Watkins Glen Qualifying
Danni
CUP RESULTS
1. Kyle Busch
2. Dale Jr.
17. Brian
18. Martin
19. Kurt
24. Casey
28. David
33. Michael
Qualifying was rained out once again thanks to New York's typical afternoon showers and thunderstorms. I thought for a while that NASCAR would consider letting them time trial on rain tires but I guess the drivers have a hard enough time keeping their cars on the track when it's dry!
The nice thing about rain is time to kill, so ESPN invited several drivers into the booth for interviews. I was very pleased to see David up there! A lot of casual fans may view David as being nervous and shy, but watching him speak for a lengthy period of time shows how intelligent and focused he is. I loved the segment about his daughter Emilia and her horse Schatzi - amazing how David can drive at 200MPH but gets uneasy about a little pony!
NNS RESULTS
1. Dario Franchitti
18. Dale Jr.
35. David
40. Brandon
Nationwide cars qualify in stints, with five cars going out about fifteen seconds apart for several minutes. There is no draw order - instead drivers go out based on their practice speeds, slowest first.
None of our guys really did too well!
Junior wasn't happy with his car all through practice yesterday. I'm sure he'll be fine once he gets into a rhythm. David's lap didn't surprise me at all - I know he doesn't like to push it since there is no use in crashing before the race. He and the #99 team have a long way to go but they're good enough to move forward.
Chris Cook is in the #90 car. He raced his way into the field (and even spun out!) and in an interview was asked where he was running to. He replied that he was going to talk to David! In addition, he said that he really appreciates and admires David...
Well, Chris should know that I really appreciate him! He's helped David out a lot at the road courses and I'm hoping to hear his voice on the #44 radio Sunday. Have a good run today, Chris!
1. Kyle Busch
2. Dale Jr.
17. Brian
18. Martin
19. Kurt
24. Casey
28. David
33. Michael
Qualifying was rained out once again thanks to New York's typical afternoon showers and thunderstorms. I thought for a while that NASCAR would consider letting them time trial on rain tires but I guess the drivers have a hard enough time keeping their cars on the track when it's dry!
The nice thing about rain is time to kill, so ESPN invited several drivers into the booth for interviews. I was very pleased to see David up there! A lot of casual fans may view David as being nervous and shy, but watching him speak for a lengthy period of time shows how intelligent and focused he is. I loved the segment about his daughter Emilia and her horse Schatzi - amazing how David can drive at 200MPH but gets uneasy about a little pony!
NNS RESULTS
1. Dario Franchitti
18. Dale Jr.
35. David
40. Brandon
Nationwide cars qualify in stints, with five cars going out about fifteen seconds apart for several minutes. There is no draw order - instead drivers go out based on their practice speeds, slowest first.
None of our guys really did too well!
Junior wasn't happy with his car all through practice yesterday. I'm sure he'll be fine once he gets into a rhythm. David's lap didn't surprise me at all - I know he doesn't like to push it since there is no use in crashing before the race. He and the #99 team have a long way to go but they're good enough to move forward.Chris Cook is in the #90 car. He raced his way into the field (and even spun out!) and in an interview was asked where he was running to. He replied that he was going to talk to David! In addition, he said that he really appreciates and admires David...
Well, Chris should know that I really appreciate him! He's helped David out a lot at the road courses and I'm hoping to hear his voice on the #44 radio Sunday. Have a good run today, Chris!
