The Fastest Traffic Jam in Alabama
That's how Fox commentator, Mike Joy, referred to this past weekend's race. I know some who love restrictor plate racing and those who despise it. Those who hate it say it doesn't feel like a real race since you need help to win it. I love it. I think 4 races a year, 7 if you count the shootout and the duels, is the right number. I wouldn't want to race like this every weekend but a few a year is great.
It was amazing to see two cars hook up and take off on their own going 10-15 mph faster than the rest of the field. Keep in mind the rest of the field is already doing 189 mph. Like Heather said in her post, Denny Hamlin was the drafting king. I think he drafted with anyone and everyone. It was also kind of cool to see Juan Pablo Montoya lead a few laps and finish second.
Kyle "Wild Thing" Busch showed maturity. He got a lap down, kept his cool and worked his way back to the front for the win. I wasn't sure if I'd like him joining JGR, but it's been fun watching him win. He even had that run-in with Jamie McMurray in front of the whole field and they both held on. Like DW says, you can't do that!!! It was neat to see all three JGR drivers hook up and push each other. Kind of like those Hendrick boys used to do. By the way, where were they on Sunday ?
It was heartbreaking to see Tony caught up in "The Big One" part 1. Who knows where he would have finished if he hadn't cut that tire and had to battle back. But Saturday was sweet because Mr. Stewart won the Nationwide race in such dominating fashion. Plus, cute little Brittany, a Make-A-Wish foundation child joining him in Victory Lane was priceless.
"The Big One" part 2 on the white flag lap collected a bunch of big names...Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne, and Jamie McMurray, again. It was pretty sweet to see Jeff Gordon running second to Kyle Busch only to get kicked out of line, finishing 19th. In case I wasn't clear, I am not a Jeff Gordon fan. I respect that the man because he can drive, but he is such a whiner. How many times did he complain during the race that Junior hung him out to dry? He claims he tried to draft with him, but that their cars just didn't work together. Whine, complain...that's Jeff Gordon.
Finally, a shout out to some racing firsts...Congrats to Danica Patrick on her first IRL win in Japan. Yes, a fuel mileage race win counts! How many NASCAR guys have won that way?!?!Congrats to Chrissy Wallace, daughter of Mike Wallace, for signing a contract with Germain Racing in the Craftsman Truck series...(With Coach Tony Stewart doing his part!) And Congrats to Ashley Force for being he first woman to win a NHRA funny car race, beating her dad, John Force, out of what would have been his 1000th win !!! Next up for the NASCAR boys is Richmond...the Left Turn Ladies will have a preview later this week!
It was amazing to see two cars hook up and take off on their own going 10-15 mph faster than the rest of the field. Keep in mind the rest of the field is already doing 189 mph. Like Heather said in her post, Denny Hamlin was the drafting king. I think he drafted with anyone and everyone. It was also kind of cool to see Juan Pablo Montoya lead a few laps and finish second.
Kyle "Wild Thing" Busch showed maturity. He got a lap down, kept his cool and worked his way back to the front for the win. I wasn't sure if I'd like him joining JGR, but it's been fun watching him win. He even had that run-in with Jamie McMurray in front of the whole field and they both held on. Like DW says, you can't do that!!! It was neat to see all three JGR drivers hook up and push each other. Kind of like those Hendrick boys used to do. By the way, where were they on Sunday ?
It was heartbreaking to see Tony caught up in "The Big One" part 1. Who knows where he would have finished if he hadn't cut that tire and had to battle back. But Saturday was sweet because Mr. Stewart won the Nationwide race in such dominating fashion. Plus, cute little Brittany, a Make-A-Wish foundation child joining him in Victory Lane was priceless.
"The Big One" part 2 on the white flag lap collected a bunch of big names...Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne, and Jamie McMurray, again. It was pretty sweet to see Jeff Gordon running second to Kyle Busch only to get kicked out of line, finishing 19th. In case I wasn't clear, I am not a Jeff Gordon fan. I respect that the man because he can drive, but he is such a whiner. How many times did he complain during the race that Junior hung him out to dry? He claims he tried to draft with him, but that their cars just didn't work together. Whine, complain...that's Jeff Gordon.
Finally, a shout out to some racing firsts...Congrats to Danica Patrick on her first IRL win in Japan. Yes, a fuel mileage race win counts! How many NASCAR guys have won that way?!?!Congrats to Chrissy Wallace, daughter of Mike Wallace, for signing a contract with Germain Racing in the Craftsman Truck series...(With Coach Tony Stewart doing his part!) And Congrats to Ashley Force for being he first woman to win a NHRA funny car race, beating her dad, John Force, out of what would have been his 1000th win !!! Next up for the NASCAR boys is Richmond...the Left Turn Ladies will have a preview later this week!
posted by JGR Girl at
7:22 PM
1 Comments:
I was there at Dega last weekend. What fabulous racing!!! Wish there were more restrictor plate races. I love them!!!
Kyle should have given some credit to his teammates for dragging him around until a caution came out and he got the lucky dog spot. They radioed him and let him know they were coming to pick him up. Great teamwork. I knew Kyle would fit right in at Gibbs.
I don't know what ticked Hamlin off, but he drove like a madman at the beginning of the race, rattling off everyone including Smoke. He calmed down after awhile.
Gordon deserted Jr too, so he's got nothing to say. Payback is tough.
Good news for all of you and the rumors that we may lose a race at NHIS. I spoke with Mike Helton and he said there is absolutely no plan at this time to take away a race.
Hamlin and Kyle-best records at Richmond. Go JGR teams!!!
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