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If you are a Robby Gordon fan ensure you turn into SPEEDTV on Sunday April 2nd as Robby and a guest (rumor it's nice guy Michael Waltrip) are hosting Speed TV's "Wind Tunnel"
Now I don't pretend to know what Robby is going to talk about this weekend but I hope he talks about how he kicked some ass this weekend in Martinsville. Wait a minute, if he is going to be on Wind Tunnel does this mean he is going to suck and will be out of the race early?
Carl Edwards is starring in the April 3rd episode of the Fox Network show '24'. 
I'm a big fan of Carl Edwards and the show (and Elisha Cuthbert, who probably has nothing to do with Carl Edwards on the show, but she deserves a big picture on Pit Road Post anyway) and am concerned that, given the show's history of killing off it's cast members, Carl may be in trouble.
Run well in Martinsville, Carl. It may be your last race!
Not For Sale
Rusty Wallace has teamed up with Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 With GPS Locator to share his Road Trip Tips with North America in a software GPS mapping application. On the website promoting this product, Rusty is quoted in a number of scenarios discussing the features and benefits of this product.
“In the early days of my racing career, drivers had to be mechanics too,” Wallace said. “I know the importance of making sure your vehicle is in tip-top condition.” - PRP: Note To Self: Ensure Vehicle works before I go on road trip or else go to mechanics school.
“With today’s unpredictable fuel costs, a wrong turn can be costly,” said Wallace. - PRP: Yes, a wrong turn can be so costly it may end up costing you thousands of dollars. Ensure you carry lots of money with you.
“Nowadays it’s easy to keep kids entertained with portable DVD players and such, but then you miss some valuable bonding time. Our family plays games and takes a lot of breaks to stretch our legs and take in the scenery,” said Wallace. - PRP: As you can see, Rusty is also an aspiring Dr. Phil dispensing advice on how families should spend time when traveling.
“A weekend fishing trip may not always be the ideal getaway for my wife and daughter,” Wallace said, “But if the whole family is involved in the preparation, we can plan activities that will make everyone happy.” - PRP: Again, another quote from Dr. Rusty on family time.
Lastly, for all of you interested buyers, the Pit Road Post is confirming whether it is true the voice heard on the GPS device is the voice of Kenny Wallace.
Alabama State Troopers have been using Talladega Super speedway and the surrounding area to
simulate high-speed pursuits and other scenarios. Since Hurricane Katrina, the state troopers have been unable to use the normal training site and since have moved to Talladega.
We contacted Alabama State Trooper officials who had no comment on the rumors the training was actually moved to the track because Kurt Busch will be at Talladega next month.
Mark Zeske at Sports Illustrated got it right, and Pit Road Post is loving it!
Here are the top eight signs that old-school NASCAR has re-emerged:
The bump: With fewer than five laps remaining, Kurt Busch simply bashed Matt Kenseth out of the way, then went on to win the race. The front-bumper move was straight out of a race rerun on ESPN Classic. In fact, most people say it reminded them of Dale Earnhardt ramming Terry Labonte out of the way on the last lap in 1999.
The grumps: Kenseth, upset at not winning, took it out on Jeff Gordon
by grinding cars together. Gordon went flying backward, falling from
third to 21st. Gordon isn't exactly old-school, but he did about the
best impression he could of an Allison. He shoved Kenseth after the
race, drawing a fine from NASCAR.
The feud: Kevin Harvick took advantage of the bumping at Bristol to tell everyone what he really thinks of Kurt Busch, writing another chapter of NASCAR's best active feud. Of course, Harvick is a throw-back driver, and that's one of the reasons he fit in well as Earnhardt's replacement five years ago at Richard Childress Racing. So Harvick loved Busch's winning move, claiming that he would have done the same thing. But Harvick was also quick to point out that he didn't approve of Busch. "I hate to see Kurt Busch win," Harvick said. "What a whiner."
The block for no good reason: Dale Jarrett seems like a nice guy -- after all, his NASCAR-champion father is known as Gentleman Ned. Don't be fooled. Dale knows the ropes after spending most of his life at NASCAR tracks. The ornery Jarrett was able to slow down the entire field and upset the balance of power just by not getting out of the way. His moves drove Kenseth and the others crazy, but if you are old-school, you know that's the point.
Missed revenge: Martin Truex
was one of the angry ones at Bristol, but when he tried to inflict his
revenge on Gordon, things went awry. Fact is, nobody is exactly sure
what happened, but Truex looked foolish. It was such an amazing event
that Stewart, racing behind Truex and Gordon, could be seen laughing.
The laughs were probably good for Stewart, NASCAR's most retro driver,
because he spent most of the race annoyed with Truex.
Jimmy Spencer's back: Anything that puts Jimmy Spencer in a stock car is good for NASCAR. Spencer, a veteran driver without a ride, is tons of fun. He'd just as soon whip you off the track as win the race. He's also been known to enjoy a cold beverage or two. Spencer has signed on as an advisor for rookie Brent Sherman, who drives the No. 49 Dodge, but Spencer will also get behind the wheel for Martinsville and several other races. Don't be surprised if Jimmy joins in all the pushing-and-shoving fun.
Remembering Dale: It was Dale Earnhardt's school for most of two decades. He embodied the NASCAR that most longtime fans love. Earnhardt, who died five years ago in a crash at Daytona, was honored this week when the Mississippi House of Representatives designated April 29 of each year "Dale Earnhardt Day." The Intimidator was born on April 29, 1951.
Sadler vs. Hammond: TNA Wrestling is hooking up with NASCAR this week, sponsoring Hermie Sadler's ride. They are also promoting a wrestling extravaganza across the street from Martinsville Speedway this Saturday. NASCAR will be represented in an eight-man tag-team "Lumberjack" match. Sadler and Fox broadcaster Jeff Hammond will hook up with Team 3-D to form half of the match.
Onion Sports
DAYTONA BEACH, FL—In a reaction to what many close to NASCAR see as an "insufficiently cornpone"
and "only mildly folksy" corporate culture,
drivers are discussing a possible strike during the 2006 Nextel Cup
series. "What we got developing here is shifting a little too close to
an actual stuck-up city-folk racing series, with major sponsors from
above the [Mason-Dixon] Line and rich team owners who made their money
somewheres [sic] else than headache powders or oil treatments," said
Herschel "Huckleberry" Rosenberg, a lawyer representing drivers'
interests. "What we have is pretty good for now, but sometimes ‘good'
just isn't good-ol'-boy enough." Other driver grievances, which
insiders say may stall the start of the season, include NASCAR's recent
emphasis on safety and crash prevention, and a "dangerous" level of
acknowledgment of the lack of minority involvement in the sport.
In this photo, ex-driver Dave Marcus displays his thoughts of Kyle Busch.
He's baaaack!! And Jimmie finishes 30th. Bring back Darian Grubb!
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