Chase Race #7: Martinsville

[wingnut]

Preview: 2011 has been anything but predictable. I think it is far to say that Jimmie Johnson's reign is over. That aside, I would definitely not count him out this weekend, as this is one of his best tracks. I also predict Jeff Gordon and Denny Hamlin to be very strong as well. Kevin Harvick could be a dark horse in the mix, as he won the race earlier this year. The Roush camp is looking to survive more than prosper this weekend as this is one of their not-so-good tracks...Brad Keselowski has been quietly kicking ass and taking names, so keep an eye on him too. Kasey Kahne has earned the second most points in the last 6 races but Martinsville is not his track, and that's coming from his fan. However, maybe RBR can figure something out and contend on Sunday. All in all, Martinsville will be a wild show, one worth watching if you can.
-RF44

 

[wingnut]

Denny Hamlin claimed his first Camping World Truck series win yesterday at Martinsville. He joined the list of people who had won in all three of the top series. On a final restart, Austin Dillon slid up the track coming out of turn 2, opening the door for Hamlin's fast race truck. Ron Hornaday didn't have enough to catch Hamlin and take the victory away.

Cup qualifying was rained out, so drivers will start by points today. Obvious favorites are Denny Hamlin, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson who all have 7.0 average finishes or lower at Martinsville.

 

[Cam Cam]

Stewart wins and is just 8 behind Edwards. I think its safe to say that Johnson will finally have his title run ended, with 3races left he's 43behind meaning he'd need to gain 15points a race on everybody ahead of him. I still refuse to follow the sport, i moved on a while ago.

 

[Cam Cam]

Oct 30, 2011 19:27:11 GMT -5 wingnut said:Stewart wins and is just 8 behind Edwards. I think its safe to say that Johnson will finally have his title run ended, with 3races left he's 43behind meaning he'd need to gain 15points a race on everybody ahead of him. I still refuse to follow the sport, i moved on a while ago.

That was a pretty sweet pass Tony put on Jimmie on the final restart. It's tough to pass on the outside on Martinsville but he was able to pinch him down and hold on! Congrats to Tony! I'm pulling for him, but I wouldn't mind Carl winning it.