Heart Felt Win

"I didn't come here to celebrate winning the 2001 Daytona 500. I came here to celebrate Dale's life and honor him."

Fantastic and an incredibly feel good finish for the running of the 10th anniversary of Dale Earnhardt's death in the Camping World Truck race at Daytona. The irony involved held an eeary feeling to it with E. Sadler and Mikey running up front along with Austin Dillon in the black #3. A late race wreck took out most of what was left in the field including Dillon but E. Sad and Mikey escaped unscathed returning after the caution to a green white checker. Michael's skill allowed him to push Sadler through turn four and then slingshot out for the final yards to take the win. It was just simply an awesome tribute to Dale an an incredible win for Michael... not only his first truck series win but a win that will stay in his heart forever and mine too.

New Nominee's

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DW... well you either love him or hate him and speaking for myself I can't help but love the this 3 time Champion. I'm not here to ramble on about Darrell but I'm happy he is among the 25 nominee's for the 2011 Hall of Fame Class. All of the chosen are very well deserved of the honor.

Daytona is proving to be hazardous to car and driver with several drivers having to go to back up cars after yesterdays melee practice runs. This should be an interesting race and the last one of the old surface. The old girl is about to go under a complete face lift. Hang on to your helmets fellas.

I've posted very little here on NASCAR Eclectic as I am so occupied with photography, but I keep getting emails from many other media members and sports writers asking me where I am. I'm right here and I'll try to put more effort into my twisted NASCAR thinking and writing.

Happy Race weekend and a very Happy Independence Day

Simply Fantastic

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This was one of the best "Feel Good" races in a long time. After watching the usual domination by the usual suspects Ryan Newman takes a surprise victory during a green white checkered finish. He can thank Jeff Gordon for spinning his tires on the restart.


I have been a long time fan of Newman so this is especially good for me and other Newman fans. This win comes after a 77 race dry period when Newman won the '08 Daytona 500. In his second year driving for Stewart Haas he has had a rough start sitting 22nd in the point standings. This is not typical of Ryan who is usually hanging in the top ten & always a Chase contender, but he has time.

Simply fantastic !!

'Bout Time

I was able to sit home on a Monday. Martinsville 2010 will remain in my memory. I'm not a huge Hamlin fan but, it was a fantastic finish to a fantastic race. No one thought Hamlin would pull it off after pitting with 10 laps remaining. The four new tires gave him a huge advantage but we all know passing at Martinsville is not easy. Another late caution gave Hamlin an edge over then leader Jeff Gordon and the green white checkered finish truly was exciting. Bumpin' and bangin' all the way and Hamlin found a hole.

Happy Easter

Feel Good

One word.... fantastic !

That's how I feel about Justin Allgaier winning the Nationwide race at Bristol yesterday. Not only did it feel good not to see Kyle Busch in Victory Lane it felt good to see a non - cup driver win. I was actually excited. Something I have not felt in awhile watching a race. About half way I said to Pattyjo "watch this kid Allgaier". Albeit I've had my eye on him since he started his Nationwide career last season making Rookie of the Year. I also want to give a kudo to Brad Keselowski for racing Justin clean in the final laps. They both gave The Captain something to be proud of.

Now if only we can have another feel good race today....

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