The Cool-Down Lap: RIR & Talladega Polar Opposites, but Different Styles Still Equal Great Races
Well, if ever an elixir was brewed to soothe Talladega heartburn, Saturday night’s race at Richmond was it.
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Well, if ever an elixir was brewed to soothe Talladega heartburn, Saturday night’s race at Richmond was it.
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what they all were thinking following the Crown Royal presents the Heath Calhoun 400 at Richmond International Raceway.
RICHMOND, Va. – From the drop of the green flag it appeared Kyle Busch was going to put on a snoozer.
Saturday, Kyle Busch snapped a 21-race winless streak at Richmond.
RICHMOND, Va. – Pulling double duty this weekend, Kyle Busch was able to score two poles in one afternoon at Richmond International Raceway.
Denny Hamlin is one of the hottest drivers on the circuit right now. Even at 6/1 I’d take him this weekend as I feel he has a great shot at the win.
That UPS commercial with David Ragan pulling a couple of trailers in the racecar, drove me back to the past on Sunday.
In reality, you can probably place your money on Kasey Kahne performing about the same as he had been… likely no better or worse.
The forecast for last Friday night (April 23) and Saturday for the area around Talladega Superspeedway was bleak, to say the least.
What does all this prove? Well, first that Kevin Harvick is pretty sharp, and second, that practice isn’t just for getting your car as fast as it will go.