Garrett Duke

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(Hey Hobie, Garrett was referring to the country singer George Strait, Enos's cousin from Nashville) 

Well the race was on FS1 once again...so I didn't get to watch it. I was busy anyway. But it was another race...and another race of Ross Chastain upsetting drivers. He spun out Martin Truex Jr who I believe was leading and then spun out Kyle Larson from the top spot. I don't understand what Chastain think he is going to accomplish by spinning everyone out in every race, but NASCAR needs to step in before someone gets hurt or before this gets more out of hand. Rick Hendrick, who owns the Hendrick team that Kyle Larson drives for, has already stated that "If you wreck us, you're going to get it back."  I don't go for retaliation, but at the same time, they have to stand up for themselves and do something to  not get spun out again like that. I don't understand how Chastain went from last year where he did a great job of standing up for himself and making a good name for himself in the sport to this year where he is wrecking everyone in sight.
Though it was great to see William Byron bringing back his throwback Jeff Gordon 24 car back in Victory Lane. (Byron also drives for Hendrick, so he has to be a little happy at least  ).  And the 100th win for the 24 car! How sweet is that?! LOL (I am a tad biased...)
Dang I miss the good ol' days of Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson going at it behind their Hendrick Motorsports cars...LOL
https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2023/05/14/nascar-cup-series-2023-darlington-spring-race-recap/

I know I didn't post reviews of the last two F1 races (Azerbaijan and Miami). To be honest, the two Red Bulls are so much faster at the moment that they've scored a 1-2 finish in their last two outings with a win for each driver, so most of the racing has been for third place and back. In fact, Red Bull have won every race this season and had 1-2 finishes is four out of five.

I was hoping that the domination might stop this weekend at Imola, but the race has just been cancelled. The Emilia-Romagna region of Italy has suffered extensive flooding in the last couple of days, and it was decided today that the race couldn't go ahead. Given that the floods have already claimed eight lives, that has to be the right decision. Due to the crowded nature of this year's schedule, it's unlikely that they'll be able to find another date for the race. We'll now have to wait an extra week for the Monaco Grand Prix.

Maybe it's just a coincidence but it sure seems like the world was still sane when Denver Pyle was alive.....and it seems like it started turning crazy after he passed on. We miss you Uncle Jesse. Happy 103rd birthday in Hazzard Heaven.....a place where everything makes sense and the biggest ending is happy. 

It was still sane when Denver’s/Uncle Jesse’s generation was still alive...but, sadly we are losing most of them, as time moves on. He was the same age as one of my grandmas...she passed away just two years after him, in ‘99. I can’t wrap my head around the idea they’d ‘be’...103 (little rhyme there)!  RIP, God bless, and miss you both! 

I'm sure it will be worth the wait, Roger. Hope you all had a good visit.  

The only TV I watched was Blue Bloods...LOL

Thanks for the update. We have visitors from out of town so I didn't see any TV all day. 

Well the race was at Kansas today and William Byron led the field...but the race was on FS1 so, I wasn't able to watch it. I do know that Denny Hamlin won the race. Ross Chastain did something to make Noah Gragson mad, because there was an altercation between the two. Will be interesting to see what NASCAR has to say about it on Tuesday. Below, I will list the link that show's their fight. Ross seems to be making a lot of people upset this season...someone said something that he may be the next Dale Earnhardt in that accord. I say drop the drama, and stick to racing. LOL. Sorry for the lack of a report...I couldn't watch it even if I wanted to (which I really could have today...instead watched several episodes of Blue Bloods that I've been missing out on) thanks to it be on FS1 instead of Fox. 
 
https://www.nascar.com/video/franchise/nascar-cup-highlights/exclusive-close-look-at-the-chastain-vs-gragson-fight/

I read that about Maury this morning as I was reading in on the change and realized that I got it wrong last night. I guess I didn't realize Petty stepped out all together. 
Guess he okayed it though. The move to Toyota, that is. They want to be competitive with Gibbs Racing. 
 

I am so sorry for your your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Aneesh played a big part of the DOH fandom world and he will be greatly missed. I am so glad you all were able to be by his side to say goodbye. Still incredibly sad and hard.
So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs your way.  

I am so sorry for your your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Aneesh played a big part of the DOH fandom world and he will be greatly missed. I am so glad you all were able to be by his side to say goodbye. Still incredibly sad and hard.
So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs your way.  

Aneesh is my brother. He passed away Tuesday May 2nd at 9:16pm CT from a massive heart attack. His entire family was by his side as we said our last goodbye. He a huge fan of the Dukes & 80s nostalgia.

public services Thursday, May 11th 3pm
DuPage Memorial Chapel 951 W Washington Street, West Chicago, IL 60185

I read that about Maury this morning as I was reading in on the change and realized that I got it wrong last night. I guess I didn't realize Petty stepped out all together. 
Guess he okayed it though. The move to Toyota, that is. They want to be competitive with Gibbs Racing. 
 

Hello my fellow Dukes of Hazzard fans... I bring y'all sad news. Aneesh A. Sehgal President of The Official Dukes Of Hazzard Fan Club has passed away.

Richard Petty has no stake in the team anymore that's why it's called Legacy MotorClub Racing. Maury Gallagher bought out Petty's stake then sold it to Jimmie. Toyota must've threw a big number at them to switch from getting Hendrick motorsports stuff. 

Well y'all can stop throwing dirt on Jimmie Johnson...throw it on Kyle Busch. 
With that said...I totally agree with you all. I never thought I'd see a day where JJ would be in something other than Chevy. I have seen articles on it, but haven't brought myself to read it. Because...you know, reading it makes it true. I'd rather be the ostrich with my head in the sand when it comes to anything with my Hendrick boys (JJ will always be included in that list...LOL).  I don't get why he wants to change or to switch...probably never will. Maybe money has something to do with it. IDK. I do know that the current Chevrolet will stop making parts after (I think) next year. So there is talk about what they will drive after that...so maybe that has something to do with it. I've read articles where they are questioning whether Chevy will be in NASCAR after that. Which I can't see them NOT being in NASCAR, but maybe JJ knows something we don't know.
Don't be throwing JJ under the bus so soon...HA HA. 
And it's not just JJ...it's also Richard Petty. So why you not throwing dirt on him? Just poor JJ...LOL.
OK in all seriousness, I agree with you. But I have a hard time being negative about JJ...even if I am disappointed by his choice he has made. He's not perfect afterall.
Just super man.  

Well y'all can stop throwing dirt on Jimmie Johnson...throw it on Kyle Busch. 
With that said...I totally agree with you all. I never thought I'd see a day where JJ would be in something other than Chevy. I have seen articles on it, but haven't brought myself to read it. Because...you know, reading it makes it true. I'd rather be the ostrich with my head in the sand when it comes to anything with my Hendrick boys (JJ will always be included in that list...LOL).  I don't get why he wants to change or to switch...probably never will. Maybe money has something to do with it. IDK. I do know that the current Chevrolet will stop making parts after (I think) next year. So there is talk about what they will drive after that...so maybe that has something to do with it. I've read articles where they are questioning whether Chevy will be in NASCAR after that. Which I can't see them NOT being in NASCAR, but maybe JJ knows something we don't know.
Don't be throwing JJ under the bus so soon...HA HA. 
And it's not just JJ...it's also Richard Petty. So why you not throwing dirt on him? Just poor JJ...LOL.
OK in all seriousness, I agree with you. But I have a hard time being negative about JJ...even if I am disappointed by his choice he has made. He's not perfect afterall.
Just super man.  

Well y'all can stop throwing dirt on Jimmie Johnson...throw it on Kyle Busch. 
With that said...I totally agree with you all. I never thought I'd see a day where JJ would be in something other than Chevy. I have seen articles on it, but haven't brought myself to read it. Because...you know, reading it makes it true. I'd rather be the ostrich with my head in the sand when it comes to anything with my Hendrick boys (JJ will always be included in that list...LOL).  I don't get why he wants to change or to switch...probably never will. Maybe money has something to do with it. IDK. I do know that the current Chevrolet will stop making parts after (I think) next year. So there is talk about what they will drive after that...so maybe that has something to do with it. I've read articles where they are questioning whether Chevy will be in NASCAR after that. Which I can't see them NOT being in NASCAR, but maybe JJ knows something we don't know.
Don't be throwing JJ under the bus so soon...HA HA. 
And it's not just JJ...it's also Richard Petty. So why you not throwing dirt on him? Just poor JJ...LOL.
OK in all seriousness, I agree with you. But I have a hard time being negative about JJ...even if I am disappointed by his choice he has made. He's not perfect afterall.
Just super man.  

I just threw up a little  
https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2023/05/02/legacy-mc-will-switch-to-toyota-in-2024-jimmie-johnson/ 
Never thought I'd see the day the #43 would be on a Toyota, or Jimmie Johnson aligning with Toyota. 

Now look where it set both Elliott and Bowman...and their fans. LOL.
Talking NASCAR...rain has been predicted all day today. NASCAR has pushed the race back until Monday  at noon ET.
Ummmmm don't they know most of us has to work?????  

Poor guy. I can't imagine his pain. 

I read that earlier today. How sad. My thoughts and prayers are with him as he goes through all this.