I watched the Daytona 500 after flying my Earnhardt # 3 flag out front. OK, I did doze off a couple of times. I really pulled for the Toyotas but those pesky Penske Dodges stole the show. It was an exciting race with so many different fan favorites taking turns running up front.
Just like Mark Martin last year, Jeff Burton and Tony Stewart got the title ripped from their grasps in last second surprises. My guy, DJ, bows out with a respectable 16th place finish. MWR went "gold" for charity.
I was really happy to see Dale Jr's breakout earlier in speed week. Looks like Kyle Busch is a good fit with the Gibb's resurrection squad.

Getting Psyched A side benefit from getting to drive all those brand new cars is having satellite radio along for some of the longer trips. Yes, the wife and I have enjoyed XM on DIRECTV. But with Sirius, I can become immersed with NASCAR on channel 128. Where else can you "visit" with A. J. Foyt, John Force, and Dick Trickle on the same evening? Or hear interviews at Daytona where many of the top drivers just walk up and chat?
I wasn't home for the practice session Friday on Speed, but I sure am looking forward to the SHOOTOUT on FOX!