Results From Homestead - Ford EcoBoost 400

   Well, what an eventful end to the season.  Gary was 4 points out of second,  Mark was 10 points out of 3rd.  Mark's team failed to realize he was in the hunt for the final money spot, and let James finish in third.  The big news was that Gary scored almost 60 points more than Brian to win his third championship in a row.  Remember boys and girls, I do not think that even when Colleen was running this pool, anyone ever won two in a row, and Gary here has won three.  I hope he realizes, he will not be allowed to participate in next years pool as a courtesy to everyone else.
   John M. held on to win the 1/2 pool, in spite of pretty much everyone having a terrible week.  Debbie, moved up a spot to cash in third, knocking John M out of third.
   Congrats to all who played this year.  If you could let me know as soon as possible if you will be back next season in the big pool, that would be great.  Also, if everyone could ask around, and get some people into the half pool, that would be great too.
   Even though I have Nascar Pool Burnout, I am already eagerly waiting for next season to begin.
Adios for now,
Paul

Ford 400 Line-Up Changes

   On a mission to improve what we can, and for a chance for Mark to place in the money, the following changes will be made for Sunday's race:

Mark: Ambrose out and Allmendinger in
Paul: Stewart out and Truex in

If anyone else needs to make any changes, remember to let me know one hour prior to race.
Thank you,
Paul

Results From Phoenix - Quicken Loans 500

   Hey Ya'all!  Shocking, I know, but I got the standings done early due to being off last night.   The slow burn of Brians' season is reaching it's end.  One way or another the slump will culminate in Homestead.  Will he hang in there or will we crown Gary champion for (and I hate to say it) a third time in a row.  Due to top 13 finishes for all his drivers, Gary scored 15 points more than Brian and is now only 4 points away.  James, who was tied with Mark for third going into this last race scored 10 more points than Mark and is now in sole possession of third.  Gotta say one thing and one thing only about Newman, he did what was necessary to get into the champion round by driving in really hard into the last corner there to plow into Kyle Larson to beat Gordon by one point.  Now if he somehow winds up winning the Championship, I will be banning Nascar for life.
   In the half pool, John has wrapped up the first place spot, but the battle rages on for the other two money spots.  Going to be quite a finish in Homestead.
Later everybody and good luck to all,
Paul,

Results From Texas - AAA Texas 500

   I can hear you all grumbling through my computer... "what takes this man so long to get these results posted???" I am not going to make excuses, but instead just apologize.  And give you the results from Texas.  Bad Brad did it again, and pissed off yet another driver.  This time though, I didn't see a problem with what Brad did.  But let me tell you, I laughed so hard when I finally realized that was Kevin Harvick shoving Brad into Gordon.  Wow.
   The top two get closer this week as Gary is now only 19 points out of first.  Brian had a great week, Gary had a better one.  Meanwhile, 3rd is now tied with James and Mark fighting for the last money spot.
   In the half pool, Debbie closes in on third (up two spots), and John L falls two spots to 6th.
   Expect some beating and banging tomorrow at Phoenix as all the drivers in the top 8 are going to get down and dirty for the 4 remaining spots.
Enjoy, and good luck,
Paul

Results From Martinsville - Goody's 500

   Well, the results are in (were in... just too much going on).  Brian continues to lead, but slimmer and slimmer every week.  Gary cut in to his lead thanks to Dale Jr's big win and his first grandfather clock.  Mark and James continue their epic battle for the last money spot.  Mark is down by only 15 points from 3rd.  Three races to go, and the tension is high.
   In the half pool, John is trying to finish 1-2, but I stand in the way of that.  Unless I totally self destruct, I should hold onto 2nd.
   Good luck to all in Texas,
Paul

Today's Nascar Race - Texas

Today, Stewart gets to go back in for me and Truex comes out. My top three are back in.  Results to follow,
Paul