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Kevin Harvick making a statement
Kevin Harvick has taken over the Cup series the past couple weeks and it doesn't look like he's going to let up. Last year he was one of the top guys on my most overrated drivers list. I think my top three were Harvick, Kahne, and Mears. Well, I guess I was wrong about two of them. The 29 bunch has got there stuff together and I find myself pulling for them over the other guys. For a team that hasn't made the chase in two years there showing some of the chase veterans what its all about.
As far as the 48 bunch goes, well, i don't really know what to say. Its easy to say they choke every year but thats not completely true. Choking is missing a game winning field goal, not having a stretch of bad races. I think there's alot that goes into making a team/car finish well and one person cannot be responsible for that. There's still a long way to go for the Cup but this week wasn't a good way to start out.
Now on to the 12 cars performance. It wasn't the best we could have run at Loudon but it wasn't as bad as we've been either. We usually run very well there and we had a good car this weekend. Our pit stops were awesome all day and we usually gained spots in the pits. I think the only time we lost positions was near the end when some teams took fuel only. I guess the only cool thing that happened in the pit was the accident with the 16 car. We were pitting a couple of cars in front of the 16 on the track, but our stall was right in front of there's. When Ryan came into the pits, the guy that hold the stop sign for the 16 wasn't paying attention and didn't pull the sign up and Ryan drover right thru it. You should have seen the look on the kids face when the sign almost got knocked out of his hand. It gave me a laugh right before we had to jump off the wall. I know how he feels cause it happened to me in 01' when I was with the 2 car. Shake it off kid, it happens. OK, enough from me.
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But doesn't the fact that the RCR cars were busted with "Performance enhancing" changes to their tire rims, really question their recent finishes?
It does in my mind, and I'm sure many others feel the same way.
Also, WHY does Ryan relentlessly block other drivers all the time? He does it even if he is slower, or laps down. It is very annoying to racing fans, and other drivers. Just wondering.
Posted by: mary4jrs8 | Sep 18, 2006 12:37:13 PM
Trent, pretty good run this weekend. Good pit stops, good driving, and and good car Good luck at Dover.
Mary - The sport is called RACING. lol, lol (sorry had to chuckle for a moment)........NO Ryan does not block drivers if he "laps down". He moves over just like every other driver out there.
It's really amazing to me how people will see what they want to see when it comes to Ryan (as well as a few others I can think of), instead of what really goes on. Are you implying here that Ryan is the ONLY driver, that Blocks? doesn't move over when slower? etc.......
or, Are you upset because Dale and Ryan were racing each other? Which IMO, was some of the best racing going on, on Sunday. I also believe, if someone asked Jr....he would be one of the first to say something like.....The sport is racing, and we get paid a lot of money to do this.
IMO, I don't think it's all as annoying to racing fans, and other drivers as much as you would like to think.
Posted by: Ann | Sep 18, 2006 1:13:24 PM
Mary-
Your obviously upset that Ryan raced (gasp) your precious Jr., but you're really framing your view of it in quite a twisted way. He was not laps down - they were racing for POSITION. What was he supposed to do, pull over, slow down, and park? You sound like Jeff Gordon, complaining because there are people out there who dare to actually race in racing.
And if Newman's car was so much slower than the 8 and he still managed to finish in front of him even after the 8 had gotten by the 12....well, you figure it out while you're getting a tissue for your issue.
Posted by: Timugen | Sep 18, 2006 3:36:40 PM
It's not just me, others feel the same way. And no, I was not referring to Ryan being a lap down this time, but he has in recent races.
"Speaking of racing hard, Ryan Newman is officially the hardest driver to get around. I give him credit, he makes drivers work him hard in order to pass. But it still doesn't make it less frustrating when you know someone is faster. So kudos goes to Dale Jr for not getting too impatient and wrecking Newman or Kenseth for that matter. See, you can actually race someone without putting them into the wall." Words from Sharon Bundy @
http://insidethepitbox.com/staffarticle.asp?id=sb060918&who=sb
No, in fact it was nice the #12 team finally had a decent run. It's just a shame when he blocks all the time.
Posted by: mary4jrs8 | Sep 18, 2006 4:05:35 PM
Mary - Thanks for the ONE example. Sharon Bundy is certainly entitled to her opinion. It's just that....an OPINION.
The commentators were not making a big deal of it. If anything they mentioned a couple times it was for POSITION. They also made comment several times, that there are 33 other drivers out on the track, and they too owe it to their sponsors to get the best finish possible.
Also, if Jr REALLY had a better car, and was much faster. Guess what? He would have blown right passed Ryan, and a few others on his way to the front. But, HE DIDN'T. Why? Because his car was not really any better. It was about the same. He even said so himself after the race. So that's why he was where is was at the end of the race.
By the way......So tell us (if you don't mind). What is it you think Ryan should have done?
IMO, it's silly to single out one driver, for something that ALL drivers do from time to time.
If you don't think Jr does what you're accusing Ryan of .....well that's just plain silly (IMO). Because he DOES. They ALL do.
Posted by: Ann | Sep 18, 2006 4:32:40 PM
....and one more question. How is it exactly that someone knows who is faster?
I don't recall hearing the lap times for either or them.
I believe it was Wally who mentioned during the race .......(not exact words, but it's the jist).....sometimes a driver may think they are faster, when in fact they are not.
Posted by: Ann | Sep 18, 2006 4:39:21 PM
I like a driver to be hard to pass and I like him to try hard to pass.
We call it "racing", not "yielding".
Posted by: M. B. Voelker | Sep 18, 2006 7:01:52 PM
Hey Trent,
Good to see a solid finish.
Glad to see hard racing stay clean.
Get'm at Dover.
Posted by: Larry | Sep 18, 2006 7:48:38 PM
Ryan Newman is an untalented hack. He will finish the year with zero wins.
His real nickname is the minuteman. the minute he starts the race, he suddenly goes from rocketman to 34th place man.
Posted by: brian miller | Sep 19, 2006 9:16:25 AM
Mary, if you'll update your reading, you'll find out the manipulated rims were a figment of somebodys imagination. Dilner, although usually a good reporter, needs to go on air , in a prominent slot, and apologize to Harvick, RCR, and Nascar. Sounds like the sour grapes that Roush used on Hendrick one time(remember the "doctored tires" allegations).
Trent, maybe now you see why I stood up for my man Harvick back when you declared him overated. But I agree there are some(McMurray,Mayfield,Elliot as of late, etc)
Posted by: clay | Sep 19, 2006 9:24:37 AM
brian,
Wassup there son? Having a bad day? If you don't like Newman don't post here. If you feel like flamming I believe the site you want moved into the forums section.
Mary,
Do you really think NASCAR would cover up a violation during the Chase and for Harvick of all people? Their precious Chase would lose what credibility it has and be labled a fraud. Mr. Dilner needs to regroup because he certainly has lost credibility for himself and SPEED etc..
Posted by: Keith | Sep 19, 2006 12:13:55 PM
Trent,
Good run for Ryan at Loudon. Sounds like you were kicking butt in the pits as well. Best of luck in these next 9 races. Maybe ya'll can get on a hot streak and fight for that 11th place spot in the points.
Posted by: Michelle | Sep 19, 2006 2:42:45 PM
Trent - was a great run, very proud of yall! Good Luck at Dover!!!!
Posted by: darlene | Sep 20, 2006 12:15:06 AM
Blocking is when a car refuses to give up a lane. I think you'll find that Ryan will let just about anyone have a lane, he's just going to make it difficult to complete the pass. When I'm attending a race, thats what I paid to see - racing.
I agree that Harvick seems to be on a tear, Trent. The possibility of having a driver take both championships is getting more and more plausible.
Posted by: tx12fan | Sep 20, 2006 7:35:34 AM
Mary4jr8,
I understand where you are coming from but I get so tired of guys like Stewart and Gordon complaining because someone is actually trying to race them hard. And now the fans are complaining. I don't understand, isn't part of racing trying to keep the other guy behind you, even if he is faster. That's old school. Newman is one of the few that still race like that. These new school fans need to watch some older tapes because I don't remember Earnhardt, Yarborough, Allison and those guys just pulling over unless they were down a cylinder. Get over it! It's freakin racing guys.
Kudos to Harvick! Apparently the rim accusations were bogus.
Posted by: 12jay | Sep 20, 2006 10:15:30 AM
Gee, it sure is funny how NASCAR did in fact admit that there were teams up and down pit road who were in FACT soaking their tires, now NASCAR never did name the teams but tried to steer it to-wards the back markers, but what really backed up Jack on the tire soaking and the Gordon clan was the fact for the rest of the year Jeff Gordon did not take just two tires again and run away from cars that had taken four tires, in FACT Jeff started taking on FOUR TIRES just like the rest up and down pit road were doing.
Funny also how NASCAR never did release the paper report proving that Gordon did not soak his tires, it was once again one of NASCAR's BS trust us press releases saying we would not lie to you.
Where is the hard copy report?
But hey everyone has an opinion and your's is just that your OPINION!
Posted by: FranceFries | Sep 21, 2006 10:26:31 AM
As for Rim Gate, what proof has NASCAR showed anyone that the rims were not altered?
NONE!
It is once again NASCAR putting out a press release saying hey we said it did not happen so trust us, yeah right, like anyone can trust NASCAR and their rule book on a chalk board?
Until NASCAR can prove the rims were not altered, which is to late now as you can bet those rims are history, NASCAR and Richard can attempt to deny all they want. The funny part is Richard, Jeff Burton and Harvick have not outright denied that the rims were altered, they all claim that the reporter only has half the facts, pretty damning evidence if you ask me.
Posted by: FrenchFries | Sep 21, 2006 10:32:57 AM
FrenchFries,
You watch too much "Law and Order." Why would they have to prove something didn't happen to satisfy your curiosity? Oh yeah, "Rim Gate." That's pretty original. Think that up all by yourself?
Posted by: Keith | Sep 21, 2006 11:53:51 AM
I see you have no proof it did not happen, from what I have read is NASCAR attacked the reporter, when they have to attack the reporter then something was wrong with the rim and NASCAR is doing everything in their power to discredit the reporter.
When has NASCAR went after a reporter so hard in attacking them before? Yep Rim Gate is real and Richard is cheating again.
Posted by: FrenchFries | Sep 21, 2006 12:42:56 PM
Maybe because this time the reporter went off half cocked to get the "scoop" on the air instead of verifying his information like any respectable journalist should do?
It is happening all over the media today, on TV and in print...in their haste to get the scoop, or to be the first one's to say it...they don't do their homework and end up looking like asses....looks like it's made it's way into Nascar....
Posted by: J in PA | Sep 21, 2006 2:31:45 PM
With the history of RCR racing and KHI employee's getting fined, suspended and and put on probation the RIM issue deosn't come as a shocker. NASCAR RULES and PENELTIES are a JOKE. Jeff green gets parked a couple races back for his incident, and Tony Stewert has twice done worse and NOT BEEN PARKED. Karma that Tony didn't make the chase! So for Nascar to DENY any wrong doing on the part of RCR doesn't shock me either. Thats a big story, 2 RCR CARS IN THE CHASE, after missing it for 2 yrs.
Posted by: MoJo | Sep 21, 2006 9:32:55 PM
Now it is coming out that Richard Childress has been cheating in his engine department as well.
Now why do I not find that hard to believe?
Poor old Richard, he just can't seem to get a break, but Richard it goes like this, if you cheat you will get busted.
NASCAR has been working with Richard this year in an effort to bring back the number 3 for 2007, after all those number 3 Earnhardt sales have been lagging the last year, what better for NASCAR and Richard to try and cash in yet again on Eernhardt's name then to assist RCR back to the front and then reap the profits from the return of the number 3.
Mark my words if NASCAR can find a way to keep control of what is about to blow up in their faces, a RCR number 3 car will be on the race track in 2007.
If the lid blows off which may just happen as more people come out of the Wood work and expose Richard and NASCAR, that number 3 will remain in the closet.
Posted by: FranceFries | Sep 21, 2006 11:24:31 PM
Man, France, (appropriate name BTW), you sure have a lot of conspiracy theories goin on there. Here's one; Jimmy Johnson was caught with a traction control device mounted under his car following his victory in the Brickyard 400 in August of this year. That's what I heard anyway. Now you prove it isn't true.
It's not true, I made it up. But, that's point of my post. By your logic, anyone can say anything to a reporter and the accused has to prove it isn't true. That's pretty absurd if you ask me.
I agree that NASCAR is pretty inconsistent in their rules enforcement, but RCR and specifically, the 29 team has been a favorite target.
Posted by: bradp22 | Sep 22, 2006 12:34:39 PM
The 29 team has only been a target, because they make themselves one!
Posted by: MoJo | Sep 22, 2006 2:06:54 PM
MoJo said,
The 29 team has only been a target, because they make themselves one!
Not arguing otherwise. I'm just they've been a target so I don't think NASCAR would try to cover this up.
Posted by: bradp22 | Sep 22, 2006 2:28:16 PM
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