The Coca Cola 600

Just popping in for some quick commentary:

Well, all those cautions got on my nerves and I still think they should give that ½ inch back on the spoiler, but they did make for the most exciting finish. Usually the 600 is a race of attrition and the leader is seconds out in front of a straggling pack. Bunched up together that last time really made for a good show. Just wished Bobby could have pulled it off after the hell year he’s been having. We were screaming for him to win.

Speaking of attrition, it was fun/interesting to watch so many major racing houses get whittled down to one car each.

But much more fun to see guys like Dale Jarrett, Rusty Wallace and Ricky Rudd running up towards the front. I guess things with DJ and his new Crew Chief might just work out. :)

I saw the 8 was getting better, moving up, so as I said last week: Hmiel was the right move though it was made for the wrong reasons.

Remember what I said about boneheaded moves at the beginning of the year? Yeah, Dale Jr. took out Mikey and Matt Kennseth, but he owned up to it and took responsibility like a man and that all I can ask of him.

Then again the move wasn’t that boneheaded, he wasn’t the only one having trouble in that turn.

BTW - Tony Eury Sr. needs to STFU. The Eury’s and Dale spent much of last year sniping at each other in the press. Dale grew out of it. Pops hasn’t. Don’t care if what he is saying is right or not, it doesn’t need to be said in public, no matter who’s little boy he’s feels needs defending.

Once again: GROW UP DEI!

But Truex finished well, best he has in a cup race I believe, so good on ya Martin!

Mark Martin had a lousy night, part of that attrition and Elliott’s seemed like a roller coaster and scraping out a 13th place finish, frustrating for him I’m sure given the promise of last week and battling back from that spin to take the lead (*Yowza!*) but not bad considering at his pit troubles.

BTW-Saw Elliott’s Chewbacca imitation and fell over laughing. Was also utterly charmed by man so secure in himself to do a SciFi thang in front of the camera. Btween that and his 26 furkids, I give up. Take me now, you TDH (Tall, Dark and Handsome) Man-Geek you!

;)

First final tonight, wish me luck.