At the Track

We'll note happenings at the national and local levels of racing.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Back to normal


Well, it seems that two seasons of a kinder, gentler Tony Stewart is enough.

His hair is longer and his temper and sarcasm are back.

Yes! Personality returns!

Did he or didn't he punch out Kurt Busch in the big red truck Saturday night after the Bud Shootout? Who cares, just the thought of it makes me giddy. I still harbor some ill feelings toward the older Busch boy after the pit road incident involving the #2 car and Tony's jackman.

Doesn't the younger Busch brother fit in with Tony? When questioned before the Bud Shootout about what happened in the truck, Kyle's comments turned to his sponsors, NOS energy drink and M&Ms.

Next comes Smoke's comments to the Associated Press about a Gibbs-Hendrick showdown. Priceless. Vintage Tony.

"It's going to be the epic battle, and it should be the battle of a lifetime and the century. There may not be another battle of this proportion for trhe rest of my life, my career, for the century."

Can't you see the smirk on his face? The sense of urgency in his voice?

Yep, Tony's back in full form - swinging, slapping, making fun of stupid questions.

Want to guess how long it takes him to get fined? Although, the powers that be only sanctioned a probation for six races to both Tony and Kurt. Maybe they're going to let the boys out of the cages.

Bring it on, it's going to be a fun season if Speedweeks is any indication.

6 comments:

JW Stringer said...

There is a promotion running for any folks looking to place a wager on the Daytona 500.

http://www.pregame.com/forums/blogs/matty-oshea/archive/2008/02/15/daytona-500-betting-amp-rev-em-up-add-em-up-promotion.aspx

Thank you for this blog! It is great resource for all NASCAR fans!

Lee Ann Welch said...

Thanks for the positive comment.

But can you legally wager on races? Sorry, but I don't bet with money for things, so I don't know.

Where are my cousins when I have these questions?

JW Stringer said...

Lee Ann, you can legally wager on races in Las Vegas and through offshore sports books.

Make sure to check out http://pregame.com/newsletters.

They hey have a Sunday Speed newsletter that you can sign-up for that will give you all the info you need.

Lee Ann Welch said...

Thanks JW!

One of the goals in life should be to learn something new every day.

I have learned something new.

My "betting" is usually for pizza, McDonlad's, Coca-Cola, steaks on the grill, etc.

And on pretty lame things - next car colors, water cooler glurgs, how long kids on the airplane will scream (a particular pet peeve, but I do feel sorry for them and their parents.)

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