Going into the final race of the 2010 Nascar Sprint Cup Series season, three contenders will battle to claim the Championship.
Standings after Phoenix:
Denny Hamlin
Usually, short track races are home to bumping, banging and heated tempers. Richmond’s 2010 Air Guard 400, however, was more like a gentle drive through the neighborhood. With a race record low of only three cautions, one of them for rain, this race was more about tire management and saving your brakes. Denny Hamlin saved his stuff the best, leading the most laps and holding off a hard charging teammate in Kyle Busch to take his sixth victory of the year. With the win, Hamlin becomes the Sprint Cup Series points leader as the series heads to Loudon next week for the first race in The Chase for the Sprint Cup.
Now, for Jimmy Joe’s take on the night.
After 26 races, The Chase for the Sprint Cup looks like this going into New Hampshire:
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The opinions expressed by this content do not necessarily represent those of TheSpeedzine.com, Daniel Vining or DCV Enterprises. Viewer discretion is advisedIt’s that time again. Time for Jimmy Joe’s Nascar Update. Jimmy Joe explains how 18 + 18 + 18 = TRIFECTA.
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The opinions expressed by this content do not necessarily represent those of TheSpeedzine.com, Daniel Vining or DCV Enterprises. Viewer discretion is advised.Ok, this week’s pick for the win could also be the underdog to watch has the opportunity presented to this driver may be impossible to capitalize on, but in my opinion, is totally possible.
Simply put, I have enjoyed watching The Kyle Busch Show so far this weekend as he, Kyle “Rowdy” Busch has dominated the Bristol weekend thus far. He won the Truck Series race after winning the pole and then, due to unapproved changes, had to start from the back. He won from last place at Bristol! Come on man!
On Friday night, Busch worked his way to the front of the Nationwide Series race. In a battle for the lead with Nationwide points leader Brad Keselowski, Busch got would get bumped by Keselowski and then return the favor by dumping Special K a lap later. Busch would cruz to a record setting 10th victory for the season. Afterwards, Rowdy saluted the crowd by making exagerated crying signs and then throwing up his hands.
Tonight, Kyle Busch will start mid pack, but I am sure that he will find his way to the front. He has the opportunity to set yet another record tonight, by becoming the first driver to win in the Truck Series, Nationwide Series, and Cup Series at the same track in the same weekend.
Underdog to Watch: David Gilliland. He was fast durning practice and strong in qualifying. This could be a banner night for him and his Front Row Motorsports team.
Don’t forget to come back to The Speedzine tomorrow for Jimmy Joe’s NASCAR Update, post race review. Enjoy the (Kyle Busch) show!
Joey Logano
Just in case you haven’t seen this 35 times since Sunday, here is another look at the Logano/Newman exchange following the Michigan race on Sunday. This occured after the two drivers made contact early in the race. Logano’s car got loose slid up the track into Newman’s rear quarter panel, sending Newman spinning.
If anyone has video with audio from the exchange, please send The Speedzine a link. Thank you.
