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If I was a betting man, I’d put my money on Carl Edwards for the big win in Darlington this weekend. With 6 top 10′s, 5 top 5′s and 3 wins… he’s ready for his next. Carl recently resigned with car owner Rousch Fenway and you can bet he and his crew are pumped for the track in Darlington. As I’m writing this post, he’s currently sitting 24th fastest in practice. My guess is that he’s laying low for the big race come Sunday or atleast hoping this is what he’s doing. I’m not trying to put myself out there for him to make me look bad and coming in 20th place. I also noted in the header Denny Hamlin, you just can’t count this kid out. (he’s my back up)
Darlington is back on the schedule and most drivers are excited. I was in the pits the last few days and spoke with some of the big names like Gordon (wine drinker), Earnhardt Jr, Stewart, and Hamlin. They all tell me the same thing… each are telling me how they’re going to snag the win on this 1.366 mile track. Junior seemed a bit distracted with all the controversy in the air about Kyle Busch being compared to his father senior. He and anyone that knew Earnhardt Sr knows that Busch is absolutely nothing like him. I guess it’s just this big rivalry the press is putting together. I’ll be interested to see how this pans out.
I’m not asking who would win on a heads up race between Earnhardt Jr and Busch, the question I’m asking is who you think would win in a fist fight!!!! My thoughts? Dale Jr would own Kyle off the track securing the Belt (like wrestling). Kyle just looks like a twerp to me. Your thoughts?
Tony Stewart who you all know is one of my favorite drivers, is the topic of discussion throughout the NASCAR community. The rumor on the street is that he’s been getting multiple offers from a number of different race teams even though his contract doesn’t come up with Joe Gibbs Racing until the end of the 2009 season. Tony Stewart said that he is going to be completely honest and up front with Joe Gibbs and has already admitted to keeping his ears open. The biggest story that has been going around the pits is he’s decided already to sign with Haas CNC racing which is a second class racing team.
J.D. Gibbs says they aren’t worried about the possible offers and has denied the claims. They think Tony Stewart will make the right decision and stay with a team he will win with, and they’re confident they are THAT team. One thing they have mentioned is if Tony decides he doesn’t plan on staying with the Gibbs team, he better at least fulfill his contract and stay till the end of the 2009 year.
Tony Stewart on the other hand has other interests… his goal is to not only be a driver but also a team owner. He wants to guarantee a life long career in the racing world, and the next peice to the puzzle is to own a team. So rumors on the street are he’s already signed with Haas CRC racing, but not only as a driver but also part owner in the team.
To me it sounds like Tony Stewart has made his decision… I think he’s going to fulfill his contract because he’s a stand up guy and Joe Gibbs has been an incredible team owner for him. I personally think he should keep racing for Joe Gibbs… but I understand why he wants to secure his life long career in the NASCAR world. If it aint broke than don’t fix it… he will be racing for a second class team. And second class teams are second class teams with second class equipment. He’s not going to find a more professional, more prepared team than Joe Gibbs and right now Joe Gibbs is THE TEAM to beat.
Another reason why I think Tony made the swith is because I think he’s a Chevy guy. Tony switched to the Toyota this year when the Gibbs team decided it was going to be the car they all ran this year. His Nationwide Series team is currently still running the Chevy and I think he’s always been a Chevy guy and feels comfortable in a Chevy. Tony Stewart and Toyota go together like beer and popsicles. They just dont!
It’s going to be a sad day when he makes the switch… but who knows… maybe he’ll turn a second class team into a first class team. I hope this isn’t the last we see of Tony and I hope he doesn’t become a has been who lost his aggressive, opinionated, drama filled always a contender to be reckoned with attitude. 10 years and racing for the same owner with over 34 wins is a great accomplishment, let’s just hope he keeps us all on the edge of our seats.
What do you think… is he going to continue racing for Joe Gibbs? Is he going to fulfill his contract or will he pull out early?
It was 1979 and a beautiful afternoon for a race in Daytona, FL. Thousands of spectators showed up for one of the most spectacular events of the year. This was the first race where CBS broadcast a race from start to finish and the drivers, crew, and fans were pumped full of adrenaline. (Those days people would only get to see bits and pieces of the race on TV) The race was thrilling with position changes going on everywhere… a huge battle was going on for first place between Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison with record speeds. Richard Petty was in third and at least a half a lap behind the battle for first. Who won? Well take a look below to see what happened on the very last lap!
Not sure if you recognized him, but Bobbie Allison was the darker haired gentleman explaining how he stopped to give his brother Donnie a ride to the pits. He was a lap down and the real reason he stopped was to get a few fists in on Cale. Bobby later described the incident with Cale: “For some reason, Cale kept hitting my fist repeatedly with his nose.” These are the stories that are still talked about today! Who remembers the win in 1980? (guarantee it’s not many) It’s incredible events like these that keep the lasting memories of races that helped bring NASCAR where it is today. This is a competitive sport and it just goes to show that drivers are humans and they HAVE emotion. The whole fight was broadcast on CBS and guess what happened to NASCAR ticket sales?… they skyrocketed through the roof.
What are your thoughts on NASCAR’s view on letting men be men?
I’m not trying to make this site all about the Tony vs Kurt Drama…. But it’s the biggest drama going on at the moment..
The verdict is in! NASCAR gave Busch and Stewart a six race probation as punishment for the “on track” incident that took place in last weekend’s practice. What do I think? I reckon I’m happy they weren’t suspended… but we all knew with NASCAR’s 2008 attitude of “let boys be boys” that Tony and Kurt wouldn’t be punished too severely. No penalties were given out for the behind the scenes argument and bitch slap that took place in NASCAR’s hauler. NASCAR officially states they have no plans for further punishment.
I came across an interesting pole on Nascar.com asking the fans whether or not Kurt Busch should be sat out for the first race. I was shocked with the results… a wowing 42% were in favor, that’s close to 29,000 people who were against Kurt Busch racing in this weekend’s Daytona 500. All I have to say is give me a friggin break! Have you never had an incident where someone was driving 5 mph below the speed limit and then get so pissed off you showed them how you really felt? I have to admit that I’ve had my fair share of road raging… and if I had the opportunity to trade paint with that slow poke and only get slapped on the wrist, I’d probably have to buy a new car weekly. I personally look forward to the first race and I hope to see Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart battling it out for first place.
What are your thoughts? Should the boys have had a more severe punishment?
Feelings from last weekend’s practice drama spilled out into a full blown street fight (sarcasm). Sources state Kurt Busch caught a fist with his face by none other than the man in orange… Tony Stewart. The incident took place during a meeting with Officials in the NASCAR Hauler… No comments where given by any team or officials other than “What happens in the Hauler, Stays in the Hauler”. I though that only happened in Vegas.
Nascar is sticking to their 2008 attitude of promoting emotions and keeping it less corporate which in my opinion is straight BADASS! Keep the Nascar Drama alive… No fines will be assessed until later this week. The charity should be excited, I know us the fans are… What are your thoughts?
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Tony Stewart who you all know is one of my favorite drivers, is the topic of discussion throughout the NASCAR community. The rumor on the street is that he’s been getting multiple offers from a number of different race teams even though his contract doesn’t come up with Joe Gibbs Racing until the end of the 2009 season. Tony Stewart said that he is going to be completely honest and up front with Joe Gibbs and has already admitted to keeping his ears open. The biggest story that has been going around the pits is he’s decided already to sign with Haas CNC racing which is a second class racing team. 
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