this race reminded me of just how much i dislike carl edwards ... i hear all the time nascar has become boring ... along comes a kid with an attitude ... a kid who is willing to mix it up and give us some excitement ... please let's not reign in his youthful exuberance just yet

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pool standings after week #4 <> kobalt tools 500

• jason -- 697 points
• justin* -- 674 (-23) / 2 winners
• floyd -- 548 (-149) / 1 winner
• tom -- 526 (-171) / 1 winner
• rich -- 510 (-187)
• jim -- 491 (-206)
• robin -- 429 (-268) / 1 winner
• candy* -- 373 (-324) / 1 winner
• kevin -- 337 (-360) / 1 winner
• scott* -- 311 (-386)



* denotes rookie competitor

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nascar 2010 pool picks for week #4 <> kobalt tools 500 from atlanta motor speedway in atlanta, ga (for most points <> for race win)

• jason -- kurt busch (2) <> kyle busch (18)
• justin -- kasey kahne (9) <> jimmie johnson (48)
• tom -- mark martin (5) <> jimmie johnson (48)
• rich -- mark martin (5) <> tony stewart (14)
• floyd -- ryan newman (39) <> dale earnhardt, jr (88)
• jim -- marcos ambrose (47) <> mark martin (5)
• robin -- kyle busch (18) <> mark martin (5)
• kevin -- david ragan (6) <> jimmie johnson (48)
• candy -- kyle busch (18) <> dale earnhardt, jr (88)
• scott -- mark martin (5) <> dale earnhardt, jr (88)