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February 19, 2009
I'm Actually Looking Forward To California?
By Mark Young
I can't believe I'm actually saying this. I am looking forward to this weekend's race in California. With the fiasco in Daytona and not getting to see the race finish under green, I need to see the checkered flag fall, even if it is at, in my opinion, the most under-appreciated, under-attended, over-hyped track on the circuit. Now no disrespect to you blog-heads out there that go to Fontana, I know how you feel as Michigan is my home track and it is not always the most excited deal either, but I really dislike Fontana. HOWEVER, considering the screwed up ending at Daytona was like having Santa dump a bucket of dirty kitty litter in my stocking I would watch the boys race big wheels in a Piggly-Wiggly parking lot if it meant they ran the full distance.
I am picking Carl Edwards to start his winning ways this weekend followed up by Matt Kenseth. Tell me what you all think!!
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Every year, I try, and every year, somehow it gets worse.
Daytona was a mess. The race should have started at 1, Jr should have been penalized, and they needed to wait a little longer than 20 minutes to call it, given they have those lights and all.
Now California starts at 6pm Eastern?? Seriously? I won't be watching, I have other things to do on Sunday night, and I get up early on Monday.
Only 7 more months 'till football!
Posted by: Paul | Feb 20, 2009 9:08:38 AM
Wow! Some love for those of us who trek to Fontana!! I note that Keith isn't echoing your sentiments, though. (Chief? You out there?)
Yeah, I'm going, although I am pissed at the 3 PM local start, which means I'll get home around 10. I asked why the late start and was told "media." I can't figure why. I mean, they think they can compete in Sunday prime time? With the Oscars?
BUT the pain is lessened by the fact that that're giving free pit passes to Auto Club members. I have never had a pit pass other than one year at Ontario many years back, when a pit pass let you into the pits during the race. I recall walking into the pits with a cigarette and a beer and some guy carrying a can of racing fuel said, "You have to get rid of the beer." Yeah, beer and racing fuel are a bad mix, but cigarettes and gasoline? Not a problem!
Posted by: Doug in CA | Feb 20, 2009 11:30:53 AM
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