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[Garrett Duke]

On 1/7/2026 at 9:15 PM, Hobie Hartkins said:

I wouldn't want to bet money on it!

Nope. I've moved on. We got Iceman Caleb Williams now...gonna ice Green Bay out tomorrow night.  Or at least I hope...

[Hobie Hartkins]

1 hour ago, Garrett Duke said:

Nope. I've moved on. We got Iceman Caleb Williams now...gonna ice Green Bay out tomorrow night.  Or at least I hope...

we'll find out tomorrow bud! You just be here after the game and we'll talk about it and what went wrong....lol!  

[Hobie Hartkins]

On 1/9/2026 at 5:51 PM, Garrett Duke said:

Nope. I've moved on. We got Iceman Caleb Williams now...gonna ice Green Bay out tomorrow night.  Or at least I hope...

Garrett, I've changed my mind bud....I'm pulling for the Bears tonight!    

[Garrett Duke]

15 hours ago, Hobie Hartkins said:

Garrett, I've changed my mind bud....I'm pulling for the Bears tonight!    

Oh good! I'm glad I talked some sense into you. I bet you're glad you joined the good side after last night's game. Talk about waiting for the last second to do something. But hey...they did it! 

But seriously, thank you for supporting them.

[RogerDuke]

One of the most amazing comebacks in history. Go Bears! 

Here's some good news. Chase Sexton moved to Kawasaki this year so now my favorite NASCAR driver and pro dirt bike rider are both named Chase. Didn't do so well yesterday though in first race of the year. 

[Hobie Hartkins]

I think both should be punished equally! So I see what you're saying Garrett.

[Garrett Duke]

On 1/11/2026 at 9:39 PM, RogerDuke said:

One of the most amazing comebacks in history. Go Bears! 

Here's some good news. Chase Sexton moved to Kawasaki this year so now my favorite NASCAR driver and pro dirt bike rider are both named Chase. Didn't do so well yesterday though in first race of the year. 

Thank you Roger. That was a disappointing first half and an exciting and stressful second half. What a come back! 

I am sorry about your Steelers. I thought of you when I saw that. I have a hard time going for them due to their current QB . .  . he may no longer be on that other team (sorry...I can't say the name. ) but he has always annoyed me. I do hate for you and the fans and sad to see Tomlin stepping out. 19 years say a lot. And the fact they made it to the playoffs, he should still be proud. A lot of teams didn't make it that far.

Well the other Chase must be a great guy. I am sorry to hear that he didn't do too well. I am hoping this will be Chase ELLIOT's year.  

 

[Garrett Duke]

On 1/11/2026 at 9:57 PM, Hobie Hartkins said:

I think both should be punished equally! So I see what you're saying Garrett.

Both should be punished? Green Bay and Chicago? Green Bay may deserve it, but the Bears, never! Sorry I am lost . . .and tired . 

[Garrett Duke]

Sorry to interrupt the football talk . . . I am still excited to be moving forward into the playoffs. It's been a long time since the Bears have made it this far. They play the Rams Sunday in cold weather. The Rams aren't conditioned for warm weather and play in a dome. The Bears will have the advantage there. . .

But to bring it back to NASCAR for a bit. . .

NASCAR has updated the Chase format for all three series for 2026 and ahead. Of what I understand that winning in the regular season won't lock you in as it has been the past few years. It's going back to more to the old Chase system. There will still be 16 drivers (in the top series). The driver with the most points at the end of the ten Chase races wins the championship. 

Here is an article with more information on the new Chase format: NASCAR returns to Chase format for 2026 | NASCAR

Of what I have been seeing, the drivers seem to have a positive feedback on it. I personally feel like it's a step in the right direction. 

32 more days until the Daytona 500!!!!

[Hobie Hartkins]

Hey Garrett, do you ever follow the Blue Card?