Track Smack: Chicago

Biffle's win: A fluke, or will he win again in 2003?

Marty Smith: Well, he obviously won on fuel mileage and didn't have the best car. Not even. RCR and DEI combined to lead 103 of 160 laps but couldn't get Biffle's fuel mileage. That said, he'll win again, at a short track or a Dover-type place that lends itself to loose racecars.

Dave Rodman: I would say it's a fluke but that would demean a great strategic play by Randy Goss, and I don't want to do that. But did I think in my wildest dreams Greg would win at Daytona? Never. But since, if I remember correctly, I said Greg would probably be the only rookie to win, way back when, and since he won unexpectedly there -- I would say he'll definitely win another race. He has hardly hit his stride yet.

Ryan Smithson: Before the season started, I figured he'd win two races this year, but he struggled out of the box, so I figured he'd have a Kurt Busch-type rookie season. But Busch didn't win in his rookie year. But I don't think Biffle will win another race this year.

Lee Montgomery: It certainly wasn't a fluke. It just goes to show that there's more than one way to skin a cat. And I don't think people remember how well Biffle ran at Talladega with a torn-up race car or how well he ran at Bristol. I'd bet he'll win again this season.

Marty Smith: Heck yeah he can drive. I'm elated he won, too. But he didn't go out and dominate the race and run away with it. He could do that at Martinsville or Dover or Bristol with the right car.

Ryan Smithson: I am not calling it a fluke; I just don't think he'll win another one. Even Jeff Gordon can't win multiple races this year.

Send a mean letter Marty Ryan Dave Lee

Lee Montgomery: Whoa, Smithson. That may have been the oddest thing you've ever said. Jeff Gordon can't win multiple races? You're kidding, right?

Ryan Smithson: Not in 2003. Not yet.

Marty Smith: Did you really just say Jeff Gordon can't win multiple races?

Ryan Smithson: Sure, he can, but he has not done it yet this year.

Marty Smith: Okay, you've officially solidified yourself as an idiot.

Ryan Smithson: But here is my point.

Marty Smith: Are you sure you want to dig this hole deeper, man?

Ryan Smithson: Lots of good drivers will finish the year with only one win. And Biffle will be one of them. All I meant.

Send a nice letter Marty Ryan Dave Lee

Lee Montgomery: Then why didn't you say that to begin with?

Marty Smith: You said Jeff Gordon. The 24 ain't the 16, son.

Lee Montgomery: Amen, brother.

Ryan Smithson: Marty, Jeff Gordon's had an awfully tough time getting two wins pieced together before July in the last two years, hasn't he?

Marty Smith: He's far more dialed in this year than he was last, Ryan. He's going to make a run at Matt (Kenseth) before it's over.

Ryan Smithson: Sure he will. I believe that.

Lee Montgomery: By my count, stat boy, Gordon has one victory. That means he needs one more to have a multiple-win season. And who doesn't think he'll win again this year?

Ryan Smithson: But don't you find it fascinating that he has just as many wins as Greg Biffle? I know Gordon will win another race, Lee. All I meant was that Jeff hasn't won multiple races this year.

Lee Montgomery: Gordon has 62 victories, by the way.

	I like winning! It's like, better than losing! Credit: AP

Dave Rodman: Yeah -- except Jeff could easily win the next three races in a row. So, so much for that thought.

Marty Smith: You said he wouldn't, Ryan. You're tripping all over yourself, man. Wake up.

Lee Montgomery: Ryan, stop while you're ahead.

Ryan Smithson: I never said Jeff Gordon would not win at least two races in 2003. Good, you admitted I am ahead. Cool. I'll let y'all talk.

Lee Montgomery: He needs time to think.

Marty Smith: Where's Rodzilla? He must be lost in that mountainous stack of paper on his desk.

Lee Montgomery: Maybe Ryan thought "Robby" Gordon.

Ryan Smithson: Well, I will admit something, I said "Jeff Gordon can't win multiple races this year," but I meant until now, July 9, not Nov. 9. So I am sorry. And both of you can eat my shorts.

Marty Smith: No need for apology, man. Just quit before you fall on your face with those two left feet.

Ryan Smithson: I admit clumsiness too.

	Looking for Nemo Credit: AP

Dave Rodman: No kidding he can't win multiple races until now -- you dolt. Now is already gone!

Marty Smith: There's Rodman! Right on queue!

Ryan Smithson: What is a dolt? Slang for a deadbolt?

Dave Rodman: Can't say the "R" word anymore -- was taken to task for that.

Lee Montgomery: OK, I'll bite. The "R" word?

Dave Rodman: Can't say it, Lee -- It will get published and my butt will be in a sling, again.

Dave Rodman: Hey -- you want to know who was a sight for sore eyes last weekend? Todd Parrott.

	Hi, I am Tony. And no. This is not my regular uniform. Credit: AP

Ryan Smithson: I didn't know you had a crush on Todd Parrott, Rodman.

Ryan Smithson: Simple Plan sucks. They just suck. What is wrong with music these days?

Marty Smith: Simple Plan is dominant, Smithson. Not a bad song on that whole CD. You don't even own it, guaranteed.

Ryan Smithson: For good reason, Marty! They are awful! I guess they all can't be POD.

Marty Smith: HEARTBREAKERRRRR.

Lee Montgomery: Nantucket, nice. That ain't Nantucket.

Marty Smith: I'm addicted to you, and I want it, and I need it, I'm addicted to you. HEARTBREAKERRRRR.

Lee Montgomery: And what is the next topic, please?

What is your opinion of Chicagoland Speedway?

Marty Smith: Boring. On a similar level to watching grass grow, or paint dry.

Dave Rodman: Never been there, so have very little of one. Have heard the races are dead-up boring, so I would tend to think I wouldn't make an airplane reservation any time soon.

Ryan Smithson: Maybe in 50 years, it'll lose its race to Rockingham. Rockingham, England.

	Ah. Very good, Dale-san. Credit: Autostock

Lee Montgomery: Chicago, Kansas, Las Vegas. What's the difference?

Marty Smith: However, word is that second groove is getting closer. Hopefully my tune will change later this week.

Lee Montgomery: Although Chicago has some advantages.

Marty Smith: I adore that city, though, so I'm game.

Lee Montgomery: White Castle, Cubs, Old Style

Ryan Smithson: Chicagoland ain't Chicago. Like Atlanta Motor Speedway ain't Atlanta really.

Lee Montgomery: And I expect to get a few free dinners from aunts and uncles. Kansas has some fine places to eat, too. But we're not talking about restaurants, are we?

Dave Rodman: Wow. That's the second one I've heard rave about Old Style in four days!

Ryan Smithson: As y'all can see from Lee's picture, he enjoys eating.

Lee Montgomery: I'm a sportswriter covering NASCAR. The two go hand-in-hand with eating.

Marty Smith: Dude, that was a jackass comment.

Just about the dumbest headline we’ve seen in awhile  Winning at Daytona a career highlight for Biffle

Dave Rodman: Either racers are big beer drinkers or Old Style simply rules.

Dave Rodman: I would never knock a guy that appreciated a good rib.

Ryan Smithson: Sorry, it's wrong to assault Lee. That is like hitting a cop.

Lee Montgomery: Cubs 5, Braves 1.

Ryan Smithson: Not a baseball man, Lee. Sorry. Too bloody boring.

Marty Smith: National League 7, American League 7. Kidding, kidding.

Is Harvick going to win his third straight?

Lee Montgomery: Since we've talked so much about Gordon, I'm going to pick Jeff. And then laugh in Ryan's face next week.

Marty Smith: I'm going with Kevin. He'll go 3-for-3, and finally shut Smithson up about fuel mileage victories.

	The Busch garage? It's over there, dude. Credit: AP

Ryan Smithson: Fuel mileage victories suck. They just suck.

Lee Montgomery: Only if you're not the guy winning.

Ryan Smithson: That sure was a cool race in Atlanta in 2001 though.

Dave Rodman: Kevin was awesome at Sonoma, where you might not totally expect it. Had things working his way at Daytona until the fuel deal played out.

Ryan Smithson: Harvick's on fire, chodes. He's very close to returning to 2001 form. Very close.

Dave Rodman: He obviously likes and obviously has excelled on, sure -- he can win.

Ryan Smithson: Wake up, MartDawg.

Marty Smith: Aint much more to say, game over I reckon.

Ryan Smithson: You're becoming Rodman.

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