April's Racing Schedule

04/01/07
Goody's Cool Orange 500
Martinsville Speedway
FOX/1:30 p.m.
MRN/--
Tickets
04/15/07
Samsung 500
Texas Motor Speedway
FOX/1:30 p.m.
PRN/--
Tickets
04/21/07
Subway Fresh Fit 500
Phoenix International Raceway
FOX/8 p.m.
MRN/--
Tickets
04/29/07
Aaron's 499
Talladega Superspeedway
FOX/1:30 p.m.
MRN/--
Tickets

Busch Takes Bristol Motor Speedway

Kyle Busch wins the first race to be won by a COT (car of tomorrow), which was designed to be safer than previous models. Bristol is a track to be reconned with. It is the fastest half mile in the world, and has been called a "huge cereal bowl." The cars are almost expected to wreck due to the extremely close quarters and fans love seeing races live because of the high amount of action.

Off Topic- Gardening anyone?

Ok, this is completely off topic, but I just wanted to let you guys and gals know that my wife has a gardening blog that you should check out if you are into gardening. She talks about her experimental planting that is littering our bedroom. She also is going to tell you all about the "most efficient" way to garden. She is in college and her last paper due was about what the best type of vegetable home garden would be. Take a look, she'll tell you all about it. Here's the link:
http://fortheloveofgardening.blogspot.com/

Atlanta Motor Speedway- Johnson's 2nd Straight Victory

Atlanta Motor Speedway, known as the "tire eater," had most drivers concerned on Sunday, after a struggle with Goodyear's tires in both the Vegas race and Bush race Saturday. The track however, was no match for Jimmie Johnson who lead 132 of the first 238 laps, who later went on to win the race. The 25th victory of his cup career moved Johnson within 28 points of current leader Mark Martin. That leaves Johnson 20 points behind teammate Jeff Gordon.

Bush Race Saturday Claimed By the Track

The Bush race on Saturday was won by the track due to tire issues. Cars would make it about 10 laps before the right rear tires started showing cords. The tire wear progressed as the Bush race went on. As far as Jeff Burton, an unclaimed victim of the track, he said he didn't know how long his right rear would last, with 5 laps left to go. That was one concern he needed not dwell on Saturday, being that he went on to win. Sunday, however, could prove devastating with the track being 200 miles or 130 laps longer than Saturday's race.

Johnson took Las Vegas Motor Speedway

After a rough day at the track with Gordon leading 111 laps, Johnson took the victory. This was his third Nextel Cup win at Las Vegas. All the drivers were concerned with the new Goodyear left side, hard tires. Gordon said he felt like he was on ice and Kenseth said he spend the weekend scared to death that he was going to wreck himself or someone else. Stewart said he thought the track owner Bruton, screwed up the once nice race track. Johnson said he understood Goodyear's desire to make the tires and drivers safer but he thought all the drivers would have benefited from testing the new tires. That opportunity was not given to them.

March Racing Schedule

03/11/07
UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
FOX/4 p.m.
PRN/--
03/18/07
Kobalt Tools 500
Atlanta Motor Speedway
FOX/1:30 p.m.
PRN/--
Tickets
03/25/07
Food City 500
Bristol Motor Speedway
FOX/1:30 p.m.
PRN/--