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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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