Hello race fans!

Well, here we are only four days away from the start of the 2010 NASCAR season. I am so excited as I think this year will be a year of big change for the sport. I'm so glad that NASCAR has finally listened to the fans and put the racing back into the hands of the drivers. We will now see bump drafting all they way around the track at both Daytona and Talladega! Also, they are getting bigger restrictor plates, which will make the speeds a little faster. It should make the racing much more exciting for the fans and should also make most of the drivers happy too. I'm sure there are a few who don't like the new rules, but let's face it, unless they change something so they aren't all bunched up, (and we know that will never happen), there are those who will never like restrictor plate racing. To that I say, suck it up boys, if you can't race with the big boys, then don't race at all! Also, they are going back to the spoiler instead of the wing, (which I actually liked the look of) so we shall see how all that plays out. Kudos to you NASCAR!!!

So, how many of you out there think Dale Jr. will have a better year this year? I don't think it could be any worse than it was last year! Now, most of you know I am not a Dale Jr. fan, but I will say that I feel for the guy. He's always been compared to his father and honestly, I don't think he's anything like him. But, obviously he's struggling and with the best equipment in the sport, so he needs to figure out what the problem is and start winning races! He needs to win and NASCAR needs him to win. I'm not quite sure where the problem lies, but I'm thinking maybe he never could adjust to the COT car. Maybe with NASCAR bringing back the spoiler, is just what Jr. needs. After all, he won all but one of his races with a wing on his car. We shall see, but he's a good bet for Saturday nights Budweiser Shootout.

Lastly, just a little side note for the upcoming season. Looks like NASCAR is going to see a baby boom soon! As most of you know, Carl Edwards and his wife are expecting, and very soon I think, Elliott Sadler and his wife are also going to become first time parents in a few months, but the biggest shocker to me is that Jimmie Johnson and his wife Chandra are also going have a little one in July! I'm not quite sure why I was so shocked to hear that, but I was. I guess winning four championships was enough to secure their future financially! lol!!! Best wishes to all of the couples and I pray all of them have healthy and happy babies!

Now, don't forget to tune into SPEED at 4:30pm this Saturday to see if Danica Patrick makes her much anticipated stockcar debut! And then, the season starts with the Budweiser Shootout Saturday night at 8:00 on FOX. Then Sunday, it's qualifying for the Daytona 500 on FOX at 1:00pm. This will only guarantee the front row for the Great American race. The rest of the field will be determined with next Thursday's Gatorade Duels. Also, if you are in Daytona for the weekend of the 500, Lynch Tours & More will be there so stop by our bus and say hello! Good luck to everyone this weekend and next and be safe.

See you at the races!