NASCAR- Texas - AAA Texas 500

NASCAR-Texas-AAA Texas 500 - Pretty much a boring race, of course, until the end. Two Green, White Checkers. with 3 of the Chase racers in the top 4 positions and Jimmie Johnson wanting the win. Brad Keslowski took the opportunity of going for the win and him and Jeff Gordon touched cutting Jeff's tire. Jimmie did win the race, with Kevin and Brad following... The real excitement was in the pits after the race when Jeff Gordon went to "consult" Brad. Kevin decided to give Brad just and little push and all Hell broke out and Jeff went in after Brad and the pit crews started pounding on each other, rendering Jeff and Brad busted lips. This is the part that should be left out. Emotions are high but throwing fists isn't the answer. It was a racing incident and should have been left at that. Brad should not be penalized for anything. He didn't want to fight and tried to avoid it. Kevin Harvick and Jeff Gordon should get penalized for what they did.

NASCAR - the Chase format needs another change. Having 16 drivers in the Chase is a GREAT idea, but they should all be in it until the end.

Congratulations Jimmie Johnson!!!

Top Ten Recap:

1. Jimmie Johnson - started 3 - remains in 11th

2. Kevin Harvick - started 5 - remains in 8th

3. Brad Keslowski - started 26 - remains in 7th

4. Kyle Busch - started 4 - remains in 9th

5. Jamie McMurray - started 21 - up 2 positions to 18th

6. Dale Earnhardt Jr. - started 12 - up 1 position to 10th

7. Kyle Larson - started 17 - remains in 17th

8. Kurt Busch - started 4 - up 1 position to 14th

9. Carl Edwards - started 11 - remains in 6th

10. Denny Hamlin - started 20 - up 3 positions to 2nd

Race for the Championship:

1. Joey Lagano - finished 12th - up 2 positions 

2. Denny Hamlin - finished 10th - up 3 positions

3. Ryan Newman - finished 15th - down 1 position

4. Jeff Gordon - finished 29th - down 3 positions

5. Matt Kenseth - finished 25 - down 1 position

6. Carl Edwards - finished 9th 

7. Brad Keslowski - finished 3rd

8. Kevin Harvick - finished 2nd 

9. Kyle Busch - finished 4th

10. Dale Earnhardt Jr. - finished 6th - up 1 position

11. Jimmie Johnson - WINNER - up 1 position

12. AJ Allmendinger - finished 14th - down 2 positions

13. Greg Biffle - finished 13th 

14. Kurt Busch - finished 8th - up 1 position

15. Kasey Kahne - finished 38th - down 1 position

16. Aric Almirola - finished 24th

Next Race - Phoenix International Raceway - Quicken Loan Race for Heroes 500 - Sunday November 9, 2014 - 3:00 pm est.

Celebrating our 23rd wedding anniversary with my best friend John Sunday November 9th also...

Have a Wonderful Week!!!

Take Care

God Bless

Barbara