Jr Nation doesn’t have a monopoly on misery. All Tony Stewart had to do was bring his ride home, with two laps to go, and he apparently cut a tire and had to pit.

Frustration is part of being a fan of NASCAR racing, and every fan feels it at one time or another, so we all know how much it hurts when our favorite driver, no matter who he or she is, has a well deserved victory snatched at the last minute.

As long as the race was, there was plenty of action throughout the event, and, personally, I think the new Sprint Cup car is coming along. The teams are learning how to make them racy on the intermediate tracks, which is important, since the intermediate tracks comprise the majority of the season’s races.

Rev’Jim’s RantsnRaves has a complete commentary on nearly everything that happened during the race. It is rather lengthy, but the race was lengthy:

The opening ceremonies were fitting for Memorial day salute, including “The Lord’s Prayer,” “Amazing Grace,” The Pledge of Allegiance, and Taps, as well as the National Anthem and the flyover. It was inspiring, humbling, and very respectful of those who have sacrificed much for our country. God Bless the troops, and Hold those who have given their lives for our country. Amen.
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Our newest Associate Editor, Trackbunny films expresses her frustration at snatching defeat from the jaws of victory here. 

Do You NASCAR has “Rating the Race” where he gives the 600 the best rating this season for any intermediate track race. I am happy you agree with me on this Tim.

Unfortunately, we missed getting the link to Trouble in Turn 2’s weekly race preview this week, but you may want to read it anyway. It is always a good read, even after the fact.

To those who have a three day weekend this week, enjoy your holiday, and don’t forget those who have given their lives in service to their country.