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**intimid8er** · 03-07-2006, 09:07 AM

For a preview, check my thread topic for California Speedway.

Essentially, this week again will be a Roush, Hendrick show. Again with the spoiler coming from the Gibbs squad.

Roush's domination at this track goes back as far as this track has been open. As far back as the beginning, I can remember race after race of all or most of Roush's cars finishing in the top ten. Hendrick cars have made a good showing last year. I'd look at Jimmy Johnson for the win on the Hendrick side, and Matt Kenseth on the Roush side. Matt has won here a couple times, and he's got a little momentum on his side. Johnson has had some strong finishes here. I like Jeff Gordon, but I think he needs to get off his high horse and test his own cars, not send a development driver to develop data for his car.

More spoilers: Jeff Burton he and this track get along pretty well. Kasey Kahne, Denny Hamlin, and the Ichabod Crane Bros. Kyle and Kurt Busch.

If last week was any indicator of how the cars will act on an intermediate track, this week will be even more so.

tlwisner · 03-07-2006, 01:59 PM

Kyle Busch got pretty frickin' wild at Mexico City - and Denny Hamlin's driving was hotter than Boris Said's coolant at the end. Mikey W. continues to make me wonder why anybody gives him a car.

I'm looking forward to seeing Jimmy Johnson retain the points lead after Vegas - he's my pick for the 2006 Cup.

**intimid8er** · 03-07-2006, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tlwisner

Mikey W. continues to make me wonder why anybody gives him a car.

He can drive a Superspeedway car if you give him one. But....according to the drivers.....a drunk monkey can also. So you have that possibility of four wins a year or at least a lot of exposure for the sponsor because he'll run up front at those four races.

Before DEI became dysfunctional (IMHO after Ty Norris/Don Hawk left), he didn't show any promise on any other tracks. He just gets these weird setups in his head that he thinks are right. Obviously by his box scores he isn't doing something right. I'm not sure all that Toyota money is going to help his driving. Even though Toyota's money has done wonders for Mike Skinner, Ted Musgrave, and Todd Bodine in the Truck Series. My dad always told me. You can't polish a turd. Shine away all you want, but underneath it still is what it is.

wayout1 · 03-07-2006, 02:57 PM

Mikeys going to sand bag all year. The real TRD deal is going to be with RedBull and Harvick.

**drgibson** · 03-07-2006, 07:40 PM

Mikie is a ditz

Danr · 03-09-2006, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by drgibson

Mikie is a ditz

Disagree here, I was at the 500 in 2003, the last one he won, My seat was near the exit of turn 4 and there was a wreck during the race, right there, pieces flying all over the place.. I had my scanner on scan mode, just hit on mikey's frequency when it happened. He said "I hope no one in the stands got hurt". That to me says alot about the man. Yeah he's a showman. I think this year all he's hoping for is seat time. Let's see how it goes after next season.

wayout1 · 03-09-2006, 09:38 AM

yay.. my flight to vegas leaves at 11... boo - im not going to the race.

**intimid8er** · 03-09-2006, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by wayout1

yay.. my flight to vegas leaves at 11... boo - im not going to the race.

Dude, that sucks. However, Vegas should be cool enough to experience on its own!!

wayout1 · 03-09-2006, 09:44 AM

One of these days I'll get to go there for "fun" - 18 years of work trips to vegas. Altho I did bump into Boyd Coddington one year in the hotel while I was there to work SEMA. Probably the only "celebrety" I've recognized outside of a work context.

Pinhy · 03-09-2006, 02:03 PM

mmmm...SEMA! i need to get out there for that show once in my life. ALMOST went in 2003....friend of mine was going and wanted roommates. didnt have the cash for the flight (and all the gambling/drinking/partying).

.

Danr · 03-09-2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinhy

mmmm...SEMA! i need to get out there for that show once in my life. ALMOST went in 2003....friend of mine was going and wanted roommates. didnt have the cash for the flight (and all the gambling/drinking/partying).

.

Gambling, Drinking and partying ?????
No, not you ! say it ain't so!!

**drgibson** · 03-12-2006, 04:50 PM

And there offf!!!!!!

Rockhead · 03-12-2006, 05:45 PM

And here comes Jim Beam out of the drawer!!!

**drgibson** · 03-12-2006, 07:44 PM

That's two for JJ.

Danr · 03-12-2006, 07:52 PM

Tony's being Tony AGAIN !

dragbar · 03-12-2006, 08:43 PM

Really disappointed in Carl, was at work so couldn't really watch the race. But on the + side got 2 spot on picks for my Rousch challenge this week.

Bowtie18 · 03-12-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Danr

Tony's being Tony AGAIN !

Tony had a bit of help from Kyle Busch today, but that is nothing new from any driver with that last name. Both of those Busch brothers should be left in Vegas. Good finish to the race. I'm not a fan of either one of those guys, but I do like a nice battle at the end!

tlwisner · 03-12-2006, 09:29 PM

Nice finish, JJ again! Woo-Hoo! Tony kicked his own butt...

Intimid8er's original post in this thread shows some excellent insight - I am very impressed!

**drgibson** · 03-12-2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie18

Tony had a bit of help from Kyle Busch today, but that is nothing new from any driver with that last name. Both of those Busch brothers should be left in Vegas. Good finish to the race. I'm not a fan of either one of those guys, but I do like a nice battle at the end!

Yeah like Tony needs provoked, not that Kyle is any better. They need to start a pool on who is going to be the first driver this year to get a real penelty.

Pinhy · 03-13-2006, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intimid8er

For a preview, check my thread topic for California Speedway.

Essentially, this week again will be a Roush, Hendrick show. Again with the spoiler coming from the Gibbs squad.

Roush's domination at this track goes back as far as this track has been open. As far back as the beginning, I can remember race after race of all or most of Roush's cars finishing in the top ten. Hendrick cars have made a good showing last year. I'd look at Jimmy Johnson for the win on the Hendrick side, and Matt Kenseth on the Roush side. Matt has won here a couple times, and he's got a little momentum on his side. Johnson has had some strong finishes here. I like Jeff Gordon, but I think he needs to get off his high horse and test his own cars, not send a development driver to develop data for his car.

More spoilers: Jeff Burton he and this track get along pretty well. Kasey Kahne, Denny Hamlin, and the Ichabod Crane Bros. Kyle and Kurt Busch.

If last week was any indicator of how the cars will act on an intermediate track, this week will be even more so.

Johnson
Kenseth
Busch
Kahne
Gordon

good call Tim!

I watched the last 93 laps and what a great finish! Im happy my Hendrick team did well (1, 3, 5), Tony sucked late, which is good too.

.

03-07-2006, 09:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 10,075	NASCAR: Las Vegas For a preview, check my thread topic for California Speedway. Essentially, this week again will be a Roush, Hendrick show. Again with the spoiler coming from the Gibbs squad. Roush's domination at this track goes back as far as this track has been open. As far back as the beginning, I can remember race after race of all or most of Roush's cars finishing in the top ten. Hendrick cars have made a good showing last year. I'd look at Jimmy Johnson for the win on the Hendrick side, and Matt Kenseth on the Roush side. Matt has won here a couple times, and he's got a little momentum on his side. Johnson has had some strong finishes here. I like Jeff Gordon, but I think he needs to get off his high horse and test his own cars, not send a development driver to develop data for his car. More spoilers: Jeff Burton he and this track get along pretty well. Kasey Kahne, Denny Hamlin, and the Ichabod Crane Bros. Kyle and Kurt Busch. If last week was any indicator of how the cars will act on an intermediate track, this week will be even more so. __________________ Song Pick of the Week 11/26 The Boss - Johnny 99 I had no idea 20% ABV beer could get me drunk so fast!

03-07-2006, 01:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Kyle Busch got pretty frickin' wild at Mexico City - and Denny Hamlin's driving was hotter than Boris Said's coolant at the end. Mikey W. continues to make me wonder why anybody gives him a car. I'm looking forward to seeing Jimmy Johnson retain the points lead after Vegas - he's my pick for the 2006 Cup. __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create Last edited by tlwisner; 03-07-2006 at 02:01 PM.

03-07-2006, 02:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
wayout1 Puddle Runner Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 05 M50 (blue) Location: Tempe AZ - suburb of Hell! Posts: 391	Mikeys going to sand bag all year. The real TRD deal is going to be with RedBull and Harvick. __________________ Got myself a one way ticket. Going the wrong way. ~~AC/DC "Ride On"

03-07-2006, 07:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	Mikie is a ditz __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

03-09-2006, 09:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
wayout1 Puddle Runner Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 05 M50 (blue) Location: Tempe AZ - suburb of Hell! Posts: 391	yay.. my flight to vegas leaves at 11... boo - im not going to the race. __________________ Got myself a one way ticket. Going the wrong way. ~~AC/DC "Ride On"

03-09-2006, 09:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
wayout1 Puddle Runner Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 05 M50 (blue) Location: Tempe AZ - suburb of Hell! Posts: 391	One of these days I'll get to go there for "fun" - 18 years of work trips to vegas. Altho I did bump into Boyd Coddington one year in the hotel while I was there to work SEMA. Probably the only "celebrety" I've recognized outside of a work context. __________________ Got myself a one way ticket. Going the wrong way. ~~AC/DC "Ride On"

03-09-2006, 02:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	mmmm...SEMA! i need to get out there for that show once in my life. ALMOST went in 2003....friend of mine was going and wanted roommates. didnt have the cash for the flight (and all the gambling/drinking/partying). .

03-12-2006, 04:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	And there offf!!!!!! __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

03-12-2006, 05:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	And here comes Jim Beam out of the drawer!!!

03-12-2006, 07:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	That's two for JJ. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

03-12-2006, 07:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Danr Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,616	Tony's being Tony AGAIN !

03-12-2006, 08:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	Really disappointed in Carl, was at work so couldn't really watch the race. But on the + side got 2 spot on picks for my Rousch challenge this week. __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

03-12-2006, 09:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Nice finish, JJ again! Woo-Hoo! Tony kicked his own butt... Intimid8er's original post in this thread shows some excellent insight - I am very impressed! __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

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