2008 NASCAR running thread

[2muchcoffeeman]

We start with a dismissal. The federal judge in northern Kentucky has laughed Kentucky Speedway out of his courtroom.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- A federal judge on Monday dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed against NASCAR by a Kentucky track that was left off its premier racing circuit.

Kentucky Speedway alleged that NASCAR had conspired to leave the Sparta track and others out of the Sprint Cup -- formerly known as the Nextel Cup -- series despite their superior amenities.

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Judge William O. Bertelsman threw out the speedway's suit against NASCAR and the International Speedway Corp. in a ruling from U.S. District Court at Covington in northern Kentucky.

NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said the ruling ``puts an end to any question about which locations and dates NASCAR can operate its races. Like other sports such as the NFL, MLB and the NBA, NASCAR can host its events where it decides is best for the sport and its fans.''

The speedway plans to appeal, its attorney said.

``We feel that there are serious issues of both law and fact that need to be heard by the appellate court,'' attorney Stan Chesley said by phone.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news?slug=ap-nascarlawsuit&prov=ap&type=lgns

 

[Sxysprtswrtr]

Everyone knows Kentucky is a football state, anyhow.

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Thanks for starting this thread 2mcm. It's scary testing has already started. No rest for the fast lane drivers turnin' left.

 

[imjustagirl2]

Junior, fine young man that he is, showed up for testing just to learn even though he doesn't run until next week.

Good man, that Junior. Right, sxy?



That being said, this guy scares me:

 

[2muchcoffeeman]

Junior, fine young man that he is, showed up for testing just to learn even though he doesn't run until next week.

Good man, that Junior. Right, sxy?



That being said, this guy scares me:

Shouldn't that guy have traded for an Impala?

 

[Sxysprtswrtr]

Junior, fine young man that he is, showed up for testing just to learn even though he doesn't run until next week.

Good man, that Junior. Right, sxy?

That being said, this guy scares me:

See, there you go ... I tried my best not to say, "Screw all Hendrick drivers AND Dale Jr.," but you just had to bring it up. I need to latch on to a hot rookie now that The Carl has a bad rep.

And that green car is ugly.

 

[imjustagirl2]

You can like Almirola. He got screwed by Hamlin last year, learning under Martin, etc. etc.

Or you can hold out and jump on the Joey Logano train next year.

 

[playthrough]

No big surprise on that Ky. lawsuit, though it would have been kinda nice to see nascar come out on the short end. Plus Ky. Speedway isn't far from me and it's a very good place to see a race. I think the Nationwide race sells out every year.

 

[sgaleadfoot]

Just saw that Morgan-Mclure closed up shop today. Going to tough not seeing them at the track, especially if they don't put anything together for Daytona.

 

[skippy05]

You can like Almirola. He got screwed by Hamlin last year, learning under Martin, etc. etc.

Or you can hold out and jump on the Joey Logano train next year.

Not entirely sure how Hamlin screwed him. I covered that race last year and Hamlin seemed as confused by it as anyone. I talked to Hamlin after he got to the track and before he got into the car and he had no intentions of racing. That was purely a Rockwell decision because it was their home track and they wanted a win. Rockwell's post-race behavior was absolutely disgraceful and then after it was all said and done, they didn't re-up anyway.

 

[Mystery_Meat]

We start with a dismissal. The federal judge in northern Kentucky has laughed Kentucky Speedway out of his courtroom.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- A federal judge on Monday dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed against NASCAR by a Kentucky track that was left off its premier racing circuit.

Kentucky Speedway alleged that NASCAR had conspired to leave the Sparta track and others out of the Sprint Cup -- formerly known as the Nextel Cup -- series despite their superior amenities.

ADVERTISEMENT

Judge William O. Bertelsman threw out the speedway's suit against NASCAR and the International Speedway Corp. in a ruling from U.S. District Court at Covington in northern Kentucky.

NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said the ruling ``puts an end to any question about which locations and dates NASCAR can operate its races. Like other sports such as the NFL, MLB and the NBA, NASCAR can host its events where it decides is best for the sport and its fans.''

The speedway plans to appeal, its attorney said.

``We feel that there are serious issues of both law and fact that need to be heard by the appellate court,'' attorney Stan Chesley said by phone.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news?slug=ap-nascarlawsuit&prov=ap&type=lgns

NASCAR? THIS ... IS ... SPARTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And shouldn't this be the 2008 NASCAR driving thread?

Two bad jokes down, I'll see y'all here for Daytona!

 

[rpmmutant]

Anyone take notice of how fast the Toyota cars were at Daytona last week? Does it matter? Or is it Toyota trying too hard and the rest of the teams not showing their hands?

 

[westcoastvol]

Hazing's over. Toyota now has full membership rights in Rho Pi Mu.

 

[wickedwritah]

Toyota now has the Gibbs folks to tap into for engine advice. Not a bad deal for them.

 

[skippy05]

Anyone take notice of how fast the Toyota cars were at Daytona last week? Does it matter? Or is it Toyota trying too hard and the rest of the teams not showing their hands?

Scott Lynch was second fastest in Truck testing...it's REAL early...

 

[2muchcoffeeman]

And shouldn't this be the 2008 NASCAR driving thread?

Nah. Seen the results at the end of the races? Drivers who are still on the track are listed as "running."

 

[budcrew08]

Junior, fine young man that he is, showed up for testing just to learn even though he doesn't run until next week.

Good man, that Junior. Right, sxy?



That being said, this guy scares me:

Junior is going to challenge for the title this year. The 88 is looking good, I'm sure it'll be real fast in testing next week.

 

[westcoastvol]

Junior, fine young man that he is, showed up for testing just to learn even though he doesn't run until next week.

Good man, that Junior. Right, sxy?



That being said, this guy scares me:

Junior is going to challenge for the title this year. The 88 is looking good, I'm sure it'll be real fast in testing next week.

Spit-take.

 

[2muchcoffeeman]

Junior, fine young man that he is, showed up for testing just to learn even though he doesn't run until next week.

Good man, that Junior. Right, sxy?



That being said, this guy scares me:

Junior is going to challenge for the title this year. The 88 is looking good, I'm sure it'll be real fast in testing next week.

But does the green paint or the blue paint make the car go faster?

 

[playthrough]

Junior, fine young man that he is, showed up for testing just to learn even though he doesn't run until next week.

Good man, that Junior. Right, sxy?



That being said, this guy scares me:

Junior is going to challenge for the title this year. The 88 is looking good, I'm sure it'll be real fast in testing next week.

But does the green paint or the blue paint make the car go faster?

Mr. Boogityboogityboogity said Junior would win 10 races this year. What more proof do you need?

 

[budcrew08]

Junior, fine young man that he is, showed up for testing just to learn even though he doesn't run until next week.

Good man, that Junior. Right, sxy?



That being said, this guy scares me:

Junior is going to challenge for the title this year. The 88 is looking good, I'm sure it'll be real fast in testing next week.

But does the green paint or the blue paint make the car go faster?

Definitely the green: It's all that AMP drink.