NASCAR - Loudon

What can I say about this race, when out front cars are awesome.  Miscommunication between Denny Hamlin and Darien Grubb cost Hamlin his third win and a top spot in the Chase. Only asking for "tires" Darien thought Denny meant he wanted 4, rendering him back to the 13th spot on the restart. He was by far the fastest car on the track, just running out of laps to catch Kasey, finishing in 2nd.
With the exception of Denny Hamlin who could pass at will, Loudon still does not have a lot of passing and racing. Don't know what is going on this year, but it seem whatever car is up front, it runs away. Clean air seems to be what these fuel injected engines thrive on.

Congratulations Kasey Kahne!!! You made it look easy... Running a consistent race and capitalizing on the mistake Denny Hamlin made in the pits. Gaining 4 positions in the Chase.  With two wins and making your way into the 12 now you have a strong position for being one of the wild card cars in the Chase.


Top Ten Recap:
1. Kasey Kahne - started 2 - up 4 positions to 12th
2. Denny Hamlin - started 3 - up 2 positions to 5th
3. Clint Bowyer - started 5 - up 1 position to 9th
4. Dale Earnhardt Jr. - started 9 - remains in 2nd
5. Brad Kesloswski - started 22 - down 1 position to 10th
6. Jeff Gordon - started 8 - remains in 17th
7. Jimmie Johnson - started 7 - remains in 4th
8. Kevin Harvick - started 12 - remains in 6th
9. Greg Biffle - started 11 - remains in 3rd
10. Ryan Newman - started 6 - up 1 position to 14th

Race to the Chase
1. Matt Kenseth - finished 13th
2. Dale Earnhardt Jr. - finished 4th
3. Greg Biffle - finished 9th
4. Jimmie Johnson - finished 7th
5. Denny Hamlin - finished 2nd - up 2 positions
6. Kevin Harvick - finished 8th
7. Tony Stewart - finished 12th - down 2 positions
8. Martin Truex Jr. - finished 11th
9. Clint Bowyer - finished 3rd - up 1 position
10. Brad Keslowski - finished 5th - down 1 position
11. Carl Edwards - finished 18th
12. Kasey Kahne - WINNER - up 4 positions

Kyle Busch - 13th will be in the Chase and Carl Edwards with no wins with be out...
Ryan Newman in 14th and Joey Lagano in 16th are biting at the heals to be a wild card to the chase only 11 and 13 points behind Kasey, every position from now to the chase is crucial, watching this part of the chase should prove to be very interesting.

Next Week the Cup guys have the week off.
Nationwide Series is in Chicago for the STP 300 at 2 pm est. Sunday, July 22, 2012
Camping World Truck Series is also in Chicago for the American Ethanol 225 at 7:30pm est Saturday, July 21, 2012

Next Cup Race - Indianapolis Speedway - Crown Royal presents the "Your Hero's Name Here" 400 at the Brickyard - Sunday July 29, 2012 - 12pm est.

Have a Wonderful Week!!!
Take Care
Barbara