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Happy #NASCAR Birthday To Drivers
Elliott Sadler; Michael Waltrip; & Taylor Cuzick
Elliott Sadler
Age 39 (4/30/1975)
Taylor Cuzick
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Labels: #knwest, Birthday, Nascar, NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Race Mom, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Happy #NASCAR Birthday To Legend
Dale Earnhardt, Sr.
Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Sr. was born on April 29, 1951 Kannapolis, North Carolina. He died on February 18, 2001 at Daytona Beach, Florida when he was forty-nine from a crash in Turn 4 on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500.
Everything in between is pure NASCAR Legend. The Intimidator would have turned 63 today.
A 1988 feature from ESPN's Race Day America features Rusty Wallace playing a practical joke on friend and rival, Dale Earnhardt.
During a February 2014 interview Dale Sr. was paid a great compliment by six-time Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson's during a question about his biggest regret of his racing career?
Not having the opportunity to "get spun out or crashed" by Dale Earnhardt Sr. Johnson answered.
Johnson touched on that topic and more in a wide-ranging interview with Fox NFL Sunday host Curt Menefee, which will aired on Friday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1.
Here is an excerpt of part of Johnson's interview discussing the late seven-time NASCAR champion:
Johnson: "That's one regret I have. Again, Richard (Petty) was too far removed for me to say that I had a chance to drive with him on the track. But Dale (Earnhardt), that could have happened. And I so regret that I'll never have that chance to honestly get spun out or crashed by him. That opportunity will never be there for me."
Menefee: "Really?"
Johnson: "I mean every kid, especially my generation, that black No. 3, the black No. 3, you know, that's what you wanted to be and race against. And knowing Jeff Gordon as I do and watching him race with Dale all those years and then talking about it with Jeff now there's some really cool experiences there that I would have loved to have had."
NASCAR Race Mom wonders what role Dale Sr. would be commanding now had he survived that last lap crash. Do you think that he would still be a Sprint Cup Driver?
Labels: Birthday, Dale Earnhardt Sr., Nascar, NASCAR Race Mom, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Happy Birthday Dale Earnhardt Sr.
Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Sr. (April 29, 1951 – February 18, 2001) was an American race car driver and team owner, best known for his involvement in stock car racing for NASCAR. Earnhardt began his career in 1975 when he drove in the 1975 World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway as part of the Winston Cup Series (later the Sprint Cup Series).
Earnhardt won a total of 76 races over the course of his career, including one Daytona 500 victory in 1998. He earned seven NASCAR Winston Cup Championships and his aggressive driving style earned him the nickname "The Intimidator."
He also carried the title of "Dad."
In 1995, Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s hero card featured his three children Kerry (then 25), Kelly (then 22), and Ralph Dale Jr. (then 20). The Earnhardt children are the third generation of racers and were just beginning their racing career. Like their father, Dale Sr. and their grandfather, Ralph racing was in their blood.
Today would have been Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Sr. sixty-third birthday. Happy Birthday to "The Intimidator."
Labels: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dale Earnhardt Sr., Daytona International Speedway, Kelly Earnhardt, Kerry Earnhardt, Kids of NASCAR, NASCAR Race Mom, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Happy #NASCAR Birthday To Driver
Kevin O'Connell
Labels: Birthday, Nascar, NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Race Mom, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Austin Dillon
Who's #NASCAR's Next?
The 2014 NASCAR Next class consists of: Back row, from left, Gray Gaulding,
Jesse Little, Ryan Gifford, Ryan Preece, Brandon McReynolds, Austin Hill and Erik Jones;
and front row, from left, Dylan Lupton, Kenzie Ruston, Cole Custer, Ben Rhodes
and Ruben Garcia Jr. (Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
The 12 drivers have already won 20 times, and hold the honors as the youngest winners in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, NASCAR Mexico Toyota Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, as well as youngest NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion and highest finishing female in NASCAR K&N Pro Series history. The list also includes the 2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West Sunoco Rookies of the Year.
The team was selected through an evaluation process that included input from industry executives and veteran racers. Drivers must be between the ages of 15-25, have tangible and expressed goals in eventual competition in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and possess the potential to realize that goal.
Additionally, each driver in NASCAR Next must be actively competing in a NASCAR touring or weekly series – NASCAR K&N Pro Series East or West, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1, NASCAR Mexico Toyota Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series or NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series competitors also are eligible provided they are not slated to run a full season in their respective series.
The NASCAR Next members for 2014-15 are:
Cole Custer (16 years old, Ladera Ranch, Calif., Twitter: @colecuster00) – A two-time winner in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East in 2013, he opened the K&N Pro Series West season this year with a victory from the pole in Phoenix.
Rubén García Jr. (18, Naucalpan, Mexico, @rubengarcia4) – The 2012 NASCAR Mexico Toyota Series Rookie of the Year continues to improve and finished fourth in the standings last season. Earlier this season, he made his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut.
Gray Gaulding (16, Colonial Heights, Va., @graygaulding) – Holds the mark for youngest pole winner in both the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West, and recorded his first series win at Phoenix last fall.
Ryan Gifford (25, Winchester, Tenn., @ryangifford2) – The NASCAR Drive For Diversity driver scored the 2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East win at Richmond and posted an impressive top-10 finish in his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut last August in Iowa.
Austin Hill (20, Winston, Ga., @hillbroracing) – The winner at last year's K&N East race at Dover, he has two top-five finishes in this season's four races.
Erik Jones (17, Byron, Mich., @erik_jones) – Made his mark on the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series last November in Phoenix by becoming the youngest winner in series history.
Jesse Little (17, Sherrills Ford, N.C., @jesselittle97) – The 2013 Sunoco Rookie of the Year in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. He made his first series start just 11 days after turning 15 in 2012.
Dylan Lupton (20, Wilton, Calif., @LuptonDylan) – The 2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Sunoco Rookie of the Year picked up his first series victory at Evergreen Speedway in August.
Brandon McReynolds (23, Mooresville, N.C., @Bmcreynolds28) – With starts in four different NASCAR series, he is chasing the championship in the K&N Pro Series West, where he is second in points.
Ryan Preece (23, Berlin, Conn., @RyanPreece16) – He became the youngest champion in the history of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour last season while balancing a 43-race schedule in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series (finished fourth in the national standings) and making his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut.
Ben Rhodes (17, Louisville, Ky., @benrhodes) – The current points leader in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East with three poles in four races, and a win at Greenville (S.C.) Pickens Speedway. He scored an impressive top-10 finish in his NASCAR Camping World Truck series debut at Martinsville.
Kenzie Ruston (22, El Reno, Okla., @KenzieRuston) – She finished sixth in last season's K&N Pro Series East season standings and has top 10 finishes this season at New Smyrna and Daytona. She has the highest finish – both in a race and in the championship standings – for a female driver in K&N Pro Series East history.
Labels: NASCAR Next, NASCAR Race Mom
Postponed #kneast at RIR
#nascar
Fan Alert:
The Bill McAnally Racing teammates Nick Drake and Cole Custer
will lead the field to green. (Speed51.com photo)
Race 5 of 16 at Richmond International Raceway was scheduled to be held last night following the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) race. Unfortunately the rain in the early evening hours delayed the NNS race a few hours. Because of the adverse time constraints, the K&N event was postponed to this morning.
You can "watch" all the action via your computer on 'RACE CENTRAL LIVE POWERED BY SPEED51.COM'
They do an excellent job and give the fan that feeling that they are right there at the track. NASCAR Race Mom compares the experience to a time when you could listen to the baseball game on the radio. It is the next best thing to being there!
So tune in now and "watch" as Bill McAnally Racing teammates Nick Drake and Cole Custer will lead the field to green!
Labels: KN Pro Series East, Nascar, NASCAR Race Mom
Alex Bowman
Posted by NASCAR Race Mom at 10:13 AM 1 comment:
#NASCAR K&N Pro Series East
Richmond International Raceway
www.rir.com
Race Day - Race 5 of 16 (2014 Season)
Track Facts
SHAPE: D-shaped oval
SURFACE: Asphalt
LENGTH: .75-Mile
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Richmond International Raceway
TRACK ADDRESS
600 E. Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, VA, 23222
866-455-RACE (7223)
Labels: KN Pro Series East, NASCAR KN Pro Series, NASCAR Race Mom, Richmond International Raceway
Derek Thorn
Labels: Birthday, KNWEST, Nascar, NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Race Mom, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
A young Jeff Gordon with an even younger Trevor Bayne.
(Courtesy of the Bayne family - FOXSports.com)
Bayne (born February 19, 1991), a #NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series race car driver has always looked up to the four-time Sprint Cup champion, Jeff Gordon, who has also won the Daytona 500 three times.
One can only imagine Trevor Bayne's emotions when he worked the draft with Gordon in his debut series of races at the Daytona International Speedway. Bayne is best known for winning the 2011 Daytona 500, and is the youngest driver to win the race at the age of 20 years and 1 day.
Take time to view this video of that Fairy Tale NASCAR-Feel-Good Ending!
What - Are you kidding me!
Trevor Bayne, making just his second career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start (first at the Daytona 500), wins the 2011 Daytona 500. It is his first and to date only, NASCAR win.
Labels: Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway, Jeff Gordon, NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Race Mom, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Trevor Bayne
The Dave Despain Show Debuts
on MAVTV Tomorrow
A legend in motor sports journalism, and former host of the very popular "Wind Tunnel" program on SPEED, Dave Despain has a new home at MAVTV and a new weekly interview series with "The Dave Despain Show" premiering tomorrow - Friday, April 25 at 8pm ET/5pm PT.
To-date, MAVTV has ordered 26-episodes of "The Dave Despain Show." The 30 minute format gives the veteran interviewer the opportunity to sit with racing legends, current superstars, and rising young guns. For Despain, the new series allows his viewers an 'insiders' look behind the skill, passion, friendships, tragedy, courage and technology breakthroughs that makes motorsports such a thrilling spectacle.
Debuting with NHRA superstar John Force, guests this season include: Clint Bowyer, Cory Kruseman, Dennis Anderson, Bobby Unser, Scott Bloomquist, Kyle Larson, Jeremy McGrath, Parnelli Jones, Ivan Stewart, Antron Brown, Forrest Lucas, and Dan Gurney.
Outtakes from the John Force Interview
Dirt or asphalt, quarter-mile or banked super speedway, two wheels or four; Despain has reported on everything from NASCAR to dirt bikes. Having over 40 years experience with ABC, CBS, ESPN and TBS as a broadcaster; Despain will now share insights with MAVTV viewers on Friday nights, along with hosting duties for special MAVTV live racing events throughout the year.
Bob Patison, President of MAVTV, knows Despain as a respected motor sports journalist, and a giant asset to the fast-rising MAVTV channel.
"'The Dave Despain Show' will be a flagship series for MAVTV," Patison said. "Dave is one of the most respected names in motor sports journalism. He can now draw stories and memories from guests in a longer format that will definitely surprise and entertain MAVTV viewers."
Originally from Fairfield, Iowa, and now living outside of Atlanta, Despain most recently hosted "Wind Tunnel" starting in 2003 and wrapped in 2013 after 594 episodes. Despain entertained and informed viewers for nearly 11 years before signing off by reminding people that "racing is fun, it's supposed to be fun, so keep it that way." Today, Despain said one of the goals for the new show is to reveal a side of racers never seen before and the interviews are exceeding his expectations.
"MAVTV provided a format where I can really talk to people one-on-one and learn some of the behind-the-scenes truths," Despain said. "It has been one of the coolest experiences yet and some of the stories are amazing. The quality and variety of guests is staggering, and the interviews reveal stories that even I haven't heard in over 40 years of covering racing. The end result is deeply satisfying and I'm sure the viewers are going to love it."
Labels: Clint Bowyer, Dave Despain, Kyle Larson, NASCAR Race Mom
Teams Heat Up the Speed Charts During Michigan...
Five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams pushed 217 mph and beyond during the two-day tire test at Michigan.
NASCAR inGEAR
Tell Me Again That #NASCAR Drivers
Are Not Athletes!
@CelsiusOfficial #NASCAR Driver Blake Koch participated in his second sprint triathlon this morning in Charleston. His past time was 1 hour 22 minutes. The triathlon consists of a 500-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike ride and 5-kilometer run.
Koch (@BlakeKochRacing) tweeted his fans earlier that he and fellow NASCAR Driver, Trevor Bayne hoped to complete the event in less than 1 hour, 8 minutes.
As you can see from the photo above Blake just missed his goal a bit, but bested his previous time considerably!
Now, tell me again that #NASCAR Drivers are not athletes!
Correction: From the Instagram Message below, it would appear that Blake Koch did accomplish his Goal:
Finished the Charleston Sprint triathlon today in 1:06.52 15th over all and 3rd in age group. Had a blast. Thank you @celsiusofficial for the energy and endurance , @travisliveitx for the fast bike and @joshwiseracing for the coaching!
Labels: Blake Koch, NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Race Mom, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Trevor Bayne
You Too Can Win Your Own
#NASCAR V.I.P. Experience
#SPEEDTWEETS is a NASCAR Sweepstakes that runs until 07/05/14
Have you ever glanced at the numerous NASCAR Sweepstakes with cynicism? There are plenty of them available; advertised with a "No Purchase necessary – simply fill out this form for your chance to win a V.I.P. NASCAR Experience to include a 'Meet and Greet' with a NASCAR Star."
No One ever wins those right?
NASCAR Race Mom was 'chatting' recently with a Non-NASCAR fan friend on Facebook. Knowing that I am a NASCAR Nut – he described a contest he had recently won:
KWIKSET® AND JEFF BURTON GIVE ONE LUCKY FAN A
VIP EXPERIENCE WITH RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING
Beginning June 21, racing fans can enter the Kwikset "I Heart the Mayor" sweepstakes by visiting www.iHeartTheMayor.com. Until Burton races at this year's Coke Zero 400 on July 6, fans can tweet about the RCR driver through www.iHeartTheMayor.com with the hashtag #TweetToWin. The more fans tweet from the site, the more sweepstakes entries they receive. During the race on July 6, the sweepstakes launches and visitors can participate in a live Twitter race between Jeff and five race day competitors. By continuing to tweet for Burton throughout race day, fans can unlock additional prizes and sweeps entries.
One lucky participant will win the following VIP Experience:
Exclusive access to pit road during the race
Pit, garage and No. 31 hauler tour
Exclusive tour of the Richard Childress Racing campus including the NSCS race shop and RCR museum
Lunch for four at The Bistro at Childress Vineyards
Meet and greet photo opportunity with Burton
Access to the race on October 12, in Charlotte, N.C.
Round-trip coach class air transportation for up to four to Charlotte, N.C.
Two night's hotel accommodations
Transportation to and from the race and to and from Richard Childress Racing
$200 American Express card for food and beverage
Access to the Kwikset hospitality event on race night
My friend Blake was that "One lucky participant," the Grand Prize winner of the fantastic 'VIP Experience' prize listed above. He spoke with excitement as he explained how he and his three guest were on the track with the racers before the NASCAR Race in Charlotte, N.C.
NASCAR Race Mom has really been wanting to visit the Childress Vineyard, so the Lunch for Four at the Bristro must have been amazing! Blake was even allowed to attend the Driver's Meeting before the race and stand in with Jeff Burton's Crew Chief during the race!
From left to right, Howard (Blake's brother), his wife, Jeannine,
Kathy (Blake's wife) and Blake (the Grand Prize Winner)
So what did this Non-NASCAR fan think of his first NASCAR Race Experience?
"This was my first-ever NASCAR experience and one I won't soon forget. Kwikset went above and beyond to plan every detail of our trip and Jeff Burton couldn't have been nicer."
Jeff Hammond, Paul (NRM's Husband), NASCAR Race Mom and Jamie McMurray
NASCAR Race Mom can attest, first hand, to the magnificent experience winning one of the NASCAR contests represents. It affords the fan to access denied the average race attendee.
You can also read about NASCAR Race Mom's very own IRWIN NASCAR V.I.P. win by clicking the link below:
Shelby 427 - Dream NASCAR Weekend
As you can see, real people do win these great sweepstakes opportunities! Therefore, next time you see one of those NASCAR Sweepstakes, take a second and enter!
Then keep your fingers crossed that you too win that dream NASCAR Trip of a Lifetime.
Labels: NASCAR Race Mom, sweepstakes
Young Chase Elliott
Bill Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Evernham Motorsports Dodge Intrepid R/T,
talks with son Chase during the 2002 Pennsylavania 500 at Pocono Raceway.
(Jamie Squire-Getty Images North America)
Young Chase Elliott has been burning up the NASCAR Nationwide Series ranks in the No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, which he's put into Victory Lane in each of the last two races.
But in the long history of what we now call the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, it's Chase's dad, Bill Elliott, who has had the most success driving the No. 9.
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Labels: Bill Elliott, Chase Elliott, NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Race Mom
#NASCAR, FOX Sports Announce
#KNWEST #KNEAST TV Schedule
K&N Pro Series Tours Set For FOX Sports 1
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR announced today the broadcast schedule for the remainder of the 2014 NASCAR K&N Pro Series events on FOX Sports 1.
"The NASCAR K&N Pro Series features the next generation of top-level NASCAR stars competing alongside accomplished veterans and FOX Sports' coverage of the series provides a great platform to showcase these drivers," said George Silbermann, NASCAR vice president, regional and touring series.
The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West schedules are highlighted by the two combination events at Iowa Speedway in Newton, and both season finales – Dover International Speedway in September for the K&N East and a November date at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz., for the K&N West, both companion events to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Also of note is the K&N East return to New York's Watkins Glen International for the first time since 2009.
SERIES EVENT DATE AIR DATE (ET) TRACK
East April 25 May 2 - 4:30 p.m. Richmond International Raceway
West May 3 May 19 - 1:30 p.m. Stockton 99 Speedway
East/West May 17 May 24 - 8:30 a.m. Iowa Speedway
East May 31 June 7 - 10:30 a.m. Bowman Gray Stadium
East June 21 June 27 - Noon Langley Speedway
West June 21 July 4 - 2 p.m. Sonoma Raceway
East July 11 July 20 - Noon New Hampshire Motor Speedway
West July 12 July 25 - 4 p.m. StateLine Speedway
East July 19 July 27 - 10 a.m. Columbus Motor Speedway
West July 26 Aug. 3 - 10 a.m. Colorado National Speedway
East/West Aug. 1 Aug. 8 - 11 a.m. Iowa Speedway
East Aug. 8 Aug. 17 - 10 a.m. Watkins Glen International
West Aug. 16 Aug. 22 - 10 a.m. Evergreen Speedway
West Aug. 30 Sept. 5 - 9:30 a.m. Kern County Raceway Park
East Sept. 26 Oct. 4 - 10 a.m. Dover International Speedway
West Oct. 11 Oct. 17 - 1:30 p.m. All American Speedway
West Nov. 6 Nov. 16 - Noon Phoenix International Raceway
Subject to change. Consult local listings for most updated information.
Jesse Little (#kneast)
Jesse Little
Labels: Birthday, KNEAST, Nascar, NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Race Mom, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Tony Raines
Crown Royal's "Your Hero's Name Here" program
Nominations will be accepted through April 13th
Crown Royal is honoring the people who Reign On across the country every day. Nominate your hero now for a chance to win naming rights to the Brickyard 400®.
Consumers who are 21+ can visit CrownRoyalHeroes.com to nominate their own heroes, for a chance to win naming rights to the race.
Nominations will be accepted through April 13th, with finalists being announced at the end of April. That give you just a couple of more days!
The grand prize winner will receive naming rights to the Brickyard 400® and so much more! Held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27, 2014, the winner will get the experience of a lifetime and a chance for his or her inspiring story to be shared from coast to coast.
The winner will receive:
His or her name on the actual race
Airfare and accommodations
VIP pit tour •Pace car ride
Victory Lane appearance
This is an amazing "once in a lifetime" opportunity - just ask Samuel Deeds @marinegunney.
Labels: #CrownHeroes, Crown Royal, NASCAR Race Mom
Cole Whitt Speed Stick Gear
#NASCAR Daytona Challenge
43 Cars - 200 Miles Per Hour - Inches Apart.
In front of tens of millions of people... for the first time ever; watch #NASCAR Sprint Cup 'Rookie of the Year' candidate Cole Whitt as he kicks off his rookie season by taking on NASCAR's biggest race in his no. 26 Speed Stick Gear blue and white race car.
The documentary above accurately depicts the efforts of the triad, consisting of driver; team; and sponsor, to compete in the "Great American Race."
Cole Whitt
NASCAR Race Mom's favorite part of the film has to be the dramatic fashion in which Whitt accomplished the feat of qualifying for the big show.
Driving for Swan Racing, he had to battle his way into the Daytona 500 by finishing the qualifying race fifteenth or better.
After 60 laps of green-flag racing in the first Budweiser Duel at Daytona International Speedway, Whitt made several swift moves in the final lap, to advance the No. 26 Toyota from seventeenth to twelfth.
This documentary is done very well and successful in providing the NASCAR fan an appreciation for all the preparation and frustrations a NASCAR Sprint Cup team encounters.
Labels: Cole Whitt, NASCAR Race Mom, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Brett Butler & Kasey Kahne
Brett Butler
Kasey Kahne
Fire Breaks Out at Texas
Twelve laps into Monday's rain-delayed Duck Commander 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr .'s car caught fire after crashing into a wall
Giles Thornton
Age 16 (4/7/1998)
#NASCAR Driver "Thanks a Million Teachers"
Kasey Visits Southwood Elementary in Enumclaw, Washington.
As part of the Farmers Insurance "Thank A Million Teachers" national initiative, Kasey Kahne visited his childhood school Southwood Elementary today and honored former Principal Jake Thomas and fourth-grade teacher Jody Emerson with a heartfelt "Thank You" in front of hundreds of excited students.
During the visit, Farmers Insurance and Kahne surprised Thomas and Emerson by inviting them to be Kahne's guests at the Sunday, May 4 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Thomas and Emerson will get behind-the-scenes access and get an insider's view of Kahne in his unique and highly-competitive work environment.
Also during Thursday's visit to Southwood, Farmers Insurance and the Kasey Kahne Foundation announced matching donations to the school to help fulfill the students' dream of planting a reading garden. As a result of the donations, the garden will be named the Kasey Kahne Reading Garden planted by Farmers Insurance.
"We are thrilled to have Kasey's support of the 2014 'Thank A Million Teachers' initiative," said Randy Rice, National Manager of Education Programs for Farmers Insurance. "Farmers believes in smart. We provide award-winning training to agents and employees so they can help consumers make smart insurance decisions. In a similar way, teachers play an integral role in helping children learn, grow smarter, and plan ahead. We are excited to provide America with a platform to share their 'thanks' with educators and honor teachers with funding to continue doing what they do best — positively impacting the minds of our future leaders."
"I had a really nice time visiting my elementary school today and seeing my former principal, Mr. (Jake) Thomas. I really enjoyed interacting with all the students at Southwood, and it was fun being able to visit my hometown of Enumclaw. It definitely brought back a lot of great memories," Kahne said. "Teachers play such an important role in helping students pursue their dreams so I'm proud to be a part of Farmers' 'Thank A Million Teachers' program. It's great being able to show our appreciation towards these amazing teachers who have positively influenced our lives."
"We are grateful to Farmers Insurance and Kasey Kahne for their support of all of the teachers and students at Southwood Elementary," said Susan Arbury, principal of Southwood Elementary. "Their visit today is an important reminder of how teachers help make students smarter and how they help students plan for their futures. On behalf of our teachers and students, I would like to personally thank Farmers and Kasey for their support of teachers and education programs through the 'Thank A Million Teachers' program."
With nearly 300,000 teachers across the United States already recognized since the "Thank A Million Teachers" campaign was launched just a few short weeks ago, Farmers Insurance is far ahead of its stated goal to Thank a Million Teachers in 2014, the insurer announced last week.
As part of the "Thank A Million Teachers" initiative, Farmers has been urging America to thank teachers, past and present, for the positive impact they have had in communities across the nation. Farmers has invited teachers to submit proposals for $2,500 grants on the www.ThankAMillionTeachers.com website. During March, Farmers is inviting the public to vote on the proposals, with 30 winners to be announced in April. In all, Farmers has committed to donating $1 million to teachers and education programs in 2014.
Labels: Charity, Kasey Kahne, Kids of NASCAR, NASCAR Race Mom
Duck Commander 500
at the Texas Motor Speedway.
The largest-attended, single-day sporting event annually in Texas with estimated average crowds in excess of 150,000 is now known as the Duck Commander 500.
The Duck Commander brand will enjoy a substantial product presence on its race weekend and throughout the year at Texas Motor Speedway. An extensive line of Duck Commander 500 merchandise will be sold at track and in the Speedway World souvenir store year-round in addition to being available through Duck Commander retail partners.
Uncle Si's Tea™ will be introduced and sold at track in single-serve options in both the sweet and unsweetened varieties. Texas Motor Speedway also will look to integrate products such as Duck Commander Family Foods' BBQ sauce, salsa and beef jerky with the speedway signature concession items.
About Duck Commander: Duck Commander is a family-owned and operated business that was established in 1972 by Phil Robertson and based in West Monroe, Louisiana.
What once began as a duck call centered company has grown into a multi-million dollar empire with Phil's four sons, Willie, Jase, Jep, and Alan, and their wives at the helm. Duck Commander products, which now include much more than just duck calls, have been sold in all fifty states and in several countries and encompasses lifestyle brands including Duck Commander duck-hunting merchandise, Buck Commander deer-hunting merchandise, Duck Girl apparel, Duck Commander Wine, and more. Each of the Duck Commander brands was created with a focus on bringing family together. It is their motto of faith, family, and ducks that has resonated with fans at their speaking engagements and on the No. 1 cable show "Duck Dynasty." Their perseverance, business savvy and knack for storytelling also landed them at the top of the New York Times' Best Sellers list three times with titles "The Duck Commander Family," "Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander," and "Si-cology." Last fall the family celebrated their first venture into music with a No. 1 debut of their holiday album Duck The Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas. For more information, please visit www.duckcommander.com.
(R-L) Phil Robertson, John Godwin, Jep Robertson, Justin Martin, Si Robertson,
and Jase Robertson pose with the Texas Motor Speedway winner's boot trophy
in celebration of the announcement February 6, 2014, that Duck Commander will
become the title sponsor of the annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at
Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas.
About Texas Motor Speedway: Texas Motor Speedway, with a crowd capacity in excess of 180,000, is among the largest sports stadiums in America and features an array of amenities that make it one of the premier venues in the world of sports. Known as "The Great American Speedway!," the 1.5-mile superspeedway located in Fort Worth plays host to two races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series as well as one in the IndyCar Series. The attendances for the NASCAR Sprint Cup events since the facility opened in 1997 annually rank among the largest sporting events in the United States and also are the largest-attended, single-day sporting events in the state of Texas. Texas Motor Speedway is owned and operated by Speedway Motorsports, Inc., a publicly traded company that is a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment in the United States. For more information, please visit www.texasmotorspeedway.com.
Labels: Duck Commander 500, NASCAR Race Mom, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Texas Motor Speedway
Female Trailblazers in #NASCAR Celebrated
Female trailblazers in NASCAR recently visited the NASCAR Hall of Fame to celebrate the opening of the new "Women in the Winner's Circle" exhibit.
Attendees included JR Motorsports Co-owner Kelley Earnhardt Miller, former IndyCar driver Lyn St. James, NASCAR VP and Deputy General Counsel Karen Leetzow and NASCAR Whelen All-American Series and NASCAR Drive for Diversity driver Paige Decker.
Each shared how their experiences have helped pave the way for a new generation of women leaders in the traditionally male motorsports industry. The "Women in the Winner's Circle" exhibit will be open through June.
Labels: NASCAR Race Mom
Mike Bliss
Robert Richardson Jr.
#NASCAR Nationwide or #KNWest?
Two weekends ago, NASCAR Race Mom had a hard decision to make. The top NASCAR Series, Sprint Cup and Nationwide were in town. However, the K&N Pro Series West was also racing that Saturday. NRM loves both the West and Nationwide series! Quite honestly, the West and Nationwide races are dearer to my heart than Cup!
Believe me when I tell you it was not an easy decision; nonetheless an opportunity for free Nationwide tickets in an awesome section made the resolution a tad easier. NASCAR Race Mom made the right decision. Tired of coming up short, Twenty-One-Year-Old Rookie, Kyle Larson fought hard for his opportunity to see Victory Lane in a Nationwide race.
The home state boy (California) did not flinch Saturday afternoon, turning back three hard-nosed Sprint Cup vets to cash in with his first Nationwide victory in 38 career starts.
Though Auto Club Speedway is a solid six-hour drive from his hometown of Elk Grove, the special milestone after a quintet of agonizing runner-up finishes in the series was extra savory in the backdrop of his home state.
That last caution, I never noticed a TV screen in the middle of (Turns) one and two," Larson said. "I saw my face and next to it, it said 'five second-place finishes in the Nationwide Series' and I was like, 'I am not getting another one.'
NASCAR Race Mom was thrilled to witness the NASCAR exhilaration as Larson, Kyle Busch and Keven Harvick battled for the win. Every fan remained standing and cheering for the last sixteen laps.
"I feel amazing right now," said Larson, "Probably more excited than I thought I would feel since I had gotten close five other times to winning a Nationwide race, but the way we got it done there at the end, beating Kyle, Kevin and Joey Logano was awesome."
Larson, who punctuated the win with a patented steering-wheel-less burnout and beamed as several drivers and crew members came to congratulate him in Victory Lane. The sprint-car standout's rapid rise through the stock-car ranks includes a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win last season at Rockingham and a full-time Sprint Cup roster spot this season, just two years removed from his championship in the developmental K&N Pro Series East.
NASCAR Race Mom would not be surprised if the "TreatMyClot.com 300" is heralded as the best Nationwide race of 2014! Larson did make his mark in history Saturday when he became the first California native to win a Nationwide race at the 2-mile oval.
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While it is true that Tool are working on a new album, it looks like one of Maynard James Keenan's other groups will be the first to return to record racks. Puscifer have polished off their third full-length album, titled Money Shot, and have set an Oct. 30 street date for the disc.
It was a true creative venture for Keenan, who stated to Rolling Stone, "It's extremely satisfying to witness simple conversations and ideas transform into completed sonic landscapes. And to have these stories go above and beyond the initial ideas makes my grumpy heart swell three sizes."
The band went with a more literal landscape when it came time to shoot a video for their new song "Grand Canyon." In the clip, which can be seen above, viewers get a glimpse of the awe-inspiring landscape provided by the desert-filled U.S. Southwest. Keenan duets on the song with Carina Round, as the track builds in intensity. It's a striking visual that director Adam Rothlein provides to go along with the standout song.
As with past discs, Keenan is joined by a wealth of musicians and this disc includes contributions from the aforementioned Carina Round, Mat Mitchell, Juliette Commagere, Devo Keenan, Tim Alexander, Jon Theodore, Jeff Friedl and Matt McJunkins.
Look for the 10-song Money Shot disc to arrive on Oct. 30. As of yet, no tour dates have been announced, but stay tuned to see what promotional plans the band has as the new album arrives.


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Ethan received his B.A. in 1998 from York University (Toronto, Ontario) and graduated with his LL.B. in 2001 from the University of Western Ontario (London, Ontario). Ethan articled with the Toronto firm, Jones Rogers LLP and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2002. While he began his career in Toronto, where he practiced for approximately two years after his call to the Bar, Ethan accepted an Associate position in Peel Region with the firm of Prouse, Dash & Crouch LLP in 2004. Ethan became a Partner with the Mississauga firm Daigle & Hancock, which position he left in 2011 in order to pursue a position with Anderson Sinclair.
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Georgetown University Medical Center selects Nora Volkow for Highest Honor
Credit: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
WASHINGTON (November 13, 2018) — Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) will present Nora Volkow, MD, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a part of the National Institutes of Health, with its highest honor, the Cura Personalis Award, at a ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 4:00 p.m.
"The tradition of bestowing of the Cura Personalis Award is a highlight of our annual GUMC Convocation as we recognize a health professional who has made outstanding contributions to human health guided by compassion and service," says Edward B. Healton, MD, MPH, Executive Vice President for Health Sciences at Georgetown University.
The Catholic, Jesuit principle of cura personalis means care of the whole person. It suggests individualized attention to the needs of others, distinct respect for unique circumstances and concerns, and an appropriate appreciation for singular gifts and insights.
"This is our founding principle and one that has been embraced by Dr. Volkow-demonstrated through her professional role as an institute director and through her addiction research," Healton adds.
For more than 15 years, Volkow has led the NIDA's research effort to address the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. Volkow's own work has been instrumental in demonstrating that drug addiction is a disease of the human brain. As a research psychiatrist and scientist, Volkow pioneered the use of brain imaging to investigate the toxic effects and addictive properties of abusable drugs. Her studies have documented changes in the dopamine system affecting, among others, the functions of frontal brain regions involved with motivation, drive, and pleasure in addiction. She has also made important contributions to the neurobiology of obesity, ADHD, and aging.
Volkow earned her medical degree from the National University of Mexico in Mexico City. Her completed her psychiatric residency with distinction at New York University. Before assuming her responsibilities at NIDA, she spent most of her professional career at the Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York, where she held several leadership positions including Director of Nuclear Medicine, Chairman of the Medical Department, and Associate Director for Life Sciences. In addition, Volkow was a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Associate Dean of the Medical School at the State University of New York-Stony Brook.
Volkow is a member of the National Academy of Sciences. She has received the International Prize from the French Institute of Health and Medical Research for her pioneering work in brain imaging and addiction science, and was awarded the Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences from Carnegie Mellon University.
Volkow will receive the Cura Personalis medal during the 11th Annual GUMC Convocation on Tuesday, Nov. 13th during the awards ceremony which begins at 4:00 p.m. Earlier in the day, beginning at 10:00 a.m., Volkow will join the Convocation Colloquium to explore issues of addiction and the opioid crisis.
Both activities are held in the Research Building auditorium on the GUMC campus.
About Georgetown University Medical Center
Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) is an internationally recognized academic medical center with a three-part mission of research, teaching and patient care (through MedStar Health). GUMC's mission is carried out with a strong emphasis on public service and a dedication to the Catholic, Jesuit principle of cura personalis — or "care of the whole person." The Medical Center includes the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing & Health Studies, both nationally ranked; Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, designated as a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute; and the Biomedical Graduate Research Organization, which accounts for the majority of externally funded research at GUMC including a Clinical and Translational Science Award from the National Institutes of Health. Connect with GUMC on Facebook (Facebook.com/GUMCUpdate), Twitter (@gumedcenter) and Instagram (@GeorgetownMedicine).
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Team Canada's victory over the Soviet Union's national hockey team on September 28, 1972, is one of the most celebrated moments in this country's sports history. Many Canadians of that generation remember precisely where they were when Paul Henderson scored his famous game-winning goal.
Before Henderson scored, victory was uncertain. In the final game of the series, the teams were tied. Team Canada had been surprised by the level of competition they faced from the Russians.
Going into the series, the National Hockey League players who joined the team believed the eight-game series would be an easy win. The Canadian players were coming off their summer vacation and they saw the series as a sort of training camp for their upcoming season. No Western journalists had press passes to cover hockey in the Soviet Union, so few people had any idea of the strength of the Soviet leagues. By comparison, Soviet players and coaches knew all about Canadian hockey — the team had been training year-round in preparation for the upcoming series.
The first four games were played in Canadian cities and the final four in Moscow. When the Soviets won the first game with 7 goals to 3, many Canadians were shocked. Team Canada won game 2 but they did not play well. Game 3 was a tie and the Soviets won games 4 and 5. After Canada's loss in game 4 in Vancouver, the team was booed off the ice. The Canadians won the final three games to win the series 4 games to 3, with one tie. Henderson's memorable goal in the final 34 seconds of game 8 gave Canada a come-from-behind victory.
An estimated 13 million Canadians — out of a population of 21 million — watched the final game on television. Children were allowed to watch at school and some businesses shut down so that people could watch at home.
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Summit Series. Canadians continue to be inspired by the event. Henderson's goal was voted among the all-time greatest moments in Canadian history in a Dominion Institute poll in 2000. The Canadian Press called the players the "team of the century." The Summit Series team is the only one to have been inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame.
Henderson's iconic Summit Series jersey and signed stick are on display in the Hockey exhibition and in the Ultimate Hockey Collection special display until October 9. The Canadian Museum of History's collection includes other artifacts related to this iconic cultural moment, including defenceman Gary Bergman's Summit Series jersey and hockey bag, game tickets, a puck, and souvenir records of the games. Don't miss seeing the exhibition and display before they close on October 9.


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A Mindset for Success: "We Have Enough to Win" – StratGo Marketing. Plug-in marketing department services.
I was hoping not to write this post.
You see, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Brooklyn Nets Saturday night in the NBA playoffs. Had the team I was rooting for won, I wasn't going to write this. Instead, there's an extra impetus to highlight why even non-sports fans can take something away from the "corporate culture" instilled by Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau.
Thibodeau has become well-known in NBA circles for his leadership and coaching philosophy of "we have enough to win" and even his more pronounced "we have more than enough to win." It's a refusing-to-blame-injuries-and illness belief system he's had to put to good use since the team's best player Derrick Rose tore up his knee in last year's playoffs (still hasn't returned to action); and throughout this year's season and now playoffs.
The Bulls beat the Nets on the road in seven games despite two starting players out with injury/illness for games 6 and 7 and several others playing with the flu (garbage pails were needed on the bench in game six for at least one player to umm, get sick in). Chicago has a deep and talented team, but their depleted-roster victory can also be credited to the Nets' poor performance. Really, Chicago had no business winning the series.
But, this isn't a sports story.
It's a lesson about the power of team attitude, mindset and culture.
Let's say your organization has to operate without your best competitive asset and a 40% budget reduction (analogous to the Bulls situation versus the Nets).
We've all been in business situations where we don't have the resources we think we need to get the job done right (manpower, budgets, etc.). The first natural tendency is often one of woe or negativity (we can't get it done or now we can only achieve X minus). It sure isn't – no problem, we have enough to win.
Look, at the end of most days, talent and resources matter. Despite Thibodeau instilling a tenacious we-can-get-it-done-no matter-what culture, the defending champion Miami Heat should still send the Bulls home in the next playoff round (even though the Bulls shocked to victory in game one). But again, this isn't a sports story.
The point here is that sometimes the attitude you instill can make up for other shortcomings across the business. We all know how bad attitude weakens culture and can drag down even the best companies. However, the right kind of culture, leading to the right kind of team engagement, has the potential to supercharge results.
So, the next time you and your team face business adversity, remember the "we have enough to win" mindset and determine the best action plan. Better yet, start instilling that way of thinking into your organization today.
Attitude does matter and it can be infectious – good or bad. That's the lesson from Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau and his "we have enough to win" team culture.


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'High-level' Marina sailors competed in Champion of Champions Regatta
Posted by patreynolds | Oct 5, 2006 | Marina Nautical News, Opinion | 0 |
Last weekend the champions and titans of the local racing scene squared off in Redondo Beach waters to compete in the Elliott/Pattison ASMBYC (Association of Santa Monica Bay Yacht Clubs) Champion of Champions Regatta.
Thirty-one boats in six classes, all of whom had posted a qualifying win through the course of the season, competed in the capricious conditions the weekend offered up Saturday and Sunday, September 30th and October 1st.
The course was filled with high-level local talent, including two-time Cal 20 National Champion Mike George, former Olympic Laser hopeful Paul Sambriski, Pendragon's John MacLaurin and California Yacht Club staff commodore Bill Petersen, a former member of a successful Dennis Conner America's Cup campaign.
"There was a bunch of good racers out there from Del Rey," said regatta chairman Jerry Martin of host King Harbor Yacht Club. "They all won a championship somewhere or won a series. We had a good group of folks out there."
Petersen, who mostly sails in Marina del Rey's popular Martin 242 fleet, won in the PHRF (Pacific Handicap Racing Fleet) D Class sailing Salsa, a 27-foot Hunter 110, posting two firsts and two seconds.
King Harbor Yacht Club commodore Burr Hope rang up two firsts as well, but it was his two third-place finishes that did him in, though he was within striking distance until the end.
"In our class it was a real battle between us and Burr Hope, and we ended up tied after the first day," said Petersen.
Petersen went on to win the race the following day in the relatively heavy 15-knot winds that held strong during Sunday's first race.
The victory was especially sweet for Petersen, as he is a yacht salesman at H & S Yacht Sales, which sells Hunter sailboats. The boat he was sailing is for sale and it bodes well that the 110 with its bowsprit and Kevlar sails came out on top. Hunters aren't necessarily known for their blinding speed, but Petersen believes in the company and the boats they produce.
"They have plenty of waterline and they can go fast," said Petersen.
The conditions through the course of the event kept the racers guessing and adjusting. On Saturday and Sunday morning the breeze was strong, swaying the organizers to draw long courses, but the second race on both days petered out, turning them into long slow trudges, especially on Sunday.
Sadly, because of the wind's whimsical ways, the cruiser class, which was scheduled to race on the second day, was forced to retire and not finish its one and only contest.
"The sad part of it is that the cruisers only do one day," said Martin. "So they all came down from Marina del Rey and they were just out to have a good old time and unfortunately were not able to complete their race."
The overall victor and winner in the PHRF A Class was John MacLaurin from the California Yacht Club sailing Pendragon 4.
MacLaurin recently won the Sunset Series and the Berger Series and is a true threat in all of the major races that he competes in every season, including the Transpac and the Rolex Big Boat Series.
In the Martin 242 division, Grant Stephanoff won the class sailing Mike George's former boat 9 Lives in the highly competitive 242 one-design bracket.
George himself was atop the leader board in the PHRF C class sailing with Al Castillon on Hot Rum, having just returned from competing in the Martin 242 North American Championships, where he placed sixth.
Bob White posted all bullets aboard Wave Dancer in the Cal 20 class and Marland/Cottrell were dominant in the PHRF B class sailing Tigger.
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Kidcreate Ranked Among Top Franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500!
by Cindy Reiners | Jan 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Kidcreate Studio Ranked Among Top Franchises in Entrepreneur's Highly Competitive Franchise 500!
Kidcreate Studio Franchising, LLC was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 43rd annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2022 Franchise 500 ranks Kidcreate Studio Franchising, LLC as #363 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power, increase in ranking from 2021 in which Kidcreate was ranked at #426!
"The past year has been one of the most challenging for businesses in recent memory, which made putting together our 43rd annual Franchise 500 list more enlightening than ever," says Entrepreneur Editor in Chief Jason Feifer. "The companies named to this year's list showed us how being resilient, supportive, and nimble can help navigate extraordinary challenges and also underscore the grit and innovation that define entrepreneurship."
In Entrepreneur's continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company's 43-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500 in ranking order. "
Over its 43 years in existence, the Franchise 500 has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Kidcreate Studio's position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity."
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Waiting for a new steam locomotive in 1/35th
165thspc
Kentucky, United States
165thspc (Michael Koenig) said
Posted: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 09:25 AM UTC
There seems to have been three sizes of USATC engines:
Small (a very European looking, high drivered 0-6-0 built by H.K. Porter.)
Medium (the 0-8-0 built by Baldwin.)
Large (the rather American looking 2-8-2 built built by Alco.
Here are a couple of shots of the 0-6-0:
Mike, the chassis guy!
captnenglish
captnenglish (Matthew Hauck) said
Love this thread, don't tell swmbo or my local model club this might just tempt me to build something with wheels and an engine for the first time in 30+ years an not just talk about it
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Frenchy (Henri-Pierre) said
Would anyone have general dimensions on any of these boxcars?
Check your mailbox (for a WW2 French one).
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lone-ronin
Mississippi, United States
lone-ronin said
It seems I can find plenty of photos on the internet but no actual specifications. I am contemplating converting one of the Dragon railway flat cars into a box car but need very basic info on length, and height of box cars?????
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M4A1Sherman (Dennis M. Struk) said
Hi, Teaker11! YES! You're absolutely right about those other steamers- The ONLY reason that I didn't mention them is because the US Army (correct me if I'm wrong) only shipped the relatively small 2-8-0s from the US to Great Britain and then, on to the European Mainland... As a rule, US-built locomotives were too big and way too heavy for European railroads.
There were A LOT of Eastern Roads in the US, besides those Western Roads' 4-8-4 Northerns, 4-6-6-4 Challengers and 4-8-8-4 Big Boys (Union Pacific, Northern Pacific, etc.) that also ran Troop Trains and Interservice War Traffic: The New York Central, the Pennsylvania, the Baltimore & Ohio, and the Chesapeake & Ohio, just to name a few. By the way, the Delaware & Hudson also ran 4-6-6-4 Challengers, handling absolutely VITAL coal trains out of Pennsylvania's coal country... The Delaware & Hudson also operated THE LARGEST Roundhouse in the world, which was built in Oneonta, New York... All of the major US railroads were contracted to carry war materiel. Even the majority of smaller roads such as the New York, Ontario & Western, and the Bangor and Aroostook, etc. ran vital passenger and freight trains of war traffic.
I'd LOVE to see a J-series New York Central 4-6-4 Hudson, an NYC 4-8-2 Mohawk and a Pennsylvania K4s Pacific. The New York Central was one of the few roads that got permission to build new steam power during WWII: these were the later 4-8-2 Mohawks, Classes L3a thru L4b. I'd also love to see a Boston & Albany A-class 2-8-4 Berkshire, and a 4-6-6-4 Challenger with options to build it in a choice of different roads. (D & H, UP, etc.)
Before someone tries to correct me on the name of the New York Central 4-8-2s, I need to mention that every other 4-8-2 besides NYC's were called "Mountains"... The New York Central only had ONE big hill on the whole plant, which was Sherman Hill was just outside Albany, New York. I don't include the Boston & Albany in discussing NYC's steam locomotives, because the Boston & Albany was a subsidiary of, but not owned by the NYC... The Boston & Albany operated the original 2-8-4 A-class Berkshires, their Class-names being derived from the grueling right-of-way through the heart of the Berkshire Mountains of New England...
New York Central's newer steam locomotives were named after bodies of water in New York State. Much of the central's right-of-way traveled alongside rivers, lakes, etc. Thus, NYC's management decreed a different a different naming process for their steam locomotives. For example: the J-series 4-6-4 Hudsons, the L-series 4-8-2 Mohawks, and the S-series 4-8-4 Niagaras... The Niagara was called the Northern on most other roads. The Chesapeake & Ohio called their 4-8-4s Greenbriars... The New York Central advertised itself as "The Water Level Route- You Can Sleep".
This was kind of a barb at the stiff competitor of the Central, the Pennsylvania Railroad. The Pennsy's main lines traveled through some of the most arduous hill-country in the East, necessitating extra locomotives and switching. All this noise and bumping could be pretty annoying if you were trying to sleep on one of Pennsy's many passenger trains...
A streamlined, Henry Dreyfuss-designed New York Central J3a "Super Hudson" would be GREAT in 1/35, but the chances of any of these American steam locomotives ever being produced by a company like TRUMPETER are VERY SLIM to NON-EXISTANT...
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Teaker11
Teaker11 (Jim ) said
The 2-10-0 Decapod went to Russia and the rest mostly went to the PRR railroad, but trains weren't limited to Europe. why not a American train dio, if not for the railroad here the US would not have been in the war as the railroad moved all goods, troops, armor..... Why not a 0-6-0 pulling a flat of Sherman's, or P47's and why not a 1/35 Liberty ship being loaded.
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goldnova72
goldnova72 (Jim Ripley) said
Don't think any major plastic company will go for a large Allied loco , hope to be proved wrong though... How about something smaller . The General Electric 44 Ton Diesel Switcher was modified for use in Europe ( Bauchman released one in HO scale years ago )
Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 03:26 PM UTC
In this business the list is always endless! I believe we need to stay focused on those locomotives that would have been used in Europe and western Russia during the war years. If we get into locomotives built for US use then this becomes a RR modeling blog no longer connected to the subject of armor.
Challengers really? They had Challengers in Europe in 43-44?
p.s. The 2-10-0's that didn't stay in North America went to Russia.
The Mikados (2-8-2) are classics but really they were quite often just US locos brought to Europe with only a few modifications. However the USATC 2-8-0 were purpose built, custom designs for the Army. They looked distinctive; tall but on short frames like a cat standing on its' tip-toes. And barrel chested; with boilers so large they were hardly able to fit through European tunnels. Again the boilers were so large they almost swallowed their steam and sand domes as well as their smoke stacks.
I cannot help but think these would make the perfect medium sized US wartime loco for a hobby manufacture to use as their first venture into 1/35th scale military locomotives.
And now for another, somewhat more weathered German Boxcar
Good idea, but don't forget the troop trains.
also th 2-8-2, 2,10,0 and the big boys, CHALLENGERS 2-6-6-4 AND ALSO THE SHUNT ENGINES FOR RAIL YARDS O-4-0. 0-6-0, 0-8-0,0-10-0 there are just to many to list. ore cars for steel, coal. flats the list could be endless
In that last photo the locomotive is so shinny it looks like a scale brass model!
Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:37 AM UTC
Some like their ladies tall and svelte, but not me, not in this case, especially when they have eight drivers! This baby is tall, powerful, kinda chunky and has a tender behind.
I had the locals here at the Midland and Scottish Rwy shops (Scale-Link) weld up some "tires" for us and at the same time put Mike, my motor pool shop foreman to work on converting a standard GMC deuce into a locomotive.
From the photos that Frenchy shared with us, it looks like someone else had the same idea but they took a slightly different approach.
Might have to also try out that other design and see which is better!
One thing all these vehicles have in common; a large bunker for scrap iron ballast to improve traction.
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Below is a link to a BEAUTIFUL YouTube video taken March of this year on the West Somerset Railway in the UK. Beautiful sharp close-ups and several run-bys pulling seven full size passenger cars.
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(You think I get whiny thinking about a new Deuce variant. - ??? - Just wait till you've been around me for a few months wanting a new steam loco in 1/35th that will work with all my motor pool vehicles!
Darn it we have freight to move, there's a WAR ON! Besides, Gen. Patton AND Monty are on my back every day to "GET IT MOV'N!"
We're coming up to the "big push" soon and we are so hard up for shunters that we're converting GMC trucks into locomotives just to pick-up the slack!
Would you happen to have any more photos of the converted CCKW locomotive,
Unfortunately no (I was sure you would like it )
Here's a COE variant :
As usual Frenchy, WONDERFUL photos all! (p.s. Would you happen to have any more photos of the converted CCKW locomotive, he says shamlessly?)
VITAL STATISTICS of the USA Transportation Corps 2-8-0 Locomotive:
Cylinders:	(2) 19 x 26in
Valve gear: Walschaerts
Boiler:	Superheated, 225psi, 150 smoke tubes, 30 flue tubes
Grate:	41 sq. ft.
Leading Wheels: 2ft 9in
Driving Wheels: 4ft 9in
Tractive Effort: 31,490lbf
Wheelbase Length:	51ft 8in
Weight:	124 tons / 12cwt
Axle Load:	15 tons / 15cwt
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168 to the London and North Eastern Railway
50 to the London, Midland and Scottish Railway
6 to the Southern Railway
After D-Day the majority of these locomotives were re-collected by the USATC, refurbished were necessary and forwarded on to Europe.
What about a few period pics ?
Of course if you're not ready to scratchbuild a locomotive for a 1/35 railroad dio, other options are available
Hi, All! THERE YA GO! THAT'S the kind of response I like to see! Mike, that's an EXCELLENT photo of the US ARMY 2-8-0!!! I totally agree in that TRUMPETER can produce several different German WWII locomotives, yet totally ignore the US and Allied stuff!!! We should all petition TRUMPETER, or maybe some of the other manufacturers such as MIRROR MODELS, that have taken that death-defying leap away from all that same old German stuff! For every kit of a WWII US or Allied vehicle or figure, there are upwards of A DOZEN German (Read: NAZI) kits!!! If there's any doubt about the research and planning of such a kit as the US Army 2-8-0, let me just mention that the various manufacturers of 1/35 German "single-unit, one-offs" or "Paper Panzers" find it pretty easy to bombard us with this stuff that never even made it off the drawing board!!! >:O
The one you pictured is Mississippi's. I see it everyday when I look out of my office window. Was just wondering if you were local, or got the pic from the internet.
If you are talking about the French 40 & 8 every state in the US except AK and HI should have one. Kentucky's is in New Haven, KY.
That 40-8 is right outside of where I work. You from the area?
I really like the brown C + C unit.
Doesn't really fit into a thread on WWII Allied or Axis equipment but I guess since we are talking the "I wants", Cold War topics are just as welcome.
18Bravo
18Bravo (Robert Skipper) said
I've got several DR Dieselloks by Piko I've thought of scaling up. I never thought of a 2-8-0, although I do have one in my stash. Obviously the drivers would be the hardest part.
What I'd really like to see is this:
of the Iraqi Railroad. It drove by my house every once in a while. As you can see from the photo, not much separted it from our house.
I'd also like to see this, also available in HO by Piko:
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Q: Trying to transfer ERC20 token using C# .NET Nethereum package Can someone help me successfully send ERC20 tokens using the Nethereum package in C# .NET?
I am able to successfully get account balances, but when I try to send, it just sits there....
I am using the Infura.io project api also with the below security:

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*eth_accounts

*eth_call

*eth_getBalance

*eth_getTransactionReceipt

*eth_sendRawTransaction

var client = new EthClient(new RpcUrl("https://mainnet.infura.io/v3/-MyProjectID-"));
Here is the code I am using:
--The call to the transfer method
/* transfer 100 tokens */
        var transactionHashTask = client.transferTokens(coinOwnerAddress, coinOwnerPrivateKey, toAddress, contractAddress, 0);
        var transactionHash = transactionHashTask.Result.ToString();
        lblTransHash.Text = "Transaction hash: " + transactionHash;

--Code that contains the actual method
        public async Task<string> transferTokens(string senderAddress, string privateKey, string receiverAddress, string contractAddress, UInt64 tokens)
    {
        var transactionMessage = new TransferFunction()
        {
            FromAddress = senderAddress,
            To = receiverAddress,
            AmountToSend = tokens

        };
        var transferHandler = web3.Eth.GetContractTransactionHandler<TransferFunction>();
        Task<string> transactionHashTask = transferHandler.SendRequestAsync(contractAddress,transactionMessage);
        return await transactionHashTask;
    }

A: You are transferring something right? So maybe you have to send extra to account for the gas fees. But i'm no expert. Let me know if you solve this please.

A: The transfer function doesn't have AmountToSend parameter. It has TokenAmount. So change like below
var transactionMessage = new TransferFunction()
    {
        To = receiverAddress,
        TokenAmount= tokens

    };

A: You might have to add something like this to your transactionMessage. Figure out what the Gas price is for the Blockchain network you are transacting with and use that. Here is an example.
transferHandler.Gas = Web3.Web3.Convert.ToWei(0.000112, Nethereum.Util.UnitConversion.EthUnit.Gwei);

Also, take a look at this Doc. Value or _value is actually TokenAmount.
https://docs.nethereum.com/en/latest/nethereum-smartcontrats-gettingstarted/
TransferFunction should look like this.
      To = To,
      //Shows Value in MetaMask
      Value = Web3.Web3.Convert.ToWei(Value, ERC20Contract.DecimalPlaces),
      //Amount to actually transfer
      AmountToSend = Web3.Web3.Convert.ToWei(Value, ERC20Contract.DecimalPlaces),


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