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  • All kidding aside

    Number of comments: 0

    Photo courtesy
    NASCAR Media.com

    Who is Chad trying to kid? Only having "light conversation" concerning his contract with Hendrick. First of all, his current contract runs through the 2010 season so why would there be table talk now ? Secondly, can you possibly imagine [...]
    Posted: November 26, 2009, 7:06am EST
    by Racefan57
  • The Morning After

    Number of comments: 0
    The morning after of what many feel is one of NASCAR's worst seasons. On the other hand records have been set with Johnson taking four titles back to back and Hendrick getting the 1, 2, 3 punch. Disgusting to many and perhaps has cast a dark [...]
    Posted: November 23, 2009, 6:25am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Pre-Season Promo

    Number of comments: 2

    Local promoter and owner of Albany/Saratoga Speedway Bruce Richards has developed some super ideas to help fans, drivers, owners and sponsors. He set up this show at a local mall this weekend at no charge to the owners, he has dropped some of the entry [...]
    Posted: February 23, 2009, 5:19am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Timing

    Number of comments: 4

    Unfortunately.

    The only cool thing about Matt Kenseth winning the Daytona 500 is he started 43rd. That made it somewhat worthwhile. He had an amazing march to the front making it up into the top ten somewhere around lap 35 and Tony [...]
    Posted: February 15, 2009, 7:38pm EST
    by Racefan57
  • All Nighter

    Number of comments: 1

    With several Cup drivers competing in this years marathon race I am following it closer than I normally would. A.J. Allmendinger was leading late last night when he developed engine trouble... too bad for the kid. He has tons of potential but cannot get a [...]
    Posted: January 25, 2009, 4:23am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Future

    Number of comments: 0

    Photo courtesy of
    NASCAR Media.com

    Thursday was NASCAR's (poor) state of the sport address.
    It seems Mr. France took full charge as the reining head honcho and made it clear as Mike Helton sat on the bench.

    I don't envy Brian's position right' [...]
    Posted: January 23, 2009, 5:52am EST
    by Racefan57
  • A cold day in hell....

    Number of comments: 1
    Nice photo heh... yeah well with the economy continuing to falter many of us may find ourselves using these again. I personally like this relic.



    Daytona is so close!! Nice and warm there.
    [...]
    Posted: January 21, 2009, 6:46pm EST
    by Racefan57
  • A Long Winter

    Number of comments: 0

    My Golden Retriever "Chase"


    The last post was three months ago. Like the rest of the world, I too have been going through many changes. I watch and read as NASCAR also rolls with the economic downturn with massive team layoffs and mergers. [...]
    Posted: January 12, 2009, 4:26am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Cocobean

    Posted: October 14, 2008, 6:09am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Champlain Valley Racing Association

    Number of comments: 0
    Mother Nature ruled last night. We have only a very limited amount of time left to get some more racing in this season but the weather shut it down. This leaves only the weekend of Oct. 18th and 19th.

    CVRA owns and operates two oval [...]
    Posted: October 04, 2008, 4:28am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Grateful

    Number of comments: 0

    The #11 in this shot is Don Miller. This car is an older model of this class, but his dad, Don Sr., brought this car out last week because their primary car was tore up the previous week. Don asked me to get some shots [...]
    Posted: September 14, 2008, 7:22pm EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Down to the Wire

    Number of comments: 1

    Photographing these Modified Dirt Track cars is exhilarating. This shot from the infield had me up close and almost too personal.

    It has it's dangers. A flying axle killed a woman this past week and a local photographer had an axle fly over his' [...]
    Posted: September 05, 2008, 7:34am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Busy Busy Busy

    Number of comments: 2

    Devil's Bowl Speedway
    West Haven, Vermont

    Things have been very crazy for me this summer with little time left to post on this blog. I'm working my construction business as well as my photography business. The above shot is at a dirt track. I've' [...]
    Posted: August 26, 2008, 7:33am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • A Gentleman

    Number of comments: 2

    Photo by me at Daytona in Feb. '08


    I have to give Jeff Hammond a big kudos. I recently emailed him some photos I took of Patty and Jeff at Daytona. It was a hilarious few minutes. There is a post about it' [...]
    Posted: August 14, 2008, 6:32am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Smores

    Number of comments: 2

    From our camping trip this past weekend.

    We went up to Rogers' Rock Campground on Lake George Thursday 8/7. We no more than got things done and the rain came. I had engineered a tarp tied to trees and stretched it over 2 tents' [...]
    Posted: August 11, 2008, 7:15am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Hey Rusty!!!!

    Number of comments: 1

    A tribute to Rusty Wallace, although my dog's snout is too good for him.

    Why does he whine like a baby and act like he's Holier than Thou? Based on his assumptions he and only he claims that Roger Penske fired Ryan Newman and [...]
    Posted: August 05, 2008, 7:12am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Color

    Number of comments: 5

    Night shot of Lake George Village, NY... 7/31/08

    Posting my own photo... yeah well it's because I always post a photo from one source or another and night shots are among my personal favorites. Of course you have to be a photographer to fully' [...]
    Posted: August 02, 2008, 6:51am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Lebanon Valley

    Number of comments: 4
    Lebanon Valley Speedway
    West Lebanon, NY


    This track is about an hour and 15 from my house. It offers a full schedule of dirt racing every weekend from the Pro Stock's to Modified and the World of Outlaws race a couple times a year.' [...]
    Posted: July 27, 2008, 8:03pm EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Roll With It

    Number of comments: 6

    Believe that there are many photo thieves.... feel free to steal this... I hope you like the frame!!

    For the rest of you good honest folks... I shot this at Loudon 2 weeks ago. My home track and a place close to my heart. [...]
    Posted: July 13, 2008, 5:15am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Foot in Mouth

    Number of comments: 2


    Or maybe it's a case of asking and receiving, or ranting and raving, either way the irony is... I wrote that crap yesterday about Newman and Stewart only to wake to an article in Fox NASCAR today... Report: Stewart to be granted release' [...]
    Posted: July 09, 2008, 6:59am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • A Fly on the Wall

    Number of comments: 3
    Photo by none other...


    With Silly Season now in full swing I wish I were this green eyed Deer Fly. If you've ever encountered one of these pesky creatures, you'd know they have the ability to literally get in your hair and any place [...]
    Posted: July 08, 2008, 5:04am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Robby Gordon-Driver & Owner of the #7 Jim Beam

    Number of comments: 2

    Robby Gordon-Driver & Owner of the #7 Jim Beam
    Originally uploaded by Chase Images


    We lucked out with the weather. For those of you that watched the race on the Tele you know a storm hit near the end. [...]
    Posted: July 01, 2008, 6:10am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • If I had any at all........

    Number of comments: 2

    Shot taken from my driver's seat....

    This has been our pattern the past week or two... rain for two days, sun for one and it's looking as if Sunday's race will be threatened by rain... a race I have tickets for!! We live just' [...]
    Posted: June 26, 2008, 2:47pm EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Silly What??

    Number of comments: 2

    Well I admit that most days I am borderline.

    How in the hell can Silly Season predictions possibly be warranted so soon?? Lee Spencer of Fox NASCAR has jumped on the bandwagon with her annual crap. Silly Season is silly enough and the [...]
    Posted: June 21, 2008, 8:13am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Fathers Day

    Number of comments: 5

    Photo Credit....NASCAR Media



    First...Happy Fathers Day dad's!!

    Finally a Nationwide race worth remembering. We have another prodigy on our hands... Joey Logano. 'nough said!.... He will become a household name, but then so has Kyle Busch. The difference being..Logano is a [...]
    Posted: June 15, 2008, 9:33am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Pattyjo

    Number of comments: 1

    By the look of this shot I took one would think these two have known each other for years. Actually.... this is at Daytona during Race Week...the Thursday. Jeff Hammond was awesome and few people can resist the charm and charisma of my wife Pattyjo.[...]
    Posted: June 12, 2008, 5:24am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Speed of Light

    Number of comments: 4

    This shot I took the other night reminds me a little of this past weekends racing.... Changes!!
    It all started with Kyle Busch not winning the NCTS race and ended with Kyle Busch not winning the Pocono race. Perhaps it had something to do with [...]
    Posted: June 09, 2008, 5:21am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Pretty Picture??

    Number of comments: 2

    Photo from NASCAR Media


    I'm not your "A" typical NASCAR fan. I am truly not a driver basher. I am not solely devoted to a single driver. Fans like me are rare, yet Ryan Newman made mention of this type of fan at [...]
    Posted: June 01, 2008, 4:32am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Scott Speed

    Number of comments: 1



    Dover always delivers and last nights NCTS race was proof.
    Seeing Kyle Busch lose his Tranny turned my whole attitude around.... for the simple reason of redundancy. Unless of course you want to refer to the past 3 Truck races having first time [...]
    Posted: May 31, 2008, 6:03am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Dirt Trackin

    Number of comments: 2

    Fonda Speedway, Fonda NY
    Photo by Me!

    Pattyjo and I took our 10 year old's son and nephew to one of our local dirt tracks last night. The boys had a blast...but I think Patty and I had more fun. It was our first...why? [...]
    Posted: May 25, 2008, 11:06am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Farewell Humpy

    Number of comments: 1

    H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler


    With the media abuzz with Wheeler's announcement, I felt it appropriate to wish him a farewell. His retirement from Lowes Motor Speedway may indeed be a gift to the NASCAR World as a whole. Perhaps his passion and genius for [...]
    Posted: May 22, 2008, 3:16am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Matt Crafton....Finally !!

    Number of comments: 2

    Photo... NASCAR Media Archives


    After an unlikely turn of events at Lowes Motor Speedway and a very strange attrition rate, Matt Crafton brings himself a victory after 178 starts. It's awesome to see something like this and especially in the Truck Series where [...]
    Posted: May 17, 2008, 8:29am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Happy Mothers Day Mom's

    Number of comments: 3

    Photo Credit Me!

    My wife Patty and son Adam.


    I've been seriously slacking here. I'll try to post more often.... life has been crazy and I have too many logs on the fire.

    Kyle Busch is on a role. I enjoyed [...]
    Posted: May 11, 2008, 7:02pm EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Get a Grip

    Number of comments: 7

    Photo Credit NASCAR Media


    When I saw this wreck happen my first thought was "Oh no....not Jr.!" It truly was not either one's single fault. I cannot help but give a big Kudos to both of these guys. They said it like it [...]
    Posted: May 05, 2008, 6:30am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Hometown Hero

    Number of comments: 4

    Photo Credit NASCAR Media


    Slumber overtook my desire to see the finish to the Lipton Tea 250 at Richmond. I even snoozed during the afternoon yesterday with hopes of seeing the Nationwide race in it's entirety, but when one rises long before the [...]
    Posted: May 03, 2008, 5:28am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Crusty Kevin LaPage

    Number of comments: 2

    Photo Credit....NASCAR Media

    Smoke finally gets a Dega win albeit in The Nationwide Series.

    What in the hell was Kevin LaPage thinking!!?? When I watched and listened to him give his live statement to millions watching the Tele my thoughts were almost [...]
    Posted: April 27, 2008, 7:03am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Danica

    Number of comments: 2

    Finally an "On Track" victory for Danica Patrick. It was fuel strategy that earned her the win. A good call by her team manager, Kyle Moyer. A first for her and a first for Indycar.

    I have nothing but good thoughts over this. [...]
    Posted: April 20, 2008, 9:05am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Prodigy

    Number of comments: 2

    I think about Kyle Busch. My thoughts are mixed because last season and previous seasons I rarely gave the kid any notice. One cannot help but notice him this season. He has stepped out of the Hendrick shadows and into the Gibbs Limelight. I see [...]
    Posted: April 12, 2008, 6:04am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Quiet Times

    Number of comments: 3


    First.... My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Brienne Davis.

    Things in the NASCAR world just seem to be plugging along without anything silly or controversial. Last year at this time things were off the hook with the inception of the [...]
    Posted: April 10, 2008, 5:19am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Dessert Shrub

    Number of comments: 2

    The Shrub finally pulls one off. Not much input from me on this because it's obvious very early in the season that Busch will dominate this year. I remain neutral... I don't particularly care either way. I suppose I'm done being so concerned about the [...]
    Posted: April 06, 2008, 6:47am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Monday

    Number of comments: 3

    A rare 1967 Toyota 2000GT.

    The Toyota... interesting because they've never really been serious muscle car builders, but they sit on top of the charts in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The TRD started in the off-road circuit with huge success, entered into the [...]
    Posted: March 31, 2008, 5:48am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • One to Watch

    Enclosure: [download]
    Number of comments: 3

    Nice guy! But can he give MWR the boost they need. He takes over the #00 Domino Toyota. He is one to watch with this week being his debut race and of all places.....Martinsville.

    Good Luck Michael!!

    [...]
    Posted: March 28, 2008, 6:03am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Martinsville

    Number of comments: 2

    It's almost time for the weekend kickoff. A full race schedule... NCTS, Nationwide and Cup.

    Hoopla.... Jimmy Johnson winning!! NOT!! It's going to be a Toyota. A calculated guess or perhaps it's that clairvoyance, but I don't see a Hendrick car in Victory [...]
    Posted: March 26, 2008, 6:08am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Easter Sunday

    Number of comments: 2

    An Easter Lily.

    The Nationwide race at Nashville... uneventful with a feel good finish. I admit that I know little about Scott Wimmer. The name is very recognizable, and his face is familiar, yet I learned more about him after yesterdays win. It was [...]
    Posted: March 23, 2008, 7:22am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Grand Ole' Opry

    Number of comments: 3

    I always look forward to the Nashville Nationwide race. I was hoping to see fewer Cup Big Guns on the entry list, because it's so cool to see a minor leaguer win. The last one of these I recall was David Gilliland winning, which broke [...]
    Posted: March 19, 2008, 5:10am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Fall As They May

    Number of comments: 3

    Typical Bristol. Gotta love it!!

    Smoke's dominate run surely kept the records straight... the most laps led driver has never won at Bristol and it's always a surprise ending and always anyone's race.

    Very impressive run by the "Cuban Missile" Aric Almirola with [...]
    Posted: March 17, 2008, 5:14am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Farewell DJ

    Number of comments: 1

    Photo from Dale Jarrett.com



    I just took this shot on my dining room table with a navy blue sweatshirt of mine under it.
    This is of course the RCCA Elite Autographed 2005 Herbie Fully Loaded paint scheme. This [...]
    Posted: March 15, 2008, 5:17am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Tall Order

    Number of comments: 5

    Kyle Busch.... We might as well get used to it. And I always hate to say this but.... I told you so! The kid has actually grown on me a wee-bit. Does he remind you of anyone?? Come on think real hard! Okay... so perhaps [...]
    Posted: March 10, 2008, 5:40am EDT
    by Racefan57
  • Hotlanta


    What is up with Rowdy?! The kid is unstoppable taking his 2nd out of 3 NCTS win this year. He is also a favorite for Sunday's Sprint Cup race sitting on the outside of row 3. I missed the Truck race... I cannot stay up [...]
    Posted: March 08, 2008, 3:38am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Free Bird

    Number of comments: 5
    I consider myself fairly literal in the literal sense, yet I had to look up the word "Sycophant"... sycophant \SIK-uh-fuhnt\, noun:
    A person who seeks favor by flattering people of wealth or influence; a parasite; a toady. As taken from Dictionary.com.

    "Can we get a [...]
    Posted: March 06, 2008, 2:59am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Good Luck Robby Gordon

    Number of comments: 4

    I titled this image "Fate". This is shot through an old John Deere window. Every picture tells a story, some sad, some happy, some inspiring, some comforting and in this case it could be any, but for me it suggests fate. The veins of glass [...]
    Posted: March 04, 2008, 4:46am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Happy Race Day

    Number of comments: 3

    I eat my words Marc. The Nationwide race was anything but boring. What is up with turn 4? An oil slick! It was the early demise of several including Smoke who probably would've had the 3 in a row.

    I just love seeing Mark [...]
    Posted: March 02, 2008, 5:31am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Newmaaannnn!!!!

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    Number of comments: 1

    I got this shot at Daytona. It's a bit hazy because it was shot through a window in the garage area. I was annoyed with Ryan back then because as you can see he was just hanging around but would not give any time to [...]
    Posted: February 29, 2008, 4:00pm EST
    by Racefan57
  • Much 'bout Nothin

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    Number of comments: 4

    As I surf around reading story after story about nothing exciting I wonder when the next big controversy will emerge. The biggest story this week has been Robby Gordon and correct me if I'm wrong but I've not found anything more on his appeal process. [...]
    Posted: February 28, 2008, 4:54am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Flipper does it

    Number of comments: 3

    Photo Credit: Getty Images


    Carl made my day. I skipped the afternoon from my other responsibilities to watch the conclusive race and had images running through my mind of Jimmy Johnson in Victory Lane. It's just too soon and the feelings of Johnson's [...]
    Posted: February 25, 2008, 3:57pm EST
    by Racefan57
  • "Sun"day ?

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    Number of comments: 3

    This is something we don't see very often. Dodge leading the pack. Probably not since the "King" days when Mopar ruled. This will change if Fontana ever dries out.

    Last nights rain delay gave me a chance to watch a DVD... "Gone Baby Gone". [...]
    Posted: February 24, 2008, 6:57am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Wet

    Number of comments: 1

    What a mess Mother Nature can make. The Speed Channel guys were shivering on live TV last night. Fontana rarely gets that chilly and after leaving 80+ Daytona weather.....

    I got this from the NASCAR Media web site....



    Revised Schedule: Saturday [...]
    Posted: February 23, 2008, 5:21am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Credentials

    Number of comments: 5

    I suppose we can say Happy Birthday to NASCAR. 60 years since Bill incorporated. I learned things about NASCAR history during Speed Weeks and one of the best multimedia events I saw was Dave Dispain's on Assignment. I enjoyed that broadcast so much that I [...]
    Posted: February 22, 2008, 6:25am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Blogspot Problems

    Number of comments: 5

    Robby Gordon loses 100 driver and owner points; crew chief fined and suspended for the next six races...

    For an unapproved front bumper cover. A tad on the stiff side I'd say. He had an awesome day too.

    They also nailed Todd [...]
    Posted: February 21, 2008, 6:33am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Just some photos

    Number of comments: 4
    Until next season.

    Dale looking right at me.

    Jeff on the Chevy stage with Riki Rachtman. I was less than 6' away from him.

    Clint through glass contemplating.
    [...]
    Posted: February 18, 2008, 8:02am EST
    by Racefan57
  • The final 20

    Number of comments: 5
    Well.... The Dark Horse came in and even though I am disappointed with his not so friendly way with his fans last week, I do feel very good about his victory. He's still on my $&!t list, but a big congratulations goes out to Ryan, Chrissy [...]
    Posted: February 17, 2008, 7:04pm EST
    by Racefan57
  • Race Day

    Number of comments: 2

    Wishing I were there this weekend instead of last, but I'm grateful for the awesome experience we had. It was almost as if we had the whole place to ourselves.

    Toyota & Gibbs.... hmmm... who'da ever thunk!! ME!! Well I'm not blowing my [...]
    Posted: February 17, 2008, 6:09am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Nationwackers

    Number of comments: 2

    A beauty!
    Click image for full effect...gorgeous paint job.

    I'm still very much under the weather.

    Nationwackers it is.

    Link to an archived post.
    Need New Name for Buschwhacker [...]
    Posted: February 16, 2008, 4:26am EST
    by Racefan57
  • [nt]

    Number of comments: 5




    Imagine this!! Take your pick! Well... this was on 2/8/08. That is Pattyjo walking near the Red light. We had to walk from turn 4 to turn 1 in [...]
    Posted: February 15, 2008, 11:53am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Frazzled

    Number of comments: 4



    Okay...so Patty loves Jeff Hammond and thinks he his the hottest guy on the planet, well that is after me.. or so she says. Anyway... this whole episode was downright hilarious! We were watching Jeff [...]
    Posted: February 14, 2008, 4:34am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Photo Opp

    Number of comments: 4

    I took this shot on the infield. Daytona is a very fan friendly track. We had a wonderful experience and it was on Friday 2/8/08 with only ARCA and Shootout practice going on. There were maybe 300 people on the infield and the tickets were [...]
    Posted: February 12, 2008, 7:02am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Confettied

    Number of comments: 1

    Kevin Harvick's car still on display at Daytona.

    This is for you George!!

    Click image for large size.
    [...]
    Posted: February 11, 2008, 8:02am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Our very best day in Florida

    Number of comments: 1
    I am not quite awake yet, so please forgive me for any mis-spellings and/or unexplained jargon. The fact is I am plum wore out after yesterday's Daytona day.
    In a word.... pheonomenal!! We hit it on the right day with Bud Shootout practice going [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2008, 6:22am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Season Kickoff

    Number of comments: 2
    It's been a quick off season for me as I busied myself with my photography. I am currently sitting 1200 miles from home in central Florida at my father in-laws computer desk. The kicker is....in a couple of hours PJ {still asleep} and I are [...]
    Posted: February 08, 2008, 5:17am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Up, Up and Away

    Number of comments: 2

    The trend continues as yet another small team joins one of the big boys. Robby Gordon joining Evernham/Gillette is probably Robby's saving grace. It's more of a marketing deal than a full partnership, but it's a win win. Ford is the big loser in this [...]
    Posted: February 02, 2008, 5:33am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Cry Wolf

    Number of comments: 3

    Brian France wants to play fair. His rhetoric , for lack of a better word, in my opinion, comes a little late. But better late than.. well you know. His defense of the CoT, which I am now calling the Sprint Iroc, is all good, [...]
    Posted: January 22, 2008, 2:37am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Visions

    Number of comments: 3



    Born and raised in the Motor Capital state of Michigan I was taught that these Japanese "Go-Carts" were garbage, along with any foreign auto. But my own father had an Opel Cadet shipped over from Holland... and as cute as that car was, [...]
    Posted: January 19, 2008, 5:18am EST
    by Racefan57
  • New Stripes

    Number of comments: 2

    I've been so out of touch with things that I had no idea old Darlington was getting a face lift. The new pavement and infield work was long overdue. I expect she'll still hand out her legendary stripes.

    We have full access to National [...]
    Posted: January 14, 2008, 4:18pm EST
    by Racefan57
  • New Blog

    Number of comments: 4
    © All Rights Reserved


    I won't be posting many of my photos here any longer. I've built a new blog dedicated to my photography and imaging business. It's "Chase Images" and you'll find a link to your right on the sidebar. I had fun [...]
    Posted: January 11, 2008, 8:23am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Two left feet

    Number of comments: 1

    Two left feet
    Originally uploaded by Racefan57 Anxiously waiting for Daytona week!!

    New pit road rule..."No more tire tossing!" Good move...I still have a vision of that one tire flying through the air and clocking a [...]
    Posted: January 10, 2008, 4:53am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Blowout

    Number of comments: 3

    Blowout
    Originally uploaded by Racefan57 No..not a tire blowout!! That's a photography term. Bright whiteout's...but I did this on purpose. It was -10 f and that is steam coming off the river with the sun behind the [...]
    Posted: January 05, 2008, 5:32pm EST
    by Racefan57
  • Those are not Stars

    Number of comments: 2

    Those are not Stars
    Originally uploaded by Racefan57 It a cold and snowy start to the new year. We've had snow for several days in a row and it's bitter cold. Makes for good photos though. I [...]
    Posted: January 02, 2008, 9:21am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Lucky shot

    Number of comments: 5

    Lucky shot
    Originally uploaded by Racefan57 This I took at NHIS last Sept. I've no idea whose holding the cap.

    Happy New Year and I hope '08 is a better year for some of the drivers [...]
    Posted: December 29, 2007, 8:25am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Do the Dew

    Number of comments: 4

    Do the Dew
    Originally uploaded by Racefan57 A tribute to DW. Ha Ha... As in he's all washed up!! Kidding of course. Just playing around with the manual settings and got a cool effect. Shot taken in [...]
    Posted: December 27, 2007, 7:03am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Christmas Eve Dawn

    Number of comments: 2

    Christmas Eve Dawn
    Originally uploaded by Racefan57 I took this not too far from home this morning. A beautiful Christmas Eve dawning.


    Merry Christmas
    [...]
    Posted: December 24, 2007, 2:41pm EST
    by Racefan57
  • Not til' Christmas

    Number of comments: 4

    Not til' Christmas
    Originally uploaded by Racefan57 Chase is a character !!

    Happy Holiday's to everyone
    [...]
    Posted: December 21, 2007, 9:10am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Diecast Reflection

    Number of comments: 1

    Diecast Reflection
    Originally uploaded by Racefan57 Something to keep me busy during the off season. Playing with my camera!!
    [...]
    Posted: December 19, 2007, 6:50am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Brighter Future

    Number of comments: 2

    Michael Waltrip
    Originally uploaded by Racefan57 This post is linked to my Flickr account because I have this pic of Mikey that I took at Loudon. He was standing there talking and joking with Pattyjo and I [...]
    Posted: December 16, 2007, 2:53am EST
    by Racefan57
  • She ate an Ornament

    Number of comments: 2

    She ate an Ornament
    Originally uploaded by Racefan57 Happy Holiday's to all from Chase
    [...]
    Posted: December 15, 2007, 6:40am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Sad News

    Number of comments: 1

    F1 : Rafael Sperafico loses his life

    It's always very sad to lose a member of the racing world.


    I will continue posting but at a much slower pace throughout the Holiday season.

    Happy Holiday's to all!! [...]
    Posted: December 10, 2007, 7:11am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Da Boot

    Number of comments: 5

    Craftsman dropping sponsorship of NASCAR truck series...Sears Craftsman dropping the Truck Series??I stumbled across this article in my Google reader. It's the only article I could find, but it seems to hold merit.Sears probably ran out of advertising revenue after the $11 Billion {yes [...]
    Posted: December 04, 2007, 5:49am EST
    by Racefan57
  • ESPN - Champions Week '07: JJ, the Big Apple, Tiffany's ... and, oh, NASCAR - Nascar

    Number of comments: 2

    3786271424  Ok so now I find another new way to post.  First was directly from my Flyckr account and now I found a way to post direct from any website using Windows Live. 

    Ryan McGee writes well and I usually try to read his stuff.  [...]

    Posted: December 02, 2007, 7:36am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Time Flies

    Number of comments: 2

    flag tower
    Originally uploaded by Racefan57 It seems like last week is when I took this picture. It was actually in September, but here we are only a few short weeks away from '08. I'm looking forward [...]
    Posted: December 02, 2007, 7:00am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Convergance

    Number of comments: 3
    I had hopes of making the trip down to Times Square tomorrow, but sadly my schedule won't allow it. There's always next year. By the looks of things it's very crowded. It's elbow to elbow I'm sure.
    All I am finding to read lately [...]
    Posted: November 29, 2007, 5:09pm EST
    by Racefan57
  • Clint Bowyer at 190 mph

    Number of comments: 2

    Clint Bowyer at 190 mph
    Originally uploaded by Racefan57 This is a neat tool. Click on my name and you can view my pics at Flickr.

    Have a great day!!
    [...]
    Posted: November 27, 2007, 8:03am EST
    by Racefan57
  • pattyjo in her glory

    Number of comments: 2

    pattyjo in her glory
    Originally uploaded by Racefan57
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    Posted: November 27, 2007, 8:01am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Little Debbie goes Downunder

    Number of comments: 5
    Ambrose Moves Up To Top Division Of Nascar Now this is good news. Of course putting a rookie in the #21 Lil' Debbie may not help the Wood Brother's for '08, but it's a smart move. Marcos is well liked by fans, drivers and [...]
    Posted: November 26, 2007, 4:11am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Quiet

    Number of comments: 2
    I hope y'all had a good Thanksgiving weekend. Ours was good with plenty of food and desserts. Seemed to be lacking though and it's probably from being the first off weekend of racing. I've found myself watching college football and a lot of movies. If [...]
    Posted: November 25, 2007, 6:50pm EST
    by Racefan57
  • Happy Thanksgiving

    Number of comments: 1

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    Posted: November 22, 2007, 5:19am EST
    by Racefan57
  • White Stuff

    Number of comments: 2
    Winter has paid us an early visit or perhaps it's a warning of things to come. It started about 4:30 am and by 11:00 am it was still falling. Luckily it did not accumulate much, but the roads proved a challenge with the usual number, [...]
    Posted: November 20, 2007, 5:53pm EST
    by Racefan57
  • On To Times Square

    Number of comments: 1

    Times Square in NYC is one of the worlds greatest destinations. I grew up in small town USA on Lake Michigan, Grand Haven, which has it's own little bit of fame. Pictured below [link] is the Grand Haven Musical Fountain. It has been a [...]
    Posted: November 19, 2007, 5:17am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Typical

    Number of comments: 5
    Farewell Busch Series, but at least you went out with a bang. The last Busch race yesterday at Homestead was anything but boring with several lead changes and plenty of action. My prayers were not answered though as one final "Buschwhacker" did take the win. [...]
    Posted: November 18, 2007, 6:40am EST
    by Racefan57
  • From Bud Pole to "Light" Pole

    Number of comments: 3
    With Johnson on the pole there's actually a chance he might not be in Victory Lane for the final race of '07. It's not too often that a pole sitter wins. I've accepted his chances of this years Championship is all but owned, but I [...]
    Posted: November 17, 2007, 3:27am EST
    by Racefan57
  • Start to Finish

    Number of comments: 4
    Another project near completion. The exterior is finished. It took longer than expected due to weather. I have some loose ends on the interior, but it will remain a shell until the home owner gets together another 25 or 30k to finish it off inside. It's always a good feeling [...]
    Posted: November 14, 2007, 4:48am EST
    by Racefan57
  • The King and Family

    Number of comments: 2

    I do hope the Petty's can pull things together. The recent choice to move to the Yates garage in Moorseville may help. Richard was on the tele Sunday and said if after the 3 year lease is up with Robert Yates and things have improved [...]
    Posted: November 13, 2007, 4:26am EST
    by Racefan57

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