30 Copyright 2008, CBSSports.com http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/view/5857916 en-us I will usually be posting about NASCAR, however, I do like to post about other subjects too. So stay tuned, I never know what I may post about. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:53:14 EST http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11767122?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11767122?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Everyone complains that the points system in NASCAR isn't really conducive of running up front. So what if there was a small tweak in the way points were scored. No not giving the winner more points, I'd keep the basic structure the same but ... Fri, 21 Nov 2008 1:21:02 EST http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11767122?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11617508?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11617508?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Most of you remember I did a mid year awards blog, so now I'm going to do an end of year awards blog. Using the same categories and I will even show who my mid season winner was. Please feel free to comment as usual. ... Wed, 12 Nov 2008 9:09:11 EST http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11617508?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11549927?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11549927?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Back to racing and anyone who has read my post or a lot of my blogs know by now I'm not a big fan of Junior Nation. I have a lot of friends on this board that are fans of Dale Earnhardt Junior, but its those that think their driver is the greates ... Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:21:54 EST http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11549927?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11361254?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11361254?source=rss_blogs_General First of all let me say I have been as gulity as anyone in expressing my view on the upcoming election on these boards. But I will admit it will be nice to see November 4th come and go and the boards can get back to talking just sports, music and ent ... Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:55:33 EST http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11361254?source=rss_blogs_General http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11350791?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11350791?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing I have posted this on the Racing Board, but I decided to do a blog. NASCAR instituted the Chase to bring excitement to the final ten races of the season and to help with the ratings against the NFL. The problem with the chase is that by the time you ... Wed, 29 Oct 2008 2:46:40 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11350791?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11271190?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11271190?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Michael Waltrip will start his 1000th race this season in the NASCAR elite series, Cup, Nationwide and Trucks. Not too bad for a driver that a lot of folks consider a clown and shouldn't be on the track. Now Michael will be only the second in His ... Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:46:03 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11271190?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11006524?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11006524?source=rss_blogs_General Last season I played Fantasy Hockey for the very first time and luckly I played here at CBS. The league I joined was a free league and when I read the rules I noticed that it stated all the Free League Champions name would be put into a hopper and on ... Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:35:59 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/11006524?source=rss_blogs_General http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/10836661?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/10836661?source=rss_blogs_General I know everyone on this board gets to the point where they want to get something off of their chest. So here it is, The spot where you can complain about anything in the sports world, Whether its you don't think your team gets enough TV coverage, ... Thu, 06 Nov 2008 0:05:36 EST http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/10836661?source=rss_blogs_General http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/10691163?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/10691163?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Well, I've been beaten up for being a Michael Watlrip fan and especially the fact that MWR hasn't been doing that well. I have been defending by saying that this is a new team and you can't expect a new team to come out of the box and com ... Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:40:47 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/10691163?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/10306781?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/10306781?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing A lot of of the old NASCAR fans complain the chase isn't good for the sport. They long for the old days when the tilte was decided over the entire schedule, instead of a ten race shoot out. But is the Chase really bad for the sport. I don't t ... Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:44:27 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/10306781?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/10254223?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/10254223?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing I know we still have a week to go prior to the chase starting but I figured I'd give everyone a head start on their thoughts as to who was the real contenders for the cup and who were just in the chase and along for the ride. Oh, I realize my tho ... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:36:43 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/10254223?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9856266?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9856266?source=rss_blogs_General Cheap Trick, Heart and Journey were in Raleigh last night, and I got a chance to go see them. The following is my take on the concert. ... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 9:35:36 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9856266?source=rss_blogs_General http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9615369?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9615369?source=rss_blogs_General The CBS Message boards, not the writers of CBS. ... Fri, 01 Aug 2008 8:32:24 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9615369?source=rss_blogs_General http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9352502?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9352502?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Well, we have a week off so I thought from racing, its all star week in Baseball, so why not do an award blog for what has happened so far this season. I'll make the categories and who I feel the award should go to, you can blast my pick and make ... Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:13:24 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9352502?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9271151?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9271151?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Well once again Mikeyfan is going to bring controversy to the Blogs. Before I get into this let me explain I am a Tony Stewart Fan. He is my number 2 driver behind Michael Waltrip so I do wish him all the luck but I have to ask everyone.............. ... Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:43:30 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9271151?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9098390?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9098390?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Well, Michael Waltrip's luck may finally be changing for the better. Last week at Sonoma Mikey had a solid 25th place finish and increased his points lead over the 36th position by a nice margin moving from 34 to 31st. Then this week Mikey has a ... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:38:43 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9098390?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9008702?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9008702?source=rss_blogs_General Just a few sketches from one of the Greatest Comedians in the business, May he rest in peace. Rated R ... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:02:21 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/9008702?source=rss_blogs_General http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8952959?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8952959?source=rss_blogs_General Last season I was talked into joining a Fantasy Football league for the first time. Well, I had never thought much of Fantasy anything, but what the heck it was a way to keep in touch with friends on the Racing Boards and gave us a chance for a littl ... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 9:15:06 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8952959?source=rss_blogs_General http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8894831?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8894831?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing First I would like to congratulate the Fans of Dale Earnhardt Junior for Juniors victory. I know I an hard on these fans and most of us knew it was a matter of time for Junior to win and he now has. The monkey is off is back at least for another 76 r ... Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:18:10 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8894831?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8808385?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8808385?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Well, it finally happened, Michael fell back into the clutches of the "Go or Go Homers". For those who were not listening to his radio or who missed my responses to post here is what happened at Pocono that cost him. Mikey was running aroun ... Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:08:11 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8808385?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8775169?source=rss_blogs_General#comments General http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8775169?source=rss_blogs_General I've noticed several blogs going about best albums, best gutarist etc. and I hope this blog isn't duplicating another blog. But I was wondering who you thought should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that isn't there. This is your cha ... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:39:42 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8775169?source=rss_blogs_General http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8664184?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8664184?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing I started a thread on the racing boards asking everyone what their favorite Appetizer or Snack was. Well, now I want to know what everyone likes to have when it comes game time. Is it Onion Rings, or Chips and your favorite Cheese Dip, Maybe fried Ch ... Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:23:02 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8664184?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8661992?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8661992?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing In the mid 70's a driver appeared on the NASCAR circuit that had only one thing on his mind, and that was to win. This driver learned real quick that television had a great impact on his competition and his popularity. So everytime he saw a camer ... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:36:23 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8661992?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8547049?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8547049?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Well, I made it back from the 600 is good shape, Got home around 2:15 AM after the race. So here is what I observed during the race concerning Michael Waltrip Racing. ... Wed, 28 May 2008 17:52:46 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8547049?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8471212?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8471212?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Just a couple more days and the 600 will be here, The beginning of the Dog Days in NASCAR, where the heat and the trek up to the Northeast occurs. We have road a road course towards the end of June in California and trips to the Monster Mile and New ... Tue, 27 May 2008 14:26:46 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8471212?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8352667?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8352667?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Well race fans here we are approximately 1/3 of the way through the season and there have been a few surprises, a few just so/so things going on and of course some disappointments. So here is your chance to list your thoughts on the season so far. I ... Fri, 16 May 2008 12:33:09 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8352667?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8181532?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8181532?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing This is not to bash the Junior Nation but after the outcry this weekend and another beer chunking incident at Richmond because of a racing accident I'm wondering if the rest of the NASCAR fans are getting tired of the so called Junior Nation? I a ... Wed, 14 May 2008 17:29:38 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8181532?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8167984?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8167984?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Ok, here is my rant on Richmond, When they first penalized Michael for rough driving and parked him for the remainder of the night, I was as furious as one could be. And even though my good friend Section was trying to interject some common sense int ... Tue, 06 May 2008 12:50:57 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8167984?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8073285?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8073285?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Had lived. Would there have been the go or go homers? Would there have been a COT? How about some of the other safety devices that are in use today? These are questions that no one really knows for sure but we do know, according to NASCAR, the COT wa ... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:05:47 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8073285?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8073066?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing#comments Auto Racing http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8073066?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing Man it was a disappointing race at Taladega this week, My man Mikey had the car to win but blew up coming to the white flag. Mikey moved to the lead with the a great push from JJ. Right after they got in the lead a yellow came out and Kyle Bush had M ... Sat, 03 May 2008 2:58:37 EDT http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5857916/8073066?source=rss_blogs_Auto Racing 100 http://images.sportsline.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://mikeyfan1599.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/view/5857916 100