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  • Poked!

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    Consider the bear officially poked. With a disappointing effort all around on the 14 team, expect a new resolve come the green flag at Dover. I'm imagining new checklists for everything in preparation for the Monster Mile. New strategies for success throughout the organization. Not just a few tweaks here' [...]
    Posted: September 24, 2009, 8:16am EDT
    by theStewartFan
  • Chase Analysis

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    Like you needed one more opinion on who might make it in… And you could go out and get this stuff yourself…. Still I went to a few pages (Jayski and Racing-Reference) and put some stats with the clinch scenarios for myself, and now you can read them.

    Denny’s in. Even [...]

    Posted: September 09, 2009, 12:21pm EDT
    by theStewartFan
  • The Throwback Guy

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    Here's a link to check out to find all your favorite old jerseys. Obviously I don't watch much football until after Holmstead, but.....

    Professional jerseys from NFL, NHL, NBA, & MLB teams. Buy jerseys at cheap clearance prices. Get up to 40% off retail jersey prices.This Feed is [...]

    Posted: August 20, 2009, 6:29pm EDT
    by theStewartFan
  • Give 'till it feals good!

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    We are hosting an online fundraiser where a ticket purchaser can win any item listed below. Drawing will be on July 30th. Those same tickets purchased will also put them in the Grand Prize Drawing on October 05 for a 2010 Chevy Camaro. The winner and a [...]
    Posted: July 18, 2009, 8:40am EDT
    by theStewartFan
  • Coke Add

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    I wanted to share the following sneak preview with you. The infamous Coca-Cola “brand managers” have returned to the race track, unleashing their latest attempt to sabotage Coke Zero and the NASCAR® drivers who promote the brand’s REAL Coke taste and zero calories. After humorously failing in previous commercials to [...]
    Posted: July 01, 2009, 10:04pm EDT
    by theStewartFan
  • New Years Predicitons

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    I've never done this, and I picked a heck of a year to start. It has been an edge of your seat off season if you are a junkie for NASCAR news like me. I'd like to think I'm an up to date kinda guy when it comes to NASCAR.' [...]
    Posted: January 03, 2009, 8:42am EST
    by theStewartFan
  • Please remember

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    I’d like to blog a little off the topic of NASCAR if you will allow me just this once. I’m an information junky. And it really doesn’t matter what information it is most of the time, just as long as it’s new (or just new to me). Needless to say [...]

    Posted: December 17, 2008, 10:45am EST
  • Dear Santa...

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    I was listening to Sirius NASCAR Radio (which I do all the time now) This morning, and they asked people to call in and act like a Secret Santa. What would you get your favorite driver for Christmas. So I called in and added my two cents. I thought I'd' [...]
    Posted: December 14, 2008, 7:10pm EST
    by theStewartFan
  • Just change the channel!

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    Move that soap box over here.......

    I've heard a lot of griping on the NASCAR channel of my satellite radio about the last 30 or so minutes of the race being switched to another network. I myself consider this a minor inconvenience, as I had to make sure it was on' [...]

    Posted: November 11, 2008, 12:14pm EST
  • the 11th best car finished ....... 11th

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    The Dover race was the best in recent memory. The weather was perfect all weekend which left rubber on the track for the cup cars to play with. Tony didn't waist much time climbing through the field behind Montoya, but couldn't seem to get around him. On the first long [...]
    Posted: September 23, 2008, 2:52pm EDT
  • Please give to find a cure

    www.DavesMSRide.com

    It's almost that time when I'll be getting on the bicycle and riding to the beach again. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will use funds collected from the MS Bike Tour to not only support research for a cure tomorrow, but also to provide programs which address [...]
    Posted: September 18, 2008, 9:30am EDT
  • The Olympics and NASCAR

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    Always a fan of the VA boys in NASCAR, I'll post this info sent to me from ATT about Jeff's support for the Olymipc games.

    AT&T is celebrating Team USA as it prepares for the 2008 Olympics Games in Beijing by introducing a new paint scheme for Richard [...]
    Posted: June 08, 2008, 9:11pm EDT
  • 17 Laps

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    I watched my first Dover race from the stands this year, and 17 laps was all it took for it to go bad. From our seats in the middle of turn of 3 and 4, 16 rows up, we could see all of the track with the exception of a [...]
    Posted: June 02, 2008, 4:47pm EDT
  • The fuel is a lie!

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    As I watched the Nationwide race last night, I didn't once again fall for the drama that the announcers try to build in to the race. "The top 12 cars don't have the fuel to go the distance", they'd say. "By our calculator, they're short 4 laps." Well, your calculators [...]
    Posted: May 25, 2008, 2:34pm EDT
  • Glad that's over with

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    If you've read my past posts about this event, you'd know I'm not a big fan of the All Star event. I would dump it myself, but I'm sure I'm the minority on that one. I don't even give it the satisfaction of calling it a race. I'll admit, I' [...]
    Posted: May 18, 2008, 5:48pm EDT
  • Here he comes!

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    It 's really nice to see Dover Speedway doing more things that will only really effect the true fans. I have seen them double the size of there sky boxes, which are just filled full of non-race fans. I watched the fall race in a sky box,' [...]
    Posted: May 11, 2008, 4:49pm EDT
  • Give 'till it Helps

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    The NASCAR Foundation’s NASCAR Day program is May 16, 2008 and has become one of the most important and fastest-growing traditions in the NASCAR Family. In 2007, NASCAR Day raised more than $1.6 million from the combined fund raising efforts of NASCAR fans, NASCAR partners and companies [...]
    Posted: May 10, 2008, 3:50pm EDT
  • Fan

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    I rented one of these things at Richmond, and here's my take:

    A lot of race views, but I’m trying to watch the race! It would have been the next best thing to the TV if I wasn’t watching from the stands, but I was. 5 stars' [...]
    Posted: May 07, 2008, 7:00am EDT
  • Reflections of Richmond

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    Richmond as a whole was again a great experience. Great track and facility. I’d recommend it to anyone, especially for a first race. I’ve got to go see more of the races here. We really enjoyed it. We saw a few friends we’d only knew online and [...]
    Posted: May 04, 2008, 4:18pm EDT
  • Just Another February . . .

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    ....and no win for Tony. The 24 hours at Daytona is followed by the 24 hours at California. I'm sure I'm not alone when I backseat drive and say they made a real bad call starting the race yesterday. I blow stuff up for a living, so [...]
    Posted: February 25, 2008, 3:31pm EST
  • And with one lap to go.....

    Number of comments: 3
    Needless to say I'm not as disappointed as Tony, but I was on my knees after that one. It's a real heart breaker to be in that position at that point in the race. But he wasn't up there the whole time, and he didn't have [...]
    Posted: February 17, 2008, 11:16pm EST
  • The Duals are Done

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    The Duals are Done
    I'm actually emailing in this post. If it works well, you might see me blogging more from different locations. Back to the post. The Duals were as exiting as the Shootout, but the Championship is still not on the line. I've never been a big fan of [...]
    Posted: February 15, 2008, 7:21pm EST
  • That about says it all...

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    Thanks NASCAR, for clearing up what happened in the hauler after Kurt unceremoniously rammed Tony numerous times in Shootout practice. Punishing them the same says it all. I'd like to say I call them like I see'em. I looked at the incident many times before I made a judgment that [...]
    Posted: February 13, 2008, 8:13pm EST
  • Can the car make a difference?

    Number of comments: 2
    How much of a difference can a change in manufacturers make, really. Well after digging through some numbers, I came up with these facts. Tony has made nine starts in the Daytona 500; 4 in a Pontiac, and 5 in the Chevy. In the 4 Pontiac races, he never lead [...]
    Posted: January 31, 2008, 11:56pm EST
  • More Crash Data

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    Using the stats put together again by USA Today we can see another place where championships are won and lost, and who just seems to be a nuisance on the track week in and week out. Tab 2 of the graphic shows crashes by driver. Rick Mears is quoted [...]
    Posted: January 19, 2008, 9:07am EST
  • Tony is Fast

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    'Course we knew that. But these are the first numbers we have to show that Tony will be competitive in 2008. Doing his own testing for the first time in years, I'm sure the single car testing was boring, but the speed figures should have had him sleeping pretty good [...]
    Posted: January 15, 2008, 1:01pm EST
  • If you're a member of Infield Parking, ...

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    If you're a member of Infield Parking, then you're aware of the hiatus they are taking, leaving us addicted members looking for some web attention. One of the IP members started The Pit Stop on the Ning social networking site so we can get a fix in the mean time. [...]
    Posted: January 11, 2008, 8:11pm EST
  • 1st test session

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    Seeing Kyle Bush in the top 10 in both sessions gives me a good feeling about the Toyota program JGR has put together. A few other Toy-motors are up there with him. There was no doubt that Toyota would give 100% to this program, and it would eventually yield results, [...]
    Posted: January 07, 2008, 8:48pm EST
  • Crash Data

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    I’d like to start this entry by giving credit to the source of facts and figures that I’m going to give my opinion on. The USA Today has again published it’s year end crash data report. It’s the kind of raw, non-opinionated data you don’t normally find from and [...]
    Posted: January 06, 2008, 6:56pm EST
  • Question answered!

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    Seems like Tony is going to man the stick for the testing session at Daytona. I for one am glad to see it. It shows me the commitment of him and the team to bounce back from a year that could've gone better along with the fact that they've switched [...]
    Posted: January 03, 2008, 6:40pm EST
  • I'm looking forward to the New Year

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    I haven't been this optimistic about a New Year in a long time. 2007 didn't treat me too well in the life department, but it's behind me. And since there's nothing but NASCAR on this blog, that's all I'll say about that. I'm looking forward to the coming year and [...]
    Posted: January 01, 2008, 2:33pm EST
  • And as the curtian falls.....

    Number of comments: 2
    Although we were Theoretically out of it weeks ago, the math caught up with us. Quite a charge to the front at the start, just couldn't seem to get out IN front. I think they're having trouble getting a winning car together this year. I'm sure Tony can pass these [...]
    Posted: November 12, 2007, 11:26am EST
  • Tony's "I Told You So!", The other Denny Hamlin.

    Number of comments: 4
    When Tony spun (and he did) Denny earlier this year, I wasn't happy about the way he talked about Denny Hamlin, and nobody else did either. His comments on his teamworks and driving ability came as a shock to everyone. Tony got lambasted by all for his out lash at [...]
    Posted: September 30, 2007, 12:50pm EDT
  • Toyooooomygoodness!

    Number of comments: 4
    Yea, it's been awhile since I posted anything here. Can't say when I might post anything again, but that's not why I'm typing this tonight. This will be my official reaction to the switch from GM to Toyota by JGR. I've always embraced change but this is a little much. [...]
    Posted: September 05, 2007, 10:21pm EDT
  • Who's hot at LMS

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    The numbers have been crunched in my spreadsheet, and here are the results. As always, I credit Racing-Reference.info for the baseline figures, plus I figure in a few of my own. I usually don't include drivers with less that 10 starts, with a few exceptions. The young guns are [...]
    Posted: May 22, 2007, 7:23pm EDT
  • Alright! I feel I can start blogging again.

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    I didn't stop blogging in protest to the All Star Race, but I've never liked the event, and now that it's over I think I've got some writing to do. Really, I've hated the event as long as I've been a fan (1999). The idea of a race that doesn't [...]
    Posted: May 21, 2007, 4:08pm EDT
  • The Bristol Stomp

    Number of comments: 4
    It?s hard to be disappointed when, at the end of a race, the fastest car won. I could see that in Tony with his post-race interview. Sure he was upset that he was pinched into the wall in the closing laps. But Jimmie?s car was as good in one set [...]
    Posted: March 20, 2007, 2:41am EDT
  • with Vegas in the rear view mirror,

    Number of comments: 4
    Tony captured another top 10 to help stop the bleeding from Daytona. He did not lead a lap at this race (no bonus points), nor was he really ever a threat to win. But good tuning had the car right at the end, and a 4 tire stop is always [...]
    Posted: March 12, 2007, 6:24pm EDT
  • HotPass review

    Number of comments: 3
    It?s almost time for the race in California. This would be the second chance for me to use the DirecTV HotPass if I?d have elected to buy it. I?m still not completely sold. We?ll see if I miss it at all this weekend. That might be the clincher. Here?s my [...]
    Posted: February 24, 2007, 8:45am EST
  • Ouch!

    Number of comments: 4
    Last place? It's a tough way to start the season. I think Kurt could've lifted to avoid him, but I'm not in any position to make that call. Kurt hit him, plain and simple, but Tony got below the yellow far enough to get himself loose. My call is that [...]
    Posted: February 18, 2007, 8:15pm EST
  • And 2 Smokin' Races! (er,..barrels,..whatever!)

    Number of comments: 4
    The Duals put together some good racing, and I'd like to just mention some names and what I thought about them in these races.

    Tony Stewart: In a word; Winner. He looked great out there. All I wanted to see is him bring the hardware on Sunday. Notice once again that [...]

    Posted: February 15, 2007, 8:47pm EST
  • ....And just think,

    Number of comments: 4
    ...their best cars were on the hauler! I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy that just a little. Maybe it was the racing withdrawals, maybe it was Tony putting on a driving clinic for the rest of the field. Either way, it was a show. But it's a [...]
    Posted: February 11, 2007, 11:51am EST
  • Tony didnt seem too thrilled?

    Number of comments: 4
    At the drawing for position for the starting grid at the Shootout, Tony didnt seem too thrilled. Id like to share my thoughts on the Budweiser Shootout. Im going to watch it cause Tonys on the track, and I want to see him win. But if I had a race [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2007, 9:08pm EST
  • New Chase for more Drivers?

    Number of comments: 5
    No, I don't think so. There was a very bad police show on for a season or two where a female cop solved all the mysteries with one thing in mind. "Always follow the money", she'd say. Well, bad acting aside, she had a good philosophy. More cars in the [...]
    Posted: January 23, 2007, 7:51pm EST
  • from RacingMilestones.com

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    Amateur Fishermen Win Inaugural Ryan Newman Foundation Celebrity Charity Fishing Tournament STATESVILLE, N.C.- NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers Ryan Newman and Tony Stewart shared big fish stories with over 300 fisherman at the inaugural Ryan Newman Foundation Celebrity Charity Fishing Tournament at Blythe Landing in Huntersville, NC on Saturday, December 16, [...]
    Posted: December 30, 2006, 9:06am EST
  • Christmas Eve Survey

    Number of comments: 4
    Why not, I'ts Christmas!
    What's your name?Dave
    Do you watch NASCAR?Yes
    If yes, which series?All Cup, some Bush (or whatever it will be), a few Truck
    Who's your favorite driver?Tony Stewart
    What's your favorite team?JGR
    What's your favorite sponsor?Home Depot
    What's your favorite make and model?Chevy MC, although I drive Chryslers
    How long have you been watching NASCAR?Since [...]
    Posted: December 24, 2006, 10:32am EST
  • It's about "TIME"

    Number of comments: 2
    Time Magazine has recognized myself, and everyone else who uses the web to project pieces and parts of themselves as their "Person of the Year". So If you're included in this group (and you know who you are), join me in taking a bow and trying to do a [...]
    Posted: December 17, 2006, 10:52pm EST
  • What's in a Crash?

    Number of comments: 6
    I love looking at numbers, and this definitely qualifies. Thanks to USATODAY for this insight into what a crash means to NASCAR. You can go their to see the big picture, I'm just going to dig out what was interesting to me.

    Over the last 5 years the rate [...]

    Posted: December 14, 2006, 9:49pm EST
  • Virginia is for RACERS!

    Number of comments: 4
    Thanks to SportingNews for bringing us the story on our VA boy Ricky Rudd returning to the seat. I normally wouldn't blog about such news, but I think it's a bright spot in the what seems like a week of only bickering about rules and ratings. I spent the [...]
    Posted: December 10, 2006, 8:56am EST
  • There's no place like home

    My favorite sign these days is "Welcome to Delaware". Even when visiting the sunny gulf coast of Florida, it's nice to come home. Even if it is 34 degrees and windy. My flight was changed a few times, but not really delayed more than an hour. [...]
    Posted: December 09, 2006, 11:20am EST
  • Shows Improvement

    I definitely found this years banquet more palatable than the last. The drivers didn't use the teleprompter as much this year, as evident by Kyle not getting his girlfriend's name on the first try. Tony didn't use it at all, as he chose to bring his speech to the podium [...]
    Posted: December 02, 2006, 8:36pm EST
  • Alright! Its time to get SERIOUS about getting SIRIUS.

    After reading an article over on Frontstretch.com, Ive decided to make the move from XM to SIRIUS satellite radio. Go read it for the details.

    Sure youd expect a NASCAR channel to broadcast the races, but theyve sweetened the deal for theStewartFan (or anyStewartFan for that matter) by having Tony [...]

    Posted: November 30, 2006, 9:10pm EST
  • Whos watching this thing?

    I will watch the banquet. Not because its a good piece of television, but Im too big a fan to just ignore it. And its a Friday night, what else is on? I think this whole thing is torture for viewer and driver alike. I gotta ask; whose idea was [...]
    Posted: November 26, 2006, 2:48pm EST
  • Im a Denny Hamlin fan!

    Congratulations on his winning Rookie of the Year. It was a great field of rookie's this year. He also broke Tony Stewarts record for highest finish by a rookie in the points standings. I can't wait to see what Denny's got for us next year. The combo of he, Mike [...]
    Posted: November 21, 2006, 8:14pm EST
  • Turn out the lights

    The season comes to a close with a new NEXTEL Cup champion in Jimmie Johnson. Congratulations on a season where being able to rebound from bad things seemed to be the theme. Those who could rebound did really well, and those who couldn't watched the chasers from the outside. True [...]
    Posted: November 19, 2006, 10:03pm EST
  • Homestead stats

    Ill list the chasers by % Top 5 finishes, because anything else isnt going to count if Jimmie has a half way decent showing. Homestead isnt our chasers favorite place, as none of them have a win here, and other than Mark, their top 5s arent looking very good either.

    Mark [...]

    Posted: November 16, 2006, 10:10pm EST
  • The Old Homestead

    Homestead doesnt have much time to look back on, having only 7 Cup races here, but that doesnt necessarily mean theres no history to look back on here.

    History comes with the first race here in 1999. Tony Stewart broke two rookie records here. Not only did [...]

    Posted: November 15, 2006, 7:47pm EST
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