Franchitti in ARCA race at Talladega

[pchall]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news;_ylt=Atp58LGm9gIb7.LP7.wA1erov7YF?slug=ap-nascar-ganassi-franchitti&prov=ap&type=lgns


Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti will make stock car debut Friday at ARCA race with Ganassi
By JENNA FRYER, AP Auto Racing Writer

October 2, 2007


Dario Franchitti's much-anticipated move to stock cars will begin Friday with an ARCA race at Talladega Superspeedway, The Associated Press has learned.

The 2007 Indy 500 winner and IndyCar Series champion has agreed to a multiyear deal to replace David Stremme in the No. 40 Dodge for NASCAR's Chip Ganassi Racing, according to a person familiar with the negotiations who requested anonymity because the deal had yet to be announced.

An official announcement is expected Wednesday at Ganassi's race shop in North Carolina. Ganassi also fields Nextel Cup cars for rookie Juan Pablo Montoya, another former open-wheel star, and Reed Sorenson.

Ganassi said Sunday at Kansas Speedway that he was close to a deal with Franchitti's open-wheel team, Andretti Green Racing, to get the 34-year-old Scot out of his contract, which ends Dec. 1.

Andretti Green Racing announced Tuesday it has released Dario Franchitti from his driver agreement.

[Rogue Leader]

Open Wheel.... The new go karting for the bottom of the NASCAR ladder :rolleyes:

[Sean Malone]

NASCAR wants the world...trust me, they say America is the only thing they are interested in, but it's BS. They won't do it without teams like Gannassi putting JPM and Franchittitis in the cars.
I can picture the Ashly cam during Daytona. The NASCAR kissing garbage pouring from her mouth will be nauseating. I expect to hear that she thought IndyCars where too dangerous thus the switch.

[patski]

One good thing about this. We will not have to put up with the annual Dario to CC rumors any more.

[Methanolandbrats]

Mr. Judd is a *****...........he can't handle the pressure of being a professional test pilot so he runs away to a cozy cab.


edit: WTF, ***** is censored, what happens if I buy a cat?

[JohnHKart]

NASCAR wants the world...trust me, they say America is the only thing they are interested in, but it's BS. They won't do it without teams like Gannassi putting JPM and Franchittitis in the cars.
I can picture the Ashly cam during Daytona. The NASCAR kissing garbage pouring from her mouth will be nauseating. I expect to hear that she thought IndyCars where too dangerous thus the switch.

Yep. She is nauseating. I've always liked the mom the best anyway. My friend says Ashley was one of the hottest chicks he's ever seen. Yuck.

John

[Sean Malone]

Yep. She is nauseating. I've always liked the mom the best anyway. My friend says Ashley was one of the hottest chicks he's ever seen. Yuck.

John

I've seen her nekkid. She's not hot. I'd hit it, but she aint' no jaimie pressely. :)

[pchall]

edit: WTF, ***** is censored, what happens if I buy a cat?

We won't have to endure months of "cute kitty" stories. :p

[Indy]

I've seen her nekkid. She's not hot. I'd hit it, but she aint' no jaimie pressely. :)

You are correct, sir.
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/676/jamiepressleymaxim1ir2.jpg

[Spicoli]

omg~~~~~~~~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

http://i20.tinypic.com/2lcpocm.jpg

[Warlock!]

You are correct, sir.
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/676/jamiepressleymaxim1ir2.jpg

Is this the same chick?!? It looks like she could swallow you whole without even un-hinging her jawbone. :eek:

http://galleries.lycos.co.uk/d/17665-2/jamie-pressley.jpg

[Methanolandbrats]

Is this the same chick?!? It looks like she could swallow you whole without even un-hinging her jawbone. :eek:

:D Thank you. An outstanding way to start the day :thumbup:

[emjaya]

You are correct, sir.
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/676/jamiepressleymaxim1ir2.jpg


She looks like she's packing. :saywhat:

[Methanolandbrats]

She looks like she's packing. :saywhat:
....half a roast beef sandwich.

[emjaya]

....half a roast beef sandwich.

I had a roast beef sandwich for lunch today. :gomer:

[oddlycalm]

I had a roast beef sandwich for lunch today. :gomer: See, natural symmetry at work... :thumbup:

oc

[Methanolandbrats]

I had a roast beef sandwich for lunch today. :gomer: Did you put a nice thick layer of bean sprouts on it?

[Ankf00]

jamie pressley is the cover girl for Oklahoma, Florida, and all other trailerparks across the globe.

[pchall]

Practice Results
POS NO DRIVER/HOMETOWN TEAM & CAR TIME SPEED
1 46 Frank Kimmel/Clarksville IN Pork-Fort Dodge Animal Health-Greenheck Ford 50.991 187.798
2 47 Phillip McGilton/Marion IL SI Performance Ford 50.999 187.768
3 65 Justin Marks/Rocklin CA Crocs Dodge 51.002 187.757
4 61 Chase Austin/Mooresville NC HomeLife Communities Dodge 51.017 187.702
5 40 Bryan Clauson/Noblesville IN Memorex Dodge 51.062 187.537
6 09 Eddie Mercer/Pensacola FL Miccosukee Indian Gaming & Resort Chevrolet 51.335 186.539
7 87 Landon Cassill/Fairfax IA Stanley-Vidmar-Proto Chevrolet 51.349 186.489
8 22 Josh Wise/Riverside CA NAPA-ESR Development Toyota 51.375 186.394
9 99 Colin Braun/Ovalo TX Roush Fenway Racing Ford 51.397 186.314
10 2 Michael McDowell/Phoenix AZ Lotame-Make A Wish Dodge 51.416 186.246
11 20 Bobby Santos III/Franklin MA Chimney Rock Cattle Company Toyota 51.499 185.945
12 32 Brian Scott/Mooresville NC Red Line Oil Dodge 51.577 185.664
13 21 Scott Speed/Manteca CA Red Bull Toyota 51.614 185.531
14 11 Bryan Silas/Stuart FL Nortrax-Holland Pump Chevrolet 51.636 185.452
15 28 Michael Annett/Des Moines IA Pilot Travel Centers Toyota 51.641 185.434
16 52 Bill Baird/Sarasota FL Saturn Machine Dodge 51.675 185.312
17 39 Richard Johns/Charlotte NC BeavEx Ford 51.861 184.647
18 16 Justin Allgaier/Springfield IL AG Tech-Schluckebier Farms-Auto Xpress Chevy 51.943 184.356
19 94 Max Dumarey/North Haverhill NH BodyCoach.net Ford 52.065 183.924
20 42 Dario Franchitti/Edinburgh Scotland Target-FugiFilm-Tums Dodge 52.118 183.737
21 15 Billy Venturini/Chicago IL Hampton Luxury Homes Chevrolet 52.202 183.441
22 12 Mario Gosselin/Lake Wales FL DGM Racing Chevrolet 52.232 183.336
23 7 Jason Hedlesky/Clinton MI Curtis Air Compressors Ford 52.272 183.196
24 4 Tim Andrews/St. Louis MO Dodge Motorsports Dodge 52.331 182.989
25 3 Jeremy Clements/Spartanburg SC 1 Stop Convenience-Saxon Group Chevrolet 52.358 182.895
26 1 Dominick Casola/Holmdel NJ A. Casola Farms Ford 52.365 182.870
27 18 Billy Leslie/Algonac MI Titan Tires & Wheel Ford 52.374 182.839
28 5 Mark Thompson/Cartersville GA Lucas Oil Chevrolet 52.507 182.376
29 60 Patrick Sheltra/Indiantown FL US Construction-CP Concrete Products Chevrolet 52.572 182.150
30 07 Billy Tanner/Newtown NY CheapCaribbean.com Chevrolet 52.585 182.105
31 98 Erin Crocker/Wilbraham MA MAC Tools Dodge 52.602 182.046
32 29 Mike Ciochetti/Clayton GA Daytona-n-Friends.com Ford 52.730 181.604
33 31 Tim McCreadie/Penfield NY Camping World Chevrolet 52.767 181.477
34 04 Eric McClure/Abingdon VA Hefty Brand Chevrolet 52.812 181.322
35 90 Gabi DiCarlo/Phoenix AZ Great Clips Chevrolet 52.926 180.932
36 8 Marc Mitchell/Tallahassee FL Ergon Pontiac 52.943 180.874
37 25 Ryan Fischer/Surrey BC LBT Inc-Venturini Motorsports Chevrolet 53.083 180.397
38 00 Ed Kennedy/Coppell TX Shark Lounge-Daytona Lagoon Chevrolet 53.095 180.356
39 6 Dexter Bean/Westby WI Cycle Country-Five Star Telecom Chevrolet 53.113 180.295
40 37 Kerry Earnhardt/Mooresville NC Glock Chevrolet 53.130 180.237
41 40 Troy Wangerin/Jordon MN Cotton's NAPA-Wangerin Chiropractic Dodge 53.176 180.081
42 0 Butch Jarvis/Blountville TN Steris Chevrolet 53.285 179.713
43 00 Robb Brent/Shelby Township MI Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ford 53.377 179.403
44 59 Justin South/Hueytown AL G-Force Racing Gear-Alabama Brick Dodge 53.393 179.349
45 62 John Graham/Aurora ON Kick Butt Amped Energy Ballz Ford 53.532 178.884
46 23 Josh Krug/Omaha NE Bigford Enterprises-ARCASimRacing.com Chevy 53.573 178.747
47 48 Bobby Norfleet/Suffolk VA Hylton Motorsports-FreeFeds.org Dodge 53.703 178.314
48 75 Benny Chastain/Tallahassee FL Bob Schacht Motorsports Ford 53.707 178.301
49 38 Mike Harmon/Birmingport AL Richardson-Netzloff-Harmon Racing Chevrolet 53.836 177.874
50 84 Norm Benning/Pittsburgh PA Valley Air Supply-Baptist Physical Therapy Chevy 53.895 177.679
51 71 Larry Hollenbeck/Kalamazoo MI SWAT Chevrolet 54.012 177.294
52 72 John Jackson/Hellenton FL DGM Racing Chevrolet 54.261 176.480
53 34 Darrell Basham/Henryville IN Anti Monkey Butt Powder Chevrolet 54.526 175.623
54 07 Scotty Ellis/Forsyth GA National Sheet Metal Services Chevrolet 55.111 173.758
55 06 Tim Mitchell/Fayetteville TN Team Ness Racing Chevrolet 55.452 172.690
56 79 Mike Koch/Mountain Home AR K&K Racing-Karl's Plumbing Pontiac 55.925 171.229
57 26 Brad Smith/Shelby Township MI Magna Steyr Ford 55.945 171.168

[emjaya]

Practice Results
POS NO DRIVER/HOMETOWN TEAM & CAR TIME SPEED
1 46 Frank Kimmel/Clarksville IN Pork-Fort Dodge Animal Health-Greenheck Ford 50.991 187.798
2 47 Phillip McGilton/Marion IL SI Performance Ford 50.999 187.768
3 65 Justin Marks/Rocklin CA Crocs Dodge 51.002 187.757
4 61 Chase Austin/Mooresville NC HomeLife Communities Dodge 51.017 187.702
5 40 Bryan Clauson/Noblesville IN Memorex Dodge 51.062 187.537
6 09 Eddie Mercer/Pensacola FL Miccosukee Indian Gaming & Resort Chevrolet 51.335 186.539
7 87 Landon Cassill/Fairfax IA Stanley-Vidmar-Proto Chevrolet 51.349 186.489
8 22 Josh Wise/Riverside CA NAPA-ESR Development Toyota 51.375 186.394
9 99 Colin Braun/Ovalo TX Roush Fenway Racing Ford 51.397 186.314
10 2 Michael McDowell/Phoenix AZ Lotame-Make A Wish Dodge 51.416 186.246
11 20 Bobby Santos III/Franklin MA Chimney Rock Cattle Company Toyota 51.499 185.945
12 32 Brian Scott/Mooresville NC Red Line Oil Dodge 51.577 185.664
13 21 Scott Speed/Manteca CA Red Bull Toyota 51.614 185.531
14 11 Bryan Silas/Stuart FL Nortrax-Holland Pump Chevrolet 51.636 185.452
15 28 Michael Annett/Des Moines IA Pilot Travel Centers Toyota 51.641 185.434
16 52 Bill Baird/Sarasota FL Saturn Machine Dodge 51.675 185.312
17 39 Richard Johns/Charlotte NC BeavEx Ford 51.861 184.647
18 16 Justin Allgaier/Springfield IL AG Tech-Schluckebier Farms-Auto Xpress Chevy 51.943 184.356
19 94 Max Dumarey/North Haverhill NH BodyCoach.net Ford 52.065 183.924
20 42 Dario Franchitti/Edinburgh Scotland Target-FugiFilm-Tums Dodge 52.118 183.737
21 15 Billy Venturini/Chicago IL Hampton Luxury Homes Chevrolet 52.202 183.441
22 12 Mario Gosselin/Lake Wales FL DGM Racing Chevrolet 52.232 183.336
23 7 Jason Hedlesky/Clinton MI Curtis Air Compressors Ford 52.272 183.196
24 4 Tim Andrews/St. Louis MO Dodge Motorsports Dodge 52.331 182.989
25 3 Jeremy Clements/Spartanburg SC 1 Stop Convenience-Saxon Group Chevrolet 52.358 182.895
26 1 Dominick Casola/Holmdel NJ A. Casola Farms Ford 52.365 182.870
27 18 Billy Leslie/Algonac MI Titan Tires & Wheel Ford 52.374 182.839
28 5 Mark Thompson/Cartersville GA Lucas Oil Chevrolet 52.507 182.376
29 60 Patrick Sheltra/Indiantown FL US Construction-CP Concrete Products Chevrolet 52.572 182.150
30 07 Billy Tanner/Newtown NY CheapCaribbean.com Chevrolet 52.585 182.105
31 98 Erin Crocker/Wilbraham MA MAC Tools Dodge 52.602 182.046
32 29 Mike Ciochetti/Clayton GA Daytona-n-Friends.com Ford 52.730 181.604
33 31 Tim McCreadie/Penfield NY Camping World Chevrolet 52.767 181.477
34 04 Eric McClure/Abingdon VA Hefty Brand Chevrolet 52.812 181.322
35 90 Gabi DiCarlo/Phoenix AZ Great Clips Chevrolet 52.926 180.932
36 8 Marc Mitchell/Tallahassee FL Ergon Pontiac 52.943 180.874
37 25 Ryan Fischer/Surrey BC LBT Inc-Venturini Motorsports Chevrolet 53.083 180.397
38 00 Ed Kennedy/Coppell TX Shark Lounge-Daytona Lagoon Chevrolet 53.095 180.356
39 6 Dexter Bean/Westby WI Cycle Country-Five Star Telecom Chevrolet 53.113 180.295
40 37 Kerry Earnhardt/Mooresville NC Glock Chevrolet 53.130 180.237
41 40 Troy Wangerin/Jordon MN Cotton's NAPA-Wangerin Chiropractic Dodge 53.176 180.081
42 0 Butch Jarvis/Blountville TN Steris Chevrolet 53.285 179.713
43 00 Robb Brent/Shelby Township MI Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ford 53.377 179.403
44 59 Justin South/Hueytown AL G-Force Racing Gear-Alabama Brick Dodge 53.393 179.349
45 62 John Graham/Aurora ON Kick Butt Amped Energy Ballz Ford 53.532 178.884
46 23 Josh Krug/Omaha NE Bigford Enterprises-ARCASimRacing.com Chevy 53.573 178.747
47 48 Bobby Norfleet/Suffolk VA Hylton Motorsports-FreeFeds.org Dodge 53.703 178.314
48 75 Benny Chastain/Tallahassee FL Bob Schacht Motorsports Ford 53.707 178.301
49 38 Mike Harmon/Birmingport AL Richardson-Netzloff-Harmon Racing Chevrolet 53.836 177.874
50 84 Norm Benning/Pittsburgh PA Valley Air Supply-Baptist Physical Therapy Chevy 53.895 177.679
51 71 Larry Hollenbeck/Kalamazoo MI SWAT Chevrolet 54.012 177.294
52 72 John Jackson/Hellenton FL DGM Racing Chevrolet 54.261 176.480
53 34 Darrell Basham/Henryville IN Anti Monkey Butt Powder Chevrolet 54.526 175.623
54 07 Scotty Ellis/Forsyth GA National Sheet Metal Services Chevrolet 55.111 173.758
55 06 Tim Mitchell/Fayetteville TN Team Ness Racing Chevrolet 55.452 172.690
56 79 Mike Koch/Mountain Home AR K&K Racing-Karl's Plumbing Pontiac 55.925 171.229
57 26 Brad Smith/Shelby Township MI Magna Steyr Ford 55.945 171.168

Is this the start of the Franchitti futility threads. :gomer:

57 cars. :\

[pchall]

57 cars. :\

57 cars, but notice the difference between Kimmel and Kerry Wankerhardt in 40th. Lots of old equipment, small budgets, and undertalented guys in that 57.

[Methanolandbrats]

Do they all run or do some go home? I vote for turn all 57 of em loose :thumbup: Three wide, 19 rows deep..........makes fer good racin':D

[emjaya]

53 34 Darrell Basham/Henryville IN Anti Monkey Butt Powder Chevrolet 54.526 175.623

Ummm.:saywhat:

[cameraman]

Practice Results
POS NO DRIVER/HOMETOWN TEAM & CAR TIME SPEED
1 46 Frank Kimmel/Clarksville IN Pork-Fort Dodge Animal Health-Greenheck Ford 50.991 187.798
2 47 Phillip McGilton/Marion IL SI Performance Ford 50.999 187.768
3 65 Justin Marks/Rocklin CA Crocs Dodge 51.002 187.757
4 61 Chase Austin/Mooresville NC HomeLife Communities Dodge 51.017 187.702
5 40 Bryan Clauson/Noblesville IN Memorex Dodge 51.062 187.537
6 09 Eddie Mercer/Pensacola FL Miccosukee Indian Gaming & Resort Chevrolet 51.335 186.539
7 87 Landon Cassill/Fairfax IA Stanley-Vidmar-Proto Chevrolet 51.349 186.489
8 22 Josh Wise/Riverside CA NAPA-ESR Development Toyota 51.375 186.394
9 99 Colin Braun/Ovalo TX Roush Fenway Racing Ford 51.397 186.314
10 2 Michael McDowell/Phoenix AZ Lotame-Make A Wish Dodge 51.416 186.246
11 20 Bobby Santos III/Franklin MA Chimney Rock Cattle Company Toyota 51.499 185.945
12 32 Brian Scott/Mooresville NC Red Line Oil Dodge 51.577 185.664
13 21 Scott Speed/Manteca CA Red Bull Toyota 51.614 185.531
14 11 Bryan Silas/Stuart FL Nortrax-Holland Pump Chevrolet 51.636 185.452
15 28 Michael Annett/Des Moines IA Pilot Travel Centers Toyota 51.641 185.434
16 52 Bill Baird/Sarasota FL Saturn Machine Dodge 51.675 185.312
17 39 Richard Johns/Charlotte NC BeavEx Ford 51.861 184.647
18 16 Justin Allgaier/Springfield IL AG Tech-Schluckebier Farms-Auto Xpress Chevy 51.943 184.356
19 94 Max Dumarey/North Haverhill NH BodyCoach.net Ford 52.065 183.924
20 42 Dario Franchitti/Edinburgh Scotland Target-FugiFilm-Tums Dodge 52.118 183.737
21 15 Billy Venturini/Chicago IL Hampton Luxury Homes Chevrolet 52.202 183.441
22 12 Mario Gosselin/Lake Wales FL DGM Racing Chevrolet 52.232 183.336
23 7 Jason Hedlesky/Clinton MI Curtis Air Compressors Ford 52.272 183.196
24 4 Tim Andrews/St. Louis MO Dodge Motorsports Dodge 52.331 182.989
25 3 Jeremy Clements/Spartanburg SC 1 Stop Convenience-Saxon Group Chevrolet 52.358 182.895
26 1 Dominick Casola/Holmdel NJ A. Casola Farms Ford 52.365 182.870
27 18 Billy Leslie/Algonac MI Titan Tires & Wheel Ford 52.374 182.839
28 5 Mark Thompson/Cartersville GA Lucas Oil Chevrolet 52.507 182.376
29 60 Patrick Sheltra/Indiantown FL US Construction-CP Concrete Products Chevrolet 52.572 182.150
30 07 Billy Tanner/Newtown NY CheapCaribbean.com Chevrolet 52.585 182.105
31 98 Erin Crocker/Wilbraham MA MAC Tools Dodge 52.602 182.046
32 29 Mike Ciochetti/Clayton GA Daytona-n-Friends.com Ford 52.730 181.604
33 31 Tim McCreadie/Penfield NY Camping World Chevrolet 52.767 181.477
34 04 Eric McClure/Abingdon VA Hefty Brand Chevrolet 52.812 181.322
35 90 Gabi DiCarlo/Phoenix AZ Great Clips Chevrolet 52.926 180.932
36 8 Marc Mitchell/Tallahassee FL Ergon Pontiac 52.943 180.874
37 25 Ryan Fischer/Surrey BC LBT Inc-Venturini Motorsports Chevrolet 53.083 180.397
38 00 Ed Kennedy/Coppell TX Shark Lounge-Daytona Lagoon Chevrolet 53.095 180.356
39 6 Dexter Bean/Westby WI Cycle Country-Five Star Telecom Chevrolet 53.113 180.295
40 37 Kerry Earnhardt/Mooresville NC Glock Chevrolet 53.130 180.237
41 40 Troy Wangerin/Jordon MN Cotton's NAPA-Wangerin Chiropractic Dodge 53.176 180.081
42 0 Butch Jarvis/Blountville TN Steris Chevrolet 53.285 179.713
43 00 Robb Brent/Shelby Township MI Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ford 53.377 179.403
44 59 Justin South/Hueytown AL G-Force Racing Gear-Alabama Brick Dodge 53.393 179.349
45 62 John Graham/Aurora ON Kick Butt Amped Energy Ballz Ford 53.532 178.884
46 23 Josh Krug/Omaha NE Bigford Enterprises-ARCASimRacing.com Chevy 53.573 178.747
47 48 Bobby Norfleet/Suffolk VA Hylton Motorsports-FreeFeds.org Dodge 53.703 178.314
48 75 Benny Chastain/Tallahassee FL Bob Schacht Motorsports Ford 53.707 178.301
49 38 Mike Harmon/Birmingport AL Richardson-Netzloff-Harmon Racing Chevrolet 53.836 177.874
50 84 Norm Benning/Pittsburgh PA Valley Air Supply-Baptist Physical Therapy Chevy 53.895 177.679
51 71 Larry Hollenbeck/Kalamazoo MI SWAT Chevrolet 54.012 177.294
52 72 John Jackson/Hellenton FL DGM Racing Chevrolet 54.261 176.480
53 34 Darrell Basham/Henryville IN Anti Monkey Butt Powder Chevrolet 54.526 175.623
54 07 Scotty Ellis/Forsyth GA National Sheet Metal Services Chevrolet 55.111 173.758
55 06 Tim Mitchell/Fayetteville TN Team Ness Racing Chevrolet 55.452 172.690
56 79 Mike Koch/Mountain Home AR K&K Racing-Karl's Plumbing Pontiac 55.925 171.229
57 26 Brad Smith/Shelby Township MI Magna Steyr Ford 55.945 171.168

Fixed it for you

[Methanolandbrats]

Lookin over the list, here's my new boy, Dexter Bean!
http://www.blackjackracing.net/

[extramundane]

Ummm.:saywhat:
ARCA brings the butt.

http://www.buttpaste.com/custom/images/carTrack2.jpg

[pchall]

Fixed it for you

Thanks. Forgot all about Scott What'shisface?

Grid
POS NO DRIVER/HOMETOWN TEAM & CAR TIME SPEED
1 40 Bryan Clauson/Noblesville IN Memorex Dodge 51.807 184.840
2 28 Michael Annett/Des Moines IA Pilot Travel Centers Toyota 51.865 184.633
3 99 Colin Braun/Ovalo TX Roush Fenway Racing Ford 51.898 184.516
4 47 Phillip McGilton/Marion IL SI Performance Ford 52.003 184.143
5 20 Bobby Santos III/Franklin MA Chimney Rock Cattle Company Toyota 52.053 183.966
6 42 Dario Franchitti/Edinburgh Scotland Target-FugiFilm-Tums Dodge 52.117 183.740
7 21 Scott Speed/Manteca CA Red Bull Toyota 52.191 183.480
8 94 Max Dumarey/North Haverhill NH BodyCoach.net Ford 52.259 183.241
9 46 Frank Kimmel/Clarksville IN Pork-Fort Dodge Animal Health-Greenheck Ford 52.294 183.119
10 15 Billy Venturini/Chicago IL Hampton Luxury Homes Chevrolet 52.305 183.080
11 2 Michael McDowell/Phoenix AZ Lotame-Make A Wish Dodge 52.394 182.769
12 04 Eric McClure/Abingdon VA Hefty Brand Chevrolet 52.417 182.689
13 12 Mario Gosselin/Lake Wales FL DGM Racing Chevrolet 52.435 182.626
14 39 Richard Johns/Charlotte NC BeavEx Ford 52.489 182.438
15 3 Jeremy Clements/Spartanburg SC 1 Stop Convenience-Saxon Group Chevrolet 52.499 182.403
16 7 Jason Hedlesky/Clinton MI Curtis Air Compressors Ford 52.518 182.337
17 09 Eddie Mercer/Pensacola FL Miccosukee Indian Gaming & Resort Chevrolet 52.540 182.261
18 18 Billy Leslie/Algonac MI Titan Tires & Wheel Ford 52.584 182.109
19 98 Erin Crocker/Wilbraham MA MAC Tools Dodge 52.598 182.060
20 5 Mark Thompson/Cartersville GA Lucas Oil Chevrolet 52.684 181.763
21 1 Dominick Casola/Holmdel NJ A. Casola Farms Ford 52.731 181.601
22 61 Chase Austin/Mooresville NC HomeLife Communities Dodge 52.798 181.371
23 31 Tim McCreadie/Penfield NY Camping World Chevrolet 52.830 181.261
24 29 Mike Ciochetti/Clayton GA Daytona-n-Friends.com Ford 52.932 180.911
25 22 Josh Wise/Riverside CA NAPA-ESR Development Toyota 52.958 180.823
26 07 Billy Tanner/Newtown PA CheapCaribbean.com Chevrolet 52.959 180.819
27 60 Patrick Sheltra/Indiantown FL US Construction-CP Concrete Products Chevrolet 52.975 180.765
28 00 Robb Brent/Shelby Township MI Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ford 53.003 180.669
29 8 Marc Mitchell/Tallahassee FL Ergon Pontiac 53.029 180.580
30 16 Justin Allgaier/Springfield IL AG Tech-Schluckebier Farms-Auto Xpress Chevy 53.068 180.448
31 52 Bill Baird/Sarasota FL Saturn Machine Dodge 53.069 180.444
32 4 Tim Andrews/St. Louis MO Dodge Motorsports Dodge 53.071 180.438
33 6 Dexter Bean/Westby WI Cycle Country-Five Star Telecom Chevrolet Provisional
34 32 Brian Scott/Mooresville NC Red Line Oil Dodge Provisional
35 65 Justin Marks/Rocklin CA Crocs Dodge Provisional
36 59 Justin South/Hueytown AL G-Force Racing Gear-Alabama Brick Dodge Provisional
37 11 Bryan Silas/Stuart FL Nortrax-Holland Pump Chevrolet Provisional
38 23 Josh Krug/Omaha NE Bigford Enterprises-ARCASimRacing.com Chevy Provisional
39 84 Norm Benning/Pittsburgh PA Valley Air Supply-Baptist Physical Therapy Chevy Provisional
40 90 Gabi DiCarlo/Phoenix AZ Great Clips Chevrolet Provisional
41 25 Ryan Fischer/Surrey BC LBT Inc-Venturini Motorsports Chevrolet Provisional

37 Kerry Wankerhardt DNQ

[KLang]

6 42 Dario Franchitti/Edinburgh Scotland Target-FugiFilm-Tums Dodge 52.117 183.740

Dario's first cab drive? Good for him. :thumbup:

[Easy]

35 65 Justin Marks/Rocklin CA Crocs Dodge Provisional

Auberlen's original (slightly more talented) Matt Fresh moving to stockers.

[extramundane]

35 65 Justin Marks/Rocklin CA Crocs Dodge Provisional

Auberlen's original (slightly more talented) Matt Fresh moving to stockers.

Marks may not be fit to carry Billy's jock, but at least, given a flashlight and a search warrant, he could find his own ass. Matty A. couldn't even find Mrs. Auberlen's, um, talents if they were right in front of him.

But yeah, if you'd told me a couple years ago we'd see Franchitti, Speed, Marks, Colin Braun and Mike McDowell racing together, I'd have been interested in watching. Whoda thunk it would be @ 'Dega in Class-A cabs?:\

[G.]

But yeah, if you'd told me a couple years ago we'd see Franchitti, Speed, Marks, Colin Braun and Mike McDowell racing together, I'd have been interested in watching. Whoda thunk it would be @ 'Dega in Class-A cabs?:\That a signature right there.

[TKGAngel]

But yeah, if you'd told me a couple years ago we'd see Franchitti, Speed, Marks, Colin Braun and Mike McDowell racing together, I'd have been interested in watching. Whoda thunk it would be @ 'Dega in Class-A cabs?:\

How is Franchitti/Speed making their stock-car debuts at 'Dega any different than Jacques making his stock-car debut at 'Dega? Is it because its ARCA v. Cup that everyone's getting in a twist?

[Methanolandbrats]

How is Franchitti/Speed making their stock-car debuts at 'Dega any different than Jacques making his stock-car debut at 'Dega? Is it because its ARCA v. Cup that everyone's getting in a twist? One possiblity is Dega + ARCA Pilots = dangerous. Lots of em get in over their head and turn right. A friend in the NASCAR press corp says the photographers refer to it as the American Racing Coroners Association.

[extramundane]

How is Franchitti/Speed making their stock-car debuts at 'Dega any different than Jacques making his stock-car debut at 'Dega? Is it because its ARCA v. Cup that everyone's getting in a twist?

Mostly. Sorta like if Mansell or Zanardi had run a couple of AIS races before starting their CART careers. And like M&B said- ARCA's safety record makes NASCAR's look impressive.

[Sean Malone]

Damn, are all these jumpers gonna make us us stock car fans? Please say it's not so. Please!:cry:

[pchall]

Damn, are all these jumpers gonna make us us stock car fans? Please say it's not so. Please!:cry:


Not me. They'll just provide another source for amusement as they come to terms with the CoT and the culture of rubbin' and wreckin' that is Kwality Racertainment these days.

[Sean Malone]

Not me. They'll just provide another source for amusement as they come to terms with the CoT and the culture of rubbin' and wreckin' that is Kwality Racertainment these days.

You just invented a new catch phrase. I love it!:thumbup: :rofl:

[cameraman]

How is Franchitti/Speed making their stock-car debuts at 'Dega any different than Jacques making his stock-car debut at 'Dega? I can't see it being a speed difference, ACRA pole was 184, cab pole in April was 192.

[Sean Malone]

What's the difference in a 'cup' car and an ARCA stocker? Didn't they switch to four brrl carbs like cup cars a few years back? Must be a smaller restrictor plate I assume.
What stock car series made the switch to spec overhead cam Chebbies a while ago?

[Easy]

What's the difference in a 'cup' car and an ARCA stocker? Didn't they switch to four brrl carbs like cup cars a few years back? Must be a smaller restrictor plate I assume.
What stock car series made the switch to spec overhead cam Chebbies a while ago?

The Late ASA series ran crate LT-1s I think. Complete with the devil's fuel injection.

[trish]

Anyone watching this now?

[RusH]

just tuned in......really

hahhaaaa, Scott Speed can`t win in ARCA either. :rofl:

[trish]

Why should he have won?

[RusH]

Did I say that? :rofl:

It`s an F1 driver....doing ARCA,,,,,:tony:

just sayin`

edit...Scott looks like he knows how to partay in lounge chair

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/thespartan117/kubica_speed_montrealsu02.jpg

[Methanolandbrats]

How can anyone watch that crap. I taped it, played it and lasted four laps. What the hell is the point. I can watch people merge on the local interstate and it looks about the same. What language was that hillbilly in the booth speaking?

[Sean Malone]

How can anyone watch that crap. I taped it, played it and lasted four laps. What the hell is the point. I can watch people merge on the local interstate and it looks about the same. What language was that hillbilly in the booth speaking?

I'm watching 'NASCAR Happy Hour' and I agree, some hayseed named Harvey will keep normal people from watching NASCAR.

They are focusing a lot on Frankitty and JV. Add in Speed, AJ, Hornish and JPM...this **** is gettin' sureal .

It's the future. Get used to it or watch F1.

I'm sticking with F1. Maybe extrememundane can teach me to how to get into sports cars.

NASCAR sux.

[extramundane]

Maybe extrememundane can teach me to how to get into sports cars.


You don't wanna. It's like being into CC, but not dying quite as quickly. It's too late for me but SAVE YOURSELF!

My advice is to spend more time on the boat, or at least post that pic of the Mrs. on the boat again.

[pchall]

Ripped from the ARCA site:


2007 Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti made his stock car debut in Chip Ganassi's Dodge, and finished 17th.

"I gained a huge amount of experience learning from the start of the race," said Franchitti. "The first part of the race I was drafting like an Indy car. I was getting up behind people and then I figured out it was more important who was pushing you than who is in front of you. Once I figured that out I was getting into side drafting and everything started to come together.

"It was a lot of fun out there. I'm disappointed with the result, but what I've learned, I don't think you can put a price on it. I learned so much today. I'm looking at the long game. I'm looking at next year. From that point of view, I'm very happy. I'm a little disappointed because I think the Target guys deserved a better result than that."

I'll try to remember to post the complete results before I walk the schnauzer in the morning.

[cameraman]

FIN DRIVER/HOMETOWN TEAM & CAR LAPS STATUS
1 Michael Annett/Des Moines IA Pilot Travel Centers Toyota 94 Running
2 Frank Kimmel/Clarksville IN Pork-Fort Dodge Animal Health-Greenheck Ford 94 Running
3 Dominick Casola/Holmdel NJ A. Casola Farms Ford 94 Running
4 Richard Johns/Charlotte NC BeavEx Ford 94 Running
5 Billy Venturini/Chicago IL Hampton Luxury Homes Chevrolet 94 Running
6 Jeremy Clements/Spartanburg SC Liquid Lightning Boltz Chevrolet 94 Running
7 Scott Speed/Manteca CA Red Bull Toyota 94 Running
8 Justin Marks/Rocklin CA Crocs Dodge 94 Running
9 Colin Braun/Ovalo TX Roush Fenway Racing Ford 94 Running
10 Max Dumarey/Gent Belgium BodyCoach.net Ford 94 Running
11 Bryan Clauson/Noblesville IN Memorex Dodge 94 Running
12 Mario Gosselin/Lake Wales FL DGM Racing Chevrolet 94 Running
13 Justin Allgaier/Springfield IL AG Tech-Schluckebier Farms-Auto Xpress Chevy 94 Running
14 Jason Hedlesky/Clinton MI Curtis Air Compressors Ford 94 Running
15 Tim McCreadie/Penfield NY Camping World Chevrolet 94 Running
16 Patrick Sheltra/Indiantown FL US Construction-CP Concrete Products Chevrolet 94 Running
17 Dario Franchitti/Edinburgh Scotland Target-FugiFilm-Tums Dodge 94 Running
18 Erin Crocker/Wilbraham MA MAC Tools Dodge 94 Running
19 Bill Baird/Sarasota FL Saturn Machine Dodge 94 Running
20 Marc Mitchell/Tallahassee FL Ergon Pontiac 94 Running
21 Phillip McGilton/Marion IL SI Performance Ford 94 Running
22 Bryan Silas/Stuart FL Nortrax-Holland Pump Chevrolet 94 Running
23 Josh Krug/Omaha NE Bigford Enterprises-ARCASimRacing.com Chevy 94 Running
24 Gabi DiCarlo/Phoenix AZ Great Clips Chevrolet 94 Running
25 Eric McClure/Abingdon VA Hefty Brand Chevrolet 94 Running
26 Dexter Bean/Westby WI Five Star Telecom-Glock-Cycle Country Chevrolet 94 Running
27 Robb Brent/Shelby Township MI Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ford 94 Running
28 Mark Thompson/Cartersville GA Lucas Oil Chevrolet 94 Running
29 Ryan Fischer/Surrey BC LBT Inc-Venturini Motorsports Chevrolet 94 Running
30 Eddie Mercer/Pensacola FL Miccosukee Indian Gaming & Resort Chevrolet 87 Running
31 Tim Andrews/St. Louis MO Dodge Motorsports Dodge 85 Running
32 Chase Austin/Mooresville NC HomeLife Communities Dodge 78 Engine
33 Michael McDowell/Phoenix AZ Lotame-Make A Wish Dodge 72 Accident
34 Brian Scott/Mooresville NC Red Line Oil Dodge 72 Accident
35 Josh Wise/Riverside CA NAPA-ESR Development Toyota 72 Accident
36 Billy Tanner/Newtown PA CheapCaribbean.com Chevrolet 72 Accident
37 Billy Leslie/Algonac MI Titan Tires & Wheel Ford 71 Accident
38 Justin South/Hueytown AL G-Force Racing Gear-Alabama Brick Dodge 67 Running
39 Mike Ciochetti/Clayton GA Daytona-n-Friends.com Ford 53 Accident
40 Norm Benning/Pittsburgh PA Valley Air Supply-Baptist Physical Therapy Chevy 52 Accident
41 Bobby Santos III/Franklin MA Chimney Rock Cattle Company Toyota 2 Engine

First ever race on an oval or in a cab and Speed qualifies and finishes in 7th.
That speaks volumes about ARCA.

You have got to be kidding me...

Team Red Bull on Friday confirmed that it plans to to field former Formula One driver Scott Speed for a full season in the Automobile Racing Club of America series in 2008. Speed will drive the No. 2 Toyota for Eddie Sharp racing and Patrick Donahue will serve as Speed’s crew chief. Red Bull may consider entering Speed in some NASCAR events, depending on his progress during the season. "One of the great things about ARCA is that you have a whole field full of young guys like me just trying to make a name in this sport," Speed said. "It’s hard to judge the level of competition I’ll face next year, but that’s just part of the fun."

[pchall]

Hey, an F1 wanker beats the IRL Chump and Mindy 500 Whiner in his first oval race. Is there no small solace in that?

[trish]

Hey, an F1 wanker beats the IRL Chump and Mindy 500 Whiner in his first oval race. Is there no small solace in that?Comparing Speed and Franchitti's results seems more fair than comparing either to the rest of the ARCA field.

Anyway, the race was boring and I don't normally watch ARCA. I feel sorry that Scott will be stuck there for a whole year in 2008. I think he should do it part time along with a Busch schedule.

I'm really looking forward to the big race on Sunday if Jaques makes the race. Qualifying starts at 1 PM ET on Speed this afternoon.

[TedN]

So there he was on pit road at Talladega Superspeedway on Thursday morning, about to take his first stock car laps in an ARCA series practice. An official strolled to his car and leaned into the window.

"You speak English?"

Franchitti was flabbergasted, befuddled and amused as his crew howled over the team radio.


Link (http://www.sptimes.com/2007/10/06/Sports/Franchitti_s_new_worl.shtml)

Ted

:rofl:

[trish]

Link (http://www.sptimes.com/2007/10/06/Sports/Franchitti_s_new_worl.shtml)

Ted

:rofl:

So according to that article, Dario was to have begun his full season in NASCAR this year.

[G.]

So according to that article, Dario was to have begun his full season in NASCAR this year.And never a bad word about the earl. Love 'im of hate 'im, he knows when to shut up. Mostly.

[Methanolandbrats]

Link (http://www.sptimes.com/2007/10/06/Sports/Franchitti_s_new_worl.shtml)

Ted

:rofl:

He should have replied "do you?"

[oddlycalm]

Damn, are all these jumpers gonna make us us stock car fans? Please say it's not so. Please!:cry: Not likely. Whoever coined the name NAPCAR said it all.

Back when the likes of Cale Yarborough, the Allisons and Petty Sr. were running, the technology was current, the tracks had character and the restrictions weren't so ridiculous cab racing was worth the occasional look. What NASCAR serves up today is a dumbed down echo of what it used to be. I'd rather watch golf.

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[Indy]

http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/7350/fans1ug0.jpg

[trish]

http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/7350/fans1ug0.jpg

I've seen similar for openwheel fans in the 80's and older.

[Indy]

Whatever, trish. If you can't see the difference, you are in denial.

NASCAR is professional wrestling on wheels. The experience NASCAR offers appeals to those who are primarily interested in the immediate sensory aspects of racing. Naturally it attracts those who do not really care to think too much about what they are watching.

Which, by the way, is why the IRL and spec racing in general, including Champ Car, suck.

[Sean O'Gorman]

Whatever, trish. If you can't see the difference, you are in denial.

NASCAR is professional wrestling on wheels. The experience NASCAR offers appeals to those who are primarily interested in the immediate sensory aspects of racing. Naturally it attracts those who do not really care to think too much about what they are watching.

Which, by the way, is why the IRL and spec racing in general, including Champ Car, suck.

Stop being ignorant. All professional motorsports is so similar that it makes you look stupid for statements like the above.

[Sean Malone]

Stop being ignorant. All professional motorsports is so similar that it makes you look stupid for statements like the above.

Oh god, you're still preaching the "let's all be NASCAR fans and drink Bud and Drive Toyota's cuz everyone else in the country does too so that makes it GOOD!."

Guess, you won't be recording the F1 race tonight right? I didn't think so.

[cart7]

Stop being ignorant. All professional motorsports is so similar that it makes you look stupid for statements like the above.

Sorry to disagree.

I've been to several CFT and BGN races at Gateway. Those fans cheer wrecks, it's unbelievable. In all my years of going to OW races, I've never heard fans do that.

[RHR_Fan]

Can't we all just get along? :gomer:

[Indy]

Can't we all just get along? :gomer:

No, youngin'. Hatin' on NASCAR is important work, well worth the trash talkin' it requires.

[Methanolandbrats]

Stop being ignorant. All professional motorsports is so similar that it makes you look stupid for statements like the above.
Here's an experiment you can do. Buy a "support gay marriage" t-shirt and a Jeff Gordon hat. Wear them to Darlington. Be sure to stop in a few local pubs. Get back to us on the new friends you meet.

[pchall]

Here's an experiment you can do. Buy a "support gay marriage" t-shirt and a Jeff Gordon hat. Wear them to Darlington. Be sure to stop in a few local pubs. Get back to us on the new friends you meet.

I'd pay for the pub crawl just to watch. :rofl:

[mueber]

Here's an experiment you can do. Buy a "support gay marriage" t-shirt and a Jeff Gordon hat. Wear them to Darlington. Be sure to stop in a few local pubs. Get back to us on the new friends you meet.

Damn, that's funny. But I don't think the reaction at Eldora during sprint car weekends or Gomerville during AJ Foyt Appreciation Month would be all that different.

[trish]

Here's an experiment you can do. Buy a "support gay marriage" t-shirt and a Jeff Gordon hat. Wear them to Darlington. Be sure to stop in a few local pubs. Get back to us on the new friends you meet.

http://www.sportspickle.com/features/volume5/2006-0412-nascar.html

[RusH]

M3H6szqauvg

[trish]

M3H6szqauvg

Are those the same guys who got beat up somewhere in the US? I think there was a thread on it in the Community forum.


Here's an interview with Jacques after Sunday's race.

http://www.nascar.com/2007/news/headlines/cup/10/07/talladega.post.race.notes.ap/index.html

[Methanolandbrats]

Damn, that's funny. But I don't think the reaction at Eldora during sprint car weekends or Gomerville during AJ Foyt Appreciation Month would be all that different.
Could well be, but my point is all race series and crowds are not the same. CART, ALMS, F1 are very different than NASCAR. And NASCAR changes as you go south. I have been to Michigan, Bristol, Martinsville, Rockingham and Darlington. The homophobia and ugly behavior increases as you drive south, there is no doubt about it.

[Warlock!]

I've seen similar for openwheel fans in the 80's and older.
I AM a similar open-wheel fan. :D.


(the babe in the tank top is enticin' me)

[Indy]

I AM a similar open-wheel fan. :D.

(the babe in the tank top is enticin' me)


Nah, I have met you. Not the same thing.

But if you want, I can get you her phone number. :gomer:

[trish]

NASCAR regulars on Openwheel invasion. (http://www.nascar.com/2007/news/headlines/cup/10/19/traines.open.wheelers/index.html)

[opinionated ow]

NASCAR regulars on Openwheel invasion. (http://www.nascar.com/2007/news/headlines/cup/10/19/traines.open.wheelers/index.html)

some of those nascar drivers have no respect or common sense....


and you would think a Nascar journalist would at least spell Bryan Clauson right.

[trish]

some of those nascar drivers have no respect or common sense....


and you would think a Nascar journalist would at least spell Bryan Clauson right.

I never heard of the guy until today.

[Rosco]

I never heard of the guy until today.

Did you hear of Tony Stewart while he was winning every thing except the Indianapolis 500 in open wheel racing, when he started in the Busch series, all the sudden he bacame a race driver to many NASCAR fans

[Accipiter]

Tony Raines, David Stremme, Jeff Green and Johnny Sauter? Who the hell is going to miss those guys? Their dozens of fans?

[opinionated ow]

I never heard of the guy until today.

Clauson is racing ARCA and Busch, raced last year for Kasey Kahne racing in Sprints and Midgets. Did a good job too.

[opinionated ow]

Clauson is racing ARCA and Busch, raced last year for Kasey Kahne racing in Sprints and Midgets. Did a good job too.
oops.....he drove for Keith Kunz Motorsports last year