Archive for November, 2007

I know this is a Racing Site, But…

For those of you who know me, know that I bleed N.C. State. This past weekend the Wolfpack played their final game of the season vs. Maryland. I have to admit, this was the most classic description of a personal foul I have ever heard. Thank goodness for YouTube…

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The Almighty Waltrip has Spoken

Yes, as you all know, I am a DW fan, always have been. But there is one thing that no one can argue with, and that is that DW knows racing. You might not all care for his commentary, his remarks, his sense of humor, but no one can deny his knowledge of racing and [...]

Bruton Smith Wins the Blackmail Debate

Well, after many weeks of deliberation and conflict between Speedway moguel Bruton Smith and the city of Concord, NC, Smith finally accepts the outlandish offer the city gives him to keep Charlotte (I mean Lowes) Motor Speedway (CMS) right where it is. As many of you know, Smith has wanted to add a Drag Strip [...]

Past Champions

2007 Winner
Dave won with Jeff Gordon.
Even thought Jimmie Johnson dominated the chase, Jeff Gordon won again this year with an impressive, consistent season. That is what wins championships.
2006 Winner
Jennifer won with Jimmie Johnson.
Johnson did as he has promised, raced strong all season long and raced for points. There is no questions that Johnson has finally [...]

Final Points Standings - as of Miami, 11/18/07

Cumulative standings as of Miami, 11/18/07

Rank
Car #
Driver
Qualifying
Finish
Laps
Q/F
Penalties
Total

1
#24
Jeff Gordon (Dave)
1379
3144
28
0
-50
4501

2
#48
Jimmie Johnson (Jennifer)
1439
2898
8
0
-50
4295

3
#11
Denny Hamlin (Chris)
1341
2664
12
0
0
4017

4
#20
Tony Stewart (Christine)
1157
2726
16
25
-13
3911

5
#5
Kyle Busch (John)
1253
2658
8
0
-13
3906

6
#07
Clint Bowyer
1171
2676
8
0
0
3855

7
#2
Kurt Busch (Pevey)
1306
2574
20
0
-50
3850

8
#99
Carl Edwards (June)
1187
2670
4
0
-13
3848

9
#17
Matt Kenseth (Chad)
1072
2738
16
0
-25
3801

10
#31
Jeff Burton (Shelly)
1110
2680
0
0
0
3790

11
#1
Martin Truex (Robbie)
1251
2494
8
0
0
3753

12
#29
Kevin Harvick (Pete)
1130
2554
0
25
0
3709

13
#12
Ryan Newman (Bo)
1302
2332
0
0
0
3634

14
#8
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Scott)
1271
2332
8
0
-50
3561

15
#16
Greg Biffle (DJ)
1106
2340
0
0
0
3446

16
#25
Casey Mears (Knox)
1121
2310
0
0
0
3431

17
#9
Kasey Kahne (Tracy)
1299
2076
4
0
-25
3354

18
#43
Bobby Labonte
1078
2076
0
0
0
3154

19
#26
Jamie McMurray
1052
2076
0
0
0
3128

20
#42
Juan Montoya (Lisa)
1029
2040
0
0
0
3069

23
#18
Elliott Sadler
1185
1838
0
0
-13
3010

22
#18
J.J. Yeley
965
2044
0
0
0
3009

23
#41
Reed Sorenson
931
1914
0
0
0
2845

24
#40
David Stremme
875
1858
0
0
0
2733

25
#6
David Ragan
758
1908
0
0
0
2666

26
#01
Mark Martin
834
1750
0
0
0
2584

27
#22
Dave Blaney
957
1592
0
0
0
2549

28
#38
David Gilliland
817
1698
0
0
0
2515

29
#96
Tony Raines
790
1712
0
0
0
2502

30
#70
Johnny Sauter
714
1684
0
0
-13
2385

31
#7
Robby [...]

Current Points Standings - as of Phoenix, 11/11/07

Cumulative standings as of Phoenix, 11/11/07

Rank
Car #
Driver
Qualifying
Finish
Laps
Q/F
Penalties
Total

1
#24
Jeff Gordon (Dave)
1339
3050
28
0
-50
4367

2
#48
Jimmie Johnson (Jennifer)
1389
2810
8
0
-50
4157

3
#11
Denny Hamlin (Chris)
1322
2568
12
0
0
3902

4
#20
Tony Stewart (Christine)
1120
2684
16
25
-13
3832

5
#5
Kyle Busch (John)
1220
2596
8
0
-13
3811

6
#07
Clint Bowyer
1139
2652
8
0
0
3799

7
#99
Carl Edwards (June)
1146
2578
4
0
-13
3715

8
#2
Kurt Busch (Pevey)
1260
2476
20
0
-50
3706

9
#31
Jeff Burton (Shelly)
1068
2594
0
0
0
3662

10
#17
Matt Kenseth (Chad)
1025
2638
12
0
-25
3650

11
#1
Martin Truex (Robbie)
1215
2404
8
0
0
3627

12
#29
Kevin Harvick (Pete)
1087
2490
0
25
0
3602

13
#12
Ryan Newman (Bo)
1253
2266
0
0
0
3519

14
#8
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Scott)
1233
2302
8
0
-50
3493

15
#16
Greg Biffle (DJ)
1092
2264
0
0
0
3356

16
#25
Casey Mears (Knox)
1091
2240
0
0
0
3331

17
#9
Kasey Kahne (Tracy)
1251
2022
4
0
-25
3252

18
#43
Bobby Labonte
1063
2020
0
0
0
3083

19
#26
Jamie McMurray
1026
2002
0
0
0
3028

20
#42
Juan Montoya (Lisa)
1011
1968
0
0
0
2979

23
#18
Elliott Sadler
1165
1812
0
0
-13
2964

22
#18
J.J. Yeley
938
2004
0
0
0
2942

23
#41
Reed Sorenson
907
1856
0
0
0
2763

24
#40
David Stremme
854
1778
0
0
0
2632

25
#6
David Ragan
714
1826
0
0
0
2540

26
#01
Mark Martin
789
1666
0
0
0
2455

27
#96
Tony Raines
781
1668
0
0
0
2449

28
#22
Dave Blaney
929
1514
0
0
0
2443

29
#38
David Gilliland
778
1660
0
0
0
2438

30
#70
Johnny Sauter
685
1664
0
0
-13
2336

31
#7
Robby [...]

Current Points Standings - as of Texas, 11/4/07

Cumulative standings as of Texas, 11/4/07

Rank
Car #
Driver
Qualifying
Finish
Laps
Q/F
Penalties
Total

1
#24
Jeff Gordon (Dave)
1291
2968
28
0
-50
4237

2
#48
Jimmie Johnson (Jennifer)
1344
2710
8
0
-50
4012

3
#11
Denny Hamlin (Chris)
1286
2498
12
0
0
3796

4
#5
Kyle Busch (John)
1207
2510
8
0
-13
3712

5
#20
Tony Stewart (Christine)
1090
2590
16
25
-13
3708

6
#07
Clint Bowyer
1108
2572
8
0
0
3688

7
#99
Carl Edwards (June)
1096
2560
4
0
-13
3647

8
#2
Kurt Busch (Pevey)
1218
2398
20
0
-50
3586

9
#31
Jeff Burton (Shelly)
1029
2510
0
0
0
3539

10
#17
Matt Kenseth (Chad)
992
2542
8
0
-25
3517

11
#29
Kevin Harvick (Pete)
1070
2400
0
25
0
3495

12
#1
Martin Truex (Robbie)
1166
2316
8
0
0
3490

13
#8
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Scott)
1217
2286
8
0
-50
3461

14
#12
Ryan Newman (Bo)
1215
2174
0
0
0
3389

15
#25
Casey Mears (Knox)
1051
2164
0
0
0
3215

16
#16
Greg Biffle (DJ)
1048
2166
0
0
0
3214

17
#9
Kasey Kahne (Tracy)
1210
2000
4
0
-25
3189

18
#43
Bobby Labonte
1044
1954
0
0
0
2998

19
#26
Jamie McMurray
998
1946
0
0
0
2944

20
#19
Elliott Sadler
1130
1764
0
0
-13
2881

23
#18
Juan Montoya (Lisa)
974
1900
0
0
0
2874

22
#18
J.J. Yeley
891
1930
0
0
0
2821

23
#41
Reed Sorenson
881
1792
0
0
0
2673

24
#40
David Stremme
840
1716
0
0
0
2556

25
#6
David Ragan
704
1788
0
0
0
2492

26
#01
Mark Martin
789
1666
0
0
0
2455

27
#38
David Gilliland
769
1614
0
0
0
2383

28
#96
Tony Raines
738
1640
0
0
0
2378

29
#22
Dave Blaney
895
1474
0
0
0
2369

30
#7
Robby Gordon
555
1662
4
0
0
2221

31
#70
Johnny [...]