I didn't say the racing was amazing in California -- frankly, it's not -- but it's still a gorgeous background. Almost on par with Labor Day in the Darlington, S.C.-area.
Almost.
Anyways, Jeff Gordon took top honors in the afternoon session Thursday with his lap of 180.505mph on his 75th lap of the session. Yes, seventy-fifth.
The California-native, though, didn't pace the overall speed chart from the morning and afternoon sessions as that honor belonged to Denny Hamlin's Toyota with a lap of 182.523.
Ryan Newman, Kyle Busch, Mark Martin, and Gordon's lap from the morning session rounded out the top-5 in the cumlative morning and afternoon results.
Teams were given the option over the two-day California Speedway test to choose from four of the five sessions offered. Three were offered Thursday (including one under the lights) and two on Friday, to give teams either a chance to test at night for when they return for the track's second date in September or to head home Friday afternoon.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. sat out the first session on Thursday meaning he'll be around until the track closes Friday afternoon.
As of this post, times haven't been posted for the night session. Until then, go back to looking at that gorgeous picture.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
2-01-2008 @ 6:30AM
Tracy said...
I watched the second session Thursday. I must say it was strange to see Dale Jr's 88 painted red,white and blue with the National Guard sponser on his car. He did however turn out some really good laps, GOOD LUCK DALE!
I Love Tony's paint scheme this year, He looked great on the track (I'm a Tony fan) and Denny streaked around in his own fashion.
Kyle Bush driving Joe Gibbs No. 18 had some beautiful laps also. I must say it took a little getting used to not seeing the familiar Interstate Batteries logo and green on that car. My brain kept telling my that "M&M's" car is No. 38 but my eye's smacking my brain with a crowbar saying no, it's Kyle Bush in the No. 18 car.
As for whiney boy, I mean Jeff Gordan. He didn't look any faster than any one else on the track but then again I wasn't clocking anyone.
I think this is going to be a great season even though it's all COT cars. Lets face it, nothing is forever and if it means better safety for the drivers, that is the most important thing. I know we all have gripes about other drivers and all the rivalries ect. but if we can't keep this sport safe, we won't have the fun of griping and complaining.
wishing all fellow fans well.
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2-01-2008 @ 7:03PM
Dee Dee said...
I see a championship for Gordon this year and a big fat goose egg for Dale Jr. again this year. Anything else would suprise me.
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2-01-2008 @ 10:22PM
Brad said...
AAAAAHHHHHHH YES,
SIM-SALA-BIM AND SALAMI SALAMI ANOTHER SOOTH SAYER WITH A CRYSTAL BALL HAS A SPOKEN.
ALOHA, BRAD
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2-01-2008 @ 11:37PM
DA24JG said...
Regardless of the above JG negative remarks......
Jeff will have another great year and hopefully win his 5th Championship title,thereby ridding the monkey off his back...."TAKE THE BOYS TO SCHOOL JEFF!" ;)
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2-02-2008 @ 1:33PM
gdwrnchguy said...
Hey Tracy I thought you said you were a Tony fan and you call Jeff Gordan whiney boy, What kind of drugs are you on ??
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2-02-2008 @ 5:32PM
marc reede said...
we went thursday and friday to fontana. it just gets so darn hot there for the Fall race-- watch this funny clip i just saw on youtube of kasey kahne walking to the bathroom http://youtube.com/watch?v=X_64GZ32Rlc
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2-03-2008 @ 2:17PM
lisa said...
hey anyone would like to go to daytona 500.. I have a pitpass and fanzone pass. the pitpass is for Feb 12-17..fanzone is Thurs, Friday, Sat & Sun. Face value is $245 for pitpass and $125 for fanzone.
Anyone who would like them, please email me at LP4FUZ@AOL.COM OR CALL MY CELL 618-604-4799....
Lisa
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