NASCAR is the sport that fans love to watch, the guy they like up front, wrecks now and then, and of course those victory lane moments that people want to last forever! Beyond these small things, the tracks that NASCAR go to are what make some fans the most excited for, including Talladega Super Speedway!
This halloween in 2010 NASCAR had another sprint cup "race for the chase" held on this tricky track. Talladega has been known for some crazy wrecks and close bump-to-bumper finishes. The irony of having a track like this on halloween got fans even more revved up. Everyone who was a fan of NASCAR knew this race was going to be a nail-bitter to the very last lap.
The race consisted of 188 laps total, many people would not think that is much, but really for the drivers and die-hard fans it's the longest 188 laps anyone has ever seen. Pre-RaceDay event's kick off and then the drivers go and start the engines up for a high-flying race to begin. Not only is it Halloween that is full of Spooky Monsters and Treats all around, for the drivers Talladega has the Spooky turns and bump-to-bump action, but also have the sweet treat of victory lane ahead of them.
Dale Jr started off the race leading, after that the leaders change multiple times during the course of all the laps. Bump-Drafting was key to the drivers, this was getting behind one another to give a push in order to help move forward among the pack of other drivers. Chasers and Non-Chasers were all ready to go and began to, the lead change happened a lot due to this technique.
As much as fans like to see contact/wrecks there were only a few this time around. Some of the drivers hit one another and ended up having to get work done before returning back. Two debris cautions came out as well, if your an avid NASCAR fan you know that at least one debris caution will come out per race. The only "BIG ONE" wreck was at the very end with AJ, Scott Speed, Kasey Kahne, and a few others.
Bump-Drafting become essential at the last 20 laps of the race, Chad Knaus (Crew Chief of the number 48) had told Jimmie Johnson to "go now". Johnson took off, him and Gordon began to head toward the front, only then Gordon had problems with his car. When they had another restart for a caution, no one helped Johnson out-he ended up in the top 10. Clint Bowyer won the race, followed by Kevin Harvick and the rest.
The race ended well and fans began to speak their minds on Twitter and all was like usual. The Point's standing show Johnson in the lead, but now Harvick then Hamlin. The question many people beg to ask is who will really go out and win the chase this year????
On Speed Chicks & Stars, Thursday night--Kate, Larry, Trevor, and I all made our picks on who we wanted to win in what division (trucks, sprint). Kate and I said that our pick was Denny Hamlin.I pointed out strongly saying "Anyone but Jimmie Johnson can win and i'll be happy". Trevor disagreed with me and said that Jimmie has this "Drive For 5" locked away and he's gonna end up being the chase winner. As we debate, Larry (Voice of Argument/Reason) piped-up about how Kevin Harvick was the one who would end up dominating.
After our picks were final and as i watched the race today, i could tell our drivers all had their "highs and lows". We all cheered for our guys to go up and other's to go down. As I have said before, it will only take time and these last couple races to help determine who comes out victorious in the "Race for the Chase".
Overall Talladega lived up to it's enjoying moments and moments that left you on the edge of your seat. Halloween does the same, leaves you with sweets and also a good scare, here and there. For Clint Bowyer, he got the sweet treat of Victory Lane, as for the other drivers, they too got the sweet treat, but also got the terror of Talladega.
NASCAR fans everywhere are now asking what will happen in the next race and who is really going to end up being our chase champion. I ask you fans, who do you think deserves to win this championship and what are you most looking forward to in the last few races of this season???
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Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Halloween full of Spooks and Scares, but also of many treats! :)
Current Standings for NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase
1) Jimmie Johnson
2) Kevin Harvick
3) Denny Hamlin
4-12 etc....
Out of these three who will end up the champion????
When it comes to NASCAR, all fans get excited and cheer on the guy they admire! :) When it comes to fan fiction... Fan Fiction Nation has got it down to a science! This website entitled NASCAR Fan Fiction Nation is the number 1 place to go for the best fiction you'll ever see with NASCAR drivers involved. From Stories of Kasey Kahne, Jimmie Johnson, Clint Bowyer, Joey Logano, etc.. these stories capture the love of a true writer! :)
You can join the website, BUT you must be 17 years old and up because of some maturity issues. This site is intended for those who are major fans of NASCAR to read something a little more interesting. You can become an author and write stories that can be reviewed and commented by others.
Awards are given out to writers and stories that go above and beyond what people imagine, and are what people call the "WOW" stories of NASCAR nation. Writers, Readers, and all the others love the site as much as the next person! People who have yet to visit this fantastic website need to go and check it out!!!
The writers/authors are what make this site so good! They take the time to write 1 chapter or 47 chapters on stories that never are dull and keep the readers wanting more as they continue on in the story. All the stories i have read, have had the best plots alive and show what it means to be a true writer.
SamanthaKahne9 (Samantha)is a writer/author on NASCAR Nation. Her stories are out-of-this-world amazing! She's wrote the most compelling stories that capture your attention after the first chapter. Not one detail is left out, each stories packs a whole lot of suspense, romance, and tragedy! She gives you the most intriguing stories you could read!
Her story of "Blogging My Life" to "A Little Mistake" keep you wanting more as you read and jump into the pages of these stories. She has to be one of the best writers that i have ever read on Fan Fiction Nation. Each story holds a different Message and Moral to it that makes them so good, they are filled with rich detail--a sure fire plan! :)
So if you have never even visited Fan Fiction Nation: Fan Fiction for the NASCAR Nation, then go check it out now. All you have to do is google the name and your their in no time at all! Be sure to read SamanthaKahne9's stories along with the other new ones! It's quick and easy to sign up and i can promise you'll love it the minute you start to read!
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NASCAR is a sport that grabs a lot of fans attention from the drivers all the way to the favorite tracks. Blogtalk Radio is known for starting a talk-show online! The newest one is Speed Chicks & Stars! Created by Kate, it's a show that is fun, interesting, and covers the information that you may want to know about NASCAR or even you current driver!
Speed Chicks talks about all NASCAR: Trucks, Sprint Cup, Nationwide, ARCA, even about the latest news on drivers and teams. Beyond having some amazing topics to cover, this show has probably the most interesting group of people who talk on it ever! Each one of them bring their own unique personality to the show and give it the extra "spice" that people look for. :) I am gonna spotlight three out of the many other who are on the show the most! Let's go!
Kate--The Host of Speed Chicks & Stars and the creator! To be able to take a show and make it as fun and lively as this one, Kate has got all the right moves to have this show be a hit! She's fun and makes sure to give everyone plenty of time to voice opinions! Her upbeat attitude and always good mood helps give the show life and not make people bored or uninterested! Also Kate takes the time to let everyone promote themselves and it gives listeners, chatters, or even people who are talking a little more on who's on! Way to go Kate!
Larry--The voice of reason, you could say or the voice of argument, just kidding! He is apart of the shows and always has a good look on what topic is being talked about. Insight and a little disagreement help bring more people to want to say "no or yes" on the matter. Larry takes the time to say what he likes about something and even what he dislikes, two major concepts some talk-shows fail to cover. He also helps get some guests on and is just another lively voice that brings good life to the show.
Trevor-- The Humor behind the show. Funny, Dirty, Bizarre or just whatever Trevor brings it with him. This humor is so important for any talk-show because it helps keep the mood light, easy, and free! He also brings very good points out and asks the best questions when guests are on! He's got a great personality like Kate and Larry and is just downright funny at times. Everyone has to have the one "joker" on the show!
Other people join the show (myself, Garrett, Anna, and others) who put in what they thought about on the topic that we are discussing. These shows are NEVER boring and always have a good topic that can be expanded on! :) I would easily give this show a 5/5 because of the way it is constructed to fit any viewer and is enjoyable for the NASCAR fans.
Speed Chicks & Stars airs on Sundays for an hour and half and on Thursdays for a hour! For times, go to Twitter.com and Follow Kate, or Speed Chicks! There is no doubt in my mind that this show will rise up and become an extremely popular show! It has all the right things to make it interesting and worth the listen! So if you have never tuned in before, go out and take a sunday or thursday evening and listen in to what these people are talking about in the world of NASCAR.
Follow The Following People on Twitter
Kate (show creator, peace keeper): @20Kate11
Larry (voice of reason and argument): @LarrySpencer
Trevor (humor of the show): @Ahouse25
You can follow me: @laura_sspeedfan
Garrett: @GarrettMarchant
Anna: @Anna_Afliction
(Sorry for the typo on any of these Twitter names)
ALSO FOLLOW THE SHOW: @speedchicks
Also go to Facebook and "Like" Speed Chicks & Stars!
On Speed Chicks & Stars, Thursday night--Kate, Larry, Trevor, and I all made our picks on who we wanted to win in what division (trucks, sprint). Kate and I said that our pick was Denny Hamlin.I pointed out strongly saying "Anyone but Jimmie Johnson can win and i'll be happy". Trevor disagreed with me and said that Jimmie has this "Drive For 5" locked away and he's gonna end up being the chase winner. As we debate, Larry (Voice of Argument/Reason) piped-up about how Kevin Harvick was the one who would end up dominating.
Follow Trevor: @Ahouse25
