Rito Romero

Rito Romero Loza, NWA Texas Heavyweight Title, is one of many he won during his wrestling years.  Mom, enjoyed watching him as well.

Pepper Gomez

Pepper Gomez, one of the top wrestlers in the 50's.  How many of you remember watching him on TV?  He was my mom's favorite.

On This Day

 

The very first “Strictly Stock” race took place at Charlotte Speedway, June 19, 1949, in a 150-mile race on the three-quarter mile speedway, which was located about 20 minutes down I-85 from the current Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Bill France decided to make the move in 1949 to outlaw the “modifieds” and run strictly stock cars so that fans could relate to the cars and drivers.

Most of the cars were driven to the track and it was set to have the fastest 33 drivers enter the race, an ode to the Indianapolis 500 field.

The track was mainly in a residential area. There were lots of complaints about the noise and the dust in the neighborhood,” Overton Jr. said. “There was an overflow crowd, so we found a weeping willow tree on a high bank over turn three. There was just a board fence around the track in those days. So we watched the race and ate dirt from up there, and that was my first real NASCAR exposure.”

And so you have it, on this day, 68yrs. ago..........It is said Petty, made his start!

NASCAR IS OVER

And so we turn to football, and the holiday season.  It's that time of the year again, when the"COWBOYS" play on Christmas day.  ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?  Hell, yeah!  Anyway, you get the idea, and on with the show!

            HOW ABOUT THEM COWBOYS!

Our local football team, is on a roll and we are proud to boast that fact!  Yes, we have a few changes to the lineup, but at present the fans are happy, the owner is happy and that leaves only a few that are unhappy.... :(

4th Time

Once again as the nation and world sat glued to their TV sets, the New England Patriots, took the "Super Bowl" title in a very intense game.  Predictions were alive as many were placing bets on this famous game.  The Seahawks, lost to the Patriots 28/24 and I'm sure they will have many tales to tell their families and grandchildren.
Noted for my bad luck and lack of funds, I am one of the lucky one's that didn't fall victim to loss of finances.  I'm know of one man who walked away with plenty of cash because of his hedge bets.

Angels Play Football?

Victoria's Secret Angels play football....

Balls?

Now, you have "deflated balls" as an excuse for a game cheating situation?  What will these pro-football teams think of next?  What a mess to find that your team is considered cheating in a NFL/NFC play-off game!  I realize the weather was cold, making it hard to hold on to the football, but really guys, WTF?  One thing the whole concept of the game generates, is "no cheating"!  Why, do you think you can get away with it, when other teams have already done this act before you?  Were you following suit?  Aww, come on now!

21-26 Loss

A chilling cold greeted the Dallas Cowboy's as they attempted to win a play-off game against the Green Bay Packer's.  They played hard and still in the end came out with sad face's when the game had ended.  It's over for them this season, but we hope the come back next year with the same spirit and drive they had this season.  Keep up the good work!

Danica Runs Head On

Danica Patrick and Michael Waltrip involved in this crash, which killed any chances of them making a win.

Dale Jr. Did It

If you watched the 500 race yesterday, then you know that Dale Jr., got his second Daytona 500 win, since Dale Sr. passed away. The rain delay didn't help much, because of the 5 and a half hour wait.  Finally when the rain stopped and they got the track dry enough, the race started again.
It was a race filled with wrecks, and thankfully no one was badly injured.  A piece of black plastic got stuck on the grill of Dale's car, making it get down the track faster and helping him make the race.  On the last lap when the checkered flag was being brought out a wreck happened and the caution flag came with the checkered flag together.  In all they came down to the finish line with Dale Jr. winning hands down.

Green Flag

Daytona 500 has begun, the green flag is out and their off...........so, far no bad wrecks...........that's a plus.

Sochi Closing Ceremonies

Winter Olympic closings
Another epic closing......

US Wins Gold

Gold medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White of the USA, center, celebrate with silver medalists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, left, and bronze medalists Elena Ilinykh and Nikita Katsalapov of Russia following the free ice dance program during the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games at the Iceberg Skating Palace.  Congrats to all who participated. Go USA!
Found this pic on Yahoo and thought my readers would like to see it.

Hamlin Wins

 Denny Hamlin wins the "Sprint Unlimited" 2014 at Daytona.  A race that had a crash which took out many of the cars and sent them to the pit area.  The Pace Car also caught on fire, which added to the starting of the race.

Pace Car Catches Fire

The driver's of the pace car had to dive out, when the battery pack for the external lights caught fire during the start of the race at Daytona.




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DAYTONA 500

February 23, 2014, 1:00 PM EST  Below is a portion of the events that are listed for that day.

12:20 pm	DAYTONA 500 Budweiser Pre-Race Show featuring Luke Bryan
12:43 pm	DAYTONA 500 driver introductions
1 pm	DAYTONA 500 (200 laps, 500 miles)

 I know of several people who will be glued to their TV screens during this race.  Let's hope for good weather and a safe race for all the drivers.

USA Athletes

Flag-bearer Todd Lodwick of the U.S. leads his country's contingent during the athletes' parade at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 7, 2014.  Go USA!

US Arrives at Parade of Nations

GO USA...........!


 

US Ice Dancing Duo Seeks Gold

And they danced......
The US Ice Dancing duo, are reaching for the "Gold" in the Olympic events.  They have been skating together for over 17 years as a couple.  Congrats to them and best wishes for their win in the Olympic championships.