Bud Shootout

Wow!! Was that race exciting or what? Denny Hamlin--rookie--winning the Shootout in his first try. I was all excited Saturday because it meant the NASCAR season was beginning--but thanks to mother nature---the race was postponed to Sunday. There was quite a bit of beatin' and bangin' going on towards the end of the race, but it was great racing.

I was a little disappointed Jeff G. wouldn't be able to finish the race--car ended up with terminal damage. What a save by Mark Martin after being bumped by Kyle Busch. Kyle was driving a little too aggressive for my taste--and then he got into Stewart, now I really don't care for the boy (of course I never have been a fan of either of the Busch brothers). I, too, was upset at NASCAR for penalizing Carl Edwards. I agree with the first call (driving below the yellow line)--that was clear he improved his position, however the second time he was trying to avoid a wreck. Come on NASCAR---would you rather have had a 3-4 car wreck or someone using their better judgement to prevent one? UGH!!

And I see Chad Knaus may get suspended again..what was Jimmie's qualifying lap DQ'ed for this time? Illegal altered rear window discovered in post race inspection? Gee--haven't we seen Chad try something to circumvent the rules before??? We shall wait and see what NASCAR will do.

And how 'bout Jeff Burton--qualifying first for Daytona 500 and Jeff G. also on the front row--congratulations. It is hard to believe it has been 5 years since NASCAR lost Dale Earnhardt (#3). I think he would have loved yesterday's shootout.

The Dual 150s begin Thursday--can't wait--hopefully Tony will improve position. But it's not about where you start--but where you finish that counts.

Good Luck boys--Daytona is only 6 days away.