Stewart did nothing wrong. He went high to pass and Busch went up to block. It's the same thing that took place at Talladega. Busch should have just held his ground. He was going to lose the race either way.
Damn exciting race once again. Stewart did nothing wrong, and Kyle was trying to block like anyone would. Funny how they showed the officials pulling him into the truck to go to the care center, and that he didn't have a comment afterwards.
In other news, Dale Jr continues to fail miserably. I'm sure this is just a down year, but yet Hendrick is smacking himself right now for letting Kyle Busch go for Jr.
I was following Dale Jr. all race since I picked him for my race pool at work. Started off slow, but then began to make his way to the front before being in that wreck. I think he starting to come around. Making the chase is lost at this point unless he wins 3-4 races in the next 8 weeks.
Wow, almost exactly like Dega. Except the fans are ok. Bush just went up to block and Stewert was there, exactly like with Edwards at Dega. Good race, glad that everyone is ok.
If I'm ever second I normally finish second," he said. "If I'm leading I guess I'm getting wrecked. It seems to me like I don't know how to win restrictor plate races."
You don't have feelings? Who was crying after the race because he got "dumped"? I didn't see Carl Edwards brush of the media at the end of the Talladega race.
Kyle Busch said:
NASCAR can take a step in looking at it and if the second place driver dumps -- quote unquote -- the leader, then black flag his ass," he said. "He doesn't get the win, you know. If he's on him from behind and moves him out of the way and there's no wreck then fine he can win the race but if you're up along side the guy and you dump him then I say black flag him and give the win the third-place driver."
You blocked Stewart and dumped yourself. Also, If I'm not mistaken, didn't Edwards move you out of the way at Bristol last season without wrecking anybody and threw a fit about it.
Yup, he's certainly quick to whine about anything bad that happens to him, then virtually not apologize at all for anything he does. He's starting to turn from the bad boy of Nascar to the whiner, and it's getting annoying.
I love racing whenever I can. There's no go kart tracks around, so we have to settle for 4-wheelin here in the country. I'd love it if someone bought up abunch of land and put in a drag strip, a couple dirt tracks, both oval and road course, and paved as well. That would be the mecca of awesome out here in nowhere, Virginia.
Kyle would be great for the sport if he wasn't so thin skinned about everything bad that happens to him. He can still be strong personality bad boy without being a whining punk.
Mark Martin wins again! He spanked the entire field all night, and at the end, just like Michigan, he let the two young guys fight it out til they screwed up and he cruised on by. And once again, Kyle doesn't wanna talk to the media after another disappointing race. This race proved how awesome the double file restarts are, with action going everywhere in the final laps.
Busch does have a chance, but he's only sitting quietly 4th right now while Stewart is the talk of Nascar with how much success he's having. Kurt Busch is the Jeff Burton of last year, riding high in the standings, but no one's talking about him, although if the Chase started now, he'd start around seventh. Actually, almost no one from 4th through 9th is getting any attention, the focus is all on Kyle Busch, Martin, Stewart, and Gordon and Johnson.
The amazing thing is that if Martin makes the chase, he'll have the points lead to start, so if he can stay consistent, which has been his problem, he can pull it off.
Busch does have a chance, but he's only sitting quietly 4th right now while Stewart is the talk of Nascar with how much success he's having. Kurt Busch is the Jeff Burton of last year, riding high in the standings, but no one's talking about him, although if the Chase started now, he'd start around seventh. Actually, almost no one from 4th through 9th is getting any attention, the focus is all on Kyle Busch, Martin, Stewart, and Gordon and Johnson.
The amazing thing is that if Martin makes the chase, he'll have the points lead to start, so if he can stay consistent, which has been his problem, he can pull it off.
Seriously, Mayfield has gone WAY off the deep end at this point. It's laughable at what he's said, but at the same time, I can't help but get a bad feeling based on how Nascar handled it initially with the rushed testing.
Busch does have a chance, but he's only sitting quietly 4th right now while Stewart is the talk of Nascar with how much success he's having. Kurt Busch is the Jeff Burton of last year, riding high in the standings, but no one's talking about him, although if the Chase started now, he'd start around seventh. Actually, almost no one from 4th through 9th is getting any attention, the focus is all on Kyle Busch, Martin, Stewart, and Gordon and Johnson.
He still could've mentioned Kurt's name in the article, even though it focused more on Stewart. I personally think there's a sleeper for the championship. Kasey Kahne seems to have found something since his win at Infineon. I think he could be a darkhorse for the title.
The amazing thing is that if Martin makes the chase, he'll have the points lead to start, so if he can stay consistent, which has been his problem, he can pull it off.
I think NASCAR needs to look at this. Sure, Martin has 4 wins, but he's been inconsistent all year. Jeff Gordon has run very well all year with 1 win. Now if the chase started, Gordon would be behind Martin and Ky. Busch. Just doesn't seem right IMO.
Seriously, Mayfield has gone WAY off the deep end at this point. It's laughable at what he's said, but at the same time, I can't help but get a bad feeling based on how Nascar handled it initially with the rushed testing.
No matter what happens at the end of this, NASCAR's drug testy policy is going to look bad.
I'm also hearing some HUGE rumors that Danica Patrick could sign with Hendrick before the end of the year replacing Dale Jr. Earnhardt would then move to his newly formed JR Motorsports Sprint Cup team with Brad Keselowski or Earnhardt would become the third team member of Stewart/Hass Racing.
I'm also hearing some HUGE rumors that Danica Patrick could sign with Hendrick before the end of the year replacing Dale Jr. Earnhardt would then move to his newly formed JR Motorsports Sprint Cup team with Brad Keselowski or Earnhardt would become the third team member of Stewart/Hass Racing.
maybe she should try winning one more race, stateside, in her current league before jumping to NASCAR where she will have a giant, giant bullseye on her back
He still could've mentioned Kurt's name in the article, even though it focused more on Stewart. I personally think there's a sleeper for the championship. Kasey Kahne seems to have found something since his win at Infineon. I think he could be a darkhorse for the title.
Oh I agree that Busch should have been mentioned. I think that someone like Kasey Kahne could come from nowhere to win the championship, but I get the suspicion that Johnson and Gordon are saving their wins until the chase.
I think NASCAR needs to look at this. Sure, Martin has 4 wins, but he's been inconsistent all year. Jeff Gordon has run very well all year with 1 win. Now if the chase started, Gordon would be behind Martin and Ky. Busch. Just doesn't seem right IMO.
I don't have too much of a problem with it, since it mimics seeding in other sports where the team with the most wins gets the projected easiest path. I think that they should add in possibly an extra 10 or 20 points for the current points leader at the start of the start of the Chase, since Stewart has worked hard to remain points leader, but only has two wins. The part I dislike the most is 12 cars, which was the Earnhardt/Gordon Rule when they missed the Chase the year before. I liked it at 10 teams, but it's not a huge complaint to have 12.
No matter what happens at the end of this, NASCAR's drug testy policy is going to look bad.
No doubt. They handled the situation badly, and now they have Mayfield throwing every excuse at them to try and clear his name.
I'm also hearing some HUGE rumors that Danica Patrick could sign with Hendrick before the end of the year replacing Dale Jr. Earnhardt would then move to his newly formed JR Motorsports Sprint Cup team with Brad Keselowski or Earnhardt would become the third team member of Stewart/Hass Racing.
I don't see this happening. If anything, Hendrick would put her into the Nationwide Series, since she's reportedly opened up more to starting small to develop and adapt rather than jumping straight into Cup.
I doubt Jr is ready to jump start his own team, and even with the revenue Jr would bring to Stewart's team, I would rather have Harvick just because of how much less of a distraction it would be for a driver of similar talent.
Oh I agree that Busch should have been mentioned. I think that someone like Kasey Kahne could come from nowhere to win the championship, but I get the suspicion that Johnson and Gordon are saving their wins until the chase.
I really can't see Johnson winning the championship for a 4th straight year. If he does, then it's probably the greatest accomplishment in NASCAR history. I hope we get something like in 2004 at Homestead where 5 or more drivers have a chance to win the title. I kinda agree about Johnson saving the wins for the chase. I think he's gonna bust out before the chase with 5 races to go and build those bonus points up. He did that last year at California and Richmond. When all is said and done, I hope we get a different champion this year. I like seeing people other than Johnson/Gordon/Stewart winning it.
I also like Denny Hamlin as a darkhorse to win the championship. The consistency is there, the wins aren't.
I don't have too much of a problem with it, since it mimics seeding in other sports where the team with the most wins gets the projected easiest path. I think that they should add in possibly an extra 10 or 20 points for the current points leader at the start of the start of the Chase, since Stewart has worked hard to remain points leader, but only has two wins. The part I dislike the most is 12 cars, which was the Earnhardt/Gordon Rule when they missed the Chase the year before. I liked it at 10 teams, but it's not a huge complaint to have 12.
I like what they did at the start of '04. The top driver starts at 5055, 2nd place 5050....etc,etc. They combine that with the one they have today. This is how I would have the chase start if it ended today.
1. Tony Stewart - Leader - (5075)
2. Jimmie Johnson - 10 (5065)
3. Jeff Gordon - 15 (5060)
4. Kurt Busch - 25 (5050)
5. Mark Martin - 30 (5045)
6. Kyle Busch - 35 (5040)
7. Denny Hamlin - 40 (5035)
8. Carl Edwards - 45 (5030)
9. Kasey Kahne - 45 (5030)
10. Ryan Newman - 50 (5025)
11. Matt Kenseth - 55 (5020)
12. Juan Montoya - 60 (5015)
This points system still gives Stewart the point lead, while drivers like Martin and Ky. Busch get rewarded for their wins. It also generates the same excitement for NASCAR and it's fans since the drivers are so close together
No doubt. They handled the situation badly, and now they have Mayfield throwing every excuse at them to try and clear his name.
Mayfield has gone down the same path as Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. If he had just come out and admitted he took Meth, this whole thing would've blown over in less than a few weeks. I've always respected Mayfield, but he's clearly ruined his reputation.
I don't see this happening. If anything, Hendrick would put her into the Nationwide Series, since she's reportedly opened up more to starting small to develop and adapt rather than jumping straight into Cup.
I agree. Stewart made Nationwide starts before his jump to Cup. Now he's a 2-time Champion. I hope Danica makes this jump from IRL to NASCAR. It would increase ratings for the sport. Something that they tremendously need.
I doubt Jr is ready to jump start his own team, and even with the revenue Jr would bring to Stewart's team, I would rather have Harvick just because of how much less of a distraction it would be for a driver of similar talent.
If the rumors are true, then there's the possibility that it has to happen. I know a lot of people wouldn't think that Hendrick would replace Earnhardt for Patrick, but if the team continues to struggle, then there's a chance of it happening. Here are some drivers that I've heard could be the third Stewart car.
Kevin Harvick (Doesn't look like it from Childress' comments)
Danica Patrick
David Ragan (Heard that Roush is gonna keep McMurray)
Brad Keselowski
Kasey Kahne (Contract isn't up untill 2010)
Brian Vickers (Hasn't signed extension with Red Bull Racing)
I really can't see Johnson winning the championship for a 4th straight year. If he does, then it's probably the greatest accomplishment in NASCAR history. I hope we get something like in 2004 at Homestead where 5 or more drivers have a chance to win the title. I kinda agree about Johnson saving the wins for the chase. I think he's gonna bust out before the chase with 5 races to go and build those bonus points up. He did that last year at California and Richmond. When all is said and done, I hope we get a different champion this year. I like seeing people other than Johnson/Gordon/Stewart winning it.
I also like Denny Hamlin as a darkhorse to win the championship. The consistency is there, the wins aren't.
I agree that someone else HAS to win this year and take the title away from Johnson to generate some buzz. I like Hamlin, but he has the worst luck when in a winning position, and with wins up for grabs this year for anyone, wins are going to be more vital than ever during the Chase.
I'll be rooting for Martin, but this seems to be Stewart's year, and Gordon/Johnson are looming. It's very difficult to really get a good prediction this year. (Don't remind me how many winners you've picked this year.)
I like what they did at the start of '04. The top driver starts at 5055, 2nd place 5050....etc,etc. They combine that with the one they have today. This is how I would have the chase start if it ended today.
1. Tony Stewart - Leader - (5075)
2. Jimmie Johnson - 10 (5065)
3. Jeff Gordon - 15 (5060)
4. Kurt Busch - 25 (5050)
5. Mark Martin - 30 (5045)
6. Kyle Busch - 35 (5040)
7. Denny Hamlin - 40 (5035)
8. Carl Edwards - 45 (5030)
9. Kasey Kahne - 45 (5030)
10. Ryan Newman - 50 (5025)
11. Matt Kenseth - 55 (5020)
12. Juan Montoya - 60 (5015)
This points system still gives Stewart the point lead, while drivers like Martin and Ky. Busch get rewarded for their wins. It also generates the same excitement for NASCAR and it's fans since the drivers are so close together
I'm not sure I quite exactly follow how your method of seeding/points distribution works with Edwards and Newman having 0 wins and being 3 and 1 spot respectively ahead of two-time winner Matt Kenseth.
Mayfield has gone down the same path as Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. If he had just come out and admitted he took Meth, this whole thing would've blown over in less than a few weeks. I've always respected Mayfield, but he's clearly ruined his reputation.
Agreed, except that Mayfield has gone much further off the deep end saying that Nascar paid his step mother to say he used meth and that Nascar spiked his urine samples. That's borderline "Anal-probed redneck" conspiracy.
I agree. Stewart made Nationwide starts before his jump to Cup. Now he's a 2-time Champion. I hope Danica makes this jump from IRL to NASCAR. It would increase ratings for the sport. Something that they tremendously need.
I like what one person said on Nascar Now, about possibly merging the Trucks and Nationwide series into one Truck series that would give the fans a true alternative to the Cup cars while still building up young drivers. It may have to happen with how badly the Nationwide series is bleeding.
If the rumors are true, then there's the possibility that it has to happen. I know a lot of people wouldn't think that Hendrick would replace Earnhardt for Patrick, but if the team continues to struggle, then there's a chance of it happening. Here are some drivers that I've heard could be the third Stewart car.
Kevin Harvick (Doesn't look like it from Childress' comments)
Danica Patrick
David Ragan (Heard that Roush is gonna keep McMurray)
Brad Keselowski
Kasey Kahne (Contract isn't up untill 2010)
Brian Vickers (Hasn't signed extension with Red Bull Racing)
Trading JR for Patrick would just bring more scrutiny and more pressure to that team and make things 10 times worse for Patrick if she jumps to Nascar, replacing the (although fading) most popular driver in the sport.
I haven't seen the comments from Childress, but I suspect he's not gonna let his once #1 driver walk away.
If Stewart/Haas want a media **** storm, they can take huge gamble on signing Patrick.
I can see David Ragan replacing one of the Red Bull Racing drivers or possibly splitting time with Bill Elliot at the Wood Brothers.
Kasey Kahne isn't going anywhere.
Brian Vickers is a VERY interesting prospect if he walks from RBR. He seems to have trouble breaking through for those wins even though he's there time and time again. SHR (Stewart/Haas Racing) could do for him what it did for Newman.
If Vickers stays, then Kesolowski has to become the leading candidate. You have the champion, marquee driver in Stewart, the revitalized "veteran" in Ryan Newman, who went from nowhere to Chase Contender, and the rookie "future franchise" in Kesolowski, who has plenty of raw talent and would benefit from the guidance of Stewart and Newman. To me, Kesolowski is their best option unless Vickers walks, at which point it could be a toss up.
Whew, this is more relevant talk about Nascar than a week of Nascar Now.
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