Double Duty Day
Posted 09-07-2008 at 08:08 PM by racersimage
We're a good ways into the Nationwide race as I'm typing this but I have no stake in it so I'm in and out of watching it. I did manage to actually watch the Cup race today devoting most of my attention to watching Tony racing hard for the win. He came up short unfortunately and so did my drivers in the race pool.
Since I won last week I had to be the last to get my numbers and ended up with 9th and 13th. I was pretty pumped about having David Ragan at Richmond because I knew he was fast in practice and ran well last year. I didn't figure Matt would get me the win though so I was pulling hard for Ragan. My 4th win went down the drain though a little ways into the race when my two guys got into the wall together. How fitting, the two guys I had in the race pool, two teammates, two chase contenders wreck together. Tony Stewart kept me upbeat though until the last lap.
I really believed that Tony was finally going to win! That wouldn't be the case though...Jimmie Johnson had to spoil the day. I'm afraid he'll spoil the championship too but that remains to be seen. I was pleased to finally see some emotion after the race. I don't care for the pansies who shrug off a close finish and come up short. If I'm competing in something and come up in 2nd and I'm fine with it I'm doing something wrong. No one likes to get beat, especially someone with a personality and that's what I enjoy about the NASCAR Series...personalities. If I wanted to watch a scripted series with guys who are used to coming in 2nd and are ok with it I'd be watching Formula One.
On a final note, today is Grandparents Day so if you have the chance, make sure to show your appreciation to Grandparents everywhere!
Ciao!
Since I won last week I had to be the last to get my numbers and ended up with 9th and 13th. I was pretty pumped about having David Ragan at Richmond because I knew he was fast in practice and ran well last year. I didn't figure Matt would get me the win though so I was pulling hard for Ragan. My 4th win went down the drain though a little ways into the race when my two guys got into the wall together. How fitting, the two guys I had in the race pool, two teammates, two chase contenders wreck together. Tony Stewart kept me upbeat though until the last lap.
I really believed that Tony was finally going to win! That wouldn't be the case though...Jimmie Johnson had to spoil the day. I'm afraid he'll spoil the championship too but that remains to be seen. I was pleased to finally see some emotion after the race. I don't care for the pansies who shrug off a close finish and come up short. If I'm competing in something and come up in 2nd and I'm fine with it I'm doing something wrong. No one likes to get beat, especially someone with a personality and that's what I enjoy about the NASCAR Series...personalities. If I wanted to watch a scripted series with guys who are used to coming in 2nd and are ok with it I'd be watching Formula One.
On a final note, today is Grandparents Day so if you have the chance, make sure to show your appreciation to Grandparents everywhere!
Ciao!
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Great post racer, seems like there is a lot of people criticizing people who show emotion, even on TV they same the same thing. I mean is a man supposed to get out of the car and do a Carl Edwards flip for coming in second after 40 races with no wins, especially a guy like Tony who puts his heart and soul into it. I like it when they get pissed and show emotion, it's called being human.Posted 09-07-2008 at 08:21 PM by Geebi
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