New Hampshire #1

[Chris Tobin]

OK, we all (well most of us) were disappointed that not only did Robby perform badly, but as a slap in the face Kyle Busch lead the most laps and won the race last week at Sears Point (what is an Infinion anyway???)

But we must move on and now we come to New Hampshire, the 1-mile paperclip. RG has his only win there and he started 16th and finished 17th (on the lead lap) in the 1st race there last year. In the second race he started 40th and finished 31st the first car 3-laps down.

How do you think he'll do???

A top 20 would be great, but even the 31st wouldnt be terrible and would probably keep him safely in the top 35 for another race. I would like to see him have a clean race and finish in the teens and I think it is realistically possible!:D

GAS ON!!!

[michael_loomis]

Well.. I dont have anything too positive to ad to the downward spiral.. but I did think it was cool of RG to pull out of line late in the race sunday and push Bobby Labonte to his pit stall.. Labonte had alternator troubles and the battery died/car stalled.

Good luck RGM. Gas on! fingers crossed for a top 20.

[Chris Tobin]

Well.. I dont have anything too positive to ad to the downward spiral.. but I did think it was cool of RG to pull out of line late in the race sunday and push Bobby Labonte to his pit stall.. Labonte had alternator troubles and the battery died/car stalled.

Good luck RGM. Gas on! fingers crossed for a top 20.

We didn't see that on TV... Cool to hear, maybe he could sell his team or part of it to Boston Venture group and become a 3rd car with the Petty's, he would still have the GEM/Dodge involvement and having BL as a team mate might have a good effect on RG!

[kaw500]

Never say die and here's to a top 25!

Just call me a cockeyed optimist.

[RGFan]

Never say die and here's to a top 25!

Just call me a cockeyed optimist.

I will give you an "A" in the blind fait department and I emphasize blind

[michael_loomis]

I will give you an "A" in the blind fait department and I emphasize blind

coming from a guy with the internet handle "RGFan"... LOL!

[DEZERTBOUND]

I ran out of cuss words last week, back to taping the race.....

[RGFan]

Since all of us monday morning qb's have out own ideas as to what is lacking at RGM, I figured I would send the question to Robin Miller of Speed. Robin has a long history with RG and PT and stirring things up with Michael Andretti...I asked what he thought about Rob's current efforts, what was lacking and if he thought he would ever bail on Crapcar and go back to open wheel racing. Here is his response:

Joe:

I agree that Robby is blessed with lots of talent but one car teams have no chance nowadays, especially in nascar. he might be OK in off road but he neither has the budget or people to succeed. He'll never be back to open wheel except maybe for Indy and I admire his pluck. racing needs more of Gordon and less of the spoiled rich kids.

thanks, robin


Unfortunately, I think RG was born 20-30 years to late

[fishd00d]

This just in. The secret weapon has been repaired from when it failed 2 weeks ago and its going back on the car this week!! Watch out if it holds together!!!

[RGFan]

Your signature says it all Fishd:D;)

[fishd00d]

All I can say is remember the first couple laps of the race 2 weeks ago???? Watch out!

[michael_loomis]

fingers crossed they built some longevity into the secret weapon! you shoulda seen the crew guys reactions to my "secret weapon" questions!

shortly after is when they let me take the pic up on the box :D

[Chris Tobin]

Here is the RGM preview:

Apparently they are testing before they go so that bodes well for them but they will be running an unsponsored car once again, and I think it will be much harder to get a sponsor this time around, after the results last week...


Robby Gordon Loudon Preview





Robby Gordon Loudon Preview



CHARLOTTE, NC (June 25, 2008) – Robby Gordon heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend, a track that produced one of Gordon’s most memorable feats as a professional driver – his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory on November 23, 2001. Along with his win, Gordon has scored two top-five and three top-ten finishes at the 1.058-mile oval track.



Gordon, who is coming off a heart-breaking 36th-place finish at the road course race at Infineon Raceway, continues to focus on the light at the end of the tunnel. In preparation for this weekend’s race, the No. 7 team will make a pit stop at the Milwaukee Mile, a low-banking oval race track very similar to NHMS, in an effort to optimize their race package for the 301-lap, 318.6 mile race.



The No. 7 will be sporting the “back in black” paint scheme once again this weekend. Primary sponsorship opportunities are still available for this weekend’s race, and interested parties should contact the Business Development department at bizdev@teamgordon.com.



TV and Radio Times – Qualifying is set for Friday, June 27th at 3:10 p.m. (ET) on SPEED TV, MRN, and Sirius. The Lenox Industrial Tools 301 will begin on Sunday at 2:17 p.m. (ET) and will be broadcast live on TNT, PRN and Sirius Satellite radio.



Thoughts on Loudon – “It’s always good to be racing at a track where you have had finished well in the past,” stated Gordon. “New Hampshire is a flat track that can be difficult to turn on, so it is important that we focus on the handling of the car. This weekend our emphasis will be to bring home a good finish, so that we can get back to where we belong in the points standings,” commented Gordon.





Appearance Schedule – Gordon will be signing autographs on Sunday at his souvenir trailer at 10:45 am.



NOTES



2008 Season

Gordon finished second in the 2008 Prelude to the Dream.
He recorded his second best finish of 2008 at Talladega. The No. 7 finished 11th.
He finished eighth at the Daytona 500.
Gordon has a marketing, manufacturing and technical services agreement with Gillett Evernham Motorsports.
Gordon switched to Dodge days before the Daytona 500.
Gordon is 32nd in driver points.


Career

Gordon has one win, two top-five, and three top-ten finishes at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Gordon owns three NASCAR Sprint Cup victories:
Loudon on Nov. 23, 2001
Infineon on June 22, 2003
Watkins Glen Aug. 10, 2003
Gordon’s NASCAR only pole came at Atlanta on March 7, 1997.
Gordon owns one Nationwide Series victory at Richmond on Sept. 10, 2004
In the CART Series, Gordon made 106 starts posting wins at Phoenix and Detroit in addition to four poles.
In his ten starts in the Indianapolis 500, Gordon owns five top-10 finishes.
In 2005, Gordon became first American to win a stage in the Dakar Rally. To date, Gordon has five Dakar Series stage wins.

[kaw500]

fingers crossed they built some longevity into the secret weapon! you shoulda seen the crew guys reactions to my "secret weapon" questions!

shortly after is when they let me take the pic up on the box :D

I'm surprised they did not put you in a box after hearing that you have learned of the secret weapon.;)

[michael_loomis]

it was kinda weird.. they started to pull out some rope and a couple shovels, but once they heard that my name wasn't Joe or Scott.. they didn't seem to mind.. :D

[RGFan]

The only secret weapon I have ever talked about is called money. Without more of it they will be screwed

[pdailey]

I say Denny Hamlin dominates the race this week.

[Tristar Racing]

Very very very (did I say very?) early in practice, but Robby ran a top 10 lap in his first lap at the track. He ran just that one lap and headed back to the garage. I cannot remember the last time one of his cars unloaded that decently. Dont get too excited, but its nice to see a car that was ready for the track before it hit the track.

[Chris Tobin]

Very very very (did I say very?) early in practice, but Robby ran a top 10 lap in his first lap at the track. He ran just that one lap and headed back to the garage. I cannot remember the last time one of his cars unloaded that decently. Dont get too excited, but its nice to see a car that was ready for the track before it hit the track.

nascar.com still shows him in 12th with the cars in front of him running a lot of laps...

JJ is 1st aith Dale Jr. 2nd!:D:D:D

[Chris Tobin]

nascar.com still shows him in 12th with the cars in front of him running a lot of laps...

JJ is 1st aith Dale Jr. 2nd!

WOW, Robby just went back out for 2 more laps and is now 2nd!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D

[RGFan]

Cool, but not getting my hopes up......We have all seen this before....Expecting the worst and hoping for the best.

[Tristar Racing]

WOW, Robby just went back out for 2 more laps and is now 2nd!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D

Yea, just jumped back on here to comment. Hmmm, very interesting. More than anything, they need to get points this week to get solidly in the top 35. RGM has NOT had to prepare a plate car for go-or-go-home qualifying, and they would be behind the 8 ball doing so compared to the other teams that do it 4 times a year. He needs to be in the Daytona race.

[Chris Tobin]

it looks like there are only 44 cars this weekend so only 1 is going home, how bummed do you think JJ Yelly will be...:confused:

The top 35 might not matter in a few more weeks!:D This is good for Robby!

But I guess it would be better if he would have a few good runs and move up in the points anyway!!!!!:D

[Tristar Racing]

it looks like there are only 44 cars this weekend so only 1 is going home, how bummed do you think JJ Yelly will be...:confused:

The top 35 might not matter in a few more weeks!:D This is good for Robby!

But I guess it would be better if he would have a few good runs and move up in the points anyway!!!!!:D

I see 45 that have attempted a lap in practice.

[Chris Tobin]

I see 45 that have attempted a lap in practice.

a couple minutes ago it only showed 44 that had 1 or more laps in practice, apparently one more came out of the garage now...

Also Dario has bumped RG to 3rd but JJ is still 1st.

[Chris Tobin]

Which 2 drivers do you think will DNQ???

I think it will be the 21 and 96...

What happened to Kyle Busch??? He is listed as 1-lap but the speed is 5.7mph!:D Did he blow one of those extra powerful Toyota motors???:confused::D:eek:

Now it just refreshed and shows 6 laps and he is now 16th...

[Tristar Racing]

It was hilarious listening to the Wood Brothers crew members this week on Sirius. The crew chief was saying how last week proved the #21 team had good equipment and could run up front, and how Marcos Ambrose would be good at NHIS. When asked what he thought the car would do, the crew chief said qualify in the top 15-20 and run there all day.

Seriously, do these guys think their car was the reason Marcos ran up front? I mean PJ Jones ran in the top 5 all day a few years ago in a Morgan McClure car. Apparently they had good equipment too... ;)

Back to Rg, he dropped a few sports, went back out and ran two laps and moved back up to 5th. To me, him running two laps at a time means he is working on qualifying. So lets not get too excited about the speed yet, its probably a qualifying setup.

[Chris Tobin]

It was hilarious listening to the Wood Brothers crew members this week on Sirius. The crew chief was saying how last week proved the #21 team had good equipment and could run up front, and how Marcos Ambrose would be good at NHIS. When asked what he thought the car would do, the crew chief said qualify in the top 15-20 and run there all day.

Seriously, do these guys think their car was the reason Marcos ran up front? I mean PJ Jones ran in the top 5 all day a few years ago in a Morgan McClure car. Apparently they had good equipment too... ;)

Back to Rg, he dropped a few sports, went back out and ran two laps and moved back up to 5th. To me, him running two laps at a time means he is working on qualifying. So lets not get too excited about the speed yet, its probably a qualifying setup.

If he starts toward the front he at least has a chance of staying there not like when he starts in the botom 30s and is in danger of going a lap down after 25 laps... Being the fastest guy a lap down from the middle of the race on sucks and hopefully he can qual toward the front and keep it there for the day, we don't need a win just a good finish!!!!!!!!

[woundedyak]

WOW, Robby just went back out for 2 more laps and is now 2nd!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D

Short term gain with a long term failure

[Chris Tobin]

CRAP!:mad: RGs average is still good but he is now down in 32nd place!:mad:

His average is still pretty close to the other fast guys so he might still be good...

[RGFan]

The average is misleading, he has been making two lap runs, which usually means all qualifying, he only has 7 laps total...If he was up to 20 laps, I would be a little more optimistic about the average time

[Tristar Racing]

25th, I think it will be a decent car. Who knows for sure though...

[Chris Tobin]

The average is misleading, he has been making two lap runs, which usually means all qualifying, he only has 7 laps total...If he was up to 20 laps, I would be a little more optimistic about the average time

Okay, he is now 25th with 19-laps and his average is better than every car but 2 (Jimmy and Dario)! Hows that?

[michael_loomis]

sounds like a mix of qual runs and race trim runs for most others. The bright side is we can still finish in the top 20 a lap down. maybe. :)

[RGFan]

Okay, he is now 25th with 19-laps and his average is better than every car but 2 (Jimmy and Dario)! Hows that?

He had 13 laps, not 19. And he continued with running two lap runs to the end. Once qualifying is done with, that should tell us where he is at for the race.;)

[Chris Tobin]

He had 13 laps, not 19. And he continued with running two lap runs to the end. Once qualifying is done with, that should tell us where he is at for the race.;)

nascar.com shows 19, and I have to imagine that it is fairly accurate... I am at the office so I have no idea at all...

I just hope he has a good run!:D

[michael_loomis]

fox says 13 laps for RG, but there all wrong every now and then so who knows.

shows RG 25th but bringing up the rear of the GEM teams, lol. The Napa dynamic duo are 44th and 45th respectively. :D

[fishd00d]

They are making adjustments to the secret weapon. Dont worry all will be worked out by race day.

[RGFan]

RG 10th out of 23 so far.....Not to shabby, middle of the road, I will take it. Hope the rain holds out.

[Chris Tobin]

RG just qual'd... currently 10th sandwiched between Jeff G and Jimmy J!

Not in bad company at all!!! Hopefully the race will go well. 24 have gone so far, so I wouldn't expect him to drop much lower than 20 and he cant drop any lower than 29th (if my math is correct)!:D

[RGFan]

Qualifying red flagged for rain....Can you say 34th starting position......Winners make their own luck.....What a bummer

[RGFan]

They have lost the track......Expect qualifying to be cancelled soon.

[RGFan]

Rain and thunderstorms expected for the rest of the weekend......35% growing to 60% tomorrow and 70% on Sunday.

[fishd00d]

Racing on monday then huh?

[bajafox]

Racing on monday then huh?

No complaints here, I got trackpass and don't mind doing absolutely nothing at work on Mondays:)

[RGFan]

Starting to look that way....But then again, since when have you known a weather forecaster to be correct

[kaw500]

Racing on monday then huh?

Can you do race play by play as well as you do golf?:D

[fishd00d]

Can you do race play by play as well as you do golf?:D

hahah Monday I will be at the Tuff Trucks at Del Mar so I wont even be able to watch it!! I hope the weather is wrong and they go Sunday!!

[RGFan]

hahah Monday I will be at the Tuff Trucks at Del Mar so I wont even be able to watch it!! I hope the weather is wrong and they go Sunday!!

Yeah, I will be going up to Sonoma on Monday. I swear, my job sends me to more areas right before or right after a race.....it is insane.....I was in Michigan the week of both races last year, I will be in Sonoma 2 weeks after the race, I was near Bristol in the spring, Charlotte two weeks before the race.....Just insane.

[Tristar Racing]

Remember the last time a New Hampshire race was delayed? haha!

Im all for a Monday race too, Sunday is boating day this week!

[RGFan]

Looks like qualifying is getting ready to start back up, track is dry but still sprinkling

[Tristar Racing]

And I thought the track would slow down after rain...

Just about every car is running faster now, was not expecting that. Hopefully RGs time will be good enough for a top 25 start.

[michael_loomis]

22nd.. not too shabby.. still last of the GEM cars.. looks like he ISNT sharing info with Patrick... lol

[Ryno]

22nd is acceptable. If he can finish top25 that would really help things. Maybe let the team do their jobs for once? How long is the deal w/ Dodge & GEM?

[Tristar Racing]

17 minutes into this mornings practice and Robby is 6th after running 19 laps. Not a bad average time either.

I guess this practice is too early for you west coast boys... :)

[Combo]

Even showed him run a couple laps! Even though they talked about Biffle!

Looked good!

[Tristar Racing]

Fast in happy hour. Figures since Ill be out on the boat tomorrow...

[RGFan]

He was 7th quick in lap average, running 30.3's for most of the practice and very consistant which is very good. He ran 50 laps in Happy Hour. They just showed a replay of his 2001 win at Loudon...Seems like 100 years ago now. Man everyone seemed so happy,except for Jeff Gordon of course

[Ziggy]

RG got a little feature on SPEED for his previous win here in the 31 car.

[Ziggy]

Predictions?

[michael_loomis]

why ruin a good thing?? LOL

[fishd00d]

The secret weapon is in full effect!!!

[RGFan]

No secret weapon this weekend, they saw what it did at Sonoma and Michigan and said no thank you

[fishd00d]

You remember what it did the first few laps at Michigan till it broke??? EXACTLY! They have fixed it now and it will be ready to go.

[RGFan]

Exactly, it broke.......No secret weapons now, just some hard work and a test session at Milwaukee earlier in the week

[fishd00d]

They figured out what the problem with it was and have since fixed it. Should be bulletproof now! If you dont believe me just call Robby and say hows the RG-S15 working and see what he says!

[RGFan]

They figured out what the problem with it was and have since fixed it. Should be bulletproof now! If you dont believe me just call Robby and say hows the RG-S15 working and see what he says!

Ok Fishd, whatever you say man;):D

"lol there is no secret weapon I just wanted to stir crap up since Fly isnt here to say there was a secret weapon"

I forgot, who said that again?

[fishd00d]

Well that was before anyone was suppost to know about it so I had to cover my own ass! Now it is known about so its ok to talk about it. Almost not a secret weapon anymore except that hes the only one using it this weekend.....Call him up if you dont believe me....want his # ill pm it to you lol.

[RGFan]

I did stir the pot today over with the robots......SOme guy posted what the top 10 most stupid driver switches that have been made .......Of course, they left out RG leaving RCR on purpose to drive for his own team. SO I added it in there.

[fishd00d]

Those of you with trackpass listen tomorrow for reference to S15 during the race, they will make adjustments...

[RGFan]

;):D Ok man

[Tristar Racing]

You guys crack me up. Much funnier than the Toyota parade NASCAR created out of the Nationwide series. Seriously, is it not obvious they have a clear horsepower advantage???

[RGFan]

It does not really matter......I can see about 16 cars thast have a real possibility of not returning next year in the Busch Series. Nascar did it themselves.....It is decisions like these that will allow the IRL to come back and truly compete with crapcar in the years to come.

[michael_loomis]

RGF... Secret weapon is not of much use at a road course.. sheesh.. and Michigan obviously there was a part failure.. I just hope the longevity is there and brings home a top 20 :)

[RGFan]

Keep smoking the good stuff man....Secret Weapons, VooDoo, Luck, special shirts.........How many dozens of times have I heard all of this before...All BS aside, seem like the test at Milwaukee did the team good.

[RGFan]

Camping World is on the 7 this weekend for Loudon.....Good news. Just hoping for a top 20, consistant top 20's, anything better is icing on the cake.

Camping World to Sponsor Robby Gordon Motorsports at NHMS


NASCAR SPRINT CUP > News
Posted by on Jun 28, 2008, 19:13
When the No. 7 Dodge Charger hit the track earlier this weekend, it was sporting the all too familiar “back in black” paint scheme. But when the Sunday’s Lenox Industrial Tools 301 starts, Robby Gordon’s No. 7 Dodge will feature the blue and gold Camping World paint scheme. For the second consecutive weekend, Camping World has offered their support to Gordon and his team. It will also mark their fifth race of the 2008 season as Gordon’s primary sponsor.

[kaw500]

Keep smoking the good stuff man....Secret Weapons, VooDoo, Luck, special shirts.........How many dozens of times have I heard all of this before...All BS aside, seem like the test at Milwaukee did the team good.

"Go do that voodoo that you do so well!"

Can't forget my lucky underwear tomorrow:D

[RGFan]

LOL!!! I have to hang over here for a while, the robots can not stand a little truthful discussion. I inadvertently pissed a couple off. Some of those folks are actually pretty cool, but some of those guys I swear are a little over the top....Not only do they have RG pom poms, but I think they are wearing the RG underoos as well (no offense Loomis) lol:D;)...Now they are all bitching about Rob and his Off-Road activities and reffering to them as his extracuricular activities and saying that he should stop so he can concentrate solely on Crapcar

[michael_loomis]

Not only do they have RG pom poms, but I think they are wearing the RG underoos as well (no offense Loomis) lol:D;)

HA!! What is your RDC name again?!? I do however, miss the Fruit of the Loom sponsorship! :)

[michael_loomis]

going riding.. please post good updates so I have something to read while I watch the DVR!

[RGFan]

Working on the boat today.......Will check in from time to time

[fishd00d]

Word of the day "S15"!!!!

[woundedyak]

S15.....How funny! That's about as good as Obama's "change!"

[RGFan]

S15.....How funny! That's about as good as Obama's "change!"

LMAO!!!! Agent 007, we are seding you in to retrieve the S-15:eek::D:D

[fishd00d]

Listen on your trackpass......

[RGFan]

I think somebody is pulling your chain Fishd........But I hope you are legit and I hope it works becasue they need all of the help they can get.

[kaw500]

No Boat, No ride, just going to watch the #7 (S15) go in circles this morning.

[kaw500]

lap 15 back to 23rd, little loose

[RGFan]

Yeah, that S15 is really doing the trick:D...I gave you 13 for comedy relief Fishd

[fishd00d]

You'll see just wait. They will adjust it a little bit.....

[fishd00d]

Major adjustment coming to the S15 at first pit...30degrees warmer must be throwing it off a bit...

[RGFan]

I am holding my breathe in anticipation (lol)...Your weather observation is the most logical comment out of your mouth today;)

[RGFan]

10 laps left before pits.......THey were doing so well in practice, they must have installed the S-15 after Happy Hour.....lol

[woundedyak]

Has anyone ever watched that show on speed about Ricky Carmichael called Next? It's pretty good. Monster is definitely getting their money's worth with Ricky!

[fishd00d]

Watch it work now. Adjustments have been made!

[RGFan]

A little strategy in the pits...Nice, and not a single mention about Fishd's imaginary upgrade (lol)...Oh wait, they lost a lug nut.

[fishd00d]

Catching the leader??????

[fishd00d]

88 was probley slowing to pit. Lets see how it goes...

[woundedyak]

10 laps left before pits.......THey were doing so well in practice, they must have installed the S-15 after Happy Hour.....lol

Maybe Robby put in the wrong sequence code into his touch screen helmet visor computer to launch the S15. Maybe after pit stops they will get the right launch sequence code!

[fishd00d]

Still does not appear to be working correctly! Not good!

[woundedyak]

About to go a lap down! If the 55 doesn't wreck the leader!

[randy s]

Has anyone ever watched that show on speed about Ricky Carmichael called Next? It's pretty good. Monster is definitely getting their money's worth with Ricky!
i watched it last evening. that guy is a pretty special racer. he's extremely driven. has great natural skills and instincts. he really wants to work at being a success. i would'nt bet against him as far as making it to the show. homely wife though.

[kaw500]

One third of the way in and RG still on the lead lap.
Now thats what I call a secret weapon.

[RGFan]

Secret weapons are only weapons if they are effective Fishd. This is more like secret sabotage

[RGFan]

One third of the way in and RG still on the lead lap.
Now thats what I call a secret weapon.

that was pit strategy and a well timed caution, not any secret weapon

[fishd00d]

RGF for being a fan you seem to be very fairweather lol

[RGFan]

Fairweather............16+ years is fair weather in your book........ Coming from a guy who talks about ineffective BS secret weapons, I will take that as a compliment.;)

[woundedyak]

Good job Vickers! Hangin' in the 4th spot

[RGFan]

Good job Vickers! Hangin' in the 4th spot
Yes he has, as has AJ Dingdonglicker.....Just think, Red Bull Racing could have been half RG's.....

[kaw500]

Larry Mac pulling a rabbit out of is hat, a new low for TNT

The 5 is as close to a perfect car as you can get right now he could lap RG who did pit.
Casey will need fuel soon.

[fishd00d]

Fairweather............16+ years is fair weather in your book........ Coming from a guy who talks about ineffective BS secret weapons, I will take that as a compliment.;)

You gotta have hope!!!! Everytime someone says something good about the #7 you say its not so hahaha :)

[fishd00d]

Need a caution bad! RG getting pissed at Walter....

[fishd00d]

There it is! Caution lol

[kaw500]

Yellow, good for RG, great for Casey

[RGFan]

You gotta have hope!!!! Everytime someone says something good about the #7 you say its not so hahaha :)

Like Secret Weapons that do not work:D

[kaw500]

What the heck was that?????????

[fishd00d]

Like Secret Weapons that do not work:D

They work it just needs to be fine tuned first....

[fishd00d]

RG: "I think we got it"

[RGFan]

Yeah............If it (the secret weapon) works as all the other ones have, you owe me a case of beer........If he gets a win on an oval this year, I owe you a case. Put your money where your mouth is:D;) We will cash out after Homestead.

[kaw500]

Would swear I just heard RG say something good about his car

[fishd00d]

Hes not going to realistically get a win but you will see some top 10 finishes....

[kaw500]

RG: "I think we got it"

Have not heard that in a while:D

[RGFan]

Have not heard that in a while:D

Keep your fingers crossed.......And leave the car alone!!!...Going for rights only.......track position.....Nope, for new ones and adjustments, just became a fuel mileage race. Walter just said that the car was not a 30th place car, Robby retortred"Yes it is, we are in 30th and the car is not as good as yesterday".

[fishd00d]

wtf they gona mess with it again for??

[kaw500]

I really do not see Walter being around at the end of the year

[woundedyak]

How is th rain looking?

[fishd00d]

Here we go getting some spots back now!!

[kaw500]

How is th rain looking?

Looks like it will not happen

[woundedyak]

Looks like a HP issue! Catches them in the corner. Gets left on the straight away......Car just got tight!

[RGFan]

Yeah, he was complaining about tight a second ago.....He was pulling from the RCR/DEI Cars Engine wise earlier.....Then again, RG said the motor sucks off of the corner.

[fishd00d]

RG: "we suck off the corner with the motor"

[woundedyak]

LOL....Robby over the radio "we suck off the corner"

[fishd00d]

upto 25 and gaining!

[RGFan]

LOL....Robby over the radio "we suck off the corner"


Your a mind reader;)

[woundedyak]

Tony running away with it!

[woundedyak]

RG will soon be battling for the lucky dogg

[RGFan]

Tony running away with it!

So where do you think your fellow Hoosier is headed next year

[fishd00d]

Need it to stay green so the lead cars have to pit under green within 10 laps!!

[fishd00d]

So much for that.....yellow!! WAJ

[fishd00d]

Robby leads a lap! lol

[RGFan]

Must be that secret weapon (lol)

[firedog]

He is leading!!! whoo hooo!

[fishd00d]

Must be that secret weapon (lol)

Hell ya they got it working that lap!

[Ryno]

So where do you think your fellow Hoosier is headed next year


Read in Silly Season. He's going to/ bought part of HAAS. Chevy had a hand in it.

RG will be fine if he can control his job, and let others do theirs.

[RGFan]

Read in Silly Season. He's going to/ bought part of HAAS. Chevy had a hand in it.

RG will be fine if he can control his job, and let others do theirs.

Yeah, he shot that down temporarily and said he is interested in the 5 ride

[Brandon Johnson]

2 toyotas grenaded so far

[RGFan]

Are you guys watching this.......Insane

[Brandon Johnson]

Are you guys watching this.......Insane

Almirola?

[woundedyak]

didn't the crew chief say stay out?

[RGFan]

All of them from 18th on........Juantoya made it 3 wide in the corner once and then 4 wide a couple of turns later

[fishd00d]

didn't the crew chief say stay out?

No Robby said he was coming in....:)

[RGFan]

didn't the crew chief say stay out?

Last full stop, will only top off with fuel later, will be 11 laps short.

[fishd00d]

WAJ my picks are looking spectacular once again this week! WTF happened to the 1 and 9??? They were up front all morning! Now the 24 is dropping too!! ARRRRRRR

[woundedyak]

Uh-Oh....Motor doesn't run!

[RGFan]

Did you guys hear that, RG is 11 laps short on fuel from making it all the way....Kurt Busch, who pitted at the same time, is 2 laps short and is going for it.

[Brandon Johnson]

It'd be nice to see RG come up a few spots and give Kyle Busch a little nerfing

[Brandon Johnson]

Did you guys hear that, RG is 11 laps short on fuel from making it all the way....Kurt Busch, who pitted at the same time, is 2 laps short and is going for it.

You think Robby wants to trust their math on the fuel mileage?

[kaw500]

my radio call is about 20 laps behind seems like others are hearing RG as it happens.

TOP 25 would be nice

[RGFan]

Looks like another top 30 finish, he is 29th now and most of the field is going for a splash and go at the end....50 to go...Gotta love that secret weapon.

[woundedyak]

dam.lost race view

[RGFan]

They retarded the timing this morning for fuel mileage and they still are 9 laps short on mileage to the competition. That is a huge difference

[RGFan]

dam.lost race view

Your just missing him in 29th place...Stewart and Johnson gong for the lead:D

[fishd00d]

I believe the secret weapon was working ok today but the HP is whats killing them! RG made it till lap 264 before being lapped!

[Brandon Johnson]

I just dropped a bunch of spots in the fantasy deal

[kaw500]

This will be an interesting last 20 something laps

[harleys dad]

Robby just got lapped by the 20 and 48. Turn out the lites, the party is over

[kaw500]

WOW lead lap

[RGFan]

Great Car control...I wish he would have punted Busch....YEAH!!!!!!ET and Juantoya playing crash up derby under yellow

[Brandon Johnson]

I love the instant Karma Pablo got tryin to take out Kyle...even tho I don't like Kyle

[fishd00d]

42 spins the 18 under caution totally on purpose and the 18 spins into the 42 on the way around!

[Brandon Johnson]

Great Car control...I wish he would have punted Busch

Kurt is my only hope for points this week

[kaw500]

If the rains come the 96 gets a 3rd, YUCK!!!!!!
And MIKEE gets the real break, darn it

[Mike @ pit b]

How big a fine is JPM going to get now???

[Brandon Johnson]

POS in 2nd? OH NO

[kaw500]

RG said it this rain might take them out of the top 35

[harleys dad]

They show the driver incar shots, no wonder there are so many crashes, how can anybody control a car when it gets lose that close to the steering wheel.

[woundedyak]

Clint Bowyer said he wants to beat down the 77 after the race?

[woundedyak]

RG said it this rain might take them out of the top 35

That's right! It's the rains fault

[Brandon Johnson]

That's right! It's the rains fault

LOL...

[RGFan]

That's right! It's the rains fault

It's over.......RG out the top 35.......He will make the race next weekend at Daytona, but it will be hit or miss after that

[fishd00d]

Race is over. #2 wins and #55 2nd! lol WAJ!!!

[RGFan]

And the secret weapon garners a 29th

[Brandon Johnson]

Is Yeley in 3rd? thats surprising too If im right

[fishd00d]

The secret weapon does not make the car win. It only helps out a specific part of the car and that part worked bitchin today! The motor is what killed them!

[RGFan]

The secret weapon does not make the car win. It only helps out a specific part of the car and that part worked bitchin today! The motor is what killed them!

They retarded the timing to get better mileage......That was done on purpose, the motor did not fail, that is the give and take in doing something like that. People have scored top 5's on 7 cylinders here before........ a 30th place finish....alot more issues then a slightly detuned motor. The car handled like shiot for 3/4's of the race, and that had nothing to do with the motor.

[fishd00d]

My picks actually ended up not to bad this week. It looks like I might be in the top 3 now!

[Brandon Johnson]

My picks actually ended up not to bad this week. It looks like I might be in the top 3 now!

Come On!!! Dont rub it in. I actually got 2 lucky finishers but the other 2 BLEW!

[fishd00d]

Ya I think you might be the highest score this week!

[RGFan]

Actually, looks like he is 35th in the owner standings, 36th finished worse then he did, and 37th on down were about 200 points below them.

[Brandon Johnson]

Ya I think you might be the highest score this week!

No EFFIN WAY! that would be cool but i will screw it all up next week

[woundedyak]

Actually, looks like he is 35th in the owner standings, 36th finished worse then he did, and 37th on down were about 200 points below them.

At this point,It's just a matter of time! With Gibbs, Hendrick and Rosch spending upwards to 250k on fuel mileage programs and RG getting no help from GEM. There comes to a point when you need to put a bullet in that old horse......Wow, I sound like a true Robot now!

[RGFan]

I need to correct that, he may be up to 33rd, still figuring it out, the 66 and 77 both choked, but the 41, 55,96 all kicked arse. Just prolonging the inevitable IMO......What a bummer. I wish he would either sell majority now to a contender or sell it all together and drive for somebody else...This just sucks.

[RGFan]

At this point,It's just a matter of time! With Gibbs, Hendrick and Rosch spending upwards to 250k on fuel mileage programs and RG getting no help from GEM. There comes to a point when you need to put a bullet in that old horse......Wow, I sound like a true Robot now!

God no, a robot would be shooting you for being so "Negative" and then begin to tar and feather you:D....You think I am kidding....I am still scraping the tar off of my nuts:D

I guess me telling them that some of them are so happy about RGM that I thought they were being medicated and kept in a Psych Ward....It did not help matters

[RGFan]

OK guys, heading back to the garage in the 150 degree heat to work on the boat. Have a good one (you too Fishd):D

[fishd00d]

Next week will be the 2nd week for the S15 so hopefully they can get everything else tuned in to run with it!! :)

[bajafox]

JPM turning the 18 car under caution, wonder how much that's gonna cost?

[RGFan]

JPM turning the 18 car under caution, wonder how much that's gonna cost?

That was sweet, I wish he would have done it under green...It has been a bad year, we need a good fight........Juantoya penalized two laps for the incident, KB nothing

[fishd00d]

I wish we could have seen KB try and pick a fight with JPM after the race because it would have been pretty funny to see JPM whoop his ass lol

[14802]

Kyle Busch just looks like he has a major case of "Down Syndrome". I would love to see JPM and KB face to face.

[Tristar Racing]

I am not sure what went on today since I was on the boat, but I saw the last few laps. 26th place finish, not bad but definately a let down after the fast practice times. What happened?

I think the scariest thing is what almost occured. Robby was racing Kurt for his lap when he went too deep into the turn and almost took Kurt out. He even locked the brakes. Had he taken Busch out, Waltrip would have won! Glad that didnt happen!

Anyone want to summerize why Robby sucked again?

[firedog]

Owner Points Following Race # 17
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
LENOX Industrial Tools 301
UNOFFICIAL Provided by NASCAR Statistics - Sunday, 6/29/2008 @ 5:43 PM Eastern

Pos Owner Car # Points Ldr Attpts
1 Joe Gibbs 18 2,496 0 17
2 Richard Childress 31 2,432 -64 17
3 Rick Hendrick 88 2,352 -144 17
4 Jack Roush 99 2,262 -234 17
5 Jeff Gordon 48 2,220 -276 17
6 Rick Hendrick 24 2,171 -325 17
7 J D Gibbs 11 2,150 -346 17
8 Jack Roush 16 2,119 -377 17
9 Joe Gibbs 20 2,042 -454 17
10 George Gillett Jr. 9 2,031 -465 17
11 Richard Childress 07 2,021 -475 17
12 Richard Childress 29 2,016 -480 17
13 John Henry 17 2,001 -495 17
14 Teresa Earnhardt 1 1,945 -551 17
15 Roger Penske 12 1,905 -591 17
16 Dietrich Mateschitz 83 1,903 -593 17
17 Mike Dee 6 1,888 -608 17
18 Teresa Earnhardt 8 1,853 -643 17
19 Walter Czarnecki 2 1,794 -702 17
20 Doug Yates 28 1,731 -765 17
21 Floyd Ganassi 42 1,705 -791 17
22 Richard Petty 43 1,705 -791 17
23 Max Jones 38 1,692 -804 17
24 Mary Hendrick 5 1,657 -839 17
25 Geoff Smith 26 1,656 -840 17
26 Ray Evernham 19 1,621 -875 17
27 Teresa Earnhardt 15 1,519 -977 17
28 Michael Waltrip 55 1,421 -1,075 17
29 Michael Waltrip 44 1,402 -1,094 17
30 Bill Davis 22 1,394 -1,102 17
31 Chip Ganassi 41 1,378 -1,118 17
32 Teresa Earnhardt 01 1,345 -1,151 17
33 Robby Gordon 7 1,329 -1,167 17
34 Roger Penske 77 1,294 -1,202 17
35 Rob Kauffman 00 1,294 -1,202 17
36 Joe Custer 66 1,269 -1,227 17
37 Jeffrey Moorad 96 1,137 -1,359 17
38 Dietrich Mateschitz 84 1,133 -1,363 17
39 Barney Visser 78 1,024 -1,472 17
40 Felix Sabates 40 996 -1,500 17
41 George Gillett Jr. 10 996 -1,500 17
42 Kyle Petty 45 977 -1,519 17
43 Glen Wood 21 815 -1,681 17
44 Margaret Haas 70 772 -1,724 17
45 Bob Jenkins 34 522 -1,974 16
46 Elizabeth Morgenthau 49 276 -2,220 6
47 Gail Davis 27 130 -2,366 4
48 John Carter 08 114 -2,382 6
49 James Finch 09 110 -2,386 3
50 Richard Childress 33 92 -2,404 2
51 Mark Simo 60 62 -2,434 2
52 Chris Lencheski 50 35 -2,461 2
53 Barney Visser 87 34 -2,462 1
54 Kenneth Wood 02 22 -2,474 1
55 Brad Jenkins 37 16 -2,480 1

[RGFan]

A couple of things....First of all, the sun came out for the first time in 3 days. Second of all, the "team" made a timing adjustment to improve mileage slightly. As a result, the car handled like shiot for the first 3/4's of the race, then once they finally got it to hook up, the timing adjustment took a little off of the top end. Oh and wait for this.........RG was getting 9 laps less on fuel mileage then the Penske Dodges and the Toyotas.

[kaw500]

Anyone want to summerize why Robby sucked again?

Same story, different track.

Run the team, set up the car, race the race. I think it is too much for one man to handle. I will stay a fan of the #7 just waiting for the one good day that may or may not happen this year. Owner/Driver RIP:mad:

[kim]

Owner Points Following Race # 17
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
LENOX Industrial Tools 301
UNOFFICIAL Provided by NASCAR Statistics - Sunday, 6/29/2008 @ 5:43 PM Eastern

Pos Owner Car # Points Ldr Attpts
1 Joe Gibbs 18 2,496 0 17
2 Richard Childress 31 2,432 -64 17
3 Rick Hendrick 88 2,352 -144 17
4 Jack Roush 99 2,262 -234 17
5 Jeff Gordon 48 2,220 -276 17
6 Rick Hendrick 24 2,171 -325 17
7 J D Gibbs 11 2,150 -346 17
8 Jack Roush 16 2,119 -377 17
9 Joe Gibbs 20 2,042 -454 17
10 George Gillett Jr. 9 2,031 -465 17
11 Richard Childress 07 2,021 -475 17
12 Richard Childress 29 2,016 -480 17
13 John Henry 17 2,001 -495 17
14 Teresa Earnhardt 1 1,945 -551 17
15 Roger Penske 12 1,905 -591 17
16 Dietrich Mateschitz 83 1,903 -593 17
17 Mike Dee 6 1,888 -608 17
18 Teresa Earnhardt 8 1,853 -643 17
19 Walter Czarnecki 2 1,794 -702 17
20 Doug Yates 28 1,731 -765 17
21 Floyd Ganassi 42 1,705 -791 17
22 Richard Petty 43 1,705 -791 17
23 Max Jones 38 1,692 -804 17
24 Mary Hendrick 5 1,657 -839 17
25 Geoff Smith 26 1,656 -840 17
26 Ray Evernham 19 1,621 -875 17
27 Teresa Earnhardt 15 1,519 -977 17
28 Michael Waltrip 55 1,421 -1,075 17
29 Michael Waltrip 44 1,402 -1,094 17
30 Bill Davis 22 1,394 -1,102 17
31 Chip Ganassi 41 1,378 -1,118 17
32 Teresa Earnhardt 01 1,345 -1,151 17
33 Robby Gordon 7 1,329 -1,167 17
34 Roger Penske 77 1,294 -1,202 17
35 Rob Kauffman 00 1,294 -1,202 17
36 Joe Custer 66 1,269 -1,227 17
37 Jeffrey Moorad 96 1,137 -1,359 17
38 Dietrich Mateschitz 84 1,133 -1,363 17
39 Barney Visser 78 1,024 -1,472 17
40 Felix Sabates 40 996 -1,500 17
41 George Gillett Jr. 10 996 -1,500 17
42 Kyle Petty 45 977 -1,519 17
43 Glen Wood 21 815 -1,681 17
44 Margaret Haas 70 772 -1,724 17
45 Bob Jenkins 34 522 -1,974 16
46 Elizabeth Morgenthau 49 276 -2,220 6
47 Gail Davis 27 130 -2,366 4
48 John Carter 08 114 -2,382 6
49 James Finch 09 110 -2,386 3
50 Richard Childress 33 92 -2,404 2
51 Mark Simo 60 62 -2,434 2
52 Chris Lencheski 50 35 -2,461 2
53 Barney Visser 87 34 -2,462 1
54 Kenneth Wood 02 22 -2,474 1
55 Brad Jenkins 37 16 -2,480 1



How can this be? Robby finished 27th today and admitted he was out of the top 35 yet this chart shows him moving up one point to 33. How is that possible. I also don't understand how the top five in todays finishers were at the back of the pack almost all day long. I understand racing, but this I just don't get.

[RGFan]

How can this be? Robby finished 27th today and admitted he was out of the top 35 yet this chart shows him moving up one point to 33. How is that possible. I also don't understand how the top five in todays finishers were at the back of the pack almost all day long. I understand racing, but this I just don't get.

They tried pit strategy, staying out while the others pitted with rain right around the corner....Scot Riggs and Sam Hornish having bad luck at the end saved RG's arse.

[Offspring]

I don't think the pit crew is capable of getting the fuel tank full, they are constantly going long on pit stops and they must not be getting it all the way full...

[b-makk]

RG was getting 9 laps less on fuel mileage then the Penske Dodges and the Toyotas.

You're serious???

[trenchless]

Fox Sports show him in 32nd 1167 points back....

[kaw500]

Fox Sports show him in 32nd 1167 points back....

32nd in drivers standings

33rd in owners points, thats used to determine the top 35

[RGFan]

You're serious???

Yes, 9 laps difference......Kind of frustrating if you ask me.

[RGFan]

They all pitted at one point......Robby asked after the pit how short were they going to be on fuel from the finish and Walter said 11 laps. Immediatley after that, Kurt Busch's crewchide came on his radio and said to not get crazy that he was only two laps short and that they were going to go for it. Another yellow happened, RG had to pit, so he did, Kurt Bush and POS, (who was in the same boat at Busch) There was one more pit after that it was pointless.