

A sign things are going your way: You lose the tread off your tire and everybody behind you wrecks.

He's led a lap in seven of the last eight races -- and still can't buy a win. Good thing the first of two guaranteed Pocono victories is only two weeks away.

When Ingrid said "you need to cut the grass," I think she meant after you got home.

Odd fact: Tony has more midget car wins this season than in either Nextel Cup or Busch.

Yet another steady run for the No. 17 team. The last time Matt finished off the lead lap? Last fall at Charlotte.

Quote of the week: "It's cool to run up front here in front of my family and friends and my employees at JR Motorsports. A bunch of 'em were up in a suite watching, though I'm not sure how many made it past 300 miles. I know I couldn't watch that long."

A tip of the hat to the guys with the globe. That car had more tape on it at the end of Sunday's race than a stack of Christmas presents.

Jamie had the car to beat at Dover last spring. Perhaps this is where the winless streak comes to an end.

With a tire going down, Carl was on the phone calling AAA, but I don't think he expected them to get there so fast.

Ever wonder what it's like to be a pinball? Clint can describe it pretty well after Sunday night.

Maybe they should rename the place "East Bakersfield," since Kevin won the exhibition race and Casey took the 600.

Do you get the feeling that Kurt's not a big fan of races that start in daylight and end under the lights?

Dreaming of Dover: Kyle will be glad to put Charlotte in his rear-view mirror after the All-Star Challenge and Coca-Cola 600.

How wild was the Coke 600? Martin drove most of the race without a left front fender and still finished 16th.

The real reason Mark sounded grumpy at the end of the race? He suddenly realized he forgot to set the VCR to record "Without a Trace."

The reason why this team is moving up the standings? Try five consecutive finishes of 20th or better.

The last time Ryan won a race from the pole? Pocono in 2003.

Sterling made his Dover debut in 1983, the same year teammate Regan Smith was born.

Based on his opinion of the tires used at Lowe's, Greg's definition of "hard drive" doesn't have anything to do with a computer.

Don't feel too bad for Elliott. He got to spend quality time with Jessica Alba.

It's always a good career move to save your best finish for when the boss is there to see it in person.

A 17th-place finish isn't great, but that's exactly what David needed to get back on track.

"Flying cars?" Geez, Hendrick Motorsports will do anything to divert Juan's attention from the task at hand.

Just like old times: The Mears Gang winning a race on Memorial Day. Casey's win now makes it Rick 4, Roger 1.

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