While the other 2 series had exciting races, the Sprint Cup series had a race that was to be determined on tire wear and strategy by the drivers and crew chiefs. Although Kevin Harvick led the most laps of the day, he failed to seal the win again. With a late race caution and old tires, Harvick opted to pit for fresh tires and just did not have a car fast enough to regain the lead.
Jimmie Johnson went on to win and get his "win and in" out of the way for the play offs. Cautions were few and then, mostly for tire issues and not wrecks. A lot of people would say the race was "boring" but it is good to see a race where strategy plays into the win.
The most chatter by spectators was from the recent announcement by Stewart Haas to change manufacturers from Chevrolet to Ford for next season. A lot of people are wondering why the switch when it has been Chevrolet that has given them their only championships. It will be interesting to follow and see if any of their drivers leave to stay with the Chevrolet teams.
Now it is off to the "west coast swing" which are some of the best tracks for Kevin Harvick. Lets watch and see if this holds true with the new less downforce cars they are driving this season. It will certainly be interesting the rest of the season.
Jimmie Johnson went on to win and get his "win and in" out of the way for the play offs. Cautions were few and then, mostly for tire issues and not wrecks. A lot of people would say the race was "boring" but it is good to see a race where strategy plays into the win.
The most chatter by spectators was from the recent announcement by Stewart Haas to change manufacturers from Chevrolet to Ford for next season. A lot of people are wondering why the switch when it has been Chevrolet that has given them their only championships. It will be interesting to follow and see if any of their drivers leave to stay with the Chevrolet teams.
Now it is off to the "west coast swing" which are some of the best tracks for Kevin Harvick. Lets watch and see if this holds true with the new less downforce cars they are driving this season. It will certainly be interesting the rest of the season.
