Garrett Duke

Jr seemed like he had a good race...led several laps and was up there competing for the win until the last couple of laps. He gained a couple of spots in points. So that was good. Too bad he couldn't have pulled it off for a win. It is promising to see him move up after the last couple of seasons he has had.

Though I do have to admit that I do admire Stewart (Never thought I would say that since he was a driver a few years ago I could barely stand) for taking full responibility about it publicly and apologizing like he did. Edwards took half of it and the article on NASCAR.com said Gordon took his share as well. Said he went to Stewart and Stewart had his arm around Gordon's shoulders or something like that. That was neat to hear. Saw a picture of them shoving Gordon's car into the wall...Guess it was due to the double file restart with some cars having two tires and some four. Wish I knew what exactly happened but my computer here won't run the video from online. The article was kind of confusing to me as to exactly what had happened. But it took out nine cars that were up front it sounds like. Feel bad for them all, to be that close only to not finish it at all.

Well I turned the radio onto the AM station where the race was on on my way home and to work during my break as well as the TV. Was so excited to hear Jr in the lead and then Gordon in the lead by a long run. And to hear how dominant Gordon was. Well I get off at 2:30. I turned the station on again on my way home in time to hear that they were under red flag conditions with seventeen laps to go. My first thought was Gordon better not have been involved. But just as soon as I thought that the announcer said that the driver has to be disappointed...and I knew it was Gordon before he even said his name! 126 laps led today only to finish 31st. Wish I could seee the replay of what happened. I turned the TV on when I got home, but they didn't show it...unless they showed it after the race. After Hamlin won, I turned it off and took my dog outside.

Well I did listen to all the interviews and all that yesterday, it was interesting, but would rather have had the race to watch. I ended up not taping the race becuase I never get to watching them a nyway and just look it up online.

Well I will keep you in my thoughts during this process with your job and all that. It has to be real stressful and worrisome. Good luck with it all.

Though the pre race (extended) was interesting and entertaining. Then again I always find them entertaining to watch which is why I normally watch them. I don't usually watch the pre race shows on the other stations. I liked thier film or whatever you call it on Gordon with National Guard and his interview. Carl Edwards was interesting to watch and was glad to hear Mark Martin's view on the whole switch thing. The top ten crashes in the last ten years was interesting too...found it funny them congratulating Carl Edwards at ranking the first in that. LOL.

Well I hope you had a nice and relaxing weekend and that you will have a great week ahead for you. Hope you get good news on your job hunt.

Well are you as disappointed about the postponed race due to rain as I am? Or is it just me? I look forward to my races on Sunday or Saturday and then ol' mother nature has to go steal it away from me...again. Well I guess you'll have to wait another day to watch Gordon win his second win at Texas...LOL. Wouldn't be as disappointed if I knew I could watch it tomorrow, but last time when I rushed home to watch it on monday, I got home in time to see replays of the finish. Oh well I guess. Talledega is next week...if it don't rain; that is.

Thanks for the messages! It was great hearing from you! I hope that you will get through with your work and have a great weekend. Good luck again on the job hunt! Hope you'll get to watch Gordon win at Texas on Sunday! (Sorry I couldn't help myself. I think after the last two races of being robbed of the victory, it is about time he gets the win. HA HA HA!) Take care.

Wow that totally surprises me about Martin not wanting to resign with Hendrick. I guess it would make sense if he wanted to retire, but to only drive part time for another team? I mean this year Hendrick was going to have Martin and Keselowski drive partial schedules, but Martin resigned his contract to drive the full year...or something like that. Perhaps he's rethinking that now that he hasn't won yet.

But that makes more sense as to why Hendrick was wanting to sign Kasey. I was wondering why he was willing to replace Martin at the end of his contract with Kahne. I just figured it was due to Kasey being younger and all, but couldn't see Hendrick letting Martin go just because of his age either.

That would get old hearing that over one driver. Knowing my luck, if I was in that place, the people would be going for Busch like that or someone like him. I like Kasey...like you said, he's not my favorite. I will probably find myself liking him more now that he is going to Hendrick.

Your brother know how lucky he is? I wish I could meet a driver or two...perferably Gordon and Johnson. LOL. Knowing my luck, the driver I'll get to meet, if that woudl happen, would be someone like Kyle Busch or Kennseth. HA HA. Bet your brother had a great time! That is too bad that you were unable to go! That'd be so frustrating to know someone close could go and you couldn't. Did he take pictures and get autographs for you at least? I sure hope so!

Well you got your exciting finishes that is for sure in the last two races. Didn't see the whole race from that Monday race, but got home to see the replay of the end between Gordon and Kenseth. Watched last week's race though, it went down to the last lap that is for sure.

I am sorry to hear you are soooo busy - that's got to be stressful! Good luck on the job hunt - I hope you get the job that you want and that you will enjoy it!

Once again, I hope all is well with you and am looking forward to hearing what you think of the whole Kahne deal.

Well I got some sad news for you...though I am sure by now you probably already know about it. It is sad in a way, but at the same time, I am excited about it. Kasey Kahne has just signed a contract with Rick Hendrick to begin racing the number five car in 2012 (Another year and a half). Guess Kahne's contract ends this year at Richard Petty and Martin's contract ends at the end of next year. It is rumored that Kahne will be racing for Stewart-Haas next year since they have connections with Hendrick. Feel bad for Martin and his fans, but at the same time, Kahne has just turned thirty and has age on his side. And I think if you give him a good car, he can do things with it. If that makes sense. I like Kasey so I am glad to have him aboard Hendrick, but feel bad for Martin as I said. Don't know what he plans to do or if he'll finally retire. No one has said anything about where he'll go, but obviously he won't be with Hendrick if Hendrick is giving Kahne his number five car.

Redneck Woman - It looks like it's been awhile since you last logged on. I hope everything is OK with you and your family and that you are just busy at the time. If so, I hope it will slow down for you. Most of all, I hope everything is going well with you and everyone there is feeling well!