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  • Petty Blue and the Blue Oval to team up!

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    It has been a quiet Thursday, with little to no NASCAR news, except for the non-news of anything pertaining to Jeremy Mayfield.

    Watching Twitter, I noticed Marty Smith of ESPN comment he was working on a big story. Less than an hour later, the news broke on Twitter, [...]
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    Posted: September 10, 2009, 3:34pm EDT
    by Snafam

  • Blind Faith or Being a NASCAR Fan?

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    A few days ago, I blogged a scathing commentary about David Gilliland losing his seat for a few races this year. While this was the most prominent of my printed feelings, I also sent a private email to TRG CEO, Kevin Buckler. Many members of David Gilliland's fans wrote [...]
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    Posted: September 06, 2009, 3:13pm EDT
    by Snafam

  • A Black Letter Day for Gilliland Fans...AGAIN!

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    Sometimes my favorite sport, NASCAR, is brutal. Today was especially harsh!

    Fans of David Gilliland have been upset over the Watkins Glen incident where David was given a second car to drive, so that TRGMotorsports could showcase Andy Lally in the #71 car. There was a certain level [...]
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    Posted: September 03, 2009, 11:12pm EDT
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  • When Driver and Fans meet! Gilliland Chats with Gilly's Gang!

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    Many fans of NASCAR drivers crave the chance to meet their driver. They spend hours in line waiting for autographs, they will spend huge amounts of money for fan events, and will find the most strategic locations at the track to catch a glimpse of their idol. For many fans, [...]
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    Posted: August 13, 2009, 9:15am EDT
    by Snafam

  • Gilliland and TRG Motorsports Ready for Home Track

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    Monday June 15, 2009

    Gilliland Second at Infineon Last Year

    Mooresville, North Carolina (June 15, 2009) – David Gilliland and TRG Motorsports are ready for the Toyota SaveMart 350 at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California. The track is the home circuit for TRG Motorsports and driver David Gilliland returns [...]

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    Posted: June 15, 2009, 10:47pm EDT
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  • The Death Knell for Two NASCAR Series?

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    For whom the bell tolls,
    It tolls for thee.

    On the eve of the spring pilgrimage to Michigan International Speedway, a link is gleaned from the chaff of Twitter Tweets. Reports are surfacing that one of the car manufacturers investing heavily in NASCAR, General Motors, will be cutting [...]
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    Posted: June 11, 2009, 11:26pm EDT
    by Snafam

  • NASCAR Media all A-Twitter!

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    I am finding it increasingly more interesting to follow the NASCAR media in the last few weeks. As an 'older generation' fan, and most certainly an older generation 'blogger.' I find that I am not on the same side of many of the bloggers and even some of the media [...]
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    Posted: June 10, 2009, 12:52am EDT

  • Meandering among the Marbles! Pocono Weekend

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    Notes and Observations from Pocono Weekend

    ESPN is up to their shenanigans from last year, by not starting the Nationwide Qualifying on time. This time, it was a regional baseball tourney. It would not have been so bad, if they had considered moving the qualifying to another channel. Even [...]
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    Posted: June 06, 2009, 7:41pm EDT

  • NASCAR Sponsor Takes Over!

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    NASCAR sponsors have a way of becoming a focus of NASCAR fans. We generally support the sponsors of both the teams and the sport.

    As a fan of Yates Racing, there was initial excitement at the beginning of 2009 when it was announced that Bobby Labonte had signed with [...]
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    Posted: June 04, 2009, 12:04pm EDT

  • Meandering among the Marbles! Coca-cola 600!

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    The Coca-Cola 600 may be remembered as one with sadness, jubilation, reverence, and of course, controversy.

    Sadness? I still find myself reading articles critically, and comparing them to the articles by recently departed David Poole. Lowes Motorspeedway dedicated the Media Deadline room to the memory of Poole, a very [...]
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    Posted: May 25, 2009, 10:29pm EDT

  • Gilliland Finishes Rain Shortened Coke 600 in 27th

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    David GillilandPress Release
    May 25, 2009


    David GillilandCharlotte, North Carolina, (May 25, 2009) - David Gilliland finished the No. 71 TRG Motorsports Chevrolet Impala SS, carrying the CompUSA.com colors, in 27th at a rained shortened Coca-Cola 600 today at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.

    Gilliland, who also qualified [...]

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    Posted: May 25, 2009, 10:27pm EDT

  • The Wheels in the Sky Keep on Turning

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    The recent announcement of Charter Air Transport as an associate sponsor of David Gilliland's #71 TRG Motorsports NASCAR entry is exciting for David's fans, but for one of the partners of the company, it is the closing of a circle that started in 1990.


    For [...]
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    Posted: May 21, 2009, 5:07pm EDT

  • TRG Motorsports Signs Charter Air Transport on 71

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    Mooresville, North Carolina, (May 21, 2009) - TRG Motorsports has signed Charter Air Transport as an associate sponsor on the No. 71 TRG Motorsports Chevrolet Impala SS starting this weekend at the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Charter Air Transport will help the team get the next races at' [...]
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    Posted: May 21, 2009, 4:58pm EDT

  • David Poole: The Passing of a Voice of NASCAR!

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    There are certain people in my beloved world of NASCAR who have impacted me on a personal level, without ever meeting one on one. David Poole, Charlotte Observer beat writer and Sirius The Morning Drive co-host, is one such person.

    I listened, stunned and [...]
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    Posted: April 28, 2009, 9:49pm EDT
    by Snafam

  • Meandering among the Marbles!

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    Random thoughts and mutterings from Saturday afternoon of Talledage weekend!

    NASCAR Nextel Sprint Cup-Talladega
    My driver David Gilliland made it into the race. Watching the Non-top 35 qualifications as a fan is almost as stressful as it has to be for the driver, crew chief and team owners.
    I [...]
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    Posted: April 25, 2009, 5:41pm EDT
    by Snafam

  • David Gilliland, ...

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    David Gilliland, in his NASCAR career, has often been referred to as a David slaying Goliath! Now, it appears David becomes a Monster, as he and TRG Motorsports have announced sponsorship from American Monster, a new television show coming in Fall of 2009.

    [...]
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    Posted: April 18, 2009, 4:51pm EDT

  • TRG, David Gilliland & Gilly's Gang: A Kind of Magic!

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    Proposed sticker for #71 TRG car at Martinsville.


    Its a kind of magic
    Its a kind of magic
    A kind of magic
    One dream one soul one prize one goal
    One golden glance of what should be
    Its a kind of magic
    One [...]
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    Posted: March 24, 2009, 11:07pm EDT

  • David Gilliland: Another Cinderella Story?

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    Photo by Snafam


    Bristol has taken its toll on many of the competitors. The #82 Red Bull car, driven by Scott Speed, is below the Go or Go Home bubble, tied with the #8 car of the Ganassi/DEI stable, driven by Aric Almirola. [...]
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    Posted: March 23, 2009, 9:17pm EDT

  • Loyalty in NASCAR

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    It is no secret that I am a fan of David Gilliland, and a downright proud fan, too! We have reason to be proud right now, as David has performed especially well in his new ride, the TRG #71 car, which has the audacity to be in the Top 35 [...]
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    Posted: March 09, 2009, 11:34pm EDT

  • Shelby 427 Predictions

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    I have time for a quick blog before leaving for the track to attend the Shelby 427 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Here are some quick predictions:

    There will not be as many cautions as yesterday's race. However, the majority of those cautions will happen in the first and' [...]
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    Posted: March 01, 2009, 11:16am EST

  • Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Day 2

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    Early this morning, I blogged about my home track of Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and expressed some dismay at the way they handled helping the handicapped.

    Today, I feared the situation would be even worse, as we took a cart with the expectation that we would be able to [...]
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    Posted: March 01, 2009, 1:32am EST

  • Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Day 1

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    Last week, I blogged about Auto Club Speedway's track experience. This week, my home track comes under scrutiny.

    The Neon Garage is fabulous! I still love the way we have access to the drivers, although I imagine that many of them feel like they are the exhibits in a' [...]
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    Posted: February 28, 2009, 11:54am EST

  • Auto Club 500-Track Facilities Review-Good, Bad, and Ugly!

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    California Speedway, also known as Auto Club Speedway, is a track that tends to polarize the NASCAR Nation. Many feel the track gets away from the Southern roots of the sport, despite the fact that Riverside was an early race in the NASCAR circuit. While not perfect, there are many [...]
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    Posted: February 26, 2009, 12:39am EST

  • Cutting Ties! Gilliland, Kvapil and Yates Racing.

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    When the 2008 race season ended, it was a time for many NASCAR drivers to sit back on their laurels and enjoy their past successes. It was time to take off, have fun, frolic, and for a couple of drivers, get married. Other [...]
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    Posted: February 06, 2009, 12:03am EST

  • Elliott Sadler Talks about the Turmoil!

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    Elliott Sadler finally came out of the woods of Virginia to answer the questions plaguing the world of NASCAR. (He may also be escaping from wedding plans!)

    Elliott was interviewed on Sirius Speedway, by host Dave Moody. He discussed, at length, what transpired during late December and early January [...]
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    Posted: January 14, 2009, 5:35pm EST

  • The King: The Legacy Ends Here!

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    Photo property of Snafam, 2009

    The news that the world of NASCAR has been fearing has finally happened. It now appears that, after 60 years of the Petty name in our sport, the only remnant of that legacy will be Richard's name. According to many' [...]
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    Posted: January 01, 2009, 3:01pm EST

  • The Emporian's New Clothes

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    Posted: December 31, 2008, 9:15pm EST

  • Elliott Sadler Gets Fired: Debunking Rumors and Myths!

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    For two days, listeners of Sirius radio have been inundated with callers expressing their own opinions on the 'firing' of Elliott Sadler. Searching the internet forums and message boards finds the same widely ranging opinions, with several based on incorrect facts.

    The initial reports of the 'firing' of Elliott [...]
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    Posted: December 30, 2008, 8:16pm EST

  • Merry Christmas, Elliott Sadler! Santa Claus, or Out Clause?

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    There are times when humor and irony are so overwhelming, that one cannot help but laugh. So it was today, for me, as I returned from a day of shopping, to discover an article by Marty Smith at ESPN.com, blaring out the title of "Sources: Gillett Evernham putting Allmendinger" [...]
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    Posted: December 27, 2008, 7:51pm EST

  • Gillland:Forever Branded as a NASCAR Bad Boy!

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    When one action overwhelms perception!

    NASCAR is filled with personalities, ranging from drivers through the owners, NASCAR officials, and indeed, the track owners. Sometimes, one instance can make an impact on how that person will be perceived forever. At Texas Motor Speedway, during the fall Sprint Cup race, we [...]
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    Posted: December 08, 2008, 9:39pm EST

  • NASCAR Ennui!

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    ennui

    Main Entry: en·nui
    Pronunciation: än-ˈwē\
    Function: noun
    Etymology: French, from Old French enui annoyance, from enuier to vex, from Late Latin inodiare to make loathsome — more at annoy
    Date: 1732

    : a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom

    Ennui is the most appropriate [...]
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    Posted: November 28, 2008, 9:15am EST

  • NASCAR is Done! Bring on Black Friday!

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    As a participant in several NASCAR related message boards over the last few years, it has become traditional for me to have an Annual Rant on how to be a customer on Black Friday.

    As someone who has worked in retail for years, I find that working on Black [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2008, 11:50pm EST

  • The Rough Times Continue

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    A few weeks ago, I blogged about the challenges of being a fan of David Gilliland. When I started following David, I knew that it would be a struggle. It would have been so easy to follow the "names" of the sport, the Jimmie Johnsons, Jeff [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2008, 2:19pm EST

  • A Rough 24 Hours for a Gilliland Fan!

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    It has indeed been pretty rough to be a fan of David Gilliland during the last 24 hours. As the whole of the NASCAR world knows, there was an altercation between David and Juan Pablo Montoya that resulted in David turning Montoya into the wall.

    During the Dickies 500, [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2008, 9:50pm EST

  • Myriad Mutterings from the Marbles!

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    I have finally completed several work-related projects, and now have time to breath and blog! Whew!

    Fracturing the Yellow Line: Yes, I am going to add to the already overly rampant beating of a dead horse. However, MY problem is that I cannot make a decision about the right [...]
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    Posted: October 08, 2008, 10:36pm EDT

  • Yates Racing and Silly Season

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    Whoever came up with the term Silly Season should be shot! It really is a Season of Misery and Angst. And this season is no different. And for fans of Yates Racing, David Gilliland and Travis Kvapil, the Season of Misery and Angst has been one lasting for two seasons.
    [...]
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    Posted: September 30, 2008, 9:50am EDT

  • Lest we forget...

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    Posted: September 11, 2008, 9:23am EDT

  • Magnets and Marble Musings

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    Some more Random Thoughts just keep popping up. This week's Magnet-Gate is still seething and roiling on the NASCAR airwaves! Talk about a storm!

    Just because Jack seems to whine a lot, it does not mean that he is wrong!
    As the engine dyno was revving in the' [...]
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    Posted: August 21, 2008, 11:40am EDT

  • Musings from the Marbles

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    NASCAR's constant ritual known as Silly Season is in full swing, with new news almost every day!

    Texaco will be leaving the sport at the end of the year. It will be sad for a large group of Robert Yates fans, who associate Texaco-Havoline with Davey Allison. I' [...]
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    Posted: August 19, 2008, 10:05pm EDT

  • NAPA needs a new driver, Waltrip is not fit!

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    Something is very, very wrong with Michael Waltrip. The friendly, likable guy that I used to think was a pretty cool dude has left the building. His angry diatribe attacking David Gilliland on his show Monday night was another example of how far off the diving board he has fallen. [...]
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    Posted: August 12, 2008, 9:05pm EDT

  • Yes, I am still proud of David Gilliland!

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    After today's finish at Pocono, where David Gilliland finished approximately 34th (at this writing, as I am not sure how the finish actually shuffled out) one would think that I would be embarrassed about my late night post about the upcoming success for David Gilliland!

    Not at all! In' [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2008, 7:03pm EDT

  • A Fan Shouts "Way to Go, David Gilliland!"

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    As a raving NASCAR fan, I have found myself to be on The Ups and The Downs in my obsession! I lucked into NASCAR, when my employer introduced me to a driver. I then formed a fan following for a particular driver who was showing some [...]
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    Posted: August 02, 2008, 10:08pm EDT

  • With friends like these.....

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    With friends like these, who need enemies?

    Jack Roush and Jamie McMurray

    Jack apparently can't count to 5, as he has claimed to only have 4 teams that are important to him.
    Roush discussed the value of drivers in the garage and listed four of his' [...]
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    Posted: July 28, 2008, 1:15pm EDT

  • Allstate Pit Crew Competition 400

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    All I can say is..."I am TIRED! Tired of hearing about TIRES!" (And for the first time, my header picture allows me to not use any other image from anywhere else! How appropriate for the subject!)

    Today's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard has been wildly flamed among the world [...]
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    Posted: July 27, 2008, 8:29pm EDT

  • SHOCK! Tony Stewart's Very Bad Night!

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    The NASCAR world has been all abuzz with the news that Tony Stewart is expanding his future in NASCAR to take on the ownership role. Handing away a reported $35 million in equity, jailed car owner Gene Haas has given up 50% ownership in his team, [...]
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    Posted: July 25, 2008, 9:43am EDT

  • Three David's Battling NASCAR's Goliath

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    Three David's, all battling the Goliath of racing at NASCAR's pinnacle. David Ragan, David Reutimann, and David Gilliland. In their first year, they were all vilified by their more experienced peers, but are now earning respect in the garage. They all have some very strong similarities, going far beyond the [...]
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    Posted: July 01, 2008, 11:30am EDT

  • Meandering among the Loudon Marbles.

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    This year's first race at Loudon is over. Finally!

    • I fully understand that the enjoyment of watching a race goes hand in hand with the results of my particular driver, For instance, I thoroughly enjoyed watching Sonoma, and I hated watching today's race at Loudon. And yes, it depended [...]
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    Posted: June 29, 2008, 11:24pm EDT

  • Marketing Magic!

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    NASCAR is a brand name that has its foundation built on the backs of sponsors. NASCAR has their official sponsors, the tracks have their sponsors, each series has a sponsor, and of course the drivers have their sponsors.

    Every week, from the first interview at the first practice session, [...]
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    Posted: June 05, 2008, 9:43pm EDT

  • Mostly Moronic Media Members

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    It is no secret to many of the readers of this blog, that I am formerly a fan of Elliott Sadler, and have moved my allegiance to David Gilliland. The main reason I have made this move, is that David exhibits the off-track behavior that always seemed missing from the [...]
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    Posted: June 01, 2008, 9:22pm EDT

  • Sliced Bread and Bitter Pills

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    "The greatest thing since.... Sliced Bread"









    Joey Logano turned 18 years old, and now officially joins the ranks of drivers in NASCAR's upper levels. The young racing sensation makes his first NASCAR Nationwide series appearance this [...]
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    Posted: May 29, 2008, 10:31am EDT

  • Wide Awake Racing Attitude!

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    The Coca-cola 600 was a race that was predicted by media and fans to be long, boring and a snoozer. I am sure there are fans out there who are on that bandwagon, but there is a field of NASCAR drivers who have a different attitude.

    In fact, the [...]
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    Posted: May 26, 2008, 9:29am EDT

  • Humpy: The Legend Retires!

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    "Great events people create the illusion that something is going to happen at an event that’s so great and unique that you’ve got to be there. Then they make that illusion become reality."


    During the late evening scanning of the NASCAR web-sites, I was stunned and surprised to discover [...]
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    Posted: May 21, 2008, 1:07am EDT

  • Sliding through the Marbles!

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    Three days later, there is, amazingly, still more fall-out from the Sprint Fan Vote, which allows a driver to be voted into the All-Star race.
    Fans of Dale Earnhardt, Jr, were tasked, by no less than Jr himself, to vote for Elliott Sadler. And now that it has been [...]
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    Posted: May 20, 2008, 7:43am EDT

  • Meandering Amongst the Marbles!

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    There were some surprises coming out of the NASCAR All-Star event at Lowes Motor Speedway, but the few surprises were buried in a heap of boredom.

    • Congrats to AJ Allmendinger and Sam Hornish, Jr. Both former open-wheel stars raced to the top 2 spots in the Sprint Showdown, thereby [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2008, 3:01pm EDT

  • Elliott Sadler: Double Standards = Double Speak!

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    Elliott Sadler was on top of his world after qualifying fastest for the Sprint Showdown. The green flag fell, and 6 laps later, Sadler was out of the race. His demise came at the hands of 2nd year driver AJ Allmendinger.



    Sadler's wreck was surprisingly similar to [...]
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    Posted: May 18, 2008, 7:54pm EDT

  • Sadler Shows "I am a Star" Attitude at the All-star

    Elliott Sadler was on top of his world after qualifying fastest for the Sprint Showdown. The green flag fell, and Sadler was out of the race 6 laps later. His demise came at the hands of 2nd year driver AJ Allmendinger.



    Sadler's wreck was surprisingly similar to [...]
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    Posted: May 18, 2008, 3:26pm EDT

  • Mutterings while Meandering through the Marbles!

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    • Humpy Wheeler has declared Carl Edwards to be his pick for the All-Star. I am fine with that. However, he also declared Tony Stewart to be the Dark Horse pick. What? In what universe would Tony ever be a dark horse? Sheesh!
    • The All-star Fan Vote is driving me nuts! We [...]
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    Posted: May 15, 2008, 1:11am EDT

  • M&M's, Pedigree, and Weapons of Mass Disgust, Oh My!

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    Richmond International Raceway - a race track that inspires drivers to claim it is the penultimate racing experience. Fans claim the same, and I must say I would be included in that claim. I visited RIR 4 years ago, and reminisce fondly on the whole experience.
    [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2008, 7:11pm EDT

  • ROCKINGHAM: Show Up or Shush Up

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    North Carolina Speedway, also known as "Rockingham" and "The Rock" is a storied racetrack that held some of the most exciting stock-car races for decades. Holding its first Winston Cup race in October of 1965, it saw its last NASCAR Cup-level race in February [...]
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    Posted: April 20, 2008, 12:45pm EDT

  • Sponsor for Yates and Gilliland?

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    NASCAR fans of Yates Racing today received a jolt of excitement, all due to one Mr. Dave Moody, kingpin of the Sirius Speedway show. Those who were listening today heard a fan call in, waxing poetic over the attributes of both Yates Racing drivers, David Gilliland and Travis Kvapil. Then [...]
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    Posted: April 15, 2008, 11:30pm EDT

  • NASCAR Sponsor Roulette!

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    What do all of these NASCAR sponsors have in common?

    Caterpillar
    Target
    Red Bull
    Valvoline
    United States Air Force
    Motorcraft
    UPS
    Microsoft


    And what do the above teams have, when combined with the following NASCAR sponsored teams?

    Menards
    Napa
    State Water Heaters
    DLP
    Mobil One
    Aarons [...]
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    Posted: April 06, 2008, 10:19pm EDT

  • Musings from the Marbles: Bristol Rain Delay Version

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    Sadler is Sadder?


    Has Elliott Sadler stepped on his own flapping tongue when it comes to disparaging Jack Roush’s issues with so-called cheating? I received a couple of 'instantly deleted' comments from fans of Sadler, that tried to use profanity and threats to tell me to stop what [...]

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    Posted: March 16, 2008, 12:08am EDT

  • Jump on the Hate Jack Bandwagon!

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    The first three race weekends of the 2008 NASCAR season have already been rife with controversy.
    • Daytona Speedweeks saw 5 Busch teams get nailed for infractions involving an oil tank lid.An unapproved nose tarnished Robby Gordon’s brand new Dodge affiliation.
    • California saw empty stands, with nasty weather only partly to [...]
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    Posted: March 08, 2008, 2:15pm EST

  • Miscellanea from the Marbles!

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    Notes from Las Vegas Motor Speedway




    The Neon Garage is the best of experiences. It is also the worst of experiences.

    • LVMS needs to work on the escalator in the tunnel, as it kept overheating, forcing folks to walk up the [...]
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    Posted: March 04, 2008, 12:55am EST

  • Repercussions from LVMS


    Attending the NASCAR testing sessions at LVMS was a greatly anticipated event for many Las Vegas NASCAR fans. Those hardy souls that attended this year had many challenges.

    The weather was a huge issue for both drivers and fans. Near hurricane force winds played havoc [...]
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    Posted: January 30, 2008, 10:14pm EST

  • NASCAR testing begins on the West Coast!

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    Daytona testing is complete. The media tour is done, the media members are checking in with stories after being feted, wined and dined, and by now, all of the buffet tables are cleared, packed up, and the shops are back to business as usual.

    Business as usual also for [...]
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    Posted: January 25, 2008, 10:19am EST

  • Kasey Kahne. Bad Boy Bad Boy Whatcha gonna do?

    Kasey Kahne, the current Bad Boy of NASCAR?

    When Kasey Kahne started the year in 2007, he was looking forward to the success that comes after a season of 6 wins. Sadly, Kasey was looking forward to the wrong future, as the success never happened. The entirety of Ray [...]
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    Posted: December 19, 2007, 10:49am EST

  • Miscellanea from the Marbles!

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    Post Lowes!

    Bruton does not Gamble! (much!)

    Is there anyone who doubted that Bruton Smith would hold the trump card in the face-off with the City of Concord? One does not become a billionaire unless one is ruthless, hard-charging, and can 'deal from the bottom of the deck.' [...]
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    Posted: October 15, 2007, 10:48am EDT

  • A "Clash" of Open-Wheel Drivers!

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    Several weeks ago, I discussed collective nouns, in relationship to the behaviors of NASCAR Fans. For the last few weeks, I have been watching the news, and the racing by the latest influx into NASCAR by open-wheel drivers. Judging from the reactions I have found on the internet, the only [...]
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    Posted: October 14, 2007, 11:28am EDT

  • Does Candy grow on Shrubs? Mars to Kyle Busch?

    Number of comments: 2
    Silly Season continues to shock and amaze us! This week saw Kahne wearing the Bud crown, and JR getting AMPed with the National Guard.

    Last night, a surprise hit the internet, with it all but confirmed that Mars will sponsor Kyle Busch!

    I have known for [...]
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    Posted: September 21, 2007, 10:06am EDT

  • Elliott Sadler, Were You Watching Trackside on Speed?

    Number of comments: 10
    One of the most enjoyable, fan-interactive shows on Speed TV is the Friday night "Trackside." During the second half of the year, Good-Old-Boy Elliott Sadler is one of four hosts, along with Steve Byrnes, Larry MacReynolds and Jeff Hammond. The tall Virginian brings a sense of fun to the show.
    [...]
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    Posted: September 08, 2007, 1:30pm EDT

  • ESPN - It Was Pretty Ugly!

    Number of comments: 1
    ESPN has stepped on my last nerve!

    A few weeks ago, August 18th, 2007, I was sitting in my local Goodyear store while my car was being prepared. (Yes, I am a NASCAR fan, and choose to use NASCAR sponsors whenever possible. Fortunately, I find this particular Goodyear store [...]
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    Posted: September 02, 2007, 1:47pm EDT

  • An EMBARASSMENT of NASCAR Fans!

    Number of comments: 3
    I have always been amused by collective nouns for animals. Some of those nouns are amazing in how descriptive they are for groups of animals, and go far beyond the nouns of “herd” “pack” and “litter.” Those nouns, while somewhat anthropomorphic, appear to reflect the appearance, behavior and antics of [...]
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    Posted: August 18, 2007, 9:28pm EDT

  • Monthly Miscellanea from the Marbles

    Number of comments: 4
    Actions Have Consequences:

    The internet has been rife with commentary about Tony Stewart and his various altercations with other drivers. So many times, we hear from Tony that 'it was someone else's fault', or that 'someone does not know how to give and take', or that 'it was not [...]
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    Posted: August 02, 2007, 10:09pm EDT

  • Tony Stewart, Again and Again!

    Number of comments: 2
    The July race at Daytona has traditionally been a 4th of July extravaganza, complete with wonderful fireworks as the winner enters Victory Lane. This year, there were fireworks of a different nature starting in turn 4 of the 15th lap.

    Denny Hamlin was leading, and team mate, Tony Stewart, [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2007, 2:59pm EDT

  • More Miscellanea from the Marbles

    Number of comments: 2
    Penalty's Painful Penance:
    Tony Eury, Jr, Crew Chief for the DEI #8 Budweiser team, was said to have been parked in the motorcoach lot during NHIS weekend, in spite of still serving a 6-week suspension. While on the top of the motorcoach watching practice, he was said to have removed [...]
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    Posted: July 04, 2007, 8:04pm EDT

  • Aric Almirola: When is a Win not a Win?

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    Saturday night at the Busch Race, in Milwaukee! It should be a fun time with good racing. But, just like the race at Infineon, and like the Truck race the night before, this race is also fraught with controversy.

    Denny Hamlin originally was not going to run this race. [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2007, 12:20am EDT

  • Tony Stewart and David Gilliland: Last Dance!

    Fortunately, the pre-Infineon activities by two Hendrick Crew Chiefs have deflected the attention away from the Stewart and Gilliland incident. So, this blog will finish up some loose ends with the TS/DG issue, and I will then direct my attention to a whole bunch of small thoughts about other issues [...]
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    Posted: June 23, 2007, 1:45pm EDT

  • Tony Stewart: Actions Detrimental

    Number of comments: 4
    I thought I was calmed down from the incident that caused my last Tony Stewart rant. I made the mistake of leaving my car radio on for a few minutes when the Tony Stewart show started on Sirius. Ten minutes later, I turned it off in disgust, as Tony began [...]
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    Posted: June 20, 2007, 9:58am EDT

  • Tony Stewart: Champ or Chump

    Number of comments: 3
    Tony Stewart is proving to me that he is a Chump, not a Champ. He had another on-track altercation with David Gilliland during Happy Hour practice at the Michigan venue. David had old tires, Tony had fresh tires. Tony managed to run up on David's rear, and David became loose [...]
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    Posted: June 17, 2007, 9:59pm EDT

  • Tony Stewart's Prelude to the Dream

    Yes, I did it! I paid the PPV for the Prelude to the Dream.

    I have been rather peeved with Tony Stewart since Tony decided to put David Gilliland into a position of "he has to learn......" I even posted my anger on my blog, and was surprised that [...]
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    Posted: June 07, 2007, 1:29am EDT

  • Battle of Champions

    Today, the NASCAR fan world is holding their breath over the impending doom to be applied to Kurt Busch, for his pit road transgression at Dover. While perusing the message boards, and listening to the commentary on "Morning Drive," I discover that there is a wide range of opinion [...]
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    Posted: June 06, 2007, 10:46am EDT

  • Miscellanea from the Marbles

    NASCAR moves fast, and not just the cars. The news and rumors move even faster! I am taking a moment to comment on some of the items that piqued my interest.
    • Cingular is the new AT&T! So far, it is AT&T 2, NASCAR 0. Many have hailed the judicial decision [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2007, 11:22pm EDT

  • NASCAR Is Ignoring Their Roots!

    For those that are interested, I am still in love with my Sirius Radio, and in particular most of the programming on the NASCAR channel 128. I work retail, and manage multiple stores, which means I am on the road a bunch, going from store to store. This radio and [...]
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    Posted: May 14, 2007, 11:02pm EDT

  • Dear Tony Stewart,

    Dear Tony,

    I have liked you since the beginning of my NASCAR fandom. I admired your fire and your passion. I managed for years to shrug off your issues as being a sign of passion. However, the last few weeks have pushed me past the line of Tony Apologists, [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2007, 6:40pm EDT

  • Shame on NASCAR!

    Or should NASCAR really be ashamed?

    The huge controversy of the week involved Tony Stewart's claim of NASCAR 'fixing' the races with faked debris cautions. NASCAR publicly insured that Tony would retract his statements, by withholding the 'privilege' of unloading at the race until Tony met with the officials.
    [...]
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    Posted: April 28, 2007, 10:07am EDT

  • A Time to Reflect

    Last weekend, I had a wonderful time visiting with friends at the Texas Motor Speedway race. I flew out on Monday.

    While at the airport, I heard CNN talking about some shootings at a University in Virginia. I noticed it, and had momentary fleeting sadness at the death of [...]
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    Posted: April 21, 2007, 7:05pm EDT

  • Them Texans ain't so bad, at TMS!

    Texas Motor Speedway! Things ARE Bigger AND Better in Texas! Having returned from my first trip to this raceway, I flew away from the experience totally exhausted and thrilled to have been there.

    Texas is famous for its host of friendly outgoing souls. This is so true! We had [...]
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    Posted: April 17, 2007, 11:22pm EDT

  • Three Wide

    Our first blog of Three Wide is up!

    http://3wide.blogspot.com/

    And for the first week, we have yet to slug each other! Shew! [...]
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    Posted: April 10, 2007, 12:37am EDT

  • High-pitched Whining in Vegas

    The CHAMP car race in Vegas provided me some degree of racing satisfaction for a substitute for no NASCAR racing. Due to the Easter weekend, which for some reason is a Primo Chocolate-selling event, I made a run to one of the Las Vegas Downtown stores on the same weekend [...]
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    Posted: April 08, 2007, 5:20pm EDT

  • La Triviata on a quiet Sunday

    It is an off-week for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Drivers. The Busch series raced in Nashville. Las Vegas had its first CHAMP Car race today, running a 2.4 mile circuit in the downtown area.

    Since there is not much happening this post will not have a single theme, but [...]
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    Posted: April 08, 2007, 11:38am EDT

  • Sirius Customer Service

    Less than a year ago, I received my Sirius radio as a surprise. The surprise was more that I received it early in the year, as I was expecting it for a Christmas gift. You see, I knew my darling hubby would feed my NASCAR habit and get the radio [...]
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    Posted: April 06, 2007, 10:54am EDT
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