Trixie radioed…

It was the first time the Craftsman Trucks raced at Talladega and it turned out to be quite a finish.

I woke up (my back meds make me drowsy) and saw that Todd Bodine was being penalized for gaining position after going below that yellow line. He felt that Mark pushed him below the yellow line. From what I saw Mark was racing and he gave Todd room to come back up on the track to regain his spot. Of course that didn’t happen. This is one these things that is open to interpretation by the NASCAR officials. If you go below the yellow line and you gain position, you are penalized. However, if you are forced down and you have no choice, the driver is not penalized. If you go below the yellow and you don’t gain position and you go back to your line, no penalty. Now is that right? We all know how Dega can be. Sometimes it is difficult to see what really happens especially if the drivers are 3, 4, or 5 wide like the ending of today’s truck race. It will be interesting to see how tomorrow’s Cup race works out.

Well…Congratulations to that Crazy Old Man. I told Postman that if he wasn’t here Mark would win and I was right. Did you hear that Postman??? I WAS RIGHT!!!! I am a little sad that Mark will not be racing the #6 truck next year for Roush. You could tell from the interview today after the race he LOVES driving that truck. What was Roush thinking? As I said yesterday, I sill think there is more to this story than we all can see. How can someone just let Mark go? Mark is one of those rare individuals that everyone wants to call a friend. He has tremendous respect from his fellow drivers and fans. I don’t think I have ever heard an unkind word about Mark. I am sure there are people out there who don’t like Mark as a driver, but I haven’t met any. I for one will miss him in the #6 next year.

More news from Dega today…
Smaller restrictor plates for the boys to slow the speeds of the cars.

Kevin Harvick’s primary sponsor will change to Shell Oil. His car will be yellow instead of the Earnhardtesque black.

Prior to the inaugural truck race at Dega was Cup qualifying. When I looked up to see who had the provisional pole I saw the #38 was first. That’s right, Elliott’s old ride was leading the pack at qualifying. Just to review, this is a newbie to Cup who took over the #38 midseason from Mr. Sadler. After all the smoke clears…he held on to win the pole today. And who will start next to him tomorrow??? Mr. Jarrett. The defending race winner from last year. Qualifying first and finishing first are two different things, but I have to give major props to Mr. Gilliland. Way to go rookie!

In other non-NASCAR news…after beating Texas A&M last week in great fashion, they lose tonight to Missouri 38-21. At least state pride was defended today. Texas beat Oklahoma 28-10.

Trixie radioed…

That’s right folks. It will be another “Husband Free Weekend”. I went to my mom’s last weekend to celebrate her birthday and made a side trip to DFW area for some great deals on some NASCAR items. Bought an Elliott Sadler car (1.24 scale) for only $15.00. That’s right…you read it right my people. These usually cost around $50-$60.

This weekend my husband will be heading to Houston for a Letter Carriers Union School. He leaves on Saturday and won’t be back until Monday. Last time Postman went to his fall school his driver Mark Martin won. Will this happen this weekend?

My plans…absolutely nothing. I will not have to “fight” with Postman for the television. NASCAR will be on not the Cowboys game on Sunday. Sorry Postman. I can gurantee you Postman, if Tony or Elliott wins, YOU will know it!

In two weeks I will be headed to Indy and then two weeks after that TMS. Oh well…have a good Friday night!

Finally Mark has made a decision on his plans next season…he will be driving part time in the #01 car. This is just my observation, and my observation only…i don’t want to start any kind of rumors or have Bob D. report on this, but what happened with Mark running trucks with Roush? I thought he was going to run a full season next year in the #6 truck. And then now…he isn’t. Could there be more to all of this? Just to let you know, I love a good conspiracy. I just think there may be more to the story, but I could be wrong.

Oh well…it’s Talladega and the name of the game is SURVIVAL. I would love to see either Tony or Elliott crossing that finish line. Good luck to my boys—Trixie’s watchin’!

UPDATE…Congrats to Pablo Montoya for finishing 3rd in the ARCA race at ‘Dega tonight. Not bad for his debut. Race was called due to darkness.

How cool would it be to race ‘Dega under the lights? Just a thought…

Trixie radioed…

I finally decided to see my doctor about my back. I have battled chronic back pain since I was 19 years old. When I was younger it didn’t bother me so much, but now I needed to do something about it. I think the two car wrecks over the past year has just pushed my back to it’s limit.

My doc thinks it may be hereditary. My dad has the same issues that I have. So…what has to be done? One..I have to get an MRI. I hate MRIs. I am just a little clastrophobic so I will definitely be focusing on my happy place. Second…I will have to go to physical therapy 3/week for a month at $40/each session. I have my first session next week. I am going to see if I get away with just two. I am going to Indianapolis in two weeks and TMS the first of November…need money for those all important souvenirs.

Oh…but he did give me something for the pain!

And on top of that…I have a slight case of laryngitis. I am NOT supposed to use my voice for 24 hours…if you know me that is like telling Tony he can’t drive Sunday.

Here’s hoping for less pain…

Trixie radioed…

Apparently quite a few of them didn’t…including race winner TONY STEWART. He coasted to the checkers today. It may not have been a pretty victory..but it is a VICTORY nonetheless.

Thanks for the push Denny!

I didn’t get to see much of the race. I was one on the road coming back from Waco visiting my mom and second Postman took over the television watching that other sport, football.

Oh what shame for Princess Jimmie and Gordo. Need some Kleenex boys????

Standings after Race 3
1. Jeff Burton
2. Denny Hamlin
3. Mark Martin
4. Matt Kenseth
5. Kevin Harvick
6. Jeff Gordon
7. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
8. Jimmie Johnson
9. Kyle Busch
10. Kasey Kahne

As I stated before the Chase started I thought Jeff Burton was the dark horse and you he is living up to my prediction.

Next week…Talladega baby!