Las Vegas Motor Speedway - Qualifying
Danni
RESULTS
1. Kyle Busch
8. Dale Jr.
9. Kurt
11. Casey
14. David
16. DJ
18. Martin
22. Michael
43. Brian
That's right! Everyone made it in!!
It was the first qualifying session that used the new format of putting all the Star Cars together at the end (since Cali was rained out) and I think it was one of the best things NASCAR's done for these drivers. It was exciting and nerve-wracking to watch.
Brian's lap looked terrible and as you can see, he was the last one in. It was confusing because he was good in practice, so maybe the shade on the track actually messed him up some.
David was 5th in practice so I had high hopes but I still got anxious when he pulled out onto the track. And for good reason! On his first lap he slid up the track in Turns 1 and 2 and I felt a pit of dread forming. But, thank you Darrell, I built up some confidence for the second lap. The 00 car stuck this time and David was locked in after a few more cars!!
There was one casualty, though. Johnny Sauter in the 21 car got up too high and spun in the "dirt" that collects on the extreme upper groove. He overcorrected and slammed nose-first pretty hard into the backstretch wall, then added salt to the wound as he bounced along it a couple more times. The car was done for.
Then it was time for Michael. I always get nervous when he qualifies because I've watched him wreck more than once. His first lap got him in though! But he continued to go on to his second! I got nervous all over again. However, he improved his time greatly so I guess it wasn't too bad after all.
Finally DJ. I was afraid of a poor lap since he was not fast in practice at all. But he first lap was phenomenal! Relief and celebration ensued!!
Great job, MWR!
To make it even better, Kurt tossed the PCP out the window and blew the doors off the majority of the field.
But there was heartbreak. AJ missed another race.
His self-esteem must be at an all-time low. It just sucks - he is so much better than this.
It was cool to see Kyle win the pole in his home town. And the cheers! I couldn't hear any boos anywhere. Good stuff. People miss out on a lot with their blind hate for the Busch brothers, so listening to fans with some sense is comforting.
1. Kyle Busch
8. Dale Jr.
9. Kurt
11. Casey
14. David
16. DJ
18. Martin
22. Michael
43. Brian
That's right! Everyone made it in!!
It was the first qualifying session that used the new format of putting all the Star Cars together at the end (since Cali was rained out) and I think it was one of the best things NASCAR's done for these drivers. It was exciting and nerve-wracking to watch.
Brian's lap looked terrible and as you can see, he was the last one in. It was confusing because he was good in practice, so maybe the shade on the track actually messed him up some.
David was 5th in practice so I had high hopes but I still got anxious when he pulled out onto the track. And for good reason! On his first lap he slid up the track in Turns 1 and 2 and I felt a pit of dread forming. But, thank you Darrell, I built up some confidence for the second lap. The 00 car stuck this time and David was locked in after a few more cars!!
There was one casualty, though. Johnny Sauter in the 21 car got up too high and spun in the "dirt" that collects on the extreme upper groove. He overcorrected and slammed nose-first pretty hard into the backstretch wall, then added salt to the wound as he bounced along it a couple more times. The car was done for.
Then it was time for Michael. I always get nervous when he qualifies because I've watched him wreck more than once. His first lap got him in though! But he continued to go on to his second! I got nervous all over again. However, he improved his time greatly so I guess it wasn't too bad after all.
Finally DJ. I was afraid of a poor lap since he was not fast in practice at all. But he first lap was phenomenal! Relief and celebration ensued!!
Great job, MWR!To make it even better, Kurt tossed the PCP out the window and blew the doors off the majority of the field.
But there was heartbreak. AJ missed another race.
His self-esteem must be at an all-time low. It just sucks - he is so much better than this.It was cool to see Kyle win the pole in his home town. And the cheers! I couldn't hear any boos anywhere. Good stuff. People miss out on a lot with their blind hate for the Busch brothers, so listening to fans with some sense is comforting.
