NASCAR-Martinsville-Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500

NASCAR - Martinsville - Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500 - A wreck mess - the chase drivers had a lot of problems Brad Keslowski had a broken axle, Kevin Harvick was turned by Matt Kenseth putting him in the wall. Jeff Gordon was caught speeding on pit road. Carl Edwards was involved in one of the many crashes 5 of the 8 did finish in the top ten. Dale Earnhardt Jr. came from a 23rd starting spot to take the Grandfather clock.

Last week when Dale Jr. was eliminated from the Championship Chase a friend of mine asked me how I liked the chase now. He stated he was ready for next year and the rest of the season didn't matter. Me: the chase is still exciting.. but as I sat (on the edge of my seat) today and watch Dale Jr. take that checkered flag, I was just as excited as I ever am when he wins, doesn't matter if he is in the Chase or not... I so LOVE Racing!!!!

Congratulations Dale Earnhardt Jr.!!!

Top Ten Recap:

1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. - started 23 - up 2 positions to 11th

2. Jeff Gordon - started 13 - up 6 positions to 1st

3. Ryan Newman - started 9 - up 1 position to 2nd

4. Tony Stewart - started 4 - up 1 position to 25th

5. Joey Lagano - started 2 - down 2 positions to 3rd

6. Matt Kenseth - started 3 - up 2 position to 4th

7. Clint Bowyer - started 12 - remains in 18th

8. Denny Hamlin - started 5 - down 1 position to 5th

9. AJ Allmendinger - started 15 - up 2 positions to 10th

10. David Ragan - started 29 - up 2 positions to 32nd

Chase for the Championship:

1. Jeff Gordon - finished 2nd - up 6 positions

2. Ryan Newman - finished 3rd - up 1 position

3. Joey Lagano - finished 5th - down 2 positions

4. Matt Kenseth - finished 6th - up 1 position

5. Denny Hamlin - finished 8th - down 1 position

6. Carl Edwards - finished 20th 

7. Brad Keslowski - finished 31st - up 1 position

8. Kevin Harvick - finished 33rd - down 6 positions

9. Kyle Busch - finished 11th 

10. AJ Allmendiner - finished 9th - up 2 positions

11. Dale Earnhardt Jr. - WINNER - up 2 positions

12. Jimmie Johnson - finished 32 - down 2 positions

13. Greg Biffle - finished 13th - up 1 position

14. Kasey Kahne - finished 40th - down 3 positions

15. Kurt Busch - finished 36th

16. Aric Almirola - finished 21st

Next race - Texas Motor Speedway  - AAA Texas 500 - Sunday November 2, 2014 - 3 pm est

Have a Wonderful Week

Take Care

God Bless

Barbara