NASCAR

[TONYCLT]

I think eveyone is glad to Mark running this good including me, what he has done this year for a part time team has been great. And as for Tonys talent I agree with he ranks with drivers like Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin any type of racecar they get into they win in.

[mod134]

Nashville's plight has made the headlines of NASCAR's site.

Article.

Mark is doing outstanding this season and it is a testament to his talent with his first season in a long time in a Chevy, but equally important how he and the investment of Bobby Ginn in the race team have stepped up the entire program. My brother suggested that if Gibbs or RCR doesn't get Dale Jr., look for Ginn Racing to be the darkhorse canidate to get "Little E". After Mark's continued success and Regan Smith's impressive efforts thusfar, Ginn is making their mark this season.

[dgreco]

Busch was docked 100 points for what happened at Dover.

[TONYCLT]

Busch should have been givin a suspension it one thing when you have a problem with another driver but when Busch put the safety of the pit crew members on the line he went overboard.

[dgreco]

Busch should have been givin a suspension it one thing when you have a problem with another driver but when Busch put the safety of the pit crew members on the line he went overboard.

[TONYCLT]

Another sunday another win for HMS.

[mod134]

True, but when the weather hit their strategy managed to put Gordon in victory lane. Had it fallen past like lap 114, Gordon's strategy was done as he needed to pit. If it was a little earlier, Edwards had the win. If Newman nosed ahead at that last scoring loop, he would have ended that winless drought.

Glad to hear Pocono keeps its two races next year. I'll be at the one in early August.

Albeit rain-shortened, what does everyone think of the TNT broadcast featuring Bill Webber, Wally Dallenbach and Kyle Petty? I must admit that it's tough without having Benny Parsons' distinctive voice helping broadcast the races. That being said, I think Kyle did a good jobi and some of the segments in the rain delay were enjoyable other than the standard driver interviews.

Edited June 11, 2007 by mod134

[TONYCLT]

Make sure you get some pictures at the race, and as for TNT coverage of the race I didn't like it at all though Kyle petty did do a good job in the booth, I think FOX Sports has the best coverage and the best announcers DW, Larry Mac, and Jeff Hammond do a great job and are always entertaining.

[dgreco]

I oculdnt watch the TNT broadcast, it was to boring for me. Also HMS has won 10 of the last 12 races.

I got a question though, how come Edwards is so successful in Busch Series races, but can't really breakthrough in Nextel Cup races?

[TONYCLT]

I got a question though, how come Edwards is so successful in Busch Series races, but can't really breakthrough in Nextel Cup races?

[dgreco]

I think the main reason is Chevolet is just that much stronger then Ford, from 2002-2005 Ford was strong Mark Martin finished 2nd in the standings in 02, Matt Kenseth won it in 03 and Kurt Busch in 04. Remember Carl Edwards won 4 races in 2005 and finished 3rd in the points. Carl Edwards has broke through in Nextel Cup but the Fords just can't keep up with the Chevys.

[TONYCLT]

Unless Ford can do something with there engine program they will always run behind the Chevys that is why some of the teams are considering a switch. Look at Roush he has some of the best drivers on the track and because he runs Ford power they just dont perform like the Chevy drivers. Good example on the difference between the two Mark Martin drove a Ford last year and now he drives a Chevy he has almost as many top 10's this year as he did in all of last year.

[dgreco]

Unless Ford can do something with there engine program they will always run behind the Chevys that is why some of the teams are considering a switch. Look at Roush he has some of the best drivers on the track and because he runs Ford power they just dont perform like the Chevy drivers. Good example on the difference between the two Mark Martin drove a Ford last year and now he drives a Chevy he has almost as many top 10's this year as he did in all of last year.

[TONYCLT]

sdo would nascar gonig to 1 car be a good or bad thing?

[dgreco]

I think this year they are showing they need to do something for parody. 10 of 12 by HMS is a problem within itself.

[TONYCLT]

I dont know what NASCAR can do to level the playing field, they already have guidelines on what teams can and cannot do with the engine department.

[dgreco]

thought I would keep some standings so we can discuss more besides the races.

01 Jeff Gordon 2249 ---

02 Matt Kenseth 2007-242

03 Denny Hamlin 2002-247

04 Jimmie Johnson 1944-305

05 Jeff Burton 1828-421

06 Tony Stewart 1733-516

07 Carl Edwards 1710-539

08 Clint Bowyer 1659-590

09 Kevin Harvick 1648-601

10 Kyle Busch 1613-636

11 Martin Truex Jr. 1597-652

12 Mark Martin 1586-663

Edited June 12, 2007 by dgreco

[TONYCLT]

thought I would keep some standings so we can discuss more besides the races.

[TONYCLT]

Looks like Dale Jr. found a place to drive next year, all fingers are pointing towards HMS to possibly to replace Kyle Busch for the 2008 season, Jr. is set to make his announcement tomorrow.

[dgreco]

Looks like Dale Jr. found a place to drive next year, all fingers are pointing towards HMS to possibly to replace Kyle Busch for the 2008 season, Jr. is set to make his announcement tomorrow.

[TONYCLT]

If HMS were to add Dale Jr. that give HMS a powerhouse lineup, Jeff Gordon, Jimmy Johnson, Dale Jr., and Casey Mears who is starting to come out of his shell as a competitve driver, it would be hard for any team to stop HMS from winning week in and week out.

[WOT]

that would be huge move for Dale JR. and HMS.

[TONYCLT]

My thoughts exactly. But, I have to believe he will get a similar deal like Gordon - 50% ownership of the car

Also - I haven't been able to tell - will it become the 8 car with Budwiser at HMS? I just can't see Jr. hawking Corn Flakes.

[dgreco]

Word is that he will be driving hte 25 car next year.

[TONYCLT]

We will soon find out hes making his announcement right now.

*Update*

Its official Dale Jr. will drive the number 5 car begining in 2008.

Edited June 13, 2007 by TONYCLT