Lot’s Of Racing, Rubbin’ At Bristol

Written by Penni on August 27, 2008 – 8:59 am -

I apologize for the absence of a column last week. I had spent the weekend in Ohio and Michigan for the race in celebration of my birthday on Sunday, Aug. 17, — the Cup race.

As for the night race at Bristol, well, it was as should always be expected — a shakeup in the standings, good racing, a a new “good, wholesome” feud and the inevitable pileup or two.

Carl Edwards, who captured his first pole of the season and last week’s Michigan winner, also won the Sharpie 500. Edwards’ No. 99 Ford was also in Victory Lane the year before beating Kasey Kahne’s No. 9 Dodge to the finish line. However, this year it wasn’t Kahne who lead the most laps only to be passed by Edwards in the closing laps. Instead, it was Kyle Busch that was the unfortunate one. Read the rest of this entry »

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This site is in no way officially affiliated with NASCAR or the paper I work for. This site is solely my thoughts, suggestions, rants, and opinions. They are not meant to be FACTS nor do I claim them to be. Questions/Thoughts/Comments direct them to penni@thepitreportonline.com

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