Garrett Duke

Yeah I don't know what is going on with Edwards...I was wondering that too this weekend when he got caught for speeding in pits. It is not like him to do that. Maybe the lady is slowing him down. LOL. This is just not his year...though I am not counting anyone out as of yet.

Eh Martin does look pretty good and strong standing there in first as he is. He has done better than I had imagined him doing when he first signed up for Hendrick and am happy for him. He seems like a great guy and is a great driver. Though California is next and there are several other tracks that is coming up that Gordon is good at...he's slowly getting closer. LOL

That's a bummer you got out voted...I think a NASCAR party would be great! LOL...but maybe next year he will be more excited about a NASCAR party.

I know what you mean about not getting to talk about NASCAR. I have my parents that I bore with my NASCAR talk and complaints, though I am sure they care little about it. There is a couple of people at work that like Jr, but don't know how big of fans they are to really talk in depth about it. And watching kids doesn't give much time to really talk about it. LOL.

I thought what Jimmie had said was funny - though I am now sure there is more that goes on than just driving in circles as he called it. LOL

OK I am sorry to be venting to you...I just had to vent to someone who may understand what I am talking about. I feel like Brad was doing his job and what he was suppose to do...competing for the win. Yet NASCAR warns him for doing so? I don't care if he is only racing seven races this season (or so) and is not a chase contender...the bottom line for all 43 drivers out there should be to compete for the win...as long as it is within limits and isn't wrecking anyone out on purpose! *takes a deep breath* Sorry to vent...just frustrates me and I don't understand the why behind it. Thanks for listening .

Maybe I am reading too into the statement, but that is what I am getting out of it. If NASCAR doesn't want Brad or any non-chase contenders driving aggressively for the win, then maybe they should only let the twelve chasers race and take everyone out - though I do think that would be a bad idea for the sport and make it not so interesting to watch. But still...if they can't compete for the win, then why should they be out there? As long as they aren't wrecking people or causing accidents or driving recklessly, where does NASCAR have the right to tell them not to drive the chasers aggressively?

What bugged me about the race and still does, is that Brad Keselowski ran a great race at the top of the race. I think he finished eleventh so that still isn't too bad. But what bugs me is that when he was racing up front...in the top five or so...NASCAR went to his pits and warned him not to be racing the chase contenders so aggressively! I don't understand where NASCAR has the right to be telling him to do so...it wasn't like he was wrecking them or causing any accidents. He was racing - at least of what I saw of. Maybe I have it all wrong in believing/thinking that a driver should give it all he has to win the race no matter if he is in or out of the chase. Because to me that makes it seem like NASCAR is telling him or any non-chase contenders to just back off from the chase contenders or am I wrong?

Well it is I again...you know that pesky little fly who just won't go away...that's me. Though if you really wanted me to go away, I will, just tell me so. I hope I am not too boring or too bothersome for you. As I said, once I start talking NASCAR, I don't stop...I was going to wait a while before writing any more after the novel I had already wrote, but I just keep thinking about it and have to complain to someone! Sorry it to be you .

Gordon can prove he's good there. Hate to say it, but I am fearing that Martin and Johnson will have to have some bad luck go their way if Gordon is to get the championship. Don't want to wish anyone bad luck, but still want Gordon to get his fifth! It has to be his year!LOL...like I said, th ough I agree with you, Martin does deserve a championship...couldn't you settle for next year? LOL;)

Well I have to ask it...what you think of the race? Stewart won for you...though I think if Gordon had another few laps he woulda won it. Bummer! LOL. I was really pulling for Gordon, but it was better than what I thought it was going to be for him when he kept going backward through the first half or so of the race. Steve Letarte must have fixed his car a lot more to his liking. I would definately take a second place finish and am very happy with it, though am kinda disappoitned that it didn't push him up any farther in points...still a hundred and t hree points behind Martin.California is next which Johnson is really good at, hopefully

OK I will post one more thought and then I will let you alone for today. LOL. I hope I am not bombarding you too much with allt his posting or boring you. Once I start, I can't stop!

I was thinking the other day about the races in the chase and came to the conclussion that they are missing a track that I think deserves to be in the chase. Bristol! What you think?

I will have to look at your writing...I bet you are better t han what you think . Mine aren't all that good either most likely. Just something I enjoy doing.

HOpe you enjoy the race on Sunday. Hopefully Edwards will have a good race for you!

Charlie is awesome...and Larry is Larry. LOL. I do like Larry now, I really do miss him when he is not on the show. I like Colby...I loved in the episode a couple of weeks ago when they were staking out Cal-Sci for Charlie on one of his hunches. Colby and David where doubting charlie and thinking they were wasting their time when who they were looking for arrived and Colby said, "Why do we waste time doubting Charlie?" It cracked me up.

Their characters are great. Wasn't a big Amita fan as well, but I have grown to like her and do admit her and Charlie make a good pair. I think David is awesome as well. He is quiet and has this sense of calmness about him and yet is strong and has authority all at the same time.

Am bummed out that I missed the episode tonight, though I did tape it so hopefully I can watch it tomorrow night.

Woo hoo! Converting you to Gordon...there is hope for you afterall. Just joking, though wouldn't be too bad if you would turn to Gordon (that way I wouldn't feel too bad for talking about him all the time LOL). Eh, no matter how great it would be for you to turn to Gordon, Edwards needs your support as well.

Yeah it is great that he has the hospital and that he too has his foundation that he works to earn money for and all that.

A few years ago, Kyle Petty came to a town near me in his motorcycle (can't think of what he called it) but it was to support that. I guess it was him and several drivers that toured around the country on motorcycles. I got to go, but really didn't see anything. A bunch of people drove in on motorcycles wearing helmets so you couldn't see who was who and if they didn't have helmets (Though I am sure they did) they didn't look at us. Though I think Petty did take his helmet off and looked around - but they could have done something else earlier because in the mall where it was at, it gave an earlier time than what the radio had said. So who knows. But they were throwing souviners out to the crowd - I got a bandana and then bought a shirt to help support it. It was neat, but was wishing to see who they were and all that. (I want to say that Kenny Shrader was there, but am unsure. I know he travels with Kyle sometimes...then again, I could be wrong about that too.)

I will have to go look at the picture to see if it is Gordon . I didn't see it the first time. I would love to see mroe pictures. Thank-you for posting them.

I do like to see the drivers or anyone in the position to do charities and all that. I know several of the drivers do have foundations and all that. I really like the Victory Junction Gang for what it is for and how it got started and why. Did you hear the story behind that?

I doubt that is much comfort, but that is about all I can think of what is going on.They all have their years where nothing goes wrong then the years where everythign seems to go wroong. Hopefully things will start to settle out for Edwards.

Then look at poor Jr. I don't know what his deal is that is going so wrong. All his teammates are having a good year as is Stewart and Newman who have Hendrick engines. Hopefully they can get something figured out. I think he has improved though since Eury Jr left...or maybe it is just me.

Talking about Hendrick, at the end of that article...of the first page, they had room for members to comment and there were several that said that Hendrick cheats or his drivers cheats. One singled Johnson out. ERRRR. How can they say they cheat? With all the officials and testing and all that, I don't see where and how any of the drivers cheat and then get away with it.

I don't know what is up with Edwards...last year he had nine wins and so far he has gone winless and hasn't really done anything. Though he must have done something to be in the top twelve. I guess they all have their ups and downs in their seasons. Look at Gordon. In '07 he came into the chase over 400 points over everyone else and had six wins with a fifth place average finish of the season only to come in second due to Johnson having more wins...but we won't go there ...and then look at his '08 where he went winless and came in seventh in points. This year he only has only one win so far but has had consistent finishes and has been more competitive. Gordon had horrible back problems that he said slowed him down last year, so maybe there is something going on with Edwards that he isn't saying. (Gordon didnt' say anything about his back, until this year when he went to get it treated - at least of what I heard.)

Sorry I read that and instantly thought of sharing it with you. Gotta love his sense of humor. I love Johnson but part of me doesn't want him to get his fourth title this year because that would tie him with Gordon and part of me doesn't want to see him pass Gordon. Very selfish of me since I do love Johnson and all. But Gordon will always be my favorite no matter what.

Gordon is having a good season and am excited for him! I hope he can at least move up in points...I feel like his points position doesn't really show how good his season has been. He needs at least another win or two before the season is through (I think at least) I want to see him at least compete for the title and not from where he is now. Now I am almost fearing that he is too far out to really get there, but he still has eight races to go to catch up. *Fingers crossed*

OK I am at NASCAR.com right now and reading an article on Jimmie Johnson and they are wondering if it is possible for him to catch up with Richard Petty and Earnhardt Sr for seven titles. It is an interesting article thus far (Jimmie don't think he can do it) but they asked him about Dover, I guess him and Martin got warned that their car was too close to being "tolerance" limits in several levels. Someone asked him where he got the car last week (don't know exactly who asked it - perhaps Bruton Smith for they were quoting him right before it) and I love Jimmie's reply. It cracked me up.

Here it is:"I try not to pay attention to what goes on too much," Johnson said Wednesday. "I'm not that smart. I just go in circles and try to come back to the same place."

OK I guess I just lied. I like Dog Whisperer...don't know if you'd call that a reality TV show though. Cesar goes around and helps troubled dogs. He is awesome with dogs and isn't afraid to say it how it is. LOL.

YAY another NUMB3RS fan! I love Numb3rs and look forward to Friday nights to watch it. I love Charlie. I think he is my favorite though I hate math. LOL. I also like Don...and David and Colby. Alan is great too as is Larry. At first I didn't care too much for Larry. He was just odd, but now I do like him.

I didn't write that fic, but I think I had seen it or read part of it. I am in the process of writing a Numb3rs fic that is on fanfic.net. I haven't posted to it for a long time so it is probably shoved back.

Do you write stories? Just was curious.

Your shows sounds interesting. I never really seen them, but have heard of them. Not a big reality tv show fan, but they are interesting to see the people and their characteristics and all.

Hopefully Kansas will follow ChicagoLand Speedway for you. I was wondering if the track was close to you. That would be awesome for you. I saw that article you were talking about, but didn't have time to read it...don't think I'd like a 35 driver team. I like my four driver team. With 35 drivers there is bound to be a driver that I don't care for so much and then I'd feel like I should go for him since he is part of Gordon's team...which I went through when Kyle Busch was still at Hendrick. Didn't care for him, but yet he was still at Hendrick and all...But that would be interesting. LOL. Actually Hendrick is almost a six player team with their association with Stewart-Haas and all.