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Ryan McGee (3:17 PM)
What's up folks...ready for some NASCAR chat magic and to see a champion crowned!
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Come On Johnson!
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Casey Mears' Sponsor Next Year Should Be Green Giant And We Ho-Ho-Hope He Goes Back To Victory Lane!
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
I Want JJ To Win!
Shawn (VA)
Wut time does the race start?
Ryan McGee (3:18 PM)
Green is slated for just past 3:30 PM ET
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Go 48 Go!
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Morgan Spurlock Is rooting For JJ And Eating McDonald's Chowing Down On A Big Mac And Some Chicken McNuggets With His Wife And Vegan Chef!
tommy c (scranton,pa)
i want jeff
Vack48 (Dallas,Tx)
Go JJ,4 in a row
EyrishEyes (NY)
Hi Ryan!
Ryan McGee (3:19 PM)
Hey hey...
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
My Top 5 Is 48, 5, 42, 14, 16!
Howie (Alabama)
It would br nice to see MM win a championship!
Chevy88Amp (Big Rapids, MI)
Hey McGee, I know Johnson isn't one to sit back and cruise into a championship, you think he's going out with the intention to win the race today?
Ryan McGee (3:20 PM)
No doubt. He tried to cruise and Talladeg and Texas and it nearly cost him everything. I think he drop the hammer early. If he leads the first lap his magic number automatically jumps from 25th to 27th.
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
DITTO TO OLE
Vack48 (Dallas,Tx)
Yes
Vack48 (Dallas,Tx)
3.5 min. to firing engines
Ken (NJ)
Congratulations Jimmie and Hendrick
cp43 (CO)
Comin' up: it's JIMMIE that strives for five...
tommy c (scranton,pa)
go 5 car mm
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Lovely Day, Ain't It Ryan!
Ryan McGee (3:21 PM)
It is...so I'd better see those stands at Homestead start filling up. Blimp shot looked weak.
ROGER DALE CASTEEL JR. APOPKA FL (HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY)
COME ON TONY AND MAKE SOME TRACKS TODAY/
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Go 48!
Rick (MA)
Do you think Jr feels a little left out this weekend? Bahhhhhhhhhhhh
Jeff (Pikeville,Ky)
good afternon
Ken (NJ)
Jimmie has great work ethics..he's great and a decent nice guy..but those slamming him would hate him for being a loud mouth wise ass..so you can't win either way
Ryan McGee (3:23 PM)
Even if you don't like Jimmie, seeing history is worth tuning in. And don't forget...he can still lose this thing.
'Cole Cruise (On Location)
I'm pukkin' for the real MnM. Marky Mark. Hope Kyle doesn't run off when he doesn't get the big, shiney Cup.
Thomas (MN)
History says that neither Johnson or Martin finish in the Top 5 today. I'm not betting against the 48 though, especially when he was more than a MPH faster than anybody else in qualifying.
dianeinla (los angeles)
My concern is Scott Speed will be so worried about JJ he'll brake check the whole outside line
Ken (NJ)
Ryan what does Mark have to do should something bad happen to Jimmie hopefully not of course...how high up does Mark have to finish
Ryan McGee (3:24 PM)
It all depends on how low the 48 finishes, but the goal for the 5 is pretty simple. Have a max points day like JJ had last week.
Ryan McGee (3:24 PM)
Love Mike Rowe.
wrapper (winter park fl)
He has to finish about 25 places better than JJ -- depending on laps led, etc.
Ken (NJ)
Interesting why some people are liked and some aren't...why not just root for car brands and let the women root for the handsomest guys
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Who Will Get The First Win Of 2009? Biffle Or Edwards?
Mark (Lex Vegas, KY)
Top 5: 5, 42, 11, 48, 2
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
130
ROGER DALE CASTEEL JR. (APOPKA FL.)
OK TONY MAKE US PROUD TODAY
Charles (Langley)
yeahhh!!! go JJ
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Sleeper Today: 42!
trwells69 (crscent city, ca.)
we got mike rowe for g.marshall
'Cole Cruise (On Location)
Don't be surprised when the HMS crew rallies 'round the fam. All 4 Top 10 today?
wrapper (winter park fl)
He has to finish about 25 places better than JJ -- depending on laps led, etc.
Ryan McGee (3:26 PM)
One car to the back today for an engine change, the 7 of Robby Gordon. Robby is a little sore after running the Baja 1000 on Friday.
cp43 (CO)
Nice Start Your Engines!!! Whozat guy?
Ryan McGee (3:26 PM)
Mike Rowe! You ever see Dirty Jobs on Discovery Channel? Awesome show.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Biffle Needs A Win!
Thomas (MN)
Martin has to finish in the Top 10 period to have any shot mathematically.
DHamsBiggestFan (Tempe, AZ)
Lets go Denny Hamlin, pull off the last win of the season. D has one of the best averages here at HMS, just FYI.
Ken (NJ)
wrapper thanks ...
chris virginia [via mobile]
Is it possible nascar would do anything to see jj win the championship so it would put media attention to the sport
trAcy jax,fl [via mobile]
hey im at jaguar game...wheres jimmie??
Ryan McGee (3:27 PM)
No green yet...coming in about 10 minutes.
dianeinla (los angeles)
ITS NOT NASCARS FIRST 50 YEAR OLD CHAMPION. Its the first 50 year old CUP champion
Ryan McGee (3:27 PM)
Good point.
Mark (Lex Vegas, KY)
If the 42 gets to the front, you'll hear a sound normally reserved for Dale Jr.
'Cole Cruise (On Location)
Pullin', rather. lol
Ryan McGee (3:28 PM)
We knew what you meant, CC.
Jeff (Pikeville,Ky)
mark and jj will be battlling it out before the 1st lap is over
Alex (OH)
Jimmie is gonna win, for sire
Howie (Alabama)
Come on Mark Martin!
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Where Did Biffle Qualify?
'Cole Cruise (On Location)
Let's find a dirty NASCAR job for Rowe to do.
Mike (Brazil)
Go Robby Gordon...2009 SCORE off-road Series Champion!!! Gas On
tommy c (scranton,pa)
mark m will win
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Go Jimmie Johnson! Do It Rockapella!
Ryan McGee (3:29 PM)
Lot of guys trying to get a win today to keep from getting skunked on the season - Biffle, Edwards, RCR, and oh yeah...some guy named Junior.
Chiller (Delaware)
Will the "halo" that's Marcos Ambrose said that everyone's gonna give the #48 affect other cars?
Ryan McGee (3:30 PM)
He was saying that he didn't want to be the guy that accidentally wrecked the 48, so he's going to give him a LOT of room on the track.
cp43 (CO)
Mike Rowe is same guy that did the ESPN show open voiceovers? All of those were intense!!
Ryan McGee (3:31 PM)
Yep...and he's a Ford spokesperson and a voices Deadliest Catch. A very good guy, too.
Ryan McGee (3:31 PM)
Jimmie on the radio just now: Johnson: "Guys, business as usual. Don't take your blinders off and lose focus. Be in a happy place. 400 good miles."
nick (scranton pa)
Go!! mark martin !!!
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Let's Get On Our Feets!
Jake Deakins (Mesa, Az)
Watch Speed and Ambrose tangle on lap one taking out johnson and martin...
Chiller (Delaware)
ok, ryan, but does it affect other cars trying to get to jimmie?
Ryan McGee (3:32 PM)
Oh yeah...they'll give Mark and Jimmie a lot of room today.
cp43 (CO)
Junior starts 33? DRINK!!!!!
Thomas (MN)
Chiller, Martin will probably get the same halo, though nobody's talking about that.
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
MARK 1ST JG 2ND JJ 27 OR WORSE. I WANT MARK TO WIN JJ WOULD STILL GET 2ND OR 3RD SAME WITH JG
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
48, 14, 16, 5, 42 Top 5 Today!
cp43 (CO)
Junior starts 33? DRINK!!!!!
David (Kansas)
LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!!!!!
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Come On Knaus Do It Good!
Rick (MA)
Don't know this track to well. Are there normally a lot of cautions?
Ryan McGee (3:33 PM)
Usually around 7-8 per race. When the temps change as the sun goes down it'll get goofy...
Ryan McGee (3:33 PM)
Green green green
Ryan McGee (3:34 PM)
If Jimmie leads the first lap, his magic number jumps from 25th to 27th
Jeff (Pikeville,Ky)
points leader has never won the homestead race
Howie (Alabama)
jj LEADS THE 1ST LAP
'Cole Cruise (On Location)
If we wanna get real technical, the series was Grand Nationl for a number of years, keepin' what we think of as "Cup" even younger than that.
nick (scranton pa)
me too magic mark
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Let's Go Green!
Mark (Lex Vegas, KY)
I don't think Montoya gives anybody a "halo." Just ask Schumacher.
Thomas (MN)
cp43, let's not get that started again. We probably got a few people drunk last time between Jr. and Danica.
Matt (Californy)
95% decided? 99%? What's the odds?
'Cole Cruise (On Location)
I'm sooo glad Homestead added some banking. Makes for much better racing.
Ryan McGee (3:35 PM)
Agreed. The first mini-Indy layout was a mess.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
JJ Good Start!
Rob T. (Smyrna, DE)
F...JJ! I hope he crashes and burns...so sick of him winning. He has become NASCARS version of the Yankies
Chiller (Delaware)
I'll drink to that, Thomas
Ryan McGee (3:36 PM)
This morning Jimmie said he wasn't worried about 3 and 4, even though those were the trouble spots in the Nationwide race. He said he was more worried about the track changing when the sun went down.
'Cole Cruise (On Location)
Done, cp43.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Where's Biffle?
kujo (hogwaller)
yo
Ryan McGee (3:37 PM)
A lot guys were asked about 3 and 4 after last night. Most plan to ride through those turns low and little slower. They said the trouble was when guys got too high in those turns.
Bob L (Phoenix)
Rob T needs to learn how to spell Yankees...
Jeff (Pikeville,Ky)
bif in 12th
nick (scranton pa)
8th place colin
Ken (NJ)
Rob knock it off!..he wins with out buying big name players from other teams..he races with the same cars and engines like everyone else..Yankees purchase big names and huge contracts..not the same thing
Duke (ME)
Fingers crossed for Mark Martin, though he'll need to hope the racing Gods are cross with Jimmie
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Where Is Tony Stewart?
George (NC)
What is the media being told about the issues between Brian
Duke (ME)
Fingers crossed for Mark Martin, though he'll need to hope the racing Gods are cross with Jimmie
Matt (Californy)
what's ambrose's paint scheme? it's too glossy to see!
Ryan McGee (3:38 PM)
Little Debbie Cup Cakes...mmmm...I love cupcakes.
Ryan McGee (3:39 PM)
Ambrose tried the bottom...didn't like it...passed on the high side. So much for that halo.
GT (Lawrence)
The difference between JJ and the Yankees though is he is a one man driving machine where the Yankees use money to get what they want Jerk
Elle (New York, NY)
I'm not too familiar with NASCAR. How long do the races normally last?
Ryan McGee (3:39 PM)
400 miles...little over 3 hours.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Go 48 Go!!! This Is Your Day!
Tim (Duncan , S.C.)
In my transport listening on Sirius. Come on Mark!
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Ambrose is awesome. Lock for the Chase next year. Not many can say they've gotten the knack of these cars so fast.
Thomas (MN)
I'll go out on a bit of a limb here. Top 5: 47, 14, 29, 24, 48...5 finishes 7th.
Ken (NJ)
Elle 4 hours
Ken (NJ)
GT precisely
wrapper (winter park fl)
Lil Debbie to the front!
Ken (NJ)
I'll take Hostess over Little Debbie
Alex (FL)
I've sworn off NASCAR until they fix their Jimmie Johnson problem. I'll be following the Indy Racing League next year.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
How's The 16?
Rinner (Still Creek)
Ken - If ya don't think more $ fuels Hendrick your nuts!
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Awesome Aussie goes, "WHOOO HOO HOO! That was AWESOME!"
David (Kansas)
HARVICK GO AND BEAT THE TAR OUT OF JIMMIE!!
Bob L (Phoenix)
I'm rooting for DP
Elle (New York, NY)
Am I the only one rooting for JJ?
cp43 (CO)
GO MARCOSSSSSSS!!!!
Oh Yeah! (Destin, FL)
Ambrose's car isn't glossy that's Little Debbie Frosting.
shane (OK)
Go JJ!!!!
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Kangaroo Meat Up Front!
David (Kansas)
HARVICK GO AND BEAT THE TAR OUT OF JIMMIE!!
Nick (Texas)
If you can't show sportsmanship leave your rude
GT (Lawrence)
Yeah but the money is not what brings Jimmy the wins
Ken (NJ)
Elle no
shane (OK)
Go JJ!!!!
Vack48 (Dallas,Tx)
JJ to the lead
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Rick Hendrick = NASCAR's Steinbrenner
Ryan McGee (3:42 PM)
48 is now in the lead...Ambrose may have a tire going down...Montoya is screaming at his team about being loose.
Ryan McGee (3:42 PM)
Yep...Amborse down pit road. New configuration this year has guys a little confused.
GT (Lawrence)
If thats the case then why are the other members of Hendrick MS not winning like JJ
daniel (nashville)
yes! go jj
Ken (NJ)
Rinner all cars are in spec and have to pass inspections ..you don't have bigger engines or more horsepower depending what team you're on..if that's true everyone would race with Hendrick...
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
JJ Charging Back!
luis (ny)
jimmie is the man
Vack48 (Dallas,Tx)
JJ to the lead
Chiller (Delaware)
With Toyota in NASCAR and VW at Homestead, what's the chance of other foreign manufacturers getting in (esp. Honda)
Ryan McGee (3:44 PM)
It's going to happen, just a matter of when and who. Honda is coming, they just aren't pushing it right now because of economic issues. VW reps were at the track on Saturday, but I'm betting they'll go Grand Am racing before they join NASCAR.
Elle (New York, NY)
Basketball update: Knicks and Celtics going to OT. It's kinda unbelievable the Knicks are in this game
trent (oswego,ny)
jimmie johnson rocks
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Where Are The RPM Cars?
Mark (Lex Vegas, KY)
Montoya up 8 spots already...he wants to win for his home crowd.
cp43 (CO)
Nice Drivin' Kangaroo Meat!!! Just knocked the dust off the fender! !!!
Vack48 (Dallas,Tx)
Ambrose pit road
Bill (WV)
NASCAR has destroyed "real" racing. It's now an orchstrated business that the "fun of racing" has been taken out of NASCAR events. Everyone get in line
Ryan McGee (3:44 PM)
48 radio issues...they fixed it.
Brian (Portland , Ore.)
just waiting for the first crash
Ken (NJ)
Chiller it's bad enought Toyota's in NASCAR ..nice job by Tony Stewart to leave Gibbs to start his new team with Chevrolet...
Tim (Burick)
bla bla
Vack48 (Dallas,Tx)
Ryan why did Ambrose pit
Ryan McGee (3:45 PM)
Flat tire. Brushed the wall.
Nick (Texas)
Wishing for someone to crash so someone else can benefit is wrong and rude and shows a lack of integrity
Bob L (Phoenix)
next logical choice for NASCAR is BMW
Ryan McGee (3:45 PM)
Could be. NASCAR requires a big presence in the USA as far as plants and workers. BMW owns South Carolina. VW is about to own Chattanooga.
bobby (nashville)
hate harvick
steve (rochester mn)
lets go jimmie!!!
Dave (VA)
Its bad enough with toyota in nascar now. No to honda! Nascar does need to start running camaro, mustang and challenger. Race sunday, buy monday!!
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
'Sportsmanship' is so thick in NASCAR these days that it's ruining the sport.
Oh Yeah! (Destin, FL)
How do you leave your rude?
eric (AR)
is Nick a girl?
Bill (WV)
Come on Jr. What will it be this week? Bad car? Dust on the track? Tire going down? Etc. etc.
Brian (Portland , Ore.)
living on the west coast I would like to see Biffle do something
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Where's The Biff?
Ryan McGee (3:47 PM)
Biff is a good choice. He's won 3 of the last 5 here.
Andrew (New Jersey)
If American Automakers want to be world powers then they are going to have to beat the best. Bring on the Germans and Japanese
Matt (Californy)
no front row joe this week?
Ben (VA)
when are the start and parks going to come in?
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Check the Chase standings, Gran Turismo. Not HMS dominated?
Tim (Duncan , S.C.)
Gonna be a Newman , Stewart day!!!!!!
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Miller Lite Car Getting Hot!
steve (rochester mn)
jimmie johnson is goona win his 4th title today
Ryan McGee (3:48 PM)
Whatever start and parks we have will come in before the first pit stops, but the usual SandP's went home. I'm looking at you Dave Blaney.
Jeff (Pikeville,Ky)
volkswagon officials are at the track today
cp43 (CO)
Junior is coming. He's 13th now so no drink.
Chiller (Delaware)
If Honda was to get in, would they try to bring NASCAR over to Twin Ring Motegi (asking as a research question)
Ryan McGee (3:48 PM)
Nope. Not yet.
Jacob (Manhattan, KS)
JR on the move
Ryan McGee (3:48 PM)
Big time. Up 19 spots from the start.
Kim (TX)
Jr.'s moved up 19 spots
Mark (Lex Vegas, KY)
Toyota builds more cars in America than GM.
sims (SC)
wheres stremme?
Ryan McGee (3:49 PM)
At home.
Mc lovin (Philly Pa)
Nascar is a amercian sport and should bw watch when eating turkey
Nick (Texas)
Go Junior
Brian (Portland , Ore.)
give me a break. Crashing in racing is like fighting in hockey......we all live for it.
bill camp (vero beach florida)
when are we going to get instant replay for the refs the calls in the giants game were unbelievably one sided toward the falcons somebody needs to be held acccountable and fined
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Just Playing With My 2 Dogs!
rick (N C)
Jeff Gordon sucks at this track
Nick (Texas)
Smoke in 2nd
Mc lovin (Philly Pa)
i dont get it
Ryan McGee (3:50 PM)
Harvick to 2nd.
Jeff (Pikeville,Ky)
biffle q in 8th place in 14 at this point
Jacob (Manhattan, KS)
Why didn't NASCAR suspend Hamlin for the finale? did he pay them off?
Ryan McGee (3:50 PM)
Ha...no...he'll get a $ fine.
AKMustangGirl (Juneau, AK)
Why does the TV say that R Gordon is racing in Matt Crafton's car??
Matt (Tennessee)
What's Crafton doing in the race? Is Robby doing some offroad race?
Keith (Ocala, FL)
Strong car all week
Oh Yeah! (Destin, FL)
VW in NASCAR? Isn't that a Disney movie? Herbie in the chase?
steven (ks)
martin needs to finsh in front of jimmie johnson
cp43 (CO)
Both ESPN
bryce (washington?)
hey everyone...what happened to ambrose?
Ryan McGee (3:51 PM)
Engine is laying down.
Ken (NJ)
I believe NASCAR should remain American engineered and designed autos, although Gaston, Louis and Arthur Chevrolet are of French descent born in Switzerland
Dave (VA)
Ryan, how big of a smile did Hamlin put on your face when he sun Brad K. out yesterday? It's about time we had that back in Nascar. They were afraid of driver personality there for awhile.
Ryan McGee (3:52 PM)
It was pretty cool. And he did it in a place where he knew no one would get hurt.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
2 Car Closing In On The Top 5!
steven (ks)
go martin
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
What's Happening With Edwards?
Ryan McGee (3:52 PM)
22nd. Nowhere to be found.
Rick (MA)
Who the H-E-Double hockey sticks is Matt Crafton?
Thomas (MN)
Thank you, Captain Obvious (aka steven).
cp43 (CO)
Both ESPN and MRN threw a spot break at the same time. Grrrrrrrr......
steven (ks)
stwart in the lead
AKMustangGirl (Juneau, AK)
I am seriously confused. Is that Crafton or R Gordon in the 7??
Ryan McGee (3:53 PM)
Ambrose issue is electrical.
Ryan McGee (3:54 PM)
Matt Crafton practiced and qualified the 7 while Robby was at the Baja 1000. Robby is in there now.
steven (ks)
yeah
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Stewart Just Took The Lead! Did You See That?
daniel (nashville)
not good
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Stewart Just Took The Lead! Did You See That?
mike (ohio)
someone please wreck johnson
Duke (ME)
Is Matt Crafton really in the
Thomas (MN)
Well, I guess my limb sure snapped in a hurry.
cp43 (CO)
Did Robbie make it back in time from playing in the dirt?
Ryan McGee (3:54 PM)
Yes. Robby is in the 7. Crafton qualified it for him while he was at Baja.
Jacob (Manhattan, KS)
I cant believe it. It only took 37 laps for Jr. to get into the top 10
David (Kansas)
DISCLAIMER: There is no video online, 10% of posts make it in and Robby Gordon is in the 7.
bryce (washington?)
crafton is a truck series driver and he is driving for robby...robby won the score offroad series championship yesterday
Ryan McGee (3:55 PM)
Thank you David.
Chiller (Delaware)
Unofficial poll question to the masses: Do you see a Sprint Cup race (oval) being run outside the U.S.?
Ross (GA)
Is Ambrose coming back?
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Smoke gettin' spicey...
bryce (washington?)
crafton is a truck series driver and he is driving for robby...robby won the score offroad series championship yesterday
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Stewart Is Off To See The Wizard!
steven (ks)
no
sims (SC)
yes
mike (ohio)
wrck johnson
Jeff (Pikeville,Ky)
at this point jj has gained 25 more points on martin
Rick (N C)
Tony knows how to win here.
Ryan McGee (3:56 PM)
Yep...but it's been a while and that was a totally different layout.
buddy (philippines)
whats the pit window'
Ryan McGee (3:57 PM)
Pit window is 50-55 laps.
Vack48 (Dallas,Tx)
10 laps till pits
Chiller (Delaware)
I'll pose the same question to the expert...Ryan Sprint Cap oval race outside the U.S.?
Ryan McGee (3:57 PM)
Not anytime soon...but eventually yes. Japan or Europe.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Go 48 Take It Back!
Rob T. (Smyrna, DE)
Mike-JJ will wreck...my voodoo hex on him is already in play! hahaha
Matt (Californy)
Oval, no. Road? Maybe.
AKMustangGirl (Juneau, AK)
Does the fact that Crafton qualified for Gordon keep those folks who have Robbie on their Stock Car Fantasy team from getting any points for this race?
Ryan McGee (3:58 PM)
You should be good. He's the driver that started the race.
JK71 (Michigan)
How bout that. no start and parks yet
john (( work ))
Hamlin should of been parked, He advertised what he was going to do.Everyone cheered because Brad saved it.
brian (pt.or)
i race dirt track and nothing better then some one being a bone head and watching for the retaliation
steven (ks)
come on martin
wrapper (winter park fl)
For all of you in the Start and Park Sweepstakes, if you had Michael McDowell on lap 36 you're a winner
doug17171717 (Oklahoma)
Fastest car on the track by .23 sec is the 88
mokieman (flying to atl)
i sure hope mm wins
Dave (VA)
No more tracks outside the US. They need to fix it as it is now. Real fans want Rockingham and North Wilkseboro added back to the schedule! Ryan approves this message
Ryan McGee (3:59 PM)
Yes I do! I'll see you at the Rock and Wilkes for Pro Cup next year!
jourdan (michigan)
tony stewart sucks
Ryan McGee (3:59 PM)
Stewart big lead. Johnson second.
steven (ks)
no
bryce (washington?)
why is McDowell a start and park if he is sponsored?
cp43 (CO)
Jeez. Mike Rowe is simultaneously live interviewed on radio and seen on ESPN in a truck commercial. Good agent.
steven (ks)
there goes fire
Matt (Californy)
I'd like a few more years to get Fontana working out... new layout?
Michelle (NJ)
I miss seeing a race at North Wilkesboro.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Martin Back To 6th!
Duke (ME)
Think Brad will find Hamlin today?
Ryan McGee (4:00 PM)
Nope. But I bet he'll find him next spring.
Ryan McGee (4:00 PM)
88 is wicked fast right now.
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Clintocar33 hangin' tuff...
doug17171717 (Oklahoma)
if the 88 gets a few cautions to get caught up look out. He may walk off and leave everyone.
mokieman (flying to atl)
does volkswagon even have a v8 in the program
Ryan McGee (4:01 PM)
No, but they are the world's biggest car maker now.
Duke (ME)
Before we go outside the U. S., I want a dirt track on the schedule!!
Will Barnett (Baghdad)
LETS GO JJ!!!
Smoke (On Location)
Thanks, Old Spice!
rich44 (wi)
boyers moven up
Jeff (Pikeville,Ky)
It does not matter who qualifies the car fantasy points are issued to the driver who starts the race
Ryan McGee (4:02 PM)
Man, they are racing all over the track right now.
rich44 (wi)
martin going bakwords
wrapper (winter park fl)
I smell a caution coming
Kim (TX)
Ambrose had a cut right rear tire
steven (ks)
yeah
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
OK, crybabies. You want Hammy parked? Then he should be parked for the remainder of the Nationwide series...
Oh Yeah! (Destin, FL)
Herbie don't need no stinkin V8
Ryan McGee (4:03 PM)
17 pits...88...everyone's coming now.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
How's The 99?
Ryan McGee (4:03 PM)
Loooooooose
Michelle (NJ)
Pit stops starting!
steven (ks)
pit time
Jeff (Pikeville,Ky)
martin is loose
Chiller (Delaware)
DUKE, I'd like that, but let's do it right...Saturday Night, heats races, Top 24 run for it all!!
mokieman (flying to atl)
sure not a one grove track
Ryan McGee (4:04 PM)
Not anymore.
Ryan McGee (4:04 PM)
Don't freak out if your order is all scrambled on RaceCast...green flag pit stops happening.
Ryan McGee (4:04 PM)
Everyone is screaming on the radio about the cars skating in the turns. That's expected with the sun out. They should tighten up when the sun goes down and the track cools.
steven (ks)
yeah
Jacob (Manhattan, KS)
I didn't care if Hamlin was parked Cole. What I wanted to know is NASCAR isn't following precedent
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Where's The 2?
Ryan McGee (4:05 PM)
On pit road. Stayed out to lead a lap. They are trying to catch Gordon in points.
Dave (VA)
Ryan, they are actually racing today! Wonder if it's because they are not racing on a "cookie cutter" track again. Cookie cutter=boring race
Ryan McGee (4:05 PM)
Yeah, and this one used to be. Kudos to the folks for blowing it up and starting over. Twice.
Duke (ME)
Abrose had a cut tire AND an electrical problem?
Rick (MA)
Didn't the 29 get parked is this series for a race for something he did the day before in the Busch series a couple years ago?
Ryan McGee (4:06 PM)
Trucks. At Martinsville. The car wasn't parked, but Harvick was.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
How Are The Stewart-Haas Cars Running Right Now?
Ryan McGee (4:06 PM)
Tony was winning before the pit stops.
Robert (Cali)
VW does make V8's remember car manufater's have multiple lines
steven (ks)
beats johnson
steven (ks)
martin!!
Rick (N C)
Did everyone pit?
Ryan McGee (4:07 PM)
Yep...field is sorting out now. Man, this place is racy today!
steven (ks)
1st
AKMustangGirl (Juneau, AK)
I hope y'all are right about the Fantasy points. I show Robbie as having no part of this race on my current point standings. He is not showing as active on the list of 5 drivers on my team. :(
Jacob (Manhattan, KS)
Not all cookie cutters are boring. Just 99 percent of them
Ryan McGee (4:07 PM)
Ha!
steven (ks)
yeah
Matt (Californy)
speaking of cookie cutters... what to do to fix Fontana?
Matt (Californy)
VW is also Audi/Porsche, right?
Ryan McGee (4:08 PM)
Yep
steven (ks)
33 in 1st
hi (tucson)
go
Ryan McGee (4:08 PM)
Richard Childress has to be pleased today. They have been terrible this year and now he has two cars - 29 and 33 - fighting for the lead.
cookie monster (sonoma)
there's nothing wrong with cookies, commie.
Ryan McGee (4:08 PM)
I do like cookies.
Paul (Raleigh, NC)
I know that rewriting the record and history books, but Mark Martin Deserves this Championship!
Paul (Raleigh, NC)
I know that rewriting the record and history books, but Mark Martin Deserves this Championship!
bryce (washington?)
hey when will terry labonte hang up the helmet for real...all he is doing now is forcing other drivers out with his champions provisional
Ryan McGee (4:09 PM)
And getting paid.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Is Harvick Really Leading?
adam (Humboldt)
Just joined and no TV, whats up with my 11?
bryce (washington?)
fontana sould have a tunnel and a few more turns
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
There's a precedent for parking a car in one series, for an incident in another? That's news to me.
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
There's a precedent for parking a car in one series, for an incident in another? That's news to me.
Ryan McGee (4:09 PM)
Earlier in the decade.
cp43 (CO)
Don't Austrailia's racing stock cars that Marcos drove include Audi's?
Ryan McGee (4:10 PM)
Dunno...only time I covered them it was nearly all Fords.
Duke (ME)
With Bobby Labonte committed ot the
Rick (N C)
Go Mark Martin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
steven (ks)
look at race detals
Craig (Scotland)
Whats JPM's chances then?
Dave (VA)
You ask what to do with fontana. Blow it up and make it a short track! Make a replica of old langley speedway in va or south boston. That would be fun
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Celtics 105, Knicks 103 In OT!
Craig (Scotland)
VW makes a W16 engine, 2 V8s strapped together, it powers the Bentley. They aren't mugs!
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
What's The Story On The 16?
steven (ks)
thers a fight for the lead
doug17171717 (Oklahoma)
** up to 6th and closing fast with his speed he will be leading in20 laps
rick (tucson)
go 88
steven (ks)
he bad
Duke (ME)
wonder why my comments keep getting clipped? is there a word limit?
cory (mn)
harvick wa parked at martinsville in 2002 for intentionally spinning someone in the truck race
steven (ks)
205 left!
cp43 (CO)
Put in banking at Fontana like Talladega!
Ryan McGee (4:11 PM)
IN case you were wondering...48 is up on 5 by 123 points.
Fowler (sc)
they need to
steven (ks)
stewart with the lead
rich44 (wi)
33 pit?
Waldo (Long Island)
are the cars hitting rev limiter?
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Stewart Back Up Front!
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
VW is also now world's biggest manufacturer.
Craig (Scotland)
Matt - how about gun turrets round the perimeter?
dan (nashville)
why is jj falling
steven (ks)
48 and 5 are fighting now
Jacob (Manhattan, KS)
Living Langley AFB for a while the Langley Speedway was fun to watch. I remember seeing rusty wallace there fro an autograph session when I was 7. good times
Paul (Raleigh, NC)
C'mon Mark Martin!
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Deserve has 0 to do with it. MM is too conservative to ever be more than 2nd, plus he's satisfied with that. No iller instinct.
bryce (washington?)
we need a track with reverse banking
cp3 (ca)
wat happened 2 booby gordon
steven (ks)
202!
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Cowboys Edged Redskins 7-6!
Matt (Californy)
I was just thinking tighter in the turns or go to oval... but thinking big would be fun too... a jump? Water hazard?
Ken (NJ)
Ryan thanks on that update on Johnson v Martin
Ryan McGee (4:13 PM)
You got it buddy. Jimmie got an adjustment on that stop and is taking off. Martin is waiting on the sun to set.
Danrk (ca)
Here comes jr.
Rick (N C)
All Hendrick in top 7. Chevys top 8.
Michelle (NJ)
I hope Jeff Gordon wins today. My thoughts are with the Hendrick family.
bryce (washington?)
37 parked....also a sponsored car...what the heck?
Ryan McGee (4:14 PM)
Just because a car has sticker on it doesn't mean it has enough to actually field a pit crew and race.
Duke (ME)
How are stands? fairly full or lot of empty seats?
Ryan McGee (4:14 PM)
Not bad. Looked weak in the prerace, but has filled in nicely.
Dave (VA)
Langley speedway still has great races there, It's kinda sad people rather go watch a lower nascar tier at that track than go see CUP. Maybe nascar needs to listen to fans about tracks
Ryan McGee (4:15 PM)
Love Langley. Went there with a bunch of Navy guys a long time ago...and of course Schrader was there racing.
Pattrick (ani ida con)
Who got parked??
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Gordon Up To 6th!
Vack48 (Dallas,Tx)
48 up to 4, looking for 3rd
Ken (NJ)
Colin yes I'm happy and disappointed at the same time..no offense today
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Pressing 'enter' early, Duke?
wrapper (winter park fl)
and Steelers are in OT vs... the Chiefs???
Rick (N C)
This is a hell of a lot of fun rather fighting with the wife over the remote.
Pattrick (ani ida con)
NASCAR Needs to listen to teh fans period
Doug17171717 (Oklahoma)
How do you all like seeing the 44 painted like the old STP car Richard drove. I think it is way to cool!
Ryan McGee (4:16 PM)
I agree. Makes me feel like a kid again.
Nick (Texas)
Go Johnson!!!!
Pattrick (ani ida con)
not full but not empty
Brian (PA)
GO GOrdon
Chiller (Delaware)
Thanks again for all of your help with my research report on NASCAR possibly running at Twin Ring Motegi Ryan
Ryan McGee (4:17 PM)
Email me at mcgeespn@yahoo.com and we can talk more about it.
bubba (iowa)
Better not count out jr hes coming on strong
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Go Pats!
cory (mn)
i think they should have asved that paint scheme for someone competing for wins it doesnt look right just riding around mid pack
tommy c (scranton,pa)
colts are 10-0
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Stewart Is Off To See The Wizard! The wonderful Wizard Of Oz!
cp43 (CO)
Breaks my heart seeing the Petty 43 paint job with a big d*** Ford on the hood.......
Brian (PA)
Go Gordon
tommy c (scranton,pa)
i hope a hendrick drive win today
Kim (TX)
Mark is reeling in JJ
prostock 31 (R.I.)
can the announcers talk about other things than the if the race ended now the points would be lets talk points at the end because it does not matter 50 laps in
Chiller (Delaware)
Will do...after the race of course!!
Ryan McGee (4:18 PM)
Like what prostock? The story of the day is the championship. Sorry, just the way that it is.
john (tx)
Come on junior
Jeff (Pikeville,Ky)
at this point smoke has lead the most laps
Oh Yeah! (Destin, FL)
There is only about 200 laps left. Tony isn't going anywhere.
Brian (PA)
Cmon Gordon get 2 1st
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Where's The 2?
Waldo (Long Island)
better than a chevy cp43
shayn (in)
pit lost
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Jeff Burton Just Gets Better Every Week!
Ryan McGee (4:19 PM)
Yeah, 3 of the 4 RCR guys have been running great for the last month.
Ben (VA)
if Martin doesn't lead the most laps then the best Jimmie has to finish is 29th right?
Pattrick (ani ida con)
Could the talk about something OTHER then that and the awards crap fest tonight?
bryce (washington?)
robby won the baja championship...he should just win here and call it a week
hope johnson blows a Mike (Hampton VA)
27th
Mark (Lex Vegas, KY)
Thank goodness Truex is leaving EGR. Of course, McMurray isn't any better.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Jeff Burton Just Gets Better Every Week!
Craig (Scotland)
cmon JPM its about time you won
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Will Kurt Busch Go To Las Vegas?
Ryan McGee (4:20 PM)
He's from there, so I'm betting yes.
fishy (canada)
montoya is starting to climb
Ryan McGee (4:21 PM)
Ambrose spins...caution...man, he led early and has sucked out loud ever since.
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
KURTS IN 10TH
Kim (TX)
caution, Ambrose spun
J (Virginia)
antiquity makes it's final stand today; a new era of NASCAR begins...
Mike (Hampton VA)
been a martin fan since i was 4 years old, im 21 now and hoping to see martin win a championship before i die
Hammond (WV)
and ambrose back in the pit
Jeff (Pikeville,Ky)
caution marcos ambrose
Louis (Nova Scotia)
what's the yellow for?
Ryan McGee (4:22 PM)
Ambrose...leaders are about to pit...first yellow flag stops of the day...
Ryan McGee (4:22 PM)
Lot of windshield cleaning on these stops. Low sun is getting tough for the drivers to see.
Rick (N C)
Pee break
Ryan McGee (4:23 PM)
Off pit road - 14-29-33-5-48-2-24-42-1-31
Ryan McGee (4:23 PM)
Nice job out of Truex today. Last race in the 1 car.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Go 48!
gijoe1966 (Bakersfield)
Sucked out loud?? is that a technical term? lol
Ryan McGee (4:24 PM)
Yes. I learned that from only the finest of my insider contacts!
Boise (BCS buster)
And in other news...KC actually beat Pit in OT. This by a coach who does not know how to coach. Of course it is the team...
Mark (Lex Vegas, KY)
wow, Mike, I think you've got a while...you're 21.
chris (nc)
who do u think will win the race ryan
Ryan McGee (4:25 PM)
Hard to pick against the 14 right now...but this will be a whole different race once the sun sets.
hey (From Fl)
Hey
Keith (Ocala, FL)
Stewart has the strongest car on the track Chris
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
What happens at the Waldorf moves to Vegas, apparently.
Brian (PA)
where id gordon
Matt (Californy)
Jr. up to 6th? What is this, 2004?
Mark Allen (Carlsbad NM)
i think he will win in the next 2 yrs
Mike (Hampton VA)
haha yeah, well we will see, if my job doesnt kill me early
chris (los angeles)
LETS GO JPM!!!!!!!!!!
harry (ks)
i'd bet a cookie Stewart will be in there
prostock 31 (R.I.)
theres 43 cars with 43 stories im just a driver but i like to know inside stories of crews on race day we already know 48 won the championship have all post race to talk about that
Ryan McGee (4:26 PM)
Fair enough...but not today. Today the story is the title.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Patriots-Jets! Should Be Interesting!
Kyle (Saint Louis)
Ryan, where do you think McMurray will be next year?
Ryan McGee (4:26 PM)
Earnhardt Ganassi...already done.
Smitty (VA)
hey guys whats up
john (tx)
Ryan is this Martins last race? or will he be back next yr.?
Ryan McGee (4:26 PM)
Mark Martin? Two more years.
Brian (NJ)
How many races in 2010 will Kahne run for RPM,before he asks to be released to get an early start with a new team
Ryan McGee (4:27 PM)
Great question. If he doesn't make the Chase, he'll bolt.
harry (ks)
wtf......did jr lose it ?
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Just wanted y'all to know I called the Chosen juan for the Chase last November. Ambrose is my pick for 'Next.'
Mike (Hampton VA)
prostock where in RI are you from, im from westerly
jason (SC)
geez i wonder who will win the championship.the suspense is killing me.nascar is going into the dumps.
Schme Boyard (Greenland)
Any news on the Wood Bros driver for next year?
Mike (Hampton VA)
ryan why can you respond so fast but it takes our messages over 2 minutes to go through!!
Ryan McGee (4:28 PM)
Just the system...doing the best I can, Mike.
jason (SC)
nascar thinks the fans love the big 3 race teams dominating week in and week out.it has turned me off to racing
roger (florida)
lets go junior show them you can do it
Ryan McGee (4:28 PM)
Green green green...29 checks out.
The 99 (On Location)
I hear you, Rick. Aaaaah, that's better...
Oh Yeah! (Destin, FL)
Sorry about the head cold Brian in PA
prostock 31 (R.I.)
it would be nice to see a ford win the ford race
Loyd (Ripley,MS)
Go 24
matt (ne)
A lot of the new contracts and contract extensions are already posted on nascar.com. A long with some info. on new sponsors and sponsors that are leaving.
Ryan McGee (4:29 PM)
Jayski's team chart is the best.
harry (ks)
the gremlins don't run very fast Mike
prostock 31 (R.I.)
got two tv s going to watch pats and race
pwb (pa)
the soooner the beter for kahne
Duke (ME)
Are we caution-free thus far?
Ryan McGee (4:29 PM)
One caution. Just had it. Ambrose spin.
prostock 31 (R.I.)
got two tv s going to watch pats and race
jason (SC)
if jr lost it its his step moms fault.he cant face the fact that he isnt that great
chris (nc)
does gordon still have a shot at the title
Ryan McGee (4:29 PM)
Nope.
Smitty (VA)
lol prostock
Ken (NJ)
jason that dominating applies to all sports...Yankees going to the World SEries 4 times in 9 years..Tiger Woods winning a lot...Basketball is a bet deverse maybe
Gear Heart (Phoenix)
Has JJ clinched yet
cp43 (CO)
GO Jayski.Com!!!
chris (los angeles)
LETS GO JPM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark (Lex Vegas, KY)
JPM is FLYING.
Duke (ME)
Mike: comments are moderated. Do not automatically appear. Ryan reads 'em, posts some, thus his replies appear straight away
Ryan McGee (4:30 PM)
Yep...and they come in literally dozens at a time. I can't get to them all. And I have filter through all the idiots trying to get bad words through.
frank d (nj)
some one needs to crash johnson to let martin win!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steve (Chicago)
hello, all
Smitty (VA)
mark needs 2 hurry up
john (tx)
The title is going to Johnson. At this point no one can touch him in the points since it's the last race
ryan85 (PA)
Looking big-picture... do you think JJ can win 7 championships or will he hit a wall like so many others before him? A few years ago would've bet on Gordon to do it, but now it seems awfully unlikely...
Ryan McGee (4:31 PM)
I think he can. As a likelong Petty man it pains me to say it. Sure makes you appreciate what Petty and Earnhardt did, though.
frank d (nj)
hey
Brian (PA)
ryan wheres Jeff Gordon
Ryan McGee (4:32 PM)
16th...headed backward.
Darwin (Ga)
What Jr has NOT done this year proves that he ain't got it.
james (tx)
hey
james (804)
can some1 please put jj in the wall?
bryce (walla walla)
jj cursed marcos ambrose...
pwb (pa)
they to do way the multicar teams
cory (mn)
Ryan do you think harvick has a shot at the win or is he gonna fall off as the sun goes down
Ryan McGee (4:33 PM)
We'll see. This year he's had a hard time making late adjustments. But right now RCR has 3 of the top 4.
Paun Juablo [via mobile]
48 48 48 48 48...!
Gear Heart (Phoenix)
Catch me up please Ryan, what happened to marcos and is the title clinched?
Ryan McGee (4:33 PM)
Title not clinched...Amrose led early, but flat tire and spin have done him in.
Mike (Hampton VA)
Been a mark fan for 17 years, im really pulling for him today. Jimmie is loose complaining about a loose car
Craig (Scotland)
Its not just about JJ its about how the other respond, and how the other teams up their game
Waldo (Long Island)
27th or better and he wins champioonship
john (tx)
Junior just needs to remember what racing is all about.
JOHN (MANITOWISH)
Go Kasey to bad he's going to Ford
cp43 (CO)
Hurts to see my favorite Petty paint scheme with a Ford logo, but the Dinger is sure making it look good! GO AJ!!
Tyler (Greenville, SC)
DEFINATELY
harry (ks)
lots of guys "ain't got it" Darwin....its not just jr
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
how long before sunset????
Ryan McGee (4:34 PM)
Last 3rd of the race.
manny (charlotte)
anyone ever won a race running on just 7 cylinders at the end? curious
Ryan McGee (4:34 PM)
Not that I can recall. Probably back in the short tracking days, but not in the Modern Era.
chris (los angeles)
YOU POSTED IT THANKS RYAN!!!!!!!
Waldo (Long Island)
go jpm
john (tx)
I know there's alot of other things also.
Bryan (Omaha)
imo i believe the chase has watered down the championship and it only came about because of nascar wanting to be like other sports and kenseths boring run
Tyler (Greenville, SC)
doubt it
bryce (walla walla)
im 9 laps behind the live race...DVR-ed the race
IkeK (OH)
I like this racing today.
Ryan McGee (4:35 PM)
Me too. Easily the best we've had at Homestead.
Ryan McGee (4:36 PM)
Sun is only on small sections of the track now. Time to learn who was ready for the tightness and who wasn't.
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
caution
blaine (wenatchee)
all I ask for is a flat on 48
Ryan McGee (4:36 PM)
Caution...34 car pancakes the wall. HUGE for the 34. It's on the 35th owner points bubble.
Ben (VA)
Kurt could spoil the 1 2 3 Hendrick standing
Otis (Georgia)
the best chance that Martin to win it is if johnson wrecks or has a major problem and finishes worse then 27th, If johnson finishes better then 27th he is the champ
harry (ks)
i'm a fan of another Jeff........Burton. It'd be nice to see him win a race
Waldo (Long Island)
someone tell junior this isnt Darlington please
Donnie (Fl)
how long do you think HMR is going to put up with the poor performance of Dale Jr?
pwb (pa)
i hope 48 hit the wall
Curtis (US)
Is there anyway to watch this live on the computer? My TV went out.
Ryan McGee (4:37 PM)
Nope...watch our RaceCast!
Ken (NJ)
blaine sure...after he crossing the finish line at the checkered..
Brian (PA)
166
john (tx)
What's the caution for?
Ryan McGee (4:37 PM)
34 hit the wall.
Tyler (Greenville, SC)
i dont think so
Gear Heart (Phoenix)
Has the
jamie (sd)
keep wishing
wat up peoplr (starkville)
i hope stewart wins! GO STEWART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tyler (Greenville, SC)
me too i like jeff
IkeK (OH)
Lot of debris on the track now so you might get it.
Jeff (El Cajon, CA)
After two weeks ago, and his past history, I think Hornisch should be run out of Nascar. Would have been terrible for the
Ryan McGee (4:38 PM)
Leaders pitting now...the crew chiefs are pulling out their "sundown" setups.
Ryan McGee (4:39 PM)
Off pit road - 29-31-14-2-11-42-48-99-33-1
manny (charlotte)
be interesting to see if JJ feels any urge to finishin the Top 10. It;s all about winning the whole encilada anyway.
Daniel (Valdosta, GA)
Can't believe RCR is running so well here after a miserable 2009 season.
Ryan McGee (4:39 PM)
RC had them totally rebuild most of the cars this fall and it has made a HUGE difference.
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Props to Homestead for adding the banking couple yrs back. It was a boring, one-groove finale til then
Ryan McGee (4:40 PM)
10-4 on that.
IkeK (OH)
Since we are about to hit reset. Do you think Hamlin should have gotten more than 1 lap for spinning Brad Kewoloski yesterday?
Jeremy gebhart (Texas)
lets go stewart
Waldo (Long Island)
jpm lost 4 spots
Mark (Louisville, Ky)
Come on Jimmie Hit The Wall and Hit it Hard!!!!
Chris (Greenville NC)
come on mark!!!!!!
jim (seattle)
dame harvick he is not supose to do that
josh (syracuse)
I hope junior wins bur jimmy wins his 4th
Tyler (Greenville, SC)
word
Ryan McGee (4:40 PM)
IkeK...he'll get a big fine.
Donnie (Fl)
do you think Hendrick will look to repalce JR. if he has another terrible year next season?
Ryan McGee (4:41 PM)
Nope. Too much $$$$$ coming in.
pwb (pa)
nascar will soon be running VW
josh (syracuse)
ya
Daniel (Valdosta, GA)
Not at all, I don't get why it was such a big deal especially since Keselowski didn't have any major damage... it was all show.
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Takes more than a flat tire to keep that 48 team down, blaine. They could have 4 flats and still get a Top 5. Sick.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Harvick Has The Lead! I Just Missed It!
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Takes more than a flat tire to keep that 48 team down, blaine. They could have 4 flats and still get a Top 5. Sick.
IkeK (OH)
@ Manny - You know JJ wants to win it and then win it all.
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
whens sunset
Ryan McGee (4:41 PM)
Starting right now.
ANIL (BRYAN,TX)
GO JIMMIE
greg (al)
i wish matt kenseth would win
nick (mopar)
Where do you think Kasey going after next year i think Penske
Giscard (Brazil)
What position JJ needs to win the championship?
Daniel (Valdosta, GA)
Junior needs to be replaced... he's taking up a seat that a champion can win in. He's not taking advantage of it.
Brian (PA)
where is gordon
Darwin (Ga)
I hope they replace him.
Ryan McGee (4:42 PM)
Great radio exchange from the 48 caught by the ESPN TV guys right now, raising hell about how hard the 33 is racing him.
Paul (Pa)
All honesty... Hamlin did the right thing yesterday... Should he got penalized nooo was nothing bad he tapped him he spun out? he got what was coming to him mess with the big boys n he pays...
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
How Is Biffle?
Jay (TX)
Gordon 20th
blaine (wenatchee)
jimmie crying about boyer....
IkeK (OH)
Was there really a lot of cheering for Denny spinning Brad? Or was it for Brad keeping it off the wall.
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
mm was waiting forSUNSET NOW HELL RACE HARD
matt (ne)
You think its fair to say that RCR represents the recession of the economy... down but coming back up? I'm a JJ/Hendrick fan, but seeing RCR starting to recover is nice!
Ryan McGee (4:43 PM)
Green green green....Harvick keeps picked outside lane and it's working for him.
Dave (VA)
Ryan, last race of the season. Nobody has mentioned drivers last full time ride. Is it still Michael "crash" Waltrip's last season?
Ryan McGee (4:44 PM)
Nah, he'll run some next year, just probably not a full schedule. You know Mikey. He'll make a bigger deal out of retiring.
Brian (NY)
Awww, how dare someone race him
marty (fowler,ca)
are you guy rally that hard up to see a fake champion to wish ill on the greatest ever
Danrk (ca)
there goes Kevin
Chiller (Delaware)
Awwwwww, Jimmy Jam wants to given a pass because (wait for it) he's special!!!
manny (charlotte)
JJ aint gonna stick his neck out there for a little shartterm glory. He's got his eyes on ther big prize.
Daniel (Valdosta, GA)
I know the 33 needs to have some respect... JJ is making history and he hasn't won in over a year.
greg (al)
do you think the 17 will run carhardt or smirnoff
pat (ny)
jimmie johnson is a loser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
blaine (wenatchee)
lol
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Patriots 7, Jets 0!
tommy c (scranton,pa)
where is jr
Oh Yeah! (Destin, FL)
Jr. won't ever be replaced. He is a cash cow. Anything with his picture or name on it sells millions and sponsors throw money at his team owner.
Ryan McGee (4:45 PM)
Caution...Ambrose...again...man, what a crappy day.
Daniel (Valdosta, GA)
bummer for the 47 it was nice seeing him up front early on.
blaine (wenatchee)
I think the chase setup is flawed.....
Brent (Grenada)
Jimmy is a lot of things - loser isn't one of 'em.
JJ (CA)
can you belive that
Steve (Chicago)
Who will drive a Toyota??
Craig (Scotland)
not like JPM to get into a great position, then lose it on caution-pit-restart
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
17 Next Year Is Crown Royal!
April (Wisconsin)
So is kyle busch a loser
Craig (Scotland)
not like JPM to get into a great position, then lose it on caution-pit-restart
marty (fowler, ca)
what place does martin need to finish
Craig (Scotland)
another caution...JPM will find a way to lose position
josh (syracuse)
jj jj jj jj
Mark (Lex Vegas, KY)
47 needs to park.
Robert (VA)
come on DENNY
Laurence (Atlanta, GA)
Ambrose! Lrn 2 Drive!
john (( work ))
JR. = $ he stays, deal with it. Next year will be better, stay tuned.
Donnie (Fl)
Waltrip going to part time next year, who is going to step in the other half?
Ryan McGee (4:46 PM)
No one. Truex joins the team. MW runs here and there.
IkeK (OH)
How tall is Jimmie Johnson? He looked pretty short on that ESPN special.
Ryan McGee (4:47 PM)
He's my height, 5-10. Most of these guys are smallish. First time I met Mario Andretti I couldn't believe how tiny he was.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Will The 17 Have Crown Royal Next Year?
manny (charlotte)
I heard that Nash Rambler may sponsor a team next year.
Jeff (Pikeville,Ky)
If you can't say something good about a dtiver shut up
pwb (pa)
who will drive VW
bryce (walla walla)
47 should wreck jj and park it for the day...he is basicly cursed
greg (al)
cool they had said 17 might run the others
Steve (Chicago)
less weight in the car.
andy (tennessee)
how much do u all of you think that the economy is going to hurt nascar next season seeing the fact alot of drivers are having to find new teams to driver for
Ryan McGee (4:48 PM)
Honestly, it hasn't been as bad as I expected.
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Maybe evryone should just back off and JJ lap the field out of respect, Manny?! Weaksauce, bro.
Ken (NJ)
IkeK not sure but you don't need to be tall to drive a race car
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
not as short as smoke or jg
marty (fowler, ca)
your an idiot
Sue (Soth Florida)
I was at race yesterday... the fans cheered the loudest when they saw the 1 lap penalty go on the screen - the cheers were for Brad not Hamlin.
john (tx)
Another caution?
Ryan McGee (4:49 PM)
Yeah, caution is out for the 47 again.
Cregen (Elgin, IL)
What happened to Kahne?
Tom (Orillia, ON)
Martin needs a win and JJ worse than 25th
marc (dallas)
The economy isnt hurting NASCAR its the boring Race for the Cup there is no competition
pwb (pa)
i hope nascar goes under
rog (colo.spgs)
now,now...lets be nice
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Tis the car that's flawed.
Craig (Scotland)
Racing drivers are usually small, because they are light, and every ounce counts in a racecar
Oh Yeah! (Destin, FL)
Kyle Busch is THE loser. Yeah I know he can drive the wheels off anything but he is still a whiney crubaby loser.
Mark (Lex Vegas, KY)
Most of these guys are shorter than their wives!
Ryan McGee (4:50 PM)
88 was on pit road for a long time.
Ryan McGee (4:50 PM)
He's been junk since the temps started dropping. Currently 37th.
tommy c (scranton,pa)
you are ass nascar is great
Danrk (ca)
SO what a lot of them have hot wives
Mitch (SD)
Gordon's wife is hott!
manny (charlotte)
Lap the field and give jj a spotlight....great idea. I'll run it by the boys.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Good To See Harvick Winning He Needs One So Bad!
Ken (NJ)
Ryan to your credit you allow diverse comments from all kinds on here...some wouldn't allow the nastier stuff on
Ryan McGee (4:50 PM)
Thanks Ken.
jeff (NC)
CHILDRESS BABY!
Ryan McGee (4:51 PM)
Green green green...Havick on outside again, pulls away again.
Ryan McGee (4:51 PM)
48 is really tip-toeing through these restarts.
Steve (Chicago)
I am only 5' 5 1/4"
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
RYAN think well see a big one.? seems like hendricks is expecting one cuz no one is racin hard and waiting for others to coz it and they want to avoid it.
Laurence (Atlanta, GA)
/agree - Ryan's doing a great job, imo.
Ryan McGee (4:51 PM)
Woo hoo!
Ryan McGee (4:52 PM)
And yes, we will have a Big One on a late restart. Seems to happen every week now.
braeden (canada)
Montoya is in 6
chip (daytona)
jr. complains again... he's the cry baby. nothing is ever his fault.
Ken (NJ)
Mitch all the wives/girlfriends are hot...
Harvick Fan (Winston-Salem, NC)
Kevin Harvick's car chief won Craftsman's mechanic of the year. He is at the race in Harvick's pit. They should talk about that on tv.
Cregen (Elgin, IL)
What happened to Kahne?
adamt (oh)
Jimmie is gonna win
buddy (philippines)
watch kyle spin JJ
Paul (Pa)
RYAN.. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT NEXT YEAR THAT NASCAR SHOULD ALLOW RAIN TIRES AND RACEING IN THE RAIN
Ryan McGee (4:52 PM)
On road courses? I am all for it.
pwb (pa)
nascar needs real cars
Ryan McGee (4:53 PM)
42 in the wall!
Ryan McGee (4:53 PM)
Montoya and Smoke really got into it
shannon (ok)
i am unable to watch race, so dont know what going on with jj
Waldo (Long Island)
kudos to Ryan
Ryan McGee (4:54 PM)
Wow...Smoke just put the chrome horn to the 42 on the backstretch and knocked him out of contention. That happened right behind the 48.
Steve (Chicago)
yess.
manny (charlotte)
Junior announced he's running a full schedule of commercials next year.
IkeK (OH)
Idiot!
Craig (Scotland)
racing in the rain on ovals strikes me as dangerous
Ryan McGee (4:54 PM)
Leaders are pitting...Martin making BIG chassis changes.
Ryan McGee (4:55 PM)
19 big hit on pit road.
Ryan McGee (4:55 PM)
Sadler out of the car.
Tom (Orillia, ON)
Sadler a mess in pit lane
chip (daytona)
manny - don't know if Jr. could even finish a commercial next year.
Steve (Chicago)
I said I'm the idiot.
Lary (Moses Lake)
Is that a message Smoke just sent
Paul (Pa)
ITS NOT DANGEROUS THAT SHOWS THAT THEY CAN DRIVVE AT A SLOWER SPEED
jason (mi)
its over for martin
Poop (North Shores)
hello
Ryan Mcgee (Istanbul)
Why are they giving a wedge adjustement to Kyle Busch?
Ryan McGee (4:56 PM)
A lot of teams are making big adjustments now that the sun is down.
Ryan McGee (4:57 PM)
Big accordion crash on pit road. The 19 got the worst of it. 42 is wrecked after a run-in with Smoke. Smoke has left front damage. 5 just made giant chassis adjustments and the 48 beat them all off pit road. Chaos!
shannon (ok)
its gonna get interesting....real quick
chip (daytona)
Jr. could stand a driver change....
Kiss Me (I'm Irish)
JJ is gonna wrap this puppy up....why am I not surprised? Too bad Hendrick won't be there...
bryce (walla walla)
Reed and Elliott have had rotten luck this year
Jordan (Lubbock)
That was a strange set of events
Otis (Georgia)
Teammates 19
jason (mi)
because hes got his head so far up his a@@ he might have a wedgy
marty (fowler, ca)
HEY RYAN WHATS THE POINTS LEAD RIGHT NOW
Ryan McGee (4:58 PM)
Right now the 48 is up by more than 130...waiting on the field to be sorted out.
IkeK (OH)
Since we are paying for the race now, I think it is hilarious in the winner's circle that the Sprint Girls keep smiling and nodding and re-smiling.
Oh Yeah! (Destin, FL)
They are trying to change to pitch of Kyles whine with a wedge adjustment.
Ryan McGee (4:58 PM)
Nice.
Waldo (Long Island)
96 stacked them up entering pit road
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Hamlin Running Well!
Cregen (Elgin, IL)
Is JR a lap down?
DanicaFan (Phoenix)
Looks like
GWH3rd (NC)
anybody know where Mark M is (position)
Blake (Delaware)
How come Sadler is going so fast on the entrance to pit road under caution?
Vack48 (Dallas,Tx)
CRASH. On pit road, how do you wreack on pit road.
Chatham (Wichita)
More proof that they need brake lights
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Jj Pittled? You've Got To Be Kidding Me!
Mark (Lex Vegas, KY)
Who knew Stewart was a punk?
Kiss Me (I'm Irish)
Can Gordon win this race, McGee?
Ryan McGee (4:59 PM)
Right now? No. But I bet he'l be there at the end. Last track he hasn't won on.
cp43 (CO)
Been a tuff year for Petty fans. Some great highs but the lows sucked loudly.
Mateo Zapata (Canada)
Oh Man, Poor Montoya we was having a good race, but then look what that other idiot did!
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
How's The 16?
Earl (On Location)
How's that karma treatin' ya, Tony?
Daniel (Valdosta, GA)
Ryan what is your favorite race to watch on TV each year?
Ryan McGee (5:00 PM)
On TV, Talladega.
Mateo Zapata (Canada)
no i dought it
Waldo (Long Island)
98 48 19 damage fro pit road incident
jimmy (fl.)
dont mess with smoke
shannon (ok)
its called spotters not talking
Ryan McGee (5:01 PM)
The 49 clearly thought everyone was going to pit. Now he's restarting 23rd. Yikes.
ben (ny)
GO JJ
Mike (California)
harvicks gonna win
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Where Did Hornish Come From?
Ryan McGee (5:01 PM)
Defiance, Ohio!
greg (al)
rousch teamates runnin 2gether
James (Belligham)
wheres Jimmy
marty (FOWLER, CA.)
THANKS RYAN
Ryan McGee (5:01 PM)
Yessir.
Waldo (Long Island)
not 48 43 19 43 98
Ben (VA)
isn't the eye of the storm the calmest part?
james (804)
how far back is 48 now after the pit stop?
Ryan McGee (5:02 PM)
48 is 23rd. 5 is 25th.
HRJ (OK)
hello
Mateo Montoya (I'm Colombian)
hey guys, im Montoya's son
frank d (nj)
wheres martinnnnnn
FanicaDan (On Location)
Sorry, boss.
IkeK (OH)
Where did Danica Patrick come from?
Daniel (Valdosta, GA)
Ryan do you prefer the spring or fall race at Talladega?
Ryan McGee (5:03 PM)
Used to be spring...but the fall race is Must See TV now that it is in the Chase.
Darwin (Ga)
JGR lookin' well.
Ryan McGee (5:03 PM)
BTW...Montoya is putting on a cursing show on the radio right now that would be edited out of a Tarantino movie.
kenny (tx)
Montoyas gonna cry as always
Vack48 (Dallas,Tx)
Ryan who is in the 49?
Ben (VA)
It's looking more and more unlikely that Martin will be able to lead the most laps, that's good news for Jimmie
marty (FOWLER, CA.)
RYAN WAS JJ INVOLVED PIT ROW
Ryan McGee (5:04 PM)
He was ahead of it.
Oh Yeah! (Destin, FL)
Where is Danica Patrick?
Ryan McGee (5:04 PM)
Finalizing her deal with JR Motorsports!
Ryan McGee (5:04 PM)
Green green green...Harvick takes off again.
Kiss Me (I'm Irish)
I will cry the rest of the night with tears of joy should Martin pull off the Chase victory
frank d (nj)
who car montoya shouldnt even be in nascar
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
I didn't know you like parades, McGee. What a fiasco Dega was.
Ryan McGee (5:05 PM)
I didn't say I liked this year's fall 'Dega race! But usually I love it.
Ryan McGee (5:05 PM)
Despite what NASCAR PR might tell you, that raced was baaaad.
Matt (Tennessee)
frank d-how do you say montoya shouldn't be in nascar? this is his 3rd year in a stock car and is doing this good! just wait until next year,when he gets a couple wins!
Mike (UT)
If Nascar were to add another road course, what do you think about Miller Motor Sports park here in Utah?
Ryan McGee (5:06 PM)
I would love it.
gabriel (work)
where is kurt bush and how many points does he need to win the chase
Ryan McGee (5:06 PM)
Man, the 48 is having to earn it today. Working that traffic. Gordon and Martin tied at 2nd in points right now, 116 back.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
How's The 16?
Ryan McGee (5:06 PM)
12th.
Billy Bob (America)
jj better firgure it out
blaine (wenatchee)
yeah JR motorsports needs another billboard to drive in circles and sell products
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
26 27 28 JJ MM DE
Mateo Montoya (I'm Colombian)
Matt Its not my dad's 3rd year its his second
Ryan (Susky, PA)
kurt is already looking towards next year
Travis (Buffalo, NY)
Ryan, why no black flag for Stewart?
Ryan McGee (5:07 PM)
Good question.
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
IRL, Ike. Duh.
kenny (tx)
next year montoya will cry more
Darwin (Ga)
Look @ Denny
Big H (Hoopeston)
WHO CARES
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
18 Up to 3rd!
Mike (Aurora)
When is Nascar gonna add the iowa speedway to its cup scedule. Its a great track
Ryan McGee (5:07 PM)
Yes it is.
BRYAN FRANCE (DAYTONA, FL)
Ryan I don't think any race is bad, I love them all. How about we remove all restrictor plates and let em' drive like H**L?
frank d (nj)
lol
Kiss Me (I'm Irish)
Ryan, will Kentucky Speedway get a race soon?
Ryan McGee (5:08 PM)
Once the lawsuit is settled, yes.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
How Are The Red Bull Cars Doing?
Ryan McGee (5:08 PM)
Vickers is 13th...which is like a win to him as terrible as he's been running since the Chase started.
IkeK (OH)
That's a nice billboard. I may not buy, but I'm paying attention.
marty (FOWLER, CA.)
THEN HOW DID HE END UP 23RD
David (Kansas)
Gabriel, I hate to break the news but Kurt Busch is out of championship contention.
mike (wv)
whats up people how is JJ doing
Michelle (NJ)
I agree with you Kenny!
chris (nc)
do you think nascar is looking to add more races on the schedule next year or in years to come ryan
Ryan McGee (5:09 PM)
No. Personally, I think they should contract a little.
Tom (Orillia, ON)
kuyrt bush is with his sis kate drinking BUSCH beer
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Go JJ!
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
THEIR WILL BE A BIG ONE UP FRONT........
Mike (UT)
If Nascar did add a Utah race would you rather have them the 2 1/2 half track or the 4 mile full speedway (with a staight away longer than an airport runway). Also is it in Nascars plans to add another road course?
Dub (canada)
Did Robbie Gordon get lost in the desert? Don't see him on the leaderboard...
Darwin (Ga)
Looks like Jr is just selling jeans today.
Daniel (Valdosta, GA)
Ryan do you think Kentucky is going to replace Atlanta? I'd hate to see one of the fastest race track lose a Cup date. It has such good racing.
Ryan McGee (5:10 PM)
Yep. Great place, they never sell out. Not even close.
David (Kansas)
Special Endseason Poll; Who's your favorite driver? Mine is JG.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Where's Kurt Busch?
kenny (tx)
Kahne is making a move. Good for him
Ryan McGee (5:11 PM)
As soon as it got dark the 9 took off.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Where's Kurt Busch?
Ryan McGee (5:11 PM)
Just took the lead!
Big H (Hoopeston)
Always
Justin (Chickamauga, GA)
Where is Dale Jr.?
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
BEST DRIVER UP FRONT 31 JB
Kiss Me (I'm Irish)
Should tracks only host one race a year, McGee? Would that solve the long season syndrome?
Ryan McGee (5:11 PM)
Yes! I have been preaching that for years. But it'll never happen.
Matt (VT)
I really hope Kentucky somehow doesn't get a race. I want more diversity in terms of tracks, please.
John (Chicago)
carl edwards is gonna win the race
Billy Bob (America)
Ryan: Bud or Miller?
Ryan McGee (5:12 PM)
Coors.
mooregarry70@yahoo (las vegas)
lets go kyle
matt (san jose)
i think it would interesting if nascar raced at laguna seca, it would be cool to see the drivers tackle the corkscrew
Ryan McGee (5:12 PM)
We might launch a stock car into orbit!
Dave (VA)
Nobody wants kentucky speedway. Thats why they have a lawsuit to make the gov't do it.
brian (san jose)
Just a quick shout to Scott in Fremont
Gary (Oklahoma)
wheres jj
Ryan McGee (5:13 PM)
Flat tire on the 88. Another wasted weekend. He should just leave Homestead, drive to Key West and get drunk for a month.
brian (illinois)
jr the worst
Travis (Buffalo, NY)
Coors? Arrrrrrrrgh!
Kiss Me (I'm Irish)
More short courses and Talladegas!!!
Louis (Nova Scotia)
jj is 17
The-D (Detroit)
Jeff Gordon is the best driver in history
Michelle (NJ)
Junior has a flat.
mooregarry70@yahoo (las vegas)
put that jj in the wall
Jordan (Lubbock)
Fitting last race of the year for Junior...tons of luck, all of it bad.
Daniel (resaca,GA)
Does anyone think Petty's change to Ford will lead to more wins in the future
Jordan (Lubbock)
Fitting last race of the year for Junior...tons of luck, all of it bad.
jonsptz (South Carolina)
Coors is the nectar of the gods
Ryan McGee (5:13 PM)
And Sterling Marlin...who is retiring this weekend, by the way.
Brian (PA)
where does martin and 48 have finish so gordon can win the champ
Big H (Hoopeston)
It dont matter
zac (ct)
dont forgetv insurance
Daniel (Valdosta, GA)
Atlanta is the best track that doesn't require restrictor plates... taking away a race is like taking the fall race at Darlington away
Ryan McGee (5:14 PM)
Agreed. But NASCAR hates seeing those empty seats. However, they did a great job of getting people to come for their first Chase race this year.
Anthony (AL)
Gordon can't win. He was elimanated when Jimmie started.
David (Kansas)
Speaking of RPM, Evernham wants out.
Jim (Md)
What do you think about the recent turn around of the RCR cars with 3 in the top 8 right now?
Ryan McGee (5:15 PM)
I think it's great. RC told me that they did something they shouldn't have with the cars. They have it fixed now, obviously.
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Except for Daytona and Dega. 4 plate races is generally barely enough, as is.
guido17 (kankakee)
what happened to martin?
browne (bloomsdale Mo.)
ow come martin is running back so far? was he in a wreck?
Ryan McGee (5:16 PM)
Pitted when a lot of others did not. So did JJ.
Waldo (Long Island)
sterling marlin retiring? again?
Jerry (Wellington, NZ)
Question: What would happen if NASCAR implemented a V8 Supercar-type weekend with two halved races? Would the racing be better? So instead of one 400 mile race, you raced in two 200 mile races and the culminative positions dictate your points weekend with winning bonuses.
Ryan McGee (5:16 PM)
Jerry, anything NASCAR could do to be more like V8 Supercar I am all for it. Supercar rocks.
JK71 (Michigan)
No Marlin is not retiring. it was a rumor
Blake (Delaware)
Ryan who do you think is a more talented driver Jamie McMurray or Casey Mears?
Ryan McGee (5:17 PM)
Mac.
Brian (PA)
The-D is right Gordon Rocks
Blanca (ohio)
hello
Michelle (NJ)
I didn't think Ray Evernham was involved with RPM.
Daniel (Valdosta, GA)
@Cole Cruise 33: Agreed, I'd love to see 6-8 plate races per year... best racing by far
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Hamlin Up To 2nd!
Ryan McGee (5:18 PM)
Evernham's buyout deal doesn't allow him to take a job elsewhere. He's working to change that.
Michael (NC)
is this a absoutely win for Jimmie
jason (va)
why does racecast show a caution when the last lap was 157mph?
Ryan McGee (5:18 PM)
Dunno. We are not under caution.
bryce (walla walla)
false..that was disproven
Rambler (Iowa)
Mears was my longshot.. he wins 8k
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Allow me to finish that thought, Michelle. Junior has a flat...right side of his car, because he ALWAYS rides the wall, and it bites him every race.
Urban (Gainseville, Fl.)
blake- Who do you think is a better driver Mikey Waltrip or Dale Jr.
andy (tennessee)
does any one know where jj is on the track
Ryan McGee (5:19 PM)
Up to 15th.
The-D (Detroit)
Jeff Gordon should have 6 Championships right now, but thanks to the chase he doesn't
Big H (Hoopeston)
BACK 2 THE 24
Otis (Georgia)
5 almost lost it
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Going To McDonalld's For A Big Mac And A Caramel Sundae!
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
CASIE
Michael (NC)
is this a absoutely win for Jimmie
Haskell (Tulsa)
Where is 48
manny (charlotte)
Exactly what will JJ winning four straight championships prove?
Ryan McGee (5:20 PM)
That we are racing in the Jimmie Johnson Era.
Daniel (Resaca,GA)
Will Roush do better in 2010
pwb (pa)
nascar needs to change
Crystal (Tuscon, AZ)
evernham should go back and crew chief the 24
Daniel (Valdosta, GA)
Ryan do you think they should add more restrictor plate races to the Sprint Cup schedule? Possibly by editing lr building another plate track?
Big H (Hoopeston)
TOSS UP
cp43 (CO)
Jason VA - reload your browser
Big H (Hoopeston)
YES
Travis (Buffalo, NY)
Ryan, can't find my other sock. What di you do with it?
Ryan McGee (5:20 PM)
Hahahahahahaha
craig (toledo)
nascar is not a sport. get off espn.
Ryan McGee (5:21 PM)
Whey are you even here Craig? Slow night in Toledo?
crustywallrus6967 (BF)
great race so far
Daniel (Valdosta, GA)
Jeff Gordon will race another 5 years tops... and maybe win another 10 races... maybe...
Mike (Milwaukee)
Manny, if that's the case, what's the point of anyone winning any championships?
Anthony (Ferndale,WA)
Do you think Kasey Kahne has the talent to win a championship?
Ryan McGee (5:21 PM)
Yes...but he has to have a team that can do it. His current team cannot.
Big H (Hoopeston)
nascas car starting to get like the WWE
crustywallrus6967 (BF)
thats like saying wwe wrestling is fake
wrapper (winter park fl)
You're right, no more NASCAR on ESPN -- give us more spelling bees
craig (toledo)
always a slow night in toledo, ryan.
Ryan McGee (5:22 PM)
Well...I can't argue with that. I do love the Mud Hens, though.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Kurt Busch Is Following The Yellow Brick Road!
cp3 (ca)
carl edwards from 24 position to 11
Phil (SC)
Nascar IS the ONLY sport
Blake (Delaware)
How do you think Truex does next year at MWR and when are we going to see Ryan Truex in cup?
Ryan McGee (5:22 PM)
I think he'll be great. MWR has slowly gotten their act together.
Ryan McGee (5:23 PM)
14 spins...42 just turned him!
Ryan McGee (5:23 PM)
Wow!
manny (charlotte)
Think the Jimmie Johnson era is characterized by talent or by organization?
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Jeff Burton To 3rd!
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
JG is old and unable to adapt, then.
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
KK TO HMS
pwb (pa)
very true big h
Urban (Gainseville, Fl.)
Craig (Toledo) if NASCAR is not a sport, I bet you weren't even an athlete...
GONZALEZ (SAN DIEGO)
JJ IS KICKING BACK HE GOT IT
Urban (Gainseville, Fl.)
Toyota will pile up all the funds they need to to make MWR a success.
Big H (Hoopeston)
both
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
YELLOW BRICK ROAD OUT
john (bronx, new york)
nascar is not my favorite
Justin (Chickamauga, GA)
Ryan, who the heck are you?
Ryan McGee (5:24 PM)
The dude hosting the chat room, baby.
John (Canada)
42 popped 14
eric (el cajon)
hi room
Vack48 (Dallas,Tx)
JJ up to 14th and MM to 19th
Justin (Chickamauga, GA)
Who is Ryan?
Daniel (Valdosta, GA)
yan do you think they should add more restrictor plate races to the Sprint Cup schedule? Possibly by editing or building another plate track?
Ben (VA)
42 and 14 will both be black flagged?
Ryan McGee (5:24 PM)
42 has been black-flagged. Two laps.
dhawk (nc)
NASCAR is like wrestling...you don't really think all this stuff is coincidental do you..they even call 'em shows, not races
Ryan McGee (5:25 PM)
Leaders are pitting...lot of adjustments. 48 gets wedge and air pressure.
Ryan McGee (5:25 PM)
Off pit road - 11-2-31-9-24-18-29-77-33-20...wait? 77?!
Ryan McGee (5:26 PM)
Everyone took four tires. The guys that lost positions were the ones who made chassis adjustments.
Urban (Gainseville, Fl.)
DHAWK - get back on your skate board and go home, it's past your bedtime.
Daniel (Valdosta, GA)
Ryan do you think they should add more restrictor plate races to the Sprint Cup schedule? Possibly by editing or building another plate track?
Ryan McGee (5:26 PM)
Nope, I love 'em...but only 4.
cp3 (ca)
Carl Edwards to 5
bryce (walla walla)
77 will win
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
HERES WHERE MM GOES AND JJ GETS HIS CREDENTIALS TOUCHED
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Good To See Hamlin Leading!
Big H (Hoopeston)
BIG TEARS 42
foro (ny)
cool
Ryan McGee (5:27 PM)
I can't believe you guys didn't go more crazy when Montoya spun Smoke.
Ken Lawson (Vancouver BC)
Ryan how do you feel about allowing more foreign mfs in NASCAR that have plants in the USA or Canada
Ryan McGee (5:28 PM)
As long as they have a big US presence I don't have a problem with it. And honestly, NASCAR won't let them in unless they do.
Vack48 (Dallas,Tx)
20s wing is almost off
cory (mn)
where did the 16 come out compared to the 99 im in a tight championship battle in fantasy lg
manny (charlotte)
Gotta go but I just want to give a shout out to that old Arkie Mark Martin. Always the bridesmaid
Van Hylant (Thompsson Falls, MT)
Seems like the 11 and the 20 cars are stay'n clear of each other
Dave (VA)
Ryan, i think CUP drivers should do exhibition races like IROC used to do, only with the old grand national car of the early 90's. Those cars were the best.
West (San Diego, CA)
a lot of haters in here. Is this normal Ryan?
Ryan McGee (5:29 PM)
Yep, West. You don't even see most of it. The real hateful stuff doesn't get posted.
Urban (Gainseville, Fl.)
West -
Kyle (Iowa)
Is smokes car bad or do you think he can get back into this race?
Ryan McGee (5:29 PM)
Bad. He can't win.
Phil (SC)
If you dont like Nascar, why are you here???
Luke (batesville, Arkansas) [via mobile]
im on the deer stand listenin to this on the radio. only way for this day to get any better is if someone puts JJ in the wall and MM wins. :)
AL (LA)
DISCRIMINATION
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Go 48 Go!
Ken Lawson (Vancouver BC)
Sorry for being ignorant but what does a "Restrictor Plate" do ?
Ryan McGee (5:30 PM)
Limits horsepower by restricting the amount of air that makes it into the carburetor.
Josh (Iowa)
I think GM should build more cars that emulate their NASCAR builds, why discontinue the Impala SS?
eric (michigan)
48.... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz another championship. yawn!
Springfield Missouri [via mobile]
Jr. needs better luck next year! He's a superior driver!
Travis (Buffalo, NY)
A restrictor plate makes races look like demolition derby!!!!!!!
Urban (Gainseville, Fl.)
DIscrtimination noyhing thids is a full american sport. not much authentic american stuff left.
eric (michigan)
restict!
pwb (pa)
nascar needs real cars
Jason (Pittsburgh)
It restricts the amount of airflow into the engine, limiting RPM which keeps the horsepower down.
Steve (Florida)
drive slow, lol
ruben (vermont)
they should have parked them both.
Paul (Raleigh, NC)
Man after my own heart Luke
Steven (Wingate)
What's the biggest reason that Carl hasn't won a race this season?
Ryan McGee (5:31 PM)
Green green green...11 and 2 battling for the lead. 11 chose the outside lane.
Van Hylant (Thompsson Falls, MT)
Glad to see that Joey and Denney are not do'n what they did yesterday!!1
Ryan McGee (5:31 PM)
Oooohhhh...Jimmie get away from Hornish!
Josh (Iowa)
I think he's just been a victim of bad luck, but he'll come through next season, this was just a one-off season for him.
Lary (Moses Lake)
Is JJ getting close to wrapping this up?
Ken (NJ)
eric hey too bad...when you're good over a period of time you dominate..he won't forever ...probably an idiot like Kyle Busch will start winning then you JJ Haters can love that...at least Johnson's a nice guy
Daniel (Valdosta, GA)
Ryan do you think the bump drafting rules at Dega will be in full effect at Daytona, thus taking out amazing race at the SuperBowl of our sport?
Ryan McGee (5:32 PM)
No...they'll be a little different.
eric (michigan)
keeps cars from going 200 and ending up in the stands... in theory!
SCN (Richmond, VA)
Would JJ have won any championships based on the old point system and same race results in last 4 years?
Ryan McGee (5:33 PM)
I think two of the three. And for the record, he'd have won this one anyway. He led Smoke by 8 points today in the old system.
Ryan McGee (5:33 PM)
Man...the 48 is really having to snake his way through some crazy racing.
Ryan McGee (5:33 PM)
Easily the most competitve Cup race we've seen at Homestead.
Cody (TX)
You people forget-- if the old points system would still be in effect, the drivers would have raced completely differently. You can't compare them.
Urban (Gainseville, Fl.)
After we win anther Nat'l Championship, were going to the Daytona 500.
Tyler (Greenville,SC)
i definatlely vote hms puts more money into dale jr's crew
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
How's The 11?
Ryan McGee (5:34 PM)
Leading.
ruben (vermont)
just put danica in the 88 car im sure she would have betting finishes lol
dan (texas)
Kasy will finish better than Kyle,Johnson Martin and Gordon;hmmmmmm....
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
REAL BIG ONE COMIN SOON
Ken (NJ)
SCN yes..in fact he would have won one of his championships by a larger margin if I recall correctly
Ken Lawson (Vancouver BC)
I love NASCAR I wish I could go to a race live, we need a track in the Pacific Northwest, I would like one right on the border half in the USA and half in Canada
Ryan McGee (5:34 PM)
They've been trying! But the local government has shot down two different proposals.
eric (michigan)
11's a baby!
Yawar (Frederick, MD)
I agree w/ AL. DISCRIMINATION
Cornelus (ATL)
I luv Nascar. Go Mark
Josh (Iowa)
I'm not a huge fan of Homestead, more an IRL track to me.
Ryan McGee (5:35 PM)
I wasn't until tonight.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
JJ Making A Comeback!
eric (michigan)
is it jimmie johnson or chad knaus? i'd go with chad and any top 10 driver...
Ryan McGee (5:35 PM)
Both. People forget, but for a few years Jimmie's talent was outrunning Chad's calls.
Cody (TX)
Eric is right on.
Tyler (Greenville,SC)
of course jj is making a comeback
jim (in)
here comes jimmy johnson
Cornelus (ATL)
Whose your guy Ryan?
Ryan McGee (5:36 PM)
Richard Petty!
rich44 (wi)
whatsup with the 5 car no tv
Ryan McGee (5:36 PM)
They just updated him. He's 13th. Currently 135 points behind JJ.
Michael (NC)
Jimmie is eating up the competetion
GONZALEZ (SAN DIEGO)
I LIVE IN SAN DIEGO AND ARE FOOOTBALL TEAM IS LOOKING GOOD
Ken Lawson (Vancouver BC)
I have playing ESPN Fanatasy Racing since it started and I do not remember when that was!
jim (in)
48 gonna win
Ken (NJ)
now Hendrick guys of course
Blake (Delaware)
Why not have the last race at Lowe's so drivers can be close to home?
Ryan McGee (5:37 PM)
Too cold! But my wife would love that.
Daniel (Valdosta, GA)
Ryan in what way do you think the drafting rules will be different between Talladega and Daytona? And why?
Ryan McGee (5:38 PM)
More defined. I bet we'll see actualy rules instead of "Hey don't do this" at the last second before the race like we had at Talldega.
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Could you imagine a Superbowl where tackling was frowned upon? That's essentially what NASCAR did to Dega. And the worst part? They aren't even ashamed of it.
Ken (NJ)
Never a Petty fan..always like Cale Yarborough
cp43 (CO)
PETTY RULEZ!
Ken (NJ)
then Davey Allison
Ryan McGee (5:39 PM)
I could never pull for the Allisons because of their rivalry with the Pettys. But I am good friends with Bobby now. He knows I used to boo him. He thinks it's funny.
Nick (Charlotte)
Somebody needs to wreck 48 and push Martin to the lead. He deserves it.
jeff (fort worth)
nascar doesn't want racing, it wants$$$$
kenny (tx)
Awsome Bill from Dawsonville
Andy (MD)
Smoke and his team will be better next year. I hope he FINALLY win the Daytona 500 next February.
Lj (Ny)
lol
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Swervin' Ernie Irvan!
Matt (Californy)
diggin' the blimp cam this week.
Dave (Denver)
NASCAR has to do something to make it more exciting. The restrictor plate races are boring, and there needs to be more points for actually winning.
jimmie (bensalem)
nascars all bout money
Jason (Pittsburgh)
Tim Richmond!
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
'JJ making a comeback' is the oxymoron of the day, hands down.
IkeK (OH)
Actually what they did was more like not allowing horse collar tackles.
Ken (NJ)
nice
Cody (TX)
Because of the CoT, every restrictor plate race from here on out will end with a wreck.
cp3 (ca)
Carl is closing in!
Josh (Iowa)
I didn't even realize T. Labonte was racing today, good for the former Hendrick mainstay.
Ryan McGee (5:42 PM)
Kurt into the lead.
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Come On 48!
marty (FOWLER, CA.)
NOW WHAT IS THE POINTS LEAD
Ryan McGee (5:42 PM)
48 is up 135.
JEL (San Francisco)
C'mon blue Deuce!
JJ Sr (Florida)
Go Son, Go!!!
Steven (Wingate)
Ryan, what do you think of the Hamlin/Keselowski feud?
Ryan McGee (5:43 PM)
As a writer, I think it is awesome. It has given us something other than JJ to talk/write about!
Tyler (Greenville,SC)
bs
jim (ne)
Evernham and Gordon back together look out
Michael (NC)
lets go 48
Scot (GA)
Jr. needs to go back to DEI!
prostock 31 (R.I.)
nascar should make them run on 8inch tyres
Tyler (Greenville,SC)
haha like it matters
JASON ABEND (MITC HELL)
LETS GO JIMMIE JOHNSON
Ryan McGee (5:44 PM)
Wow! Did you see that brake rotor rip a hole in the 9 car's roof?
Otis (Georgia)
I think that Nascar should change the format for the chase and make it mostly at tracks that the series dosent normaly run at like a mix of road courses and superspeedways, short tracks and one dirt track
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Montoya Has To Go Back To A Dodge!
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
I DONT BLAME MARK ITS RATINGS MARK HAS ONLY US OLD PEOPLE JG HAS HIS RECENT VICS JJ HAS ALL THE PEOPLE WHO ONLY CAN REMEMBER YESTERDAY DE WELL I DNT KNOW MAYBEE BUDWEISER
Bob (Anchorage)
lap spds are down...how soon for pits
jim (ne)
Evernham and Gordon back together look out
Ryan McGee (5:46 PM)
Jimmie just told his team that he could drive harder, but is asking about fuel mileage. Everyone seems to be thinking that we might be able to go green to the end. I respectfully disagree.
Chuck (Gays Mills, WI)
Where's the Biff?
Mike (Amarillo)
The Juan Pablo needs to take his Columbian act back home!
John (Canada)
suddenly a commercial breaks out !!!!
Ryan (Susky, PA)
kurts gonna have two chase wins and a top five finish without a crew chief
booboo (fla)
hey
Andy (MD)
What are the chances of JJ 5-peat next year?
Ryan McGee (5:47 PM)
I'd say pretty damn good. Until someone actually beats him, I'll keep expecting him to win.
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
JJ MM JG
Nick (OH)
Has this biff between Stewart and Montoya been happening for a while or just start today when they grinded early on?
Ryan McGee (5:47 PM)
Been simmering for a while.
Lary (Moses Lake)
Ryan, i believe it is attention to details much like the one you just mentioned that sets these guys apart
Ryan McGee (5:48 PM)
Totally agree. It's like Ben Hogan's great line about Jack Nicklaus, "He plays a game with which I am not familiar."
Dave (VA)
That brake rotor was similar to the F1 incident. That rotor ripped through the helmet.
Ryan McGee (5:48 PM)
Good point. Good to have a roof, huh?
Jeff (Phoenix)
Biff sucks. Who cares
Ryan McGee (5:49 PM)
Today, sadly, he does. Running 19th.
debbie king (jesup georgia)
i wish somebody would wreck j.j.!
booboo (fla)
yayyyy jimmy
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
MM WAITIN FOR JJ TO GO UP IN SMOKE SMOKE TRIED
Ryan McGee (5:49 PM)
Caution! Robby in the wall in 2.
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Duck! It's Edwards.
Matt (Californy)
caution?
debbie king (jesup georgia)
any body from south georgia on here?
Lary (Moses Lake)
thats a great quote
pjain (CA)
jimmy johnson is going to win for sure
April (Wisconsin)
DEI is still an organization?? Since Jr left a lot of drivers have flollwed he made a good decsion
CL (ATL)
Jimmie's closing in on Kyle, think he'll wreck him?
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
DEI = Defunct Earnhardt Inc, now. It's Ganassi Earnhardt.
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
LETS A A BIG ONE UP FRONTLAP 198
Rob R. 48 FAN (Vancover, wa)
GO JIMMY
Ted (Albuquerque)
About the only way anyone would beat him
Joe (Phoenix)
What happened to June bug?
Jeff (Phoenix)
GO JJ GO, GO JIMMIE GO.
keith (nc)
who is leading in the chase
Ryan McGee (5:50 PM)
Jimmie. Up 130-ish.
booboo (fla)
go jimmy
Lary (Moses Lake)
So much for going sall the way to the finish, it gets really interesting now
Ryan McGee (5:51 PM)
See, Larry! They should listen to us!
Oh Yeah! (Destin, FL)
I thought DEI was a museum and gift shop now.
Zach (CA)
Montoya needs to go back to mexico
Matt (Californy)
maybe jimmie will speed on pit rd...
cory (mn)
where is the biff running
Ryan McGee (5:51 PM)
Leaders are pitting now...
Ryan McGee (5:52 PM)
BTW, totally impressed with Shannon Speacht on pit road. She is giant pregnant right now.
Ryan McGee (5:53 PM)
Off pit road - 11-31-18-2-33-24-29-1-48-9...everyone took 4 tires except the 9.
Ryan McGee (5:53 PM)
Props to the 11 crew. They were bad for years, but this year they've been great.
Lary (Moses Lake)
I agree Ryan, I will never understand the JJ haters. And for the record i don't really have a favorite driveri just respect their dedication and consistant excellence
Colin Cropley (Scarborough, ME)
Well Happy Thanksgiving! Congratulations To JJ And Knaus!
Oh Yeah! (Destin, FL)
I though Shannon was trying to steal a helmet.
Ryan McGee (5:54 PM)
Very funny...I will tell her that. She's having twins. I told he she needs to name them Marty and Ryan after me and Smith.
ashley north (waynesboro pa)
Earnhardt-Ganassi are going to kick ass in 2010
harry (ks)
sorry I can't stay longer Mr McGee....gotta go to work. See ya next season...it's been fun
Ryan McGee (5:54 PM)
10-4, thanks Harry. Work hard. Happy Holidays.
Matt (Californy)
maternity fire suit on pit road?
Ryan McGee (5:55 PM)
Yep. Looks awesome.
bryce (walla walla)
ryan, do you think mike bliss will get a ride in this series next year? also what do you think of the return of BAM racing next year?
Ryan McGee (5:55 PM)
Great for BAM. Love Beth Ann Morganthau.
marty (FOWLER, CA.)
48-48-48-48-48-48-48-48-48-48-48-48-WIN
lasko (MN)
take it home jimmie...
cp43 (CO)
If Shannon is a Earnhardt fan, she should name them Chip and Dale.
Ryan McGee (5:55 PM)
Now that's funny.
harry (ks)
you too my friend....adios
Ben (VA)
If Martin doesn't take the lead in the next 15 laps he won't be able to lead the most laps, another cushion for Jimmie
Brett (AL)
any wedge ajustments
Ryan McGee (5:56 PM)
Some, but mostly in the back of the lead lap. Most of the leaders made air pressure if anything.
IkeK (OH)
How many laps before JJ is back in 4th?
debbie king (jesup georgia)
the biff is 22!
Rob (CO)
Don't be stupid. Juan Pablo is from Colombia.
Ryan McGee (5:57 PM)
Green green green...Hamlin chooses outside lane...and he gets a challenge from Jeff Burton! 31 into the lead.
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
CAUTION I CALLED IT 198 194 SORRY THERE WILL BE ONE MORE BIG ONE AND JJS INVOLVED MARK GOT EITHER THIS TIME AND WILL WIN AND JJ 30TH
Ryan McGee (5:57 PM)
Wow...inside lane suddenly works on restart and Burton suddenly makes it stick on a restart. He'd been terrible.
Ryan McGee (5:57 PM)
48 is 9th, stuck back in a wad.
Andy (Salinas, CA)
Where does 48 have to finish to win the title?
Ryan McGee (5:58 PM)
Right where he is.
Steven (NY)
What happend to 14, 88 and the 42 car?
Ryan McGee (5:58 PM)
14 and 42 wrecked. In a pissing match. 88 cut tire.
groundswatter (Wisconsin)
Denny Hamlin all the way
debbie king (jesup georgia)
take of shannon in her firesuit?
Ryan McGee (5:59 PM)
She looks great. She is a fitness freak and has kept it up religiously during the pregnancy. She's a great person.
bryce (walla walla)
ok so i was wrong...the 37 is not a start and park...he is still racing
Ryan McGee (5:59 PM)
How about that?
Brett (Florence, AL)
Burton gettin those 5 bonus points
ashley north (waynesboro pa)
have fun at work harry
john (mi)
mark maritn out?
Ryan McGee (6:00 PM)
He's still out there...but the car hasn't come in like he thought it was going to when the sun went down. He's 15th, 141 back of JJ.
AL (LA)
go juan go
Steve (Florida)
88 is sitting in 30th
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
JJ TO WRECK
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
MARKS WAITIN FOR A RESTART
Tyler (Greenville,SC)
pretty much
galpal (NC)
Gotta love Jeff burton too bad for the bad season
Ryan McGee (6:01 PM)
Yeah, the season really fell apart for RCR when the double file restarts started. But they've gained now.
Ted (Albuquerque)
48 has a pair
jon (hartford ct)
nah he's in 15th
Ryan McGee (6:01 PM)
Busch brothers fighting for 2nd. They don't really like each other.
Jeff (Pikeville,Ky)
RCR will be the top team in 2010
Ben (Dover)
Well at least Jr. showed he could still race a car at the beginning of the day. That is why he should go back to the Nationwide series. He can win those shorter races
IkeK (OH)
Normally I only miss a race for softball season.
debbie king (jesup georgia)
where is robby gordon at?
Ryan McGee (6:02 PM)
Wrecked.
IkeK (OH)
Racing is fun when they actually race. I turned it off last week for the first time in about 3 years.
Ryan McGee (6:02 PM)
It was bad. But tonight has been great.
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Anyone else amazed that the 55 is still on the lead lap?
Rob R. 48 FAN (Vancover, wa)
BEST
Ken Lawson (Vancouver BC)
I need Truex Jr and Jeff Gordon to move up
Cody (TX)
Normally I only miss a race because of the commercials.
galpal (NC)
RCR for 2010! What a great group of guys
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
48 has 4-of-a-kind, here shortly.
Ryan Miller (Urbana/IL)
DO you think Jimmy will blow it in the end?
Ryan McGee (6:03 PM)
No.
Curt (MN)
Has stewart retalitated against Montoya yet?
Ryan McGee (6:04 PM)
No. But I'd keep an eye on them after the race.
Jim (Back in the Day) (PA)
JJ looks like a lock, but remember the 1992 Hooters 55 -- It ain't over till it's completely over
Ryan McGee (6:04 PM)
True. Davey had it sewn up and was wrecked by Ernie Irvan.
Ben (Dover)
wonder if there will be a conspiracy next year to where other drivers wreck JJ so he cant get
Ryan McGee (6:05 PM)
There's always talk about that kind of stuff...never happens.
Matt (Californy)
he never blows it... it would be nice now and then, though.
Ted (Albuquerque)
Yeah he has won three straight blowing at the end
rich44 (wi)
no way
Jim B (Homestead, FL)
Ryan, do you think NASCAR will hammer the 14 and 48 come Tuesday or just put them on probation until the end of the season? :)
Ryan McGee (6:05 PM)
Hahaha. $ fines will be coming.
Joe (Des Moines, IA)
I think they like racing eachother
Brett (Florence, AL)
looks like JJ gonna get another one ain't he?
galpal (NC)
I think they need to start the conspiracy this race
brett (farve)
does jj have it locked yet?
Ryan McGee (6:06 PM)
Not yet. Not enough cars have dropped out.
Ben (VA)
Martin can not get maximum points
Otis (Georgia)
I dont see JR staying with Hendrick when his contract expires unless things really change before it expires
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
TODAY FOR TV RIGHTS A BIG ONE IS IN ORDER LIKE MM 3 WKS AGO HE FINISHED 29 NOW JJ NEEDS TO FINISH 30TH MARK 2ND MM WINS
Joe (OH)
how much will JJ win
Lary (Moses Lake)
What is Ernie Irvan up to?
Ryan McGee (6:06 PM)
Living in South Carolina, kicking back.
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
How come brett doesn't know how to spell his own last name???
Paul (waterboro, me)
your just jealous there ted cause you blow at the end and jimmie is the man
Joe (Des Moines, IA)
Jimmie is a great driver....people need to give the man credit he has been good since he entered this serise and he shows no real signs of slowing down
Ben (Dover)
Brett Favres inspiration was Mark Martin, and both will end up short
debbie king (jesup georgia)
ryan i agree with on the stewart and jpm thing!!!
galpal (NC)
plz no!!!
Ryan McGee (6:07 PM)
Caution...51 to go...
Ryan McGee (6:08 PM)
Leaders getting ready to pit...this will throw fuel mileage talk about the window. Tony back on the lead lap, got lucky dog.
dave (va)
what brought out the caution
Josh (TX)
hi
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
I need a Mello Yello. brb
Jeff (Pikeville,Ky)
fuel window is safe know
Kyle (tx)
will Kasey Kahne be in a toyota next year
Ryan McGee (6:08 PM)
Ford.
Steve (Florida)
Last round of stops?
Ryan McGee (6:09 PM)
Should be, yes.
Joe (Des Moines, IA)
someone fill me in why fines for 14 and 48?
Ben (Dover)
was there more than the inital contact between the 42 and 14?
Ryan McGee (6:09 PM)
Yes. The 42 wrecked the 14 later after being warned not to.
Ryan McGee (6:10 PM)
Wow...the 2 took 2 tires?
Paul (waterboro, me)
yeah all the time jpm is the worst driver out there he is always causing trouble
Rick (MA)
Why would you take 2 tires now? Doesn't make sense too me.
Matt (Californy)
Jimmie takes 2?
Dan (Overland Park, KS)
Why all the caution flags?
Ryan McGee (6:10 PM)
Mostly one-car wrecks or tech issues.
Brian (tx)
no, there will be another caution after the restart. jimmie involved and mark martin begins his race to the championship
Josh (TX)
Juans got a temper
Chris (Ann Arbor)
I don't see why the 2 should take 2 tires when he was so close to the front.
Kyle (tx)
do you think Danica will race in nascar any next year
Ryan McGee (6:11 PM)
Yes. For Dale Junior's team.
D. nash (Gaylord mi)
just got on hows tony stewert doing? ne one?
Ryan McGee (6:11 PM)
Got in a pissing match with Montoya, got wrecked, but he's back on lead lap now.
Brett (Florence, AL)
gas and go gas and go?
Andy (MD)
What happened to JJ? I heard he got invlved in something.
Ryan McGee (6:12 PM)
He's fine.
IkeK (OH)
JPM and Smoke are in the same weight class. That would be a good little brawl.
nick (mopar)
who says JJ wrecks and every 1 lets Mark go bye me
Dave (Orlando, FL)
did Jimmy take just 2?
Ryan McGee (6:12 PM)
No. He took four. Only the 2 car took 2. They say they tried it earlier and it worked. We'll see.
steffen (Iowa)
anyone else sick of jimmie johnson? i dont even watch racing and i am so damn sick of his name.
Quentin (Green Bay)
Go Jimmie Go!
Luis (Belen NM)
when is Jr. going to earn his money!
Wis [via mobile]
Anyone know wats goin on wit the petty merger
Ryan McGee (6:13 PM)
We'll know more tomorrow. Expecting layoffs Monday AM.
debbie king (jesup georgia)
yes
Otis (Georgia)
Nascar throws a caution but, The commentators diddnt even mention what the reason for the caution was
Chris (Ann Arbor)
48 took 4
Ryan McGee (6:14 PM)
Green green green...2 car on outside, gets smoked by his brother on the restart.
Ryan McGee (6:14 PM)
Three wide in front of JJ.
Booker (Raleigh)
yeah JJ, the championship is almost yours!
Dan (Stillwater, OK)
Does Clint Bowyer have a shot?
Ryan McGee (6:14 PM)
Yes.
Riley (NC)
Another mystery caution
Lowes (NC)
Jimmie Johnson Jimmie Johnson Jimmie Johnson Jimmie Johnson Jimmie Johnson
Kevin (Knoxville)
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DENNY!!!!!!!
Duke (ME)
My kingdom to whomever takes out Jimmie on the restart, allowing Martin to take the Cup!!
bryce (walla walla)
unleash the the kittys!!!!!!!
george (georgia)
Does martin have a shot to finish ahead of JJ? Arrgh...
Ryan McGee (6:15 PM)
Doesn't look like it.
Jeff (Pikeville,Ky)
33 will cause a wreck before the end of the race
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
50 laps is hard for mm but if some one takes jj then he has a chance
Quentin (Green Bay)
I haven't been here in a while. Did Lewis stop doing the NASCAR chats for good?
Ryan McGee (6:15 PM)
Yeah, for a little while. I have been trading them off with K. Lee Davis.
Tim (KY)
Any predictions for next season?
Ryan McGee (6:16 PM)
JJ again. But Roush and RCR will bounce back big time.
Chris (Ann Arbor, MI)
This racing is fantastic! This is a great track.
wrapper (winter park fl)
That 2 tire stop for the 2 was a monster mistake
Ryan McGee (6:16 PM)
Yeah, the only person who thought that was a good move was Pat Tryson.
Daytona'10 (lawschool library)
Kahne to Hendrick Motorsports
Brett (Florence, AL)
What about Jr. does he have a cjahnce?
Ryan McGee (6:16 PM)
Are you serious?
Quentin (Green Bay)
I see. Oh well, you seem to be a suitable replacement.
Ryan McGee (6:17 PM)
Well, thanks Q. I will let Lewis know that you miss him.
ed (virginia)
where's pablo when u need him
Kevin (Knoxville)
dennys money
george (georgia)
All the experts last night on sportscenter told me to take MM over JJ? I should of went with my gut.
cj (ny)
jimmy is a great driver been watching the sport for 5 yrs he just keep amazeing me
Joe (Des Moines, IA)
that would be interesting......I think casy will stay where he is for now
Jeff Tuttle (Ireland)
what would happen (point wise) if Martin wins?
Ryan McGee (6:18 PM)
Nothing really. He needs JJ to blow up, wreck, etc...
eddg (ny)
johnson baby 4 time champ
AL (orange)
que paso
Tim (KY)
I was pulling for Mark but it looks as though it is not going to be
Ben (Dover)
Did smole say anything about Montoya having no talent, or is that just reserved for Jr?
ed (virginia)
testing testing
Curt (Pa)
in what car would Kahne drive at hendrick, they are all spoke for
ed (virginia)
anyone seen wendy v ??
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Who wants to live in Maine?!
Rick (NASHVILLE)
Jimmy may be good but is he good for the future of Nascar / JIMMY JOHNSON RACING
bryce (walla walla)
cat car is lurking...waiting...
David (Kansas)
Gordon dump JJ!
Chris (Philadelphia)
gona still have to route for Jeff Gordon
Riley (NC)
Everybody complains about JJ winning and the chase is screwed up. Nothing is screwed up as bad as BCS in college football. Period.
Brett (Florence, AL)
What about Martin any chance on next year?
Ryan McGee (6:19 PM)
Oh yeah. But until someone knocks off JJ I have to stick with him.
Quentin (Green Bay)
Thank you very much sir.
Kim (NC)
So sick of JJ.
Joe (Des Moines, IA)
If kasy went to hendrik....Dale Jr gets the boot I think
lib (canada)
johnson rulezzzzzzzzzzzzz
eric (AR)
I agree with Rile from NC. BCS is garbage
Joe (Des Moines, IA)
If kasy went to hendrik....Dale Jr gets the boot I think
Mark (Raleigh)
Nope...Martin is done.
bryan (Omaha)
BCS=Chase imo
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
pablo got smoked
Rick (NASHVILLE)
Yeah go Jimmy you make nascar look like scam
Daytona'10 (lawschool library)
Jimmie Johnson is terrible for NASCAR
Rob R. 48 FAN (wa)
go go go jimmy
Duke (ME)
I wonder what Cale yarborough is thinking right now?
Ryan McGee (6:21 PM)
He's not happy. He's been gracious about all of this, but he liked having that record.
craig (new york)
i cnt stand the bush bros
Rob R. 48 FAN (wa)
go go go jimmy
Chris (Philadelphia)
my man gordon making a come back!
Tim (KY)
Whether you like JJ or not you have to give it to him he is one helluva driver
Eric (Boston,MA)
How many titles do you think JJ can win in a row? and will we ever see a perfect season?
Ryan McGee (6:22 PM)
He can certainly win 5. It all depends on whether or not that can keep the whole team together, which they have managed to do thus far.
Steve (Florida)
Could you imagine a BCS-like system in NASCAR? LOL
Bryan (Omaha)
Nascar should never have tried to relate/compete with other sports nothing was broken about the system and fans for the most part enjoyed it
bryce (walla walla)
nite y'all im off to work...go jeff burton, and CAT
Ryan McGee (6:23 PM)
Hang in there Bryce, thanks for stopping by.
scott (me)
screw jimmie
Ben (Dover)
My bet is Jr. Makes the chase next year, only becuse it is an even year. Jr has made the chase every even year
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
4th car hendrucks doesnt wat de
that guy (pen)
testing
craig (new york)
HENDRICK IS ONE OF THE BEST TEAMS OF LL TIME!!
Ryan McGee (6:24 PM)
Carl is so cool. In the middle of a race and walking us through a lap over the radio and TV?!
'Cole Cruise33 (On Location)
Dale Jr gets Bud back, that's what he would get.
Shar (NJ)
JPM should have known not to mess with Smoke, cuz ya mess with smoke you'll get burned!
bryce (walla walla)
till next year...its been lots of fun
me (usa)
just like the yankees bought the world series, rick hendrick bout the championship
patches (the nati)
so jj has it in the bag no matter happens
Ryan McGee (6:24 PM)
Not yet. If he were to blow up right now he could still lose it.
Daytona'10 (lawschool library)
Johnson may win 5 but NASCAR will lose fans, pick your poison
Duke (ME)
A perfect season? 36 wins? can't be done. I don't think Petty even won that many races in a single season, even when they ran 50 events a year
Otis (Georgia)
Oh yea for all the Georgis fans out there, RIP Ugh VII
just me (west of here)
JJ has tranny problems on lap 257 , Mark finishes 9th and still loses by 3 points... Ouch
Brett (Florence, AL)
thats game johnson has won the NASCAR Sprint Cup four years in a row
Quentin (Green Bay)
Jimmie is gonna have the championship record by the time his career's over. Well, as long as he stays with Hendrick Motorsports and Chad Knaus.
TheKid (Pa.)
Back in the day, people thought Petty was bad for the sport. Same with Cale, Earnhardt Sr. and Gordon ... Years from now, it will be someone else ...
Jim (Back in the Day) (PA)
Wasn't John Dillinger from Indiana too?
John (MI)
Why hate JJ so much. NASCAR has done all it can to make the cars as een as posssible. It only makes sense the driver with the most talent, best luck and best crew wins. That has been and is hands down the 48 team.
Marty (denver)
rather root for JJ than the yankees!
Tim (KY)
Has Martin announced his plans after this season?
Ryan McGee (6:26 PM)
Two more years.
matt (work)
I dont like JJ and he is ruining the sport for me...NASCARs golden child....I am so mad right now
Riley (NC)
Nascar has already lost lots of fans because of boring racing and boring cookie cutter tracks. Listen to the fans nascar
Tony (KS)
you mean UGA
Ben (Dover)
I'll tell you who is bad for the sport. Dale Jr.
Otis (Georgia)
Its pretty much over...Congrats JJ
Phil (SC)
Cale was the man back in the day, I pulled for him for years!
Ryan McGee (6:27 PM)
Loved him on Duke of Hazzard.
Thomas (MN)
NASCAR has been losing fans for a while now...between the Crap of Tomorrow, Chase, cookie cutter tracks, top 35 rule for qualifying, yellow line rule on the plate tracks, etc.
craig (new york)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!
Ryan McGee (6:27 PM)
Thanks Craig.
TheKid (Pa.)
Please Matt (work). If NASCAR has tried to push anyone on us it was Earnhardt Jr.!
IkeK (OH)
I think this has been a good race to bring the fans back next year. Lead changes, paint swapping, running side by side.
Ryan McGee (6:28 PM)
It's been a great race. Homestead hasn't exactly been the home of excitement.
Howie (Alabama)
Alot of the credit has to go to Chad!
Matt (Tampa)
Did Montoya ever say anything about Smoke wreckin him
Ryan McGee (6:28 PM)
Uh yeah, raised hell until he got up to him to wreck him!
matt (work)
your right too Ben
Otis (Georgia)
I vote for JJ going to F-1 when his contract is up
Jeff Tuttle (Ireland)
all the way JJ
Ryan McGee (6:28 PM)
20 to go...
Riley (NC)
Easily one of the top 5 best races of the year
Darwin (Ga)
Come on Kyle! Win it. Congrats Jimmie on the title.
Smoke 'em if you can (With Tony)
You know, I can't hate Jimmy for being successful but, he's kinda the Pete Sampras of NASCAR. Very good, but nobody cares. He's no Stewart, Gordon or Agassi if you follow that.
Phil (SC)
This has been one of the best races this year!
Rob R. 48 FAN (wa)
20 laps to go guess who the champ is
matt (work)
Its ok...I dont like him either...No talent just a name
HBK (SC)
hey martin should win this one just so he can retire
Jake (Naperville, IL)
4 years in a row.. thats crazy
marty (FOWLER, CA.)
WHATS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE , SHOULD HE DRIVE SLOWER
ed (virginia)
JJ CRASHES.....
je LaMp [via mobile]
Jr rocks
cookie monster (sonoma)
quit whining about jj. want more competition get other drivers to go faster.
Brett (Florence, AL)
look at 44 comin up where did he come from?
John (MI)
A dukes of Hazard reference. Was that really necessary?
Ryan McGee (6:30 PM)
Heck yeah...Cale was on it, after all!
Cregen (Elgin, IL)
is everyone good to go pit/fuel wise?
Ryan McGee (6:30 PM)
Yep.
Thomas (MN)
Smoke 'em, Gordon was just like Johnson when he was winning championships.
Kyle (St. Louis)
What is the deal with spelling? Is it just the inability to use a keyboard or a complete lack of education?
Joe (Des Moines, IA)
there are enough rules and enough inspections of these cars to keep the guys from being able to cheat so anyone who claims one drive cheats has no clue what they are talking about
Cody (TX)
Hey, I liked Sampras more than Agassi.
matt (work)
no just stop winning
CJ (GA)
ICAM IkeK
Riley (NC)
Ryan, did you catch that f1 race at Abu Dhabi. So, thats what a billion dollars can build you. What a track...
Ryan McGee (6:31 PM)
No joke. I'd love to see stock cars rumble through that joint.
shadoe (ny)
jr does rock
BOOOO (NC)
ROSCOE PPPPPP COLTRANE
John (MI)
So was Enos.
andy (tennessee)
aj has had agood year hasnt he ryan
Ryan McGee (6:31 PM)
He has.
johnny axe (watkins glen)
ten billion is what i heard
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
someone flip jjj
Brett (Florence, AL)
three wide behind Hamlin
David (Cambridge/oh)
jj top in earnings
Brett (Florence, AL)
three wide behind Hamlin
BRYAN HENRY (ROOSEVELT EXT21)
TRYING TO GET A LAMBO
David (Kansas)
You know, I'd rather have JJ win 4-in-a-row than a non-Hendrick driver do it.
Ben (Dover)
the 48 fails post race inspection and loses 150 pts. handing mark the championship
Ryan McGee (6:32 PM)
That sounds like something they'd do to Mark, not Jimmie!
DL (Cali)
hope the 48 motor lets go right now!
HBK (SC)
denny should crash and get everyone in a wreck except gordon and johnson
cp43 (CO)
Did Cale drive the General Lee??
Ryan McGee (6:32 PM)
No, but that would've been cool.
Tim (KY)
Why does everyone hate a winner? Even if the owners are filthy rich you still have to play the game or in this case drive the car
steve (Atlanta)
hey guys dont hate the driver hate the system
BOOOO (NC)
hamlin has a bright future ahead of him...good ol VA boy
Matt (Californy)
dark horse chaser for 2010 prediction?
Ryan McGee (6:33 PM)
How about Keselowski at Penske? Or Truex at MWR?
John (MI)
We can't spell? The guy who made the keyboard couldn't even put the leters in order.
Ryan McGee (6:34 PM)
That is actually a great point.
rich44 (wi)
whats up with boyer
David (Cambridge/oh)
Hamlin migth win this one
matt (your moms house)
The dinger...
HBK (SC)
is ryan mcgee the ryan mcgee that comes on tv
Ryan McGee (6:34 PM)
Yessir. Unless you hate that guy. Then I'm someone else.
Austin (Denver)
In 2011, Kahne drives the........
Ryan McGee (6:34 PM)
6 car at Roush?
Lary (Moses Lake)
Greg Biffle
Brett (Florence, AL)
what is hamlins prospect for next year is he a chase contender?
Ryan McGee (6:35 PM)
Oh yeah. He's a Cup contender.
Ryan McGee (6:35 PM)
I think Pat Tryson's decision to put 2 tires on the 2 car instead of 4 is going to cost Kurt a shot at finsihing as high as second in points.
Jeff Tuttle (Ireland)
NASCAR was losing fans (and respect) with Kyle Busch winning (with extra horsepower)
Tony (Florence, KY)
The reason why NASCAR's ratings are down boils down to one word... parity. The NFL has it and their ratings are through the roof. Everyone knows that once the chase comes, Jimmie will win it because that's what's happened the past 4 seasons. Until somebody beats him, no one will watch the races.
steve (Atlanta)
JJ is no talent just a name huh? not like the guy driving 88, he is just a bag full of talent isn't he. That is the only mistake Rick Hendricks has made i nthe past 4 years is hiring that moron...
Joe (Des Moines, IA)
juan pable is due he needs to rien in his temper though
jim (ny,ny)
so has jimmie clinched it yet???
Ryan McGee (6:36 PM)
Nope...it'll come with the checkers.
Mark Martin (My Car at 100 )
I'm going to come in 2nd next year, I can bet ya that!
johnny (OKLA)
no but he is about to
IkeK (OH)
So was the 2 tires his good bye flipoff to Kurt?
Ryan McGee (6:37 PM)
Actually, my apologies. Kurt is up to 3rd.
Austin (Denver)
Tony, Parody is spelled P-A-R-O-D-Y, not party.
Ryan McGee (6:38 PM)
Actually, it's parity.
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
MARK LOST 26 PLACES CUZ OF JJ
Jeff Tuttle (Ireland)
JJ all the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
IkeK (OH)
lol
MAGIC MARK (COLO)
MM RULES JJ SUCKS JG IS BETTER DE SUCKS
'Clintonite33 (On Location)
Until the Duels...go fast, turn left, and remember...rubbin's racin'!
Michael (MI)
Do u think that they should extend the Chase to more races???
Ryan McGee (6:38 PM)
No, but I'd like to see them change the track lineup.
Ben (Dover)
have you told Jr. to leave the country yet?
Ryan McGee (6:39 PM)
I have. He just smiled.
bailey (al)
jj is in 5 go jj 48
Ryan McGee (6:39 PM)
2 to go.
BRYAN HENRY (ROOSEVELT EXT21)
AYE!!!!!
Jeff Gordon (Homestead, MI)
no
Oh Yeah! (Destin, FL)
IT racin please stop the spell checks. I feel like i are taking a eglish test.
wakeman ohio [via mobile]
Nascar this year did not get my attention like yrs past
Austin (Denver)
Hamlin wins, Johnson is champ. See you next year.
Alex (MO)
The keyboard used to be in alphabetical order until typists were typing so fast that the ink was never able to fully dry... so they changed it to the modern QWERTY keyboard
Ryan McGee (6:39 PM)
See, you learn all kinds of stuff in the RaceCast chat.
Ryan McGee (6:40 PM)
Hamlin wins is 4th race...Johnson wins his 4th Cup.
Ryan McGee (6:40 PM)
Wow...never thought we'd see that.
Robert (Ca.)
Gratz Denny and JJ.
cp43 (CO)
Revere Jimmie!
BOOOO (NC)
congrats denny....JJ jump off a bridge
B. Lang (Canada)
Thanks god the 09 season is over, ABC/ESPN do the TV viewing audience a favour and get rid of Punch, Peatrie, Wallace and Doughtery, we don't need cheerleaders doing the races.
Brett (Florence, AL)
jj GETS HIS FORTH CUP
SMITTY (SOMEWHERE, VA)
THAT SUCKS
Joe (Des Moines, IA)
way to go Denny
Johnny (NC)
it was actually changed to increase speed cause they had all sorts of competitions between the makers of type writers back in the day.
CJ (GA)
good race....thoughts with the Hendrick family
Nick (OH)
what did chad's paper say there
Quentin (Green Bay)
Congratulations Denny and Jimmie!
Quentin (Green Bay)
Congratulations Denny and Jimmie!
Ryan McGee (6:42 PM)
It was a note for Hendrick - "We couldn't do it without you!!"
Brad (Virginia)
I'll probably not watch another race.
Chris (Ann Arbor, MI)
Hope everything is ok with the Hendrick family
Duke (ME)
Paul Menard, only driver to start eery race and not get a Top 10
Joe (Des Moines, IA)
can anyone stop Jimmie?
IkeK (OH)
Goodnight all.
Jim (Back in the Day) (PA)
It read "We couldn't have done it without you"
xdsf (sfwrg)
go jj
cp43 (CO)
Congrats to all Hendricks Motorsports!! Thanks to Ryan and Everyone at RaceCast for a super fun year!!!!!!!
Ryan McGee (6:43 PM)
Thank you...see you next year.
Nick (OH)
ok thanks ryan, great coverage!!
Shar (NJ)
Congratulations Jimmie, 4-pete Johnson
Ryan McGee (6:44 PM)
Thanks.
Jeff (Pikeville,Ky)
see you next year and may God bless you til then
Ryan McGee (6:44 PM)
Thanks Jeff.
Brad (Virginia)
Woo
Riley (NC)
Thanks ryan for another great year. Catch you next year as a commentator
Ryan McGee (6:44 PM)
Thanks Riley.
Joe (Des Moines, IA)
see you guys in Daytona
Jim (Back in the Day) (PA)
So know the question proably isn't "Five in a row" but will he when seven? or eight?
DL (Cali)
I'm gonna watch anything but nascar next year or until the chase is gone.
Quentin (Green Bay)
Well, I'm kinda disappointed I started chating at the last race of the season, but it was fun. All of you take care and have a Happy Thanksgiving, a Happy New Year, and a Merry Christmas! See y'all at Daytona in 2010!
Jim (Back in the Day) (PA)
Tahnl you ESPN, for the whole season - hope you are back next year -- And God bless the troops
Tim (KY)
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
jourdan (michigan)
johnson rules
Ryan McGee (6:45 PM)
Thanks everyone...and thanks for a great year. See you in the Monday chat at 2 PM ET and see you on TV next February.
Ryan McGee (6:46 PM)
BTW...Smoke and Montoya both left without comment.
Tim (KY)
Take care Ryan
Brad (Virginia)
JJ fans are bandwagon jumpers.
Jason (Tampa, FL)
Just want to point out that even without the chase Jimmie Johnson still holds the most race wins therefore would still hold 4 championships in a row
EyrishEyes (NY)
Congrats to Jimmie and the 48 team! Thanks Ryan, you Rock!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family :)
Ryan McGee (6:46 PM)
You too. See you on Twitter.
Shar (NJ)
Congratulations to all the drivers, crew chiefs and crews on healthy, successful season!
mike (oh)
i wish mark would have won
Jeff Tuttle (Ireland)
CONGRATS TO MM for a GREAT season too
brad (merrill)
is the race over
Ryan McGee (6:47 PM)
Yep. Hamlin wins. Johnson wins title.
Jason (Tampa, FL)
Just a fun fact for all the haters
John (MI)
Well done Ryan. Came in late but enjoyed your work.
Ryan McGee (6:47 PM)
Thanks John.
spyder (il)
11 in 2010
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