The Longest Race of the Year....

Back in Charlotte...
When I get to go home Monday (hopefully), I will have been in the home of NASCAR for 12 of the past 14 days. I love the work, but sure miss being home.
This weekend is the Coca-Cola 600...600 miles of bumper to bumper, beating and banging. If lasts weekend's All Star race was any indication, this race will be a great one. That last 10 laps of the All Star race was some of the best racing I have ever seen. The best drivers going at it in a double file restart was incredible. And when Tony Stewart crossed the finish line first, I was so happy for him!
The term "war of attrition" comes into play when you are driving a race car for nearly 5 hours. The race begins at 5:45 Eastern time in the sunshine and finishes late into the night. Currently there is a prediction of an 80% chance of rain on Sunday, so we'll see if we get to stay another day!
Some of the favorites for this race are any of the Roush teams, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Mark Martin and, of course, Jimmie Johnson. Lowe's Motor Speedway is affectionately known as "The House That Jimmie Built." He is the favorite.
My predictions are:
3). Mark Martin
2). Tony Stewart
1). Jimmie Johnson
Have a great raceday.!