Hello race fans! Well, is anyone ready for racing to start up again? I know I am. I know it's only been a little over two weeks, but I already have the itch to go to a race! I know Daytona is only about nine weeks away, but it seems like an eternity for me! Looks like the Nationwide race could have a new face in it's lineup. Getting ready to hear the official announcement today that Danica Patrick has signed with JR Motorsports to run a limited schedule in the Nationwide Series. You go girl!!! She is scheduled make her debut Feb. 13th at Daytona. Maybe that will help to sell a few more tickets for that race. I know I want to be there to see it. I know she has a tall order ahead of her, and no one should expect her to go out there and set the world on fire in 2010, but I think with alot of seat time, good race cars and alot of good direction, she will do well. I wish her all the best!

So, how many of you watched the Sprint Cup Series Awards Banquet? I watched the entire thing, even though I had to get up at 4 am to go to New York City the next day. (I missed not looking out for any NASCAR drivers, since the banquet was always there every year. ) It was pretty good, I heard the initial reaction from everyone involved, was very good. They liked the change of scenery and from what I hear, the cost was alot cheaper than New York. Imagine that! Everyone's speeches were about the same, mostly boring, except for Denny Hamlin's, which was quite comical. When he was going through his sponsors, he thanked Wiley X sunglasses, which he could have used a pair at Homestead when he spun Brad Keselowski out! That drew a large laugh from the crowd! All in all, it was a good night. Everyone looked great in their tuxedos and gowns, but I especially liked Rutledge Woods' pink tuxedo! If you missed it, go on NASCAR.COM and check it out. Only he could get away with wearing that!

I'm sure everyone is getting ready for Christmas right now as I am too, and I can't believe another season has come and gone already! I am looking forward to the holidays, once they are over, it's only a few weeks until Daytona! Can't wait for 2010 and another year of NASCAR racing!

I hope you will think of me on Wednesday, Dec. 9th as I will be having my gallbladder removed! Not a big deal, just looking forward to it being over with. Also, please keep the mom's of the owners Lynch Tours & More in your thoughts and prayers this next week. Terry's mom, Dora, will be having surgery Wednesday Dec. 9th and Chris' mom, Ev, is having surgery on the 15th. Best wishes to both of them on a speedy recovery!

Until the next time, have a great holiday, and we'll see you at the races!