Kyle Busch won his 10th Nationwide race this season at Texas. This ties a mark set by Sam Ard, who won the Busch series championship twice in the early 1980's.
Since his Nascar career, Ard has fallen on hard times. He and his wife struggle to pay their bills and even auctioned off his racing momentos, (including trophys) a couple years ago to finance their living and medical expenses. Ard has Alzheimer's and his wife is suffering from a degenerative eye disease. After his win, Kyle announced that he was going to give Ard $100,000.
The Nascar Foundation and Motor Racing Outreach are currently auctioning items to help generate money for the Ards. Delana Harvick has been a driving force behind helping the Ards, frequently touting the auction and sale during her and her team's media obligations. Plus, the Harvicks donated a van to the Ards at the end of October.
The auction is currently going on, and several drivers have donated items that may still be bid on.
The following transcript and CD arrived via Fed Ex early this morning.
David Ragan: Happy, I appreciate the advice. It's hard to get anyone over at Roush to listen to me. Well, except Jack.
Kevin Harvick: That's because of that do-do Edwards.
Ragan: Ah, I think I'd better go. Here comes Edwards, and I've seen that look before.
Harvick: What?
Carl Edwards: Harvick, I want to talk to you.
Harvick: Well, I don't want to talk to you. Get out of my garage stall -
Edwards: Did you get my note?
Harvick: You mean that piece of paper you snuck into my plane written in crayon? Very classy.
Edwards: You didn't call to apologize -
Harvick: I didn't do anything to apologize for. You cause the wreck Bonzai Carl, you call the victims of your stupidity and aggression.
Edwards: I didn't do it on purpose and I apologized on TV.
Harvick: You never do anything on purpose. I guess you just don't think. I guess I shouldn't expect you to call since you didn't even bother to call your own teammates that you took out!
Edwards: Take that back.
Harvick: This isn't some video game, Eddie. It's real cars. People really get hurt with your boneheaded moves. Now take your 'roid rage back to Mommy and get the hell out of my garage stall!
Edwards: What does Delana see in you?
Harvick: Leave now. And Leave Delana out of it.
Edwards: Don't walk away from me when I'm talking to you!
Harvick: Don't touch me!
Sounds of a scuffle. Background voices exclaiming "What the hell?" "Look out!" and "Get him out of here."
F$@%#g Goodyear tires. I'd love to give an interview, but since our last "pep talk," I'm not sure that is wise.
Junior
PS Did you see the fans in Turn #4?
October 3, 2008 5:28:34 p.m.
Casey,
Brad looked good in the car. Any news from Trish?
Think if Jeff, Junior or I win, Trish would agree to let the winner pick the baby's name?
JJ
October 3, 2008 5:45:10 p.m.
Jack,
We cannot confirm that Ganassi has the engines. Just because they are suddenly running better, (JPM gets the POLE?!???) doesn't mean they stole the engines. I mean, Penske's truck was used, and they're running like ####, but I wouldn't accuse them of sandbagging it. And I'm sure Kyle Busch had nothing to do with it. The bag of M&M's found at the scene was a fluke.
Doug Yates
October 3, 2008 6:34:29 p.m.
Smoke,
The reason we stuck with this car is because it has the special modifications related to the magnet incident. And no, I'm not telling you more than that.
Zippy
October 4, 2008 5:55:03 a.m.
Ryan,,
I just caught the largest bass at my super-secret fishing hole. Photo is attached!
Smoke
October 4, 2008 5:59:34 a.m.
Smoke,
You owe it to me to take me fishing there next year - especially since you woke me up!
Ryan
October 5, 2008 5:40:10 p.m.
Matt,
Did you see Carl's interview? I think he actually appologized, but only to the media.
But what was the deal with the pouring water on himself in the car? Did he do what I think he did?
Biff
October 5, 2008 5:55:55 p.m.
Mike,
NOW what do we do? Who wins?
Robin
October 5, 2008 5:55:56 p.m.
Mike,
Did he just do what I think he did?
Did he not listen in the driver's meeting?
Jim
October 5, 2008 5:56:10 p.m.
Mike,
What a finish! The controversy will generate some rates magic! Got to get back to the football game...
Brian
October 5, 2008 5:56:23 p.m.
Jim & Robin,
20 wins.
They were told by Hoots "This is your warning. If you race below the yellow line and in the judgement of NASCAR you advance your position, you will be black flagged. If, in NASAR’s judgement you force someone below the yellow line in an effort to stop him from passing you , you may be black flagged.” Wrote it myself.
Jim, I expect the appropriate sound bite. Then meet me in the trailer, I know DEI will be upset.
Stewart knew better since he got bit on this already when we got him on this rule at Daytona a few years ago.
Mike
October 5, 2008 10:22:31 p.m.
Junior
I'd guess if it was you in the DEI car, I'd be nursing another first loser finish!
Or the fans would make me wish I had!
Smoke
October 5, 2008 10:33:32 p.m.
Jim -
We'll make a statement about it again tomorrow. Plus, I think would need to remind Smith of the protocal - no more statements.
Just a few things that have made me go "Hmm..." over the past few weeks.
If Yates has hired Paul Menard and secured Menard's as a sponsor, then where will the "extra" Roush driver go? And who will that driver be?
Is the Biff driving like a maniac because (A) his job is on the line, (B) he wants to win a Cup championship before Edwards or (C) he's a two time nascar champion (truck & Busch) and finally has this thing figured out?
Given Yates less than spectacular finishes this year, is adding another car or two a smart idea?
Have Scott Speed and Menard upped the ante in the old you-only-drive-if-you-bring-a-sponsor phemonenon? Is this a sign of things to come - forget talent, bring the cash? And will it cause the problems that currently infect IRL?
What were the thieves of 3 Yates-Roush engines thinking? Or is some street racer somewhere winning decisively?
In the current economic climate, which manufacturer will be the first to bail out of motorsports (Nascar, engines, NHRA, IRL, F-1 etc)? And how soon before we see more sponsors cutting back or eliminating sponsorships altogether?
Tony Stewart has won in every year of his Cup career. But not this year. Neither has Jeff Gordon. Can either one win in the last few races?
Will Stewart be able to win next year?
Can Scott Speed translate truck success into a successful Cup career? And why has he done so well in Nascar when frankly he was merely adequate in F-1?
Want to be a flagman? Watch this video from wingedracer productions. Pretty cool view from the flagstand at Boone's Super Nationals.
As if Lewis Hamilton weren't enough of a reason to become a McLaren fan, this video may push you over the edge. Who knew they had a sense of humor in F-1?
Thinking of F-1, is this the year Hamilton wins his first Championship? Or will we see another come from behind win from Ferrari?
Did you know that the F-1 drivers agree that Hamilton should have been penalized for the pass of Raikonen at Spa? They believe he got an advantage by cutting the chicane even with giving back the spot and that enabled him to get a run and pass at the next turn.
Why is it that some drivers favor a dry slick dirt track and others are hopeless on it? And why do those hopeless drivers end up flinging off the top of the track?
Levi Jones is closing on his third USAC National Sprint car Championship. The last guy to do that was the late great Robbie Stanley. Why couldn't Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman, Kenny Irwin, Kasey Kahne or Jeff Gordon accomplish this in their time in USAC?
Now that the summer is over, how will I satisfy my dirt track itch?
10. Wanted to lower expectations for full season next year.
9. Nascar 2009 didn't accurately portray banking or turns at Loudon.
8. Crew forgot to put in phone book to sit on, thus couldn't see over the steering wheel.
7. "Taken to the woodshed" before the race by the unholy triumvirate of Carl Edwards, Tony Stewart & Juan Pablo Montoya. Threatened with beating if showed them up during race.
6. Unsafe to text at high speed.
5. JJ Yeley made sure he couldn't pull a "Kyle Busch" with this team.
4. If going too fast, then can't see cute girls in the grandstands.
3. Kasey Kahne sent Allstate Girls to #96 pit - as a welcome curse.
2. Worried about upsetting future father-in-law Jeff Gordon by passing him.
Saturday night saw the end of the 2008 IMCA Speedway Motors SuperNationals at Boone, Iowa. Over 825 cars in six different classes checked in for the chance to be crowned SuperNationals Champion for their division. And, let's just say that winning is everything at this point in the week.
Four classes took the track to crown a 2008 SuperNationals Champion. The Late Model division was finished on Monday with Todd Cooney taking the checkered flag. The Sprint Car division was won by Tim St. Arnold.
First up Saturday Night, Hobby Stocks. The final night see a three wide start in each class. Naturally this leads to a few wrecks along the way. Ultimately, Andy Boeckman, shown above in the 62b on the pole, piloted his car to victory lane for his fourth SuperNationals title and second consecutive one.
The Sports Modified division was hotly contested. Kevin Sather, in his white #3, led the race until lapped traffic allowed Luke Wan####, in his black #20, to catch up. What followed was a several lap head to head drive which culminated in a roll-over in Turn 3 on the last lap. Fans are still debating whether Sather or Wan#### was at fault for the wreck. Click here to watch Mick King's video of the crash from the catwalk in Turn 3. Who is at fault or is it a racing deal? Neither car finished the race, which was eventually won by Harvey Vande Weerd.
In between races, the track was "farmed." In other words, it was ripped up, wet down, and rolled back in. Boone regularly does this, and can complete the whole process in about 15 minutes. Fans are treated to the newest John Deere tractors on track and a break to use the bathroom, buy dinner, or chat with old and new friends.
In the Stock Car class, Brian Irvine won his second SuperNationals title by holding off charging Damon Murty and Larry Portis . More results are here.
Finally, the crown jewel of the night rolled off the starting line: the 40 lap Modified A Main. Thirty-three cars started the event, whittled down from 306 Modified entries. Imagine, approximately 10% of the cars that show up to win the race actually get to start the A Main!
The eventual winner was Salisbury, North Carolina's Kevin Stoa. Stoa drove his Sidebiter chassis with a Chevy engine to the win after starting in the middle of the field. Interestingly, Stoa is a member of Chip Ganassi's engine building shop. Don't they run Dodges? And why isn't he behind the wheel of a car - he showed more spirit and determination than Reed Sorenson and Juan Pablo Montoya have all year!
The SuperNationals draw to a close for another year. How many days until we do it all again?
A CD arrived via Fed Ex today. The Following is a transcript of that CD.
Jack Roush: Matt, David, Greg, Jamie & Carl. Welcome to my house. Grab a drink and mingle. I'm just so happy that Toyota got busted by Nascar. However, I do have a few things to talk about with each of you.
Jamie McMurray: I'm never told anything. What did he mean that he needed to talk to each of us? Do you think he's reached a decision?
Carl Edwards: I'm sure it's just a word of encouragement. Like he always does.
Matt Kenseth: What do you mean, "like he always does."
Carl: I mean like he does - the little talks before the race. The notes mid-week.
Greg Biffle: Jack writes you notes mid-week?
Jamie: Jack has never even called my cellphone this year.
David Ragan: I know what he means.
Carl: Maybe Jack just likes me and, ah, what was your name again? Better.
David: David Ragan. I've been your teammate for years now.
Carl: Right. I'm gonna go talk to Geoff Smith. Isn't that him in that grass skirt and Hawaiian shirt?
Matt: You know who has my vote to go at the end of the year.
Greg: Me too.
Jamie: Do you think Jack would listen to you?
Greg: Isn't that Dario Franchitti by the pool?
Matt: Dario. What are you doing here?
Dario: Jack invited me. He told me he wanted to talk about my Cup plans for next year.
Greg: That's crazy.
Jamie: You mean, he's thinking about cutting TWO of us? I don't have a prayer then!
Dario: I don't know.
Matt: Maybe he just wanted to have Ashley at the pool party.
Jack: Greg. Let's talk. Over there.
Greg: Ah, OK. (sounds of footsteps walking away).
Jack: Greg, I've heard some very disturbing things about you. And Toyota.
Greg: What?!? What have you heard?
Jack: I heard your father once owned a Toyota.
Greg: Uh. Hmm. Maybe back in the early 80's. I'm not sure.
Jack: That's very concerning to me. You know how I distrust Toyota.
Greg: But Jack, it was my Dad. Decades Ago.
Jack: That may be all that saves you in my book. (Footsteps walking)
Greg: Can you believe Jack talked to me about a car my Dad may have owned in the early 80's? He's worried because it may have been a Toyota!
Matt: Can you keep a secret?
Greg: You know me.
Matt: My Grandma test drove a Toyota last July. She really wanted to buy it, but fortunately she talked to me about it, and I sent her a Ford.
Greg: Thank God or you would have been fired!
Matt: I know. (Sound of shrubbery moving)
Carl: Ha! Wait until I tell Jack! So much for the "Champion"!
David: You will do no such thing. Or I'll show Jack the photos Schrader gave me of a Toyota motor in your dirt car a couple years ago.
Matt & Greg: What!?!
Jamie: So much for Flipper!
Carl: I, ah, don't, ah, know what you are talking about.
David: Well, let's keep it that way.
Jamie: But nothing can stop me from telling Jack! On all of you!
Matt: You may want to think that through.
Greg: Yes. Especially since your last girlfriend drove a Toyota.
David: I remember that. She would park near me at the shop and track. I think I still have her number from that time she locked herself out. Should we call her to confirm it?
Jamie: Ah, No. Don't call her. Is that Mark Martin talking to Jack?
Matt: Yeah. What is he doing here?
Greg: This makes me very uneasy.
David: First Dario, now Mark.
Jamie: Mark, what are you doing here?
Mark Martin: Jack said he wanted to talk to me about my running a full Cup season next year.
Matt: Why? Your deal is done with Hendrick.
Mark: I guess.
Greg: Guess?
Mark: Well, it isn't all sign, sealed and delivered. Let's leave it at that. Jack said he had an offer I may not be able to refuse.
Jamie: Oh, no!
Carl: Then he'd have to cut THREE of us?
Greg: I hate to break it to you, but Juan Pablo Montoya, Bill Elliott, Casey Mears, and Dave Blaney just walked in.
Jamie: I'm really getting worried now.
David: I'm not worried at all.
Jamie: Why not? Just because you're running well.
Greg: Or cute.
Matt: Doesn't mean you'll be safe.
David: I'm safe because I know how the magnets got into the Gibbs cars.
Matt: What?
Greg: How?
Carl: Care to explain that?
David: Nope. It pays to be the silent type. Good grief, what is that?
Matt: Where did Jack get Kyle Busch's car?
David: I have no idea.
Jamie: And why does he have it hanging in the air like that?
Jack: Boys, I hope you remember how to break a pinata. I thought the perfect end to the night would be to bash the Toyota in. So, who's first?
