Hello Angels, Bosley, Mr. X and the UnNamed One,

I’m going to start off this week’s commentary introducing a new award for our Angels to receive.  It’s not a weekly award, but will be awarded by me when someone in our fantasy league does something so outlandish that he or she is deserving of the Charlie’s Angels Bonehead Award.

I’ll tell you who the first recipient is later on.

There is a lot to talk about from yesterday’s race.  One is that Jeff Gordon had a decent race and top-10 finish.  Another is Matt Kenseth dodged another bullet…a spin or crash that is.  Maybe another thing to talk about is the newest NASCAR feud between Kevin Harvick and Ricky Rudd (Go Air Force).  But, I think I’ll concentrate on now six-time race winner for 2003, Ryan Newman. 

In only his second year on NASCAR’s premiere circuit Newman is leading the series in wins for the year, and also has the lead for Bud Pole qualifying this year, I believe.  It’s too bad that Newman had so many problems earlier in the year.  He’s currently 6th in points, but is on a steady rise and only about 200 points out of 2nd spot.  I don’t think anyone can catch Kenseth, but I believe if Newman continues on his winning ways, he’s going to be our second place driver for the final Winston Cup season.

Congratulations to Newman on his 6th win this season. 

Speaking of congratulations, it’s time to award the Charlie’s Angels’ Bonehead Award.  The first recipient is also this week’s recipient of the Golden Caboose Award. This is because this Angel picked a driver for the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 race that was never even entered in the competition.  CAN YOU SAY BONEHEAD…   Come on Angels, I know you want to say it with me…especially when I’m that BONEHEAD.  That’s right Angels, your fearless (huh?) leader, Charlie is this week’s GAA recipient and first time winner of the Charlie’s Angels Bonehead Award.  So, I’m not sure if congratulations or condolences are in order…but I’ll take what ever you feel in your heart to express to me.  By the way, the driver who didn’t even enter the race is last week’s 15th place finisher, Kevin LaPage, who was replaced this week by Jason Lefler.  I’m not sure what the reason for the replacement was, but it definitely affected my outcome.  Other than that, my drivers this week did quite well.  Greg Biffle did have some problems with the wall or other cars, but managed a 20th place finish.  Jimmie Johnson had an 11th, while his teammate Jeff Gordon had his best finish in three or four races with a 10th place finish.  My top finisher this week is Kenseth who overcame two crashes to finish 7th.  Someone wish me much better luck next week.

Kris, I saved your butt from the GCA…but, unfortunately with four drivers, I still had more points than you did with five drivers.  Michael Waltrip is your worst driver again this week, after he had something break underneath his car.  He fell 12 laps down before getting the problem fixed and finished 32nd overall.  Kurt Busch was involved in an accident and finished 24th, while Mike Skinner, who wrecked his primary car before qualifying, won the pole with his back up car.  However, in practice he crashed the pole-winning car and had to get a third car for the race shipped in, which his team did.  In the second backup car…third for the weekend, Skinner started dead last and finished 18th.  Dale Earnhardt Junior had his problems and finished 17th.  Your best driver this week is Gordon and his 10th place finish.  Your average finish is 20.2.  Better luck next week.

Jill, last year, Dave Blaney was making a name for himself in the Winston Cup Series.  Unfortunately he’s had his problems this year, and that didn’t change for last night’s race.  He finished 33rd overall.  Tony Steward had a wreck and finished 27th.  Dale Jarrett was involved in multiple crashes and finished 21st.  Gordon did well for you with his 10th place finish, but your best driver this week is race winner, Ryan Newman.  Your average finish is 18.4.  Better luck next week.

Bosley, like Kris, your worst driver is Waltrip and his 32nd place finish.  Both Ken Schrader and Kurt Busch didn’t help you with their 25th and 24th place finishes respectively.  Bobby Labonte however is continuing his climb in the Winston Cup points with his 6th place finish, but, having Newman and his 6th win on your team definitely helped your cause.  Your average finish is 17.6.    Better luck next week.

Kelly, Ricky Craven has been having a good season with his Tide car, but last night’s race wasn’t so good.  He could only manage a 30th place finish.  Busch didn’t help you with his crash and 24th place finish.  Definitely helping you is Mark Martin, who recovered from an early crash, who finished 13.  Your two best drivers are the Labontes, Terry and Bobby, who finished 7th and 6th respectively.  Nice job on your average finish of 16 even.  Better luck next week.

Tiffany, you did well this weekend considering that none of your drivers broke the top-10.  However, none of your drivers finished higher than 19…in that spot is Jamie McMurray, who overcame an earlier crash.  Earnhardt finished 17th, while Harvick finish 16th, last car on the lead lap.  John Andretti and his new ride did well by finishing 14th overall.  Your best driver is Johnson and his 11th place finish.  Your average finish is a nice 15.4.  Still, better luck next week.

Mr. X and the UnNamed One, unless I got one of your teammates wrong, you both tie for this weeks’ TOP ANGEL AWARD.  So, congratulations on both of your TAA this week. 

UnNamed One, I’ll start with you just because I can.  Your worst driver this week is Busch and his 24th place finish.  Jarrett and Biffle obviously didn’t hurt you with their 21st and 20th place finishes.  Your best drivers are Kenseth and his 7th place finish, along with Rudd and his 3rd place finish.

Mr. X, your worst drivers are also Jarrett and Biffle with their 21st and 20th place finishes.  McMurray had his problems and finished 19th.  Helping you though was definitely having Terry Labonte and Kenseth on your team.  They finished 8th and 7th overall this week. 

Your TOP ANGEL AWARD winning average finish is 15 even.  Congratulations Mr. X and the UnNamed One.

Here's where we stack up after the Chevy Rock & Roll 400

1	Mr X, D. Nunes	671	607	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1278	95
2	Kelly's Knights, S. Riddle	659	595	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1254	93
3	Tiff's Young Guns, J. Young	618	594	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1212	86
4	Unamed Ones Fords, R. Young	570	610	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1180	80
5	Charlie's Boyz, E. G.	539	528	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1067	48
6	Jill's Jockeys, J. Lindsey	493	570	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1063	47
7	Bosley Bombers, J. Kratzer	384	581	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	965	28
8	Kris' Boy Toyz, P. Grill	419	528	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	947	26

Next week’s race is the Sylvania 300 in Louden, New Hampshire.  Don’t forget to update your drivers by Thursday, Sept. 11 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.

Good luck next week Angels,

Charlie