Week 22 Commentary

Kyle Busch scored a big win at Watkins Glen International Speedway on the final road course of the season.  As usual, there were a handful of wrecks, including a somewhat bizarre one that took out Jeff Gordon. Some stellar cars did not see the finish, including Brian Vickers, Marcose Ambrose and Kasey Kahne, who remains steamed.

Ratatack won the week, followed by Man In Black Racing, GBR88 and Pamela's Pistons.  Five drivers, Stroker Ace Racing, The Big Lebowski, Cosmo, Fitz Racing and Kingpin Racing.

Among those moving up were SPC Racing of Tampa, FL, Smoke on the Horizon and Ratatack Racing.  In the garage area were Budah, Captain Schwab, The Blue Deuce, Lisa Las Vegas, Slim Shady Racing and DWL Racing.

Man In Black Racing has taken the lead, with 88 AMPS, Glynn, Mama's Boy and Mountain Boy rounding out the top five.  It is becoming time to mash the gas.

Many thanks to those racers who joined us over at The Belle Isle Bayou for out Midseason Party.  Andre and the staff over there took real good care of us with some tasty treats, wings and plenty of ice cold beer.  D&D Racing, Chief Racing, Team Cuda, The Gas Man, Luckydog, Burke, Punch, MMSH, Blind Squirrel Racing, ME Racing, Cosmo, O Racing and Double Four Racing were among those who attended.

During the week, Humpy Wheeler spoke on his "hot topic" on what is wrong with NASCAR.   Maybe not much, but maybe plenty.  As Burke said at the party, when Bud at the Glen is the best race, you get an indication of what is wrong at all the other tracks that used to be great, particularly Bristol, Dover and Richmond.

This week we return to Michigan International Speedway for the running of The Pure Michigan 400.  The cars are running real fast, and Joey Logano set a track record in winning the pole position. 25 drivers qualified at over 200MPH.

Jimmie Johnson was fastest in Happy Hour practice; however, Johnson wrecked late in practice and had to go to a backup car and will go to the back of the field.  Jamie McMurray, who blew an engine, will go the back also.

The green flag is scheduled to drop at 1:16PM.  Stand on it!