Martinsville.... a Day Late and Too Many Points Short

Martinsville was rained out on Sunday, and the Monday race threw off some of the drivers, particularly mine.

Here are the Teams, in order of points for the week. The total standings follow in case any of us have forgotten who has been in the lead for the past 27 weeks.

NASCorolla -
Johnson 138
J Gordon 170
Hamlin 195
Stewart 85
Edwards 142
WEEK - 730
TOTAL - 3878

1,2,Earnhardt,4 -
Johnson 138
J Gordon 170
Stewart 85
Ky Busch 97
Hamlin 195
WEEK - 685
TOTAL - 3970

Daisy Mae -
Stewart 85
Edwards 142
J Gordon 170
Ky Busch 97
Biffle 134
WEEK - 628
TOTAL - 3650

Billy Bob -
J Gordon 170
Johnson 138
Martin 105
Earnhardt 118
Ky Busch 97
WEEK - 628
TOTAL - 3797

Zeeee -
Johnson 138
Harvick 63
J Gordon 170
Martin 105
Ku Busch 99
WEEK - 575
TOTAL - 3727

Princess A -
J Gordon 170
Stewart 85
Earnhardt 118
Ky Busch 97
Harvick 63
WEEK - 533
TOTAL - 3724

The next race is on April 10th in Phoenix, a 7:30 Saturday night race. Woohoo!

It will be a thrillfest, and the points will be as shaken as a James Bond martini.

Can You Hear Me Now?

Theres a New Kid in Town!

Bristol Picks, results and standings:

And in first place, Daisy Mae!
Stewart 175
Edwards 150
J Gordon 121
Ky Busch 138
Biffle 165
week 749
total 3022

second place Nascorolla
Johnson 190
J Gordon 121
Hamlin 106
Stewart 175
Edwards 150
week 742
total 3238

third place Princess A
J Gordon 11
Stewart 175
Earnhardt 146
Ky Busch 138
Harvick 130
week 710
total 3191

tied for fourth place, with the same picks, Billy Bob & Zeeee
J Gordon 121
Johnson190
Martin 58
Earnhardt 146
Ky Busch138
weekly 653
Billy Bob total 3169
Zeeee total 3152

and last but not least 1,2, Earnhardt 4
Ky Busch 138
Hamlin 106
Johnson 190
Martin 58
Kenseth 155
weekly 647
total 3285

Next week, Martinsville!

Thunder Valley/The World's Fastest Half Mile

Bristol is one of the most exciting, infuriating, frustrating, and heartbreaking races of the season. It's a blast to watch unless your drivers wreck.

The scorekeepers will be unable to score the race until Monday. This is bad news for some.

And the next week? Martinsville? There's probably going to be a delay in reporting the standings for that race, too. Builds the tension a little.

Anybody changing drivers? Email Princess A.

Good luck, teams!

Subterfuge and Secret Weapons

Richard's story took place long ago. His family earned its living by farming and after his father died, it was little "Richie" who would drive the family farm cart to market. It is said he was an excellent driver and especially adept at getting the family cart where it needed to go with incredible speed. This helped his family survive and prosper during harvest time. Eventually, Richard's cart racing days came to an end and he enrolled at Oxford University where he once again excelled, only this time academically! Richard studied hard; he put "the pedal to the metal" when it came to pursuing higher learning. It seemed his mind was always racing. He became the Chancellor of Oxford and was responsible for the fine tuning of quick young minds. He became a parish priest and was elected Bishop of Chichester, though rivals opposed his victory. He lived his life simply and was known for being extremely accessible to all who sought his help. During times of famine, Richard became unpopular with others because he insisted on giving generously to the poor, infirm and all those truly needy. During his final years he lived unselfishly and led a movement that allowed others to succeed. He then had his opportunity to visit Heaven. Saint Richard was a selfless soul whose mind was always spinning `round and `round. Richard selflessly found ways to help all of the members of his team who sought spiritual safety and success by honoring greater powers.

Does anyone else think 1,2,Earnhardt,4 should have mentioned that he has a Saint in his corner? Richard, the Patron Saint of NASCAR, Race Car Drivers and their fans.

I call it downright sneaky.

What is best in life?

To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women!

Good thing everyone gets a week to rest. I can't take the weeping anymore. Some mocked the Harvick selection, and while not as nice as Biffle, having the 2nd best pick this sad week ain't bad. Sharpen those pencils for Bristol. You don't want this train getting any more momentum... woo wooo!!!

Atlanta Points

This week featured a three-way tie for third place. The overall points' lead remains - well, read on. And weep if necessary.

1,2,Earnhardt,4 points:
Johnson 127
Harvick 138
Martin 64
J Gordon 109
Bowyer 99
week - 537
TOTAL - 2638

Billy Bob points:
J Gordon 109
Johnson 127
Martin 64
Earnhardt 118
Ky Busch 93
week - 511
TOTAL - 2516

Zeeee points:
Johnson 127
J Gordon 109
Martin 64
Earnhardt 118
Ky Busch 93
week - 511
TOTAL - 2499

Princess A points:
J Gordon 109
Stewart 124
Earnhardt 118
Edwards 46
Ky Busch 93
week - 490
TOTAL - 2481

NASCorolla points:
Johnson 127
J Gordon 109
Hamlin 105
Stewart 124
Edwards 46
week - 511
TOTAL - 2406

Daisy Mae points:
Stewart 124
Edwards 46
J Gordon 109
Ky Busch 93
Biffle 142
week - 514
TOTAL - 2273

Next week there is no race. Bristol is March 21st, and more fun than some drivers can handle. Choose wisely, teams.

You win some, lose some, and wreck some.

Dale Earnhardt, I may be in last place, but that's going to change. One of the teams made a grave error in judgment this week, and it will haunt that team until Christmas. Maybe even until New Years'.

1,2,Earnhardt,4 Atlanta pix:

Johnson
Harvick
Martin
J Gordon
Bowyer

Billy Bob pix:

J Gordon
Johnson
Martin
Earnhardt
Ky Busch

Princess A (no, you may not change your name to Yumberry) pix:

J Gordon
Stewart
Earnhardt
Edwards
Ky Busch

Zeeee pix:

Johnson
J Gordon
Martin
Earnhardt
Ky Busch

NASCorolla pix:

Johnson
J Gordon
Hamlin
Stewart
Edwards

Daisy Mae pix:

Stewart
Edwards
J Gordon
Ky Busch
Biffle