It's time for your All-Star edition of Tweets of the Week.
Is there a doctor in the house? There's a new one at RCR. Richard Childress received an honorary doctorate from UNOH.
Ladies & Gentleman, Dr. Richard Childress. #NASCARtwitpic.com/cqtg0h
— RCR (@RCRracing) May 15, 2013
Aric Almirola was in New York City, hanging with Oscar De La Hoya and taking in a Yankees game (with pretty decent seats)
.@aric_almirola was glad @oscardelahoya didn't have his gloves when they met today at the @foxdeportes Upfront. twitter.com/NASCAR/status/…
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 15, 2013
@aric_almirola: "Just hangin at the Yankees game with my boss"
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. took some ribbing from his peers for a NASCAR Illustrated article on "significant others". Kevin Harvick seemed especially confused.
@mattkenseth: "Hey @StenhouseJr for once I'm speechless... "
Hey @stenhousejr, @kevinharvick wants to know what this is all about?? twitpic.com/cr9tgl
— JJ (@Mother_Function) May 17, 2013
The week took a sad turn on Thursday, with the news of Dick Trickle's death. Many drivers expressed their shock and sympathy. Here are a few:
Sad to hear of Dick Trickle. At some point we were all short trackers. He was the best. #RIPDickTrickle
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) May 16, 2013
Sad to hear the news of the passing of Dick Trickle. He was one tough competitor! #RIPDickTrickle
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) May 16, 2013
This is truly unbelievable! Our prayers & thoughts go out to #DickTrickle & his family during this difficult time. #RIP sad day for us all
— Kurt Busch (@KurtBusch) May 16, 2013
And after Jimmie Johnson claimed his 4th All-Star win on Saturday, Matt Kenseth was asked for a prediction on the Indy 500.
Im going to go with @jimmiejohnson RT @lawler_77: @mattkenseth got a pick for the #Indy500 next weekend?
— Matt Kenseth (@mattkenseth) May 20, 2013
