Before I begin, let me remind everyone that Sunday's race is not the Lenox Industrial Tools 300. It is the Lenox Industrial Tools 301. No, the title is not a type-o.
Alright, onto our Sonoma Sears Point Infineon review. For the first time in 3 weeks, I did not pick Kasey Kahne to win.
He won.
It's all good, though, because somewhere, some guy bet on Kahne and won lots of money. And by reading this article, he has agreed to split it with me 50-50.
Whoo Hoo! I'm moderately wealthy! I can rent anything I want!(courtesy: Homer Simpson)
So onto our 301 lap event. I am going to think outside the box(what else is new) and go with a guy who practically dominated Saturday's practice sessions. And it isn't who you think:
5. Marcos Ambrose
4. Greg Biffle
3. Kasey Kahne
2. Denny Hamlin
1. Reed Sorenson
Yes, I am aware of the fact that this is not a Nationwide race. It is not an ARCA race. It is not a Camping World East Series race. It is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. But Reed Sorenson, who finished 6th in this race a year ago, and who was 1st and 4th respectively in Saturday's practice sessions, will win at New Hampshire. Readers, this is where I depart for another week. Have a Happy Sunday!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Toyota Save Mart 350
Out west for a road course race this weekend. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Wine Country for this weekend's Toyota Save Mart 350.
Unless Jeff Gordon runs poorly; Then it would be Whine Country.
I'm going to keep it short again this week, but I did have to slip the Jeff Gordon joke in there.
Time for picks:
5. Greg Biffle
4. Carl Edwards
3. Jamie McMurray
2. Boris Said
1. Marcos Ambrose
To all you fathers out there, have a Happy Father's Day. And to everyone else, have a Happy Sunday!
Unless Jeff Gordon runs poorly; Then it would be Whine Country.
I'm going to keep it short again this week, but I did have to slip the Jeff Gordon joke in there.
Time for picks:
5. Greg Biffle
4. Carl Edwards
3. Jamie McMurray
2. Boris Said
1. Marcos Ambrose
To all you fathers out there, have a Happy Father's Day. And to everyone else, have a Happy Sunday!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
"Your Bankrupt Car Company Here" 400 Preview
Okay, so that actually isn't the title of the race. But it sounds pretty good. At least, better than my top 5 from last week.
But you can't predict fuel mileage races. Or overheating. Or first lap whatevertheheckwentwrongwithdennyhamlinscar problems.
With all that said, onto the even more unpredictable Michigan International Speedway. Unpredictable because of, yes, fuel mileage. That and the fact that you never know what NASCAR may let certain drivers get away with, like passing the pace car. Oops, did that come out in print?
Yeah, it did.
I am going with Kasey Kahne for the third week in a row. But I have a very logical reason. I have some friends(yeah, I pay them well). And every time I see them before a NASCAR race, Kahne runs well. It's fool proof, which is why I use it to my advantage. For example, in 2007, a year in which Kahne struggled drastically, I saw them before the Daytona 500, the Sharpie 500, and the Bank of America 500. He finished 7th, 2nd, and 8th respectively. And in 2005, I saw them before Kahne's 2nd place finish at the Brickyard 400.
I'm going with Kahne for the win:
5.Greg Biffle
4.Matt Kenseth(even in his Carhartt car)
3.Ryan Newman
2.Carl Edwards
1.Kasey Kahne
I know I lost half my readers back at the phrase, "Like passing the pace car," so I'll put the rest of you out of your misery now, for another week. Have a Happy Sunday!
But you can't predict fuel mileage races. Or overheating. Or first lap whatevertheheckwentwrongwithdennyhamlinscar problems.
With all that said, onto the even more unpredictable Michigan International Speedway. Unpredictable because of, yes, fuel mileage. That and the fact that you never know what NASCAR may let certain drivers get away with, like passing the pace car. Oops, did that come out in print?
Yeah, it did.
I am going with Kasey Kahne for the third week in a row. But I have a very logical reason. I have some friends(yeah, I pay them well). And every time I see them before a NASCAR race, Kahne runs well. It's fool proof, which is why I use it to my advantage. For example, in 2007, a year in which Kahne struggled drastically, I saw them before the Daytona 500, the Sharpie 500, and the Bank of America 500. He finished 7th, 2nd, and 8th respectively. And in 2005, I saw them before Kahne's 2nd place finish at the Brickyard 400.
I'm going with Kahne for the win:
5.Greg Biffle
4.Matt Kenseth(even in his Carhartt car)
3.Ryan Newman
2.Carl Edwards
1.Kasey Kahne
I know I lost half my readers back at the phrase, "Like passing the pace car," so I'll put the rest of you out of your misery now, for another week. Have a Happy Sunday!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Pocono 500 Preview
Hey readers! We're back on track this week after a delay last week. To preserve your sanity, we'll keep this short and sweet again this week.
Last week, I once again managed to get at least one right, extending the streak to 13 races! Now onto Pocono, with our friend TNT. In my opinion, the guys at TNT are the best in the business as far as announcing is concerned. Of course, TNT is based out of Atlanta, so what can you expect other than perfection? (Hint: See "Hopper")
Speaking of perfection, onto Hopper's Pocono picks:
5.Greg Biffle
4.Brian Vickers
3.Kurt Busch
2.Denny Hamlin
1.Kasey Kahne
He dominated it last year, and he has even more power under the hood this year. Folks, that's all for this week. Have a Happy Sunday!
Last week, I once again managed to get at least one right, extending the streak to 13 races! Now onto Pocono, with our friend TNT. In my opinion, the guys at TNT are the best in the business as far as announcing is concerned. Of course, TNT is based out of Atlanta, so what can you expect other than perfection? (Hint: See "Hopper")
Speaking of perfection, onto Hopper's Pocono picks:
5.Greg Biffle
4.Brian Vickers
3.Kurt Busch
2.Denny Hamlin
1.Kasey Kahne
He dominated it last year, and he has even more power under the hood this year. Folks, that's all for this week. Have a Happy Sunday!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Autism Speaks 400 Preview
Hey readers! Sorry it has taken me this long to get the picks up. Lately, I have been a little sidetracked by my new blog, Stock Car Spin. But I have them for you now.
I don't have any funny or annoying comments today, and since I made you wait 3 extra days, I will spare you your time and cut to the chase:
5.Ryan Newman
4.Greg Biffle
3.Denny Hamlin
2.Kyle Busch
1.Kasey Kahne
Kahne has the power of the new Dodge R6 engine. He has done well this weekend so far, and I believe he'll be a force to recon with today. Readers, sorry about the delay. Have a Happy Sunday!
I don't have any funny or annoying comments today, and since I made you wait 3 extra days, I will spare you your time and cut to the chase:
5.Ryan Newman
4.Greg Biffle
3.Denny Hamlin
2.Kyle Busch
1.Kasey Kahne
Kahne has the power of the new Dodge R6 engine. He has done well this weekend so far, and I believe he'll be a force to recon with today. Readers, sorry about the delay. Have a Happy Sunday!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Coca Cola 600 Preview
Last week, a little birdy told me to pick Joey Logano to win the All Star race. Rule #1 about predictions: Never listen to the finger of a Junior fan, especially when wearing a Kyle Busch T-shirt.
(Slight pause while you figure that one out)
So last week, we saw another exciting race. At least, the final 10 laps were. But nothing about the race was more priceless than when Jeff Gordon went spinning through the infield, and almost my entire house exploded with cheers. That is, with the exception of the lone Gordon fan in the house, who let slip a synonym for dung. Good times.
In the end, Tony Stewart won his first race with his new team. Now onto the longest race of the year which, to many fans' surprise, does not take place in Fontana, California or Long Pond, Pennsylvania. It actually takes place in a suburban town known as Concord, North Carolina. Really? You thought it took place in Charlotte? Well, you learn something new every day, don't you?
So who is the birdy saying will win this week? Who cares. I don't listen to the birdy anymore. I will say this though. I believe Sunday Night's race will be a wreckfest. At least, if history repeats itself. In 2005, this race set the all-time record for caution flags in a single race with 22. Two years ago, the race saw 13 cautions, and over 15 casualties of accidents. Alas, another odd-numbered year, which also seems to indicate that the 2006 and 2008 600 champ, Kasey Kahne, will not win on Sunday. But, just for kicks, I'll put him in my top 5 anyway:
5.Kasey Kahne
4.Tony Stewart
3.Jimmie Johnson
2.Joey Logano
1.Ryan Newman
Indy 500 winner: Tony Kanaan
Lowe's Motor Speedway always seems to owe somebody something, and in the end, it always pays them. We saw it with Jimmie Johnson back in 2003, Kahne back in 2006, and Tony Stewart last week. Newman could have won back in 2001, but crashed while leading after just a dozen laps. He should have won back in 2007, but blew a tire while leading with 3 laps to go and backed into the wall. Last week, he wrecked while leading with 8 laps left. This week, the Beast of the Southeast will pay him back, and he'll win the race on... fuel mileage. P.S. Kanaan will win that short 500 mile sprint before the important race.
Folks, that's all for this week. Have a Happy Sunday!
(Slight pause while you figure that one out)
So last week, we saw another exciting race. At least, the final 10 laps were. But nothing about the race was more priceless than when Jeff Gordon went spinning through the infield, and almost my entire house exploded with cheers. That is, with the exception of the lone Gordon fan in the house, who let slip a synonym for dung. Good times.
In the end, Tony Stewart won his first race with his new team. Now onto the longest race of the year which, to many fans' surprise, does not take place in Fontana, California or Long Pond, Pennsylvania. It actually takes place in a suburban town known as Concord, North Carolina. Really? You thought it took place in Charlotte? Well, you learn something new every day, don't you?
So who is the birdy saying will win this week? Who cares. I don't listen to the birdy anymore. I will say this though. I believe Sunday Night's race will be a wreckfest. At least, if history repeats itself. In 2005, this race set the all-time record for caution flags in a single race with 22. Two years ago, the race saw 13 cautions, and over 15 casualties of accidents. Alas, another odd-numbered year, which also seems to indicate that the 2006 and 2008 600 champ, Kasey Kahne, will not win on Sunday. But, just for kicks, I'll put him in my top 5 anyway:
5.Kasey Kahne
4.Tony Stewart
3.Jimmie Johnson
2.Joey Logano
1.Ryan Newman
Indy 500 winner: Tony Kanaan
Lowe's Motor Speedway always seems to owe somebody something, and in the end, it always pays them. We saw it with Jimmie Johnson back in 2003, Kahne back in 2006, and Tony Stewart last week. Newman could have won back in 2001, but crashed while leading after just a dozen laps. He should have won back in 2007, but blew a tire while leading with 3 laps to go and backed into the wall. Last week, he wrecked while leading with 8 laps left. This week, the Beast of the Southeast will pay him back, and he'll win the race on... fuel mileage. P.S. Kanaan will win that short 500 mile sprint before the important race.
Folks, that's all for this week. Have a Happy Sunday!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
All Star Challenge Preview
Darlington has come and gone. We had another great race(Really? We're up to 3 in a row now?), and now it's time for the All Star event.
This race gets me excited every year. My favorite part actually has to be the Sprint Showdown, the wild card event that the rest of the field competes in for a chance to race in the main event. Last year, the race was won by AJ Allmendinger, who I believe will race his way in again.
The 2nd place driver in the event also transfers into the big race. A year ago, that driver was Sam Hornish Jr. He might do it again, but I believe that 18-year-old Joey Logano will get the other transfer spot.
That leaves the Fan Vote, the part which determines the final driver in the starting field for the All Star race. Last year, Kasey Kahne got the Fan Vote, and won the whole thing! This year, I believe that Bill Elliott will receive the fan vote. Elliott was NASCAR's Most Popular Driver for 15 years, so it seems only fitting that he should receive the Fan Vote.
From there, 21 drivers will duke it out over a 100-lap period. The winner receives a check for $1,000,000 and an automatic berth in the All Star race for the next 10 years.
So, without further ado, my prediction for the winner of the 25th Annual NASCAR All Star race is:
Joey Logano!
Yes, I am aware of the very skinny, frail, toothpick-like limb I am going out on here, especially considering that the guy isn't even in the race yet. But why not? I, like Logano, have nothing to lose. Folks, enjoy the heck out of the race. Have a Happy Saturday!
This race gets me excited every year. My favorite part actually has to be the Sprint Showdown, the wild card event that the rest of the field competes in for a chance to race in the main event. Last year, the race was won by AJ Allmendinger, who I believe will race his way in again.
The 2nd place driver in the event also transfers into the big race. A year ago, that driver was Sam Hornish Jr. He might do it again, but I believe that 18-year-old Joey Logano will get the other transfer spot.
That leaves the Fan Vote, the part which determines the final driver in the starting field for the All Star race. Last year, Kasey Kahne got the Fan Vote, and won the whole thing! This year, I believe that Bill Elliott will receive the fan vote. Elliott was NASCAR's Most Popular Driver for 15 years, so it seems only fitting that he should receive the Fan Vote.
From there, 21 drivers will duke it out over a 100-lap period. The winner receives a check for $1,000,000 and an automatic berth in the All Star race for the next 10 years.
So, without further ado, my prediction for the winner of the 25th Annual NASCAR All Star race is:
Joey Logano!
Yes, I am aware of the very skinny, frail, toothpick-like limb I am going out on here, especially considering that the guy isn't even in the race yet. But why not? I, like Logano, have nothing to lose. Folks, enjoy the heck out of the race. Have a Happy Saturday!
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