Back In Black

Wow, talk about scary. I am not saying that in a bad way. It has just been too long since you seen the Black car even though it will not have the number 3 on it, it is a fitting tribute to the Great Dale Earnhardt.

I am really not sure how this all came about because I know the rumors of junior driving the #3 soon was being talked about...maybe this is Teresa's way of covering her tail even though she is happy all the sponsors of the 3 DEI cars in both Busch and Cup are all sporting this paint scheme since it is going to be Dale Earnhardt day this upcoming Saturday. It would of been Dale's 55th birthday and I bet you my bottom dollar that he would still be driving today. Let the legend live forever!!!

Good Luck to all the DEI cars at Talladega and thank you DEI for doing such a great tribute.

Excellent Open Letter to US Servicemen from Ben Stein

I hope you will take the time to read this letter. It truly means a lot to me since I served 20 faithful years in the United States Navy in support of our freedom that too many Americans take for granted.

Dear Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, National Guard, Reservists, in Iraq, in the Middle East theater, in Afghanistan, in the area near Afghanistan, in any base anywhere in the world, and your families:

Let me tell you about why you guys own about 90 percent of the cojones in the whole world right now and should be damned happy with yourselves and damned proud of who you are. It was a dazzlingly hot day here in Rancho Mirage today. I did small errands like going to the bank to pay my mortgage, finding a new bed at a price I can afford, practicing driving with my new 5 wood, paying bills for about two hours.

I spoke for a long time to a woman who is going through a nasty child custody fight. I got e-mails from a woman who was fired today from her job for not paying attention. I read about multi-billion-dollar mergers in Europe, Asia, and the Mideast. I noticed how overweight I am, for the millionth time.

In other words, I did a lot of nothing. Like every other American who is not in the armed forces family, I basically just rearranged the deck chairs on the Titanic in my trivial, self-important, meaningless way.

Above all, I talked to a friend of more than forty-three years who told me he thought his life had no meaning because all he did was count his money.

And, friends in the armed forces, this is the story of all of America today. We are doing nothing but treading water while you guys carry on the life or death struggle against worldwide militant Islamic terrorism. Our lives are about nothing: paying bills, going to humdrum jobs, waiting until we can go to sleep and then do it all again. Our most vivid issues are trivia compared with what you do every day, every minute, every second.

Oprah Winfrey talks a lot about "meaning" in life. For her, "meaning" is dieting and then having her photo on the cover of her magazine every single month (surely a new world record for egomania ).This is not "meaning."

Meaning is doing for others. Meaning is risking your life for others. Meaning is putting your bodies and families' peace of mind on the line to defeat some of the most evil, sick killers the world has ever known. Meaning is leaving the comfort of home to fight to make sure that there still will be a home for your family and for your nation and for free men and women everywhere.

Look, soldiers and Marines and sailors and airmen and Coast Guardsmen, there are eight billion people in this world. The whole fate of this world turns on what you people, 1.4 million, more or less, do every day. The fate of mankind depends on what about 2/100 of one percent of the people in this world do every day -- and you are those people. And joining you is every policeman, fireman, and EMT in the country, also holding back the tide of chaos.

Do you know how important you are? Do you know how indispensable you are? Do you know how humbly grateful any of us who has a head on his shoulders is to you?

Do you know that if you never do another thing in your lives, you will always still be heroes? That we could live without Hollywood or Wall Street or the NFL, but we cannot live for a week without you?

We are on our knees to you and we bless and pray for you every moment.

And Oprah Winfrey, if she were a size two, would not have one millionth of your importance, and all of the Wall Street billionaires will never mean what the least of you do, and if Barry Bonds hit ninety home runs it would not mean as much as you going on one patrol or driving one truck to the Baghdad airport.

You are everything to us, as we go through our little days, and you are in the prayers of the nation and of every decent man and woman on the planet.

That's who you are and what you mean. I hope you know that.

Nic..Nac...Paddy Whacked Again!!!

Okay, I couldn't help myself with the title, just thought it was kind of catchy...LOL

Well the Nashville Busch race is behind us but alas, the Top 5 were all full time series Cup Drivers. Thank goodness not many other cup drivers participated otherwise it would of probably been the Top 10 but some at least wanted to spend the time with their families for the Easter weekend.

Great job to Jon Wood and Burney Lamar with their great finishes, that will help in the points.

Oh, how about Kyle Busch and his moving violation ticket for squeeling his tires..LOL...following in the footsteps of his brother, at least he wasn't drinking besides Kyle is still only 20, good thing for him.

Will a Busch driver ever win one of these races? I would love to see someone besides a cup driver in the winners circle...it is only a matter of time or is it?

I remind myself of that Busch commerical that shows all the former Busch drivers morphing...then saying the drivers have changed but the racing hasn't.....well do you really think that is saying the truth? Back then was different then it is now, now it is all about the money and bringing in the crowds...Nascar at its finest!!!

Ummm...The Car of Tomorrow???

Okay, is it me or is that wing going to take some time to get used to? Do you think it will really help with the downforce? I really think this is a mistake. Yes, they say this car is much safer but with all the leaps and bounds Nascar has made with the current cars, is this really necessary. How much is this going to cost teams? I still think there are alot of unanswered questions with this car of tomorrow. I guess only time will tell.

The Launch Of My Blog...

I just received this certificate in my email today. Just trying to get the word out about my blog. I hope everyone is having a great day.

Tom

Carl Edwards on the Fox Hit Show 24

Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Office Depot Ford Fusion, traveled to Chatsworth, Calif. to appear in his first role in a primetime drama. Edwards, who was in town to promote the up com ing race at California Speedway on February 26, took part in the filming of FOX’s hit show “24” that is set to air Monday, April 3 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). This wasn’t Edwards’ first foray into acting as he made a guest appearance as himself on the hit soap opera “The Guiding Light” back in October of 2005.

About “24” Created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran, “24” retains its unpredictable and unique format in the fifth season. Each episode covers one hour of real time, and the season's entire story takes place in one heart-stopping day, with viewers following characters as they experience an unforgettable day while facing extraordinary circumstances. “24” is a production of Real Time Productions and Imagine Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television. For more information on “24” go to www.fox.com/24/

I have added a link on the right hand side where you can go and put yourself on the Official 24 Map. I love this show and put myself on the map.