Kevin Harvick & Shell honor a High School

Mater Dei High School of Evansville, IN will be featured on the deck lid of Kevin Harvick’s No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil car this weekend in Fontana to honor students that won the 2008 Shell Eco-marathon Americas^®. This is a program that invites student teams to design and build the most energy-efficient vehicle powered by either conventional or alternative fuels. The students from Mater Dei High School achieved 2,843 mpg and claimed a $10,000 prize for their victory. The 2009 Shell Eco-marathon Americas is set to take place in Fontana, California on April 15 – 18 at Auto Club Speedway.

There is nothing we like more than a great “feel good” story and couldn’t be happier that we came across this one. How exciting is this for the students?! Could you imagine watching the race on Fox and seeing Kevin Harvick drive around the track with your High Schools name on the deck lid? That will surely make a NASCAR fan out of someone! With the state of our country, it is great to report something positive like this.

Here is some more information on this for your reading pleasure. Shell Eco-marathon is a global program that supports education, encourages innovation, reinforces conservation and fosters the development of leading technology for greater energy efficiency. The goal is not to break speed records or be the first to finish; it is to challenge students around the world to design, build and test vehicles that travel further using less energy.

Brian Vickers...from the pole to the rear

Last night, Brian Vickers clenched the 6th pole of his career for the Auto Club 500. This was the best thing that could have happened for Brian after he was wrecked last weekend from contact by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Now it seems Brian may have a black cloud following him. After qualifying, the team noticed a problem with the engine and opted to change power plants. As a result, Brian will start from the rear of the field in Sunday's race.

Brian is still credited with the pole and retains the first choice of pit stalls. When Vickers drops to the rear on Sunday, each of the cars on the inside row each will move forward, putting McMurray in the pole position for the start of the race.

Auto Club 500 cheat sheet / lineup

As promised, here is the cheat sheet / lineup for the Auto Club 500 at Fontana. I must say, we are extremely happy that both Scott Riggs and David Gilliand made the race. Congrats to Tommy Baldwin and Slugger Labbe!!

Update! Due to an engine replacement, Brian Vickers will start at the back of the pack :-(
Hopefully this is the finish of bad luck for him and his fans.

1. #83 Brian Vickers Toyota, Red Bull
2. #48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet, Lowe's / Kobalt Tools
3. #26 Jamie McMurray Ford, Crown Royal
4. #2 Kurt Busch Dodge, Miller Lite
5. #16 Greg Biffle Ford, 3M
6. #24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet, DuPont
7. #00 David Reutimann Toyota, Aaron's Dream Machine
8. #44 A.J. Allmendinger Dodge, Charter Comm.
9. #82 Scott Speed Toyota, Red Bull
10. #18 Kyle Busch Toyota, Interstate Batteries
11. #14 Tony Stewart Chevrolet, Old Spice / Office Depot
12. #7 Robby Gordon Toyota, Jim Beam
13. #6 David Ragan Ford, UPS
14. #47 Marcos Ambrose Toyota, Little Debbie / Kingsford / Clorox
15. #42 Juan Montoya Chevrolet, Target
16. #96 Bobby Labonte Ford, Ask.com
17. #43 Reed Sorenson Dodge, Charter Comm.
18. #5 Mark Martin Chevrolet, Carquest / Kellogg's
19. #29 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet, Shell / Pennzoil
20. #19 Elliott Sadler Dodge, Best Buy
21. #33 Clint Bowyer Chevrolet, Cheerios / Hamburger Helper
22. #9 Kasey Kahne Dodge, Budweiser
23. #11 Denny Hamlin Toyota, FedEx Freight
24. #17 Matt Kenseth Ford, Carhartt
25. #99 Carl Edwards Ford, Aflac
26. #77 Sam Hornish Jr. Dodge, Auto Club
27. #98 Paul Menard Ford, Quaker State / Menards
28. #39 Ryan Newman Chevrolet, Haas Automation
29. #07 Casey Mears Chevrolet, Jack Daniel's
30. #66 Dave Blaney Toyota, Prism Motorsports
31. #8 Aric Almirola Chevrolet, Guitar Hero
32. #71 David Gilliland Chevrolet, TRG Motorsports
33. #1 Martin Truex Jr. Chevrolet, Bass Pro Shops / Tracker
34. #20 Joey Logano Toyota, The Home Depot
35. #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet, Amp Energy / National Guard
36. #36 Scott Riggs Toyota, Red Bank Outfitters
37. #28 Travis Kvapil Ford, Farmers Insurance
38. #12 David Stremme Dodge, Penske Racing
39. #41 Jeremy Mayfield Toyota, All Sport
40. #34 John Andretti Chevrolet, WindowWorld.com
41. #31 Jeff Burton Chevrolet, Caterpillar
42. #55 Michael Waltrip Toyota, NAPA
43. #87 Joe Nemechek Toyota, NEMCO Motorsports

The Fashionistas try on Wiis Nascar Kart Racing

Well boys and girls, we would like to say we enjoyed our evening of Nascar Kart Racing. Not so much. Megan just got her Wii and is still learning the remote. Darlynn holds her computer mouse upside down on a daily basis so her and the Wii do NOT get along. Darlynn was constantly going backwards, meanwhile Megan couldn't figure out what the hell was going on. For something that looks so easy, I mean come on, bobble head race car drivers going around in miniature race cars ...doesn't seem like rocket science! Sadly, it is!! The best part of this game was the intro, this awesome Boomhower-like official explaining the rules. You have to try it out though, once one figures out the moves, this will be a great game. OH, we almost forgot to mention, the Nascar bobble heads actually are quite complimentary of Sir Kyle Busch. We will learn this game eventually but as of tonight, we switched over to the wii channel and played Super Mario Brothers,and spent the evening in a nice stage of nostaliga!

Brian Vickers to dine at Hell's Kitchen tonight!!

One of our favorite things about the Auto Club Race is the intermingling of NASCAR and Hollywood. We promised that we will do our best to report on any sitings that deem worthy. LA Times reports that Brian Vickers will be a diner tonight on Hell's Kitchen set. To give you an idea of what Brian is getting himself into, this blog describes the experience that they had. If you have ever watched this show on Fox, its debatable which is easier: being in the presence of Chef Ramsey or going up against June Bug in Daytona.

photo courtesy of MSNBC

If you are in the LA area, make sure to take a look at the Driver appearances happening throughout the week. If you know of any that we are missing, please send us an email and we will add them to the site.

Thursday, February 19th
Matt Kenseth, Daytona 500 winner is scheduled to sign autographs at 11:00am at 2049 Century Park East.
David Ragan is scheduled to sign autographs at Discount Tire, 17871 Castleton Street City of Industry, CA 91748 6pm-8pm. roushracing.com
Tony Stewart is scheduled sign autographs at the Office Depot store in Rancho Cucamonga, California, on from 1:30pm-4pm. http://www.jayski.com/
Robby Gordon will visit with firefighters and sign autographs from 12pm-2 pm at the San Diego Convention Center. http://www.robbygordon.com/
Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch, David Stremme, Reed Sorenson, Michael Annett, John Wes Townley & Justin Allgaier are scheduled to sign autographs at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California from 6pm-7pm. Johnson is scheduled to host the Fast Cars and Country Stars concert. Arena address is: 4000 E. Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario California. For ticket information and directions visit the Citizens Bank Business Arena website. http://www.jayski.com/

Saturday, February 21, 2009
Carl Edwards is scheduled to be inducted in the Auto Club Speedway Walk of Fame at 10:30am. The ceremony will be held near Gate 12 at the race track. http://www.jayski.com/pages/appear.htm
Sam Hornish is scheduled to appear at the Opportunity, California FanZone at Auto Club Speedway at 11:45am. http://www.jayski.com/pages/appear.htm

Sunday, Feb 22, 2009
Casey Mears is scheduled to sign autographs at the Jack Daniel's souvenir trailer located in Auto Club Speedway's display area, outside the front straightaway at 11:30am. Casey is also scheduled to be at the Jack Daniel’s Experience at 12pm. http://www.jayski.com/pages/appear.htm
Kurt Busch will be at the Fan Zone-California Speedway at 11:45am http://www.kurtbusch.com/index_hi_1024.php
Elliot Sadler: Think you know your Team Tylenol trivia? Stop by the Team Tylenol display for details and your chance to be one of 10 lucky fans to test your knowledge against Elliott Sadler. elliottsadler.com
Clint Bowyer is scheduled to hold "story time" with kids during Auto Club Speedway's Kids Club event at 10:40am. The event will be held at the Opportunity, California FanZone Stage at Auto Club Speedway. http://www.jayski.com/pages/appear.htm
Sam Hornish is scheduled to be on hand to sign autographs at the Penske Racing souvenir trailer at Auto Club Speedway from 10am - 10:30am. Sam is also scheduled to appear at the Auto Club display in the Opportunity, California FanZone at 11:20am.http://www.jayski.com/pages/appear.htm
Reed Sorenson is scheduled to sign autographs at his trackside trailer from 12pm - 12:30 pm

TRG Motorsports to run Auto Club 500 with David Gilliand and Slugger Labbe as crew chief!

You think one would tip their blog bitches off! This just in! TRG Motorsports reports that David Gilliand will drive the #71 car for the next four races through Bristol. At the helm will be Daytona 500 winning crew chief Slugger Labbe. Which as I write those words, it reminds me that the term Daytona 500 winning crew chief has the same ring as Oscar Award winning actor...anyways back on track....oh crap another pun...ok back to you my lovely readers....this is great news for Sluggs because we believe that good things come to good people! Hurray!!

Can I please be reincarnated as a Nascar Pet?

Nascar Pets are famous in their own right. They have their own calendar, appear in books, and live a life beyond what any of us can imagine traveling private jets. I frequently joke that if I were to be reincarnated, I would want to be a Nascar dog. Today on Nascar.com, I read an article on AJ Allmendinger and found out that his dog Misty appeared in Marley and Me as the dog that takes off running with Jennifer Anniston’s bra in mouth, crashing through the screen door. I saw Misty this past weekend taking a walk with her owners and said to my friend, wow that dog looks like Marley. If I only knew, I would have asked for a paw-agraph! Ok someone needs to take the Starbucks from me since that last line assures that I have clearly lost it……

The best of Daytona 500 commercials

Lets face it, one of the best parts of watching the Super Bowl is to see the latest and greatest commercials. So, it would be a given that the "Super Bowl of racing", The Daytona 500, has to come to the plate with great commercials to start off the 2009 season. Since we weren't in front of a television for the 500, I searched youtube for Nascar commercials and came up with this review from BestAds.tv showing the best 500 commercials.

Once again, Kasey Kahne and Carl Edwards have the best commercials. One that was missing that I saw all through Speedweeks?? Tony Stewarts Old Spice Swagger, which can be seen here.
Do you have a favorite Nascar commercial? Mine is Kasey Kahnes Sponsorship ad. I still laugh everytime I see it.

California here we come....

Ok, here THEY come because the fashionistas will not be on the west coast and will be reporting via satellite so to speak! Again, we have been shown a ton of love lately on twitter and we hope not to let you down this week as there will be clearly no Tom Cruise group photo to share.

First and foremost the driver entry list for the Auto Club 500. This list provided by Jayski's are the drivers that are cleared to qualify for this weeks race. The Auto Club Speedway schedule for the weekend is up on their website.

Sigh, Swoon, it looks like Gavin Rossdale will be the pre race entertainment before the Sprint Cup race. Mr. October Reggie Jackson will drive the pace car. Little Big Town will sing the National Anthem. A man who is sadly now known for his daughter's fame instead of his Achy Breakyness, Billy Ray Cyrus will be the grand Marshall for the Nationwide Series race on Saturday. House star Hugh Laurie will say those famous words to start the second race of the Sprint Series on Sunday.

If you are going to this race be sure to check out the track's website who has done a fantastic job at keeping their fans in the loop. If you are looking to stalk your favorite driver, a partial list will assist you in your hunt. This is just a quick overview to start your California journey. Auto Club Speedway is in Fontana, Calif. The green flag waves on Sunday, Feb. 22. Coverage for the second race of the season begins at 5 p.m. ET on FOX.

Check back here for updates!

Um, does anyone wants to put us in their suitcase??

Nascar drivers in television

It always amazes me when I think of the hectic schedule of Nascar drivers and crew members have. It’s so far beyond them showing up at a race track on Thursday and leaving after the race on Sunday. Between the few days they are home, they juggle their family life while working long hours at the shop, figuring out how to make the car better and doing multiple charity events.

With this lifestyle, it amazes me when I hear of a driver taking time out to appear on a television show. I read on Nascar.com today that Jeff Burton will be appearing as himself on General Hospital. This made me giggle a little…hell, Soap Opera’s make me giggle period.

I think it is a brilliant form of cross-marketing to have a Nascar driver appear on primetime or daytime television. It brings new viewers to both the sport and the show that they guest star on.

For instance:

Bringing viewers to the sport: in February 2006, Jimmie Johnson appeared on NBC’s then hit show Las Vegas, which at the time was one of my favorite shows. I was just getting my feet wet in the crazy world of Nascar. After watching him on the show and deciding he was very good looking, I declared JJ as my favorite driver and excitedly cheered him on as he won the Daytona 500 a few weeks later. Now that I had a favorite driver, I started watching more and more races and started learning more about the sport. I don’t hold Las Vegas solely responsible for my addiction to Nascar, but that episode played a major part in it.

Bringing viewers to the show: Carl Edwards appeared on Fox’s 24 a few months later. By this time, I was traveling to a ton of races and had become quite knowledgeable of the sport. I had already left Jimmie in the dust and claimed Carl as my favorite driver (still is today). As soon as I heard he was to appear on that episode, I made sure to set up the TiVo. Mark my word; I would never have watched that episode if it weren’t for the fact that Carl was starring in it.

After a little googling, I found that Casey Mears appeared on Days of Our Lives, Jamie McMurray appeared on The West Wing and Carl Edwards appeared on Guiding Light.

So, my question to you is which show would you want your favorite driver to appear on? Would you go out of your way to watch a show you normally don’t view if your driver were to make a guest appearance on it?

Julianne Hough did not sing the National Anthem at the Daytona 500...dogs' ears breathe a sigh of relief...

As I was waking up today, I realize that we missed one small little event to report on. As we filed on to pit row for opening ceremonies, I thought it was strange that Gavin DeGraw instead of Julianne Hough was singing the National Anthem for the Daytona 500. I love Gavin DeGraw but was wondering why the sudden flip flop of the person who will give me the goose bumps that occur every time during this part of the race? This was also his second time performing at a Daytona race...its too early to remember which one. Turns out, Miss Hough had influenza *cough realized she shouldnt quit her day job and sing in front of a gazillion people cough* and was unable to perform. My question is in todays economy, why didnt they just whore out Keith Urban and get him to do it? Is it because he is Austrailian like we talked about here? Just a random thought before my coffee. A side note, if you have never listened to Gavin Degraw first album...its a must! His new album "Free" hits stores on March 31st on J Records.

Is it really over???

So, WOW~ is this really the end of Speedweeks in Daytona? It seems like the girls and I were just celebrating Martin Truex Jr's pole win, one week ago, then all of a sudden...kapow! It is race day! Where did the time go? Today seemed to have flown by quicker then Maverick and Goose could sing Righteous Brothers songs, drinking cheap beer and whiskey!!

Speaking of ol Maverick.....yeah, we met him. Tom Cruise was the Grand Marshall of the race today and we had one of the right place at the right time moments and got to meet him. We were all equally impressed with how friendly he was. Imagine this, Megan (Miss shy, scardy cat) actually said to him "Hey Tom, I like your glasses". You can see why, since we were all "ROCKIN" the RAYBAN AVIATORS....she made the Maverick giggle.

So, moving on...still spinning from our Tom Cruise encounter, we realized we actually have a race today! Darlynn got to meet her idol, AJ Foyt, YAY! Uncle Pete will be so proud!!! Could this day get any better??? Yes it does! Megan looked up and was in inches of Tim Tebow. The shyness took over as she got cold feet but she still got to see him face to face.

The race was getting ready to start and it looked like the rain was not going to be an issue. We rushed down to pit road and met up with our friends, the #1 crew. Now we are underway, standing with the pole sitter, listening to the National Anthem, watching the flyby, seeing more Tom Cruise TMZ shots, etc. It's about time.....Lets Go Racin Boys!!!!!!!!

We were sitting in the #1 Bass Pro Shops pit when the race started. We were ecstatic that our boys lead lap number one of the 2009 Nascar Season!! Martin Truex Jr's pit box was a few spots away from our other favorite crew chief, Tommy Baldwin, the new proud owner of Tommy Baldwin Racing!! We are extremely excited for what the 09 Season is going to bring to them.

Now here comes the "this only happens to us" story of the night. As we were saying our goodbyes in the Driver/Owner lot, contemplating our escape route. We look out side and see TomKat and Suri getting ready to leave. It was suggested that we attach to the back of their police escort/motorcade. Ally is convinced at this point, Megan is 110% going to jail for what you see below. Yes, that is us following Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes and Suri out of the track, driving on the track, going 60 mph, in the opposite direction. We were hysterically laughing and Megs said she felt like she was Cole Trickle, following Cole Trickle...the irony here, really???

Goodnight and goodbye Speedweeks 2009. Our livers almost didn't make it...

We'll be on the couch next week for California, still in recovery mode - but, we are SOOOOO HAPPY that the 2009 Nascar Season has started!! Thanks to all our new friends on Twitter. We love it and hope you will continue to follow us.

We met Cole Trickle!!

Ok lol- so us 3 girls just dorked out slightly and and asked Tom Cruise for a photo with the Fashionistas!

Funny thing is, we are all wearing Ray Bans.....Maverick and Ice would have been so proud.

I feel the need....the neeeeeed for speeeeeed!

Ok we'll stop geeking now.

We took the pic with Megans camera and will upload it here later. In the meantime, Darlynn snapped this gem with her camera phone!!!

Btw, he was so nice and friendly!!
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Ready to Race....???

Happy Race Day!!

Here we are at the track, hoping and praying and doing all sorts of Anti-rain dances! Darlynn, Megan and I are all wearing our hats today, as its foggy, cloudy and a little misty-ish in the air.

The crowds are packing in though!! The driver meeting is about to start, and the garage is full of excitement. Hope everyone has their fingers crossed that we WILL get a race in today!

Good thing is, the word around here is, we can race until midnight tonite if need be..so this may turn out to be one looooonnnng day full of an assortment of flag colors! Green, Yellow, Red.....let's hope we see more of the Green!

More updates to come as we get underway here at Daytona!

-the girls
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Ouchie Ryan!

Photo by: Megan

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Ryan Newmans 3rd car of the weekend...

The #39 car of Ryan Newman is going to his third back up car of speedweeks....Here is his crew working on getting their new ride ready!

Photo by Darlynn

Stay tuned!

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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!
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Camping World 300 Nationwide Lineup

Before we go to bed for another exciting day at the track filled with loveeeeeee....here is tomorrow lineup for the Camping World 200 Race in Daytona. Please dont forget to look at Toyota's Michael Annett...we think he may have what it takes amongst all these Sprint Cup drivers...What are your thoughts on Sprint Cuppers driving in the Nationwide series...seems to be stirring some thoughts..and we love it!!!

Joey Logano asks for footies and perhaps a bedtime story for each race

Oh come on you all....you are making it too easy for us today. In the midst of the hype of race week and the success of lots of great things to people we know that is putting incredible stress on our livers...the guys at Black Flagged Online scooped us on this but my god I dont know if it is because it is Friday or this is the first time in 6 days I havent been drinking or hungover on the track that I feel an urgency to comment.
Now, I must pretense that I dont mean to make fun of this poor little kid, but for all that is good and Petty stop making it so easy for us! Bravo to these guys for sharing our sense of humor. Enjoy the read and leave comments on what we could add to ease Joey Joeyerton into this big boy sport. First thoughts from the fashionistas? Maybe strapping a teddy bear in the passenger seat for comfort and maybe putting some milk instead of Gatorade In Car Drinking System...

Daytona 500 Cheat Sheet

Of the 3 of us girls, I am the statistical one. My memory with numbers is almost frightening. Naturally, I never have a problem figuring out who drives what car # or who has what sponsor. I thought I had the new field memorized, even with the craziness of new numbers, new paint schemes, new teams, etc. Boy was I wrong. At the Duals yesterday, I came to the realization that I can't seem to shake that Carl Edwards no longer has Office Depot for a sponsor and that Ryan Newman is #39. Every time I looked at Casey Mears car, I thought it was Clint Bowyer. I will eventually be back on my A game though.

Below is a Daytona 500 cheat sheet/line up, with their sponsors and car numbers for those of you that need a little help with this years really wacky crazy silly season.

1. #1 Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, Bass Pro Shops / Tracker
2. #5 Mark Martin, Chevrolet, Kellogg's / Carquest
3. #24 Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, DuPont
4. #18 Kyle Busch, Toyota, M&M's
5. #14 Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, Office Depot / Old Spice
6. #83 Brian Vickers, Toyota, Red Bull
7. #48 Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, Lowe's
8. #42 Juan Montoya, Chevrolet, Target
9. #20, Joey Logano, Toyota, The Home Depot
10. #11 Denny Hamlin, Toyota, FedEx Express
11. #8 Aric Almirola, Chevrolet, Guitar Hero
12. #96 Bobby Labonte, Ford, Ask.com
13. #2 Kurt Busch, Dodge, Miller Lite
14. #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, Amp Energy / National Guard
15. #9 Kasey Kahne, Dodge, Budweiser
16. #99 Carl Edwards, Ford, Aflac
17. #36 Scott Riggs, Toyota, Tommy Baldwin Racing
18. #41 Jeremy Mayfield, Toyota, All Sport
19. #98 Paul Menard, Ford, Quaker State / Menards
20. #44 A.J. Allmendinger, Dodge, Valvoline
21. #26 Jamie McMurray, Ford, Crown Royal
22. #33 Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, Cheerios / Hamburger Helper
23. #47 Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, Little Debbie / Kingsford / Clorox
24. #12 David Stremme, Dodge, Penske Racing
25. #07 Casey Mears, Chevrolet, Jack Daniel's
26. #31 Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, Caterpillar
27. #55 Michael Waltrip, Toyota, NAPA
28. #00 David Reutimann, Toyota, Aaron's Dream Machine
29. #77 Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, Mobil 1
30. #19 Elliott Sadler, Dodge, Stanley
31. #7 Robby Gordon, Toyota, Jim Beam
32. #29 Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, Shell / Pennzoil
33. #6 David Ragan, Ford, UPS
34. #43 Reed Sorenson, Dodge, McDonald's
35. #16 Greg Biffle, Ford, 3M
36. #39 Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, U.S. Army
37. #34 John Andretti, Chevrolet, Window World
38. #82 Scott Speed, Toyota, Red Bull
39. #17 Matt Kenseth, Ford, Dewalt
40. #21 Bill Elliott, Ford, Motorcraft
41. #28 Travis Kvapil, Ford, Golden Corral
42. #78 Regan Smith, Chevrolet, Furniture Row Racing
43. #66 Terry Labonte, Toyota, Window World

AWKWARD...Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman to reunite at the one place they fell in love-Daytona

Sometimes, you just can't make this stuff up! Daytona Beach News Journal reports that Tom Cruise will drive the Daytona 500 pace car for this Sundays race. He and wife Katie Holmes will be in Daytona at the same time where ex wife Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban (who will be performing). As discussed before Daytona Beach was the location for the movie Days of Thunder where Nicole and Tom first met and fell in love! Wont this make for an interesting driver meeting! What next, Katie's ex Chris Klein singing the National Anthem? Now I am sure everyone is happy for everyone blah blah blah but I dont see them dining pre race anytime soon! I dont care how many years have gone by, I am sure all parties involved would rather eat glass than do this! Awkkkkkkwaaaaaarrrrrdddddd! On the upside I hope they bring Suri, and a phonebook for Tom to sit on when he drives....sorry couldnt resist! Speaking of shortcomings, found the above image from The Sun...boy she likes them small and cute!

Tommy Baldwin Racing makes the show!

Tommy Baldwin Racing and the #36 Toyota driven by Scott Riggs WILL be in the 51st running of the Daytona 500!!! This is exciting news to us, as Tommy is one of the nicest guys in the sport and well loved and respected by all in the garage!

We are very proud of his new endeavor, and Congratulations to him and his team!!

The first dual was a nail biter, Martin Truex's spin in the second half of the race had us also spinning as we were in his pit box when that happend! While listening to his scanner, there was no major damage to the car, but Bono feared the splitter could be damaged...Martin said he didn't feel too much vibration while he was out there alone, so we had a sigh of releif!

The Fashionistas are in the fanzone, getting ready for the 2nd dual. We are pulling for Regan Smith to race his way in! This is the exciting part of Race Weeks, seeing who is going to make the show!!

More updates to come!

We would also like to send a Thank You! To all of our new followers! We hope you are enjoying our updates, live from Daytona!!

-the girls...
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Grandstands looking full for the duals!!

We are at the Gatorade Duals!! Racing about to begin...The grandstands are looking full...check in for more updates!

-the fashionistas..
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Dueling pianos

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Happy Dual Day!

The crowds are packing in, International Speedway was a cluster this morning. We are currently getting ready to head back down to the track for the Gatorade Duals. This has always been one of our favorite races, but this year is going to be a nail biter. There are a lot of great teams that deserve to be in the show that have to race their way in today. We will know at the end of the day who is in the 51st running of the Daytona 500. Look for updates throughout the day as we will be blogging from the track. If you aren't already following us on twitter, click here for the link.

Joe Nemechek checks in on tomorrow's Gatorade Duals

Nacsar.com posted an article today on the intensity of tomorrow's Gatorade Duals.

"Well, there's a lot of unknowns," Nemechek said. "I'd much
rather be
locked-in the show in one of those top-three qualifying spots --
but
unfortunately we're not there, so you've got to deal with what you
have."

I adore Joe and admire all has given a lot to this sport. I wish him the best of luck tomorrow in qualifying...just hope his comments (which are usually taken out of context) doesn't have the karma fairy chasing him. Some of the "unknowns" racing against him tomorrow is a Rookie of the Year and several have Daytona 500 winning crew chiefs at their helm. Don't forget that I am fairly new to the sport, and if I can take a manicured finger down the list with recognition on almost all (who IS Carl Long?, googling now...) its looks like the word "unknown" might not have been the best choice. Anyone have a rabbit foot?

Lineup in the Gatorade Duals Race 1 and Race 2

One of the best Martin Truex Jr. Interviews....ever.

We felt that we had to post this on our blog. Please click here to read it.

Paige Premium Denim offers free movie tickets to Confessions of a Shopaholic

Nothing is better than finding a great pair of jeans. Since you have to wear long pants in the pits, one of the most common Nacar fashions for women is designer jeans. Throughout the four seasons that I have been doing this whole Nascar thing, I ended up with a severe jean addiction. Looking in my closet makes me sick, thinking of all the small countries I could feed off of the net-worth of my supply of designer jeans. One of my top 5 favorite designers, Paige Premium Jeans, is offering free movie tickets (while supplies last) to see Confessions of a Shopaholic, which happens to be one of my favorite books. All you have to do is try on a pair of its movie themed jeans, "Paigeaholic" at Bloomingdales or a Paige Premium Denim store. My favorite part of these jeans is that it has a hidden credit card pocket. Girls, you can go out of the house with a credit card and he will never know! Click here to read the whole story from promomagazine.com

3rd Annual Toyota Skinner Round Up fo Charity

This is a great event that my radio station WHOG 95.7 the HOG supports. We thought we would share because even during these tough times it is wonderful to give back. If you click on the images they will enlarge so you can see them better!

Martin Truex Jr. Daytona 500 pole winner

Needless to say we couldn't have been happier with another outcome! Congrats to Martin, Bono and all the Bass Pro Boys. Nascar Scene Daily did a great article on them, click here to read it. Can't wait until Sunday!

Ryan Newman wins Modified at New Smyrna!

Ryan Newman goes to victory lane in the modified car owned by Kevin "Bono" Manion....

That's a 2fer for Bono and his crew!!! Congratulations boys!!!

Here is a video from NASCAR.com’s Beyond Pit Row where they are featuring Ryan at New Smyrna. We found this on ryannewmaninfo.info.

Modified Race at New Smyrna Speedway...

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Martin truex junior pole sitter!!!!

Todays Qualifying order.

The Daytona 500 Qualifying will be taking place in just a bit and below is the order they will go out. This years qualifying will be interesting being there are a lot of great teams on the go or go home list. We will be there, cheering our friends on. For real time updates, please click here to follow us on twitter and check back on the blog, as we will be blogging from the track.

Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying order at Daytona Intenational Speedway:

Top 35

1. Jeff Gordon, 2. Kasey Kahne 3. David Stremme, 4. Bobby Labonte, 5. Kurt Busch, 6. Brian Vickers, 7. John Andretti, 8. Mark Martin, 9. Jimmie Johnson, 10. Robby Gordon, 11. Juan Pablo Montoya, 12. Kevin Harvick, 13. Aric Almirola, 14. Greg Biffle, 15. Scott Speed, 16. Reed Sorenson,17. Carl Edwards, 18. CaseyMears, 19. Michael Waltrip, 20. David Reutimann, 21. Jeff Burton, 22. Paul Menard, 23. Ryan Newman, 24. Jamie McMurray, 25. David Ragan, 26. Elliott Sadler, 27. Sam Hornish Jr., 28. Martin Truex Jr., 29. Martin Ambrose, 30. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 31. Denny Hamlin, 32. Matt Kenseth, 33. Joey Logano, 34. Clint Bowyer, 35. Kyle Busch

Go or go home cars

36. Brad Keselowski, 37. Jeremy Mayfield, 38. Mike Garvey, 39. Kirk Shelmerdine, 40. Mike Skinner, 41. Travis Kvapil, 42. Mike Wallace, 43. Tony Stewart, 44. Bill Elliott, 45. Geoff Bodine, 46. Kelly Bires, 47. Terry Labonte, 48. Boris Said, 49. Derrike Cope, 50. Regan Smith, 51. Joe Nemechek, 52. AJ Allmendinger, 53. Norm Benning, 54. Tony Raines, 55. Carl Long, 56. Scott Riggs

Partner for Paws Spectacular

Feb 11th, join the NASCAR Foundation for Partner for Paws Spectacular Live and Silent Auction hosted by Greg Biffle and Ryan Newman. This warms my heart and it will be a great chance to get NASCAR memorbilla for a good cause. Click here for ticket information and the listing of silent and live auction items. Proceeds raised from the evening will benefit the Greg Biffle Foundation, Ryan Newman Foundation and Halifax Humane Society of Daytona Beach, three organizations that support improving animal welfare. Upon researching for this article I found a great blog that put a lot of energy compiting a NASCAR pet list from a few years ago.

It is always great to take a second and blog about the drivers like Ryan and Greg that gives back. Over the course of this race season we will feature some of these foundations and all the good that they do.

The Draw Party

Last night, we bundled up like little Eskimos and ventured out in 20 degree Florida weather to attend the Budweiser Draw Party. Luckily, through the radio station, we get VIP access so it is was an evening of good food, free beer and the chance to be up close and personal with the boys. You can see why this has always been one of our favorite events to go to. Although the weather made it unbearable to stay for the whole party, we enjoyed ourselves as usual. I am not sure if our lives can take the debauchery.

I wonder if Jimmie Johnson and Elliot Sadler changed identities. The usually well groomed Jimmie came with his beard still intact....and Elliot was clean looking like a pretty boy! Kyle Busch played nice with the crowd by throwing bags of M&Ms at the fans. I guess the "most hated driver" in Nascar is trying to make a few friends. Watching M&Ms being thrown is slightly different than last year when I watched multiple drivers take "target practice" with their selection flags, Darlynn's chest being the bulls eye.

Tomorrow nights race is going to be different and the lineup has a lot to do with it. I have been complaining since they changed the format. We have 2 rookie of the year contenders running in the Shootout, a driver that didn't race in the Cup Series last year and a few other drivers that do not deserve to be in this race. Meanwhile, last years Daytona 500 winner is not in the race, along with a driver that chased for the cup and a few other guys that in my eyes should be in the Shootout. Regardless, I am excited that we will be at a race tomorrow night.

Parking for a good cause

If you are choosing to pay to park for the races, your money may as well be going towards a good cause! Target on International Speedway will be donating 100% of the parking proceeds to the United Way! Click here for pricing and hours of operation. It is a great way to donate during these tough times.

Our Daytona Beach dining guide.

So if you are anything like me and you are in an unfamiliar town, you will spend weeks googling the best restaurants and bars to visit upon your trip. When I travel, I usually have a planned schedule, broken down by the clothes I am wearing and the places I am visiting. Yet, not matter how many times I have tried, when it comes to out of town races, I end up eating at the closest restaurant around or at a chain....ugh.
This is where we are coming to the rescue. Daytona is full of hidden surprises when it comes to eating out. We put a little list together of our favorite eats and drinks in town. I must say, of everything on this list, you must go to the Brickyard and get a cheeseburger; it is a Daytona legend. Please trust me on this. We kept the list pretty local so driving wouldn't be an issue. If you do get a wild hair and want to travel about 30 min North, you must check out Snack Jacks in Flagler Beach.

So, here is our dining guide. I would love to know if anyone takes our advice and what they think of our suggestions! If you have problems viewing it in full size, there should be an area to zoom, if not shoot us an email and we will send it to you.

Get your Sharpies ready....driver appearances during Speedweek!

Throughout the last week, we have been gathering driver appearances for Speedweeks and this is what I have thus far. I have to admit, that while I am very pretty impressed with the Dale Jr./Adidas promotion on February 12th at the Volusia Mall, I personally will not be within 10 miles of it, with the fear of getting trampled by rabid JR fans.

If anyone has any other driver appearances they would like to add, shoot us an email and I will gladly post it to the list.

Driver Appearances at the track

FEB. 5: Kasey Kahne on the Speed Stage, 7:30 pm.
FEB. 7: Brian Vickers will be making an appearance at the Red Bull merchandise hauler trackside. Check hauler for time.
FEB. 7: Kasey Kahne at the Budweiser Shootout Front-Stretch Pre-Party before the drop of the green flag at 5:15 (tentative) for a Q&A Session.
FEB. 8: Clint Bowyer will appear at the Jack Daniel's Experience (located outside of turn 4) from 11 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Autographs are limited and will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
FEB. 11: Martin Truex Jr. and veteran pro angler Roland Martin will be at the Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats merchandise hauler trackside from 3:45 - 4:30.
FEB. 15: Brian Vickers will be making an appearance at the Red Bull merchandise hauler trackside at Daytona International Speedway. Check hauler for time.

Driver Appearances at the Volusia Mall (across from the speedway)

FEB. 10: Kurt Busch, Sam Hornish, David Reutimann, Marcos Ambrose, Johnny Benson and Ron Hornaday are scheduled to appear for the live broadcast of PRN's Daytona Beach Fast Talk Radio in the Volusia Mall at 6:00pm. For more information visit the Performance Racing Network website.
FEB. 10: Carl Edwards, Clint Bowyer, Ryan Newman, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson & Tony Stewart are scheduled to appear for the live broadcast of PRN's Daytona Beach Fast Talk Radio in the Volusia Mall at 6:00pm. For more information visit the Performance Racing Network website.
FEB. 12: Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler, Greg Biffle and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are scheduled to appear for the live broadcast of PRN's Daytona Beach Fast Talk Radio in the Volusia Mall at 6:00pm. For more information visit the Performance Racing Network website.
FEB. 12: Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be at an Adidas meet-and-greet at Champs Sports. The first 88 fans to make a $150 Adidas purchase, including one Dale Jr. item between February 6-11 will receive an 'Adidas Hot Pass' to meet Jr. at the store on Thursday, Feb. 12. Each of the 88 fans also will have their photo taken with Dale and will receive a collectible picture frame.

Other Driver Appearances throughout Daytona

FEB. 6: Kasey Kahne with special guest, Dierks Bentley at the “Off the Track. Off the Record” One Night Stand event located at the Coliseum in Daytona Beach, presented by Budweiser. You can can obtain the tickets to the event via radio and/or retail promotions in and around the Daytona Beach area.
FEB. 10: Tony Stewart at the Office Depot on 560 South Nova Road (at Belville Road), Daytona Beach from 5-7 p.m. Tony will be signing autographs. Wristbands will be required and distributed to the first 600 customers beginning at 7 a.m. on the day of the event.
FEB. 10: David Ragan will be signing autographs at Discount Tire at 1051 Beville Road Daytona Beach from 4-6 p.m.
FEB. 11: Joe Logano Joey will be signing autographs at the Home Depot at 1551 Dunlawton Blvd., Port Orange. from 5-7 p.m.
FEB. 14: Ryan Newman will be signing Pet Road Pets book at the Meaty Bone Experience tent at Speedway Village at the Daytona Beach Flea and Farmer's Market at 1:45 p.m.

Drivers scheduled to race at local tracks during Race week

FEB. 6-14: Kraig Kinser will race the No. 20 Bass Pro Shops/Chevy/JD Byrider Maxim in the Tony Stewart's World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL. For more details, contact Volusia Speedway Park at (386) 985-4402 or visit the official Web site of VSP.
FEB. 9-10: Ryan Newman is scheduled to participate in the NASCAR Modified Series race at New Smyrna Speedway located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on Monday & Tuesday, February 9 & 10, 2009. Newman is scheduled to drive the #7NY Aggressive Hydraulics Chevrolet. For ticket information and start times please call 386-427-4129 or visit the New Smyrna Speedway website.

NASCAR drivers weigh in for Superbowl

Experts from a Toyota Press Release:

Sprint Cup rookie Scott Speed based his rooting interest on his only experience watching a live NFL game. “I went to my first NFL game a couple weeks ago when the Panthers played the Cardinals in the playoffs," Speed said. "The Panthers lost really badly because the Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald caught everything that got thrown in the sky! I’m pulling for the Cardinals to win the Super Bowl, for sure. Fitzgerald is the man -- he has sticky fingers. I don’t like the Steelers, not for any particular reason, I just don’t like them. I think they’re bullies! On Sunday, I’m going to have some friends over to my house to watch the game, so I hope my team can pull off the win!”

Kyle Busch and Micheal Waltrip have a special place in their heart for Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner, above. "I’m kind of friends with Kurt Warner, so I would really like to see him win," Busch said. "I got to spend some time with him at a Super Bowl party last year in Phoenix when M&M’s had me out there. Kurt came around the room and we talked a little bit, so it would be great to see him do well and the Cardinals win.”Said Waltrip: “All of my friends are Pittsburgh Steelers fans, so I hope the (Arizona) Cardinals win. Plus, I love Kurt Warner because he’s old like me -- really not quite like me."

Young Joey Logano apparently didn't grow up in a NFL-crazy house. But he still has a rooting interest in Sunday's game. "I have to admit, I’m not a huge football fan -- I did follow the Redskins a little when Coach Gibbs was there," Logano said. "It’s tough when you race during most of the football season. Every year we do get family and friends together to watch it though. This year I’m pulling for Pittsburgh, they are closer to where I grew up. And anyway, I have a 50-50 chance of being right.”

Camping World Truck Series champion and Michigan native Johnny Benson knows his football and he likes the Steelers' chances. “I like Pittsburgh. Their defense is awesome," Benson said. "Ben Roethlisberger is cool under pressure and does a really good job. I think the Cardinals are a good team, too, but I just think the Steelers have the upper hand. Pittsburgh made it this far because they're a really good team and their coach does a good job. I'm even trying to get tickets so I can go to the game.”

But Marcos Ambrose, a native of Tasmania (an island state that is part of Australia), had the best reason to root for the Cardinals. “I have to go for the Cardinals because of Ben Graham (right), their punter. He’s Australian,” he said.

Oh! This is just too good not to blog about! First off, the person that okayed this to go out to the general public should be fired immediately for actually releasing this piece of crap! At the very least they could have taken out the quotes that are so ridiculous my eyes are burning from reading it! I have a four year old nephew that could have penned more poetic with his crayons!

Kryle are you kidding me? A grown man making a football prediction over a couple of shared m and m's? Remind me not to give you my money to go to Vegas for fear you will make your bets based on the bus boy's tips from the Craving Buffet at the Mirage.

Very disapointed at Joey Lagano's PR people. Why are you letting this child talk about anything but the new season lineup on the Disney channel? This is the second interview I have read today and am shaking my head with amazment that he actually has "people". You have a 50/50 chance of being right? Really? Also, it must be very difficult to follow any teams without the invention of that dvr or help from the that little information superway called the internet? I cant even imagine what a conflict all those races on Monday night must cause!! Oh, my little pony please save your remarks for stuff you can actually relate to!

I also have a feeling that oh my hottie hotterton Marcus Ambrose probably said something a little more substantial in his quote than they gave him credit for. Lastly, perhaps Toyota could possibly spell Waltrip's first name correctly? I dont want to get too picky here...

Just my two cents for a SuperBowl Sunday not only without a team to root for but for the first time in a couple of years no Manning to drool over. I place my hopes on the underdog only because I think that yellow towel is stupid and annoying.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and JR Motorsports to be featured in Nationwide Insurance 2009 marketing campaign

NASCAR Nationwide Series sponsor introduces 'Nationwide Insurance Dash 4 Cash' and NASCAR Nationwide Series ESPN 'Driver Pick 'Em' game at media day

Charlotte, NC — Nationwide Insurance announced today at NASCAR Nationwide Series media day that NASCAR racing superstar, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his company JR Motorsports will be featured in a new marketing campaign that will begin in February.
The company also introduced other activities related to the sponsorship, including the Nationwide Insurance Dash 4 Cash, which involves an increased winner's purse at four NASCAR Nationwide Series races, and the NASCAR Nationwide Series ESPN 'Driver Pick Em' game presented by Nationwide Insurance, a weekly interactive competition for cash prizes that will be available on ESPN.com
The campaign is a departure from previous Nationwide ads featuring celebrities. Despite the obvious opportunity for a racing pun, the ad does not include the company's famous Life Comes at You Fast line and is not intended to be humorous. It's framed as a customer testimonial, and true story from a family with one of the richest traditions in NASCAR.
An interactive site with more information on this can be found here

As a marketer, I love Nationwide campaigns! Geico freaks me out and tries too hard. Allstate really had this NASCAR area covered with their funny Kasey Kahne commercials . Initially, I thought that Nationwide really has their work cut out for them but this can be easily achieved with Dale Jr. You haters can say what you want but there really isnt a better face for sponsorship than him. Fame, talent and hot as haiti-ness aside, Dale has the persona that is a sponsors dream. His likeability and trustworthy manner dominates not only the strong obvious support of the Junior nation but will more than likely brand Nationwide to um Nationwide numbers. Must make mention of this silent battle of advertising swop a roo with Kasey and Junebug....first Budweiser now competing insurance agencies? hmmm....

Back in the good ole days......

Scott Speed is engaged

Scott Speed and his PR girl Amanda Mathis are getting married. Scene Daily reported that he proposed to her after the Homestead race in November. We met both Scott and Amanda at Talladega and they both seemed like nice people. Scott is a great addition to Nascar and I love the fact that he is so unique. I cant wait to see what he brings this season. My only question is what color is he going to paint his toenails for the big day?
Congrats to you both!!

2009 NASCAR Entertainment & Fanzone schedule for Daytona

Daytona International Speedway released their entertainment & Fanzone schedule and we thought it would be helpful to post on our little website. We are huge fans of the Budweiser Bistro and as normal, we will be spending a lot of time there during Speed Weeks. If you are going to be here for the races, you must check out the Trans Ams Friday in the Fanzone. Ally and Darlynn are good friends w/ them and they are a riot.

It's hard to believe that we are 1 week away from the start of it all!!

Thursday , February 5, 2009:
12pm Sprint FANZONE Opens to Public
12pm Inspection for Bud Shootout Cars Sprint - FANZONE
7pm Budweiser Draw Party Speed Stage Outside Turn 4 Tunnel

Friday, February 6, 2009:
10am Sprint FANZONE Opens to Public
10am Inspection for DAYTONA 500 Cars Sprint - FANZONE

Saturday, February 7, 2009:
10am Sprint FANZONE Opens to Public
10am Inspection Station Activity Sprint - FANZONE
10am-7pm Rock Wall & Power Jump Sprint - FANZONE
10am-8:10pm Live Mural Experience: David Arrigo Sprint - FANZONE
12pm-5pm DJ RERUN Main Stage
12:30pm-1:30pm ARCA Series Autograph Session Blue Garage
1pm Daytona 500 Pace Car Unveiling Sprint - FANZONE
(4:15pm ARCA Green Flag Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200)
(8:10pm Sprint Cup Green Flag Budweiser Shootout)
Post-Race Concert: Dierks Bentley Main Stage

Sunday, February 8, 2009:
12pm Sprint FANZONE Opens to Public
12pm Inspection Station Activity Sprint - FANZONE
12pm-4pm Rock Wall & Power Jump Sprint - FANZONE
12-4pm Live Mural Experience: David Arrigo Goodyear Legends
12pm-4pm DJ RERUN Main Stage

Wednesday, February 11, 2009:
10am Sprint FANZONE Opens to Public
10am-5:30pm Rock Wall & Power Jump Sprint - FANZONE
10am-6pm Live Mural Experience: David Arrigo Sprint - FANZONE

Thursday, February 12, 2009:
9am Sprint FANZONE Opens to Public
9am Inspection Station Activity Sprint - FANZONE
9am-11am DJ RERUN Main Stage
9am-1pm Rock Wall & Power Jump Sprint - FANZONE
9am-2pm Live Mural Experience: David Arrigo Goodyear Legends
9:30am &10:30am Show Car Tech Talks Sprint Display
11:15am – 1pm Live Band: Dueling Pianos Main Stage
(2:00pm Sprint Cup Green Flag Gatorade Duel)

Friday, February 13, 2009:
1pm Sprint FANZONE Opens to Public
1pm Inspection Station Activity Sprint - FANZONE
1pm-7pm Rock Wall & Power Jump Sprint - FANZONE
1pm-8pm Live Mural Experience: David Arrigo Goodyear Legends
1pm-3:30pm DJ RERUN Main Stage
3pm Show Car Tech Talk Sprint Display
3:30pm-3:45pm Appearance: Jamie McMurray Crown Royal Display
4pm-7pm Live Band: The Trans Ams Main Stage
5pm-5:30pm Joe Gibbs Main Stage
5pm-5:45pm NCWTS Autograph Session Sprint - FANZONE
5:30pm-7:00pm DJ RERUN Main Stage
6:15pm Show Car Tech Talk Sprint Display
(8:00pm Truck Series Green Flag Nextera Energey Resources 250)

Saturday, February 14, 2009:
9am Sprint FANZONE Opens to Public
9am Inspection Station Activity Sprint - FANZONE
9am-1pm Live Mural Experience: David Arrigo Goodyear Legends
9am-1pm Rock Wall & Power Jump Spring - FANZONE
9:30am Show Car Tech Talk Sprint Display
9:45am-10:15am Hellman’s Fan of the Year Announcement: Main Stage Dale Jr., Mark Martin, Brad Keslowski
10am-10:20am Driver Appearance: Tony Stewart Main Stage
10:30am Show Car Tech Talk Sprint Display
11:30-1pm Live Band Main Stage
(2pm Nationwide Series Green Flag Camping World 300)

Sunday, February 15, 2009:
8am Sprint FANZONE Opens to Public
8am Inspection Station Activity Sprint - FANZONE
8am-10:00am DJ RERUN Main Stage
8am-2:30pm Rock Wall & Power Jump Sprint - FANZONE
8am-3:30pm Live Mural Experience: David Arrigo Goodyear Legends
9am Show Car Tech Talk Sprint Display
10am-1pm Live Band: Orange Avenue Main Stage
1pm-2pm DJ RERUN Main Stage
1pm Show Car Tech Talk Sprint Display
1:00pm Harley J. Earl Daytona 500 Trophy Procession Sprint - FANZONE
2pm Show Car Tech Talk Sprint Display
(3:30pm Sprint Cup Green Flag Daytona 500)
7:30pm-11:30pm Daytona 500 After Party – Mister DJ DAYTONA 500 EXPERIENCE

Speedweeks 2009

In only 10 days, the 2009 Speedweeks of Daytona will kick off with one of our favorite events, The Budweiser Shootout Drawing Party. Hopefully this year, the guys won’t find it amusing to throw the selection flags at Darlynn for “target practice”. We are blessed this year by having 2 of the hottest men in Country Music to bless the stage with their presence. Dierks Bentley is performing for the Shootout and as Darlynn previously posted, Keith Urban is performing at the Daytona 500. I for one will be stalking Dierks!

With so much going on both on and off the track during Speedweeks, I thought it would be helpful for all to post the 2009 Daytona schedule, that I graciously pulled from the DIS website. We will post an off track event schedule as soon as we can put one together!

Thursday February 5th
12:00 pm-5:00 pm ARCA Practice
7:00pm Budweiser Shootout Draw Party

Friday February 6th
12:00pm ARCA Qualifying
4:15pm-5:00pm Budweiser Shootout Practice
5:10pm-6:15pm ARCA final practice
6:30pm-7:30pm Final Budweiser Shootout Practice

Saturday February 7th
10:30am-12:30pm NASCAR Sprint Cup Practice
1:30pm-3:00pm NASCAR Sprint Cup Practice
3:30 ARCA Driver Introductions
4:15pm: ARCA Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 (80 laps, 175 miles)
7:50pm NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver Introductions for Budweiser Shootout
8:10pm: Budweiser Shootout (70 laps, 175 miles)

Sunday February 8th
1:10pm Daytona 500 Qualifying

Wednesday February 11th
11:00am-11:55am: NASCAR Sprint Cup Practice
12:00pm-1:50pm Camping World Truck Series Practice
2:00pm-2:50pm Final NASCAR Sprint Cup Practice for Gatorade Duals
3:00pm-4:50pm Nationwide Series Practice
5:00pm-5:50pm Camping World Truck Series Practice

Thursday February 12th
9:30am-10:50am Final Nationwide Series Practice
11:15am-1:20pm Camping World Truck Series Practice
1:40pm NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver Introductions for Gatorade Duals
2:00pm Gatorade Duals race #1 (60 laps, 150 miles)
3:30pm Gatorade Duals race #2 (60 laps, 150 miles)
6:10pm Camping World Truck Series Qualifying

Friday February 13th
1:40pm-2:40pm NASCAR Sprint Cup Practice
3:10pm Nationwide Series Qualifying
7:30pm Camping World Truck Series Driver Introductions
8:00pm Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 (100 laps, 250 miles)

Saturday February 14th (Happy Valentines Day!)
11:00am-12:30pm Final NASCAR Sprint Cup Practice for Daytona 500
12:45pm Driver Introductions for Nationwide Camping World 300
1:15pm Nationwide Camping World 300 (120 laps, 300 miles)

Sunday February 15th
2:30pm NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver Introductions for the Daytona 500
3:30pm Daytona 500 (200 laps, 500 miles)

24 and this is in no way a reference to Jeff Gordon

Just 24 short days till we go back into full swing with the Greatest American Race The Daytona 500. For fear that you,like us will be a little overwhelmed with the massive of name/car/team/mascot....you name it.. changes since Homestead-the Gods at Jayski has simplified it here. I got as far as #5 before I screwed it up so I do implore you to print this out and start studying. We have a lot of work to do!
In other news, it is pretty awesome to see our friend for who we will not name who is allegedly from Long Island, who could possibly own a new race team that we are not blogging about...well its nice to see his name in print :) And this definitely does not remind us about him...Good Luck to Jaeger Bombs and all our peeps in new positions/cars/teams/mascot uniforms, etc.

Wine and Nascar....now we're talking!

David Reutimann will be sponsored by Beringer Vineyards for 5 Nationwide races this season. Two things I love....wine and Nascar. It isn't an oddity that you will find one of us @ a race, trying to sneak a cold one into the garage. Sometimes we look like this after we have had too much.

You can read more about it here on Nascar.com. Cheers!

Hall of Fame First Class

NASCAR will induct five people each year into its Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C., beginning with the inaugural class in 2010.That's Racing breaks it nicely down here Just wondering who you would pick as a nominee for its first class? This may take a call to Uncle Pete for his thoughts as it will be years and years (at least I hope so) before we see anyone from today's circuit makes the cut. Just don't get me started on why these Hall of Fame activities aren't taking place in Daytona Beach.