NASCAR Nextel Cup Awards Banquet LIVE Blog

(11/30/2007)

8:49

Welcome to the NASCAR FanHouse Live Blog for the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Awards Banquet ... should be an interesting night!

Friday November 30, 2007 8:49

8:50

Right now, we're just waiting on ESPN360 to come on with coverage .. in the mean time, the University of Florida is playing Vermont ... not a bad substitution.

Look for the ceremony to get underway at 9pm/ET.

Friday November 30, 2007 8:50

9:00	Where should NASCAR hold their annual awards banquet? New York City (current) ( 17% ) Las Vegas ( 50% ) Orlando ( 0% ) Los Angeles ( 17% ) Miami ( 17% ) Friday November 30, 2007 9:00

9:01

The clock has struck 9:01pm... and no feed from New York on the '360 yet....

Friday November 30, 2007 9:01

9:02

[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

They just had a quick opening on ESPNclassic. commerical on now.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:02 Race Fanatic

9:02

ESPN360 is my only source thanks to the cable-less locale in which I currently reside.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:02

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[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Try ESPN Classic.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:03 Laura

9:03

But good to see everyone is here!

Friday November 30, 2007 9:03

9:04

Voila... we have the feed. I love these videos to help reminisce on the year.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:04

9:04

[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

Woman look good. Delana, Athena, Ingrid

Friday November 30, 2007 9:04 Race Fanatic

9:05

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

Why Jerry Punch?

Friday November 30, 2007 9:05 Susan

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[Comment From sherisheri: ]

yeah they do look good

Friday November 30, 2007 9:06 sheri

9:06

[Comment From sherisheri: ]

uugghhh we have to listen to him again.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:06 sheri

9:06

Punch is much better in these roles.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:06

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Good to see Tony has shaved for tonight... ;)

Friday November 30, 2007 9:06

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[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

Punch may be better here but I hope we have some fun too

Friday November 30, 2007 9:07 Susan

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[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Yikes! This last until midnight.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:07 Laura

9:08

I've fallen asleep before, Laura... but tonight we've got strengths in numbers

Friday November 30, 2007 9:08

9:08

Special Guests: David Spade and Kelly Clarkson

Friday November 30, 2007 9:08

9:08

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Yeah! I'm in for the long haul.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:08 Laura

9:09

[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

I wish Tony would cut his hair

Friday November 30, 2007 9:09 Race Fanatic

9:09

Think Jeff Gordon is hating Brian France during the JJ introduction? There has to be some resent over the Chase format in his mind.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:09

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And Chandra Johnson had an interesting outfit....

Friday November 30, 2007 9:10

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[Comment From sherisheri: ]

yes she did

Friday November 30, 2007 9:10 sheri

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[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

I'll second that one, Race Fanatic

Friday November 30, 2007 9:10 Laura

9:11

[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

Boring commentary, tons of commercials, we should be used to it

Friday November 30, 2007 9:11 Race Fanatic

9:11

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

I agree about Chandra.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:11 Susan

9:11

How would you describe her outfit? Sleezy? Modern?

Friday November 30, 2007 9:11

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or just plain bad :)

Friday November 30, 2007 9:11

9:12

[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

Chandra dressed flashy all week, what happened? she looks like a school teacher in that outfit

Friday November 30, 2007 9:12 Race Fanatic

9:12

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

Plain bad!

Friday November 30, 2007 9:12 Susan

9:12

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

It wasn't ugly...just...unique??

Friday November 30, 2007 9:12 Diandra

9:12

[Comment From sherisheri: ]

plain bad

Friday November 30, 2007 9:12 sheri

9:12

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Boring

Friday November 30, 2007 9:12 Laura

9:13

I think this awards show would be a lot more fun with fans involved in a gallery or something

Friday November 30, 2007 9:13

9:13

[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

JD's wife cut her hair, looks cute

Friday November 30, 2007 9:13 Race Fanatic

9:13

[Comment From sherisheri: ]

ok maybe cause I had a bad day but this guy is annoying me

Friday November 30, 2007 9:13 sheri

9:13

And man, Punch cannot read a teleprompter!

Friday November 30, 2007 9:13

9:14

Spade should have just done the whole show as "Joe Dirt"

Friday November 30, 2007 9:14

9:14

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

Delana looks beautiful!!!!

Friday November 30, 2007 9:14 Diandra

9:14

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

How about a funnier comedian?

Friday November 30, 2007 9:14 Laura

9:14

Spade is better than Jay Mohr..... right?

Friday November 30, 2007 9:14

9:15

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

No kidding...he's not funny at all!! Jay Mohr was better than this!!

Friday November 30, 2007 9:15 Diandra

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[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

better, but not great

Friday November 30, 2007 9:15 Race Fanatic

9:15

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Maybe it's me. But I haven't cracked a smile.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:15 Laura

9:16

The Wally Dallenbach joke was good....

Friday November 30, 2007 9:16

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[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

I think Spade is better. He needs to know the Nascar content to actually make it really funny.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:16 Susan

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[Comment From sherisheri: ]

same here Laura

Friday November 30, 2007 9:16 sheri

9:16

[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

Zippi and Nan look great

Friday November 30, 2007 9:16 Race Fanatic

9:17

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Mohr was slightly better but just as annoying.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:17 Laura

9:17

Spade doesn't look very into it.... I've seen him in person and he's a lot better

Friday November 30, 2007 9:17

9:18

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

Jerry Punch "I hope that's not what I sound like..."

Friday November 30, 2007 9:18 Diandra

9:21

What do you think the meal on the floor was?

Friday November 30, 2007 9:21

9:22

Did anyone vote for the Sprint Most Dramatic Moment?

Friday November 30, 2007 9:22

9:22

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

I missed it but the voting ad on the right is driving me crazy.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:22 Susan

9:22

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

Kevin Harvick baby!!!

Friday November 30, 2007 9:22 Diandra

9:23

How in the world did Dale Jr.'s Phoenix wreck make a dramatic moment?

Friday November 30, 2007 9:23

9:23

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Daytona 500!!!

Friday November 30, 2007 9:23 Laura

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[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

I voted for the Daytona finish with Kevin and Mark

Friday November 30, 2007 9:23 Race Fanatic

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[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

I would vote Harvick too.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:23 Susan

9:24

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

The look on Junior was like that out of a sad movie...drama??

Friday November 30, 2007 9:24 Diandra

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[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

It is Dale Jr........

Friday November 30, 2007 9:24 Race Fanatic

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[Comment From sherisheri: ]

i guess they want people to vote so they throw Junior in

Friday November 30, 2007 9:24 sheri

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[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Jr's wreck?? Your killing me!!

Friday November 30, 2007 9:24 Laura

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[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

They have to have a Junior moment. I'm a Jr fan but that was ridiculous.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:25 Susan

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I think him blowing an engine and spinning at Calfornia was a lot better.... maybe not dramatic but tons more worthy.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:26

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[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

I agree Susan

Friday November 30, 2007 9:26 Laura

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[Comment From sherisheri: ]

totally agree Susan

Friday November 30, 2007 9:26 sheri

9:26

Tom Brokaw ..... hmmmm...?

Friday November 30, 2007 9:26

9:28

Speaking of the France family ... David Poole said something in his blog about NASCAR requesting drivers to not specifically mention Bill France Jr. and Lesa France Kennedy's husband

Friday November 30, 2007 9:28

9:28

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

He told a better joke right off the back...

Friday November 30, 2007 9:28 Diandra

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[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

Brian Jr should watch the drink in the car too. OOPS...i shouldn't say that.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:28 Susan

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[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

I can't understand why Tom Brokaw is here but I actually like his blue velvet tux.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:28 Laura

9:28

Brokaw's voice.... soo cool.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:28

9:31

That's an interesting friendship... Brokaw and France... who would have known?

Friday November 30, 2007 9:31

9:31

"sense of humility and common taste" .... something that Brian France lacks today

Friday November 30, 2007 9:31

9:32

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

Brian has no idea what Nascar fans want.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:32 Susan

9:33

This is a very cool way to pay respect... very, very well done

Friday November 30, 2007 9:33

9:34

Buddy Baker... how nice would it be to having him back in the TV booth

Friday November 30, 2007 9:34

9:35

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

I agree Very fitting tribute.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:35 Laura

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[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

Very nice...

Friday November 30, 2007 9:35 Diandra

9:36

this is incredible

Friday November 30, 2007 9:36

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[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

Damn...Kevin is looking good!!!!

Friday November 30, 2007 9:36 Diandra

9:40

MRN Radio...... Joe Moore and Barney Hall ... gotta love them

Friday November 30, 2007 9:40

9:40

Congratulations Barney Hall on the Bill France Award of Excellence

Friday November 30, 2007 9:40

9:41

MRN Radio can make 500 miles at Pocono exciting

Friday November 30, 2007 9:41

9:42

[Comment From sherisheri: ]

for the record it sucks that martin and denny are not there

Friday November 30, 2007 9:42 sheri

9:43

I guess I don't quite understand why there is a Chase with 12 drivers, but only 10 go to NYC

Friday November 30, 2007 9:43

9:44

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

I haven't understood that either. It sounds like Nascar is too cheap to pay for them.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:44 Susan

9:46

10th-place $1.3 million for Kevin Harvick

Friday November 30, 2007 9:46

9:47

Can you imagine how much Delana puts up with on a daily basis?

Friday November 30, 2007 9:47

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[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Yeah, I agree. I thought all 12 went to NYC.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:47 Laura

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[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Yes, HAHAHA

Friday November 30, 2007 9:47 Laura

9:48

Gotta love that sleezy woman announcer voice....

Friday November 30, 2007 9:48

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[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

Can you imagine how much Kevin has to put up with...Delana could be a lot to handle...

Friday November 30, 2007 9:48 Diandra

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[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Very nice, Kevin.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:48 Laura

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[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

Delana deals with a lot. Does anyone know if Kevin and Tony ever made up?

Friday November 30, 2007 9:48 Susan

9:49

I have a feeling Tony never really stays mad until there's a incident on the track

Friday November 30, 2007 9:49

9:49

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

Kevin was on Tony's radio show the other night, so I think they have...

Friday November 30, 2007 9:49 Diandra

9:51

Was anyone else confused as to why Edwards got the "Concrete Carl" nickname ... for winning just two concrete track races?

Friday November 30, 2007 9:51

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[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

Thanks for the update!

Friday November 30, 2007 9:51 Susan

9:52

I never saw video of that wreck.... lol at "damn straight it's going to be alright"

Friday November 30, 2007 9:52

9:52

that's Jack Roush for ya

Friday November 30, 2007 9:52

9:53

Carl is doing well .. not a whole lot of teleprompter....

Friday November 30, 2007 9:53

9:54

Intersting that they showed Matt Kenseth ....

Friday November 30, 2007 9:54

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[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

No problem! Big Harvick fan willing to help!!

Friday November 30, 2007 9:55 Diandra

9:55

Kenseth didn't look receptive to Carl 's remarks

Friday November 30, 2007 9:55

9:56

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Gee, I wonder why.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:56 Laura

9:56

Ha.. right. I still have bad dreams involving Carl Edwards from that Martinsville incident.

Friday November 30, 2007 9:56

9:59

$1.431 million to Jeff Burton for 8th-place

Friday November 30, 2007 9:59

9:59

Kim Burton takes the cake for most-annoying on-screen NASCAR WAG

Friday November 30, 2007 9:59

10:00

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

I dunno...we haven't heard a lot of them talk...let's get Kyle's GF to say something...LOL!!!

Friday November 30, 2007 10:00 Diandra

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[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Aww, I think they are kinda cute.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:00 Laura

10:01

During the race, she seems to be a camera magnet... show us the racing!

Friday November 30, 2007 10:01

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[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Which gf did Kyle bring with him?

Friday November 30, 2007 10:01 Laura

10:02

That's a good question

Friday November 30, 2007 10:02

10:02

Which driver will you miss most after retiring in 2008?
Ricky Rudd

( 22% )

Dale Jarrett

( 78% )

Friday November 30, 2007 10:02

10:03

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

I almost said that...

Friday November 30, 2007 10:03 Diandra

10:04

Said what, Diandra?

Friday November 30, 2007 10:04

10:04

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Oh brother give me a break Kurt!

Friday November 30, 2007 10:04 Laura

10:05

And the award to cheesiest post-season speech goes to ....

Friday November 30, 2007 10:05

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[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

I almost said GF in Plural terms...

Friday November 30, 2007 10:05 Diandra

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hahaha right

Friday November 30, 2007 10:05

10:06

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

And tell Kurt to shut up!!

Friday November 30, 2007 10:06 Diandra

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[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

cheesiest speech...Kurt

Friday November 30, 2007 10:06 Laura

10:07

Without a doubt

Friday November 30, 2007 10:07

10:07

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

He has to thank all the fans...because Kurt Busch has no fans!!

Friday November 30, 2007 10:07 Diandra

10:07

[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

I do not like Eva busch

Friday November 30, 2007 10:07 Race Fanatic

10:07

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

but I'm still holding out for kyle. Sorry not much of a Busch fan.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:07 Laura

10:08

[Comment From sherisheri: ]

HA HA thats right Diandra

Friday November 30, 2007 10:08 sheri

10:10

Who's excited for Kelly Clarkson?
No! She was terrible at Dayonta

( 14% )

Kelly Rocks!

( 86% )

Kelly Who?

( 0% )

Friday November 30, 2007 10:10

10:10

[Comment From DeannaDeanna: ]

I had to press mute. Couldn't take it.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:10 Deanna

10:11

Kelly Clarkson and NASCAR... a good fit?

Friday November 30, 2007 10:11

10:11

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

I think I might have to do some channel surfing....

Friday November 30, 2007 10:11 Laura

10:13

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

Burton looks dazed and confused...

Friday November 30, 2007 10:13 Diandra

10:14

[Comment From DeannaDeanna: ]

She's OK. The crowd does not look excited! I think Kid Rock or Big and Rich would have been a lot more fun.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:14 Deanna

10:15

Speaking of dazed and confused... give it to Tony Stewart

Friday November 30, 2007 10:15

10:15

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

We were all thinking a country star would fit better...and what about Stewart??

Friday November 30, 2007 10:15 Diandra

10:16

The Stewart headshot during Clarkson's performance ... he looked completely lost

Friday November 30, 2007 10:16

10:17

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

He could be counting the minutes until this is over with....

Friday November 30, 2007 10:17 Laura

10:18

Very likely ... so on a side-note .... did anyone vote in the FanHouse NASCAR FanVote this week?

Friday November 30, 2007 10:18

10:18

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

Or he's wishing he was Denny Hamlin and didn't have to be there

Friday November 30, 2007 10:18 Diandra

10:19

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

I'm going to miss the Geico comercials once Nationwide takes over...

Friday November 30, 2007 10:19 Laura

10:19

Loren Wallace.... or is it Warren?

Friday November 30, 2007 10:19

10:20

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Loren?? I think.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:20 Laura

10:21

He'll even crash you in those remote control boats .... fantastic!

Friday November 30, 2007 10:21

10:21

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Yeah Tony!!

Friday November 30, 2007 10:21 Laura

10:22

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Here Kitty Kitty, Come get you some...

Friday November 30, 2007 10:22 Laura

10:22

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

He is one big thing of SEXY!!!!

Friday November 30, 2007 10:22 Diandra

10:24

He's from Rushville .... and yet the sign said Columbus, Ind. ... something us Hoosiers have never been able to explain (the towns are a half hour apart)

Friday November 30, 2007 10:24

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[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

Funniest thing said all night!!!

Friday November 30, 2007 10:24 Diandra

10:25

"Sorry babe" .... that was fantastic

Friday November 30, 2007 10:25

10:26

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

I could live with that man forever...

Friday November 30, 2007 10:26 Diandra

10:27

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Very funny Tony...I like. You still need a haircut...hehehe

Friday November 30, 2007 10:27 Laura

10:27

[Comment From KCKC: ]

yea i voted in your polls this past week. it was entertaining. :)

Friday November 30, 2007 10:27 KC

10:27

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

Everyone run!!!! David Spade is coming back!!!!

Friday November 30, 2007 10:27 Diandra

10:28

thanks KC! ... and notice Tony didn't say anything about Toyota ... i really have to believe there's a reason why he hasn't said anything

Friday November 30, 2007 10:28

10:28

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

ok, Diandra. Time for a snack break...

Friday November 30, 2007 10:28 Laura

10:29

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Hmmm, good point about Toyota.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:29 Laura

10:29

And i read today that he doesn't want to work on a new contract for Gibbs (it runs through 2009) during the "offseason" .... isn't that the best time?

Friday November 30, 2007 10:29

10:30

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

Yea...It's snowing outside so I've had 4 cups of coffee...

Friday November 30, 2007 10:30 Diandra

10:30

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

I had a phone call and missed Tony. He is so sexy! I'm happy that I got to see him but I wish that I could have heard his speech.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:30 Susan

10:30

[Comment From DeannaDeanna: ]

He keeps putting off his contract negotiations. First until the off season and now he says he will not do it until after the off season. I think he's waiting to see how things go.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:30 Deanna

10:31

Makes sense Deanna... and don't you think its funny that his sprint car teams just signed a new contract with Chevrolet?

hmmm...

Friday November 30, 2007 10:31

10:31

[Comment From Mr. WrigleyMr. Wrigley: ]

Noticed Brian France chewing gum. No class!

Friday November 30, 2007 10:31 Mr. Wrigley

10:31

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

2009 seems soooo far away though....

Friday November 30, 2007 10:31 Laura

10:32

Just a year and change, Laura

Friday November 30, 2007 10:32

10:32

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

I predict Stewart to RCR at some point...but that's just my opinion

Friday November 30, 2007 10:32 Diandra

10:32

I think Childress is the only one who'd take Stewart

Friday November 30, 2007 10:32

10:33

[Comment From DeannaDeanna: ]

He has said the right things in public. But I think toyota and Kyle might get him looking for a new home.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:33 Deanna

10:33

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

I think there is something going on with Tony and his contract.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:33 Susan

10:33

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

No David, I'm not having fun when you are on stage...

Friday November 30, 2007 10:33 Laura

10:34

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

G9bbs has Joey waiting in the wings.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:34 Susan

10:34

[Comment From DeannaDeanna: ]

Time to hit the mute again

Friday November 30, 2007 10:34 Deanna

10:34

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

He could be waiting to see how 2008 plays out with Toyota

Friday November 30, 2007 10:34 Laura

10:35

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

Could he at least tell some jokes about NASCAR??

Friday November 30, 2007 10:35 Diandra

10:35

[Comment From KCKC: ]

has harvick thought about starting a cup team? if so, stewart could eventually end up there.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:35 KC

10:37

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

I'm not sure Harvick has enough money or time do go Cup...Delana would go crazy...

Friday November 30, 2007 10:37 Diandra

10:38

[Comment From DeannaDeanna: ]

Stewart will go to Hendrick and Jeff will retire.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:38 Deanna

10:38

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

My head is hurting....

Friday November 30, 2007 10:38 Laura

10:39

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

I think Tony will go to RCR as the 4th car that I keep hearing about.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:39 Susan

10:40

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

Agree

Friday November 30, 2007 10:40 Diandra

10:42

I wonder if NASCAR really wanted their comedian on stage to get into scoring at bars in vegas and calling things a little "G-A-Y"?

Friday November 30, 2007 10:42

10:42

[Comment From KimKim: ]

Deanna, interesting theory about Stewart. Jeff eluded to his possible retirement at a press conference before Homestead.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:42 Kim

10:42

[Comment From TheresaTheresa: ]

Is Junior in the audience?

Friday November 30, 2007 10:42 Theresa

10:43

I doubt it Theresa ... he was there on Thursday to accept the most-popular driver award, though

Friday November 30, 2007 10:43

10:43

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

How much of this money do the drivers get to keep? Good grief! I agree that Nascar was probably not too happy with the gay comments.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:43 Susan

10:44

The drivers generally get less than 50% .... I can't remember a closer figure

Friday November 30, 2007 10:44

10:44

[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

I heard jr left for Austalia after the luncheon

Friday November 30, 2007 10:44 Race Fanatic

10:44

[Comment From KimKim: ]

I am irritated. ESPN/ABC had the entire chase yet they on a night when there is nothing but reruns on the national networks, they couldn't show the awards show? Ugh!

Friday November 30, 2007 10:44 Kim

10:44

[Comment From DeannaDeanna: ]

Kim - Exactly.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:44 Deanna

10:44

[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

what can we expect from kyle?

Friday November 30, 2007 10:44 Race Fanatic

10:44

[Comment From KimKim: ]

They get the worst comics every year. Last year was horrible with Jay Mohr. Many of his comments went without laughs.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:44 Kim

10:44

[Comment From DeannaDeanna: ]

Junior is on his way to Australia.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:44 Deanna

10:45

I agree Kim ... luckily I've gotten access to ESPN 360

Friday November 30, 2007 10:45

10:45

[Comment From KimKim: ]

Just curious, who was the second most popular driver?

Friday November 30, 2007 10:45 Kim

10:46

Jeff Gordon, or so I've heard

Friday November 30, 2007 10:46

10:46

Jeff Gordon, or so I've heard

Friday November 30, 2007 10:46

10:46

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Jeff Gordon, Kim

Friday November 30, 2007 10:46 Laura

10:46

[Comment From KimKim: ]

Yea, everyone has amazing cable packages except for me. :-( I can't even get the Speed Channel. I need to order the Dish Network or something.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:46 Kim

10:46

[Comment From DeannaDeanna: ]

Jeff Gordon came in 2nd for most popular

Friday November 30, 2007 10:46 Deanna

10:47

[Comment From KimKim: ]

Yea, everyone has amazing cable packages except for me. :-( I can't even get the Speed Channel. I need to order the Dish Network or something.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:47 Kim

10:47

[Comment From KimKim: ]

I figured it would be Jeff.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:47 Kim

10:48

I don't remember Kyle's speech from last year.... anyone remember what happened?

Friday November 30, 2007 10:48

10:48

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

I have Dish but I want Direct so I can get that coverage of the drivers. Forgot the name.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:48 Susan

10:48

[Comment From KCKC: ]

he said Eva's name has his girlfriend instead of Erica

Friday November 30, 2007 10:48 KC

10:49

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

Thanks Eva! You're the best!

Friday November 30, 2007 10:49 Diandra

10:49

[Comment From sherisheri: ]

he called his girlfriend eva

Friday November 30, 2007 10:49 sheri

10:49

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Yeah, he thanked Eva instead of Erica. Funny stuff...

Friday November 30, 2007 10:49 Laura

10:49

[Comment From KimKim: ]

Track pass

Friday November 30, 2007 10:49 Kim

10:49

[Comment From DeannaDeanna: ]

He thanked Eva instead of his own girlfriend.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:49 Deanna

10:49

NASCAR Hot Pass is on DirecTV

Friday November 30, 2007 10:49

10:50

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

I feel your pain, Kim. I had to order a special sport package to get Speed.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:50 Laura

10:50

[Comment From KimKim: ]

Oops. I would assume then that she is no longer his girlfriend? If so, she's not too bright! LOL

Friday November 30, 2007 10:50 Kim

10:50

[Comment From KCKC: ]

i like listening to the in car radio's instead of watching any of the tv coverage. trackpass is the internet

Friday November 30, 2007 10:50 KC

10:50

[Comment From BLMBLM: ]

Eva is Kurt's wife

Friday November 30, 2007 10:50 BLM

10:51

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Yeah, they split sometime this summer.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:51 Laura

10:51

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

Is Hot Pass good (in your opinion)? I haven't seen it.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:51 Susan

10:51

[Comment From KimKim: ]

That's right, it is Hot Pass with Direct TV. My Mom gets it for me so I can take the kids over to her house, watch & listen in.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:51 Kim

10:51

[Comment From janejane: ]

what is dale doing in australia?

Friday November 30, 2007 10:51 jane

10:52

I could go for a television broadcast with the MRN/PRN radio broadcast instead as the audio

Friday November 30, 2007 10:52

10:52

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

vacation

Friday November 30, 2007 10:52 Laura

10:52

[Comment From sherisheri: ]

he is on vacation, jane

Friday November 30, 2007 10:52 sheri

10:53

[Comment From KimberlyKimberly: ]

Is ESPN going to re-show the awards ceremony at all?

Friday November 30, 2007 10:53 Kimberly

10:53

[Comment From BLMBLM: ]

Is Martin Truex at the banquet?- I know they said he wouldn't get to talk because he finished 11th

Friday November 30, 2007 10:53 BLM

10:53

Truex isn't there, neither is Hamlin .... wouldn't surprise me if they were in NYC to party though

Friday November 30, 2007 10:53

10:53

[Comment From KimKim: ]

That's a good idea. Perhaps one of the networks could broker a deal with Sirius or something.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:53 Kim

10:54

[Comment From janejane: ]

thanks

Friday November 30, 2007 10:54 jane

10:54

[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

Dale is taking his posse on a vacation and making an appearance at some type of race there.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:54 Race Fanatic

10:54

[Comment From KimKim: ]

Why have a 12 man chase with only ten being honored? I don't get that.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:54 Kim

10:54

[Comment From DeannaDeanna: ]

Yeah, too bad they don't offer pay-per-view that uses PRN/MRN and follows the action that they announce.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:54 Deanna

10:54

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

I think Truex is still in town. They showed some pictures of him with Sherry at last night's party.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:54 Laura

10:55

[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

mrn/prn would be a great idea. They make watching grass grow exciting.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:55 Race Fanatic

10:56

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

It is strange to only honor 10. Haven't they always had the 11th place driver give a speech.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:56 Susan

10:56

[Comment From KimKim: ]

Has Jimmie Johnson spoken yet?

Friday November 30, 2007 10:56 Kim

10:56

[Comment From IngridIngrid: ]

Clint is hotter than Jeff!

Friday November 30, 2007 10:56 Ingrid

10:56

Johnson will be last.... they go in reverse order of the standings

Friday November 30, 2007 10:56

10:57

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Nope, he is on last.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:57 Laura

10:57

[Comment From KimKim: ]

Oh, I see. That makes sense, I guess. I bet Stewart's speech was entertaining or will be anyway.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:57 Kim

10:58

Stewart's speech included him referring to Zippy as his wife.... so yeah, highly entertaining

Friday November 30, 2007 10:58

10:58

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Tony's was the best of the night...so far.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:58 Laura

10:59

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Great job, Clint, reading the teleprompter...

Friday November 30, 2007 10:59 Laura

10:59

[Comment From KimKim: ]

Sorry I missed it. That would have been funny! As much as I don't like the guy sometimes, he is entertaining to say the least.

Friday November 30, 2007 10:59 Kim

10:59

[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

clint's speech was good

Friday November 30, 2007 10:59 Race Fanatic

11:00

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

I missed Tony's speech but I saw everyone laughing. Hopefully, it will end up on You Tube.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:00 Susan

11:00

[Comment From KimKim: ]

Clint doesn't seem like the type with much of a personality. He seems very stoic most of the time. I don't think I have ever noticed him smile.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:00 Kim

11:01

I got to hang out with Clint last year th the brickyard....he was extremely personable and very hilarious

Friday November 30, 2007 11:01

11:02

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

I've always thought that Clint was probably a lot of fun to be around.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:02 Susan

11:02

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

So, who is watching Cannonbull Run II on Sunday at 8. What is that the millionth commercial for it? Sorry, very punchy tonight.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:02 Laura

11:02

[Comment From KimKim: ]

Really? That just proves then, I shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, huh? When will I learn? :-)

Friday November 30, 2007 11:02 Kim

11:03

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

Will they let poor Chad give a speech this year? He wasn't happy last year.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:03 Susan

11:03

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

So, who is watching Cannonbull Run II on Sunday at 8. What is that the millionth commercial for it? Sorry, very punchy tonight.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:03 Laura

11:04

If it makes you feel any better Laura, ESPN360 has a rotation of five commercials....

Friday November 30, 2007 11:04

11:04

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

I would think you would be a nervous wreck in front of large crowd, making an speech.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:04 Laura

11:04

[Comment From KimKim: ]

Susan, good question. They should let the winning crew chief speak, too. After all, if it weren't for the crew chiefs & crews, none of those guys would be so successful.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:04 Kim

11:05

[Comment From KimKim: ]

If that's the case, sounds like I am not missing much then.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:05 Kim

11:06

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Unfortunately I don't get ESPN360.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:06 Laura

11:06

[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

zippi gave a speech when Tony won

Friday November 30, 2007 11:06 Race Fanatic

11:07

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

I thought the winning crew chief gives a speech.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:07 Laura

11:07

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

I think the crew chief of the winning team always gave a speech but they wouldn't let Chad last year.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:07 Susan

11:07

[Comment From AmandaAmanda: ]

Truex is there......he's behind Steve

Friday November 30, 2007 11:07 Amanda

11:11

We're having some technical difficulties .... stay tuned!

Friday November 30, 2007 11:11

11:11

[Comment From KimKim: ]

I just heard on the news that Evel Knievel died today. That's a shame!

Friday November 30, 2007 11:11 Kim

11:11

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Good catch, Amanda. I didn't see it.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:11 Laura

11:11

[Comment From KimKim: ]

Why wouldn't they have let Chad give a speech?

Friday November 30, 2007 11:11 Kim

11:11

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Get out here!! Jr didn't win.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:11 Laura

11:12

[Comment From JRJR: ]

Last year they changed the format, crew chief got speak at an untelevised event the day before. Looks like it hasn't changed.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:12 JR

11:13

[Comment From AmandaAmanda: ]

yeah it was only for a few seconds when they showed it

Friday November 30, 2007 11:13 Amanda

11:14

Do people really want to hear Chad Knaus speak?

Friday November 30, 2007 11:14

11:15

[Comment From KimKim: ]

If you're a fan of Jimmie, like me, then yes. :-)

Friday November 30, 2007 11:15 Kim

11:16

[Comment From JRJR: ]

Honesty, his huge nostrils appall me, I can't stand looking at him.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:16 JR

11:16

[Comment From DeannaDeanna: ]

No, I do not want to hear Chad! Jimmy will congratulate himself and Chad enough.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:16 Deanna

11:17

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Yeah, I guess. The crew chief is just as important.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:17 Laura

11:19

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

If it was Tony Eury Jr or Zippy then I would. :)

Friday November 30, 2007 11:19 Susan

11:21

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

I think Chad is a great speaker...

Friday November 30, 2007 11:21 Diandra

11:23

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

Chad has a lot of experience saying: Your the man! I think it is his favorite comment.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:23 Susan

11:32

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

Ouch, $14 million.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:32 Laura

11:32

And we're back.....

Friday November 30, 2007 11:32

11:32

That's quite a hefty purse

Friday November 30, 2007 11:32

11:32

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

Jimmie's eyebrows look thinner...

Friday November 30, 2007 11:32 Diandra

11:33

He's in New York.... there's plenty of facial talent there

Friday November 30, 2007 11:33

11:33

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

I think Jimmy is going to cry too.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:33 Susan

11:34

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

but I liked his bushy brows!!!

Friday November 30, 2007 11:34 Diandra

11:34

they're still meaty

Friday November 30, 2007 11:34

11:35

[Comment From DeannaDeanna: ]

I cannot believe they don't have the whole 48 team in the audience instead of up on a balcony. They have to stand?

Friday November 30, 2007 11:35 Deanna

11:35

[Comment From DiandraDiandra: ]

he is a good looking guy, and while I may not be a fan...there's just something about hearing a man tear up

Friday November 30, 2007 11:35 Diandra

11:36

they don't stand the whole time.... and they've always put the pit crew guys up there

Friday November 30, 2007 11:36

11:37

UGG boots.... lol

Friday November 30, 2007 11:37

11:37

that's quite a gaffe for Johnson

Friday November 30, 2007 11:37

11:38

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

Isn't it ridiculous that they have to stand on a balcony. Especially the women in evening gowns. I just played the gender card but it's well deserved.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:38 Susan

11:38

[Comment From KCKC: ]

at least they are keeping with some traditions by keeping the team on the balcony

Friday November 30, 2007 11:38 KC

11:39

Have they showed the "This is SportsCenter" commercial with Kurt Busch during the telecast? I've got to say it's pretty good.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:39

11:40

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

The balcony is on the 3rd floor, isn't it. I think I am glad that JJ doesn't know what Uggs are.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:40 Susan

11:40

[Comment From DeannaDeanna: ]

At least it made his speech a little funny and not so stiff.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:40 Deanna

11:40

Johnson tends to have a problem sounding like a piece of cardboard.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:40

11:41

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

I haven't seen the commercial and I'm on ESPN Classic.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:41 Susan

11:44

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

Jimmy said that his team (along with everyone else) tried to use the gray rules to their advantage. That was on Regic and Kelly but I was surprised that he said it. We all know that most everyone does everything they can.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:44 Susan

11:45

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

No sportcenter commercials on ESPN classic

Friday November 30, 2007 11:45 Laura

11:45

I really enjoyed that "Miracle" video

Friday November 30, 2007 11:45

11:45

Does this mean David Spade is coming back out? HA!

Friday November 30, 2007 11:45

11:46

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

It's over 15 minutes early too

Friday November 30, 2007 11:46 Laura

11:46

man ESPN, 15 minutes to fill out the hour? that would have been too hard ...

Friday November 30, 2007 11:46

11:46

[Comment From DeannaDeanna: ]

I do feel kind of bad for Chad

Friday November 30, 2007 11:46 Deanna

11:47

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

I think that is it. They are showing the Jeff Gordon sportcentury now.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:47 Laura

11:48

Thanks guys for stopping by tonight... this is my first "cover-it-live" blog and i thought it went pretty well.... but anyways, let me throw out a shameless plug to be sure to stick around the FanHouse until Daytona -- we'll have some interesting stuff for you

Friday November 30, 2007 11:48

11:48

And as always... we look forward to any ideas or comments you've got... so until the next time, thanks for chatting tonight, and have some happy holidays!

Friday November 30, 2007 11:48

11:48

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

That was a nice video. I'll never forget Jeff bringiing the milk on stage to toast and celebrate with Dale. They did like each other.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:48 Susan

11:49

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

I love Fanhouse so i'll be covering it almost every day.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:49 Susan

11:50

Thanks Susan!

Also, I'd like to give a big shout out to Keith and everyone with Cover It Live.... they've got a fantastic product for us to use.... props to them!

Friday November 30, 2007 11:50

11:50

[Comment From KCKC: ]

fanhouse is great! look forward to what you will post next

Friday November 30, 2007 11:50 KC

11:50

[Comment From DeannaDeanna: ]

Thanks for hosting it for us all

Friday November 30, 2007 11:50 Deanna

11:50

[Comment From LauraLaura: ]

I've had a lot of fun. I love the Fanhouse. Would love to do this again!!!

Friday November 30, 2007 11:50 Laura

11:50

[Comment From Race FanaticRace Fanatic: ]

can we expect an end of season faq?

Friday November 30, 2007 11:50 Race Fanatic

11:51

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

Geoffrey, You need a way for us to ask questions without everyone seeing the comments. My suggestion! Thanks I had a great time!!

Friday November 30, 2007 11:51 Susan

11:52

Susan.... for that... just send a comment in, but don't activate it... we get every single comment ever submitted (activated or not) directly in the Inbox

Friday November 30, 2007 11:52

11:52

and from there, I can just email you directly... makes things simple

Friday November 30, 2007 11:52

11:53

Race Fanatic... we've definitely got a lot of stuff we want to cover in the offseason... and an off-season FAQ might just have to be one

Friday November 30, 2007 11:53

11:54

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

Do I email this? I am a dunce I guess.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:54 Susan

11:55

Susan... when you visit a post here at the FanHouse, leave a comment... you'll receive an email wanting to know if you want to activate it or not, but you don't have to. Either way, (depending on if it my post of tallglassofmilk's) we get an email directly to us.... so to contact us, just go through comments and don't activate if you don't want the world to see it!

Friday November 30, 2007 11:55

11:57

Thanks everybody for stopping by, don't make yourself a FanHouse stranger!

Have a good night, everyone.

Friday November 30, 2007 11:57

11:58

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

I fully FINALLY get it. Thanks so much for your posts and feedback and all of the other things you do. Good night

Friday November 30, 2007 11:58 Susan

11:58

This Live Blog has now ended.