Championship Week

[Burhead]

This race was one of the best races regardless of racing series.

 

[rbroyles]

Anyone who didn't find this race exciting, doesn't know what the hell they are doing.

One of the most amazing drives in my race watching experience by Stewart, and absolutely the most amazing one for the championship. And I give all credit to Carl Edwards for a valiant effort, and a classy loser.

 

[badkarma]

Congrats smoke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jhen713]

I agree. Everything tony went through early on had me worried.

 

[jhen713]

Does anybody have any idea who finished 3rd? Most likely not. All the focus was on the top 2.

 

[SyxxSynse]

I'm an Edwards fan and I SOOOO wanted him to win, but congratulations to Stewart. He earned it and really deserved it more than Edwards by winning half the Chase races.

 

[Burhead]

Does anybody have any idea who finished 3rd? Most likely not. All the focus was on the top 2.

Martin Truex Jr. I believe.

 

[vollygirl]

That was crazy! What a race!

 

[dembewbs]

I just knew he lost it when that rain came right after smoke pitted....Glad they were able to finish it...

 

[doozer]

finally, winning means something in NASCAR.

One of the most amazing drives in my race watching experience by Stewart, and absolutely the most amazing one for the championship. And I give all credit to Carl Edwards for a valiant effort, and a classy loser.

i thought the same thing. i've never been more amazed. he overcame not only early troubles (i read he passed 116 cars), but it was obvious Edwards had the pit stall advantage too.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Great racing today. Wasn't the outcome I wanted but a great show.

 

[vollygirl]

I just knew he lost it when that rain came right after smoke pitted....Glad they were able to finish it...

I told you yesterday Smoke had it. Ye of little faith.

 

[dembewbs]

and i lol'd when they were under red flag and that chick interviewed trevor bayne and she said "why your checks so red" and he said something like " it's because of you"

 

[vollygirl]

and i lol'd when they were under red flag and that chick interviewed trevor bayne and she said "why your checks so red" and he said something like " it's because of you"

That was so cute!!

 

[dembewbs]

and that should be cheeks

 

[TennesseeFan07]

Tony Stewart Crew Chief Darian Grubb: I'm Out Of A Job After Winning NASCAR Championship - SBNation.com

I hate to see Darian go, but it looks like Addington will step in.

 

[Burhead]

I just can't believe Tony would let him go right after winning a championship, but hi, I'm not the owner.

 

[doozer]

i don't get that at all.

 

[vollygirl]

I don't know how Tony completely trusts his judgement with the championship at stake. That's bizarre.

 

[jhen713]

From what was said on wind tunnel, the decision was made back in may.

 

[TennesseeFan07]

Maybe Darian really was the "dead weight" that was let go.

 

[jhen713]

Nah. Pretty sure it was the blonde that had been hanging around him.

 

[TennesseeFan07]

This is slightly off topic, but still Homestead related.

Kurt Busch Rages During Interview - YouTube

 

[jhen713]

I'm not a kurt bunch fan but I don't blame him for being mad. Tough to have car trouble that early and then have to stand there and wait for the tv broadcast to do a live interview. Not only that, but dr punch brings up the fact that he could have possibly messed up the 14 car.

 

[rbroyles]

Not exactly an example of "How to make a good impression on the press, and promote your career."

I understand why he was upset, but that shouldn't cause that degree of brain fade. He should have just declined to talk , and got away from everyone if he cannot control himself. Seems to be a family trait.

Should really make Pennzoil happy.