[Smoke842]

Hey -
How about Casey Mears this year. I think he's been top ten in all three races. He's 4th in the points, maybe he'll get his first win this year. That would be awesome!

[jamminj]

I grew up in Bakersfield, CA. I remember Casey's uncle Rick was on the front cover of the Yellow Pages.

I think it's great that he is doing so well.

However, it's only been 3 races. On last weekends "Gas'n'Go", Chris Meyers asked DW and Hammond if it was too early to start worring about points and they said "No"

I disagree. I mean, you've always got to watch the point standings, but to really be concerned, this early, is ludacris. There are countless DNF's remaining before the end of the season, and we all know how random DNF's can be.

Another month from now, and I'd be singing a different tune... but it's only been 3 races for chr-st sakes.

Back to the topic: Good to see Casey doing well. Let's just hope he avoids some of those imminent DNF's.

[rmjvol]

Wow, not only is he the only driver besides Johnson to be in the top 10 every race, he's up for a contract extension. Talk about peaking at the right time

He didn't do all that well in Atlanta last year, let's hope he continues his streak.

[Nevadastars]

I hope he has a great season because he's in a Dodge........well, at least for now until Toyota arrives. He's a good driver with a good attitude.

[florida]

He's doing better than Kurt Busch and that's alright by me...

[Smoke842]

Rick on the cover of the yellow pages? How cool is that. I know, it's waaayy too early to even look at the points. And good driver with good attitude, I like that. And the brothers Busch need to grow up. Oh, but Kurt tells us that he's matured, in a span of a few months. Don't know when I heard him say that, I always mute either of them when they are interviewed.
Thanks for responding!

[Tin Can]

Impresive is all I can say, driving nice clean races, if he can keep this up he will for sure make the chase..

[Noah]

I haven't been paying close enough attention to be rather honest..

[Team Yates]

I like Casey, I've always enjoyed all forms of racing. His family has a long, well known history in racing, hopefully his career will take him far in the future! Good Luck, Casey! I know I'll be watching him on the up and coming list.

Go Team YATES
Fly those rockets to the championship

[rave20]

I don't think about Casey Mears.

[Smoke842]

Funny, ha ha. Not lol though

[RN12#1]

First of all, I want to say that my comments have nothing to do with a bias towards my driver. They are based more because I have noticed them happen to my driver, and I'm not opposed to the idea that it's happened to others that I haven't noticed. Also, I have alot of respect for, not only Casey, but his family's place in racing history. I think he is a skilled driver that, if given better equipment, could excel in Cup. Which brings me to my question, I'm wondering if I missed something that started some type of grievence between Mears and Newman. I didn't think much of him not going with Newman at Daytona. He's close friends with Jimmie Johnson and by staying with JJ, he all but guarenteed himself second. But, my question of something going on came during the Busch race this weekend at Atlanta. Mears was on much older tires running up front with over 100 to go. With several cars breathing down his neck, he made what appeared to be a very deliberate block on Newman, who had a big run coming out of the turn, and by doing so let 3 other cars pass on the low side while held Newman up. Mears ended up getting freight-trained big time. I had tivo'd the race and rewound it several times just to make sure I saw what I thought I did. After 4 or 5 times looking at it, it seemed to me that moving up and blocking Newman hung himself out to dry the most and it appeared to me just plain old deliberate. Is something going on between the two of them that I'm not aware of?

And by the way, I'm not bothered by the block in the respect that it happens. if you are in front of someone, I understand that you do whatever to hold the position you have. What raised an eyebrow with me was why he chose to block Newman when it appeared to put Mears in the worst position.

Honestly, not complaining, just curious.

[Nevadastars]

Hmm, I didnt see the Atlanta block, but at Daytona the best he was going to place was 2nd, no matter who he went with...........he chose his friend, instead of being brand loyal with Newman. It upset the Dodge camp for sure. I imagine the Atlanta thing was a spotters mistake, or possibly even Caseys. Nobody is going to block knowing they will lose spots, well except maybe Tony Stewart when he's mad at someone.

[rave20]

Still not thinkin about him.

[jamminj]

I agree with Nevada. I don't think ANY driver would intentionally give up 3 spots to block 1 car. Wish I could see the footage you brought up, but it's already Tivo Freespace.

Rave: Go "not think" in another thread... heck, start your own. The title could be "Apathetic Thoughts"