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NASCAR Monsoon Season: Texas to Talladega

by Charlie Turner

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April 25, 2010 11:11 am UTC No Comments

What a long wet week it has been for the NASCAR fleet.

After a weekend washout at the Great American Speedway that caused a Monday doubleheader, the Saturday slate at Talladega Superspeedway was lost to another deluge – and some scary weather in general.

So we’ll play two today. We hope.

In fact the weather is more predictable than the races will be. The tune doesn’t change much. No matter who is singing it. Drivers, talking heads, journalists, bloggers or fans; nobody has a real clue who will win this thing.

Dale Earnhardt Jr compared Talladega races to playing the lottery. And Junior has had alot of success at “Dega. Read Bob Pockrass’ article here.

The good thing about Talladega – for me at least – is that the races are exciting. It keeps me on the edge for more of a given race than any other track. The “almost anyone can win” nature of the place is both frustrating and exciting. The “big one” looms throughout.

But it will be hard to have a bigger “big one” than they had at TMS on Monday.

Photo credit: Round girl Jen by BethAnne Heisler for OnPitRow.com

Filed under: Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, Talladega Superspeedway

Tagged with: Aaron's 499, Great American Speedway, Round girl Jen

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NASCAR Photos – Kurt Busch’s Texas Win

by Charlie Turner

November 15, 2009 9:16 am UTC No Comments

Kurt Busch and the Blue Duece sit outside, front row for the start of the Checkers O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 today at Phoenix International Raceway.

This coming off his win last week at Texas Motor Speedway. The Penske Racing no. 2 team has to be considered a favorite to win at PIR.

Kurt has had a nice year. Busch and Kasey Kahne have helped to keep the Dodge brand significant in NASCAR this season. I expect to see the Miller Lite Dodge upfront and mixing it up with all those fast Chevies today at PIR.

Below are some pics of Kurt’s winning Sunday at the Great American Speedway. Click on the thumbnail for a better view.

: Kurt Busch in the Miller Lite Dodge at TMS practice

: Eva Busch in victory lane at TMS

: Miller Lite Dodge inspection at TMS

: Kurt Busch grabs the checkered flag at Texas

: Victory burn-out for Kurt Busch

: Kurt and Eva Busch in victory lane at TMS

: Kurt Busch and the Texas hat dance

: Kurt Busch and Eddie Gossage exchange rings

: Kurt Busch gets a Texas sized check

: “I’ve got two guns – one for each of you.” Kurt Busch

: Kurt Busch in victory lane at Texas

: The Blue Duece getting teched

Photo credit: BethAnne Heisler – On Pit Row

Filed under: Kurt Busch, NASCAR, On Pit Row on the road, Sprint Cup Series, Texas Motor Speedway

Tagged with: Dickies 500, Eva Busch, Great American Speedway, Kurt Busch NASCAR stats, TMS

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Z Z Top: Live from The Great American Speedway

by Charlie Turner

November 12, 2009 2:54 pm UTC No Comments

The fat lady didn’t sing for NASCAR at Texas Motor Speedway after all. Jimmie Johnson hit the wall. But Eddie Gossage who bills himself as the “World’s Greatest Race Promoter” provided the music before the race with a concert by Texas band Z Z Top. We have pics.

Click on the image for a better view.

: ZZ Top at Texas Motor Speedway Sharp Dressed Man

: ZZ Top at Texas Motor Speedway

: ZZ Top at Texas Motor Speedway

: ZZ Top at Texas Motor Speedway

: ZZ Top at Texas Motor Speedway

: ZZ Top at Texas Motor Speedway

: Buddies at ZZ Top concert at TMS

: ZZ Top at Texas Motor Speedway

: ZZ Top at Texas Motor Speedway

: ZZ Top at Texas Motor Speedway

: ZZ Top at Texas Motor Speedway

: ZZ Top groovi’ at TMS

: ZZ Top at Texas Motor Speedway

Photo credit: BethAnne Heisler – On Pit Row

Filed under: NASCAR, Texas Motor Speedway

Tagged with: Dickies 500, Eddie Gossage, Great American Speedway, Z Z Top

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Jimmie Johnson’s Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway in Pictures

by Charlie Turner

November 10, 2009 9:19 am UTC No Comments

Almost before anyone sat down on Sunday, The Great Jimmie Johnson (there…I said it. It’s about time someone started calling it as it is) was in the wall and wrecked. The Jumbo-trons at Texas Motor Speedway immediately started displaying the silly “if it all ended right now…” scenarios of championship points possibilities.

But that wasn’t the end of J J’s Sunday afternoon drive. We have pictures, up close and personal like.

Click the thumbnail for a better view.

: Jimmie Johnson driver intro at Dickies 500

: The Lowes 48 pit box TMS

: Chandra Johnson at TMS

: Lowes 48 team working on Jimie Johnson’s wrecked Chevy

: Working on Jimmie Johnson’s damaged car at TMS

: Pushing the repaired Lowes 48 out of the garage

: Jimmie Johnson’s repaired ride

: Lowes 48 ready to go back out

: Chad Knaus at Texas Motor Speedway

: Chad Knaus and the repaired Lowes Chevy at TMS

: Jimmie Johnson back on the track

: Lowes team checking Jimmie Johnson’s car at TMS

: Jimmie Johnson in the pits TMS 2009

Click the thumbnail for a better view.

Photo credit: BethAnne Heisler – On Pit Row

Filed under: Chase for the Cup, Jimmy Johnson, NASCAR, On Pit Row on the road, Sprint Cup Series, Texas Motor Speedway

Tagged with: Chad Knaus, Chandra Johnson, Dickies 500, Great American Speedway, NASCAR photos

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On Pit Row On the Road: What Would You Change About NASCAR?

by Charlie Turner

November 9, 2009 4:29 pm UTC 1 Comment

How did your weekend of NASCAR from Texas Motor Speedway turn out?

Did you cheer when Jimmie Johnson hit the backstretch wall so hard, so early in the race? Many in attendance did.

Were you disappointed that Kyle Busch ran out of gas just short of sweeping all three NASCAR races on the same weekend? I admit that I was.

If you were Brian France for one day, what would you change about NASCAR?

We asked that question of some of the fans at the Great American Speedway. Here’s a bit of what we got.

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You may recognize one Phil Tripp, author of the One Lugnut Short blog and long suffering Elliott Sadler fan. Phil and his lovely better half Janelle invited On Pit Row over for some tailgate and conversation. The time was one of the highlights of the weekend for us. Boomer!

Filed under: NASCAR, On Pit Row on the road, Texas Motor Speedway

Tagged with: Dickie 500, Great American Speedway, One Lugnut Short

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On Pit Row On the Road: What Do You Love About NASCAR?

by Charlie Turner

November 9, 2009 1:29 pm UTC 1 Comment

We took On Pit Row on the road to Texas Motor Speedway for the Dickies 500 weekend and the Great American Speedway did not disappoint us. The facility is fantastic. The staff, very accommodating. Texas hospitality all the way.

We have a ton of stuff to post from the weekend and here is the first. We asked fans all around TMS this question: What do you love about NASCAR?

Here’s some of what we got back.

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We need to thank alot of folks, especially those who took the time to give their opinions and consent to be taped. Thank you.

There’s more to come so check back later.

Filed under: NASCAR, NASCAR video, On Pit Row on the road, Texas Motor Speedway

Tagged with: Dickies 500, Great American Speedway, on the road

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