Stewart and Montoya, It all Started With Qualifying At P.I.R.

Stewart and Montoya, It all Started at P.I.R.

Please don't take this seriously. I just recently attended the Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway and since Nascar is idle until next February, I thought I would have some fun with the pictures I was able to shoot. I have been in and around Nascar for almost 50 years and I have really seen changes in the sport. Safety wise, I couldn't be happier because I witnessed a lot of Nascar drivers losing their life back in the 1960's and '70's. Nascar has done a GREAT job on protecting the drivers. Now, it's time for them to make a few changes to the COT. After seeing the New Nationwide Roush Mustang, there's no Splitter or Wing and that's what I want to see changed on the Sprint Cup side. Thanks go out to George McNeilly, Paul Corliss and Griffin Hickman for allowing my wife and I to enjoy Three great days at P.I .R. The pictures were taken on Friday and the Cup Boy's were getting ready to qualify.

Smoke Gets It Started

Tony Stewart after just telling Gannasi's Media Gal, "You tell that Taco I got $1,000.00 that says he can't put it (No.42) in the Top 10."

JP Gets The Words

Gannasi's Gal telling Juan Pablo about "Smokes" bet. Montoya then say's "You tell Tony I'll Wreck His ASS If I Get A Chance".

Now The Word Is OUT

Clint Boyer telling Jeff Gordon about "Smokes" bet and Gordon says "I'd Love For Tony To Give Me That Bet."

Rowdy Want's Some Of The Action

Dave Burns of ESPN tells "Rowdy" about the "Smoke" bet and Kyle tell's Burn's, "If I had the Nationwide Thing Locked Up, I'd take that bet!"

The ROCKET MAN

No One will EVER bet Ryan Newman.

Mikey Waltrip

Michael Waltrip mumbling to himself, "After hitting that guy on the Motorcycle, I ain't got $1,000.00."

Where's Roger When I Need Him

Dave Burns tells Sam Hornish about the "Smoke" bet and Sam says "If I could find Roger, he'd loan me a $1,000.00."

Jeff Burton and Marcos Abrose

Marcos says to Burton, "You know Mate, this could get UGLY!" And Burton replies, "Let Um Wreck Each Other, My Car is finally GOOD!"

"Cousin Carl"

After NINE win's in 2008, "Cousin Carl" Edwards is just ready to TAKE A BREAK!

JJ Going to Work

After a Nightmare at Texas Motor Speedway, Chad gave Jimmie a strong car at P.I.R.

I would like to Congratulate Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, Rick Hendrick and the WHOLE No. 48 HMS team and say that I NEVER thought I would see ANYONE win 4 Cup Championships in a ROW and I've been around Nascar almost 50 YEARS!