THIS WEEK IN NASCAR: THE BRICKYARD 400

by Seawall Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:34 am

The Nascar boys have returned from a weekend off to race at
the legendary Indianapolis Speedway for the Brickyard 400!

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Some track specs:
(Notice the lack of substantial banking in the turns.) (From Jayski)

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WHERE TO WATCH

Here’s the schedule, courtesy of TV Racer.

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Remember, coverage this week switches to ESPN/ABC. Unless I’ve missed something, there doesn’t
appear to be too much coverage on TV of pre-race activities. Looking at recent attendance at the track,
doesn’t appear too many show up in person either. Look at the attendance figures decrease
below: (From Jayski)

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Driver Performance at Indiana:

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Seawall’s Pickums and Don’t Pickums, along with a dark horse
for the Brickyard!

PICKUM

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SMOKE. He’s good at
this track; he’s close to home. He has a
history of getting better the later the season goes, and he needs to get Ryan
Newman sponsorship in order to keep him.
No better way to do that than stuff some wins under the belt.

DON’T PICKUM

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MARTIN TRUEX, JR.
Martin’s not well known for flat track finishes and it might be that MWR
won’t finish the season quite as strong as they started out.

WHOAA HORSEE!

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PAUL MENARD

My dark horse pick this week is Paul Menard. RCR’s stable is not having a great season,
and it’s time for one of them to pick up the speed. I think Menard might pull off a top five
finish.

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Yep, you guessed it, who else, BUT…. (trumpet roll please)……

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Unless you’re not a Nascar fan, or have been living under a
rock the past couple of days, you, along with millions others, have heard the
news that AJ has failed both his Part A and Part B (sounds like a tax return)
drug tests. (Each specimen comes from
the same sample.) AJ has now been
suspended indefinitely from Nascar.
Here’s a link to clarify, or maybe even muddy the water more…

http://motorsports-soapbox.blogspot.com/

AJ had two
choices to make. One was to enroll in
Nascar’s Road to Recovery Program, which he did today; immediately after the B
test results were announced. Another
choice was to sue Nascar, and we all know where that pretty much gets
you….

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It will be up to the administrators of the Road to Recovery
Program to determine what program AJ will have to complete; how long it will
take, etc. He will have to undergo
ongoing drug testing and counseling.
Once the administrators are satisfied, he will be cleared to race again
in the Cup series….. IF, and this is a
big if in my book, he can get a ride.
Penske hasn’t announced anything firm yet except for the fact that Sam
Hornish Jr. is in the 22 car for the next two races. (Indy and Pocono).

As we all know, Nascar has changed, and the big sponsors
drive the show now with MEGA buck sponsorships.
Gone are the days when sponsors were just happy to be able to get their
names
on the side of old what’s his name car to get some exposure. Now, they
are buying a product. They are, in a sense, if you will – buying an
owner and a driver, and his appearances, and their names all over the pretty
car with big fat pretty lettering. All
for Multi Millions of Dollars.
Shell/Penzoil is one of the largest in the sport. Penske has a hefty relationship with them,
and won’t risk it. With AJ half way into
a one year contract, it’s my belief Shell/Penzoil will view him as damaged
goods and will want to disassociate their name from his. Enter stage right – Sam Hornish with an
untarnished record and a proven, tested background with Shell. Shell likes him. I think we’ll see Sam finish the year out in
the Cup series for Penske. I think his
performance for the rest of the year dictates what Roger will do about the 22
next year, but I don’t think AJ will return to the 22.

Enjoy the race and comment away.

A special thanks to ThunderboltWX.com for hosting the blogs!

I'm inserting a poll about your opinions on AJ Allmendinger. Check it out!

!!!!THANKS FOR READING!!!!

by Seawall Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:51 am

by Tropic Bunker Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:05 am

Great blog Sea. I might have to dust off the ole Dancing Machine this week!!!
I don't see the practice and qualifying coverage on tv though!

by scouter534 Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:02 am

Great blog Sea. So they do actually know what he tested positive for, just being evasive.

by sangria Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:09 am

Very Nice blog Sea......you kinda outdid yourself this time......LOL...I like the Seawall's Pickums and No Pickums!!! You forgot to put KuBu on the No Pickums list....

Maybe I just missed it, but where is the poll?

by emcf30 Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:11 am

Excellent Sea. Very nice Blog. Love the way you incorporated the Poll.

by Seawall Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:19 am

League Standings for Segment Two:
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by Seawall Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:34 am

There is more coverage on Speed.
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by sangria Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:41 am

LMAO......so NOW you will post the league standing for segment 2!!!!!

by GrillinInTheEye Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:44 am

Great Blog Sea.

I have to agree with you on Picking Stewart for this week. He loves Indy. Does better in the summer months, and likes the fast slick tracks. Over the past 13 races that he run, he has a 46.5 % success rate at this track.

I will have to add my Pickum...

Yes that right, you guessed it....

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None other than Jeff Gordon. OK no shock to ya'll but look at the facts.

He is only one of a few drivers to make every Brickyard 400 race. 10 of his races were top 5 or better.

Now I know he's been in a slump lately, and championship may be out of the question. But he's making a comeback. Time for him to lay it all on the line. He doesn't have many years of racing left in him. Better make the most of them while he can.

by sangria Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:08 am

Hey Sea...just noticed, your league standings pic is cut off on the right...no totals column......max width is 800 pixels.....

by Seawall Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:08 pm

sangria wrote:Hey Sea...just noticed, your league standings pic is cut off on the right...no totals column......max width is 800 pixels.....

BUSTED! LOL

by emcf30 Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:57 pm

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Just sayin

by emcf30 Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:50 pm

Damn he looks young here. This was the win at Indy during the 1st ever NASCAR event there.

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by GrillinInTheEye Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:59 pm

That's when he had hair. LOL

by GrillinInTheEye Thu Jul 26, 2012 5:44 pm

by emcf30 Thu Jul 26, 2012 5:51 pm

GrillinInTheEye wrote:

True Dat. LMAO

by sangria Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:00 pm

I'd like to say ignore

but even I have to admit you did a nice job with that one!!! Just don't like the message, so........

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by Tropic Bunker Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:05 pm

++++++++++++++++++++ Grill

by GrillinInTheEye Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:44 pm

Thanks Gang.

Think I'm gonna have to download Photoshop and see what I can do with that.

by Seawall Fri Jul 27, 2012 1:44 am

GrillinInTheEye wrote:Thanks Gang.

Think I'm gonna have to download Photoshop and see what I can do with that.

Oh, this is gonna be good!!!!!!!

by Tropic Bunker Fri Jul 27, 2012 7:29 am

by GrillinInTheEye Fri Jul 27, 2012 7:40 am

LOL. Well Sea looks like we have good backup! She can't bring us all down.

by sangria Fri Jul 27, 2012 7:45 am

LMAO...Grill, you will pay for defacing my sign!!!!!!!!

by GrillinInTheEye Fri Jul 27, 2012 7:51 am

LMAO This one I cannot take credit for. He did it all by himself.

by sangria Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:04 am

Oh, MY Bad!!!!!! I guess I just leapt to the conclusion that it was you, and did not bother to look....... lmao

That boy will pay even worse!!!!!!!

by GrillinInTheEye Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:15 am

Oops Sorry Trop. Wink

by Tropic Bunker Fri Jul 27, 2012 12:09 pm

Coming Sunday: Be afraid, be very afraid!

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by GrillinInTheEye Fri Jul 27, 2012 12:14 pm

LMAO.. You're getting better at that.

by Seawall Fri Jul 27, 2012 12:52 pm

Nascar eyeing major qualifying changes....
http://www.cbssports.com/nascar/blog/eye-on-nascar/19668819/nascar-weighing-major-qualifying-change

by sangria Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:03 pm

LOL Trop.....nice photoshop!!!!

by GrillinInTheEye Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:07 pm

Now he just needs a car that will pass inspection. LOL

by sangria Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:23 pm

Today's NW race is the third of four in the NW Dash for Cash contest.....

Dash 4 Cash' returns to Nationwide Series in '12
Contest will start in July and fans now have opportunity to win as well

http://www.nationwide.nascar.com/nationwide-series/news/120427/dash4cash-2012/index.html

by sangria Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:34 pm

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http://www.nascar.com/news/120726/bkeselowski-behind-wheel-olympics-indy/index.html

by GrillinInTheEye Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:38 am

First try with photoshop.... Be nice I'm learning. LOL

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by Tropic Bunker Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:03 am

by Seawall Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:04 am

Very nice Grill! You'll have that program mastered in NO TIME!

by GrillinInTheEye Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:08 am

Thanks Trop and Sea. I'll get the hang of it.

by sangria Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:36 am

by sangria Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:16 am

by GrillinInTheEye Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:54 am

Sea gave me a new project this morning. We are waiting for the announcement that Matt will be joining the JGR team with Home Depot as his sponsor. Figured that we would take a look and see what he would look like in the uniform with the car. Personally I don't think Matt is what Home Depot is looking for. But ya never know. Give us your thoughts....

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by sangria Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:12 am

ANNOUNCEMENT: Don't Miss....

We have a new contest starting this week....there are seven races till the end of Segment 2 in Nascar Fantasy League........

Our boy, Tropic, is so far down the toilet, he will have a hard time getting above 0 by the end of the segment.... lmao

Whoever guesses his total point score at the end of Segment 2, get to choose his next avy!!! Good luck, and may the best woman win!!!!! woot

by GrillinInTheEye Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:14 am

LOL. Nice San!!

by sangria Sun Jul 29, 2012 11:13 am

Everyone can see who he has on his roster this week, but you have to guess his score before the end of the race, today!!!

by scouter534 Sun Jul 29, 2012 11:19 am

Okay FINE. I'll wait until I can see who is on the roster. Doubt it will change much since all I do is guess anyway. lmao

by Seawall Sun Jul 29, 2012 11:48 am

OK, I change my guess then. If there are seven races left; I pick 935 for Trop's total.

by sangria Sun Jul 29, 2012 11:56 am

Sea....you do realize he is -978 right now?????

by sangria Sun Jul 29, 2012 11:57 am

and Scout....LMAO....read that sentence exactly like you would have said it!!!!

by sangria Sun Jul 29, 2012 11:58 am

Grill....I like Matt in blue......

by scouter534 Sun Jul 29, 2012 12:14 pm

Matt's skin is almost the same color as the car.

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