Phoenix Int'l Raceway - Checker Auto Parts 500
RACE WINNER: JIMMIE JOHNSON
Our Boys Running Order:
7. Martin (started 2nd)
12. Kurt (started 9th)
13. Casey (started 11th)
21. Brian (started 22nd)
43. Dale Jr. (started 35th)
DNQ Michael
DNQ DJ
DNQ David
That Jimmie Johnson is on a tear, isn’t he?
Martin had a good car all day and led 72 laps, but unfortunately a bad pit call cost the team the race. They stayed out under caution and very few others did, and they just couldn’t compete with the fresher cars. He had better luck than Dale Jr., though. The Bud Chevy seemed to be pretty decent but June just lost it and crashed into the inside wall. I don’t think he’s a big fan of the New Car and I’m sure the wreck didn’t help his opinion…and will he ever get some luck?!
Both Kurt and Casey had good days and with Junior’s troubles I was confident that Casey would take over 13th in points. But then I realized that Ryan Newman and Greg Biffle had really good days, so Casey actually lost points and fell back to 16th. Hmph!
Like Dale Jr., Brian is not having a good time in the New Car. 21st is definitely not a bad finish, especially since they had brake problems, but it makes me a little worried about next season.
I’m not a big fan of Kasey Kahne, but I felt pretty bad for him after he wrecked out. He looked fairly distressed during his interview and ESPN pretty much rubbed it in his face. My jaw just hung open! Kahne was very clearly angry and beating himself up about “driving like an idiot” and getting into several rough situations on the track, and Jamie Little had the nerve to ask him how many contacts he had, and that she knew he had “two for sure”? Gee, thanks for noticing! These ESPN reporters (with the exception of Allen and Dave) are so insensitive! It drives me crazy! If you see that a driver is upset don’t pour more salt into the wound!
Our Boys Point Standings
- Driver Points -
10. Kurt -516 behind 1st
11. Martin -563 behind 1st
14. Dale Jr. -58 behind 13th
16. Casey -103 behind 13th
- Owner Points -
38. Brian -410 behind 35th
39. David -525 behind 35th
40. Michael -909 behind 35th
41. DJ -958 behind 35th
Our Boys Running Order:
7. Martin (started 2nd)
12. Kurt (started 9th)
13. Casey (started 11th)
21. Brian (started 22nd)
43. Dale Jr. (started 35th)
DNQ Michael
DNQ DJ
DNQ David
That Jimmie Johnson is on a tear, isn’t he?
Martin had a good car all day and led 72 laps, but unfortunately a bad pit call cost the team the race. They stayed out under caution and very few others did, and they just couldn’t compete with the fresher cars. He had better luck than Dale Jr., though. The Bud Chevy seemed to be pretty decent but June just lost it and crashed into the inside wall. I don’t think he’s a big fan of the New Car and I’m sure the wreck didn’t help his opinion…and will he ever get some luck?!
Both Kurt and Casey had good days and with Junior’s troubles I was confident that Casey would take over 13th in points. But then I realized that Ryan Newman and Greg Biffle had really good days, so Casey actually lost points and fell back to 16th. Hmph!
Like Dale Jr., Brian is not having a good time in the New Car. 21st is definitely not a bad finish, especially since they had brake problems, but it makes me a little worried about next season.
I’m not a big fan of Kasey Kahne, but I felt pretty bad for him after he wrecked out. He looked fairly distressed during his interview and ESPN pretty much rubbed it in his face. My jaw just hung open! Kahne was very clearly angry and beating himself up about “driving like an idiot” and getting into several rough situations on the track, and Jamie Little had the nerve to ask him how many contacts he had, and that she knew he had “two for sure”? Gee, thanks for noticing! These ESPN reporters (with the exception of Allen and Dave) are so insensitive! It drives me crazy! If you see that a driver is upset don’t pour more salt into the wound!
Our Boys Point Standings
- Driver Points -
10. Kurt -516 behind 1st
11. Martin -563 behind 1st
14. Dale Jr. -58 behind 13th
16. Casey -103 behind 13th
- Owner Points -
38. Brian -410 behind 35th
39. David -525 behind 35th
40. Michael -909 behind 35th
41. DJ -958 behind 35th
