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March 30, 2008
Fuel only stop gives Hamlin the win
Denny Hamlin's crew took a chance with a fuel only stop on the last pit stop and it was enough to give him the win. Obviously Hamlin didn't have the same trouble that we heard about from many drivers with forward bite.
Many drivers had problems, including the points leader going into the race. Kyle Busch broke the rear end gear and finished laps down and dropped all the way to 5th in points. Busch's drop and Jeff Burton's good finish put Burton in the points lead, with teammate Kevin Harvick 39 points behind in second. I was actually surprised to see Harvick move up in points with the trouble he had, he was one of the ones that was having trouble with forward bite and basically grip overall, he definitely wasn't a Happy camper over the radio.
Aric Almirola obviously had a problem with grip also, since he seemed to have a problem not getting into other cars, he caused at least three cautions by spinning someone.
I'm not sure what Michael McDowell did, but Jeff Burton sure was mad about something he did, going by his post-race interview saying that the 00 needs to learn a lesson or someone will have to teach him a lesson. Anyone know what McDowell did? I obviously missed it, I'm assuming he was in the way or something, but I'm not sure.
Your thoughts?
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Kevin,
I still disagree. I think Jeff Burton and Mark Martin are both clean divers. And don't put Mark too high on that pedestal. You can't tell me that he's never moved someone out of his way or used the bump and run. That's why I like him so much. He's a gentleman but also a very strong-willed competitor.
I also don't understan how you can say Truex and Boyer are cleaner drivers than Burton. JMO.
Posted by: Diane | Apr 6, 2008 6:19:35 PM
hold on here. I like Jeff Burton but just because i do doesnt mean im gonna compare his on track mannerism to Mark Martin..
Where did i say he was a bad driver.. the issue was clean and I have seen Jeff Burton take shots at other drivers on the track just like anyone else.
as i said before if you want a Mark Martin on track persona look at Martin truex jr or clint boywer,
If your standard of clean driving is Mark Martin then Jeff Burton is not your guy
Posted by: Kevin | Apr 6, 2008 5:57:19 PM
I am pretty confident that Kyle Busch will run out of talent at some point today. :)
Posted by: Jon | Apr 6, 2008 2:23:38 PM
Jon
What do you think.Will Kyle wad one up today??
Posted by: bandit | Apr 6, 2008 1:54:15 PM
J2,
I have to go with the consensus on this. I AM A HUGE DUKE FAN, we sucked this year. I dont like UNC, but I cant slam Roy Williams.
It must be nice to "not be able to coach" as you said, and have stable jobs at KU and UNC.. Damn Roy must stink.LMAO
Kari, i enjoyed watching it for not being a UNC fan, but it was neat to see even Larry Brown there cheering as well.
DJ, the refs let them play on both ends. As i was watching it. Everyone was cheering and "oh UNC is going to get blown out". I never was that confident, and was right. remember the days when somehow, someway UNC would come back and win? hell I do ,with Ralph Sampson and UVA days..
Well its racing day now, should be a good wide open game Monday night..
Aggie, whom you picking ..?/ ketchup ,mustard and pickles for the crow buddy?
Posted by: Kurt2 | Apr 6, 2008 9:48:26 AM
Of course ya knew Kansas was going to collapse on Tyler but no one else was carrying the load. Danny Green started popping some shots, made a turnover, then Roy pulls him out. No sense to his coaching technique last night. No opportunities for players to get in play mode because of the revolving door policy of Roy last night.
At one point Kansas had both Sasha and Aldrich in the lineup devastating UNC on both ends of the court because Roy left his smallest lineup out there.
When the game started the Tarheels looked like they had no game plan at all.
Roy can recruit but he can't coach.
Posted by: Jon2 | Apr 6, 2008 9:36:08 AM
Kari....I really wasn't secure after those first blow outs because UNC didn't really play anybody all year except DUKE and had way too many close calls.I had em winning in one of my brackets due to my heart and a little head...but I had Memphis and Kansas in the other 2.Good for Kansas and good luck.Ol Roy is pretty good,just wanted some more fire as the refs allowed way to much on both sides down low and called ticky tack crap up top.....I was wondering where you were Kari!I'll let you buy me an adult beverage for a sympathy cause!Take care.......
Posted by: DJ | Apr 6, 2008 9:02:10 AM
DJ,
Whew. I was going to come on here yesterday and offer a wager of our favorite beverages to be paid the next time I'm in Charlotte (planning for at least one of the races in 2009) but I couldn't do it--waaaaaay too superstitious. Of course I think my Jayhawks are good, but I never saw that one coming. It sure feels good. I have to say though, that after reading Roy's interviews this past week and his post-game quotes tonite, I've officially put my animosity in a box and walked away from it. Even if we had lost tonite, I could honestly say I would have felt the same way. He's a classy, classy man who was determined to let the focus be on the players tonite and not the coaches. It's clear he will always have some Jayhawk in his heart. Congratulations to UNC on an otherwise stellar season and I hope Tyler H. comes back to UNC next year for another try at the big trophy.
Posted by: Kari | Apr 6, 2008 1:13:07 AM
AARONS is signed on for the next 5 races For MWR...not sure what his future plans for sponsors are...I believe NAPA will stay because of his image and funny commercials associated with them work well together...if McDOWELL can do well in the next month,AARONS might renew contracts again.
Posted by: EARNHARDT NATION | Apr 6, 2008 12:31:13 AM
dj k2
today i saw show up here on all the 4 teams's stars and wow i had no clue they had so many future 1st rounders and guys that will make the nba
should be a great game monday i dint think the spread would be this big in todays games
john c is one smart couch and his guys will be ready
Posted by: aggie | Apr 6, 2008 12:26:23 AM
Figures...People come out of the woodwork to pole smoke against UNC.The boys didn't have it.Crap defense was the problem all year and it came to roost once again.The O wasn't much better.Hansbrough played fine.Never gave up.The boys didn't get it into the lane to him.J2,stick to HMS.The reason Lawson wasn't in the line up is because he sucked ass.Turnovers,shots blocked and looked scared as hell and didn't run the floor.That's why he wasn't in the line up.Just an all around crap performance on the biggest stage.Got used to that home field advantage for 3 games.Sucks,but it is what it is.....
Now on to Braves baseball and Bosox.NBA?A joke.........Glad we got racing almost all year.Goodnite..........
Posted by: DJ | Apr 5, 2008 11:43:01 PM
oh yeah i almost forgot...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl0Bfw-5l_w&mode=related&search=
for all you rap nascar KU fans (LOL)
BTW, dick dale rocks
Posted by: exile | Apr 5, 2008 11:26:15 PM
Rock Chalk Jayhawk... !!!
Posted by: exile | Apr 5, 2008 11:20:17 PM
Heels got blown out. Embarrassing. Roy was substituting his players faster'n they could get into any rhythm. Lawson was out of the lineup for almost the entire last quarter of the game. Amazing.
Would be better if Kyle P would channel some of that energy into driving. This guy's long overdue for retirement and it's a shame his daddy had to probably be the one to hint to him to get out.
The wreck. A testament to the durability of this car. If it had been the old config McDowell woulda been in a big hurt or worse.
GMills is leaving Petty because they can't win and smart money will seek out the winners.
Posted by: Jon2 | Apr 5, 2008 11:17:22 PM
DJ and Rad......
Buddies, PLEASE take no offense.. Psycho got STOPPED>going to be a hell of a game Monday night...
But you boys like the Devils are young.. You guys played a hell of a second half.. Scared the hell out of me..for a bit. I HAVE KNOWN UNC to come back from alot worse over the years back in the Len Bias and Jordan days...
cant trash you guys as even a Duke fan likes Roy and Tyler is a hell of a player..
BUT DAMN DAMN DAMN GALD TO SEE UNC LOSE:):):):)P:):):):):):):):):):):):):)
Posted by: kurt2 | Apr 5, 2008 11:14:12 PM
k2
did u catch JB on the interview
very classsssy of JB to just say hey kyb just blew by me and the fastest car won the race
i still cnat believe he is back in 35th
cb is starting to come around and should be good tommorrow.......when is rcr going to show some real HP, knowing you i hope they dont so they smoke your teams sorrrry assssssss lol
jgr with the new trd/roush sway bar should ok lol 17 might come out of his shell
K2 in all due repsect to PE cherrios was with them 9 years unreal loyalty but hey when u dont get results after 9 years can u fault them for moving?????
k2 the other guy iam starting to think is on real shakey ground is MWR
no sponser for dr right?? aaroons is only here for how many races? and ups saying its going, and who knows about napa?? rummours is they are looking???
mwr has no truck bush program?? man these guys are digging truely huge holes
mwr could really be in big trouble or GONE
Posted by: aggie | Apr 5, 2008 9:33:25 PM
Dude...having a baby at 43 is crazy.I'll call it Divine Intervention!At least mine is a boy as I would be overly bad ass when she wanted to date.
Heading over to a bud house to watch the game.I'm not sold on anything.All 4 teams are good.I just hope I have a reason to watch Monday.
Give me your thoughts on the 26 racing well tom.He is decent there.I know he isn't your fav,but I am considering taking him again on the fantasy deal.I figured he would do well last week and took him when no one else did(20 dudes).Got the 48,88,26 or 1,and 83 as my a,b,b,and c.Throw me a bone..Later.........
Posted by: DJ | Apr 5, 2008 8:05:07 PM
DJ,
you have fun with that. I now have a 12 year old stepdaughter, she is 12 going on 30:)
not sure if your Heels will win it all..
Posted by: Kurt2 | Apr 5, 2008 7:53:41 PM
Pretty boring race today.Congrats to Kyle.Would of been nice to see Smoke give him a shot,but the caution deal got him.Did he punt the 41?Shitty replay as usual for ESPN.Was he holding him up?
JB did say what I thought he would say about the 00 deal.I thought it was a bad deal all the way around and good they got it staright and kudos for the 00 seekig him out.There a start for respect.
Ragan seems to be getting his stuff togther all the way around.
K2,been baby sitting 2.My woman and the crazy little 10 month old.I do have a new found respect for the effort she puts forth with that baby while I go play ball.She knows it been a tough transition being by myself basically for 10 years and having to let go some of my single activities.Holy cow Batman!!I chased him around from 4 till 1230 last nite.He fooled me with 3 attempts to sleep.I ended up sitting on the front porch with him for an hour watching the storms and cars.It was kinda cool.Anywho..
Go Heels!
Posted by: DJ | Apr 5, 2008 7:31:48 PM
Congrats to Kyle Busch on winning the
Nationwide race in Texas today. Way to go
Kyle.
Posted by: Dottie | Apr 5, 2008 7:23:33 PM
WOW, are we still on the Jeff B. being perfect? Not pissed/Maybe read, listen, or come to Earth. he respected Malcom for coming to talk to him..
If you have a issue w/ Jeff B , you must be climbing up HMS rectum.
I love how alot bitch on drivers, as long as they arent theres.. Shit happens, every driver will get pissed off and deal with it differently..
Kevin , if you ASSume, any driver is a peach, doesnt get pissed or isnt able to get a little offended at times, you must be Brian Frances lovechild.
On Kyle P, he is pissed, yes DI look backchannel for it..
To state he is happy, no, will he walk away from PE? No, it was another heat of the moment "I am pissed thing"
CONGRATS to Kyle Busch today... simply put
Posted by: Kurt2 | Apr 5, 2008 6:44:04 PM
They are all clean till some guy makes his car as wide as oprahs butt lol then there all the same
JB did race clean in 07 and the racing gods repaid him with a win
teh racing gods wrrent so nice to this kid in this crash......kharma is a funny thing in racing also
Posted by: aggie | Apr 5, 2008 4:24:51 PM
Come on Kevin, to say that jeff Burton isn't a clean driver is like saying Jeff Gordon is a Boy Scout. Jeff Burton has proven himself a gentleman racer throughout his career, but that doesn't mean he hasn't gotten impantient a time or two, but he will not intentially wreck someone to win unlike Jeff Gordon.
Posted by: Jon | Apr 5, 2008 4:10:04 PM
Kevin,
If you are faster than the other guy and move him out of your way without taking out yourself or the other guy, I call that good driving not bad driving. I think Boyer, Truex and Vickers would all do that.
Posted by: Diane | Apr 5, 2008 3:03:10 PM
jeff burton a clean driver?
lolololololololololololololol
Jeff Burton has no qualms about moving a guy out of his way. what burton does excel at is timing it so that he dont take out the other car or himself. he was alittle off on that a couple weeks ago though
You wanna find a clean racer in the top 20 look no further than clint boyer, truex , and vickers. those are the last boy scouts in Nascar
Posted by: Kevin | Apr 5, 2008 2:52:17 PM
the tv guys said it was reported that kyle stepped out to help the team.
and, it was like throwing McCumbee to the wolves.
plus, it didn't do any good to replace kyle.
apparently kyle didn't volunter to sit out, but was told he wasn't going to drive at texas.
another team ??
who hires kyle at this point.
that said, i admire kyle and patty for the good things they do at VJG.
Posted by: exile | Apr 5, 2008 1:58:26 PM
"crash that Michael McDowell walked away from Friday at Texas Motor Speedway was something if it made Dale Earnhardt Jr. winning the pole for the Samsung 500 an afterthought"
by "bigg" dave poole
never one to miss a meal or a chance to pimp the name Earnhardt Sr or blast Earnhardt Jr, da poole shruggs off Jr's great pole run as an after thought because of... The Wreck.
is big poole one of the media people who cheered when Jr's motor blew up last season ??
hey da the buffet lines open.
Posted by: exile | Apr 5, 2008 1:28:46 PM
Thanx for asking that question, Diane. I was very surprised to read that this AM.
Posted by: Barb G | Apr 5, 2008 12:44:40 PM
When Bob Dillner interviewed Kyle Petty yesterday, Kyle was a little angry. Now it's being said that it wasn't Kyle's idea to step out of the car this week. He actually said driving for another team wasn't out of the question. K2, do you have any details about this?
Posted by: Diane | Apr 5, 2008 11:20:26 AM
Way to go Jr. for the pole at Texas, now you need to get the 1st win for your new team and set your sights on the points lead and just maybe a championship.
Posted by: Jon | Apr 5, 2008 7:30:34 AM
RACE FAN,
Once agian ,JUNIOR has plenty of reason to be excited and proud...I just wish he would get that 1st "points race" win out of the way so everybody would quit bugging hinm about it...hate to sound like I'm making excuses,but a top 5 every week is a blessing in itself...and I think with such high expectations for this season that its got in JUNIORS head a little bit whenever he's leading the race or running up front...he's got so much talent,I think it frustrates him that he can't pass other cars with the C.O.T. as easily as it used to be with the old car....so that makes him have a different game plan when it gets down to the last 15 or 20 laps.
Posted by: EARNHARDT NATION | Apr 5, 2008 6:23:31 AM
Same here, F5. I was afraid to see the aftermath of today's wreck as well as Harmon's at Bristol. Thank goodness McDowell is okay.
Posted by: Barb G | Apr 5, 2008 12:28:48 AM
Sfan
yeah on pavement i had not seen something that bad and i cant even imagine what his head, and neck would be like without that hans device....... thanks for the reminder on randy's seat!
that crash should wake up the vegas track owner
Posted by: aggie | Apr 4, 2008 11:51:16 PM
Riminded me of Tony Ropers wreck...K2 did you forget Mike Harmons Bristol crash in '02? THAT was scary...as was Reutimanns Cali wreck last year...I thought I had just witnessed another loss!!!
Posted by: Fan #5 | Apr 4, 2008 11:47:49 PM
earnhardt nation
Hey, Dale Jr. is on the poll for the Texas
race. Now, let's hope he can win the race.
He said, his car was great and with some
luck, maybe, he will do it.
Posted by: Race Fan | Apr 4, 2008 11:24:45 PM
Man,Now that was some hit.. Really glad he walked away unhurt..But I bet he will be a sore puppy in the mourning..
Posted by: bandit | Apr 4, 2008 11:24:16 PM
stricklinfan82
Nice post and I agree with you word for
word.
Posted by: Race Fan | Apr 4, 2008 11:17:17 PM
In regards to the Michael McDowell qualifying crash,
I've been watching this sport for a long time and I have to say that I've NEVER seen a crash that bad in my life. I have seen cars hit the wall head-on at high speeds and I've seen cars barrel-roll and flip numerous times. But I can't ever remember seeing such a scary combination of the two.
Thank God that Michael McDowell walked away okay. Thanks as well to NASCAR for mandating the safety of that race car. Thanks to the creators of the HANS device (or whatever restraint system he uses). Thanks to Randy LaJoie for designing that seat. And most of all major kudos to the creators of the SAFER Barrier and to the Texas Motor Speedway for spending the money to install that barrier there.
Posted by: stricklinfan82 | Apr 4, 2008 10:55:28 PM
Jon, nastiest wreck i have seen i about 15 years
Posted by: Kurt2 | Apr 4, 2008 10:49:06 PM
k2
35th for jb god i'll be eating what a hawk?, your team should be able to beat ole JB when he is that far back there......... man that is going to be a lot of shit cars to get thru...........tell the rcr guys to get that cherioes cash and buy some HP asap lol
Posted by: aggie | Apr 4, 2008 10:11:17 PM
I just saw the video of the wreck and it is amazing that he walked away unhurt.
Posted by: Jon | Apr 4, 2008 9:11:49 PM
K2 - That crash scared me to death. I didn't think he would get out of that car. Amazing. Those safer barriers are a God send. Let us know when you get the G's info.
Posted by: Diane | Apr 4, 2008 7:27:39 PM
HArdest hit I have ever seen >> MEANING EVER> Want to get the info next week on the G's Malcolm was pulling when he hit that wall..
WE are dumbfounded
Posted by: Kurt2 | Apr 4, 2008 5:37:25 PM
DJ,
Bliss said he changed teams only because the 1 car has a full sponsor for the rest of the year. The 22 sponsor wasn't guaranteed. Security was important to him, maybe more than running good. But he may be able to bring the 1 car to the front.
Sorry, don't know about the text message problem. Good luck.
Posted by: Diane | Apr 4, 2008 3:20:10 PM
Hola...? anyone know why Bliss left the 22 and went to the 1?He was strong in the 22.
??...anyone or pc geeks know how to trace a person or location that sent a text message to a cell phone and it shows its coming from a pc?I need some help in locating and giving an ass whooping and it's my favorite, a kitty cat hiding behind a pc.Thanks alot.....
Posted by: DJ | Apr 4, 2008 2:21:29 PM
Kurt2
Thanks for the info on Ricky C.
Posted by: Steve M | Apr 4, 2008 1:52:45 PM
k2
the ducks are flying up here now OK lol
iam lost so is bl going to rcr or just cherioes iam duh here now?? on this bl deal??
iam kinda fired up for the final 4 right now
hate to be neagtive buts its sad whats happening to the dodge teams'
george gillete is one super guy and not a quitter and id hate to see him get f--ked over in nascar
on a posistive note k2 did u read the si article on KYB
i'll share the comment that RH made in teh artcile
RH admitted that it was his fault for trying to try and make KYB be and do things that kyb just wasnt..........classy of the guy to admit he made a mistake in personell with kyb at hms!!
dont beat up those knees and good luck in texas
RCR's cars should smoke your team's ass's LOL I hope they just flex their chev power over those trd cars and hms cars
best part of season right now, 6 great tracks, 2hun an hour at darlington should separate the boys from the kids
orange yellow black cars for me lol and the guy driving with oven mitts or eating m&m's
K2, has a dei or rcr motor blown up yet in 08??
is that true DH wanted to thank TRD for the his new sway bar lol that helped him win lol
Posted by: aggie | Apr 4, 2008 12:49:04 PM
To anwser you Steve:
Jayski's (#49 team page)says Ricky Carmichael is driving for Ken Shrader in the East series with backing from Hendrick.
Posted by: Steve M | Apr 3, 2008 6:21:10 PM
Ricky C has nothing in concrete per se, so he help Schrader out and drive in another series for someone else.
Aggie, want to beat a hawk instead of crow on Bobby staying at PE??? LOL
Lovely day in TX...... NOT
Posted by: Kurt2 | Apr 4, 2008 12:20:42 PM
sfan
in this whole bl petty deal did you notice
That while Petty Enterprises was announcing a solid marketing plan involving Bobby Labonte, Labonte himself was quiet? That should tell you all you need to know.
Posted by: aggie | Apr 4, 2008 12:28:00 AM
If Bobby Labonte does indeed staying with Petty Enterprises until he retires I think he's making a major mistake. I love Richard and Kyle Petty, they are the epitome of class in NASCAR and have been forever. But in my opinion Bobby is going to waste the final few years of his career if he continues to drive for that race team.
I think he could return to contending for wins if he moves to RCR. If he stays with the Petty team I'm afraid he's doomed to running out the final years of his career going to the track every week knowing a top 10 finish is "like a win".
If Bobby's comfortable with the people there and enjoys running from 11th-25th every week then I guess who am I to question his motivation. As a fan though I think a former Cup and Nationwide Champion deserves much better than that and selfishly speaking I would like to see him return to running at the front, where he belongs. I think he still has plenty left in the tank and that potential will be completely wasted if he stays in that #43 car.
Posted by: stricklinfan82 | Apr 3, 2008 10:29:08 PM
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