Racing
« Previous EntriesConcrete And Steel
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011On Saturday, we spent the day at Dover International Speedway for the NASCAR Nationwide Series One Main Financial 200. In attendance were myself, Kyle, Erik, my friend Bill (above) and my sister Allison. It was her first time at a NASCAR race, and she brought the usual misconception – a boring sport viewed only be [...]
By The Time You Read This
Saturday, October 1st, 2011I’ll already be deaf. Today is our annual trip to Dover Int’l Speedway. The boys, my friend Bill, my sister Allison and I will be taking in the NASCAR Nationwide Series Dover 200 this afternoon. With any luck, the day will be as exciting as last year, when the kids met driver Trevor Bayne – [...]
Jeff Gordon Wins At Atlanta
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011Whoo hoo! It was the 85th career win for my favorite driver, and it moves him into sole possession of third place in all-time wins. Jeff Gordon has won the rain-delayed NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway for his third victory of the season and 85th of his career. Gordon held off Jimmie Johnson by [...]
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!!!
Sunday, June 5th, 2011Okay, it was actually Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, but you get the idea. Yesterday, I took the kids to our first ever Monster Jam at Lincoln Financial Field – home of the Eagles. Now, while the kids love monster trucks, I am rather ambivalent about them. I mean, I love NASCAR, but monster trucks seemed too [...]
The Fastest Weekend Of The Year
Sunday, May 29th, 2011If you’re a racing fan like me, this is the best weekend of the year. Today especially, is a great day for racing, with the Indy 500, the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 all scheduled. Luckily for us, the Daily Mail focuses upon what’s really important. This is the weekend when [...]
Kyle Busch: Lead Foot, Pea Brain
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011Most of you know that I’m a huge NASCAR fan. That fandom has spread to my two oldest sons. Erik is a Denny Hamlin fan, as am I. Kyle is a Kyle Busch fan. Me? Not so much. You see, Kyle Busch is kind of an arrogant douche. He’s a very talented driver, but he’s [...]
The Speed Was Power And Speed Was Joy
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011You know it’s bad when I’m quoting Jonathon Livingston Seagull. Especially here. Chock full of teh awesome. (H/T – Uncle Ray)
Jeff Gordon Wins In Phoenix!
Monday, February 28th, 2011Whoo hoo! And after a 66-race win drought, Gordon’s Phoenix has risen. Jeff Gordon passed Kyle Busch with eight laps left and stretched his lead from there at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, ending his winless streak at 66 races. Gordon, who started 20th, was knocked into the wall by Edwards, had to pull behind [...]
About That Fantasy League
Monday, February 21st, 2011We’re getting our arses kicked by a 10-year old and a 7-year old. Team Star Wars is Kyle and Erik’s fantasy team, and thanks to their brilliant pick of Trevor Bayne, they’re riding high in first place. Jim from bRight and Early is in second, my friend Bill is in third, BadIdeaGuy is in fourth, [...]
Trevor Bayne Wins The Daytona 500!
Sunday, February 20th, 2011Oh. My. GOD!!! Bayne survived late charges to win the Great American Race in his first-ever try. It was only his second Sprint Cup start ever, and he wins NASCAR’s Super Bowl. Bayne becomes the youngest driver – 20 years, 1 day – to win the Daytona 500, surpassing Jeff Gordon, who won it when [...]
« Previous Entries