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Title: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 12, 2011, 05:33:12 PM
Look, i know you guys have been waiting for it. Well here it is. The season unofficially starts tonight...Bud Shootout at Daytona. Will Jr. win from the pole?? Will Harvick make it 3 straight? Goin to be crazy. So when the cats are in commercial, flip over to Fox for some left turns.

go cats.

Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: hemmy on February 12, 2011, 06:19:37 PM
I always skip the Nascar crap in Gran Turismo 5.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 12, 2011, 07:20:47 PM
meh, don't blame you.

They've started their engines!!! :excited:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Gooch on February 20, 2011, 12:46:23 PM
Did you hold your three up? rough ridin' hayseed :facepalm:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 20, 2011, 02:03:02 PM
Did you hold your three up? rough ridin' hayseed :facepalm:

yup, still doing it too. Hard time typing.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 27, 2011, 05:58:46 PM
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/nascar/dam/assets/110227113836-pir13-homepage-t1.jpg)

 :woot:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: wetwillie on February 27, 2011, 06:12:05 PM
Those guys in the pits are marvels of efficiency... :driving:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: hemmy on February 27, 2011, 11:29:17 PM
Why when they talk about nascar do they always say the car numbers? Why not say the dude driving the car?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Tobias on February 27, 2011, 11:36:57 PM
Why when they talk about nascar do they always say the car numbers? Why not say the dude driving the car?

I'm with 77 on this one.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: hemmy on February 27, 2011, 11:42:33 PM
I mean, I know that all nascar drivers are essentially the same person and named either Bobby or Jeff, but it still confuses me...
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 28, 2011, 07:25:55 AM
Why when they talk about nascar do they always say the car numbers? Why not say the dude driving the car?

easier, quicker. Plus when drivers switch numbers over the off season, less chance for rough ridin' up.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: hemmy on February 28, 2011, 08:19:16 AM
Why when they talk about nascar do they always say the car numbers? Why not say the dude driving the car?

easier, quicker. Plus when drivers switch numbers over the off season, less chance for rough ridin' up.

None of those are valid reasons.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 28, 2011, 08:20:28 AM
Why when they talk about nascar do they always say the car numbers? Why not say the dude driving the car?

easier, quicker. Plus when drivers switch numbers over the off season, less chance for rough ridin' up.

None of those are valid reasons.

because people don't have the mental capacity to remember names?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: jtksu on March 08, 2011, 12:15:38 AM
If thought this was an interesting question so I did a little googling.  About 8 hits down I came across a site that makes castefootball look like the rainbow coalition.  That aside, I was always under the belief that it was because they try to treat the cars as a team, rather than just a driver.    Then again, I don't watch much nascar.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on March 20, 2011, 10:06:18 PM
Wasn't aware we had a thread for this...

Kyle's just disgusting at Bristol right now.  Last year, no one had ever done the trucks, Nationwide, and Sprint in one weekend, and he did it.  Well, he did it again this weekend, minus the trucks.

Love how Dale is getting his groove back.  Of course, as you know, I'm a Hendrick guy.

Carl Edwards can suck a dick.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 20, 2011, 10:24:45 PM
:D I figured you'd be around sometime.

Kyle Busch just wins races...curious to see how long he'll race 2 -3 times a weekend. He's still young with a bangin hot wife.

Sounds like Dale and Steve Letart(?) make a good combo...pretty cool to see him in the top 10 in points again.

Speaking of points...i'm still trying to figure out the point system. I think Gordon is like 19th...but i'm not sure how long it'll take for him to get up in the top 10. Seems like this system kills you on bad finishes.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on March 20, 2011, 10:33:41 PM
Speaking of points...i'm still trying to figure out the point system. I think Gordon is like 19th...but i'm not sure how long it'll take for him to get up in the top 10. Seems like this system kills you on bad finishes.

Yeah, it's simpler to follow though...I think.

Points based on place makes sense to me.  I haven't dug into how they give bonuses for laps lead, etc.

It seems like this system really, really puts a strong emphasis on keeping your car on the track.  Wreck your call all of the time, and you have no shot at the chase.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on April 04, 2011, 12:50:09 PM
Shocked at Harvick's twofer.  Deanna must be cracking the whip.

Love that the Gibbs teams are struggling.  Love it.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 04, 2011, 02:12:36 PM
Shocked at Harvick's twofer.  Deanna must be cracking the whip.

Love that the Gibbs teams are struggling.  Love it.

Yeah, great race. Kinda wished Jr. would have pulled it off, just so his winless streak would get out of the news. I'm always glad to see Busch fail. Looking like Hendricks' crew chief swap has been a pretty good move.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on April 04, 2011, 11:17:28 PM
Shocked at Harvick's twofer.  Deanna must be cracking the whip.

Love that the Gibbs teams are struggling.  Love it.

Yeah, great race. Kinda wished Jr. would have pulled it off, just so his winless streak would get out of the news. I'm always glad to see Busch fail. Looking like Hendricks' crew chief swap has been a pretty good move.

Yeah, Letarte and Gordon just didn't seem like they had a good rapport.

In all seriousness, Carl needs to drop from first.  I hate that guy.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 04, 2011, 11:20:53 PM
Carl's 1st? wow i need to pay closer attention. Not a fan of his phony act.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: wildcatnation7 on April 05, 2011, 10:11:56 PM
KEVIN HARVICK TWO IN A ROWWWWWWWWWWWWW!  :bball:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on April 05, 2011, 10:33:56 PM
Carl's 1st? wow i need to pay closer attention. Not a fan of his phony act.

Oh yeah.  He's been on fire.

Now that basketball is over, I'll start spending a lot more time on NASCAR.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 07, 2011, 10:10:07 PM
Just realized it's a Saturday night race this weekend at Texas. Love night races, even at a 1.5 miler like Texas.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on April 09, 2011, 11:11:41 PM
Just realized it's a Saturday night race this weekend at Texas. Love night races, even at a 1.5 miler like Texas.

I automatically think that the race didn't really count if Kennseth wins it.  I don't know why.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: wiley on April 09, 2011, 11:29:56 PM
Will give credit where credit is due, some of those guys pulled/are getting some seriously fine butt.  Especially as nerdy as those guys look.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/answer_this/sets/1152613/show/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/answer_this/sets/1152613/show/)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 17, 2011, 03:43:11 PM
What a finish. Wow. :eek:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on April 17, 2011, 03:44:04 PM
rough ridin' Talladega, baby.

(Much fist pumping going on in my living room after the final turn.)

(http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/dodgegirl_02/jimmie.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 17, 2011, 03:45:30 PM
rough ridin' Talladega, baby.

(Much fist pumping going on in my living room after the final turn.)

(http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/dodgegirl_02/jimmie.jpg)

Gordon and Martin timed it a lap too early. I'm still pissed. lol
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on April 17, 2011, 03:48:03 PM
effing Talladega, baby.

(Much fist pumping going on in my living room after the final turn.)

(http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/dodgegirl_02/jimmie.jpg)

Gordon and Martin timed it a lap too early. I'm still pissed. lol

I've been looking at the replays, and it looks like Gordon tapped Boywer, which knocked him off just enough for Jimmie to get in there since he and Dale were clean on the line.

I was about ready to throw a big "eff" out there when I saw Jimmie start crossing the line on the final turn.  I couldn't believe they pulled that off.

I'm just glad a Ford didn't win.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on April 17, 2011, 03:54:00 PM
Goddamn, Boyer is a good guy.  I would have beaten a member of my crew with my helmet if I lost like that.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 17, 2011, 03:58:46 PM
I feel bad for Martin. Fell back to 8th. Wish he would have stuck to Gordon instead of trying to block JJ & Jr.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on April 17, 2011, 09:27:41 PM
I feel bad for Martin. Fell back to 8th. Wish he would have stuck to Gordon instead of trying to block JJ & Jr.

I don't think anyone can ever not feel bad when Martin gets screwed.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 30, 2011, 09:23:39 PM
Matt Kenseth  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on May 29, 2011, 09:53:22 PM
Five laps to go and Jimmie blows out his engine.

I don't blame Knaus for saying 'eff" on TV.

Go Dale.

 :goodbyecruelworld:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on May 29, 2011, 09:56:15 PM
OMG...Dale ran out of gas on the last turn.  Holy crap.  He's going to want to kill himself.

And Harvick ends up winning.  Yay.  At least his wife won't beat him Ike Turner style tonight.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: jtksu on May 29, 2011, 09:59:48 PM
Sucks.  Jr should have won.  Wonder how much fuel he would have needed for the last 500 ft or so.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on May 29, 2011, 10:01:06 PM
Sucks.  Jr should have won.  Wonder how much fuel he would have needed for the last 500 ft or so.

I hate it when Harvick wins.  He's such a pussy.

The only greater sin, in my world, is if you drive a Ford.  Then the Toyota guys.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 30, 2011, 12:18:19 PM
dang, great ending. Pissed jr. couldn't win. I'm tired of that story line.

Also, nice timing on the pit Gordon/Gustufson :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: bigwillie20 on May 30, 2011, 02:22:03 PM
Glad man of taste and distinction Jr ran out of gas...worthless no-talent jackass doesn't deserve to win ever again
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 30, 2011, 09:26:19 PM
Nice to see Kyle Busch have a horrible night too.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 03, 2011, 09:35:35 AM
Kansas Speedway this weekend  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: jtksu on June 03, 2011, 03:39:59 PM
Yeah, I feel really dumb for not realizing the potential this weekend has.  I totally should have went to KC last night so I could watch the Twins/Royals series and then the race on Sunday.  I never really know where the next race will be until like Friday.  Really need to start paying better attention.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on June 04, 2011, 12:54:57 PM
Kansas Speedway this weekend  :thumbs:

Are you going?  I didn't get tickets (we're visiting with relatives on Sunday that are passing through town).
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 04, 2011, 02:16:48 PM
Kansas Speedway this weekend  :thumbs:

Are you going?  I didn't get tickets (we're visiting with relatives on Sunday that are passing through town).

not going. Had tickets offered to me...but i had some other things scheduled. I will enjoy sitting in Air conditioning watching the race instead of sweating my ass off tho.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 05, 2011, 11:33:11 AM
If Childress actually did this. I may now be his biggest fan. omg.

http://www.nascar.com/news/110604/rchildress-kybusch-altercation-kansas/index.html
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Brock Landers on June 07, 2011, 04:20:19 PM
Kansas Speedway this weekend  :thumbs:


Any of you bastards go besides me??  This was my first NASCAR race in person.  The race itself sucked because of the lack of spinouts/wrecks but it was still pretty cool to see it all up close.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: bigwillie20 on June 07, 2011, 04:35:08 PM
Kansas Speedway this weekend  :thumbs:


Any of you bastards go besides me??  This was my first NASCAR race in person.  The race itself sucked because of the lack of spinouts/wrecks but it was still pretty cool to see it all up close.

Had free tickets, chose not to go.  Have declined every time someone has offered.  Went my 1st and only time to Kansas in 2005 and the racing sucked so much ass I haven't been back since.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 07, 2011, 04:48:04 PM
Kansas Speedway this weekend  :thumbs:


Any of you bastards go besides me??  This was my first NASCAR race in person.  The race itself sucked because of the lack of spinouts/wrecks but it was still pretty cool to see it all up close.

i was not. Had prior commitments. Hot and slick conditions led to more spaced out racing = less wrecks.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Brock Landers on June 07, 2011, 05:19:54 PM
Kansas Speedway this weekend  :thumbs:


Any of you bastards go besides me??  This was my first NASCAR race in person.  The race itself sucked because of the lack of spinouts/wrecks but it was still pretty cool to see it all up close.

i was not. Had prior commitments. Hot and slick conditions led to more spaced out racing = less wrecks.


I always thought that hot weather = slick track = more wrecks.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on June 12, 2011, 11:04:53 PM
'grats Watanabe.   :thumbs:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 12, 2011, 11:15:18 PM
'grats Watanabe.   :thumbs:

 :woot:

i didn't even get to watch the end either. Ahh well.

Also, lol @ KyBusch's car failing post race inspection.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 23, 2011, 08:22:33 PM
Kevin Harvick retweeted me today. I'm pumped. oh, and he was in Kansas.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 23, 2011, 08:24:44 PM
Above-ground pools.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 03, 2011, 12:28:18 AM
Gordon saving that car and finishing 6th tonight was the single best accomplishment in NASCAR this season.  I watched the closing laps on my EVO's NASCAR app while at an independent league baseball game.  Is there a white trash emoticon?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 03, 2011, 11:15:39 AM
Gordon saving that car and finishing 6th tonight was the single best accomplishment in NASCAR this season.  I watched the closing laps on my EVO's NASCAR app while at an independent league baseball game.  Is there a white trash emoticon?

fairly certain watching it on your EVO app takes half the white trashyness away. But yeah, his save was ridiculous. Then to avoid the 3 wrecks and push Kyle to the front. Crazy.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 03, 2011, 12:41:31 PM
actually watched the first 80 so laps of the race last night, haven't watched in a very long time prior to that.  The two car drafting crap was pretty entertaining especially seeing non teammates trying to hook up with each other for mutual survival. Is Daytona one of the more exciting tracks for the sprint cup races?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 03, 2011, 01:42:44 PM
Is Daytona one of the more exciting tracks for the sprint cup races?

Daytona, Talladega, Bristol, Richmond are all up there for me.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: bigwillie20 on July 03, 2011, 03:15:37 PM
Not a fan of the 2x2 crap  :dubious:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: jtksu on July 03, 2011, 03:50:22 PM
I don't really care for the 2 car crap either.  Guess it's kinda cool when you some odd teams formed out of deperation.  Also rough ridin' hate the commercials shown at the same time as racing.  It's one thing to go to a commercial break but it's really annoying when I have to watch and listen to some stupid coke zero commercial that's taking up half the screen.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 03, 2011, 05:19:10 PM
I don't really care for the 2 car crap either.  Guess it's kinda cool when you some odd teams formed out of deperation.  Also rough ridin' hate the commercials shown at the same time as racing.  It's one thing to go to a commercial break but it's really annoying when I have to watch and listen to some stupid coke zero commercial that's taking up half the screen.

jfc, don't dumb up my nascar thread. If you think last night is worse than normal, i can't really help you.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: jtksu on July 03, 2011, 05:57:58 PM
TNT only does the Wide Open coverage once a year.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Trim on July 03, 2011, 11:40:00 PM
I don't really care for the 2 car crap either.  Guess it's kinda cool when you some odd teams formed out of deperation.  Also rough ridin' hate the commercials shown at the same time as racing.  It's one thing to go to a commercial break but it's really annoying when I have to watch and listen to some stupid coke zero commercial that's taking up half the screen.

(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww92/TommyRoanoke/2011-07-03_21-02-31_757.jpg)

Am I commenting on Coke Zero or is the first of my Kroger brand soda analogies for jtksu posts?  Time will tell.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: jtksu on July 04, 2011, 12:14:57 AM
Sweet, we'll all be patiently waiting for your upcoming posts!
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on August 01, 2011, 10:52:41 AM
Paul Menard.   :dubious:

A good race went to crap there at the end.  It looked like a Nationwide race with the guys in the lead at the end.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: bigwillie20 on August 01, 2011, 11:42:03 AM
Paul Menard.   :dubious:

A good race went to crap there at the end.  It looked like a Nationwide race with the guys in the lead at the end.

I only tune into about a handful of races a year, Daytona, Bristol, Dega, Charlotte, Indy.  Any race that turns into fuel mileage is always  :flush:.  On to Pocono next week for the most boring race of the year, except the other time when they race there  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 01, 2011, 12:48:39 PM
Paul Menard.   :dubious:

A good race went to crap there at the end.  It looked like a Nationwide race with the guys in the lead at the end.

rough ridin' one more lap. :shakesfist:

Stupid move by NASCAR moving the Nationwide race here instead of the smaller Indy track. The track just isnt meant for stock cars.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on August 07, 2011, 11:12:04 PM
HEY...22...

The 48 doesn't forget.

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u60/Chrisy69/sports/thcace505495c80a3b4e798a3446f9e12c.jpg)

 :comeatme:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: jtksu on August 07, 2011, 11:24:20 PM
How many races left before the Chase?  Pretty cool that Jr looks like he could/should be a part of it for once.  Also-  Do points carry over?  (Sorry, I'm just north of a casual fan.)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 07, 2011, 11:35:49 PM
HEY...22...

The 48 doesn't forget.

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u60/Chrisy69/sports/thcace505495c80a3b4e798a3446f9e12c.jpg)

 :comeatme:

haha. i missed the last 10 laps. Damn Busch bros are always getting into crap. What made Jimmie come down on the 22 like that?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 07, 2011, 11:40:00 PM
How many races left before the Chase?  Pretty cool that Jr looks like he could/should be a part of it for once.  Also-  Do points carry over?  (Sorry, I'm just north of a casual fan.)

5 races left i believe. Chase standings will be determined by the number of wins during the first 26 races. 3 points for each win. Take top 10 drivers in points, plus 2 drivers(if there are any) between 11-20 with at least a win, to make 12 max.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: jtksu on August 08, 2011, 12:02:54 AM
So, Jr and Stewart could be seeded 11 and 12?  (I don't think Tony has won one yet?)  And then it's just straight wins?  I'm not sure what the F is going on but I kinda like what I think is going to happen.  Nice way to reward race winners.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: jtksu on August 08, 2011, 12:05:48 AM
Also-  I had never seen the 13-20 stipulation before.  I thought it was just the most races won of the guys who didn't finish in the top 10.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: jtksu on August 08, 2011, 12:06:29 AM
11-20,  Sorry.  :chug:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 08, 2011, 07:48:49 AM
So, Jr and Stewart could be seeded 11 and 12?  (I don't think Tony has won one yet?)  And then it's just straight wins?  I'm not sure what the F is going on but I kinda like what I think is going to happen.  Nice way to reward race winners.

Right now, Jr and Stewart better hope that they stay inside the top 10. Otherwise, without a win, they'll be cutting it close.

The two wildcards will be 11th and 12th no matter what. They can't move up at the start.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 12, 2011, 10:18:49 AM
haha damn. Jimmie's still mad!

Quote
DNewtonespn David Newton
"At the end of the day I'm not gong to let him run his mouth.'' @JimmieJohnson on @KurtBusch22 #nascar

Quote
jeff_gluck Jeff Gluck
Jimmie Johnson says he's Jimmy Spencer's "biggest fan." Spencer once punched Kurt Busch.

Quote
jeff_gluck Jeff Gluck
Johnson said he got the "maddest" when Busch started "running his mouth." Never seen Johnson talk like this before.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 15, 2011, 11:37:15 AM
 :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Gooch on August 16, 2011, 09:48:02 PM
NASCAR what a rough ridin' joke. They do their safety research and development in Nebraska. :lol:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: jtksu on August 16, 2011, 10:10:24 PM
New York offers 19 different NASCAR license plates.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 16, 2011, 10:11:43 PM
NASCAR what a rough ridin' joke. They do their safety research and development in Nebraska. :lol:

does seem odd.

just a matter of time before every track has it. But ESPN put out an article earlier this year saying the soft walls are in short supply and they install them as quick as they can.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on August 20, 2011, 10:25:04 PM
haha damn. Jimmie's still mad!

Quote
DNewtonespn David Newton
"At the end of the day I'm not gong to let him run his mouth.'' @JimmieJohnson on @KurtBusch22 #nascar

Quote
jeff_gluck Jeff Gluck
Jimmie Johnson says he's Jimmy Spencer's "biggest fan." Spencer once punched Kurt Busch.

Quote
jeff_gluck Jeff Gluck
Johnson said he got the "maddest" when Busch started "running his mouth." Never seen Johnson talk like this before.

Personally, I didn't think what Busch did to him a few weeks ago was THAT bad.  But there is history between Kurt and Jimmie, and while Johnson isn't really a smack talker or inflammatory, I think when you get him mad, he doesn't forget it.

I don't think anyone should be running their mouth at the five-time consecutive champ, but hey, what do I know?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 20, 2011, 11:41:24 PM
yeah, i didn't realize their history. At least 5 different times of rough ridin' with each other.

Also, did you see the crew chief pulling Steve Wallace's hair today?? lmao
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 06, 2011, 10:20:20 PM
 :thumbs:

(http://thefinallap.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/jeff-gordon-85-mural.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on October 12, 2011, 03:32:47 PM
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u153/Izzytish/Jimmie.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 12, 2011, 03:36:12 PM
 :dubious:

it's like i've seen this all before.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 15, 2011, 10:44:04 PM
Hendrick appears to be snake bit this year, Jeff & Jimmy with horrible luck.  JJ will need to survive a huge one at 'dega to have a shot at a sixpeat.  I don't mind Carl though.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 15, 2011, 11:00:41 PM
It'd be good for NASCAR to have a different champion for once.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on October 16, 2011, 01:52:53 PM
It'd be good for NASCAR to have a different champion for once.

You shut your whore mouth.

 :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 16, 2011, 01:54:00 PM
I dont think he's completely out of it, fwiw.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 23, 2011, 05:00:03 PM
Trevor Baine, WTF?  Die in a fire.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 23, 2011, 05:04:50 PM
Trevor Baine, WTF?  Die in a fire.

yeah, no kidding. If that was preplanned, F him and Ford.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 23, 2011, 05:38:44 PM
Trevor Baine, WTF?  Die in a fire.

yeah, no kidding. If that was preplanned, F him and Ford.

Yeah, what dumbasses don't get is that he wasn't wrong for helping another Ford, he was wrong for telling Gordon he would work with him and ditched him after a quarter of a lap.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 23, 2011, 06:23:49 PM
Trevor Baine, WTF?  Die in a fire.

yeah, no kidding. If that was preplanned, F him and Ford.

Yeah, what dumbasses don't get is that he wasn't wrong for helping another Ford, he was wrong for telling Gordon he would work with him and ditched him after a quarter of a lap.

very interesting tweets from Bayne. Surprised he actually is going public with it.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 23, 2011, 06:31:17 PM
Bayne really revealing on twitter
Quote
Tbayne21 I'm not happy about what this has become... It's too premeditated. We should be able to go with whoever is around is
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Tbayne21 I would have rather pulled over and finished last than tell @JeffGordonWeb I would work with him and then be strong armed into bailing
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Tbayne21 @TroyDarbyson I agree. That's why I'm so sick about all this. I won't race restrictor plate races next year before I'm put in that situation
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Tbayne21 @trm201 at that time matt and David were supposed to be working together.. I had no idea what was coming. I'm sorry

I'll give Bayne a pass and put this at the feet of those sorry ass has beens at Wood Brothers, although I'm sure they gave the go ahead to Bayne to throw them under the bus.

Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 23, 2011, 06:38:28 PM
agreed. Would really like to hear what the radio traffic was like during that last caution.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: _33 on October 23, 2011, 06:57:04 PM
Was sorry to hear about that nascar driver that died a few days ago. Horrible stuff.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: fatty fat fat on October 23, 2011, 10:44:57 PM
Was sorry to hear about that nascar driver that died a few days ago. Horrible stuff.

qft. makes me very sad for some reason.  :frown:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: steve dave on October 24, 2011, 07:12:47 AM
Was sorry to hear about that nascar driver that died a few days ago. Horrible stuff.

qft. makes me very sad for some reason.  :frown:

thoughts and prayers
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 05, 2011, 12:54:12 PM
Kyle Busch. :surprised: :lol:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 16, 2011, 01:04:41 AM
So who are we cheering for here?  Despite the fact that Stewart is essentially a Hendrick driver and Carl drives a Ford for rough ridin' Jack Roush, I have to go with Carl.  I really hate Fat Tony.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: jtksu on November 16, 2011, 01:11:50 AM
I used to really hate Tony, now I kinda like him.  Don't really have an opinion about Edwards.  Gues it's cool that someone other than JJ is going to win though.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 16, 2011, 06:22:09 AM
goddamnit, why do i agree with jtksu????


I wouldn't mind seeing Edwards win it. Other than driving for Roush, I'm ok with him.  Probably will be pulling for Tony though. I don't get how he went from so mediocre most of the season, to this. Crazy.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 16, 2011, 11:10:25 AM
I respect him for turning his season around but he's still a chode.  It was 13 weeks ago when he was talking like he gave up on his team and the season and he was bullying female reporters.  Also "he better watch out" quotes from two weeks ago were lame.  Was he really trying to intimidate Edwards?  The way Carl handled that was great, essentially laughed at the troll.  The perfect ending to the season is Stewart is in the lead late & has locked up the most laps led bonus, Edwards is in second and hasn't lead a lap and Edwards is forced to dump a blocking Tony Stewart to win the race and the championship.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 16, 2011, 11:31:05 AM
It is nice the chase will actually come down to the wire for once. While i've never really cared for Tony...i do enjoy his "screw the world" approach instead of the PC media fanboys some drivers have turned into.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Trim on November 16, 2011, 11:32:50 AM
I really hate Fat Tony's.

:thumbs:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 16, 2011, 12:11:33 PM
I really hate Fat Tony's.

:thumbs:

pun intended
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: jtksu on November 16, 2011, 02:41:41 PM
Thinkin' bout watching some football at Fat Tony's on Sunday.  Is it really that bad?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: Trim on November 16, 2011, 02:46:27 PM
Thinkin' bout watching some football at Fat Tony's on Sunday.  Is it really that bad?

You will love it.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: hemmy on November 16, 2011, 11:49:13 PM
I thought Nascar fans cheered for the car, not the driver?  or something stupid.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 17, 2011, 05:37:40 AM
I thought Nascar fans cheered for the car, not the driver?  or something stupid.

Sponser, obviously.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 20, 2011, 07:35:16 PM
Nice win Tony. Great race.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 11 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 20, 2011, 08:31:51 PM
 :flush:

Silver lining, Jack Roush with his stupid ass hat continues to be a loser.  Nice engines, douche.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 13, 2012, 12:27:05 PM
Bumpity! Bumpity! Bumpity! Let's go racing!

Getting a head start this year compared to last. But they've started Daytona testing this week and it's got me in the mood. The Bud Shootout kicks off the season on February 18.

Potential story lines to pay attention to this year..

1. Fuel Injected Engines making their full time debut this year. Will they be as durable? more power? who develops an advantage first? new ways to cheat??

2. Danica Patrick's part time ride. Did Tony know wtf he's doing?? Will she win a race? even a top 15?? when will she get naked??

3. New Ride/Sponsors. Kasey Kahne in a Hendrick car?? Clint Bowyer driving a Toyota?? A.J. Allmendinger in a Penske car? Kurt Busch driving for PHOENIX RACING??? No more Red Bull Cars??

4. Plate Racing. Will NASCAR eliminate the two car draft and bring back pack racing at plate tracks by limiting driver communication and tweaking the car(radiator, water temp, ect.)??

5. Can Jimmie get back on track.
Will Tony repeat? Will Carl, Kyle, or Kevin finally win their first??
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: bigwillie20 on January 13, 2012, 01:36:55 PM
Danica calling herself the The Chamber.... :facepalm:  :flush:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 13, 2012, 11:54:21 PM
Yes bigwillie20, i am too excited about this coming season. Hopefully Danica just killed the nickname.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 15, 2012, 02:35:23 PM
Kasey Kahne picking on a poor woman nursing :facepalm: not a good way to start your life at Hendrick.  Learn some decorum from your teammates, boy.

Can't wait to cheer for Danica, anything to piss the Talledega necks off.  She will be my favorite when 24 hangs up the driving boots and hopefully she'll win enough to move right into JGs seat when its time.  She was doing much better than expected in Nationwide considering she had 0 stock car experience.  If she's as good as Juan Pablo she'll be insanely popular and will grow the sport even more than Gordon and 3 did in the 90's.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 16, 2012, 12:55:31 AM
you were bothered by Kahne's tweets? i thought they were overblown. He obviously should keep some comments to himself, but i didnt think it was that bad.

I will be surprised if Danica wins 1 race. OK, i can see her winning a fluke fuel mileage race or something(I mean Joey Lagano won a race for christ's sake) But i don't see her winning 2. It would be good for the sport if she does though and she should have the best equipment.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: bigwillie20 on January 16, 2012, 08:53:22 AM
She will not win any races...of course she might come closer than that waste of a ride Dale jr....would love to see her take that worthless rough rider's ride since he will never do anything with it other than riding off of daddy's name for the rest of his life
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 16, 2012, 12:26:44 PM
you were bothered by Kahne's tweets? i thought they were overblown. He obviously should keep some comments to himself, but i didnt think it was that bad.

I will be surprised if Danica wins 1 race. OK, i can see her winning a fluke fuel mileage race or something(I mean Joey Lagano won a race for christ's sake) But i don't see her winning 2. It would be good for the sport if she does though and she should have the best equipment.

Him being grossed out didn't bother me.  I think its stupid and just another sign as to how unrefined most of this country is, but to each his own.  My issue was the language he used with the breast feeder, I think he used the word disgusting, and the tone of exchange he had with one of the ladies who called him out.  I wish I could remember her handle, she was quite funny and clownsuited Kahne.  I was going to add her as a follow but her timeline, while good, is way to busy.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 16, 2012, 12:29:13 PM
you were bothered by Kahne's tweets? i thought they were overblown. He obviously should keep some comments to himself, but i didnt think it was that bad.

I will be surprised if Danica wins 1 race. OK, i can see her winning a fluke fuel mileage race or something(I mean Joey Lagano won a race for christ's sake) But i don't see her winning 2. It would be good for the sport if she does though and she should have the best equipment.

Him being grossed out didn't bother me.  I think its stupid and just another sign as to how unrefined most of this country is, but to each his own.  My issue was the language he used with the breast feeder, I think he used the word disgusting, and the tone of exchange he had with one of the ladies who called him out.  I wish I could remember her handle, she was quite funny and clownsuited Kahne.  I was going to add her as a follow but her timeline, while good, is way to busy.

ahh, and to be honest, i never read the exact exchange...just a synopsis. People should be smarter with twitter.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 20, 2012, 06:38:58 AM
Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle front row. Woof.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 20, 2012, 02:34:58 PM
Hope the racing in the shootout is indicative of what we'll see on Sunday.  Do any of you guys make it a practice to watch the twin 125's?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 20, 2012, 02:37:04 PM
Definitely looks like Pack racing is back. Only two car drafting will be at the end.

yes. will definitely be streaming this year.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on February 26, 2012, 11:17:34 AM
Driver
Team
Anyone but Roush

#DTA
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 26, 2012, 12:48:24 PM
heh, i like that Pan.

Hope the rain clears up. (http://www.the-mainboard.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/ohdear.png)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on February 26, 2012, 01:21:20 PM
heh, i like that Pan.

Hope the rain clears up. (http://www.the-mainboard.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/ohdear.png)

They just showed a picture of Biffle with a fishing pole under a tent.  I'll switch back periodically to see if the race has started, but I'm done waiting.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 26, 2012, 01:23:13 PM
the Daytona 500 has never been postponed before. crazy.  Hoping they finish under the lights.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 26, 2012, 08:22:02 PM
the Daytona 500 has never been postponed before. crazy.  Hoping they finish under the lights.

I need an explanation as to why night racing didn't happen, pretty lame that the race was moved when there's lights.  It stopped raining in Daytona at like 6:15.  Even if they started at 8PM eastern and finished by midnight the ratings would have been like 5 times higher.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: Trim on February 26, 2012, 08:24:10 PM
the Daytona 500 has never been postponed before. crazy.  Hoping they finish under the lights.

I need an explanation as to why night racing didn't happen, pretty lame that the race was moved when there's lights.  It stopped raining in Daytona at like 6:15.  Even if they started at 8PM eastern and finished by midnight the ratings would have been like 5 times higher.

NBA ASG, Oscars, Celebrity Apprentice to a lesser extent
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 26, 2012, 08:26:01 PM
the Daytona 500 has never been postponed before. crazy.  Hoping they finish under the lights.

I need an explanation as to why night racing didn't happen, pretty lame that the race was moved when there's lights.  It stopped raining in Daytona at like 6:15.  Even if they started at 8PM eastern and finished by midnight the ratings would have been like 5 times higher.

NBA ASG, Oscars, Celebrity Apprentice to a lesser extent

People who watch the 500 give nary a damn about any of that, the ratings still would be better than a 11AM Monday start. :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: Trim on February 26, 2012, 08:27:37 PM
Maybe Danica wanted to watch the Oscars, 'CAUSE SHE'S A WOMAN.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 26, 2012, 08:30:44 PM
the Daytona 500 has never been postponed before. crazy.  Hoping they finish under the lights.

I need an explanation as to why night racing didn't happen, pretty lame that the race was moved when there's lights.  It stopped raining in Daytona at like 6:15.  Even if they started at 8PM eastern and finished by midnight the ratings would have been like 5 times higher.

they said it takes at least 2 hours to dry the track during the day....even longer once the sun sets. I don't think they wanted to risk having the biggest race of the year end after midnight EST.

Looks like tomorrow may be a wash too. Just shitty timing all the way around. 
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 27, 2012, 09:25:22 AM
Quote
Jeff Gluck ? @jeff_gluck
NASCAR wants engines to start at 7:02 p.m. That's the new plan.

Daytona under the lights. Hell yes.  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on February 27, 2012, 09:50:28 AM
Quote
Jeff Gluck ? @jeff_gluck
NASCAR wants engines to start at 7:02 p.m. That's the new plan.

Daytona under the lights. Hell yes.  :thumbs:

Thank God.  I wasn't looking forward to listening to it.  Are we confirmed on this?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 27, 2012, 09:51:39 AM
Quote
Jeff Gluck ? @jeff_gluck
NASCAR wants engines to start at 7:02 p.m. That's the new plan.

Daytona under the lights. Hell yes.  :thumbs:

Thank God.  I wasn't looking forward to listening to it.  Are we confirmed on this?

if it doesn't rain...yes.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 27, 2012, 10:17:20 AM
Quote
Jeff Gluck ? @jeff_gluck
NASCAR wants engines to start at 7:02 p.m. That's the new plan.

Daytona under the lights. Hell yes.  :thumbs:

Thank God.  I wasn't looking forward to listening to it.  Are we confirmed on this?

if it doesn't rain...yes.

Radar looks pretty good for night racing, hope weepers aren't an issue tonight for Danica's first win.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on February 27, 2012, 10:54:43 AM
Quote
Jeff Gluck ? @jeff_gluck
NASCAR wants engines to start at 7:02 p.m. That's the new plan.

Daytona under the lights. Hell yes.  :thumbs:

Thank God.  I wasn't looking forward to listening to it.  Are we confirmed on this?

if it doesn't rain...yes.

Radar looks pretty good for night racing, hope weepers aren't an issue tonight for Danica's first win.

Alright, I want Johnson to win.

WW wants Gordon.

MIR is rooting for Danica.

This obviously means that we're looking at a Jeff Burton win.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 27, 2012, 11:01:37 AM
I'm going Fantasy this year...i'll do horrible just because i'll go with Gordon at times i shouldn't.

Guessing Stewart or a Busch brother will pull it out tonight. Danica will wreck 1/3 of the way through. sorry MIR.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 27, 2012, 01:28:25 PM
Quote
Jeff Gluck ? @jeff_gluck
NASCAR wants engines to start at 7:02 p.m. That's the new plan.

Daytona under the lights. Hell yes.  :thumbs:

Thank God.  I wasn't looking forward to listening to it.  Are we confirmed on this?

if it doesn't rain...yes.

Radar looks pretty good for night racing, hope weepers aren't an issue tonight for Danica's first win.

Alright, I want Johnson to win.

WW wants Gordon.

MIR is rooting for Danica.

This obviously means that we're looking at a Jeff Burton win.

I'm 24 for life but if she's in contention at the end I will cheer for Danica until she gets the win.  WW's prediction for driver 7 is most likely.  Your prediction of a lame ass winner is almost a certainty.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 27, 2012, 01:33:49 PM
curious how the weather will play out. It's been clear for the past hour and a half...which means they could have been racing here within the hour.  It's suppose to stay mainly dry, but there is a chance of a stray thunderstorm. If it stays clear until 7ish...and then rains a bit...that will be very frustrating.

NASCAR made the right call though and took a chance on primetime racing. Hope it works out.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 27, 2012, 06:00:55 PM
 :excited:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: kstater on February 27, 2012, 06:06:44 PM
I think I like Monday night racing.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on February 27, 2012, 06:17:10 PM
I was told this thread is the "place to be" tonight. Will Kyle or Kurt Busch be racing? Danica!? I'll root for all of them.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: kstater on February 27, 2012, 06:19:57 PM
I was told this thread is the "place to be" tonight. Will Kyle or Kurt Busch be racing? Danica!? I'll root for all of them.

Yes, though Kurt is already wrecked out.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 27, 2012, 06:23:22 PM
I was told this thread is the "place to be" tonight. Will Kyle or Kurt Busch be racing? Danica!? I'll root for all of them.

how's the FF going friend?   Danica's already pretty much out.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on February 27, 2012, 06:24:55 PM
How are they out if the race hasn't started?!
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 27, 2012, 06:26:15 PM
Crash on lap 2. Elliot Sadler turned Jimmie Johnson into the wall... took out Kurt Busch, Danica, Trevor Bayne and others.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on February 27, 2012, 06:37:01 PM
Danica took Jimmie Johnson out of the race?!  :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 27, 2012, 06:39:59 PM
Danica took Jimmie Johnson out of the race?!  :sdeek:

Elliot Sadler wrecked Jimmie, who spun, Danica's spotter is stupid, didn't warn her, wrecked.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on February 27, 2012, 07:13:02 PM
Danica took Jimmie Johnson out of the race?!  :sdeek:

Elliot Sadler wrecked Jimmie, who spun, Danica's spotter is stupid, didn't warn her, wrecked.
Oh, man, that Elliot Sadler! :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 27, 2012, 07:17:08 PM
iknowrite?


Pretty boring so far. Everyone is chilling after the 2 accidents in the first 10 laps.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: jtksu on February 27, 2012, 07:52:01 PM
Danica seems to be pretty good at wrecking cars, not so good at actually racing them.  Unless the race is to see how many cars you can wreck.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on February 27, 2012, 08:06:36 PM
So, I missed the wreck.  Did Sadler just do it by being a shitty driver?

Goddammit.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 27, 2012, 08:16:30 PM
So, I missed the wreck.  Did Sadler just do it by being a shitty driver?

Goddammit.

yeah. bad combination of timing and shitty driving. nothing on purpose.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: kstater on February 27, 2012, 08:53:17 PM
I've watched a lot of Nascar races, that might top the list.
Title: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: bigDcat on February 27, 2012, 09:09:03 PM
What an end to the race. I got what I wanted. Short race and some good crashes.


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Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 27, 2012, 09:25:05 PM
crazy. wish there was better video.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: kstater on February 27, 2012, 09:27:44 PM
crazy. wish there was better video.

Camera's don't usually keep an eye on the Mexican that is always in the back of the field.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 27, 2012, 09:36:04 PM
He's Colombian. but yes.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 27, 2012, 11:12:10 PM
They're back racing!
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on February 28, 2012, 11:30:16 AM
Quote
Jimmie Johnson ? @JimmieJohnson

You're a good man @Elliott_Sadler, thanks for the call.

 :dubious:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 28, 2012, 11:36:28 AM
Quote
Jimmie Johnson ? @JimmieJohnson

You're a good man @Elliott_Sadler, thanks for the call.

 :dubious:

I bet when Danica saw the wreck video she called Sadler a [redacted].
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 28, 2012, 12:10:50 PM
Quote
Jimmie Johnson ? @JimmieJohnson

You're a good man @Elliott_Sadler, thanks for the call.

 :dubious:

well that's no fun.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on February 28, 2012, 02:15:29 PM
Quote
Jimmie Johnson ? @JimmieJohnson

You're a good man @Elliott_Sadler, thanks for the call.

 :dubious:

well that's no fun.

Sometimes, I wish Jimmie had some more Kurt Busch in him.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on February 28, 2012, 02:16:21 PM
Quote
Jimmie Johnson ? @JimmieJohnson

You're a good man @Elliott_Sadler, thanks for the call.

 :dubious:

I bet when Danica saw the wreck video she called Sadler a [redacted].

Deservedly so.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 01, 2012, 08:52:16 AM
Saul, read this. tia


http://www.sbnation.com/nascar/2012/3/1/2833316/nascar-video-guide
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 01, 2012, 11:07:35 AM
Saul, read this. tia


http://www.sbnation.com/nascar/2012/3/1/2833316/nascar-video-guide
good read. I don't really have anything against NASCAR, maybe I just don't have the time to get in to it. I also dislike hardcore NASCAR fans (throw pillows of their favorite drivers number, colors, etc). Maybe casual fandom would be better for me.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: jtksu on March 01, 2012, 04:38:28 PM
Penske swapping over to Fords for '13?!
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 01, 2012, 05:36:54 PM
Penske swapping over to Fords for '13?!

yeah, poor dodge. they're left with nobody in the top division.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 17, 2012, 05:02:55 PM
JR.  :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 18, 2012, 05:23:14 PM
race  :driving: :excited:
standings  :jerk: :barf:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 18, 2012, 05:29:17 PM
Was really hoping Clint could get up there. Would have been fun to watch.

Sounds like Bowyer was still butthurt after the race :lol:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 18, 2012, 05:35:26 PM
Was really hoping Clint could get up there. Would have been fun to watch.

Sounds like Bowyer was still butthurt after the race :lol:

Did ESPN interview him?  How did I miss it?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 18, 2012, 05:36:55 PM
Why is Roger Penske wearing a Hendrick hat?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 18, 2012, 05:37:45 PM
Was really hoping Clint could get up there. Would have been fun to watch.

Sounds like Bowyer was still butthurt after the race :lol:

Did ESPN interview him?  How did I miss it?


MRN radio. haven't seen a tv one yet.

Quote
Matt Weaver ?@MattWeaverSBN

Bowyer tells MRN that he "hated losing to that butthole."



Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 18, 2012, 05:39:56 PM
like I have said numerous times, he's such a bitch.  He won't even own the three times he's hit 24 in the last 6 races or so.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 18, 2012, 05:44:39 PM
looks like no tv interview damn. ahh well. Interesting Dodge wins in their last season.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 18, 2012, 06:12:36 PM
Why is Roger Penske wearing a Hendrick hat?

Quote
David Caraviello ?@dcaraviello

Rick Hendrick wearing Roger Penske's Shell cap, while Penske wearing Rick's slanted H cap. That's how good of friends these guys are.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: woodpecker on November 20, 2012, 07:02:41 PM
Pretty good interview by Brad after the race, love the fact he doesn't even try to hide the fact he's buzzed.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/180026751.html?ipad=y (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/180026751.html?ipad=y)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2012 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 20, 2012, 08:37:21 PM
Pretty good interview by Brad after the race, love the fact he doesn't even try to hide the fact he's buzzed.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/180026751.html?ipad=y (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/180026751.html?ipad=y)

watched that live. pretty great.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 21, 2013, 03:33:30 PM
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2013/02/20/jeff-gordon-interview-12-questions/1934483/

Awesome interview, I love him so hard.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 21, 2013, 08:24:20 PM
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2013/02/20/jeff-gordon-interview-12-questions/1934483/

Awesome interview, I love him so hard.

:love:

I don't want him to retire, like ever. No idea who my #1 would be.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 22, 2013, 01:09:15 AM
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2013/02/20/jeff-gordon-interview-12-questions/1934483/

Awesome interview, I love him so hard.

:love:

I don't want him to retire, like ever. No idea who my #1 would be.

I know who mine will be!
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: kstater on February 23, 2013, 05:14:13 PM
:(
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 23, 2013, 07:46:33 PM
yikes
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: kim carnes on February 23, 2013, 07:54:09 PM
nascar should be banned.  its a danger to the public.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 24, 2013, 11:31:18 AM
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2013/02/20/jeff-gordon-interview-12-questions/1934483/

Awesome interview, I love him so hard.

:love:

I don't want him to retire, like ever. No idea who my #1 would be.

I know who mine will be!

Might be Bowyer. Sorry MIR.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: bones129 on February 25, 2013, 12:37:20 AM
Pretty good D-500. Danica was too hesitant in the last three laps, but she will learn.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 25, 2013, 01:16:15 AM
Race was terrible, as expected.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 25, 2013, 08:07:49 AM
Race was terrible, as expected.

ya. agreed.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Gooch on February 26, 2013, 04:26:02 PM
Pretty good D-500. Danica was too hesitant in the last three laps, but she will learn.
Nope she was smart. Nobody would race with her so she stayed in line.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on February 26, 2013, 04:39:13 PM
I'm all over the map on my like or dislike of NASCAR but now the BS plate race is over for now, I am interested to see what the new car does on the non plate tracks.

Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 27, 2013, 08:53:45 AM
I hope the new car improves on the intermediate tracks. Those races get very boring otherwise.

Also, i love this.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEHiU0zCEAETaEP.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 28, 2013, 11:56:50 AM
so what did he say?

http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/nationwide/story/_/id/8998684/jeremy-clements-explains-suspension-using-racial-remark
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 24, 2013, 05:14:41 PM
so what did he say?

http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/nationwide/story/_/id/8998684/jeremy-clements-explains-suspension-using-racial-remark

n-word-rigged
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 24, 2013, 05:15:59 PM
HOLEE crap, what an awesome race. Best intermediate track race in years.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 24, 2013, 07:08:10 PM
HOLEE crap, what an awesome race. Best intermediate track race in years.

i missed everything but the last 10 laps. The whole race was good as well?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: bones129 on March 24, 2013, 11:17:36 PM
HOLEE crap, what an awesome race. Best intermediate track race in years.

i missed everything but the last 10 laps. The whole race was good as well?

Watched bits and pieces while switching back and forth between NCAA tourney games. Great finish to the race. Also liked Tony Stewart going after Logano after the race. Smoke had some rough words for Joey...said he was going to "bust his ass." Joey better look out. Smoke keeps his word.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 25, 2013, 11:48:28 AM
HOLEE crap, what an awesome race. Best intermediate track race in years.

i missed everything but the last 10 laps. The whole race was good as well?

Watched bits and pieces while switching back and forth between NCAA tourney games. Great finish to the race. Also liked Tony Stewart going after Logano after the race. Smoke had some rough words for Joey...said he was going to "bust his ass." Joey better look out. Smoke keeps his word.

LOL, I seriously doubt that Fat Tony has ever gotten in a fight in his life. I loved the two interviews he granted yesterday, but he is a hypocritical crybaby for having a tantrum about blocking on the last green flag. Who the hell hasn't or wouldn't have blocked there.

Yes WW the whole race was good. I watched the 2nd half of the race after the ISU/OSU game finished. Lots of passing, pit road speeding issue, tire and mechanical problems; there was constant action. Looking forward to Martinsville.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 25, 2013, 12:46:36 PM
HOLEE crap, what an awesome race. Best intermediate track race in years.

i missed everything but the last 10 laps. The whole race was good as well?

Watched bits and pieces while switching back and forth between NCAA tourney games. Great finish to the race. Also liked Tony Stewart going after Logano after the race. Smoke had some rough words for Joey...said he was going to "bust his ass." Joey better look out. Smoke keeps his word.

LOL, I seriously doubt that Fat Tony has ever gotten in a fight in his life. I loved the two interviews he granted yesterday, but he is a hypocritical crybaby for having a tantrum about blocking on the last green flag. Who the hell hasn't or wouldn't have blocked there.

Yes WW the whole race was good. I watched the 2nd half of the race after the ISU/OSU game finished. Lots of passing, pit road speeding issue, tire and mechanical problems; there was constant action. Looking forward to Martinsville.

good to hear. Maybe the new car has potential.

And i think Tony's thing with Joey was more of a cumulative effect. What Joey did yesterday did not deserve Tony's rage. I think it was more of trying to knock Logano down a peg or two.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: kslim on April 15, 2013, 12:18:37 PM
i have 4 tickets together for the kansas race on sunday, pm if interested selling dirt cheap
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 15, 2013, 01:31:58 PM
i have 4 tickets together for the kansas race on sunday, pm if interested selling dirt cheap


hmmm
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: kslim on April 15, 2013, 01:35:55 PM
i have 4 tickets together for the kansas race on sunday, pm if interested selling dirt cheap


hmmm

good deal broseph i cant go, so its first come or give to the first cripple i see
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 18, 2013, 03:14:13 PM
i have 4 tickets together for the kansas race on sunday, pm if interested selling dirt cheap


hmmm

good deal broseph i cant go, so its first come or give to the first cripple i see

Sprint employee outed.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: kslim on April 18, 2013, 03:21:48 PM
i have 4 tickets together for the kansas race on sunday, pm if interested selling dirt cheap


hmmm

good deal broseph i cant go, so its first come or give to the first cripple i see

Sprint employee outed.
government employee actually
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 18, 2013, 04:04:53 PM
Damn, swing and a miss.

Someone I'm married to has tix but I don't think we're going to go.  Unless one of you convinces me NASCAR is awesome.  Never been.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Norm93 on April 21, 2013, 10:34:05 AM
Didn't realize ku sent their cheerleaders to the race at Kansas Speedway.  They are on the pre-race show on the Speed channel. 
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 21, 2013, 06:29:36 PM
Kansas looked studly today.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 21, 2013, 07:16:32 PM
That race was poo
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 21, 2013, 08:09:46 PM
That race was poo

the norm for a 1.5 track. Almost had an exciting ending.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 21, 2013, 11:15:06 PM
That race was poo

the norm for a 1.5 track.

Not this season, it wasn't warm enough today to make the track fun & the tires suck
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: bones129 on April 22, 2013, 12:06:05 AM
The next three races should be much better: Richmond, Talladega and Darlington in successive weeks. Always great racing at those venues. 

 :dance:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 22, 2013, 12:36:49 AM
The next three races should be much better: Richmond, Talladega and Darlington in successive weeks. Always great racing at those venues. 

 :dance:

dega will blow, did you see Daytona? The other two will be boss though.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: ednksu on April 22, 2013, 03:30:47 AM
Damn, swing and a miss.

Someone I'm married to has tix but I don't think we're going to go.  Unless one of you convinces me NASCAR is awesome.  Never been.
part of the advantage of NASCAR events is the freedom to pak in the stands.  Also there are other things you can do while the race is going on.  If you have the chance in the future you should go.  The race itself can be pretty cool.  It isn't boring watching cars go left. 
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 22, 2013, 11:13:34 AM
Damn, swing and a miss.

Someone I'm married to has tix but I don't think we're going to go.  Unless one of you convinces me NASCAR is awesome.  Never been.
part of the advantage of NASCAR events is the freedom to pak in the stands.  Also there are other things you can do while the race is going on.  If you have the chance in the future you should go.  The race itself can be pretty cool.  It isn't boring watching cars go left.

This post is 48 hours too late.  :shakesfist:

Ya I think if we 1) hadn't got so hammered the night before, and 2) didn't have a bunch of crap to do on Sunday, then we would have gone.  Especially if the weather was going to be warmer/sunnier.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Holdin Manutz on July 23, 2013, 07:01:32 PM
This nascar trucks race at eldora should be pretty cool to watch.  There is only a handful of drivers that are most likely to win it, but anything could happen.  Bloomquist is going to be extremely tough to beat, and kyle larson is an open wheel dirt track phenom. These guys without dirt experience are going to wreck like crazy.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 24, 2013, 07:40:25 PM
This nascar trucks race at eldora should be pretty cool to watch.  There is only a handful of drivers that are most likely to win it, but anything could happen.  Bloomquist is going to be extremely tough to beat, and kyle larson is an open wheel dirt track phenom. These guys without dirt experience are going to wreck like crazy.

hate Bloomquist, tho

you watching this, HM?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: woodpecker on July 24, 2013, 07:45:34 PM
I think Kenny Schrader has a good chance. He's starting on the pole and has raced a bunch of the ARCA asphalt cars on dirt.

Really hope the bottom lane comes in some more.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 24, 2013, 08:02:46 PM
I think Kenny Schrader has a good chance. He's starting on the pole and has raced a bunch of the ARCA asphalt cars on dirt.

Yeah.. I think Landers has a good shot too, drives a DIRT** late model for Bowyer, starts on the outside front row
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: woodpecker on July 24, 2013, 08:44:08 PM
Yeah, Bloomquist is a douche, but he is really good at saving his tires for the long dirt races.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 24, 2013, 08:49:36 PM
Honestly don't care who wins.. this is good crap
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: EMADUB on July 24, 2013, 10:27:52 PM
That was fun. Weekday races need to happen more.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: woodpecker on July 24, 2013, 10:34:51 PM
That was awesome, the trucks need to race on dirt every year.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 24, 2013, 10:40:27 PM
only got to watch a little from the bar(Thanks Kites! :D)

Looked fun though.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 24, 2013, 10:45:23 PM
that was great.. made for a good little Wednesday night
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 30, 2013, 12:22:29 PM
must read if you have time.

http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2013/7/30/4567960/dick-trickle-suicide-nascar-profile
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on August 08, 2013, 02:57:53 PM
must read if you have time.

http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2013/7/30/4567960/dick-trickle-suicide-nascar-profile

good stuff, thanks WW
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: EMADUB on August 23, 2013, 10:22:36 PM
Kyle Busch should get his name engraved somewhere at Bristol. He starts in 40th tomorrow in the big boy race but can you imagine if he comes back and sweeps this weekend?

Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 24, 2013, 10:26:41 AM
Gordon cant put together a solid weekend if his life depended on it. Great it all the practices only to qualify 32nd. jfc.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 25, 2013, 11:41:30 AM
Gordon cant put together a solid weekend if his life depended on it. Great it all the practices only to qualify 32nd. jfc.
Any idea what happened to him on the last restart? ESPN completely ignored him going from 3rd to 9th in half of a lap.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 25, 2013, 06:17:37 PM
Gordon cant put together a solid weekend if his life depended on it. Great it all the practices only to qualify 32nd. jfc.
Any idea what happened to him on the last restart? ESPN completely ignored him going from 3rd to 9th in half of a lap.

started on inside lane, couldn't get up top. maintained position once he got in. too bad.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: bones129 on August 26, 2013, 12:47:23 AM
Will JJ win another title? It's beginning to look that way.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 06, 2013, 09:40:15 PM
Gordon on pole for the last race before the chase. Can i he make it in??  :ohno: :ohno:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 06, 2013, 10:38:41 PM
Gordon on pole for the last race before the chase. Can i he make it in??  :ohno: :ohno:

YES WE CAN!!! :excited:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: bones129 on September 07, 2013, 12:56:51 AM
Gordon on pole for the last race before the chase. Can i he make it in??  :ohno: :ohno:

Hope so and also that he bumps Kurt Busch out of The Chase. The Busch brothers are pretty good drivers, but they leave a lot to be desired as far as human beings go (IMHO). Jeff, on the other hand, is a pretty good human being, as are all the drivers who work for Rick Hendrick...especially Dale Jr.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 07, 2013, 10:05:31 PM
I hope Michael Waltrip Racing's shop burns to the mother rough ridin' ground. Chicken crap racing.

Also Clint Bowyer is a rough ridin' squawk and needs to get bent.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: bones129 on September 08, 2013, 01:22:11 AM
The Chase begins. Who wins?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 08, 2013, 07:04:30 AM
The Chase begins. Who wins?

Kyle Busch.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: EMADUB on September 08, 2013, 11:24:25 AM
 
The Chase begins. Who wins?

Kyle Busch.

 :thumbs:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 08, 2013, 06:43:45 PM
I hope Michael Waltrip Racing's shop burns to the mother rough ridin' ground. Chicken crap racing.

Also Clint Bowyer is a rough ridin' squawk and needs to get bent.

Ingrid is pretty pissed, she's trying to be diplomatic but comes across as very passive aggressive. She should give the squawk some of what Max Papis got.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 08, 2013, 06:53:30 PM
I hope Michael Waltrip Racing's shop burns to the mother rough ridin' ground. Chicken crap racing.

Also Clint Bowyer is a rough ridin' squawk and needs to get bent.

Ingrid is pretty pissed, she's trying to be diplomatic but comes across as very passive aggressive. She should give the squawk some of what Max Papis got.

yeah. It's funny to watch the significant others get all pissy on twitter.


Doubt anything comes of it, but NASCAR is reviewing the race and will release a statement.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 10, 2013, 08:08:56 PM
 :surprised:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 10, 2013, 09:32:30 PM
 :frown:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 13, 2013, 03:35:26 PM
:D
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Gooch on September 13, 2013, 04:38:56 PM
:dunno:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 13, 2013, 10:17:45 PM
Kasey Kahne.

Also, anyone else wish they would add Bristol and Richmond as actual Chase races? Love the short track night races.. Get rid of Talladega aka.the nap until "the big one" and one of the mile and a half tracks.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: bones129 on September 13, 2013, 11:07:03 PM
Although short track Martinsville is already in the Chase, I'd rather see Bristol in rather than Phoenix or Homestead.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 14, 2013, 10:25:16 AM
Kasey Kahne.

Also, anyone else wish they would add Bristol and Richmond as actual Chase races? Love the short track night races.. Get rid of Talladega aka.the nap until "the big one" and one of the mile and a half tracks.

would take a road course too.


Is everyone butthurt about the Gordon thing...other than #24 fans?  Seems that way.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: bones129 on September 14, 2013, 11:47:53 PM
After Gordon was added to The Chase as the the thirteenth Chaser, he said he and his team are fired up. It will indeed be interesting to see how he does.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 15, 2013, 06:19:39 PM
rain   :angry:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: bones129 on September 15, 2013, 11:09:21 PM
Kenseth wins after the rain delay. Kenseth will not win The Chase.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 30, 2013, 09:11:56 AM
Looks to be a 3 man chase now.  Hopefully Gordon can keep up :frown:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: kslim on September 30, 2013, 12:42:54 PM
who wants tickets to sundays race.? pm for deets
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: HELLHAMMER on January 07, 2014, 09:06:41 PM
must read if you have time.

http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2013/7/30/4567960/dick-trickle-suicide-nascar-profile

Sad ... I used to have a TShirt that said "NASCAR makes my Dick Trickle".
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Bloodfart on January 07, 2014, 09:49:45 PM
 :lol:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: kslim on January 17, 2014, 03:54:30 PM
if anybody(not you dub dub) wants to do a nascar fantasy league let me know
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 18, 2014, 07:12:51 PM
 :don'tcare:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on January 19, 2014, 11:41:03 AM
if anybody(not you dub dub) wants to do a nascar fantasy league let me know

I'd consider.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 30, 2014, 11:10:49 PM
What do we think guys?

http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2014/1/30/chase-for-the-nascar-sprint-cup-championship-format-changes.html

I have no idea why the change was made this isn't going to bring in more fans or anything. That being said I'm okay with it I guess. I would have been more excited if they added a road course to the chase and changed the finale from Homestead to Atlanta or Martinsville.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: bones129 on January 30, 2014, 11:16:44 PM
What do we think guys?

http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2014/1/30/chase-for-the-nascar-sprint-cup-championship-format-changes.html

I have no idea why the change was made this isn't going to bring in more fans or anything. That being said I'm okay with it I guess. I would have been more excited if they added a road course to the chase and changed the finale from Homestead to Atlanta or Martinsville.

Agreed for the most part. The gradual elimination of drivers every few races throughout the Chase might be interesting (I emphasize "might"). That said, Homestead is no place to have the last race of the season. I could live with Martinsville, but would love Daytona--start and end the season there, with the July race retained.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 31, 2014, 01:09:36 AM
What do we think guys?

http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2014/1/30/chase-for-the-nascar-sprint-cup-championship-format-changes.html

I have no idea why the change was made this isn't going to bring in more fans or anything. That being said I'm okay with it I guess. I would have been more excited if they added a road course to the chase and changed the finale from Homestead to Atlanta or Martinsville.

Agreed for the most part. The gradual elimination of drivers every few races throughout the Chase might be interesting (I emphasize "might"). That said, Homestead is no place to have the last race of the season. I could live with Martinsville, but would love Daytona--start and end the season there, with the July race retained.

Daytona would be horrawful because the chasers would literally ride in the back the entire race and then move up the last lap. I hate restrictor plate racing, they have to make it better.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 31, 2014, 07:09:54 AM
What do we think guys?

http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2014/1/30/chase-for-the-nascar-sprint-cup-championship-format-changes.html

I have no idea why the change was made this isn't going to bring in more fans or anything. That being said I'm okay with it I guess. I would have been more excited if they added a road course to the chase and changed the finale from Homestead to Atlanta or Martinsville.

I'm pretty meh on it. I didn't care for the current chase, so i'll give this a shot. Seems like it has a better chance of keeping a Jimmie Johnson type run from happening.

At the end of the day, fans will watch because the racing is good. If they can improve the actual racing, that's all that matters.

Would like a Charlotte/Atlanta/Martinisville/Bristol finish... Homestead is bad.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: EMADUB on January 31, 2014, 10:19:07 AM
I wonder if we will see teams try to get all their members in. Like will KyleB slow down to let Denny take first on the last lap of Kansas since Kyle won at Bristol a couple weeks back?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 31, 2014, 10:44:50 AM
I wonder if we will see teams try to get all their members in. Like will KyleB slow down to let Denny take first on the last lap of Kansas since Kyle won at Bristol a couple weeks back?

Did you miss what happened when Michael Waltrip Racing tried that at the end of last season? No one will try that again.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: kslim on January 31, 2014, 12:21:11 PM
Need a new driver guys rusty was my dude since the beginning but I just can't stand brad. Help me out, ATM harvick is in the kings chair but that is obviously subject to change
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: ltrain on January 31, 2014, 12:32:02 PM
What do we think guys?

http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2014/1/30/chase-for-the-nascar-sprint-cup-championship-format-changes.html

I have no idea why the change was made this isn't going to bring in more fans or anything. That being said I'm okay with it I guess. I would have been more excited if they added a road course to the chase and changed the finale from Homestead to Atlanta or Martinsville.

I get what they are trying to do and I guess its ok.  Guessing it has more to do with TV viewership than track attendance.  I'm not a big fan of the change but I wasn't a big fan when they went to the chase format either and that turned out ok.  I agree that if you are going to have a winner take all type race then it needs to be moved to a better track (Texas, Atlanta, Marti, Richmond).

I do like the new qualifying format though.

 :driving:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 31, 2014, 12:35:29 PM
Need a new driver guys rusty was my dude since the beginning but I just can't stand brad. Help me out, ATM harvick is in the kings chair but that is obviously subject to change

there is a badass rookie class coming in this year if you wanna jump on one of those. But i'd suggest Stewart.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 31, 2014, 12:36:55 PM


I do like the new qualifying format though.

 :driving:

yes. A little more excitement.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 31, 2014, 12:53:41 PM


I do like the new qualifying format though.

 :driving:

yes. A little more excitement.

I like it too, but with this format last season we would have had a chase without Earnhardt, Gordon, and Boywer; people would have freaked out.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: ltrain on January 31, 2014, 12:56:40 PM


I do like the new qualifying format though.

 :driving:

yes. A little more excitement.

I like it too, but with this format last season we would have had a chase without Earnhardt, Gordon, and Boywer; people would have freaked out.

I meant race qualifying format.  Agree on Chase qualifying though (assuming you were talking about Chase qualifying)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 31, 2014, 12:58:55 PM
oh, yeah
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: EMADUB on January 31, 2014, 01:41:58 PM
I wonder if we will see teams try to get all their members in. Like will KyleB slow down to let Denny take first on the last lap of Kansas since Kyle won at Bristol a couple weeks back?

Did you miss what happened when Michael Waltrip Racing tried that at the end of last season? No one will try that again.

EMAdub? More like EMADumb!! Forgot about that.

Also this was a fun read
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2014/01/30/dale-earnhardt-jr-would-have-won-2013-nascar-sprint-cup-championship/5063901/
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on January 31, 2014, 02:00:25 PM
What do we think guys?

http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2014/1/30/chase-for-the-nascar-sprint-cup-championship-format-changes.html

I have no idea why the change was made this isn't going to bring in more fans or anything. That being said I'm okay with it I guess. I would have been more excited if they added a road course to the chase and changed the finale from Homestead to Atlanta or Martinsville.

I actually like it, but agree on the finale.

Agree w/ either of those as the last race, too. But I think Bristol would be perfect for it. Go night race, a more stadium style set up, would feel way more big time I think.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 31, 2014, 02:42:18 PM
Bristol was better this past season but passing there has been an issue since the COT.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 31, 2014, 02:44:43 PM
Bristol was better this past season but passing there has been an issue since the COT.

The reconfiguration(twice!) hasn't helped.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 31, 2014, 02:47:58 PM
I wonder if we will see teams try to get all their members in. Like will KyleB slow down to let Denny take first on the last lap of Kansas since Kyle won at Bristol a couple weeks back?

Did you miss what happened when Michael Waltrip Racing tried that at the end of last season? No one will try that again.

EMAdub? More like EMADumb!! Forgot about that.

Also this was a fun read
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2014/01/30/dale-earnhardt-jr-would-have-won-2013-nascar-sprint-cup-championship/5063901/

This goes without saying but there's no way the races, with driver decision making and crew chief strategy, would end the same way.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: kslim on February 17, 2014, 11:42:18 AM
First 8 to post they are in get in, 20 pay league, can't use the same driver two weeks in a row

Sound good
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on February 17, 2014, 11:59:27 AM
can't use the same driver two weeks in a row

Need more details, but IN either way
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: kslim on February 17, 2014, 01:22:16 PM
can't use the same driver two weeks in a row

Need more details, but IN either way
you can set it up where you never use the same drivers two weeks in a row or you get a limited number of races with each driver, I'm good either way
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 17, 2014, 04:33:24 PM
you say pay league?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: kslim on February 18, 2014, 06:40:47 AM
you say pay league?
I did good sir, you in?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 18, 2014, 09:21:55 AM
you say pay league?
I did good sir, you in?

I don't think I can, I can't watch any june or july races, too busy in the summer to keep up
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: kslim on February 18, 2014, 11:48:24 AM
you say pay league?
I did good sir, you in?

I don't think I can, I can't watch any june or july races, too busy in the summer to keep up
boooooooo
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: kslim on February 21, 2014, 07:19:47 AM
 :impatient:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2013 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 21, 2014, 09:01:59 AM
im doing the free one on TMB.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 24, 2014, 08:18:31 AM
fixed.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 17, 2014, 12:19:36 PM
Junior looking pretty strong, you guys!

Gordon too, 4 straight top 10s(!)

Need wins this year tho :(
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 17, 2014, 06:01:10 PM
Junior looking pretty strong, you guys!

Gordon too, 4 straight top 10s(!)

Need wins this year tho :(

He'll get in without a win and he and Gustafson know it. I have been very frustrated with Gordon the past few years, he isn't an aggressive driver which I have no problem with. I do have an issue with the crew chief never ever taking a swing with pit strategy. Every stop is on schedule with four tires and a full tank, shuffle to the back, move into the top 5, rinse & repeat. A combination of Hendrick, Gordon, and Gustafson have turned him into a safe top 10 machine :zzz:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 19, 2014, 08:11:05 AM
Junior looking pretty strong, you guys!

Gordon too, 4 straight top 10s(!)

Need wins this year tho :(

He'll get in without a win and he and Gustafson know it. I have been very frustrated with Gordon the past few years, he isn't an aggressive driver which I have no problem with. I do have an issue with the crew chief never ever taking a swing with pit strategy. Every stop is on schedule with four tires and a full tank, shuffle to the back, move into the top 5, rinse & repeat. A combination of Hendrick, Gordon, and Gustafson have turned him into a safe top 10 machine :zzz:

JG admitted that restarts have been his weakness the last several years, and vowed to work on it...haven't really seen anything definite...but a couple times i noticed he's gained a few spots on restarts, instead of his normal lose 3 spots, then get them back in 50 laps.

Curious how Letarte and Junior seem to have hit their stride...only for Letarte to leave next year.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on March 23, 2014, 05:17:53 PM
So obvious Clint.  Lol.


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Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 23, 2014, 05:28:06 PM
eff $!#* BOYER MOTERFUCKER

10 GODDAMNED GUYS LOSE A TIRE BUT DON'T WRECK BUT THIS crap BREATHED bad person DID, WHAT A rough ridin' BITCH :curse:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 23, 2014, 05:31:35 PM
what  MIR said. so pissed
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on March 23, 2014, 05:58:23 PM
He did it on purpose, because he's a jealous loser b itch


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Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: EMADUB on March 23, 2014, 11:35:25 PM
Missed the race so I need to go back a rewatch hightlights/ last 10 laps. As a Kyle Busch fan ... :driving: :Woohoo:

As a racing fan, I love it that Larson is doings well. Anyone watch the nationwide race yesterday or see highlights? Kid drove the heck out of the car to hold of Harvick and  Busch.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on March 24, 2014, 10:40:28 AM
Missed the race so I need to go back a rewatch hightlights/ last 10 laps. As a Kyle Busch fan ... :driving: :Woohoo:

As a racing fan, I love it that Larson is doings well. Anyone watch the nationwide race yesterday or see highlights? Kid drove the heck out of the car to hold of Harvick and  Busch.

will be cool to see if that becomes his signature celebration. I have seen him do it many times in midgets and sprint cars, but with the stagger, you can just do donuts without the steering wheel locked in, not as easy in a full body stock car.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 24, 2014, 11:01:35 AM
Missed the race so I need to go back a rewatch hightlights/ last 10 laps. As a Kyle Busch fan ... :driving: :Woohoo:

As a racing fan, I love it that Larson is doings well. Anyone watch the nationwide race yesterday or see highlights? Kid drove the heck out of the car to hold of Harvick and  Busch.

will be cool to see if that becomes his signature celebration. I have seen him do it many times in midgets and sprint cars, but with the stagger, you can just do donuts without the steering wheel locked in, not as easy in a full body stock car.

http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-ns/video/main-gallery/great-racing-in-the-final-laps-2014-nascar-nationwide-series-treatmyclot-com-300/

the last 10 laps were awesome.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 07, 2014, 11:38:52 AM
wtf is happening in Texas??
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on April 07, 2014, 12:08:57 PM
wtf is happening in Texas??

they're going fast, WW. like, really fast.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 07, 2014, 12:12:06 PM
wtf is happening in Texas??

they're going fast, WW. like, really fast.

Gordon looking good. Horrible paint scheme. Horrible.


Between the rain...Track blowers damaging hoods before the start, JR. being a dumb dumb, Harvick blowing is engine right away...crazy start.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on April 07, 2014, 12:19:54 PM
wtf is happening in Texas??

they're going fast, WW. like, really fast.

Gordon looking good. Horrible paint scheme. Horrible.

Between the rain...Track blowers damaging hoods before the start, JR. being a dumb dumb, Harvick blowing is engine right away...crazy start.

you're right, it has been pretty bizarre.

and yes, I would be incredibly rough ridin' pissed if I was Gordon. I'm sure he has zero say in it, since the Axalta owner is paying for it, but damn that would suck.

MIR, thoughts?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 07, 2014, 04:21:44 PM
Gig em! Gordon seemed fired up about the scheme in the post race interview. I'd be pissed if I were aTm because that didn't look like their regular maroon to me, looked almost a shade of purple. Since they left I've felt my aTm hate leave me, out of sight out of mind. meh.

I'm happy with the race, second is a very good result. I'm thrilled that Gustafson finally gambled on a strategy and it nearly worked.

First place :Woohoo:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 07, 2014, 05:30:09 PM
was the last caution legit?

Either way, glad he avoided issues. I smell a win coming.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on April 07, 2014, 05:54:55 PM
was the last caution legit?

yes.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 07, 2014, 09:42:49 PM
Kurt "lolaw" Busch got a flat left rear and literally lost all the sheet metal & everything underneath it on that left side, it was pretty freaky how quickly it happened.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 07, 2014, 09:46:25 PM
Anyone else see the video of the wife from duck dynasty butchering the national anthem yesterday?  woof.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: ltrain on April 14, 2014, 02:59:06 PM
Hey guys...how good is Kyle Larson going to be?  I mean between the Nationwide race on Friday and the Cup race on Saturday he was in the wall roughly 1,200 times but he came away with a pair of top 10s.

Answer:  Pretty good.

Also, Chase Elliot  :eek:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 14, 2014, 05:53:06 PM
Nationwide has some pretty good races now. Nice to see those young drivers competing.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 22, 2014, 09:17:04 AM
Quote
David Caraviello ?@dcaraviello 7m

Jordy Nelson, a Green Bay Packers WR and Kansas State product, to drive pace car at Kansas. He'll keep a sure grip on the wheel, I'm sure.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Demo158 on April 24, 2014, 08:58:28 PM
Question for you Nascar aficionados. What happened to Dodge teams? I know they didn't have the presence of Ford, Chevy, or even Toyota but they fielded some good cars. Kasey Kahne had a good Dodge while he was driving for Evernham and didn't Keselowski win the chase with a Dodge a few years ago?


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Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: bones129 on April 24, 2014, 09:38:34 PM
Dodge left after the 2012 season. They were having trouble finding sponsors and didn't feel the company could sustain the investment necessary to compete at a high level. Dodge has said they may come back in the future.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Demo158 on April 25, 2014, 01:04:10 AM
I stopped watching four or five years ago. I always rooted for Dodge guys though, especially Kahne with the Budweiser Dodge. I hope they get back into it.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 27, 2014, 09:08:04 PM
Damn exciting finish at the end last night. LOL at Kesolowski getting butthurt. Doubt Gordon will ever get that win. :(

Also, this is cool.

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/04/nascar-doge-dogecoin-dogecar-josh-wise

(http://usatftw.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/screen-shot-2014-04-27-at-9-29-27-pm.png?w=634)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 27, 2014, 11:10:08 PM
Damn exciting finish at the end last night. LOL at Kesolowski getting butthurt. Doubt Gordon will ever get that win. :(

Also, this is cool.

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/04/nascar-doge-dogecoin-dogecar-josh-wise

(http://usatftw.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/screen-shot-2014-04-27-at-9-29-27-pm.png?w=634)

JG24 will get multiple wins before the chase. He'll win at least one of the yawnocono races and either Sonoma or Watkins Glen.

What is dogecoin?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 09, 2014, 05:32:18 PM
Will be at Kansas Speedway this weekend. Night race should be fun.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on May 10, 2014, 10:32:03 PM
you there @makeitrain? congrats bro, happy for JG
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 11, 2014, 02:14:11 AM
OUR GUY :Woot:

OUR GAL :love:

Awesome! Wasn't there, wish I were despite the fact that the race was :zzz:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 11, 2014, 06:53:59 PM
Well that was a nice experience for my first race.   :love: :driving:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 31, 2014, 11:35:52 AM
Brickyard.  (http://www.the-mainboard.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smugdog.png)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: EMADUB on August 09, 2014, 10:58:52 PM
 :frown: t's and p's for Kevin Ward Jr. I hope this was an accident or made up.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: j-von on August 10, 2014, 12:34:31 AM
:frown: t's and p's for Kevin Ward Jr. I hope this was an accident or made up.

Yikes, definitely not made up. I just listened to a witness on the radio who gave a pretty good summary.  His best guess was that it was an accident due to the guy coming to confront Stewart, he was in a dark firesuit, no helmet, darker than normal track, etc.  A different report from deadspin says the guy gestured to Stewart and then Stewart gunned his engine.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: j-von on August 10, 2014, 12:35:56 AM
Most people are guessing he didn't make it  :frown:.  They lit flares for the helicopter, but put them out before a helicopter got there.

Edit - now reporters are saying he was at least admitted to the hospital, so  :dunno:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: j-von on August 10, 2014, 12:37:57 AM
New report from Deadspin...

Quote
"Tyler Graves, a sprint-car racer and friend of Ward's, told Sporting News in a phone interview that he was sitting in the Turn 1 grandstands and saw everything that happened.

"Tony pinched him into the frontstretch wall, a racing thing," Graves said. "The right rear tire went down, he spun on the exit of (Turn) 2. They threw the caution and everything was toned down. Kevin got out of his car. … He was throwing his arms up all over the place at Tony for most of the corner.

"I know Tony could see him. I know how you can see out of these cars. When Tony got close to him, he hit the throttle. When you hit a throttle on a sprint car, the car sets sideways. It set sideways, the right rear tire hit Kevin, Kevin was sucked underneath and was stuck under it for a second or two and then it threw him about 50 yards."

Police dept. is supposed to be making a statement soon.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: bones129 on August 10, 2014, 12:41:10 AM
Terrible if true.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: j-von on August 10, 2014, 01:50:34 AM
Welp, here it is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvaHUN6JFPc&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: nicname on August 10, 2014, 02:40:44 AM
 :barf:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: ednksu on August 10, 2014, 03:35:13 AM
that video is really jacked up. 

One deadspin comment said Stewart's pit changed the back right tire after the accident.  I wonder if its true.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 10, 2014, 10:24:38 AM
Can someone who follows this give us background on Tony Stewart?  Seems I've heard he has a history of being a dick?  That video looks like he did that crap on purpose????
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: steve dave on August 10, 2014, 10:58:22 AM
I don't follow racecar driving but do guys usually get out of their car and walk around trying to get in front of the other racecars often? that seems like something that maybe isn't a good idea. obviously the car drivers should do everything possible not to run him over but what on earth was he thinking was going to happen?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 10, 2014, 10:59:19 AM
I don't follow racecar driving but do guys usually get out of their car and walk around trying to get in front of the other racecars often? that seems like something that maybe isn't a good idea. obviously the car drivers should do everything possible not to run him over but what on earth was he thinking was going to happen?

yeah seemed very WWFE
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on August 10, 2014, 11:04:42 AM
Can someone who follows this give us background on Tony Stewart?  Seems I've heard he has a history of being a dick?  That video looks like he did that crap on purpose????

Watched the video multiple times, and after growing up around racing/dirt track racing, there is no doubt in my mind Tony did not hit him on purpose..

First, he was a cocky young kid cause he had no reason to be pissed. Tony slid him and the kid didn't check up and drove himself in the wall. Also, when he gets out (completely rough ridin' idiotic), he almost gets hit by the car in front of TS and then jumps back down after, Tony probably barely saw him (black fire suit, helmet, dark track, car in front of him, etc.). He hit the gas when he saw him to get down the track, but in a staggered car on a slick/not tacky track, he kicks the back end out instead of moving the car down, and that's what clipped him.. Sad deal
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 10, 2014, 11:08:19 AM
Can someone who follows this give us background on Tony Stewart?  Seems I've heard he has a history of being a dick?  That video looks like he did that crap on purpose????

Watched the video multiple times, and after growing up around racing/dirt track racing, there is no doubt in my mind Tony did not hit him on purpose..

First, he was a cocky young kid cause he had no reason to be pissed. Tony slid him and the kid didn't check up and drove himself in the wall. Also, when he gets out (completely rough ridin' idiotic), he almost gets hit by the car in front of TS and then jumps back down after, Tony probably barely saw him (black fire suit, helmet, dark track, car in front of him, etc.). He hit the gas when he saw him to get down the track, but in a staggered car on a slick/not tacky track, he kicks the back end out instead of moving the car down, and that's what clipped him.. Sad deal

Wouldn't a "pro" racer know this fact too?  I'm sure didn't mean to hit him but I'm sure there was some "i'm going to blow some dust on this young punk" type of thinking going on.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on August 10, 2014, 11:14:45 AM
Yes and no.. if he locks up the brakes, in a sprint car, he hits the kid without a doubt (possibly doesn't kill him, tho). Hit the gas, and he has a chance to not.

Point is, by coming down on the track, that kid put his life in the hands of TS to make a split second decision, and it didn't work out for him.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 10, 2014, 11:16:21 AM
Yes and no.. if he locks up the brakes, in a sprint car, he hits the kid without a doubt (possibly doesn't kill him, tho). Hit the gas, and he has a chance to not.

Point is, by coming down on the track, that kid put his life in the hands of TS to make a split second decision, and it didn't work out for him.

Incredibly nascar-level thinking by that dude.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 10, 2014, 11:28:09 AM
Can someone who follows this give us background on Tony Stewart?  Seems I've heard he has a history of being a dick?  That video looks like he did that crap on purpose????

Watched the video multiple times, and after growing up around racing/dirt track racing, there is no doubt in my mind Tony did not hit him on purpose..

First, he was a cocky young kid cause he had no reason to be pissed. Tony slid him and the kid didn't check up and drove himself in the wall. Also, when he gets out (completely rough ridin' idiotic), he almost gets hit by the car in front of TS and then jumps back down after, Tony probably barely saw him (black fire suit, helmet, dark track, car in front of him, etc.). He hit the gas when he saw him to get down the track, but in a staggered car on a slick/not tacky track, he kicks the back end out instead of moving the car down, and that's what clipped him.. Sad deal

Wouldn't a "pro" racer know this fact too?  I'm sure didn't mean to hit him but I'm sure there was some "i'm going to blow some dust on this young punk" type of thinking going on.

(http://www.averagemarrieddad.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/jump-to-conclusions-mat.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 10, 2014, 01:00:29 PM
Probably only one or two people who know what actually happens. imo, looks like an accident. But there is no way to know right now. Very bad deal.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: SdK on August 10, 2014, 04:54:57 PM
There goes the godaddy.com commercial.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: SdK on August 10, 2014, 04:59:39 PM
Wasn't there chatter recently about TS racing in these events already and he was like it's no big deal, I've done it all the time. Then this happens. :(
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: SdK on August 11, 2014, 08:41:20 AM
Are they really talking about a rule change? A fine? Penalty? How about don't walk out in traffic because you might die.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 14, 2014, 10:26:52 PM
http://empirenews.net/nascar-tony-stewart-to-announce-retirement-from-auto-racing-after-accident-that-kills-competing-driver/
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 14, 2014, 10:35:55 PM
Damn, that's some pretty heavy stuff. He literally couldn't get enough time on the track and in an instant it's all gone. I know when I was done playing ball it wasn't the same but it's hard. Terrible for all parties involved.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Spracne on August 14, 2014, 10:40:59 PM
I hate to be cynical in this, but someone ought to be. This seems like a calculated act of contrition. The great man poised to announce his retirement for accidentally slaying the unknown boy, only to be persuaded back into racing by a tide of forgiveness, absolving him of all his sins. That tide is coming, have no doubt.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 14, 2014, 10:44:39 PM
I hate to be cynical in this, but someone ought to be. This seems like a calculated act of contrition. The great man poised to announce his retirement for accidentally slaying the unknown boy, only to be persuaded back into racing by a tide of forgiveness, absolving him of all his sins. That tide is coming, have no doubt.

Very well said. Pretty good chance it will happen too.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 15, 2014, 08:08:52 AM
Nice legitimate website there Wacky...:dubious:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 15, 2014, 08:26:07 AM
Nice legitimate website there Wacky...:dubious:
Saw it on Fb, bro.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 15, 2014, 09:16:39 AM
Nice legitimate website there Wacky...:dubious:
Saw it on Fb, bro.

sweet jesus.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Panjandrum on August 15, 2014, 09:23:48 AM
I hate to be cynical in this, but someone ought to be. This seems like a calculated act of contrition. The great man poised to announce his retirement for accidentally slaying the unknown boy, only to be persuaded back into racing by a tide of forgiveness, absolving him of all his sins. That tide is coming, have no doubt.

I probably shouldn't think that, but I feel like it's a possibility.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 15, 2014, 09:28:18 AM
Nice legitimate website there Wacky...:dubious:
Saw it on Fb, bro.

sweet jesus.
I don't follow nascar, I saw the headline and posted it, sorry I ruined your day with fake news.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 15, 2014, 09:29:14 AM
Nice legitimate website there Wacky...:dubious:
Saw it on Fb, bro.

sweet jesus.
I don't follow nascar, I saw the headline and posted it, sorry I ruined your day with fake news.

get a little better every day. Happy Friday!  :D
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 15, 2014, 09:30:40 AM
Nice legitimate website there Wacky...:dubious:
Saw it on Fb, bro.

sweet jesus.
I don't follow nascar, I saw the headline and posted it, sorry I ruined your day with fake news.

get a little better every day. Happy Friday!  :D
You too! :cheers:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 15, 2014, 04:49:10 PM
Gordon won the pole again today. Really on a hot streak  :cool:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: bones129 on August 16, 2014, 12:47:55 AM
Gordon won the pole again today. Really on a hot streak  :cool:

Gordon is on a mission to prove he's not washed up. He's also on the same team as JJ and Junior. The Chase should be quite interesting.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 16, 2014, 11:53:10 AM
Gordon won the pole again today. Really on a hot streak  :cool:

Gordon is on a mission to prove he's not washed up. He's also on the same team as JJ and Junior. The Chase should be quite interesting.


It's mostly his team giving him good cars at this point. I just want a year of Jimmie not being around at the end.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 17, 2014, 08:24:07 AM
WW we need another win before the chase. That being said, no shot I'm watching this race today, Michigan is always brutally boring.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 18, 2014, 07:58:30 AM
WW we need another win before the chase. That being said, no shot I'm watching this race today, Michigan is always brutally boring.

MIR!!!   :Woohoo:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 20, 2014, 08:16:19 AM
WW we need another win before the chase. That being said, no shot I'm watching this race today, Michigan is always brutally boring.

MIR!!!   :Woohoo:

I started watching literally 10 seconds before the last restart :emawkid:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 29, 2014, 08:22:20 AM
Stewart returning to the track today. The media session should be awkward.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 29, 2014, 01:20:59 PM
He looked awful, even worse than usual, in that press conference
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 24, 2014, 04:58:06 PM
New report from Deadspin...

Quote
"Tyler Graves, a sprint-car racer and friend of Ward's, told Sporting News in a phone interview that he was sitting in the Turn 1 grandstands and saw everything that happened.

"Tony pinched him into the frontstretch wall, a racing thing," Graves said. "The right rear tire went down, he spun on the exit of (Turn) 2. They threw the caution and everything was toned down. Kevin got out of his car. … He was throwing his arms up all over the place at Tony for most of the corner.

"I know Tony could see him. I know how you can see out of these cars. When Tony got close to him, he hit the throttle. When you hit a throttle on a sprint car, the car sets sideways. It set sideways, the right rear tire hit Kevin, Kevin was sucked underneath and was stuck under it for a second or two and then it threw him about 50 yards."

Police dept. is supposed to be making a statement soon.

why didn't any of his friends mention he was high on the dope?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 11, 2014, 10:52:01 PM
:love:

(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--e7R9awNs--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/tnnxvxtttc016ij3ernr.gif)

http://deadspin.com/nascar-goes-full-wwe-as-matt-kenseth-attacks-brad-kesel-1645361061?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 12, 2014, 10:33:33 AM
Deadspin commenters :flush:

This new format is crazy,  the last 10 laps next week at 'dega will be a battle royale in cars traveling 200mph
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 12, 2014, 11:58:29 AM
Deadspin commenters :flush:

This new format is crazy,  the last 10 laps next week at 'dega will be a battle royale in cars traveling 200mph

yeah, i think 95% race will be boring...then everything goes nuts at the end.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on October 12, 2014, 05:16:40 PM
You guys just wait til Canary gets in here and sets you straight. That guy is no nonsense.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 12, 2014, 09:07:28 PM
You guys just wait til Canary gets in here and sets you straight. That guy is no nonsense.

I'll be waiting.  :driving:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Tobias on October 12, 2014, 09:15:03 PM
you have to denounce nascar as a sport first.  rules is rules
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on October 12, 2014, 09:24:24 PM
Canary is as no nonsense a poster as I've ever come across when it comes to NASCAR
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on October 12, 2014, 09:35:18 PM
Canary continues to poke holes in BIG NASCAR.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 26, 2014, 05:06:19 PM
Man JG24 is all class and having an amazing season. His championship will be the most popular since Earnhardt's 7th.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 26, 2014, 08:57:26 PM
Man JG24 is all class and having an amazing season. His championship will be the most popular since Earnhardt's 7th.

I missed most of the race. What happened?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 26, 2014, 10:09:14 PM
Man JG24 is all class and having an amazing season. His championship will be the most popular since Earnhardt's 7th.

I missed most of the race. What happened?

Gordo dominated the race, was clearly the best car. On a restart he was 2nd and had to restart outside, he got shuffled back to 5th, Junior had the chance to let him in and he didn't. Two different times in the last 25 laps Jeff and Junior had to quickly work up to the front and they did. Junior won, Jeff finished 2nd and the only reason Jeff finished 2nd is because Junior refused to let him in. Post race Jeff was obviously disappointed he couldn't clinch the final four but he didn't express any frustration with Junior or this stupid outside lane thing.

This outside lane issue has to be fixed, it's absurd. They have people literally stopping before the line during pit stops to get the inside row. People are willing to give up spots too get inside. I've never seen this happen and I've been watching the sport nearly my entire life.

Oh there were two red flags, never saw even one here.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 26, 2014, 10:32:44 PM
Man JG24 is all class and having an amazing season. His championship will be the most popular since Earnhardt's 7th.

I missed most of the race. What happened?

Gordo dominated the race, was clearly the best car. On a restart he was 2nd and had to restart outside, he got shuffled back to 5th, Junior had the chance to let him in and he didn't. Two different times in the last 25 laps Jeff and Junior had to quickly work up to the front and they did. Junior won, Jeff finished 2nd and the only reason Jeff finished 2nd is because Junior refused to let him in. Post race Jeff was obviously disappointed he couldn't clinch the final four but he didn't express any frustration with Junior or this stupid outside lane thing.

This outside lane issue has to be fixed, it's absurd. They have people literally stopping before the line during pit stops to get the inside row. People are willing to give up spots too get inside. I've never seen this happen and I've been watching the sport nearly my entire life.

Oh there were two red flags, never saw even one here.

ahh gotcha. I hope Gordon pulls it out this year. I doubt he sees a year like this again.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 02, 2014, 08:06:49 PM
:flush:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Frankenklein on November 02, 2014, 08:41:31 PM
So the new winning is everything format for deciding the champion could very well be won by a win less driver.If Kennseth wins it all that would be  :ROFL:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 02, 2014, 11:32:43 PM
If Keselowski wins this championship he should go down as the greatest driver of all time. He honestly has to have at least a dozen drivers who want to spin his ass out.

Also good for Kevin Harvick
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 03, 2014, 08:08:24 AM
My thoughts....Gordon left too much room. He should have known 4 tires would be much quicker on the restart. Good for Jimmie for holding them off. That said, Keselowski is a dumbass.

I couldn't believe I missed Harvick's role in the fight the first time. He hates his ass too.

Whoever the Kahne crew member that was throwing punches is probably getting fined/suspended for a while.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Frankenklein on November 03, 2014, 05:13:16 PM
Looked like when Harvick pushed Brad towards Gordon rough ridin' Jeffy fainted  :ROFL: Brad's the best new driver out there and it was Jeffy who cut down on him.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 04, 2014, 02:20:31 AM
My thoughts....Gordon left too much room. He should have known 4 tires would be much quicker on the restart. Good for Jimmie for holding them off. That said, Keselowski is a dumbass.

I couldn't believe I missed Harvick's role in the fight the first time. He hates his ass too.

Whoever the Kahne crew member that was throwing punches is probably getting fined/suspended for a while.

Absolutely but that was not the spot on the track to try to fit your car in. Gordon had to come down or he was going to flirt with scraping the wall. The problem with Keselowski is that he gets into a mode, Harvick called it bash mode, when he has no regard for anyone else on the track and the code that these guys have for how to drive so that you don't tear up cars. A stock car is essentially 4 wheels on a hunk of tin, in the world of auto racing its a crude machine, and with safety advancements its easy to feel bullet proof in those cars. The problem is that no one drives like that, no one but Brad anyway. He is racing by a whole different set of rules than everyone else including the Busch's. He can keep driving like an bad person if he wants to, its his prerogative, but he can't keep wrecking these guys cars and not expect the drivers and the crews that work on these cars to get pissed. He and his defenders bring up Earnhardt but Dale didn't drive like this, those good ol' boys would have beat his ass. Later in his career Earnhardt would use the chrome horn and if that didn't work he might spin you. Keselowski has no patience and uses his car as a battering ram, he would have had no problem passing Gordon the right way if he waited 7 seconds to reach turn 3.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Gooch on November 05, 2014, 10:43:49 AM
Looked like when Harvick pushed Brad towards Gordon rough ridin' Jeffy fainted  :ROFL: Brad's the best new driver out there and it was Jeffy who cut down on him.
:facepalm: there are no words to adequately describe how awful you are.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 09, 2014, 06:19:45 PM
Gutted
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on November 09, 2014, 06:30:50 PM
Ricky Craven was too nice when he said that was not the place to pass (Kezeffup passing Gordon at Texas) . . . of course he went on to say that's the stuff you get in this Chase format, so in essence he backpeddled a bit.   But, that pass has now cost Gordon a chance to win 5, because even though he finished 2nd today, the 29th at Texas finished him, because Harvick won today.

Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 09, 2014, 07:56:39 PM
Gutted

no doubt. 4 laps from winning last week to now. good grief.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 09, 2014, 10:20:08 PM
Gutted

no doubt. 4 laps from winning last week to now. good grief.

He was the best driver in the regular season and the best in the playoffs, this makes no sense. It'll never be like this again, he should just retire.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: bones129 on November 10, 2014, 12:00:25 AM
Gutted

no doubt. 4 laps from winning last week to now. good grief.

He was the best driver in the regular season and the best in the playoffs, this makes no sense. It'll never be like this again, he should just retire.

Jeff will wreck Brad at some point. Next week or next year, he'll pick his time. But it will happen.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 10, 2014, 08:34:52 AM
Gutted

no doubt. 4 laps from winning last week to now. good grief.

He was the best driver in the regular season and the best in the playoffs, this makes no sense. It'll never be like this again, he should just retire.

He needs to be more aggressive. I'm hoping he turn old and crotchety, turning into a dick out there.  Also i can't believe Newman made it in. Has 4 top 5's all year.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: bones129 on November 17, 2014, 12:31:00 AM
Congrats to Kevin Harvick as this season's champ. He drove a great race and his crew chief made great decisions.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on November 17, 2014, 09:56:41 AM
Congrats to Kevin Harvick as this season's champ. He drove a great race and his crew chief made great decisions.

i'm happy for TS.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 17, 2014, 10:25:56 AM
#TeamChevy

They were definitely a top 2 team all year. Glad it worked out.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Gooch on November 17, 2014, 12:08:34 PM
At least it was not Newman.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 18, 2014, 03:16:09 PM
next year is gonna suck.

Quote
Jeff Gluck ?@jeff_gluck 2m2 minutes ago

Next year, five Chase races are on NBCSN (not as many people get it as ESPN). That includes two of the elimination races (Dover, Talladega).
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 21, 2014, 12:49:15 PM
next year is gonna suck.

Quote
Jeff Gluck ?@jeff_gluck 2m2 minutes ago

Next year, five Chase races are on NBCSN (not as many people get it as ESPN). That includes two of the elimination races (Dover, Talladega).

No, I'm pretty sure this is a good thing, meaning the other 5 chase races will be on NBC, where as there was only previously 1 chase race on ABC
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: EMADUB on January 13, 2015, 09:23:30 PM
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2015/01/13/kurt-busch-ex-girlfriend-assassin-domestic-abuse/21693523/

 :surprised:

Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: Trogdor on January 13, 2015, 09:42:32 PM
Just might start watching now because of this
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: EMADUB on January 13, 2015, 09:55:03 PM
Sarah Koenig just found her case for Season 2 IMO.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2014 thread
Post by: bones129 on January 13, 2015, 10:34:37 PM
Quote
Busch offered up specific examples of her returning from missions, sometimes with bruises.

Once, he said, they were in El Paso, Texas, where Driscoll had left that night in camouflage and boots. She returned later to the hotel at which he was staying wearing a trench coat. Under it she was wearing an evening gown splattered with blood and other matter, Busch testified.

Neither Driscoll nor her attorney refuted the claims during the hearing.

 :runaway: :runaway:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: mocat on January 14, 2015, 10:09:49 AM
Quote
Driscoll, 37, lives in Ellicott City, Md. She heads two organizations, both of them based in Washington, D.C. One is the Armed Forces Foundation, a veterans advocacy group that partners with NASCAR. The other is Frontline Defense Systems, whose website says Driscoll "spent the majority of her career in the narcotics and intelligence world."

Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: Trogdor on January 14, 2015, 11:35:09 AM
Quote
DOVER, Del. -- The NASCAR driver known as "The Outlaw" testified Tuesday he believes his ex-girlfriend is a trained assassin dispatched on covert missions around the world who once returned to him in a blood-splattered gown.

  :sdeek:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 14, 2015, 09:14:54 PM
I was curious how NASCAR would handle a domestic issue case as other sports have blown it. But now small potatoes.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 15, 2015, 09:10:01 AM
:sdeek:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MAbYIrniY4
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: Gooch on January 15, 2015, 03:16:36 PM
That's a woman :love:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: slobber on January 15, 2015, 04:27:45 PM

That's a woman :love:
I'm in love.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: mocat on January 15, 2015, 06:17:57 PM
that guy's rough ridin' face at 1:16, omg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MAbYIrniY4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MAbYIrniY4)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: bones129 on January 15, 2015, 10:06:06 PM
 :excited:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 16, 2015, 12:35:41 AM
What I don't get about Kurt Busch's "defense" is that if she is some kind of trained assassin (seems to me that she is just a lady who loves guns and isn't some kind of hand-to-hand badass) what kind of abusive wack job does he have to be that she needs an order of protection from him?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on January 18, 2015, 05:11:26 AM
went to the chili bowl yesterday, and crossed paths with Tony Stewart after,s he sat out this year for health reasons, but took on the role of prepping the track. the god damn dude worked 12-14 hours every day this week working the track. anyway, I've always loved the chili bowl. It's a fun experience, and I'd suggest anyone who loves racing and party rockin to attend at some point in their life.

P.S. No female assassins were in attendance, that I saw.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 18, 2015, 07:39:45 PM
went to the chili bowl yesterday, and crossed paths with Tony Stewart after,s he sat out this year for health reasons, but took on the role of prepping the track. the god damn dude worked 12-14 hours every day this week working the track. anyway, I've always loved the chili bowl. It's a fun experience, and I'd suggest anyone who loves racing and party rockin to attend at some point in their life.

P.S. No female assassins were in attendance, that I saw.

was there any chili there?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 18, 2015, 08:41:50 PM
went to the chili bowl yesterday, and crossed paths with Tony Stewart after,s he sat out this year for health reasons, but took on the role of prepping the track. the god damn dude worked 12-14 hours every day this week working the track. anyway, I've always loved the chili bowl. It's a fun experience, and I'd suggest anyone who loves racing and party rockin to attend at some point in their life.

P.S. No female assassins were in attendance, that I saw.

I've always wondered about the fumes. It seems like going to the Chili Bowl is what it would be like living inside of a cigarette.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on January 20, 2015, 09:07:34 AM
went to the chili bowl yesterday, and crossed paths with Tony Stewart after,s he sat out this year for health reasons, but took on the role of prepping the track. the god damn dude worked 12-14 hours every day this week working the track. anyway, I've always loved the chili bowl. It's a fun experience, and I'd suggest anyone who loves racing and party rockin to attend at some point in their life.

P.S. No female assassins were in attendance, that I saw.

I've always wondered about the fumes. It seems like going to the Chili Bowl is what it would be like living inside of a cigarette.

it's a little different, because I hate being in insanely smokey bars now (you can still smoke in bars in Tulsa) but don't mind being in there at all. for most people, the fumes are the worst part, and it's the only part that has ever got to me (they burn straight methanol, so it'll get to your eyes). but the only other time it can be annoying is on long runs after multiple races and the track goes dry slick, the dust can be irritating. But for the most part, they re-work the track throughout the day and it never gets too bad. I wouldn't really compare any of it to living inside a heater, tho.

you can also upgrade to a pit pass, or just do a pit pass, so you walk right out of the bleachers and into the pits to get away for a few if the fumes get to you. you can go meet/hang out with Kasey Kahne, Kyle Larson, Tony, Kenny Wallace, Ricky Stenhouse, etc. it's a pretty cool experience.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 22, 2015, 09:59:01 AM
https://twitter.com/JeffGordonWeb/status/558278387589193728


GOD DAMNIT
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 22, 2015, 10:08:36 AM
 :frown:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 24, 2015, 12:50:35 PM
 :bawl:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 17, 2015, 08:41:47 AM
MIR, who will be your driver next year?


Also, http://instagram.com/p/zLiUJ_w9My
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 17, 2015, 10:27:14 PM
MIR, who will be your driver next year?


Also, http://instagram.com/p/zLiUJ_w9My

Gross, that link should have come with a disclaimer.

My new guy will either be Larson, Hamlin, or Edwards; Larson most likely. It would help if one of those three signed with Hendrick.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: kslim on February 18, 2015, 09:15:52 AM
jumped on the denny bandwagon, i was always a rusty guy but after watching dennys last couple of talk show interviews he is hilarious
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on February 18, 2015, 10:33:08 AM
Larson is very very likeable. Kahne is my guy already, but if they're both with Hendricks at some point, that would be a lot of fun.

BTW, i'll be on pit road (not actual pit road during the race, but ya know) for the spring Kansas Speedway truck and NASCAR night races. Should be a good time. #fanningbrag
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 18, 2015, 02:16:02 PM
What about you WW? Who you got in '16?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: kslim on February 18, 2015, 05:01:19 PM
What about you WW? Who you got in '16?
has to be jimmy right? Or kasey?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 18, 2015, 06:15:25 PM
What about you WW? Who you got in '16?
has to be jimmy right? Or kasey?

I don't think Jimmie or Kasey can be my #1. I could do Larson, or I  may give Chase Elliot a shot. Then my front license plate can stay.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: kslim on February 19, 2015, 09:54:15 PM
So better question is who is the new rainbow warrior driver
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: bones129 on February 19, 2015, 11:00:13 PM
So better question is who is the new rainbow warrior driver

Chase Elliott, 18-year old son of Bill Elliott.

http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/51394/chase-elliott-to-drive-full-time-for-hendrick-motorsports-in-2016
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 20, 2015, 02:48:06 AM
What about you WW? Who you got in '16?
has to be jimmy right? Or kasey?

I don't think Jimmie or Kasey can be my #1. I could do Larson, or I  may give Chase Elliot a shot. Then my front license plate can stay.

Pretty surprised they aren't retiring the 24 at least temporarily anyway, maybe they will after championship #5 this season.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 20, 2015, 08:01:52 AM
What about you WW? Who you got in '16?
has to be jimmy right? Or kasey?

I don't think Jimmie or Kasey can be my #1. I could do Larson, or I  may give Chase Elliot a shot. Then my front license plate can stay.

Pretty surprised they aren't retiring the 24 at least temporarily anyway, maybe they will after championship #5 this season.

I thought i read that Elliot wants to drive #9, but obviously there are a lot of hoops to jump through to get that.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 21, 2015, 10:47:51 AM
It was an interesting 24 hours for Kurt Busch from Thursday to Friday night. He pushes Danica into the 500, although I'm sure she would have made it without the help. Friday he gets suspended for pushing his girlfriend at the monster mile
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 21, 2015, 10:54:32 AM
It was an interesting 24 hours for Kurt Busch from Thursday to Friday night. He pushes Danica into the 500, although I'm sure she would have made it without the help. Friday he gets suspended for pushing his girlfriend at the monster mile

I'm guessing his punishment would have been different before the Ray Rice thing happened. I don't see how anyone wants to mess with him at this point.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 21, 2015, 11:00:37 AM
It was an interesting 24 hours for Kurt Busch from Thursday to Friday night. He pushes Danica into the 500, although I'm sure she would have made it without the help. Friday he gets suspended for pushing his girlfriend at the monster mile

I'm guessing his punishment would have been different before the Ray Rice thing happened. I don't see how anyone wants to mess with him at this point.

Before Ray Rice he wouldn't ?ave been suspended at all. I'm sure he'll be back because he's talented. I mean he called a well respected person in the sport a rough ridin' man of taste and distinction on camera and race teams didn't even flinch.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 30, 2015, 11:35:55 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants 400. jfc  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: bones129 on March 31, 2015, 01:15:43 AM
SpongeBob SquarePants 400. jfc  :facepalm:

Sometimes marketing goes too far...or falls too short.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 01, 2015, 09:06:13 PM
not even top 10 worse nascar race names.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 04, 2015, 08:30:37 PM
https://youtu.be/x1NZwDIRmpw

lol
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 05, 2015, 12:16:37 AM
https://youtu.be/x1NZwDIRmpw

lol

Quote
this video is private
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 05, 2015, 12:33:45 AM
Aw, it got changed :(

Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on May 05, 2015, 12:06:52 PM
KANSAS SPEEDWAY THIS WEEKEND... NIGHT RACE... VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM... any other gE's gonna be there?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 05, 2015, 01:53:46 PM
won't have time this weekend :(

Also the Dega race was a snoozer at the end. woof.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on November 01, 2015, 04:34:30 PM
@MakeItRain!!!!

:love:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 02, 2015, 12:35:16 AM
@MakeItRain!!!!

:love:

Thank you!!! DubDub is also #Team24. That was a top 10 sports moment O.A.T. for me.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on November 02, 2015, 09:20:48 AM
@MakeItRain!!!!

:love:

Thank you!!! DubDub is also #Team24. That was a top 10 sports moment O.A.T. for me.

Was pretty incredible, happy for Jeff and #Team24.. Homestead will be must see TV
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 02, 2015, 11:10:54 AM
@MakeItRain!!!!

:love:

Thank you!!! DubDub is also #Team24. That was a top 10 sports moment O.A.T. for me.

i was holding back tears. Nice to see him snatch up an opportunity like that.


Also i realize Kenseth's move was total BS, but i loved it so much.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 02, 2015, 11:18:26 AM
@MakeItRain!!!!

:love:

Thank you!!! DubDub is also #Team24. That was a top 10 sports moment O.A.T. for me.

i was holding back tears. Nice to see him snatch up an opportunity like that.


Also i realize Kenseth's move was total BS, but i loved it so much.

Yeah, it got a little dusty in my living room. The Kenseth thing was hilarious. Don't know if you saw the entire postrace but Jarrett and Petty were nauseatingly righteous about it, even getting on the fans for cheering.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: kslim on November 02, 2015, 11:21:11 AM
eff lagano, ever since his first win in a rain shortened louden race i have hated him and am now a huge kenseth fan.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 02, 2015, 12:03:39 PM
eff lagano, ever since his first win in a rain shortened louden race i have hated him and am now a huge kenseth fan.

Either Joey or Kurt Busch have to be the the most disliked drivers in Sprint Cup while Kenseth, before yesterday anyway, was the most "meh" person in the history of sports.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 02, 2015, 12:06:41 PM
@MakeItRain!!!!

:love:

Thank you!!! DubDub is also #Team24. That was a top 10 sports moment O.A.T. for me.

i was holding back tears. Nice to see him snatch up an opportunity like that.


Also i realize Kenseth's move was total BS, but i loved it so much.

Yeah, it got a little dusty in my living room. The Kenseth thing was hilarious. Don't know if you saw the entire postrace but Jarrett and Petty were nauseatingly righteous about it, even getting on the fans for cheering.

Yeah, used to not mind Petty, but he's downright annoying. As if they never pulled any bullshit stuff back in their day.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: kslim on November 02, 2015, 01:25:08 PM
eff lagano, ever since his first win in a rain shortened louden race i have hated him and am now a huge kenseth fan.

Either Joey or Kurt Busch have to be the the most disliked drivers in Sprint Cup while Kenseth, before yesterday anyway, was the most "meh" person in the history of sports.
id go biffle with the meh, but yes. I was so damn happy when that happened yesterday, not only for 24 but for the world
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 06, 2015, 04:38:13 PM
NASCAR is hilarious. Kevin Harvick intentionally wrecks someone, he gets to compete for a championship; Kenseth wrecks someone under the boys have at it mantra and gets a two race suspension. What a joke.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on November 06, 2015, 05:01:49 PM
NASCAR is hilarious. Kevin Harvick intentionally wrecks someone, he gets to compete for a championship; Kenseth wrecks someone under the boys have at it mantra and gets a two race suspension. What a joke.

Not to mention it's just two weeks after dipshit Brian France acted like he was happy Logano spun Kenseth, actually saying "That's quintessential NASCAR".
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on November 06, 2015, 05:21:14 PM
I am hoping that Jeff finds a way to get to 100 wins.

Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 06, 2015, 06:14:33 PM
I am hoping that Jeff finds a way to get to 100 wins.

No chance. I would be stunned if he even races in 10 races in his career.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on November 06, 2015, 06:50:02 PM
Oh okay then.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on November 06, 2015, 09:38:49 PM
Enjoyed this.

http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/racehub/video/radioactive-martinsville-that-s-a-chicken-expletive-move-right-there-110315 (http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/racehub/video/radioactive-martinsville-that-s-a-chicken-expletive-move-right-there-110315)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 17, 2015, 11:52:07 AM
Guys. Gordon's last race is Sunday. I'm not ready for this.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 17, 2015, 08:06:13 PM
Guys. Gordon's last race is Sunday. I'm not ready for this.

I've been super pessimistic about his chances
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 17, 2015, 10:25:38 PM
Guys. Gordon's last race is Sunday. I'm not ready for this.

I've been super pessimistic about his chances

yeah. Harvick's to lose. Guessing Gordon will be 6-10 most of the night.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: The Big Train on November 22, 2015, 12:07:31 PM
https://twitter.com/sportscenter/status/668485873562992641
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: wetwillie on November 22, 2015, 12:30:27 PM
I once painted my pinewood derby car as close as I could to that rainbow colored 24 Dupont Chevrolet.  I don't know why I liked him so much but I think he kind of transcended sport like Tiger Woods did. 
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 22, 2015, 05:29:06 PM
Looks like it's gonna come down to Harvick or Busch. yuck.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 22, 2015, 11:35:56 PM
That race was poopy better Busch than Harvick, I guess.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: bones129 on November 23, 2015, 12:00:57 AM
I don't like Busch. That said, you have to respect what he did after missing so many races after being injured at Daytona.

That said, I still don't like him. Or his brother.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: EMADUB on November 23, 2015, 10:23:47 PM
 :Woot: Sat in the same spot for the last 100 laps watching my guy Kyle dominate the championship4. What  a crazy/awesome season for #RowdyNation: Broken Leg/Baby Brex/Championship. Pumped Kyle got the "can't win in the Chase" monkey off his back. Grew up a KB fan but always had respect for Jeff, can't wait to hear him on Fox next year. Have a great Thanksgiving week everyone. Daytona can't come soon enough.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2015/Trained Assassin g/f thread
Post by: Gooch on February 19, 2016, 04:34:16 PM
Who knew this actually started already? I mean what cable access channel now has the broadcast rights?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 19, 2016, 04:43:10 PM
Who knew this actually started already? I mean what cable access channel now has the broadcast rights?

NASCAR is back to the 90's of the TV rights package. They'll be on like 5 different networks.


I still don't know who my driver is :frown:

Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on February 19, 2016, 04:48:13 PM
Larson/Kahne until Rico Abreu makes it up there.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 19, 2016, 05:02:52 PM
i caught one of the duels and i still felt myself pulling for Elliott. He better turn out to be good.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 19, 2016, 10:34:36 PM
Who knew this actually started already? I mean what cable access channel now has the broadcast rights?

NASCAR is back to the 90's of the TV rights package. They'll be on like 5 different networks.


I still don't know who my driver is :frown:

Kyle Larson and Danica for me.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: bones129 on February 20, 2016, 12:36:13 AM
Who knew this actually started already? I mean what cable access channel now has the broadcast rights?

NASCAR is back to the 90's of the TV rights package. They'll be on like 5 different networks.


I still don't know who my driver is :frown:

Kyle Larson and Danica for me.

Dale Junior for me.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 20, 2016, 11:46:17 AM
Who knew this actually started already? I mean what cable access channel now has the broadcast rights?

NASCAR is back to the 90's of the TV rights package. They'll be on like 5 different networks.


I still don't know who my driver is :frown:

Kyle Larson and Danica for me.

Dale Junior for me.

Were you a JG24 fan before?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on February 21, 2016, 11:40:13 AM
Kind of lol to me how they're saying Daytona is now the first stadium in racing. I mean, Bristol has kind of been a stadium for a long time, right?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on February 21, 2016, 01:18:43 PM
No JG24 :frown, so I'm pretty meh right now. 
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: bones129 on February 21, 2016, 11:31:49 PM
Jeff was superb in his first race as an analyst. I'm also glad to see Larry Mac did well in his transition to a new role.

And the race? Great, great finish.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on July 24, 2016, 03:30:29 PM
Watching the brickyard because JG88 is running.  It's a boring race as they tend to be and IMS is maybe 40% full. 

NASCAR needs a shake up and some stars.   The hyper equalization rules and constant tweaking are killing them. 
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 24, 2016, 03:32:16 PM
They are always boring on TV until the later laps.  I've been to two races in KC and they were a lot of fun
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 24, 2016, 04:05:10 PM
I went to the dirt races at Eldora last week. Way more fun to watch than Sprint Cup.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160724/960bceedd4c705916c68976ce31db7fd.jpg)

Just took a great nap with Brickyard playing. Now for the final stretch.

Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 24, 2016, 11:31:48 PM
I can't believe how detached I have become from NASCAR this season since my guy is gone. I started watching Cale Yarbrough as a lil tyke with my mom, I've literally been watching the sport for 30 years. Now I haven't seen a single race to completion, I haven't even seen 100 total laps all season. It doesn't help that my new guy, Larson and my gal, are poop.

Jimmy, Kyle, Brad, Kevin, Joey, Matt :zzz:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 25, 2016, 06:33:39 AM
Larson won the truck event in Eldora. One fine racer on the dirt.

Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on July 25, 2016, 04:07:07 PM
I saw my first race in 1997.  Was back in the corporate area right next to the DuPont tent when JG had to be brought in by a van and wade through 500 people to get inside.  I had no clue before that how big a deal he was.   
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on August 12, 2016, 01:19:04 PM
Wasn't sure where to put this, but I'm sure the guys that follow racing have already heard about Bryan Clauson dying from injuries at the Belleville Nationals (in Belleville, KS) last weekend.

Was questionably the best open wheel dirt driver in the nation and has dabbled in different Nascar series.

Have friends that knew him and said he was a pretty amazing dude. Sad deal.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 12, 2016, 02:45:30 PM
Wasn't sure where to put this, but I'm sure the guys that follow racing have already heard about Bryan Clauson dying from injuries at the Belleville Nationals (in Belleville, KS) last weekend.

Was questionably the best open wheel dirt driver in the nation and has dabbled in different Nascar series.

Have friends that knew him and said he was a pretty amazing dude. Sad deal.

I was there. Knew it was bad when they hauled off his car covered with a white sheet. Didn't realize how well known he was until all these drivers were tweeting about him.
Stud was an organ donor and saved some lives though.


Also, Gordon 2.0 has sucked. woof.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on August 29, 2016, 12:44:47 AM
Larson!
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 29, 2016, 05:15:22 AM
My guy finally won, just in time for me to get interested in the playoffs.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: Gooch on August 29, 2016, 10:35:34 AM
NASCAR is still a thing? Since they have been relegated to broadcasting on some public access channel buried in my cable package I never even stumble on a race anymore.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: Gooch on August 29, 2016, 10:37:02 AM
Oh and NASCAR races need to be shortened to like 250 miles. Make the gas tanks smaller and the tires wear out faster so you can still have all the pit stops. 3 - 4 hours for a race is rough ridin' stupid.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 29, 2016, 11:12:25 AM
NASCAR is still a thing? Since they have been relegated to broadcasting on some public access channel buried in my cable package I never even stumble on a race anymore.

ratings definitely suck now. But i like having races on NBCSN somewhat. They had two rough ridin' hours of post race yesterday. While that's overboard, it's nice compared to the 15 minutes you used to have back on ESPN, ABC, etc.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 29, 2016, 11:14:14 AM
Larson!

it was pretty cool seeing him and Elliot at the end. I still haven't picked my guy...but i'm down to Larson, Elliot or Blaney.

Oh and NASCAR races need to be shortened to like 250 miles. Make the gas tanks smaller and the tires wear out faster so you can still have all the pit stops. 3 - 4 hours for a race is rough ridin' stupid.

They've shortened a couple 500 milers to 400. Would like to see a few more done that way.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on August 29, 2016, 11:48:11 AM
Oh and NASCAR races need to be shortened to like 250 miles. Make the gas tanks smaller and the tires wear out faster so you can still have all the pit stops. 3 - 4 hours for a race is rough ridin' stupid.

They've shortened a couple 500 milers to 400. Would like to see a few more done that way.

I usually don't catch many Sunday races anymore, enjoy the Saturday night races and any short track stuff, but Sunday night at Darlington should be a fun race to watch.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 29, 2016, 12:28:22 PM
Larson!

it was pretty cool seeing him and Elliot at the end. I still haven't picked my guy...but i'm down to Larson, Elliot or Blaney.

Come on home ww
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 29, 2016, 01:44:58 PM
Larson!

it was pretty cool seeing him and Elliot at the end. I still haven't picked my guy...but i'm down to Larson, Elliot or Blaney.

Come on home ww

idk, there was something cool about watching that #24 again. Plus i wouldn't have to change out my front license plate.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 04, 2016, 05:00:45 PM
some shenanigans in the truck race today. Guy had it coming.

https://twitter.com/NickBromberg/status/772548980089561093
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 04, 2016, 09:45:56 PM
https://youtu.be/9r4K_4hNC_4
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 05, 2016, 11:32:58 AM
Dudes, our guy Larson is good as crap. And only gonna get better
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 05, 2016, 12:43:01 PM
Yeah, he got screwed by that late caution. Like our last guy JG24, who needs to stop btw, Kyle is good on long runs.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: kslim on October 14, 2016, 11:53:58 AM
i have 4 free tickets if anyone felt like going sunday

also this is pretty cool


FOX SPORTS: NASCAR Verified account
?@NASCARONFOX

.@jamiemcmurray will feature @KState on his car at @kansasspeedway.

Check out these college inspired schemes:

(https://o.twimg.com/2/proxy.jpg?t=HBhqaHR0cDovL2EuZnNzdGEuY29tL2NvbnRlbnQvZGFtL2ZzZGlnaXRhbC9mc2NvbS9uYXNjYXIvaW1hZ2VzLzIwMTYvMTAvMTQvMTAxNDE2LW5hc2Nhci1rLXN0YXRlLW1jbXVycmF5LmpwZxSQCBSgBBwUhAYUlAMAABYAEgA&s=1KYJEJ21mVlU41kk123bKrsQ_IForvmj3OlDH9X8QtU)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 14, 2016, 12:01:28 PM
i have 4 free tickets if anyone felt like going sunday

also this is pretty cool


FOX SPORTS: NASCAR Verified account
?@NASCARONFOX

.@jamiemcmurray will feature @KState on his car at @kansasspeedway.

Check out these college inspired schemes:

(https://o.twimg.com/2/proxy.jpg?t=HBhqaHR0cDovL2EuZnNzdGEuY29tL2NvbnRlbnQvZGFtL2ZzZGlnaXRhbC9mc2NvbS9uYXNjYXIvaW1hZ2VzLzIwMTYvMTAvMTQvMTAxNDE2LW5hc2Nhci1rLXN0YXRlLW1jbXVycmF5LmpwZxSQCBSgBBwUhAYUlAMAABYAEgA&s=1KYJEJ21mVlU41kk123bKrsQ_IForvmj3OlDH9X8QtU)

It starts at 1:15 right?  I would probably be down
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: kslim on October 14, 2016, 12:06:25 PM
yeah, im just trying to figure out how to get the tickets to someone
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on February 08, 2017, 02:41:38 PM
The Daytona commercials during the Super Bowl made me realize I know nothing of this sport anymore, so I decided to look some stuff up and Jesus.

- It's now THE MONSTER ENERGY DRINK OF CHAMPIONS NASCAR CUP SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP or something. Man, I miss Winston Cup.
- They're running segments, kind of like heat races with a long final segment now, instead of full races.
- Tony Stewart is retired with Bowyer driving his car, and his team is now running Fords, WTF. TS is doing a lot of dirt racing this year.
- Chase Elliott will have a Hooters car this year.
- I think Jr. is still sketti brained and really doesn't want to run plate races anymore.
- Go Kyle Larson
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 08, 2017, 04:04:23 PM
The Daytona commercials during the Super Bowl made me realize I know nothing of this sport anymore, so I decided to look some stuff up and Jesus.

- It's now THE MONSTER ENERGY DRINK OF CHAMPIONS NASCAR CUP SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP or something. Man, I miss Winston Cup.
- They're running segments, kind of like heat races with a long final segment now, instead of full races.
- Tony Stewart is retired with Bowyer driving his car, and his team is now running Fords, WTF. TS is doing a lot of dirt racing this year.
- Chase Elliott will have a Hooters car this year.
- I think Jr. is still sketti brained and really doesn't want to run plate races anymore.
- Go Kyle Larson

I have no idea if I'll like the segment racing or not. I realize NASCAR was losing so many fans they had to try something, but damn...the product is so different. I'm glad Gordon got out when he did.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 09, 2017, 12:31:48 AM
I don't like the they all sound assy. Look at this one announced today.

http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/nascar-just-made-it-way-easier-for-drivers-to-wreck-eac-1792133397
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2016 thread
Post by: Shooter Jones on March 31, 2017, 12:22:15 PM
- Go Kyle Larson

Just thought I'd drop in to say he's rough ridin' awesome.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 31, 2017, 03:52:03 PM
YES YES YES :emawkid:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 31, 2017, 04:37:13 PM
I'm finding myself rooting for Chase, Larson, and Jr lately.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread(SAY IT AIN'T SO, JUNIOR)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 25, 2017, 04:51:18 PM
I'm finding myself rooting for Chase, Larson, and Jr lately.

well crap
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread(SAY IT AIN'T SO, JUNIOR)
Post by: Gooch on April 25, 2017, 04:55:38 PM
Jr hasn't seemed to give a eff for over 5 years now. Glad he is moving on and not going to continue to do this cause he feels he has too.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread(SAY IT AIN'T SO, JUNIOR)
Post by: Shooter Jones on April 26, 2017, 11:23:01 AM
I'm finding myself rooting for Chase, Larson, and Jr lately.

well crap

He really is easy to like.. big loss for the sport
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread(SAY IT AIN'T SO, JUNIOR)
Post by: The Big Train on September 24, 2017, 07:38:21 PM
:lol:

https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/725neq/nascar_2003_is_a_masterpiece/?st=J7ZG1A2C&sh=0d0f785b
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread(SAY IT AIN'T SO, JUNIOR)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 24, 2017, 07:47:08 PM
:lol:

https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/725neq/nascar_2003_is_a_masterpiece/?st=J7ZG1A2C&sh=0d0f785b

yes!  I played the crap outta a NASCAR game on my PS. If you continually restart the race over and over, eventually everyone would just drive around the track slow as crap.
Another one had a cheat that made your car turn indestructible. So i would just sit in the middle of the track and let cars hit and flip over me.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread(SAY IT AIN'T SO, JUNIOR)
Post by: SdK on September 24, 2017, 08:11:33 PM
Someone was having the time of their life at the speedway this afternoon it sounded like. I was jealous.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread(SAY IT AIN'T SO, JUNIOR)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 25, 2017, 01:08:51 AM
eff Richard Petty and eff Richard Childress, dumb rough ridin' rednecks won't rough ridin' win anything anyway.

Petty and his flag waiving bullshit, is a hypocrite anyway with his Chinese owned primary sponsor.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread(SAY IT AIN'T SO, JUNIOR)
Post by: SdK on September 25, 2017, 08:09:23 AM
I'm going to need more info.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread(SAY IT AIN'T SO, JUNIOR)
Post by: Institutional Control on September 25, 2017, 08:35:53 AM
The primary sponsor for Richard Petty Racing is Smithfield Foods, a subsidiary of a Chinese corporation called WH Group.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread(SAY IT AIN'T SO, JUNIOR)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 25, 2017, 01:42:15 PM
I'm going to need more info.

http://www.sportingnews.com/nascar/news/nascar-owners-richard-petty-richard-childress-protest-during-the-national-anthem-is-wrong-president-trump/rqd2g5t3w9bx1313duzesctfb
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread(SAY IT AIN'T SO, JUNIOR)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 25, 2017, 01:44:55 PM
https://twitter.com/DaleJr/status/912284220067893248
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread(SAY IT AIN'T SO, JUNIOR)
Post by: SdK on September 25, 2017, 02:11:19 PM
I am in lockstep with MIR on this one.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread(SAY IT AIN'T SO, JUNIOR)
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 03, 2017, 08:32:43 AM
:lol:

https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/725neq/nascar_2003_is_a_masterpiece/?st=J7ZG1A2C&sh=0d0f785b

yes!  I played the crap outta a NASCAR game on my PS. If you continually restart the race over and over, eventually everyone would just drive around the track slow as crap.
Another one had a cheat that made your car turn indestructible. So i would just sit in the middle of the track and let cars hit and flip over me.

I don't think there have been any good NASCAR games for a long time (haven't played video games in years, so could be wrong). Thought about getting into iRacing (for paved and dirt racing) on PC, but appears it would cost way too much money for a competitive set up.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread(SAY IT AIN'T SO, JUNIOR)
Post by: MakeItRain on February 18, 2018, 05:46:00 PM
It's stunning to me that for as long as they've been doing this that fox is still as shot as they are covering these races. It's amazing how they just neglect storylines throughout the races, it's absolutely the fault of Mike Joy and Darryl Waltrip but they need a producer or something to get their crap straight.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2017 thread(SAY IT AIN'T SO, JUNIOR)
Post by: MakeItRain on February 18, 2018, 05:52:32 PM
Not feeling Bubba Wallace, sorry.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2018 thread(WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 18, 2018, 10:56:37 PM
It's stunning to me that for as long as they've been doing this that fox is still as shot as they are covering these races. It's amazing how they just neglect storylines throughout the races, it's absolutely the fault of Mike Joy and Darryl Waltrip but they need a producer or something to get their crap straight.

I like Fox's graphics package.

I find myself rooting for Blaney and Elliot now.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2018 thread(WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE)
Post by: MakeItRain on February 19, 2018, 04:31:20 AM
Yeah, the graphics are fine although their sidebar makes no sense, we can't tell who is in what place beyond the top 10.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2018 thread(WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 19, 2018, 07:16:28 PM
Not feeling Bubba Wallace, sorry.

did you see the video of his post race news conference?

I'm pretty meh on him personally.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2018 thread(WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE)
Post by: MakeItRain on February 20, 2018, 03:46:01 PM
Not feeling Bubba Wallace, sorry.

did you see the video of his post race news conference?

I'm pretty meh on him personally.

It's exactly why I posted that. It was the first time I heard him talk and I was unimpressed. I also will never ever ever roll with Richard Perry.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2018 thread(WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE)
Post by: Shooter Jones on February 21, 2018, 05:07:42 PM
I've followed him for awhile and think he's a pretty likeable guy. Him and Blaney are bros. Have always liked Ryan and his family (Ryan's his dad and uncle are big dirt track guys, and his uncle was a stud basketball player at WVU) so would hear about him often.

I'm warming up to some of these younger dudes. Still team Larson, but Blaney and Bubba are good by me and I found myself pulling for them Sunday. Not so much Jones, Bowman, kid in the 24 car, etc., yet.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2018 thread(WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE)
Post by: sonofdaxjones on February 21, 2018, 06:38:48 PM
So glad I only watched for about 10 minutes.

Plate racing may simply be the stupidest thing in all of the top racing divisions.

The teams have to spend a ton to create a plate program.   If they're so afraid of the cars on the big tracks, then put a smaller motor in for those races.   

Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2018 thread(WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE)
Post by: Shooter Jones on February 22, 2018, 09:30:21 AM
So glad I only watched for about 10 minutes.

Plate racing may simply be the stupidest thing in all of the top racing divisions.

The teams have to spend a ton to create a plate program.   If they're so afraid of the cars on the big tracks, then put a smaller motor in for those races.   

Can be hard to watch for extended periods, but it's Daytona and I'm ok with it a few races a year. I rarely watch the 1.5 mile tri-ovals but will sometimes watch the Kansas races. Bristol, Martinsville, Darlington, Dover, New Hamp, and Richmond are more my style.

I think the Bristol night race and Darlington are the best two races of the year.
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Post by: mocat on May 11, 2018, 03:53:43 PM
i have gotten hold of a free infield ticket saturday night. like i may be on the track interacting w drivers before the race or some crap. ama.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2018 thread(WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 13, 2018, 07:09:35 PM
i have gotten hold of a free infield ticket saturday night. like i may be on the track interacting w drivers before the race or some crap. ama.

how'd it go?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2018 thread(WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE)
Post by: Shooter Jones on June 14, 2018, 08:21:25 AM
i have gotten hold of a free infield ticket saturday night. like i may be on the track interacting w drivers before the race or some crap. ama.

how'd it go?

Sounds like he has stories for years to come.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2018 thread(WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE)
Post by: mocat on June 14, 2018, 09:42:56 AM
sorry most of it was posted in wacky's world
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2018 thread(WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 14, 2018, 10:42:43 AM
Man, last years champion and possibly this years as well (TBD obvi), can't even get enough sponsorship $$ to continue and is done after this year.

NASCAR is in serious trouble until they completely revamp the cars and bring some stock aspects back into stock car racing to lower costs.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2018 thread(WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 14, 2018, 11:19:44 AM
Man, last years champion and possibly this years as well (TBD obvi), can't even get enough sponsorship $$ to continue and is done after this year.

NASCAR is in serious trouble until they completely revamp the cars and bring some stock aspects back into stock car racing to lower costs.

cost is a huge issue. i don't even know how they go about getting that down.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2018 thread(WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE)
Post by: Brock Landers on September 14, 2018, 12:05:07 PM
The Car of Tomorrow sucks, the race stages suck, the season is too long (sucks), frequent changes to the points and Chase format suck, awesome drivers retiring and getting replaced with Kroger brand drivers sucks.  Other than that NASCAR is fine.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2018 thread(WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 14, 2018, 12:35:51 PM
I don't think Jimmie Johnson has a 2019 and beyond sponsor either.

Next year there will be multiple dirt track races that have a better field of drivers than any NASCAR race.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2018 thread(WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 15, 2018, 12:04:23 AM
The Car of Tomorrow sucks, the race stages suck, the season is too long (sucks), frequent changes to the points and Chase format suck, awesome drivers retiring and getting replaced with Kroger brand drivers sucks.  Other than that NASCAR is fine.

Man, dead on.
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Post by: Big Sam on September 16, 2018, 03:53:14 PM
The Car of Tomorrow sucks, the race stages suck, the season is too long (sucks), frequent changes to the points and Chase format suck, awesome drivers retiring and getting replaced with Kroger brand drivers sucks.  Other than that NASCAR is fine.

Man, dead on.

I must add one other issue: Races on NBCSN.  How many people even have access to this channel.  It has to murder efforts to maintain, let alone expand, the fan base.

That said, I have to be honest.  I could get used to the new, young drivers.  I can even put up with some of the car changes as they try and reset things to keep it competitive (but it gets really old every 3 years).  However, I have absolutely no idea how the F the points system truly works, how this year's playoff format works as it is carried out, and I actually follow NASCAR.  If you are disengaging your engaged fan, I can't imagine the impact upon the casual fan.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2018 thread(WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE)
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 01, 2019, 06:25:10 PM
Anyone watch anymore?
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Post by: Shooter Jones on July 01, 2019, 06:28:12 PM
Does Barstool love NASCAR now or what?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2019 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 01, 2019, 07:21:29 PM
Anyone watch anymore?

watch way less. Did happen to catch the end of Chicago and was pretty happy to see Bowman get the win. I don't care for the new package at most tracks, seems to take away most of the skill.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2019 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 01, 2019, 08:59:57 PM
Nah, just can't get into it at all. There were an insane amount of very popular drivers that left the sport at essentially the same time. Also guys like Martin Truex are just brutal for mass appeal. NASCAR is very close to getting its regional sport back, the governing body seemingly doesn't want that, although you can't tell with their ridiculous decision making, but most of the diehards would love for it to be the regional juggernaut it was pre Gordon vs. Earnhardt.
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Post by: kslim on July 02, 2019, 07:48:12 AM
there is no parity at all in the sport, its jgr and penske with a couple of other cars sprinkled in here and there. The races are waaay too long. Other than like the daytona 500, coca cola 600, and the brickyard they should be shortened. Also no real rivalries anymore, i thought newman and boyer could be fun but nascar said play nice, that and newman is always in like 27th.

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Post by: sonofdaxjones on July 02, 2019, 12:41:35 PM
At some tracks, there's more horsepower under some hoods in the parking lot then under the hoods on the track.  WTF?



Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2019 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 02, 2019, 11:00:29 PM
I like the trucks, probably because I like Thursday/Friday/Saturday night racing.

Will watch the NASCAR night races and short track stuff, and enjoy tracks like Kansas and Kentucky.. but more often than not, NASCAR on Sunday afternoons is an afterthought for me.
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Post by: Shooter Jones on August 16, 2019, 08:10:03 AM
Bristol weekend, truck race was a lot of fun last night. Looking forward to the others.

But man, if Jr and his wife and daughter would've been killed in that plane crash, that would've be incredibly sad. I got sick to my stomach when I saw the first headline and pics. What a scary deal.
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 16, 2019, 10:29:31 AM
Bristol weekend, truck race was a lot of fun last night. Looking forward to the others.

But man, if Jr and his wife and daughter would've been killed in that plane crash, that would've be incredibly sad. I got sick to my stomach when I saw the first headline and pics. What a scary deal.

I thankfully was off social media when the news hit. By the time i checked, the first tweet i saw was him leaving the hospital and i was like WTF?!
These private plane accidents seem to happen more often than they should.
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 17, 2020, 08:38:44 PM
Ryan Newman :frown:

https://twitter.com/NASCARONFOX/status/1229577113491136512
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Post by: DaBigTrain on February 17, 2020, 08:44:49 PM
Yeah that's about as bad as it gets.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: DaBigTrain on February 17, 2020, 09:59:33 PM
https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1229602665170112514
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 18, 2020, 08:01:52 AM
amazing he survived.

https://twitter.com/JonAlba/status/1229571344477622272
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Post by: Shooter Jones on February 18, 2020, 08:26:39 AM
I was sick to my stomach waiting for updates... everything about it felt like Dale

Don't care if he races again, hope he can lead a somewhat normal and healthy life with his girls.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 12, 2020, 10:20:07 PM
Not that I was watching intently anyway but #myguy is dunzo
https://twitter.com/_ChickenJoe_/status/1249528423740915713
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 12, 2020, 10:26:16 PM
https://twitter.com/8TOGOOFFICIAL/status/1249534261885009921
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Post by: Shooter Jones on April 12, 2020, 10:55:24 PM
Holy crap. Not good.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 12, 2020, 11:35:34 PM
What's up shooter, good to see you, friend.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: Shooter Jones on April 13, 2020, 09:19:54 AM
What's up shooter, good to see you, friend.

Just been taking care of myself the best I can. Actually been enjoying the iRacing (I iRace myself) events in all forms of racing, until this.

Hope you and your family have been well, man.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 13, 2020, 09:42:26 AM
Isn't iracing crazy expensive? What's your setup?
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Post by: Shooter Jones on April 13, 2020, 01:55:29 PM
Isn't iracing crazy expensive? What's your setup?

This will be long.

It is very expensive, yes. I currently have $1,300* in my set up, which is on the simple side compared to most in iRacing. Then roughly $500 in iracing fees (membership, $10-15 PER track, $10-15 PER car/truck). I did a very simple set up due to not having much space currently, but had the PC built to hand the triple monitors when I complete my rig (will be $1,700 more to complete how I want) later. I've found my current set up is not very comfortable for long races.

*Current set up on small office desk:
Single 34 inch LG gaming monitor
Custom built gaming PC w/ graphics card to handle triple monitors
Logitech G29 wheel and pedals (they are fine, but might upgrade at some point)

Future set up:
Single 34 inch w/ 2x 27 inch monitors on side, same PC and wheel/pedals, with this:
(https://shop.gperformance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shop.gperformance.eu-Trak-Racer-TR8-Triple-monitor-mount-installed-iso-4.jpg)

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Post by: Shooter Jones on April 13, 2020, 02:01:12 PM
Since getting more publicity over the last month, traffic has increased a crazy amount and more of the famous drivers have been on a ton. I've been in races with William Byron, Dale Jr., TJ Majors, Landon Cassill, Grant Enfinger, Anthony Alfredo, and some other Truck series guys.

Before that, had raced some with Larson, Kevin Swindell and a lot of national dirt guys.

It's a blast, and even more fun when racing with the best (and being competitive, frustrating when you're not).
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 13, 2020, 03:45:11 PM
I'm assuming you have to know how to drive a manual to do this?
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Post by: Shooter Jones on April 13, 2020, 06:01:30 PM
I'm assuming you have to know how to drive a manual to do this?

Simple answer, no.

Most wheel/pedal models have "paddle shifters" on the wheel (like Indy cars utilize), which are relatively simple and do not require the use of a clutch. Of course you still have to understand the tac and when to shift up/down, but you're not actually using a traditional shifter to hit gears.

I've dabbled with both, but since I do a lot of dirt stuff with most cars not needing to shift and some not even having a transmission, I do not have the stick set up and only use the paddle shifters.
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Post by: Shooter Jones on April 15, 2020, 09:03:47 AM
Raced with Enfinger (won the Daytona truck race this year) again last night, he's a cool guy. Told a lot of stories and answered a lot of questions.

A few weeks ago, I ran with AJ McCarron at Homestead. Neither of us qualified so we both started at the very back, me being right behind him. We made our way through the field and I passed him with a few laps left when his tires were gone. He reached out after about how much fun we had, and we talked for a few, he seemed like a pretty cool dude as well.
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 15, 2020, 09:39:06 AM
:love:  That's awesome. How long are the races?
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Post by: Shooter Jones on April 15, 2020, 01:16:30 PM
This will be another long answer, because there's an insane amount of cars/classes/series.

In almost all of them, there is an "open" set up to race, where there's tons of studying and work put into set ups, and if you don't have a really good one, you're not competitive. And then there's a "fixed" where everyone runs the same set up. (For reference, all of the NASCAR events that have been on TV, have utilized "fixed" set ups) "Open" races are much longer.

Glancing at schedules, I'd guess these are the race lengths for officials races (that count towards your license and safety rating)

NIS, NASCAR iRacing Series (NASCAR) - anywhere from 60-100% of laps (that are ran at the actual race/track)
A Class (NASCAR) - Usually about 25% of laps, races last 45 minutes-hour (Currently at Richmond, races are 65 laps in "fixed", "open" runs 110)
B Class (Xfinity) - Usually about 25% of laps, races last 45 minutes-hour
C Class (Trucks) - Usually about 25% of laps, races last 45 minutes-hour (Currently at Richmond, races are 55 laps)

Then you have tons of the smaller pavement series, indy cars, modifieds, late models, legends, silver crown, etc. I'd say the simple answer is 25% of the actual events for official races? And then hosted events range anywhere from 10 laps to 500.
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Post by: Spracne on April 15, 2020, 02:33:18 PM
How much does it cost to assemble a sweet-ass rig? Hate watching racing, but I love racing.
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Post by: Shooter Jones on April 15, 2020, 03:19:39 PM
How much does it cost to assemble a sweet-ass rig? Hate watching racing, but I love racing.

I'd say you have to spend roughly $1k to put together a functioning set up. In saying that, even the most basic setup needs a really good PC/graphics card, and a high quality gaming monitor (these are way more expensive than I thought before getting into this) w/ a really good refresh rate (I don't know a lot about that stuff but this is key). If you have a shitty monitor, you will lack the frames per second that can affect racing inches from another person streaming. Keep in mind, absolutely every single car on the track is streaming, so you (and everyone) need a good internet connection and smooth stream. It's frustrating when people lack one or the other.

So $1k for basic, all the way up to $50-75k probably? Can do a basic desk, up to a racing seat/cockpit w/ a single monitor or 3 monitors. You can do Virtual reality. Can have surround sound and even motion sensor setups.

I'll have $3k in my final rig and it'll be really nice (dare I say, a sweet-ass rig). I'll post pics when it's done. I'd guess most of these guys doing the stuff they're showing on Fox/FS1 have $5-10k in their setups.

You can probably do a Kroger brand version of what I'm doing for $2k-ish.
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Post by: Shooter Jones on April 15, 2020, 03:24:20 PM
This is Denny Hamlin's. Think I read it's worth about $40k

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETlK-zLXQAkwaIz.jpg)
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Post by: michigancat on April 15, 2020, 05:03:51 PM
That seems like a cool hobby. I wish I had a friend that would let me play on theirs.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: Shooter Jones on April 17, 2020, 09:47:19 AM
That seems like a cool hobby. I wish I had a friend that would let me play on theirs.

It's a blast, and somewhat addicting (even more so during this time).

If there is a form of racing you like, it's on there and they've done everything they can to get it damn near the real thing.

Rumors of drag racing coming at some point as well.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: Shooter Jones on April 17, 2020, 09:49:08 AM
Before the virus hit, there were typically 6-8 thousand people online globally, during peak hours.

Over the last few weeks, it's been over 13k.

It waters down some of the racing, but also brings in the funding to scan/develop new tracks and cars.
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 17, 2020, 05:59:52 PM
With that many people on, i'm surprised you actually ever raced with those well known peeps. I guess it was bound to happen depending on how often you got on. Or maybe you're that good it groups skill levels together?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: Shooter Jones on April 17, 2020, 06:56:45 PM
Correct. Everything you do in official races is tracked in an iRating (max increase for winning down to max decrease for getting last) and a Safety Rating (if you touch another car, touch the wall, lose control, you lose SR). There are license classes of Rookie, D, C, B, A, Pro. Everyone is pretty much ranked via their iRating, but also need their licenses to race certain classes obviously.

Dirt races usually have anywhere from 10-50 people registered. Each NASCAR division usually has anywhere from 50-250+ registered.

For example, if there are 120 people registered for a NASCAR race, they'll probably do 4 splits and the top 30 in iRating will be first race, the next 31-60 ranked in the second split, 61-90 in 3rd, etc.

I'm ranked pretty high, but over the last few weeks I've usually been bottom of the 1st split, top half of the 2nd, completely depends on number of people registered and the quality, though. When I'm in the top split is when I'm with the best signed in and usually have a few recognizable names, whether through real racing or on the iRacing Coca Cola series. 
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Post by: Shooter Jones on April 19, 2020, 12:34:52 PM
It's on Fox now.. they show a lot of these guys setups
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Post by: sonofdaxjones on April 20, 2020, 04:27:01 PM
Avg revenue per team is down $20 million dollars over the last 14 years.

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Post by: DaBigTrain on May 17, 2020, 02:33:13 PM
It’s been a long time since I’ve watched nascar but I am so starved of sports I’m watching today! :excited:
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Post by: Spracne on May 17, 2020, 02:45:33 PM
It’s been a long time since I’ve watched nascar but I am so starved of sports I’m watching today! :excited:

I spent an hour yday watching cornhole on ESPN...
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: michigancat on May 17, 2020, 04:03:39 PM
It’s been a long time since I’ve watched nascar but I am so starved of sports I’m watching today! :excited:

I spent an hour yday watching cornhole on ESPN...
Why didn't they have that outside????
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 17, 2020, 04:55:57 PM
It’s been a long time since I’ve watched nascar but I am so starved of sports I’m watching today! :excited:

pre-race was a shock to the system to see everyone in masks outside. lotta conflicted rednecks watching this one.

Can't really tell the announcing booth isn't onsite. been pretty good
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: Spracne on May 17, 2020, 04:58:22 PM
Someone should @ me when we're down to like 15 laps, or something.
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 18, 2020, 02:44:42 AM
After the first segment, that was incredibly dull. NASCAR might be the only sport that risks irreparable damage to their brand by doing this.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 18, 2020, 08:12:05 AM
After the first segment, that was incredibly dull. NASCAR might be the only sport that risks irreparable damage to their brand by doing this.

the current package is god awful.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 22, 2020, 09:09:44 AM
The Wednesday night race was much better.
So I've been lost in the wilderness without a driver for a while now. Lately i've found myself rooting for Chase alot. I wanted to like Byron, but i'm not sure he's got the talent to make it worth my time. Still love that car tho.

Also
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/b7808fa21470d727acbaa1b8cb899cce/tenor.gif?itemid=17270892)
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 22, 2020, 10:08:49 AM
I saw that car and got all nostalgic
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Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 25, 2020, 02:57:22 PM
Sorry not sorry that I don't much care for the 178 MPH speeds at the end of the back straight away at Charlotte, when in days past, the top back straight away speeds at Charlotte were 200-203.   Just one example of the "restricted" HP going down market from Daytona and Dega. 

They've delayed the Gen 7 car a year.    Bigger rims, wider tires, single lug nut, independent rear suspension, but still pretty much "restricted" to the 550HP range.   They want more manufacturers in the business and they want the cars to be more like what's in the showroom.    Welp, if you want to get back to more like "stock" car racing they also need to widen the parameters and be more "run what ya brung".   If you suck and you're always 3 laps down, too bad, do better.    Also, they're still running old school power steering, dumb.   That kind of power steering is pretty much extinct from modern cars.

It's 2020 and the Gen 7 car is sort of approaching around 2000, but at least it's out of the 80's.





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Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 25, 2020, 09:07:25 PM
I think I agree with you? idk, hard to tell.

One way or the other they need to make these things harder to drive. throttle control needs to make a comeback.

two races a week have been pretty nice, i must admit. Even as boring as a few have been
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Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 26, 2020, 08:23:17 AM
The bodies of the Gen 7 car are said to be be more similar to the cars on the showroom floor and the front spliters are gone.    The cars will be higher as well. 

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Post by: sonofdaxjones on July 14, 2020, 12:25:09 PM
They’re selling up to 30k tickets to the all star race tomorrow
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 16, 2020, 09:55:23 PM
They’re selling up to 30k tickets to the all star race tomorrow

did they say how many made it? looked more than i expected.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 17, 2020, 09:45:49 AM
Everything I've seen estimates 20k.

They seemed to be appropriately spaced, but the masks were required everywhere BUT your seats.

I mean, isn't that where people are going to be screaming and spitting all over?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 07, 2020, 11:46:46 AM
This is pretty damn cool
www.allyracer.com/
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 09, 2020, 03:13:08 AM
Good little time waster. I've enjoyed the races since they've returned even though it's been the Harvick show.
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 11, 2020, 10:56:06 AM
Good little time waster. I've enjoyed the races since they've returned even though it's been the Harvick show.

agreed. Harvick is leading the points by ALOT. The chase will be worth it this year.
I'm pretty much done with this current package. intermediate tracks are not my cup of tea, except for the restarts.
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Post by: Shooter Jones on August 11, 2020, 06:17:24 PM
I've enjoyed it as well. Kind of think I'm really starting to like Tyler Reddick.

Also, the driver lineup will be interesting next year.
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 11, 2020, 06:43:20 PM
I think Elliot is my driver now. Don't mind Blaney tho and of course whomever drives the #24.
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Post by: Shooter Jones on August 11, 2020, 06:52:28 PM
I'm weirdly loyal to Chevy, which has been slim pickin' since SHR moved and now w/ Larson out. Have never been able to get on the Chase bandwagon.

Blaney would without a doubt be my favorite if he drove a Chevy (or honestly, anything other than Ford/Penske)
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 11, 2020, 08:20:51 PM
Still burned by picking Kyle Larson as my guy, but I guess I'm on the Hamlin/Blaney/Bubba train.

These intermediate tracks seem to have a lot of GWC finishes.
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Post by: Shooter Jones on August 11, 2020, 10:46:59 PM
whomever drives the #24.

Hendrick will be a fun follow over the next few weeks. (I personally don’t think Byron has IT, but he’s in that seat for 1 or 2 more years)

I think I’d get Gragson to fill JJ’s spot, but Bubba could be a really good fit as well.

Have to imagine it was Larson’s to lose, and well, he damn sure lost it.
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Post by: Shooter Jones on August 28, 2020, 11:20:40 AM
Rumor mill has been fun lately, and the race Saturday night should be pretty good.

Looking forward to the next couple weeks of announcements and races (Darlington is one of my favorite weekends).
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 28, 2020, 12:01:45 PM
Go Jimmy!
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: Shooter Jones on August 30, 2020, 09:50:08 AM
All it takes is one idiot to ruin a lot of cars at Daytona.

Sucks for Jimmie, but would be cool to see him win one of the last 10. More so than just making the playoffs and being eliminated first round.

And on another note, Kyle Larson is the best race car driving talent on the planet.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 30, 2020, 01:42:43 PM
I screamed in horror when Jimmy got wrecked. We had Jimmy and Bubba racing their way in and it got ruined.  :cry:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 30, 2020, 01:48:59 PM
MIR, what did i miss with your "jimmy" thing?

Too bad Liberty was on the car for the #24 last night :frown:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 31, 2020, 01:20:17 AM
You missed nothing, I've always liked Jimmy but never loved him, but I was cheering my ass off for him to get into the playoff. At the time of that wreck Bubba was 1st and Jimmy was 5th, they were both going to make it.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 31, 2020, 08:01:04 AM
You missed nothing, I've always liked Jimmy but never loved him, but I was cheering my ass off for him to get into the playoff. At the time of that wreck Bubba was 1st and Jimmy was 5th, they were both going to make it.

(https://i.imgur.com/o3kjr4Q.gif)

i meant your jimmy vs. jimmie spelling
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: sonofdaxjones on August 31, 2020, 08:17:24 AM
Good to see 24 in VL.

Gotta figure out a way to rid the sport of plate racing.

The new car is supposed to lean more towards "run what ya brung", so we'll see.

Also the new car is supposed to have wider tires and more down force. two lacking components that brought about the need for plates, on top of the engines making nearly 800HP, which isn't the case now or on the new car.

Car is also supposed to reduce the side air turbulence and driver is moved towards the center for even greater safety.





Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 31, 2020, 10:09:32 AM
You missed nothing, I've always liked Jimmy but never loved him, but I was cheering my ass off for him to get into the playoff. At the time of that wreck Bubba was 1st and Jimmy was 5th, they were both going to make it.

(https://i.imgur.com/o3kjr4Q.gif)

i meant your jimmy vs. jimmie spelling

lol, my bad
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: Shooter Jones on August 31, 2020, 03:47:28 PM
Guess I'll go for Bowyer. Kind of thinking it's his last year, would be a cool story for a Kansan.

(https://www.nascar.media/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/08/30/inset00-R16-NCS-Grid-1536x836.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 31, 2020, 03:49:35 PM
Still LOL to me that Kansas gets a chase race.  anyone but 1,2,4,11,18,19,22
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 01, 2020, 12:00:59 AM
Guess I'll go for Bowyer. Kind of thinking it's his last year, would be a cool story for a Kansan squawk.


Gross, pass.

Go 11 or 12
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 01, 2020, 11:16:26 AM
Guess I'll go for Bowyer. Kind of thinking it's his last year, would be a cool story for a Kansan squawk.


Gross, pass.

Go 11 or 12

Yeah, it's just hard for me to find someone to root for. Jimmie would've been it if he was more competitive.

If Kurt winning pisses off Kyle, I'd be good w/ that.

Dillon, Bowman, Bowyer and Blaney (his family) have some dirt backgrounds.. so I'd be good with any of them, even though Dillon, Bowyer Bowman have basically no chance
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(Anyone still watching?)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 01, 2020, 05:44:33 PM
Guess I'll go for Bowyer. Kind of thinking it's his last year, would be a cool story for a Kansan squawk.


Gross, pass.

Go 11 or 12

Yeah, it's just hard for me to find someone to root for. Jimmie would've been it if he was more competitive.

If Kurt winning pisses off Kyle, I'd be good w/ that.

Dillon, Bowman, Bowyer and Blaney (his family) have some dirt backgrounds.. so I'd be good with any of them, even though Dillon, Bowyer Bowman have basically no chance

Do the Busch brothers legitimately not like each other? I noticed on Saturday they were both in the interview area together outside of the care center and didn't seem to interact while the camera lingered.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 08, 2020, 12:36:30 PM
holy crap!

https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1303378527677566977
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 08, 2020, 04:53:45 PM
Guess I'll go for Bowyer. Kind of thinking it's his last year, would be a cool story for a Kansan squawk.


Gross, pass.

Go 11 or 12

Yeah, it's just hard for me to find someone to root for. Jimmie would've been it if he was more competitive.

If Kurt winning pisses off Kyle, I'd be good w/ that.

Dillon, Bowman, Bowyer and Blaney (his family) have some dirt backgrounds.. so I'd be good with any of them, even though Dillon, Bowyer Bowman have basically no chance

Do the Busch brothers legitimately not like each other? I noticed on Saturday they were both in the interview area together outside of the care center and didn't seem to interact while the camera lingered.

From what I've read, it's legit. There were multiple comments made about it them actually being with each other when they were in the booth for the xfinity race (when they weren't even in the same room)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 08, 2020, 04:56:06 PM
holy crap!

https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1303378527677566977

I guess I'm intrigued? Straightaways like Martinsville, corners like Bristol.

Just wish there was a way to fix up places like North Wilkesboro, Rockingham, and Nashville fairgrounds before doing something like that, but I do understand the ownership group side of things.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 08, 2020, 05:01:04 PM
For comparo, this is Martinsville:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EhaH_xdXgAEYiJY?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 08, 2020, 10:17:30 PM
I love it. California is routinely such a meh race, only Michigan and The Poconos are more dull.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 09, 2020, 11:58:07 AM
Nice!
NASCAR's Johnson joining IndyCar on 2-year run https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/29844704/jimmie-johnson-teams-chip-ganassi-racing-two-year-indycar-program
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 09, 2020, 07:58:01 PM
Nice. I’ve really started to like Jimmie that last few years.

Also, close to being done with my iRacing rig. Tons or wires/cord and need to figure out some wire organizing once I get the longer cords. But here it is:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200910/17b03787d115da318eb1c53be29fec3b.jpg)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 09, 2020, 08:09:17 PM
Not interested in nascar at all but I’d plat cruisin USA on that setup all day
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 09, 2020, 08:15:33 PM
Crusin USA was amazing.

That's a sweet setup shooter. If my wife gives me grief about a PS5 I'm showing her this.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 10, 2020, 02:49:42 PM
Happy to see Bubba leaving RPM, gonna laugh my ass off when they sign Kyle Larson to drive the 43.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 10, 2020, 10:37:31 PM
Nice!
NASCAR's Johnson joining IndyCar on 2-year run https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/29844704/jimmie-johnson-teams-chip-ganassi-racing-two-year-indycar-program

well i did not see that coming. Should be interesting to follow

Happy to see Bubba leaving RPM, gonna laugh my ass off when they sign Kyle Larson to drive the 43.

if Larson doesn't get hurt racing on dirt first. He flipped again tonight.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 11, 2020, 09:31:14 AM
Nice!
NASCAR's Johnson joining IndyCar on 2-year run https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/29844704/jimmie-johnson-teams-chip-ganassi-racing-two-year-indycar-program

well i did not see that coming. Should be interesting to follow

Happy to see Bubba leaving RPM, gonna laugh my ass off when they sign Kyle Larson to drive the 43.

if Larson doesn't get hurt racing on dirt first. He flipped again tonight.

Got to assume Bubba will go to the 42 or there will be a shake up at Hendricks once they're all out of the playoffs.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 11, 2020, 10:06:11 AM
Crusin USA was amazing.

That's a sweet setup shooter. If my wife gives me grief about a PS5 I'm showing her this.

I make sure everything is done for the day before I get on, so in some ways, I might actually be better in my relationship because this rig, ha.

Also, my gf and daughter actually enjoy watching some of the money races I get in that are on youtube or some streams.. so that helps
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 11, 2020, 12:53:33 PM
Crusin USA was amazing.

That's a sweet setup shooter. If my wife gives me grief about a PS5 I'm showing her this.

I make sure everything is done for the day before I get on, so in some ways, I might actually be better in my relationship because this rig, ha.

Also, my gf and daughter actually enjoy watching some of the money races I get in that are on youtube or some streams.. so that helps
Just amazing. You get to race for money without the whole danger of being killed while doing so thing.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 15, 2020, 08:25:51 AM
Crusin USA was amazing.

That's a sweet setup shooter. If my wife gives me grief about a PS5 I'm showing her this.

I make sure everything is done for the day before I get on, so in some ways, I might actually be better in my relationship because this rig, ha.

Also, my gf and daughter actually enjoy watching some of the money races I get in that are on youtube or some streams.. so that helps
Just amazing. You get to race for money without the whole danger of being killed while doing so thing.

It's a lot of fun.

There are a lot of real race series and drivers getting upset with the amount of money being poured into the sim community stuff.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 15, 2020, 08:27:17 AM
Austin Dillon is a lot of fun right now.

Saturday Night will be really good if the PJ1 doesn't ruin it.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 15, 2020, 11:09:12 PM
Some significant NASCAR insiders seem to think Larson to Hendrick is a real possibility.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 16, 2020, 12:55:16 AM
Some significant NASCAR insiders seem to think Larson to Hendrick is a real possibility.

It just doesn't make sense. They had a crack at him when Gordon left and he was a great story, now they're going to take him? Talking about shopping from the bargain bin.
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2020, 08:05:17 AM
what sponsor is going to be OK with it? besides Liberty U of course
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 16, 2020, 08:31:34 AM
I was thinking the biggest issue was the manufacturers. But supposedly Hendrick has the pull with Chevy.

The scenario I've seen the most is Bowman to the 48 w/ Ally, and Larson to the 88 or another number w/ who knows for sponsorship. No idea what sponsor would want any part of that right now.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 16, 2020, 10:20:24 PM
I was thinking the biggest issue was the manufacturers. But supposedly Hendrick has the pull with Chevy.

The scenario I've seen the most is Bowman to the 48 w/ Ally, and Larson to the 88 or another number w/ who knows for sponsorship. No idea what sponsor would want any part of that right now.

Hendrick is like the biggest Chevy dealer in the world, he definitely has pull. I would have thought that liberty would sponsor Larson but with Falwell being gone, I don't see it. If Larson signs somewhere he'll find a sponsor, he can be a rebuttal of so called cancel culture and he can be a redemption story, America is forgiving of stuff like saying the n word. I.actually think he has a better chance of getting a sponsor with a smaller race team, those sponsors don't have to commit as much dough.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 17, 2020, 11:45:53 AM
Yeah, people bring up Larson having sponsors w/ some of his dirt stuff (did not have any in the late model last week), but the difference between sponsoring a NASCAR and sponsoring a 410 sprint car is astronomical.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 21, 2020, 08:35:10 PM
This will be great for the Jordan memes alone. Will be fun to watch

https://twitter.com/DanWetzel/status/1308210801489186816
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 21, 2020, 09:51:39 PM
Hell yeah, what a cool deal.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 21, 2020, 10:29:45 PM
Excited but skeptical. He's going to have to break into a very exclusive club, he has the money but he's going to need to find the people. He's also going to need to have the stomach to lose a lot of money. The sport is very different from when Joe Gibbs jumped in.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: IPA4Me on September 22, 2020, 07:44:40 AM
He weathered the storm of three years of significant losses as a Charlotte owner. $58M over three years. I suspect he'll handle it.

https://www.forbes.com/teams/charlotte-hornets/#53f618cb364f
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 22, 2020, 07:55:39 AM
for sure. I'm curious if any owner actually makes money or do they just try to break even?
Also hopefully he lets Hamlin make the talent decisions.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 22, 2020, 08:36:44 AM
Aren't there insiders and even investment groups (like Spire) excited about the future financial outlook and specifically costs with the Gen 7 car, as well as driver bubble burst and cheaper contracts?

Tried to find articles directly saying that but couldn't, so maybe I'm mis-remembering.

Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 23, 2020, 04:47:56 PM
Word is Bubba has over $20 million per year in sponsorship lined up.

I think they could be a lot of fun over the next few years.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 29, 2020, 04:43:50 PM
bout time they remove a 1.5 miler. Surpirsed it is Chicago though. Chicago and Kansas were built the same time and have similar racing. Kansas really lucked out.

https://twitter.com/Jordan_Bianchi/status/1311057238493220866
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 30, 2020, 12:34:39 PM
bout time they remove a 1.5 miler. Surpirsed it is Chicago though. Chicago and Kansas were built the same time and have similar racing. Kansas really lucked out.

https://twitter.com/Jordan_Bianchi/status/1311057238493220866

No, Kansas has better attendance and shockingly enough, sponsorship opportunities.

That Bristol dirt race is going to be wild. I think they now have too many road races, but other than that the changes are very good.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 30, 2020, 02:04:25 PM
yeah, need more short tracks which i realize can't be produced at the snap of the finger like a road course can.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 01, 2020, 09:45:35 AM
I think there is significant interest in residential or commercial development on the Chicagoland property. No races there leads me to believe that will most likely happen now.

Kentucky is a head scratcher for me, even though they've destroyed the racing with the PJ1.

So many feelings on Bristol dirt. While it should be entertaining, the track will be garbage. Bringing in temporary dirt makes it very difficult to produce a racey surface. Typically dry, rutted up, with maybe one lane of moisture to play follow the leader. If the surface is there for weeks to get raced in, it should be better, but we'll see what their plans are. I wish they could've found a way to make it happen at a full time dirt track (I understand no dirt facility can host an event like that as is). The most exciting part for me is I'd expect Bristol to host some Lucas Oil/World of Outlaws late models as well as the Tony Stewart All Stars/WoO sprint cars while the dirt is in place.

And yes, just a stupid amount of road courses. COTA seems ok, but 6 is far too many.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 01, 2020, 09:52:09 AM
yeah, need more short tracks which i realize can't be produced at the snap of the finger like a road course can.

The Nashville market will be interesting over the next few years. Would be awesome if they could announce the fairgrounds to be renovated and ready once the super speedway contract is up.... but sounds like the Mayor there doesn't want it to happen.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 04, 2020, 05:43:22 PM
man, eff Denny Hamlin. Went below the line to pass 4 cars. poor 21
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 04, 2020, 06:48:05 PM
That was willlllllllddddd. You know full well Denny was forced down there. It's for the best that Denny won, Dibendetto would have been even more sad had he won and been disqualified.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 05, 2020, 08:08:58 AM
That was willlllllllddddd. You know full well Denny was forced down there. It's for the best that Denny won, Dibendetto would have been even more sad had he won and been disqualified.


damnit MIR, you make a good point.
Also Bubba needs to quit wrecking. He runs well quite a bit.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 05, 2020, 09:37:46 AM
http://www.kylelarsonracing.com/ (http://www.kylelarsonracing.com/)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 05, 2020, 12:45:09 PM
That was a good letter. He wasn't a vocal advocate before the e racing incident and that's why he didn't receive any public grace or defense. I hope that he continues the work he's been doing after he gets a ride and he becomes a public and vocal ally.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 06, 2020, 04:51:50 PM
That was a good letter. He wasn't a vocal advocate before the e racing incident and that's why he didn't receive any public grace or defense. I hope that he continues the work he's been doing after he gets a ride and he becomes a public and vocal ally.

Completely agree.

Bowman over to the Ally 48. Will be interesting to see what they do with the 4th Hendrick car now (who knows what number?).

AB had some pretty loyal sponsorship that even helped in some of his dirt stuff.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: 8manpick on October 06, 2020, 06:25:22 PM
That was a good letter. He wasn't a vocal advocate before the e racing incident and that's why he didn't receive any public grace or defense. I hope that he continues the work he's been doing after he gets a ride and he becomes a public and vocal ally.
I think it’s the best apology letter or statement or any sort I’ve ever seen
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: michigancat on October 06, 2020, 07:36:58 PM
That was a good letter. He wasn't a vocal advocate before the e racing incident and that's why he didn't receive any public grace or defense. I hope that he continues the work he's been doing after he gets a ride and he becomes a public and vocal ally.
I think it’s the best apology letter or statement or any sort I’ve ever seen

Yep, definitely worth reading
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 06, 2020, 10:02:35 PM
That was a good letter. He wasn't a vocal advocate before the e racing incident and that's why he didn't receive any public grace or defense. I hope that he continues the work he's been doing after he gets a ride and he becomes a public and vocal ally.
I think it’s the best apology letter or statement or any sort I’ve ever seen

It was certainly worth the wait, he made good use of the months he remained publicly silent.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 09, 2020, 10:34:16 AM
Bowyer to the booth in 2021.

Got to think that's Briscoe's ride now.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 09, 2020, 10:38:14 AM
Bowyer had a pretty solid career. 21 wins across the 3 series, 10 in Cup, and an Xfinity Championship.

I wonder if he'll get more involved in dirt stuff moving forward. Either way, good for him.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 09, 2020, 10:54:45 AM
I wondered what would happen. You could tell the performance just wasn't there for a big ride like he had.
His 07 Jack Daniels car was one of my favorites.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 22, 2020, 10:50:38 AM
Sounding more and more like Larson to Hendrick. #5 maybe?

Also.

https://twitter.com/23XIRacing/status/1319302605760352256
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 22, 2020, 11:14:22 AM
They're going to bring new fans to the sport.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 23, 2020, 11:53:04 AM
They're going to bring new fans to the sport.

New fans, new sponsors, etc. I'm pumped.

Hell, they might pay for their first few seasons with merchandise alone.

Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 28, 2020, 11:26:50 AM
The scenario I've seen the most is Bowman to the 48 w/ Ally, and Larson to the 88 or another number....
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 29, 2020, 08:55:50 AM
The scenario I've seen the most is Bowman to the 48 w/ Ally, and Larson to the 88 or another number....

I assume something is lined up. No way Hendrick would sign him before having a sponsor lined up


https://twitter.com/JennaFryer/status/1321811626958426113
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 29, 2020, 11:07:46 AM
The scenario I've seen the most is Bowman to the 48 w/ Ally, and Larson to the 88 or another number....

I assume something is lined up. No way Hendrick would sign him before having a sponsor lined up


https://twitter.com/JennaFryer/status/1321811626958426113

You're probably right, but if he did, it would be a good gamble to self sponsor that car for a few races, to give a chance for his story of redemption to be told, and he's probably going to be running to close enough to the front. Someone will jump on.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 29, 2020, 12:11:16 PM
Probably get Hendrickcars.com and Chevy Goods / Accessories for the first few races of next season.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on December 11, 2020, 11:35:32 AM
I'm starting to like Chase Elliott.

Not for winning the championship, but racing the Snowball Derby, in Millbridge tonight and the Chili Bowl next month. The way he speaks about grass roots racing (and from the sounds of it he treats everyone really well at these events) and the people involved, is not like the silver spoon raised kids in most of these rides.

Similarly, Riley Herbst paying for the Stewart-Hass Xfinity 98 ride is so rough ridin' stupid.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on December 11, 2020, 11:43:37 AM
Yeah i'm pretty firmly a Chase guy now.

I hadn't seen the Herbst news. It appears, at least on the twitters, he is not well liked or respected
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 12, 2020, 03:59:33 PM
Herbst's family is pretty terrible.

Get it?

Anybody?

Rim shot
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on December 13, 2020, 05:43:24 PM
Herbst's family is pretty terrible.

Get it?

Anybody?

Rim shot

Lol, I got ya.

I’ve actually heard a lot of people refer to him as Terrible Herbst. Joke kind of writes itself, but still.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on December 18, 2020, 10:15:32 AM
So Denny and Bubba announced 5 sponsors, and supposedly they have enough funding to already look to field another car.

Pepsi Co. has left Hendrick (no more Mountain Dew for Chase), with Llumar moving over to him for a few. Still no announcements for Larson, but I'm not sure they can announce anything until he's technically allowed to race again? (No idea either way, but that's not until Jan. 1).

Pumped to see Chase in Tulsa in a few weeks. I'll be in the pits for at least a pre-lim night.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on December 18, 2020, 11:03:56 AM
that's exciting Shooter! will have to take some pics
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 18, 2020, 05:13:15 PM
Pumped to see Chase in Tulsa in a few weeks. I'll be in the pits for at least a pre-lim night.

Chili bowl?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on December 19, 2020, 07:11:19 PM
Pumped to see Chase in Tulsa in a few weeks. I'll be in the pits for at least a pre-lim night.

Chili bowl?

Yes, sir!
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 19, 2020, 09:00:04 PM
Pumped to see Chase in Tulsa in a few weeks. I'll be in the pits for at least a pre-lim night.

Chili bowl?

Yes, sir!

How are the fumes? It's always something I kind of want to experience, but I picture it's like actually being inside of a jack hammer while smoking 8 heaters at one time.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on December 20, 2020, 12:40:03 PM
Pumped to see Chase in Tulsa in a few weeks. I'll be in the pits for at least a pre-lim night.

Chili bowl?

Yes, sir!

How are the fumes? It's always something I kind of want to experience, but I picture it's like actually being inside of a jack hammer while smoking 8 heaters at one time.

It’s pretty bad, especially if you’re there all week and sitting in the stands/close to the racing surface. The fumes and the dust generated in that small area, and the infamous chili bowl flu definitely kicks in after leaving.

I have buddies that race so we hangout at their trailers where the air isn’t bad, going into the pit pass only sections to watch a race when we want/can. I only go to one pre lim night and the mains Saturday, so I’ve never had any issues besides a few hangovers.

It’s something to experience, either way. More so now that Chase, Larson, Briscoe, Bowman, Bell, Stenhouse, etc appear like they’ll be involved more.

2 years ago I was in line behind Jeff Gordon at the beer stand. Didn’t bother him as multiple asked for pics. Guys like him, Tony (he works the track all week now), Kenny Wallace and more are very personable during and after the races.
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Post by: Shooter Jones on January 04, 2021, 08:46:37 AM
Kyle Busch getting in on it now (only sponsoring).

https://twitter.com/Rico_Abreu/status/1344034567670300672/photo/1
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Post by: Shooter Jones on January 08, 2021, 09:34:30 AM
The scenario I've seen the most is Bowman to the 48 w/ Ally, and Larson to the 88 or another number....

I assume something is lined up. No way Hendrick would sign him before having a sponsor lined up


https://twitter.com/JennaFryer/status/1321811626958426113

Picture leaked of his 2021 hauler yesterday. Looks like all Hendrick owned companies as primary sponsors, only others are the secondary and tertiary sponsors that primary for others in HMS.
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 08, 2021, 09:36:35 AM
interesting. If his performance is good enough this year, i'm sure there will be a few takers for next year
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on January 15, 2021, 03:11:16 PM
Saw Bowman wrenching on his cars last night, pretty damn cool to see what he does for his drivers. He's a likable dude.

Have seen Chase, Ryan Blaney (wearing a Chase Elliott hat and always with a beer in his hand), Ryan Newman, Bowman, Christoper Bell, and Larson so far this week.

Really cool event that should be on everyone's bucket list.
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 15, 2021, 07:17:55 PM
great report! sounds like a fun time
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on January 16, 2021, 03:58:41 PM
https://twitter.com/blaney/status/1350559054536585217?s=21

J-Mac is always parked here next to my buddy. He’s a cool dude and this is insane to watch, has advanced through 5 features. If you’ve ever heard of Alphabet soup, this is it!
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on February 02, 2021, 08:48:08 PM
interesting. If his performance is good enough this year, i'm sure there will be a few takers for next year

Announced his first primary sponsors (for 4 races) that are not Hendrick businesses today.

Got Freightliner and Cincinnati inc (sponsored Bowman last year)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2020 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 03, 2021, 08:19:25 AM
There are a lot of storylines this year. Hopefully the racing isn't too dull.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on February 03, 2021, 11:06:32 AM
The Bristol dirt race being 250 laps is insanity.
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 22, 2021, 01:05:28 PM
Christopher Bell has entered the chat.

Crazy ending to the road course race. I cackled at least 3 times in the last 15 laps. Sad the Elliot didn't make it to the end but glad Logano didn't win.
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Post by: bucket on February 22, 2021, 01:09:53 PM
Christopher Bell has entered the chat.

Crazy ending to the road course race. I cackled at least 3 times in the last 15 laps. Sad the Elliot didn't make it to the end but glad Logano didn't win.

Chase Briscoe lost his hood!  :lol:
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Post by: Shooter Jones on February 22, 2021, 01:29:27 PM
Have some friends that have known Bell and his family for about 15 years, not the typical rich/pay-to-play story you see these days. Not even a racing family as his dad was a basketball coach, but almost everyone speak highly of them.

It was a big win with the dirt track community.... as well as some of my family in OKC that have been huge fans for a long long time, ha.
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Post by: Shooter Jones on February 22, 2021, 01:30:28 PM
Pretty wild how legit TRD was with their development program not too long ago, now it's a joke.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 22, 2021, 02:43:15 PM
Seeing Kyle B get punted into the wall was my favorite part. His paint scheme was badass though. Lotta Bobby Labonte vibes from it.

(https://i0.wp.com/tobychristie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Kyle_Busch_Interstate.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on February 22, 2021, 02:50:37 PM
Seeing Kyle B get punted into the wall was my favorite part.

He's kind of been a crap show the last year. Was really good after signing that huge contract in 2019, but the whole feel has been weird for a little while now.
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Post by: MakeItRain on February 23, 2021, 12:45:00 AM
Seeing Kyle B get punted into the wall was my favorite part.

He's kind of been a crap show the last year. Was really good after signing that huge contract in 2019, but the whole feel has been weird for a little while now.

I can't stand him but I'd say he's been a lot more unlucky than a crap show.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on February 23, 2021, 08:33:24 AM
Seeing Kyle B get punted into the wall was my favorite part.

He's kind of been a crap show the last year. Was really good after signing that huge contract in 2019, but the whole feel has been weird for a little while now.

I can't stand him but I'd say he's been a lot more unlucky than a crap show.

I'm more so pointing out the toxic nature, which results have helped that. Think getting told each week last year that he's not good without practice got under his skin as well.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 29, 2021, 09:44:43 PM
Bristol Dirt was pretty fun. One time a year is fine by me.
Annoyed that logano ended up winning. Boring
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 30, 2021, 01:37:14 AM
Monday was not great for me, I was way too busy to watch. Sad.
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 30, 2021, 08:24:47 AM
Daycare was closed so I had a lot of TV watching to do with little ww.
there wasn't alot of passing up front so that was kind of disappointing to me. But it was different. Kyle B had to pit within the first 5 laps of the race after taking the lead due to mud on his grill. Audibly cackled. Larson was in like 4 wrecks.
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Post by: Shooter Jones on March 30, 2021, 03:01:04 PM
Big mistake having it during the day. Dirt tracks simply can't keep the needed moisture for racing multiple grooves during the day (for that long of a race).. Even just hours after historic rainfall/flooding in the area.

Track got nasty dry and the best racing was the first 10 laps of the last stage, when they watered the hell out of it (still wasn't enough to hold for long).

Sounds like everyone involved learned a ton, though.. and this might become a yearly event now.

The car setups and tires were way better than I was expecting. Next year will be interesting with the Next Gen.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on June 05, 2021, 08:04:07 PM
Kyle Larson is an absolutely insane talent.

Honestly don’t think there’s ever been another driver do what he’s doing.
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 05, 2021, 09:06:52 PM
@MakeItRain did you move on to a new driver? I couldn't remember
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 06, 2021, 10:26:43 AM
Yeah, Denny and Bubba. Happy for Kyle though, spent a decade wanting him at Hendrick, wish they signed him when I was team Hendrick.

Also Jimmy and young Jeff also did what he is doing now. I think there is very little variance in the skills of these drivers, sometimes you get a driver who is slightly better than most of the other field and match him with the best engineers, equipment, and crew and this is the result, this happens at Hendrick a lot.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on June 06, 2021, 11:06:05 AM
Jeff never ran a full bodied dirt car. A discipline entirely different than what anyone else runs. Also never ran heavy dirt schedule when in full time nascar.

Yes, Jeff was good in open wheel dirt midgets, but Kyle has won multiple nascar races, the biggest dirt midget race in the world, multiple 410 sprint car races against the best in the world, stepped in and immediately won multiple dirt late model races against the best in the world, all in the last few months.

He’s won 50-something races in the last 56 weeks, in a crazy amount of different disciplines. And those are never against weak fields, usually big money events. It’s been an absurd run.
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 06, 2021, 12:06:55 PM
Ah, you're speaking of cross discipline racing, that's very true. Don't you think a lot of the younger guys could do something similar if they tried?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on June 06, 2021, 02:27:18 PM
Ah, you're speaking of cross discipline racing, that's very true. Don't you think a lot of the younger guys could do something similar if they tried?

I do not, but really it’s hard to say if they don’t/can’t make a go at it, ya know. I think Christopher Bell is really damn good and competitive every time he steps in anything, but rarely wins compared to the level Larson does. Elliott did a lot of racing over the winter and it was awesome, but he struggled pretty much each time.

I think a young Jeff Gordon, a younger Bowyer, and even a young Kyle Busch could’ve done some similar things.. but simply because I don’t think anyone else has ever done what he’s doing, it’s hard to say anyone in the past or present could do it as well.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 06, 2021, 08:19:59 PM
Interesting how cyclical this stuff is. Appears Hendrick has some sort of advantage or figured something out lately? Just dominating this year. I suppose to helps to have Larson now and the others are more established.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on June 07, 2021, 01:32:59 PM
Was talking to a buddy at a dirt track last night, and he had a pretty interesting comparison.

He said he almost compares Larson in the racing community as almost having a Tiger Woods effect right now. Obviously a huge difference on so many levels, and not really comparable if you ask me, but I found it interesting.

If he enters a race somewhere, promoters are getting thousands more fans in attendance, dozens more car counts, added money, and there's a feeling over the whole place that you have to be dialed in and be the best you've ever been to have a chance, raising the competition to levels each venue has rarely seen.... and Larson usually still wins.

Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 07, 2021, 03:01:59 PM
Was talking to a buddy at a dirt track last night, and he had a pretty interesting comparison.

He said he almost compares Larson in the racing community as almost having a Tiger Woods effect right now. Obviously a huge difference on so many levels, and not really comparable if you ask me, but I found it interesting.

If he enters a race somewhere, promoters are getting thousands more fans in attendance, dozens more car counts, added money, and there's a feeling over the whole place that you have to be dialed in and be the best you've ever been to have a chance, raising the competition to levels each venue has rarely seen.... and Larson usually still wins.

Your buddy almost certainly knows 100% more about small town dirt track racing more than I do. That being said I cannot wrap my head around the concept that Kyle Larson is having a bigger effect on racing, grassroots and up, than Tony Stewart did 20-10 years ago. The sport was bigger then and Tony was a bigger star in the sport. He was a star in the countries two biggest racing disciplines and he was still on dirt tracks during the week. He was the one that drew guys like Jimmy and Jeff to these events. Sportscenter was covering Tony Stewart winning at Eldora on a Wednesday then kicking ass on a Sunday. I hated the crap out of that dude, but he was a huge star with cross over appeal. Kyle Larson, very disappointingly, didn't have cross over appeal before his incident, and he sure as hell doesn't now. That's not to say that he won't get there, but he isn't yet. I think for motorheads what Kyle Larson is doing now is very cool, but I can't think he is even having a Fernando Tatis Jr. effect, much less a Tiger Woods one. 
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on June 07, 2021, 04:18:47 PM
Was talking to a buddy at a dirt track last night, and he had a pretty interesting comparison.

He said he almost compares Larson in the racing community as almost having a Tiger Woods effect right now. Obviously a huge difference on so many levels, and not really comparable if you ask me, but I found it interesting.

If he enters a race somewhere, promoters are getting thousands more fans in attendance, dozens more car counts, added money, and there's a feeling over the whole place that you have to be dialed in and be the best you've ever been to have a chance, raising the competition to levels each venue has rarely seen.... and Larson usually still wins.

Your buddy almost certainly knows 100% more about small town dirt track racing more than I do. That being said I cannot wrap my head around the concept that Kyle Larson is having a bigger effect on racing, grassroots and up, than Tony Stewart did 20-10 years ago. The sport was bigger then and Tony was a bigger star in the sport. He was a star in the countries two biggest racing disciplines and he was still on dirt tracks during the week. He was the one that drew guys like Jimmy and Jeff to these events. Sportscenter was covering Tony Stewart winning at Eldora on a Wednesday then kicking ass on a Sunday. I hated the crap out of that dude, but he was a huge star with cross over appeal. Kyle Larson, very disappointingly, didn't have cross over appeal before his incident, and he sure as hell doesn't now. That's not to say that he won't get there, but he isn't yet. I think for motorheads what Kyle Larson is doing now is very cool, but I can't think he is even having a Fernando Tatis Jr. effect, much less a Tiger Woods one.

Oh, I 100% agree with you. His reference is more so about single events and what Larson does to them, not so much grassroots racing across the board.

One thing to note in what you're saying, racing is almost all PPV/subscription/stream based now (DirtVision, FloRacing, IMCA TV, MavTV, Racinboys, etc) and ESPN back in those days held multiple racing coverage contracts including USAC racing where Tony would stand out. ESPN was very supportive of racing across the board back then. CBS/CBS sports has made a few pushes in recent years as well.

Things that happen in racing circles today are typically only known w/ racing fans because I believe legally mainstream/sports media outlets cannot cover those PPV events/highlights besides maybe comments or social posts? Honestly not sure and could definitely be wrong, though.

**A side note because this post just made me think of it. FloRacing has a 24/7 stream and they show a lot of the old ESPN Saturday Night Thunder racing events and my god, the graphics and presentation are a real treat. Have enjoyed watching a lot of those, especially when Gordon or Stewart appear.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 07, 2021, 10:02:51 PM
Was talking to a buddy at a dirt track last night, and he had a pretty interesting comparison.

He said he almost compares Larson in the racing community as almost having a Tiger Woods effect right now. Obviously a huge difference on so many levels, and not really comparable if you ask me, but I found it interesting.

If he enters a race somewhere, promoters are getting thousands more fans in attendance, dozens more car counts, added money, and there's a feeling over the whole place that you have to be dialed in and be the best you've ever been to have a chance, raising the competition to levels each venue has rarely seen.... and Larson usually still wins.

Your buddy almost certainly knows 100% more about small town dirt track racing more than I do. That being said I cannot wrap my head around the concept that Kyle Larson is having a bigger effect on racing, grassroots and up, than Tony Stewart did 20-10 years ago. The sport was bigger then and Tony was a bigger star in the sport. He was a star in the countries two biggest racing disciplines and he was still on dirt tracks during the week. He was the one that drew guys like Jimmy and Jeff to these events. Sportscenter was covering Tony Stewart winning at Eldora on a Wednesday then kicking ass on a Sunday. I hated the crap out of that dude, but he was a huge star with cross over appeal. Kyle Larson, very disappointingly, didn't have cross over appeal before his incident, and he sure as hell doesn't now. That's not to say that he won't get there, but he isn't yet. I think for motorheads what Kyle Larson is doing now is very cool, but I can't think he is even having a Fernando Tatis Jr. effect, much less a Tiger Woods one.

Oh, I 100% agree with you. His reference is more so about single events and what Larson does to them, not so much grassroots racing across the board.

One thing to note in what you're saying, racing is almost all PPV/subscription/stream based now (DirtVision, FloRacing, IMCA TV, MavTV, Racinboys, etc) and ESPN back in those days held multiple racing coverage contracts including USAC racing where Tony would stand out. ESPN was very supportive of racing across the board back then. CBS/CBS sports has made a few pushes in recent years as well.

Things that happen in racing circles today are typically only known w/ racing fans because I believe legally mainstream/sports media outlets cannot cover those PPV events/highlights besides maybe comments or social posts? Honestly not sure and could definitely be wrong, though.

**A side note because this post just made me think of it. FloRacing has a 24/7 stream and they show a lot of the old ESPN Saturday Night Thunder racing events and my god, the graphics and presentation are a real treat. Have enjoyed watching a lot of those, especially when Gordon or Stewart appear.

Oh man, Saturday Night Thunder :love:
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Post by: Shooter Jones on June 14, 2021, 10:12:45 PM
Larson wins the NASCAR All Star race in Texas last night, flies to Ohio for speedweeks and wins the All Star Circuit of Champions sprint car race tonight.

Pretty damn cool.
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Post by: Shooter Jones on June 21, 2021, 11:15:33 AM
He's now won 9 of the 19 races he's been in over the last 5 weeks. (4 Cup, 4 sprint car, and 1 dirt late model).

Ran Top 10 in 9 of the 10 he didn't win.
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 23, 2021, 12:42:52 PM
https://twitter.com/Jordan_Bianchi/status/1407751179484991490
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Post by: Shooter Jones on June 30, 2021, 09:43:21 PM
Wonder who will take his spot in the booth.

Either way, Hendrick MS is just absurd right now.
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Post by: Shooter Jones on July 06, 2021, 10:47:31 AM
Oh man, Saturday Night Thunder :love:

Got a few good ones in last night. The graphics are perfect.

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Post by: Shooter Jones on July 06, 2021, 10:53:31 AM
They have the original commercials and everything. Didn’t realize until last night I could pause it. Note this is just a screenshot of the graphic, not a video*** Will get some awesome commercial video or Jeff Gordon mustache shots at some point, though..

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Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 06, 2021, 04:24:43 PM
good ol' gen x nostalgia  :love:
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Post by: Shooter Jones on July 21, 2021, 01:42:05 PM
Keselowski driver/ownership role in Roush. Will be interesting to follow.

Larson won the highest paying sprint car race of all time last weekend. Against the best sprint car drivers in the world.

Chase raced a midget in OK and was planning on being in Beloit last week, but got rained out.

Bowman running some 410 sprint stuff over the next few weeks.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 21, 2021, 01:44:10 PM
A damn good looking one at that.  :love: :love:

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Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 21, 2021, 01:53:39 PM
I saw Chase was at an airport in KS last week, but didn't know where. cool
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 21, 2021, 02:09:56 PM
I saw Chase was at an airport in KS last week, but didn't know where. cool

Raced in Meeker, OK Tuesday night. They drove up to Beloit to race Wednesday night, but got rained out. I believe he flew out the next day before the second night of the show at Solomon County Speedway Thursday.

Also, Matt DiBenedetto raced a midget in Garden City the weekend before last.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 22, 2021, 12:07:26 AM
I saw Chase was at an airport in KS last week, but didn't know where. cool

Raced in Meeker, OK Tuesday night. They drove up to Beloit to race Wednesday night, but got rained out. I believe he flew out the next day before the second night of the show at Solomon County Speedway Thursday.

Also, Matt DiBenedetto raced a midget in Garden City the weekend before last.

DiBenedetto needs a job
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 22, 2021, 08:52:21 AM
I'll be p sad if he never gets that win.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 22, 2021, 10:24:20 AM
I'll be p sad if he never gets that win.

That Bristol race in 2019....man

What an bad person Denny is.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 23, 2021, 08:35:09 AM
About took a tumble last night. (yes, he saved this.. and ran up front in the feature)

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Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 23, 2021, 06:20:43 PM
Nice car
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Post by: Shooter Jones on July 25, 2021, 12:09:30 PM
C-Bell got a good win last night w/ the All Star circuit of champions in Kevin Swindell’s car.

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Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on August 11, 2021, 09:17:39 AM
Anyone ever been to the Knoxville Nationals? It's on my list for sure. Always hear good things.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 11, 2021, 09:34:00 AM
I have not. Until recently, i thought it was in Kentucky. :blindfold:


Also semi-unrelated. Poor Jimmie has been having a rough go in IndyCar. I need to do more reading, but it appears he wrecks alot.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 11, 2021, 11:38:45 PM
Anyone ever been to the Knoxville Nationals? It's on my list for sure. Always hear good things.

I live 90 minutes away and have never had the urge. I'm going to be honest, the current political climate, particularly people not willing to leave all of their signs and flags at home, makes going to small town tracks very uncomfortable for me. In the 90s and early aughts I used to go to dirt tracks all over Kansas and Missouri but people are just to hostile right now. That track where that dude said a bunch of stuff about "the colored people" was another track 90 minutes away from my house.

I was an hour away from Watkins Glen last Sunday, not doing a damn thing. I was going to go and take my son but u drove through there on Friday and I counted, saw 11 confederate flags, IN NEW YORK!!! 6 thin blue line flags, and I didn't even bother counting the scores trump flags and signs.

I really don't care who votes for who, shooter you've made the rare post at the pit, I know how you lean and we're cool. However all that visible propaganda and now open hostile language, is prevalent at and around a lot of tracks and it isn't welcoming..

Sorry for the rant.

One more thing, the coolest part of the Knoxville Nationals is a couple of days before it starts they always have a charity event at a local go cart track called Slideways, and they always get the biggest NASCAR starts of the time not named Busch or Harvick, guess they are too good for it, and race the go carts.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 11, 2021, 11:40:30 PM
I have not. Until recently, i thought it was in Kentucky. :blindfold:


Also semi-unrelated. Poor Jimmie has been having a rough go in IndyCar. I need to do more reading, but it appears he wrecks alot.

Either his equipment is awful or he's a bad driver or both because he's frequently out very early. I know why he decided not to race ovals but he's been awful on these circuits.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on August 12, 2021, 04:13:33 PM
Anyone ever been to the Knoxville Nationals? It's on my list for sure. Always hear good things.

I live 90 minutes away and have never had the urge. I'm going to be honest, the current political climate, particularly people not willing to leave all of their signs and flags at home, makes going to small town tracks very uncomfortable for me. In the 90s and early aughts I used to go to dirt tracks all over Kansas and Missouri but people are just to hostile right now. That track where that dude said a bunch of stuff about "the colored people" was another track 90 minutes away from my house.

I was an hour away from Watkins Glen last Sunday, not doing a damn thing. I was going to go and take my son but u drove through there on Friday and I counted, saw 11 confederate flags, IN NEW YORK!!! 6 thin blue line flags, and I didn't even bother counting the scores trump flags and signs.

I really don't care who votes for who, shooter you've made the rare post at the pit, I know how you lean and we're cool. However all that visible propaganda and now open hostile language, is prevalent at and around a lot of tracks and it isn't welcoming..

Sorry for the rant.

One more thing, the coolest part of the Knoxville Nationals is a couple of days before it starts they always have a charity event at a local go cart track called Slideways, and they always get the biggest NASCAR starts of the time not named Busch or Harvick, guess they are too good for it, and race the go carts.

You've got nothing to apologize for, man. It's noticeable at every single track and it's terrible. I hate that for you.

Being in the pits and at haulers for bigger races, 99% of those involved are really good people (which is still shitty, cause just 1 person can ruin it all, but still). Literally, the more expensive the racing, the better the people are that are involved. They're typically just better, well traveled, well versed people. You get the more "economical" classes of racing going, and the percentage of "good" people involved drops significantly.

Now, no matter the series or level of racing, you cross that gate into the grandstands and the number of garbage humans goes way up, and it's even worse at small town tracks that run full body classes that just bounce off each other like a damn rolling demo derby. It's embarrassing.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 05, 2021, 09:35:32 PM
 :ROFL:
https://twitter.com/PrimeSpeed/status/1433231372534091778
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 07, 2021, 09:16:49 AM
Not sure if y'all follow it, but rumor is they're going to jam the numbers as far forward on the cars starting in 22. Talking all the way in front of the A post just off the front tire. The twitter reactions have been pretty funny to follow.

I will say there's a space forward it looks fine, but these will take some getting used to if accurate (the Kurt Busch to 2311 release got people talking)

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Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 14, 2021, 04:36:32 PM
:ROFL:
https://twitter.com/PrimeSpeed/status/1433231372534091778

woah, not sure how i missed this story. Did the full story ever come out?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 14, 2021, 08:36:19 PM
Nope
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on November 07, 2021, 06:38:22 PM
Honestly might be the best season in the history of racing (at the highest levels).

Insane.

https://twitter.com/walkapedia_/status/1457502924309925889
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2021 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on January 11, 2022, 10:00:20 AM
Chase Elliott, Alex Bowman, Ricky Stenhouse, Kyle Larson, Chase Briscoe, Kasey Kahne, and Christopher Bell all running the Chili Bowl this week.

Kyle Busch wanted to but I think Samantha got pissed that she had already planned a family trip to Disney World this week or something.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2022 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 11, 2022, 09:30:29 PM
Nice to have some racing content on the twitter again
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2022 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Institutional Control on June 17, 2022, 12:33:19 PM
https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/34107994/former-nascar-driver-clint-bowyer-struck-killed-pedestrian-highway-accident
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2022 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 17, 2022, 12:59:43 PM
what an awful deal. i was really expecting him to be under the influence. Glad to see that wasn't the case.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2022 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Winters on June 17, 2022, 01:09:12 PM
https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/34107994/former-nascar-driver-clint-bowyer-struck-killed-pedestrian-highway-accident
That's the squawk, right?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2022 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 18, 2022, 12:35:57 AM
https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/34107994/former-nascar-driver-clint-bowyer-struck-killed-pedestrian-highway-accident
That's the squawk, right?

Yah
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 19, 2023, 10:27:02 PM
https://twitter.com/dennyhamlin/status/1637648911320924161
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 19, 2023, 10:28:32 PM
 :lol: his podcast is amazing btw, if you haven't heard it
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 19, 2023, 10:32:43 PM
The clips I've heard have been entertaining. If i had the time, i'd listen to his, Gluck's, and Jr's.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 19, 2023, 10:34:28 PM
I only listen to his. I'll go back and watch Jr's on YouTube when they go viral. I didn't even know Gluck was on dirty mo.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 19, 2023, 10:38:21 PM
I only listen to his. I'll go back and watch Jr's on YouTube when they go viral. I didn't even know Gluck was on dirty mo.

gluck's is just with Bianchi, i assume through The Athletic
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 19, 2023, 11:03:52 PM
I only listen to his. I'll go back and watch Jr's on YouTube when they go viral. I didn't even know Gluck was on dirty mo.

gluck's is just with Bianchi, i assume through The Athletic

Ah :thumbs:
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: GregKSU1027 on April 03, 2023, 12:17:20 PM
Hello all, Have a group who is going to the spring Nascar race in May at Kansas Speedway. Have gotten recommendations to sit on turn 4 about midway between the start and the turn higher up so we can see the back-stretch as well.

Also wondering if Comms are worth the extra money. Thanks.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 03, 2023, 02:09:11 PM
I've been watching NASCAR since the 1983 Daytona 500; and have never been to a live race and I likely never will. I have no appetite for seeing that in person, I just can't figure out what the upside is.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 03, 2023, 02:49:30 PM
I've been watching NASCAR since the 1983 Daytona 500; and have never been to a live race and I likely never will. I have no appetite for seeing that in person, I just can't figure out what the upside is.

The sights and sounds is one good reason to do it once. After that, yeah.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS_j27oiW5M
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 03, 2023, 04:05:50 PM
I've been watching NASCAR since the 1983 Daytona 500; and have never been to a live race and I likely never will. I have no appetite for seeing that in person, I just can't figure out what the upside is.

The sights and sounds is one good reason to do it once. After that, yeah.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS_j27oiW5M

I feel like going to races is for people who aren't really into the nuances of what's happening. I think that auto racing is the sport most dependent on the television broadcast to let you know what the hell is going on. There are 40 drivers and teams on the track at once. There are just so many narratives about what is happening at one time, I don't know how you can get any information about what you're seeing if you're at the track.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 03, 2023, 04:31:41 PM
Oh I agree. Having one of these helps alot. I loved listening to MRN growing up.

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0106/4732/products/Fan-Scanner-Combo-AudioBoost-NASCARpg_1024x1024.jpg?v=1647531651)
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: schreds21 on April 03, 2023, 06:41:44 PM
The races are very fun to attend.  The sound of the cars in person is pretty cool and of course you can't smell the racing fuel from your living room.  The best part is being able to watch whoever you please whenever you please.  Most of the good racing happens in the middle of the pack and you rarely get to see that on a broadcast.  Also, if your a fan of someone who's not running up front, you can still watch them instead of withing for them to get lapped so you can catch a glimpse of them.  If you're really wanting to have some inside info, scanners like WW posted let you listen to race broadcast or team chatter.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 04, 2023, 12:14:29 AM
I'm definitely a fan of a driver not up front, lol
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: GregKSU1027 on April 04, 2023, 10:02:22 AM
Guys I haven't watched NASCAR closely for at least 10 years. We are going simply to go. One of our Buddys is a big fan and wants to go so we are all going because why not. I think they have the comms rentals so that way you can listen to the broadcast and listen to team radio the entire race! We are for sure getting the Pre-Race pass and we all got tickets together on the Turn 4 side. Should be interesting to say the least. This will also be the last major sports venue in the KC metro I have to visit!
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 04, 2023, 12:06:10 PM
sounds like a great time. Pre-Race are great, ive heard. have fun.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: schreds21 on April 04, 2023, 08:31:08 PM
I'm definitely a fan of a driver not up front, lol
When I first started following NASCAR in the late 90's, I chose Dick Trickle as my driver to follow and root for.  After he quit running, I became a Ken Schrader fan.  It was towards the back half of his career so didn't get to see him run up front much either.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 05, 2023, 10:38:15 PM
lolwut nascar penalties continue to be a massive joke and guessing game
https://sports.yahoo.com/nascar-appeals-panel-slightly-reduces-kaulig-points-penalty-days-after-hendricks-penalty-was-rescinded-220807427.html
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 05, 2023, 10:44:22 PM
Looks pretty bad on the surface. No consistency at all in the process. The appeals people probably got lost looking at JG's thick locks and just let them off easy.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 06, 2023, 01:07:18 PM
Looks pretty bad on the surface. No consistency at all in the process. The appeals people probably got lost looking at JG's thick locks and just let them off easy.

Even worse when you consider that Kaulig and Hendrick we're using that same louvers.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: GregKSU1027 on May 08, 2023, 11:20:41 AM
 :sdeek:

The race in person was epic how about that last lap and fight huh???
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 08, 2023, 11:45:37 AM
:sdeek:

The race in person was epic how about that last lap and fight huh???

Kansas Speedway + New Gen car really produce a good product.

You have a good time? Hot as hell I imagine.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: GregKSU1027 on May 08, 2023, 12:17:46 PM
:sdeek:

The race in person was epic how about that last lap and fight huh???

Kansas Speedway + New Gen car really produce a good product.

You have a good time? Hot as hell I imagine.

Yeah we had a good time! Wasn't too bad the wind was out of the north at like 15 mph so it was pretty nice day to walk around the pits and out on the track. The race was a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 09, 2023, 08:17:31 PM
:sdeek:

The race in person was epic how about that last lap and fight huh???

Kansas Speedway + New Gen car really produce a good product.

You have a good time? Hot as hell I imagine.

Yeah we had a good time! Wasn't too bad the wind was out of the north at like 15 mph so it was pretty nice day to walk around the pits and out on the track. The race was a lot of fun.

That race set an all time NASCAR record for most passes on a 1.5 mile track
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: GregKSU1027 on May 10, 2023, 08:10:57 AM
:sdeek:

The race in person was epic how about that last lap and fight huh???

Kansas Speedway + New Gen car really produce a good product.

You have a good time? Hot as hell I imagine.

Yeah we had a good time! Wasn't too bad the wind was out of the north at like 15 mph so it was pretty nice day to walk around the pits and out on the track. The race was a lot of fun.

That race set an all time NASCAR record for most passes on a 1.5 mile track
Was a great time. A few restarts and the new cars make for a hell of a show! Bet the playoff race in September will be fun too.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 15, 2023, 10:50:05 AM
Absolute joke. I've been watching NASCAR nearly my entire life and I've never seen anything like this.
https://twitter.com/KellyCrandall/status/1657904076938436611
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 15, 2023, 11:06:24 AM
I saw Bubba was fired up about it. I didn't watch but this allowed the 4 and 9 to have top 5 finishes?
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 15, 2023, 03:18:59 PM
I saw Bubba was fired up about it. I didn't watch but this allowed the 4 and 9 to have top 5 finishes?

Sure did, and the 6, they finished 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. What's worse is that they were simply out there in the way, they had no speed. Bubba and Harrison Burton should have been part of the race at the end, with the 24.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 30, 2023, 01:52:33 PM
I think this is good. n00b question: do cars get totally new paint schemes for every race these days?

https://twitter.com/William_Nagel_/status/1696366009702043888?s=20
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 30, 2023, 02:55:14 PM
NASCAR isn't booming like it used to so year long full sponsorships are a thing of the past; so there are many more paint schemes throughout the year. Smaller teams always seem to have a different scheme each race.
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: Shooter Jones on August 30, 2023, 03:02:10 PM
do cars get totally new paint schemes for every race these days?

They're vinyl wraps. Not technically paint, just design and print.

And they put a new one on for every race since they'll typically rebuild the body after each race.

So kind of, yes!
Title: Re: Official NASCAR 2023 thread(people are still watching)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 30, 2023, 03:09:36 PM
We used to sponsor a cup car :cry: