July 07, 2008
Daytona thoughts
This is getting old...
Congrats to Kyle Busch for yet another victory.
I was away camping last weekend and had to settle for listening to the race on MRN. They make it sounds so exciting when you listen to it. I fell asleep before the end of the race though.
After we got settled back at home yesterday, I watched the race. (I set the DVR to tape it) Here are some other random thoughts that ran through my head during the race.
-- That was one of the best sung National Anthems yet. It was a group that I had never heard of, Lady Antebellum, that sang it. Have you heard of them before Saturday night's race?
-- I liked how the majority of the commercials during the race on TNT were aired in the lower right corner of the television. While the commercial was a bit distracting from the race, it was nice to be able to watch the race in the background.
-- Dale Earnhardt Jr., my pick for the race, finished eighth. He had a strong car all night long.
-- How could you not feel bad for Tony Stewart? He must have felt really lousy to get out of his car and not finish the race. I will say that J.J. Yeley didn't do all that bad in his car either.
-- Greg Biffle and Tony Stewart were the biggest losers in the point standings while Matt Kenseth was the biggest winner and gained four spots.
-- Not once but twice poor Jeff Burton was involved in a wreck.
-- I didn't like the paint scheme on Martin Truex's car but I loved the paint scheme on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s.
-- According to a press release, Paul Menard's pole position was a first by a DEI driver in the Sprint Cup Series at Daytona. I did not know that. Way to go Menard!
What did you think of the race?
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Glad to see that the comments are working again.
Posted by Dirk
July 8, 2008 11:02 AM
Wow! It's nice to be back. I would be interested in some comments on the Daytona race.
Posted by
Ms. BoogiityJuly 8, 2008 11:46 AM
Listened to Frankie Stoddard this morning on WHEB. Boris had alternator problems,that's why he slid from the front to the back so quickly. He will be trying to qualify in Montreal and at the Watkins Glen races next.
Frank was asked who he'd blame for the JG spin and he said he'd blame Jeff. He said that that is a typical JG move and some drivers would back off, but he should have known that at that stage of the race, Carl wouldn't.
And here's a laugh:
Radio chatter between Kyle and Denny after bump drafting incident–
Denny: Hey, Buddy
Kyle : Hello
Denny : Sorry about that before
Kyle : Don't worry about it, it wasn't your fault
::chatter about incident and strategy::
Denny : Alright, I'll see you soon
Kyle : Yep, cause I'm coming like a freiiiiighhttttt traaaiinnnnnn
Posted by
racefanJuly 8, 2008 01:24 PM
Hey, guys. Someone is posting in my name. I did not post anything relating to liking ice cream. Weird. Scary.
Posted by
Ms. BoogiityJuly 8, 2008 01:57 PM
So, what does everyone think of the race this past weekend?
Posted by Ms. Boogiity
July 8, 2008 02:29 PM
That race was great! With the two Roush drivers behind JG and Kyle we couldn't wait to see who would go with who. And as nice as Carl was trying to be at the end,he's already said how much he hates being second to Kyle. Is that 3 times now?
Junior must have got hit at some time near the end because he was on the radio with a list of complaints on the final restart.
Newman beat Burton. He got hit 3 times.
And Biffle, that guy cannot catch a break.
JJ had too much car for him to drive though it must be really tough to jump in a car that's all set up for the way another driver likes it. He was asked to just keep Stewart in the top 12 in points and he did do that. Tony did not do his radio show Monday night.
I have not heard of Lady Antebellum. In fact I do not remember hearing the anthem sung. Must have been out of the room.
60 Chase points and climbing.Way to go, Rowdy!
Posted by
July 8, 2008 09:57 PM
ESPN is reporting that Tony will be announcing today that he is leaving JGR. Don't know if this is true or just the same old rumor.
Posted by
racefanJuly 9, 2008 08:28 AM
ESPN is also reporting that the new Stewart-Haas team's #1 choice for driver is Ryan Newman.
Truex has been basically knocked out of a Chase position due to penalties this week.
Posted by
racefanJuly 9, 2008 08:39 AM
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