What you saw, watching live, was a heart wrenching moment as his car got up into the fence and then deflected back onto the track.
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Showing posts with label austin dillon. Show all posts
Monday, July 6, 2015
The Amazing Technology of The Catch Fence
What you saw, watching live, was a heart wrenching moment as his car got up into the fence and then deflected back onto the track.
Friday, February 21, 2014
The No. '3' Is Back On Track, And Hence, I Stopped Worrying About Car Numbers
Austin Dillon not only drove the stylized No. 3 back on to the track after a huge hiatus for the number, but he did it in style by nabbing the pole of the 2014 Daytona 500. Which seems fitting for the boy who likes his Richard Petty look, with that big 'ol hat of his.
Some folks are upset seeing the '3' back on the racing surface while others seem more realistic about the number being back on the track on a Cup car. Keep in mind, NASCAR has been pretty cool about not pushing RCR for the number. It's not RCR's but NASCAR's to do with as they please.
As for me?
Yes, the '3' holds a certain spot in my memories, but after a while I realized that it was unrealistic to hope for anything more than a hiatus. And for Richard Childress to use it on his grandson, well, is not surprising.
It's a great way to bring the media attention to Dillon, no matter what his talent level. And he's good enough to not shame the famed number's return to the racing surface.
But I also learned a while back that buying merchandise for a driver that is strongly associated with a number can be a bad thing.
How many numbers has Ryan Newman driven? How many sponsors? (My website's logo is a good clue to that one.) If you love your driver and buy one of those expensive coats with his name, number and sponsor, how fast will it be out of season? My Ryan Newman Ford Alltel coat is VERY out of season.
I used to focus on the car and the number, but as drivers hop around teams like fleas in a doggy daycare camp, I stopped buying so much stuff.
Sure, some of it is now like a historical reference, but some of my other things I need to convert to clothing I wear while doing the yard work or working on the car. At least there, the shirt(s) will still be in their own element.
On the other hand, buying one diecast of each car # a driver is in, makes for a collection that says, this IS my driver, no matter where he goes.
So yes, the #3 is back on track. And I think Dillon will probably do it justice. At least it has a better chance with him and his hat, than it might have had sitting on a shelf.
Some folks are upset seeing the '3' back on the racing surface while others seem more realistic about the number being back on the track on a Cup car. Keep in mind, NASCAR has been pretty cool about not pushing RCR for the number. It's not RCR's but NASCAR's to do with as they please.
As for me?
Yes, the '3' holds a certain spot in my memories, but after a while I realized that it was unrealistic to hope for anything more than a hiatus. And for Richard Childress to use it on his grandson, well, is not surprising.
It's a great way to bring the media attention to Dillon, no matter what his talent level. And he's good enough to not shame the famed number's return to the racing surface.
But I also learned a while back that buying merchandise for a driver that is strongly associated with a number can be a bad thing.
How many numbers has Ryan Newman driven? How many sponsors? (My website's logo is a good clue to that one.) If you love your driver and buy one of those expensive coats with his name, number and sponsor, how fast will it be out of season? My Ryan Newman Ford Alltel coat is VERY out of season.
I used to focus on the car and the number, but as drivers hop around teams like fleas in a doggy daycare camp, I stopped buying so much stuff.
Sure, some of it is now like a historical reference, but some of my other things I need to convert to clothing I wear while doing the yard work or working on the car. At least there, the shirt(s) will still be in their own element.
On the other hand, buying one diecast of each car # a driver is in, makes for a collection that says, this IS my driver, no matter where he goes.
So yes, the #3 is back on track. And I think Dillon will probably do it justice. At least it has a better chance with him and his hat, than it might have had sitting on a shelf.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Mark Martin, Kurt Busch and Kevin Harvick: News and Perspectives
Mark Martin is looking to help the No. 55 Michael Waltrip Racing machine to perform to the best of their ability... and he has no plans or confirming any plans for anything in 2014. At least for now.
In 2013 he'll be behind the wheel in 24 races.
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Kurt Busch had a quiet off-season. We didn't hear about him cussing out any press or getting arrested for anything.
So that means he can focus on his newish ride with Furniture Row Racing. I almost forgot he started with the team in the last 6 races last year with the team.
There's also a good chance that Kurt can be looking at a long-term contract with FRR. ANd I presume, that's contingent on his not blowing up any time soon at anyone or anything.
And team general manager Joe Garone said they want Kurt to focus more on the car than anything else, and to relax about any image issues.
And that may very well be the key to helping him mellow out, to not keep him focused on the very thing that has riled him up.
He should make a good showing this year with FRR. We'll see.
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I almost forgot that amongst all the news of the upcoming season, that Kevin Harvick is leaving RCR for Stewart-Haas Racing. And Richard Childress himself confirmed where Harvick is going.
Harvick and SHR have not confirmed or deny the move. Contractual obligations are just plucky annoying.
It will be a good year for Harvick to show just what he can do. He's been subtle and quiet in a consistent fashion. Nothing that stood out with winning lots of races, but he's always been in the hunt.
There's just one magical piece of "go" that's been missing and if they hit that mark, he could be a force to contend with.
And once he leaves RCR, no news is floating around as to whether Budweiser will be going with Harvick or staying with RCR.
If (really? If?) Austin Dillon steps into the car in 2014, one has to wonder if Budweiser will take a chance with this young, proven performer.
--Bruce
In 2013 he'll be behind the wheel in 24 races.
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Kurt Busch had a quiet off-season. We didn't hear about him cussing out any press or getting arrested for anything.
So that means he can focus on his newish ride with Furniture Row Racing. I almost forgot he started with the team in the last 6 races last year with the team.
There's also a good chance that Kurt can be looking at a long-term contract with FRR. ANd I presume, that's contingent on his not blowing up any time soon at anyone or anything.
And team general manager Joe Garone said they want Kurt to focus more on the car than anything else, and to relax about any image issues.
And that may very well be the key to helping him mellow out, to not keep him focused on the very thing that has riled him up.
He should make a good showing this year with FRR. We'll see.
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I almost forgot that amongst all the news of the upcoming season, that Kevin Harvick is leaving RCR for Stewart-Haas Racing. And Richard Childress himself confirmed where Harvick is going.
Harvick and SHR have not confirmed or deny the move. Contractual obligations are just plucky annoying.
It will be a good year for Harvick to show just what he can do. He's been subtle and quiet in a consistent fashion. Nothing that stood out with winning lots of races, but he's always been in the hunt.
There's just one magical piece of "go" that's been missing and if they hit that mark, he could be a force to contend with.
And once he leaves RCR, no news is floating around as to whether Budweiser will be going with Harvick or staying with RCR.
If (really? If?) Austin Dillon steps into the car in 2014, one has to wonder if Budweiser will take a chance with this young, proven performer.
--Bruce
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
NASCAR Nationwide Series Official Race Results from Kentucky
via press release
NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES OFFICIAL RACE REPORT No. 27
INAUGURAL KENTUCKY "300"
KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY
Sparta, KY - September 22, 2012
1.5-Mile Oval
200 Laps - 300 Miles Purse: $1,098,207
Bonus Points: includes winner, lap leader & most laps led points
(i) = Ineligible for driver points in this series
Failed to qualify: n/a
Race Comments: Before an estimated crowd of 23,000, Austin Dillon won the Kentucky 300, his 2nd NASCAR Nationwide Series victory. Prior to the green flag, the following car dropped to the rear of the field for the reason indicated: 54 (driver change).
TIME OF RACE: 2 hours, 10 minutes, 55 seconds AVERAGE SPEED: 137.492 mph MARGIN OF VICTORY: 1.059 second(s)
COORS LIGHT POLE AWARD: Austin Dillon (177.264 mph. 30.463 secs.)
3M LAP LEADER: Elliott Sadler (93 Laps )
FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER: Jeremy Clements (15 Places)
MAHLE CLEVITE ENGINE BUILDER OF THE RACE: Earnhardt-Childress Racing Engines (#3)
MOBIL 1 OIL DRIVER OF THE RACE: Austin Dillon
SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE: Austin Dillon
Caution Flags: 6 cautions for 26 laps. [Beneficiary in Brackets] 3-5 (87, Spin Back Stretch [None]); 9-12 (38, Spin Turn 4 [None]); 32-35 (Competition [50]); 40-43 (18, 43, Accident Turns 3 And 4 [40]); 87-92 (19, Spin Front Stretch [None]); 162-166 (14, Spin Front Stretch [31]).
Lap Leaders: 11 lead changes among 7 drivers. Dillon-pole, Stenhouse Jr 1-32, Lepage 33, Dillon 34-43, Hornish Jr 44-46, Sadler 47-87, Dillon 88-92, Sadler 93-144, Hornish Jr 145-146, Herring 147-148, Annett 149-150, Dillon 151-200.
NEXT EVENT: September 29, 2012 - 27th Annual OneMain Financial 200, Dover International Speedway, Dover, DE (200 Miles) (200 Laps)
NOTE: The above figures are based upon team winnings and include racing purse and cash contingency awards by participating manufacturers. (9/24/2012)
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