Hello race fans! Sorry I'm a litte behind on writing and missed last week's entry but, I'm back now weighing in on last weekend's race at Louden and this week's race at Dover. Congratulations to Mark Martin on his win in New Hampshire. Who knew that a 50 year old man could get the job done the way that Mark has this year. He certainly is going to challenge my pick, Tony Stewart, for the title this year. Also, the big surprise has been Juan Pablo Montoya! He has really made great strides this year and is looking like a serious contender.

Now for Dover. Congrats also goes to Jimmy Johnson for his win at the Monster Mile. What a dominating car he had and he showed he was the class of the field. Maybe I was wrong about him, he just took a little longer to start running like the Jimmy we all know. But, having said that, if he continues to dominate the way he has been, I'm afraid of what it's going to do for the sport. People are not going to want to go the race track and see the same guy winning races and the championship. And even though I'm not a true Mark Martin fan, he probably would help the sport by bringing back some of the old timers that have stayed away. We need someone like him to win the championship. I think the sport also needs for Dale Jr. to step up to the plate and start running up front and contending for wins. I don't care what anybody says, I really think that is hurting attendance and tv ratings! After all, he is the most popular driver on the circuit!
Again, I am not a Jr. fan, but if things are going to pick up, he needs to pick it up! Also, I was glad to see Joey Logano was ok after that terrifying wreck. I was there, and let me tell you it was pretty scary to watch. I'm sure he will be sore for the next couple of days.

Now that we are two races into the Chase, it looks like we are starting to separate the men from the boys. No offense to anyone, but I think if you are not close to within 100 points from the leader, your chances are getting pretty slim to win the title. I'm still not giving up hope on my driver Denny Hamlin, but he and the rest are going to have an awful lot of luck on their side if they are going to beat guys like Jimmy, Mark, and Juan.

Speaking of luck, I wish alot of good to all the drivers this weekend in Kansas. It should be a great race and I'm sure the favorites to win are going to be Jimmy and Mark again. Be safe out there and have a great race.

See you at the races!