I’ve tried to think of a clever and professional opening, but the only thing that comes to mind is KYLE WON!!!!!!!!!!!! He goes down in NASCAR history as being the first driver to win with the COT. But in all honesty, my favorite part of the race was when Kyle was being interviewed at victory lane. “..but I’m still not a really big fan of these things – I can’t stand to drive them they suck”. Kyle mentioned before the race that he wanted to win just so he can share the “love” he has for the COT, and he has stood by his word using every opportunity he has to bash the new car.
There are a lot of kinks that need some serious attention. I blame the new model for Tony Stewarts lost; whom I believe was robbed of this race. Yes, as happy as I am for Kyle, I do feel like this should have been Stewart’s win. One of the issue that I think we will be seeing a lot more is once this car gets damage, it is not a quick repair for the new models. Tony Stewart had a fuel cable problem which caused him to be 23 laps down once he hit the track again. Okay, so Tony’s problem may have taken a while if it happened to the old car too, however drivers Kurt Busch, Elliott Sadler and Kasey Kahne who all had fixable damage, returned to the track 3-4 laps down making it nearly impossible to make it back to the top lap no matter how good the car was running. Majority of the drivers ended at least a lap down after car altercations. It’s just taking them too long to get back out once hit. Not to mention that we’re probably going to be seeing a lot of tire issues in the future.
Kasey Kane will be the first to state that he was having rear left tire issues, which initially caused him to start dropping back. However when Clint Bowyer’s front splitter slices into Kasey’s tire, it most certainly didn’t help. The tire went flat immediately and sent Kahne’s car into the wall.
OK, I admit it, I’m new at Nascar and each time there’s a race a new track is introduced to me. Still, I was well aware of all the hype that comes with Bristol. The excitement from the fans, the uncertainty of who will be left on the track at the finish line, the tense feelings and nervousness of the drivers days before just because it’s “Bristol”. Unfortunately, I did not get that anticipated crazy action on Sunday while watching the Nextel Cup Series. The Busch series seemed to be a bit more of a ‘blood bath’ if you will, which cars racing to the finish line without the front portion of the car.
Was it really affected that much by the COT? I believe it was, but the bigger question is why. Was it the handling on the car making it harder to pass on the track? Or were the guys too nervous to push their car to the limit never racing with 42 other cars in this new model after having problems in practice. Or finally, does the car just suck?!
Well… we know for sure what Kyle Busch thinks
I would also like to address the amount of respect and sportmanship that Jeff Burton had on the track this weekend. If he couldn't race clean with kyle, he was not going to pursue with the win, which Burton had every opportunity to coming out of that last turn. It's nice to see drivers race eachother and respect eachother.. I'm sure if Harvick was in front instead of Kyle Burton wouldn't have thought twice. Kyle appreciated the clean race that both Burton and Jeff Gordan gave him the last two laps.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Special: Car of Tomorrow (COT)
What will come of Bristol 2007??? That's the big question between fans, drivers and Nascar in regards to the debut of the Car of Tomorrow. There seems to be numerous concerns from the new look to how it will react on the track with other races cars.
Eye sore? The new car is ugly! That's the consensus amongst the majority of the drivers and their teams. The car is a little taller than the current model, has a rear spoiler that's attatched by two sections on both ends instead of the metal sheet that goes along the back side of the car. Ok, so in my opinion the car isn't THAT bad.. but what is hideous is the new front splitter which is supposed to help with cool air intake. Can we say - EW? Not to mention, let's talk about nascar crashes with the new front splitter and rear spoiler. The car may be bigger, but they seem too fragile. There's no fast way of reattatching the rear spoiler if you bump into the wall and knock it off, nor can you take a hammer to bang out the front splitter. SO does this mean a small bump could greatly hinder the ability to finish a race?
INSPECTION!!! The new inspection process takes an hour for each car, MUCH longer than the couple minute inspection it takes for the current models. This new process involves this curtain to be lowered down onto the car. This has proved to be so much of an issue, that they are opening up the garages at Bristol a day early to be able to inspect all the cars prior to the practice laps. Unfortunately this is not the only problem. As of today's date, the amount of cars that have passed prior inspections : 0. Noone knows if their car will even pass for the actual race. Some failed because the drivers side was 17 thousands of an inch too long. ???????
The COT has only been tested on single tracks, noone knows how the car will react in real race conditions. The stiff springs should add the the excitment making it harder to pass cars on the turns. According the Kyle Busch, they're going to need three feet of room to pass other cars.
The added height and spoiler on the COT has affect the way air flows over the car. Mike Skinner who is currently leading in the Truck Series says that it runs like a combination of the nextel cup cars and the trucks. Supposidly those drivers who have raced in the Truck series will have an advantage because they will be able to transition easier to the new feel of the car and how to handle it.
What I want to know is why debut this car at Bristol where theirs a lot of bumping and body damage??? (well.. Las Vegas may have recently exceeded the body damage count). I have a feeling that there will be plenty of DNF's and suprises this upcoming race this weekend. ANY THING GOES!
Eye sore? The new car is ugly! That's the consensus amongst the majority of the drivers and their teams. The car is a little taller than the current model, has a rear spoiler that's attatched by two sections on both ends instead of the metal sheet that goes along the back side of the car. Ok, so in my opinion the car isn't THAT bad.. but what is hideous is the new front splitter which is supposed to help with cool air intake. Can we say - EW? Not to mention, let's talk about nascar crashes with the new front splitter and rear spoiler. The car may be bigger, but they seem too fragile. There's no fast way of reattatching the rear spoiler if you bump into the wall and knock it off, nor can you take a hammer to bang out the front splitter. SO does this mean a small bump could greatly hinder the ability to finish a race?
INSPECTION!!! The new inspection process takes an hour for each car, MUCH longer than the couple minute inspection it takes for the current models. This new process involves this curtain to be lowered down onto the car. This has proved to be so much of an issue, that they are opening up the garages at Bristol a day early to be able to inspect all the cars prior to the practice laps. Unfortunately this is not the only problem. As of today's date, the amount of cars that have passed prior inspections : 0. Noone knows if their car will even pass for the actual race. Some failed because the drivers side was 17 thousands of an inch too long. ???????
The COT has only been tested on single tracks, noone knows how the car will react in real race conditions. The stiff springs should add the the excitment making it harder to pass cars on the turns. According the Kyle Busch, they're going to need three feet of room to pass other cars.
The added height and spoiler on the COT has affect the way air flows over the car. Mike Skinner who is currently leading in the Truck Series says that it runs like a combination of the nextel cup cars and the trucks. Supposidly those drivers who have raced in the Truck series will have an advantage because they will be able to transition easier to the new feel of the car and how to handle it.
What I want to know is why debut this car at Bristol where theirs a lot of bumping and body damage??? (well.. Las Vegas may have recently exceeded the body damage count). I have a feeling that there will be plenty of DNF's and suprises this upcoming race this weekend. ANY THING GOES!
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Wes Walk _ Las Vegas Results
DAMN IT!!!
My boys did not have it in them today... Kyle looked promising in the beginning, then lost it, fought his way back up, lost it again, got back in the top 5 then has serious car issues lost it again to barely comeback in the top 10. FIX YOUR CAR because I want you to win.
Kasey Kahne looked like he was going to be my best bet being a solid top 10 for practically the entire race, until he got loose around 15 laps left and took a nasty crash - it would be nice if the guy can well.. finish a race.. i think the last one he finished was 7th in Daytona by default from the 20 car wreck that took place and knocked out a bunch of cars infront of him.
Kurt Busch... you disgraced me this race... finishing 28th or so?!?! WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?! you were in the top 5/ top 10 for the first half of the race..
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WHO WON THE WES WALK
Needless to say, I'm probably more pissed because my dad won again as Jimmie Johnson won his 3rd straight race at Las Vegas. Luckily Tony Stewart came in 7th because he almost had all 3 drivers as a top 5 as Kenseth finished 4th.
Honorable mentions : Zack's team led a strong race landing two of his drivers in the top 5, Jeff Gordan followed Hendricks Motor partner for 2nd and Mark Martin posted 5th. Dale Jr. made a costly mistake when he proceeded to Pit Road on a a red. He fought back to finish 11th.
The Big Scare: MOM!!! coming out of nowhere - Elliott Sadler ran a tight race in the beginning and held his own for being Elliott Sadler. My dad bro and I secretly mocked mom's Sadler pick, by dad stating that if Sadler won, he would give both me and Zack two wes walks each. Unfortunatly he is Elliott Sadler and did not win - but he definiatly posed a threat and you could see dad getting a little ancey with a slight ping of nervousness. Respectively he finished 14th. Mom's picks finished 13,14 and 15th.
My boys did not have it in them today... Kyle looked promising in the beginning, then lost it, fought his way back up, lost it again, got back in the top 5 then has serious car issues lost it again to barely comeback in the top 10. FIX YOUR CAR because I want you to win.
Kasey Kahne looked like he was going to be my best bet being a solid top 10 for practically the entire race, until he got loose around 15 laps left and took a nasty crash - it would be nice if the guy can well.. finish a race.. i think the last one he finished was 7th in Daytona by default from the 20 car wreck that took place and knocked out a bunch of cars infront of him.
Kurt Busch... you disgraced me this race... finishing 28th or so?!?! WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?! you were in the top 5/ top 10 for the first half of the race..
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WHO WON THE WES WALK
Needless to say, I'm probably more pissed because my dad won again as Jimmie Johnson won his 3rd straight race at Las Vegas. Luckily Tony Stewart came in 7th because he almost had all 3 drivers as a top 5 as Kenseth finished 4th.
Honorable mentions : Zack's team led a strong race landing two of his drivers in the top 5, Jeff Gordan followed Hendricks Motor partner for 2nd and Mark Martin posted 5th. Dale Jr. made a costly mistake when he proceeded to Pit Road on a a red. He fought back to finish 11th.
The Big Scare: MOM!!! coming out of nowhere - Elliott Sadler ran a tight race in the beginning and held his own for being Elliott Sadler. My dad bro and I secretly mocked mom's Sadler pick, by dad stating that if Sadler won, he would give both me and Zack two wes walks each. Unfortunatly he is Elliott Sadler and did not win - but he definiatly posed a threat and you could see dad getting a little ancey with a slight ping of nervousness. Respectively he finished 14th. Mom's picks finished 13,14 and 15th.
Wes Walk Update
*Originally Posted on March 11 at 2:35pm
We have a new contester in the Wes Walk Bet - Mom
Mom has sadly (no pun intended) chosen her top 3 drivers that were left from the litter.
1 - Elliott Sadler
2 - Jeff Burton
3 - Bobby Labonte
not necessarily a bad bunch.. but i'd deff choose Guilliland instead of Sadler.. but he's number 19 (me and zack's hockey numbers-we both blame eachother for copying) And his last name is Sadler. which is..w ell a inside family thing.
i know that if she had her true pick, she'd have
1 - Elliott Sadler
2 - Jimmie Johnson
3 - Kasey Kahne
but i have Kasey and my dad has Johnson.. so that wasn't gunna happen... well that's what happens when you decide to join 2 weeks later!
On an update on the racing front - tonight at 4pm the Nextel Cup Series battle eachother at the newly renovated Las Vegas Speedway. Drivers are NOT impressed with the new track. It is much harder and slicker with an increase in the bank from 12 degrees to 20. Because of the new conditions Goodyear had to make a harder left tire set to be able to withstand the track for the duration of the race.
Those that participated in the Busch Series on Saturday got a taste of what it's like and are already warning other Nextel Drivers. Kasey Kahne got loose and spun out without any contact. He stated that each lap was a challenge to not crash. Harvick Has had his share of bitching about the 'rough' track and the new tires from Goodyear. However winner of Saturday's Busch series claims that nothing can be perfect and Goodyear did the best they can do with the new track that's been layed down.
Burton edged Kyle Busch for the win. Kyle was in the lead as Burton was closing in, taking the high side which Kyle was unable to block. The cars touched and sent Kyle spinning out crossing the finish line second going backwards.
Burton showed a great deal of respect and sportmanship after winning the race. Instead of heading straight to Victory lane, he stopped by Kyle's car, where kyle had already exited. Burton then drove to Kyle as they both shook hands and congradulated eachother. A disappointed Kyle stating during an interview after the race that at the end, Burton just had the better car and beat him fair and square.
Kyle looks to win the Nextel Cup Series this Sunday (today) at 4.PM on Fox. It would be his first win at his hometown track in Las Vegas, Nevada
*sorry i was too lazy to actually find the quotes on-line, so i paraphrazed them
We have a new contester in the Wes Walk Bet - Mom
Mom has sadly (no pun intended) chosen her top 3 drivers that were left from the litter.
1 - Elliott Sadler
2 - Jeff Burton
3 - Bobby Labonte
not necessarily a bad bunch.. but i'd deff choose Guilliland instead of Sadler.. but he's number 19 (me and zack's hockey numbers-we both blame eachother for copying) And his last name is Sadler. which is..w ell a inside family thing.
i know that if she had her true pick, she'd have
1 - Elliott Sadler
2 - Jimmie Johnson
3 - Kasey Kahne
but i have Kasey and my dad has Johnson.. so that wasn't gunna happen... well that's what happens when you decide to join 2 weeks later!
On an update on the racing front - tonight at 4pm the Nextel Cup Series battle eachother at the newly renovated Las Vegas Speedway. Drivers are NOT impressed with the new track. It is much harder and slicker with an increase in the bank from 12 degrees to 20. Because of the new conditions Goodyear had to make a harder left tire set to be able to withstand the track for the duration of the race.
Those that participated in the Busch Series on Saturday got a taste of what it's like and are already warning other Nextel Drivers. Kasey Kahne got loose and spun out without any contact. He stated that each lap was a challenge to not crash. Harvick Has had his share of bitching about the 'rough' track and the new tires from Goodyear. However winner of Saturday's Busch series claims that nothing can be perfect and Goodyear did the best they can do with the new track that's been layed down.
Burton edged Kyle Busch for the win. Kyle was in the lead as Burton was closing in, taking the high side which Kyle was unable to block. The cars touched and sent Kyle spinning out crossing the finish line second going backwards.
Burton showed a great deal of respect and sportmanship after winning the race. Instead of heading straight to Victory lane, he stopped by Kyle's car, where kyle had already exited. Burton then drove to Kyle as they both shook hands and congradulated eachother. A disappointed Kyle stating during an interview after the race that at the end, Burton just had the better car and beat him fair and square.
Kyle looks to win the Nextel Cup Series this Sunday (today) at 4.PM on Fox. It would be his first win at his hometown track in Las Vegas, Nevada
*sorry i was too lazy to actually find the quotes on-line, so i paraphrazed them
The Start of The Wes Walk Nascar Betting
* Originally posted on Feb 25
My family.. err rather me, my dad and my bro have started betting 'Wes Walks'. A wes walk is the ability to call someone out (only those involved in the bet) to walk Claude our West Highland White Terrier (Westie). So.. for example -
if there is a blizzard and Claude needs to be walked and you don't want to go out in that weather, you can call a wes walk on someone and they have to walk him no questions asked.
It started with a game of black jack and has now escalated to something bigger: Nascar - Nextel Cup Series only
We have each picked 3 drivers and they will be our permanent picks for the remainder of the season
Me: Kyle Busch
Kurt Busch
Kasey Kahne
Zack: Jeff Gordon
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Mark Martin
Dad: Jimmie Johnson
Tony Stewart
Matt Kennseth
Rules:
If your driver is the winner of the race you earn 2 wes walks
If your 3 drivers place 1st, 2nd & 3rd you earn 10 wes walks
Regardless if you win, if all 3 of your drivers place in the top 5, you earn 1 wes walk.
first race down and out of all people, my dad had to win.. pshh Damn Harvick for getting that flat!!!
My family.. err rather me, my dad and my bro have started betting 'Wes Walks'. A wes walk is the ability to call someone out (only those involved in the bet) to walk Claude our West Highland White Terrier (Westie). So.. for example -
if there is a blizzard and Claude needs to be walked and you don't want to go out in that weather, you can call a wes walk on someone and they have to walk him no questions asked.
It started with a game of black jack and has now escalated to something bigger: Nascar - Nextel Cup Series only
We have each picked 3 drivers and they will be our permanent picks for the remainder of the season
Me: Kyle Busch
Kurt Busch
Kasey Kahne
Zack: Jeff Gordon
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Mark Martin
Dad: Jimmie Johnson
Tony Stewart
Matt Kennseth
Rules:
If your driver is the winner of the race you earn 2 wes walks
If your 3 drivers place 1st, 2nd & 3rd you earn 10 wes walks
Regardless if you win, if all 3 of your drivers place in the top 5, you earn 1 wes walk.
first race down and out of all people, my dad had to win.. pshh Damn Harvick for getting that flat!!!
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