Rainy Thoughts...
What was once Tropical Storm Barry is down bearing down on Dover, successfully postponing the race until tomorrow at noon. This was preferable to me, for I was unable to watch it anyway – my local FOX station decided instead to broadcast a donation program for Albany Med and moved the race to a digital channel that I do not get.
Despite not watching the prerace show FOX had, I saw that Jeff Hammond stated that he has sources who say Dale Jr. is going to Joe Gibbs Racing with Visa as a sponsor and it should be announced within a couple of weeks. I hope to all things powerful that this is Hammond just trying to stir things up! JGR was my last choice and the fact that Junior, according to this rumor, will no longer be with Budweiser is very upsetting to me. I am also unhappy because more than likely JJ Yeley would be the loser in this situation; he’d either get fired or give up his points so Junior could make the first five races of next year. NOT HAPPY!
Other interesting news this week included the suspension of Tyler Walker due to drug abuse. Walker has always raised suspicion in me that he was doing something and my first response when Jess told me to guess who got nabbed for substance abuse was him. I just find it unbelievable that he, Shane Hmiel and Kevin Grubb could throw their racing opportunities away for getting high. It also infuriates me that these guys had rides while others like Brandon Whitt are sitting on the sidelines. I have no sympathy for drug users’ struggles, though I do hope Walker seeks help. What a waste.
On a happier note, if we get this race in tomorrow we will be watching Michael Waltrip for the first time since Daytona! He and Dale Jarrett qualified, but unfortunately David Reutimann hit the wall with his right-rear as he was taking the green for his attempt and it must have damaged the car and his confidence enough that he was just horribly slow. It was a real shame because he had a fast car. Mikey and DJ were not fast in either practice yesterday but watching Michael, his car seemed good and steady. I am not getting my hopes up yet for a fantastic performance… it is just good to see Mikey and that NAPA Camry back on the racetrack.
Jess and I will be heading out for Pocono next weekend. Wish all the MWR cars luck so all three can make the race! I also hope Brian Vickers and AJ Allmendinger can qualify too – AJ would be so wonderful to meet if he signs on Sunday! Check out Team Red Bull’s blog. It’s hysterical and gives a great look into the team.
Despite not watching the prerace show FOX had, I saw that Jeff Hammond stated that he has sources who say Dale Jr. is going to Joe Gibbs Racing with Visa as a sponsor and it should be announced within a couple of weeks. I hope to all things powerful that this is Hammond just trying to stir things up! JGR was my last choice and the fact that Junior, according to this rumor, will no longer be with Budweiser is very upsetting to me. I am also unhappy because more than likely JJ Yeley would be the loser in this situation; he’d either get fired or give up his points so Junior could make the first five races of next year. NOT HAPPY!
Other interesting news this week included the suspension of Tyler Walker due to drug abuse. Walker has always raised suspicion in me that he was doing something and my first response when Jess told me to guess who got nabbed for substance abuse was him. I just find it unbelievable that he, Shane Hmiel and Kevin Grubb could throw their racing opportunities away for getting high. It also infuriates me that these guys had rides while others like Brandon Whitt are sitting on the sidelines. I have no sympathy for drug users’ struggles, though I do hope Walker seeks help. What a waste.
On a happier note, if we get this race in tomorrow we will be watching Michael Waltrip for the first time since Daytona! He and Dale Jarrett qualified, but unfortunately David Reutimann hit the wall with his right-rear as he was taking the green for his attempt and it must have damaged the car and his confidence enough that he was just horribly slow. It was a real shame because he had a fast car. Mikey and DJ were not fast in either practice yesterday but watching Michael, his car seemed good and steady. I am not getting my hopes up yet for a fantastic performance… it is just good to see Mikey and that NAPA Camry back on the racetrack.
Jess and I will be heading out for Pocono next weekend. Wish all the MWR cars luck so all three can make the race! I also hope Brian Vickers and AJ Allmendinger can qualify too – AJ would be so wonderful to meet if he signs on Sunday! Check out Team Red Bull’s blog. It’s hysterical and gives a great look into the team.
