NASCAR’s Biggest Fan - Ron Ripple

 

Rebecca Richardssss…. ow owww!  I first laid eyes on Ms. Richards a couple years ago at The Atlanta Motor Speedway.  This young lady was cheering for Kasey Kahne as if he was her boyfriend.  I kept looking over there and every single time Kasey Kahne went by she was on her feet cheering.  So of course me being the gentleman that I am… when I saw the guy she was with walk away, I walked up to her and told her I was Kasey Kahne’s Crew Cheif.  Obviously she didn’t believe me and it could have been because I was wearing a Tony Stewart shirt and drinking a beer, but I ended up hanging out with her and her boyfriend the rest of the race.  She’s an incredible girl… so make sure you go say hi to her on her website! Name:  Rebecca Richards

Age:  23

School or Occupation:  I am a full time student at American InterContinental University seeking a bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications. Aside from school I work full time for the city. Very Busy!

Hometown: A small town in South Georgia called Thomasville

Favorite NASCAR racer: Kasey Khane!!! I have been a fan of Kasey since his rookie year! I picked him out at the race in Atlanta. He was second behind Jr. majority of that race and I kept telling the guy I was there with (who is a big Jr. fan) that Kasey was going to beat Jr. Unfortunately he didn’t that particular race, but he has been my favorite ever since. 

What’s your favorite track? Atlanta Motor Speedway! It is actually the only one I have had the privilege of watching a race at but it is in my home state!

What’s your favorite part about NASCAR? There is absolutely nothing in this world better than being at the track and smelling the tires burning, having the wind blow your hair, and feeling the noise vibrate the whole stand as the cars wisp by lap after lap! It literally gives me chills!

What’s the fastest you’ve ever been in a car? haha not NASCAR fast but about 100 mph and that was probably on the interstate of all places!

What are your hobbies? My most time consuming hobby is modeling! Other than that I enjoy watching NASCAR on Sundays and watching my boyfriend ride motocross. I also enjoy fishing, fresh and salt water. I love spending a day at the beach and when there is time left over I like to just hang out!

Favorite Drink: Budlight in the bottle! (Ron: My kind of girl!)

What is the worst pick up line a guy has ever used on you? Your dad must be in jail…why… Cause he stole stars and put them in your eyes! The funny thing is the guy that said this to me; I ended up dating him for 2 years!

What do you look for in a guy? First and foremost, I am completely attracted to guys with blue eyes! Next I want someone with a good personality that can make me laugh and cut up and have a good time! I also like a guy with a sort of hard side to them… I think I like the chase! Finally, I am really attracted to guys with nice backs!!!

What is a turn off? A turn off is a guy that cant handle what he starts or cant keep the promises that he makes!

Are you a fan of my mullet? There is no one else in the world that looks as sexy in a mullet as Ron Ripple!

Are you single? No, I’m not single! I am happily in a relationship of two and a half years.

Website where fans can find you?  I would love for everyone to stop by myspace and check out more photos of me and please leave me a comment! www.myspace.com/beckster416 

            

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The NASCAR chase for second place is the new excitement in NASCAR.    I’m tired of hearing the name Jimmie Johnson… so let’s talk about who’s going to earn the second place position… a.k.a. the first loser?  Will it be Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, or Jeff Burton?   Make your predictions!

The way this year has been going, I would think Carl Edwards is going to earn the “first loser” position.  He’s been in contention all year… from chasing Kyle Busch at the beginning of the season… to chasing Jimmie Johnson at the end.  He’s had an incredible year but unfortunatley it just wasn’t good enough.  With only one more race left in the season, Mr. Edwards has given it all he’s got.  He turned that “nice guy” image into a well…. “nice guy” image who got second place. 

If anyone was going to beat Jimmie Johnson this year it was going to be either Kyle Busch or Carl Edwards.  Kyle made his bed early, but Carl Edwards went down fighting. 

Another racer who I put all my money on before the chase began was Greg Biffle.  I picked “The Biff” as an underdog to win the Championship, but the S.O.B. just couldn’t get ‘er done.  He fought a good fight, but just didn’t have that winning edge to pull through.  He won a couple races at the end but he just didn’t have that winning streak he needed in order to take home the title.

 Who was the biggest dissapointment?

In my opinion the biggest dissapointment this year had to go to two drivers.  Now these two drivers I tend to make fun of in one way or another, but it’s only because they’re incredible racers and I have to make fun of someone.

Kyle Busch… I can’t say it enough!  Kyle Busch absolutely dominated the 2008 Season up until the chase.  He was the “bad guy” of the season and brought a lot of attention to the sport.  If I were a race God, I would have restructured the Chase and made these last final races a battle between the good and the bad.  Jimmie Johnson vs. Kyle Busch.  But unfortunately for me, I’m not a race God and can’t restructure the ending.  Kyle Busch is just gonna have to start over next year and prove himself again.  If anyone can do it… it’s him.

Jeff Gordon… the guy is one of the best racers to date.  He’s won championships and has beat some of the best drivers that have ever walked into the NASCAR world.  But unfortunately for Jeff Gordon, he got owned in the 2008 season.  He’s had a winless year thus far, and with only one race left, it doesn’t look good.  Lucky for him, he’s got a ridiculously good looking wife to go home to. 

Who do you think is going to earn the “first loser” title?  Who do you think was the biggest dissapointment?

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Everyone… meet Chassidy Luke.  I met this beautiful girl one day while pumpin some iron in the gym…  and as you can see… I’ve got quite the upper body.  So there I was… minding my own business… benching about 450 (give or take 400 lbs) when this young lady stopped by and asked me if I needed a spot.  Of course I took her up on her offer and let’s just say it was the best work out a man could ask for.  As usual I sparked up a conversation with her and asked her what her favorite sport was and suprisingly she mentioned NASCAR.  So check out her bio and make sure you hit her up on her website…. if you need a personal trainer, make sure you tell her Ron Ripple sent you.

Name:  Chassidy Luke

Age:  24

School or Occupation:  Model/Personal Trainer

Hometown: Tampa Florida

Favorite NASCAR racer: Michael Mcdowell

What’s your favorite track? Bristol

What’s your favorite part about NASCAR? I like intensity during the race especially towards the end,.

What’s the fastest you’ve ever been in a car? I actually drove a 130 I hope there are no cops reading this. lol

What are your hobbies? I like driving fast, working out, travelling, and going to the movies

Favorite Drink: Coffee Carmael mochiotto with soy yum

What is the worst pick up line a guy has ever used on you? Do I know you? I thought I saw you at a party last night.

What do you look for in a guy? He has to have a great personality, sense of humor, takes care of himeself

What is a turn off? Bad teeth, bad dressing, and bad attitudes

Are you a fan of my mullet? Lol yeah

Are you single? Yes I am

Website where fans can find you?  www.chassidyluke.com or www.myspace.com/chassidyl

   

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Kyle Busch is my hero… did I just say that?  Yes I did!  Anyone who reads my articles knows I either love Kyle Busch or I hate him.  He’s either a winner to me… or a whiner.  Well this article is going to explain why I think Kyle Busch has a great heart and is a racer to look up to.

If you haven’t heard of Sam Ard, you need to go check out his website www.SamArd.com.  He was an incredible racer from 1983-1984.  He was a hero in his day… many looked up to him, and many envied him.  He was a warrior on the race track and he fought for every win.  He had over 20 wins in his Busch career and was running strong until he had a career ending crash on October 10th, 1984 which resulted in a major head injury. 

He was a Hero to many, well now… Sam Ard HAS a new hero.  His name is Kyle Busch!

Sam Ard now 69, suffers from a moderate stage of Alzheimers disease that leaves him asking his wife if “she’d be pissed if he started racing again.”  Because of his Alzheimers disease he sometimes gets trapped in the past and doesn’t realize he’s a 69 year old past legend that has Alzheimers and is in financial trouble.

This past weekend Kyle Busch was racing the Nationwide Series race to try and tie Sam Ard’s record of 10 wins within a Nationwide/Busch Series Season.  He ended up getting the win which leaves him in the record books with his name right there next to Mr. Sam Ard.

Kyle Busch made an incredible decision this past weekend and dedicated his Nationwide Series win to Sam Ard.  With that win he donated $100,000 to the Sam Ard Fund which helps him and his family with their finances. 

Back in Sam Ard’s day, the most a Busch Series winner ever received was $25,000 and that was at Daytona.  So to say the least, Sam Ard didn’t make multi millions off his racing career, but he is remembered as a legend.

Here’s an excerpt from Nascar.com that explains Ard’s feelings during this past weekend’s race…

Ard watched Saturday’s race at Texas with his grandson, aware that Busch was chasing his 1983 mark for wins in a season. Jo was with her sister for a rare dinner out when son, Robert, called her.

“Mama, are you sitting down?” Robert told her. “Well, Kyle tied Daddy’s record, and I had someone call me and tell me that Kyle is going to give Daddy $100,000.”

Hours later, when a fidgety Ard kept Jo up talking until 2:30 a.m., she sensed he understood Busch’s contribution.

“I guess his mind was just thinking because he said ‘I’ve been praying that something could come along that we could pay the bills and you can get a car,’ ” Jo said. “So he’s aware of what’s going. I asked him what he wanted to do with Kyle’s money, and he said for me to do whatever I wanted. He just wanted a couple hundred dollars to put in his wallet.”

When I read this it gave me goose bumps.  It just shows you that Kyle Busch has a big heart and is not all about himself.  He respects the past, and even though he’s out there breaking records… he’s breaking records with a good heart.  I’m extremely happy that the Ard family is getting help.  It makes me think there should be some sort of NASCAR fund that donates to the fallen racers.  If it weren’t for these past legends, the sport wouldn’t be where it is today.

If you get a chance, make sure you visit www.SamArd.com and if you have a few extra bucks make a donation.  We need to support our past racers and show them our appreciation.  Who knows… maybe Kyle Busch will need some help when he’s older.  He’ll definitely be a legend to remember.

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