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NASCAR - BUDWEISER SHOOTOUT AND GATORADE DUELS - DAYTONA SPEEDWEEKS FEBRUARY 2007 [Finally]
Nascar Race2Win Jayski ^
| 02-06-07
| Me, Jack and Junior
Posted on 02/06/2007 10:18:26 AM PST by WestCoastGal
WELCOME BACK RACEFANS
FEBRUARY 10, 2007 ~ 8PM ET ON FOX
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR TROOPS IN HARMS WAY. PRAY FOR THEIR SAFETY & GIVE STRENGTH TO THE COMBAT MEDICS WHO TREAT THEM.
EXTRA PRAYERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED FOR THOSE AT WALTER REED, BETHESDA NMC, BAMC AND THE NEW INTREPID PHYSICAL REHABILITATION CENTER WHICH IS PART OF BAMC.
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TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: daytona; nascar; nextelcup; shootout; wcgnascarthread
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To: fideist
I think they said it was a fuel-line problem. Now would that be the regular fuel line or the jet fuel line?
Lol.
Thanks for the info.
641
posted on
02/14/2007 2:18:39 PM PST
by
LasVegasMac
(Islam........not fit for human consumption.)
To: fideist
Jr's running it this weekend.
642
posted on
02/14/2007 2:24:33 PM PST
by
WestCoastGal
(NO MORE MR NICE GUY!! 5-31-07 ~ MIDNIGHT GIT-R-DONE)
To: Hatteras
"I still think Dale, Jr. needs to get his head out of his butt and stay away from the Hollywood celebrity circuit if he wants to win a championship. But then again, he's got all the money he needs. Where's the incentive? I think Dale, Jr. has a total lack of respect for what his dad did to get where he was. And I think that lack of respect is what caused the implosion of Dale, Jr. and Michael's friendship."You are way out in left field on all of that. What Hollywood celebrities and circuit? Most of what he does are commitments for Budweiser and other sponsors which did include one music video which he did during the off-season last year. He has a dedicated PR guy named Jade who controls all the Budweiser requests for appearances.
Jr has more respect for his father's vision than anyone and that why he wants controlling interest in DEI. Furthermore, he has MORE respect for the veterans than any driver out there. And he has their respect as well. Did you see the ESPN interview with him, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson yesterday? They all think highly of him in his quest to guide DEI in the direction Dale Sr wanted it to be. You need to read more of his interviews. I've posted a few yesterday.
How do you know he and Mikey had an implosion in their friendship? Mikey does hold hard feelings for other reasons according to the Eury's because he gave DEI an ultimatum regarding Tony Jr and DEI didn't give it to him so it was a mutual agreement that he left. Had nothing to do with Dale Jr.
643
posted on
02/14/2007 2:34:29 PM PST
by
WestCoastGal
(NO MORE MR NICE GUY!! 5-31-07 ~ MIDNIGHT GIT-R-DONE)
To: WestCoastGal
WOW, just watching this on speed.
Mixing alcohol with gasoline!
644
posted on
02/14/2007 2:57:40 PM PST
by
NYTexan
To: NYTexan
Oxygenate completely different from oil.
Unable to prepare the car to practice today.
The additive was in the fuel line/system/cell at some point in time. Not in the intake manifold itself.
Consideration of a more serious penalty? Talked about a lot of different things, not commenting on that.
Taking the car back for insp, will there be other penalties if they find anything. R&D they feel there probably isn't anything else in the car but if there is, they will do something about it.
Has Nascar seen this before........like Nitro Methane, or never seen. Not seen in the recent past.
Are you setting a precedent? This is a team issue not manufacturer. Crossed the line to get in 500.
Have there ever been more severe penalties? One is Talladega Cranifus [sp] team Mayfield 2000 151 points. Fuel related incident.
Any possibility this was accidental? Is there a second questions?? Laughter. Was it jet fuel.NO
How was it discovered? Normal process is take carb off plate off visual reach in for loose parts etc. Hand had a substance on it unlike anything seen before. Not like vaseline, like silicone or something.
Suspensions? Indefinite means very long! When the team wants to apply they will discuss.
Was it dangerous to handle? NO
Very bold attempt? Yes we're all surprised. Everyone knows not to mess around with these things, tires, engine plates etc.
MWR admitted guilt? or Appeal? Always open. It's hard to get an answer who called for this. Two people ejected so far. You don't find this on the street corner.
Toyota says something added to seal manifold to gasket. Sent to lab and it was not a match.
Couldn't resist having a commercial..............
645
posted on
02/14/2007 3:11:09 PM PST
by
WestCoastGal
(NO MORE MR NICE GUY!! 5-31-07 ~ MIDNIGHT GIT-R-DONE)
To: WestCoastGal
I'll bet Toyota is none too proud of this!
646
posted on
02/14/2007 3:14:53 PM PST
by
NYTexan
To: NYTexan
100 points docked will guarantee he will not make races for quite awhile unless they figure out another way to cheat.
ESPN2 has Nascar Now on now.
647
posted on
02/14/2007 3:22:59 PM PST
by
WestCoastGal
(NO MORE MR NICE GUY!! 5-31-07 ~ MIDNIGHT GIT-R-DONE)
To: NYTexan
I wonder if you can buy that substance at NAPA??? :)
648
posted on
02/14/2007 3:25:22 PM PST
by
WestCoastGal
(NO MORE MR NICE GUY!! 5-31-07 ~ MIDNIGHT GIT-R-DONE)
To: WestCoastGal
ROTFL!
(I'm sure it wasn't this!)
649
posted on
02/14/2007 3:37:10 PM PST
by
NYTexan
To: WestCoastGal
CFO from Toyota Racing Development was not a happy camper.
650
posted on
02/14/2007 3:46:04 PM PST
by
Roccus
(Able Danger??? What's an Able Danger????)
To: NYTexan
651
posted on
02/14/2007 3:47:14 PM PST
by
WestCoastGal
(NO MORE MR NICE GUY!! 5-31-07 ~ MIDNIGHT GIT-R-DONE)
To: Roccus
They should be extremely EMBARASSED since this is their introduction to CUP racing.
652
posted on
02/14/2007 3:48:03 PM PST
by
WestCoastGal
(NO MORE MR NICE GUY!! 5-31-07 ~ MIDNIGHT GIT-R-DONE)
To: All; y'all; everyone
653
posted on
02/14/2007 3:49:19 PM PST
by
WestCoastGal
(NO MORE MR NICE GUY!! 5-31-07 ~ MIDNIGHT GIT-R-DONE)
To: WestCoastGal
Yellow hat guy said it was not the manufacturer's fault. Said it was all on the Waltrip team. All the other Toyotas were OK, right?
654
posted on
02/14/2007 3:54:12 PM PST
by
Roccus
(Able Danger??? What's an Able Danger????)
To: Roccus
Yes the others are ok so far!!
655
posted on
02/14/2007 4:02:57 PM PST
by
WestCoastGal
(NO MORE MR NICE GUY!! 5-31-07 ~ MIDNIGHT GIT-R-DONE)
To: WestCoastGal
Pics I grabbed from ESPN interview yesterday. Yes it's Jr, so don't go there if you don't like him. LOL
| View Show | Create Your Own
656
posted on
02/14/2007 4:05:02 PM PST
by
WestCoastGal
(NO MORE MR NICE GUY!! 5-31-07 ~ MIDNIGHT GIT-R-DONE)
Here is what TOYota said earlier today, I'm sure they now KNOW HOW serious it is.
Lee White, the senior vice president for Toyota Racing Development that is making its Nextel Cup debut at Daytona, said he also planned to meet with Waltrip.
"I wouldn't call it a setback, but it's disappointing for anyone that we partner with to have this happen in some form or fashion," he said. "We will talk with them to see where we need to go for the future."
White said TRD has been working with NASCAR on the situation.
"I can honestly tell you from an ethics standpoint and integrity, along with character and honesty, those things are paramount in our company," he said.
"We hold ourselves to a high standard and we hold our teams to high standards. We hope we've picked the right ones."
657
posted on
02/14/2007 4:20:02 PM PST
by
WestCoastGal
(NO MORE MR NICE GUY!! 5-31-07 ~ MIDNIGHT GIT-R-DONE)
To: WestCoastGal
LOL...way too much NasCrap going on...all this stupid secret rule stuff, Soap Operas in the Pits...As the Wheel Turns and All My Manifolds!
Let's just go racing.
658
posted on
02/14/2007 4:25:54 PM PST
by
GRRRRR
( What's Next? - Daytona 500 & Spring Training!)
To: GRRRRR
Let's just go racing. What you said!
You would think they would learn after awhile.
But no.....always gotta be a wise guy in the crowd.
659
posted on
02/14/2007 4:54:13 PM PST
by
LasVegasMac
(Islam........not fit for human consumption.)
To: GRRRRR
Mikeys apology
Daytona International Speedway Posted on Wed, Feb. 14, 2007 Statement from Michael Waltrip
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 14, 2007) Michael Waltrips statement regarding the NASCAR penalties handed down this evening to the No. 55 Michael Waltrip Racing entry:
In the past 12 months, Michael Waltrip Racing has hired more than 150 people and we currently employ more than 200. Although we have grown at an accelerated pace, it has been our mission to hire people with high moral value and character to properly represent our sponsors and our ownership.
During preparations for the 2007 season and especially the 2007 Daytona 500, I specifically requested that our competition teams not disrespect NASCAR, our competitors or our sponsors by blatantly circumventing the rules.
HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? This is not the action of an organization, a manufacturer or a sponsor. This was an independent act done without consent or authorization from me or any of my executive management team. As an owner, I realize I am ultimately held responsible for the actions of my employees. Therefore, I accept the penalties issued tonight by NASCAR.
I respect NASCARs rules, its people and the sports integrity, which is why I am so sad and embarrassed. I am dedicated to get to the bottom of this because I will not let the independent act of an individual or individuals tarnish the incredible accomplishment my organization has made to be where we are today.
I want to apologize to the other owners, who know how hard Ive worked to get here in such a short period of time, NASCAR, Toyota, NAPA, all my sponsors, the drivers and especially the fans.
660
posted on
02/14/2007 4:56:41 PM PST
by
WestCoastGal
(NO MORE MR NICE GUY!! 5-31-07 ~ MIDNIGHT GIT-R-DONE)
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