Sunday, November 8, 2009
Busch brothers, poor Jimmie and a million dollars...hello Texas!
Jimmie Johnson's early crash tightened the chase and brought a little more excitement back to this sport (and totally screwed up my fantasy league). Don't get me wrong, I adore Jimmie and Chad. I think they are a fantastic team. But lordy mae, I have been to the last 3 Homestead races and I can't bear to watch them get another trophy in two weeks. As of the end of today's race, the difference between first and second place is a mere 73 points. Will our hometown Daytona Beach favorite, Mark Martin finally get the trophy he has sought after for all these years??
This race was all about the Busch Brothers. Kyle Busch lead 232 laps and ran out of gas last minute. He was so close to getting a triple in Texas and that gas oops handed his Big Brother his first win in Texas. I must state, I watched this race with some bitterness. I adore Steve Addington and was not happy with the fact he was replaced as Kyles Crew Chief. I can honestly say that I pouted when Kyle lead all those laps. But it leaves one to ponder....would Steve allow Kyle to run out of gas on the final laps???
So, Dickies did this promo called the 2009 Dickies American Worker of the Year. An agricultural teacher and horse teacher by the name of Michael McGee from Broken Bow, Oklahoma ended up becoming the finalist of this competition which allowed him to randomly select one of the twelve drivers in the chase to win. If his selected driver won, he would instantly become a millionaire.
And his driver was? Drum roll please........Kurt Busch. Wow, talk about the luck there! I feel like playing the power ball this week!
There are only two races left in the season boys and girls. After JJ's bad luck today, do you think he will still walk away with his forth (yawn) trophy? As a Daytona girl and someone who has a soft spot in her heart for Mark Martin (via the Ginn Racing days), I truly hope not. I will be in Homestead, cheering Mark on and hope to make history watching him clench his title.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Happy Happy Hour
Raspberry Arnold Palmer
Fill high ball with glass.
1/2 Raspberry Firefly Vodka
1/2 Pink Lemonade
Enjoy and beware because you will not know your drinking Vodka until it's too late. Cheers!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Halloween Hallowdega Happy Happy Hour
Wow try saying that title 3 times fast! HAPPY HALLOWDEGA! Nothing screams Halloween better than a candy apple. So in honor of today's Happy Hour, we are bringing you the Candy Apple Martini along with a recipe for a cinnamon candy apple. So let's eat, drink and be scary while following along with Happy Hour here.Candy Apple Martini
1 oz Vodka (try Van Goghs Wild Appel Vodka, its the best)
1/2 oz butterscotch schnapps
1 oz apple pucker
1 oz cranberry juice
Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes. Shake firmly and pour into a cocktail glass. Serve.
And for the kiddies or kids at heart.....from our friends at the Food Network: Paula Deens Red Cinnamon Candy Apple
1 cup water1/2 cup corn syrup
2 cups sugar
1 tsp cinnamon flavoring
1 tsp red coloring
1 dozen wooden craft sticks
1 dozen small firm apples
Boil water, syrup, and sugar together until a brown caramel color is reached (at about 250 degrees F on a candy thermometer). Remove from the heat and add cinnamon and red coloring. Cool slightly. Meanwhile force a stick into the core of each apple. Dip the apples 1 at a time into the heavy red syrup, drain well, and place on a buttered baking sheet to cool.
The Original Fashionistas-Miss Winston
Happy Halloween eve!!
Jeff & Ingrid Hook
My favorite of all, Tony Stewart as Elvis and Ricky Rackman as Pooh Bear & a blogger named John as K-FedThursday, October 29, 2009
What doJuan Pablo Montoya, Tacos and College Football have in common?
Here is the audio clip of the comment and Griese's semi-awkward apology.
And what did Montoya have to say about this? "I don't know who it is. Somebody mentioned it to me. I don't really care to tell you the truth. I don't. I could say I spent the last three hours eating tacos, but I was actually driving a car. That's OK, I don't care."
Oh no AJ! Allmendinger arrested for DUI
AJ blew a .08 which is the bottom line what is considered legally drunk in NC. There are times when many of us driven when we shouldn't. But with that being said, I know many people in this sport who are VERY cautious when it comes to drinking in driving by always having a DD or is smart enough to call a taxi, even after one drink.
After his arrest, Allmendinger was released without having to post bond. He had drinks with dinner and had this to say about the arrest "I honestly felt fine, but I obviously should have erred more on the side of caution, particularly given what I do for a living," "It was a bad judgment call and I apologize for that." Stay tuned to hear what RPM has to say about all this.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Looking for the perfect pair of jeans?
Then we received an email from a really nice girl named Meg who works at Thimbler. She wanted to introduce us to their line of Custom Jeans. I saw those two words and had to make sure I wasn't dreaming. I have to state that I am 5'10" and all of the "long" length jeans on the market are too short for me. My inseam is 35 1/2" which is what started my designer jeans addiction (they all come in extremely long lengths which means I don't have to get them altered).
So, I designed my jeans online, which was very easy. There are so many different options: the style of the jeans, color, washing effects, pocket style, hip butt and stomach shape. When I got my jeans, I was ecstatic....they fit me perfect and actually made me look like I have a butt!! I wore them all day and they didn't stretch out. I got them in the perfect length so I could pair them with boots or flats on pit road. This jean snob is very impressed.
Needless to say, I am very impressed with Thimbler. You can create your own pair here . They are priced very well and they offer 20% off your first custom order. Thimbler is always doing fun promos so make sure you follow them on Twitter here and become a fan of their Facebook page here.
Where have we been??
But we are here and we are back! We had an amazing trip to the Big Apple and last week, I had the privilege of going to a charity event at Lynda and Mike Helton's house. If I can just tell you that my jaw is still on the ground at the amazingness of this house.
Mrs. Helton also might be the nicest person on the planet. In other NASCAR news, we are preparing our livers for our friends to come to Daytona to do some tire testing here next week. Be assured that there will be some news and gossip especially when there are some drivers that will be testing with their new teams as the silly season truly starts to gain some speed. NASCAR on Fox reports that Brad Keselowski will be doing some tests for Penske, but we have a feeling....ok we know that this wont be the only change in latitude this week. I must add that I can't imagine anything scarier than Talladega during Halloween, so I am sure we will have a lot to talk about this week.
Till then,
Darlynn and Megan
xo
Friday, October 23, 2009
Michael Waltrip involved in a crash but passed sobriety test(s)
But no, it wasn't the delirium of being jacked up on Mucinex over the past week, this is real life. Mikey, who no longer has rookie stripes for off track wrecks collided his Lexus with with a Harley Davidson motorcycle on Wednesday evening. The motorcyclist was taken to Lake Norman Regional Center.
Waltrip passed the field sobriety test and was later given a Breathalyzer that registered at .06 (legal limit in NC is .08). Thankfully for him, he didn't go for the next drink.
I really like Mikey as a person. I have shared a few good laughs with the guy. It just seems to me like bad luck follows him like the plague.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Happy Happy Hour
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, this weekends Happy Hour features a Pink Martini, recipe credits to Hostess with the Mostess. You can follow along with Happy Hour here, which kicks off at 2:45 and is televised at 3pm.PS, click on the Martini image above to be taken to our "Pinktini" store. A portion of the proceeds made will directly benefit Volusia/Flagler Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
PINK MARTINI
Ingredients:
2 oz good-quality gin
½ oz guava nectar
½ oz fresh orange juice
orange twist (for garnish)
Directions:
Shake the liquid ingredients vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Run the orange peel around the rim, twist it over the drink, and drop.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Jamie France makes Jeremy Mayfield anctics look like Kindercare.
I must start by stating that we have the utmost respect for the Frances...Betty Jane and I talk about reality shows whenever I see her, Mr France's funeral had more dignitaries than an inauguration. They are a stand up family that we owe everything to about this sport. But a black sheep is a black sheep. I am not speculating that Bill France's grandson Jamie France (aka JC) is a class a jerk-a-saurus, he used to be married to a girl I know. I have a clear, never to forget memory of us being backstage at a radio festival in Orlando and he was screaming at her and belittling her...quite the guy, huh. And look how hot he is!!
As luck would have it, I don't have the pleasure of knowing Grand-Am driver Jamie France's humble half-brother Russell Van Richmond. Both men were both arrested last night for racing each other over the Seabreeze Bridge in Daytona Beach as well as both charged with DUI and possession of crack cocaine. Some quotes from the half brother Russell Van Richmond who is apparently very important in our town (we have never heard of him):
"I want your commander now. I am a France. Do you know what that means? We own this city."
"Oh no you're not. Do you know who I am?"
"I am a France" and, "We own this city."
"Do you know who I am? You are done,"
"I am gonna have your job. This is the biggest mistake ever. You are so done in Daytona."
and the best one??
"Oh, (expletive deleted)" - was uttered after the officer rifled through his pants pockets and also found a plastic bag with cocaine in it, the report shows according to the Daytona Beach News Journal.
In other lands of brilliance, a woman riding in the front seat with Richmond - who said she hardly knew him - told police, "He (Richmond) was going so fast, I put my seat belt on," the report states. You are so smart, punkin!
These are two grown "living the dream" men in their forties who were so wasted shortly after midnight that if you or I were driving- we would be victims of circumstance of their juvenile stunt . I guess that is what makes me so angry. Both men posted bail today
Bad couple of months for JC, who just lost his dog. How did his dog die?? He decided to go to Hyde Park in Daytona and leave his car running in the valet while he went and dined. Dont worry, the air was on full blast...until the poor baby switched it to heat and died from the temperature.
And you thought Daytona made news just for the race!!
Somewhere on ISB, there will be Bloody Mary Specials
"An earlier starting time for the Daytona 500 is great news for our race fans,” Daytona International Speedway President Robin Braig said. “In recent years, race fans made their desire very clear for an earlier starting time and with the help of our partners in the sport at NASCAR and FOX Sports, we’re proud to deliver an earlier starting time for the 2010 Daytona 500.”
"Earlier and more consistent start times is another important issue to the core NASCAR fans and we were determined to make the change this year beginning with the Daytona 500," said NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France. "I appreciate the input and cooperation on behalf of Daytona International Speedway and FOX Sports to make this happen."
“The Daytona 500 is the premier event in all of auto racing and after listening to the NASCAR fans, we are excited about the new earlier start time,” said FOX Sports Chairman David Hill. “There is nothing like the energy and excitement of starting the season with the best drivers in the world competing on this extraordinary and historic track. We are counting down the days until February 14.”
The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s signature event and is the biggest, richest and most prestigious stock car race in the world.
Since the inaugural Daytona 500 back in 1959 when it took 61 hours to determine Lee Petty won by two feet, “The Great American Race” is steep in history with a list of legendary winners that includes seven-time champion Richard Petty, Cale Yarborough, Jeff Gordon, Bobby Allison, David Pearson, A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti and the late Dale Earnhardt.
“The Great American Race” has experienced its share of great finishes such as the iconic finish of the 1976 Daytona 500 when Petty and Pearson crashed coming out of Turn 4, the famous fight between the Allisons and Yarborough and Dale Earnhardt’s emotional victory in 1998 Daytona 500 on his 20th attempt.
Tickets for the 52nd annual Daytona 500, which start at $55, as well as other Speedweeks 2010 events are available at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.
Now the real question is...where are we gonna get our drink on, pre-race??
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Ladies, Ladies, Ladies.....
Drum roll please.....presenting the cover of ESPN The Body Issue (also my new desktop image):

NASCAR star Carl Edwards is one of six cover athletes who will appear on ESPN The Magazine’s cover for its inaugural "Body Issue". The Body Issue, on newsstands Friday, Oct. 9, will feature nearly 80 athletes from a variety of sports in a celebration and exploration of the athletic form. The issue honors athletes of diverse shapes, sizes, genders and races within the boundaries of taste and frontiers of creativity upon which ESPN The Magazine and ESPN have built their reputations. It is a testament to the work the athletes do, the effort they exert and the price they sometimes pay in reliance on their most important asset – their bodies.
Special Delivery, Brienne Pedigo has Baby Boy!

Brienne Pedigo, pit reporter for ESPN on ABC’s coverage of the IndyCar Series, and her husband, actor Tyler Christopher of ABC’s General Hospital, welcomed their new baby boy on Saturday, October 3. Greyson James Christopher was born at 2:57 a.m. and weighed in at 7 lb. 11 oz.
Back in June, we reported that Brienne designed a mama to be friendly firesuit and you can read about it here!
Congrats Brienne and Tyler. We can't wait to see pics of Greyson.
When worlds collide...love it!

Awww....the new Melrose Place and the Nationwide Race in the same sentence.... we must be in California!! The Nationwide race will be that much more interesting this week, when driver Stanton Barrett will pilot the #31 car with a new sponsor-Bantam Books "Family Affair", a new book by Caprice Crane who is a writer for the brand new series Melrose Place that airs Tuesdays on the CW. She is also the daughter of Tina Louise who is better known as Ginger on Gilligans Island to you and me. You can follow Caprice on twitter @capricecrane & purchase her book here.
Sean Spiros who plays David on the new Melrose Place and is ridculous hot will be an honorary member of the #31 race team. If the words, just stand there and look pretty mean anything to you...I think he will do JUST fine. This race just got a whole lot less boring, hee hee!
Comments from Stanton Barrett,
“I am excited to have this opportunity with publisher Bantam Books having Family Affair as one of our sponsors. It is very exciting to share three things I love and have a passion for – the movie business, great creative novels and auto racing. For the first time in my career, I have the opportunity to run a sponsorship from someone who is part of the film industry, which I have worked in for over 22 years. “Recently, it feels like my life reads like a novel. I raced in Japan a few weeks ago in IndyCar, and now I’m back with the Nationwide car preparing for California. Right now, it seems like every day is something new – a new page. I’m working on preparing for next season and pulling some stuff together. It’s great to have support from my friends in Hollywood. “I can’t wait to get back in the car at the Fontana race. And it’s going to be cool to have Shaun Sipos attend and have a little bit of Hollywood there at the track with me.”
Wanna appear in a Music Video?

If you are going to be at the Pepsi 500 in Fontana this weekend, you may have the opportunity to appear in a music video for Foreigner!! Foreigner is shooting a video for "Can't Slow Down" on Sunday, October 11. If you want to take part of the taping, find your way to the main stage in the Opportunity, California FanZone at 10:15am
This may have to be one of the coolest NASCAR promos I have ever seen. We were present in 2003 when Rascal Flatts filmed the concert special "Melt on the Beach". We watched from afar, well honestly from the second story of a bar, while all the crazy Spring Breakers went gaga. I would love to be a fly on the wall this weekend at this shoot.
This isn't the first time Foreigner has appeared at a NASCAR track this season. They were the pre-race entertainment in April's Texas race and are scheduled to appear at other tracks throughout the 2010 season. We're feeling a Little Hot Blooded.
If you want more information on appearing in the music video, click here to be taken to the Auto Club Speedways press release.
NASCAR Hollywood style
If you haven't heard, there are quite a few famous faces appearing at The Pepsi 500 on Sunday. Not only is Foreigner filming a live music video but the Honorary Starters are...........
Honorary Starter: Audrina PartridgePace Car Driver: Christian Slater
National Anthem: Jessie McCartney
Grand Marshall: Kelsey Grammer
Um, really?? Audrina Partridge? For those who don't watch Mtv, Audrina is a star on their "reality show" The Hills which is the same show that brought us Speidi. I am at a loss on this.
Meanwhile, The Copart 300 Honorary Starter is Kelly Osbourne.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Brian Vickers TY KU Sake appearance
TY KU is a Premium Asian Wine & Spirits Company whose portfolio is based on the premise that ingredients matter, striving to create a wiser way to drink for consumers who care about what they put in their bodies. Combining premium all natural ingredients, age-old distillation/brewing techniques, tailored modern flavor profiles and award winning packaging, TY KU blends Eastern tradition and Western ingenuity, embracing the company’s Mantra of “Respect Tradition, Embrace Tomorrow.”
Shannon Spakes Baby Bump!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Kansas Notes from the Track

NASCAR Hall of Fame
Carl Edwards...a free man! Off crutches that is...
Drivers to play in game show, Are you smarter than a 5th grader? On October 26th NASCAR week kicks off on the new nationally syndicated "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?" Carl Edwards, Kurt Busch, and Denny Hamlin are among the contestants will put their knowledge to the test and play for their favorite charities. Check your local listings for exact air time.

For more information about the Racefest or to purchase tickets to the Pepsi 500, call (800) 944-RACE (7223) or visit www.autoclubspeedway.com/racefest.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Are you in Kansas, Toto? Victory Club has an Oz worth of driver appearances!
If you are looking for the ultimate Fan experience, head on over to the Kansas Speedway.
Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon, Justin Algaier, Jamie McMurray, Clint Bowyer, Paul Menard, David Reutimann and Max Papis have confirmed to participate in question and answer sessions during the Price Chopper 400 presented by Kraft Foods weekend.
Fans must have a grandstand ticket to purchase tickets to the Victory Club.For more information about the Victory Club or to purchase tickets, call Doc Shobe at 913.328.3317.
Kansas Speedway tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 866.460.RACE or logging onto www.kansasspeedway.com.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
If you had a chance to ask Tony Stewart a question....what would it be?

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Oh my oh my....
ESPN the Magazine has given us another treat. Hitting the stands on October 9th, ESPN The Magazine's first Body Issue will feature more than 30 male and female athletes posing nude or semi-nude. So, go ahead and ask yourself, which one of your favorite shirtless NASCAR drivers are included in this?? Bet you didn't guess Carl Edwards, lol. We will NEVER get tired of seeing Carl shirtless. Yet the preview of this layout caused my jaw to drop.
Um Hello.....
Oh, and ladies...if that isn't enough??? In another photo, he strips down to nothing but boxer-briefs. Dear god help us all.We have a new website come check us out here
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Help us raise $$ for Making Strides against breast cancer!
Both Darlynn and Megan are very big supporters of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Every $1 dollar helps for this cause to beat the war against breast cancer. Click the Pinktini for the MSABC store that we created! A portion of the proceeds will go towards MSABC! You can also donate $$ by clicking here! Even if you sent us a dollar, it is that much closer to finding a cure! We have a lot of friends and fans that love our site, please take a second and show the love!
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Tony Stewart and Office depot partner for the kids in Kansas City tomorrow
During the event, Stewart will assist the Office Depot Foundation in donating more than 2,200 backpacks to representatives from local organizations and schools as part of the Office Depot Foundation’s National Backpack Program. This year marks a milestone for the Foundation as it will donate its 2-millionth backpack since beginning the program in 2001. The Foundation donates backpacks across the United States and Canada in an effort to help kids succeed in school.This will benefit:
· Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City
· Guadalupe Centers
· North Kansas City Schools
· Operation Breakthrough
· United Inner City Services
· Youth Friends
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