Garrett Duke

Well the race is currently going on at Martinsville and we just passed a hundred miles out of a 500 lap race. Been pretty action packed with Junior causing the first wreck on the seventh lap that collected Jeff Gordon...both are now in the top ten. Brian Vickers had bee spun around in the first three accidents...and now Brian Vickers just spun McMurray hard into the wall. McMurray came back and hit Vickers in the door...well tried to at least after losing his battery on the track. We are now under caution for that accident...it is on channel ESPN if y'all are wanting to catch the rest of the race. Glad to see Gordon back in the top ten after the wreck...lot of accidents so far and am sure there are more to come. Am watching it on TV and on Race Buddy right now as well...

Sorry to break it to you Roger...but the Cubs got Red Sox GM Theo Esptien (Sp) that broke their World Series drought. He may not be the Cubs GM...they gave him some sort of baseball president title...can't think of it, but I am going to remain loyal to the Cubs and break the news early to you, Roger. The Cubs are going to the World Series in 2012...gotta face it, it's their time to shine! HA HA HA Am thinking of you tonight with the World Series...am really hoping that the WS trophy will be going home to Texas after tonight's game. Always great when the underdog team can come and win it all!!!!!

Sorry that I hadn't reviewed the race afterwards...didn't have time to once the race ended I was out the door and was too tired to come online once I came home. So here I am writing it a day late...hope y'all don't mind. Talledega and Daytona use to be two of my favorite tracks and despite how much I try to like the "new" style of restrictor plate races...I hate it. One lap he could be the last car on the track, the next lap he's leading the field. And it isn't like last week where Kyle Busch started way in the back due to switching an engine and went on to lead some laps...he did that by talent and hard work. Talledega, it's the luck of the draw so to speak. Just so frustrating. Look at Gordon for example...he waited in the back all race long to avoid the big one then at the end made his way forward only for Mark Martin (his racing buddy) to get wrecked...Trevor Bayne said he'd take him on since Gordon helped him win at Daytona and for some reason or another (I don't know why at the moment) Bayne left Gordon. Gordon went from within the top ten with just a few laps remaining to come home 27th. (Just read on JG website that Trevor came to him afterwards and told him someone told him to back off (by what it sounds like, that it all had to deal with Gordon driving a Chevy and not a Ford like Bayne)...but have to agree with Gordon, it should have been told to Gordon over the radio and not after the race. Should have been dealt differently than what it was.) Tony Stewart led a lot of laps which took awhile for him to get there, but once he did, he was there for some time. He lost his racing partner, Ryan Newman in a wreck. There was plenty of wrecks...Bobby Labonte got spun out only for Kurt Busch to hit him hard. Announcers said that Kurt had no where to go, but Labonte wasn't even in Busch's line that he was driving...Busch had to go down a line to hit Labonte, he stayed in line would probably would have clipped Labonte's front bumper. Even if he couldn't stay in line, my opinion, Busch had plenty of time to brake. From what I saw, he didn't look to have braked at all for the spin. Mark Martin got wrecked that took out Ragen Smith...hard. Luckily everyone was OK. As I said Ryan Newman was involved in an accident as was Kevin Harvick. But at the moment am not really recalling what exactly happend. Do know that when Harvick came back on track, his car was smoking. I said outloud that NASCAR needed to park him or something...a couple laps later, the flag person (would love to have that job!!!!!!) waved a flag and the announcers said that the flag meant that NASCAR was no longer scoring Kevin Harvick. Which found that kinda ironic...finally NASCAR listened to me:rofl:. Am not a big Harvick fan so did find it funny...he finished only a handful of laps behind, so it did not take them very long to fix it anyway. Kyle Busch wrecked and was out for a long time as well...think him and Harvick may have wrecked. Could be wrong about that. Once again, I apologize for not writing this last night when my memory would have been more keen...as of now, my memory only serves me to remind me how horrible Gordon was dealt with yesterday afternoon. Jimmie Johnson saved himself pretty good as well...two drivers got into each other and scraped Johnson's car. He finished far back with Gordon and Junior, but he managed to save his car. The end was kinda exciting...Jeff Burton has had a horrible year this year. He was in the chase last year and he was no where near making it this year. Despite him and Gordon throwing a few punches last fall at Texas, Burton is a great guy and hate to see him get dealt with such horrible luck that he has been dealt with this year. With that said, at the closing laps, he took the lead with his teammate Clint Bowyer pushing him. At the end, looked like he was getting the win that he deserves and needs so much, only for Bowyer to pass him at the last second and steal the win from him. Was upset for him at the end of the race, but as Gordon pointed out, any racer would have done that to their own team mate to get the win. Still very heartening for Burton though... Here is the top ten finishing order: 1. Clint Boywer 2. Jeff Burton 3. Dave Blaney 4. Brad Keselowski 5. Brian Vickers 6. Kasey Kahne 7. Tony Stewart 8. Denny Hamlin 9. Michael Waltrip 10. Martin Truex Jr I am glad the wild card race is all over for the chase and am looking forward to go short track racing next Sunday at Martinsville...where I hope my drivers will at least have a top ten finish. All I have to say about Talledega is that it was a frustrating race to watch once it was all said and over with - though Gordon did manage to move up a position in points.

Another great Christian song. Love this song and is a song I'd love to turn it up!

Sticking with the manly songs it looks like. Ever since this kinda thread started, this song came to mind. Just haven't had the chance to use it. Sorry that it isn't a video...just the lyrics. Couldn't find the official video and I could find a video that wouldn't skip and all that annoying stuff...great song with a lot of truth behind it.

Here is the top ten starting positions for Talledega's tomorrow' race: 1. Mark Martin 2. Jimmie Johnson 3. Clint Bowyer 4. Trevor Bayne 5. Jeff Gordon 6. Dale Earnhardt Jr 7. Paul Menard 8. David Ragen 9. Carl Edwards 10. Ryan Newman Am very happy with the starting positions of all Hendrick drivers and for Carl Edwards. All in the top ten. But with how unpredictable Talledega race is, am sure the top ten finishing drivers will look a lot different than the start. Though am hoping I will like the finishing grid just as much as the starting gird. LET'S GO JEFF GORDON...LET ALL HAVE A SAFE AND FUN RACE!!! Am really looking forward to the drop of the checkered flag!

I don't really have a bid in this any more...never really did. My baseball season starts and finishes with the Cubs. Talking of which they just got the Red Sox GM that had broke their losing streak...maybe Theo could do the same for the Cubs. I could always wish, right? Anyway, I am hoping you are right, Roger. Would love to see the Cards lose it (I apologize for any Cardinals fans on the forum...mean no offense.) but would love it to see the opposing team win. Which now is the Rangers. Be nice to see the underdog win the WS!

Dwight looks really young in this video...love his music and really miss hearing him on the radio. Would love to see him in concert. I was going to put down his "Guitars Cadillack" song when it was on the guitar thread until I saw that line had ended and thought of this song with Hoss' song. Hope your video works better than mine...the image kept freezing up, but he kept singing...

Gotta miss ol' Waylon. Love this song!

Well the Sprint Cup boys are going to Talledega this Sunday afternoon at 2:00 EST...a track that is fast and very unpredictable. A track known to produce the big one that could take out half the field if the drivers aren't lucky. Just ask Carl Edwards how fast and dangerous Talledega could be... Gotta love Carl Edwards...was so glad that he was OK after it - loved seeing him run across the start finish line afterwards. Felt bad for Edwards and glad teh catch fense was there - though people in the stands did get hurt.Hopefully we will not see that or anything like that this Sunday...after Dan Wheldon's fateful accident, we don't need to see another scary one like that. Qualifying will be held Saturday so don't know the starting line up as of yet. Gordon and Jr hold the record for the most wins...Gordon with six and Jr with five. Am hoping Gordon will earn another victory Sunday - after the last two races, he is very well in need of it!

Oops sorry. Though see it still applies to your edited version. Ha. As I said, I kid because I care. I am excited for them all, but do have to say I am more excited for Darrell Waltrip and Cale than the others. They are all deserving of it. I get Darrell Waltrip's posts on my facebook account and he is really excited about it! Dang I miss ol' DW...can't wait til February and Daytona and hear his "Boogity, boogity, boogity" once again. Talking about DW...his baby brother, Micheal (or Mikey) will be racing at 'Dega this weekend. Am really excited...I like Michael and he is great at restrictor plate racing. Hope he can come home with a top ten or even a win (as long as Gordon comes in second!). He use to race full time now only races a handful of races and is a car owner...he owns Martin Truex Jr's car, David Reutimann, and part of Bobby Labonte (I think.). Am looking forward to seeing Michael race again!

Nice after thought there Roger...and also the others. HA. We all know who's your favorite on the list, now don't we? HA HA (As Fox NASCAR announcer Chris Meyers says "I kid because I care" )

Thanks. I was going for your Brewers to knock 'em out as well for the same reason plus they are the Cubs rivalry so who wants 'em to make it all the way. Ha. Guess there are some happy Card fans out there somewhere. Well Brian, hopefully next year, it will be my Cubs vs your Brewers in the play offs. That'd make for a great match!

I am so happy for them all...all deserving of the honor. But especially for Darrell and Cale. I love DW and wish they'd stick on FOX for the Sprint Cup races so I can hear him every race. He puts such enthusiasm into it and you can tell he just lives for NASCAR. He's just awesome ... as a person and a driver. And of course for Cale with his connections to the Dukes and for what he has done for the sport as well.

Well Brian my condolences go out to you and your Brew-crew on their loss...but take it from this die hard Cubs fan, at least they made it to the post season. With that said, they may have lost to the Cardinals, but they had a heck of a season to get to the post season - the Cardinals had to fall back on the Wild Card if I am remembering correctly. Always good to see a bad luck team get a little good luck and good talent to make a good year - if that makes any sense. Gives me some hope for next year. HA HA I'm sticking to my yearly slogan...Next year is gonna be their (Cubs) year. Am already looking forward to April 5th. . .

Thanks for the article, Hoss. You are welcome...wish I was spreading more better news that this. Was very disappointed by last night's race, but now it shows that it could always be worse than what it was. Very sad for Dan and his family that are now having to face this tragedy. So very sad. Just got done reading the article and saw the video of the wreck. So how very scary that had to have been for ALL the drivers. It was scary just watching the video. . . I am sure Dan would like to be remembered by his wins and accomplishments. Looks to have been a talented driver... RIP DAN WHELDON

Just got word on my Facebook account that Indy Car lost a driver today...Dan Wheldon. It says they were racing at Las Vegas and Wheldon was in a 13 car accident on turn two. May Wheldon rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are going out for him, his famiy, and friends as they face this terrible loss.

Jesse Duke hears a sigh escape from him as he eyes this month's monthly bank statement that only increases the stress within him. There had been a day when he was able to keep caught up with the bills and had enough money stashed away in case of an emergency. But that had been back in the day when the boys and him were still runnin' shine. But now? He's having a hard time keeping up with the bills and the mortgage and then to add on food and anything else they may need. Luckily him and his family were healthy and were barely ever sick, but if the boys ever got in an accident or Daisy were to get sick, he wouldn't know how he'd be able to pay for the medical bills. "Something wrong, Jesse?" Daisy asks, breaking the silence behind him. He slightly jumps at her question and turns around to face her as she continues to wash this morning's dishes. He finds himself shaking his head, knowing it would be best not to tell anyone about their financial worries. Not until it was neccessary. As of now he was still paying the bills and until he was no longer able to do so, he refused to give his adult kids anything more to worry about. "Ah nothing," he lies as she shoves the statement into his pocket and forces a smile as he pats her on the shoulder, "just wonderin' where the boys are. Sent 'em out over an hour ago and yet nothing." "Ah Jesse you worry too much. You know how they are," she states calmly as she turns around to give him a care free smile, "they probably stopped at Cooter's and go caught up talking and all." Jesse laughs. "I know damn well how they are which what leads me to worrying. Sure they could have gotten stopped by Cooter, but they could have also got caught up by Rosco and now sit in jail while they wait for Hogg to let them make their one phone call. To me," he states half heartedly. She shrugs. "Very true...but that wouldn't be their fault. It'd be our crooked law's fault and would be due to them framing 'em. Not Bo and Luke," Daisy states strongly, "and if that is the case, we'll worry about it when the time comes. As for now," she pauses to turn around to face her dishes and movement out of the window catches her eye. A smile spreads across her pretty face as the orange muscle car slowly turns into their drive way, "well Jesse, hate to break it to you. You're wrong." "Wrong?" he questions as he moves towards the living room. "How?" "They boys aren't in jail waiting to make their phone call to you from jail. They're pulling into the drive as we speak," she gives him a smile, "I bet you a pie that they stopped to talk to Cooter." Jesse smiles back. "I'd love a pie. You're on." (CUE ANYONE)

Love Toby Keith's music...this is his new song and once again...I love it! Just awesome!

You just had to prove me wrong. HA HA. Guess I only owned his first album and that is the only one that I really remember. Do like Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean (in fact am listening to him now) and like both songs you listed above.

Once again, I love this song. It has been awhle since I heard this song and of David Lee Murphy . . .one of those artist who only had a couple of hits before disappearing. Too bad too. Great song though! If I am remembering correctly, this was his first song that he came out with.

Congrats i1976 on an honor well deserved!

Well the race at Charolette just got over and Matt Kenseth went on to get his third win of the season. Glad for Kenseth and all his fans... The first 3/4th of the race was kinda long and not a whole lot happened. A few cautions for debri. Trevor Bayne, 2011 Daytona 500 winner, started tenth and had a fast car...but ran out of gas half way through and finished a couple of laps down. Greg Biffle led a lot of laps until his pit crew didn't put on a lugnut and put him a lap down but he was able to come up with a decent finish. Kyle Busch led a lot of laps until Matt Kenseth passed him with several laps to go. Jeff Gordon had a dismal day today. He started 23rd place...stayed back there most of the day as he was unable to turn his car and pass people. With 45 or so laps to go, he was able to make into the 7th place during a caution. On restart, David Ragen went up the track to hit Kasey Kahne who went up and hit Gordon...Gordon went on to finish 21st spot. Now 11th in points - not a very happy fan tonight. Two bad races in a row for team 24...very frustrating and disappointing after the great season he has had this year. Then if that wasn't bad enough, my second favorite driver, Jimmie Johnson with seven laps to go went to pass Ryan Newman when he went down on the track. He over compensated and went up the track and hit the wall HARD. It shook him up and his car was done for. Finished 34th and dropped five positions in points... Jr finishes 19th...best Hendrick car finish since Martin had something break on his car and was in the garage for a lot of laps. 1. Matt Kenseth 2. Kyle Busch 3. Carl Edwards 4. Kasey Kahne 5. Marcos Ambros 6. Kevin Harvick 7. AJ Allmindinger 8. Tony Stewart 9. Denny Hamlin 10. Ryan Newman We got five races left of the chase...and of the season. So sad to see the season come to an end and am already looking forward to Daytona 500 in 2012! Talledega will be next Sunday...where anything can happen to anyone!

LOL Roger. I was thinking the same thing when I was reading what you wrote there. That fan was definately not popular with what he did...at least not in Chicago.