Busch Takes Loudon

By Keith Ott 

Rain was the perfect ending for this event, but it should have come sooner. It was typical Loudon “flat-track” racing. The racing was low on excitement and passing, and high on planning for a fuel strategy. I’m not a fan of Loudon and I won’t pluck my dollars down for a seat, but I hope Bruton can work some magic here, because, as it is this track doesn’t deserve two dates, and certainly doesn’t belong in the Playoffs.

I do believe NHMS has hired the marketing director from Fontana. Me, I trust my eyes, and when I see row upon row of empty seats spread throughout the grandstands, I’m pretty sure it’s not a sellout. However, yet again, it was declared the 27^th straight "Sprint" sellout. Does NHMS have a mall?

The coverage was pretty solid again. They could drop the cutesy little graphics for the start/finish line, etc., but hey, if that’s the worst they got, I can live with it. Note: I guess I missed Kyle’s “Belly Button Monster,” song.

Kurt Busch: Called it right. The best car doesn’t always win, but the driver still gets the trophy, check and the points.

Waltrip: Dumbest quote. After the event, he said something to the effect that he wanted the event to continue, so he could fight for the win. What the hell were you smoking Mikey? You take those 2^nd place points and sit your happy ass down, glad to be in the T35.

Stewart: Genre: Blues; Artist: Albert King; Album; 1978 “New Orleans Heat”; Song: “Born Under a Bad Sign”; Chorus: “If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all.” If he doesn’t own a copy, he needs to get one.

The Other Busch: Had a poor car all day and had to race mid-pack. I guess those “Mid-packers” aren’t all that impressed with your press releases Kyle.

McMurray/Earnhardt: Looked like a racing thing to me, but, were I to lay blame, I’d wonder why McMurray’s spotter didn’t give him a heads up.

T10’s: There were a few other drivers happy for the rain, besides Kurt. Labonte, Sadler, Mears, and Yeley got a rare visit to the T10.

Carpentier: Gonna give him an honorable mention for leading his first lap in Sprint. Don’t know if he’ll ever lead another, but the first one is special.

 

Okay, can we move on to Daytona now?