One thing this little experiment in fantasy NASCAR democracy is demonstrating that just when you think one part of your team has gotten its act together, the rest of your team just falls apart.
The People's Pitstop, aka the Internet's favorite fantasy racing team, racked up 254 points Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. That leaves us with a season total of 5,324, dragging us down to 56,571st overall on Yahoo Sports and down six spots to 69th in the Fans of From the Marbles league. Here are some more details.
Jimmie Johnson. Started 2nd, finished 22nd, 1 lap led and 63 fantasy points. He got us the 5 points for qualifying so well, and he got his customary 10-points-for-leading-a-lap bonus before hitting the proverbial wall. (Please note the use of the word "proverbial.")
Jamie McMurray. Started 4th, finished 1st, 16 laps led and 101 fantasy points. Most weeks, his highlights would be getting 1 point for qualifying and 10 points for leading a lap. Fortunately for the People's Pitstop, this wasn't most weeks.
Ryan Newman. Started 5th, finished 17th and 58 fantasy points. Well, at least he's going to be a father.
Sam Hornish Jr. Started 25th, finished 30th (3 laps behind the leaders) and 32 fantasy points. Which is more discouraging: That one of our drivers couldn't get through the first lap unscathed, or that today he's being featured in a blog post whose headline reads in part, "No, really! I belong here!"?
Anyway, the People's Pitstop now takes its act back to Pennsylvania for the August race at Pocono Raceway. The polls are now open. They will close Thursday night. The TNT-to-ESPN poll results appear below. Please vote now.
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