2020 NASCAR Discussion ThreadNASCAR

[bloodyboyblue]

Maybe they need F1-style race stewards who have the knowledge and authority to deal out penalties consistently, then? Or do they already do that.

They’re supposed to, but it changes year by year and race by race. At least the yellow line rule only exists for 4 weeks a year.

 

[Dylan]

 

[dlshearon]

I think it only helps Cindric to stay in Xfinity another year.

 

[NotThePrez]

I'm also seeing reports that come 2022, Cindric will take over the Wood Brothers 21, no questions asked.

In a sense, this is probably good for Matt, as everything is clearly laid out for next year, and he knows what he has to do if he wants to stay in Cup past 2021. 2021 will very much be his year to really solidify that he belongs in Cup, and potentially grab that elusive win. Fingers crossed for him.

 

[Northstar]

I’m happy Matt will get a chance to prove himself in top equipment for a (hopefully) normal season.

I'm also seeing reports that come 2022, Cindric will take over the Wood Brothers 21, no questions asked.

This has been confirmed.

https://racer.com/2020/10/08/dibenedetto-extends-with-wood-brothers-cindric-to-get-ride-in-22/

While this does suck for him, at least he has been given a fair bit of notice.

 

[Blitz24]

I’m happy Matt will get a chance to prove himself in top equipment for a (hopefully) normal season.



This has been confirmed.

https://racer.com/2020/10/08/dibenedetto-extends-with-wood-brothers-cindric-to-get-ride-in-22/

While this does suck for him, at least he has been given a fair bit of notice.

A lot of drivers have contracts up after 2021 as of right now.
Bowman, Keselowski, DiBenedetto, Bowyer?, Truex Jr.?
We could easily see major rides shuffle around by then.

EDIT: Clint is retiring:

 

[HaydenFan69]

That really mixes things up. Though I have a suspicion that that seat's already Chase Briscoe's. Ford hasn't really jumped onto the youth movement in the series, and they can't do worse than Briscoe.

Looking at Bowyer's stats had me mistaken. I thought he had way more than 10 wins.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

If the rain stays, this Xfinity race is going to be a hell of a race.

 

[Adamgp]

Totally forgot about the Xfinity race today. Took a while to find CNBC, didn't even know I had that channel. lol

 

[Dolph Drago]

It's been a wild one.

 

[Dotini]

Thrills aplenty at the Roval as Almendinger survives the deluge.

 

[LumpiestFish]

Tomorrow’s race will be an endurance race considering it’s 110 laps and rain was 90% chance last I saw.

That race was insane

 

[Dotini]

NASCAR will be a whole new beast with rain racing possible at 6 tracks next year. The entertainment value doubles, at least. I like it a lot. But they should serious step up for lighting the infield. I was also bothered by 2 mechanics slowly pushing a car down the middle of pit lane while the racers were pitting.

 

[HaydenFan69]

Well that was fun. Bit surprised to see Cindric not be very competitive later in the race.

 

[Dotini]

Well that was fun. Bit surprised to see Cindric not be very competitive later in the race.

Despite his amazing run of wins earlier in the season, I think Cindric is not really all that naturally talented as some of his peers, and needs another year of experience in the Xfinity level before moving up.

 

[HaydenFan69]

Despite his amazing run of wins earlier in the season, I think Cindric is not really all that naturally talented as some of his peers, and needs another year of experience in the Xfinity level before moving up.

Oh the benefits of having a father who runs a racing team.

I don't think either title contender in the Xfinity series is particularly special. They both happen to be driving the only Ford's, which are leaps and bounds above the rest of the field.

Off topic, but watching this IMSA race really shows why stock car racing on road circuits is only just behind MotoGP in racing entertainment.

 

[Northstar]

It's pretty wet at the start, should be a good race as long as they don't turn it into a wreck fest (which is certainly possible).

 

[Dylan]

Chase out here kicking everyone’s can again. Nuts how he was so much faster than everyone else.

 

[Dotini]

Chase out here kicking everyone’s can again. Nuts how he was so much faster than everyone else.

No doubt Chase has considerable road racing skills. But also I think some of the other playoff contenders like Logano and Keselowski were driving with just enough risk aversion to avoid missing the cut for the next round.

 

[JockeP22]

I just finished listening to Dale Jr. on Danica's podcast from October 8th and I can really recommend it.
He brought up some stuff that to my knowledge he hasn't talked about on his own 'The Dale Jr. Download' podcast
or the JRE podcast.

 

[Dolph Drago]

I wonder why Chase is so good at the road courses? Bill only had 1 road course win in his career.

 

[Dotini]

I wonder why Chase is so good at the road courses? Bill only had 1 road course win in his career.

I don't pretend to explain the why of it, but Chase seems to have very strong innate athletic abilities. He won his first road race, age 17, at the NASCAR truck series event at Mosport, 2013. At age 22, he became the youngest ever Cup road course winner.

 

[Blitz24]

I don't pretend to explain the why of it, but Chase seems to have very strong innate athletic abilities. He won his first road race, age 17, at the NASCAR truck series event at Mosport, 2013. At age 22, he became the youngest ever Cup road course winner.

He also has a lot of training from Boris Said (and I'd imagine probably from Jeff Gordon and Jordan Taylor as well).

 

[MustangRyan]

With only 1-2 road courses per season, and a field with Ricky Rudd, Rusty Wallace, Mark Martin, and later, Jeff Gordon, Bill really never had a chance to win at most of the road courses.

 

[Blitz24]

With only 1-2 road courses per season, and a field with Ricky Rudd, Rusty Wallace, Mark Martin, and later, Jeff Gordon, Bill really never had a chance to win at most of the road courses.

Funny thing is, Bill's only victory on the road course was his first career victory, at Riverside in 1983. Out of the quartet you mentioned, only Ricky Rudd ran that race (finished 37th). Most of NASCAR's older drivers weren't really road course racers, owing to this exact reason. Elliott or Kyle Busch will likely have the most road course victories in NASCAR history within 5 years (if not someone else).

 

[Dolph Drago]

That was quite a ride for Alfredo.

 

[Dylan]

That was quite a ride for Alfredo.

Just saw the wreck this morning. Was a really big hit. Glad he was alright.

 

[Dylan]

That whole final stint was so unbelievably frustrating to watch. I hate this package so much.

 

[Blitz24]

That whole final stint was so unbelievably frustrating to watch. I hate this package so much.

NASCAR is axing two 1.5 mile tracks for next year. The problem is some of the tracks remaining SHOULDN'T have two races. Why run at Kansas twice and not give one of those dates to Iowa or Gateway?

 

[bloodyboyblue]

NASCAR is axing two 1.5 mile tracks for next year. The problem is some of the tracks remaining SHOULDN'T have two races. Why run at Kansas twice and not give one of those dates to Iowa or Gateway?

Kansas has the casino and is part of a huge sports/entertainment complex. They’re hoping to do the same thing with Atlanta, which is why it got 2 dates back. Gotta make money somehow since they’re not selling the tickets anymore, and I’m sure the state and city have some sort of tax/subsidy deal with NASCAR/ISC