Jen, what was the joke about Tony's wife Zippy? I think i fell asleep and missed it.

Sally - I didn't catch it. It went right over my head. I think he was referring to Zippy as his wife and that he had to run home and mow the lawn??? I am sure someone else can give a better explanation than I can...

David Spade was awful. I miss Jay Mohr. Clarkson sounded like she was screeching. The most annoying part of the banquet was the woman announcing.

Hearing how wonderful Nascar will be in the future and how much they love the Chase concept was a little much too, since you know they were lying.And JG in tears as usual was too much drama.(Probably because he finished 2nd, not because of his wife.)

Did enjoy Tom Brokaw's tribute although Brian Williams is a huge Nascar fan and might have been better. Loved Tony's apology to Zippy for having to play the wife's role in his video. I am glad they showed Kurt Busch's wife. She came across alot different than I had imagined.

Did anyone notice if Joe Gibbs Was there? He seemed to have a problem remembering the rules to the football game yesterday. Wonder if
that had anything to do with the partying in NYC.

According to my "favorite" Nascar writer, Nascar is winning over the people in the Northeast because some of the people in NYC actually knew who the drivers were. So, he says, the banquet needs to remain there not sent to Las Vegas where they already have more fans.Guess he's never heard of Watkins Glen.

A video was played for each driver and most featured the wives. Since Tony doesn't have one, his video was with Zippy. Tony apologized to him for having to fill in as the wife he doesn't have.

Tony is lucky it's one less person to give half his money to when, not if things don't work out. Ask Jeffery about how rich his ex got. Zippy would be the perfect wife.

Ha, Ha, Sal, how true! I said once that I can picture Smoke and Zippy sitting on the front porch in their rockers years from now drinking their Schlitz and talking about the good old days. Problem is, Zippy has a wife.

Brooke did make out pretty good. Wonder if she ever went back to work or just living the good life still.

Drivers' speeches can be seen on Nascar.com.

Brokaw is an amazing public speaker. As for poor Tony, he'll find a wife of his own some day. Not all women marry men just so they can "run off with all their money". Until then his monkey and tiger will have to do!

I bet Brooke never will work again, why should she I mean she ran all those races and all. Must be tired. Smoke don't need nobody, but a lead foot and to drive fast. Some men weren't meant to be caged or tied to a piece of meaningless paper. Tony don't seem like the church going type.His church has left hand turns and a checkered flag. A girl in yellow to kiss at the end.

That girl in yellow says he's a good kisser, not that we really needed to know that. Atlanta is offering really cheap tix to the race in March. Check out their website if anyone is interested.

Busch awards ceremony is on Tuesday night on ESPN I believe.

If Tony would just cut off the Mullet- grow some chop sideburns. He'd look pretty cool, not overly cool.

Got a shave and a haircut for the banquet. He looked really good.

A group is putting together races for retire drivers for next year. That should be great! Unfortunately most of the races are in the South, but maybe they'll get televised. More info on Nascar.com.

Geez, I dunno if that's such a great idea. . .elderly drivers and all! Could be a bad situation! I hope they are televised!

Nascar used to have races like this a few years ago and they were great fun! Rules kind of got thrown out the window!

I emailed Old School Racing and asked if these races will be televised or taped and shown later but have not received an answer. I'll let you know if I hear.

Smoke firesuit,autgraphed gloves and boots up for bid on Ebay. They were worn by an ESPN reporter who drove at the Smoke Show at Texas Motorspeedway. Money going to charity.

Happy Holidays to all the Nascar fans!