[BiscuitMan]

I could not believe Darrell Waltrip at the conclusion of the Craftsman Truck race today. When Kyle Busch tapped Johnnie Benson and then was spun around by another truck, Darrell said "Now, that's uncalled for."

Gee! I thought I was watching Darrell Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt battle at Martinsville or the old Richmond track. That was good racing, when the truck behind trys to pass the truck ahead, especially when it's the last lap of the race.

[jks812]

I have to agree. I think it was "uncalled for" for DW to say that. Most drivers go for it on the last lap, well they do in the trucks anyway, and thats what Kyle was doing. I missed if Benson said anything about it. But he shouldn't, since he's done that himself before.

[3fanforever]

They never interviewed Benson after the race, but they managed to talk to Bush, to get his side of it. What struck me was the fact that Kyle was even there, available for an interview. He seems to be doing allot of running from the tracks and the press lately if things don't go his way.

As for DW, he's star struck by Bush. In his eyes, Kyle's a superman who can do no wrong. So to see him wreck somebody was unbelievable to ole' DW. What I saw was good old short track racing, something DW seems to have forgotten about at the end of today's race.

[NASCAR Gnome]

Actually, MRN said that Benson was interviewed and said that this type of thing happens all the time but NASCAR never does anything about it!

[3fanforever]

Originally Posted by NASCAR Gnome

Actually, MRN said that Benson was interviewed and said that this type of thing happens all the time but NASCAR never does anything about it!

Thanks for that info NASCAR Gnome. What I was referring to, was I didn't see Fox interview him after the race on TV. But I could have missed it. Been know to do that these days it seems.

[jks812]

Originally Posted by 3fanforever

Thanks for that info NASCAR Gnome. What I was referring to, was I didn't see Fox interview him after the race on TV. But I could have missed it. Been know to do that these days it seems.

I didn't know if they did or not either. They interviewed Setzer and Kyle and then it went off, cause they went over. I thought they had said they were moving to Speed, but auction was on there.

[Racer Duck]

Used to be the "unwritten rule" was if your fender isn't even with the driver's door, you ain't got the lane and should back off. But if the car "in front" is in a different lane, then there's no foul. Now-a-days, spotters are supposed to relay that type of info. Either way, the only way to conclude whether Kyle pushed up or Johnny moved down is by re-examining the replays.

Kyle is beginning to show a lot of maturity. Taking the blame this time was a delightful surprise. I'm beginning to like this kid a lot.

OTOH, I was never a fan of DW's, so I don't pay a lot of attention to what he says even though I did question that remark when I heard it...

[Bassdogs]

Again opinions are something everyone has, so mine is of no more import than anyone else's. Just "Short Track" racing if you will, but week after week KB is making enemies and burning bridges. Look for him to see more than his share of trips up to the wall. I do like Benson, but the complaint I have against him is that he can't seem to defend himself against drivers like KB. I contend that KB would not have gotten away with his last crunch and spin if the car in front of him was any of several other drivers. I watched KB race Tony hard at Bristol when KB was 2 laps down and the 20 was leading. How do you say "Team mates"? What goes around, will come back around.

Kyle took responsibility for this last incident? I heard him make a remark about having a run and then a wheel hop or some other lame thing. Truth is he didn't have a hole and simply tried to make one with his bumper. Then a snide remark about getting spun himself and maybe he should be mad. There will be justice and it will be delivered by the other drivers. KB better be careful where he sticks his nose.

[Fireball]

That looked to me like a "bump and run" that didn't work. Look for this type of action today during the cup race at Martinsville.

The "bump and run" is a standard practice at short tracks across the country... and especially on the last lap.

[Jeffrey4396]

Originally Posted by Bassdogs

Again opinions are something everyone has, so mine is of no more import than anyone else's. Just "Short Track" racing if you will, but week after week KB is making enemies and burning bridges. Look for him to see more than his share of trips up to the wall. I do like Benson, but the complaint I have against him is that he can't seem to defend himself against drivers like KB. I contend that KB would not have gotten away with his last crunch and spin if the car in front of him was any of several other drivers. I watched KB race Tony hard at Bristol when KB was 2 laps down and the 20 was leading. How do you say "Team mates"? What goes around, will come back around.

Kyle took responsibility for this last incident? I heard him make a remark about having a run and then a wheel hop or some other lame thing. Truth is he didn't have a hole and simply tried to make one with his bumper. Then a snide remark about getting spun himself and maybe he should be mad. There will be justice and it will be delivered by the other drivers. KB better be careful where he sticks his nose.

I agree with you Kyle tried to make a hole where one is not. It is one thing to go for it on the last lap and make it stick when you have the lane. It is another thing to try and make a lane that is not yours. Face the facts Kyle tried to push his way into 2nd. Besides bump and runs happen between one cars front bumper and anothers rear bumper, not the rear quater panel. DW was right the kid should have remain patient and accepted third, but alot of fans will just call it good ole racing. Which that was not. I'd agree with the move if Kyle had his car to Johnny's door or fulling underneath to try and make it stick.

[jks812]

Originally Posted by Jeffrey4396

Besides bump and runs happen between one cars front bumper and anothers rear bumper, not the rear quater panel.

And I saw alot of it yesterday that was the same as what Kyle did, but nobody is crying foul on those.

[Racer Duck]

Originally Posted by jks812

And I saw alot of it yesterday that was the same as what Kyle did, but nobody is crying foul on those.

more than half of the cautions were caused by one driver or another seeing a hole, whether real or imaginary, and trying to get into it. like it or not, it's the way things are in NASCAR at short tracks - especially Martinsville. and like it or not, it sells tickets, which is the bottom line....

[Bob Tanner]

FOX obviously listens to the legions out there who think DW is the greatest thing to hit the announcer's booth since Vince Scully and Harry Carey. DW, in turn, takes this approval as a license to editorialize ad nosquam on whatever trips his trigger.

Those who are "DW-aholics" actually admire the guy and think whatever he spews out is relevant. Those of us (include me, here) who think he's about as relevant to race commentary as Greta Van Sustren (FOX Legal Analyst) is to news reporting, cringe almost every time we hear his voice.

Watching racing on TV is basically "free." I guess we get what we pay for.

[jks812]

Originally Posted by Racer Duck

more than half of the cautions were caused by one driver or another seeing a hole, whether real or imaginary, and trying to get into it. like it or not, it's the way things are in NASCAR at short tracks - especially Martinsville. and like it or not, it sells tickets, which is the bottom line....

That's what I'm talking about. Alot of em was doing it and Kyle doing it is the only one they are crying about. When another one done it DW didn't say it was uncalled for.

[Racer Duck]

Originally Posted by jks812

That's what I'm talking about. Alot of em was doing it and Kyle doing it is the only one they are crying about. When another one done it DW didn't say it was uncalled for.

and it was DW who started the day saying it was the nature of Martinsville that bumpin happens... in fact, he bragged about his prowness at it and that the only way to get to the front was to utilize the chrome horn!