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That's what happened on Sunday on Kenseth's 41st birthday. With about 30 laps left to go, following a late caution that had Kenseth getting fuel only, while the rest of the lap leaders getting at least two tires and fuel. This propelled him to the front of the field, and gave him just enough of a lead that he could hold off a charging and faster, Kasey Kahne.
With this win, Kenseth shows he's going to be a hard contender to challenge with for the championship at the end of the season, by showing in all three races that he can go to the front and lead laps and even win races.
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How did Team Hendrick do?
Jimmie Johnson- Johnson finished sixth at Las Vegas, led sixty-six laps, and left Vegas still clinging to a five point advantage over Keselowski, last year's championship winner for the Cup. With this finish, and holding onto the lead, it still proves that Johnson will be hard to beat for a chance to win the Cup this year.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr- With Junior finishing seventh, it keeps him still in the top 5 in points at third only 10 points behind the leader. This is proving to be the best start for Junior yet while under Hendrick's stable.
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Team Hendrick is doing well in points, but it looks as though, there will be some good contenders that will try and bring the Cup back to their camp instead of finding it under Hendrick's stable where the last several years it's been found.
No matter what happens though, it'll be a good year of racing. Next stop, Bristol, TN.
I really like this post simply because of the "birthday" it reminded me of when something really incredible happens on your birthday and you remember it for the rest of your life, as I'm sure Kenseth will.
ReplyDeleteI like how you break it down and give enough information to keep a reader interested, but you don't over do it for those people who are not as savvy with sports (aka me). The first picture used is not too clear, but besides that, it is the only thing I see as an issue.
I like the quick breakdown of the Hendrick team after the main part. How does the point system work in racing? I like how you related the development of the team to the overall success of the sport. Great teaser for Bristol too. The first picture was hard to make out before reading the article though (is that Spongebob in the background?). But after reading a bit, it made perfect sense.
ReplyDeleteI honestly know nothing about nascar so your brief breakdowns are all I know. I like that it is about his "birthday" because my my birthday just passed. The separation and breakdown of the people is really nice so we get to know exactly who you're talking about.
ReplyDeleteBrian, Brian, Brian - you seem to be a sports fanatic, and I love it. I'm not a NASCAR follower (I am a motor head!), but after reading your blog, I feel like I'm actually learning something. I can only hope that you gain something from reading my blog.
ReplyDeleteTo improve your post, you could bold the names of each racer that you're talking about to make the post easier on the eyes. Other than that, job well done!
I like how you started the post about Kenseth's birthday and followed it with how the Hendricks team did. I'm going to be honest I don't follow NASCAR and know nothing about it, but your posts make it easy to follow and understand. For me your posts actually make NASCAR interesting. The photos used also help me put a name with a face. I have to agree with Stew when he says to bold the names to make it easier on the eyes. Awesome post!
ReplyDeleteI'm not much of a nascar fan but I wouldn't mind actually going and experiencing a race in person. I can understand your passion for it because I watch motorcross races and I know there's so many things that cause a rush of adrenaline. For example, someone wrecking, your favorite guy winning, so on and so forth. The question in your introduction drew me in to read more of your post. I also like how you posted a picture of the racer in the spot that you talked about them. That made your post even easier to read because I could put a face on the person you were talking about. Something to consider.. Maybe have a more eye catching, clear photo with your introduction than the one you have seeing as how your introduction question is what probably drew most readers to your post. I think you did a really good job though.
ReplyDeleteI personally like nascar a lot so i can relate instantly. I like how you told the story of the last Sunday's race and some information about Kenseth winning on his birthday, pretty cool! i liked how you add in how the hendrick boys did. good job man!
ReplyDeleteI like that when I read this, I felt like I was there. It's easy to see your passion in your writing. Keep up the action verbs! It creates a more engaging post. I liked how you included the next location for the race at the end. Remember in AP style, let numbers stand by themselves. (41st)
ReplyDeleteYou know I'm a fan of your blog. The writing's excellent and makes the sport of racing interesting to people who've never watched a race! I was very happy when I saw this post because I saw that you included pictures of the people you were talking about which definitely helped me keep the information straight. There's a couple of misplaced or unnecessary commas that interrupt the flow of your work (and I know I'm probably guilty of the same thing) but other than that, I really enjoyed the post!
ReplyDeleteHey Brian, I like your blog a bunch! You give more than race results you give meaning to the win and bring it alive in your writing style. I have never been to a NASCAR event but have visited some NHRA Drag Races. What you can't portray, in words, is the power of the sport. I don't know about NASCAR, but the power at an NHRA event is intoxicating. The sound, pressure and smells are potent. I would like to experience stock car racing. Your blog is clear, concise and informative.
ReplyDeleteI didn't really feel like I could connect with this. I'm not a Nascar fan and I feel like I could have gotten the same thing from Yahoo. You just need something to make it so that it's not just another news story. I did like how clear it was what was going on in the story. I wasn't confused by what had happened, which is important for someone who knows nothing about the sport. I think your weakness is that you really just give the facts and don't elaborate much.
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