Milwaukee Leftovers/ The Saga of Bop Em Bob/ Hockey and Racing/ We Need More Umbrella Girls/ New Faces in the Series/ Media News
Milwaukee Leftovers
You know after you’ve had some good food, it is always a smart idea to save what you didn’t eat for lunch the following day.
Well that is what I am doing today in regards to the USAC weekend at the Milwaukee Mile.
There were some stories that I didn’t get to tell because of time. Now that everyone is back home from the Mile, it’s time for some leftovers.
The Saga of Bop Em Bob
This was probably the most under reported story of the weekend. No one gave much thought to the punching doll when he showed up in the pits of the No. 00 Reutimann Motorsports team on Friday. There he was, smiling with his toothless grin.
Did he know something that we didn’t? Bob em Bob hung around waiting for some action.
He got his wish when the USAC National Midget Series took to the Milwaukee Mile Saturday and put on a great show, which ended with Bobby Santos III in victory lane.
The grin on Bob’s face seemed to foreshadow something.
I couldn’t put my finger on it at the time but now I see what he knew.
Sunday was race day and before it was all over, there would be more bopping on the track and it wouldn’t be with Bob but it would affect the out come for his team.
Bop em Bob didn’t really have time for an interview with the Outdoor Channel’s Brienne Pedigo.
His team was running up front in an exciting race. The last laps battle between Brian Tyler and Aaron Pierce were incredible. Tyler was leading when the white flag came out only to have Pierce turn him. Under caution Brian Tyler let him know that he was not happy.
When the race resumed Brian Tyler could only get back to third. Pierce won or so we thought.
Following the victory lane ceremonies and the post race news conference, USAC announced that they penalized Pierce one lap for “unsportsmanlike conduct.” They declared Wayne Reutiman the winner and Tyler finished second. Aaron Pierce was scored finishing fifth.
Wayne Reutimann Jr. had won his first USAC Silver Crown race. Bob’s team went to Victory Lane but where was Bob?
No worries, he was probably working, getting ready for the next race at O’Reilly Raceway Park.
Hockey and Racing
I am a University of North Dakota hockey fan and I will usually pull for a WCHA team as long as they are not playing UND.
It was good to see fellow conference rival and 2006 NCAA Men’s Hockey Champs, Wisconsin honored at the Milwaukee Mile on race day. The team had the honor of giving the command to the Silver Crown teams to start engines while the head coach was the honorary starter.
One thing was interesting. During the IRL race, the hockey team found themselves in the lobby of the media canter soaking up the air conditioning with the track’s umbrella girls. Needless to say, more of the player’s eyes were on the umbrella girls that the race on the TV monitors.
We Need More Umbrella Girls
I really don’t care for F1 after the 2005 disaster at IMS but they do one thing right, umbrella girls. Well the Milwaukee Mile, also has umbrella girls. The ladies act as ambassadors for the track assisting visitors as well as promoting events. They also look good. But back to the matter at hand. It was one of several good moves that the management of the Milwaukee Mile made that ensured that the weekend would be a success. The Milwaukee Mile brought out the best in race fans over the weekend. Folks could participate in autograph sessions and fans of all ages seemed to enjoy the events. Good job folks. I look forward to returning to the Mile in 2007.
USAC Schedules
Speaking of 2007, it is way to early to be discussing the 2007 schedule but Phoenix International Raceway has already stirred the pot by announcing that the Copper World Classic would move to November of 2007 from the traditional January date. The rest of the 2007 Silver Crown schedule will probably not come out for a while. I am hearing that the series could add two new tracks for 2007. USAC traditionally has to wait on the IRL and NASCAR to announce their schedules before announcing the dates that they share with the two larger series.
New Faces in the Series
I am also hearing that there could be a new team in the Silver Crown Series as soon as ORP. I also have it on good authority that a NASCAR Nextel Cup driver will compete with the series at ORP.
New USAC Hauler
USAC’s new hauler made it’s maiden voyage this past weekend to the Milwaukee. The new hauler built by United Trailers hosts a larger lounge and meeting area than their older one still on the road. It also has more space for spec parts for the Silver Crown Series as well as storage for a pace car, golf carts, scooters, scales and supplies.
IRL Delphi Safety Team
The Indy Racing League has the best safety team in the business. There is no one that I would rather have taking for me if I were injured than them. They along with the Milwaukee Mile Safety Team were on call all weekend to make sure that everyone got the attention they needed. Fortunately, they were not needed that often.
Milwaukee Images
All of the images from this past weekend have been uploaded into our Flickr website http://www.flickr.com/photos/92448439@N00/sets/72057594134006261/
That’s it for the leftovers. I hope you are full.
Mistress of the Dark in Memphis
A couple of years ago Memphis Motorsports Park would just host races, not events. Over the past few years that has changed. The track is more fan friendly than ever is always looking to do something different to get the fan’s attention. Memphis Motorsports Park is bringing in Elvira, "Mistress of the Dark" for the October 28th race. The track will again host a showcar parade on Beale Street as well as Fanfest on Thursday before the teams hit the track Friday. John Schneider and the “General Lee” will also make an appearance. Schneider will also sing the national anthem. We will be there to cover our Open Wheelers.
Media News
Andretti 3 hits the boob tube this weekend. The reality series follows Marco Andretti at the Indy 500 in this episode. Andretti 3 airs at noon eastern Sunday on ESPN2. Danica Patrick will appear on ESPN Radio’s “Mike & Mike in the Morning” and “The Dan Patrick Show” on July 28. Check your local listings for the ESPN Radio affiliate in your area.
Images appearing in this blog courtesy of R.E. Technologies.
You know after you’ve had some good food, it is always a smart idea to save what you didn’t eat for lunch the following day.
Well that is what I am doing today in regards to the USAC weekend at the Milwaukee Mile.
There were some stories that I didn’t get to tell because of time. Now that everyone is back home from the Mile, it’s time for some leftovers.
The Saga of Bop Em Bob
This was probably the most under reported story of the weekend. No one gave much thought to the punching doll when he showed up in the pits of the No. 00 Reutimann Motorsports team on Friday. There he was, smiling with his toothless grin.
Did he know something that we didn’t? Bob em Bob hung around waiting for some action.
He got his wish when the USAC National Midget Series took to the Milwaukee Mile Saturday and put on a great show, which ended with Bobby Santos III in victory lane.
The grin on Bob’s face seemed to foreshadow something.
I couldn’t put my finger on it at the time but now I see what he knew.
Sunday was race day and before it was all over, there would be more bopping on the track and it wouldn’t be with Bob but it would affect the out come for his team.
Bop em Bob didn’t really have time for an interview with the Outdoor Channel’s Brienne Pedigo.
His team was running up front in an exciting race. The last laps battle between Brian Tyler and Aaron Pierce were incredible. Tyler was leading when the white flag came out only to have Pierce turn him. Under caution Brian Tyler let him know that he was not happy.
When the race resumed Brian Tyler could only get back to third. Pierce won or so we thought.
Following the victory lane ceremonies and the post race news conference, USAC announced that they penalized Pierce one lap for “unsportsmanlike conduct.” They declared Wayne Reutiman the winner and Tyler finished second. Aaron Pierce was scored finishing fifth.
Wayne Reutimann Jr. had won his first USAC Silver Crown race. Bob’s team went to Victory Lane but where was Bob?
No worries, he was probably working, getting ready for the next race at O’Reilly Raceway Park.
Hockey and Racing
I am a University of North Dakota hockey fan and I will usually pull for a WCHA team as long as they are not playing UND.
It was good to see fellow conference rival and 2006 NCAA Men’s Hockey Champs, Wisconsin honored at the Milwaukee Mile on race day. The team had the honor of giving the command to the Silver Crown teams to start engines while the head coach was the honorary starter.
One thing was interesting. During the IRL race, the hockey team found themselves in the lobby of the media canter soaking up the air conditioning with the track’s umbrella girls. Needless to say, more of the player’s eyes were on the umbrella girls that the race on the TV monitors.
We Need More Umbrella Girls
I really don’t care for F1 after the 2005 disaster at IMS but they do one thing right, umbrella girls. Well the Milwaukee Mile, also has umbrella girls. The ladies act as ambassadors for the track assisting visitors as well as promoting events. They also look good. But back to the matter at hand. It was one of several good moves that the management of the Milwaukee Mile made that ensured that the weekend would be a success. The Milwaukee Mile brought out the best in race fans over the weekend. Folks could participate in autograph sessions and fans of all ages seemed to enjoy the events. Good job folks. I look forward to returning to the Mile in 2007.
USAC Schedules
Speaking of 2007, it is way to early to be discussing the 2007 schedule but Phoenix International Raceway has already stirred the pot by announcing that the Copper World Classic would move to November of 2007 from the traditional January date. The rest of the 2007 Silver Crown schedule will probably not come out for a while. I am hearing that the series could add two new tracks for 2007. USAC traditionally has to wait on the IRL and NASCAR to announce their schedules before announcing the dates that they share with the two larger series.
New Faces in the Series
I am also hearing that there could be a new team in the Silver Crown Series as soon as ORP. I also have it on good authority that a NASCAR Nextel Cup driver will compete with the series at ORP.
New USAC Hauler
USAC’s new hauler made it’s maiden voyage this past weekend to the Milwaukee. The new hauler built by United Trailers hosts a larger lounge and meeting area than their older one still on the road. It also has more space for spec parts for the Silver Crown Series as well as storage for a pace car, golf carts, scooters, scales and supplies.
IRL Delphi Safety Team
The Indy Racing League has the best safety team in the business. There is no one that I would rather have taking for me if I were injured than them. They along with the Milwaukee Mile Safety Team were on call all weekend to make sure that everyone got the attention they needed. Fortunately, they were not needed that often.
Milwaukee Images
All of the images from this past weekend have been uploaded into our Flickr website http://www.flickr.com/photos/92448439@N00/sets/72057594134006261/
That’s it for the leftovers. I hope you are full.
Mistress of the Dark in Memphis
A couple of years ago Memphis Motorsports Park would just host races, not events. Over the past few years that has changed. The track is more fan friendly than ever is always looking to do something different to get the fan’s attention. Memphis Motorsports Park is bringing in Elvira, "Mistress of the Dark" for the October 28th race. The track will again host a showcar parade on Beale Street as well as Fanfest on Thursday before the teams hit the track Friday. John Schneider and the “General Lee” will also make an appearance. Schneider will also sing the national anthem. We will be there to cover our Open Wheelers.
Media News
Andretti 3 hits the boob tube this weekend. The reality series follows Marco Andretti at the Indy 500 in this episode. Andretti 3 airs at noon eastern Sunday on ESPN2. Danica Patrick will appear on ESPN Radio’s “Mike & Mike in the Morning” and “The Dan Patrick Show” on July 28. Check your local listings for the ESPN Radio affiliate in your area.
Images appearing in this blog courtesy of R.E. Technologies.
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