Hello race fans!

Well, it's been a while since I posted a new blog. I've had alot going on, including going on vacation for a week. Went to the beach and enjoyed it very much with my husband and his family! Now I'm ready to get back to blogging and it sounds like I have alot to catch up on!

First of all, Denny Hamlin backed up his Pocono win with a win at Michigan a few weeks ago! He, at the time, was leading all drivers with the most wins for the season so far with five. Many think that he is peaking too soon and when it comes time for the Chase to start, he will somehow falter, like Kyle Busch did last year. I am hoping that does not happen, not sure what he is supposed to do differently. Lay back and let someone else win?!!! I think not!!! Anyway, way to go Denny!

Then, the series headed out west to Sonoma, California for the first of two road course races this year. Now,for those who were hoping that Jimmy Johnson was in a "slump", you were, I'm sure, very disappointed to see him win there! I don't know what it is with those guys, but just when you think they are slipping a little and maybe someone else will catch up to them, they come right back and prove us all wrong! Then he follows that up this past weekend with a win at Louden, New Hampshire! WHAT IS UP WITH THAT!!!! Now he is tied with Denny for most wins this year! I know this can't be good for the sport. Someone has to get it together and beat that 48 team this year! I hope it is Denny and the #11 team!!!

Now, the teams are going back to Daytona for the second time this year. Restrictor plate racing is always one of my favorites and it is always so unpredictable! Will there be the big one? Who will get caught up in it? Will someone win that usually doesn't? That seems to be the case there! I am sure betting that Jamie McMurray will be a factor again! By the way, congratulations to him and his wife as they announced this week that they are expecting their first child together! Sure is alot of that going around in the garage area! lol! Best wishes to all of them!

Well, what did everyone think of Danica Patrick's return to the Nationwide Series this past weekend in Louden? Unfortunately, I did not get to see the race, but saw some of the highlights. Seems like she is a moving target every race she has been in so far. I'm not saying Morgan Shephard spun her on purpose (don't think he is that type of driver!) but it sure looked like there was no give and take either. I still think once she gets enough seat time and learns about these cars, she will do a much better job. Hang in there Danica!

Lastly, I want to wish everyone a very happy July 4th this weekend! Please take time out of you busy weekend and remember those who have fought and are still fighting for our freedom! They truely are my heroes! Thank you to all the men and women who serve in all of the armed forces! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

Good luck to all the driver's this weekend in Daytona. Be safe and as always, see you at the races!