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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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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Well these past couple races I have not been picking winners… so since I don’t feel the need to be rewarded, I’ve decided I need to reward my readers and give them the chance to win a Free $25 Gas Card.

Here are the rules and here’s how to enter.  It’s simple… On this post alone, comment who you think will win the next race and also subscribe to the website which is located at the top right of each page.  All you have to do is push that little “comment” button, type your name and e-mail address in the required fields, tell me who you think will win the race, and then hope you’re right.  If I get multiple people picking the winner, I will simply put the names in a hat and pick the winner. 

Who am I going to pick?  Well I think I might go with the obvious and pick the man with Lowe’s on the side of his car.  Jimmie Johnson always seems to do well at this track and has been obviously running well in the Chase.  It’s been three years since he’s won at the track but he’s been owning everyone late in the season, so I’ve got a good feeling he’s going to continue the run.

The Black Horse I think everyone needs to watch out for this race is Kasey Kahne.  Kasey Kahne didn’t make the Chase and he’s actually been pretty inconsistant through out the year, but he’s one you definitely don’t want to count out.  I don’t know what it is about Kasey Kahne and the Lowe’s Motor Speedway, but he’s won three out of the last five races that were hosted at the track.  He’s got the track’s number…  

So the contest is complimentary of Amoco Ultimate so make sure you Click Here to visit this site and sign up for the contest.  This is a place to upload awesome photos of your ride and check out all of the other entries in the contest. While you’re there you can also check out racing and performance car videos, read performance automotive content from the number one rated automotive blog* , check out all of the people who have won so far, read some proof about why Amoco Ultimate grade gasoline is the best for your ride and enter to win a trip to the 24 hours at LeMans!

So make sure you comment back on this blog located at www.RonRipple.com and make sure you subscribe to my website.   We’ll be giving away Gas Cards through out the rest of the season so keep checking back.
 

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Well everyone… I finally sponsored a team.  You all know how much I love racing, and that racing is my LIFE!  Well I decided to spread the word of NASCAR and sponsor the next best thing… I sponsored ”THE” Offshore Powerboat racing National and World Championship team of Page Racing.

Click on the Picture to see Blown Up!

Offshore Powerboat racing is known for being NASCAR on the water, so anything that has to do with NASCAR is my cup of beer (or tea… you know what I mean).  A few weeks ago I was in Orange Beach, Alabama visiting some NASCAR buddies and it just so happened that the same weekend I was there, they were having an Offshore Powerboat race hosted by the Offshore Super Series.

At first I was a bit skeptical but the minute I heard “NASCAR on the water” I grabbed the closest case of beer and headed out to the beach.  Now you may not know this… but I don’t do beaches.  But after watching the race, I decided to invest in a couple pairs of swim trunks because I plan on attending every boat race in the future.

After the race I went down to the pits and met all the drivers who welcomed me in with open arms.  It’s kind of hard to believe but the Page Racing team actually heard of me and knew who I was.  They’re HUGE NASCAR fans, so we hit it off immediately talking about Jeff Gordon’s sissy wine drinking and Dale Earnhardt Jr’s evil step mom.  

One beer after the next, I was slurring my words and in one of my drunken slurrrrsss I said I wanted to sponsor the team.  Next thing you know I’m writing a check and officially part of one of the best Offshore Powerboat Race Teams.  If you don’t believe me…. here are a few pictures of the boat in the shop with my pretty little face all over it.

For all of you wondering what this boat is all about… here’s what I learned at my first race.  This boat is a 38 foot Skater (type of boat) with twin 1075′s detuned to 850 hp.  That’s over 1,700 hp in a single boat.  The boat is capable of running to speeds of up to 170 mph depending on what gear ratio and propellers.  Unlike NASCAR, this boat requires two pilots… one to control the Throttles and one to Steer the boat.  The only way to be the best is by having incredible communication and great team work… and that’s why I picked this team to sponsor.  The Page Racing boat was National and World Champions last year and hopefully they’ll do the same for me this year!!

So this weekend I’m heading to Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, where I’ll be with my new team, drinking beer and doing what teams do.  I’m not exactly sure what that is, but all I know is one of the race teams is sponsored by Bud Lite and I cannot wait to stop by their Hauler and become their new best friend.

If you love NASCAR even remotely as much as I do… then you’re going to love Offshore Powerboat Racing.  If you’re in the Missouri area make sure you stop by the pits and say hello!  I’m officially part of the baddest race team in Offshore and I couldn’t be happier.

And if any of you NASCAR drivers are reading this I’m challenging you to try racing one of these at 150 mph +.  It’s easy on pavement… but try doing it where the track is unpredictable and forever changing.

Who wants to go for a ride?

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Greg Biffle continues to make me look good by winning races and getting that much closer to winning the Championship.  He gets his second win in a row, by taking home the checkered flag at Dover’s Monster Mile. 

After winning his second race of the year and it being the second race in a row, I have a feeling Mr. Greg Biffle won’t be taking off those “1st Place Panties” for the rest of the year… and I don’t blame him!!!!!

The Monster Mile was an intense race yesterday with there being a lot of players that could have taken home the win.  Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards, and Jimmie Johnson all led the race but when it came down to the final laps it was Biffle’s race.

Watching Greg Biffle consistantly be in the hunt all day yesterday almost makes you wonder if he was doing what he claimed he did at the Sylvania 300.  He sat back till the end of the race and it was almost as if he turned it on with the flick of a switch to take home the win.

His team mates Matt Kenseth and Carl Edwarsd didn’t make it easy for him and created one of the most instense finishes of the year.  There was bumping and grinding between all three that must have made Mr Roush “sh*@ing a brick.”

Check out this video to see the finish.  It’ll keep you on the edge of your seats.

DOVER NOTES:

Jimmie Johnson played his cards right this weekend by making a very risky decision earlier in the day.  He was playing the “Caution Card” and didn’t get fresh tires or fuel when many of the other teams did.  He ended up getting the caution when he needed it which kept him on the lead lap and earned him a fifth place finish.

Kyle Busch did a great job yesterday by keeping his whiney attitude.  But to be honest with you guys, I can’t blame the guy this time for being upset and bummed.  I actually do feel bad for him considering the luck he’s had this late in the season.  He ended the race in 43rd place and had to call it quits due to a blown engine early in the race. I’m not going to say a negative thing about him in this post. 

Alright I can’t help it… did anyone see his interview after he got out of the car?  Kyle Busch basically called it quits saying his season is over.  Why would you be so negative getting out of the car?  I would have gotten out of the car, cracked open a beer, and said “Well I guess I can start drinking.” 

Kyle Busch has a ridiculous amount of talent and can easily get top finishes over the next 8 races to win the Championship.  I dont know if the kid was a Drama Major in school or if he just likes attention, but come on… he’s one of the best racers out on the track.   I wouldn’t count him out for the rest of the season! 

What did you all think of the race?  Isn’t the chase exciting as hell?  I wish all the races were this exciting.

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(Sound my music! Hit this play button –> while you read this article…. Sweet Home Doverbamaaa!)

This weekend the boys are headed to the Monster Mile in Dover, DE for the last time this season.  Who’s pumped? I can’t even sit still to write this post I’m so jacked up. It could be this Dale Earnhardt AMP energy drink or it could be the fact that we’re well into the start of the Chase For The Points! This track has broken many hearts and has also made many racer’s dreams come true.  Dover seems to have been a “Make or Break” for so many drivers in the past. From 1969 to 1980, 21 of the 22 races were won by drivers who either already had or would go on to win championships in NASCAR’s top series.

This week the rumors have been flying stating “Kyle Busch is losing his MOJO.”  What’s a MOJO?  God only knows what a MOJO is and my definition is… something a racer has when he’s winning a lot and whining at the same time.  So by my definition, I find it hard to believe Kyle Busch is losing his MOJO especially since I can’t see the kid stop his whining and I have a feeling he’s not going to stop winning either.

Kyle Busch looking his best!

Last week I picked Greg Biffle to win because I had that “Gut Feeling,” well this weekend I think Kyle Busch is going to win.  He won in Dover earlier this year and it’s his time to win again.  He had a rough start in the “Chase” but he’s ruthless and will do whatever it takes to win.

Carl Edwards is going to be another guy to watch this weekend.  Obviously he’s leading the points but regardless of where he sits, the guy always does extremely well in Dover.  He’s got a great track record and obviously has the skill and drive to win.  He’s one guy I can never say anything bad about…

So Unfortunately I won’t be attending the race in person this weekend but luckily for me I’ll be watching it on my Direct TV.  Right now Direct TV has a great promotion going on that if you sign up now they will include a NASCAR Hot Pass that allows you to listen to 5 individual driver’s channels as well as a number of other things.  Make sure you call them today at 1-866-938-8469 to get signed up and let them know Ron Ripple sent you. (I’m trying to get my name out to just about everyone)

The one thing I’m excited about is the ability to listen & watch Kyle Busch whine while he’s crossing the finish line. As we all know, my picks are the kind most bookies hate… Hopefully Kyle Busch reads this post before he gets out there on the track so that when he’s giving his post race interview he can start out by saying… “I’d like to thank the infamous RON RIPPLE for telling everyone I was going to win, it seems as if he’s got some kind of psychic ability to KNOW who wins.” Unfortunately we all know this won’t happen, but I’ll probably get a call from the goofy kid thanking me OFF camera. I wouldn’t want to steal the spot light anyways!

Who do you think is going to win this weekend?  Be sure to check back after the race as we’ll be giving away the gas cards next week. Also I have some great opportunities in the works so also check back as I’ll be revealing this next week as well..

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Hey everyone… Ron Ripple here.  I wanted to introduce everyone to our new sponsor, JustMensRings.com.  These guys are serious NASCAR fans and have taken it to a whole new level by designing racing inspired rings.  Just Mens Rings contacted me about a week ago telling me they’ve created a ring designed for only the “Biggest NASCAR fans.”  At first I was skeptical because of course… I’m NASCAR’s Biggest Fan and the only way a ring could be considered good enough for NASCAR fans is if they got my approval.

Yep that’s me – RON RIPPLE – Representing my new kick ass ring!

So JustMensRings.com sent me a ring and I was honestly shocked when I received it.  They sent me the #18 Kyle Busch ring and it was not what I expected.  The ring is a stainless steel ring that is made of stock car grade stainless steel.  The outer band spins around the inner track which is a lot of fun because I find myself messing around with it when I’m bored or in deep thought. The ring is definitely Ron Ripple Approved… I highly recommend you go to their site and pick one up yourself.

So far since I’ve been wearing it I’ve received nothing but compliments and other fans asking where I got it.  I also ran into my boy Tony Stewart the other day and he surprisingly noticed it… so he wasn’t happy to see I wasn’t representing him. 

Make sure you go check out JustMensRings.com and let me know what you guys think.  They’re only $24.00 a pop and well worth it.  Make sure you tell them Ron Ripple sent you.

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This everyone is Stephanie Marie Fa-Fa-Fa-Farris.  (Sorry she makes me stutter)  Surprisingly enough I didn’t meet Stephanie out on the track, or in a bar… I actually met Stephanie at her place of employment… yep… the hospital.  There’s a long story as to how I ended up in the hospital so we won’t go there, but there’s a VERY good reason why I stayed in the hospital so long… her name is Stephanie Marie Farris.  The first time I laid eyes on Stephanie, I thought I had died and gone to heaven (literally) but then I realized I was just in a really bad accident and she was really my nurse.  Stephanie is a great girl but she does have ONE negative attribute… her favorite driver is Jeff Gordon.   Here’s a little bit more information about Stephanie….

Name: Stephanie Marie Farris

Age: 23

School or Occupation: Nurse

Hometown: Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Favorite NASCAR racer: Jeff Gordon

What’s your favorite track? Pocono Racetrack

What’s your favorite part about NASCAR? FAST CARS and BURNOUTS!

What’s the fastest you’ve ever been in a car? i would say about 110mph, of course i wasn’t driving

What are your hobbies? I like to go to the beach, listen to music, travel, shop, tan, cook, and always willing to try new things.

Favorite Drink: Iced-Tea!!..or and Ice cold refreshing beer

What is the worst pick up line a guy has ever used on you? Can I buy you a drink? or do u just want the money?? that wass sooo not nice, i’m not even like that!

What do you look for in a guy? i look for someone who is sweet kindhearted, caring but fun and crazy at the same time, i like a little bad-ass in my men!!

What is a turn off? bad breath

Are you a fan of my mullet? haha, it is sexay =)

Are you single? Sure am!

Website where fans can find you? www.myspace.com/stefanee0633

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Nicky Fleites… WOW! I saw this young lady at the Daytona 500 a couple years ago and just about walked into a pole. Me being the ladies man that I am… I walked up to her and introduced myself. I hate to admit it… she blew me off but did give me quite the compliment. I’ll never forget it… she said “Now that’s a Beautiful Mullet.” I told her… “Little darlin, this mullet is years of perfection.” Here’s a little info about Nicky Fleites! Make sure you friend request her on myspace… she’s single and bilingual.

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Ron Ripple himself (that’s me) is being recognized by Forbes Magazine this month in their Celebrity Issue.  Forbes Magazine is one of the top magazines in the world known to feature the richest and most famous people ever.  Ok… so they’re obviously not recognizing me for being one of the richest people in the world… but I still made FORBES for being NASCAR’s Biggest Fan. 

Forbes Magazine contacted me about 2 1/2 months ago saying and I quote “I’d like to tell you how badass you are… and I would also like to feature you in Forbes Magazine, as NASCAR’s #1 Fan.”

At first I thought this is really a sick joke that one of my beer drinking friends were playing on me.  I really wasn’t excited or anything but then I noticed the e-mail address came from Forbes and there was also a phone number.  So I picked up the phone and called this young lady who proceeded to tell me how excited she was to be talking to NASCAR’s Biggest fan.  Boy let me tell you what… I think she could tell that I was blushing from the other side of the phone.

Forbes Magazine was trying to get in touch with me… this beer drinking NASCAR fan who has no fortune or celebrity status except for this website on the so called World Wide Web.  At first I was curious as to how they got a hold of me.  Had they talked to my boys down at the track such as Tony Stewart or Dale Earnhardt Jr?  Did they call Kyle Busch and ask him who annoys him the most or who is a fly he can’t get rid of when he’s down in the pits?  Of course I knew they would say me, but when she finally admitted how she found me I was shocked…  she simply said Google.

After our brief conversation we set up dates on when she was going to interview me and shoot the photos for the magazine.  When the interview date came she called me up and I gave her an incredible interview filled with exciting quotes and tons of information.  At least I think I did… I guess we’ll find out on the 22nd!

One of the things Forbes requested from me was a place to shoot when they sent their photographers down.  I didn’t even hesitate when they asked me this so I immediately called my boy Craig Waters down in Bradenton.  Craig is a great friend of mine and is known for his incredibly decorated garage.  The guy has created a NASCAR heaven that’s jam packed with 3 flat screen TVs, 100′s of posters, 20+ DieCast cars, old race tires, a pool table, work bench, tool chest, couch, and the list could go on.   Click on the photos below to check it out!

About a month later Forbes sent down photographers to take pictures of me… well in reality they couldn’t take pictures of me, so they took pictures of my creators Blake and Brock Gratton.  I won’t get into who Blake and Brock Gratton are but let’s just say they’re kind of a big deal around here.  Ron Ripple wouldn’t be here without them.

But the rest is history and the magazine comes out on July 22nd which is right around the corner.  I’ve put up a count down on the right side of the page so make sure you Ron Ripplers pick up a copy.  I’m so excited and honored to be featured in the magazine and I couldn’t have done this without my readers. 

Thank you all and make sure you continue to read.

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