Top 10 Driver Excuses for Not Winning a NASCAR Pole in ’06
10. Mark Martin: “I didn’t HAVE to win one, I get in the Shootout forever-which is handy, ’cause that’s how long I’m gonna race!”
10. Mark Martin: “I didn’t HAVE to win one, I get in the Shootout forever-which is handy, ’cause that’s how long I’m gonna race!”
5. NASCAR pretending nothing is wrong with “Buschwhackers.”
10. How to Retire Rich (the T.O.Y.O.T.A. Method) by Dale Jarrett
No new Top 10 this week, so enjoy this classic from the archives about Tony Stewart’s rough Sunday at Dover during this year’s Chase for the Championship.
9. Dear Santa, Remember me? Not too many NASCAR team owners do either, and as a result I have had to take a part-time job. This year, could you please bring me a competitive ride in any of the three big series? – Steve Park
10. Laughter ensues from Kurt Busch being eliminated at Bristol, of all places; “angels” do not like to be mocked!
5. Head to a NASCAR Nextel Cup team’s shop in Mooresville. If you squint really hard at the cars through the glass of the viewing area, they almost look like they are making laps.
10. Making fun of Kurt Busch.
4. HL – Per Kevin Harvick’s request, Craig Carione will not lose his job at Evernham Motorsports for the post-race altercation at Texas Motor Speedway. ROTS – That way, Harvick will know where to find Carione to kick his ass in private…without being fined by NASCAR.
10. “So, we were walking right by the No. 7 hauler when suddenly, a large piece of something black and round comes flying through the air outta nowhere! I was just trying to protect Mr. Harvick and his wife.”
10. “It’s me, not you! Err, the dog ate my homework! Umm….”
10. Wow! Look at all those people! So that’s what the stands look like when they’re full!
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