Brickyard 400

Whee · 07-31-2011, 08:54 PM

After missing last year's race, went today for my 9th Brickyard. Thought I'd share some pics.

The start of the race. All 43 cars coming right at us and diving into turn 1. Still giggle like a little kid. <click the pic>

My little brother having some "hair of the dog" at 1030am.

Chris again, waiting for the race to start

Big guy in the middle is my buddy Frank, who provides me with tickets

All previous pace vehicles and some replica stock cars

Whee · 07-31-2011, 08:57 PM

The replica cars, with a shiny new Camaro leading the way

Members of the Indiana National Guard preparing the flag.

The famous scoring tower and Pagoda. And a lovely steel pole!

Pit road action, David Ragan and AJ Almendinger

Ragan exiting the pits

Whee · 07-31-2011, 08:59 PM

Greg Biffle exiting the pits

Lots of pit road action

Dale Jr flashes by

Junior and Regan Smith

Turn 1 racin'

Whee · 07-31-2011, 09:01 PM

More Turn 1 racin'

Jeff Gordon trying to make a move

Eventual winner Paul Menard goes by in the bright yellow #27

And here he is after scoring his first ever NASCAR victory.

Whee · 07-31-2011, 09:03 PM

And lastly, our new hero, "Mullet Man" It never moved the entire day. We debated real? Helmet? Wig? He was rockin the business in the front and the party in the back...

icehog3 · 07-31-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

I wonder if he can play right wing.....

Angry_Pirate · 07-31-2011, 08:59 PM

Great pics! I'm 1 hour away but have never made it to a race. Someday

icehog3 · 07-31-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Angry_Pirate

Great pics! I'm 1 hour away but have never made it to a race. Someday

No wonder you're angry.

Whee · 07-31-2011, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angry_Pirate

Great pics! I'm 1 hour away but have never made it to a race. Someday

Thanks! Smoke a cigar, it will make a more mellow pirate.

kelmac07 · 07-31-2011, 09:07 PM

Great pics...thanks for sharing.

Laughed my a$$ off at "Mullet Man".

Whee · 07-31-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Great pics...thanks for sharing.

Laughed my a$$ off at "Mullet Man".

It made our day.

kelmac07 · 07-31-2011, 09:13 PM

A mullet and feathered wings?? In best Joe Dirt hillbilly dude voice...

"God d*mn boy, your hair outta date."

07-31-2011, 09:25 PM

Mullet man

forgop · 07-31-2011, 09:32 PM

I've been twice and will never go back. Probably one of the worst nascar races on the circuit because unless there's a caution to bring the field close to one another, there's hardly any passing at all. I've sat at the start/finish line on the outside and inside of the track and been able to see turns 1 & 4, so it has nothing to do with the seats.

It's just a boring race to watch, although I must admit watching part of it at the end today. It was refreshing to see a fresh face win one though.

Fordman4ever · 07-31-2011, 09:33 PM

Great video. I love turn 1 and turn 4 action. Atlanta Motor Speedway is the only track I've been to and it is awesome.

Ogre · 07-31-2011, 09:36 PM

Thanks for sharing brother. Looks like you had a great time!!!

Starscream · 07-31-2011, 09:49 PM

I need a haircut like the mullet man!

Awesome pics, Wheeee!

elderboy02 · 07-31-2011, 11:03 PM

Thanks for sharing Sean! I absolutely love NASCAR and I was hoping my boy Gordon would have won, but I am glad to see Menard win since he has never won before

Starscream · 07-31-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Thanks for sharing Sean! I absolutely love NASCAR and I was hoping my boy Gordon would have won, but I am glad to see Menard win since he has never won before

A win is a win, but fuel mileage races suck worse than rain shortened races.

elderboy02 · 08-01-2011, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Starscream

A win is a win, but fuel mileage races suck worse than rain shortened races.

I agree about fuel mileage races sucking. But for Dale Earnhardt Jr. (who absolutely sucks) that is the only way he can win

07-31-2011, 08:54 PM	#1
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Brickyard 400 After missing last year's race, went today for my 9th Brickyard. Thought I'd share some pics. The start of the race. All 43 cars coming right at us and diving into turn 1. Still giggle like a little kid. <click the pic> My little brother having some "hair of the dog" at 1030am. Chris again, waiting for the race to start Big guy in the middle is my buddy Frank, who provides me with tickets All previous pace vehicles and some replica stock cars __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

07-31-2011, 08:59 PM	#3
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Brickyard 400 Greg Biffle exiting the pits Lots of pit road action Dale Jr flashes by Junior and Regan Smith Turn 1 racin' __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

07-31-2011, 09:01 PM	#4
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Brickyard 400 More Turn 1 racin' Jeff Gordon trying to make a move Eventual winner Paul Menard goes by in the bright yellow #27 And here he is after scoring his first ever NASCAR victory. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

07-31-2011, 09:03 PM	#5
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Brickyard 400 And lastly, our new hero, "Mullet Man" It never moved the entire day. We debated real? Helmet? Wig? He was rockin the business in the front and the party in the back... __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

07-31-2011, 08:59 PM	#7
Angry_Pirate Traveler Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: J.T. Location: Indiana Posts: 903 Trading: (40)	Re: Brickyard 400 Great pics! I'm 1 hour away but have never made it to a race. Someday

07-31-2011, 08:57 PM	#2
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Brickyard 400 The replica cars, with a shiny new Camaro leading the way Members of the Indiana National Guard preparing the flag. The famous scoring tower and Pagoda. And a lovely steel pole! Pit road action, David Ragan and AJ Almendinger Ragan exiting the pits __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

07-31-2011, 09:07 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Brickyard 400 Great pics...thanks for sharing. Laughed my a$$ off at "Mullet Man". __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-31-2011, 09:13 PM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Brickyard 400 A mullet and feathered wings?? In best Joe Dirt hillbilly dude voice... *"God dmn boy, your hair outta date." __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"**

07-31-2011, 09:25 PM	#13
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07-31-2011, 09:32 PM	#14
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Brickyard 400 I've been twice and will never go back. Probably one of the worst nascar races on the circuit because unless there's a caution to bring the field close to one another, there's hardly any passing at all. I've sat at the start/finish line on the outside and inside of the track and been able to see turns 1 & 4, so it has nothing to do with the seats. It's just a boring race to watch, although I must admit watching part of it at the end today. It was refreshing to see a fresh face win one though.

07-31-2011, 09:33 PM	#15
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Brickyard 400 Great video. I love turn 1 and turn 4 action. Atlanta Motor Speedway is the only track I've been to and it is awesome.

07-31-2011, 09:36 PM	#16
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Brickyard 400 Thanks for sharing brother. Looks like you had a great time!!! __________________

07-31-2011, 09:49 PM	#17
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Brickyard 400 I need a haircut like the mullet man! Awesome pics, Wheeee! __________________ Insert quote here.

07-31-2011, 11:03 PM	#18
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Brickyard 400 Thanks for sharing Sean! I absolutely love NASCAR and I was hoping my boy Gordon would have won, but I am glad to see Menard win since he has never won before