Austin's Post Daytona Results

Austin started the 57 Daytona 500 in 30th position Austin had to start there because he did not lock into the race through the qualifying.  Austin got in because he finish in 15th place in the Bud Duel on Thursday night.

For the first half of the race Austin stayed back in the back no higher than 30th. With cautions  half way he worked his way up to the front. Austin had a great second half where he placed in14th

Austin went through  three cars during his speed weeks.  I am glad he finish up having a great Daytona 500. This was the second time he has been in  the All American big race of the year. Austin got in a wreck with Jeff Gordon in the last few laps. I am sure there is a lot of Jeff fan's not liking him for that.

With this being Austin's second year in the 500 I am sure he  still get's nervous when the 500 comes along away year. Austin is still  very young in the sport he will keep getting better with each 500 he races in.

I think that the more races that Austin gets under his belt the better he will become in the Sprint Cup. Good luck Austin in this weekends race.

My Interviveiw With The Checker Flag

 I recently was granted a interview with the Checker Flag, I hope you all  enjoy the interview.

J S Did you come from the same family as the Caution Flag did?

C F  Caution Flag and I are distant cousins.

J S  How long did you want to be NASCAR flag for? 

C F  I wanted to be a checkered flag since I was a baby flag. 

J S  How did you get your job?

C F  I got my job when my grandfather retired.

 J S  Have you been doing this for over 50 years or are you a newcomer?

 C F  I've been doing this for many years.

J S  Do you ever get very cold on the stand waiting on cold days?

C F  Yes, I get cold and I get hot, but I'm only out there briefly so it's not too bad.

JS  What is the bad parts about the job?

 C F  The bad parts of the job is that I don't really get to come out in public until the end of a race & sometimes my fear of heights gets to me.

J S  Do you like going out for the Green White Checkers?

C F  I don't mind a green white checker...it's exciting for the fans.

J S Do you like the new rules so far?

C F  I don't mind the new rules. I have to fly at the end no matter what. 

J S  Do you get along with the other flags?

C F  I get along fine with other flags. Green flag is probably the best because he starts the race and I end it.

My Interview With The NASCAR Caution Flag

Well Flag where are you from? J S

FLAGSTAFF ARIZONA CF

 

What was your goal you set for yourself as a young flag? JS

 

 Be all that I can be CF

 

 

 

How long have you been a race fan for? J S

As long as I can remember CF

 Do you have a fave racing hero or legend? J S

 Steven Wallace & John Andretti C F

What is your fave track to work at? J S

Talladega C F

How many times can you come out durning a run of a race? J S

As much as needed CF

What do you enjoy most about you're job? J S

 I enjoy the fans the most CF

 Do you ever get frustrated with you're job? JS

 I get frustrated when the race is over CF

 Have you ever gotten in any fights before? JS

 Yes one time with @notyellerflag. He had zero flag respect CF

 How long to you plan on doing this for? J S

 As long as I can CF

What would you tell any new object? JS

 Don't harass & stay intelligent & funny CF

What kind of music do you like flag? J S

 Depends on my mood. Uptown Funk is my favorite right now. C F

Is it really boring waiting for cautions to come out? JS

No flags are always entertaining each other by socializing with other objects.  CF

 

My Interview With NASCAR Fan Ashley Schindler

How long have you been a NASCAR fan for?

 NASCAR has always been on in my house, but I have to say that I began really following the sport at the age of ten.

 Growing up in NY did you get to go to a lot of races as a child?

What made you decide to start you blogs up when you where a teen?

 Growing up, I usually went to Dover and Pocono because they were somewhat close, but I had attended races at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Bristol Motor Speedway.

 What made you decide to start you blogs up when you where a teen?\

 I started my blog, The NASCAR Corner, about four and a half years ago, just as something fun to do to keep me occupied during the summer and it spiraled from there.

How are your blogs doing since your in School full time?

 Being in school definitely makes it harder to write as much as I used to, but I do my best to get content out whenever possible.

  What is the best way to succeed in racing blogs?

 I’d have to say the best way to succeed in blogging is to write from the heart and share the link for the articles on your social media accounts so more people read it. 

What are you're fave tracks?

 My favorite tracks are Bristol, Talladega, and Charlotte.

Do you have any racing heros?

As far as racing heroes goes, I don’t really have any, but on the reporting side, my biggest hero is Steve Byrnes – he has been such a positive influence in my life for about four years now.  

 \Why did you decide to take journalism for NASCAR?

 I’m majoring in Mass Media with a minor in Journalism because I would love to one day be a NASCAR television reporter. 

 What was it like to go to the studio to meet some media people you look up to?

I’ve gone to FOX Sports 1 twice now and it has been an Honor both times. Getting to sit down and talk with the people who are doing what I aspire to do is truly inspiring.  

 

 Do you plan on getting to any races this year?

 This year, I plan on going to Charlotte, Martinsville, and Talladega. If more become available to me, then I’ll be going. 

 what would be your advice to me in my second year of doing racing blogs?

 My advice for you in blogging is just keep doing what you love and don’t let anyone get you down. 

What is your main goal for your future?

 My main goal is to work as a NASCAR television reporter for FOX Sports 1, covering the sport I love.

  

My Interview With NASCAR Fan Tess Toth

Where do you come from, can you tell me and others a little about yourself?

 I'm originally from a small town in New Jersey, but I moved to East Tennessee almost 3 years ago. I'm a 2nd year Culinary and Pastry Arts ...student.

 How long have you been a NASCAR fan?

 I've been a NASCAR fan for as long as I can remember.

  Do you go to any different tracks around home?

  I love going to Bristol and Charlotte. Dover and Pocono are fantastic as well

  What other kind of racing to you enjoy?

  I love watching sprint cars and late models. They're so fun to watch

 

Who would you say is your fave driver?

 Kasey Kahne

Do you have any racing role models?

 Definitely Kasey Kahne and Martin Truex Jr.

Do you have a fave Team Ower or owner"s

My favorite teams are HMS and RFR   

What is the best thing about being a NASCAR fan?

 Meeting other fans. Everyone is so supportive of each other and I feel so much safer at a race than I do at any other sporting event

What would you say to all the people who say Nascar is not a sport?

Not everyone can drive a stick car at almost 200 mph. It takes athleticism to do it as well as the drivers do. If racing isn't a sport .than neither is track and field (I ran track for 3 years...it's definitely a sport)

What do you think of the new Chase rules ?

  like it but I wish they explained it better ...before the season started.

Do you get mad when people down your driver?

 I get ridiculously mad when people talk down to my driver. Nothing makes me more mad than that.

 What would you tell new fans?

New fans, don't root for one driver because of his/her looks or car color/number. Pay more attention to talent and teams. Also, go to a  lot of races. You'll have a blast wherever you go

Austin's Speed Weeks Up Until Today Daytona 500

This is how Austin has done in his Speed weeks at Daytona International Speedway. We big race fans  look forward to this time of year every off season and can't wait for it to start. Today I will update you on Austin Dillon's practice.s and results so far.

Practice 1 Austin finished up in 22 with a best speed  198.509, best time of 45.338

Practice 2  Austin finished up in 19 with a best speed of 197.533, best time of 45.562

Practice 3 Austin finished up in 21 with a best speed of 197.663

 Practice4 Ty finished up in 8th with a best speed of 198.382 best time of 45.367 in  hi Bother's #3

Practice5 Austin did not practice

Practice 6 Austin finished up in 11th with a speed of 190.779

Practice 7 Austin finished up in 10th with a best speed of 191.853


Happy Hour ( Practice 8)
32nd 192.608


 Austin  also raced in the Sprint Unlimited  Saturday night  where  he ended up  in 24 place. That is fine because  that race does not mean anything it is just a fun race with 25 cars in it. Austin is racing in the Second Duel Race tonight where he started  4th he has been battling between  3 to 5th so far in this race. Austin was  involved  in a multy car wreck but is able to keep going with 20 to go. Austin  will start Sunday's  Daytona in 30th Good Luck Austin

About Me

My name is Jennifer Slaunwhite I am 37 years old. I am from Nova Scotia,Canada. I first became a racing fan at age 12, when family members began racing. I spent many summers at the tracks. I love going to cheer my Cousin on, if we weren't watching family race we where watching another series race.

I also  like to  watch Hockey,swimming sports, not a big football fan though. Listen to music hang with family and friends I am just a simple country  girl.


My fave driver is Kasey Kahne, but I like all of Hendrick Motorsport drivers. HMS is my fave team since I started watching Nascar. I respect Rick Hendrick a lot. My other drivers are Austin Dillon, Kevin Harvick, Dale Jr ,Ty Dillon, Denny Hamlin and Brian Vickers.