Another win for the DodgeBoyz!!

[DGFoster]

Sterling Marlin clinched his second win of the season to give Dodge its 3rd win in the 2001 season

The DodgeBoyz Rule

 

[chuck3]

GOOD RACE, I like it when we WIN.

 

[fest3er]

It was worth the drive to Concord to see the race. Mopar finished first and third; it was Mopar's first win there since 1973, IIRC.



The weather was nice, though a bit chilly. We didn't mind, though; Harold had won a couple tickets for the Texaco/Havoline suite and dragged me along!



It took about 230 laps for the field to settle down. A few minor crashes, then they raced quietly for the last hundred or so, with Marlin pulling out to about a 6 second lead over #20 and about 11 seconds ahead of #22. And Robert Crashley, er, Pressley, didn't crash this time (though he was bumped early on and barely missed the wall). Harold was waiting most of the race for him to crash and take out a few competitors. And, of course, he was pleased every time Jeff Gordon lost a lap.



Pre-race, they had 5000 firefighters from all over as part of the ceremonies. The crowd cheered them as much as they cheered the news of the US military action in Afghanistan (at least I *think* that's what they were cheering about). And, of course, Greenwood was applauded exhuberantly. Very nice pre-race activities. And after winning, Marlin chose to forgo burnouts to carry the Stars and Stripes to victory circle.



This was my first NASCAR race. It was fun, though I think the next time I'll have to have my 'copter license and fly; the traffic in and out was *incredible*!



Fest3er

 

[RonaldLarson]

Yessssss!

Does this company mean business? Yup! The Nascar engine you see winning three races in it's first year was only an idea a liitle over a year ago. It was computer designed by Chrysler and refined by the best team leader in the business, Ray Evernam. I guess the roots of the corporation are still intact, and growing strong new trees; the roots of drive trains with no compromise.

Vat a country!

Ron

 

[FFutch]

Marlins the Man

Hey all,I'm happy as H*ll. At least this one wasn't rained out. Was glad there wasn't any late race cautions. I think Sterling might've been geared too high. To all those nay sayers who say Dodge ain't doing well this year I say BULLSH*T . I think they're doing dam good considering they been out of W. C. for 20+ years!I'm just waiting for the others to start whining when Dodge starts winning every week. Oh yeah Ward Burton snuck up there to 3rd. He's another I think will do well (if people quit running into him) . I dont think he was to happy with Nadeau . Where is Sterling in points now (3rd or 4th). Pretty dam good for a 1st year car. I think He said last week "this is the best car we've ever had". Doug