NASCAR Thread.

[02civicsi]

Still looks weird with that number and Kurt Driving it

That's what I kept saying to myself everytime I saw that car come by where I was sitting.

I think the racing in the Shootout was just meh...

I was and still am not a fan of this two car thing. It's fine if a few cars do it, but honestly, I watched Harvick push Gordon for maybe 25 laps in the second segment. It was like everyone was afraid to give an inch and even swap the push for the tow. I look forward to tight pack racing, and while that existed for short periods of time, it was mostly 12 cars racing even though there were 24. I really can't see 500 miles going that way, and with the changes that are supposed to come this week, hopefully there wont be a chance.

It's just my opinion, but it's not as entertaining. Oh well, I was really hoping Harvick would get the hat trick, he just could not find another drafting partner.

Looking forward to the 150's Thursday.

Totally agree that the two car thing is boring & the Shootout was meh. I think all the drivers know that if they pull out then they will fall straight to the back. I saw that as soon as the two cars that were drafting got more than half a car length between them that both cars suffered horribly.

Kudos to Mark Martin for wrecking that bastard Kyle Bush. Good job Mark. The only thing better than that was seeing the 18 car make that left turn into the garages after that Days of Thunder BS he pulled on the restart.

The shootout was insane, I'm surprised everyone at the front was able to do the two car tandem thing for the whole race without overheating or anything. o.O

Boo NASCAR for trying to change it, this is more fun for the fans and the drivers instead of running 3 wide 12 rows deep.

Really, I was there & the race was a bore with the two car drafting.

The new asphalt has taken away some of the character of Daytona. There were no sparks flying out from under the cars in turns 1 & 2. The dip @ the exit of turn 4 is gone.

 

[Northstar]

Ok I agree... but what could Toyota produce thats just as bad-@ss?

Supposedly Toyota will be coming out with a new "sporty" Camry next year which will be in Cup in 2013.

Toyota to race a Camry in 2013, but....: Toyota will race a Camry in the Sprint Cup Series in 2013, but it won't be the same Camry you see on the track today, Toyota Racing Development president Lee White told Sporting News on Sunday at Daytona International Speedway. Expect Toyota to unveil a new-look Camry for the 2012 model year, one that will be incorporated into Cup racing for 2013, when all four manufacturers will introduce their new cars. "We're right there, pushing ahead," White said. "There's potentially a new car coming, a new Camry -- it's still going to be a Camry -- but at some point that look will be put into the new vehicle, and certainly for the '13 car. I think it's a '12 model that you'll see in the showrooms this fall, but the new car (for NASCAR) isn't coming 'til '13, so it's really how we deal with that -- if we do it with a decal package on the current car for '12 and then the whole new car which everyone's looking out for '13." All four manufacturers have been working on their designs for the 2013 cars in consultation with NASCAR. As is the case with the other carmakers, White expects the 2013 Camry to display more brand identity as well as a new look. "It's pretty sporty looking, I'll give you that, in my opinion," White said.

It's Toyota though so I'm not sure how sporty it will be.

 

[02civicsi]

2-door > 4-door. Challenger looks better anyways.

The Nationwide cars look badass on the track because the front ends look like their street counterpart. Sprint cup needs to follow suit IMHO.

 

[TheDabbinDave]

Ok I agree... but what could Toyota produce thats just as bad-@ss?

LFA. F-86. But NASCAR would balk. They would be too competitive because they don't have the profile of a dump truck.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Kudos to Mark Martin for wrecking that bastard Kyle Bush. Good job Mark. The only thing better than that was seeing the 18 car make that left turn into the garages after that Days of Thunder BS he pulled on the restart.

That accident was just that...an accident. I'm not a fan of Kyle either, but it may have been more Kyle's fault for going into the corner too high and/or a combination of loss of downforce.

And I thought the Days of Thunder thing was funny. He didn't last long up front anyways and pulled into the garage shortly after.

 

[Furinkazen]

I was like WTF http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bELnmofpjqU

 

[02civicsi]

Best pat of that vid is seeing the 18 car going behind the fence

I knew what that bastard was up to when I saw him flyiing down the backstretch before the green flag dropped for the restart.

 

[TheDabbinDave]

It's amazing how some people have no clue what they are talking about. Even Jeff Gordon said that the rear bumpers are becoming concaved and they're going to start spinning card.

The result was inadvertent PITT maneuvers.

Don't be hatin' on Shrub because he's good and HATES to lose. Especially when some "punter" is the catalyst! Not saying Mark is.

00, Reut on the other hand... Moron dumps Kyle when the replay shows Kyle was off the throttle and on the brakes long before contact was made.

Too many drivers are content logging laps as they collect their millions.


The replay, all the drivers were told Kyle was comin hard on the outside.

 

[Furinkazen]

My concern is what if that happened with Mark spinning Kyle, with 3 to go in front of 25+ cars?

 

[GTPorsche]

Ok I agree... but what could Toyota produce thats just as bad-@ss?

The Camry.

 

[02civicsi]

It's amazing how some people have no clue what they are talking about. Even Jeff Gordon said that the rear bumpers are becoming concaved and they're going to start spinning card.

The result was inadvertent PITT maneuvers.

Don't be hatin' on Shrub because he's good and HATES to lose. Especially when some "punter" is the catalyst! Not saying Mark is.

00, Reut on the other hand... Moron dumps Kyle when the replay shows Kyle was off the throttle and on the brakes long before contact was made.

Too many drivers are content logging laps as they collect their millions.


The replay, all the drivers were told Kyle was comin hard on the outside.

I was happy to see the better of the two Busch brothers win the shootout.

I will give some credit to Shrub for some of how he drives but the part I will not give him credit for is why I can't stand him. Oh & when he gets interviewed, I want to backhand him in the mouth.

I'm sure all the drivers told each other that Kyle will be going straight to the back in the middle. That made my night seeing him pull off the track & head to the garage.

My concern is what if that happened with Mark spinning Kyle, with 3 to go in front of 25+ cars?

We all know how that scenario will work out.

 

[RACECAR]

LFA. F-86. But NASCAR would balk. They would be too competitive because they don't have the profile of a dump truck.

One thing wrong here: Its a Lexus (Even if its supposedly in name only)
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[CodeRedR51]

 

[RACECAR]

Did I ever mention how much I hate you?

Damn Lucky

 

[vfrmaverick]

I was like WTF http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bELnmofpjqU

Ill be honest Ive always wanted someone to try that and see how illegal it was.

 

[TheDabbinDave]

Can't see it!

(GTP app)


F-86???

 

[02civicsi]

Tickets, we don't need no steeenking tickets

 

[RACECAR]

Look at this meaningless BS I found:

http://motorsports.fanhouse.com/201...r-dale-jr/?icid=maing|aim|dl6|sec1_lnk2|44303

If it was anyone else nobody would've cared but because its Jr, "its getting rigged" I swear, this is why I feel sorry for Jr.

 

[Cale]

Yeah it's just retarded.

 

[Northstar]

Yeah it's just retarded.

It's stupid indeed, especially the way people act like NASCAR always stretches rules in his favor yet he hasn't won, or even made the chase in 2 years.

There are some really stupid things in that article, like the "how can a driver who never wins get the pole" thing, yet I recal Gilliland sitting on pole a few years ago.

 

[02civicsi]

I was there everyday that weekend when Jr won that race back in '01. He had the fastest & strongest car all weekend. The way he was praticing before the race reminded me of how his daddy used to run around there. Jr could do whatever he wanted with his car & nobody was going to stop him from running up front.

It's great to see the #3/#29 car in black again this year.

I am & will be an Earnhardt fan for life!!!

 

[RACECAR]

It's stupid indeed, especially the way people act like NASCAR always stretches rules in his favor yet he hasn't won, or even made the chase in 2 years.

There are some really stupid things in that article, like the "how can a driver who never wins get the pole" thing, yet I recal Gilliland sitting on pole a few years ago.

And then theres the pathetic name excuse. "If it wasn't for his name, he wouldn't have a ride" Then by that same token, His Brother's son Jeffery should be getting offers left and Right. The only person where this truly applies is non-other then JC France.

 

[02civicsi]

Kerry Earnhardt looks more like Dale Sr but he can't drive worth a 🤬. You don't see him getting a NASCAR ride anywhere.

 

[Furinkazen]

I was there everyday that weekend when Jr won that race back in '01. He had the fastest & strongest car all weekend. The way he was praticing before the race reminded me of how his daddy used to run around there. Jr could do whatever he wanted with his car & nobody was going to stop him from running up front.

It's great to see the #3/#29 car in black again this year.

I am & will be an Earnhardt fan for life!!!

👍

 

[TheDabbinDave]

Dual practice for The Duels is on SPEED now. This tandem thing is weird. Great job NASCAR, you've ruled yourself stupid yet again.


JR WRECKED!!!!

 

[GTPorsche]

Was bound to happen with slower cars taking up more space than they should.

 

[02civicsi]

Dual practice for The Duels is on SPEED now. This tandem thing is weird. Great job NASCAR, you've ruled yourself stupid yet again.

I totally agree

JR WRECKED!!!!

 

[GTPorsche]

Wow. Jr. goes to the back for the Duels and the 500.

 

[Cale]

e cars on the front row have to race the Duel.I think that's stupid. He should be able to race for a starting spot. I don't understand why the cars on the front row have to race the Duel.

 

[RACECAR]

Is it just me or does the 21 and 32 have the exact same paint scheme?