NASCAR - Kansas

Kansas was just plain old racing today. Some strategies but just racing, everyone pretty much stayed in their own space. Kyle Busch did not have the luck he had last weekend when he swept Texas. After spinning in the very beginning of the race everything just got worse. Matt Kenseth was the driver to beat, taking the pole and being the fastest in practice, he just kept the momentum going until the finish. Kasey Kahne came alive during the last laps and Jimmie Johnson was a threat for most of the race, leading a couple of times. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. a rookie this year even lead the race his first start at Kansas. A late caution just as Ricky and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were finishing there last pit stop, rendered them 11th and 16th respectfully. They were both in the top 5 before pitting.

Congratulations Matt Kenseth!!! Good job,. you were out front most all day. You had the car to beat and no one succeeded. Being the only Gibbs Toyota to not have any problems all day, you made sure your car came out on top. Good going...



Top Ten Recap:
1. Matt Kenseth - started 1 - up 2 positions to 8th
2. Kasey Kahne - started 27 - up 5 positions to 2nd
3. Jimmie Johnson - started 21 - remains Leader
4. Martin Truex Jr. - started 7 - up 5 positions to 14th
5. Clint Bowyer - started 10 - down 1 position to 9th
6. Brad Keslowski - started 33 - up 1 position to 6th
7. Jamie McMurray - started 14 - up 1 position to 11th
8. Aric Almirola - started 6 - remains in 13th
9. Mark Martin - started 8 - up 2 positions to 16th
10. Paul Memard - started 12 - down 1 position to 10th

Race for the Chase:
1. Jimmie Johnson - finished 3rd
2. Kasey Kahne - finished 2nd - up 5 positions
3. Brad Keslowski - finished 6th - up 1 position
4. Greg Biffle - finished 19th - down 1 position
5. Dale Earnhardt Jr. - finished 16th - up 1 position
6. Carl Edwards - finished 17th - down 1 position
7. Kyle Busch - finished 38th - down 5 positions
8. Matt Kenseth - WINNER - up 2 positions
9. Clint Bowyer - finished 5th - down 1 position
10. Paul Menard - finished 10th - down 1 position
11. Jamie McMurray - finished 7th - up 1 position
12. Kevin Harvick - finished 12th - down 1 position

All positions in the changed this week with the exception of Jimmie Johnson.. Clint Bowyer and Paul Menard both finished in the 10 and still each lost 1 position...tough point system.
Kasey Kahne coming through with a 2nd place finished was the biggest mover up. Moving up 5 positions to 2nd.
Kyle Busch after a very bad day was biggest mover down. Moving down 5 positions from 2nd to 7th switching positions with Kasey.

Next race - Richmond - Toyota Owners 400 - Saturday April 27, 2013 - 7:30 pm est
Love night racing!!!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!!!
Take Care
Barbara