ANOTHER BACKFLIP

Carl Edwards takes the checkers at Atlanta...another sweep for the young driver, but JJ continues to close in on a championship. When it's right , it's right...getting tires with 10 laps to go was the move of the race, moving #48 from 11th to 2nd...everything they touch, turns to gold...

One issue which seems to be getting some attention - the continuing qualifying rainouts. There should be a move to allow those outside of the top 35 to have a qualifying session the day before a race...this would allow them a chance istead of a wasted trip...we'll see...

On to Texas....

JJ ON HIS WAY11

Whatever he's doing, it works big time...Jimmie Johnson is now clearly in charge in the Chase. Hendrick owns Martinsville with 4 cars in top 6....right now everyone's playing for second....

BURTON WINS AT LOWES

A big gamble paid off for Jeff Burton with a fuel only pit stop and he moves into 2nd place in the Chase with a win Saturday. Jimmie Johnson still remains the man to beat as the Cuppers move to martinsville where Johnson has had alot of success.
The Junior Nation had a disappointing night when #88 crashed and Carl Edwards suffered a big setback with engine problems. Gotta love the Edwards/Harvick dust-up...I still think Harvick is a punk - wish Carl had taken a shot at that loser...

CRASHFEST AND CONTROVERSY

Typical Talledega...two big wrecks, lots of movement in Chase and a little controversy at the end...Can you imagine Smoke's reaction if he's lost? He would have blown his stack...I agree with NASCAR's choice to give the win to #20...the yellow line is there for a reason....
Good to know Goodyear will check on the tire problems.....typical stick your head in the sand thinking....
On to Lowe's Saturday night...