Get it? We're in Dover. Ben Dover. And the weather is nasty today. It has been pouring off and on! It looks like it will blow over by the time we need to go racing.
The Chase is on and the old man, Mark Martin, is busy schooling everybody else. He took his points lead going in and added to it with a win at Loudon last week. He didn't qualify well, but he has the big mo with him right now. Another guy who is proving the skeptics wrong is JPM. Juan Pablo finished with a strong, but controversial 3rd place last week. He and Denny Hamlin were battling for 2nd and 3rd when the race was called on the yellow flag brought out by the AJ Allmendinger wreck. At first, the scoring said JPM was 2nd, but under closer examination, he was just behind Denny at the last scoring mark.
The track will be very green today since the rain has washed off all the rubber laid down from the Nationwide race from last night. The temperature will be around 70, so if the sun comes out, it will be a wonderful day for racing.
My predictions for today:
3). Juan Pable Montoya
2). Denny Hamlin
1). Jimmie Johnson
On a side note, tonight is the season premiere of The Amazing Race. One of the racing couples are friends of mine. If you watch the show and need someone to root for, Brian and Erica Kleinschmidt, the yellow team, are great people!
Have a great race day!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Raceday in New Hampshire...
It was a frigid 34 degrees as we entered the compound today here in Loudon, NH. A bit too chilly for my taste, but I don't pick when and where they race, or it might be called the Sprint Bahamas Cup.
After a rousing response from yesterday's revealing post (0 responses), I thought I should pay it off by letting you know that I turned the mattress upside down and found no label. Sorry. I know hundreds of you were wondering what the brand was.
I think there is a thin line between a blog and a diary.
On to racing...no one has more momentum right now than Brian Vickers. He has scored more points in the past 10 races than anyone else. Will that momentum keep him going throughout the Chase? Juan Pablo Montoya, the first foreign born driver to ever make he Chase, captured the pole for today's race. He also was fastest in most of the practices. Kyle Busch will drive like a man who has nothing to lose and everything to prove. I expect him to win about half of the final 10 races which will be a huge statement from a guy who just missed the Chase.
My predictions for today:
3). Denny Hamlin
2). Jimmie Johnson
1). Kyle Busch
Have a great Raceday!
After a rousing response from yesterday's revealing post (0 responses), I thought I should pay it off by letting you know that I turned the mattress upside down and found no label. Sorry. I know hundreds of you were wondering what the brand was.
I think there is a thin line between a blog and a diary.
On to racing...no one has more momentum right now than Brian Vickers. He has scored more points in the past 10 races than anyone else. Will that momentum keep him going throughout the Chase? Juan Pablo Montoya, the first foreign born driver to ever make he Chase, captured the pole for today's race. He also was fastest in most of the practices. Kyle Busch will drive like a man who has nothing to lose and everything to prove. I expect him to win about half of the final 10 races which will be a huge statement from a guy who just missed the Chase.
My predictions for today:
3). Denny Hamlin
2). Jimmie Johnson
1). Kyle Busch
Have a great Raceday!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Sleepy sleepy...
I may have mentioned this before, but I have a strict routine on the road as far as sleep goes. When I first walk into my hotel room on Thursdays, the thermostat begins its nosedive to 65 degrees. I love a cold room. Now, just so you don't think I am wasting electricity, I do shut off the A/C whenever I leave the room, but while I'm in there, turn on the 'fridge! I also like a room pitch black to sleep in...and as quiet as possible. Now some folks like to sleep with a tv on or some noise of some kind. Not me. I am a silent sleeper. Now the few days a week I do get to sleep in my own bed at home, I do not have these things that I treasure...it is quite warmer, curtains are open and, of course, Larry is on one corner of the bed snoring like an 80 year old man with a sinus condition. I say all that to say, I love this week's bed in the Courtyard by Marriott in Manchester, NH. The room is cold, pitch black and the bed is wonderful. I'll pull the sheets tonight to see the manufacturer and let you know what I discover. Now as I was drifting off to sleep last night, I was harkened back to my youth with the cover pulled tightly around my neck. I think that may be why I like a room the way I do. As a youth, I shared a bedroom with my brother. It was quiet and, especially in the winter in Indiana, quite cold in the room. Maybe a room dark and cold is my security blanket.
Through my lovely wife, I have discovered a new bedtime treat. Now get your mind out of the gutters. She likes to have noise on in the room as she sleeps. I guess that's why Larry never bothers her. She introduced me to a new feature on Ipods and Iphones called Pandora. It is a virtual radio station. You select Pandora, pick a song you like and it will play that song and then play songs that are similar to that song until your heart's content. She will pick a great worship song and then Pandora will play worship songs found on the internet all night long. I don't know how it works or how they don't have to pay the fees to play them, but, I gotta admit, I really like it. It was interesting to have songs that I hadn't heard in a long time and great current worship songs playing all night. But when I'm on the road, I still like the stone cold silence...at 65 degrees.
So, we're racing in New Hampshire again at the Miracle Mile. The Chasers were determined last weekend. I was right on Vickers getting in, but missed Kyle Busch getting in. I was pretty surprised he didn't make it, but I am glad that Brian Vickers made it instead of Kyle. I'm not a big Kyle fan. The points have been reset with all 12 Chasers sitting at 5000 points, plus 10 points for each victory earned this season. That puts longtime favorite Mark Martin in the lead with 5040 points since he captured 4 victories so far this season. Mark is having the time of his life driving the 5 car for Hendrick Motor Sports. He is so happy he came out of semi-retirement to join them that he signed an extension to race with them through the 2011 season. I am pulling for him to win the Cup. He's been a bridesmaid so many times, I'd like to see him win it all. If Mark can't pull it off, I am hoping my favorite driver, Tony Stewart, win it all. I am amazed that he, as a first year owner/driver, has put himself and his teammate, Ryan Newman, into the Chase.
Have a great Saturday...I'll be back tomorrow with some more NASCAR insider news...bahahahaha!
Through my lovely wife, I have discovered a new bedtime treat. Now get your mind out of the gutters. She likes to have noise on in the room as she sleeps. I guess that's why Larry never bothers her. She introduced me to a new feature on Ipods and Iphones called Pandora. It is a virtual radio station. You select Pandora, pick a song you like and it will play that song and then play songs that are similar to that song until your heart's content. She will pick a great worship song and then Pandora will play worship songs found on the internet all night long. I don't know how it works or how they don't have to pay the fees to play them, but, I gotta admit, I really like it. It was interesting to have songs that I hadn't heard in a long time and great current worship songs playing all night. But when I'm on the road, I still like the stone cold silence...at 65 degrees.
So, we're racing in New Hampshire again at the Miracle Mile. The Chasers were determined last weekend. I was right on Vickers getting in, but missed Kyle Busch getting in. I was pretty surprised he didn't make it, but I am glad that Brian Vickers made it instead of Kyle. I'm not a big Kyle fan. The points have been reset with all 12 Chasers sitting at 5000 points, plus 10 points for each victory earned this season. That puts longtime favorite Mark Martin in the lead with 5040 points since he captured 4 victories so far this season. Mark is having the time of his life driving the 5 car for Hendrick Motor Sports. He is so happy he came out of semi-retirement to join them that he signed an extension to race with them through the 2011 season. I am pulling for him to win the Cup. He's been a bridesmaid so many times, I'd like to see him win it all. If Mark can't pull it off, I am hoping my favorite driver, Tony Stewart, win it all. I am amazed that he, as a first year owner/driver, has put himself and his teammate, Ryan Newman, into the Chase.
Have a great Saturday...I'll be back tomorrow with some more NASCAR insider news...bahahahaha!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
2 for 1...
Ok, since I didn't post for last week's Atlanta race...I'll make my post prediction. I think Kasey Kahne will win last week.
Yes! I nailed it!
Now, for this week in Richmond...this is where all the work finally culminates and the the top 12 slots are nailed down. Those are the Chasers. Anyone can still win a race, but only those in the top 12 can win the Sprint Cup. I really feel for those who don't make the top 12. They are really cast off and ignored from this time forward. Back to the top 12...the point standings, after tonight's race, are reset to 5000 each, plus 10 points for each victory so far this season. So that means if Mark Martin makes the Chase, he will have 5040 points because he won four races this year. Basically everyone is even in the top 12, but those few "reward" points might make a difference in the end.
This is one of our biggest nights of the year. This is the final day of the regular season and the playoff teams get set. It's pretty fun. The top 4 spots of the 12 are already locked in. Those drivers are Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Denny Hamlin. There are 11 guys who can make the final 8 spots. That makes it pretty fun. The calculators will be whirring throughout the race. By the way, my mom is happy that this race and the final 10 races, all the races in the Chase, will be seen on broadcast TV...ABC. Yeah!
My predictions for tonight:
3). Brian Vickers
2). Kyle Busch
1). Mark Martin
And I think Brian Vickers and Kyle Busch will vault themselves into the top 12 by bumping Greg Biffle and Matt Kenseth out.
My best high school friend, Chuck Chalfant, is coming to the race with a couple of friends and one of his daughters! It will be great to see him again!
Have a great raceday!
Yes! I nailed it!
Now, for this week in Richmond...this is where all the work finally culminates and the the top 12 slots are nailed down. Those are the Chasers. Anyone can still win a race, but only those in the top 12 can win the Sprint Cup. I really feel for those who don't make the top 12. They are really cast off and ignored from this time forward. Back to the top 12...the point standings, after tonight's race, are reset to 5000 each, plus 10 points for each victory so far this season. So that means if Mark Martin makes the Chase, he will have 5040 points because he won four races this year. Basically everyone is even in the top 12, but those few "reward" points might make a difference in the end.
This is one of our biggest nights of the year. This is the final day of the regular season and the playoff teams get set. It's pretty fun. The top 4 spots of the 12 are already locked in. Those drivers are Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Denny Hamlin. There are 11 guys who can make the final 8 spots. That makes it pretty fun. The calculators will be whirring throughout the race. By the way, my mom is happy that this race and the final 10 races, all the races in the Chase, will be seen on broadcast TV...ABC. Yeah!
My predictions for tonight:
3). Brian Vickers
2). Kyle Busch
1). Mark Martin
And I think Brian Vickers and Kyle Busch will vault themselves into the top 12 by bumping Greg Biffle and Matt Kenseth out.
My best high school friend, Chuck Chalfant, is coming to the race with a couple of friends and one of his daughters! It will be great to see him again!
Have a great raceday!
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