Garrett Duke

Well the Daytona race has gotten over. And well...it was a typical Daytona race. Though I think the big story is that Jimmie Johnson is the first driver since 1982 to win both February's Daytona's race AND the July's Daytona race.
First half of the race was pretty uneventful. Carl Edwards ran over his tire changer's foot...the tire changer was taking the tape off of Edwards' grill and when the guy who holds the car up for the tire change, dropped the car, Edwards went. ( That is the driver's sign that it is time to go when they drop the car) So he dropped the car and Edwards went to run over his tire changer's foot that got caught on the splitter...luckily it was his shoe that broke to save him and not his foot.
And well things got a bit eventful towards the end of the race...and am sure will forget something. So please forgive me. LOL.
Martin Truex Jr got spun out by Denny Hamlin who in turn took out Juan Pablo Montoya.
Jeff Gordon came to pit road on a yellow third...going out of pits he tried to get passed Joe Nemechek and got into the grass which took him back to twelfth. A few laps later "the big one" came about with Denny Hamlin, AJ Allmindinger, Matt Kenseth,...and Jeff Gordon.
Kasey Kahne went up to challenge Jimmie Johnson only to get into Ambrose and slung out into the infield and out of the race.
And on the last lap...(if they wreck on the last lap, the race is over if the caution drops) two big accidents happen at two different places, but NASCAR keeps it green and Jimmie goes on to win the race. Tony Stewart came home second.
Daytona's final results
Sorry to tell you this, Hoss, but Ricky Stenhouse Jr was taken out on the last lap by his own girl friend...

Sorry Hoss but at least on my computer your picture didn't come through...but do have to say I love Jeff Gordon's car that he will be racing tomorrow! I agree . . . it does make it hard to find them sometimes when their cars are different, but it is nice to see different paint schemes every once in awhile.
And yeah, the sponsors would NOT be happy if they would stick with only one paint scheme. And at a time like this when sponsors are dropping left and right and are getting more hard to find, I think it would be wise if they would do all things possible to keep them HAPPY.
As for the time... I do the best that I can. Sorry if that is not satisfactory for you Hoss...went out for lunch and church. Got to it when I got home afterwards. I didn't know you were an impatient NASCAR fan...that it was only me who got impatient to see who starts where.

Worst fantasy NASCAR player? I think you are doing pretty good especially for your first year...keep positive. Plus I can't punish you when I am not doing much better.
To many Chicago Blackhawk palyers on my team? Never heard of such a thing!

Well, OK, so perhaps the salesman was an actor and perhaps the driver wasn't Jeff Gordon. I still like it and still think it was funny.
Logically speaking, if it was a true prank, they'd risk getting sued or what not if the "salesman" had an heart attack or something went wrong or what not. And they tend to put a stunt driver during any stunt...
All the same, I did like the video. Sorry Hoss you ain't gonna rain on my parade - especially when Jeff Gordon is in it even if it is only outside of the car.

Hey...owe! What was that for? I was just speakin' the truth...first televised race and Cale goes and steals the show away from Richard Petty who went on to win the race. While he won the race, Cale was fighting the Allison brothers which grabbed more attention than the King winning the race. Poor Richard...
Not fault you chose to like a trouble maker.
Thows the nerf football back at you to hit you in the shoulder.

I will try not to take any offense to you speaking negatively about my second favorite driver. You're just lucky you are picking on my all time favorite driver...then I would definately take offense to it. Personally don't understand why or how so many people don't like Jimmie Johnson...but then again he is my second all time favorite NASCAR driver, so my opinion on the matter is a tad biased.

Well y'all...I got some happy news for you. NASCAR SEASON IS FINALLY HERE!!!! I am beyond excited about it...but also a sad. Excited because life isn't complete without NASCAR...but sad that this is the last year that Jeff Gordon will be driving the 24 car. Can't imagine NASCAR without him. But am sure NASCAR will continue without him...
Today was the Superbowl of NASCAR...the biggest race of the season. The race everyone has been waiting for.
Jeff Gordon started the race on the pole with Jimmie Johnson starting besides him. Jeff Gordon had a fast car and led several laps on the opening of the race. First caution is for Landon Cassill as his engine or something broke. Second caution is for Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart who hit the wall with heavy damage. On the restart Joey Logaono took the lead and Johnson second.
Jeff Gordon has led the most laps at Daytona in his career and at the moment...Gordon has led 84 laps with 92 laps to go. They are just getting ready for a restart from a debris caution. Johnson got penalized for his crew getting over the wall too early and Edwards along with few other drivers got caught for speeding on pit road. (Sorry...am trying to type this as the race goes to see if I can remember more. Let me know if this is better or not...) Gordon had gotten the lead back but has slid back and Dale Jr. took the lead to lead several laps and now Joey Logano is now back in lead.
We have 45 laps to go and they are on their final green flag pit stop and Logano is still in the lead. And now with 40 laps go go we are under caution because Brad Keselowski's car smoking up...a second caution due to engine failure. Jamie McMurray slid on Kesleowski's oil and went into the wall, Ryan Nemwan ran into the back of him. Gordon and a few drivers are pitting for fuel. Jimmie Johnson is now leading on the restart.
Jeff Gordon has clinched most laps led today.
Clint Bowyer has helped Carl Edwards past Jimmie Johnson after the restart.
And now caution number five for Ryan Blaney as his engine blows as well... and now Joey Logano is voicing similar problems as his teammate Brad Keselowski.
And now with seven to go, Joey Logano's car is still staying within and he is leading the race. Behind him cars are three wide. And with three to go Justin Allgaier and Ty Dillion get in an accident to bring on the yellow flag. And now they are red flagged as they are trying to clear the track of Allgaier's car off the track.
They restart with Logano in the lead and on the last lap, Austin Dillion got in the back of Jeff Gordon to cause a big wreck to bring out the yellow flag and end the race. Joey Logano has won his first Daytona 500.
Official results:
1. Joey Logano
2. Kevin Harvick
3. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
4. Denny Hamlin
5. Jimmie Johnson
6. Casey Mears
7. Clint Bowyer
8. Martin Truex Jr.
9. Kasey Kahne
10. Greg Biffle
11. David Gilliland
12. Sam Hornish Jr.
13. Michael Annett
14. Austin Dillion
15. Aric Almirola
16. Regan Smith
17. David Regan
18. Johnny Sauter
19. Matt Crafton
20. AJ Allmendinger
21. Danica Patrick
22. Cole Whitt
23. Jamie McMurray
24. Carl Edwards
25. Michael Waltrip
26. Bobby Lagonte
27. Paul Menard
28. Ty Dillion
29. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
30. Trevor Bayne
31. Michael McDowell
32. Reed Sorenson
33. Jeff Gordon
34. Kyle Larson
35. Matt Kenseth
36. Mike Wallace
37. Justin Allgaier
38. Ryan Newman
39. Ryan Blaney
40. JJ Yeley
41. Brad Keselowski
42. Tony Stewart
43. Landon Cassill
Well...race one in the books. We are off to Atlanta next Sunday...perhaps Bo and Luke will be there. LOL

Another reason to love Chase. He has done great so far and am looking forward to seeing how far he will go this season. Still have a hard time accepting him in the 24 car, but other than that, that he is great. But I am sticking with Jimmie Johnson...the man of steel.  

I know, I know...I have to enjoy it while it lasts.  

And who is in first place? ? ?  

Beat me? Oh hog wash. I felt sorry for you last year...now with all this smack talk, I don't feel to bad. I am about to show you all who's boss...ME. LOL.  Me and my buddy, Jimmie Johnson, is going to dominate this year!  

Yes that is the picture I was talking about! Thanks for posting it...I finally gave up on it. Thanks for coming to my rescue!

Woo hoo! Thanks Hoss...now I have something to watch this weekend. Would do so now, but I think I will wait til this weekend when I will be able to enjoy it more. Thanks for the link! Great picture too...does Bo and Luke go there to buy parts from "Geoffery"? LOL

I really hope he wasn't intending to hit Kyle with a hammer...that could be deadly. I really don't know what Steven's intentions were, but hopefully they are dealt with one way or another. Understand being upset at Kyle for wrecking him, but throwing a hammer is taking it to the extreme.

LOL Roger. EXACTLY.Don't know why he makes such a big deal over his phone...he has better things to worry about out on the track than his phone and taking and sending pictures via Twitter.

LOL...thought it may shock you.
As for David...guess I should tell you now in case it does turn into something. Jack Roush (his car owner) says that more than likely David Ragen will NOT be driving for him next year. Said he was disappointed in David Ragen and how he drove or something like that. I didn't read the whole article. Am not a big fan of Rousch...even though I do like Carl Edwards...who also drives for Rousch.
David is a talented kid and I am sure he will find another ride if Rousch does follow through with his line of thought. Ragen may not be like Edwards, Kenseth as of yet, but I feel like Rousch isn't giving him the time to mature. I mean, Ragen even got his first win this year...
Though Roger...who knows, perhaps David will take up Kurt Busch's old ride...guess as of now, time will tell.
82 days until Daytona 500...not that I am counting or anything.

You just had to go and remind me, now didn't you, Roger? I'm already going through NASCAR withdrawl .:(

What a great thread...thanks Redneck Girl.
I hope everyone here will have a great Thanksgiving with lots of turkey and a lot of good food filled with great company and laughter. HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
As for me, in another hour and a half or so I will be on my way to visit my sister for Thanksgiving. Am looking forward to it and should be fun as long as the weather cooperates...LOL

Happy Memorial Day...hope you all have a fun and safe three day (for all who have Monday off...) weekend.
Thank-you to all who has served or is serving for our great country. Thank-you for your service and for ALL that you have done.
THANK-YOU!

Thank-you Roger for the idea to cure laziness...though somehow I doubt that would work too well. In fact, I think, if I were to follow your plan, I'd probably become even more lazy th an I had been before I made the resolution. (Seeing how I would be spending more time on the computer than doing things that need to be done)
Which leaves me to wonder if this is your way to help me to lose in this little friendly contest. . .

Awe come on Roger...I know you can do it. If John Schneider can do it...so can you! Probably can do it even better than John.   Or better than Evil Knievel. 
I like how your birthday is seven days after John Schneider's. My birthday is five days before Denver Pyle's birthday...or the same day as George Clooney's. Though Clooney is twenty years older than I. I'll let you do the research and the math on that one.  
 
 

That is too bad he was only on for eight minutes...but at least now you know.

No big deal...I almost didn't say anything, but I couldn't pass up the chance to give you a hard time. Did you get to watch it yet? I don't get much chance to watch TV during the week. Usually it is Friday night when I first get a chance to watch TV and that is for "Blue Bloods" and then the race on Sunday. Previews looked good though...then again anything with Bo in it is great.

They must be reshowing it...it was on last week. I think I posted it in the John Schneider thread area. Sadly I have yet to watch it but was excited to see the commercial come on advertising the show. My first reaction was wow that guy looks like John Schneider and then they confirmed it which only got me excited...LOL. Bo has to be faster than anyone...afterall he beat Jeff Gordon (check out Roger's and I RP) didn't he?

I read about that online this morning, Roger, and I had thought that Conyers sounded familiar and was guessing it was from the Dukes. Am very glad that they were able to rescue the toddler. What a scare!