Entries from April 2008

I got nuthin’

April 26th, 2008 · No Comments

The first couple of races, I had my doubts regarding “The Pit Boss’s” odds and picks. This week however, I have to say that he may be dead on. Tab and I were at the practice and qualification sessions today, and wow did Dixon and Wheldon have their collective stuff together! They [...]

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Props for EWtS

April 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Thanks to Mstabbycat for the props for my Evening With The Stars presentation.

She also has a pic of me in a hat that she thinks I need. Check it out! I’m kinda on the fence about it. Let her know what you think, and if y’all think it looks [...]

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Tips for the Indy 300 at the Kansas Speedway

April 9th, 2008 · No Comments

I’ve put together a page full of travel and entertainment information for those coming to the Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at the Kansas Speedway. I’m quite sure that not everything in included, but hopefully I’ve put together something that will be useful as a beginning point for your [...]

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Kansas Tips

April 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Directions to the Track

Of all of the 1.5-mile cookie-cutter ovals, the Kansas Speedway is by far the best. Its been the location of some of the closest finishes and best races in the IndyCar Series. The track has the dual benefit of being located on the western outskirts of town where access from the airport is a snap and traffic is at a minimum, yet right around the track…

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2008 National Champions!

April 7th, 2008 · No Comments

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St. Pete Odds

April 5th, 2008 · No Comments

I’m less certain about this race. Much of it will depend upon pit strategy and how well the drivers do going into T1. I will be stunned if they make it through the first lap without incident. For what they’re worth, Here are my pics for St. Pete:

Tony Kannan 2:1 He was strong in practice, he was tops in qualifying. Like Dixon last week, this will be his race to lose.
Justin Wilson 3:1 If Kannan bobbles in the slightest, Wils

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Countdown to Raceday

April 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

The mailman finally brought something good instead of his usual packet of bills.

I missed this race last year, and was bummed. This will be my first race of the season, next will be the Indy 500. More importantly, though this will be Tab’s first IndyCar race ever! We’re volunteering for the [...]

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No April Fool Here!

April 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Finally, the mailman brought something GOOD in the mail!

I’m getting really excited about my first race of the season! Anyone else planning on being at the KS race?

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Homestead Performance

April 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Well, in comparing myself to the Pit Boss, here’s how we stacked up based on what odds we gave.

Pos
My Picks
The Pit Boss
Race Results

1
Dixon - 3:2
Dixon - 2:1
Dixon

2
Patrick - 3:1
Wheldon - 2:1
Marco

3
Briscoe 9:2
Kannan - 4:1
Wheldon

4
Wheldon - 5:1
Helio - 6:1
Helio

5
Helio - 6:1
Patrick - 8;1
Carpenter

We both picked the winner, The Pit Boss has Wheldon one place higher than [...]

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Homestead Performance

April 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Well, in comparing myself to the Pit Boss, here’s how we stacked up based on what odds we gave.

Pos My Picks The Pit Boss Race Results
1 Dixon - 3:2 Dixon - 2:1 Dixon
2 Patrick - 3:1 Wheldon - 2:1 Marco
3 Briscoe 9:2 Kannan - 4:1 Wheldon
4 Wheldon - 5:1 Helio - 6:1

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