NASCAR News: Fast Laps and Dancin’ with the Lady in Black

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Darlington just might be my favorite race track in the world. Or maybe it’s Richmond. Both are traditional and unique in their own ways. But the Track Too Tough to Tame is quirkier, which gives Darlington the edge in my mind.

There was a lot to like about Saturday’s Dan Lowry 400 from Richmond International Raceway though. I liked the way it looked - Richmond under the lights just looks good. The Speed Racer #43 with the newly re-upped Bobby Labonte at the wheel was spiffy.

Richmond was heartbreaking too. What else could you call Nationwide race winner, Denny Hamlin’s flat tire after leading the Sprint Cup race all night and getting almost within sight of sweeping his home town weekend.

And the disappointment of Green Nation and Dale Earnhardt Jr himself was palpable. So close they both were to ending the winless streak at two years, only. Now it goes on, with Kyle Busch a target to transfer the frustration to. Racing deal or not, the Shrub took out NASCAR’s most popular driver.

Next up Darlington. Newly paved and soft-walled the old Lady will be different than before. While waiting to see, try testing your NASCAR chops on these four newly paved Fast Lap questions.

1. Was NASCAR’s two lap penalty to Denny Hamlin adequate for stopping on the track to bring out his own caution?

2. Is Kyle Busch’s style similar to Earnhardt Sr’s?

3. Will Joey Logano’s domination of the ARCA Carolina 500K vault him into a full time Cup ride before the end of 2009?

4. Kyle vs Junior or Kyle vs Steven?

All loyal Kyle Busch apologists are saying Rubbin’ is Racin’ this week. It is. And the Fast Lap is about rubbin’ too. Rubbin’ other NASCAR commentors the wrong way. Rubbin’ your superior NASCAR knowledge in the faces of your friends. Bring it on. We’re planning a new Fast Lap podcast for the new OnPitRadio Page at OnPitRow.com. We need you more than ever.

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