Last Sunday all the races in the Talladega Trifecta took place.  Forensic2 sat on the edge of capturing his third straight victory vying to tie the all time Trifecta record of 3 wins in a row.  Fittingly the lead was as much a hot potato as the lead of a restrictor plate race and changed hands after every race.  In a surprise turn of events Dave_in_Indy an admitted open wheel fan, was able to run the table and collect his first Trifecta victory of the year. It should not be too much of a surprise though as 2 of the races were of the fender-less variety.  Non the less, congratulations to Dave_in_Indy on your win with a score of 14

This week’s NASCAR events will create the bread in a Kentucky Derby sandwich for the Twin Spires Trifecta

First up on Friday night the Nationwide series will go after it under the lights of Richmond International Raceway.  The Lipton Tea 250 goes at 7:00 pm ET

Second, just after 6:00 pm ET, the 134th Kentucky Derby will be called to the post.  As we sit now 20 horses are entered in the event and your favorite can be found here.  Also check out this blog if you really want some in depth information.

Third will be the Sprint Cup event, the Crown Royal 400 set for Saturday night at 7:00pm ET. 

All drivers/horses are eligible to be picked and double pick penalties will be applied.  Your car race picks are due before the start of the Nationwide race, but if you need to edit your Derby picks (horses are often scratched very late) you can do so until 6:00 pm Saturday.  Please do so in a second comment though as the time on your comment determines who picked said driver first.

Thanks for your cooperation and participation and I hope everyone gets to enjoy a mint julep, or just the adult beverage of your choice while watching the most exciting 2 minutes in sports.  Don't forget your hat ladies...