1. It's not real racing when the cars are lined up two by two. The competitors said it themselves, from Dale Jr. before the race to Matt Kenseth during the race after being wrecked. It takes great concentration but more luck than actual skill to run up front. (Come on, why else was Dave Blaney leading laps for much of the afternoon? I have nothing against the guy...but I'm just saying.)
2. Kurt Busch is a menace in the two-car packs. He seemed to single-handedly cause most of the cautions that were not for debris. Twice Busch wrecked the driver he was pushing, and although he stayed out of trouble himself, he deserved nothing better than the 18th-place finish he ended up with.
3. The Hendrick cars proved that the boring strategy was the safest and best strategy. Despite having arguably the best cars (they swept the top four positions in qualifying), they ran in the back of the pack for most of the afternoon, only charging to the front in the final 30 laps or so. In the end their cautious approach paid off, as Jimmie Johnson won the race and all four finished in the top eight.
I was there nad payed good money for this yawner. I know that this was the predetermined strategy but it was boring as hell. This is a SUPERSPEEDWAY and nascar has taken all the excitement out of it. Wild Bill set the speed record here years ago and they have taken speed away ever since. Yes teh last few laps were entertaining bit the first were the doldrums. I am sure DW was exhibiting faux entusiasm trying to keep people interested but this was a sleeper. thank goodness for Kurt B. He at least tried to run up front. NASCAR you blew this one! Jim Roland White, GA
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