Pretty good race. Johnson got himself in the mix enough to make it interesting, though I didn't like his complaining that everyone was racing too hard. Congrats to JJ fans.

Junior should quit driving a car. He proving to be a smart businessman and team owner and perhaps that's where he should spend his time. He may do better next year, but I will be watching Mark Martin at HMS. A championship for Martin would be huge.

The truck championship was not decided until practically the last lap and the Nationwide point difference between 1st and 2nd was only about 21 I believe. And no Chase concept! Those two were much more fun to watch. They say they might "tweak" the Chase for next year. Oh boy how exciting.

All JGR teams are going to New York. Us Stewart fans dreaded the start of the season thinking Gibbs would struggle with the Toyota and really enjoyed it when they proved to be so successful. We are looking forward to the new Stewart team next year. Stewart-Haas Office Depot shirts are supposed to be available in the Nascar store now.

I am also pleased that Kyle will be honored and I'll bet his speech will be funny.

Oh, Lord.....guide us wise one, racefan. I disagree with almost everything you have stated. I no longer rely on your counsel, so I wish you luck with your predictions, and most of all, YOUR FANTASY picks. I am sure, along with DW's picks, the two of you can have a GRAND time. The fact that JR will not be in NY is sad and your belief that he should manage and buy, rather than drive, is BOGUS. There is obviously a confidence/Hendrick Org., problem for him, but he IS a good driver and will come back eventually as a supr star driver. CARL was the best driver this year and JJ only won the title because of a good Pit Crew Chief. That is the name of the game, but watch out next year.

Congrats for your mans championship.
I want to see Kyle wear his glasses to the podium at the banquet. Now thats funny.
Jr stalled the car because his team forgot to inform him it was a 2 tire stop and not a 4 tire, and im thinking driving style can not cause a wheel bearing failure(which caused the brake issue). Lets not be to fast to beat jr up, his season was still an improvement over his last few years. With competitors like JJ Carl and Kyle, everyones season looked pretty dismall.

time to justparkthecars

I think Jimmy might have played a part in winning that championship.

As far as JJ playing a part in his championship, he certainly drove the car. But how many times did Knaus get him up front? From Phoenix earlier this year with pit strategy, to Atlanta with the tires late in the race, to the two tire stop in Homestead, Knaus is a HUGE part of JJ's success.
Jr obviously can still drive well. He is up front a lot, but unlike Knaus and JJ, they make bad decisions. Something to work on for '09 or something for Hendrick to make happen.
I wish Tony all the luck in the world for his raceteam. I think owner drivers are some of the coolest parts of Nascar. When was the last time Bob Kraft took the field to win a Super Bowl?

Texaco Oil posted a net earning of $23 billon and they can't afford to sponsor a race team?

Perhaps the oil companies are doing well, but most other corporations are not. It would be nice if all the major oil companies sponsored our favorite teams, but that isn't likely. I don't pretend to know as much about Nascar as some of you, but I do know about business. :)

Tony Stewart Live is accepting votes for his Stewie Awards on the website. Some interesting categories.

On the news it was stated that GM is not only dropping sponsorship of golf tournaments but 2 Nascar races as well.

Yeah, it looks discouraging as far as sponsorships. Perhaps, being a believer of making the best out of bad news, this will get Nascar back to its basics. True racing without a lot of corporate interference or influence. Come soon, Daytona.

I'd love to see that Ms. Boogity, but I fear Nascar is too wrapped up in corporate sponsors to go back now. Loss of those sponsorships could spell the demise of racing, as we know it anyway.

I'd love to see that Ms. Boogity, but I fear Nascar is too wrapped up in corporate sponsors to go back now. Loss of those sponsorships could spell the demise of racing, as we know it anyway.

Here is a link to the sponsorship story:

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/article/122115

Is this blog pretty much shutting down until Feb.'s Daytona? Please let me know, folks. Thanks.

From Jen: Just taking a break. That's all. I'll be back. And it will be before February. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!

Still a lot of interesting Nascar news even if there is no racing.

Nationwide banquet will be shown tomorrow. Maybe Kyle will wear his glasses.

DEI and Ganassi have merged.

Stewart-Haas has hired several DEI employees who were laid off.

Kyle B will probably drive a full season in both series next year.

Rockingham is not Nascar sanctioned any more. Close to most teams and would be a terrific place for testing. Goodyear is allowed to invite some teams for tire testing on certain tracks.

??? Don't know, but don't know why it should. Lots of interesting news even if it's not about races.

Nationwide banquet being televised tomorrow. (Kyle B.does not wear his glasses judging by the pictures I've seen.)

Mark Martin to drive part time in Nationwide for JR Motorsports next season.

Tickets available everywhere including the normally sold out August Sharpie at Bristol.

Dave Rogers will be reinstated as crew chief at JGR if Nascar renews his license after a hearing.

Stewart-Haas still looking for sponsorship for half of the next season for Ryan Newman. All Cup drivers that finished in the top twelve have secured full sponsorships.

Kyle B. has been given permission to drive all Nationwide races next year as well as Cup if he wants to.

A Sprint car driven to 2 wins by Greg Biffle will be auctioned off next month.

Lots of people laid off from teams are being hired by others.

Rockingham is no longer a Nascar sanctioned track, is not far from Charlotte, and would be a great place to test. Goodyear will still be allowed to invite teams to tire testing on some tracks.

Sorry! Nothing would post and then almost a duplicate posted.

Great, Jen.....I will look forward to the next home page and direction from you. I think there is a lot to discuss and always look forward to fellow bloggers's comments.

OK... Looks like everything is hunky dory.

Season ticket packages available for Bristol. All anyone has to do is call the Bristol ticket office.