NASCAR’s ‘Race to the Chase’ a dud so far

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NASCAR’s ‘Race to the Chase’ a dud so far

OPINION
By Jenna Fryer

Updated: 4:26 p.m. ET Sept 3, 2007

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The championship race is so tight and so tense, tempers are boiling. Car owners have nearly come to blows. Accusations of dirty driving abound.

This, however, is the IndyCar Series, its final month full of bickering and blocking. All of which is a tremendous buildup for Sunday’s season finale in Chicago, where Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti will attempt to hold off Scott Dixon and teammate Tony Kanaan for the title.

Meanwhile, back in America’s No. 1 racing series, NASCAR’s much-hyped “Race to the Chase” has been a bit of a dud.

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“We’re in the race,” he growled, when asked if he was concerned about the Chase following his 14th-place finish Sunday night. “You make a story about it and jerk everybody around and make them feel it’s a good story. I feel like you’re asking me stupid questions because we’re in good shape.”

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I didn't like the idea of the Chase when it was first announced. But in a year like this, it's a good thing the Chase is here. Gordon has such a big lead, it would be over barring a major meltdown.
 
Yeah! Wouldn't it be wonderful

If the 12th place driver turns out to be the year-long champion?
Betsy:rolleyes:

MRM said:
I didn't like the idea of the Chase when it was first announced. But in a year like this, it's a good thing the Chase is here. Gordon has such a big lead, it would be over barring a major meltdown.
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Betsy said:
If the 12th place driver turns out to be the year-long champion?
Betsy:rolleyes:
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But isn't that the point... to put the pressure on Jeff and the leaders?

I'm sure all of the top 4-5 drivers are terrified of losing to 8-12... They'd never live it down...

Besides, if a 12th place wins he'll deserve it for obviously stepping up, and the rest will deserve losing for blowing it and choking at the end.

Ultimately, I think the odds of that happening are pretty slim... but at there are odds now.
 
Oooohh Vanzetti!

vanzetti said:
But isn't that the point... to put the pressure on Jeff and the leaders?

I'm sure all of the top 4-5 drivers are terrified of losing to 8-12... They'd never live it down...

Besides, if a 12th place wins he'll deserve it for obviously stepping up, and the rest will deserve losing for blowing it and choking at the end.

Ultimately, I think the odds of that happening are pretty slim... but at there are odds now.
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I am convinced by your post...you vote a straight Democrat ticket...don't you?
Betsy:rolleyes:
 
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