Gentlemen, Start Your Maneuvering

This NASCAR off season has more interesting stories to follow than in recent years. Will JJ 4-peat? Dear God I hope not. DEI and Ganassi merge, who is gonna come out of this in the end. I see a lot of turmoil and angst ahead. I think Theresa wants out and I think Ganassi wants out of NASCAR and the talent pool is not very deep there. JP Montoya  and Martin Truax Jr, working together, hmmm. Dodge or Chevy?

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Well I geuss I am not alone.

Great article and interview. Let me know what you think.

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Is it over yet? Almost

It pains me to write those words, but I find myself longing for the end of the season like never before. It could be the fact that the racign has been so poor. It could be the fact that my guy has a new team, that he owns, and a teammate with a sponsor I can definitely support. Or is it the plain fact that I have been so drained of media energy because of this election cycle that I just want everything connected with 2008 to end and 2009 to get going.

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Has Anybody Noticed

I am sure that the NASCAR fan base is enjoying themselves and following the race to race actions at and around the track. TO be completely honest with you all, my interest has been lacking in the last few weeks. I am wrapped up in kids events, birthdays, home projects, and whatever else comes up. My NASCAR watching has been diminished significantly. I am wondering if this has affected anybody else. Is it the time of year when all things start up again and it is hard to dedicate 3 hours of my Sunday afternoon or Saturday evening to stop down and watch the race?

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Chase is Over

I hate saying this as much as i hate saying the Yankees are the team to beat. Jimmy Johnson will end up winning his 3rd title in a row at the end of this season. I know it is still early in the chase but hear my reasoning.

1. Hendrick Motorsports. They are they one organization in NASCAR that has the experience and the know-how to grab the lead and put a stangle hold on it. Disagree with me please but their record is impressive.
2. Chad Knaus. Something about him rubs me the wrong way and he comes off as holier than thou when talking about race cars. Here’s the thing, he is the Bobby Fisher of crew chiefs. If there is a move to be made he knows what, where, when, and why. He gets it right more often than not. I have to say it is probably preparation and being close to his driver, but he is as close to a closer as this sport can have. He will not allow the lead to be given away.
3. Jimmy Johnson. Just a quick reminder, he is the 2 time defending champ. He knows how to win this thing.

It pains me deeply to say these things but as I watched him win yesterday i couldn’t help but think that it was done. Biffle and Edwards are still in reach and will make it interesting. They have the fact that the are chasing working against them now. JJ needs to stay the course and not force anything unnecessary, while Edwards and Biffle have the pressure keeping up and trying to steal the lead away.

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Hey Kyle, Beware of the Mojo

As my weekend sped by without a second glance at the TV, I finally got to sit and watch about 5 minutes of race coverage. I got to see Kyle’s crew chief eliquently state the party line that it’s all good, we will continue on the path to victory and we haven’t lost any confidence.

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The Chase is On

It is finally that time of year where they can actually race again. Enough of the sponsor happiness, being nice to each other, yadda-yadda. Let’s get it on! If only they could race somewhere other than New Hampshire to start.

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Another Kick in the Balls for NASCAR Fans. And Pandering to Manufacturers

I am really getting fed up with NASCAR’s attitude. I heard the official say this is a non points race so we are making the change and get over it. Leaving out the pole sitters is stupid. Now we have the top 6 cars from each manufacturer in the shootout. This is a non-points race, but I look forward to it all winter long because I get to see Tony run his new stuff. Now, I don’t get to because, unless I read it wrong, past winners won’t get an exemption. This is another sympton that NASCAR is getting to a point where the fans are not the focus anymore. They are starting to patronize us while cuddling up to the sponsors who provide the teet that they suckle upon. Well, in case they forgot, we are the ones that buy those products and watch the races and feed the sponsors the very cash that you crave. So keep pissing us off.

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I Agree, With Chad Knaus?

If you have ever read any of my stuff in the past, it is no secret that I do not like the crew chief of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet. After finding this write up, I may have to rethink my position. Just something about him rubs me the wrong way, but, I will admit that the man knows what he is doing.

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The Insane are Running the Place

You idiots!!! NASCAR you have got to stop meddling with everything that goes on in the sport. Some friggin’ excitement would help your sport at this point. Most of us are looking forward to the next rce to see what happens with the Edward v. Busch saga and what do you do but throw water on the first real fire you have had all year.

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