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| 07 May 2010 02:01:51 pm |
 Champions Challenge Round 3!!!!!!!!!! |
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Hello everyone! Darlington weekend is upon us and its time for the 3rd of the Champions Challenge races! Yes your NATIONWIDE p10 picks are good for this event! The teams that are eligible are:
HunttotheFront
JG4TMR
Yo Muda
Hoser
scrub
1 mikes40
Wolfek420
Antti Tiettinan
Earl Arnold Jr
Remember these picks are for the Darlington NATIONWIDE race!
The last event for this series was at Bristol for the Cup series event, and the p10 legend JG4TMR took the win! Really he put a whoopin on us. 2nd went to Yo Muda followed closely by scrub in 3rd! Below are the complete Bristol results:
1. JG4TMR - 630
2. Yo Muda - 525
3. scrub - 500
4. Hoser - 435
5. 1 mikes40 - 435
6. HunttotheFront - 425
7. Wolfek420 - 385
8. Antti Tiettinen - 350
9. Earl Arnold Jr - 200
The Overall standings only saw mild changes with the biggest gain going to Yo Muda (6th to 3rd), and the biggest drop by Earl Arnold Jr (5th to 9th). Below are the current standings:
1. HunttotheFront - 877
2. JG4TMR - 780
3. Yo Muda - 775
4. Hoser - 677
5. scrub - 650
6. 1 mikes40 - 635
7. Wolfek420 - 585
8. Antti Tiettinen - 500
9. Earl Arnold Jr - 420
Good luck to all p10'ers this weekend, and a shout out to our LROC team we are kickin a$$! Great Job goes out to Ryan on his strong LROC showing last weekend! |
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Category : "Bent Fenders"
| By : hunttothefront |  Comments [2] |  Trackbacks [0] |
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| 17 Mar 2010 09:20:49 pm |
| Champions Challenge and stuff! |
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Welcome everybody! I want to stop any confusion I have caused with the "Champions Challenge" The picks you all make for normal p10 apply to your "Champions Challenge" picks!
First off I really believe both Edwards and Keslowski got off easy, Keslowski by not getting his A$$ whipped, and Edwards by not getting sat down a race!
Second changing the spoilers is costly to the teams and just STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Third Paul Menard????????? Are you Kidding me???? Fluke, Schmo, Blind Wheel Holder, REALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????
Fourth remember my pre-season predictions? Scary HuH!?
Fifth, you competitors in p10select are to be commended for your skill and dedication to the site, and I thank you!!!!!
Champions Challenge standings: After DAYTONA
1st-HunttotheFront 452
2nd-YoMuda 250
3rd-HOSER 242
4th-Earl Arnold Jr 220
5th-wolfek420 200
6th-1 mikes40 200
7th-scrub 150
8th-Antti Teittinen 150
9th-JG4TMR 150
10th-T&W Racing 0
11th-John Peterson 0
I'm excited about the next "Challenge event BRISTOL CUP SERIES!!!!! Again your Cup picks this week apply!! Good Luck too all! I will update more later this week!!! |
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Category : "Bent Fenders"
| By : hunttothefront | Comments [3] | Trackbacks [0] |
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| 16 Feb 2010 05:28:32 pm |
| 2010 Daytona 500 |
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“Bent Fender’s”
By: Fred Moore AKA:HunttotheFront
Daytona 500 2010
Welcome everybody! I hope you all enjoyed the race as much as I did, red flags aside. I thought ALL the events leading up to the 500 were great, CRASHES, LAST LAP PASSES, PHOTO FINISHES, but the racing part of the 500 was just great and “hats off” to NASCAR for allowing the race finish under green! There are a lot of stories from the race, junior races through a pile of cars in 2 laps to finish 2nd! MWR gets two cars in the top 10! Jimmie Johnson breaks an axle and finishes 35th! For me though the coolest thing was Jaimie McMurray winning the 500! It will be easy for those not real fond of Jaimie to make fun of his crying in victory lane, but how many of you out there would give up your right arm to be standing there, a Daytona 500 Winner, bawling your eyes out? Hell I’d have been a boo-hooing, coughing, gagging, snot running out of my nose, huggin EVERYBODY mess! OK enough of that, back to Jaimie.
I have always liked McMurray, After he won charlotte in Starlings car in only his 2nd Cup race, I thought he could be 1 to pull for. I have been looking for a favorite since the great Davey Allison,(my hero), Passed away in 1993. So far I haven’t found a driver that I pull for with the same passion as I did for Davey. Through the years I have pulled for Martin, Kenny Irwin, Johnny Benson, Michael Waltrip. I was really big on Casey Atwood, Remember Him? Right now I really Like Kyle Busch, but I have always kinda pulled for Jaimie Mac! On Sunday he won what will be the race that defines his career! Bravo Jaimie! Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy!
As with all race fans I have drivers that I never really liked and would never pull for. Of course there are a variety of reasons why. Dale sr, never liked him, I respected his racing abilities without question but never liked him. Why? He spun Davey on the 1st lap of the 1990 Miller 400 at Michigan. Dale Jarrett, Never liked him. Why? He beat Davey in a photo finish for his 1st Cup win at, of all places, Michigan in the 1991 champion 400. Ernie Irvan, never liked him. Why? As a lap down car in the 1992 season finale’ at Atlanta Irvan spun Davey off of turn 4 on lap 81, while Davey was running 2nd and a lock to win the points championship by finishing 8th or better no matter who won the race! Finally the Bodines, any of ’em, never liked them. Why? Well I have two reasons, #1 Geoffrey spun who? You guessed it, Davey at Daytona during the early laps of the 1989 Daytona 500, then came up and started a fight with Davey in the pits after the race, or that’s how I saw it. But reason #2 is really kinda funny. Me and my cousin Bill were in attendance for the 1993 season finale’ at Atlanta. We had tickets and courtesy tent passes from DuPont,(Gordon’s rookie year), for both the Busch race and the Cup race. Our Cup tickets had us seated in the very top left corner of the turn 4 Grandstands. Sitting 4 deep to our right and 6 across in front of us were a group of very well fed, if you know what I mean, loud, rude women and All of them were wearing Bodine t-shirts covering all the brothers and letting everyone within 2 sets of grandstands know how great they thought the Bodine boys were. For some reason I cant remember Phil Parsons started the event in the #75 car but pitted under the first yellow and Todd Bodine took over the wheel in relief. During a lap 23 restart, with these woman just screaming, the field came off 4 for the green and then all we could see was smoke, and spinning! When the smoke cleared 3 cars were against the inside front stretch wall and guess who they were, that’s right! Geoff, Brett and Todd Bodine. The whole turn 4 grandstands erupted in laughter and turned their attention on the Bodine big girls club!! Hilarious!
You see, we all have or Drivers we like or dislike for whatever reasons, but I have always kinda pulled for Jaimie McMurray! The 2010 Daytona 500 Champion!
The 2010 p10select racing season is underway and guess who won the Cup event? I did! My first in 5 seasons. I have had a great deal of success in p10’s Nationwide series but just haven’t had much success in the cup series. I intend to change that this year and obviously have taken a big step forward with the season opening win! So in the tradition of “Bent Fenders”, Way to go HunttotheFront on winning the p10 Daytona Cup race! With all the crashes in the race involving some consistent front runners, everyone’s roster took a hit resulting in a low winning score and abnormally low scores throughout the field. I wont post the top 10 this week but will next week to see any jumbles or moves in the standings.
The first 5-8 weeks normally has a lot of tied scores and major jumps and drops in the standings, but the top 20 sorta settles in by then. I do however have a couple of things I will note.
There are currently NO past champions in the top 10
Past Champs in the field:
Hoser (200 52nd
Wolfek420 (09) 57th
1 Mikes40 (07) 76th
JG4TMR (03,05) 81st
Scrub (04) 95th
By my count we have 31 ROY candidates! That’s pretty cool.
P10 Nationwide series. Congrats to this weeks p10 Nationwide Daytona winner, scklobo! Great Job! For the same reasons as above I will not be delving into the top 10 this week.
There is currently 1 Past champ in the top 10, JG4TMR (200!
Past Champs in the field:
HunttotheFront (09) 11th
P10 Truck series. Congrat’s to the inaugural winner of the p10 Truck Series, Jgfan! Great Job!
This is the 1st season for the trucks so there is no past champs, who do you think it will be? Will The p10 legend JG4TMR get another championship to complete a triple crown? Could be, he currently sits 5th!
Rounding out the series I’m going to try and do some cover on this season is Beat the Streak! And Congrat’s to this weeks p10 Daytona Winner, Racingfan88 and DuPont! A tie for the win kinda cool too, Great job to both teams!
There is currently 1 past champ in the top 10, YOMUDA (200 3rd (tie)
Past champs in the field:
Earl Arnold Jr (09) tied with a gazillion others with no points.
Well that’s what I have for this week! Thanks for your time and GOD Bless!
In loving memory of my little ’bro, Gary Lee. |
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Category : "Bent Fenders"
| By : hunttothefront | Comments [1] | Trackbacks [0] |
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| 07 Feb 2010 10:54:21 am |
| Interview with Antti Teittine! |
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“Bent Fender’s”
By: Fred Moore
AKA: HunttotheFront
Interview With Antti Teittine!
Welcome everybody! As you know I’m always trying new things on my blog. This week I have a new feature I call The “Benterview”, my first guest is none other than Antti Tiettine winner of the wild card vote for this years “Champions Challenge”! Antti who lives in Finland (7hr time difference),was very patient and open with me. I hope to do more of these “Benterviews” featuring p10 members throughout the season, we have a very diverse membership and everyone has a story to tell! Enjoy the segment and be sure to give Antti a hello in the comments section!
I spoke with Antti on Saturday February 5th 2010.
Fredrok[11:00:55 AM]: today I am chatting with one of our original competitors Antti Teittine! good morning Antti!
teittine[11:01:17 AM]: Good morning or good evening in Finland
Fredrok[11:01:42 AM]: First off I would like to thank you for taking the time to do this!
Fredrok[11:02:18 AM]: I understand you are some 7 hours time difference from us
teittine[11:02:57 AM]: Yes it now about 6 pm
Fredrok[11:03:09 AM]: I guess my 1st question is how did you become interested in NASCAR racing?
teittine[11:03:55 AM]: I was looking for fantasy leagues in the beginning of this century in internet
Fredrok[11:05:04 AM]: had you already been a fan of American stock car racing when you were looking for a fantasy league
teittine[11:04:58 AM]: and found this
teittine[11:06:13 AM]: Actually yes, because there was also another NASCAR fantasy league, but it stopped. It was in the late 1990s
Fredrok[11:07:39 AM]: I see, what was it about p10select that drew you to become a member?
teittine[11:08:30 AM]: At that time it was the only stock car fantasy league I found
Fredrok[11:09:36 AM]: well you certainly have found a home in p10, you have some very impressive career stats!
teittine[11:10:10 AM]: If you compete so many years, sometimes you succeed
Fredrok[11:10:42 AM]: 3rd all time wins! 3rd all time points!
Fredrok[11:11:04 AM]: do you compete in any other racing leagues?
teittine[11:12:05 AM]: Yes, those stats are quite impressive, but they need a lot of work. Sometimes I compete Formula One
Fredrok[11:13:35 AM]: that is the most popular form of racing in Finland isn’t it?
teittine[11:13:47 AM]: F1, yes
Fredrok[11:14:37 AM]: have you visited America, and if you have were you able to attend any NASCAR events?
teittine[11:15:38 AM]: I visited the USA 1988, but didn't get the touch of it, although I visited Indianapolis too
Fredrok[11:16:37 AM]: were you able to visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
teittine[11:17:35 AM]: No, just my friends who were living there. It was the time of Indy 500 in the spring
Fredrok[11:19:44 AM]: I see. Antti do you get any coverage of the NASCAR events in Finland? Via satellite TV maybe?
teittine[11:20:59 AM]: Every Sprint Cup races are live in Finnish pay TV.
Fredrok[11:22:01 AM]: The races are broadcast pretty late in the evening for you then
teittine[11:23:07 AM]: Yes, and also countdowns with speculations etc. are live. They are very late, but sometimes not too late
Fredrok[11:25:28 AM]: I want to say the time difference and lack of 24hr coverage(that we enjoy here) would put you at a bit of a disadvantage, but you are consistently at the top of p10's standings week in week out! I would like to know your secret but I understand one not giving away a winning formula LOL
teittine[11:26:52 AM]: Well, I said it needs a lot work, but you know I don't want to tell my secret
Fredrok[11:27:47 AM]: I promise it will stay between me and you! LOL just kidding!
teittine[11:28:32 AM]: All I can tell, you must know how to calculate
Fredrok[11:29:05 AM]: since you began with p10 in '01 you have seen all the changes and growth in the league, can you tell the members your view on the site from '01 to now?
teittine[11:30:15 AM]: Not really, but I have known YO MUDA and JGT... couple of years
Fredrok[11:31:20 AM]: In your opinion has the competition in p10 gotten tougher over the years?
teittine[11:32:13 AM]: I think so, but real racing results are often very surprising
Fredrok[11:34:34 AM]: Yes they are I have often said that the last 50 laps always seem to invite some sort of calamity to my roster of drivers, and it is rarely in my favor. Does that happen with you also?
teittine[11:36:12 AM]: Yes it does. Are they crashing on purpose or what's the problem in those last 50 laps
Fredrok[11:37:02 AM]: I'm not sure but it can frustrate me at times!
Fredrok[11:37:34 AM]: Who is your favorite NASCAR driver?
teittine[11:38:20 AM]: It is frustrating. Last season I followed Mark Martin, but my children like Kyle Busch
Fredrok[11:40:05 AM]: Kyle gets alot of criticism but I feel he is one of ,if not the best pure drivers in NASCAR at this time! Your thoughts on Kyle?
teittine[11:41:42 AM]: Kyle is a good driver, but sometimes the Toyota team makes crucial mistakes. Hopefully they have solid season 2010
Fredrok[11:42:33 AM]: I completely agree! Who is your least favorite driver if you have one?
teittine[11:44:11 AM]: Two or three years ago I thought that Junior could be better, but not. So I can't understand what' does he wrong.
Fredrok[11:44:55 AM]: I feel the fans expect too much from him
Fredrok[11:45:26 AM]: Antti are you aware that the membership has voted you in as the wild card entry for the champions challenge?
teittine[11:45:20 AM]: Is it a question of pressures?
Fredrok[11:46:03 AM]: I believe it is
teittine[11:45:56 AM]: I was very surprised of that voting
Fredrok[11:46:59 AM]: I think it speaks volumes of the respect as a competitor the membership feels towards you
Fredrok[11:48:17 AM]: Is there anything you would like to convey to p10's members?
teittine[11:48:27 AM]: I hope it too and it means I must be even better this year, have you any clues how to do it
teittine[11:49:30 AM]: I hope we compete against each other with humor
Fredrok[11:51:02 AM]: go out and win the champions challenge! those of us(you included) have earned our spots in what I believe is the most difficult league to win in, and I am glad to be a part of it!
Fredrok[11:51:59 AM]: Just a few more questions Antti, I really appreciate your taking the time to chat with us today!
teittine[11:52:04 AM]: Of course it is everybody's goal to do well
teittine[11:52:44 AM]: This is very interesting and my first time ever interviewed
Fredrok[11:53:31 AM]: Your entries give p10 an international flair! who do you believe will be the NASCAR sprint cup champion this year?
teittine[11:54:55 AM]: A big question. I hope Mark Martin, but JJ is a real candidate, how about Montoya
Fredrok[11:55:59 AM]: Montoya has certainly become a contender! Do you think JJ can make it 5 in a row?
teittine[11:56:38 AM]: JJ can do it again. He's getting better after mid-season
Fredrok[11:58:09 AM]: He is seemingly unstoppable isn’t he?
teittine[11:58:38 AM]: I just wonder who could beat him
Fredrok[11:59:45 AM]: Ill wrap this up Antti, again thank you for participating! If Steve ever has a Hall Of Fame for the p10 site you will certainly be on my ballot
teittine[12:00:22 PM]: OK, thank you guys and have a nice weekend
teittine[12:00:53 PM]: His driving style is so bold
Fredrok[12:01:41 AM]: do you have time for just a few more questions?
teittine[12:01:43 PM]: OK
teittine[12:02:31 PM]: First time someone else is interesting in NASCAR
Fredrok[12:04:36 AM]: LOL! I look forward to competing against you this season Antti! again thanks and have a great weekend Sir!
teittine[12:05:19 PM]: Thank you and good luck to everyone
Fredrok[12:05:39 AM]: be sure to read my bent fenders blog to see some of the comments from the membership about this interview!
teittine[12:06:48 PM]: Yes I will look at the bent fenders blog. Bye bye, I'm out now
Fredrok[12:07:28 AM]: Bye Antti!
Very cool guy, I wish him the best of luck this season! That’s all for now and I thank you for your time, GOD Bless!
In loving memory of my little ‘bro Gary Lee |
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Category : "Bent Fenders"
| By : hunttothefront | Comments [1] | Trackbacks [0] |
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| 03 Feb 2010 07:41:36 pm |
| CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE UPDATE! |
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Welcome everybody! We are under a week from the qualifying for the Daytona 500! That will be the deadline for the Champions Challenge wild card vote! You can place your votes from the home page for p10select. As of today the voting for the wildcard is as follows:
Antti Tiettinen: 5 votes
Duff Drinker: 2 votes
Zorrohd1: 2 votes
Wildman9: 1 vote
Real Late Model Fan: 1 vote
1 Sparky: 1 vote
The voting should heat up between now and Sunday night, it will be curious to see who the membership feels is deserving to represent them in this series.
Now as I have said in an earlier segment, the Champions Challenge is invite only to the past champs of p10select’s big three divisions……Cup, Nationwide and Beat the Streak! So far I only have 3 confirmations:
JG4TMR
YoMuda
HunttotheFront
I am still hoping to hear from the other invitees:
John Peterson
Scrub
T&W Racing
1 mikes40
Hoser
Wolfek420
Earl Arnold Jr
Finally some racin’ is going to happen at Daytona this week! The shootout! Sat Night! I don’t know about y’all but this off-season has just dragged on! In fact we are just 10 days away from the 500! Who do you think is going to win? I myself am thinking with NASCAR’S new rules on “bump drafting” that it’s going to be one of the nervier drivers, maybe Juan Pablo? Maybe Tony Stewart? Maybe Geeoffry Bodine (I spelled it the way he says it)? Just kidding, the thought of the elder bodine racing brings back memory’s of all the NASCAR blooper reels of the 90’s…… I think its going to be the nerviest of them all Kyle Busch! Call me crazy but he hasn’t been racing with the rules in mind anyway! Well that’s what I have for now, I’m still trying to finish my regular segment. Don’t forget to vote!
Thanks for your time and GOD Bless! In loving memory of my little ‘bro Gary Lee. |
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Category : "Bent Fenders"
| By : hunttothefront | Comments [0] | Trackbacks [0] |
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