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Aggressive vs. Tantrum

If you know me (either IRL or online), you know that I’m a NASCAR fan. I am a passionate NASCAR fan. I am a fan of Dale Earnhardt Jr, Martin Truex Jr, Brad Keselowski, Paul Menard, and Scott Riggs. I will always stand behind my drivers, but if they do something stupid, I’ll call ‘em out on it.

I’ve been upset after a race before. I’ve been pissed at some driver or another or just  […]

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I’m in ‘Dega … kinda

Last year I mentioned that I signed up to have my name on Dale Earnhardt Jr’s racecar in the race at Talladega. AMP decided to do the promotion again this year. Of course I had to sign up again. Last year my name was on the roof of the car. This year it’s on the hood …

Hood of the #88
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Last year, Dale Jr had some problems in the practices. He also got in  […]

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Open letter to ESPN

RE: NASCAR race coverage

To whom it may concern:

We need to talk about the quality of your coverage of the Nationwide series and Sprint Cup series race broadcasts. I can sum the broadcasts up in one word: POOR. You really need to improve the quality of the broadcasts. You are managing to piss off loyal NASCAR fans. They are turning the tv off and finding other means of following the races.

And believe  […]

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Not a good start

I mentioned yesterday that I found out that my name is on Dale Earnhardt Jr’s car for this weekend’s race. I’m still giddy just thinking about it. But I hope I didn’t jinx Jr by my name being on the car.

During the first practice today, he had engine issues, and they had to change the engine. Then after only 9 laps on the track during the second practice, his right rear tire exploded. And  […]

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Pics from meeting Paul Menard

As I mentioned in my last post, I had more pics that I took at the Paul Menard appearance. If you’re interested … check ‘em out here: Paul Menard Appearance – 23 October 2007. Here’s a sampling of what you’ll find …

Paul's car inside Paul's car Paul himself

And here’s what Paul signed for me …

hat signed by Paul hero card signed by Paul […]

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