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Title: Hey Russ
Post by: dgman on February 19, 2011, 04:30:44 pm

Hey Russ Congratulations on Tony Stewart winning the Nationwide race at Daytona today! I was rooting for Jr, but it was good to see Tony win the forth strait seasons opener!

Title: Re: Hey Russ
Post by: Russ C on February 19, 2011, 05:04:00 pm

Thanks Dan, I was sitting on the edge of my chair for awhile, but he pulled it off. Trust me I still like and root for Jr too. I just picked Tony after Dale Sr left us.  :)

Title: Re: Hey Russ
Post by: sgood on February 20, 2011, 03:02:20 am

(http://www.stevedgood.com/tony.jpg)
Wow. That was a great race.

What do you guys thing about the two car drafting? It's going to make a very different 500 tomorrow.

Title: Re: Hey Russ
Post by: CNLNC on February 20, 2011, 11:16:01 am

Its amazing that after racing for 300 miles, Stewart wins by his front spoiler. Looking forward to todays race.
Congratulations Russ.

Title: Re: Hey Russ
Post by: Russ C on February 20, 2011, 11:55:13 am

Stewart has been good at Daytona but never won the Sprint Cup 500. He has dominated the Nationwide Series and even won the Pepsi 400. My sons and I got to be there and watch that win.  ;)

@Steve
Since the track has been repaved, and the changes to the cars, the draft has changed to a two car draft now on the super speedways . The long line of cars drafting does not seem to work. So I think it is going to be interesting and I like it.   8)

Title: Re: Hey Russ
Post by: dgman on February 20, 2011, 12:21:10 pm

Yeah it's different from the past but I think I like having to find a dance partner!
I'm curious, Next year they are going with fuel injection, They can't do restrictor plates, so how will they reduce horse power at Daytona and Talladega?

Title: Re: Hey Russ
Post by: Dawie on February 20, 2011, 02:51:43 pm

Don't know what you guys are on about but it sounds like you are having fun watching other guys race. All I want to say is enjoy yourselves ;)
david

Title: Re: Hey Russ
Post by: dgman on February 20, 2011, 03:12:51 pm

Hey David, Yes it is stock car racing or NASCAR. I have been a fan of NASCAR since high school. My favorite driver retired about six years ago, so I don't currently have a favorite driver, but I sure have drivers I don't like! For me, It has nothing to do with the car manufacture or the sponsor, it is the drivers!

Title: Re: Hey Russ
Post by: dgman on February 20, 2011, 07:30:31 pm

Well, It was a good race today. Trevor Baine won. Only his second Sprint cup start and and his very first Daytona 500! Lots of excitement and disappointments but overall a good race!

Title: Re: Hey Russ
Post by: Russ C on February 21, 2011, 07:51:04 am

Yeah I am disappointed in Tony's finish but this is just the first race. Will have to see how this season goes for him.  :)

Title: Re: Hey Russ
Post by: Rightarm on February 22, 2011, 12:31:42 pm

    Dan. Who was your favorite driver that retired. Mine, Dale Jarrett. Dave 8)

Title: Re: Hey Russ
Post by: dgman on February 22, 2011, 09:18:13 pm

Rusty Wallace.

Title: Re: Hey Russ
Post by: GrayBeard on February 23, 2011, 12:32:56 am

R.W. Good ol' St. Louis area boy!

Used to watch him on the dirt track down in Jefferson County!

~~~GB~~~