2017 NASCAR Discussion threadNASCAR

[JohnBM01]

The more I think about the new format and how I think everything will all play out, I've gone from "I disapprove of these changes" to "I don't know what to think of this." Granted I was never a NASCAR fanatic, I at least fancied the NASCAR when I was first learning of racing back in 1999. This new style make it as if you have to dominate a season to be a champion- like (dare I say...) Formula 1. Almost as if NASCAR is doing everything possible to prevent the happenings of the 2003 NASCAR Cup season from ever happening again to determine a champion. And in regards to having these stages, I think the series would probably be better off having individual races like in the British Touring Car Championship or the Supercars Australia championship.

I don't know everything about this, and the first races under this new format have yet to be run; but I am already thinking NASCAR (at least the Top 3 Touring Series) is only a slip of a banana peel of slipping and sliding into its own grave. I will still watch as many races as I can because I'm a motorsports fan and a motorsports enthusiast. So bring on the 2017 season!

 

[Northstar]

The Daytona 500 entry list has been released with 42 entries.

 

[BKGlover]

One thing I miss from days past, the Shootout qualifying draw as a fan event. Remember when they'd bring drivers or crew chiefs out to talk about the off season, the upcoming season, and pick the prop with their starting position on it? They weren't the greatest things ever, and usually had enough corny jokes to fill a cornfield, but they were enjoyable to watch and seemed like it was enjoyable for the drivers.

 

[Blitz24]

Greg Biffle will be a guest analyst on NASCAR America starting on 3/1. He has announced he will not be racing this year.

 

[Michelin]

Greg Biffle will be a guest analyst on NASCAR America starting on 3/1. He has announced he will not be racing this year.

And everyone thought's on Biffle retiring quietly have proved correct.

 

[GTFan24]

 

[Dylan]

Cars are finally on track on Fox Sports 1 for the first practice session before the clash!

 

[Blood Eagle]

I watched it at work. Not too exciting as single car runs. None of the Toyotas went out there. Looking forward to the 2nd practice. They'll be drafting then.

 

[NASCARGT]

The Daytona 500 entry list has been released with 42 entries.

That is not good at all. I remember when the 500 used to have 50+ entries. I hope that we don't see fields of less than 40 cars this year...

 

[BKGlover]

That is not good at all. I remember when the 500 used to have 50+ entries. I hope that we don't see fields of less than 40 cars this year...

I bet we will. I'll put the over/under at 5 races. Beyond the charter teams, unless they can make a legit showing I don't see why many non-charter teams would burn the money.

 

[Northstar]

That is not good at all. I remember when the 500 used to have 50+ entries.

It's been awhile since there has been more than a couple extra entries. It's just not as easy as it used to be to find sponsorship for motorsports.

I hope that we don't see fields of less than 40 cars this year...

There were a few last season and nobody seemed to notice. I'm guessing it will pretty much be the same this year.

 

[Eva]

Sponsorship is extremely hard to find if you don't have one of those charters. Sponsors aren't going to simply burn their money on a car that may not even make the field.

 

[RVDNuT374]

Here ya go folks: The Stage lengths for ALL 36 MENCS Races:

• Daytona 60 60 80
  
  
• Atlanta 85 85 155
  
  
• Las Vegas 80 80 107
  
  
• Phoenix 75 75 162
  
  
• Auto Club 60 60 80
  
  
• Martinsville 130 130 240
  
  
• Texas 85 85 164
  
  
• Bristol 125 125 250
  
  
• Richmond 100 100 200
  
  
• Talladega 55 55 78
  
  
• Kansas 80 80 107
  
  
• Charlotte 115 115 170
  
  
• Dover 120 120 160
  
  
• Pocono 50 50 60
  
  
• Michigan 60 60 80
  
  
• Sonoma 25 25 60
  
  
• Daytona-2 40 40 80
  
  
• Kentucky 80 80 107
  
  
• New Hampshire 75 75 151
  
  
• Indianapolis 50 50 60
  
  
• Pocono-2 50 50 60
  
  
• Watkins Glen 20 20 50
  
  
• Michigan-2 60 60 80
  
  
• Bristol-2 125 125 250
  
  
• Darlington 100 100 167
  
  
• Richmond-2 100 100 200
  
  
• Chicagoland 80 80 107
  
  
• New Hampshire-2 75 75 150
  
  
• Dover-2 120 120 160
  
  
• Charlotte-2 90 90 154
  
  
• Talladega-2 55 55 78
  
  
• Kansas-2 80 80 107
  
  
• Martinsville-2 130 130 240
  
  
• Texas-2 85 85 164
  
  
• Phoenix-2 75 75 162
  
  
• Miami 80 80 107

This format could almost work if the shorter segments were last instead of first.

 

[NASCARGT]

This format could almost work if the shorter segments were last instead of first.

I think that the segments should be divided in two halves, to be honest.

 

[mwoodski]

( NSFW Language )

It's funny because he's terrible at it, rather than the game being broken or anything.

 

[GTFan24]

Lord Almighty

 

[Leadfoot530]

Lord Almighty

Somebody tell him this ain't Formula One. Close the damn DRS!

 

[Eh Team]

Lord Almighty

This is what every gamer racer imagines themselves doing and then either massively screws it up or ends up being the cars Tony is passing. Well done.

 

[BKGlover]

That panoramic camera is a bit trippy.

Bowyer is doing Tony proud ATM, and apparently happy as a clam himself. Reed Sorenson...not as much, someone f-ed up.

Also, the more I see it used, the more I'm feeling the updated NASCAR logo.

 

[Northstar]

I really hope Waltrip makes the field and lasts the entire race as that means he won't be in the booth.

 

[jamesst99]

Can someone tell me why Patrick qualifies for the clash?

 

[Northstar]

Can someone tell me why Patrick qualifies for the clash?

Former 500 pole winner, Biffle and Edwards would have gotten in this way as well if they were still driving.

 

[BKGlover]

Can someone tell me why Patrick qualifies for the clash?

Still riding that 500 pole from a few years back.

Tree'd

 

[jamesst99]

I forgot about that, thanks.

 

[Dylan]

Alright guys! First race of the season! The Clash at Daytona!




Aaaaaand it's raining...

 

[BKGlover]

How many times has this happened recently?

 

[GTFan24]

Remember people, if you're a NASCAR fan, always remember that its always going to 🤬 rain at Daytona every 🤬 time.


Jesus Florida get your 🤬 weather fixed man.

 

[TJ13]

Just out of curiosity how many of you collect nascar things?
I only ask is that I got a few that I kinda want to get rid of.
If anyone of you all maybe want some I can maybe list what I have when I get the chance too?

 

[AnthonyD1993]

Still crazy to think that February 18 is the day NASCAR lost Dale Earnhardt all those years ago now.

 

[Leadfoot530]

The only rain I see over Florida, is going right over Daytona. Go figure.

I don't even know if we'll get this in tonight.