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Dodge Challenger 500 results - Darlington (10 May 2008)

     Gotta love the Lady in Black!  Fast was the watchword last night.  From the fast-occurring accident in the first few laps to the blazing speeds (a new qualifying speed record AND average race speed record were set)... fast, fast, fast!!!  I wish I could say the same for our picks :(  Most were average, with Biffle as a popular pick for once, as was Smoke like he always is.  Ah well, Que sera sera!

Nascar Power Rankings

Here we go again after a great race with lots of recks at Darlington.Ull see some surprises in this weeks to top ten,so lets begin.

1.Kyle Busch-I always belive in putting the race winner first and Buch is that guy.With three wins and eight top 10's this season,he is the best as of now.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Indiana Jones Toyota, races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Dodge Challenger 500 on May 10, 2008 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina.  (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)

 2.Carl Edwards-With a second place finsih in last nights race this guy is on fire once again.Edwards has won three races this season and is poised to get another victory in the fallowing weeks,so watch out.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 08:  Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Clariton Ford drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Dodge Challenger 500 on May 8, 2008 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina.  (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

3.Dale Earnhardt Jr-Jr had one of the best cars all night and is one of the most consitant drivers in the sport.He also has had only one bad race all season and with a victory on his mind,I see him moving up in the next few weeks.Plus who doesnt love that new paint sceme of his

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Mountain Dew/AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet, races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Dodge Challenger 500 on May 10, 2008 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina.  (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)

4.Jeff Burton-After another solid top 10 finish Burton is still on his game.He never has a bad race but is a bad quilifier making him the fourth best driver as of now.

RICHMOND, VA - MAY 02: Jeff Burton, driver of the #31 AT&T Mobility Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal Presents the Dan Lowry 400 at Richmond International Raceway on May 2, 2008 in Richmond, Virginia.  (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)

5.Denny Hamlin-Hamlins on fire now with another top ten finish.Hes fourth in the points and has an average finish of twelve at number five he dropped a little only because of all the slightly better drivers ahead of him.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 05:  Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Toyota, drives during NASCAR Sprint Cup testing at Lowes Motor Speedway on May 5, 2008 in Concord, North Carolina.  (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

6.Clint Bowyer-After a win last week,he drops all the way to number six. Bowyer had an average race finishing 15th but with another race like it,he may be out of the top ten.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 09: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #07 Jack Daniel's Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Dodge Challenger 500 on May 9, 2008 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina.  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

7.Jeff Gordon-After not even making the top ten last week,he jumps to number seven after his third place finish at Darlington.Gordon is the best quilifer in all of nascar but hasent been consistant enough during the race to be in the top five.Everyone should prepare themselfs for a win in the next few races so please,stay awake and stay of the beer:)

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 08:  Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Dupont Chevrolet drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Dodge Challenger 500 on May 8, 2008 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina.  (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

 8.Jimmie Johnson-Once again the Hendrick Crew has gooten the ball rolling.With three poles and one win Johnson is still top 10 worthy even though he only has four top ten finishes,execpt a drop off next week from him,most likly a top 20 finish.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 09: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Dodge Challenger 500 on May 9, 2008 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina.  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

9.David Ragan-Ragan is now on his way to becoming one of Nascars best drivers.He finished fifth at Darlington and with three top tens,I still see him getting his first win in the next ten races.

TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 25:  David Ragan, driver of the #6 AAA Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 25, 2008 in Talladega, Alabama.  (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)

10.Martin Truex Jr-As much as I feel for Biffle,Kahne,Harvick and even Stewart,Truex deserves to be in the top 10.After a tremendous finsih at Taladega and a top 15 at Darlington he lead a few laps and was in the top ten for most of the race.Still since he is my favorite driver I cant leave him out and hopefully he will get a top five next week.Lets Go Truex! Jersey Boy all the Way!

AVONDALE, AZ - APRIL 11: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #1 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on April 11, 2008 in Avondale, Arizona.  (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)

P.S.Next week is the All-Star shutout at Charlotte so I will not be using points,and base it on the race.

Thanks for reading

Nyfan(Truex All the Way)

Crown Royal 400 results - Richmond (03 May 08)

     Man, what a race!  One person dominates all day and then Lady Luck leaves the building.  Another man was ready to quench his no-win thirst but wrecked when Fate got up and walked out with Lady Luck.  And to the winner goes the spoils - congrats Mr. Bowyer!  Now on with our show:

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