29 race leaders and 88 lead changes... First time all three GWC attempts were needed to finish a race...Once again NASCAR seems to have produced a 'plate / aero package that produced great racing, and not one tire left the ground in the Cup race.
With 20 laps to go I was asked who I would put my money on, and I did not have an answer. There were so many drivers looking good, so many pairings who could work together and have a shot at it. In the end it was Harvick pushing McMurray on the last lap who made the breakaway. A one on one shootout coming off the tri-oval is what a 'Dega race should come down to, and Harvicks move was a perfectly timed move to end a dramatic race.
Arguably the drivers ability to overtake was too reliant on bump drafting and not enough on the cars ability to draft up to each other, but the end result was a lot of great racing with the drivers being able to race and work their way to the front if required.
"I am pissed"... and so Jeff should be!! JJ's blocking, sorry, attempt at staying the lead car on the low line, was a bit silly. As I have said before, you've just gotta love the openness and enthusiasm from Jeff.
This year has seen some good racing, some drama, some good wrecks which while dangerous and expensive are what fans want, yet still NASCARs viewing figures continue to drop. It was painfully obvious that Talladega was not full on Sunday and Bristol, a track that always sells out, failed to do so a few weeks ago.
Fans want to watch a good show, and this year NASCAR has delivered so I don't think NASCAR needs to worry about the quality of the show. Keep doing what they are doing, letting the racers race; give them cars and tires that enable them to go racing, stand back and let the show speak for itself.The best thing about rivalries at Talladega?? It's Richmond next... bring it on!!
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