In Celebration of my new theme on my blog, I'm hoping for a great season by my beloved Reds!  So were barely treading .500, it could be worse.. . . We could be Tiger fans.  After climbing out of my depressed and dissapointed stupor, that was the Tarheel loss to Kansas, I am clinging on to hope as Spring is upon us.  So here is the SO FAR SO GOOD file for the NASCAR SEASON.

1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. - So let the beatings begin Jr lovers and haters. But the numbers dont lie, Jr. is having a fantastic season thus far.  People would be quick to point out he doesn't have a points race victory thus far, but hey neither does the other Hendrick drivers!  But 4th place in the standings thus far is great as opposed to the cloud of expried engines and broken wheels bouncing off the car . . . Isn't it!!

2.  Roush/Fenway Racing - Just when you thought it was safe to bury the old blue oval, like a bad rash here comes "The Cat In The Hat" once again.  Roush/Fenway drivers are having a fantastic season thus far - Headed by Cousin' Carl's 3 victories thus far (minus the missing or loose oil cover)  Roush's teams performance rivals that of Hendricks from a year ago.

3. Kyle Busch - What can you say about the Scrub this year, except Exceptional.  Kyle is a bonafide contender to win any race this year, and has brought the 18 from mid card status back to championship contender in just one season!

4. Richard Childress Racing - Trivia question everyone. . . Who has the top 2 cars in the standings thus far?  That would be Richard Childress Racing!  Is it just me or has this feat become one of the most overlooked stories in NASCAR at this point.  Like a F-117A,  Childress cars have quietly and mythodically marched their way to the top of the standing without anyone hardly noticing.

5. Toyota - What a difference does a year make!  From barely making races to being in contention to win every week (Thanks Joe Gibbs), Toyota has made a quantum leap to the top of the NASCAR standings week by week (Thanks Joe Gibbs).  3 Toyota drivers are in the top 10 in the point standings as opposed by a year ago they couldnt even get in the top 35 in owners points (Thanks Joe Gibbs). . . Oh did I mention a special thanks to Joe Gibbs?