Okay, so I'm just about done with work tonight, and I figured I'd log on to see just what's going on in the racing world, and check to see how the Rangers did tonight. 

Bad news there, Rangers lost on a goal by Sidney Crosby with 4 seconds left in the game.  Bummer.  I did not see the game.  Wish I had, but I work second shift.  Gotta catch the highlight reels I guess. 

Checked in with FoxSports.com's NASCAR coverage.  My boy Riggs is on the pole again, with teammate Kasey Kahne to his right.  Elliot Sadler's not too far behind, inside row three, fifth place start.  Missed some good qualifying.  Probably won't be on the highlight reels, but I'll be sure to catch the race. 

But I stumbled across an interesting clip of information.  Out of 79525 voters, 89% think Jeff Gordon will leave Saturday night as the Points Leader. 

89% of Foxsports.com pollers think Jeff Gordon will come from -147 behind the lead to come away with the lead.  89% of almost 80000 voters.  70700 votes to Gordon, to make up 147 points in one race. 

Why?    Come on folks.  Even I know 147 points is a lot in nascar.  185 points for a victory, less 147 points.  For Gordon to take the lead, he has to win the race, and Jeff Burton cannot score more than 37 points.  In other words, Jeff Burton has to come in 42, one place behind where Jeff Gordon is starting.  But wait!  There's more!    There's a six point gap between Kenseth and Burton.  Meaning, if Burton finishes 42nd, Kenseth can finish 41st, and will be tied with Gordon, provided Gordon wins the race.  In addition, Mark Martin (-10) will have to finish no better than 39th.    Is it possible?  Yes.  It's definitely a possibility.  Is it probable?  Of course not!  There are far too many "if's" for Gordon to leave as the leader.  70000 people should know this, right?  Right?!  I pray I'm not the only one disturbed by this.