Thursday, August 16, 2007

Sometimes Saved, Sometimes Snubbed

The weather forecast for Friday in Brooklyn, Mich., calls for sunny skies with a mere 10-percent chance of precipitation. Friday, of course, is qualifying day for the 3M Performance 400, and the weather is worth noting because Mother Nature has been a dear friend of Red Bull Racing, all the while being its worst enemy. Twice in the past five Nextel Cup races rain has helped Brian Vickers’ No. 83 Red Bull Toyota earn a spot in the show. His victory last fall at Talladega carries a lot of weight when it’s wet — like in July at Daytona or last week at Watkins Glen, even though the No. 83 had the speed in practice. But a free pass is a free pass. And then there’s AJ Allmendinger. At the Glen, he hardly got a chance to show off his road-racing skills … rain, an abbreviated practice, more rain and no qualifying. Just like that, AJ and the No. 84 were headed home. The June event at 2-mile Michigan International Speedway was the last time both Red Bulls raced together. BV qualified 16th, and AJ tied a career-best finish in 31st.

4 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

That win in 'Dega last yr has helped get us in some races but I think Brian would have gotten in last week at the Glen on points anyway; the way the rain out places everyone through the 43rd spot.

6:01 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I hope that BV's Bush race will help him in the cup race. Anyone know what is going on there? Blaney fans are not happy.

6:05 AM  
Blogger RedBull83Fan said...

GO GET 'EM in MI, TRB! GOOD LUCK!!!

3:41 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

brian luvs aj

6:56 PM  

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