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melissa_2000
11-01-2004, 07:20 PM
PreRace
What did Benny Parsons say about the Atlanta Speedway?
Track was super fast

What did a commentator say was the reason Ricky Hendrick retired from racing at age twenty-one?
Decided he wasn't good enough

Why were many crew members holding small American flags?
National Anthem was being sung

What did Wally Dallenbach say was a great thing about the people at Hendrick Motorsports?
They treated him like family

What did Benny Parsons promise to do during the tribute to the Hendrick team?
Save voice mail

What did Benny Parsons say was a sign of Ricky Hendrick's leadership?
Hired Brian Vickers against father's advice

What was reported to be the reason Randy Dorton went to work with Hendrick Motorsports?
Was employed by company they bought

What did Tony Stewart say was the reason Scott Lathram had gone to Martinsville?
Wanted to say goodbye to him

What did Wayne La Pierre do at the track?
NOT sang

Why did Rusty Wallace think NASCAR teams should be flying into better airports?
NOT wasted time
NOT got much closer

FIRST HALF

What did Benny Parsons say drivers thought about tracks such as the one in Atlanta?
Enjoyed knowing that skill made a difference


What did the commentators say about Ricky Rudd early in the race?
Got car with new geometry

What did the commentators say was the reason Jeff Gordon was sticking with his car even though it wasn't fast?
Gordon was comfortable driving it

What did Jimmie Johnson do during the "Lap Leaders" segment?
NOT nearly crashed

What did a commentator say was the reason Ryan Newman suddenly pulled into the pit on the eighty-fifth lap?
NOT saw crank
NOT felt right

What did Allen Bestwick say the challenge was to the top drivers in the race?
Maximize advantage of Kurt Busch’s mishap

What happened to Kurt Busch on the fifty-third lap?
Dropped cylinder while in good position

What did Benny Parsons say caused the dusty track conditions after the restart on the sixty-second lap?
Substance put on track to soak up oil

What was the one request Mark Martin had when he made a pit stop during a yellow flag?
Fuel his body with liquid

What did a commentator say about pole winners during the "Track Fact" segment?
NOT used

What was the reason Casey Mears was called a "lucky dog?"
Gained lap because of caution flag

Why did Elliott Sadler need major work when he pitted on the 119th lap?
Car got hit as he pulled into pit

What did a commentator reveal about drivers who won at Atlanta Motor Speedway during the "Race Fact" segment?
NOT all drove

Why did the commentators heap praise on Jeremy Mayfield during the early laps of the race?
Saw him save car from sliding into wall


What did Mark Martin do after the "Family of Drivers" segment?
Moved to the front
NOT Pepsi

What happened to Kurt Busch before the "Race Menu" segment?
NOT almost crashed

What did a commentator say was the reason Matt Kenseth had to put his car in reverse before leaving the pit?
NOT crew member fell

SECOND HALF

What happened to Jeff Gordon's car on Lap 176?
Broke gear after making pit stop

What did a commentator call Bobby Labonte when his car spun off the track?
Loose and lucky

Why did Ryan Newman have to make an unscheduled pit stop during the race?
Car started vibrating

How did a commentator describe Mark Martin's style of holding the steering wheel?
Arkansas grip

What did a commentator say Mark Martin's pit crew had done a couple weeks ago to improve his chances during a race?
Threw cereal into car

How did a commentator describe Mark Martin's performance on the track?
Hauled all day long

What did a commentator say about Mark Martin before the "Lap Leaders" segment?
Was leaving the pack
NOT Oreo

What did a commentator say was often "the only adjustment" the drivers needed during pit stops?
Getting something to drink

What did a commentator say about the top-five drivers before the "Trivia Question" segment?
Were playing to win championship
AFLAC

What kind of car trouble did Kurt Busch experience on the fifty-second lap?
Engine failed

What did a commentator think the problem was when Matt Kenseth came off the track in the 177th lap?
Plug wire not working properly

What did Mark Martin do at Lap 75?
Grabbed hold of lead

What did the commentators say was often the cause of a car becoming "loose"?
NOT Gear shift stayed stuck in overdrive
NOT pit crew

What did the commentators do before the "Field Summary" segment?
Discussed TV show
NOT Auto Zone
NOT Pep Boys

What did a commentator say Mark Martin would have to do before the "Young Guns" segment?
NOT make

What did a commentator say Mark Martin had an opportunity to do after the "Drive-Thru Pit Championship" segment aired?
NOT change all