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    He improved one place to seventh in the point standings, and trails Jimmie Johnson by 312. "How do I know the Chase is practically over? ... Here’s why: the only feud we’re discussing is not one involving Jimmie Johnson. It’s the Juan Montoya-Bob Griese feud. I think it was wise for Griese to apologize; I think it would be even wiser if Taco Bell started an ad campaign featuring Montoya and Griese debating the merits of tacos." 9. Carl Edwards: Edwards was running 12th on the final lap at Martinsville, but a broken driveshaft sent him into the wall and back through the field for a 20th-place finish. Full Article at Speedway Media
    How do I know the Chase is practically over? ... Here’s why: the only feud we’re discussing is not one involving Jimmie Johnson. It’s the Juan Montoya-Bob Griese feud. I think it was wise for Griese to apologize; I think it would be even wiser if Taco Bell started an ad campaign featuring Montoya and Griese debating the merits of tacos.
    Ryan Newman – Ryan Newman SOURCE: Speedway Media 1 month ago
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  1. but I still find myself trailing Jimmie Johnson. I may be over the ‘hill,’ yet I still can’t seem to get over the ‘hump.’
    Mark Martin – Mark Martin SOURCE: Speedway Media 1 month ago
  2. This has been a season I’d rather not remember ... Thanks to a condition known as selective amnesia, I’ve already forgotten about most of it. The rest? I’m counting on a freak Frisbee accident to cause a head injury which will hopefully erase the rest of my memory.
    Carl Edwards – Carl Edwards SOURCE: Speedway Media 1 month ago
  3. We know fans wish for huge crashes all the time. Now, drivers are hoping for the same.
    SOURCE: Speedway Media 1 month ago
  4. After our duel in the spring
    SOURCE: Speedway Media 1 month ago
  5. I’ve got an average finish of 6.5 in Chase races
    Mark Martin – Mark Martin SOURCE: Speedway Media 1 month ago
  6. Burger King’s ‘The Truth About Tony’ proved that I do, in fact, love a Whopper
    SOURCE: Speedway Media 1 month ago
  7. Lack of practice time certainly limited our preparation
    Greg Biffle – Greg Biffle SOURCE: Speedway Media 1 month ago
  8. Now I’m the holder of the coveted grandfather clock ... It still means a lot to me, despite the fact that I’m 352 out of first and have virtually no chance at winning the Cup. I guess that’s why the clock keeps striking midnight.
    Denny Hamlin – Denny Hamlin SOURCE: Speedway Media 1 month ago
  9. It was regrettable that Bob Griese made the ‘taco’ comment in regards to Montoya
    SOURCE: Speedway Media 1 month ago

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