Wow.
Allgaier has been snakebit for so long, and boy, it seemed like it was going to fall apart yet again. Primary car destroyed by something out of his control. Then in the race, great climb from the rear and then contact forces him to pit, which led to two big errors. They were so far out of it a lap down, but they fought back to where they had one last sliver of hope. Somehow, the unlucky man who never catches a break needed that lucky caution.
And finally, finally, when he needed it the most, something went his way. But he still had to to fight his way back. And he did. But then a late caution and a slow pit stop meant he had to do it one last time. It got scruffy, and he didn't win the race, but he didn't need to. He did enough.
I still think this playoff system stinks and I have trouble recognizing any champions since 2003. But Justin Allgaier is a champion in my eyes.
