Martinsville Race #1- 2008

[JRod]

Martinsville Paperclip this week... it's kind of nice wondering who might win every week this year as opposed last year wondering which Hendrick car was going to win...

...as a side note, Nascar Now on right now on one of the ESPNs- Just went to commercial with a teaser about report cards and showed RG and the 7 car, so should be interesting to see.

Also very interesting discussion regarding the Gibbs addition to Toyota- Kyle Busch's win gave TOyota their first win in Cup as a manufacturer, but what I didn't know is that they are the only 'Yota team that builds their own engines and doesn't have to share info with the other 'Yota teams regarding that...

[JRod]

well, the report card segment only alluded to RG & the other cars that haven't passed inspection and how low their tolerance level is for discrepancies/rule violations... so, predictions/trash talk for the paperclip? Nascar is back!

[Tristar Racing]

Robby in victory lane!

Oh wait, I thought this was Robot (Robbys) Uprising... ;)

Ill be happy with a top 25 to be honest. Not really RGs strongest track. Im really hoping for an oddball winner this week, oh yea and for Tony Raines to make the race and finish higher than the #96 car. He got replaced by of all people JJ Yaley, who in my opinion should not be driving a Cup car. Tony is a nice guy, a decent racer, and I have known him since his ASA days in the #87 car.

[JRod]

I know Tony and RG got into it 1 or 2 seasons ago, but that's racing- and I know being from Phoenix and all, I should be pulling for JJ, HOWEVER, I have to agree- Tony getting fired for JJ was barely an even swap and he got short end of that...

Top 25 from the #7 would be a victory this weekend- Hopefully there is plenty of info sharing from GEM to get some speed and a decent Q'ing spot...

[FlyHiFlyLo]

Just give us a lead lap finish. These last few races with only 15 cars on the lead lap really sucks.

[Hemp]

why does everyone have such low expectations? is martinsville a particularly bad race or what?

p.s. aol had a list of the top most searched drivers. RG came in at a very surprising 6th. Probably mostly jeff gordon fans seeing if RG is related

[Combo]

Is it just me or are those people on uprising really weird!!!! I thought I was bad as a fan but come on!!!!! Its like a fight on who is the number one fan!!! Its like trying to fight a bunch of Groupies!!!!:eek: :eek:

[JGunn]

Thats RDC for you, oh...I didn't really say that did I!;) lol

Is it just me or are those people on uprising really weird!!!! I thought I was bad as a fan but come on!!!!! Its like a fight on who is the number one fan!!! Its like trying to fight a bunch of Groupies!!!!:eek: :eek:

[Bricoop]

Is it just me or are those people on uprising really weird!!!! I thought I was bad as a fan but come on!!!!! Its like a fight on who is the number one fan!!! Its like trying to fight a bunch of Groupies!!!!:eek: :eek:
The best was the freak who said she was in tears to her husband when she found out that Robby had been penalized for Daytona, get a life lady.

[tneve22]

I know Tony and RG got into it 1 or 2 seasons ago, but that's racing- and I know being from Phoenix and all, I should be pulling for JJ, HOWEVER, I have to agree- Tony getting fired for JJ was barely an even swap and he got short end of that...

Top 25 from the #7 would be a victory this weekend- Hopefully there is plenty of info sharing from GEM to get some speed and a decent Q'ing spot...

Tony will be back in a car at Martinsville..if he can qualify in. Tony is slated for the 08 car at this race.

BTW Tony's sponsor for this race is Rhino Energy Drink Dodge

still no sponsor listed for Robby, he just likes to surprise us.

[Tristar Racing]

The best was the freak who said she was in tears to her husband when she found out that Robby had been penalized for Daytona, get a life lady.

I get the feeling most of the people on Robot Uprising are like that. I try to avoid that site.

[NIKAL]

Tony will be back in a car at Martinsville..if he can qualify in. Tony is slated for the 08 car at this race.

BTW Tony's sponsor for this race is Rhino Energy Drink Dodge

still no sponsor listed for Robby, he just likes to surprise us.

The sponsor will be Charter. Another sponsor from the #10 car. I figure we will see Valvoline and Charter on RG's car quite a bit this year with the #10 car outside the top 35, and I'm betting the #10 misses several more races this year.

[Tristar Racing]

Who manages to get the first pic of the car? Haha.

[Ryan_P]

The sponsor will be Charter. Another sponsor from the #10 car. I figure we will see Valvoline and Charter on RG's car quite a bit this year with the #10 car outside the top 35, and I'm betting the #10 misses several more races this year.

RGM needs to capitalize on these opportunities. Running well for these hand-me-down sponsors could be a turning point in the organization.

[Bricoop]

Who manages to get the first pic of the car? Haha.


It's still a WIP.

http://api.ning.com/files/aEwUXhMj768wWSK07iqax047vTVpaWQ-J-O9XT78LJZWEreIaxDGVHHcbpGSpdk5B7qLTusZoJa8QmkBaKsX YEWDa61tCzVO/img073.jpg?width=640&height=480

[Tristar Racing]

It's still a WIP.

http://api.ning.com/files/aEwUXhMj768wWSK07iqax047vTVpaWQ-J-O9XT78LJZWEreIaxDGVHHcbpGSpdk5B7qLTusZoJa8QmkBaKsX YEWDa61tCzVO/img073.jpg?width=640&height=480

WIP? Waiting in paint?

[Dezert Edge Racing]

Work In Progress ;)


NICK

[FlyHiFlyLo]

Uprising... LOL

[FlyHiFlyLo]

Robby Gordon will race the No. 7 Charter Communications Dodge this weekend at Martinsville Speedway. Gordon is 23rd in driver points as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series visits the flat Virginia half mile.

RG.com

[bajafox]

HAHAHA, I made it on Trading Paint

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news;_ylt=AglNDs2i4X.052X7uItmL.jov7YF?slug=jb-mailbag032608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

I was just reading an article on Dale Jr. about where he’s sitting in the standings. I’ve also been reading a lot on Kyle Busch (I’m a new fan) and started to wonder, what would the standings look like if Junior had gone to the 18 car and Kyle stayed where he was? I admit that I’m only a new fan of Kyle because he now drives a Toyota, along with Stewart, but talent-wise, would Junior still be fifth in the points with Kyle’s current equipment?

Carlos Espinoza
San Diego, Calif.

Obviously, that’s a big hypothetical, Carlos. Had Kyle stayed at Hendrick Motorsports, I think he would definitely still be in the top-10 right now. If Junior went to Joe Gibbs Racing, I think he would have done better than he did at DEI, but I don’t know if I’d say he’d be ranked as high there as he is now at HMS. Maybe he might be top-10, but I don’t think he’d be as high as fifth right now if he had gone to JGR.

[Tristar Racing]

HAHAHA, I made it on Trading Paint

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news;_ylt=AglNDs2i4X.052X7uItmL.jov7YF?slug=jb-mailbag032608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

I was just reading an article on Dale Jr. about where he’s sitting in the standings. I’ve also been reading a lot on Kyle Busch (I’m a new fan) and started to wonder, what would the standings look like if Junior had gone to the 18 car and Kyle stayed where he was? I admit that I’m only a new fan of Kyle because he now drives a Toyota, along with Stewart, but talent-wise, would Junior still be fifth in the points with Kyle’s current equipment?

Carlos Espinoza
San Diego, Calif.

Obviously, that’s a big hypothetical, Carlos. Had Kyle stayed at Hendrick Motorsports, I think he would definitely still be in the top-10 right now. If Junior went to Joe Gibbs Racing, I think he would have done better than he did at DEI, but I don’t know if I’d say he’d be ranked as high there as he is now at HMS. Maybe he might be top-10, but I don’t think he’d be as high as fifth right now if he had gone to JGR.


Kyle Busch has fans? :confused:

Haha, seriously it makes me ill to hear people compare this assjack to Dale Earnhardt Sr. Is he a better driver than Jr? Maybe, but hes such a weasel, I cant respect him for any of his on-track accomplishments...

[bajafox]

If I were a fan of drivers because of their personalities then I'd take what Ronn Bailley told me about RG at the CODE race into consideration and probably wouldn't be much of an RG fan, I dont agree with some of the things RG does too, but he can drive the crap out of just about anything and it makes him fun to watch on any track or course

I like Kyle cause whether he's a prick or not, the guy has talent. I dont agree with alot of the stuff he does off the track, but the guy is 22 years old..

It was fun watching him slide around corners in the passed few races and taking risks that 95% of the other drivers dont

[Ryan_P]

I like Kyle cause whether he's a prick or not, the guy has talent. I dont agree with alot of the stuff he does off the track, but the guy is 22 years old..

Agree. Kyle may be a prick, but it'd be ridiculous to say that he isn't one of the fastest guys on the track, every week. Shock tower failure, tire issues, etc. and he'd have a couple more wins under his belt this year.

I've jumped on the Kyle Busch train, the kid can flat out drive a race car.

[Tristar Racing]

It was fun watching him slide around corners in the passed few races and taking risks that 95% of the other drivers dont

Its even more fun to see him flat out lose it while leading a Busch race...

Smart drivers know where risk and reward meet, this kid is just an asshat.

By the way, yes Robby is a jackass, but not in a whinny childish way. Id take anything, and I do mean ANYTHING Ronn Bailey says with a very small grain of salt.

[bajafox]

Its even more fun to see him flat out lose it while leading a Busch race...


Well for now I'm having fun watching him at the top of the points standings with his manufacture reading TOYOTA

You can't deny that, as like Ryan_P said, if it weren't for power steering issues, he'd have 2 wins this season.

All my NASCAR apparrell is RG related, but I think it's time I get me an M&Ms shirt:D

I can understand you dont like Kyle, I dispised him the past 2 seasons mainly because he was under the HMS banner, but I'm gonna have fun watching him win more races, make the chase and hopefully give Toyota it's first Cup



By the way, yes Robby is a jackass, but not in a whinny childish way. Id take anything, and I do mean ANYTHING Ronn Bailey says with a very small grain of salt.

I'm a big RG fan, but his reputation with sponsors in the passed don't exactly show he's a great person to work with. Do you personally know Ronn Bailey? Maybe you know something I dont...I had a beer and got a chance to talk to him for a few minutes and I think he's a pretty cool guy. I dont know many millionaires who would cover the sun while hitting their face with their own hand to talk to a nobody like me

[Chris Tobin]

Well for now I'm having fun watching him at the top of the points standings with his manufacture reading TOYOTA

You can't deny that, as like Ryan_P said, if it weren't for power steering issues, he'd have 2 wins this season.

All my NASCAR apparrell is RG related, but I think it's time I get me an M&Ms shirt:D

I can understand you dont like Kyle, I dispised him the past 2 seasons mainly because he was under the HMS banner, but I'm gonna have fun watching him win more races, make the chase and hopefully give Toyota it's first Cup



I'm a big RG fan, but his reputation with sponsors in the passed don't exactly show he's a great person to work with. Do you personally know Ronn Bailey? Maybe you know something I dont...I had a beer and got a chance to talk to him for a few minutes and I think he's a pretty cool guy. I dont know many millionaires who would cover the sun while hitting their face with their own hand to talk to a nobody like me

What are you talking about????

I have had many opportunities to meet and work with/around RG and he really is a good guy. He was very nice and accomodating to me while I was working on my articles with him and his team. He also was very nice and playful with my son who was 15-years old at the time!:D In other words I have talked to and met RG many times and feel that he is a genuinely nice guy.

I have only met Ronn once, it was at the SEMA RG press conference this last year and he seemed like a glory hound. I was hanging back waiting to chat with Robby and RB walked up to me (I was there as a press member with my camera on my tripod) and asked me if I wanted to take a picture of him and the poster of the team vehicles. I felt obligated and said okay and he went over to it a gave a very laughable pose with his wannabe rock-star sunglasses on inside the building. Personally I was turned off by his "LOOK AT ME, I'M AS COOL AS ROBBY" attitude and my first impression of him is that he is a self promoter that has a lot of money and wants to show it off as much as he can. I never had this type of feeling around RG.

just my opinion...

[bajafox]

What are you talking about????


Nevermind, everyone has their own opinions and will obviously defer from one fan to another. There's no point in comparing personal experiences with Ronn and RG.

Discussing Ronn and RG doesn't even belong in this thread.

Back to Martinsville and hopefully a top 15 for RG....and another win for JGR:D

[Chris Tobin]

Nevermind, everyone has their own opinions and will obviously defer from one fan to another. There's no point in comparing personal experiences with Ronn and RG.

Discussing Ronn and RG doesn't even belong in this thread.

Back to Martinsville and hopefully a top 15 for RG....and another win for JGR:D

I wasn't slighting your opinion in any way I was just wondering what the hitting himself in the face comment was??? I didn't understand that part...

Martinsville is a tough track and I am being realistic (I think) in saying I would love to see the 7 finish in the top 15 but I expect to see him finish in the top 25 1 lap down... I hope I am pleasantly surprised!!!

[b-makk]

I like Kyle better now that he drives for Gibbs and I like him a lot more than his brother. Kurt is a phoney.

Kyle seems to be a lot happier at Gibbs. It was kind of like weasel-see, weasel-do over at Hendrick (see Jeff Gordon whine, ...see Kyle Busch whine...). He gets to be himself more with Gibbs.

[bajafox]

I wasn't slighting your opinion in any way I was just wondering what the hitting himself in the face comment was??? I didn't understand that part...


Ok, I see what you meant. When I walked up to Ronns car the sun was behind me and it was hitting him straight in the face, he held his hand up to block it and after a minute or so it dawned on me that it was bothering him so I stepped in front of it so he wouldn't have to block it just cause some guy with a beer at 9am decided to come up and talk to him. Some drivers won't go out of their way to talk to fans, just thought it was cool that he was willing to put up with the sun striaght in his eyes to talk to some random guy

I've had the opportunity to talk to RG a few times but I usually always just leave him alone, I get more "star struck" from seeing Ivan Stewart than I do from seeing RG. I did take the opportunity to take a pic with Boris Said once at the Baja 1000, that's one tall ars guy...


I like Kyle better now that he drives for Gibbs and I like him a lot more than his brother. Kurt is a phoney

I agree. Kyle has already shown signs of maturing, he's only 22. He'll grow up soon and be a contender for many years

[Bricoop]

What are you talking about????

I have had many opportunities to meet and work with/around RG and he really is a good guy. He was very nice and accomodating to me while I was working on my articles with him and his team. He also was very nice and playful with my son who was 15-years old at the time!:D In other words I have talked to and met RG many times and feel that he is a genuinely nice guy.

I have only met Ronn once, it was at the SEMA RG press conference this last year and he seemed like a glory hound. I was hanging back waiting to chat with Robby and RB walked up to me (I was there as a press member with my camera on my tripod) and asked me if I wanted to take a picture of him and the poster of the team vehicles. I felt obligated and said okay and he went over to it a gave a very laughable pose with his wannabe rock-star sunglasses on inside the building. Personally I was turned off by his "LOOK AT ME, I'M AS COOL AS ROBBY" attitude and my first impression of him is that he is a self promoter that has a lot of money and wants to show it off as much as he can. I never had this type of feeling around RG.

just my opinion...


Ditto, Ditto, Ditto. I don't enjoy bad mouthing people, but the way he talked down to other people he worked with (including Rob Harris aka BC) really made me think he is not the greatest guy. Anyone can see that he has tons of business sense, but he also is an attention whore with the bankroll to get what he wants.

[Tristar Racing]

After 42 minutes second to last in practice speeds, yikes...

[Chris Tobin]

After 42 minutes second to last in practice speeds, yikes...

58 mins and now up to 34th...

[Chris Tobin]

top 10 as of 59 mins:

41
24
22
88
48
26
49
84
99
31

[Chris Tobin]

1:30 in and RG back down to 45th...:confused: :eek:

[Chris Tobin]

Whats up with Casey Mears in the 5???:confused:

The other three Hendrick cars have been in the top 5 all practice and he is sitting in 42nd as of now...

I just don't get it.

[Tristar Racing]

Long weekend for RGM, again...

[FlyHiFlyLo]

Wait till happy hour tomorrow. He has a new secret weapon.

[Tristar Racing]

Wait till happy hour tomorrow. He has a new secret weapon.

A Roush sway bar? HAHAHAHA!

Seriously, you just being funny, or is there some kind of performance enhancer?

[woundedyak]

RG just qualified...Way off pace 20.22 The #9 On pole so far with a 19.83

[Tristar Racing]

RG just qualified...Way off pace 20.22

Yup. Like I said, long weekend for RGM...

Im sure the morons on Robot Uprising are crapping themselves, haha.

[Chris Tobin]

RG is still last after 23 drivers.....:( :confused:

[Chris Tobin]

now he's 31st out of 31 with JG still on the pole and Jr is 17th...

more updates later...

[Chris Tobin]

HEY RG is not last anymore, Truex timed in 0.003 seconds slower than Gordon!:eek:

[Chris Tobin]

Nemechek is even slower and he is the first of the go or go homers, likely he'll go home.

[Chris Tobin]

Bill Elliot timed in 15th so far, looks like he won't need the PCP!!!

Good job Awesome Bill!!!:D

[Chris Tobin]

McMurray qual 5th so far and Kyle Petty will likely go home with a poor effort that has him 37th so far...

[Chris Tobin]

Schrader should be in with 7th place so far and only 3 more to go!!!

[Chris Tobin]

Dario 40th prob out...

[Chris Tobin]

OK quals are over JG is on the pole and if I am right the drivers going home are...

Nemechek
Raines
Andretti
and Petty

Petty and Franchitti actually tied but Dario will get the start as he is ahead of Kyle in the points standings.

Dale Jr starts 22nd

[Chris Tobin]

I'm outta hear guys, have a good weekend! Maybe my fantasy team will do good this weekend???:confused: :D

[Offspring]

RG lapped by lap 20 if it stays green. If the first run is broken by caution (not caused by RG) then lapped by 50. Long day in store. Secret weapons in Happy Hour won't help anything...lol

[michael_loomis]

secret weapon better be swapping cars with the #9! lol

[RGFan]

RGM has to do something about these poor qualifying efforts. RG has never set the world on fire with his qualifying, but this is just ridiculous. I never thought I would look forward to a top 20 qualifying effort. That would seem like a pole at this point.

[bajafox]

Looks like it's gonna be a long Sunday....

HMS "historically" is supposed to do well at this track, doesn't surprise me they're near the top

Hopefully RG does some good pit strategy and manages to stay in the lead lap

[Tristar Racing]

RGM has to do something about these poor qualifying efforts. RG has never set the world on fire with his qualifying, but this is just ridiculous. I never thought I would look forward to a top 20 qualifying effort. That would seem like a pole at this point.

Im more worried that he has not had a good car since Daytona. I mean its not nearly as bad as last year in the beginning, but still. Robby begins complaining from lap one during every race, might need another crew chief shake up if that continues.

[RacingOne]

Waltrip: Our team took Roush Fenway part by 'mistake'

Roush claims sway bar stolen by a Toyota team last year

TRD's White: We had nothing to do with missing Roush Fenway part

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Michael Waltrip confirmed Friday afternoon that it was his team that Jack Roush was alluding to when saying a Toyota team had stolen a sway bar from Roush Fenway Racing at Dover last September.

“It was a mistake,” Waltrip said. “Look at the back of these toolboxes. There are sway bars, there’s jack handles, and it wound up in our possession. We called them and said, ‘We want to give this back.’ ”

Earlier in the day, Hendrick Motorsports driver Jeff Gordon said the issue is “good entertainment” and that he hopes that Roush isn’t taking it too seriously. He said if Roush is really upset then Gordon wants to know “what’s going on with that sway bar. Maybe there’s something that we’re missing that really truly is contributing to how fast their cars are going.”

Waltrip referred to Gordon’s comments on the issue and indicated that Gordon was more unbiased than Waltrip himself could be from the inside.

“I would like for Jeff Gordon to be our spokesman on this one,” Waltrip said. “I think he summed it up really well.”

[Tristar Racing]

Honestly, I really dislike Michael Waltrip, but Im on his side with this one. The sway bar is hardy proprietary equipment, its a tube of metal that acts in torsion to transfer cornering forces. Its not black magic or anything. Other than slight differences on end links, not much can be different.

Roush is trying to shift attention away from his oil cooler stunt, in my own opinion.

[michael_loomis]

what if its gun drilled and internally tapered (then the ends welded up and ground flush)! or if the links are designed to flex!

I dunno.. I'm stretchin here.. lol.. but these guys try every trick in the book! and then some!

[Tristar Racing]

what if its gun drilled and internally tapered (then the ends welded up and ground flush)! or if the links are designed to flex!

I dunno.. I'm stretchin here.. lol.. but these guys try every trick in the book! and then some!

Most end links on street cars do flex. That compromises the bars capability. In terms of being gun drilled and tapered, many sway bars are hollow, torsional strength is more about the material at the very edges of a cylindirical object than it is about the material at the core; hence a hollow bar gives up little to a solid one.

Not trying to argue, just give some engineering knowledge, :)

Yes they use every trick in the book, but this is equivilent to taking the wheels from another team, they might be slightly different but no one has some secret LEGAL advantage, haha.

[FlyHiFlyLo]

Ha ha it wasn't a sway bar. Hummm Waltrip before swaybar theft in September? Waltrip after???

[Tristar Racing]

Ha ha it wasn't a sway bar. Hummm Waltrip before swaybar theft in September? Waltrip after???

Wait, isnt it being published by everyone it was a sway bar? Jack himself talked about the technology that went into the sway bar for over half an hour to the press today.

Is this a cover up for what was really taken? Do you have more info? Or are you just messing around? :)

[michael_loomis]

I dunno.. but suddenly everyone has shut up about the oil lid...

[Tristar Racing]

About 20 minutes in, Robbys car seems to be better, about 18th in speeds, decent average.

Even if they get the car figured out, its going to be hard to pass all those cars starting out back...

What was that secret weapon? :)

[RacingOne]

ROBBY GORDON (No. 7 Charter Communications Dodge Charger) Qualified 41st

"Unfortunately, the car just didn't come to the race track the way it was supposed to. I didn't have the right parts on it and didn't figure it out until it was too late. When you only get an opportunity to go out there and bust a couple of laps, you're on the conservative side a little bit. We have tomorrow to work on it. We have to make some changes because where we're at is not very good."

-credit: dodge motorsports

[woundedyak]

Just heard that RG is going to run two Nation wide races for Fitz Racing.

[michael_loomis]

so does Fly work for Jesse James now?

[RGFan]

RG in the top 5 for lap average in Happy Hour, very consistant lap times, 59 laps ran. That starting position is going to kill him tomorrow. Pit strategy early will help. With all of the yellows at Martinsville, a two tire stop in the beginning should help quite a bit. Looks like the car is now good.

[michael_loomis]

the rest of the GEM cars are way back in HH. just layin low?

how come Setzer was in for E. Sad yesterday?

[Tristar Racing]

Wait till happy hour tomorrow. He has a new secret weapon.

Did you have inside info? Robby eluded to not having proper equipment in that press release. Interesting...

[Tristar Racing]

Unrelated, any of you peoples that think Kyle Busch is a great driver, watch the truck race finish. He takes out two of Bil Davis Racings Toyotas (SKinner might have had a problem, either way so much for "Team Toyota"), and for what? Those guys are actually running for the championship.

Kyle Busch has talent, but he is an asshat, period. I hope someone re-arranges his face. Give him an excuse to get platic surgery like his big brother. His pathetic interview complained he got spun out after he spun two people is just icing on the moron cake.

And the second interview after the race is Chrissy Wallace, because she finished 17th? Nascar, dont stoop down to IRLs level...

[RGFan]

the rest of the GEM cars are way back in HH. just layin low?

how come Setzer was in for E. Sad yesterday?

Sadler hurt his back on Wednesday, probably drunken circus tricks including bologna burgers:D Anyways, they are keeping very mum on what exactly happened, except for the fact that it really bothers him in the sitting position. Sadler hopes to start the race, he will have Setzer as back up just in case.

[RGFan]

Unrelated, any of you peoples that think Kyle Busch is a great driver, watch the truck race finish. He takes out two of Bil Davis Racings Toyotas (SKinner might have had a problem, either way so much for "Team Toyota"), and for what? Those guys are actually running for the championship.

Kyle Busch has talent, but he is an asshat, period. I hope someone re-arranges his face. Give him an excuse to get platic surgery like his big brother. His pathetic interview complained he got spun out after he spun two people is just icing on the moron cake.

And the second interview after the race is Chrissy Wallace, because she finished 17th? Nascar, dont stoop down to IRLs level...

Typical immature cocky 20 y/o punk that needs an attitude adjustment Jimmy Spencer style. Those old cranky arsed truck guys are going to start spinning his arse out of the race if he keeps it up.

[FlyHiFlyLo]

Did you have inside info? Robby eluded to not having proper equipment in that press release. Interesting...

Yes, he left his balls in the pickle jar above the fridge back in NC..... He had them FEDEXed in this morning...

[Tristar Racing]

Yes, he left his balls in the pickle jar above the fridge back in NC..... He had them FEDEXed in this morning...

:p

Hilarious. Not going to give the real info, eh? :)

[FlyHiFlyLo]

:p

Hilarious. Not going to give the real info, eh? :)


He has a new tire pressure guage that reads in millionths of a pound.:D

[Tristar Racing]

He has a new tire pressure guage that reads in millionths of a pound.:D

Your killin me... :D

[Combo]

Robby just winked at me!!!!!!

[Bricoop]

engines just started, lets rock and roll.

[Combo]

Hammond looked like a Pro in the flag stand!

[Bricoop]

Is the 83 doing 360s on your guys raceview as well?

[Combo]

Nice save by Kyle. Spun out by his brother and still stayed in front of him!

[Combo]

Robby is moving up. What is he saying?

[racer951]

Looks like Robby and Casey are both moving up from the back.

Robby just crashed with Skinner. Looks like it's damage free but probably flat spotted the tires.

[Combo]

Robby is moving up. What is he saying?

Never mind I don't want to hear bad words on this Family friendly site!!:D

[Combo]

Well lets see what this team is made of! Lets see what they can do from this!

[Bricoop]

Robby just called out the 77, hahaha

[Combo]

Is he 1 or 2 laps down?

[Combo]

"Do you want to get freight trained at Martinsville?" - Mike Joy

Sounds Dirty!!!

[Bricoop]

RG's Spotter: "That 42's driving like a maniac." Tell me something I don't know.

[Combo]

Keep the cautions coming(not involving RG!!). I want that lucky dog!!!!

[racer951]

Man, just can't get the free pass. Sack up Robby!

[Combo]

Its good to see RG running up front!!!! Too bad its a lap down!!! LOL!!!

[racer951]

As they went to commercial it looked like Jimmie was about to pass Kenseth, which would put Robby right behind him. You know he's going to be charging hard to pass him while not letting McMurray get by.

[racer951]

Right on his ass! Too bad Jr. is about to lap the rest of the field...looks like another long day for the 7 car after a promising start.

[Combo]

RG looks good on the long runs.

[racer951]

Mullet Mayfield gets the free pass. He had just dropped like a rock from 30th to a lap down in a couple laps. Robby passed Kenseth under caution. 2 tires vs. 4? Fuel only?

[Combo]

He beat Kenseth on pit road!!!
He will be the next Lucky Dog if it goes yellow again!!

[Combo]

Go Rg Go!!!!!!

[woundedyak]

Oh Man,he pulls in the straight,then the 48 catches him in the corner

[Combo]

Alright!!!!!!!!!!!!

[racer951]

Lapped but it looks like Kenseth was getting hung out on the outside, putting more cars between them. Let's hope for a short run. Nice caution. Good call combo.

[Combo]

Stay on that lead lap!!

[Bricoop]

Leader's on Robby's tail, but RG keeps passin cars.

[Combo]

RG looks good. If he could get good track position and eventually get to the front i think he could compete for a top 10!!

Just keep passing the cars that the leaders pass so he can stay in that Lucky Dog position.

[Combo]

Lets hope for some passing on pit road again and be in front of the lap down cars!!

In the lucky dog spot!!!!!!!!!

[Combo]

Hoping for a caution!!!!

YYYYYEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

[racer951]

Got it again!

[SunsetCliffsMocos]

Got it again!

Nice!!!

[Combo]

So where is RG from? It seems like every race they have a different hometown listed. Cerritos, Orange, Anaheim and others I cant think of.:confused:

[Combo]

I bet Tony Stewart cleans house on those Hot Dogs!!!!!!!!!

[Combo]

AHHHHH Look who's in Last!!!!!!!

[SunsetCliffsMocos]

So where is RG from? It seems like every race they have a different hometown listed. Cerritos, Orange, Anaheim and others I cant think of.:confused:

I noticed that too, WTF?:confused:

[Combo]

Man is this a long race or what!!!! Haven't even hit the half way point!!!!

Here we go again!!!!! Stay on the lead lap!!!!!!!!!

[Combo]

LOL!!!!!!!!!! Stop!!!!!

RG needed that!

[DEZERTSUB]

I see the first victory of the year for HMS in the near future....

[Combo]

I see the first victory of the year for HMS in the near future....

Its still a long race.

[Combo]

I wonder what the sponsor(Charter) thinks of that move?

[woundedyak]

Someone needs to remind RG that the cup car isn't the one with all the travel.

[Combo]

RG up two spots in the point standings as of now!!

[Combo]

Someone needs to remind RG that the cup car isn't the one with all the travel.

But you can still nerf in these cars as well!!!!:D

[Combo]

If I ever see POS I will Punch him in the face myself!!!!! Get off the track!!!!! You cant DRIVE!!!!!!!!

I will take a top 20!!!

[Combo]

What happened? I go to the pool and I come back and he is in 32nd?!!!!

[Brian1]

heard he is in the garage with a broken ring gear

[woundedyak]

out with a broken gear

[woundedyak]

think they have time to swap one out?

[Combo]

think they have time to swap one out?

Possible.

[FlyHiFlyLo]

looks like he's back on track

[DEZERTSUB]

that 24 car looks pretty dominant today

[Combo]

Did I mention I HATE Martinsville!!!!!

[kaw500]

6 races in and RG is 25th. Just having a hard time getting into NASCAR this year. Sometimes it seems like the race is an after thought. Could be just me.

[bajafox]

6 races in and RG is 25th. Just having a hard time getting into NASCAR this year. Sometimes it seems like the race is an after thought. Could be just me.

Not just you...I don't start watching until after half the race is over

Just glad to see another Toyota in Victory Lane and not an HMS car:D

[michael_loomis]

I see the first victory of the year for HMS in the near future....

just let me know when, so I can put them in my fantasy picks, ok?

:)

[Tristar Racing]

The only reason I still watch these races is the scanner thing on Nascar.com, otherwise Id probably not even bother. Even then, Im in and out of the room.

Its been that way since I started with Nascar in the late 80s, the only races Im glued to the TV for are the plate tracks and the road courses. (Even before Robby with the road courses, one of the few places underdog road course aces could sneak a win)

[fishd00d]

Ya I never used to watch and now with trackpass it actually makes it interesting listening to any of the drivers whenever ya want. Would never just watch a race without it. I am going to goto the Fontana race this year though so we'll see how that goes lol.