A Dog's Vest Friend

Here is a chance to support Greg Biffle, Tony Stewart and a fantastic charity. You will also have an opportunity to split the raffle pot. In this economy, that is hard to pass up!

Dogs’ Vest Friends, Too

CHARLOTTE (April 29, 2009) – What do Greg Biffle, Tony Stewart and Susie Jean have in common? They are K9 dogs “vest friends”. Greg and Tony have partnered to help Susie provide bullet-resistant and knife-resistant vests for K9 officers located throughout the United States. Through grassroots efforts, Susie has already provided 317 vests to police dogs in 34 states and she’s been dubbed “Dog’s Vest Friend”. Now, Greg and Tony are urging their fans as well as supporters of our officers & their K9s to support this Charity Splits raffle starting April 30, 2009 and concluding June 14, 2009.

Tony Stewart fans may recall that last summer his foundation awarded a sizable grant to Vest ‘N P.D.P. providing 40 bullet-resistant & knife-resistant vests for all 30 dogs of the Indiana State Police K-9 Unit and 10 additional dogs from Georgia, New Mexico, North Carolina and Minnesota. Drawing significant media coverage, Tony presented the vests to the Indiana State Police during the Allstate 400 Brickyard. Tony invited Greg to partner with him in this effort to potentially provide vests for all those in need nationwide. “It’s a great fit for our Foundation since we support animal welfare groups across the country” said Biffle.

The publicity highlighting Susie’s work sparked considerable interest and she found her one-person shop inundated with requests from law enforcement agencies located throughout the U.S. Today, Susie has 175 K9 ‘officers’ in 37 states waiting on vests. Departments rarely have allocations for purchasing these custom-made vests, ranging from $1,200 to $1,500, for each dog. Susie expressed, “My efforts are a small price to pay for our police dogs that protect their human partner as well as our communities.”

Greg and Tony are asking their fans to “pay a small price” and team together in support of Vest ‘N P.D.P. and our brave law enforcement officers – two-legged and four. To participate, log onto either driver’s foundation Web site or directly on to www.vest4K9.com.

Don’t delay as the winner will be announced June 14!

To learn more about Vest ‘N P.D.P. visit Susie’s web site, www.vestnpdp.com. To catch up with Greg and Tony and their philanthropic work, visit www.gregbifflefoundation and www.tonystewartfoundation.org.

Tony Bootcamp

AP Photo Ed Reinke

Tony Stewart and NHRA's Tony Schumacher got a taste of Army training yesterday when they took a visit to the U.S. Army's Close Combat Tactical Trainer Facility in Ft. Knox, Ky.

The two Tony's did had a day filled of events and imagine this....Stewart took a liking to a Humvee simulator. He chased members of Schumacher's NHRA team across a simulated desert training center, a chase that included a game of chicken. "We didn't have a head-on collision, which I think was all driver skill there," Stewart said. "I think we got a little tired of stationary objects so we were going for the advanced training."

Schumacher, who was afraid of heights, challenged Stewart to join him at the top of the base's 50-foot rappelling tower. Both drivers had to get properly outfitted with helmets and rope harnesses...which proved to be a little snug. Stewart grimaced while cinching up the rope and couldn't help but laugh when someone suggest he "suck it in." His reply? "I try to do that every day when I get in the car,". I guess it doesn't help much having Burger King as a sponsor this year instead of Subway! Schumacher said the teamwork shown by the soldiers helped him overcome his fear of heights.

Check out the photo gallery here.

Atlanta Kobalt Tools 500 cheat sheet / lineup

We are a little late posting this, thanks to Bike Week in Daytona Beach. This is the first time I haven't made it to an Atlanta race in the last 6 races. Last year I woke up to snow at the track!

Mark Martin, who was fastest in practice 1, won his first pole since Richmond in May 2001. This is a good thing for Mark being he is currently 34th in points. Will he finally break his loosing streak or will he blow another engine?

So far this year has been all about the engine problems. Last year it was all about the tires. Tony Stewart had his famous rant about Goodyear by calling them the most pathetic racing tire he has ever been on in his entire racing career and that they can’t build a tire worth a crap. Hopefully Goodyear got it together because last years Atlanta race was ridiculous.

Kolbalt Tools 500 lineup

1. #5 Mark Martin Chevrolet, Kellogg's / Carquest (fastest in practice 1)

2. #2 Kurt Busch Dodge, Miller Lite

3. #26 Jamie McMurray Ford, Irwin Industrial Tools

4. #42 Juan Montoya Chevrolet, Target

5. #16 Greg Biffle Ford, 3M

6. #11 Denny Hamlin Toyota, FedEx Ground

7. #48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet, Lowe's / Kobalt Tools

8. #87 Joe Nemechek Toyota, NEMCO Motorsports

9. #18 Kyle Busch Toyota, M&M's

10. #29 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet, Reese's

11. #14 Tony Stewart Chevrolet, Office Depot / Old Spice

12. #39Ryan Newman Chevrolet, Haas Automation

13. #9 Kasey Kahne Dodge, Budweiser

14. #19 Elliott Sadler Dodge, Best Buy

15. #31 Jeff Burton Chevrolet, Caterpillar

16. #24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet, National Guard Youth Challenge / DuPont

17. #83 Brian Vickers Toyota, Red Bull

18. #00 David Reutimann Toyota, Aaron's Dream Machine

19. #7 Robby Gordon Toyota, Jim Beam

20. #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet, Amp Energy / National Guard

21. #33 Clint Bowyer Chevrolet, BB&T

22. #28 Travis Kvapil Ford, Golden Corral

23. #1 Martin Truex Jr. Chevrolet, Bass Pro Shops / Tracker

24. #55 Michael Waltrip Toyota, NAPA

25. #07 Casey Mears Chevrolet, DirecTV

26. #82 Scott Speed Toyota, Red Bull

27. #66 Dave Blaney Toyota, Prism Motorsports

28. #12 David Stremme Dodge, Penske Racing

29. #99 Carl Edwards Ford, Aflac

30. #17 Matt Kenseth Ford, Dewalt

31. #71 David Gilliland Chevrolet, Capital Window

32. #43 Reed Sorenson Dodge, Super 8

33. #98 Paul Menard Ford, Pittsburgh Paints / Menards

34. #47 Marcos Ambrose Toyota, Kingsford / Clorox / Little Debbie

35. #21 Bill Elliott Ford, Motorcraft

36. #77 Sam Hornish Jr. Dodge, Mobil

37. #8 Aric Almirola Chevrolet, Cub Cadet

38. #44 A.J. Allmendinger Dodge, Charter Comm.

39. #6 David Ragan Ford, UPS

40. #96 Bobby Labonte Ford, Ask.com

41. #34 John Andretti Chevrolet, WindowWorld.com

42. #20 Joey Logano Toyota, The Home Depot

43. #09 Mike Bliss Dodge, Phoenix Racing

The 4 drivers who didn’t make it in were all Toyotas:

#35 Todd Bodine Toyota

#36 Scott Riggs Toyota, Red Bank Outfitters

#41 Jeremy Mayfield Toyota, All Sport

#64 Geoff Bodine Toyota, Gunselman Motorsports

In case you missed Tony’s Goodyear ranting:

Stewart and Newman wreck during practice!

Teamates Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman got into each other during this afternoons Daytona 500 practice....thank god for back up cars!

The #14 crew has a busy day ahead of them- and from what we understand, last years Daytona 500 winner, Ryan Newman is now on car #3!

More pics to come!

Photo by Megan!
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Dale Jrs take on Regan and Talladega

I promise this will be my final post about Regan Smith at Talladega. I have had many conversations over the past week regarding the controversial ending at Talladega. Again, I am biased being I am friends with Regan. Nevertheless, if it were Juan Pablo that got screwed out of the win, I would still be shaking my head at Nascar. You can not sit here and tell me that if it were Dale Jr. that was pushed below the yellow line, that he would not have come out of that race as the winner. Oh, thats right...its happened to JR before and he DID come out the winner! Nascar rules are Nascar rules...until an unsponsored rookie almost takes the win from Sir Tony Stewart. Click here for the article Foxsports.com has regarding Dale Jrs take ont he race. One day, we will all be sitting in winner circle screaming winner winner chicken dinner.

I am ending this with a few quotes from JR.

"It was exactly the same. I was forced below (the yellow line) and that was declared OK,"

"I know for a fact Regan didn't go down the front straightaway with a plan to pass (Stewart) on the apron. He was under (Stewart) on the race track when Tony came down and he was forced onto the apron."

Hey we are just amateurs with passion...check out what some professionals said about Talladega

Its just nice to know that like in politics, there are two sides to every story and we pick this one from Sporting News Or this jewel from Thats Racing

Do whaaaaaa? Talladega Review take 3

First off, just as a general sigh of relief...all girls made it home from Talladega alive and very well. Actually our trip home was quite luxurious, but more on that later.

So, even as I was packing I was a little apprehensive....what the hell was I getting myself into?? I mean really? I grew up in Daytona Beach, I have seen the craziest of Spring Breaks....Club 3 in Daytona was scary enough....how bad could this be??

On a low note, I will tell you I was nauseous when Martin Truex Jr wrecked...the look on everyone's face from the pit box and the running towards the car was scary.... I am really glad that he was ok, that it wasn't his fault and noone had to pull a Rhianna...next week punkins next week!

Lets get on to the high notes shall we? The trip itself was quite awesome. We were fed and given libations till we couldn't see. The first night was the most fun. Can I tell you how happy I that we are on a motor coach that had an endless supply of Red Bull...I really needed the extra energy, especially for Talladega Blvd.....the most fun was at that tent that was at the place with the thing about the stuff...dont really remember how this was THE apparent meeting spot. But there Tool was and let the party begin...all was well and we were introduced to this person and that person.

Met some guy that did sales or something for DEI...apparently this is an inside sales job as he had the personality of a pin. Have you met me? I can make friends with a fork! I was proper and inquisitive (as dur I have been in sales and marketing for 14 years) and I tried to find a common ground with him to no avail...moving on!

Then we run smack dab into Reed Sorenson and his wing man...great eyes, nice enough but did you know reed is another word for instrument as in a tool? Just saying. His wingman did a horrible job trying to save him from the claws of Blue shiny jacket Pinky Tuscadero from Grease...god bless him...he was really nice.

Saturday was awesome, Napped and watched football and ate and drank....perfect! Sunday was the race and at the end of the day my time in dega was well spent, well remembered and impressionable by all .

I will give you my two cents about the race. As you know, by default Tony Stewart is one of my favorites...thanks to Uncle Pete. I am glad that he won, but I am sad that Regan Smith not only didnt win but NASCAR didnt give him second. Thats just wrong. This is racing and this is what the fans pay to see....but that is bullcrap. What will be interesting is how this event will be portrayed in the media.I believe that this is a blessing for DEI...why?? THIS IS the bees knees for PR!!! If they pull it off right, which I have 100% confidence that they will...they can put Reegs smack dab in the Nascar Spotlight on the map as the driver who didnt go out like Cryle Busch...he is a good racer, took it like a man and god narmit deserves a fantastic sponsor next year.

Ok, I have been officially been in Alabama too long!

A race full of heartbreaks

SO, Tony Stewart is my new hated driver. I try not to take things personal when it comes to Nascar....but when my friend almost gets his first win....at Talladega of all places, only to get the win snatched out from under him infuriates me. I am so upset with Nascar. They are saying Regan tried to improve his position because Tony pushed him below the yellow line. Regan prevented a wreck when he did this. Now Regan ended up getting black flagged. Well bud...I will always consider you as the winner of this race and I couldn't have been happier with your performance yesterday.
Now, lets move onto my other heartbreak of the race....Martin Truex Jr. getting wrecked. Darlynn and I were sitting in the Bass Pro pits when the wreck happened right in front of us. It seems the boys cant get a break. How many weeks in a row have they had the car to win and end up getting screwed? Its like they cant win for losing.

Now the next chapter is the positive one about our weekend. I can honestly say, I was a little apprehensive coming into this weekend, although I was with 2 girls I love and many guys I love to be around. I was very surprised for the most part. The race was the worst part of my weekend. Who can honestly say that? I had the greatest time and all of us needed this weekend. Melissa and Darlynn have already put their two sense as to what happened so I wont need to elaborate.

"Its Just Dega...."

Those were the words from Bono, "It's Just Dega". GOD what a freakin mess of a race today!?!?! Martin had a great car- Top 10 all day- even taking the lead at times.....then THE TIRES. Brian Vickers blew a front right tire, and just wiped out our Martin Truex Jr. Bad and Hard. I think they said he took a total of 5 hits. OUCH. He went high, hit the wall, got spun by multiple cars 3 more times, then hit the lower wall- HARD. They came back from commercial, and I just saw that black chevy hitting the lower wall and I immediately jumped up from my coma and was like "OH F**K"- the scanner was on delay on the computer, so the wreck had not happened yet...then I hear Joey going "Are you ok?, Martin talk to us" and it was silent. SILENT. The TV had flashed to some of the other cars...then I saw Martin out of the car, and he was pissssssssssed. Tore off his tear sheet, took his helmet off and threw it in the car...it was bad- then they showed him walking by himself, just rubbing his hands over his head....It just SUCKED.

The girls were there, and I am sure they will talk about it first hand, cause I know they were by the Bass Pro pits when it happened. What a freakin mess.

Then- 5 to go. Our Reegs is running 2nd...I cant even write about the ending to that race. If you saw it, you know. REGAN WON THE RACE. REGAN WON THE RACE. But of course cause he got pushed under the yellow line for the pass....he got F**ked. So, no, TONY actually won the race. Probably one of the most controversial finishes all year. Poor Reegs. He really did win that race.

Have a beer for me Regan. You too Martin.

Track Lizards?? I think not....

So after thoroughly enjoying the rawness of Tony Stewart's Rolling Stone's article, it got me to thinking....What is a track lizard...thank the lord for the power of google and I think I have got a powerful image of what one is...please see above.

But I wonder if Smokey poops will have any recourse from his comments?? Does he even care? Now I havent spent five minutes near him so I cant say for sure...but shouldnt he be careful with his casually flung use of the P word?? You better start winning some races, my love or the only track lizard that will be knocking on your hauler will be this gorgeous geico...

Just Saying.....

Where theres smoke....

I just finished reading what may be one of the best interviews ever. You have to take 5 min to read this....trust me.


NASCAR superstar Tony Stewart brawls, cusses, eats way too many doughnuts and (usually) drives a race car better than anyone on earth. How did a potbellied prima donna become the soul of auto racing?
(Mike Guy rollingstone.com)
Click here for the whole article

Nascar Junkies

The trials and tribulations of 3 Nascar junkies.....First I have to state that NO, we do not stalk drivers to get their photos. We know many of these guys personally. Once you have an "in" in the Nascar world, it is easy to get to know people. Then you become well known on Pit Road and it's all over from there. Just imagine walking in the garage and a crew chief stops what he is doing to scream "skanks" at you! (he's kidding) I know that sounds bad but the "MY NEW HAIRCUT" video on youtube and too much Moonshine had a lot to do with that. Or how about Darlynn and Ally who became known at Darlington '07 as "The two girls in black cowboy hats" by pretty much everyone on pit row. I got a call from a certain driver friend of mine who starts telling me about these girls who were talk of the garage. Well, go figure, they were my best friends. To boot, at this years Pepsi, scratch that Coke 400, someone came up to them and asked if they were the "two girls in black cowboy hats". It is almost ridiculous.

So below, I would like to share some of our photos with you.


Ally and Tony Stewart


Megan and Carl Edwards



Darlynn and Ally with Martin Truex Jr.


Ally and Dale Jr. at Whiskey River


Wendy and Megan with Mark Martin


Megan and Wendy with Kasey Kahne



Megan with Regan Smith and his girlfriend Megan



Wendy, Megan and Keri with Michael Waltrip


Megan and Kelly with Kurt Busch


Megan with Joe Nemechek and his son, John Hunter















Ocean Deck, July 08......Although they may not drive the car, they are the "nuts" and bolts that hold the car together. From L-R, Darlynn, Clark (Mechanic for #1 car), Ally Rocker, Megan, Tommy Baldwin (Crew Chief for #22), Kevin "Bono" Manion (Crew Chief for #1).