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Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:50 am EDT

Four Wide: Today's drivers need to quit their whining

By Jay Busbee

Bringing you the best in NASCAR news and information. Get your day rolling right ... or left, whichever. (Photo from NASCAR's HQ.)

• Larry McReynolds says today's drivers need to toughen up and quit whining about other drivers racing them hard. Say this for Larry -- he knows what resonates with the audience. [Fox Sports]

• McReynolds is also in the midst of a media fight with newspaperman Dustin Long over comments Long published by McReynolds. Was McReynolds too negative on NASCAR? Did Long not publish enough positive material? That's what's under debate. [The Daly Planet]

• Think that things can't go wrong for Jimmie Johnson at Talladega? Think again. Back in 2002, everything went wrong. [NASCAR.com via Yahoo! Sports]

• AJ Allmendinger got tagged early Thursday morning for DWI. Drunk driving is not funny, and police did not say that Allmendinger was pulled over to the side of the road waiting for a pit crew to give him four and a splash. [That's Racin]

• Uh-oh ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. has entered the Top 10 in the FLOPPER (Finishes Last in Overall Points while Participating in Every Race) standings! Paul Menard still holds the lead, but still ... [All Left Turns]

• Who's your favorite Camping World Truck Series driver? Vote now! [NASCAR.com]

• Remembering Dick Thompson, media director at Martinsville, who died earlier this week. [Waid's World]

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Related: AJ Allmendinger, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Paul Menard

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  1. miss priss
    1. Posted by miss priss Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:08 pm EDT

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    Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Dick Thompson.
  2. miss priss
    2. Posted by miss priss Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:10 pm EDT

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    ruh roh Dinger.
  3. Carol
    3. Posted by Carol Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:36 pm EDT

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    Another story said that Dinger "had a few drinks over dinner" and "made a bad decision" to drive. Now maybe we find out just how deep The King's anti-alcohol bias goes.
  4. MarkN
    4. Posted by MarkN Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:02 pm EDT

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    Carol Richard is the owner of #43 not the #44,#19 or the #9 according to the paper work.
  5. MarkN
    5. Posted by MarkN Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:02 pm EDT

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    Carol Richard is the owner of #43 not the #44,#19 or the #9 according to the paper work.
  6. Chase n Dani
    6. Posted by Chase n Dani Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:03 pm EDT

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    Dinger caught driving drunk. I don't know why but, it doesn't surprise me. No comment from the Petty camp as yet. Wonder if this will affect his new sponsorship with Best Buy?
  7. Chase n Dani
    7. Posted by Chase n Dani Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:11 pm EDT

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    MarkN - You mentioned on another article about hearing on the radio talk about Jr being distracted. Can you say what those implications were? Jr is now in the top 10 on the Flopper List.
  8. MarkN
    8. Posted by MarkN Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:23 pm EDT

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    They didn't say but implied that he was being distracted not just racing but things outside of racing.They didn't come out and say it but it sounded like he was partying a little more than before.
  9. MarkN
    9. Posted by MarkN Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:23 pm EDT

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    They didn't say but implied that he was being distracted not just racing but things outside of racing.They didn't come out and say it but it sounded like he was partying a little more than before.
  10. Carol
    10. Posted by Carol Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:39 pm EDT

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    Yes, Mark. But the article in More Nascar News links at the top of the comments also says this:
    "Allmendinger is a major factor in RPM’s long-range plans, and team officials told The Associated Press that Allmendinger was going to be moved into Petty’s famed No. 43 next season. Best Buy is expected to sponsor the car."
  11. MarkN
    11. Posted by MarkN Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:48 pm EDT

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    Right Carol NEXT season all will be forgivin by next season.
  12. Carol
    12. Posted by Carol Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:29 pm EDT

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    Maybe.
  13. miss priss
    13. Posted by miss priss Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:00 pm EDT

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    Seems like several of the drivers are partaking in the spirits here lately.
  14. RICK C
    14. Posted by RICK C Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    Ding Ding Drunk Drunk.
  15. Willy Doer
    15. Posted by Willy Doer Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    Like none of us ever have.
  16. Juan de Nova
    16. Posted by Juan de Nova Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:38 pm EDT

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    Vote Johnny Benson!!!!!
  17. brinirmess
    17. Posted by brinirmess Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:54 pm EDT

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    Never
  18. Kim
    18. Posted by Kim Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:38 pm EDT

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    I voted for my hometown guy...Matt Crafton!
    Condolences to the family and friends of Dick Thompson.
    Dinger busted?!? According to Yahoo, he is listed at 155 pounds. According to most research, he would be at .08 with less than 3 servings of alcohol. Some drinks may have that much in one drink. I happen to like Lynchburg Lemonades...the last one I had was big enough that it had 2 shots of JD in it. Admittedly it lasted me about an hour. And I did not drive after drinking it. And I don't think I danced on any tables, either!
  19. Rudy88
    19. Posted by Rudy88 Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:29 am EDT

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    Kim - Where were you? Under the tables? Just kidding Kim! :)
  20. Kim
    20. Posted by Kim Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:30 am EDT

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    Hey Rudy! I rarely drink, but when I do I like the good stuff. :-)
  21. Rudy88
    21. Posted by Rudy88 Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:45 am EDT

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    Kim - If I drink at all, it's only at Christmas, or new years and then I only drink tequila!
  22. Kim
    22. Posted by Kim Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:02 am EDT

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    I hear you, Rudy. How's the weather in Wisconsin? I thought about you as I was headed east out of Visalia yesterday...could see the mountains. Sawtooth was pointing the way to Mineral King! Could see Moro Rock in Sequoia, too.
  23. brinirmess
    23. Posted by brinirmess Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:14 am EDT

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    Oh Rudy my man, I knew we had a secret Jose bond.
  24. Rudy88
    24. Posted by Rudy88 Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:08 pm EDT

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    brini - I never did like alcohol, although I did consume my share of beer at on time in my life. I just don't have any desire to drink now! I was going to say, "anymore", but I know what the reply to that would be! LOL
    Kim - The weather here is WET! Not a lot of rain, just a steady drizzle. I'd rather it would snow!

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