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NASCAR hates Gibbs Racing THAT much???

     By now you've heard that NASCAR has instituted new engine rules for the Nationwide Series. Specifically, they've asked Toyota to scale back on their horsepower output.

     C'mon, NASCAR, who are you trying to b.s. with this???

     Everybody and their grandmothers know this is aimed primarily at Gibbs Racing. All because the 3 Cup drivers (and Joey Logano) have won the bulk of the Nationwide races, doesn't mean NASCAR should penalize JGR specifically--nor Toyota overall. You want competition?? Have the Ford, Chevy and Dodge teams step it up!!! That's all.

NIAS Tourney Round 1!

Finally we are gonna get this started.  

Rules: 

1st person chooses topic, places it in comments

2nd person starts TD, posts link in comments

Matchups:

(1) Dudeman vs. (8) Ny

(2) YanksFan vs. (7) gonets

(3) Dyhard vs. (6) drj

(4) Outlaw vs. (5) Phillyfansrocks

Topics:

- Will Stewart's team make an impact next season

- Biggest surprise this season

- Biggest disappointment this season

- Best driver EVER

You got 1 week. Go!

Racing: The past, present and future...

Richard Petty has turned 71!  It has been 50 years since his first race July 12, 1958.  He has become an American icon and still a huge part of the face of racing.  Petty just sold his company that his father started 59 years ago; Petty Enterprises; to a private group.  He has 1,185 starts and has won more than any other driver.  He said it was time to move on and just enjoy racing.  I still remember Dale Sr. talking about the first time he met Richard Petty and how much he admired the man.  Petty is still a huge money market and still is one a huge part of racing.  His merchandise is still in the top three in the nation in sells.  That is amazing since he has not driven a car for a win in 24 years; since 1984.  He last race was about 16 years ago.  His passion and drive is still respected and admired in most drivers today.  It is drivers like Petty who helped develop and build racing into the empire it is today.  You have earned a rest "King".. enjoy.