Hello race fans!

I would like to start out by apologizing for not writing a blog for the past few weeks. It's been a very difficut month of March as my mother-in-law Esther, was sick and passed away on March 14th. She had been battling cancer for the last eight years and it finally was too much for her. She passed away peacefully and her family will miss her dearly. So, thank you for being patient with me as I took time to be with family over the past several weeks.

Now onto the business of racing! It's been so long since I blogged, I almost forgot who won what races! lol! On my last blog, the series was headed to Las Vegas where Carl Edwards did his signature back flip after his win! Then it was off to the short track, Bristol Motor Speedway. That weekend started off kind of strange with all the tire issues, but in the end the problem was taken care of and Kyle Busch completed the double by winning both Nationwide Series and Sprint Cup Series races! And, last week it was California style racing as Kevin Harvick passed Jimmie Johnson on the last turn on the last lap to take the win! Great finish to a somewhat boring race, but that's California for ya!!!

I have to say, I am a little bit bummed by Denny Hamlin's start so far this season. I know he usually always starts out a little slow, but this is not what I was hoping for. This weekend's race in Martinsville should be just what the doctor ordered! Qualifying was on just prior to me writing this today and Denny starts fifth! Hopefully that's a good sign that he will have a great run!

News has been kind of quiet in the world of NASCAR these past few weeks so not much going on to talk about. One thing I will say is that I'm happy to hear that the TV ratings have been up from last year at most of the races so far. Not quite sure what has changed except maybe the new point system, could that be it? Maybe it's because Dale Earnhardt Jr. is doing better, that certainly would be a good thing. Whatever the reason is, maybe this is a sign of good things to come after a rough couple of years with the economy.

The Sprint Cup Series is headed to Martinsville, Virginia this weekend and this is one of my most favorite tracks! It ranks right up there with Bristol and Richmond! Lots of beatin' and bangin' gonna go on there and I can't wait! Jamie McMurray is starting from the pole so be sure to tune in on Sunday to watch at 1:00pm ET on FOX!

Lastly, Lynch Tours & More has been continuously updating our website with pricing for upcoming races, so be sure to check it out at www.racetour.com If you have any questions, give us a call at 888-RACETOUR!

SEE YOU AT THE RACES!!!