Drivers…Start Your Engines!!

Posted on | February 13, 2010 | No Comments

Does that title read a little weird?? Yeah…it does to me too. BUT…with the start of the new NASCAR series (trucks and cars), bring us DANICA-MANIA. It is funny…as I have been following the lead up to this weekend’s races at Daytona, it is obvious that most of the other drivers have already become fed-up with the Danica circus. I don’t think any of them hold it against her per se…but they are annoyed by the gawking masses and their un-ending curiosity in what Danica is doing…what is she wearing…does she look nervous…are the other drivers plotting against her?? WHATEVER! I think she will ultimately do fine..probably not burn down the house for at least 3-4 years (see Juan Pablo Montoya’s path) but nonetheless, she can drive a race car, and that will eventually make her competitive. As for her start to the new year…not bad. She fared pretty well in the ARCA race (think NASCAR’s version of A-Ball), but wasn’t as luck in the Nationwide race (AAA-Ball equivalent) where she was caught up in the big wreck. It wasn’t her fault…it was, as they say, just a racin’ deal.

I am definitely excited about the new season of NASCAR. I am excited that the PubGuys will be hangin’ at Texas Motor Speedway for the April race (more details to come). To prove that I am not just a Tony Stewart ‘homer’…my family and I are playing a little game this year..everyone is allowed to pick 2 drivers (consider primary and secondary) to root for. Additional rules, you cannot pick 2 drivers from the same team, and no 2 people can pick the same driver. Well since my sister and I are both Stewart fans…we had to flip a coin and, well, I lost. Not a big deal, contrary to what Terrill says…I do cheer for more than just Tony. So…my drivers for this year are Kevin Harvick (#29) and Juan Pablo Montoya (#42). So, while I will still cheer first and foremost for Tony, my glory (and bragging rights) revolve around how those two drivers do.

So, for those who (like me) love NASCAR…it’s about time for GREEN GREEN GREEN..for those who don’t like (or understand) NASCAR…I hope you will give it a chance..and try to understand that there actually is more to it than just “goin’ fast, and turnin’ left”.

Cheers!