So, how about that Richmond race weekend, huh?
OK, I’d better fess up—I missed both races. The holiday set-up rush at work meant I had to work Saturday afternoon, so I got home just in time to see Dale Jr. and Josh Williams commiserating. Then I was all ready for the Cup race…and I dozed off. When I woke up it was about 2:30am and a repeat of a Notre Dame football game was on tv.
I mean, really—isn’t there any way they could shorten some of these races? Keep Daytona, Charlotte and Darlington as-is, but maybe take all the 500s to 400s and the 400s to 300s? I know, I know, tv money and all, but hey—the more people that watch, the more valuable the commercial time still there will be.
Thursday Night TRUCK SERIES UNOH 200 (4 wins): John Hunter Nemechek—a strong season continues for The Man With Three Names.
Friday Night XFINITY SERIES Food City 300 (1 win): Austin Cindric—time for AC to do what Penske drivers to best—“flip the switch” for the fight to the finish.
Saturday Night CUP SERIES Bass Pro Shops Night Race. Repeat winner (4 wins)—Martin Truex Jr. FAVORITE (2 wins): Kyle Busch—with an over/under of 1.5 curse words on the night. NEXT FAVORITE (3 wins): Kyle Larson—easiest way to avoid getting complacent? Don’t stop winning. DARK HORSE (3 wins): Erik Jones—“listen, that Bristol win deal means double chicken money”.