Hello race fans! Well the last short track race of the year was certainly an exciting one! Denny Hamlin once again, won in his home state of Virginia and dethroning Jimmy Johnson.
Congratulations Denny! Once again, Lynch Tours had a great time in Martinsville this past weekend and even though we sat on the bus for a good part of the day on Saturday, waiting for the rain to pass for the truck race, it was still a good time. Congratulations also goes to hometown favorite, Timothy Peters on a great run in the truck race.

Now, onto the most important race in the Chase, Talladega. Many think this is the race that could ultimately decide the 2009 Sprint Cup Champion. I tend to agree, after all, anything can and almost always will happen at this track. I think it's going to be whoever survives the "big one" that will have the best shot at the title. I think it's safe to say that the only ones left to challenge Jimmy for the championship are Jeff Gordon and Mark Martin. Tony Stewart (who I picked at the beginning of the Chase to win) might be a long shot but again, I believe it will all depend on who is left standing at the end of the race. I know I will be watching at home with anticipation to see who wins! If you happen to be in Talladega this weekend, Lynch Tours will be there, so stop by the bus parking lot between turns 3 and 4 and say hello.

Now, there is one more subject I would like to address this week. I just read on NASCAR.com that AJ Allmendinger was arrested early Thursday morning after failing a sobriety test when he was pulled over for driving under the influence. What are these drivers thinking???? Michael Waltrip just barely passed the same test when he was pulled over for the same thing just 2 weeks ago! These guys are supposed to be role models and what kind of example are they setting for all the young race fans out there. Especially when their jobs require them getting behind the wheel of a race car that goes sometimes over 200mph! I'm sorry, but I just don't understand it. They both have addressed the situations and apologized, but I honestly question whether these guys should be driving a race car. Maybe that sounds a little harsh, but remember, NASCAR has been extremely harsh with the Jeremy Mayfield case, and if they are going to reprimand him, maybe they should consider doing the same to these drivers who are abusing achohol. After all, whose to say that they aren't "under the influence" while they are driving their race cars?!! Anyway, I think it's something that needs to be looked at very closely.

Moving along, good luck to everyone this weekend in Talladega. Have a safe race, and oh by the way, in case you didn't know, history will be made on Saturday as the first father/daughter will be competing in the truck race. Good luck to Mike and Chrissy Wallace!

See you at the races!

Hello race fans! I am still thinking about what a great time I had with my husband and nephew last weekend in Charlotte. It was fantastic and even though I am not a Jimmie Johson fan, I was very excited to raise a glass of champagne and toast him along with my customers from Lynch Tours. Everyone had a great time and we received alot of nice comments from our customers. Thanks to everyone!

I am writing this week's blog sitting in a hotel room in Roanoke, Virginia. My husband and I are attending this weekend's race in Martinsville. I have a group down here with Lynch Tours and am looking forward to a great weekend! I just love the short tracks and this is the last one of the year, so I will be sad when it is over on Sunday.

I listened to qualifying on SIRRIUS NASCAR radio on the way down to the hotel today and was pleasantly surprised to hear that Ryan Newman is on the pole for Sunday's race! I think it has been a while since he has started there and, what a place to get back on top. There were also a few other surprises in the top ten, like Martin Truex, Jr. (3rd) David Reutimann (5th), Casey Mears, Joey Logano, Bobby Labonte, Reed Sorenson, and Kevin Harvick rounding out the top 10. Way to go guys, and we all know that starting up front at Martinsville is very important, not only for the race, but also for pit selection. That could make all the difference for them. Also, a big surprise was who isn't starting up front. Tony Stewart, Jimmy Johnson and Denny Hamlin all starting 13th and back. The biggest surprise is Juan Pablo Montoya who is starting a distant 21st! But, anything can happen at this track and most certainly will, so we will find out after 500 laps on Sunday.

So once again, good luck to everyone this weekend. It's going to be an exciting race and I can't wait to see it! Be safe out there and if you're at the track, don't forget to buy one of those famous Martinsville red hot dogs!

See you at the races!

Hello race fans! Once again I am a little behind on my blogging as I took a little time off. But, I didn't miss out on any of the racing the last two weeks. Congratulations goes to Tony Stewart on his win at Kansas and of course Jimmy Johnson on his win in California.


As I stated in my last blog, I am very concerned about the domination Jimmy has had in the series right now. Don't get me wrong, they certainly have done their homework, but as I stated previously I don't think it's good that every week it's the same driver starting up front, leading practice and winning the race. We need some other driver's to step up to the plate and give him some competition. Now, Juan Pablo Montoya certainly has been doing that as is Mark Martin, but it's the same three drivers week after week. No wonder ratings and attendance are down. Who wants to tune in or go to a race that we know the same person is winning all the time. I don't want to sound like a whiner, but let's get real here, it's the truth! I still would like to see somebody like Mark or Juan win the title or even the one I predicted to win it, Tony Stewart. I think my man, Denny Hamlin, threw his chances out the window at California with that "rookie mistake" he made while leading the race. Better luck this weekend Denny! Now, that's the last time I will mention that subject!

Now for this weekend's race at Charlotte. I will be there with Lynch Tours so if you're at the race track, look us up! I am looking forward to a great time there as my husband and nephew will be attending with me. We will be attending qualifying on Thursday night, doing some shop tours on Friday morning before the Nationwide race and then, to top off our great weekend, on Saturday night we will be toasting the winner of the Sprint Cup race in the Speedway Club! Last year we toasted with Jeff Burton! This is definitely one of my favorite trips!

So having said that, best of luck to all the drivers this weekend. This is their home track and I'm sure this is one they would all love to win. So, drivers, crew members, track workers and fans, be safe out there and have a good one!

See you at the races!