But at least Carl Edwards won the race.
I can't find the JJ flag, but I'm here to admit, he won. Three-peat. Exclusive category with the great Cale Yarborough.
The boy has the hardware to prove he is the best, three years running.
But I still think there should be an * with the champions in the Chase-era. They are only performing for 10 races. Albeit unlikely, someone could come on during those last 10 races and kick tailpipe. It's not probably, but it is possible.
Jimmie has been the real performer for Hendrick this season, there was a brief glimmer for Junior and Jeff needed a flashlight to find the steering wheel.
Even though not my favorite driver by a longshot, Jeff Gordon has been really disappointing for a couple of years now. That's kind of sad. He has such a loyal following, which I don't understand, and they've endured.
Former teammate Kyle Busch started out with a big flash in all three series, to essentially being invisible during the Chase. That, too, was sad. The Gibbs cars got some good press for Toyota.
Well, 2008 is over on the track. The big awards show in New York City is all that's left.
What will 2009 bring? Changes, that's for certain. No testing. Stewart-Haas Racing. Ganassi-Earnhart with what name, many suggest Chip 'n' Dale. Fox has a Gopher-Cam named Digger. Why not more furry animals?
And NASCAR itself always makes changes. Usually during a race. They do it all the time. And I'm sure it will continue to be that way.
Whatever comes, everyone has their favorites to pull for on the track. Jimmie, Junior, Carl, Tony, Mark, even a Labonte. It's a faithful and fun-filled adventure.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Why watch on Sunday?
There are three types of people who will be watching the NASCAR finale at Homestead on Sunday.
1. Jimmie Johnson fans.
2. Everyone hoping Jimmie Johnson finishes 37th or worse.
3. Folks hoping Roush drivers Jamie McMurray, Matt Kenseth or David Ragan will take out Jimmie Johnson, thereby letting Carl Edwards take the title and move The Biff to second place.
Hey, it's possible. The only thing for certain is I'm not in the #1 group. That being said, I'll give Jimmie his props - he's had a great three straight years. Love him or not, he's got the hardware to say "I'm a winner!" And, should he make it three straight, I'll get out the Jimmie Johnson car flag and a Lowe's Racing shirt and you'll see me with them on this blog, three-finger salute to the champ.
Seriously, why are we going to watch? As much as I love Flipper and The Biff, and considering Homestead is usually a ho-hum snoozer of a race, I'll probably flip on (no pun intended) a movie until church time Sunday night or take the dog for walkie and fetch the toy time.
I'll check in on the race from time to time on my Sprint cell phone with NASCAR application (thank you, Sprint).
Just in case.
1. Jimmie Johnson fans.
2. Everyone hoping Jimmie Johnson finishes 37th or worse.
3. Folks hoping Roush drivers Jamie McMurray, Matt Kenseth or David Ragan will take out Jimmie Johnson, thereby letting Carl Edwards take the title and move The Biff to second place.
Hey, it's possible. The only thing for certain is I'm not in the #1 group. That being said, I'll give Jimmie his props - he's had a great three straight years. Love him or not, he's got the hardware to say "I'm a winner!" And, should he make it three straight, I'll get out the Jimmie Johnson car flag and a Lowe's Racing shirt and you'll see me with them on this blog, three-finger salute to the champ.
Seriously, why are we going to watch? As much as I love Flipper and The Biff, and considering Homestead is usually a ho-hum snoozer of a race, I'll probably flip on (no pun intended) a movie until church time Sunday night or take the dog for walkie and fetch the toy time.
I'll check in on the race from time to time on my Sprint cell phone with NASCAR application (thank you, Sprint).
Just in case.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
No Late Models next year
Well, Kenny G., there will be on-track changes at Ona Speedway, and as I see it, there's a matter of economics for the drivers and teams.
The track spokesman, Susan Sparks, told me the Late Models are "economically unfriendly," and the Modifieds are expensive to race, too.
However, there will be a driver/director meeting in the near future to discuss how to make them more fiscally friendly.
Like you, I'll miss Late Models and the Modifieds, I have friends in both divisions and it's always special when you have a personal stake in a race. The other classes aren't so exciting (sorry, they really aren't usually).
At the end of the season a few weeks ago, many of the Late Models and Modified cars were up for sale. I don't know if that's normal at the end of the year, but drivers and teams were looking to sell off the goods.
Do you have any ideas on how to make both classes more affordable for the working men and women who own and drive these machines? I'm sure the drivers, owners and race director would be interested to have the input.
So all you gearheads, don't whine. Put those noggins together and be part of the solution. I'm an idea person, but not in that department. I can tell you how to appeal to people, make the place attractive and have fun around the track. But you serious car folks can help in the garage ideas. If you seriously want to keep the Late Models and Modifieds, make financial suggestions.
The track spokesman, Susan Sparks, told me the Late Models are "economically unfriendly," and the Modifieds are expensive to race, too.
However, there will be a driver/director meeting in the near future to discuss how to make them more fiscally friendly.
Like you, I'll miss Late Models and the Modifieds, I have friends in both divisions and it's always special when you have a personal stake in a race. The other classes aren't so exciting (sorry, they really aren't usually).
At the end of the season a few weeks ago, many of the Late Models and Modified cars were up for sale. I don't know if that's normal at the end of the year, but drivers and teams were looking to sell off the goods.
Do you have any ideas on how to make both classes more affordable for the working men and women who own and drive these machines? I'm sure the drivers, owners and race director would be interested to have the input.
So all you gearheads, don't whine. Put those noggins together and be part of the solution. I'm an idea person, but not in that department. I can tell you how to appeal to people, make the place attractive and have fun around the track. But you serious car folks can help in the garage ideas. If you seriously want to keep the Late Models and Modifieds, make financial suggestions.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Voice your ideas for Ona Speedway, 2009
Well, racing is done for 2008 at Ona Speedway, and now you get a chance to tell owners Bill and Lynn Bauer what you think and make 2009 an even better season.
Their website, www.onaspeedway.com has posted a call out for you to have some input for next year.
“Do you have an idea or a suggestion for Ona Speedway? Now is a great time to let us know what you are thinking. We are always looking for ways to make your Speedway more comfortable, enjoyable, and FUN!”
Key words there, comfortable, enjoyable, fun. Comfortable is basically a no-brainer, but given the rural nature of the area around the track, might be tricky. Bathrooms. Plain and simple. Bathrooms. The portable potties are not pleasant in July and August and I never saw any hand sanitizer in them. (I took my own.)
Some paint, hammer and nails would make the bleachers feel a little more secure to me, and add another aisle somewhere in the middle. I don’t like having to climb over a bunch of folks to get out for nature’s call – to the portables or for a cold bottle of water.
Keep the kid bike races. I like the kid bike races. But I still say the little ones should be between turns 3 and 4 before the big kids take off.
Pre-race ridealongs in the track car – for a fee, of course. Maybe 5 or 8 laps.
A kids’ craft area – maybe sponsored by Home Depot – to make a racecar. Depot has a regular Saturday morning workshop to make a car, why not see if they’d bring it to Ona Speedway?
Bring in some vendors to make race apparel and other items available, and have a souvenir hauler for the local drivers to sell their own shirts.
If they are racing on the night of a big NASCAR event – Bristol, All Star, Coke 600 - periodic updates would be appreciated, and a big screen, while pricy, would be appreciated. Somehow tie into those races with special events.
So what are YOUR suggestions for next season? There are already requests for Junior’s National Guard car to come back. Other show cars would be nice, too.
There’s my two cents worth. How about it folks, make some suggestions.
Their website, www.onaspeedway.com has posted a call out for you to have some input for next year.
“Do you have an idea or a suggestion for Ona Speedway? Now is a great time to let us know what you are thinking. We are always looking for ways to make your Speedway more comfortable, enjoyable, and FUN!”
Key words there, comfortable, enjoyable, fun. Comfortable is basically a no-brainer, but given the rural nature of the area around the track, might be tricky. Bathrooms. Plain and simple. Bathrooms. The portable potties are not pleasant in July and August and I never saw any hand sanitizer in them. (I took my own.)
Some paint, hammer and nails would make the bleachers feel a little more secure to me, and add another aisle somewhere in the middle. I don’t like having to climb over a bunch of folks to get out for nature’s call – to the portables or for a cold bottle of water.
Keep the kid bike races. I like the kid bike races. But I still say the little ones should be between turns 3 and 4 before the big kids take off.
Pre-race ridealongs in the track car – for a fee, of course. Maybe 5 or 8 laps.
A kids’ craft area – maybe sponsored by Home Depot – to make a racecar. Depot has a regular Saturday morning workshop to make a car, why not see if they’d bring it to Ona Speedway?
Bring in some vendors to make race apparel and other items available, and have a souvenir hauler for the local drivers to sell their own shirts.
If they are racing on the night of a big NASCAR event – Bristol, All Star, Coke 600 - periodic updates would be appreciated, and a big screen, while pricy, would be appreciated. Somehow tie into those races with special events.
So what are YOUR suggestions for next season? There are already requests for Junior’s National Guard car to come back. Other show cars would be nice, too.
There’s my two cents worth. How about it folks, make some suggestions.
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