Waltrip/Napa buying their way into the 600?
554098
he didn't buy Tony Raines' rdie, he got Cope's.  he said last night (mon) on inside nextel cup on speed that Cope's team presented the idea to mikey.  by selling their entry Cope's team made more money than if they ran the 10 laps the usually do.  Mikey mentioned something about contract obligations with NAPA for being in the race.  \n\nall together i don't think it is a good idea to let guys sell their entry but like ken schrader said what a guy decides to do with his qualifing spot is up to him.  i really think you should qualify in your car and race your car not fail at qualifing and then buy someone elses.  it may be legal by NASCAR rules, but i am not sure it is very sportsman like.
444688
I work at Napa auto parts and I know that we sell it there. If you don't like Napa, try autozone or advanced auto parts.
570784
yes, they are thinking of opening one up in new york. but this category shouldnt be under motorsports Nascar racing, it should be under dining/restaurants/entertainment or something like that.\n\ncall me and well figure something out. \n\n24 forever
687033
He's doing far better than he ended up last year.  I'd say that their team will end up top five in points this year and there's a good chance that in '07 they will be championship contenders.  I'm not a Jr. Fan either.  He's ok and I wish him the best.  Don't compare him with Dale Sr. either.  It's a different and far more competitive environment now vs. 20-25 years ago.
245483
The dealer ship should be the ones to pay. They sould have insurance on there automobiles that cover other drivers.\n\nhave a great day
234024
It'll likely be in 2007 or early 2008. Rick Wagoner (CEO of GM) has done a lot recently to (re)build the company into a leaner and meaner enterprise. In the last 6 months, GM has made a deal with the UAW to reduce health care costs by 1B annually, they've introduced their new line of SUV's (6 months early) with great fanfare, they've implemented a new pricing strategy to reduce incentives, and they've begun the long process of "right sizing" the company. GM is also working with Delphi to offer buyouts to their employee's in hopes of avoiding a crippling strike by the UAW. GM is looking to sell a controlling interest in GMAC which will raise some much needed cash for GM to reinvest it's core business. Overall, the days of GM having 30%-40% market share are long gone. It's still the biggest (for now), working harder  than ever on being the best.
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Jeff has a chance to pull it off but I don't see it happening this year.  To much has happened to the rainbow wariors this season.  I dont see the machine as being at 100%.  I thing that once the team clicks, they will once again raise the cup.\n\nAs for this year, Jimmie is on fire, like he has been for the past couple of years.  He has been so close so many times and just missed out.  His team seems to be at their best right now.  Unless the bottom falls out, I think he is going to be a hard one to beat.  He is thinking beyond each race and looking at the whole picture.  I have my money on him.\n\nThere are a number of others who are not going to let him take it easy.  It is looking like the reast of the season is going to be as good as the begining.
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i agree with you and papabil. he has gotten better as the year has gone on. in his first full year with tony jr. as his crew chief(from 2000-2004 tony sr. was crew chief and tony jr. car chief), they started out so-so but they have gotten stronger and stronger all year long. they have run well enough during the chase to win the title, but they just haven't gotten the finishes. they led for a while at kansas, talladega, and atlanta, and have been strong at every chase track. i think next year is going to be juniors year. i think they're going to come out of the gate strong and not look back. that budwieser team is really starting to gel.
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Dayton 500, first race of the year will start at 2:30pm (ET)\non NBC. The purse is $18,029,052. Thats alot of money!!Don't forget the Bud Shootout on the 11th @ 8:30pm on TNT, the 16th is the Gatorade Dules- #1 is @ 2:10 pm on TNT and #2 is @ 3:40pm. \nHappy Racin!!!
150664
I'd take his advice. I'm not to certain on spread sheets for nascar.
775612
I was going to ask the same question...he's taken more bribes than anyone in recent history, people in California must have their star struck heads up their a55's.
230945
Being on the poll is a big advantage! You cant count out Kurt Bush or Jeff Gordon,they always run well at Bristol. I'm hoping Dale Jr. pulls it out though!!
859830
I'm a Dale Jr fan, but I think that 3rd time is gonna be the charm for Jimmie Johnson and the Lowes team. This is their 3rd time being in the Chase and they have gotten stronger over the weeks. \n\nUnless something insane happens...then Jimmie Johnson is your 2006 Nextel Cup Series Champion!
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I think with the right sponsers available a prominent female driver is in the works. Erin Crocker who currently is driving Trucks shows promise; she is young and good; but the team has to be willing to go against the Good Ol' Boy stigma and let her go; I am afraid that there may never been a female champion at least not in my lifetime.  \nDanica Patrick is a great open wheel driver, she could possibly see the money and media invovled with Nextel and come over but I wouldn't count on it. \nThere was an up and coming female driver a couple of years ago that was invovled in an accident during a practice session that killed another driver, she was supposed to be great but was injured seriously in the accident and hasn't returned. I am not sure what her name was but I know this happened like 3 or 4 years ago; she was scheduled to run in a Busch car the next season but hurt her legs in the accident. \nI don't think the answer is having female sponsors or car owners either, it is just going to take the right girl teaming up with the right sponser...in all seriously having a girl drive one beer cars would be great publicity because they could market the hell out or her.
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According to one seller on E-bay, you can buy it now for $9.99.  Or, bid $3.00 but it may not reach the reserve.\n\nhttp://cgi.ebay.com/1988-DAVEY-ALLISON-Maxx-Nascar-Rookie-card-Gem-10_W0QQitemZ8785602793QQcategoryZ4244QQcmdZViewItem
925829
i hear ya! and you better watch out, the hendrick mafia will be \nknocking at your door lol
1049372
Heck yeah! At least NASCAR drivers still appreciate their fans! They are making loads of money, but I've never heard of a driver's strike!