It’s Thanksgiving on this Thursday in November-or turkey day-as I like to call it. It’s a day when family and friends gather ‘round to eat tons of food, watch the Detroit Lions get beat up by the Tennessee Titans and express what they are most thankful for.
Which means that it’s time to stick a fork in another season of NASCAR Sprint Cup racing, it has been roasted and is glazed. Fans are thankful that this boring year as many saw it, is over and have already begun the countdown to the 2009 Daytona 500.
We fans know what we are thankful for, what are the drivers most thankful for on this festive day?
12) Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Earnhardt Jr. will be most thankful that his first season with Hendrick Motorsports has concluded and he can use the chemistry from this year and focus on trying to win a championship next year.
He must also be thankful that he once again made the Chase and snapped his two year winless streak so that media can now focus on something else and stop asking him when he was ever going to win again.
Of course he is probably most thankful to just be competitive again, with a shot to win every week where as last year he was just waiting for an engine to explode.
11) Matt Kenseth
Kenseth is thankful that this season is over.
After failing to win a race for the first time since 2001, Kenseth will most likely be going to teammates Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle’s house and asking their secrets to success this year.
But he should also be thankful that he works for Roush Fenway Racing, they will certainly figure out what the problem is and fix it. Kenseth has a very strong team and a consistent team but they just could not find the key to victory lane.
10) Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch is thankful that there is a next year.
This time a year ago, Busch was thankful that he had a job when Joe Gibbs Racing decided to hire him. He went out and declared himself an early championship favorite before things went downhill.
So when next season begins Busch will be thankful that he has such a great team at JGR and has the powerful support of Toyota.
Plus it doesn’t hurt to be thankful that he has been blessed with crazy and sometimes questionable driving ability.
comments (8) write a comment »
write a new comment
about 1 month ago
I'm thankful for all our drivers, top 12 and otherwise - they all do have a lot to be thankful for, even in these tough times. I thankful for the ability to have them go left and go fast and always amuse us. And I'm grateful for your writing, your creativity, and your sharing the community leader load. Happy Thanksgiving Kelly!
from about 1 month ago
Thanks very much Mary Jo-
I know I haven't been around lately but I'm trying! I'll be back full-time and strong!
about 1 month ago
Great article Kelly and I agree. No matter how bad things are we should be thankful for the warm house we have and the food we have each day to eat and of course for our nascar entertainment each week. I know for me this year would have been unbearable without my Nascar guys. I also am thankful for my new Nascar fans here on this great site. keep up the great work Kelly !
Carol
from about 1 month ago
Thanks very much Carol.
And thanks for reading!
about 1 month ago
HAHA I love the Stewart one with him being thankful for the 'Dega yellow line! Great read!
from about 1 month ago
Thank you! I tired to go easy on 'ol Tony. He has a lot going on right now....
about 1 month ago
Great read with good insight!! Now let's get JJ to spread the love!! :)
from about 1 month ago
Thanks very much, And I agree!
write a new comment