Feb
19
NASCAR’s Prayer: Dear Lord Wee Baby Jesus Baby, Please Let The Auto Club 500 at California Speedway Be the Most Boring, Uneventful Race Ever
February 19, 2007 | 1 Comment
Lots of people weighing in on the controversial Daytona finish, which, like the entire week, was a mixed blessing for NASCAR. Lots of excitement counterbalanced with lots of controversy.
This one really was a no-win situation for NASCAR officials, as far as whether to throw the yellow or not. If they do throw the yellow, everyone [...]
Feb
19
To Yellow or Not to Yellow
February 19, 2007 | 1 Comment
I’m not the only one confused by NASCAR’s constant inconsistency. Racing guru David Poole agrees with VroomChick:
What’s a flagman to do?
Should the caution have come out on the final lap? NASCAR was in an impossible spot.
Throw the caution and people would scream, and you’d also have the issue of deciding who was ahead of [...]
Feb
18
Kevin Harvick Wins Orbitz 300 at Daytona
February 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Kevin Harvick doesn’t seem to have cooled off from his strong finish to the 2006 season, winning the first Busch race of the year at Daytona, the Orbitz 300. Harvick started 31st but steadily made his way to the front, leading the last 43 laps and beating Dave Blaney by three car lengths.
Blaney’s strong showing [...]
Feb
18
Your 2007 Daytona Champion?
February 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Kevin Harvick.
Not exactly going out on a limb here, but give me some credit for not picking Tony, as the bulk of the masses are (and for good reason). I’d like to go with my heart and pick Junior but for whatever reason I think Happy is going to take the victory today.
Other random prognostications, [...]
Feb
16
Daytona Qualifying: Winners and Losers
February 16, 2007 | 1 Comment
Now that the Byzantine, contorted qualifying for the Daytona 500 is over, let’s look at some highlights and lowlights from the first week of the 2007 NEXTEL Cup season.
The Winners
Tony Stewart: Smoke is looking pretty dang fast and motivated so far, winning both the Shootout and his Gatorade Duel. If he can dodge trouble [...]