I'm not sure if Mother Nature's tantrum in Martinsville, Virginia this weekend is a blessing or a curse. I hate to see the field set according to Sprint Cup points. The rule book shouldn't get to decide who makes the field and who goes home. Every team has the same right to try their hand at making the field and I don't like to see weather dictate who is worthy of a starting position for a race.
Then there's the matter of Martinsville being home turf for Denny Hamlin. I was so looking forward to seeing how stout his race car was going to be. I guess I'll have to wait until Sunday to get my first glance at the Fed Ex Toyota. Times likes these are when I'm disappointed. My devotion never waivers based on performances. Start from the pole or be the caboose, I still think Denny Hamlin can win every week. Crash out and visit the local hospital, I'm still proud of my D Ham. Rob him of the chance to prove his talents, I feel cheated.
So I excitedly await the start of Sunday's race, equipped with my Tums and my tissues. I can't help but tear up when I see Denny take the green flag at his home track in front of Virginia natives who agree with me that he is one of the state's finest racers and classiest gentlemen. When Mama and Daddy Hamlin brought D Ham into this world they blessed it with the most amazing man to ever take a breath. So come Sunday afternoon, I will be holding mine to see if my dreams for my friend and hero will come true.
If I could have it my way, I'd get to see Denny Hamlin wave a Dasani bottle with tears in his eyes, struggling for words to describe how he feels. Perhaps Mother Nature did me a favor by raining on my parade so that Denny could start closer to the front. That is yet to be seen. But you can guarantee I will be watching intently to see the outcome. Regardless, I will be overwhelmed at getting to watch NASCAR's finest turn 500 laps.
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Denny Hamlin was 7th in Happy Hour Practice at Martinsville. His best speed was 94.148 mph with his fastest time at 20.110 seconds per lap. His average speed was 93.053 mph. He had the fast time 7 times with 74 laps run in practice. I've got hope and know that the Fed Ex Freight Toyota will be contending for the win when the green flag waves Sunday afternoon.
10 comments:
Becca,
Every driver deserves to have that one person who loves and supports them unconditionally. Someone who adores them no matter how they finish and for Denny Hamlin, that person is without a doubt you. I hope that he realizes how blessed he is and treasures you for believing in him endlessly.
Keep supporting Denny with your undying devotion... he deserves it and is worthy of every word you write about him.
Josh
Becca,
I hope Denny Hamlin knows how lucky he is to have you for a fan. No one else expresses themselves and their love for their driver quite the same way you do. There may 43 drivers in the field on race day but only 1 has the most awesome fan in the world. That # 11 car is blessed to have you support its driver.
Instead of hating Kyle Busch, fans should hate Denny Hamlin because he has the greatest fan in history! If they only knew what they're missing. Maybe next time Denny gets down on himself he will remember his biggest fan doesn't care how he finished and hold his head up high. He really should!
Jamie
Josh and Jamie,
Thank you guys so much for your kind words. I'm lucky to get to support the best driver to ever get behind the wheel of a car. He is beyond amazing and I am the one who is blessed.
There are no words to tell him or anyone else what he means to me but I sure do try. I just hope I make him proud to have me as a fan and a friend.
Thanks again,
Becca
It is easy to support your driver when he wins and has good finishes. Thinking he is wonderful when he doesn't do so hot takes true devotion. Not many people stick with a driver through the tough times. Hearing that someone supports Denny the way you do is awesome. Keep writing about Denny and giving him your support. I agree with you wholeheartedly and love this blog.
I agree with the others. Your devotion to Denny is admirable. I am touched by the concern you show him when things are not so great as well as when he's on top of the world. Your blog has caused me to see a different Denny Hamlin,different from the negative image churned out by the media and misinformed NASCAR fans. Thank you,Becca,for your blog,and thank you,Denny,for being a great driver and an even better human being.God bless you both.
Patrick
Patrick,
Wow! Thank you for those sweet words. To know that you are able to see Denny the way I see him makes writing this blog worth it. Everyone deserves to be adored and Denny is more deserving than anyone I've ever known.
You are right, D Ham IS a great driver and an AMAZING human being. I wish I could find the words to convey what he means to me and what he's done for me. If I had forever to try to thank him it just wouldn't be enough....
Thanks again Patrick and God Bless You! Becca
Becca,
I will never be able to understand how you see straight to the heart of people to their true value. But you do it for me and for that Denny Hamlin guy you love so much.
He is lucky to have you write this blog and to have you as a friend. Keep supporting that Hamlin kid, he deserves it.
I love ya girl! This blog is awesome. Great job - you are such a talented writer. Sorry I didn't check it out months ago when you asked me to. But I will from now on!
Deano
When Becca asked all of us to check out her blog we never dreamed it was this good. Guess we shouldn't have doubted your talents or your love for Denny.
Awesome blog and a pretty great driver when viewed from your eyes.
Tracy
Hello Everyone,
I agree with all of you. I have never had a fan as wonderful as Becca. You are special and when I say special, I mean you are one of a kind. You are sweet and very awesome. I have never met someone that knows so much about NASCAR as you do. You don't just know about the driver you know about the cars and what you don't know you want to learn. Thank you for being so supportive. I really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart and for the rest of you, thank you for being so kind. You all are awesome. Take care.
Denny Hamlin
Ugh....another rainy Friday! It doesn't look good for practice and qualifying. At least if the lineup will be determined by points, Denny gets to start one spot closer to the front!
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