Lowe's became the track sponsor for the Concord, NC (Charlotte) track in 1999. They have ended their agreement to sponsor the track, so today's race will be the final race at the Lowe's Motor Speedway. If anybody out there has a few million bucks laying around, I think Bruton Smith, the track owner, would love to talk to you about some sponsorship.
Tonight's race begins at 7:25 Eastern time...the sun will be setting and the temperature will be dropping. It may even hit a low of the high 30's. That will give the track a lot of grip...except for the icy parts.
Jimmie Johnson is on a tear...like always. He took over the points lead from Mark Martin last week with his win in Fontana, CA. Mark Martin is by no means out of the race, though. He is only 12 points back, followed by Juan Pablo Montoya who's 58 points back and Tony Stewart who is 84 points back. I think one of those 4 are the only ones who can claim the title this year now. And the 48 team is hitting on all cylinders right now, so there is no reason to believe they won't capture their 4th consecutive title.
Crap. I'm not Jimmie fan, but, wow, what a team. They just keep plowing and overcoming until they snatch that trophy year after year after year! Jimmie has been dominant again this week at the "home" track for most of the Cup teams. He had the top speed in all the practices and took the pole with the 3rd fastest time ever.
My predictions (actually, my hopes) for tonight's race:
3). Jimmie Johnson
2). Mark Martin
1). Juan Pablo Montoya
Have a great race night everybody!
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