Monthly Archives: February 2010

Viva Las… Oh, You Know

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Diecast Dude

This weekend, while the truckers continue their post-Daytona nap the Cupsters and claims jumpers make their annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas. The track is located across the street from an Air Force base, this coming in handy as every year … Continue reading →

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Earlier Today At Race Team Headquarters

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Diecast Dude

“Smith, step into my office for a minute.” “Sure, team owner boss. What’s up?” “At the moment, my blood pressure. This expense report you submitted.” “I give you a expense report for the team every week, sir. Just like you … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Of Magic And Loss

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Diecast Dude

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. Life’s juxtapositions can create quite bizarre scenarios. Such was the case last Thursday morning. There … Continue reading →

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Hey, I’m On Pit Row… Literally And Figuratively

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Diecast Dude

Watching Sprint Cup practice from the media center behind pit row at Auto Club Speedway. Meanwhile, check out my posts from yesterday and this morning at On Pit Row: Yesterday: The Odd Dovetailing Of Reality And Racing We’re In The … Continue reading →

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The Fast (Posts) And The Furious (Me)

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Diecast Dude

Well, not really furious. More annoyed. Flat tire this morning. Anyway, new post is up over at On Pit Row. Go. Go there. Now. Or I’ll send you the bill for the tire.

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Working For The Weekend, Sort Of

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Diecast Dude

I’m doing my best to demolish any credibility the On Pit Row boys have by guestblogging at their site this weekend. First post is here. You’ll laugh. They’ll cry. If not, there’s more in store.

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How The Daytona 500 Has Changed Over The Years

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Diecast Dude

1979: The Brawl. 2010: The Bawl. (With apologies to Jamie McMurray — I’d be crying my eyes out too — and to anyone who thought of the above line first, which I’m sure someone has although I haven’t seen it … Continue reading →

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Hey, It’s Tuesday, So Let’s Get That Update From Last Weekend Written

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Diecast Dude

I was waiting for the Bondo in the pothole to finish curing first. Anyway, quite the weekend to start off the season, what say? First there was the truck race… which became second due to the weather. Instead, first there … Continue reading →

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Oh No! Not Another Danica Patrick Post?!!

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Diecast Dude

Yup, here comes another one. Latest Examiner post. I promise I’ll write about someone or something else… sometime. Treating Danica Patrick the way we’d like to be treated   It’s easy to forget in our pop culture saturated world the … Continue reading →

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No, Honest, I’m Still Here

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Diecast Dude

The only thing I have to offer at the moment is a reprint of my Examiner post from a few minutes ago, but it’s something… Yes, Danica Patrick belongs in NASCAR In this photograph taken by AP Images for Hot … Continue reading →

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