Charlotte
Fast track. (More levigating; The Scotsman blames Wheeler.)
Fast field. (Elliott and Flyin' Ryan broke 193 mph.)
Scary race? (Remember May?)
Just to be contrary, I'll throw this out there:
It's going to be a pretty clean rate for about the first two thirds. The lesser drivers will take themselves out, and maybe a chaser or two. (That's what Jimmie Johnson gets for blowing up his engine in practice yesterday.)
The last, oh, 50 laps, when drivers start to get tired, tires and equipment starts to wear out and chase pressure kicks in ... it'll be just like you remembered in on Memorial Day. Only this time, Bobby Labonte wins. Man, that would rock.
p.s. Ricky Rudd is going to hang it up after 2005. That's my gut based on his age (up there), his recent performance (not so hot) and the rumors going around the garage, according to Dustin Long. Of course, everyone figured this would be Mark Martin's last year, too, and we all know how that turned out.
Y'all talk. I'm dealing with a wedding this weekend (my sister's, not mine), and if I catch a few break, I'll be back at the house for the reception to catch the green flag. Shhhh ... don't tell her.
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Hmmm. you must be reading my mind... or blog. Or maybe brilliant minds just think alike. I also picked Labonte to win this week followed by Martin, Biffle, J. Gordon and Stewart in trail.
Posted on October 14, 2005 7:08 PM
I wish your prediction came true, unfortunately we had 1 red flag, 15 cautions, a whole bunch of wrecked cars, and Jimmy Johnson won (gag). Yeah that's what I call racing..NOT!
Posted on October 16, 2005 12:25 PM
As you pointed out, Antonette, I was dead wrong about the Saturday night race. In hindsight, it was obviously wishful thinking.
Posted on October 17, 2005 11:29 AM