50,000 k to fix a "dip" in the track

Okay, so everyone knows about "Dale Jr's Dip", right? The dip in the track between turns one and two that makes it hard to turn?

Well, because of one comment from a driver, the track put up the money to fix it.

Using special structure urathane, the dip was evened out. Of course, being the typical American male, he said it was like "giving the track implants." Hardy har, har Junior.

Yes, cosmetic surgery is not only for humans but for inanimate objects!

Jeff Gordon, Carl Edwards and Kasey Kahne didn't notice a difference. I guess it had to do with "What Junior wants, Junior gets" type of scenario.

I guess we can now coin him "Diva of NASCAR", when it comes to things of this nature. Whitney Houston doesn't like air conditioned arenas, now Junior wants the track his way.

I guess there is one in every industry.

Debris? Where?

Again, the phantom debris comes out as the last yellow flag came out 47 laps in. (I think, because they showed the scoring tower.)

No camera swept over to see what it was, where it was...and who was cleaning it up.

NOTHING.

This race has become a SNORE. Zzzzzzz...

I hope this doesn't become as predictable as the rest. Atleast they have the old cars out...that is one of the only good things about this.

Unless...you hit the outside wall, like Junior did, trying to pass Gordon. He's trying again...we'll see if he can get it done.

The Hendrick streak might end today, if Junior and drivers on other teams, have something to do with it.

I'd say BREAK THE STREAK!

Make it fun again!

TEXAS...

Damn, three laps in...there's already a caution. I don't think I've seen a wreck, like the one that happened with Rudd and Ragan. WEIRD stuff.

Hopefully not much more will happen like that and there will be a beatin' and bangin' good time in Texas.

We'll see how it goes...

Junior's future with DEI

Can I say how much I hate hearing about this constantly? I know it's a business, but come ON people! I'm sure the people that matter: Max Siegel, Theresa Earnhardt and Junior will get this out in the open.

I commend Siegel for keeping the negotiations under wraps. Kelley means well, but I think boasting about 51 percent ownership or more is what they hope to get...or nothing at all...that's pushing it. On the other hand, having some kind of ownership of a company that Big E thought would be his family's legacy, is commendable.

It's these conflicting points of view that keep this thing going.

I think that he will get a good car and good equipment if he went to RCR.

The "deadline" of May 1st is good to shoot for, but I don't think that will come to be. The rumored June 1st "deadline" seems more likely. Hopefully there will be something in place before Dover.

I have a selfish stake in all this: I'll be going to Dover in June and want to see him win...or HELL, Truex win. I like them both and I think that they're both due for a win.

Many pin me as just a DEI fan...but I'm not. I like and admire all drivers and teams... It just matters who gives them good equipment now...and who helps them win. Right now, I think RCR is a better choice.

Bump and run...spinouts...oh my!

I gotta say that the top 5 really made a show in the end. Bump and run, spinouts, donuts on the side... Cars on fire, faulty exhaust/fuel pumps, (as seen with Kevin Harvick,) this race had it all.

I wouldn't say that it would rank up with the action at Dega, Texas or the old Bristol, but it was pretty fun, all the same.

Rookie Juan Pablo Montoya is getting used to short track racing and it shows. The dents in his car were evident, as the in car cameras saw from all angles.

Jimmie Johnson had an emotional win? In the words of Justin Timberlake: "Cry me a river..."

Victory lane...would have been better, with a Virginia native, such as Denny Hamlin in it. Who knows what happened there...the Gibbs cars were actually giving everyone a run for their money, as Yeley and Stewart were battling each other for top 5 or ultimately, the win.

I think there are many other issues that lie ahead for the CoT...the CO issues (Carbon Monoxide) and the padding catching on fire. I think that if NASCAR wants safety, they should rethink how the walls are built and the exhaust systems are put together.

April Fools Day...I guess the trick was on me...thinking that a Hendrick car wouldn't win.

Oh well...until Texas...Have a nice week off everyone...

Did I just see...

Juan Pablo Montoya SPIN out Tony Raines? Were those DONUTS on the sides of each car?

WOW! Side by side racing? Now, that's what I'm talking about!

Pit stops are crucial after that rain delay. It was a close one between Gordon and Earnhardt.

Tire pressure is definitely an issue here. As FOX had some close ups of the tires, they looked soft enough to say they were flat. I think they were right there, camber plus tire pressure, could mean trouble for some of those teams.

The top 10 is getting bunched up now, maybe the drivers are finally getting a hang of the 'wing thing'. I like clean racing, but every once and a while...it's great to see some 'beatin' and bangin'.

Good luck to all...hopefully a Virginia native will win...or not. That would be nice, though.

Do my eyes decieve me?

Or did I see some beating and banging there? Lots of tempers flaring, as the paper clip track gets tighter and tighter...with more people laps down.

And I'm sure those people that are Junior haters are going "NO! NO RAIN!"

I'm sure he's not banking on that. Past half way, I don't think that will happen.

I think these drivers are getting the hang of these 'Wing Things' as I've called them.

Most of the time, Martinsville is a bore, in my opinion. I don't see any action on this track at all. But, with this many cautions...at 9...right now...it doesn't seem any worse than Bristol...just a few more shoves by cars trying to stay on the lead lap.

163 to go...we'll see what happens...

I'll be back with more...