NINE IN A ROW FOR JOE

Johnny Mallonee
@johnny-mallonee
12 years ago
3,259 posts

And for Kyle too, he has won the last nine at Fontana in nationwide. You got to give the candyman credit with the wheel and he has gotten ahold of his attitude too so he is coming around to being a keeper.

Busch certainly isn't tired of the same old story.

Busch earned JGR's ninth consecutive Nationwide victory at Fontana on Saturday, comfortably beating Sam Hornish Jr. for his third win in five races this season.

Gibbs' Toyotas haven't lost a Nationwide race on their unofficial home track since 2007, with Busch, Joey Logano and Tony Stewart navigating the wide, bumpy track with unmatched ease. Through changes in cars, drivers and crew chiefs, JGR has maintained its record streak.

Busch pushed ahead late in a back-and-forth duel with Nationwide points leader Hornish's Ford to win his second straight Nationwide race, wrapping it up when Hornish brushed the wall with two laps to go.

''It's really cool,'' Busch said. ''They're known for having great stuff, but you've still got to be able to wheel it. I don't think we were the best car, but we just chased down that 12 car. Didn't want to see him win in front of our hometown crowd.''

Busch raced to his record Nationwide 54th victory, including six at Fontana, in front of fans from Toyota and other sponsors' home offices, capping a doubly celebratory day for the winningest driver in Nationwide history. and thats how it is in the wonderful world of Nascar.

Did you watch it or even listen to it? Your racing is in Nationwide dont you think???


updated by @johnny-mallonee: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM
Tim Leeming
@tim-leeming
12 years ago
3,119 posts

That was a good race yesterday. I enjoyed watching The Candy Man running so close to the outside wall. Reminds me of another great driver.




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What a change! It's been awhile since I've checked in and I'm quite surprised. It may take me awhile to figure it our but first look it's really great.