I didn’t get to watch the Bud Shootout Pole draw show last night on Speed.  I was having dinner with some good friends of mine at Carino’s.  Unfortunately, the only good thing about the evening was good company and the dessert.  But that’s another post…let’s get to the racing.

Congratulations to Paul Menard for getting the pole.  With the Shootout, it’s pretty much the luck of the draw when it comes to getting the pole, but nonetheless, he will be sitting with the best spot on the track come Saturday night.  I truly wish I could be there today to watch practice.  Yea, it’s practice, but it has been a very long off season for this NASCAR.  I am ready to go racing!

In fact, I just purchased two more Stewart shirts and a decal for my car.  And…I will be getting two new Tony cars–OOPS MAKE THAT THREE, including a #14 diecast.  These were my Christmas presents from Postman.  Damn he sure does know how to treat this NASCAR fan!  You rock Postman!

I did get to listen to quite a bit of the media day stuff yesterday on NASCAR.com.   It was difficult for me because I was trying to work and get my NASCAR on at the same time.  For me it’s like trying to chew gum and walk at the same time.  However, I did get to hear Mark Martin and Tony Stewart.  I think everyone better watch our for Mr. Martin.  He is defintely renergized and he will be a force to reckon with during the 2009 season.  And don’t forget he will have that Hendrick power behind him.  As for Tony, he is excited about this year too.  Like Mark Martin I am pumped and very excited about this year.  I think Tony is reenergized and will be in the winner’s circle this year.  Watch out Jimmie!

So…here’s your lineup for the 2009 Budshoot.

1. Paul Menard
2. Elliott Sadler
3. Reed Sorenson
4. Scott Speed
5. Denny Hamlin
6. Tony Stewart (Watch out Boys!!!  Here Kitty Kitty!!!)
7. Brian Vickers
8. Bobby Labonte
9. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
10. Kyl Busch
11. Carl Edwards
12. Kurt Busch
13. Robby Gordon
14. Kasey Kahne
15. Jamie McMurray
16. David Ragan
17. Michael Waltrip
18. A.J. Allmendinger
19. Joey Logano
20. David Stremme
21. Jimmie Johnson
22. David Reutimann
23. Jeff Burton
24. Casey Mears
25. Matt Kenseth
26. Greg Biffle
27. Kevin Harvick
28. Jeff Gordon