A Little Hope…

Atlanta Motor Speedway Offers Two Days of NEXTEL Cup Action Free to Pep Boys Auto 500 Ticketholders – Dale Earnhardt Jr. Expected to Test No. 88 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports: NASCAR’s most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Is expected to test the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet during a two-day Car Of Tomorrow test at Atlanta Motor Speedway and track officials will give fans the opportunity to be the first to see him on the track in his new ride. Earnhardt Jr. And his new No. 88 crew are one of up to 50 teams expected to participate in the full two-day test on Oct. 29 and 30 following the Pep Boys Auto 500 NEXTEL Cup race. Fans who present a ticket stub from the Oct. 28 event will be granted free admission to both days of the test. Gate 14 in the Earnhardt Grandstand will open with the start of testing at 9 a.m. And close at 5 p.m. Fans in attendance will also have an opportunity to register to win guided garage tours and other prizes each day of the test. Tickets to the Pep Boys Auto 500 event weekend, including Friday, Oct. 26 Georgia-Pacific Qualifying night and the Oct. 27 EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event are available by contacting the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX or online at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.

Okay a few reviews…I know I’m behind on these lol

Criminal Minds…totally freaked me out. I hope what they are hinting to does not happen!

Bionic Woman…good, better than I expected but I’m not 100% sold yet

Life…liked it a lot! I am anxious to see how they play this all out.

NCIS…awesome, awesome, awesome start to the season in my opinion! I knew they couldn’t kill Tony lol

Chuck…. just not sure, not the show I thought it was lol

Journeyman… LOVE IT! Glad it isn’t just some kind of Quantam Leap remake. QL had it’s time and I wasn’t into reliving it lol

Bones… was not even slightly disappointed! Loved the different story lines.

House… getting bored with it, now he isn’t funny and sarcastic he’s just an ass. Not sure how long I’ll hold on this season if they don’t get some more personalities flowing or he at least has some human side to him.

The Bachelor… while I’m not sure I’d say he’s the sexiest Bachelor that they’ve had and the women aren’t as intriguing to me this year as normal…I’m still curious and that is the key lol

Dancing With the Stars…. I like that Drew is on there other than that I’m not totally drawn in or not this season. No one standing out with a lot of personality or reason for me to really pull for…..

Reaper…. not sure. Had some moments and missed some others lol

Cane…. love it! Smits and mystery and drama are just a great mixture for me

Dirty Sexy Money… better than I was expecting and I’m giong to hang in there for this one I think.

CSI: NY… My favorite CSI show and has been the last season or so. Right now I’m anxious for the Vegas premiere mainly so we can stop seeing those ads every 5 minutes lol Vegas can sometimes disappoint me on their premieres. NY…did not disappoint! Miami…well as always I’m watching this show in spite of David Caruso’s bad acting lol

While I don’t think this is the best season of TV out there I do have some things I’m looking forward to

From www.whowon.comWINCHESTER, Ind. — NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers David Stremme and Kyle Busch will be testing their CRA Super Series late model racecars at Winchester Speedway this Monday to prepare for the 36th Annual Winchester 400 Presented By Ed Martin Auto Group and Renegade on Sunday, October 14th on the famous High Banks of historic Winchester Speedway. The test session is scheduled from 9am until 5pm with the teams having intermittent sessions on the track during that time. The grandstands will be open at no charge for fans to come watch the test session on Monday, fans can get a first hand look at the two NASCAR stars as they prepare to battle the best late model drivers in the country for the right to be known as a winner of the prestigious Winchester 400.

Stremme and Busch will be traveling from Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday morning October 14th after competing in the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup event at Lowe’s Motor Speedway on Saturday night, October 13th. Both Busch and Stremme will get some limited practice laps that Sunday at Winchester Speedway, but since they will miss qualifying for the event on that Saturday, they will have to start the event as Promoters Options on the tail of the field.

To date there are already 35 cars pre-entered for the 36th Annual Winchester 400 Presented By Ed Martin Auto Group and Renegade, lead by Stremme and Busch. Some of the top late model drivers entered from around the country include North Carolina natives Jeff Fultz, a winner of the Labor Day Weekend CRA Super Series event at Winchester, and Dennis Schoenfeld who finished third in that same event and Brian Scott, who just announced he will compete full-time in 2008 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Alabama’s Augie Grill, who finished second in the 400 last year and Stanley Smith, Florida ‘s Justin Drawdy and Jay Middleton, Wisconsin’s Robert Maynor and Josh Bauer, and Minnesota’s Andy Hanson.

CRA Super Series point’s leader Chris Gabehart leads a strong group of CRA regulars already entered including Rookie Of The Year John VanDoorn, 2006 series Champion and Winchester 400 winner Scott Hantz, Jeff Lane, Rick Turner, Jack Smith, Jason Shively, Sean Matthuis, Jason Dietsch and Donald Karr Jr. Local veterans with lots of Winchester experience entered include Bull Baker, a three time series winner at Winchester, Brian Rievley a former series Champion and winner on the High Banks, Jim Crabtree Jr., Chet Blanton, and Scott Whitehouse. Track record holder Danny Jackson, who sat on the pole in last years 400 is entered along with Michigan’s Johnny Belott III, who came from 26th to finish sixth on Labor Day Weekend.

The 36th Annual Winchester 400 will pay the winner $12,000, plus another possible $10,000 will be available in lap leader bonus money. There will also be a $3,600 bonus available to any former Winchester 400 winner or non CRA Super Series regular if they can win the 36th Annual Winchester 400. The 36th Annual Winchester 400 is the second leg of the $50,000 to win Triple Crown that started at last Saturday’s Circle Track Nationals “The 100 at O’Reilly Raceway Park were Chris Gabehart picked up the $10,000 victory. Entry forms for the Winchester 400 and additional series information is available at www.craracing.net or contact the CRA office at 812-883-0455.

The 36th Annual Winchester 400 Weekend Presented By Ed Martin Auto Group and Renegade will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 12th, 13th and 14th with racing action from the Vore’s Welding & Steel CRA FWD Compacts, CRA Street Stocks, Howe CRA Sportsman, US PRO Cup Series, The Run For The Gun Shootout between the American Modified and the USA Modified Series in addition to the 36th Annual Winchester 400. For additional information and to purchase advance tickets go to www.winchesterspeedway.com

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 25, 2007 — Victory Lane Players Club (http://www.VLPClub.net) announces its launch today, allowing race fans the online opportunity of a lifetime. Racing stars Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Tony Stewart, Dale Jarrett, Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler and Jamie McMurray will be testing the skills of race fans across the country in various interactive online games.

Race fans can log onto VLPClub.net to join the action and begin the ultimate interactive online experience. All games are free to play, and VLP Club will offer exclusive tournaments against the racing superstars, one-of-a kind autographed merchandise, fantasy experiences and endless hours of fun.

In addition, “Full Access” Club Memberships are available for $20 per month. “Full Access” Club Members will receive an exclusive merchandise packet, participate in “Full Access” VLP Club driver tournaments, receive alerts when their favorite drivers are playing online as well as access to premium content along with e-mail updates and electronic newsletters.

“We wanted to give the fans a completely new and unique experience they can’t get anywhere else,” said Earnhardt, Jr. “This will be the coolest site for race fans to log on, have fun and win prizes you can only get at VLP Club.”

VLP Club drivers will play weekly online tournaments, allowing race fans the opportunity to play and win against the best in motorsports. The “VLP Club LiVe” tournament will begin in December, allowing fans to qualify for an exclusive, live tournament with select drivers.

“When the opportunity to get involved in VLP Club came up, I jumped on it,” stated Sadler. “All the drivers like to play video and computer games, and now we have a chance to include the fans. We are going to be just as competitive online as we are on the race track.”

Beginning in October, “Full Access” Club Members will be able to interact in live, online Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments, which will yield a seat at the final table with one of the VLP Club drivers. For more information on how fans can interact with the racing superstars, visit http://www.VLPClub.net.

The sign up process is simple. Fans can visit http://www.VLPClub.net to register, download software and start playing interactive online games immediately. There’s no need to be an experienced player to join; the site offers “learn to play” instructions and a FAQ section for players at every level.

About Victory Lane Players Club

Victory Lane Players Club (VLP Club) is the ultimate interactive online web site for motorsports enthusiasts. VLP Club is a North Carolina-based limited liability corporation, and its partners include Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Dale Jarrett, Elliott Sadler and Jamie McMurray. The web site, http://www.VLPClub.net, officially launched in September 2007 and provides race fans with an interactive online platform to win various exclusive prizes and experiences.

Contact:

Keri Gajewski
Drivers Choice
Ph: 313-917-4224
Email: keri@vlpclub.net
Web: http://www.vlpclub.net

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 – The National Council For Adoption, a leading adoption advocacy organization, named Rodney Atkins as its 2007-2008 National Celebrity Spokesperson of the Year. The 2007 winner of the Academy of Country Music’s “Best New Male Vocalist” Award will serve as keynote speaker and special musical guest at the Families for All National Parent Recruitment Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 3 in Washington, D.C.

Atkins, who has three consecutive number one singles,including the current hit “These Are My People,” was adopted into his family as an infant and speaks from personal experience about the benefits of adoption.

“From the moment I met Rodney Atkins, it was clear to me that his heart is just as big as his talent,” says NCFA President Tom Atwood. “Many people have been touched by his songs, and I know that many more will be inspired by his personal story and commitment to serving the cause of adoption.”

“These children are the future of our nation and our families. It is important that we make sure they are taken care of,” says Atkins.

“We look forward to working with Rodney to raise awareness of important adoption and foster care issues,” says Atwood. “His humble willingness to become an advocate for children is evidence of the character that is the foundation of his success.”

Guess who got the most adds to Radio for the week? AND who debuted at 53….

Well not sure if it is a plus side but it does allow you to find things you normally just don’t have the time for. Someone had asked me about a show called Blood Ties on Lifetime and I didn’t know what they were talking about. So after they were shocked that the “queen of all media” didn’t know about it lol They sent me the link to catch the first seasons episodes on the LifetimeTV.com website. Apparently it’s second season will launch in October….. Well I’m 8 episodes in and hooked. I’m normally not a vampire type of fan…never could get into Buffy or Angel and etc…. but I really really like this show.

I’ve got a lot of conference calls to do later today, hopefully after I get some sleep. I really really want some sleep lol Guess I’ll finish catching up on myspace and finishing out last seasons Blood Ties during those lol

Quote of the day: Bravery is powerfully attractive trait in a woman, stupidity is not.

Never thought I’d be pulling for Denny Hamlin against Kyle Petty but Kyle going into the car like that… if Denny had of punched him….

I don’t like it when Kasey has a bad day but I do like pissy Kasey every now and then, sometimes he is hilarious when he’s irritated.

I like Ray being on the radio with Elliott… and the comedy going on during later in the race was cracking me up.

And to add to the humor was the Truex incar audio team of Martin, Joey and Bono just having lots of fun.

I have to agree with several folks on the radio…up until about lap 384ish it was the most boring race of the year.

So not happy with the big “Talladega like” wreck….

Way to hang in there for Truex and Sadler pulled out a 17th place finish out of all of it. I have to be happy about that.

Congrats to Carl & the #99 team!

After my post about my first review of the new Fox show Nashville I got an email from someone I truly respect a lot inside the industry….and it made me look at things differently.

The point of the show is to get some spotlight on some artists that normally wouldn’t get it BUT sometimes you have to have something else to bring people to the show. It is kind of like when people want to have Tim McGraw or Kenny Chensey come just hop up on stage for one song or sing on one song on an album. The goal of the night isn’t to help Kenny or Tim but it is to help whatever artist that is playing the show or recording the CD. The masses come for certain things….and the masses in TV land are more likely to come if there is some soap drama than they are if it is just about the music….

My first question after seeing the first episode was how the hell is Jamey Johnson going to fit into this show? He’s pretty much a straight shooter and I just couldn’t imagine it working with how things went the first show and how Jamey is… then I got my email and I watched the second show and now…. finally…yes I’m a little slow lol but…

I GET IT lol

I don’t like quick trips as much as I used to lol

Just never leaves enough time for everything…or everyone…

Great show by all the artists, well I know Brad did great but only because I know he puts on a good show. Missed his whole set. Hated that I missed it but that was time well spent hanging out and catching up with folks I don’t get to see very often these days.

There are some people that when you are around them, no matter what you’re talking about or doing you just feel good, warm and fuzzy! There were lots of them in the ATL baby!

Sometimes you have moments where you feel so much love, so much unbelievable love that you know that it will carry you through any rough times you face in the future. There are some moments that you just want to keep close to your heart forever…I’ve been blessed that is for sure.

Rushed trips means catching up on sleep (and work).

After we watched a pretty caution filled Busch Race… was so hoping that Truex would pull out the win but it just wasn’t meant to be and I can’t complain about him coming in 2nd

After the race I watched a little Kentucky football and a little Alabama football before we headed out to the new Dane Cook movie Good Luck Chuck. HILARIOUS! Loved it! Some scenes I wasn’t expecting but lol enjoyed

Came back home to find the end of the Alabama/Georgia game and damn… that looked to be a great game that we missed. Guess congrats to all my Georgia loving friends lol I personally am sad to have missed the Kentucky game even more…

We settle into watching more movies, Disturbia was pretty good, it did its “thrilling” job. I wanted to see it in the theater but well same problem with that movie as Good Luck Chuck, wasn’t showing in Athens and apparently I didn’t want to see it as bad lol

Next on the movie watching list for the night was We Are Marshall, still not sure how I missed this in the theaters as we all know I’m a huge McConaughey fan but yet I did miss it so now I’m kind of glad as I don’t like to cry that much in a theater lol It was a moving and heartbreaking movie but a very recommended one!

Now I’m off to get some sleep so I can get rested up for the lovely day of sports tomorrow! Have I mentioned that I love NASCAR and Football season…not sure that I love how the Colts keep playing while the race is on but…