Chidress Racers Run Strong in Fontana by Bruce Cameron, The Racing Reporter

Clint Bowyer Finishes 7th at Fontana, Photo by Bruce Cameron

Thank God for something to write on besides a pothole or Danica.

RCR had a rough season last year, as no drivers made the chase. Not the case in Fontana. With Harvick (2nd), Burton (3rd) and Bowyer all finishing in the top 7.

Speculation about Kevin Harvick’s dissatisfaction and a consequent dragging of feet in signing a new contract might be stalled after this week’s second place finish. Harvick becomes a free-agent in 2011. What will he end up doing?

In 2009, Childress himself was losing interest in his racing operation as he was getting as much publicity about his association with the National Rifle Association as he was for making cars go fast. Childress attended more hunting trips than Nascar races last year. Hopefully this will change.