Garrett Duke

Well I am a die hard Gordon fan (if you haven't figured that out) and I am not going to give up on him until it is all said and done. Though I guess if I HAD to be REALISTIC about it, you are most likely right. Other than Dega, the chase seems to cater to Jimmie and his racing style. As I said, if you want others to have more of a chance, you should put Bristol in there -I believe he has yet to win there and a road race.

Being a Gordon/Johnson fan I have mixed feelings. One part thinks it would be great for Johnson to win four in a row to make history but then th at would tie him with Gordon's championships so the other part doesn't want him catching up with Gordon...selfish I know. Though technically, Gordon would have 6 championships if not for the chase. But they don't count technicalities I guess. LOL Dang chase anyway!

I agree. Jarrett and Wallace were better as drivers than announcers in that regard. I think all the drivers you listed would have an open mind to the whole racing field and probably more positive as well. Which is why I love it on Fox so much. Waltrip and Hammond both have such a positive attitude about all the drivers...even Gordon. LOL. If it wasn't for the championship and Gordon where he is, I'd be looking forward to Daytona 500 just to be back on FOX.

*Takes a deep breath* Whew...sorry for venting like that. It still makes me upset and waht is worse is NASCAR didn't say nothing as they did to Keselowski a few weeks ago.

I know...forgive and forget, move on. I will shut up about it...or try to. But I am soooo glad to hear you have the same opinion about the announcers! These announcers pick one driver that is "hot" at the time and only seem to follow them. Forget anyone else out there. I guess I should be lucky it is Johnson and not Kyle Busch, but I would highly rather it be Gordon. LOL For examply during pit stops one time, the announcers began to talk about Paul Menard at pit, but stopped after a sentence to talk about Johnson's pit. I like Johnson alright, but it is getting old.

Yeah Gordon was mad at the time, but he at least seemed to have moved on. While Montoya in their press conference claims Gordon is a hard driver to race and that he doesn't give him any space. I so badly wanted to yell at him that Gordon wouldn't have all his wins, championships, or be where he is today if he was an "easy" driver to race against. And if he gave Montoya space easily, Gordon would end up in the back of the field every race. I think Montoya was getting at that he had a faster car than Gordon and he may have been right, but even so, Gordon wouldn't be where he is today if he just slid out of the way.

I am highly hoping there is no recoil come Talledega, that could be lethal to their race and to their championship hopes. I think Gordon is too smart for that, but I am not quiet sure about Montoya. Though Montoya said that they talked and all was fine between them. So hopefully. . .

well I had to ditch on NASCAR.com today when I turned it on it had a big up close picture of Montoya licking his lips and talking how raced Gordon...as if it was the greatest thing. I am just frustrated with it all. Flipping through the channels Sun night, on Speed they were talking about it and they were saying Gordon should stop complianing because that is what Montoya is paid to do...to win races. Well Gordon is paid for the same thing, and he dont' have to wreck anyone!

Well you can color me green then! Tickets to Bristol? That is sooooooooooooooo unfair! I wanna go, I wanna go! LOL I hope you have a blast and for your sake, I hope Edwards will do his famous backflip for you. Of course though, for my sake, I'll always be going for Gordon. Sorry, old habits die hard.

That should help you get through the three month drought of no NASCAR...I wish I had something. LOL. Well I do...you. At least now I have someone to talk to who will understand how I feel! Of which, I am very thankful.

YAY thank-you soooo much for your replies, I enjoyed reading through them! I am glad that you had a good birthday - you don't nessecarily have to go out and have a big party to have a good birthday if you know what I mean.

I wish you the best of luck on your job. This is a scary time to gamble like that, but in the long run, I think you have to do what is right for you. Coming the end of November, I too will be at my job for seven years and will have the most senority there (except my bosses that own the day care). That would be hard to give up.

I hope it goes your way...and better. Hopefully you will find a better job come spring or that this one will give you a BIG raise. After all, you deserve it for putting up with me.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY REDNECK WOMAN, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! I hope you had a great day and that you found something fun and relaxing to celebrate your special day!

Have a good week Daisy. I am off to bed of whichI was planning to go to bed early tonight - guess that's not gonna happen tonight! LOL.

Sorry to have abandoned you like that. Guess I forgot to mention I was going to go watch the race at the last response. I hope you are having a good Sunday. I think I am going to attempt to find something to eat. Was going to make chili, but don't look like I will be tonight. Maybe tomorrow. . .

I am still upset and confused about Montoya running into Gordon on purprose and why NASCAR didn't say nothing to him. Montoya seemed like he was blaming Gordon and Gordon at the end wasn't sure if he did something to upset Montoya. To me it seemed to be all Montoya (then again, my opinin is tainted) and that Gordon didn't do anything to Montoya. Did I miss something? I guess you have accept that is Montoya and how he races, but still, there was no excuse for it especially as early in the race that was. Gordon was right by saying at least it was then and not towards the end of the race when they did fight for position. Still, it bugs me that he did it and nothing was said and Keselowski got warned when he didn't even touch another car (at least of what I remember of). Then again I may be missing something. . .

Anyway, am looking forward to hearing your opinion and responses of the race. I am sorry if you didn't get to watch iti and I gave too much away. . .

I was surprised when Knaus said he was happy with a second place finish there at the end...as was the announcers I think. There was a lot of accidents it seemed today, a lot involving the same cars. I am still surprised they didn't wave the caution right there at the end when Andretti spun out. Knaus was too. I guess I shouldn't say much in case you missed the race and want to see the replay of the race...

Well a top five finish is never a bad finish even though the number one spot is what we all want for our drivers. Gordon finished fifth...would have been fourth but Kyle Busch passed him right before the finish line. ERRR. LOL. Edwards looked like he was going to have a good day though he didn't have the finish to show for it. Martin finished eightth which isn't too bad either. Though Johnson finishing second pushed him ahead of them in points now (Martin is 118 points behind him and Gordon is now 150 behind Johnson) with only four races remaining - but Talledega is next week and no one knows what that will bring. Hopefully no accidents for any of our drivers...hope they can avoid "the big one" and come home with a good finish.

You are going to be tired of me by the time you get to reading this...either that or telling me to shut up. LOL. Once again, they are still racing, but I have a question. Why does NASCAR allow some drivers to race aggressively and not others? They warn Keselowsky a few weeks about about racing chase drivers aggressively...well what about other chase drivers racing other chasers aggressively? Sorry am highly frustrated right now with Montoya bumping into Gordon several times on purpose and yet nothing is said other than the announcers saying how good Montoya is. If NASCAR is going to warn Brad, then they should be at least saying something to Montoya if not penalizing him. There is no need for it t his early in the race. Then again, that is my opinion.

Is it just me or is there something wrong when the announcers make a bigger deal over someone taking second place away from someone than someone taking the lead from someone? *takes a deep breath* Sorry had to complain...they are currently racing, but had to complain to someone. LOL Hope you are having a good day and that you are enjoying the race!

Thanks...so are you.

Don't worry about it. I just didn't want you to think you had to go nor did I want you feel bad abuot not watching the races. It don't make you a bad fan, trust me.

Well I am off to bed. Once again, have a great Sunday tomorrow and hope you have a good week.

He is cute and having a rough year. Maybe next year will be better for him. Though I feel bad for making you feel bad, it wasn't the point. As I replied to your post, just cause you don't watch the races, don't make you a bad fan. For example - I love the chicago cubs and have most of my life...but I didn't really watch a game this year. But I followed them from online and how they were doing (Just as I've done the past few years) I guess it don't make me the world's greatest Cubs fan, but don't make me a horrible one either I don't think

well Daisy you know how to make me feel bad. I didn't mention the group to make you feel like a bad fan or to make you feel bad about not going to the site. I'm sorry for bringing it up. Please don't be so hard on yourself.

Ahhh I see. That is OK. Don't want you to feel like you have to either. Was just making sure I didn't scare you away. I hope you have a good rest of the weekend if I don't talk to you tomorrow. I think I'm going to get ready for bed...if I can find the energy to do so.

I am going to get going in a few minutes. Tired tonight. Though you've been pretty quiet on the club page...hope we didn't scare you away. Or I didn't bore you to death. LOL Once I get tlaking racing, I cant' stop.

Bored...I can deal with bored about now. Wait a few more years and you'll feel the same way .

Don't worry Daisy. It'll take more than this to make me mad. I know you're only teasing, as am I. I hope you know that. I would never allow Garrett to hurt you.