No recourse for the antics, Robby ... but I understand (cont'd)

Not this year, but next year with Dale Jr. driving for HMS, it should happen!
Larry from Idaho

If HMS actually improves next year on the track, fans of other teams might just start mowing their lawn on Sunday's during the race. Personally, I can't see them doing much better. No disrespect to Junior, but everything has worked out quite well for the HMS boys to this point, thank you very much.

Yes!!! I cringe when I say this but Gordon, Johnson and Kyle Busch are three of the top-10 stock-car drivers in the world. Now, you add Casey Mears into the mix, and you have one heck of a great chance at breaking many Modern Era racing records. The reason I "cringe" is because I am a fan of Dale Jr. As you know, any fan of Dale Jr. really dislikes his future teammates.
Mike from Staples, Ontario, Canada

As with all great debates in NASCAR -- no matter how the question is framed -- the subject always seems to return to Dale Jr. Someday I'll find a question that will beat the system. Feel free to send your suggestions my way.

Chat Room Chatter

The best of the week that was from a very spirited Jack Daniel's Post Race Show:

Junior will pass Kurt no problem.
Tammy from Bristol, Tenn.

No problem? A rocket couldn't catch Kurt at Pocono.

NASCAR should fine and suspend NASCAR officials for the bum call they made in Montreal. Robby Gordon should have won the race. Nice job, NASCAR.
Brad from Las Vegas

I honestly believe Brad speaks for the majority (but not all) of the fans. NASCAR did follow the rules, but its interpretation certainly didn't satisfy its followers.

Do you guys think Dale Jr. will make the Chase?
Louis from Rhode Island

For me, if I say yes to this, the question becomes: Who misses out on the Chase?

I think the battle for the last spot will come down to the two top drivers from DEI and I really believe Junior will survive and advance in his last year driving for his father's team. In my opinion, that leaves Martin Truex Jr. on the outside looking in.

This Week

The second road-course race of the year allows me the opportunity to reflect on Juan Montoya's victory at Sonoma. Remember, he won on fuel mileage and the single driver who discredited his win more than anyone else was ... Robby Gordon.

Watkins Glen should be fun.

Enjoy the race!

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