User:ZappaOMatic/Awards

Accomplishments/Milestones[edit]

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Milestones[edit]

These are milestones I accomplished on Wikipedia:

Milestones as NFLisAwesome[edit]

DYKs[edit]

On 1 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Chicago Honey Bears, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that some Chicago sports fans blame their team's recent failings on the absence of Honey Bears? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Chicago Honey Bears.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 17 July 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article EA Sports Active NFL Training Camp, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that EA Sports Active NFL Training Camp was developed with the help of NFL strength and conditioning coaches? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/EA Sports Active NFL Training Camp. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 31 July 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Liz Halliday, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Liz Halliday said that her ambitions were to be the first woman to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans and to make the United States Equestrian Team? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Liz Halliday. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 22 September 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Self-Defense Training Camp, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the video game Self-Defense Training Camp was criticized for its emphasis on crotch kicking? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Self-Defense Training Camp. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 19 November 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tom Hedden, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Tom Hedden's work is featured in both the NFL and NASCAR hall of fames? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tom Hedden. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 13 December 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article David Robidoux, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that David Robidoux has composed more than 850 works for NFL Films? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/David Robidoux. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 17 December 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Moses Moreno, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Moses Moreno filed a grievance against the San Diego Chargers for releasing him while he was injured? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Moses Moreno. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 29 December 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Leonard Wood (racing), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that when he was 13, Leonard Wood created a washing machine engine-powered go-kart that reached a top speed of 25 miles per hour (40 km/h)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Leonard Wood (racing). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 24 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2004 Pepsi 400, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Jeff Gordon won the 2004 Pepsi 400 after teammate Jimmie Johnson pushed him past Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2004 Pepsi 400. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 26 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article James Allen (running back), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that James Allen quit football to become a rapper but decided to return two weeks later? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/James Allen (running back). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 27 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Streamline Hotel, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Penthouse Club of the Streamline Hotel, where NASCAR was founded, is now a gay bar? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Streamline Hotel. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 31 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Eddie Macon, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Eddie Macon was the first African-American to play for the Chicago Bears? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Eddie Macon. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 20 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2005 Pepsi 400, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Tony Stewart led a Pepsi 400 record of 151 laps in the 2005 Pepsi 400? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2005 Pepsi 400. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 13 April 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ed McCaskey, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that former Chicago Bears chairman Ed McCaskey tried out for Harry James' band, but lost out to Frank Sinatra? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ed McCaskey. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 26 April 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2002 EA Sports 500, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the 2002 EA Sports 500 featured no cautions despite Talladega Superspeedway being known for "The Big One"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2002 EA Sports 500. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 19 May 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 1997 California 500, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Jeff Gordon won the 1997 California 500 despite running out of fuel? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1997 California 500. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 23 May 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Joe Moore (American football), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that although Joe Moore was Missouri's all-time leading rusher, he was only able to record 281 rushing yards with the Chicago Bears? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Joe Moore (American football). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 24 May 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 1999 Goody's Headache Powder 500, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Dale Earnhardt won the 1999 Goody's Headache Powder 500 after starting in 26th, the lowest starting position for a winner at Bristol Motor Speedway? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1999 Goody's Headache Powder 500. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 6 June 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2005 Batman Begins 400, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Batmobile was the pace car at a NASCAR race? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2005 Batman Begins 400. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 17 June 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2005 Dickies 500, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the 2005 Dickies 500 was run after the Ferko lawsuit created the race? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2005 Dickies 500. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 25 June 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article James Ince, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that with James Ince, Larry Phillips won two consecutive Winston Racing Series championships? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/James Ince. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 4 July 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Shane Wilson (racing), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Shane Wilson began building race cars before earning his driver's license? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Shane Wilson (racing). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 6 July 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2001 MBNA Cal Ripken Jr. 400, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that after Cal Ripken Jr. waved the green flag at the 2001 MBNA Cal Ripken Jr. 400, he flew to Baltimore to play his final career baseball game? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2001 MBNA Cal Ripken Jr. 400. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 8 July 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Buddy Parrott, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Buddy Parrott served as crew chief for Richard Petty's 200th win in the 1984 Firecracker 400? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Buddy Parrott. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 9 July 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2013 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that with his victory in the 2013 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Takuma Sato became the first Japanese driver to win an IndyCar Series race? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2013 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 10 July 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2013 Milwaukee IndyFest, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in the 2013 Milwaukee IndyFest, Takuma Sato led 109 laps, but fell behind a lap after pitting before a caution occurred? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2013 Milwaukee IndyFest. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 11 July 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 1970 Alabama 500, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Pete Hamilton won the 1970 Alabama 500 after Buddy Baker's car caught fire? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1970 Alabama 500. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 17 July 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2005 Advance Auto Parts 500, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the starting command for the 2005 Advance Auto Parts 500 was given from Iraq? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2005 Advance Auto Parts 500. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 24 July 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2013 Iowa Corn Indy 250, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that before James Hinchcliffe led a track-record 226 laps in the 2013 Iowa Corn Indy 250, he had led only 33 laps on an oval? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2013 Iowa Corn Indy 250. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 31 July 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jim Fitzgerald (racing driver), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that at 65, Jim Fitzgerald was the oldest driver to race in the Winston Cup Series until Morgan Shepherd (71) passed him in 2013? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jim Fitzgerald (racing driver). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 2 August 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 1997 Interstate Batteries 500, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that during the 1997 Interstate Batteries 500, a large stretch of Texas State Highway 170 had to be closed for use as a parking lot? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1997 Interstate Batteries 500. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 8 August 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2013 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Charlie Kimball's win in the 2013 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio was his first in any racing series since 2006? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2013 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 13 August 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2013 Pocono IndyCar 400, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Chip Ganassi Racing's 1–2–3 finish at the 2013 Pocono IndyCar 400 was the first time a team swept the podium at a Triple Crown race since 1979? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2013 Pocono IndyCar 400. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 13 August 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2001 Protection One 400, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Rusty Wallace led the most laps in the 2001 Protection One 400 NASCAR race, but lost after being penalized for speeding on the pit road? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2001 Protection One 400. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 15 August 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2006 USG Sheetrock 400, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in the 2006 USG Sheetrock 400, race leader Matt Kenseth was spun by Jeff Gordon, ran out of fuel, and was involved in a second wreck? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2006 USG Sheetrock 400. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 28 August 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Fulford–Miami Speedway, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the "fastest speedway in the world" was destroyed by the 1926 Miami hurricane? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Fulford–Miami Speedway. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 7 September 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2013 GoPro Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Scott Dixon lost the 2013 GoPro Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma after hitting Will Power's pit crew? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2013 GoPro Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 12 September 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ronnie Silver, which you created or substantially expanded. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ronnie Silver. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 26 September 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Prelude to the Dream, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in 2012, the top ten finishers in the Prelude to the Dream car race had food trucks sent to their hometowns? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Prelude to the Dream. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 1 October 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Nick Harrison (racing), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that as of the 2013 AAA 400, Nick Harrison has served as crew chief for eleven different drivers during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nick Harrison (racing). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 3 October 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Motocross Mania 3, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that drivers crashing in Motocross Mania 3 sound like crushed water bottles? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Motocross Mania 3. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 7 October 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Namath: From Beaver Falls to Broadway, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Namath: From Beaver Falls to Broadway interviewed Suzy Kolber, who was asked by the film's subject to be allowed to kiss her? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Namath: From Beaver Falls to Broadway. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 10 October 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2013 Mudsummer Classic, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Norm Benning singlehandedly made the 2013 Mudsummer Classic a success by nearly getting wrecked three times? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2013 Mudsummer Classic. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 19 October 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 1996 Brickyard 400, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Dale Jarrett kissed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's yard of bricks after winning the 1996 Brickyard 400? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1996 Brickyard 400. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 20 October 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tomas Hertl, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Tomas Hertl is the first teenager to play in a National Hockey League season opener for the San Jose Sharks since Marc-Édouard Vlasic in 2006? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tomas Hertl. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 30 October 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 1949 NASCAR Strictly Stock Series Race 1, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the first NASCAR Cup race was won by Glenn Dunnaway, but the victory was awarded to Jim Roper? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1949 NASCAR Strictly Stock Series Race 1. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 22 November 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2008 NAPA Auto Parts 200, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the 2008 NAPA Auto Parts 200 was the first NASCAR points race run with grooved rain tires? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2008 NAPA Auto Parts 200. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 23 November 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ed Carpenter Racing, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Ed Carpenter Racing is the only team in the IndyCar Series to be owned by a driver? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ed Carpenter Racing. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 24 November 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2000 Dura Lube 300, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that NASCAR drivers planned to boycott the 2000 Dura Lube 300, but eventually raced? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2000 Dura Lube 300. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 27 November 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2005 Coca-Cola 600, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the 2005 Coca-Cola 600 featured the most caution flags in NASCAR Nextel Cup history? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2005 Coca-Cola 600. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 28 November 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2013 Grand Prix of Baltimore, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that due to scheduling conflicts the 2013 Grand Prix of Baltimore will be the last running of Grand Prix of Baltimore until at least 2016 and possibly longer? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2013 Grand Prix of Baltimore. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 5 February 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2011 NextEra Energy Resources 250, which you created or substantially expanded. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2011 NextEra Energy Resources 250. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 9 February 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dude Perfect, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Dude Perfect's basketball trick shots relied more on American football skills? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dude Perfect. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 19 February 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dylan Kwasniewski, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Dylan Kwasniewski is the first driver to win both the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and K&N Pro Series West championships? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dylan Kwasniewski. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 23 February 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project's Night Train sled (pictured) guided the United States team to the 2010 Winter Olympics gold medal, their first since 1948? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it may be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 26 February 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2004 Subway 400, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in the 2004 Subway 400, Joe Ruttman ran only one lap before being ordered to park his car by NASCAR? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2004 Subway 400. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it may be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 20 March 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ryan Reed, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that during races, Ryan Reed would monitor his blood sugar levels? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ryan Reed. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

On 31 March 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Coca-Cola 500 (Motegi), which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Coca-Cola 500 was the final NASCAR Winston Cup Series race in Japan? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Coca-Cola 500 (Motegi). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

On 16 April 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Gray Gaulding, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that when he was 12, NASCAR Legends racer Gray Gaulding was sponsored by a gun-selling website? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gray Gaulding. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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On 11 June 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pat O'Donnell, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that punter Pat O'Donnell recorded more bench press repetitions at the NFL Scouting Combine than first-overall draft pick Jadeveon Clowney? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pat O'Donnell. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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Barnstars[edit]

		The Running Man Barnstar
		Thanks for making more than a thousand edits to improve the encyclopedia, especially related to sports articles. Keep up the great work! Steven Walling (WMF) • talk 23:06, 14 May 2012 (UTC)

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	Thank you for all of your contributions to Wikipedia! Cheers, Riley Huntley (talk) No talkback needed; I'll temporarily watch here. 00:24, 23 May 2012 (UTC)

		The Barnstar of Good Humor!
		Hello ZappaOMatic. You have signed my guestbook! Thank you very much.--Pratyya ^(Hello!) 05:09, 9 February 2013 (UTC)

		The WikiProject NFL Award
		I, Soulboost, hereby award ZappaOMati the WikiProject NFL Award for their valued contributions to WikiProject NFL. Awarded June 19, 2012

Hello ZappaOMati, Eduemoni has given you a shining smiling star! You see, these things promote WikiLove and hopefully this has made your day better. Spread the Shining Smiling Star whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or someone putting up with some stick at this time. Enjoy! Eduemoni ^↑talk↓ 03:17, 2 April 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for your help with the translations, but I've decided to move on and avoid wasting time trying for a full translation in every language, and opted for an easier design to display on all wikis instead. I'll keep your translations if I decide to use other languages on the design. I promised a barnstar for your trouble, so here you go :) Thanks again, Regards, — Moe Epsilon 10:53, 7 April 2013 (UTC)

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	You make dozens of edits a day, contributing to many sports related articles and that's just awesome. Charlie the Pig (talk) 00:34, 20 May 2013 (UTC)

	The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
	Thanking you for help bringing out the truth.Much appreciated.Hope we have a good friendship here in wikipedia! Uncletomwood (talk) 03:16, 7 June 2013 (UTC)

		The Original Barnstar
		Regarding your help on 2012 NFL referee lockout, for which I'm very grateful. Cheers, WWB Too (Talk · COI) 15:33, 11 June 2013 (UTC)

The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar

You really deserve this award for helping me and other people. Tylkrby767 User Talk:Tylkrby767

	The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
	you TOTALY deserve this for your work in welcoming! I can't find a place for a maintnence-tag expert around here. Got any ideas for where I can help? User:SmartyPantsKid 18:51, 30 August 2013 (UTC)

The Stub Barnstar

To ZappaOMati, thanks for getting involved in the Stub Contest and having a go. Cheers, Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 02:45, 9 October 2014 (UTC)|}

Welcome![edit]

Hello ZappaOMati! Welcome to WikiProject Food and Drink! We are a group of editors who work together to better organize information in articles related to food and drink.

The goals of WikiProject Food and Drink:

Consensus about the organization of food and drink related articles.
Coordination of editing on food, drink, and restaurant related articles.
Categorization of food, drink, and restaurant articles.
Creation, expansion, and maintenance of food, drink, and restaurant articles.
To help maintain the food portal.

What you can do right now:

You might wish to add {{User WP Food and drink}} to your userpage.
If you haven't done so already, please consider adding your name to the list of participants.

Once again, welcome to the project!

--Jeremy (blah blah • I did it!) 06:48, 5 May 2012 (UTC)

Thanks for !voting[edit]

	at my successful RFA
	Thank you, ZappaOMatic, for !voting at my successful RFA; I am humbled that you put your trust in me. I grant you this flower, which, if tended to properly, will grow to be the fruit of Wikipedia's labours. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 13:42, 3 June 2012 (UTC)

Some baklava for you![edit]

Thanks for creating Tom Hedden. Best, Tito Dutta (talk) 05:46, 11 November 2012 (UTC)

A cookie for you![edit]

I saw this edit on my watchlist and feel like you (and most other Bears fans) needed a cheering up. Hey at least we're still leading the Packers in the division! —GFOLEY FOUR!— 01:01, 13 November 2012 (UTC)

Share the cookies[edit]

	Here's a plate full of cookies to share!
	Hi ZappaOMatic/Awards, here are some delicious cookies to help brighten your day! However, there are too many cookies here for one person to eat all at once, so please share these cookies with at least two other editors by copying {{subst:Sharethecookies}} to their talk pages. Enjoy! AutomaticStrikeout (T • C • Sign AAPT) 17:07, 15 April 2013 (UTC)

A pie for you![edit]

I like pie do you Marley2606 (talk) 16:12, 18 April 2013 (UTC)

A Meowth for you![edit]

For an awesome Wikisong!!! Soo much better than mine! And thanks for extending your hand of friendship!! We're gonna be great buddies now!! If that's ok with you...

The Wikimon (talk) 04:36, 7 April 2013 (UTC)

Autopatrolled[edit]

Hello, following a review of your contributions, I have enabled autopatrolled on your account. This does not affect your editing; rather, it just automatically marks any page you create as patrolled, benefiting new page patrollers. Please take note of the following points:

This permission does not give you any special status or authority.
Submission of inappropriate material may lead to its removal.
You can display the {{Autopatrolled}} top icon and/or the {{User wikipedia/autopatrolled}} userbox on your user page.
If, for any reason, you decide you do not want the permission, let me know and I can remove it.

If you have any questions about the permission, don't hesitate to ask me. Otherwise, happy editing! Reaper Eternal (talk) 13:17, 16 November 2012 (UTC)

Pending changes/reviewers[edit]

I've added the 'reviewer' right to your account, as I believe you've evidenced yourself worthy of the ability to deal with Pending Changes. You might want to take a look through Wikipedia:Reviewing. Good luck! - The Bushranger _{One ping only} 04:17, 13 August 2014 (UTC)

A violin for you![edit]

Cry me a river

Your Bears lost by 8; my Eagles lost by 32. Your Mariners are accustomed to being bad; my Phillies hadn't had a losing season since 2002. Cry me a river.

Seriously, we'll have to commiserate with our lousy sports teams :-)

Happy editing! Go Phightins! 02:52, 30 September 2013 (UTC)

A turkey for you![edit]

AutomaticStrikeout (₵) has given you a turkey! Turkeys promote WikiLove and hopefully this has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by giving someone else a turkey, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy Thanksgiving! ~~~~

Spread the goodness of turkey by adding {{subst:Thanksgiving Turkey}} to their talk page with a friendly message.