A NASCAR fan died after a lightning storm struck Pocono Raceway just minutes after the Pennsylvania 400 race was red flagged. Nine others were also injured, one critically.

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A NASCAR fan died after a lightning storm struck Pocono Raceway just minutes after the Pennsylvania 400 race was red flagged. Nine others were also injured, one critically.
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The Dish: Fast As Lightning

This Friday, Justin Gatlin broke the 100-meter world record with a time of 9.76 seconds. While the track and field world holds its breath hoping no BALCO-style disaster drowns out the excitement, let’s talk about what else in sports takes 9.76 seconds.

Barry Bonds can only pop half his back pimples.

Ken Griffey Jr. can stay healthy; but no longer than that.

Ricky Williams can sing the entire chorus of “Legalize It.”

Don King can just barely find his keys in his hair-wallet.

Larry Brown can only get a third of the way through his latest whine about Stephon Marbury.

Aaron Rowand can break three body parts on three different walls.

A-Rod can allow seven Red Sox grounders between his wickets.

Terrell Owens can do 15 sit-ups on his driveway.
Herm Edwards can walk out on three half-finished jobs.

Anna Kournikova can lose a tennis match.

Danica Patrick can make 100 guys feel bad about themselves.

Jesse Jackson can do 17 grandstanding interviews about the Duke lacrosse scandal.

Kellen Winslow Jr. can pop six wheelies, and crash on three of them.

Tony Stewart can eat five donuts.

I can alienate the entire planet Earth.

What was the net result of the Kentucky Derby? Did you guys have Barbaro as the winner? Was that a good result for the books?

Greg Jorssen, BoDog.com: We had a fantastic Kentucky Derby over at Bodog. While we were ecstatic to hear that overall betting on the Kentucky Derby increased almost 14% over last year, Bodog broke records in our Racebook with 150% growth over last year. We did end up with Barbaro as the post time favorite at 5-to-1, but we juggled Brother Derek, Lawyer Ron and Sweetnorthernsaint all in that position at some point throughout the day. It was a good day for the book, as well as for Bodog members. We paid out a $ 2 trifecta for $ 11,418.40 to one player and another who nailed the Super for over $ 29K, who we spoke to shortly after the race, and to say that he was ecstatic would be an understatement!

Will interest in the NBA playoffs diminish without the Lakers to kick around anymore?

GJ, BoDog.com: California represents the biggest state in terms of handle and bettors, thus not having the Lakers around will have somewhat of an impact. That said, L.A.’s other team is generating a lot of the attention with these bettors. The second-round matchups are incredibly exciting anyway, and will keep people watching the playoffs and forgetting Kobe in no time. The Dallas/Spurs series is going to be an epic battle, as the first two games have already shown. I foresee this one going the distance. As for the East, I don’t think the Cavs will put up too much of a fight against the mighty Pistons, and should be the first series to wrap up.

What’s your reaction to Barry Bonds eclipsing the Babe?

GJ, BoDog.com: Yawn. Cheater. Next topic.

Do you have any idea why most online books put NASCAR head-to-head odds online so late? It’s usually not until late Sunday morning where I can find a reliable set of head-to-head odds from which to choose.

GJ, BoDog.com: The main reason for the lateness of the lines is due to the books waiting on where the racers are positioned and the results of the qualifying laps. Someone that has pole position would be favored over someone that is a few rows back, so sorry, you are simply going to have to wait until race day to place some of these head to head bets!

(PRWEB) February 4, 2005

Checker Flag Lightning LLC a Nascar Merchandise and Entertainment Supercenter, announces they will host simulator racing competitions that will benefit the Victory Junction Camp. The simulator racing will take place at all eight Checker Flag Lightning stores each month during 2005. Checker Flag stores are located in Katy TX, Concord NC, Nashville TN, Gurnee IL, West Des Moines IA, Hoover AL, Buford GA, and Grandville MI.

The Victory Junction Camp, located in Randleman, NC, is a year around camp for children aged 7-15 with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. “We are thrilled to have been chosen by Checker Flag to be the beneficiary of their monthly racing”, says camp Hospitality Coordinator Whitney Doel. The camp, which is totally funded by donations, was founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty to honor their son Adam.

The competitions will take place on the third Friday of each month. Checker Flag Lightning will forward 100% of the proceeds to the camp. “Being able to host the events at all of our stores each month will provide our race fans a chance to do their part to help the camp while having fun at the same time”, says Checker Flag CEO, Mike Schuelke.

The Silicon Motor Speedway simulators at Checker Flag are a full motion, 75% scale interactive racing simulator that offers you the chance to race against other competitors. Up to ten tracks are available to give a realistic racing experience. If you want to help benefit the Victory Junction kids, you must pre register at your local Checker Flag store.

Checker Flag Lightning LLC is a NASCAR Merchandise and Entertainment Supercenter located in eight regional super malls. Along with Officially Licensed NASCAR products and the full motion simulators, Checker Flag has a merchandise and information web site. Leagues, competitions, and party plans are available at all Checker Flag Lightning stores.

Concord, NC (PRWEB) May 30, 2005

Checker Flag Lightning LLC an Officially Licensed NASCAR Merchandise and Entertainment Supercenter, has become an Official Audition Location for The American Racer. Checker Flag Lightning, with seven locations throughout the country, offers realistic interactive stock car racing simulators. Auditions will take place in Checker Flag Lightning stores located in Hoover AL, Concord NC, Nashville TN, Gurnee IL, West Des Moines IA, Buford GA, and Grandville MI.

The American Racer, a racing reality TV show, is a project designed to discover untapped racing talent that may have otherwise been overlooked. “We want to give as many people as possible a real chance to participate” says Greg Davis President of Performance Productions, Inc. Mr. Davis adds, “Having Checker Flag Lightning as a part of the process to qualify will reach even more people than originally planned”.

The American Racer has three levels of qualifying to reach the fourth level, where 20 contestants will compete at LoweÂÂ’s Motor Speedway. Checker Flag Lightning is a part of level 1 qualifying along with regional LAN and online SIM racing events. The second level will be in high performance racing karts also at LOWEÂÂ’S Motor Speedway. Thunder Roadsters will be the challenge of the third level to be held at LOWEÂÂ’S Motor Speedway and or at Concord Motorsports Park. The final level is an all out, eleven race series in full 490 Horse Power stock cars. In the final level, contestants will be judged by a celebrity panel looking at least 10 criteria with the lowest scoring competitor being eliminated each week. The winner of the final contest will be awarded a development contract.

For further information on the qualifying process, visit The American Racer web site at www.theamericanracer.net or Checker Flag LightningÂÂ’s web site at www.checkerflaglightning.com.

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