Monday, February 22, 2010

Fontana, CA Leaves Much to be Desired

The second race this season ended prematurely for my most beloved driver. The 56-NAPA Toyota pulled into the garage after a blown engine. The driver, Martin Truex Jr., said that he was looking at the silver lining in the situation because this sport is just too tough not too.

Truex's car started 34th and by lap had broken into the top 15. Truex completed only 64/250 laps. However, he commented that "his best year in the cup came after the same thing happened in Fontana," so maybe things are looking up for this driver.

For you Jimmie Johnson fans out there, yes I know you've done your happy pants dances, and gloated about the first win in the drive-for-five, but calm yourselves it's only the second race and all it proves is that he's not rolling over just yet.

Other teams that stood out this weekend was RCR's #29-Penzoil team. Driver Kevin Harvick finished second at Auto Club Speedway and is now sitting atop the Sprint Cup standings. Harvick led a total of 27 laps Sunday after starting 6th.

Roush driver, Matt Kenseth, was in the news much of last week for his new crew chief,Todd Parrott who replaces Drew Blickensderfer. The surprise move switch has Blickensderfer, 17-car crew chief since December of 2008, working in the teams department at Roush Fenway Racing.

That's the roundup for Fontana. Tune in tomorrow to talk about Driver's and their tweets?!?

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