2022 NASCAR Discussion ThreadNASCAR

[Northstar]

Logano blocked late and somehow crashed himself.

Well, it wouldn't be a night of NASCAR racing without some idiotic blocking.

 

[Dylan]

Logano gonna need the money he saved at the pump to fix his car up.

 

[Adamgp]

The finish to #2 was a little more exciting.

A good night for RFK.

 

[ICEYOU3]

Logano gonna need the money he saved at the pump to fix his car up.

I guess his backup car is already on route.

 

[Blood Eagle]

Did someone forget to tell Joey he wasn’t racing the Daytona 500 tonight?

 

[ICEYOU3]

Logano's car didn't really look all that tore up, these cars are really durable. That car would've been totaled last year.

 

[Blood Eagle]

Logano's car didn't really look all that tore up, these cars are really durable. That car would've been totaled last year.

I saw that the rear suspension was broken. Front didn’t look too bad. It wouldn’t surprise me if he went to a backup.

 

[ScottPuss20]

Those Fords are fast in a pack.

 

[EngieDiesel]

Not exactly the most promising start to the season, is it?

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

I actually remembered to watch the Duels. Utterly discouraged, especially with how the packs couldn't even come close to getting back together once broken up.

 

[Northstar]

Perhaps some of the best news we could get, there's no rain in the forecast!

Those Fords are fast in a pack.

Makes you wonder why Chevy and Toyota didn't spend more time on it during practice. Ford dedicated most of the practice sessions to running in packs and it seems while they've lost the qualifying battle (nobody remembers who starts first) they've put themselves in a very good spot to win the war.

 

[Dylan]

Truck series race about to end at a reasonable time frame then they wreck before start finish. Overtime incoming. And yes race control hit the button for the caution before they crossed start finish.

 

[Dylan]

Zane Smith wins the Truck Series opener at Daytona!

 

[Northstar]

Front Row has certainly been having a good week, fast car in Cup and a win in Trucks.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow's Xfinity race.

 

[ICEYOU3]

Looks like AJ didn't do that great of a job maintaining the gap, shame wanted him to win.

 

[Northstar]

It's amazing Myatt walked away from that, there was nothing left of that car.

I was pulling for A.J., but Austin winning is fine.

Edit:

 

[Dylan]

Austin Hill wins a very entertaining Xfinity Series opener.
Scary crash in the midfield on the backstretch with Snyder going airborn into the catch fence. Luckily he got out of the car and appears to be alright.

 

[Northstar]

There's a fair bit of damage to the catch fence, at least they have some time before the next race.

 

[ICEYOU3]

So uhh where'd the Engine run off too?

 

[Adamgp]

Recorded the race and watched on a delay.

I expected the final laps to be wild, but wow. Nice to see Snider is Ok.

 

[Dylan]

So uhh where'd the Engine run off too?

Ripped from the car and punted across the infield. They showed it being carried away by a tow truck at one point.

 

[ICEYOU3]

Come to think of it his crash looked awfully like Tony Stewart's there in 2001.

 

[Dylan]

Great analysis from Fred Smith from Road and Track about the style of racing we might see today.

How to Win the Daytona 500

NASCAR's biggest race is dominated by drafting tactics, not fuel strategy. With the first-ever 'Pod'-style race coming up, prepared teams have been planning their moves all week long.

www.roadandtrack.com

 

[Northstar]

Chase has signed an extension with Hendrick, really the only surprise is it's only 5 years and not a Jeff Gordon style lifetime deal.

Hendrick Motorsports signs Chase Elliott to contract extension

The new deal will keep the 26-year-old driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet with the team through the 2027 season.

www.nascar.com

 

[Blitz24]

Chase has signed an extension with Hendrick, really the only surprise is it's only 5 years and not a Jeff Gordon style lifetime deal.

Hendrick Motorsports signs Chase Elliott to contract extension

The new deal will keep the 26-year-old driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet with the team through the 2027 season.

www.nascar.com

I'm wondering if there wasn't as much pressure on Chase to get a contract deal yet as compared to Gordon. Jeff already had 3 titles by the time he signed the contract and he was getting offers from Chip Ganassi (possibly to run in Indy/Cart or a dual deal as Chip started in NASCAR the next year) and from Jerry Jones (to form a new team) in 2000. While Chase is immensely popular and could equal Gordon on the titles by the time his career ends, he might need to win another one before Rick (or possibly Jeff himself) offer him a lifetime contract, which would include ownership of his team.

 

[ICEYOU3]

Chase has signed an extension with Hendrick, really the only surprise is it's only 5 years and not a Jeff Gordon style lifetime deal.

Hendrick Motorsports signs Chase Elliott to contract extension

The new deal will keep the 26-year-old driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet with the team through the 2027 season.

www.nascar.com

I'm not, I wouldn't be surprised if Bill told him to stay away from any lifetime dealings for now.

 

[CodeRedR51]

So, anyone else without cable mind sharing how they plan on watching the race?

 

[Northstar]

So, anyone else without cable mind sharing how they plan on watching the race?

It’s on regular Fox, no cable needed.

 

[CodeRedR51]

It’s on regular Fox, no cable needed.

My TV will not pick up local channels.

 

[ICEYOU3]

My TV will not pick up local channels.

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