Is the lack of testing hurting the men I love to cheer and boo from the East Coast to the West Coast and all points between?
Last night's Auto Club 500 was the most uneventful race I have seen in quite a long day. I hate crashes, especially when it involves my Fed Ex Toyota but seeing Kevin Harvick crash into the wall and end his streak of races without a DNF was the highlight of the 250 lap event. Every other caution was for rain drops, threatening to shorten yet another race. Thankfully the rain let up and we got to see all of the scheduled laps.
I grew tired of follow the leader a number of years ago and when the leader hails out of the Hendrick camp or is defending series Champion Jimmie Johnson I totally lose interest. I'm over it and ready to see someone else lead and win something. Which is why I am thrilled for Matt Kenseth's 2 for 2 streak he's got going on.
I'm a die-hard Joe Gibbs Racing fan, I want one of my three Toyotas up front, preferably Denny Hamlin every race for every lap. But if that can't happen I'll root for the Roush boys any day. They are all class acts who are talented beyond belief. Their owner may leave a little to be desired but he knows how to get it done. And Kenseth has shown that flashy isn't always the way to get attention.
Denny Hamlin had an impressive sixth place finish, jumping up 13 spots to 14th, just 150 points back of the leader and a mere 13 points out of the top 12 coveted spots to make it into the Chase. Quite a turn around from last week's Daytona 500 crash.
Amazing pit stops, great hustle and a never quit attitude by driver Denny Hamlin showed that the Fed Ex Freight Toyota could hang with the big boys. The real season starts when the haulers roll into Fontana and when Hamlin made his way out on the track he proved that he was ready to race.
The Fed Ex Racing crew heads for the bright lights of Las Vegas this weekend. High roller Hamlin, who proved he had luck on his side with his friendly wagers at the Bud Shootout Selection Show among his Toyota comrades, will be hoping to charm lady luck and attempt to bring home a trophy from the land of the rising son. Sounds appropriate doesn't it?
4 comments:
Becca,
I wholeheartedly agree. Yesterday's race was one of the most boring ever. I almost fell asleep just before halfway. Not even Denny's radio chatter could keep me awake. Good run for Denny and the Fedex boys. Just what they needed after their bad luck at Daytona.
Jen
Same here. Roush has great drivers. I prefer the Biff; he would've won if it wasn't for the pit stop mistake. The race itself was boring. However, Joe Gibbs had a great day. Kyle finsihed 3rd after his record weekend, Denny finished 6th thanks to a great late pit stop, and Joey kept his car in one piece and learned a lot. It's time for change; JJ is a great guy but I'm not alone in wanting the Jimmie Johnson Show to end.
Matt Kenseth is one of my favorite drivers,along with Denny of course. I am happy that Kenseth's long streak of no wins is finally broken. It will be great when Denny is in Victory Lane again as well. WTG,Denny,on finishing sixth. Great job by the Fed Ex crew.
I think that lack of testing has had some effect on the teams. maybe good for some and bad for others. It seems like teams are kind of rusty,especially in the pits. i do have to say Matt Kenseth had some very impressive pit stops and who knows what biffle would have done if he hadn't ran over that air hose. just my opinion but it does seem like there is something missing in the excitement department.
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