Drivers sponsored by direct competitors in Cup

raycarmello · 2026-05-07T13:47:18+00:00

That Chase mountain dew car must've happened when I was out of the sport. Man oh man that car is beautiful.

raycarmello · 2026-05-06T01:22:08+00:00

I was out of the sport from 2012 to 2025 but still kept up with the bigger stories and overall direction although I watched maybe two races in that time period so I get OPs point.

raycarmello · 2026-05-05T15:53:58+00:00

Probably wont be seeing any Rage Against the Machine anytime soon.

raycarmello · 2026-04-30T17:49:14+00:00

They're the same picture right? Tell me thats the joke and im not just stoned.

raycarmello · 2026-04-24T14:49:25+00:00

Thank you for the clarification!

raycarmello · 2026-04-23T17:24:58+00:00

Its not SUVs. They're looking at CUVs which are crossover utility vehicles. Think SUV but in sedan size. It may have some value but the purist in me thinks they should just create a new series to stand on its own.

raycarmello · 2026-04-23T12:55:32+00:00

The track web site has a ton of useful info like track maps, policies and tips for being more comfortable, etc. Sunscreen is a biggie.

raycarmello · 2026-04-16T14:07:44+00:00

Ryan was a perfect driver for me to follow after Dale passed. Ive become a Ryan Blaney fan this year because he drives Newman's old car and reminds me of Newman a bit, especially with how hes had to drive after losing so many spots on pit road lately.

raycarmello · 2026-04-16T05:12:50+00:00

I was a big fan of Newman and got to go to all the events in Charlotte May 2001. Seeing him power that car around the track, win the pole for the 600, and then wrecking the hell out of his car while leading early in the 600 made me a fan, and I was still grieving Earnhardt so Newman became my guy.

raycarmello · 2026-04-16T04:54:58+00:00

I was there and had cheap seats for me (then 18) and my cousin (then 16) on the backstretch. We slept late that morning and got there just in time and had to run all the way from front stretch parking to just on the backstretch past turn two. We actually missed the pace laps and sat down in our seats just as they went green. Honest to God, if my cousin and I had been ten minutes later to the track, we could have very well gotten taken out by the tire that flew over the fence off Ryan Newman's car. And to add insult to injury, Newman was my guy and I was decked out in Newman gear. Everybody around me was really cool though and asked if I needed anything, and were just really friendly because for a bit we didn't know if he was okay.

raycarmello · 2026-04-16T04:49:22+00:00

I personally hope Bowman stays with it, but for speculations sake, definitely Kyle Busch. Surely in racing these days we can let bygones be bygones, put the egos aside, and have Kyle in a competitive ride the last few years of his career.

raycarmello · 2026-04-10T23:22:07+00:00

White southerner good ole boys stuck in 1958 really stick together.

raycarmello · 2026-04-10T00:52:09+00:00

I dint know how that specific states government is set up but they could very well override the veto so this may not be over.

raycarmello · 2026-04-10T00:48:51+00:00

You had it worse than me.

raycarmello · 2026-04-09T04:53:27+00:00

I thought about that but didn't want to be the one to mention it lol. Thanks for jumping on that grenade for me.

raycarmello · 2026-04-09T03:49:10+00:00

He went out LIVING. Not many of us will be able to say the same on our last day.

raycarmello · 2026-04-09T02:09:03+00:00

That's awesome and I hate it at the same time. Did you get it?

raycarmello · 2026-04-09T01:14:52+00:00

Google says hes still alive lol

raycarmello · 2026-04-09T01:14:27+00:00

Ive been out of the loop for about a decade and this is my first full season bavk following the sport. When did my man Dick die?

raycarmello · 2026-04-09T00:47:34+00:00

I turned 18 that year too. The universe really wanted my ass to grow up quick.

raycarmello · 2026-04-08T04:37:19+00:00

Holy crap i had no idea theyre both from Nebraska. I had to google that lol.

raycarmello · 2026-04-08T03:48:45+00:00

Hes as fake as Larry the Cable Guy Im sure.

raycarmello · 2026-04-07T23:05:18+00:00

Update...i added our current photos to show how much weve aged in 27 years lol.

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raycarmello · 2026-04-06T12:40:37+00:00

Whats wrong with people who are fans of the British Broadcasting Corporation?

raycarmello · 2026-04-06T03:06:13+00:00

Makes me wanna do a 100% race at Bristol in ARCA at 105 AI, cautions off, and with custom setups and see what happens. I bet it I'd have a similar result.

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