| N'Wide: Edwards win Michigan | Saturday 8/16, 4:38 PM CT |
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Carl Edwards added to the Roush-Fenway Racing mystique at Michigan by winning the Carfax 250 by more than three seconds.
Our View: The race actually ended under caution, but Edwards had a big lead on the final lap. This gives him momentum and confidence entering Sunday's race. |
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| Ky Busch quickest in Michigan HH | Saturday 8/16, 1:56 PM CT |
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Kyle Busch posted the second quickest time in the morning session and jumped to the top of the average speed chart in Happy Hour with a speed of 176.608 mph during 14 laps.
Our View: He didn't spend a lot of time on track, but with the momentum he brings to the track, he is still one of the week's best values. |
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| Edwards posts fast HH lap at Michigan | Saturday 8/16, 1:54 PM CT |
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Carl Edwards posted the fastest single lap of practice in Happy Hour at 182.537 mph.
Our View: His average speed of 175.087 during 36 laps was only 13th, but one suspects he will be just fine during the race. |
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| Grubb to be crew chief? | Saturday 8/16, 1:34 PM CT |
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Darien Grubb has been offered a contract to become the crew chief for Tony Stewart next season, according to ESPN.com. Grubb is currently an engineering manager for Hendrick Motorsports.
Our View: Of course Stewart will be with Stewart-Haas Racing in 2009 so Grubb, who does have limited experience as a crew chief, would have to move along with him. |
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| Bowyer quickest in Sat. a.m. practice | Saturday 8/16, 12:22 PM CT |
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Clint Bowyer posted the quickest average speed in Saturday morning's practice session for the 3M Performance 400 by Bondo at 178.361 during six laps.
Our View: That was not very many laps, so this time is not as meaningful as Kyle Busch's 178.206 during 18 circuits. |
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| Hamlin fastest in Sat. a.m. practice | Saturday 8/16, 12:21 PM CT |
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Denny Hamlin posted the fastest single lap in the Saturday morning practice session for the 3M Performance 400 by Bondo at 184.805 mph.
Our View: His average speed of 176.767 during 22 laps, however, was only mid pack so wait until Happy Hour is over before making a decision about starting the No. 11. |
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| N'Wide: Edwards win Michigan pole | Saturday 8/16, 11:12 AM CT |
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Carl Edwards won the pole for the Carfax 250 at Michigan International Speedway with a speed of 186.104 mph.
Our View: Roush rules Michigan and that speed is about 1.5 miles per hour faster than the competition. Edwards is highly favored. |
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| Reutimann to return to MWR | Saturday 8/16, 9:41 AM CT |
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SceneDaily.com is reporting that David Reutimann has had his option picked up and will be racing for Michael Waltrip Racing in 2009.
Our View: Apparently relaxed, Reutimann went out and qualified seventh for the 3M Performance 400 by Bondo, but it's unlikely he will stay in the top 10 for much of the race. |
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