, people are cheering his misfortune, not even knowing whether or not he’s been seriously injured. Some have even gone so far as to say to a driver’s family, “I wish he’d crash and burn” or the like. Is this what kind of people we’re bringing up today?

Seeing little children doing this is even worse. Children, as the saying goes, have to be taught to hate. And, judging by the scene in the stands, legions of them are being taught just that. That’s downright scary. This kind of behavior toward one person could easily blossom into a group of people and then what? Great parenting there. Aren’t we better than that? Aren’t we?

My advice to these bitter fans would be to be a decent example for the kids at the track. Cheer your guy loudly. Proudly display his merchandise, even drink a beer toast to his victory. But keep the boos, the derogatory comments, the little beanies and the beer cans to yourself. Remember who’s watching, and act like responsible adults. Love your driver, even if nobody else does. Just don’t hate mine or anyone else’s and have a little class and realize that he’s human, too. And so are those kids who are watching and learning by example-and who want to be real race fans when they grow up

2007-07-18 00:06:13 · 23 answers · asked by LindaInNC 4 in NASCAR

2007-07-17 20:24:03 · 10 answers · asked by Dmel 4 in NASCAR

Did you like his number?
His Car?
His Sponsors?

How did ya'll pick who your favorite driver was??
I was a little girl and I think I just liked all the colors and rainbow on Jeff car and my grandpa liked Jeff Gordon.
Then I got a little older and realized hes pretty much one of the best drivers ever!!

GO JEFF GORDON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-07-17 17:32:58 · 22 answers · asked by April8889 2 in NASCAR

Me too. I love watching any sports including golf. I will not hesitate to change the channel when Nascar is on.

I don't like it. Whos with me??

2007-07-17 14:27:42 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in NASCAR

After Shane Hmiel and more recently Aaron Fike's little problem with drugs, should they do some sort of random drug testing on drivers, and or the crew of these teams.
Like Kevin Harvick said, These guys are Pro Athletes and should be treated accordingly including random drug testing.
It sure would weed out all the problem people quicker. I think it makes perfect sense. What do you think. Yes or No, and Drivers only or crew too.

2007-07-17 13:08:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in NASCAR

Where do you think Marlin will end up? will it be before Indy, or will he go home forever?

2007-07-17 12:52:58 · 21 answers · asked by mike the dj 5 in NASCAR

10. Begs you to sing him to sleep with the Penzoil theme
9. Afraid to go to sleep for fear Jr. Johnson is hiding under his bed
8. He's always asking the neighbor lady if she'd like a "high speed rear end lube"
7. Goes trick or treating dressed as Morgan Shepherd
6. Teachers find it difficult to correct his counting practice of-1,2, 3 YOU BASTARD! 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
5. Explains "F" on report card as "just one a them flunky deal,we'll get 'em next quarter"
4. Prefers Slick 50 on his Wheaties instead of milk
3. Says Speedy Dry works just as good on the bed wetting problem as it does on oil
2. When sleep walking acts so much like Sterling Marlin it's spooky
1. Stands up in church about race time and yells " Yikes it's pea soup time I'm gettin' possessed!"

2007-07-17 12:34:58 · 18 answers · asked by Chris B 2 in NASCAR

I say a really great cheer and lots of snacks for Scooby, in the face of adversity and complete boredom for not being able to have a race this weekend, Scooby is right there lifting our spirits...Way to go Scooby!!! Lets have lots of good things for Scooby!

2007-07-17 10:34:10 · 13 answers · asked by ? 5 in NASCAR

It is not offcial yet but he has asked to be released. Reports are saying that he is moving to Ginn. Who else saw this coming after what happened in the Busch race with Denny Hamlin???

Here's the link...

http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/nascar/

2007-07-17 10:33:26 · 14 answers · asked by Kairi 2 in NASCAR

This comment goes out to all of the NASCAR fans out there. Since there is an off week and we really cant talk about the race this weekend, I figured I would switch it up a bit. Whether you call NASCAR a sport, an event or whatever, for me and a lot of you out there it is more than a sport. Nothing is more exciting than being at a race with hundreds of thousands of people and seeing that green flag drops and all that excitement and speed passes by you, carrying on a tradition that was started long before we were born. Whether you root for Dale Jr. or Jeff Gordon, we all have one thing in common. Putting on our drivers colors almost every weekend and cheering our hearts out. NASCAR has come a long way from the backwoods reputation that it now receives with millions of dollars being shuffled around in sponsorship and whatnot. Everyone that reads this, put where you are from, how long you have been following NASCAR, and who your favorite driver is.

WV, 10 YEARS, MARTIN TRUEX JR.

2007-07-17 10:32:42 · 46 answers · asked by theta342002 3 in NASCAR

Can someone give Steve M a bud light for me

2007-07-17 10:15:30 · 26 answers · asked by scooby 4 in NASCAR

2007-07-17 10:00:15 · 27 answers · asked by scooby 4 in NASCAR

2007-07-17 09:31:31 · 32 answers · asked by scooby 4 in NASCAR

All this talk about who rules, but who drools?

Gordon Rules!!! Hugh Hefner Drools!

2007-07-17 09:31:16 · 19 answers · asked by 24_gordon_24 4 in NASCAR

With all this going on about Davidg, I am starting to think I am back in grade school, because some people are sure acting like it. Jeez maybe I went back in time or something.

Jr. Rules

2007-07-17 09:22:26 · 16 answers · asked by shirley e 7 in NASCAR

2007-07-17 08:26:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in NASCAR

2007-07-17 08:23:29 · 11 answers · asked by Kim E 1 in NASCAR

Tell me who or what you think "Rules" the most!!!!
Anyone but David g gets best answer!!! I'm not serious!! Just messin with ya man!!!

You all Rule!!!!

2007-07-17 08:21:10 · 22 answers · asked by 24_gordon_24 4 in NASCAR

When thinking about this whole Jr going to Hendrick mess, and maybe I'm reading too much into it, but do you think there might be a deeper meaning to all of this? What I mean is, we all know that when Dale Sr. died (rest in peace), most, if not all, of his fans immigrated into Jr.'s fan base making it mostly what it is today. I don't know of many people that will dispute that. We also know that Jr. doesn't want his dad's legacy. He wants to make is own name and become a legend his own way, not ride his dad's coattail on the way to becoming a legend. So all of this got me thinking...with everything Jr. has done of late, do you think he might be trying to rid his fan base of his dad's fans?? He is doing an awful lot that the Sr fans are going absolutely nuts about while the fans that have always been just Jr. fans are, for the most part, ok with. From leaving his dad's team to go to be teammates with a driver (Gordon) that the Sr fans absolutely despise for breathing, to leaving Coke...

2007-07-17 07:37:32 · 15 answers · asked by Sir Bobber 3 in NASCAR

Just a word of caution: Be very careful about using the word tr0ll in your Q & A. Last week I got a couple of violations and lost on appeal simply for using that particular word! Apparently in the rules it is stated you can't use the word. I just wondered if anyone else had the same experience.

2007-07-17 07:26:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in NASCAR

I read on jayski.com that ginn racing is looking at a merger with dei. Ginn racing is lacking funding right now and have already shut down their busch series team, with driver reagan smith. They're looking to get smith more seat time, so my guess would be that they will move him into sterlings, or nemechecks cup ride for the rest of the year.

Then, if they do merge with dei they will have to get rid of two teams, since the maximum is four.

So my guess is marlin, and nemechek will get the boot.

Does anybody have any more ideas, or information on this? thanks alot.

2007-07-17 07:17:37 · 8 answers · asked by Bryan K 1 in NASCAR

Should they put one on the car, or try it once with out one??

I say try it with out one.

2007-07-17 06:50:41 · 14 answers · asked by GODSMACK#1 4 in NASCAR

I'm getting tired of NascarTroll and his numerous s/n's bashing davidG for NO REASON!!!!

THIS IS THE NASCAR SECTION OF Y!A WHERE PEOPLE WHO LOVE NASCAR TALK ABOUT WHATS GOING ON IN NASCAR....

now...

who is everyones favorites for the allstate 400 thats forever away and i cant wait to go to??

2007-07-17 06:13:12 · 14 answers · asked by April8889 2 in NASCAR