Track Smack: COT in the books, top 35 and JGR (cont'd)

Dave Rodman: Let's not bring up that old argument. JPM was in Victory Lane and that's the bottom line. But after Bristol I wonder how many people will talk to him versus possibly seeking payback.

Mark Aumann: I think the guys who excel on short tracks will continue to do so at Martinsville. And I think guys who struggle there won't be better just because of the COT.

Dave Rodman: And speaking of possible payback, I think it'll be interesting to gather the gist of D.J. and Matt Kenseth's "conversation." Though I think, all things considered, D.J. should have just stayed up a half lane and given up the spot.

Mark Aumann: I really think it's harder to drive Martinsville than Bristol.

David Caraviello: That comes from all the laps you have on both tracks, Mark?

Mark Aumann: Oh, yeah. It's easier to find your way out of the parking lot at Bristol though.

Dave Rodman: Like it's easier to drive Talladega than Dover, right?

David Caraviello: Martinsville is 10 times harder than Bristol on the EA Sports video game. Hey, it's a driver-training tool, right?

Mark Aumann: I've been on the banks at Talladega in a rental car.

Dave Rodman: Yeah, and when are you making your Cup debut, David?

David Caraviello: I am shooting for 2012 in the Turner Interactive Media AMC Gremlin.

Dave Rodman: You should have got you a truck ride for Martinsville this weekend. Looks like every other Late Model Stock Car driver in the country did.