Pocono, Kyle petty and TNT first race of the year

The best commentators in all sports are those who have participated in the sport themselves. John McEnroe makes an excellent tennis commentator because he was such a good player himself, even a bit controversial at times. He can now poke fun at himself because of some of the controversy from his past, which adds to his likability as a commentator. The fact that the Petty family name is so well known in the racing circle certainly gives Kyle credibility right from the start. Unfortunately I had a graduation party to go to yesterday, so I missed most of the race. I could have seen the last half if it hadn't been rain delayed. I didn't see enough to make a judgment call on how Kyle will be as a commentator yet. The fact that Chad McCumbee was able to hang in there and make it up to 25th from 34th is a good sign. So many who run in their first Cup race don't last that long or gain ground. He might do alright.