I don't know if I'm the only one who has noticed, but...

It seems young Dale Earnhardt Jr. has developed a habit of being coy with the media. I guess since he was out of the pressure of the family business he has been able to drive and be who he is without worrying about where he's driving next year. Junior was far too stressed given his situation in years past to have such a free-wheeling personality for the media. His antics are reminicient of his father's from years ago. It was only all too appropriate he got his first win for Hendrick Motorsports on fathers day in Michigan.

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Controversy, Controversy, Kyle Busch and Controversy

Who dosen't like good, down home short track racing? Who dosen't like controversy? I have a thing for both exspecially when they are combined. Both the Sprint and Nationwide races from Richmond had their share of it. I was rather disappointed that Steven Wallace didn't get the opportunity to rip Kyle Busch into many peices. I expect a fine coming from NASCAR for his on-track retalliation. However, I appreciated Wallace's crude but somewhat true comments. Michael Waltrip's retalliation to Casey Mears was absoulutely hilarious. In my opinion, it was very appropriate to retalliate in that situation because of the damage to Waltrip's car. Denny Hamlin's on track antics (stopping on the track after losing a tire) was perhaps not the right thing to do but most fans would have done the same had they been in a similar position. Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. perhaps both entered turn 3 too hard but since it occured in the heat of the moment it can be considered excusable.

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Swaybargate Issue

The alledged theft of the Jack Roush sway bar and what Poole said about the truck arms leased to Wood Brothers Racing are two entirely different situations but both have something in common- It's inethical to reverse engineer another's technology. Peoriod. Pat Tryson's alledged reverse engineering of the leased truck arms was nothing short of criminal espionage. The heathens that apparently work at MWR decided to do the same with the "borrowed" Roush sway bar (Sorry for the loaded diction). Both are acts of theviery as far as I'm concerned. It can be argued that any competitor worth his/her weight in crap would have done the same. Personally, I would have closely examined said parts. That is perhaps not the most ethical way of going about it, but it is a far cry from sandblasting a suspension component and attempting to use it. It is really unfortunate that these things happen in this sport we all love and continue to happen, but until there is intervention by NASCAR it will most likely continue.

In response to Mark- Buck, Bass and the boys stole Swaybargate. I am only guilty of theft by recieving. Technology in the automobile buisiness is different than that of the racing business. There are only so many ways to build a car.

In response to Dennis- I almost Rolled On the Floor Laugining after reading that!

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Congrats to Dennis Setzer!

I was delighted to see Setzer take the checkered flag. It was also a long awaited victory for the BHR racing team and Dodge, who each scored their first victory in 3 years. Kyle Busch's numbskull move on the last lap, however, was the epitome of his bad judgement. Hopefully he will soon learn that he can't make stupid moves like that for second place.

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Jeff's Horrendous Crash

This crash is evidence, as Jeff and the Fox broadcast crew pointed out after the crash that Las Vegas and other tracks in general need 1) fewer openings on straightaways and 2) Safer barriers all the way around.

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Nationwide Series at Vegas

During the Nationwide Race today, I had to constantly remind myself that I was not watching a demolition derby. The rampant tire issues played havoc with the leaders and decimated the field. This race was a total Fiasco. I just hope the Sprint Cup race will look more like a race tomorrow than crashfest '08

Tissot final thought- Congrats to Mark Martin, we all know that it was unintentional and that Mark Martin could have passed both Edwards and Keselowski to win

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Casey Mears flip

Wow the Casey Mears wreck was weird. I'm afriad this is going to occur more often than we were accustomed due to the COT's higher center of gravity. I just hope that this was a fluke, as the ensuing fire was scary.

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Way to go Ryan Newman!

After outdueling Tony Stewart and recieving a push from teammate Kurt Busch, Ryan Newman takes the 50th annual Daytona 500! The win was the first for Newman since September 2005 and the first for Penske and Dodge since last summer! Additionally, this is the first points-paying restrictor plate win for Penske and the second for Dodge and the first in six years at that. Looks like the playing field is awfully even to me!

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Congrats to Furniture Row Racing, John Andretti, and Dale Jarrett

Furniture Row Racing (78-Nemecheck, 87-K. Wallace) had a hell of a showing in the 150s after qualifying well due to their Hendrick-built powerplants.
Kudos to Andretti and his owner, Bob Jenkins as well, for their last minute dash into the Daytona 500 in race 2. Was the MWR parade really necessary to assure DJ a starting spot? Apparently.

Tissot final thought of the blog: I'm feelin' for Boris Said and Patrick Carpentier right now!

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Way to go Jr!

It's great to see Dale, Jr's return to eminence at the restrictor plate tracks. I think he will win more races than Eury predicted.

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