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If it's Sunday and Race Day, there must be.............................rain. Yes, you read that right, it has been raining at Bristol. NASCAR made changes to the schedule last year, moving some of the race dates around, and it seems we can't get away from the rain. I've checked out a few of the weather maps, because they just don't seem to agree, and it looks as though the race will run, although there are chances or thunder showers throughout the day. The driver introductions are a little different here at Bristol, with them being brought out to music of their choice. Matt Kenseth rode around on the truck with his daughter, Kaylin, in his arms.
Bristol is extremely close short track racing. Tempers get hot quickly and sometime escalate beyond what they might at any track. Jimmy Spencer punched Kurt Busch in the nose in 2002. Dale Earnhardt Sr. rattled Terry Labonte's cage in 1999. You can got back through history and the race track has seen its share of wrecks and rivalries. It is entirely possible that today will see another one.
Last year's winner was Brad Keselowski and the media has been vocal about how he "cheated" to get the win by speeding between the timing lines on pit road. Well, it wasn't cheating as Brad's speed was exactly where it was supposed to be at those timing lines, he just sped up in between the lines, passing several cars and getting better position on track. NASCAR has reacted to that and placed two more scoring lines on pit road between the ones that existed previously, effectively eliminating that strategy.
Kyle Busch gets the job done at Bristol, but he has had some bad luck so far this year. He did an interview with Darrell Waltrip and confessed openly that being parked last year after wrecking Ron Hornaday "scared the death" out of him. He realized things had gotten out of control and he needed to make some changes, but said still, "The haters are the motivators." Kyle has five wins at Bristol and today could very well be his sixth.
I'm not picking Kyle, my pick is Dale Jr. Who have you got?
3/18/12 | Canadianhick | 2091 respect
Brian Vickers:
Thank you Michael, Rob, Ty, Rodney, ALL road crew. People at the shop, Aarons, Toyota. The fans. That was fun!
3/18/12 | Canadianhick | 2091 respect
Kasey Kahne:
Thanks to all my friends and fans on here. You guys are all so positive it's crazy. Really appreciate you! Wins will come :
3/18/12 |
JrCanuckFan
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Photo Brad tweeted from Victory Lane.
3/18/12 |
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@jeff_gluckPOINTS: Biffle stays in lead, Harvick 2nd (-9), then Kenseth, Truex, Hamlin, Dale Jr., Stewart, Bowyer (up six spots), Logano ... BradK=13th
3/18/12 |
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Something I didn't realise. John Middlebrook has reduced monetary fines before, and has reduced suspensions but he has never adjusted points deducted. So, we shall see on Tuesday.
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Jr confirms the contact with Jeff was not intentional, but bitches about the timing lines. I am a frustrated fan right now.
Kevin Harvick rebounded from his damage in the first wreck and finished 11th.
And yes, what a day for MWR. They finish 3rd, 4th and 5th, and Martin Truex Jr leads the way.
Now we wait for Tuesday.
I hope NASCAR increases Knaus's penalty for dragging this crap out so long.
3/18/12 |
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Congrats to Brad Keselowski. He said all week he had the best car ever and he proved it. Matt just didn't have enough for him.
Jr confirms the contact with Jeff was not intentional, but bitches about the timing lines. I am a frustrated fan right now.
Kevin Harvick rebounded from his damage in the first wreck and finished 11th.
And yes, what a day for MWR. They finish 3rd, 4th and 5th, and Martin Truex Jr leads the way.
Now we wait for Tuesday.
3/18/12 |
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That's a pathetic thing to say. Edwards really had no business doing that at the time. Purposely putting someone in the wall like that is never a good thing for anyone.
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Looked like Gordon realized that was more of a freak incident than anything else. How often do cars bump into each other like that and nothing happens. What are the odds you bump each other right where the exhaust pipe cuts the tire?
3/18/12 | Canadianhick | 2091 respect
I know people might disagree with me saying these but I could care less. Carl Edwards putting Brad Keselowski into the catch fence in Atlanta was the best thing for him.
3/18/12 |
kramer
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Make that all 3 as Bowyer finishes 4th.
3/18/12 |
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Larry Mac just echoed what I had just said. There's something about that Blue Deuce at Bristol.
3/18/12 |
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I don't know why I cheer for Jr. Pitting when he only needed to save 3 laps worth of fuel is dumb, IMO. Going in too fast is dumber. Good thing I like Kes and Matt, cuz one of those two is likely to win it.
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Even though I strongly dislike Brian Vickers, it's good to see two Michael Waltrip Racing cars in the top 5.
3/18/12 |
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Bet Kyle Busch is having a blast running around in that modified car
3/18/12 |
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Had to make brunch for the family. And Jr clearly did not get into Gordon on purpose. Rubbin' is Racin' friend, Rubbin' is Racin'.
3/18/12 | Canadianhick | 2091 respect
Way to go Junior pissed off Martin last week and now Gordon......
3/18/12 |
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I missed some of the race watching the Pens and Flyers...damn Philly wins with one second left in OT...I know that makes all of you Pens haters so h-a-p-p-y!
3/18/12 |
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I'm probably gonna jinx this race, but I don't remember ever seeing a Bristol race with only 2 cautions by the halfway point.
3/18/12 |
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Yeah, sucks that his tire went down. Nothing he could do.
3/18/12 |
kramer
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Ugh, poor Kenny. I give him a lot of credit for still wanting to drive anything that has 4 wheels.
3/18/12 |
JrCanuckFan
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scratch that, Kenny Schrader got into the wall (dammit, he's still one of my favs) so they will get to pit under yellow.
3/18/12 |
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Green flag pit stops for those that stayed out under the first caution are imminent.
3/18/12 |
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Kyle Busch back in the "race" 71 laps down. Bet he's really happy.
3/18/12 |
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Vickers takes the lead. Impressive that the top 5 didn't pit and they're not giving up anything to the guys who did. Take that note for later in the race.
3/18/12 |
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Vickers impatient. Will he be the next wreck-er?
3/18/12 | Canadianhick | 2091 respect
nascarcasm:
Just in: Kole Kahne has been moved to Tony Eury Jr.'s old desk at the HMS headquarters - the one they reserve for unpopular cousins.
3/18/12 |
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"Isn't Kahne's spotter his brother"?
Funny if true after that spotter comment.
Kole is his spotter, who is also his cousin.
If that is true I wouldn't want to be at the Kahne household for dinner on Easter Sunday.
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NASCAR opted to have this caution replace the competition caution that was scheduled. Jamie Mac and Dale Jr, among others, stayed out. Kevin Harvick got his car repaired and is in P36, still on the lead lap.
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@JennaFryerKale is Kahne's brother; Kole is Kahne's cousin ... one of the two of them is the spotter ...
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Kasey's car looks awful
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Jenna Fryer:
"Isn't Kahne's spotter his brother"?
Funny if true after that spotter comment.
Kole is his spotter, who is also his cousin.
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Yeah, no s**t. Twitterville is alive with the sounds of spotter fail :(
3/18/12 | irmacourt | 2825 respect
NASCAR TIME IS HERE, AND RACE DAY IS NEAR, EVERY FAN TAKE YOUR SEAT, NASCAR RACING CAN'T BE BEAT, ROUND AND ROUND THEY GO, RACING FROM THE POLE, FANIQ FANS CHEERING FROM THE SOUL ROOTING FOR THEIR CAR TO GO WANTING THEIR CAR TO WIN RACING LIKE THE WIND, TRYING TO BUMP N RUN, AND HAVE THEIR FUN, AND CAUTION TO CRASHES FENDERS N DOORS BASHES RACING TO THE END CHECKERED FLAG WINS INTO THE WINNERS CIRCLE WE GO, NASCAR IS THE BEST FASTEST SHOW SO FANIQ FANS CHEER BECAUSE NASCAR BABY IS HERE BY IRMA
3/18/12 | irmacourt | 2825 respect
NASCAR TIME IS HERE, AND RACE DAY IS NEAR, EVERY FAN TAKE YOUR SEAT, NASCAR RACING CAN'T BE BEAT, ROUND AND ROUND THEY GO, RACING FROM THE POLE, FANIQ FANS CHEERING FROM THE SOUL ROOTING FOR THEIR CAR TO GO WANTING THEIR CAR TO WIN RACING LIKE THE WIND, TRYING TO BUMP N RUN, AND HAVE THEIR FUN, AND CAUTION TO CRASHES FENDERS N DOORS BASHES RACING TO THE END CHECKERED FLAG WINS INTO THE WINNERS CIRCLE WE GO, NASCAR IS THE BEST FASTEST SHOW SO FANIQ FANS CHEER BECAUSE NASCAR BABY IS HERE BY IRMA
3/18/12 |
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Kasey Kahne getting a little too excited. To his credit, his spotter told him he was clear. NOT good.
Umm, spotter fail.
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That wreck just took out 3 contenders and hampered a 4th in Harvick. Ambrose, Shrub, and Harvick had no place to go there and just piked in with a chain reaction. Johnson juuuuust missed getting smacked when he went down to the apron too.
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On replay, it looked like KK moved up in front of Regan Smith and when he checked up, BK got into him. Brad was braking hard and managed to get around it all without too much damage. Kyle is in the garage, may get out but not looking good. Kasey's car looks totalled, Carl Edwards is also in the garage, and there goes your dark horse, because Ambrose is off as well.
Kasey Kahne getting a little too excited. To his credit, his spotter told him he was clear. NOT good.
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Wow, that sucked. Kasey Kahne gets into Regan Smith, and while Brad Keselowski gets around him, Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick and others get caught up in the aftermath. Kyle is the first to throw a punch......at his car, fortunately.
3/18/12 | Canadianhick | 2091 respect
Kasey Kahne has had a shitty start to the year.
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Dark Horse: Marcos Ambrose, runs pretty well here.
You and John Roberts with his "stick with the Biff". LOL What will he do when/if he wins?
Early going Jeff is looking strong, just got around Ryan Newman. Won't be long until they catch lap traffic.
3/18/12 | Canadianhick | 2091 respect
I'm taking Greg Biffle who has on been on a little bit of a roll of late and has been pretty solid here.
Dark Horse: Marcos Ambrose, runs pretty well here.