2017 NASCAR Discussion threadNASCAR

[mwoodski]

I will say, the new Busch cars with the small spoilers and splitters actually look like racecars now, rather than caricatures.

 

[BKGlover]

I will say, the new Busch cars with the small spoilers and splitters actually look like racecars now, rather than caricatures.

The best thing about NASCAR today. Here's how I feel about everything else:

 

[Dylan]

So Las Vegas could get a second race.

 

[Northstar]

So Las Vegas could get a second race.

Fans: "We want more road courses!"
NASCAR: "How about another race at Vegas?"

 

[mwoodski]

Take those damn splitters off.

 

[catamount39]

So Las Vegas could get a second race.

WE DON'T NEED ANOTHER 🤬 STUPID 1.5 MILE OVAL RACE FOR THE LOVE OF 🤬 GOD!

 

[Leadfoot530]

It won't be "another 1.5 mile track race." Odds are, Texas or Kansas loses a date, and they fill it with Vegas. It's not (cue DJ Khalid) anotha' one. It's a replacement, to which I say, who cares.

 

[Northstar]

It won't be "another 1.5 mile track race." Odds are, Texas or Kansas loses a date, and they fill it with Vegas. It's not (cue DJ Khalid) anotha' one. It's a replacement, to which I say, who cares.

The only way LV will get a second date is if Bruton takes a race from one of his other tracks (or if NASCAR expands the schedule).

Bruton's tracks:

Atlanta - Highly Unlikely, no way they're giving up their 1 date.
Bristol - Unlikely, popular track and they just sunk a bunch of money into a big tv.
Charlotte - Highly Unlikely, it's NASCAR's home track
Kentucky - Highly Unlikely, considering what he had to go through to get it's spot I doubt it's going anywhere
Las Vegas - Trying to get a second date
New Hampshire - Possible, it has 2 dates and doesn't seem overly popular, likely the leading candidate for losing a race.
Sonoma - Highly Unlikely, only one of 2 courses on the Cup calander
Texas - Highly Unlikely, Bruton is very defensive about the track.

 

[BKGlover]

Didn't someone mention something about Bruton having his hooks too deep into NASCAR just this week? I can see him trying to pay off one of the independents for their spot, at least.

Also, Segments were effectively phantom cautions. Cup race had better show me something, because Xfinity and Trucks didn't move the needle at all.

 

[RACECAR]

So answer this, folks. You guys hate the new format and have sworn off NASCAR as a joke yet you continue to watch. What is even the point of complaining about the Cup guys in the other series this season when you guys have already deemed this season a joke anyways?

I will say, the new Busch cars with the small spoilers and splitters actually look like racecars now, rather than caricatures.

That looks...really different for some reason (other then the spoiler). Have they changed the rules on how these cars are made? Looks abit meatier overall then the last few seasons.

 

[Dotini]

So answer this, folks. You guys hate the new format and have sworn off NASCAR as a joke yet you continue to watch. What is even the point of complaining about the Cup guys in the other series this season when you guys have already deemed this season a joke anyways?




That looks...really different for some reason (other then the spoiler). Have they changed the rules on how these cars are made? Looks abit meatier overall then the last few seasons.

The splitter has been greatly reduced in size. Together with the smaller spoiler this makes for less downforce, also more forgiveness going off-track. Once the handling is balanced, perhaps this will make for better racing? The stage system definitely rewards the better teams, and takes some of the luck out of the point standings, I would think. Remember, the predictable breaks are thought to cater to the limited attention span of the sought-for youth audience.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Fans: "We want more road courses!"
NASCAR: "How about another race at Vegas?"

This is what NASCAR hears when fans talk

 

[Dylan]

Clint Bowyers ride looks fantastic this week!

 

[Eh Team]

I would love to meet Brian France just so I could tell him he's a :censored:ing :censored:head and he's entirely ruined what NASCAR was about.

 

[catamount39]

I would love to meet Brian France just so I could tell him he's a :censored:ing :censored:head and he's entirely ruined what NASCAR was about.

We all would. We, ALL, would.

 

[GTFan24]

Clint Bowyers ride looks fantastic this week!
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Someone put that on the Haas F1 STAT!

 

[Dylan]

The fans have spoken. Personally I think they should increase it to 10 minutes.

 

[Blood Eagle]

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The fans have spoken. Personally I think they should increase it to 10 minutes.

What they should have polled was "Should Dale Jr be allowed more time to fix his car?". The rule is fine and if Kurt Busch didn't have to beat that clock last weekend, he might not have won the race.

 

[catamount39]

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The fans have spoken. Personally I think they should increase it to 10 minutes.

Further proof, as if we didn't have it already, that NASCAR is dumb as 🤬 and doesn't actually listen to people who actually give a 🤬 about this series.

 

[Dylan]

Further proof, as if we didn't have it already, that NASCAR is dumb as 🤬 and doesn't actually listen to people who actually give a 🤬 about this series.

Dude, it's just a poll.

 

[girabyt3]

Extreme makeover: NASCAR edition lol

 

[Blood Eagle]

Dude, it's just a poll.

If Dale Jr won Daytona, nobody would have a problem with the 5 minute rule. I guarantee that.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

Further proof, as if we didn't have it already, that NASCAR is dumb as 🤬 and doesn't actually listen to people who actually give a 🤬 about this series.

Because a poll answered by fans who can't even agree on what the series needs to do to get better and "not suck" is a great way to determine that NASCAR does or doesn't care about the fans.

 

[Blitz24]

39 starting. Yep this ain't good.

 

[Adamgp]

The real problem is they start the repair clock when the car enters pit road, and stop it when they leave pit road. They really only have 3 1/2 - 4 minutes to actually work on the car. IMO start the clock when the car stops in the pit stall, and extend it to 10 minutes.

 

[Leadfoot530]

I like the fact that they brought up the fact that least year, the longest green flag run was over 200 laps.

We'll never see that again.

 

[Dylan]

Dale Jr. And Matt Kenseth too fast entering pits.

 

[girabyt3]

If something bad happens I will left this stop-motion NASCAR joy to avoid angryness lol

 

[Leadfoot530]

Derrike Cope is racing!?!?

This just in, NASCAR to run "The Geezer Series" in 2018. We're bringin' Morgan Shepherd back!

 

[Northstar]

We're bringin' Morgan Shepherd back!

Back? He still races Xfinity (I saw him during qualifying at least).

Edit: He failed to qualify.