Talladega Qualifying
Danni
CUP RESULTS:
1. Joe Nemechek
8. Brian
9. Dale Jr.
25. Kurt
29. Michael
33. David
36. Martin
40. Casey
It's both surprising and not so shocking to see Nemechek nab the first starting spot. Those who have to qualify in generally modify their cars greatly in qualifying trim to get in the field, especially because it's an impound race. Looks like a lot of our guys are going to have to draft their way forward - should be exciting!
A crucial thing happened during this session. Both JJ Yeley and Dave Blaney, 36th and 37th in owner points respectively, failed to make the race. I feel for both of them, but this is going to put a huge gap between David and Michael and the cutoff of who is locked in and who has to race their way in.
NNS RESULTS
1. Tony Stewart
7. Dale Jr.
19. Scott
27. David
I'll admit that I was disappointed with David's lap. It wasn't because it was slow - MWR cars in race trim just don't seem to go fast for one lap - but because David said that it lost 200RPM going into the turns. That's a lot. I'm worried about the engine. Hopefully it was because the wind picked up as thunderstorms developed around the track. All I know is that it would be a shame to see that vibrantly colored Dream Machine puff out smoke during the Aaron's race...
1. Joe Nemechek
8. Brian
9. Dale Jr.
25. Kurt
29. Michael
33. David
36. Martin
40. Casey
It's both surprising and not so shocking to see Nemechek nab the first starting spot. Those who have to qualify in generally modify their cars greatly in qualifying trim to get in the field, especially because it's an impound race. Looks like a lot of our guys are going to have to draft their way forward - should be exciting!
A crucial thing happened during this session. Both JJ Yeley and Dave Blaney, 36th and 37th in owner points respectively, failed to make the race. I feel for both of them, but this is going to put a huge gap between David and Michael and the cutoff of who is locked in and who has to race their way in.
NNS RESULTS
1. Tony Stewart
7. Dale Jr.
19. Scott
27. David
I'll admit that I was disappointed with David's lap. It wasn't because it was slow - MWR cars in race trim just don't seem to go fast for one lap - but because David said that it lost 200RPM going into the turns. That's a lot. I'm worried about the engine. Hopefully it was because the wind picked up as thunderstorms developed around the track. All I know is that it would be a shame to see that vibrantly colored Dream Machine puff out smoke during the Aaron's race...
