User talk:Nascar1996/Archive 1

Reward
I think you deserve a barnstar...

You may display this on your userpage if you wish. Camaron · Christopher · talk 20:32, 19 February 2010 (UTC)

March 2010
Welcome to Wikipedia. Although everyone is welcome to contribute to Wikipedia, at least one of your recent edits did not appear to be constructive and has been reverted. Please use the sandbox for any test edits you would like to make, and read the welcome page to learn more about contributing constructively to this encyclopedia. Thank you. Airplaneman talk 03:18, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Looks like someone already reverted the cussing before you. Your edit readded the cussing. Be careful next time. Since you were assuming good faith, your edit does not constitute vandalism because of an error. I will report a false-positive to Airplaneman.  Nerdy Science Dude :)  (✉ click to talk • my edits • sign) 03:21, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

Ok.Thank You.  Nascar 1996  03:22, 4 March 2010 (UTC) Airplaneman talk 03:27, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
 * BTW, you do not need to be an admin to request semi-protection of articles. They can be reported here.  Nerdy Science Dude :)  (✉ click to talk • my edits • sign) 03:28, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

Also BTW, NascarFan, I root for Kasey Kahne :). Airplaneman  talk 03:29, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
 * I as you see pull for Jimmie Johnson.  Nascar 1996  03:30, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

Your request for rollback
Hi. After reviewing your request for rollback, I have enabled rollback on your account. Keep in mind these things when going to use rollback: If you no longer want rollback, contact me and I'll remove it. Also, for some more information on how to use rollback, see New admin school/Rollback. I'm sure you'll do great with rollback, but feel free to leave me a message if you run into troubles or have any questions about appropriate/inappropriate use of rollback. Thank you for helping to reduce vandalism. Happy editing! Tiptoety talk 04:46, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Getting rollback is no more momentous than installing Twinkle.
 * Rollback should be used to revert clear cases of vandalism only, and not good faith edits.
 * Rollback should never be used to edit war.
 * If abused, rollback rights can be revoked.
 * Use common sense.

Talkback
 Nerdy Science Dude :)  (✉ click to talk • my edits • sign) 00:05, 5 March 2010 (UTC)

Whois
Read about at Template:Whois. Basically, it is added to the top of the talk pages for disruptive IPs in case someone wants to report abuse from that IP to the Internet provider.  Eagles   24/7  (C)  01:15, 6 March 2010 (UTC)


 * What if the vandalising editer used the same computer as a good editer?  Nascar 1996  01:18, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
 * I'm going to assume that you and your cousin share the same computer, right? Well, I don't really know how that whole thing would work. I've never heard of anyone being reported, and most of the time when that happens, the report is ignored. Maybe you should just tell your cousin to never edit/vandalize Wikipedia? If you're really worried about it, you should ask an admin or someone who is more knowledgeable on this subject matter. Sorry for the lack of information.  Eagles   24/7  (C)  01:26, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

Yes, I have been telling it to him and now he said that he will stop since now when I let him on the computer I have to see and watch everything he does.He has been getting really imature lately.  Nascar 1996  01:32, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
 * It happens. Anyway, keep watch of him and hopefully he doesn't get blocked again. Thanks,  Eagles   24/7  (C)  01:38, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
 * You're welcome, anyways I don't allow him on my computer unless he is being watched by an adult.  Nascar 1996  01:44, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

Header of Chad Knaus
The lead should provide an overview of the article. Currently it doesn't mention his early career and what steps he took to become a professional driver - to properly summarize the article in the lead you should write it in roughly the same chronology as the article. It's always a good idea to look to articles of good quality on a similar topic to get inspiration on how to structure an article - A. J. Foyt IV for example, where the lead summarizes the career. Best regards Hekerui (talk) 23:42, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
 * He is a crew chief not a driver and yes I know that the article is not properly wrote, but I am still finishing school.Also I am not a good writer.Thank You for helping. —  Nascar 1996  01:02, 7 March 2010 (UTC)

RfA
Hello, Nascar1996. Just to let you know, you are welcome to vote in the WP:RFAs. Anyone with an account is welcome to vote. You do not have to be an administrator to vote.  Nerdy Science Dude :)  (✉ click to talk • my edits • sign) 13:33, 7 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Ok thanks for telling me, but I just want to support him though.I don't believe I have enough experience to vote. -- Nascar 1996  15:16, 7 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Since you know Airplaneman very well, it would be alright to add a support on his RFA. You have plenty of experience working with him.  Nerdy Science Dude :)  (✉ click to talk • my edits • sign) 15:47, 7 March 2010 (UTC)
 * I just met him just a week ago or less when he put that message above on my talk page. I would but vote but I don't understand the concept. -- Nascar 1996  15:50, 7 March 2010 (UTC)

Personal information of a minor
Hello. Wikipedia has policies against having people who are minors in their local jurisdiction or the United States (which is the same in your case) from releasing certain identifiable information, including age. As such, I have removed your age from your pages and talk boxes. Please do not restore them. Thank you. -- Avi (talk) 20:35, 7 March 2010 (UTC)

Talk: AdventureQest Worlds
Nascar1996, you do not understand. I am not trying to start a flame war or anything (and I am not trying to spam) but, I (and many other people) am infuriated by the fact that the entire AdventureQuest Worlds page has been delete/blanked by a verified member of the Wikipedia team for no apparent reason!
 * All I ask is for someone to here me out on the 'unfairness' of the situation at hand.

92.25.69.124 (talk) 23:05, 8 March 2010 (UTC)92.25.69.124
 * No no no, you don't understand, I did not blank AdventureQuest Worlds article. The Wikipedia staff member NawlinWiki (Or something like that) blanked the page.
 * I will also take your advice on creating an account. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.25.69.124 (talk) 23:25, 8 March 2010 (UTC)

No Nascar1996, you still do not understand! That article was NOT an add! It was a page that had useful information regarding the game AdventureQuest Worlds. I was NOT an add! I mean seriously, what I don't understand, is that there are many articles about Online games, but for some reason, the Wikipedia staff thought that this preticular article was an AD! 92.25.69.124 (talk) 15:56, 9 March 2010 (UTC)92.25.69.124 You know what Nascar1996, I give up. I think that the Wikipedia admins will be to thick to understand that it was not an ad. 92.25.69.124 (talk) 11:29, 11 March 2010 (UTC)92.25.69.124

Avaya to Nortel
Avaya bought Nortel data so the name needs to be changed. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.171.234.228 (talk) 01:31, 9 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Ok. Is there any proof of this merge? -- Nascar 1996  01:40, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

M.E. (American Rapper)
This user (who created the page) blanked the page, and instead of reverting him and warning him, you could have just applied the db-author tag. When newer users blank pages they create, they are really just trying to delete it in good faith. This is the second time this has happened with you, so I'm just letting you know now. Thanks,  Eagles   24/7  (C)  01:51, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Thank you for pionting out my mistake. I should have put the db-author tag on there. -- Nascar 1996  01:54, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Alright, thanks.  Eagles   24/7  (C)  02:06, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
 * You're Welcome. -- Nascar  1996  02:09, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
 * (referring to hidden text) Yea, I figured that but I'm not familiar with Huggle.  Eagles   24/7  (C)  02:11, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
 * I pobably would do better placing the right deletion template if there is a page that just lists all of them. -- Nascar 1996  02:15, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, there is. WP:SPEED has a list.  Eagles   24/7  (C)  02:17, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Another option is enabling WP:TWINKLE to make all the templating much, much easier to do and remember. (Yep, you've got more than one talk page watcher!)--~TPW 20:28, 16 March 2010 (UTC)

Thank You! -- Nascar 1996  02:18, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Yep, I like to watch every user who I message/messages me. BTW, I would recommend not putting text as hidden, as most users like to read everything without having to view the source. I personally do not care, but others may view it as annoying. I probably look like an idiot right now responding in great detail to "Thank You!" Thanks,  Eagles   24/7  (C)  02:23, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
 * No you don't; to me when someone respond in great detail it makes them look smart, but in this way you kinda do. I don't usually do hidden comments at all, but I guess I'm just no really caring if I do it today.I probably will stop later. In which today at school I had a writing assesment which really makes me tired. Thank You for telling me. -- Nascar 1996  02:30, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
 * It's funny though, Wikipedia is all writing.  Eagles   24/7  (C)  02:33, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
 * There's something even wierder I hate to read, and most definately I hate to write. -- Nascar 1996  02:35, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Just so you know, WP:CHILD states that minors may not add anything personal about themselves (age, school, etc.) so I have removed some of your comment above. Sorry, but it's for privacy concerns. Anyway, I have learned that Wikipedia builds writing, grammar and reading skills the more you use it.  Eagles   24/7  (C)  02:38, 10 March 2010 (UTC)

Why? When on Facebook and Myspace you can?-- Nascar 1996  02:41, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Privacy concerns. On Facebook and MySpace you can set your profile to private so only your friends view your personal information. On Wikipedia, there is no such feature and this is only for your safety and other minors here.  Eagles   24/7  (C)  03:10, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Thank You for discussing this situation with me. -- Nascar 1996  20:11, 10 March 2010 (UTC)

Matzo Ball vandalism revert
Thanks Nascar1996 for so quickly reverting the vandalism on the Matzo Ball page. Appreciated !--Infoman99 (talk) 04:30, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

Why?
Why is this considered "unconstructive"? It's true. He wouldn't have gone out without his helmet or gloves if he knew HAL would just lock him out. Hence his lack of realization that HAL had committed murder.

I am sorry but I do not understand. The sentence is grammatically correct and HAL is supposed to be in all caps. Have you ever seen this movie? Or are you just building up your editing statistics by reverting any new contributions that appear wrong based on a 3-second viewing? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 162.27.9.20 (talk) 02:42, 13 March 2010 (UTC)

HAL is supposed to be in all caps. Try searching HAL 9000. The character is called "HAL", which is both a proper name and an acronym. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 162.27.9.20 (talk) 02:47, 13 March 2010 (UTC)

Thanks
Thanks], man! Airplaneman talk 03:45, 13 March 2010 (UTC)
 * You're welcome! -- Nascar 1996  03:46, 13 March 2010 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of File:Welch elm school.jpg
A tag has been placed on File:Welch elm school.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F9 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the image appears to be a blatant copyright infringement. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted images or text borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding  to the top of the page that has been nominated for deletion (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the page meets the criterion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the page that would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines.  N ERDY S CIENCE D UDE  (✉ msg • changes) 19:10, 16 March 2010 (UTC)

File source problem with File:Cokecola.png
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 * Excuse me Camaron, I just added a non-free use logo template on it. Is it still not correct? -- Nascar 1996  19:53, 16 March 2010 (UTC)
 * I have removed the deletion template. And as you saw above, I CSD'd another image copied from a web site.  N ERDY S CIENCE D UDE  (✉ msg • changes) 19:58, 16 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Hey NerdyScienceDude what do you mean? There wasn't a deletion template in the article I seen. -- Nascar 1996  20:03, 16 March 2010 (UTC)
 * What does CSD'd mean? -- Nascar 1996  20:04, 16 March 2010 (UTC)
 * CSD stands for "Criteria for Speedy Deletion".  N ERDY S CIENCE D UDE  (✉ msg • changes) 20:05, 16 March 2010 (UTC)

Ok and the deletion template is on it again. -- Nascar 1996  20:06, 16 March 2010 (UTC)


 * The addition of a fair use rationale is good, however all images uploaded must have a specific source given, and just giving the name of the article its for is not always enough. A web link to the place where the image was from originally is best, while naming an organisation is also okay. The claimed source for this image does not make sense as it is the name of a race, and you can't obtain an image from a race. Please give the specific website where the image was from originally. Camaron · Christopher · talk 20:08, 16 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Ok then. I don't know what to do so delete it because author requested it. -- Nascar 1996  20:11, 16 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Are you talking about the school article or the Coca Cola image? Camaron · Christopher · talk 20:13, 16 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Welch Elementary need to be deleted while the image I request you to take a look at it again. -- Nascar 1996  20:15, 16 March 2010 (UTC)
 * I am glad I was able to fix it. -- Nascar 1996  20:17, 16 March 2010 (UTC)
 * I have re-directed Welch Elementary School for you, rather than outright deleting it. This is standard practice for dealing with school articles and allows easier navigation as well as allowing you or others to re-create the article easily if you ever want to as the history is still visible. Camaron · Christopher · talk 20:21, 16 March 2010 (UTC)

Ok thanks. -- Nascar 1996  20:26, 16 March 2010 (UTC)

Thanks...
...for catching this one. Keep up the good work.  Tide  rolls  16:47, 21 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Your welcome. -- Nascar 1996  17:09, 21 March 2010 (UTC)

Copyright problems with 2010 Food City 500 Race Summary
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 * I was planning to rewrite it, but where I have schooling during the day it would take me a long time. I did not know that that was copy righted either. -- Nascar 1996  19:55, 22 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Alright, I'm sure next time you know to create a user subpage to start it or not create it at all if you're going to copy stuff :). — Airplane man   ✈ — 22:11, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

GAR
Mister Nascar, I just GAR'd Paintball, an article you recently gave the GA status to. Please respond here. GamerPro64 (talk) 23:16, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

Talkback
 N ERDY S CIENCE D UDE  (✉ message • changes) 20:08, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

User talk:Bobfreshwater
Just a little note for next time: you can more easily edit by transcluding the GA review, in this case, by typing. Glad to see you're reviewing GAs; we can always use more reviewers ;) Airplaneman   ✈  03:11, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Okay I will try the template. -- Nascar 1996  10:01, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

2010 Food City 500 peer review at GA level
I have done a peer review of the article and placed improvements on the talk page that I think should be done before you nominated it for GA. I thought we had agreed to wait until my review was done; but no worries since my GA nominations on NASCAR topics have usually take at least a month. You've done a great job despite the grim look of my review - I needed to be nitpicky to ensure it passes.  Royal broil  13:40, 3 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes I have added a reference and I also have removed a sentence because I know I wouldn't be able to find information to that topic. -- Nascar 1996  13:43, 3 April 2010 (UTC)
 * I fixed the categories that Royalbroil suggested in the peer review.  N ERDY S CIENCE D UDE  (✉ message • changes) 13:49, 3 April 2010 (UTC)
 * No you can't use this image. I WISH! It's close but no cigar. Check out the lower right hand corner where it says "Some rights reserved". There's a dollar sign with a cross canceling it out. That means non-commercial use - which is not allowed. I tried to get Bristol Motor Speedway to remove the non-commercial on a different image but didn't succeed - you can always try!  Royal broil  13:57, 3 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Thank You for that information that will now help me to find images, but most of them are all rights resereved. -- Nascar 1996  14:00, 3 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Tell me about it! That's why I suggested images of the drivers - that's usually the only option.  Royal broil  14:02, 3 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Can you use all-rights reserved, if not then there are no images that can be uploaded to the article. -- Nascar 1996  14:20, 3 April 2010 (UTC)
 * All rights reserved means the author has kept the complete copyright. So this image can't be uploaded. So no images can be uploaded.  Royal broil  03:43, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

Okay, thanks; the photos on Flickr are either all-rights reserved or for noncommercial use. -- Nascar 1996  19:22, 4 April 2010 (UTC)
 * On the prerace concerts the source it the race summary one. -- Nascar 1996  23:20, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

GA reviewing
I believe that you shouldn't be reviewing yet. You need to see how the entire process works first and you're jumping the gun. I understand that you're gung ho. You reviewed Park Grill and failed it immediately. GA reviewing is not an immediate pass/fail except in absolutely terrible conditions and this article is decent and relatively close to meeting the standards - even by your own opinion. You need to give the other person some time to implement your improvements first. I think you should restore it to the GA nominations list and let someone else tackle it. Would you mind running things like this past someone experienced like me for the time being until you get more seasoned? I'm happy to help.  Royal broil  14:09, 3 April 2010 (UTC)
 * I added it back. I do understand, but what do you mean by "gung ho"? -- Nascar 1996  23:53, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

2010 Food City 500
I have conducted a GA review on this article that you can find here. The article is pretty close to Good Article status but there are just a few problems that need to be ironed out, so I have placed it on hold for seven days to allow you to address the comments. Cheers, Big  Dom  21:16, 6 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Just added one final comment about referencing that needs to be addressed before I can pass it as a GA. Cheers, Big  Dom  08:07, 7 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Congrats on the GA! Airplaneman   ✈  00:36, 8 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Thank You. -- Nascar 1996  00:38, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

Brian Ickler
...might want to add some references :). I'll take a look at Food City 500 as well. Airplaneman   ✈  03:08, 7 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Okay I will look to find references tonight. -- Nascar 1996  11:32, 7 April 2010 (UTC)
 * This article is on the back burner for me; as in this page needs so much work that I'm not up to the challenge. -- Nascar 1996  00:06, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

Your creation template
Hello, Nascar1996. Just to let you know, I removed from the talk pages of articles you created, as this could imply page ownership. Page ownership is not allowed per WP:OWN. Thank you.  N ERDY S CIENCE D UDE  (✉ message • changes) 19:58, 7 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Thank You I was just about to do that. -- Nascar 1996  21:19, 7 April 2010 (UTC)
 * I signed it up for deletion. -- Nascar 1996  22:50, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

Talkback
 N ERDY S CIENCE D UDE  (✉ message • changes) 01:25, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

Dang it!
I was creating 2010 Autism Speaks 400. I clicked on the save button and I got an edit conflict. You beat me to creating the article.  N ERDY S CIENCE D UDE  (✉ message • changes) 13:50, 10 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Sorry I didn't know you was going to create the article. Maybe we should take turns creating 2010 NASCAR articles. -- Nascar 1996  13:54, 10 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Sounds good to me.  N ERDY S CIENCE D UDE  (✉ message • changes) 14:18, 10 April 2010 (UTC)
 * How I created the page so fast is because of copy and paste from one of the other races. -- Nascar 1996  14:20, 10 April 2010 (UTC)
 * That's what I was doing.  N ERDY S CIENCE D UDE  (✉ message • changes) 14:23, 10 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Well you can create the 2010 Pocono 500 article. -- Nascar 1996  14:25, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

GA on hold
FYI. Please see Talk:2010 Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500/GA1 for more information. This is on hold. Chris (talk) 15:29, 16 April 2010 (UTC)
 * See replies on GA1. Chris (talk) 20:52, 16 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Thank you. I will look at it tomorrow because I am getting close to going to bed. Chris (talk) 03:06, 17 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Looks good. Quick question - How many caution laps occurred and when in the race did they take place? This is not in the results section and it needs to be. This is the only thing missing from the article before I can approve it for GA. Chris (talk) 18:44, 17 April 2010 (UTC)
 * 79 laps. -- Nascar 1996  18:47, 17 April 2010 (UTC)
 * It is in there and the article has now passed GA. Chris (talk) 19:26, 17 April 2010 (UTC)

A barnstar

 * You're welcome and thanks for the barnstar! -- Nascar 1996  01:27, 17 April 2010 (UTC)

Louise corrigan
The author blanked the content, so rather than reversing that operation you assume that the author requests deletion--see Template:Db-author. Thanks, Drmies (talk) 01:46, 17 April 2010 (UTC)
 * I was just following the rule by warning editors if they remove the speedy deletion template in which the user did. -- Nascar 1996  01:48, 17 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Right. But given that we interpret an author's blanking as requesting deletion it is only fitting that we don't call such an act vandalism, which is why I removed your warning. After all, it is perfectly possible that they know that we regard blanking as such. Hope this helps. Drmies (talk) 01:59, 17 April 2010 (UTC)
 * It does, but maybe WP can add something easier to verify the creator of an article. -- Nascar 1996  02:01, 17 April 2010 (UTC)
 * It's always a good idea to check the history. It's something of a bother if you're using Twinkle and are used to getting everything everything fast fast fast, but it's worth it. Take care, Drmies (talk) 03:06, 17 April 2010 (UTC)
 * I used the system similar to it though, HUGGLE.Please sign my questbook the link is on my template. -- Nascar 1996  03:16, 17 April 2010 (UTC)

-- Nascar 1996  13:52, 17 April 2010 (UTC)

NASCAR race infoboxes
Hello, Nascar1996. I was looking at the infoboxes of NASCAR articles, and I was wondering if the previous race should be added along with the next race. What do you think? ~ N ERDY S CIENCE D UDE  (✉ message • changes) 03:54, 17 April 2010 (UTC)
 * I believe they shoud; could you and me add those boxes that Jimmie Johnson has at the end. Except they'd have to be involving races though. -- Nascar 1996  04:07, 17 April 2010 (UTC)
 * I added the previous races to all of the infoboxes. ~ N ERDY S CIENCE D UDE  (✉ message • changes) 04:52, 17 April 2010 (UTC)
 * I can't understand how you guys keep getting those quick reviews for GA - good for you! I like the idea of infoboxes for the bottom of articles to the previous and next race - they're call navigation boxes or navigation infoboxes. This discussion should be happening at WikiProject NASCAR, which I assume you both have joined by now. On a related item - I see that you keep adding infobox tables at the top of the articles. I think that one of you should develop an infobox template where someone can just fill in the fields instead of repeating the whole long table. Another reason is to make it easy to make a change to the layout - maybe a change in the series or something like that. Just think how hard it would be to find and fix a large number of articles, instead of changing one template!


 * I'm just too busy to keep doing GA peer reviews on every week's race. I'm not able to get anything else done in here - and my time is getting even more limited now that the summer racing season is just starting here in Wisconsin. I track chase to tracks on the eastern side of the state - 45 events last year at 33 tracks. I went to 7 events at 7 tracks so far this year including 5 during the much slower-paced ice racing season in Jan/Feb. I'm excited to go to the Nationwide race at Road America - so expect pictures of all teams at the event in late June. My new telephoto lens has been working GREAT! I used it to get AWESOME shots of motocross jumping last evening. Last years I saw one day of the SCCA National championships at RA. It rained for one event and it made for an interesting race - see who can handle driving carefully yet fast in the bad conditions. Does NASCAR still have rain tires on road courses or did they scrap the idea in favor of delaying the race until another day?  Royal broil  12:27, 17 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Thank You Nerdy Science Dude for adding those. -- Nascar 1996  13:52, 17 April 2010 (UTC)


 * Yes, I believe that would be a great idea Royalbroil. If you don't want to make peer reviews for the NASCAR races, no one is going to make you do it. Of course I would like to get as many of my creations to GA status, but that can wait. I'm so happy that your going the the first NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Road America. Also, I am not sure if they removed the rain tires, but if I can remember I thought they had some at Montreal last year. Thank You Royalbroil for your help with the peer reviews. -- Nascar 1996  13:52, 17 April 2010 (UTC)
 * I have just created the new infobox. -- Nascar 1996  15:07, 17 April 2010 (UTC)

WP:BURDEN to mee WP:N at Derek_Venturi
Do you have any sources that indicate this article in any way meets the notability guidelines? if not, will you revert your edit?  MM 207.69.137.43 (talk) 03:29, 18 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Wikipedia is not limited to articles; this article should be on WP because he is one of the main actors on the show. -- Nascar 1996  03:37, 18 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Nevermind, all the article shoud be listed for deletion because every one of the articles actors are on WP using their real name. -- Nascar 1996  03:41, 18 April 2010 (UTC)

Follow-up message
Hello,

You left a message on my talk page while I was away. Please note that I have now replied to your comments underneath where you left them. Camaron · Christopher · talk 19:06, 19 April 2010 (UTC)

Talk:2010 Kobalt Tools 500 (Atlanta)/GA1
Hi, I have added some comments to your nomination at Talk:2010 Kobalt Tools 500 (Atlanta)/GA1. Best, Xtzou ( Talk ) 20:31, 19 April 2010 (UTC)

Barnstar
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2010 Aaron's 499
Hi there. Since the day after tommorow is going to be free for me, wanna do this race together. I feel that I'll be able to find refs and so forth. Buggie111 (talk) 03:34, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Yea, that would be great to have some help. Thanks.-- Nascar 1996  14:19, 24 April 2010 (UTC)

User:Fizz fitz
-hi; the above user is the "Runtshit"-vandal: don´t bother warning him; just report him to Administrator intervention against vandalism ASAP; thanks, Huldra (talk) 18:38, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Ok, I will if I see him edit again. -- Nascar 1996  18:39, 24 April 2010 (UTC)

Crown Royal Presents the Your Name Here 400
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And I agree that the main page for the race should be at the general "Your Name Here" title, with the year specific pages containing the contest winner's name. --Wean0r (talk) 21:16, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Ok. -- Nascar 1996  21:19, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Also, the aricle was a redirect page which means I could not move the content to it because the page I want to move it to all ready exists. -- Nascar 1996  21:27, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
 * In those cases, you should contact an administrator for assistance. --Wean0r (talk) 21:34, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Ok. -- Nascar 1996  21:36, 24 April 2010 (UTC)

2010 Aaron's 499
I've thought of a compromise. I've already written about the first tne laps, so you can do the next ten. That will alow me time to do some of my work. Than, I can come back and do the next ten, and so on. Deal? Buggie111 (talk) 00:29, 26 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Ok. Also please note that from 10:30 pm to 3:00 pm I will not be editing WP. -- Nascar 1996  01:38, 26 April 2010 (UTC)
 * I could tell by the box up top. You start that late? Buggie111 (talk) 01:40, 26 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, I do. I have schooling from 7 am to 3 pm, and I do not edit in the morning unless on weekends. The race summary on the article is a MESS; there are was to many places with the reference.-- Nascar 1996  01:43, 26 April 2010 (UTC)

MRN vs PRN
Just so you know, not every race is broadcast on MRN radio. You should check the official schedule, as well as the season page for more info when creating a new article. Also, see the MRN, PRN, and IMS pages. Thank you. --Wean0r (talk) 08:04, 26 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Ok, I see it now. -- Nascar 1996  19:16, 26 April 2010 (UTC)

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Talkback
~ Nerdy Science Dude  (✉ message • changes) 03:35, 28 April 2010 (UTC)

A tip
When you upload images to Commons from Flickr, if you click on the image while on the image description page at Flickr, a higher resolution image will appear. It is preferred to upload the highest resolution possible. ~ Nerdy Science Dude  (✉ message • changes) 02:46, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the info! -- Nascar 1996  19:14, 30 April 2010 (UTC)

DYK for 2010 Aaron's 499
Materialscientist (talk) 16:02, 3 May 2010 (UTC)

2010 Samsung Mobile 500
Hi, while you were sleeping I passed your GA nomination 2010 Samsung Mobile 500. Good work! Best wishes, Xtzou ( Talk ) 18:45, 3 May 2010 (UTC)

Talk:2010 Subway Fresh Fit 600/GA1
Hi, I see you're still sleeping. I have reviewed your GA nomination and have a few questions at Talk:2010 Subway Fresh Fit 600/GA1. Best wishes, Xtzou ( Talk ) 23:12, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
 * It passed. ~ Nerdy Science Dude  (✉ message • changes) 00:09, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
 * I don't understand - why did you add this article to Category:Former NASCAR races? If you read the description for the category, that category exists for races which aren't on the current schedule. Please explain. Please reply (if needed) here instead of having a fragmented discussion.  Royal broil  04:25, 7 May 2010 (UTC)
 * I misunderstood the description, and I removed it from all 2010 races. There needs to be a category for Former Sporting Events. -- Nascar 1996  12:36, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Why? There are few articles on upcoming races because of WP:CRYSTAL. Having a huge group of articles from various seasons isn't very helpful anyhow. The way to group them is to use a season category like Category:2010 in NASCAR - or even better create Category:2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races with parent categories Category:2010 in NASCAR and new category Category:NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races by season (which would be a year grouping under Category:NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races)). Many of these year groupings already exist for the images at Commons. Do these changes sound reasonable to you?  Royal broil  12:51, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
 * LI probably won't because I may be on a long wikibreak, or I may even retire. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet. -- Nascar 1996  02:04, 9 May 2010 (UTC)

My secret page
Please follow the directions on the secret page. I have removed your name, you can re-add it and follwo the directions. Hi878 (talk) 15:31, 5 May 2010 (UTC)

Manufacturer grouping
I have started a thread at WikiProject Motorsport about grouping race wins by manufacturer. Please comment there with your opinion.  Royal broil  13:04, 8 May 2010 (UTC)

2010 Shelby American
I've failed the GA nom, please see the review page for why.  — fetch ·  comms   02:57, 10 May 2010 (UTC)

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Yahoo! and poles
Two things. First, poles are only officially recorded by winning qualifying. Starting first because qualifying is canceled does count, Yahoo! is wrong there. Second, Yahoo! tends to be unreliable for some stats. Poles is one as mentioned above, since Yahoo! counts every time the driver started the race in first place. Another is career average start and finish; for that Yahoo! averages all of the yearly averages and calls it the career average, which won't work in most cases. Personally the only stat I use Yahoo! for is winnings; that seems to match NASCAR.com (except NASCAR.com rounds it off to the nearest $10 while Yahoo! rounds to the nearest $1). --Wean0r (talk) 01:57, 20 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Well, okay, but I still think something should be recorded about how many times he started 1st. -- Nascar 1996  19:40, 20 May 2010 (UTC)

Wanganui (Whanganui) page
Dear MR Nascar 1996. The other day you blocked me for 31 hours for editing the post Whanganui. I was editing it to change a lot of it's spelling to the more correct way "Wanganui". Please appreciate that "Wanganui" is the most common way spelt by almost all people from Wanganui and New Zealand and the spelling with an H is not correct. I would like to say i believe my blocking was unjust as i was just trying to constructivley edit the page to correct it's spelling of this great town to it's offical and original spelling Wanganui. As I take you are an American with the name Nascar, i am sure you are unfamiliar with Wanganui and it's spelling so please appreciate the fact that Wanganui is the correct way to spell the town and i was just correcting that. I am requesting you please unblock me and allow for me to correct the errors on the Whanganui page or at least give the spelling Wanganui equal status with it's other name with the H. Please correct me if i am wrong but i dont think you have been to Wanganui so i think being a local and somewhat older that the year 1996 I have more knowledge on the matter. I look forward to hearing your response soon.

Many kind regards

A user trying to make wikipedia more accurate. :) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.58.131.51 (talk) 10:36, 30 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Im sorry, but I didn't block you in the first place, an administrator did the blocking. You may wan to confront the Admin who blocked you. -- Nascar  1996  12:14, 30 May 2010 (UTC)
 * I noticed this comment so I commented on 122's talk page with what to do after the block has expired.  Royal broil  13:23, 30 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks, Royalbroil. Also, have you seen the different race infobox? -- Nascar 1996  13:31, 30 May 2010 (UTC)

2010 Showtime Southern 500
Hi, this is to let you know that your GA nomination 2010 Showtime Southern 500 passed and is now a GA. Congratulations! Xtzou ( Talk ) 20:06, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I have been waiting for a while. -- Nascar 1996  20:08, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

WHY?
I have no idea who you are, but you keep reverting my Wikipedia edit on Jodio Loco Sucio. You say it is not constructive. However, it is in fact the true translation. I used Google Translate for the literal meaning, and I happen to be from the Dominican Republic, so not only do I speak the same language as the people who named the band, I also understand the dialect the language is spoken in. It is constructive if it is both 1)the truth and 2)relevant to the topic at hand, meaning my edit is constructive. So, I ask of you to please stop reverting my edit because of the sole reason that you feel it is nonconstructive.

Thank You, User Mcg182m —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.94.124.44 (talk) 01:53, 4 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I find it not appropriate on Wikipedia. That is the only reason.-- Nascar 1996  02:06, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

2010 Autism Speaks 400
Hi, 2010 Autism Speaks 400 has been passed as GA. Congratulations! Best wishes, Xtzou ( Talk ) 13:37, 4 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Wow, we're getting a lot of these NASCAR race articles to GA status. ~ Nerdy Science Dude  (✉ • ✐) 13:53, 4 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes we are Nerdy Science Dude!-- Nascar 1996  14:39, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

Thank you
Thank you for the notice about User:Xtzou. --William S. Saturn (talk) 07:12, 10 June 2010 (UTC)
 * You're welcome. -- Nascar 1996  12:36, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

Peer review/2010 Auto Club 500/archive1
I added some comments, the most important being that you should close the peer review nominate it right away for Good Article because it's ready. Races at the 2 mile cookie cutters were the first ones that I stopped watching because they're boring like this race looked like. Great job with the article! I see that were able to greatly improve on your writing skills since I've last looked at one of your articles!  Royal broil  23:58, 10 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, if you want to see some of my most recent writing, go to 2010 Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500, and if you didn't know I also created the race infobox which was changed recently. -- Nascar 1996  00:36, 11 June 2010 (UTC)

Grab some glory, and a barnstar
Hi, I'd like to invite you to participate in the Guild of Copy Editors July 2010 Backlog Elimination Drive. In May, about 30 editors helped remove the tag from 1175 articles. The backlog is still over 7500 articles, and extends back to the beginning of 2008! We really need your help to reduce it. Copyediting just a couple articles can qualify you for a barnstar. Serious copyeditors can win prestigious and exclusive rewards. See the event page for more information. And thanks for your consideration. m o n o  00:51, 12 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I would, but I am to busy to do anything until December. Sorry. :( -- Nascar 1996  03:25, 12 June 2010 (UTC)

DYK for 2010 Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500
-- Cirt (talk) 18:03, 17 June 2010 (UTC)
 * In case you wanted to know, I nominated it. :) ~ Nerdy Science Dude  (✉ • ✐) 18:08, 17 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I have been watching for a while. Also, thanks; you didn't have to add my name but you were being nice. Again thanks. -- Nascar 1996  18:20, 17 June 2010 (UTC)

Image problem
You forgot to complete the fair-use rationale for File:NASCAR game 2001.jpg that you recently uploaded. There are several missing fields. Thanks ww2censor (talk) 19:45, 17 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I added the description and the Purpose of use; is there anything else? -- Nascar 1996  19:51, 17 June 2010 (UTC)
 * It looks reasonable though you could fill in the other fields, such as low resolution would be a Yes, etc. Cheers ww2censor (talk) 19:59, 17 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I added everything else exept for the Replacable part. So I can now remove the CFD tag? -- Nascar 1996  20:03, 17 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I have removed the tag. -- Nascar 1996  (sign) 01:29, 18 June 2010 (UTC)

RfA
Thank you very much for your contribution to my Rfa. I have made a comment about it at User talk:JamesBWatson which you are, of course, very welcome to read if you wish to. JamesBWatson (talk) 14:51, 21 June 2010 (UTC)

Speedy Removal on a true fact and a fix on Robby Gordon
Dude, Why? All I'm trying is to write the truth and it had an error on Robby Gordon's link and why did you have to do a speedy undo? Talladega87 (talk) 20:15, 21 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Sorry, I thought where I am busy it would be faster to undo it. It would be better it you put the writing in the background section and not the race section. I didn't see the link fixing. Sorry ~  Nascar 1996  (sign) 20:19, 21 June 2010 (UTC)

Re: Featured list
The main thing I see is that the lead needs to be referenced and developed (the opposite of articles basically; article leads shouldn't have refs, list leads have to). It's good so far, just add in some more notes like you have in the third paragraph (i.e. which make has the most wins, etc.). The table looks good. If you can add images into the sections with tables without causing any issues, that would help greatly. List of Formula One Grand Prix winners is a decent list to look over if you need further guidance (there are surprisingly few motorsport featured lists, that's probably the best of them). Once you get it to where you think it's good, best thing is to just go for it and hope for the best. Wizardman Operation Big Bear 23:38, 21 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I was looking at List of Formula One World Champions to create the list. -- Nascar 1996  (sign) 23:40, 21 June 2010 (UTC)
 * How is it now. -- Nascar 1996  Go Jimmie Johnson 02:59, 22 June 2010 (UTC)

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Talk:2010 Showtime Southern 500/GA2
Hey, just wanted to let you know I've pretty much completed the preliminary review and that it's on hold. I'll be around and monitoring the review, so get busy before June 26 :), Airplaneman   ✈  19:21, 24 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I will try, I am also working on Portal:NASCAR. -- Nascar 1996  Contribs / Tasks  19:23, 24 June 2010 (UTC)

Speedy deletion converted to PROD: Portal:West Virginia/Fact
Hello Nascar1996. I am just letting you know that I have converted the speedy deletion tag that you placed on Portal:West Virginia/Fact to a proposed deletion tag, because I do not believe CSD applies to the page in question. Thank you. — Malik Shabazz Talk/Stalk 21:05, 25 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Okay, but there is no need for the article. -- Nascar 1996  Contribs / Tasks  21:06, 25 June 2010 (UTC)


 * I understand, but that's not a valid reason under WP:CSD. (shrugs) — Malik Shabazz Talk/Stalk 21:09, 25 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Okay. -- Nascar 1996  Contribs / Tasks  21:10, 25 June 2010 (UTC)

DYK for List of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champions
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2010 Coke Zero 400
The information that was presented was factual and historic in my re-editing of said item, and represents the North American broadcasts. If you only took the time to look up "2010 Coke Zero 400 in 3-D" on Google, there was factual information. I reverted to my edit as a result. Also, as far as the satellite radio, it is in North America as well. I have been doing this on the NASCAR sections for some time now and it irks me when someone reverts an edit that I worked hard on. As a result, I must warn you the next time you pull something like this, I will have no choice but to deliver a vandalism warning and report you to a mod. End of story. NoseNuggets (talk) 10:46 PM US EDT June 29 2010.
 * I disagree with you. We have a international audience here and they will not know wat Times Warner Cable Television is. So I believe it should be reverted back, but first I will talk to an administrator . -- Nascar  1996  Contribs / Tasks  02:58, 30 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I pointed out in a rewrite that the 3-D telecast is being made available only in the United States and on the NASCAR.com web site, DirecTV and the previously mentioned cable systems. No revertion needed, thank you as this is a historic telecast in the USA, and added footnotes for that information.  BTW, where are you from? NoseNuggets (talk) 9:18 AM US EDT June 30 2010.
 * This was a misuse of rollback, as NoseNuggets made the edits in good-faith. Anyway, the 3D broadcast fact should stay in the article, and it would also probably make a great DYK hook once the race is complete. ~ Nerdy Science Dude  (✉ • ✐ • ✍) 13:48, 30 June 2010 (UTC)
 * No Comment. ~  Nascar  1996  Contribs / Tasks  00:46, 1 July 2010 (UTC)