Dale Jarrett to be inducted...

into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame.

Former NASCAR champion driver Dale Jarrett, crew chief and engine builder Waddell Wilson and former Charlotte Observer motorsports writer Tom Higgins will be inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association's Hall of Fame in January.

All three were selected on more than 65 percent of the ballots cast by NMPA members to earn induction into the Hall of Fame.

"These three men have impacted the sport on the track, in the garage and in the media center. Their contributions are significant," said NMPA President Dustin Long.

Higgins covered NASCAR and other motorsports in a 40-year journalism career, including 34 years at the Observer. He was one of the first reporters to cover NASCAR full time. He received NASCAR's Award of Excellence in 1996 man and won the NMPA's George Cunningham Award in 1987.

As a crew chief, Wilson won the Daytona 500 in 1980, '83 and '84. His engines powered teams to 109 wins, 123 poles and three Cup championships.

Jarrett, now an ESPN analyst, won the 1999 Cup championship. Among his 32 Cup victories were three Daytona 500s (1993, '96 and 2000). He and father Ned are the second father-son combination to have each won at least one series title behind only Lee and Richard Petty.

Read more: http://www.thatsracin.com/2010/09/01/45456/jarett-wilson-higgins-get-motorsports.html#ixzz0yKorIYAq

Bandalero's at Waterford Speedbowl

It was Wacky Wednesday at the Waterford Speedbowl last night on May 26th, 2010. That is my daughter Chelsey getting ready to sing the National anthem. She did a beautiful job at singing, I am just so proud of her.

We had a fantastic time. My company, Progeny Systems, sponsored our night at the races.

#11 FEDEX Team Claims Pit Crew Championship

Congratulations to Denny Hamlin's Pit crew for taking the #1 spot at the Pit Crew Championships held in Charlotte beating out Dale Earnhardt's team in the semi -finals and thus beating out Jeff Burton's team to win it all.

Denny and his crew have been a great streak and this is just another one of those feathers in the cap.

Can you say Sprint Cup Champion???

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Lock and Load for Logano

Well it appears that for being in just his second season, Joey is off to a great start and better then we have seen from others in the sophomore season (Kahne and Hamlin). My hat is off to this young kid for not being afraid to race up there with the big boys and from his racing on the track, he is doing it cleaner and better then a lot of the veteran drivers. I truly enjoy Joey being from Connecticut as that is where I reside so it is a boost for the state, just wish it helped with all of the taxes this state poses on us...LOL, just kidding Governor Rell. Not only can this kid drive, he has one of the best crew chiefs out there in Greg Zipadelli, I mean look what Zippy did for Tony Stewart and there were times that Tony and Greg did not see eye to eye but as we all know Tony had his temper tantrums in his early days but it was Greg that brought him back to earth. Zippy is truly a bonus for Joey and the two are really working well both on and off the track. With all the hype of the Daytona 500 winner and the Jimmie Johnson show, Joey is flying under the radar and sits 8th in the points standings. Yes, it is only 3 races into the season but this young kid is off to a fantastic start. Joey, keep doing what you are doing and race like there is no tomorrow.

My Dream Car...

Oh yes, one day it shall be mine. Maybe not in this lifetime but it shall happen

A New Blog for Me

Hello everyone,

I have started a new blog over at Yardbarker.com. I am still planning on updating this blog along with some different articles on my new blog. You can find my new blog here:

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Way To Long!!!

Hello Everyone, I know I have been away for quite some time but things happen in life personally and professionally and they can not be helped. The past several months have been extremely busy with my job along with having to take on a part time job. We all have to do what we need to do in order to support our families and I am doing that in supporting my two daughters. I plan on starting my blog back up shortly so please keep a look out for my articles and don't forget the Daytona 500 is just right around the corner. Take care, Tom