Gettin Loose...10/25

pIts time to start gettin loose for real. We are down to the last four races and Jimmie Johnson is really close to locking this thing up. Biffle and Burton are trying to tell you its still a competition but they will need JJ to "get loose" in a big way for that to happen. 3 titles in 3 years is impressive.

Elliot Sadler actually compared to the 48 team to the 49ers of the 80's, the Cowboys of the 90's and Michael Jordan's Bulls. Those teams were dynasties. This is a foreign idea in the NASCAR world because no one really ever thought this would happen. Everyone thought there were way too many good teams for a team to win 3 straight championships. I am one of those. I didn't think this could happen. Now, I know its not over but its darn close. Am I willing to call it a dynasty. Yes I am!

I don't care what sport it is, if you are the best at what you do for 3 straight years, you are a dynasty. JJ has it figured out and the best part is that this year, he didn't turn it on until the last third of the season. He made sure he got enough points to be fine going into the last few races before the chase and then he went for it. He knew that when the chase came he would be the best guy out there. It's amazing!

This brings me to the next point. If NASCAR doesn't do something, this could get very repetitive. Other then Jimmie's fans', I don't think many people like this kind of domination in this sport. They need to change the tracks they race on or something but I think if they don't do something they are going to lose a lot of casual fans.

It's Atlanta this week and Biffle and Burton need to do something to make this interesting or I may not be able to say its not over next week. Of course, qualifying was rained out again so starting positions and pit positions were assigned by points. This again, only gives Jimmie an advantage and its going to take a good effort to beat him again. Its a fast track and the Roush guys usually do well so we'll see what happens. Here is what I think.

Lock of the Week: Jimmie Johnson. I don't think I need to explain this. He is on fire and starting on the poll.

Sleeper of the Week: Am I allowed to pick any other driver other then Johnson. I guess not but Earnhardt Jr. is my sleeper this week. There are only a few guys that aren't sleepers right now and Jr isn't one them.