5001 miles in one day (estimated)

Today's ride on The Rambling train will start in Monte Carlo, Monaco then across the Atlantic Ocean to Indianapolis, Indiana & then travel south to Charlotte, North Carolina all in one day.

This is one day of the year that I don't mind watching racing ALL DAY!

We start the morning off going through the tunnels of Monte Carlo, Monaco in a Formula 1 car in the one of the coolest F1 races of the year. (The Grand Prix of Monte Carlo.)

Then over 4568 miles we travel to Indianapolis, Indiana, USA for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing", for the Indy 500. Where 33 drivers will be competing to have their face embroiled upon the Borg-Warner Trophy.

Who will be the first one to cross the most famous yard of bricks under the checkered flag??? Who will get to take part of the Indy 500 most renowned traditions and take a sip of what is probably the best tasting milk they ever tasted? (The picture linked is of last year's winner, Scott Dixon.)

Will it be the favorite female driver, Danica Patrick or the young 2nd generation driver, Graham Rahal, or will Helio Castroneves be giving Team owner Richard Penske his record breaking 15th win & doing his trademark victory fence climb celebration???

Only time will tell. (Since I was distracted before I could finish this blog, the race has completed... but I will not spoil it for you.)

But wait, that's not all... that's not the last trophy to be given away today... Onto Charlotte, NC we go for the LONGEST race in the Nascar season.

433 miles south east of the Brickyard is where Ryan Newman will lead 42 other Nascar Sprint Cup Drivers to the start of the Coca Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway... if it's not rained out that is! So far it looks like the track is surronded by rain. Hopefully they'll go into "hurry up" mode & start the race early!!

You know that I am pulling to see another trademark victory celebration... Carl Edwards doing a back flip off his car!!

It's a (tv) marathon of approximately 1262 miles (162 miles in Monaco; 500 at Indy; & 600 in Charlotte.) of racing in one day... and.. I'm enjoying each & every 678 laps! (78 laps in Monaco, 200 in Indy & 400 in Charlotte.)

Have a save & Happy Memorial Day!

All images found on Google. (Except the last one... it's from my usual, Glitter-Graphics.com)

He followed the rule

A rookie stole the win from MY driver!! Never mind, he was following the rules!!

(Never know when Yahoo will change the video from any links I include... so, I hope you will get to see it. If not, I'm sure if you Google: Talledega Nascar you would find another video showing the last lap chaos!!)

I'll do my best to explain it in case this video is not the last lap of the Talledega race.

Picture if you will... My favorite driver, Carl Edwards, (#99) is in the lead on the last lap of the last corner & has another driver (Brad Keselowski, #09) "hooked" to his rear bumper as a solid drafting partner. They get into the back straight, yards away from the checkered flag... one goes one way, the other the other way... Carl goes to block & gets bumped because the guy behind him is not allowed to go below the double yellow line to pass. (Nascar may have to rethink that rule!)

So, a wreck ensues... The 3rd "big one" of the day. Well, it didn't collect many cars... but Carl's car did get up into the catch fence & take part of it out. (I guess there were 7 fans injured. Nothing life threatening though! Haven't read this story yet.)

After Carl landed, he hurries up gets out of the car (we're all thinking cause it's on fire) & he sprints off to the checkered flag... in style! Don't know if it really counts... but he's glad he DID finish the race... though crossing the line without his car may not be "official"!

If you're a fan of Nascar, you'll know that Carl is known for doing back flips when he wins a race... but he said in his post race interview this is the first time he's ever flipped in the car!

Again, I'm glad all are safe, that was a nasty wreck! I pray for the fans that were injured.

(Images used from Yahoo Sports Photo Gallery. Someone really has great reflexes with their camera & wonderful seats to get them shots!!)

I know... I know... there were 187 other laps to the race... & there were TWO other "Big Ones"... but you have to admit, this was the most intriguing part of it all.

The major spins & saves by a couple other drivers pales in comparison. That you'd have to see to even believe... & to appreciate.

They say Talledega is a wild finish... This race lived up to that!

Who says Nascar isn't fun to watch?

I'm tickled BLACK & GOLD!!!

To see one of my favorite players holding the Lombardi trophy is a wonderful site!!

Can you tell I'm excited... I'll tell you what that was TOO CLOSE for my comfort!! I thought for sure I was going to have a stroke as the Card's were in the lead AND in control of the ball with the last 2 minutes of the game.

Another point of interest... Santonio Holmes is the FIRST EVER Ohio State player to become a Super Bowl MVP!! CONGRATS #10!!!

Oh & let's not forget the record setting interception 100 yard return by James Harrison. That was spectacular!! (Longest play ever in the Super Bowl!)

And what about them commercials... My favorite was the "Fetch" by Budweiser! (Recession not seen in the prices for them. 30 seconds was $3 million!)

Had enough yet??

Now it's time for.....

NASCAR!!!!

Boring road courses - NOT

Well, I used to hate watching road courses.

However, the last several times NASCAR has been either at Watkins Glen (like today) or Infenion Raceways... there has been something interesting that has kept us all tuned to the tv to see what will happen next. Last year during a red flag, a fan jumped the fence, went right to the car of Matt Kenseth, stuck his hat through the window of the car, wanting Matt to autograph it.... while Matt was STILL IN THE CAR!!  (Uh... duh! He's a bit busy!! Besides he doesn't have a Sharpie with him!) LOL  (In an interview today, the race reporter hands him a Sharpie... "Just in case." Matt said they felt bad for the guy, not only because he couldn't sign anything but also because the guy got in trouble with security... & so they (the Kenseth team) sent him a bunch of autographed stuff!)

Anyway, today, just as a pit reporter was making comments on the race she said, "Wreck on the track" & the camera cuts to it. The above picture (from Nascar.com) is just a part the "BIG ONE" at The Glen today. A road course is not a type of track you talk about or even expect a big crash.

Someone didn't tell that to the drivers today! With 9 laps to go 9 cars end up in a skirmish at the beginning of pit road off of turn 11.

Even though all the drivers "walked away" they did send Bobby Labonte (#43) to the hospital for observation. He may have a concussion or something because he was actually one, they showed on tv, walking away from his wrecked car. He was limping at 1st... but it didn't last long. The announcers have not said as to why he was taken to the hospital. (He complained of rib soreness, but didn't think it was serious. But they still took him in for observation.) All the other drivers, from what I heard, were treated & release at the infield care center.

Well, after 40 minutes of a red flag they are finally back under way! (Ok, now the race is over... I won't say who the winner is in case anyone is still watching... or needs to watch it!! :o)


This photo (also from Nascar.com) is just after the 77 car hit them barrels there... it was on the driver side, but the safety foam they have in the cars now really took a LOT of the impact!!

Oh... by the way... I do apologize for not doing much for this season as I had hoped. I am thinking of doing a race recap later on of each race & just put a thought or so about what I remember for each race.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!

Mark my words... (NASCAR talk - LOL!) *UPDATED* (w/ results!)

Mark my words... Tomorrow's race winner will be CARL EDWARDS... IMHO.

I don't say this just because he's my favorite... but also becasue he's known for winning on a concrete track.

If you're not a Nascar fan, let me give you a little tid bit of info about tomorrow's race... It's at the track nicknamed "The Monster Mile" at Dover, DE.

They have a concrete monster, kind of like a mascot. After the race they'll put a model car, of the winner, in the monster's hand... Such as this photo of my hubby's favorite Matt Kenseth... the 2006 winner.


So, I really hope Carl will win tomorrow, so I can get a matching picture like this one of Matt.  (No, I didn't take it, I got it off the Nascar.com website!)

So, GO CARL!!!

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Ok, Carl did not win... but he was 2nd!!! Complete results here --> Nascar.com

50th Daytona 500 Winner...

To whet your appetite... I'm going to tell you the winner... & then later on I'll give you my view of the race! ... In which I hope will be the start of a series of race recap blogs!

However, I'm going to give you a heads up right now... & I'll tell you that if you have not watched it & have it recorded to watch later... you should NOT read this blog yet...

It was a great race... especially the last 30 laps... but I'll cover that later!!

Right now I have to say CONGRATULATIONS....
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(Keep an eye out for race recap!!)

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Bet you're wondering... "Hmmm, that seems a little soon."

Well, for me NASCAR season starts with the BUD SHOOT OUT!! It is on 2-9-08!!

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Boogity Boogity Boogity - Let's Go Racing

For me football season is over... (except for the Super Bowl)... On Saturday, the Steelers lost their Wild Card game. Tonight, the Buckeyes lost the BCS Championship game. So now I turn my focus toward the countdown of the Daytona 500 & the start of the NASCAR season!!

Winter has taken a hiatus here in Ohio. It was up to 63 today & tomorrow looks to be the same... (It's SO warm in the house that I have a small box fan running.)

HOWEVER, the forecast shows a cold front will blow in, with some major gusts (40 to 60mph). Late tomorrow we should be back into the 30's!!

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Back into a writer's block as far as the book goes. But, I'll get there.
So, if I've not been writing my book or blogging... what have I been doing?

Well, when I haven't been sleeping, I've been playing "Pop It" on Pogo.com. It's a fun game... but the draw back is since I am just playing on the web it decides to shut down after several games. Oh & also after every game there is an "intermission" in which they have an advertisement that plays. I do have to say I don't mind the breaks... plus I know that's how they're making their money so they can offer us the games for free!

On the farm front, my mom not only is hobbling along with a broken foot... now she's battling pneumonia. She was in the hospital over night & was pumped full of antibiotics & given breathing treatments once every 4 hours, then sent home this evening.

When my sister called I thought I was coming down with the same kind of cold my hubby has been fighting with the last week & 1/2... but I think I've won my battle with sleeping so much this past week & today.

Anyway, I feel bad I didn't go stay the night with Mike. (It sounds like he had a good time with my sister, though.)

Actually I think it will work out, because tomorrow I am going to pick him up to get his shot (of Risperdal). So, I'll be able to help out that way.

With that said, I guess I best get to bed.

My 1st Multiply BLOG party... (Impromptu)

Its the BIGGEST college football game of the year... OSU vs Michigan... well it's big in this area!

To celebrate, I am hosting an impromptu TAILGATE Party. Come as you are... or you can put on your favorite college gear!

I'm only going to add the one picture so I can get this up & running... I'll try to post some other pics in the party!

If you've never been to a blog party... it's extremely easy... you just reply to this blog & wait for someone to reply to you. Multiply is set up with an AUTO RESET so all you have to do is just type & read!! (Short cut... when ready to send your message... you do not have to move your mouse to the submit button, you can just click ctrl & enter!!)

Ok, let's get this started!!!

We do not have to talk football... let's just get together & have some fun!! I have CHOCOLATE!! But you have to come to the party to get any!!

GO BUCKEYES!!!

I'll have a score updates in my replies!!! 

UPDATE... Buckeye Game is over & THEY WON!! (See the replies for the final score... (because I am showing off my new learned talent! LOL)

I'm NOT closing the door just yet... This is going to be a WEEKEND TAILGATE PARTY... So, it's just getting started!!! Now it's time to change gears a little... to the professional side...

HERE WE GO STEELERS... HERE WE GO!!

Oh & we can not forget.... NASCAR!!!

It's the last race of the season!!! Championship to be decided!!
Even though Jeff Gordon basically conceded after last week... he still has a shot at it!!

  

My driver (#99 - Carl Edwards) & hubby's driver (Matt Kenseth - #17) is out of it... so I guess I'll need to root for either the #48 or the #24...

I should root for Jimmie Johnson, because that's my son's favorite... but I have a pull for Jeff, because... well just because he thinks he can't pull it off unless something bad happens to Jimmie's race. Well... we'll see tomorrow!!

(At least Carl won the BUSH CHAMPIONSHIP!!!) & He did his infamous back flip tonight!!! YEA!!!!

For those stopping by.. please feel free to continue without me... just clean up any messes you make.

Help yourself to the Purple Smoothies (thanks Mama Di!)... they along with the chocolate Buckeyes are unlimited in the "magic" fridge Mama Di "poofed" up.

Have a good night & see ya tomorrow sometime!!

Update: Steelers lost...  to the Jets,  GO FIGURE!

Matt Kenseth won the Homstead race & Jimmie Johnson won the Nextel Cup Championship!!

I'm not going to close the blog to replies... only because I had some great replies with beautiful graphics in it. Just know that it's not a party anymore!

Have a great day!

Boogity Boogity Boogity... Let's go Brickyard Racing, boys!! 7-29-07

It's Sunday & you know what I am doing!

Watching the NASCAR race!!!

Wow! I just saw some awesome graphics by ESPN... showing the air as a car qualified yesterday. That was cool!

You know, they always have said Dale Earnhart, Sr could see the air... especially in the restrictor plate races!!

Well, that's all for this one... for now... keep checking back, I may come back & edit after I remember what else I was going to talk about.

I'm distracted by the race... Lap 2!!!