NASCAR's Biggest Fan – Girl of the Week | Ron Ripple

Jena Mc isssss smokin….  I met the lovely Jena Mc one day at the Daytona 500.  It was an extremely cold day but for some odd reason when I laid eyes on Ms. Jena I had to take off my Home Depot Jacket and get a beer.  So I walked up to Jena and got on one knee and said… ”Hi… my name is Ron Ripple, NASCAR’s biggest fan… will youuuuu…  drink a beer with me?”  When she replied with “Yes, I would love to drink a beer with you,” I thought I was in heaven.  We finished about a case together and for some odd reason it seemed as though I was “the light weight” in the group.  So all of you readers make sure you say Hi to Jena… she’s one of my favorites.

Name:  Jena Mc

Age:  28..although everyone thinks I am younger..I hope! lol

School or Occupation: I sell Construction & Erosion Control Fabric and am a Part-time model.

Hometown: Tifton, GA

Favorite NASCAR racer: I have to say Carl Edwards! I met him in Atlanta, GA one year and he was friends with one of the girls I was with. Super nice guy and cute too

What’s your favorite track? I have been to Daytona and Atlanta! I choose Atlanta because it was freezing in Daytona!!

What’s your favorite part about NASCAR? I love being in the stands when the cars are up to full speed and the stands start vibrating from the cars and the excited fans! The excitement is contagious!

What’s the fastest you’ve ever been in a car? 100+ in a BMW M-5…yeah, it was a friend’s car and I was driving!

What are your hobbies? Modeling, working out, shopping, fishing, traveling, going to the beach & making rhinestone covers for phones.

Favorite Drink: Mojito or a Woo Woo (Cranberry, Peach Snapps & Vodka..in case you were wondering) and I have to say water too (I drink a gallon a day)

What is the worst pick up line a guy has ever used on you? Are you from Tennessee? Because you are the only ten-I-see! HAHA

What do you look for in a guy? I like a guy that works out! I am very much into fitness and eating healthy and like for someone I date to have the same interests. I am attracted to dark haired guys with light blue or green eyes and tanned skin! I am into the metro kind of guys with a little gel in their hair! I like someone who can make me laugh!

What is a turn off? Guys who are insensitive, liars, cocky and all about themselves!

Are you a fan of my mullet? Oh heck yeah! I want to run my fingers thru it!

Are you single? Yep…any good guys left out there?

Website where fans can find you?

    

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Sorry my fellow Ron Ripplers.  After the Championship race down in Homestead I decided to take an extended vacation and drive down to Key West. 

It was a long, incredible season but very tiresome considering how many races I drove to this year, so I’m taking an extended vacation and will be back at it in about a month. 

I will be checking e-mails and will continue to post “Girls of the Week,”  so make sure you continue to send me your funny e-mails and comment on these beautiful girls…. I appreciate it.

Sincerely,

Ron Ripple
NASCAR’s Biggest Fan

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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 RichardsAge:  23School 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 ThomasvilleFavorite 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!

           

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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

   

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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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Helloooooooo Connie Fraydell!  Who is Connie Fraydell?  Connie Fraydell is one of the hottest NASCAR wives that has ever walked into a NASCAR garage.  Who’s the lucky racer to have this little hottie strapped to his arm?  Yep…. Mr. Juan Pablo Montoya!  Allow myself… to introduce Ms. Fraydell… Here’s a picture below!

I always heard F1 had some of the hottest women, so when Juan Pablo Montoya showed up with Connie Fraydell, I had to agree.  Montoya dated Connie for quite a long time and finally popped the question and married Connie in October 26th, 2007.  Since then, the couple has welcomed two beautiful babies into the world, Sebastian (born April 11, 2005) and Paulina (born September 5th, 2006).

Connie is what most men like to consider a MILF (Mother I‘d Like to Funnel a beer with).  She’s ridiculously hot and it’s hard to believe this beauty has popped out two children.  When I see her around the pits I always make sure I say hello to her… and I sometimes ignore Montoya just get a conversation going with her.  She’s definitely in my top 3 for hot NASCAR wives.

Below are more photos so make sure you check them out!

   

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This weekend in Atlanta there was more than one winner… Carl Edwards took home the checkered flag… but Jimmie Johnson took home an even greater lead in the race for the Championship.

 Yesterday’s race was very intense.  I thought there for a second that one of the bridesmaids I mentioned in my previous post was going to win the race.  Matt Kenseth was up there leading a number of laps and Jeff Gordon was in the top three as well, trying to set himself up for the win.  But unfortunately the win went to a typical Bride… Carl Edwards.

As usual the attention went to the typical Carl Edwards, Jimmie Johnson, and Kyle Busch because they were up front when it really counted.  Carl Edwards won the race with Jimmie Johnson right behind him.  And as I mentioned in the previous post Jimmie Johnson was the biggest media whore of the day.  If we weren’t watching the leaders of the race, our attention was on Jimmie Johnson watching him pick off drivers as if he was at the shooting range. 

I hate to admit it but if you were to ask me who the real winner of the weekend was?  Obviously I would have to say the title goes to Jimmie Johnon.  Jimmie Johnson took his unfortunate mishap in the pits… (On Lap 89, Johnson smoked his tires entering pit road and was nailed with a speeding penalty) and turned it around to earn him a second place finish at the end of the day.

If I told you at the beginning of the season that a driver went from 30th place to 2nd place in Atlanta, you probably would have guessed Kyle Busch.  Well the tables have turned and the new wonder boy in the NASCAR world is Jimmie Johnson.  The guy pisses excellence and there really isn’t anyone who can touch him right now. 

Another driver who drove his @ss off was Juan Pablo Montoya.  This guy was shocking the NASCAR world by hanging in the top five for most of the day until he got involved in an accident that took away his chances.  Because Juan Pablo Montoya did such a great job this weekend I think I’m going to do a Hot Wive’s Club post about his wife.  Good job Montoya… it looks like you’re becoming a true NASCAR racer.

Other than that it was an exciting race and shows that the real racing during the season doesn’t start until the last 10 races of the season.  Basically when it counts.

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2008 has been a wild season to say the least when it comes to winners and those who came up short.  There are a number of driver’s this year we never in our lifetime would have imagined went winless.  I know this article is pre-mature, but I’m feeling the need to write it anyway.

Jeff Gordon… WOWWWW!!!  Who would have thought the young wine drinker wouldn’t even have a chance to pop a bottle of champaign this year.  I mean… this guy hasn’t gone winless since August 4, 1971, the day he was born.  I think when he came out of his mother’s womb, he jumped on his big wheel and raced the 13 year old neighbor around the block. 

To many drivers Jeff Gordon’s year would be a dream come true.  He’s had 11 top five finishes, 16 top ten finishes, and is currently sitting in 7th place in the overall points for the season.  But because it’s Jeff “the wine drinker” Gordon, he’s got to be a little dissapointed.  As much as I make fun of the guy, I really do respect him… He only has four races left for the season and I would never count the guy out.

2008′s Bridesmaids in full gear!

Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth, David Ragan, Brian Vickers, Martin Truex Jr, Jamie McMurray, and the list could go on for miles with the number of bridesmaids this season has created.  All these names are so HUGE in the NASCAR world and not a single one of them has a win for the season.  It’s almost as if this season was dominated by a few drivers and these guys just didn’t have that extra “umphhhh” (a new expression I made up) to get that WIN. 

 For those of you not able to make the race this coming week, make sure you call my boys over at DirectTV.  These guys have the best NASCAR viewing you could ask for on TV.  If you’re not at the race, at least pretend like you are… call 1-866-938-8469 and let them know Ron Ripple Sent you.  If you want to check out what they’ve got visit their website at DirectTV.  I just got off the phone with my boys over there and they told me that if you add NASCAR HotPass™ to your DIRECTV base package order, they’ll give you the rest of the season for just $29.99.  You can’t beat that… so hurry up and call 866-938-8469 because the Sale ends November 16th!

So who’s going to be the biggest Bridesmaid of the year?  Unfortunately I think the biggest Whiner I mean winner, might be the biggest Loser of them all, that being Kyle Busch.

Before the Chase, not a single driver could touch what Kyle Busch was breathing… He’d come from the back of the pack and drive around everyone as if he was the professor making his way up to the front of the class.  If he got a second place finish, he’d pout as if he didn’t deserve second.  The guy was on fire and nobody could touch him… but unfortunately the momentum changed and Kyle Busch’s wins soon became losses.

If you had to pick anyone to be the Bridesmaid of the Season so far, who would you pick and why?  Craig… we already know who you’re going to pick and I have a feeling it rhymes with Shontoya.  But I’d love to hear who came up short and why.

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We’re getting so close to the end of the season and as I said at the beginning of the Chase, my money is on Greg Biffle.  Yeah yeah yeah… Jeff Gordon has a 7.0 rating at Martinsville, and blah blah blah… Jimmie Johnson has a 6.0 rating at Martinsville, well I’m not saying ”The Biff” is going to win Martinsville, but I am saying he’s going to be the champ at the end of the season.

As usual, the press constantly talks about the stars such as Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch or Jeff Gordon.  They’re always talking about “What color underwear they wear… what they ate for breakfast… how many times they dropped the kids off at the pool… who they’re dating… blah blah blah.”  And if you haven’t noticed, but before every race people are betting on these guys to win, and when they don’t, they still always seem to talk about what went wrong and why they shouldn’ve won. 

Jimmie Johnson… the Media Whore!

After my last Gas Card Giveaway contest, I realized there are a number of driver’s who don’t get the credit they deserve.  When I picked ”The Biff” to win the Championship at the beginning of the Chase, I picked him because I thought he was an incredible driver and he was an underdog in the eyes of the media.  So far ”The Biff” has been showing strong and staying in the hunt, right where he needs to be.

Another underdog who should never be considered an underdog is Jeff Burton.  The only time this guy gets any attention from the media is when he wins.  We never hear about his hobbies outside of racing, or his Garage drama at the race track.  I’m almost wondering if I should create rumors for these guys so they get more attention and get more fans behind them. 

How about this one… “Jeff Burton  lost 12 lbs for his Lowe’s win this past weekend.  Rumors are going around that he is throwing up his lunches just to stay thin and give him the weight advantage when he’s goes into turn 1.”  Pretty scary when the man only weighs 158 lbs… hopefully he passes his physical in the pre-race exam for Martinsville.

Ron Ripple has the pictures to Prove it!

Anyway… “The Biff” is still my pick.  If I have to make up rumors for him then I will.  Martinsville isn’t his track of choice, but if he stays consistant and gets a top 5 finish, then he’ll still be sitting pretty. 

Obviously this is Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson’s track… I think we need Jeff Gordon to get the win this weekend and make sure Jimmie Johnson stays out of the top 5.  Anything’s possible.

Who do you all think the Dark Horse is in the Race for the Championship?  Jeff Burton, Greg Biffle, Clint Boyer, Kevin Harvick?  Hey… we haven’t heard about Kyle Busch as much as we used to!!!!

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