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[WOT]

Sony has signed on to be the lead sponsor of Jrs new Hendrick ride next year.

I think this makes it more likely Hendrick will aquire the #8 from DEI. Had they kept Budweiser on board and aquired the #8 it woul;d essentially eliminate a high volume of merchandise sales moving to a new team. Now with a new sponser sales should soar.

[dgreco]

How would you like the be the account manager for Bud who had the Jr. account. That dude/diudette is seriously bumming right now.

[WOT]

I'm going to go waaaaaaaaaaay out on a limb a call a 24 car victory this weekend.

all the stats he has piled up and the adreniline of the new baby = fast laps

[TONYCLT]

I'm going to go waaaaaaaaaaay out on a limb a call a 24 car victory this weekend.

all the stats he has piled up and the adreniline of the new baby = fast laps

[dgreco]

being moved back I think it is going to hurt both of them this week... but I think Jeff still has a chance.

[TONYCLT]

Last nights Busch race was one of the best ones i've ever seen , but I don't think Gibbs should have replace Eric Almirola with Denny Hamlin even though Denny won the race Eric will be credited with the win, points, and money I just think it's a crappy way to win your first race.

[dgreco]

i agree, but I am sure Denny needed the practice, either way it put Eric's name on headline news

[TONYCLT]

How about the race today Juan Pablo Montoya gets his first win to be the first non american to win in 30 years, I didn't get a chance to watch the final 45 laps of the race because I lost power due to a storm but I did watch the highlights and 'm disappointed I missed the end of the race.

[dgreco]

How about the race today Juan Pablo Montoya gets his first win to be the first non american to win in 30 years, I didn't get a chance to watch the final 45 laps of the race because I lost power due to a storm but I did watch the highlights and 'm disappointed I missed the end of the race.

[TONYCLT]

he does it again on the street course. I also love watching Said on the street course I wish he raced fulltime.

Edited June 25, 2007 by TONYCLT

[dgreco]

After his run at Infinion Montoya will be likely contender at Watkins Glen.

It would be nice is Boris Said would run the entire season I think if Roush or Hendrick would give him a ride he would win some races especially at the road courses.

[WOT]

Did you guys hear the interview with Robby Gordon? I literally was laughing in my car when I heard him diss JPM about NOT WINNING the race. Why not be classy and congratulate Juan on the win? Somebody needs to remind RG that to goal is to finish first, not just have the best car during some parts of the race.

[dgreco]

Did you guys hear the interview with Robby Gordon? I literally was laughing in my car when I heard him diss JPM about NOT WINNING the race. Why not be classy and congratulate Juan on the win? Somebody needs to remind RG that to goal is to finish first, not just have the best car during some parts of the race.

[TONYCLT]

NASCAR handed out there punishment to the 24, 48 teams today and as was expected they received the same punishment as the 8 car did in Darlington 100 driver and owner pionts, 6 race suspension for the crew cheifs, and a 100,000 fine.

[dgreco]

Looks like Jr. may not get the 8, nascar isn't going to allow the sale... good or bad for nascar?

[WOT]

Looks like Jr. may not get the 8, nascar isn't going to allow the sale... good or bad for nascar?

[dgreco]

Bad IMHO. I mean come on, let the market work. I would bet 99.9% of the Nascar fan base would want to see him driving the 8 car - let's put the fans first for a change.

[TONYCLT]

As for Dale Jr. changing teams, getting a new sponsor, and a new number I think its good thing it lets him shed the image of the DEI brand. Plus people who have #8 Budweiser collector items will be able to sell them for more money.

[dgreco]

As for Dale Jr. changing teams, getting a new sponsor, and a new number I think its good thing it lets him shed the image of the DEI brand. Plus people who have #8 Budweiser collector items will be able to sell them for more money.

[dgreco]

First Toyota earns the Pole in New Hampshire this weekend.

[TONYCLT]

First Toyota earns the Pole in New Hampshire this weekend.

[TONYCLT]

WOW, what a great race last night Jamie McMurray finally broke the 166 race winless streak in a photofinish, .005 was the margin of victory the second closest finish in NASCAR history. Also a little fun fact Clint Bowyer driver of the 07 car finished 7th on 7/7/07.

This is what .005 seconds looks like.

Edited July 8, 2007 by TONYCLT

[TONYCLT]

NASCAR is changing the name of the Nextel Cup again it will be renamed Sprint Cup for the upcoming 2008 season.

[TONYCLT]

Points as of Daytona:

NEXTEL Cup Series

RANK---DRIVER-------- POINTS-BEHIND

1 --- Jeff Gordon----------2773 Leader

2 --- Denny Hamlin-------2496 -277

3 --- Matt Kenseth--------2390 -383

4 --- Jimmie Johnson-----2366 -407

5 --- Jeff Burton-----------2345 -428

6 --- Carl Edwards--------2308 -465

7 --- Tony Stewart--------2234 -539

8 --- Kyle Busch-----------2190 -583

9 --- Kevin Harvick--------2172 -601

10 -- Martin Truex Jr.------2157 -616

11 -- Clint Bowyer---------2142 -631

12 -- Dale Earnhardt Jr.---2040 -733

------------"Chase for the Cup"----------------

13 -- Jamie McMurray-----1991 -782

14 -- Ryan Newman-------1979 -794

15 -- Kurt Busch-----------1919 -854

Points as of Daytona:

Busch Series Points

RANK--DRIVER------------POINTS--BEHIND

1 --- Carl Edwards----------2966 Leader

2 --- Kevin Harvick---------2168 -798

3 --- David Reutimann-----2095 -871

4 --- Dave Blaney----------2056 -910

5 --- Jason Leffler----------2033 -933

6 --- David Ragan* ------- 2010 -956

7 --- Bobby Hamilton Jr.---1983 -983

8 --- Marcos Ambrose*----1887 -1079

9 --- Stephen Leicht--------1866 -1100

10 -- Greg Biffle------------1845 -1121

* Rookie

Points As Of Memphis:

Craftsman Truck Series Points

RANK--DRIVER--------POINTS--BEHIND

1 --- Mike Skinner-----2043 Leader

2 --- Ron Hornaday----1940 -103

3 --- Todd Bodine------1815 -228

4 --- Travis Kvapil-----1780 -263

5 --- Rick Crawford----1658 -385

6 --- Johnny Benson---1600 -443

7 --- Jack Sprague-----1505 -538

8 --- Aaron Fike*-------1487 -556

9 --- Matt Crafton------1456 -587

10 -- Ted Musgrave----1431 -612

* Rookie

Edited July 8, 2007 by TONYCLT

[TONYCLT]

NASCAR's new logo for 2008: