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Jul 18, 2011 8:54 PM
WebFire;833558 wrote:Sorry, coincidence. JMO and you don't have to agree.

As I said, I'd bet it has a little to do with it.
Jul 18, 2011 8:54pm
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Jul 18, 2011 10:18 PM
I bet you think it does.
Jul 18, 2011 10:18pm
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Jul 18, 2011 10:43 PM
WebFire;833771 wrote:I bet you think it does.

I think thats pretty obvious. :D
GoChiefs;833633 wrote:As I said, I'd bet it has a little to do with it.
Jul 18, 2011 10:43pm
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Jul 19, 2011 1:44 AM
I've hearing a lot about Newman's crew chief Tony Gibson but didn't know he's from Daytona Beach. This is surprising and great news too.
Jul 19, 2011 1:44am
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Jul 19, 2011 1:11 PM
Tony Gibson was part of Alan Kulwicki's Nascar Championship team. His brother Mark was 4 cylinder champ at New Smyrna before that. He raced ARCA and built cars for many others. Their mom Peggy used to manage the ticket office at Daytona Intl Speedway.
Jul 19, 2011 1:11pm
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Jul 20, 2011 2:18 AM
Was it just me, or was NASCAR trying to protect KB2 and help him get a win in the NNS race Saturday, by telling Harvick that if he even thought of touching KB2, that he would get parked? I think it is over the top when NASCAR starts telling guys to back off of other drivers. Is NASCAR that desperate to have KB2 break records? It is a shame when drivers have to be worried about racing around other guys.

Look, I have been vocal on here before about how I hate to see KB2 win, but, if he does, so be it. Just dont make it obvious that you are trying to help him win, for sake of records. People are always blaming NASCAR of showing bias towards Jr, maybe they do, I dont know. But, after hearing what KH said he was told on his radio Saturday, I have a feeling they are doing it for KB2 as well.

I also think the WTF moment of Sunday's race should go to KB2 and his post-accident interview. All the reporter did was ask him if he thought that the little bit of contact he had with Jr, might have contributed to his tire going flat. You would have thought that Jr wrecked, and the reporter was blaming Kyle. LOL.
Jul 20, 2011 2:18am
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Jul 20, 2011 7:40 AM
Harvick meant NASCAR told him that after the Darlington incident, not during the Nationwide race. I don't buy it. That was back in May and he's just not saying anything about it? Yeah, right.
Jul 20, 2011 7:40am
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Jul 21, 2011 1:52 AM
I still think NASCAR has a bigger hard on for KB2 right now, than Jr. And they have every right to. He is def more talented than Jr, and is driving the wheels off of everything he gets in.

Now, has anyone else heard anything about Edwards being the #4 guy in the Gibbs camp? If so, do you think he will bump Lagano from the #20 car, forcing Joey to be put in a new car, with a new sponsor?
Jul 21, 2011 1:52am
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Jul 21, 2011 2:07 AM
Of course they do, Kyle gets them more publicity.

I'd guess if Edwards does leap to JGR, the new sponsor would dictate who goes where. If the new sponsor will only agree to a deal if Edwards is behind the wheel, then I'd say he will man the 4th team. If the sponsor doesn't care, I'd say Edwards will move to the #20 car. Home Depot is under contract until the end of the 2014 season I believe, so they really don't have any room to really say either way.
Jul 21, 2011 2:07am
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Jul 21, 2011 2:09 AM
I've also heard that if Red Bull can't find anyone to take over their operation, they might shut down all together and become the primary sponsor of the 4th team at Joe Gibbs Racing.
Jul 21, 2011 2:09am
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Jul 21, 2011 2:19 AM
GoChiefs;836339 wrote:I've also heard that if Red Bull can't find anyone to take over their operation, they might shut down all together and become the primary sponsor of the 4th team at Joe Gibbs Racing.

So, still no news about Mark Martin looking into buying the team? i thought i heard if he could find a partner, he would buy the team.
Jul 21, 2011 2:19am
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Jul 21, 2011 2:42 AM
coyotes22;836342 wrote:So, still no news about Mark Martin looking into buying the team? i thought i heard if he could find a partner, he would buy the team.

Yes, but that doesn't mean Red Bull will stick around as a sponsor. Last I heard, the partner might be Mark Cuban as he has made it no secret that he wants in the business. High profile owner like that will have no problem attracting sponsors. Plus its rumored that if that happens, the team would go to Chevy and be powered by Hendricks engines.

If that were to happen, I doubt you would see Red Bull stay on board as they seem to be pretty devoted to Toyota.
Jul 21, 2011 2:42am
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Jul 21, 2011 2:45 AM
GoChiefs;836349 wrote:Yes, but that doesn't mean Red Bull will stick around as a sponsor. Last I heard, the partner might be Mark Cuban as he has made it no secret that he wants in the business. High profile owner like that will have no problem attracting sponsors. Plus its rumored that if that happens, the team would go to Chevy and be powered by Hendricks engines.

If that were to happen, I doubt you would see Red Bull stay on board as they seem to be pretty devoted to Toyota.
IDK, their trucks in the NCWS are Bow Ties. I thought that was weird when I saw the race last weekend.
Jul 21, 2011 2:45am
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Jul 21, 2011 4:11 AM
coyotes22;836351 wrote:IDK, their trucks in the NCWS are Bow Ties. I thought that was weird when I saw the race last weekend.
Correct, but I do believe they were in trucks as a sponsor before Toyota even came into NASCAR.
Jul 21, 2011 4:11am
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Jul 21, 2011 4:12 AM
GoChiefs;836375 wrote:Correct, but I do believe they were in trucks as a sponsor before Toyota even came into NASCAR.

OOOOOOO, that makes sense.
Jul 21, 2011 4:12am
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Jul 21, 2011 7:09 AM
coyotes22;836376 wrote:OOOOOOO, that makes sense.

I'm not for sure on that though. Just a guess.
Jul 21, 2011 7:09am
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Jul 22, 2011 1:59 AM
No KB2 this weekend in the NNS race, thank GOD!! :D

Could Reed Sorenson put together a good run, and steal the thunder from Concrete Carl?
Jul 22, 2011 1:59am
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Jul 22, 2011 2:02 AM
Wow, he is not racing the NCWTS either?!?!?!?!!? Is he sick?

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Jul 22, 2011 2:02am
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Jul 22, 2011 8:16 AM
NASCAR and ESPN have decided it'd be best for the sport and the ratings if KB2 got his 100th win at the brickyard.
Jul 22, 2011 8:16am
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Jul 22, 2011 11:47 AM
j_crazy;837419 wrote:NASCAR and ESPN have decided it'd be best for the sport and the ratings if KB2 got his 101th win at the brickyard.

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Jul 22, 2011 11:47am
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Jul 22, 2011 2:23 PM
j_crazy;837419 wrote:NASCAR and ESPN have decided it'd be best for the sport and the ratings if KB2 got his 100th win at the brickyard.
GoChiefs;831838 wrote:Kyle grabs his 100 victory today in the Nationwide race and also ties Mark Martin as having the most wins in the Nationwide Series.
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Jul 22, 2011 2:23pm
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Jul 22, 2011 8:17 PM
The Brickyard Snore-hundred might be the worst race of the year. Honestly it's the only one I've actually fallen asleep watching
Jul 22, 2011 8:17pm
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Jul 22, 2011 8:42 PM
Classyposter58;838302 wrote:The Brickyard Snore-hundred might be the worst race of the year. Honestly it's the only one I've actually fallen asleep watching

But its entertaining watching a 7 year old try to race it on the PS2. LOL
Jul 22, 2011 8:42pm