Several prominent drivers needed a win to advance to the eliminator round of the Chase, but only one was able to pull it off, and it has been the driver who has arguably had the best overall season with the most wins; Brad Keselowski.
Brad charged to the front at Talladega and held on to advance, but Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. were eliminated. So was Kyle Busch, who although riding around in the back, got caught up in a wreck and his day was essentially done.
There was not the usual 20 car pileup that most expected.
Miss Make Shit Happen (MMSH) won the week handily rolling here picks. Imagine that. Team Hot Stuff was second, SPC Racing third, with Glynn and ME Racing tying for fourth.
Glynn remains on point, and has opened up a once razor thin margin to 119 points over Team Taser. Taser has gone on major runs before, and he may just have one more in him in 2014. We will see.
The rest of the top five has not shifted in recent weeks, but we expect someone to make a move, discarding the bosom of safety.
SPC Racing, Team Hot Stuff and MMSH made moves toward the front, while Cosmo D and WTC found themselves in the garage area.
This week we head to the paper clip known as Martinsville Speedway for the running of the Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500. This is short track racing at it's finest.
Few races are remaining, and those with any inkling to get toward the front must act now.
We will place the field under green at approximately 1:43PM.
Steady as she goes, and protect the brakes.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Week 31 Commentary
Tempers were flaring at Charlotte Motor Speedway during, and most notably after, The Bank of America 500 Saturday night. Brad Keselowski lost the most friends, although I don't know if he is all that worried about being taken off the Christmas card list of Denny Hamlin and Matt Kenseth.
Kevin Harvick won the race, and cemented his spot in the next round of the Chase.
After taking 30 minutes to eliminate all the double dipping of those racers who rolled thier picks on a box change, we find that Glynn won the week. Jr Racing was second, followed by Blind Squirrel Racing, Me Racing and Eagles Nest Racing.
There were few big movers; however, JR Racing moved up while BAHL and FLYNC5 moved down. BAHL fell out of the top ten, which is not good.
The top five, with Glynn closely chased by Team Taser, remained the same.
This week we head to Talladega, and given all those chasing spots in the Chase, things could get more crazy than they already are. It will be a show, that is for sure.
The GEICO 500 goes green at approximately 2:16PM. Hang on!
Kevin Harvick won the race, and cemented his spot in the next round of the Chase.
After taking 30 minutes to eliminate all the double dipping of those racers who rolled thier picks on a box change, we find that Glynn won the week. Jr Racing was second, followed by Blind Squirrel Racing, Me Racing and Eagles Nest Racing.
There were few big movers; however, JR Racing moved up while BAHL and FLYNC5 moved down. BAHL fell out of the top ten, which is not good.
The top five, with Glynn closely chased by Team Taser, remained the same.
This week we head to Talladega, and given all those chasing spots in the Chase, things could get more crazy than they already are. It will be a show, that is for sure.
The GEICO 500 goes green at approximately 2:16PM. Hang on!
Monday, October 6, 2014
Week 30 Commentary
Joey Logano won the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway Sunday afternoon, establishing the #22 team as the favorite moving forward in the Chase. Kyle Larson had another strong run, and is a threat to win every week.
Several top teams had bad days, led by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jimmie Johnson and Brad Keselowski. Kurt Busch had another wall slapping afternoon.
Eagles Nest won the week, followed by Blind Squirrel Racing, OSteen Racing, Jr. Racing and SPC Racing, which is an odd grouping to be sure.
Blind Squirrel Racing was the only racer to gain big on the day, but Team Wolf, Team Hot Stuff, Slim Shady Racing and Punch lost the draft early.
Glynn remains our leader, with Team Taser close behind. No Ones Beatch took third from KDog, who fell to fourth, with Smokes Fury in fifth.
We begin our final box set this week as the race at Kansas concluded our last box set. Blue 7 Racing won the segment, with Blind Squirrel Racing second and Eagles Nest, on the heels of the big win this week, third.
THE BOXES HAVE CHANGED FOR THE CHARLOTTE RACE!!!!!!!!!!!!
On Saturday night, right there amidst the LSU-Florida game at the Swamp, we will drop the flag on the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. They aim to place the field under green at 7:46PM.
It is flat time to mash the gas. We note that the three team stalwart of Boy Racing Inc is in serious need of horsepower, with positions 20-25 flat covered in the standings. This is most unusual for this perennial powerhouse organization, so we will see if they can find some speed here in the last box set.
Have a good week!
Several top teams had bad days, led by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jimmie Johnson and Brad Keselowski. Kurt Busch had another wall slapping afternoon.
Eagles Nest won the week, followed by Blind Squirrel Racing, OSteen Racing, Jr. Racing and SPC Racing, which is an odd grouping to be sure.
Blind Squirrel Racing was the only racer to gain big on the day, but Team Wolf, Team Hot Stuff, Slim Shady Racing and Punch lost the draft early.
Glynn remains our leader, with Team Taser close behind. No Ones Beatch took third from KDog, who fell to fourth, with Smokes Fury in fifth.
We begin our final box set this week as the race at Kansas concluded our last box set. Blue 7 Racing won the segment, with Blind Squirrel Racing second and Eagles Nest, on the heels of the big win this week, third.
THE BOXES HAVE CHANGED FOR THE CHARLOTTE RACE!!!!!!!!!!!!
On Saturday night, right there amidst the LSU-Florida game at the Swamp, we will drop the flag on the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. They aim to place the field under green at 7:46PM.
It is flat time to mash the gas. We note that the three team stalwart of Boy Racing Inc is in serious need of horsepower, with positions 20-25 flat covered in the standings. This is most unusual for this perennial powerhouse organization, so we will see if they can find some speed here in the last box set.
Have a good week!
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Week 29 Commentary
Jeff Gordon was some kind of strong at Dover last Sunday, securing a spot in the next round for the Chase by winning the AAA 400 at Dover.
Eliminated from the Chase were AJ Allmendinger, Greg Biffle, Aric Almrola and Kurt Busch.
No Ones Beatch won the week, followed by 88 AMPS, Chief Racing, eam Hot Stuff and CosmoD.
Glynn passed Team Taser up in the corner of turn two and is now in command of the field. Taser is tucked in behind off the rear bumper with KDog Racing, No Ones Beatch and Smokes Fury rounding out the top five.
There were not a lot of significant moves this week. Team Hot Stuff and BMF Lugnuts moved up, while FLYNC5, Pamela's Pistons and Blind Squirrel Racing blew engines.
This week we are at Kansas Speedway in greater Kansas City for the running of the Hollywood Casino 400. The race goes green at 2:16PM, and those in attendance will have time to get over to The Harry S. Truman Sports Complex to see the Kansas City Royals take on the LA Angels at Kauffman Stadium.
Stand On It!
Eliminated from the Chase were AJ Allmendinger, Greg Biffle, Aric Almrola and Kurt Busch.
No Ones Beatch won the week, followed by 88 AMPS, Chief Racing, eam Hot Stuff and CosmoD.
Glynn passed Team Taser up in the corner of turn two and is now in command of the field. Taser is tucked in behind off the rear bumper with KDog Racing, No Ones Beatch and Smokes Fury rounding out the top five.
There were not a lot of significant moves this week. Team Hot Stuff and BMF Lugnuts moved up, while FLYNC5, Pamela's Pistons and Blind Squirrel Racing blew engines.
This week we are at Kansas Speedway in greater Kansas City for the running of the Hollywood Casino 400. The race goes green at 2:16PM, and those in attendance will have time to get over to The Harry S. Truman Sports Complex to see the Kansas City Royals take on the LA Angels at Kauffman Stadium.
Stand On It!
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