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Thank you for visiting my garden!
11/16/03
Former Winston Cup Champion, Bobby LaBonte, wins the final Winston Cup race!!! Congrats to Bobby & Donna and Joe Gibbs. A blessing to end the season & end an era in NASCAR racing history. Congrats to Fatback & all involved with the # 18 Interstate Battery Chevy Monte Carlo. Great job!!! -Victoria
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11/15/03
Congratulations to Brian Vickers 2003 NASCAR Busch Series Champion!!!
Congrats also to Rick Hendrick and Hendrick Motorsports on this victorious year!!! Enjoy!!! -VK
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11/14/03
Congratulations to Travis Kvapil 2003 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion!!!
Congrats also to Steve Coulter on a fantastic season. Enjoy your championship!!! -VK
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11/09/03
Congratulations Matt Kenseth 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Champion!!!
Congrats to Matt & Katie, Jack Roush, Robbie Reiser, Mark Martin and everyone associated with the Roush Racing # 17 Dewalt Ford Taurus racing team!!! Matt will be remembered as the champion of the final Winston Cup Series season. Enjoy the banquet!!! Godspeed, Victoria
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Congratulations to:
Ford Motor Company
Celebrating 100 Years
&
2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Championship Car Ford Taurus!!!
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Godspeed to all,
Victoria
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11/05/03
Numbers keep climbing...
# 87 Days on the web, # 26,313 Visitors to this site, and # 1 Page on every major search engine!!!
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BIG THANKS TO:
Knight Ridder/Tribune www.fortwayne.com
The Hawk Eye www.thehawkeye.com
Atlanta Journal Constitution www.ajc.com
Chicago Tribune www.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com
Philadelphia Inquirer www.philly.com
Thats Racin www.thatsracin.com
12 News The Sports Authority www.wkrc.com
NBC 15 WPMI www.wpmi.com
News Source 16 KMTR Coverage You Can Count On www.nbc16.com
17 KGET In The Spirit of The Golden Empire www.kget.com
WWW.ENTERTHERE.AU
WWW.ANSME.COM
WWW.FREENET.DE
WWW.INFO.COM
WWW.BLOWSEARCH.COM
WWW.DINO-ONLINE.DE
WWW.MYSEARCH.COM
WWW.ALTAVISTA.COM
WWW.AOL.COM
WWW.ASKJEEVES.COM
WWW.GO.COM
WWW.GOOGLE.COM
WWW.KAZAZZ.COM
WWW.NETSCAPE.COM
WWW.YAHOO.COM
Big thanks to all of you for helping to get the word out, around the world!!!
The mission continues:
Honor Winston Cup Racing & Dale Earnhardt by helping children.
Our work goes on:
Pressing the pedal to the metal in spreading the word about the garden project. Garden Central continues to contact national media, requesting attention to the project. We are grateful to all who are helping to keep this bandwagon going, full-speed ahead.
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Still awaiting word from the Guinness World Record Organization.
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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series...Still a close points battle, with only 39 points between 1st and 4th positions.
NASCAR Busch Series...An even closer battle in championship points, 60 points divides 1st and 5th positions.
>>>Godspeed to all!!
NASCAR RACING=EXCITEMENT
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Update on IRL Team Rahal driver, Kenny Brack:
Kenny is in good condition following back and right ankle surgery on November 4, in Indianapolis. For more info on his recovery, go to: www.teamrahal.com.
More Team Rahal news:
Congratulations to team co-owner, David Letterman and Regina Lasko on the birth of their son, Harry Joseph Letterman. Congrats also to the grandparents, all giddy with joy at the arrival of Harry, I'm sure!!! God bless this family. -VK
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Many thanks to Desmond Hobson for sharing the website: www.webspawner.com/users/bwbarefoot/index.html
It's an extremely entertaining site about a ficticious celebrity, Buddy Wayne Barefoot, a New American Hero!!! It's 100% FUN!!!
My take on Buddy...
Buddy is an entertainer in all venues, striving and driving, in each, to be the best he can be. What more can anyone ask of a human being? Buddy Wayne is all that and more!!! >>>Godspeed
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Green Flag racing continues...get the word out, Goin' Fast...get the word out, Turnin' Left...get the word out, & Lookin' for the Black & White...get the word out!!!
>>>Godspeed,
Victoria
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10/25/03
NASCAR Weekly Racing Series Presented By DODGE 2003 Champions...
Atlantic Region: Driver- Mark McFarland of Winchester, VA
Craftsman Mechanic of the Year- Arnie Arrington of Rocky Mount, VA
Northwest Region: Driver- Jerry Robertson of Arvada, CO
Craftsman Mechanic of the Year- Michael McGregor of Scotts Valley, CA
Heartland Region: Driver- Tom Seets, Sr. of Alton, IL
Craftsman Mechanic of the Year- Bob Korn of Miamisburg, OH
Midwest Region: Driver- Kyle Berck of Marquette, NE
Craftsman Mechanic of the Year- Eldon Stone of Kansas City, KS
New England Region: Driver- Dennis Gada of Salem, CT
Craftsman Mechanic of the Year- Harold Burton of Riverhead, NY
Northeast Region: Driver- Ed Dachenhausen of Danbury, CT
Craftsman Mechanic of the Year- Dave Green of Farmingdale, NJ
Southeastern Coastal Region: Driver- Mark Wertz of Virginia Beach, VA
Craftsman Mechanic of the Year- Dennis Morris of Bloomingdale, GA
Sunbelt Region: Driver- Thomas Michels aka Rip Michels of Mission Hills, CA
Craftsman Mechanic of the Year- John Lester of Callahan, FL
Congratulations to all. Enjoy the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Championship banquet in Nashville on November 1st!!! >>>Godspeed, Victoria
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10/23/03
Great Numbers to Report...
# 74 Days on the web, # 25,850 Visitors to this site, and # 1 Page on every major search engine!!!
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To All Visitors:
Once again, I would like to clarify that this is a charitable effort from my heart, and I am not making money from this project. I bought this disposable website for the sole purpose of trying to publicize this project to get others involved. This is not the kind of website that generates any "per hit" income. The NASCAR Store link is on this site to give quick access to:
The NASCAR Winston Cup Series Victory Lap Tribute Collection
Any and all profits to my affilliate account through December 31, 2003 will be donated to the five charities that benefit from the garden project. This is all for the children!!!
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Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of IRL IndyCar driver Tony Renna. You will all be in our continual prayers. Godspeed, Victoria
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Visitors drop by daily to see the garden at the house. All are welcome!!! All are encouraged to get out of their vehicles and walk around. This garden is for all to enjoy. My hope is that visitors to the site and to the garden at the house will enjoy the whole thing so much that they will be moved to send $3 to each of the five charities to help the children. This is all for the children!!!
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The emails keep on coming. I'm almost caught up with the replies. Very thankful for all the messages and comments.
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Much thanks to all who are spreading the word about this project. This bandwagon is full-speed ahead because y'all are adding fuel every time you tell someone about the garden site. Garden central is very grateful. There are still millions of race fans to reach. Y'all keep passin' the word and we'll keep contactin' the media!!!
We're in Green Flag racing, and the mission goes on...
Honor Winston Cup & Dale Earnhardt by helping children.
>>>Godspeed,
Victoria
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10/16/03
With 5 races left in the NASCAR Busch Series, 5 drivers vie for the 2003 championship! David Green, Brian Vickers, Scott Riggs, Ron Hornaday and Jason Keller are all in a position to win this championship!!! Watch the Sam's Town 250 at 3pm Saturday on TNT, to see how this points race is shaping up.
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Another exciting championship points battle continues in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. With only 3 races remaining, Brendan Gaughan, Travis Kvapil and Ted Musgrave are fighting for every inch of race track to advance their position in points. Watch the SPEED Channel Saturday at 12:30pm to see this series in action as they all try to take the Black & White, in the Advance Auto Parts 200 from Martinsville!!!
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For more details about these championship points battles, go to: www.nascar.com
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A poem by Steve Belanger of Northville, Michigan
Number 3, the great we say,
Lost his life, one fateful day.
Doing the thing, he loved to do,
He loved to race, and that was true.
Who would have known, that from his death,
Now Kevin Harvick has to test,
All that he knows, to show the rest,
That Richard Childress, has picked the best.
(Thank you Steve for sharing this with Garden Central. -VK)
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Recent visitors to the garden at the house...
Ann & Lil, Michelle & Shannon of Livonia, Jerry and Ruth Sagar of Livonia and Rory and Bonnie Jones of Westland.
Rory and Bonnie Jones are staunch, Sterling Marlin fans. "FORTY" Michigan license plate and all!!! They were kind enough to share about Rory having had the opportunity to be part of Sterling's pit crew at the August 2001 race at Michigan International Speedway. They were both thrilled with Sterling's victory that day and even more thrilled when Sterling purposely pulled around on the track to point directly at Rory, following the race!!! (Sterling Marlin is a class act!!! -VK)
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Garden Central is on pins and needles, waiting for word from The Guinness World Record Organization. As soon as we hear from Guinness regarding the record attempt, we will update you folks with the information they provide!!!
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Godspeed to all as this bandwagon continues honoring NASCAR Winston Cup & Dale Earnhardt, by helping children!!!
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10/13/03
Prayers for Team Rahal's driver Kenny Brack and his wife Anita. Kenny suffered a number of severe injuries in a horrific crash in the Chevy 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, Sunday. If you would like to send an encouraging message to Kenny and Anita, please go to www.kennybrack.com and click on Guestbook.
~For udated information on Kenny's condition, please go to www.rahal.com
Our prayers will continue for full recovery. >>>Godspeed, Victoria
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Congratulations to Scott Dixon 2003 IRL Champion
It was a tight points battle to the very end of the very last race and Scott Dixon takes the 2003 IRL Championship Cup!!! To see more about this, go to www.scottdixon.co.nz
Congrats again on this well-earned championship.
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Congratulations to Michael Schumacher 2003 Formula1 Champion
Breaking the record of five-time champion Fangio, Michael secured his place in F1 racing history, winning his sixth championship!!! Truly exciting for all who have followed Michael's career. Congrats again!!!
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Emails are pouring into Garden Central. Doing my best to keep up with them. Please be patient, I will answer all!!!
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A note to Barbara out in Cross Lanes, WV,
Have a fantastic time at The Subway 500 at Martinsville Speedway, this weekend. I know how much you've been looking forward to this race!!! I'll be thinking of you when I watch NASCAR ON NBC!!! >>>Godspeed, Victoria
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10/12/03
# 64 Days on the web, # 25,009 Visitors to this site, and # 1 Page on every major search engine!!!
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>>>Godspeed,
Victoria
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10/10/03
Even Greater Numbers To Report...
# 62 Days on the web, # 24,616 Visitors to this site, and # 1 Page on every major search engine!!!
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GIGANTIC GRATITUDE TO:
The Associated Press Wire... www.thatsracin.com
The Charlotte Observer... www.charlotte.com
The Detroit Free Press... www.freep.com
The Detroit News... www.detroitnews.com
Sports Illustrated on the Web... www.sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Thank you for your kindness in passing this along to your readers. You can't imagine the amount of fuel that y'all just added to this bandwagon!!! So, many more children will be helped, because you took the time to share this information with others. Again, deepest gratitude for your kindness. >>>Godspeed, Victoria
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There are a few corrections...
Although, the project was a creation from my hands, I give all the credit to God, for His inspiration to do this to unite race fans, around the world, to honor Dale Earnhardt and NASCAR's Winston Cup Series, by helping five children's charities.
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There are many race fan families, struggling to make ends meet. Many fans would have loved to have attended the Tribute Concert in Daytona, but it was just not affordable to them. Millions would love to honor Dale in any way possible.
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The maps for each track came from my NASCAR ROAD ATLAS and my NASCAR 2003 Preview and Press Guide.
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These were the most important corrections that needed to be made.
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Many thanks to www.ba.manilasites.com and www.1stheadlines.com for posting links to the garden site.
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Just pulling out of the Pits now after getting a track bar adjustment and four new GOODYEAR tires!!! Back on the track, full o' fuel, almost to full speed...and...now, at full speed...goin' fast and turnin' left!!!
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The mission continues to honor the # ^3^ !!!
Godspeed,
Victoria
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10/07/03
One Day Total...# 4,775 Visitors Today!!!
# 59 Days on the web, # 22,444 Visitors to this site, and # 1 Page on every major search engine!!!
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Regarding responses to all the emails and messages that came into Garden Central today, I will answer all as quick as I can. There are so many that it will probably take me a number of days to respond. Thanks to all of you who have been kind enough to share feelings, stories about Dale, and what racing means to y'all. I want to share one email with y'all that really sums up why we made the decision to continue this project until the end of this final, Winston Cup season...
"I am glad you kept it going as word has just now reached me about the garden and I posted a link on our message board: www.rickycravenfans.com. Thank you for all your work for others to enjoy. As you know God blesses us in many ways, just seeing the garden lifts the heart.
Smile and have a great day!!!!! God Bless our troops and the USA!!!!!!!"
Randy & Sue
(Thanks for the link and even more thanks for helping us see that we made the right decision to continue!!!)
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MAJOR THANKS to Zlati Meyer of the Detroit Free Press and Iveory Morris of the Detroit News for wonderful articles about the garden project. I found out today that my Detroit newspapers really do have THE JUICE!!! (Thank God in heaven above for the: PEPSI WELCOME RACE FANS banner).
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The fuel is goin' into this bandwagon, BIG TIME!!! Thanks to y'all, we are still goin' fast, we are still turnin' left, and we are still lookin' for the Black and White to be wavin' in November. We continue in Green Flag racing.
>>>Godspeed,
Victoria
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10/05/03
Numbers Remain Outstanding...
# 57 Days on the web, # 17,591 Visitors to this site, and # 1 Page on every major search engine!!!
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Thanks to all who continue to share this site on message boards and link sites.
BIG THANKS to Racegirl of S-One Net, Chathamkent.com, Talkaboutautos.com, Visualazores.com, Ten Second Pit Stop Links Edited By Angie (courtesy of Tammy), Winston Cup Corner Frontstretch.com, Hollywoodthing.com, Webdesign Company Gonda2000.com, and Winston Cup Scene Plus. Thanks to all of you for adding fuel to this bandwagon. : - )
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Still awaiting word from the Guinness World Record Organization. We expect to hear any day regarding the record attempt. Will report as soon as word comes.
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Very pleased to report that on Wednesday, October 8, the Detroit News will carry an article about the garden, authored by Iveory Morris. The Detroit Free Press will also be running a story on the garden that same day. The Free Press column is written by Zlati Meyer.
This press coverage will really help get the word out to a lot more people. The more, the merrier on this garden project bandwagon. Thanks to all who are keeping us rolling in Green Flag racing!!!
>>>Godspeed,
Victoria
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10/02/03
Poppin' on for a moment...numbers are still strong...just wanted to let y'all know that the bandwagon just finished a Green Flag pit stop. We took four, new, high quality Goodyear tires and we got a wedge adjustment in the back. The bandwagon is back on the track, we are up to full speed and we continue in Green Flag racing!!!
>>>Godspeed,
Victoria
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09/30/03
Even More Excellent Numbers To Report...
# 52 Days on the web, # 16,864 Visitors to this site, and # 1 Page on every major search engine!!!
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In the planning of this garden project to honor Winston Cup and Dale Earnhardt, I had anticipated that this race would be like The Dodge/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. Instead, it has turned out to be really similar to The Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
Because of late media attention to the project, (details to come) this race goes on!!! By Saturday, 10/04, there will be some major news to share with y'all.
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This garden project will run through the balance of this final, NASCAR Winston Cup Season. So, keep spreading the word. This bandwagon is still goin' fast and turnin' left.
>>>Godspeed,
Victoria
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09/29/03
Excellent Numbers To Report...
# 51 Days on the web, # 16,383 Visitors to this site, and # 1 Page on every major search engine!!!
Aren't those fantastic numbers? This bandwagon keeps rolling on. Green Flag racing continues. The mission proceeds to honor Dale & Winston Cup, by helping children.
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Sincere thanks to Councilman, Don Knapp and Zoning Board of Appeals President, Brian Meakin.
Thank you both for visiting the garden at the house. It was a pleasure to chat with you and I'm very grateful for your encouraging words about the garden project. Don, we were very honored to have you visit. Brian, much luck in your campaign for council. Oh, by the way gentlemen, please be sure to tell others about the site. Thanks again. >>>Godspeed
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According to some of the messages coming into Garden Central, race fans want this project to continue for the rest of this final NASCAR Winston Cup season.
One man wrote..."To me it seems unfair to have this end on September 30, when so many fans don't know about it yet. I think a lot of people who thought a great deal of Dale Earnhardt are going to be left out of being a part of this nice honor. Plus, if this is to honor Winston Cup, it should last until the season is over. Maybe you could make it for # 3 months, that would give more time for fans to know about it. This is my suggestion for good results for those charities".
Reply to all who have emailed with similar comments:
This is worth consideration, as y'all are making valid points. We will consider the suggestions and discuss it and then make a decision by tomorrow, Tuesday evening. As soon as the decision is made, I will post it here for y'all. Also, thanks so much for all of the emails and messages, they are so appreciated.
>>>Godspeed, Victoria
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09/26/03
Okay, people, we've just pulled out of the Pits after taking four new tires and getting a wedge adjustment in the back. This bandwagon is back on the track and ready to go the distance for the last 5 days of this race!!!
Of course, y'all know that you are adding the fuel everytime you tell others about this site. The more people who visit, the more who may be moved to make these very affordable donations to help children and honor Dale Earnhardt and the Winston Cup.
As of now, there have been 15,522 visitors to this site. Yet, there are still millions of fans who are unaware of this garden project. The mission continues!!!
Last night, I sat outside on my country porch and listened to Ronnie Milsap's 40 #1 HITS, Smoky Mountain Rain, Lost in the Fifties Tonight, Happy, Happy Birthday Baby, etc. I was trying to figure out some way for this project to reach more people. I couldn't come up with anything that I haven't already done. If anyone out there can give me any ideas, please contact me, right away, by email at: reverendvictoria@nascargarden.com
Thanks to all who have jumped on the bandwagon for this ride to the checkered flag!!! # ^3^
>>>*Godspeed, Victoria
09/24/03
Just returned from our City of Livonia Council Meeting. I would like to thank Councilman Joe Laura for his wonderful compliments about the garden. He was also kind enough to make mention that folks over at Ford Motor Company are enjoying their visits to the garden on the web. That's quite a compliment. For those who are not aware, my husband's grandfather developed the extruded piston pin for Henry Ford!!! So, knowing that Ford has taken an interest in this garden project is quite exciting.
Also, quite exciting...the visitor count to the website since I posted earlier, today...14,846 visitors. # ^3^>>>
HERE WE GO>>>
Everybody acknowledged on this Thank Yous and Garden News link are the reason that as of now, there have been 14,494 visits to nascargarden.com!!! Keep in mind, this site has only been on the web for 1 1/2 months!!! So, BIG UPS to all on this link. It's because of y'all, that this race goes on.
There are still millions we haven't reached!!! One week to go...Green Flag Racing continues!!! # ^3^ >>>
>>>Godspeed,
Victoria
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Givin' a Shout Out to Adam Holz at WWW.AUSTINHOMEGROWN.COM
Thanks so much for including a link to the garden in your HOT AND FRESH column. Nascar Garden Central appreciates your homegrown wisdom.>>>Godspeed
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BIG THANKS to CJ'S SPEED & THUNDER at WWW.JACOBSUSA.COM
Thanks for jumpin' on this bandwagon, the link, & for your help in spreading the word. Gratitude & blessings to y'all!!!>>>Godspeed
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09/21/03
Ongoing prayers for Shawn Parker and all who continue to deal with the devastating loss of Tara, Mysti and Megan. Shawn returned to work today with the UPS #88 race team at Dover and expressed his gratitude for all the prayers from the NASCAR community. We must be vigilant in remembering with prayer, all of the families touched by this tragedy.
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KELEGRAPH.COM
To: Kelly McGilvery- Thank you so much for visiting the garden and sharing it with your visitors, by adding a link to nascargarden.com. Thanks for the fuel!!!
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HICKORYCREEK.HYPERMART.NET Nita's Hickory Creek Site
Hey to Nita, down in Hickory Creek, Texas. Thanks very much for including the garden on your Hickory Creek Site. Thanks for adding horsepower to this bandwagon.
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A personal shout out to my girl, Miss Michigan, Madonna Emond of Livonia!!!
Knowing you and your family for as long as we have, we are so proud of your accomplishments. You represented so well as one of the final fifteen at The Miss America Pageant last eve. It was a wonderful evening for all who love you and your family. Continued success & Godspeed, Honey. Much love, Vikki 'K'
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To: Wayne Estes of Bristol Motor Speedway
Thank you for your encouraging email and for your assistance. >>>Godspeed
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To: Brian Collier of The Victory Junction Gang Camp
Thanks for your most welcome letter and your emails. Hope your mailbox for the camp is full!!! We're looking at 9 more days to the checkered flag for y'all. Praying that this project is serving you well...we continue full-speed ahead in green flag racing. >>>Godspeed, Victoria
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Enormous thanks to race fans for spreading the word in: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, The United Kingdom and The United States Military stationed around the world!!! Global Thanks to all who have deemed this project important enough to share with others in the country where you are. >>>Godspeed to all as we globally honor Dale Earnhardt & Winston Cup
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To race fans everywhere: Although this site is all about NASCAR, mention must be made about BIG NEWS in the IRL...
First of all, The Indy Pro Series has a 2003 champion in record-breaking, rookie Mark Taylor. Mark clinched the title yesterday, even though there is still one race left. Congrats to Mark and all at Panther Racing!!!
Second of all, there is an excitingly, close points race going on in The Indy Car Series. As a matter of fact, the final race at Texas Motor Speedway, Championship Sunday, October 12, will determine the champion. The points battle is so close, that any one of the top 5 in points can come out of the race as the 2003 IRL Indy Car Series Champion!!! >>>Godspeed, Gentlemen
09/18/03
From Maine to Hawaii & From Around the World, the visits to the website just keep on coming!!!
Thank God and thanks to all of the people who continue to spread the word. Just think about how many children are going to benefit because you jumped on this bandwagon for the ride through September. It's awesome.
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358C.I. of Gratitude to Jo Ann of LAIDBACKRACING.COM
Thanks so much for providing a link from your site to nascargarden.com. This project continues full-speed ahead because of you and people like you!!! Thank you so much. >>>Godspeed, Victoria
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09/17/03
Big Thanks to Butch Bellah & Tom Michaels with Kayla Koffe of
The Frontstretch Radio Show on Sports Radio AM1130 The FAN in Shreveport, LA
They were kind enough to do an interview about the garden on their program Monday evening. I hope it went well. I was nervous. I can't remember half of what I said, I'm not media savvy! But, I do remember that I got the website address out there and that's the most important thing. Thanks for taking the time to tell your listeners about the garden project. >>>Godspeed to all @ The FAN in Shreveport...AM1130 Baby!!!
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Much gratitude to Andy O'Riley of TOTAL ROCK 101.7 WMRR out of Muskegon, MI
Andy, thanks very much for the radio interview about the garden project. It's great that you cared enough to share this with others. Also, thank you for being kind enough to give me tips about future interviews.
Oh, and by the way, if you run into Blaze or Jamie Maddrox out at the Deltaplex next month, give 'em 'Big Ups' from G Lock's mom. Ask them if they got their hood right. They'll get a kick out of that, for real!!! Take care and thanks again. >>>Godspeed
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Major Appreciation
to
Patty Kay
of
INSIDERRACINGNEWS.COM
What an honor to be included on your website. To know that you saved your comments about the garden project until your regular readers would get to see them, is just outstanding and so very much appreciated. Patty, it is an honor to have you on this bandwagon. Thank you so much for seeing this for what it is...a labor of love. Blessings to you and yours. >>>Godspeed, Victoria
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To all who are along for the ride on this bandwagon...
We're goin' fast, we're turnin' left, we're in green flag racing people, we're @ 12,002 visitors to nascargarden.com!!! The mission continues to honor the # ^3^.
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>GODSPEED>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
09/15/03
Tremendous ThankYous/GardenNews to report
Last Thursday afternoon John Boruk, Sports Reporter at WDIV Channel 4 Detroit, came to the house & did a story on the garden. It ran that evening during Sports with Bernie Smilovitz. The story prompted viewers to 'Click On Detroit' for the website.
The response was outstanding. By, 9am Friday, there were 867 additional visits to this site
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...And then who comes along? None other than (The Elusive) JAYSKI!!! When JAYSKI added the 'Click On Detroit' story linked from his site: JAYSKI.COM the hits started coming and they haven't stopped!!!
This has truly become 'The Little Website That Could.'
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Are y'all ready to see what's up with this bandwagon you're ridin' on?
Okay, here goes:
@ 5:40pm Thursday 09.11.03 there were ~~~ 4,604 visits to this site
&
@ 9am this morning 09.15.03 there were ~~~ 10,800 visits to this site
Many thanks to John Boruk of Channel 4 Detroit for caring enough to share this story with his viewers.
Many thanks to race fans around the world for jumpin' on this bandwagon and passin' the word.
...And last but, not least...Thank you JAYSKI ~ The man with 'the juice'!!! Thanks for caring enough to be right on. It is an honor Sir, to be included on your site. (ck it out folks at: JAYSKI.COM)
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Big Ups to my girls out there in #3/#8 Land...Brokenhardt, Kay, Tracy3-8 & Fanofthe3.
Thanks ladies for all your effort to get the word out : )
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To Shawn Parker & family, to Tara's, Mysti's & Megan's families,
Please know that we will continue in daily prayer for all of you.
Sincerely,
Victoria
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>>>Godspeed to all # ^3^ ...as we go for the checkered flag at the end of September...
...breakin' records in the name of The Man, Dale Earnhardt.
09/14/03
There are so many thank yous and much garden news to report but, I am not able to report to you now.
With the loss of Tara Parker and her sisters, Mysti and Megan, my heart remains very heavy. I hope to update this page later this evening (Sunday night), or at least by Monday morning. I pray all visitors will understand that the NASCAR community is in mourning at this time.
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My deepest condolences to Shawn & Jagger, the entire family and all of the friends of Tara, Mysti & Megan. These three ascended angels have left many behind to mourn their loss and grieve at their absence. Those left behind are the ones in need of comfort, assurance, understanding and peace. They are the ones whose lives have been devastated and changed forever. These are the people I am praying for. Again, my heartfelt, deepest sympathy to the Parker family, et al.
Sincerely,
Victoria
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The one thing I do need to say regarding the NASCAR garden project is that I am not accepting any donations. All donations are to be sent directly to the addresses of the charities listed on the website or donated directly through the websites of each charity. I have provided links to the charities. I want to make it very clear to all, please do not send donations to me, send them directly to the charities.
09/07/03
============================>>>WITH A BULLET===============================>>>
In only 28 days on the web and without paying for any search engine listings, NASCARGARDEN.COM is listed on the first page of 6 major search engines!!!
Very many thanks to the following search engines for their respective listings of NASCARGARDEN.COM...
AOL.COM #1, YAHOO.COM #1, GO.COM #1, GOOGLE.COM #2, NETSCAPE.COM #4, & EXCITE.COM #7.
Thank you all for deeming this website important enough and with enough worldwide appeal, to list it so high on each first page of a search. Thank you for recognizing that this is a global project.
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Continued thanks to everyone for adding fuel and horsepower to this bandwagon. Each time you tell someone about NASCARGARDEN.COM it adds to the momentum of this drive to the checkered flag on September 30th...breaking records in honor of Dale & Winston Cup!!! It's all about millions of people, around the world, knowing about the project.
I promise you that I am doing my very best to get the word out locally, nationally and internationally by contacting...radio stations all over the US, television stations-local/national/international, newspapers-local/national/international, magazines-national/international, motorsports directories-national/international, motorsports websites-national/international, and motorsports trade papers-national/international.
I truly have done all that I can to help these five charities that so benefit children and to honor Dale Earnhardt and the Winston Cup Series, in record-breaking fashion!!!
Once again, I call out to any and all who can help get the word out around the world. Judging from the comments, messages and e-mails coming into NASCARGARDEN.COM Central, people from around the globe want to know about this project, and are happy when they learn about it!!!
So, anyone with the ear of the public, please hear...NASCARGARDEN.COM needs your voice. This lady minister from Livonia, Michigan, can only do so much.
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Thanks to Lisa Ensign of Romulus, Michigan. As I understand, Lisa visited the racetrack garden at the house and took pictures, a few days prior to the August 17th race at Michigan International Speedway. She took the pictures to the race to show other NASCAR fans. So, I give a shout out to Lisa!!!
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Blessings to all who are taking time to contact NASCARGARDEN.COM with your thoughts and feelings about Dale and the Winston Cup, and everything else that y'all are sharing. Once this project has served its purpose, I will be sending any and all messages about Dale, to the Earnhardt family. So, please keep the comments, e-mails and messages coming...they are so encouraging.
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THE GOAL CONTINUES...FULL MAILBOXES @ THE FIVE CHARITIES...ALL SEPTEMBER LONG!!!
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On a very personal note:
Happy 1st Anniversary to John and Amy Kowaleski of Grand Rapids, MI. Blessings to you both as one!!!
>>>Godspeed...Love, Mom
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>>>Godspeed to all!!!
09/01/03
The "Iron Man" wins the Southern 500 on the final Labor Day weekend race at Darlington!
Congratulations to Terry & Kim, Jim Long, Rick Hendrick, and everyone involved with the Kellogg's #5 Chevy Monte Carlo. This was a very exciting win for all who love NASCAR and the tradition of this race, in particular. In addition to being the final Southern 500, as we know it; it was also the final NASCAR Winston Cup Series Southern 500. Again, Terry Labonte's win was most fitting!!!
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NASCAR GARDEN registered with Guinness World Records Organization, London, UK.
Of course, I will keep you posted as to the progress of the world record attempt.
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...speaking of records...
Welcome to September 2003....We're ready to break some records honoring The Man, Dale Earnhardt!!!
May God bless this project with overflowing bounty for the children. Amen
Bandwagon, start your engine...the welcome sign is out...the green flag is waving...the race is on...tell everybody and anybody to visit: NASCARGARDEN.COM...please tell them to ~ Enjoy their visit, tell others about the website, and to make these very affordable donations to help the children. ~ Let's do some record-breaking numbers for these charities!!!
I look forward to and will be grateful for answered prayer in the form of hundreds and thousands of $3.00 checks and money orders pouring into these charities throughout the month of September.
The e-mails, messages, comments and visitors to the garden at the house are streaming in at NASCARGARDEN.COM Central!!! All are welcome. This project is for everyone to enjoy!!!
Yesterday, just after Terry took the checkered flag at Darlington, a couple I didn't know came by the house to look at the garden and to tell me about their day at Michigan International Speedway enjoying the Richard Petty Driving Experience. They gave me the info on it and shared with me what a really great time they had. They couldn't say enough about how accommodating the Petty Organization was. I was very touched that Mr. & Mrs. Doyle Jackson of Livonia wanted to share this with me. They were kind enough to say they will pass on the info about the website to others. Godspeed Mr. & Mrs. Jackson!!!
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Keep the e-mails coming. It's such a pleasure to hear from visitors from all over to this site. I'm enjoying answering the mail. (More rewards from this project are new friendships, with more of the greatest fans in the world!!!)
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Happy anniversary and many blessings to Seymon and Janonn Allen of Chandler, Arizona.
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Once again, I would like to clarify I am not making money from this project. I bought this disposable website for the sole purpose of trying to publicize this project to get others involved. This is not the kind of website that generates any "per hit" income.
This project is what some may term "a random act of kindness." I term it as "laying up treasures in heaven" by being a light on this earth. Being charitable and moving others to acts of charity is required of me. Sort of just doin' what I'm told, ya know?
Honoring Dale by helping children...what can be better than that?!!!
To quote Elwood Blues, "I'm on a mission from God!!!"
The call is out to any and all who can help get the word out to others...NASCARGARDEN.COM needs your voice!!!
>>>Godspeed,
Victoria
08/26/03
Thank you race fans around the world. NASCARGARDEN.COM has had visitors from Australia, Austria, Canada (London, Ottawa, Toronto, British Columbia and others), the United Kingdom, the United States (all over), and the US Military.
As of tonight, the count is 4,243 hits to this website. From across the globe, as in down under Australia to our own "backyard", as in Roush Industries on Plymouth Road in Livonia, Michigan.
Again, thank you to FOX 2 NEWS Detroit and 99.5 FM WYCD Detroit's Best Country & Wilhite and Wall in the morning.
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RACE FANS + FOX 2 NEWS + WYCD 99.5 FM = 4,243 HITS ~~~ IN 16 DAYS!!! ----- #3 ^T^
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Thanks to you all, and let's keep passing on the website address...NASCARGARDEN.COM so we can honor Dale with record-breaking donations in the month of September.
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We will be adding a NASCAR STORE link to give quick access to:
THE NASCAR WINSTON CUP SERIES VICTORY LAP TRIBUTE COLLECTION
All profits to my affilliate account during the 3 months of September, October & November will be donated to the five charities that benefit from the garden project.
Got a heart?
Gotta give!
Got a 358?
Gotta drive!
>>>Godspeed,
Victoria
THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU
08/22/03
Thank you to Darren Wilhite, Tim Wall, Bob Schuman and Lisa Barry of WYCD 99.5 FM DETROIT'S BEST COUNTRY. The interview this morning about the garden went really well. They were kind enough to have people log onto NASCARGARDEN.COM prior to the on-air interview. From that moment on, the website has had hit after hit. Thank you WYCD for helping to get the word out to the Country listeners in the Detroit area.
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FULLSIZECHEVY.COM
Thanks to the folks who put the garden on FullSizeChevy's message board. It's so great that y'all care enough to pass the word on. Thanks for the fuel!
>>>Godspeed,
Victoria
08/21/03
Shout out to Ricky Rudd fans-
WOW...Thanks for posting NASCARGARDEN.COM on Ricky's message board! The response from race fans has been tremendous. With all of you helping get the word out, this can be nothing but great! I'm confident that each charity is really going to benefit in September, because y'all took the time to tell others.
Thank you so much.
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>>Local News<<
WYCD 99.5 FM DETROIT'S BEST COUNTRY has invited me to be in the studio, on-air with Wilhite & Wall on Friday 8/22, between 7:45 and 8:15am. We will be talking about the garden project. Hope you get a chance to listen.
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On a personal note...While doing this project:
In addition to being a wife and mom, I was working full time (sometimes 6 days a week), and fulfilling the duties of my wedding ministry. Oh, and in the midst of it all, we adopted Tito, a rescued Newfoundland/Chow. As y'all can see, "My plate is full"!
But I took every spare moment, and any block of time I could get to work on this honor to Dale & NASCAR Winston Cup. The five months of work that it took will be well worth it when these charities see record-breaking donations for the month of September!
Many thanks to all who are adding fuel and horsepower to this bandwagon every day.
>>>Godspeed,
Victoria
08/20/03
Hey out there in Sterling Marlin Land-
Thank you for posting NASCARGARDEN.COM on Sterling's message board. I really appreciate the great comments about the garden and am very happy that y'all are enjoying your visits. I hope you will be donating in the month of September. Don't forget to put a #3 on your donations.
08/19/03
We've passed the 3,000 mark! Thank you so very much. Keep passing the word!
08/18/03
I am having problems with the Contact Me page on my website. If you wish to send me a message (and I hope you do), please email me at ReverendVictoria@nascargarden.com. I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Once the Contact Me page is functioning again, I'll post another message here. Oh, and almost 3,000 hits now -- thanks, everyone! Keep passing the word.
08/17/03
As my husband used to say during his disc jockey days in Michigan, "And the hits just keep on comin'!" There have been over 2,500 hits to nascargarden.com since August 10, 2003, (in one week) and I thank each and every one of you.
"BIG UPS" to those who posted nascargarden.com on the message boards for Bobby Hamilton Jr., Kevin Harvick, Tony Stewart and Motorsports Forum.
Many thanks to FOX2 NEWS Detroit for doing a story on this project and running it several times.
The key to this project's success is getting the word out.
The goal continues to be honoring Dale Earnhardt by helping children in record-breaking fashion. The memory of this seven time NASCAR Winston Cup Champion, deserves no less!
Special thanks to each of you who have written to tell me you are making donations to the children's charities. I try to respond to all the emails I get and if I haven't gotten around to yours, please be patient.
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