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Title: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 07, 2009, 05:40PM
It's that time of year again! The 2009 Nascar season begins tonight in the Budweiser Shootout! It starting in a little under an hour and a half. So excted, Pulling for Dale Jr or Tony Stewart to win tonight! Who else is watching tonight?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 07, 2009, 05:49PM
I am!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: 07-sara on February 07, 2009, 09:23PM
What a crazy end of the race.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 07, 2009, 09:44PM
Kevin Harvick wins! Man that was a crazy race, Dale JR get's in a wreck and Stewart finishes 3rd Not what I was hoping for but still a great race to start 09 off!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 07, 2009, 10:31PM
Anyone but the 18.  Junior will get 'em next time.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 08, 2009, 10:35AM
Harvick wins the 2009 Budweiser Shootout: #29-Kevin Harvick only led one lap, but it was the last lap in a wild Budweiser Shootout win. Harvick started 23rd and spent most of the race in the back avoiding wrecks. A late race wreck between #16-Biffle and #12-Stremme set up a two-lap green-white-checkered finish. #26-McMurray led the race going into the GWC with Harvick 4th. On the final lap #48-Johnson, #11-Hamlin and #07-Mears were involved in a wreck just as Harvick took the lead, freezing the field. McMurray finished second followed by #14-Stewart, #24-Gordon and #44-Allmendinger. #88-Earnhardt Jr. got caught in a wreck late and finished 18th after leading the most laps with 24. Pole sitter #98-Menard led two laps but was never a factor and limped home to a 11th place finish. There were 8 cautions for 23 laps and 14 drivers lead laps with 23 lead changes.

http://www.jayski.com/stats/2009/bud2009.htm

Jayski.com


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 08, 2009, 05:07PM
Look's like Martin Truex JR and Mark Martin are on the front row for the Daytona 500. Should be an interesting Duel 150s on Thursday ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 12, 2009, 09:23AM
Today's Gatorade Duel's should be pretty good! Hoping Mark Martin, Tony Stewart and Dale JR. do well today.  ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Little Texas :D on February 12, 2009, 12:52PM
tony sweart is my favorite hopefull he wont let me down today!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 12, 2009, 09:17PM
Well Jeff Gordon won the first race with Tony Stewart in second and Kyle Busch won race #2 with Mark Martin in 2nd. Surprised JR finished 7th

The complete starting line up for the 2009 Daytona 500 is at Jayski.com

http://jayski.com/stats/2009/grids/1dis2009grid.htm



Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 13, 2009, 10:33PM
What a race tonight in the Truck race Todd Bodine won the opener again, With an unsponsored truck no less!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 15, 2009, 08:37AM
Just 5 & 1/2 hours till the start of the Daytona 500! Can't wait! Hope the rain won't play a factor during this race...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 15, 2009, 11:41AM
Coverage starts in a little more then a hour, Who's going to be watching and who's your pick to win todays Daytona 500?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 15, 2009, 11:53AM
I plan to watch Junior win!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on February 15, 2009, 02:38PM
 Start your engins  Go Carl Edwards


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 15, 2009, 03:29PM
So far it's been the "Shrub" at the front  :D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 15, 2009, 03:39PM
Yeah, but he'll mess up soon and be out of it!  Tony and Junior work well together (if Jr. can remember where his pit is).


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 15, 2009, 04:50PM
Well, it wasn't his fault, but "shrub" is out now.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 15, 2009, 04:55PM
the way I saw it, it looked like aggressive driving on JR's part. Plain Hooked him! But no matter who's at fault. I'm a JR fan, But that could have been avoided..


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 15, 2009, 05:00PM
I agree.  It will be interesting to hear all the comments after the race.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 15, 2009, 05:07PM
Another wreck!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RMNP_Hiker on February 15, 2009, 05:30PM
Yep, Junior's driving like his old man. Doesn't care who he wrecks. Great job in the pits today tho.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 15, 2009, 05:34PM
Look's Like the red flags out for rain, Dang!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RMNP_Hiker on February 15, 2009, 05:42PM
Poor Junior, let's change the rules.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 15, 2009, 05:50PM
Kenseth wins - called for rain.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 15, 2009, 05:50PM
The race has been called for rain Matt Kenseth wins! ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RMNP_Hiker on February 15, 2009, 05:56PM
That's about as good as a weekend gets. Celtic Woman last night, Matt wins today. Yeah buddy!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 21, 2009, 03:41PM
"Shrub" just won the truck race in California.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 22, 2009, 04:42PM
The "Shrub" won the race last night, too. 

I hope Junior wins today.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 22, 2009, 10:08PM
Kenseth Wins again!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: anything4Chloe on February 23, 2009, 05:52AM
It was cool, 3 hungry racers up front:
1. Jeff Gordon going for 1st points win in over a year (even tho his twin 150 was awesome)
2. Kyle "the shrub" Busch going for week-end sweep record (animal)
3. Matt Kennseth trying to be only the 4 racer to win the Daytona 500 and the subsequent race.


Great job Matt!





Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Tom~Tom on February 23, 2009, 07:10AM
 ;D I had Matt in our racing pool this week.  $$$ is always good.

Thank you Matt Kenseth.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 28, 2009, 04:11PM
Nationwide race is on right now.  "Shrub" just crashed, but looks OK.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 28, 2009, 07:04PM
Greg Biffle wins!  (Junior was 5th)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: anything4Chloe on February 28, 2009, 07:28PM
Mike Bliss running into the back of Denny Hamlin was totally GNARLEY!!!

Good race, can't wait for Cup tomorrow.



Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on March 01, 2009, 03:27PM
Today's race - from Las Vegas - will be starting soon.  Go Junior!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: anything4Chloe on March 01, 2009, 06:02PM
Looks like another spin-fest. Bye bye Denny Hamlin...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on March 01, 2009, 07:23PM
"Shrub" won - oh, well!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: anything4Chloe on March 02, 2009, 05:43AM
That was Shrubs home track. Kinda a nice win. Was cool to see Kurt and his mom in victory lane. Almost had the emotion of Tony's wins at the Brickyard. I think it may have been a bad sign for the rest of the competition, in all 3 series, that he is picking up where he left off last year/

I'm glad Jr. didn't loose a motor like Mark Martin... eek....


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 02, 2009, 07:38AM
I'm glad to see one of the Busch brothers win at Vegas. It's always nice to see a hometown racer win  ;D Can't wait for Atlanta in 2 weeks ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 08, 2009, 10:48AM
The cup race at Atlanta is starting in just over an hour Mark Martin's on the pole :)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: anything4Chloe on March 08, 2009, 07:30PM
Boy, the Busch series? This time brother Kurt Busch gets it done! Nice. Its nice to see Kurt up front again. Carry momentum into Bristol...



Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 21, 2009, 08:20AM
The nationwide race at Bristol is on today at 2pm! Should be a good one ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 21, 2009, 01:16PM
Kyle's up front once again!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 21, 2009, 03:10PM
Look's Kevin Harvick won the Nationwide race today. First win his own car too! Can't wait until tomorrow! ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 22, 2009, 12:19PM
Newmam leads for the first time this year, Sweet!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 22, 2009, 12:42PM
Not a good day for the real #64 as Todd Bodine just crashed


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 22, 2009, 04:21PM
The "Shrub" Kyle Busch wins again in dominant fashion at Bristol!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 29, 2009, 09:15PM
great race today at Martinsville! Congrats to Jimmie Johnson on winning today!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on April 04, 2009, 02:11PM
Jeff Burton just passed "Shrub" for the lead in today's race.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on April 04, 2009, 04:05PM
"Shrub" won - booooo!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 04, 2009, 04:42PM
Man he's tough to be on the intermediate tracks this year! Time to give someone else a chance, lol


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on April 06, 2009, 04:44AM
Gordon wins one, finally. Too bad his daughter (and wife) weren't there to enjoy it with him.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 06, 2009, 05:43AM
How ironic that he ends his win less drought at a track that hasn't been all that great to him. I also had to note I did not here the crowed booing his win.  ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on April 06, 2009, 01:03PM
I was suprised no booing happened. I was expecting it actoually. Great race though!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 18, 2009, 05:04PM
Only an hour away before the race tonight. I have a feeling Gordon might pull off 2 in a row tonight ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 18, 2009, 09:51PM
WOOT!! So happy right now, Mark Martin won the race tonight!  ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Maloney on April 19, 2009, 10:22AM
 Was great to see him win again!  I liked that phrase.... The best driver not to win a championship.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on April 20, 2009, 04:17AM
That was a great win. I was glad to see Jack Roush and all the guys congratulate him. He is a class act. Looks like Tony was sweating a little to keep up  with 'the old man'... ;D
What's the deal with all the lugnut problems? Gordon again had a top 5 car and that killed him...what  a record...I don't think he's finished worse than 10th all year? (maybe a little farther on Daytona...didn't have time like many other cars because of the rain, but a possible winning car none the less)
I really don't have a favorite driver, but I do admire what Gordon has been accomplishing this year, and it's good to see Kurt Busch getting back in  the fight too...and Montoya really getting close...must be the Chevy's are a lot better than  the Dodges, as he won't change his driving style much..too stubborn...LOL.
I've seen him in CART and F1 and he's who he is...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 20, 2009, 08:43AM
What's the deal with all the lugnut problems? Gordon again had a top 5 car and that killed him...what  a record...I don't think he's finished worse than 10th all year? (maybe a little farther on Daytona...didn't have time like many other cars because of the rain, but a possible winning car none the less)


The reason there's been more pit stop penalty's this year for lug nuts is that they have gone to longer wheel studs. The tire changers haven't gotten use to the change yet.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on April 20, 2009, 10:56AM
I checked the pads and rotors on my wife's sable yesterday, and the wheel studs have a long lead, and once tightened there are no threads showing! Much different on my Dodges. Really quick to change wheels on her car...hard to get a nut cross threaded. I know NASCAR wants a thread showing, but they left one off his right front..amazing something so minor can have such consequences. It's not as easy as many think it is!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 25, 2009, 12:44PM
The Nationwide series race at Talladega is about to start! Ryan Newmen is on pole for the race today, It would be cool to see him win today in Harvick's car, lol


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 25, 2009, 03:07PM
WOW! Matt Kenseth just went for a wild ride! Glad to see he walked away uninjured!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 25, 2009, 03:31PM
David Ragan won!!! What a finish!!  ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on April 25, 2009, 06:09PM
Talladega Speedway I have been to the races there over 8 times. I was at the race that changed the whole complection of NASCAR. I was there when Bobby Allison' s car hit the fence.

Scott T


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 26, 2009, 07:03AM
Talladega Speedway I have been to the races there over 8 times. I was at the race that changed the whole complection of NASCAR. I was there when Bobby Allison' s car hit the fence.

Scott T

That's true it was that crash that started Restrictor plate racing,

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/sadfwe87.jpg)

 they did run a Daytona 500 in 1971 with a Restrictor plate. It must have been great to have witnessed the cars run before them!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on April 26, 2009, 11:52AM
 I will never forget that day. Allisons car took out nine of the poles that held up the fence. There were no major injuries to the fans, I think there was an eye injury that was the most serious. But the fence did it's job, the car stayed on the track. Fro those of you that haven't seen the fence. The fence has three very thick cables that run the length of the whole speedway. Those cables kept the car from going into the crowd. Remember the cars weigh 3200 pounds!

Scott T


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 26, 2009, 12:34PM
7 laps in and the "Big One" happend! Half the field got taken out....


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on April 26, 2009, 12:39PM
I saw that!  Need parts?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on April 26, 2009, 12:43PM
This race will be interesting now, alot of the usual front runners are out of contention.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on April 26, 2009, 12:49PM
Right - but Jr., JJ, Burton and some other top drivers are still there - and, there is a LONG way to go to the flag.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 26, 2009, 01:18PM
Wow, what a save for Mikey! I thought He was going hit that wall for sure! Hope he didn't damage the splitter.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on April 26, 2009, 01:22PM
sounds like he is okay. 10 years ago that area was dirt.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 26, 2009, 01:37PM
Look's like Kurt liked Mikey's line through the tri-oval and tried it himself, lol.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on April 26, 2009, 02:56PM
Junior has the lead now.  How about Jeff Burton?  He must have a fast car.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on April 26, 2009, 03:04PM
Well, that didn't last very long for Junior.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 26, 2009, 03:26PM
look's like the Shrub is out. His Starter Motor died.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on April 26, 2009, 03:32PM
Oh-Oh!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on April 26, 2009, 03:34PM
big one 2


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on April 26, 2009, 03:45PM
go carl


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 26, 2009, 03:46PM
repeat of 1987.....

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/front2665.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on April 26, 2009, 03:47PM
yes sir


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on April 26, 2009, 03:49PM
hope the fans are okay


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on April 26, 2009, 03:49PM
Looked to me that Carl caused the wreck.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 26, 2009, 04:30PM
You kinda got to hang it on Carl watching the replay he did come down on the 09.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 27, 2009, 05:49AM
Update
Eight fans injured in Edwards wreck: Eight spectators suffered injuries at the end of the Aaron's 499 Sunday when the #99 Ford of Carl Edwards went airborne and slammed into the catchfence on the frontstretch. "None of the injuries are dangerous or life-threatening," said Dr. Bobby Lewis, medical director at Talladega Superspeedway. "It's mostly bumps and bruises with possible minor fractures." Two women were airlifted to an area hospital, but Lewis said that was for traffic concerns and not because of the severity of their injuries. "One has a lacerated lip and possible broken jaw," Lewis said. "The other person was not injured, but has unrelated medical problems." When the car hit the catchfence, pieces exploded off the car as catch fencing bent back severely, but did not break. "I'm not sure if it was pieces of car or pieces of debris from the fence that hurt the spectators," Lewis said.(ESPN)(4-26-2009)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on April 27, 2009, 10:26AM
I saw that yesterday! Both my mom and I were watching, (well i was consitrating on Joey Logano # 20, first top ten finish in Sprint i believe!!!!) and we just held our breath until everything was ok, that was one of the wildest finishes I have seen. I'm SOOOOO glad everyone is ok.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on April 27, 2009, 12:27PM
Yes, Edwards caused it. It is racing, and Brad was racing and Carl came down on him to block, only he misjudged by about a foot or so. When Brad went up, Carl went to block, and then didn't realize Brad had moved up that far up his left on him, when he went back down to the inside. It was avoidable, and Carl has now caused a couple of big Talladega wrecks. All the talk today is about 'something' to do so no one gets killed. I don't know what can be done...we all make mistakes and sometimes the results can be bad. As far as fan safety? I think overall with all the racing going on around the world, it's pretty safe. I took my son to Fonda Saturday night (dirt track, upstate NY) and a wheel came off a car in the 4th turn. The catch fencing did it's job as well. But last year at a local ballgame, a guy got hit in the head with a foul ball and was bleeding terribly, and knocked out. Never found out what happened. I think it's pretty safe overall, but there is always a risk, and the  signs at the racetracks are clear enought about spectator risks.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Colleen on April 27, 2009, 01:11PM
It could have been a lot worse, but the fences did their job and held up. I held my breath as the car flipped. Thankfully no one was seriously hurt.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 02, 2009, 05:11PM
Dang baseball's delaying the coverage of the race tonight! Hate Tie games!  >:(


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 02, 2009, 05:25PM
That's a good way to get you into a baseball game, lol time for racing ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 02, 2009, 06:43PM
Seem's like Denny Hamlin's picking up where he left off last year ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Où est le lait de soja? on May 02, 2009, 08:34PM
...ummmmm....just randomly...

(http://i.a.cnn.net/nascar/2005/news/headlines/cup/01/20/thursday.notebook/kasey.kahne.193.jpg)
 :) :) :) :)
*love*


/randomosity.....just thought I'd share my feelings....





~Mel.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 02, 2009, 09:01PM
lol, He seems to be the heartthrob of nascar. I think I remember a long time ago after a autograph session he made a Funny comment. "The guys want the autograph with the car, the girls want the one with my face on it."


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 02, 2009, 09:03PM
Looks like The Shrub's gonna win it


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 02, 2009, 09:14PM
Kyle Wins!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on May 03, 2009, 06:58AM
Kyle wins
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again and again and again.............................. what talent?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on May 04, 2009, 10:23AM
Plenty of boos once again. Wonder why so many boo him? Because he crashed Junior once and loves to beat him? Sounds like true NASCAR to me. I like what Waltrip said...that he's glad to be alive to watch this kid...he's witnessing history being made.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on May 04, 2009, 10:33AM
I have also wondered why people don't like Kyle. He's my mom's favorite. Needleess to say she is happy!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Colleen on May 04, 2009, 11:29AM
I think it really depends on the person. Everyone has their favorite driver and if he doesn't win they're not happy. But I do like watching Kyle even though he's not my personal favorite.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 04, 2009, 09:33PM
It's the same reason people booed Jeff Gordon, He wins too much. I think that bothers people more then anything else especially when you can see it coming long before the finish. I personally love watching the guy. He just simply can drive the wheels off of anything!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on May 05, 2009, 08:11AM
That's for sure....it's great seeing him sideways with an ill handling car. I think Gordon was booed more for his personality...as in not Dale Earnhardt-like...kind of a golden boy with everything given to him. A gentleman driver. Kyle is definately more of a Dale Sr. type driver..take no prisoners and drive the wheels off, all the time. I would have thought more fans would recognize this, instead of waiting for Dale Jr. to do better. Just once I'd like to hear some cheers for well deserving victory......

But it's still NASCAR....so I wouldn't hold my breath... ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on May 05, 2009, 10:09AM
Ok. That makes sence. Honestly, I'm happy for anyone who wins. Some of my friends don't think NASCAR takes much talent or thought. My answer to that, "Have you ever done it?"


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on May 06, 2009, 08:21AM
I worked with several guys who did the Petty driving experience. Both were 'motorheads', one having a modded camaro and another a modded truck for the street, and one for the track. They both said they were not easy to drive, even at the low speeds they make you go. The worst was getting out to the track..the clutch pedal is very hard, and the gearing was very high, making you almost do  a burnout to keep it from stalling. As soon as my son gets his license, we're signing up for one of those NASCAR track days ;D I fully intend on smoking the tires, as long as I don't get kicked out... ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on May 06, 2009, 11:03AM
LOL!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 09, 2009, 04:41PM
One of the best races of the year tonight at Darlington! I'm hoping Stewart or Newman can pull off a win tonight. Btw has anyone seen the new wall paint for the race. Old School Red and White!

(http://www.darlingtonraceway.com/images%5Ccrop23.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 09, 2009, 05:07PM
Nascar's been Preempted again! I'm surpriesd they they didn't schedule the game a little earlier in light of last week. But no worries the games almost over anyway.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 09, 2009, 05:51PM
Matt Kenseth's got a strong car tonight. Could be a contender.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 09, 2009, 05:53PM
Cautions out for Michael Waltrip's spin.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on May 09, 2009, 06:57PM
Did you see M. Waltrips second spin


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 09, 2009, 07:04PM
350 gallons of paint to paint the "fence" in the old Winston Cup colors.Kasey Kahne `s looking pretty good.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on May 09, 2009, 07:49PM
 Caution # 8


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 09, 2009, 08:03PM
Kyle B. back towards the front ....watch out for him.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on May 09, 2009, 08:26PM
Caution for that French driver " Debrie "


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on May 09, 2009, 09:51PM
 
# 5 Mark Martin wins


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on May 09, 2009, 10:09PM
GOOD for him!  That was fun to watch.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 09, 2009, 10:23PM
Woot! Glad to see Mark getting some consistency now. If he can keep this up he could be up to 2nd or 3rd in points by the chase. Good run's for Both Stewart-Haas cars, I was Hoping for Stewart to mix it up with at least Johnson at the end but I think the tires fell off at the end of that run. Great fun race overall, Now it's off to the All-Star race ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on May 10, 2009, 05:57AM
Mark looks like the Mark Martin of old.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on May 10, 2009, 07:38AM
I thought it was an excellent race! Very fun to watch! (And Joey led 19 laps, i'm a happy fan this morning!)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on May 12, 2009, 10:03AM
I agree. I love to watch Darlington. And to think they almost dropped it from the schedule a few years ago.  I think there should be more tracks like it.....fast, hard to drive, with lots of action. Kinda like it's roots at the dirt tracks ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on May 12, 2009, 03:21PM
We need to start getting ready for the " All Star Night "


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 16, 2009, 02:52PM
Rain might be a factor again tonight, Seem's like nascar hasn't had a lot of luck with weather this season...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 16, 2009, 03:31PM
At least it`s a shorter race than next weeks (of course they`re ALL shorter tha next weeks). Mark Martin is on a roll, I`d like to see him take this one tonight.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on May 16, 2009, 07:02PM
I'm rooting for Dale Jr. He needs the win!

88


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 16, 2009, 08:24PM
Sam Hornish Jr and Greg Biffile tangled. Gordon, Busch, and Matt Kenseth are up front.

Update Kenseth just moved to 2nd


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 16, 2009, 08:26PM
red flags out!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 16, 2009, 08:30PM
Nevermind, just the end of the segment... Watching the leaderboard since I don't have speed. Now time for the 10 lap shootout!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 16, 2009, 08:52PM
Ryan Newman's leading now, and Denny Hamlin  spun Johnson!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 16, 2009, 08:56PM
Newman hits Kyle Busch, who hits Jeff Gordon and sends him into a spin through the grass and eventually into the wall.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 16, 2009, 09:08PM
Tony Stewart Wins his first race for his new team, Alright!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Ggunsailor on May 16, 2009, 11:46PM
Way to go, Tony! ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Trouble on May 16, 2009, 11:48PM
I watched this race at work and I actually payed attention to what was going on :D  Congrats Stewart!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on May 17, 2009, 04:51AM
There needs to be a new catagory on the forum. CW"s NASCAR, fans


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on May 18, 2009, 12:03PM
Great finish!! A real popular win. I wish they could incorporate some of the all star rules to all the races. At the dirt tracks here, though, a 30 lap feature can last for quite a while...lol..since only green flag laps are counted..but it sure makes for some great racing!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 19, 2009, 09:57AM
Great finish!! A real popular win. I wish they could incorporate some of the all star rules to all the races. At the dirt tracks here, though, a 30 lap feature can last for quite a while...lol..since only green flag laps are counted..but it sure makes for some great racing!


It would be nice but on the other hand it would in a way devalue the specialness of what the all-star race is all about. ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 21, 2009, 08:12PM
Ryan Newmen is on the pole for Sundays Coke 600  ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 24, 2009, 07:18AM
That James Finch team won again but this time with Mike Bliss in the Nationwide race last night. Good for him and that team!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Cash on May 24, 2009, 07:24AM
Go Danica! Win that Indy 500!

Yes I know, technically  Danica isnt NASCAR, at least not yet   :D  2010 maybe?  Of course thats been rumored before, and hasnt happened.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 24, 2009, 12:24PM
She's doing good right now, up to 5th


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 24, 2009, 12:52PM
Ouch! Tony Kanan just took a major hit! He look like he's ok, But shaken for sure...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 24, 2009, 01:01PM
Danica went a little too deep in her pit and lost some positions on the track.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on May 24, 2009, 01:02PM
JRRacing, have you looked at the blog about " Florida summer weather ' . Take a look there are pics og Daytona Speedway looking like a lake.
    I think Kannan may have broke a half shaft.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 24, 2009, 01:22PM
I've seen the pictures They might have to consider having a boat race if it's not drained by the 4th.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 24, 2009, 01:45PM
Helio is going for #3. Tonight, we`ll tune in to watch them at Jimmie Johnson Speedway.I think he`ll take it, he`s almost unbeatable at "his house".


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 24, 2009, 03:16PM
Helio Castroneves did it! I was hoping Danica could have gotten up there but I'm Happy for Helio after all the problems he's been through over the past few months. I'm not sure nascar is going to get the 600 in tonight the weather looks horrible right now in the south east and tomorrow isn't looking promising ether :(


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 24, 2009, 03:46PM
I`m happy for Helio, he deserved it. I HATE when it rains at a Cup race!If they can`t run tomorrow, it`ll have to get postponed `til the next "off" week.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 24, 2009, 04:14PM
I HATE when it rains at a Cup race!If they can`t run tomorrow, it`ll have to get postponed `til the next "off" week.
It will most likely get postponed until tomorrow, if not tomorrow then Tuesday. If you remember Michigan 07 was postponed until Tuesday


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on May 24, 2009, 06:31PM
Race postponed till monday noon eastern


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 25, 2009, 04:55AM
I`m all set to watch it today,what`s the weather forcast for the Charlotte area?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 25, 2009, 07:24AM
It's forecast for scattered showers and storms and it will be like that until Thursday. But I just saw the radar it looks like they have a good break in the weather so they might get it in today!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 25, 2009, 10:35AM
Not the best weather for a race but they are racing ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 25, 2009, 11:01AM
Rain again...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 25, 2009, 12:12PM
Back to green flag racing after a hour delay for rain.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 25, 2009, 03:06PM
Raining once again but David Reutimann leading it and if it's called He would win. For once I'm kinda praying for rain lol


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 25, 2009, 04:28PM
Race over David Reutimann wins! Congrats to Him and to Mikey for getting his first win as a car owner!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: zankoku on May 25, 2009, 04:37PM
I think they had their fishing poles in the pit. looked deep enough


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 25, 2009, 07:08PM
Good to see "Rooty" win. I always enjoy seeing a first time winner.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on May 26, 2009, 12:17PM
I wonder what NASCAR is reviewing on Robby Gordon's car? Usually a penalty results, but the car passed pre and post race inspection.
Glad I didn't go to Charlotte...there was a local bus tour, and I almost went...LOL. Guess I'd still be there..


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 27, 2009, 02:17PM
I wonder what NASCAR is reviewing on Robby Gordon's car? Usually a penalty results, but the car passed pre and post race inspection.
Glad I didn't go to Charlotte...there was a local bus tour, and I almost went...LOL. Guess I'd still be there..

From Jayski.com

Robby penalized for rear axle: NASCAR has issued penalties to the #7 team that competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as a result of rules violations committed at Lowe’s Motor Speedway earlier this week. The #7 car, driven and owned by Robby Gordon, was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4I (any determination by NASCAR Officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20-10.6H (rear axle housing exceeded the maximum specified toe of plus or minus one degree) of the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rule Book. The violation was found during post-race inspection on May 25. As a result, Gordon has been penalized with the loss of 50 championship owner and 50 championship driver points. Crew chief Kirk Almquist has been fined $50,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on May 27, 2009, 07:50PM
Ouch. He was one of the top 5 correct?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on May 28, 2009, 11:42AM
Yes, he finished 3rd, and needed the points to stay secure in the top 35. I often wonder if the cars are too regulated...I think as soon as someone finds an edge, or experiments, the others follow and make better driving cars..as long as the mods are not too out of line with the rules. It seems any stretch of the rules, even if not technically spelled out in the book, gets some stiff penalties, resulting in less 'creativity'...I like some of the ideas that guys have...adds to the sport, since they no longer really run a car anything like what the nameplate says...but then again, I'm not Brian France... ;D

In F1, the backmarkers are this year running up front due to new rules, and unique interpretations...so the big teams, who didn't think of it, are now trying to re engineer thier cars to keep up...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on May 28, 2009, 07:07PM
Ok. That's what I thought. Thanks!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 30, 2009, 12:13PM
Time for race for the Nationwide guys at the Monster Mile! Joey Logano's on the pole and from what they said in pre-race He's the one to beat.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 30, 2009, 01:31PM
So far it's been Logano and Busch.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on May 31, 2009, 12:22PM
Today's race is on.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 31, 2009, 12:29PM
I`d like to see 00 go for two in a row.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on May 31, 2009, 12:32PM
Anyone but Shrub!  Or his brother.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 31, 2009, 12:41PM
AGREED! Anyone but that cocky little @#$%&!!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kyradriel on May 31, 2009, 03:42PM
I WANT that car in your signature! ;D I live in Tecumseh, Michigan, near Brooklyn, where Michigan International Speedway is. Most everyone around here is rather...obsessive over it, worse than I am about CW if that's possible, lol. I'll watch it if my dad has it on, and I do really like Kasey Kahne *drools*, but other than that, I'm mostly into hockey. And CW. *giggle*


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 31, 2009, 04:18PM
Chad Knaus must be living right.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on June 01, 2009, 08:11AM
Some people can literally 'feel' what a car is doing, and these guys know what to adjust...they aren't my favorites, but, man, they are GOOD.  Great racing at the end with Tony and Jimmy...
I'm a snowmobiler, and we don't let any grass,er, snow grow when we ride..it's pretty much flat out. Snow changes by the hour and you have push, loose, no bite, etc depending on the surface. Setting up a sled is very similar to a car, and it's amazing how one sled is garbage handling wise, and another can just run circles around it with a few adjustments. Knaus and Johnson are very good at this, and also at anticipating what the track will feel like later in the race.
 


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on June 01, 2009, 08:44AM
That ending was amazing! Best I have seen in a while!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 01, 2009, 09:52AM
Great race to end a great 1st half of 2009 can't wait to see what will come from the 2nd half!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 01, 2009, 05:36PM
Yeah, but nobody to say " pull those belts tight one more time"....."Boogety,Boogety, Boogety,lets go racin` boys."


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on June 02, 2009, 04:40AM
I really like the way Fox does their brodcasts.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on June 02, 2009, 11:35AM
You can read lots of complaints about FOX on Jaski's site, but I like the corny fun factor Waltrip and Hammond add...after all, it is entertainment. Maybe some think it should be super sophisticated like F1, where no one talks to one another...speaking of which, several camera shots of Montoya during the rain delays sure showed him yukkin it up with the guys like all the other good ole boys....I think he's a stock car guy at heart...

'pull those belts tight one more time...'

Gotta love it.. ;D



Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 02, 2009, 11:55AM
I agree that Hammond,D.W. and Larry Mac can be corny but they`re so knowelgable having done all this stuff most of their lives. They can give insight that only someone who has "been there, done that" can give.When D.W. explains the lines he used to take at a particular track and why, that`s first hand knowlege that only a D.W. or Rusty can give(though D.W. is more entertaining).


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on June 02, 2009, 02:24PM
FOX is my favorite of all the broadcasters of NASCAR. Though I don't have cable, so that limits my viewing options somewhat!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 02, 2009, 03:43PM
I Like the fox guys, I like all three teams. But call me old school! I miss the old ESPN group, Ned Jarrett, Benny Parsons, and Dr. Jerry Punch! Those were the days ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on June 02, 2009, 03:56PM
I met Ned Jerret and talked to Benny Parsons at Tallidega years ago


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 02, 2009, 04:13PM
I always liked B.P. and felt really bad when he passed on.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 05, 2009, 11:54AM
Looks like starting this weekend Nascar's going to Double file restarts, With the leader choosing whether to start on the in side or out side lanes. I'm very on the fence about this, On the good side It will lead to more excitement on the restarts. But on the bad side It makes it very hard to get your lap back if your more then 1 lap down to the leader. Should be interesting going into Pocono how this will work out.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on June 06, 2009, 10:54AM
    Since this is a NASCAR thread there is a story I would like to share. I grew up in Rolla ,Missouri. Rolla had a half mile paved oval in the 70's that had a court injunction put on it for the noise, by people who moved close to it after the speedway had been built. Cale Yarberough raced there along with Terry Labonte visited it a few times. It is built along highway 63 near Rolla, sitting dormant for eternity never to be raced on again. Ken Schrader visits the speedway when he makes his way to Licking, Missouri, where he grew up.
      I bring this up because of the Wallace family. Russ Wallace the father of Rusty, Kenny,and Mike Wallace raced on the old Rolla Speedway. My father bowled at the local bowling alley there,on a league that Russ Wallace also bowled on. This was when I was about three. During this time both my parents tell me that when I was three the Wallace brothers knocked me down in thar very bowling alley. One of them knelt behind me while the other pushed me over.  I seem to vagely remember the insident. I was playing a game that used to be around where you shoot owtlaws in a saloon with bbs.
       It was a shme aout that speedway, the man who built it spent his life savings trying to get it reopened. He died during the process. The speedway never reopened, but it is still there. The highway department parks its vehicles there now. Just thought i would share that with you NASCAR fans.


Scott


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 06, 2009, 04:51PM
Very intriguing story, It's sad to see some of the great tracks that dotted the US go into abandonment or go the way of the wrecking ball, as history goes with it. A speedway where my farther grew up around, Norwood Arena. Was closed in the late 70's so they could put in an industrial area. So many great story's about some of the guys that used to race there including 1970 Daytona 500 winner Pete Hamlton. It even held one Nascar Grand National race back in 1961. But luckily there are still some good short tracks up here in the northeast including the one I frequent Seekonk Speedway.
Pictures from http://norwoodarena.com/Home/Home.html
(http://norwoodarena.com/Track-Facts/Track/Track-1948-975.jpg)
(http://norwoodarena.com/Midgets-Drags/Warm-ups.jpg)

The only nascar race held there.
http://norwoodarena.com/Yankee-500/Yankee.html


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 06, 2009, 05:05PM
I can hear the cars running at Seekonk Speedway from my house. My Dad started taking me there when I was 10.I haven`t been there in years but I never miss a Nascar race. Getting ready for the Nationwide cars right now.I still call them the Busch series..old habits.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 06, 2009, 10:02PM
Wow! That's the most disrespectful thing a driver has ever done to a trophy! I'm very disappointed in Kyle for doing that....


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on June 06, 2009, 10:31PM
What did he do?  I missed the race.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 06, 2009, 10:51PM
He smashed the Gibson Guitar they give to the winner of the race at Nashville.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on June 06, 2009, 10:55PM
OK, thanks.  Sorry to hear that.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on June 07, 2009, 04:28AM
That is why I don't like Kyle Busch


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 07, 2009, 04:44AM
Like I`ve said before, he`s a cocky little @#$%&!!   I hope NASCAR takes action.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 07, 2009, 08:41AM
I really don't see the need for nascar to take any action on kyle since he did win the race so in a sence the guitar became his property. But that doesn't mean I agree what he did.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 07, 2009, 11:59AM
He said today  that it isn`t disrespectful,he wanted to give a piece to each crewmember and that the Gibson Co. had no problem with it.Whatever,he`s still cocky.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on June 07, 2009, 12:07PM
Gibson may have given him another one he could keep.

Today's race is about to start.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 07, 2009, 12:30PM
Denny Hamlin's behind the wall with electrical problems. Johnson's out front!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 07, 2009, 12:37PM
looks like they are reporting fuel pump problems for the 11 not electrical.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 07, 2009, 12:40PM
Last years winner Kasey Kahne is having throttle sticking problems. They got the problem taken care of and he stays on the lead lap!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 07, 2009, 12:47PM
Tony's coming to the front! up to 21st after 10 laps!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 07, 2009, 01:04PM
the 48, 16, and 99 are putting on a show up front!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on June 07, 2009, 02:47PM
How do you like the double file restarts. I like the idea.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 07, 2009, 03:59PM
Tony Stewart wins a nail biter at Pocono!!!! Awesome win


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 07, 2009, 05:36PM
Smoke wins on fumes but has enough left to do a burnout. Double restarts are okay.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on June 08, 2009, 09:55AM
So I wonder how much fuel they can save...seems different crew to crew. Tony is the new mileage champ! Congrats to his team. I think he did a lot of coasting, out of gear..one time I thought for sure I saw over 150 on telemetry and his rpm was in the low 2000 range.....certainly not in fourth gear ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 08, 2009, 10:15AM
Notice when asked how  he saved fuel his reply was"I can`t tell you that".


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on June 09, 2009, 02:41AM
The guys on radio were saying that SMOKE was shuting his engine off on the long straights an coasting


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 09, 2009, 05:35AM
It worked, there was enough left for a burnout while J.J. ran out.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: bot1tle on June 10, 2009, 05:49AM
AMY RIVARD TO SING CANADIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM AT LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway.

http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=111528&newlang=&topic=11&catid=14


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on June 10, 2009, 06:38AM
Cool...I wonder if they will televise the Canadian anthem?
I remeber they used to play the Canadian one first then America's at Watkins Glen for the F1 races way back when...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kyradriel on June 10, 2009, 02:41PM
When I went on my walk last night and drove to Curves to work out this morning, I saw some of the car carriers driving down M-50 towards MIS. I can't help but get a little into it living where I do. But I think if it came down to going to see CW or going to a race...well, we know how that would end. XD


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 12, 2009, 06:42PM
I won't be able to record the live event but I'll try and get the replay of it, hope they don't cut the replay...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 14, 2009, 12:10PM
Race is about to start Saw Amy in the pre race on race buddy! don't know if she was on the TNT broadcast.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on June 14, 2009, 12:34PM
shrub is having an engine vibration


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 14, 2009, 12:46PM
Johnson leads :)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 14, 2009, 01:12PM
First cautions out for debris, Jimmie's still leading.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 14, 2009, 02:32PM
Looks like its shaping up to be another fuel mileage race. Greg Biffle leads and Johnson's complaining about a loose race car.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 14, 2009, 02:56PM
Mark Martin wins on fumes!!  Johnson and Biffile ran out on the final lap! Great win for the the Chevy's!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 14, 2009, 03:40PM
Great ending!!!!!!!!!! Go Mark!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on June 16, 2009, 11:34AM
Yup...another popular win by Mark.
Interesting Letarte just about had Gordon figured correctly..if Mark pushed a little harder, Jeff would've won...supposedly he had plenty of gas left. Interesting strategies.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 16, 2009, 11:55AM
I'm starting to believe Mark's setting him self up to be the Dark Horse for this years championship! He's having a dream season this year :D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on June 17, 2009, 04:43AM
And  to think Mark Martin retired two years ago!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on June 18, 2009, 10:20AM
Just goes to show how good he really is and was, without a championship. Very smart, thinking driver, who can also drive hard and clean.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2009, 08:02AM
First Road Race of the season tomorrow at Infinion raceway, Brian Vickers in on the pole.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 21, 2009, 03:05PM
about to start the engines at the first road race of the season! this should be good!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 21, 2009, 04:04PM
Brian Vickers and Kyle Busch are the only ones that have led today, Marcos is making his way though the field! Hope he can make it interesting today ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 21, 2009, 04:25PM
This is really turning into another fuel mileage race. Matt Kenseths crew is asking him to save 3 laps! That's a lot for a road race!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 21, 2009, 04:42PM
Caution out debris. This is going to kill all the fuel strategy everyone has worked towards


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 21, 2009, 04:56PM
Kyle Busch spins and get  the 83 recovering!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 21, 2009, 05:32PM
This race is getting wild now! caution is out once again! Top 10 can go the distance on fuel.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 21, 2009, 05:52PM
Johnson got the 2 and spun him into the tire barrier! Kahne and Stewart are looking to be the 2 to beat with 19 laps to go!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 21, 2009, 06:04PM
WOW! This is getting good!     Marcos Ambrose is up to 3rd!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 21, 2009, 06:24PM
Caution out with 3 to go, No change up front.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 21, 2009, 06:34PM
Kasey Kahne wins! and team owner Richard Petty is back in victory lane as well!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 21, 2009, 07:29PM
I was sure Tony was going to catch him but give him credit for racing him clean.It was good to see the "King" go to victory lane.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 27, 2009, 09:22AM
The Nationwide race is on today at 2:30 et at Loudon, NH on abc! Hope the rains hold off today. Clint Bowyer seemed to have a strong car in practice could be the car to beat.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 28, 2009, 02:21PM
So far the most of the hendrick cars have been at the front today. Currently in a red flag after a big wreck going into turn 1. Martin Truex Jr's not to happy with Kyle.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 28, 2009, 02:31PM
Yikes! they Jeff Gordon and Kurt Busch were racing hard for the lead. Joey Logano brought out the next caution, cut tire.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 28, 2009, 03:03PM
99 pits, can go rest of way, Kahne - planning on pitting around L245, Stewart - says he's a little loose off turns.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 28, 2009, 03:26PM
Logano leading and it's raining, what will the rain's do?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 28, 2009, 03:28PM
Doesn`t look like enough rain,the 20 will need fuel soon.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 28, 2009, 03:32PM
Red flag now.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 28, 2009, 03:45PM
Joey Logano wins! he's the youngest winner ever in the cup series!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 28, 2009, 07:19PM
I thought the rain would let up and they`d go back to racing...all of a sudden the heavens opened up...good for Joey Logano, nice win.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on June 29, 2009, 10:04AM
WHOOT! I am so excited about his win. (fav driver!) I was so excited. Hey, I still am! I do feel sorry for Ryan Newman though.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on June 29, 2009, 02:57PM
That win will be one of many for Joey


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on June 29, 2009, 03:18PM
Yep indeed. Not a perfect first win, being rained out and all, but a win none the less.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on July 04, 2009, 09:27PM
Wild finish at Daytona July 4th


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 05, 2009, 06:25AM
first race in a while I've missed,  I saw the finish on youtube though. Can't believe Kyle made such a move on Tony when he was clearly out of position to make the block. It really not only left his team with a wrecked car it tore up 8 other cars too.  ::)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on July 05, 2009, 01:51PM
I knew that was going to happen. Shrub and Smoke are such competitors. That was a wrong move by Bush. I cannot stand him. I heard he smashed the guitar trophy at Nashville when he won the Nationwide race there. Very imature to me.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 11, 2009, 07:35PM
Mark Martin's dominating tonight at Chicagoland, Hope he can hold on and get back some of the points he lost at Daytona.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on July 11, 2009, 08:23PM
Anybody but the "shrub".


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 11, 2009, 09:21PM
Yes! Another win for Mark, 4th this season too!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RMNP_Hiker on July 12, 2009, 01:43PM
Poor Junior. It wasn't the organization, and it wasn't the crew chief. Could it be the talentless hack behind the wheel?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on July 12, 2009, 05:45PM
Poor Junior. It wasn't the organization, and it wasn't the crew chief. Could it be the talentless hack behind the wheel?
        sounds like you`ve been talking to the shrub.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RMNP_Hiker on July 12, 2009, 07:59PM
Poor Junior. It wasn't the organization, and it wasn't the crew chief. Could it be the talentless hack behind the wheel?
        sounds like you`ve been talking to the shrub.
The shrub is a whiner.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on July 13, 2009, 09:57AM
Shrub is not on Junior`s Christmas card list.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 17, 2009, 08:03AM
Poor Junior. It wasn't the organization, and it wasn't the crew chief. Could it be the talentless hack behind the wheel?

That's a strong statement to call anyone talentless. I admit he may not be his father skill wise but he's earned the right to race in nascar and has proven he can win. Winning 18 races, among them a Daytona 500 based on luck or equipment alone is highly unlikely.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on July 18, 2009, 06:37PM
Nationwide at Gateway tonight  Sorenson set a track record getting the pole.

My brother is in Kenny Wallaces pit tonight


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RMNP_Hiker on July 18, 2009, 07:37PM
Poor Junior. It wasn't the organization, and it wasn't the crew chief. Could it be the talentless hack behind the wheel?

That's a strong statement to call anyone talentless. I admit he may not be his father skill wise but he's earned the right to race in nascar and has proven he can win. Winning 18 races, among them a Daytona 500 based on luck or equipment alone is highly unlikely.
One top 5 all season running with the best organization in NASCAR. Enough said.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on July 18, 2009, 07:43PM
Nationwide at Gateway tonight  Sorenson set a track record getting the pole.

My brother is in Kenny Wallaces pit tonight
               During the commercials ,you can switch over to ARCA in Kentucky.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 19, 2009, 06:52AM
Poor Junior. It wasn't the organization, and it wasn't the crew chief. Could it be the talentless hack behind the wheel?

That's a strong statement to call anyone talentless. I admit he may not be his father skill wise but he's earned the right to race in nascar and has proven he can win. Winning 18 races, among them a Daytona 500 based on luck or equipment alone is highly unlikely.
One top 5 all season running with the best organization in NASCAR. Enough said.
The season is still not over yet, though I'm pretty sure he will not make the chase. I'm willing to give him a chance to pull him self around and get a win or 2.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RMNP_Hiker on July 19, 2009, 05:20PM
Make the chase? This will be the third time he's missed in five seasons.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on July 21, 2009, 07:06PM
On a different topic, what does everyone think of this Mayfield mess? It's turning into some soap opera.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 22, 2009, 08:10AM
On a different topic, what does everyone think of this Mayfield mess? It's turning into some soap opera.

Well to be honest I don't know which side to believe. On one hand I've been watching Jeremy Mayfield race since the late 90's and I've never seen anything that would lead me to believe he's done what Nascar has calmed. On the other hand Nascar would be risking a lot if they were messing with test result to keep a driver out of the sport just because they didn't want to show their drug policy as being flawed. This is a situation that I'm going to have to wait until the end before I decide who's in the wrong. But ether way nether side is going to come out of this looking good due to the amount of mud slinging that has gone on, which has disappointed me with both party's...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 25, 2009, 01:51PM
Though it's unofficial right now,  Mark Martin is on the pole for the Brickyard 400! Hope he can win this race and get one of the 3 major accomplishments in NASCAR off his back. Kinda funny Marks the only car from the hendrick stable that qualified well for the race, Johnson starts 15th and Gordon and Dale JR start 22nd and 26th


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 25, 2009, 09:31PM
Looks like now Dale JR is going to start 3rd instead of 26th. Not bad for someone under the weather ;) Hope he can keep the momentum going in the race tomorrow ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on July 26, 2009, 11:52AM
The Brickyard 400, I was at the first one of these. You have no idea the feeling to be sitting in turn 1 and see those cars coming through it for the first time , my hair stood up on the back of my neck.
As for this race, Mark Martin on pole, Bill Elliot in the second row, and Dale Earnheart also up front. WOW!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 26, 2009, 12:37PM
Watching on Raceview since I don't have ESPN. Montoya's up front.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 26, 2009, 12:41PM
JPM is looking to make some history today if he wins this race he will become the first and only driver to have won the Indy 500 and the Brickyard 400.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on July 26, 2009, 02:50PM
JPM just lost this race speeding on pit road  GO MARK MARTIN


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RMNP_Hiker on July 26, 2009, 03:29PM
The Brickyard 400, I was at the first one of these. You have no idea the feeling to be sitting in turn 1 and see those cars coming through it for the first time , my hair stood up on the back of my neck.
As for this race, Mark Martin on pole, Bill Elliot in the second row, and Dale Earnheart also up front. WOW!

I was there for the first race too. We were about 100 yards past the start/finish line. What a rush! But what idiot decided to build grandstands behind the pits?. Plenty of history, but what a rotten place to try to watch a race.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RMNP_Hiker on July 26, 2009, 03:31PM
Looks like a lot of people came dressed as empty seats. The economy is really having an affect on crowds.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 26, 2009, 06:11PM
I was really surprised to hear Dale JR fell out with a blown engine " 2nd time that's happened at Indy when he had a good car." I was also surprised that Montoya blew the race with a speeding penalty and Martin couldn't catch Johnson in the end. Congrats to Johnson though 2 years in a row!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 26, 2009, 06:11PM
Looks like a lot of people came dressed as empty seats. The economy is really having an affect on crowds.
It's been like that all year...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RMNP_Hiker on July 26, 2009, 07:40PM
Yeah, the crowd in Chicago was pathetic. Wonder if Bristol will be sold out.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 27, 2009, 04:59PM
Yeah, the crowd in Chicago was pathetic. Wonder if Bristol will be sold out.
Bristol might sell out but probably will sell out from walk up tickets. They used to have a two or three year waiting period for tickets there before the rescission.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on July 28, 2009, 03:41AM
Bristol might sell out but probably will sell out from walk up tickets. They used to have a two or three year waiting period for tickets there before the rescission.

And before they reconfigured the track. Bristol is not the same track it used to be.

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 30, 2009, 12:32PM
Bristol might sell out but probably will sell out from walk up tickets. They used to have a two or three year waiting period for tickets there before the rescission.

And before they reconfigured the track. Bristol is not the same track it used to be.

Gary


I thought the racing's been pretty good at Bristol since they put the progressive banking in and straiten the corner exits, getting rid of the humps. Before, getting off the corners 2 wide would cause the guy on the inside lane to give up exit speed because the car would push the last bit. Now both lanes can work equally well if the cars setup correctly.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on July 30, 2009, 01:08PM
Okay, let me start by saying that I don't dislike Bristol and I don't think the racing is any worse there than anywhere else. What I do think is that Bristol, before the changes, was a very special place. I always thought that the thing that made it special was the tightness of the line and the fact that the speeds were slow enough to allow a great deal of aggressiveness by the drivers. They could beat and bang on one another and, in most cases, not crash. Someone would get knocked out of the way and they would catch up and return the favor.

Since the track has been "improved" and the groove is wider, drivers are more polite. ;) Granted, some of that may be due to the points system forcing a bit of conservatism, but I blame most of it on the track changes.

Of course that's just my opinion. I don't expect everyone to agree with me and I bear no ill will against those who do. :)

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RMNP_Hiker on July 31, 2009, 08:12PM
I never really liked races where the pace car led the most laps.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 01, 2009, 08:02PM
Looks like next July the nationwide series will debut their COT. They released the pictures of the Mustang! Looks pretty good for a concept model ;)
http://jayski.com/schemes/2010/nationwide/fordcot.htm


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RMNP_Hiker on August 01, 2009, 11:32PM
A Mustang? Looks like an IROC car.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 03, 2009, 03:38PM
Denny Hamlin wins at Pocono! Great win for him and the fedex team :)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RMNP_Hiker on August 03, 2009, 10:39PM
Amazing comeback by Jimmie, rotten day for Cousin Carl, and the souvenier salesman is now 500 points out of the chase with five races left.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 04, 2009, 08:02PM
Yeah Jimmie's gonna be a contender this year. He's always seems to start the year kinda quiet and around Indy he come to life, Hope Stewart or Martin or even Gordon can win the cup, I can't stand to see Cale Yarborough's Streak of 3 championships in a row broken.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 09, 2009, 11:06AM
The Tasmanian driver,  Marcos Ambrose got the win yesterday in the nationwide race at the Glen passing Kyle Busch to take the win. Hope the weather holds off for the cup race, The cup cars do not have rain tires for the road courses.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 09, 2009, 02:33PM
Another rain out for the NASCAR race, Starting to think Mother Nature doesn't like racing ::) :D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on August 09, 2009, 03:20PM
Makes you wonder, doesn't it. Last year it was just qualifying that seemed to get rained out a lot. This year it's starting to hit the races.

BTW, I love the road courses. So looking forward to getting this race in.

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 09, 2009, 04:25PM
It's too bad the COT's are heaver then the BGN cars otherwise they could have used the rain tires. Then again the race in Canada last year they raced in the rain and it still was rain shortened.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on August 10, 2009, 03:18AM
Montreal was pretty ugly last year. Windshield wipers were falling off, windshields were fogging up and drivers couldn't see where they were going. Oh well. I got to watch the Mid Ohio Indy car race yesterday.

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 10, 2009, 02:01PM
Yikes! What a crazy race today at the glen! That crash coming out of turn 6 was pretty nasty, Tore the rear end of Sam Hornish's car clean off! Glad Jeff Gordon and Jeff Burton are ok too though Gordon did say the crash didn't help his back. Good race between Stewart and Ambrose at the end, glad to see Tony win again! I was also glad Jr didn't get hurt when His brakes failed going into turn 7, It reminded me of Jimmie Johnsons crash in 2000.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on August 10, 2009, 03:40PM
Jimmie's crash was the first thing that popped into my mind when I saw Junior's. I thought Tony would wind up being very good, but I never dreamed he'd have this much success this quickly. I really thought it would take a year or two before the team jelled. He and Ryan are both doing very well and deserve the congratulations they are getting.

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 10, 2009, 05:25PM
Indeed, Stewart's teams really come together in a short period of time, Which is really impressive! It's a little different then what guys like Micheal Waltrip and Robby Gordon started their own teams from scratch. The ground work for Stewart's team was layed by Gene Haas which he's still part owner of the team, Hence StewartHaas. The Haas CNC racing team were a fast underfunded team they just lacked the ingredients to really get the team to become competitive, Both Drivers and equipment. Stewart and Hendrick were the missing ingredients, The great drivers in Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman, which is on the verge of winning too and Hendrick engines and technical support. Now all that needs to be completed is to take the championship and the dream year will be complete. Thought they still will have to look towards next seasons Daytona 500. ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on August 11, 2009, 03:19AM
Agreed, Stewart-Haas had a bit of a head start over brand new start-up teams like Waltrip, etc., but Haas-CNC were never in danger of being a championship contender. ;) Their performance this year has far exceeded what even Tony hoped it would be. It's more than just the Hendrick engines. It's Hendrick chassis, tech support, information sharing and moral support from Rick Hendrick. During the rain delay Sunday, Tony couldn't say enough nice things about Rick.

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 13, 2009, 05:50AM
Wonder if Bristol will be sold out.

Just announced, Bristol sold out for the 55th constitutive time.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/aug/11/bristol-able-to-sell-out-sharpie-500/


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 14, 2009, 07:34AM
There was an interesting article about Sponsorship in NASCAR on Jayski.com this morning.

Study rates NASCAR sponsors: In a recent study that rated consumers' recall of NASCAR sponsors, Coca-Cola Co. was a big winner while FedEx ... not so much. FanLab, an Atlanta-based company, did the study to calculate which NASCAR sponsors consumers recalled when not prompted. In the June study of 1,044 consumers - of which 518 self-identified as avid or casual NASCAR fans - Coca-Cola came in fourth. That is a relatively high ranking for Coke, said Brian Evans, FanLab's director of client relations, given the company doesn't have its own car. The beverage giant is, however, the official "non-alcoholic beverage," the "official soft drink" and "official sport drink" of NASCAR. It also sponsors 14 drivers and has its name on two races. The companies that ranked highest have sponsored teams, however, and in some cases, racetracks and winning drivers: Budweiser was first, Home Depot was second and Lowe's third. FedEx, which sponsors a driver, failed to break the top 25 while the "official delivery service" and team sponsor UPS ranked 14th. Aflac, "official supplemental insurance" and a team sponsor, was 23rd. "If you're in the top 20, you're connecting with fans and that program should be working for you," said Evans


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RMNP_Hiker on August 15, 2009, 03:55PM
When is somebody going to punch that punk ass Kyle Busch in the nose?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on August 15, 2009, 09:02PM
Anybody here read The Onion? You might get a kick out of this:
http://www.theonion.com/content/video/nascar_coach_reveals_winning?utm_source=a-section (http://www.theonion.com/content/video/nascar_coach_reveals_winning?utm_source=a-section)

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 16, 2009, 08:02AM
What a great race yesterday (not to mention Amy did a wonderful job on sing the national anthem) I thought for sure they it was going to be Vickers or Busch and didn't think Brad Keselowski would be in contention. I like Brian's comment about Kyle's remark about slowing both of them down "This isn't the Kyle Busch show" lol. I'm glad Brad won though, being this was his home win.

Looks like Mark's got the fastest car after happy hour, Hope he can get another win so he can further the points lead he'll get when the Chase starts ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Cash on August 16, 2009, 01:05PM
Amy was supposed to sing O Canada today, and she was standing next to the preacher. But after the guy sang the Star Spangled Banner, ESPN cut away to commercial and, at least here, we were robbed of seeing Amy sing! BAD ESPN BAD! 

 >:(      :D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 16, 2009, 02:23PM
I'm not surprised that she didn't get face time today. Most sports events televised in this country usually just do the USA national anthem since they are in the USA. I do remember they used to do the Canadian national anthem when they ran at Loudon, NH. :Hint Hint Amy ;) ;D At least we got to see her once this weekend :)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 16, 2009, 06:00PM
Brian Vickers wins!!! Been waiting to see the Red Bull win a race! first top 5 for Dale Jr in a while with 3rd place finish!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on August 16, 2009, 08:18PM
And Jimmie and Chad didn't learn anything last time they were in Michigan.

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 28, 2009, 02:43PM
Congrats to former team owner, Ray Evernham and sprint car driver, Erin Crocker as they got married on Wednesday night in Las Vegas. Cute couple if I do say so!
(http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0827/rpm_rayanderin_400.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: lovelycherylwinner on August 29, 2009, 12:24AM
And Jimmie and Chad didn't learn anything last time they were in Michigan.

Gary


Jimmie is still 2nd in the standings and they are getting close to the last ten races to decide the overall winner. He is the three time champion and should never be counted out.

Steven M.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2009, 06:38PM
Jimmie will be starting the chase in 3rd if the standing stays the way it is now and if Kyle makes it he'll start 4th since they add 10 bonus points for every win at the start of the chase. That's the one thing about the chase I don't like. They should give 10 points to the winner for every race of the season that way every one in the chase starts with a clean slate.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 30, 2009, 03:39PM
Marcos Ambrose is leading in the Nationwide race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Rains moving in and could change things if they go to the wet tires...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 30, 2009, 06:11PM
What a race! Congrats to Carl Edwards, a great win for him. Feel bad for Ambrose though, He wanted to win there so much and it slipped out on the last corner...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 01, 2009, 10:03AM
Only 2 races left until the chase. As of right now Stewart's locked in to the chase and Johnson and Gordon just have to start Atlanta and Richmond to lock in. Hamlin, Edwards and Kurt Busch are not locked in but are not in danger of falling out this weekend. For 7th through 13th only 84 points separate them from being on the outside looking in for the chase with Matt Kenseth sitting on the bubble. Right now 13th through 16th have a shot to make it in only Kyle Busch and Brian Vickers are with in striking distance to make it in this weekend. It's looking to be quite a exciting 2 weeks for Nascar fans ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 06, 2009, 01:26PM
Looks like Danica Patrick could be coming to NASCAR next year! ;)

Quote
Danica to NASCAR in 2010 but not leaving IRL: Danica Patrick will "all but certainly" be in NASCAR in 2010, but won't give up Indy car racing and will limit next year's activity to the Nationwide Series and Trucks, according to a source very close to the situation. Tony Stewart is the "star candidate" to be her partner and mentor in NASCAR, the source said, adding that Patrick's recent visits to Stewart-Haas Racing were much more than social -- that she and Stewart were discussing a deal, and are close to one. The plan is for Patrick to run a significant number of Nationwide races, with additional seat time in Trucks and ARCA cars. Stewart took a similar transitional path to NASCAR in 1998, running a full Indy car schedule and also 22 Nationwide (then Busch) races. Patrick's likeliest first stock car race would be the ARCA event at Daytona during SpeedWeeks next February. Because Stewart's team has neither Nationwide cars nor trucks in its stable, a third partner will be brought into the mix, the source said -- possibly Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s JR Motorsports, or, more likely, Kevin Harvick Inc., which fields both Trucks and Nationwide cars. Patrick is close to signing a contract renewal with Andretti Green Racing for Indy cars, the source said, but it's not a done deal yet. Sponsorship is not considered an issue for America's top female driver, and the first car manufacturer to sign Patrick to a NASCAR deal would get a big boost in brand exposure.(ESPN)(9-6-2009)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 08, 2009, 09:19AM
Congrats to Kasey Kahne on the win Sunday night. I was surprised that Jimmie, Kyle, and Carl all had bad nights! Richmond will be very interesting this Saturday night!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on September 12, 2009, 10:01AM
Time is dwindling. Looks like about 10 drivers going for 8 spots. Brian Vickers and Kyle Busch starting 6th and 8th respectively, with Biffle and Kenseth starting 24th and 28th. It should be a fun evening.

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 12, 2009, 10:54AM
From Jayski.com
Quote
Chase Clinch Scenarios For Richmond: Eight spots remain in the 2009 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup and 11 drivers are mathematically in contention for securing one. Below are the clinch scenarios for Richmond, the final race before the Chase field is set:
#99-Carl Edwards is currently 105 points ahead of 13th place.
Regardless of any other driver's finish, he will clinch if he finishes:
24th or better
25th and leads at least one lap or
27th and leads most laps.
#9-Kasey Kahne is currently 96 points ahead of 13th place.
Regardless of any other driver's finish, he will clinch if he finishes:
21st or better
23rd and leads at least one lap or
24th and leads most laps.
#2-Kurt Busch is currently 95 points ahead of 13th place.
Regardless of any other driver's finish, he will clinch if he finishes:
20th or better
22nd and leads at least one lap or
24th and leads most laps.
#42-Juan Pablo Montoya is currently 88 points ahead of 13th place.
Regardless of any other driver's finish, he will clinch if he finishes:
18th or better
20th and leads at least one lap or
21st and leads the most laps.
#39-Ryan Newman is currently 81 points ahead of 13th place.
Regardless of any other driver's finish, he will clinch if he finishes:
16th or better
17th and leads at least one lap or
19th and leads the most laps.
#5-Mark Martin is currently 69 points ahead of 13th place.
Regardless of any other driver's finish, he will clinch if he finishes:
12th or better
14th and leads at least one lap or
15th and leads the most laps.
#16-Greg Biffle is currently 68 points ahead of 13th place.
Regardless of any other driver's finish, he will clinch if he finishes:
11th or better
13th and leads at least one lap or
15th and leads the most laps.
#17-Matt Kenseth is currently 20 points ahead of 13th place.
Regardless of any other driver's finish, he will clinch if he finishes:
Second and leads at least one lap.
Third and leads the most laps.
#83-Brian Vickers currently sits 13th, 17 points ahead of #18-Kyle Busch. He would need to gain 21 points on Kenseth and stay ahead of Busch to clinch a Chase spot. Busch, 37 points behind 12th, needs to gain 17 points on Vickers and 37 points on Kenseth to clinch. #00-David Reutimann, 132 points behind Kenseth, has an outside shot at clinching. He would have to gain 133 points on Kenseth. A maximum of 161 points can be made up in a given race.(NASCAR Public Relations)(9-7-2009)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 12, 2009, 05:35PM
They had a little rain delay going on due to a shower moving through. Should be going green at the top of the hour.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 12, 2009, 06:03PM
Just fired the engines!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 12, 2009, 07:45PM
So far Matt Kenseth has been struggling and Vickers is currently in the Chase.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 12, 2009, 08:56PM
Denny's leading with Mark Martin 2nd. Kyle and Brian are battling it out for that final chase spot.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 12, 2009, 09:20PM
Denny Hamlin wins and Vickers makes the chase by 8 points! Kyle's going to have to wait till next year to race for the title.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 12, 2009, 09:29PM
Mark Martin's leading the points going into Loudon too!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 12, 2009, 09:42PM
From Jayski
Quote
UNOFFICIAL Sprint Cup CHASE Standings
[after Richmond, race 26 of 36]:
pos, car#, driver, points, behind, [wins], race finish
1) #5-Mark Martin [4 wins], 5040, finished 4th at Richmond
2) #14-Tony Stewart [3 wins], 5030, 17th
3) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 5030, -10, 11th
4) #11-Denny Hamlin [2 wins], 5020, -20, WON
5) #9-Kasey Kahne [2 wins], 5020, -20, 12th
6) #24-Jeff Gordon [1 win], 5010, -30, 3rd
7) #2-Kurt Busch [1 win], 5010, -30, 2nd
8 ) #83-Brian Vickers [1 win], 5010, -10, 7th
9) #99-Carl Edwards, 5000, -40, 15th
10) #39-Ryan Newman, 5000, -40, 10th
11) #42-Juan Pablo Montoya, 5000, -40, 19th
12) #16-Greg Biffle, 5000, -40, 13th
Failed to qualify for the Chase for the Sprint Cup:
13) #18-Kyle Busch [4 wins], 3195, 8 points out of 12th, 5th
14) #17-Matt Kenseth [2 wins], 3165, -38, 25th
15) #33-Clint Bowyer, 3059, -144, 6th
16) #00-David Reutimann [1 win] 3048, -153, 20th
(9-12-2009)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 20, 2009, 10:35AM
I about an hour the Chase for the championship will start. JPM is on the pole and have been the fastest car all weekend, could be his day to win on an oval :) Hope Mark and Tony finish well, I want the championship to come down to them.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 20, 2009, 12:57PM
First caution just came out, Kasey Kahne just blew something internally in the engine. Looks like he's out for the day. Not a good way to start the chase...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 20, 2009, 02:58PM
These pit strategy's are going to make the last part of this race very interesting!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 20, 2009, 03:10PM
Debris caution.... Hope Mark can hold off Busch and Hamlin..


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 20, 2009, 03:12PM
JR wrecked!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 20, 2009, 03:13PM
#00 spun him


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 20, 2009, 03:27PM
All Right!! Mark Martin held off Montoya and Hamlin to win in Loudon!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on September 20, 2009, 03:31PM
Congratulations to that young man, Mark Martin!

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 26, 2009, 09:06AM
Johnson's on the pole for the race at dover tomorrow. I was surprised Mark Martin qualified 14th. Hope he can improve in the race...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on September 26, 2009, 09:25AM
Surprised me too. He was pretty quick in practice. I'm sure Alan will get him straightened out tomorrow.

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 27, 2009, 12:40PM
Wow! Glad to see Joey get out of that one. What a flip!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on September 27, 2009, 04:41PM
Looks like Jimmie Johnson is starting his quest for 4 in a row.Still wanna see Mark take it.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on September 28, 2009, 09:19AM
Wow! Glad to see Joey get out of that one. What a flip!

7 1/4 times if I counted right. Glad to see his is ok, scared me for a while when he wasn't putting the net down. But now he is an "official" NASCAR driver.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on September 29, 2009, 10:27AM
I did not like Montoya when he ran open wheel, as he won too much, too easily against some of my favorite guys. But I knew he had talent.
So now, I'm enjoying his recent runs and would give him most improved stock car driver...I sort of feel if he was born in the US , he'd be a fan favorite. He seems to have the fire and will to do it right. When many guys fall backwards during different runs, he pretty much holds his position or moves forward. Even at Indy, when he came out around 11th, that's where he stayed. Interesting to see when he gets it all together, as EGR is not considered a top team like Hendrick and Roush....
He's just a little too emotional on the interviews.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on September 29, 2009, 10:53AM
You're right. I do recall his early Cup car races where he reminded me of the line from Days of Thunder and wanting him to hit the pace car so he'd be perfect. ;) He also seems to have gotten quite a bit better since the E/G merger and the switch from Dodge to Chevy.

I hope Mark Martin can keep it up and at least give the 48 a run for his money.

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 29, 2009, 07:27PM
I hope Mark can hold him off too, So far he's proving he's not going to make Johnson bid for the 4th championship easy. I was hoping Tony could have gotten off to a better start but he's starting come around. JPM's definitely the dark horse this year, Just got to keep an I on the speed limit on pit road ;) Gordon still is showing he can keep up with the front runners, He just needs a win. Maybe he can sweep at Texas ;) It's shaping up to be exciting race to Homestead-miami


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on September 30, 2009, 06:56AM
They're here in Kansas this week and I'll be there to see how it goes. Johnson won it last year and Gordon won the first two here in 2001 and 2002. Ryan Newman won in '03, Mark Martin in '05 and Steward in '06, so there are a number of chasers with good results here. It should be an interesting weekend.

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on October 01, 2009, 10:22AM
An interesting fact, as I was reading about Jimmie thinking no one can get 7  titles like Petty and Earnhardt...didn't Gordon have enough points under the old system to 'win' two more championships (if the new chase system was not in effect).
So apples to apples, Jeff Gordon really has 6 titles....and now he may be on the downside of his career. Not his fault, as we snowmobile hard in the winter and I've noticed the last several years I just can't read and react as fast as  I used to when going fast, so you do slow a little..not as many chances, as the information just doesn't get resolved in the time needed, like when trees jump out in front of you at 90+mph..lol...age does factor in.
Which makes Martin all the more incredible!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on October 03, 2009, 05:46AM
I`d love to see Mark get the title this year, he`s been so close so many times.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 04, 2009, 12:12PM
The race is about to start. Marks starting on the pole again, Hope his and Jimmie's cars will pass post race inspection since NASCAR is keeping a closer eye on them. ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 04, 2009, 12:52PM
So far its been all Dale Jr's up front. Jimmie's coming thought (Cue the Jaws music) lol :D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 04, 2009, 03:17PM
What a race, Tony wins again!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: lovelycherylwinner on October 04, 2009, 11:51PM
Tony may have won but he is still in 4th place. Mark Martin still has the lead But Jimmie Johnson is only 18 points behind in his bid to be a 4 time and 4 times in a row champion.

Steven M.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 10, 2009, 10:15PM
Big race tomorrow for Mark, Jimmy, JPM, and Tony! Hope Mark can stretch his points lead a bit more this weekend. Don't forget, at 1pm ET theres going to be a thing on Rick Hendrick before the race. It looks interesting :)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 11, 2009, 05:32PM
Pretty exciting finish today at California. Congrats to Jimmie on another win ::) He's now the points leader. 12 over Mark.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: lovelycherylwinner on October 11, 2009, 06:20PM
The rest of the races are going to be interresting unless one of the drivers manages to get a bigger lead. But Jimmie has been hear the last 3 years and he and his team knows how to win it all. Four in-a-row could be in the future for him.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on October 11, 2009, 08:04PM
It's that time of year again.  ;) Another win for Johnson. Another top 5 for Montoya. Another top 5 for Martin. A huge comeback for Stewart. Another tough break for Junior. He was having a terrific day. I just don't understand the logic behind the call for the last pit stop for him. If he had stayed out, he'd have been in front of that mess.

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on October 12, 2009, 06:39AM
It`s beginning to look like they can just go ahead and give J.J. the championship at any time now...why wait?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 12, 2009, 08:05AM
It`s beginning to look like they can just go ahead and give J.J. the championship at any time now...why wait?
Still 6 races left that Johnson can still have trouble. 12 points isn't big enough for a runaway yet. Not giving up on Mark yet ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 12, 2009, 09:06AM
Points as of now
1) #48-Jimmie Johnson [5 wins], 5728, finished 1st
2) #5-Mark Martin [5 wins], 5716, -12, 4th
3) #42-Juan Montoya 5670, -58, 3rd
4) #14-Tony Stewart [4 wins], 5644 -84, 5th
5) #24-Jeff Gordon [1 win], 5623 -105, 2nd
6) #2-Kurt Busch [1 win], 5607, -121, 8th
7) #16-Greg Biffle 5540, -188, 20th
8) #99-Carl Edwards 5536, -192, 6th
9) #11-Denny Hamlin [2 wins], 5509, -219, 37th
10) #39-Ryan Newman 5505, -223, 15th
11) #9-Kasey Kahne [2 wins], 5422, -306, 34th
12) #83-Brian Vickers [1 win], 5377, -351,2 9th


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 12, 2009, 09:20AM
Another tough break for Junior. He was having a terrific day. I just don't understand the logic behind the call for the last pit stop for him. If he had stayed out, he'd have been in front of that mess.

Gary


With the tires giving up as much as they have and he had stayed out for track position he would have lost more to those that took tires. So his hand was kinda forced for him.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 18, 2009, 08:37PM
Just finished watching the race a few minutes ago (had a party on Saturday night to go to) So the Jimmie Bot wins once again! Bad luck for most of the "chasers" with Montoya taking the worst hit. It will be good to see them at the Martinsville short track next Sunday :)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Colleen on October 18, 2009, 08:40PM
What are the points standings for the Sprint Cup now? I missed them after the race.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on October 19, 2009, 03:33AM
RANK+/-DRIVERPOINTSBEHIND
1--Jimmie Johnson5923Leader
2--Mark Martin5833-90
3+2Jeff Gordon5788-135
4--Tony Stewart5768-155
5+1Kurt Busch5746-177
6-3Juan Montoya5728-195
7--Greg Biffle5655-268
8+2Ryan Newman5635-288
9+2Kasey Kahne5592-331
10-2Carl Edwards5582-341
11-2Denny Hamlin5551-372
12--Brian Vickers5438-485

Gary



Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on October 19, 2009, 07:39AM
Looks like the Jimmie Johnson/Chad Knaus combination is going to be hard to beat....again.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 19, 2009, 09:43AM
RANK+/-DRIVERPOINTSBEHIND
1--Jimmie Johnson5923Leader
2--Mark Martin5833-90
3+2Jeff Gordon5788-135
4--Tony Stewart5768-155
5+1Kurt Busch5746-177
6-3Juan Montoya5728-195
7--Greg Biffle5655-268
8+2Ryan Newman5635-288
9+2Kasey Kahne5592-331
10-2Carl Edwards5582-341
11-2Denny Hamlin5551-372
12--Brian Vickers5438-485

Gary



The largest points lead after 5 races in the chases history.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on October 22, 2009, 08:25AM
90 points is a big lead and the 48 is the car to beat, but Talladega is still lurking out there. I'd say the top 6 are still in play, but they're going to have to do extremely well and the 48 is going to have to run into trouble.

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 22, 2009, 08:37AM
90 points is a big lead and the 48 is the car to beat, but Talladega is still lurking out there. I'd say the top 6 are still in play, but they're going to have to do extremely well and the 48 is going to have to run into trouble.

Gary


I could see 4th on forward still being in the hunt but Busch and Montoya would need at least 2 races where Johnson or Martin to have sub 40th place finishes and for them to win or finish up in the top 5 to really be in contention. I can see Johnson getting taken out at Dega but the likely hood of him having trouble anywhere else is not good. If he makes it through it's Johnson's title to loose.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 25, 2009, 11:51AM
Newman's leading at Martinsville first caution just came out too for a 4 car incident!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 25, 2009, 12:08PM
Johnson and Mark made it through the field pretty quick. looks like Jimmie comes out 3rd after the first pit stop. Home track favorite Denny Hamlin got some damage during the pit stops.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 25, 2009, 12:13PM
If Jimmie wins today I think he will set a record for wins in a row with 5. I believe...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 25, 2009, 12:14PM
48 leads again ::)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 25, 2009, 12:26PM
More bad luck for Jr... His right front tire blew...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 25, 2009, 12:42PM
Tire blew again for Jr. Caught the wall this time...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 25, 2009, 12:49PM
JPM just took the lead from Johnson! could be an interesting day  ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 25, 2009, 03:31PM
Denny Hamlin ends Johnsons winning streak! Good win for the home state hero! Now time for the wild card... Talladega ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on October 25, 2009, 04:18PM
Denny seems to do well in his home state, second VA. win this year.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on October 26, 2009, 09:42AM
I was proud of the 11 team yesterday. Good job!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on October 27, 2009, 10:16AM
Whatever happens, next year should be interesting...love him or hate him, Montoya is waking the sport up and making it fun again...I laughed when the stands cheered like they do for Jr., when JP passed Jimmy...and then Chad says watch out, he's been beating up on the 24... ;D
Like going to our local dirt track...take off the gloves and have some good clean metal mangling...lol.
Even at Charlotte, he made his way to fourth and was running well enough to get another top 5. He's getting pretty good everywhere, IMO.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: lovelycherylwinner on October 27, 2009, 11:55AM
Jimmy may not have won but he did up his lead a liitle. He looks like he may win his 4th strait titile. But anything can still happen in the final races.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 27, 2009, 11:40PM
Whatever happens, next year should be interesting...love him or hate him, Montoya is waking the sport up and making it fun again...I laughed when the stands cheered like they do for Jr., when JP passed Jimmy...and then Chad says watch out, he's been beating up on the 24... ;D
Like going to our local dirt track...take off the gloves and have some good clean metal mangling...lol.
Even at Charlotte, he made his way to fourth and was running well enough to get another top 5. He's getting pretty good everywhere, IMO.

To be honest I think they would have cheered if Kyle Busch pasted Jimmie, lol! They were glad someone did. But yes it is refreshing to see Montoya driving hard and dinging fenders. He should have won Indy and Loudon this year. He's been fast at Dega as well, Won the pole back in April.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 31, 2009, 09:30AM
The first race of the weekend at Talladega is the Truck race later this afternoon. Should be a wild one. I wonder if Todd Bodine will win it again or if someone new will score the victory today. ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 31, 2009, 09:38PM
Wow Kyle Busch squeezed by Bodine to win the truck race! Knew it was going to be a wild one. Now for the Cup race tomorrow at noon. Hope they have a good safe race...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 01, 2009, 11:38AM
Interesting new rule from nascar. Driver are not going to be allowed to bump draft in the corners as it will be termed "aggressive driving" Not sure if I like that. My biggest worry is if someones on the rear bumper going into the corner and lets off abruptly to avoid being in contact with the bumper. Could cause the field to stack up from behind. The other part is something Jimmie Johnson said. That if your are the car in front and the car behind is doing that to you, you both could be penalized. I would hate to think that someone not a fault could get penalized. Hope Nascar does police this right...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 01, 2009, 12:28PM
first crash of the day, thought only 2 cars involved. Looks like Paul Manard blew a tire.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 01, 2009, 01:02PM
Seems like everyone is showing nascar how they feel about the new rule by running single file lol


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 01, 2009, 01:45PM
Man they are really cruising right now...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 01, 2009, 03:21PM
Big Flip 2 Ryan newman!!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 01, 2009, 03:49PM
mark just flipped, McMurry wins..


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 01, 2009, 04:19PM
Johnson made it through all the wrecks and finished 6th and looks 187 point lead going into Texas next week. I think you can give the title to Jimmie now as unless he finishes last in the next 3 races It would be hard to make that up...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 01, 2009, 10:55PM
Here's the pictures of the two cars that flipped.

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/newman1510.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/martin193.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/hewhjkewd.jpg)

In the last picture they had to cut the roof off after they righted the car. But Ryan did walk away from the crash ok.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on November 02, 2009, 04:22AM
Johnson made it through all the wrecks and finished 6th and looks 187 point lead going into Texas next week. I think you can give the title to Jimmie now as unless he finishes last in the next 3 races It would be hard to make that up...

They showed the spread as 187 on the broadcast. Nascar.com is showing it at 184. It may still change after they review the tapes to get the official finishing order, but you're probably right.

The Dega race was rather predictable, wasn't it? Not necessarily the finishing order, but the 160 laps of follow the leader followed by 28 laps of mayhem ending up with an unexpected winner.

Congratulations to Jamie McMurray.

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on November 02, 2009, 06:21AM
They need to rebuild Talladega  and make it flatter...that`ll slow`em down and they might be able to get rid of the plates.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 02, 2009, 10:30AM
Before the race I was worried about the bumpdraft rule that Nascar came up with, In the scenario of someone letting off trying to get off the bumper of the car in front and that particular scenario happened when Stewart let off going into 3 leaving Newman nowhere to go but into Stewart causing a stack up and leading to Newman getting turned... I don't know why Nascar would put there drivers at risk by implementing this rule? If they were concerned with putting a car in the grandstand, imagine if that crash happened on the frond strait? He could had easily hit the catch fence. To me it seemed Nascar reacted for the sake of reacting. I really think Nascar need some new people at the helm in the race director department...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: lovelycherylwinner on November 02, 2009, 11:27AM
Looks like Jimmie is very close to his 4th strait NASCAR trophy. Thats great because I work for Lowes. and like to see him do well. But he still has to run the races and do well. Hope he wins but stays safe doing it.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RMNP_Hiker on November 05, 2009, 02:42PM
So the most over-hyped, under-performing racers are teaming up. Danica has one win in her career, Junior has one win in the last three years, both in fuel mileage races. Perfect!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 08, 2009, 12:19PM
Kyle Busch could make history tonight if he wins the Cup race as he will become the first driver to win a triple header in Nascar. Since he won the truck race of Friday and the Nationwide race on Saturday. Though I have a sneaky suspicion that the 48 will win once again...  ::)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 08, 2009, 02:43PM
#48 crashed! Wow, didn't see that one coming!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 08, 2009, 06:04PM
Jr. and Kyle ran out late and Kurt Busch takes the win according to scoring  Martin shrinks the point lead to 73.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on November 10, 2009, 06:43AM
So J.J. isn`t perfect after all...looks like there`s still some hope for us mere mortals.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 12, 2009, 10:20AM
Some interesting news that would make Lisa happy lol.

From Jayski.com

Starbucks makes NASCAR debut to be associate on #1: Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates and Starbucks Coffee Company will provide NASCAR fans attending this weekend's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) event at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR) a taste of Starbucks VIA Ready Brew, Starbucks latest coffee innovation, through an extensive trackside sampling effort. Beginning Friday, Nov. 13, the thousands of NASCAR fans in attendance at PIR should be on the lookout for a fleet of Starbucks branded golf carts combing the race-track property passing samples of Starbucks VIA Ready Brew. Starbucks ambassadors will be ready to introduce race fans to an instant coffee that is full bodied and flavorful, just like the Starbucks coffee they have already come to know and love. As part of the promotion, both the Starbucks and Starbucks VIA Ready Brew logos will have associate sponsor placement on the TV Panel of the #1 Rain-X Chevy driven by Martin Truex Jr.(EGR)(11-12-2009)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 15, 2009, 01:59PM
Hope Mark can win tonight! He won the last time they were in Phoenix. He could gain a little on Jimmie and make it interesting in Homestead-Miami.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on November 15, 2009, 02:15PM
What time do they drop the green flag?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 15, 2009, 02:54PM
About a half hour ago I believe. Nothing big has happened yet, Johnson  2nd and Marks 5th and closing. Kurt Busch is the leader.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: lovelycherylwinner on November 15, 2009, 05:32PM
JImmy won today, meaning all he has to do is finish 25th or better to win the championship for a fourth year in a row.

Steven M.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 15, 2009, 06:55PM
That was a given today. Jimmie crashes one week and makes it all up the next. He'll have to have big problems early in order for it to be close. Well we'll have to wait another year to see a new champ, maybe....


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on November 16, 2009, 06:29AM
Maybe next Feb. they could just go ahead and present the 2010 Nascar trophy to J.J. at Daytona.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 22, 2009, 08:09AM
Looks Like Johnson's starting the weekend off strong, He will be starting 1st today. Can't believe this seasons almost over.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 22, 2009, 02:48PM
JJ leads, Marcos did take the lead but had a flat tire a few laps later. Jr's coming to the front! Moved up 19 spots already!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 22, 2009, 05:09PM
Looks like the 2 or the 31's going to win tonight. Hope Burton can pull off a win!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: btimerson on November 22, 2009, 05:39PM
And Johnson's 48 wins the whole shooting match - well...  in 2 laps.

Brad


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: btimerson on November 22, 2009, 05:41PM
NOW....  it's OFFICIAL!  Way to go Jimmy Johnson!

Brad T


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: lovelycherylwinner on November 22, 2009, 05:43PM
Way to go Jimmy. Congradulations from all the Lowe's Employees. Next year hopefully Five in a row.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 22, 2009, 09:49PM
Congrats to him! I was pulling for Mark to pull something out somehow but it wasn't meant to be. Well now the 09 season is over, I'm amazed at how fast this season went by! Only 2 and a half months until they do it all over again ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on November 22, 2009, 09:53PM
Congrats to JJ.  I still like Dale, Jr. - maybe next year!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on January 20, 2010, 10:32AM
Time to revive the Nascar thread! It's been a crazy off season to say the least! The wing is going to go the rout of the dodo bird and will be replaced by the spoiler. Start times for the races will be more uniformed and in some races earlier. Danica Patrick will be joining the Nationwide series for JR Motorsports. But will not run the race in Daytona. But she will be in the ARCA race.  Most of the chase races going to ESPN instead of ABC (not a fan of that!) and in July we will see the debut of the new Nationwide COT which the Ford mustang will make its Nascar debut.  On February 6th the cars getting back on the track at Daytona for Pole qualifying and the Budweiser shootout, which will have a new format once again.

Very excited that the off season's almost over! Hope Jr can get over the slump from the last 2 seasons. Who's everyone else's pick for the 500 this year?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scuilly on January 20, 2010, 12:43PM
Carl Edwards is my pick to win the 500 this year.
I can't tell you how excited I am taht NASCAR is starting up again. Between Celtic Woman and NASCAR and I am in heaven. LOL  ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on January 23, 2010, 10:26PM
Here's a picture of the purposed new spoiler for the Cup car...
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/nascarcup-2010-gen-tm-0027.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on January 25, 2010, 09:46AM
Looks nice. Can't wait to see it in action!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on January 25, 2010, 05:04PM
As of right now the wings will be on the car until Martinsville or Bristol. There's going to be another open test at Charlotte in the next few weeks. From what the drivers that did the tests, the spoilers are helping the cars drive better and expect they'll improve the racing this year.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 01, 2010, 09:58AM
From Jayski:

Quote
Most NASCAR drivers don't fare well in Rolex 24: Full-time NASCAR drivers were shut out from the winner's circle and even podium finishes Sunday at the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The 24-hour race was won by the Porsche of Action Express Racing driven by Joao Barbosa, Terry Borcheller, Mike Rockenfeller and Ryan Dalziel. They finished 50 seconds ahead of Chip Ganassi Racing's car driven by Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas as well as Germain Racing part-time Cup driver Max Papis and IndyCar Series driver Justin Wilson. Ganassi's other car  co-driven by his Cup drivers Juan Pablo Montoya and Jamie McMurray as well as his IndyCar Series drivers Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon  blew an engine while leading less than nine hours into the event at Daytona. About half the field did not finish the race, including four-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson as his Bob Stallings Racing car had an oil pump issue and retired with about four hours remaining. Richard Petty Motorsports had two drivers in the field. AJ Allmendinger drove for Michael Shank Racing and was in third when his engine blew less than two hours prior to the finish and the team had to settle for seventh. Paul Menard drove for Spirit of Daytona Racing, which retired before the halfway point and wound up 32nd. Roush Fenway Racing Nationwide Series driver Colin Braun had the best day of the NASCAR contingent as he was part of the fourth-place Krohn Racing team. TRG Motorsports' Bobby Labonte drove one of the team cars and was leading before running out of fuel and having to be towed back to the pits with about five hours remaining. Other mechanical issues plagued the team, which finished 16th overall, ninth in the Grand Touring class. Part-time Cup driver Boris Said was part of a Turner Motorsport team that finished 15th overall, eighth in the GT class


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 04, 2010, 08:57PM
Big crash in tonight's Budweiser shootout practice! Mark Martin took a big hit in this one!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwNGgh4h-fc


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 04, 2010, 09:07PM
Some more Highlights from tonight's practice...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHTtzR1XWio


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 05, 2010, 09:32AM
Looks like Jeff Gordon's having another baby!
Quote
During NASCAR Media Day coverage on ESPNEWS, #24-Jeff Gordon announced that wife, Ingrid Vandebosch, is expecting their second child due this coming summer, joining daughter Ella, currently two years old.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 06, 2010, 08:41AM
Kurt Busch took a hard hit last night in final bud shootout practice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvuTzwFRLqs

So excited about tonight!! Pole qualifying at 1pm et today and the Bud shootout tonight at 8pm et! ;D
Dale Jr all the way!!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 06, 2010, 03:16PM
Alright Dale and Mark! Looks like they'll be starting on the front row for the 500!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 06, 2010, 05:16PM
Anyone else have any picks to win tonights Bud shootout?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 06, 2010, 05:57PM
Wow! what a race in the ARCA event tonight! Danica Patrick battled back from a off road excursion to finish 2nd. Ally Owens had a good race to until she got railroaded at the end. Good lead in for the shootout tonight!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 06, 2010, 07:58PM
Stewart and Edwards have pretty much dominated the front to spots for the first 25 lap segment. Micheal Waltrip spun out on the competition caution cool down lap. Good racing so far can't wait for the final 50 lap segment!

Anyone who wants to join in the discussion are welcome to ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 06, 2010, 08:24PM
Yikes for Kurt Busch! He took a wild ride through infield! Glad he's ok!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 06, 2010, 09:15PM
Big wreck at the end! looked like Biffle had a tire go down. Harvick takes the win!

Surprised that there were no NASCAR fans on here tonight...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on February 07, 2010, 09:48AM
I was at work last night and I was able to watch it there, but to be honest, I don't really get into NASCAR too much until after NCAA basketball season ends.

Gary


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 11, 2010, 11:48AM
The Duels at Daytona start today at 2pm to decide the field for the Daytona 500. Hope JR and Mark keep there cars in one piece after this one.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 11, 2010, 04:09PM
Wow what racing in the duels today! Two photo finishes. Johnson eked out Harvick in race 1 and Kasey Kahne beat Tony Stewart. Definitely racing everyone has to see!! Who else was watching today?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 12, 2010, 10:11AM
Finish of race 1
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/nascarcup-2010-day-eg-0801.jpg)

Finish of race 2
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/nascarcup-2010-day-eg-0806.jpg)

Which was closer?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on February 12, 2010, 11:30AM
Wow. Those are amazing! Lookes like the Stewart/Kahne one was closer to me.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 12, 2010, 11:27PM
Looks like the Camping World Truck race will be postpond to Saturday at 6:30pm ET. The nationwide race will still take place at its normal time. Weather looks like it will cooperate tomorrow and Sunday. :)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 13, 2010, 02:36PM
Carl Busch knocked Junior out of the race.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 13, 2010, 03:34PM
Wow what a race today! Tony wins and Dale Jr ends up on his roof! Those last 15 to 20 laps were amazing! We still have the truck race tonight as well. Should be just as wild!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 13, 2010, 03:44PM
Some pictures from Jr's flip.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/cdwards2.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/cdwards3.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/cdwards5.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/cdwards6.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/cdwards7.jpg)



Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Cash on February 13, 2010, 04:07PM
What happened to Danica today? Was she a part of the "big crash"?

Also, is there another race there tomorrow? Same track?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 13, 2010, 04:13PM
Danica crashed earlier than the Dale, Jr. crash and did not finish.  The Daytona 500 is tomorrow on the same track.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Cash on February 13, 2010, 04:16PM
Thanks Jim.

I am not a big racing fan, but did catch some of todays race and what I saw was very good. Will have to try to watch tomorrow's race too.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 13, 2010, 04:27PM
Thanks Jim.

I am not a big racing fan, but did catch some of todays race and what I saw was very good. Will have to try to watch tomorrow's race too.

Yep tomorrow is NASCAR's Superbowl type event, The Daytona 500. You'll enjoy it. The coverage starts at 12 noon on Fox. But the race will start at 1pm ET


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 13, 2010, 11:08PM
What a truck race earlier tonight! Two big wrecks in the begining and one heck of a finish. #17 Timothy Peters took the win on the last lap from Todd Bodine. After the finish Todd got hooked and spun into the infield. This is turning out to be one heck of a speedweeks this year!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on February 14, 2010, 07:48AM
I think it`s Tony Stewart`s turn to win the 500 this year.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 08:36AM
Stewart's been strong all week and has the momentum from Saturdays win. we'll see whether or not he can get this win in the 500. I think in my mind Jimmie Johnson's the sleeper of the field. He's been kinda quiet other then the Duel win. He could very well sneek up and get Daytona 500 trophy #2.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 11:41AM
Getting excited! Less then half hour till green ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 12:33PM
First wreck of the day just took place. 12 looked to lose a tire and spun the 77, and 78 got collected in it. Junior and Martin are still out front.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 12:58PM
Looks like the 88 and the 42 are going to pit soon. They stayed out at the last caution.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 01:10PM
Kurt Busch is leading after pit stops. Richard Petty Motorsport's #43 is back up front in a Daytona 500! That is cool to see.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 01:22PM
2nd caution is out for a crash involving Joe Nemechek.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 01:24PM
top 10 as of now
1 - Matt Kenseth
2- Kurt Busch
3- A.J. Allmendinger
4- Jimmie Johnson
5- Kevin Harvick
6- Elliott Sadler
7- Juan Pablo Montoya
8- Clint Bowyer
9- Jamie McMurray
10- Tony Stewart


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 01:37PM
Caution #3 is out for a spin.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 01:40PM
Top ten as of lap 79

1- A.J. Allmendinger
2- Kurt Busch
3- Kevin Harvick
4- Denny Hamlin
5- Jimmie Johnson
6- Jamie McMurray
7- Tony Stewart
8- Juan Pablo Montoya
9- Clint Bowyer
10- Elliott Sadler


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 02:03PM
Top ten as of lap 107
1 Clint Bowyer
2 Jeff Gordon
3 Greg Biffle
4 Elliott Sadler
5 Martin Truex Jr.
6 Kyle Busch
7 Kevin Harvick
8 Carl Edwards
9 Jamie McMurray
10 Juan Pablo Montoya

Junior just got loose, but hangs on! Go Junebug!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 02:15PM
Caution #4 John Andretti cuts a tire down and slaps the wall.

Top 10 as of Lap 118      

1 Clint Bowyer
2 Elliott Sadler
3 Kevin Harvick
4 Juan Pablo Montoya
5 Jamie McMurray
6 Travis Kvapil
7 Jeff Burton
8 Mark Martin
9 Brian Vickers
10 Boris Said


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 02:24PM
Red flag is out now. A chunk of pavement got dug up. Fill in the hole now.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 02:43PM
They are still working on the seam in the racetrack. They hope to have cars back racing in about 10 or 15 minutes. There's 78 laps to go.

Top 10 as of now
op 10 Live
1 Clint Bowyer
2 David Ragan
3 Kasey Kahne
4 Carl Edwards
5 Elliott Sadler
6 Greg Biffle
7 Kevin Harvick
8 Juan Pablo Montoya
9 Martin Truex Jr.
10 Jamie McMurray


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 02:54PM
Jeez didn't think it would take this long...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 14, 2010, 03:13PM
Jeff - Were you in that last Toyota commercial?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Cash on February 14, 2010, 03:21PM
Red flag is out now. A chunk of pavement got dug up. Fill in the hole now.
Is this a common problem? I am a bit surprised...a pothole on the track.

I was even more surprised it didnt cause a big crash. When I was a kid, I pulled off to the side of the road to let an ambulance by. When I went back on the road, I had a very strong pull to the right and heard "da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM" I was only going like 10 mph too. Turns out I blew the right front - ran over a storm thing that had rusted out and had sharp pointy edges sticking up. But going at speeds they travel, I am surprised that, who was it, Johnson, who hit it, didnt go out of control to the right when he hit it at high speed.

Did Horvath race the 300 yesterday as well in the 500 today? I know the one guy ran the truck race too. But how many of them race in multiple races this weekend?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 14, 2010, 03:31PM
www.nascar.com
http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 03:41PM
Red flag is out now. A chunk of pavement got dug up. Fill in the hole now.
Is this a common problem? I am a bit surprised...a pothole on the track.

I was even more surprised it didnt cause a big crash. When I was a kid, I pulled off to the side of the road to let an ambulance by. When I went back on the road, I had a very strong pull to the right and heard "da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM" I was only going like 10 mph too. Turns out I blew the right front - ran over a storm thing that had rusted out and had sharp pointy edges sticking up. But going at speeds they travel, I am surprised that, who was it, Johnson, who hit it, didnt go out of control to the right when he hit it at high speed.


Did Horvath race the 300 yesterday as well in the 500 today? I know the one guy ran the truck race too. But how many of them race in multiple races this weekend?
Well the track has not been repaved since 1978 so the pavement is quite old. It didn't help it rained so much on friday. It happened a few times before once at Charlotte motor speedway and once at Martinsville.

As for Johnson not crashing, he's the best driver out there today. He just won his 4th championship in a row so he's quite skilled.

There are a few drivers that do run in multiple series. Most only do it at select races, mostly at races were they are all at the same track. Kyle Busch last year had a win in all three series before the first month of the season.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 03:54PM
NASCAR just announced drivers back to their cars. Going back racing soon.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Cash on February 14, 2010, 03:54PM
ok i looked at those links. Kevin Harvick is in both. Did he also race Indy cars, or maybe I am confusing him with a guy with a similar last name. I could have sworn theres a Horvath.

yesterdays race seemed a bit more exciting. But I havent watched much of todays. Gotta go do some stuff too. But maybe best I get away. I dont want to get hooked on NASCAR now. But with yesterdays race seemed there were too many cars. I think 43. So crashes seem certain with that many cars when they get bunched up. But it seemed like more action there too.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 04:25PM
The reason why they were bunched up was because at track larger then 2.5 miles they put a restrictor plate on the carburetor to keep speeds down. Without them they could go way over 220 mph. At that speed if they get turned around they'll take off like an airplane. The last 20 laps will be exciting  ;)

btw #43 just brought the caution out.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 04:38PM
Oh boy! They are starting to get dicey out there now! Junior's starting to inch towards the front now!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 04:40PM
Top 10 as of lap 153

1 Juan Pablo Montoya
2 Kevin Harvick
3 Greg Biffle
4 Clint Bowyer
5 Carl Edwards
6 Martin Truex Jr.
7 Dale Earnhardt Jr.
8 Kyle Busch
9 Denny Hamlin
10 Brian Vickers


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 04:51PM
More track problems  >:( >:( >:(


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 05:24PM
looks like drivers are heading back to their cars again. Looks like they are trying a different type of patch to last the last 30 laps.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 05:32PM
Cars are going again! Hope the patch will hold!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 14, 2010, 05:34PM
Track problem = poor management by track owners and NASCAR, IMO.  Asphalt is petroleum based and after 30+ years has dried out and become brittle, so no surprise it would start coming apart.  But to have it happen at the biggest event of the year is ridiculous.  I think the track needs to be REBUILT, not REPAVED.  Have you noticed how much bouncing the cars are doing?  I don't think the track was ever intended to have cars going 200 mph.  I just hope there is not an accident that takes another life or causes a serious injury.  NASCAR will get a lot of criticism for this mess, and they will deserve it.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 06:37PM
Worth all that waiting! What a finish!!!!! Jamie McMurry Wins the Daytona 500!!! What a rally by Dale Jr. Anyone who says he can't drive watch that last lap! Great race!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 06:41PM
Track problem = poor management by track owners and NASCAR, IMO.  Asphalt is petroleum based and after 30+ years has dried out and become brittle, so no surprise it would start coming apart.  But to have it happen at the biggest event of the year is ridiculous.  I think the track needs to be REBUILT, not REPAVED.  Have you noticed how much bouncing the cars are doing?  I don't think the track was ever intended to have cars going 200 mph.  I just hope there is not an accident that takes another life or causes a serious injury.  NASCAR will get a lot of criticism for this mess, and they will deserve it.
The bumps are not the problem. It gives the track character and adds to the challenge to the track. It's just the nature of this racing.  Not sure I would want another Talladega if they get rid of those bumps.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 06:48PM
I'm shaking still thats how excited I am about this! ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 14, 2010, 10:03PM
What did ya'll think of the race tonight?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Cash on February 15, 2010, 07:11AM
McMurry was phone interviewed on Mike&Mike today, and he said he will be on Regis&Kelly and Letterman soon. So JRR keep a lookout for when, I know you wont want to miss that.

As far as what I think about the races. I thought the 300 was more entertaining. May have been because of Danica's involvement. I know who she is, and yes, I admit, she is a pretty lady and that doesnt hurt people's interest in what she does. I am NOT saying thats right, but to be honest, its a factor. I also thought the announcers did a better job for the 300. The announcers performance makes a BIG difference. And the pothole delay did cool my enjoyment of what I watched of the 500. I didnt even know you could patch something that quick. I thought patches needed time to harden and bond with the hole, or they would pop right back out. I thought they had to be heated, then needed time to cool. Plus at speeds they travel at, I would think they would pull it right back up. 

One thing that I did think of. Why do people attend those races in person? I thought the tv coverage was good. All the replays, special reports, interviews for people, etc. If you attend a race, wouldnt you miss all that? Unless they have tvs posted around the seats and people can see those things.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on February 15, 2010, 07:35AM
Jamie MacMurrey????  Didn`t see that one coming after Harvick looked so strong.But he deserved it and he certainly appreciated the significance of the win.  Maybe it`s time to re-surface Daytona?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 15, 2010, 08:13AM
McMurry was phone interviewed on Mike&Mike today, and he said he will be on Regis&Kelly and Letterman soon. So JRR keep a lookout for when, I know you wont want to miss that.

As far as what I think about the races. I thought the 300 was more entertaining. May have been because of Danica's involvement. I know who she is, and yes, I admit, she is a pretty lady and that doesnt hurt people's interest in what she does. I am NOT saying thats right, but to be honest, its a factor. I also thought the announcers did a better job for the 300. The announcers performance makes a BIG difference. And the pothole delay did cool my enjoyment of what I watched of the 500. I didnt even know you could patch something that quick. I thought patches needed time to harden and bond with the hole, or they would pop right back out. I thought they had to be heated, then needed time to cool. Plus at speeds they travel at, I would think they would pull it right back up. 

One thing that I did think of. Why do people attend those races in person? I thought the tv coverage was good. All the replays, special reports, interviews for people, etc. If you attend a race, wouldnt you miss all that? Unless they have tvs posted around the seats and people can see those things.

Kinda the same reason people go to the Superbowl or go to Wrestlemania. Its about that atmosphere you get by being there.   Besides if you can afford those ticket prices for some of these races you can afford a DVR. ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Cash on February 15, 2010, 12:13PM
Yes thats true. Its fun to be at an event in person.

But the thing with racing is the distance and speed. Lets say you get a ticket front row center, the best seat in the house. Most of the action still takes place, say, at least a quarter mile away from you? And when it does happen right in front of you, at 180 mph you only see it a split second. And those tv guys really do an excellent job for racing. They may be among the best announcers of any sport.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 15, 2010, 05:08PM
I've never gone to NASCAR event but I have been to many local races. The experience of it to me seems more exciting as you get more sensations then you do on a small TV screen. You get the smell of racing fuel and burnt rubber in the air, you get the sound of those V8 engines roaring by (that alone does it for me ;) ) It's just for me a lot more fun. For the average fan the TV coverage will do but for the die hards it's hard to beat going in person.

On a side not for auto racing believe it or not its quite the oppiosite for what the best seats in the house are. At most tracks the seats higher up are actually the more expensive ones since they provide the best view of the action.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 21, 2010, 08:35AM
Time for race #2 today at the California speedway (I know its called Auto Club Speedway, I'm a old timer when it comes to track names ;D ) Jamie Mcmurray won the pole for the race making him the first driver to win the Daytona 500 and sit on the pole for the next race (On Qualifying time) in history. Mark Martin was fastest in final practice. Should be a good race today.  :)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 21, 2010, 10:34AM
Today also marks the 62nd anniversary of the creation of NASCAR. Here's an article from Jayski.com

Quote
February 21, 1948 - NASCAR born: Six days after its first race was held, NASCAR was officially incorporated as the National Association for Stock Car Racing, with race promoter Bill France as president. From the beginning, stock car racing had a widespread appeal with its fan base. As the legend goes, the sport evolved from Southern liquor smugglers who souped up their pre-war Fords to outrun the police. NASCAR brought the sport organization and legitimacy. It was Bill France who realized that product identification would increase enthusiasm for the sport. He wanted the fans to see the cars they drove to the track win the races on the track. By 1949, all the postwar car models had been released, so NASCAR held a 150-mile race at the Charlotte Speedway to introduce its Grand National Division. The race was restricted to late-model strictly stock automobiles. NASCAR held nine Grand National events that year. By the end of the year, it was apparent that the strictly stock cars could not withstand the pounding of the Grand Nationals, so NASCAR drafted rules to govern the changes drivers could make to their cars. Modified stock car racing was born. Starting in 1953, the major auto makers invested heavily in stock car racing teams, believing that good results on the track would translate into better sales in the showroom. In 1957, rising production costs and tightened NASCAR rules forced the factories out of the sport. Today NASCAR racing is the fastest growing spectator sport in America.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jack on February 21, 2010, 10:04PM
I'm not a devoted NASCAR fan today, though I do follow the races.  If I get to watch them, OK, if I miss one it's not a crisis.  I am a little more ancient than most on the forum (don't feel it, but that's the way it is! :D).  When I was a teenager, I went to a lot of races with my best friend's family and I remember NASCAR in its infancy.  Back then, Hudson Hornets, Oldsmobile Rocket 88's, and Chrysler 300's ruled the tracks, while Lee Petty was doing quite well in his Plymouths.  Don't hold me to it and I can't recall the driver's name, but there is a story that for some reason he arrived in Darlington without a car, went down to the local dealer and bought a Plymouth off the showroom floor, took it to the track and won the race!!  At the time, as the article says, the cars had to be strictly stock.  They did a lot of racing on dirt tracks back then and at one time I had a chunk of clay that came from the wheel-well of Fonty Flock's Chrysler 300. ;D  As legend has it, Fonty was another of the moonshine runners who "graduated" to NASCAR.

While I never attended a race at Daytona, I do remember the race course was half on the frontage road (paved) and half on the beach.  The turns were banked sand and fun was had by all!  When they built Darlington my friend's Dad was friends with the head of one of the construction contractors and we got to go out to the track and walk the high-banked turns, all under construction.  At the time I think they were 30 degrees, which really seemed steep.  Once construction was complete, we attended many races there, stock and sportsmen.

Memories, memories.

Jack


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jack on February 22, 2010, 07:47AM
To follow up and get the story straight, from the Darlington Raceway website:

"The first Southern 500 is contested. Indy Car driver Johnny Mantz, who showed up as a spectator, had a car bought for him — then being used to run business errands. He won after being the slowest qualifier. He ran the full 500 miles on the same set of tires, as witnessed by Firestone’s Bill McCrary. The night before the race, Mantz attended a party in Myrtle Beach and almost didn’t make it back in time for the race. He popped two aspirins and buckled up. Jack Smith, who finished 29th, said preparing his own car meant placing masking tape over the headlights, securing the doors with dog collars, and using rope as a seat belt."

And that, folks is the way it was "back then".  :D

Jack


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 22, 2010, 10:44PM
Thanks for the great stories there. I very much like the history of any form of auto racing as much as todays stuff. I believe Johnny Mantz used truck tires for that race he won because they would outlast normal tires. :)

Btw. Congrats to Jimmie Johnson on the win at California last night, Had to watch it today instead. Win #48 at his home track driving car #48 what are the odds, lol.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 28, 2010, 10:20AM
Can't believe its already race 3 in the 2010 season! Kurt Busch is on the pole for this race. It would be great to see him win in his home town of Las Vegas this afternoon!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 28, 2010, 03:25PM
Looked like Montoya and Daytona 500 winning McMurriey got together, Dang!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 28, 2010, 05:27PM
Congrats to Jimmie Johnson, he earned that win today!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 07, 2010, 04:04PM
Carl Edwards almost Killed Brad there glad he got parked and Brad walked away there. That was scary!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on March 07, 2010, 04:08PM
Yes.  Carl messed up - bigtime!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on March 07, 2010, 04:18PM
If the top 19 could have all messed up, Junior could have won!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 07, 2010, 04:19PM
Congrats to Kurt Busch but I was rooting for Montoya...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 07, 2010, 04:24PM
Yes.  Carl messed up - bigtime!

That was more then a mess up, that was down right disgusting what Carl did. Back at Talladega He was really concerned  that they would put a car in the grand stands and then he almost does the same. I mean we have seen what happens when you turn this car with the wing around backwards. What did he think was going to happen? This is not a short track this is a speedway! Hope he gets a fine or suspended for that...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on March 07, 2010, 04:35PM
I think Carl may get to watch 1 or more races on tv.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 07, 2010, 05:39PM
here's the flip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttpxOGLI8Go


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on March 08, 2010, 06:34AM
Carl as much as admitted he did it on purpose..........Hello big red trailer.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Colleen on March 08, 2010, 04:19PM
I heard that Carl said he just meant to tap Brad and not flip him. Either way it was uncalled for and dangerous at those high speeds. I'm sure he will be punished for it and if not then well, NASCAR officals need to rethink that.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on March 09, 2010, 02:11PM
Carl got probation.  Hmmmmm.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scuilly on March 09, 2010, 02:14PM
I just read that Carl got probation...no suspension? no fine?  Carl is my favorite driver and even I think his actions were uncalled for...he should have at least got fined...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on March 09, 2010, 02:17PM
All drivers have sponsors.  Maybe a few emails to them would send a message.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Cash on March 10, 2010, 01:13AM
Any hockey fans here? Anyone see what the Pittsburgh Penguins Cook did to Savard of the Boston Bruins? Smacked him in the head, causing a concusion. Many will say a 'cheap shot'. And I can agree. But....

Would that be similar to what happened in racing? Or what happens in baseball when a pitcher throws at a batter to intimidate him to take the inside part of the plate? Is a 'dirty' move on one day just 'part of the game' in the long run?

Also, wasnt Dale Sr noted for doing controversian stuff like this? Maybe not as blatent?

I dont know. But here our sports talk shows are all fired up because Cook did something 'cheap' before and got suspended, so sports experts anticipate a 5-10 game suspension this time around, and even say Cook should get hit with a stiff penalty. And they say the hit was uncalled for. But if in future games, esp playoff games, if people think about that instead of keeping their mind on the game, that might give the Penguins a slight edge?

But rumor has it Boston may retaliate in an upcoming game. Could get ugly. Thats another thing. If authorities dont do anything, players have to take it upon themselves to 'enforce' things, and then leagues look unprofessional , kind of like pro-wrestling, when they dont enforce rules and let things slide.

But, fans sometimes want to see hockey fights. Do fans like seeing some of this type if thing in NASCAR? Should paleyers or drivers be blamed for giving fans what they want?

TV ratings vs safety & rules....its a fine line?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 10, 2010, 09:32AM
Any hockey fans here? Anyone see what the Pittsburgh Penguins Cook did to Savard of the Boston Bruins? Smacked him in the head, causing a concusion. Many will say a 'cheap shot'. And I can agree. But....

Would that be similar to what happened in racing? Or what happens in baseball when a pitcher throws at a batter to intimidate him to take the inside part of the plate? Is a 'dirty' move on one day just 'part of the game' in the long run?

What happen on Sunday was not more dirty then a misguided retaliation for a wreck earlier in the race.
But this much different then most sports since your using 3500lb cars going 195mph.
But I believe this is something that has been brewing since Brad and Carl got together at Talladega last season in a crash that sent Edwards for a similar ride, which was sparked again when got spun earlier in the race. Brad also has a history of being aggressive which has aggravated some other drivers such as Denny Hamlin.


Also, wasnt Dale Sr noted for doing controversian stuff like this? Maybe not as blatent?


Dale Sr was more aggressive then dirty. But he never intentionally spun people out for just for the heck of it and generally he would do it at tracks where speeds were not as fast. Matter of fact one instance back in 1993 when Dale Sr spun Rusty Wallace which sent him flying and crashing down the front strait, he came around and stop at the sight of the wreck and got out to see if he was OK.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnBRgC_btW0


But, fans sometimes want to see hockey fights. Do fans like seeing some of this type if thing in NASCAR? Should paleyers or drivers be blamed for giving fans what they want?

TV ratings vs safety & rules....its a fine line?
Well fighting use to be the norm back in the early days of NASCAR. A good example of this was the Cale Yarborough/Donnie Allison finish of the 1979 Daytona 500.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXbHQtZH8dE

Most old time fans from that era liked that stuff because they handed things like men and thats what most fans were missing and have let there voice be heard by tuning out. So at the beginning of this year they announced the were going to let the drivers race and let them police them selves more. I don't think NASCAR foreseen what resulted at Atlanta on Sunday. I'm sure Carl is ready to move on from this now and so is Brad, but I do think NASCAR will be keeping a closer eye on everyone in the future. As you said Cash it is a Fine line between safety and what the fans want to see and the punishment reflects that.




Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jack on March 10, 2010, 09:46PM
I know it didn't happen, but suppose Brad had been killed in the accident........would it have been pre-meditated murder?  Reckless homicide?  Suppose Brad's car had ended up in the grandstand and  a number of people had been killed?  At a minimum Carl is guilty of reckless endangerment and merely putting him on probation is a testament to the power and influence of money in the sport. 

As a minimum he should have been heavily fined, and both he and the car suspended for a number of races, maybe as many as ten, to get both his and the other NASCAR teams' attention.  Flagrant violations of this nature should severely damage a driver/team's chance to win the points championship at the end of the year.  They were on the right track when they had him immediately pull behind the wall, but lost their nerve and didn't follow through with the severe penalties he deserved.  His driving down pit road against traffic was another "in your face" move that they apparently chose to ignore.

My two cents.  Sorry for the vent but I am upset at his actions and the response, or lack thereof, from NASCAR.

Jack


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on March 10, 2010, 09:52PM
Carl and Brad are both lucky I'm not in charge of NASCAR.  I would ban both for life.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 20, 2010, 11:46AM
15 minutes until the Nationwide race starts for Bristol! This will be good. Brad Keselowski won the pole position for this race.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on March 20, 2010, 11:55AM
Which network has it?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 20, 2010, 11:56AM
ABC


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on March 20, 2010, 12:07PM
Thanks, Jeff.  Got it.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 20, 2010, 01:18PM
Right now Kyle Busch is leading. Brad got a bad start and is right now running 4th.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 20, 2010, 01:21PM
Big crash! Right now the 6 car is on the 66! Both drivers got out ok.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 20, 2010, 01:23PM
Jeez, Steven Wallace drove right under Colin Brawn!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 20, 2010, 01:41PM
Right now the #7 Driven by Scott Wimmer not Danica Patrick is leading.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 20, 2010, 01:44PM
New leader Kasey Kahne.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 20, 2010, 01:47PM
#60 Carl Edwards takes the lead just as the caution came out. Kahne had a problem.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 20, 2010, 01:59PM
Another caution. Kelly Bires got spun by Kyle Busch.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 20, 2010, 02:08PM
Lap 171 Greg Biffle leads.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 20, 2010, 02:13PM
Big crash! involved leaders Kahne, and Gaughn.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 20, 2010, 02:27PM
Brad K is currently leading and now Joe Nemechek spins bring out another caution.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 20, 2010, 03:08PM
Justin Allgair held off Brad K to win the first race in the NNS! What a great race!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on March 20, 2010, 08:18PM
I watched Justin Allgier race dirt late models in the midwest. The kid was fast but would destroy everything he drove.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 29, 2010, 09:51PM
Had to miss the rescheduled race from Martinsville today, Thank goodness for DVR's!! Congrats to Denny Hamlin on toughing it out and going on to win the race! What a wild finish though. Felt bad for Gordon, So close to winning again.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 10, 2010, 03:03PM
After a week off Its time for the cup guys to go back racing tonight! AJ Almindinger Driving the Petty #43 won the pole for tonights race at Phoenix. Denny Hamlin after his knee surgery will start tonight but will likley step out with Casey Mears replacing him for the rest of the race. Hope old man Mark can repeat last years win tonight!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 10, 2010, 06:01PM
Ryan Newman currently leads.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 10, 2010, 06:04PM
Another caution! Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray got together in turn 4.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 10, 2010, 06:23PM
Caution #3, Vickers spun.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 10, 2010, 07:01PM
Another caution! Clint Boyer and Jamie McMurray got together in turn 4.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 10, 2010, 07:10PM
Looks like Hamlin is going to stay in the car. looks like he has damage behind the right front wheel. Looks like Kurt Busch is not having a great night. The car looks like a crushed Miller Light can, no pun intended. ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 10, 2010, 07:28PM
Johnson is now upfront...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 10, 2010, 09:20PM
For once I am rooting for Kyle Busch lol. Anyone but Johnson to night!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 10, 2010, 09:38PM
ARIGHT NEWMAN!!! Won that one on 2 tires! What a runs from June bug, Gordon and Martin! Cant believe Johnson and Busch pitted there. Good race tonight!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: kingcobradude (Clay S.) on April 11, 2010, 12:22AM
JRRacing, would you create a Chloe themed formula 1 car for me?
and who is in the lead in the truck series, and who wrecked the hardest?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on April 11, 2010, 03:47PM
So "rocket man" finally won one. I wonder if Jeff Gordon will be able to turn things around? So close so many times. Cousin Carl hasen`t won in over a year.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 17, 2010, 01:19PM
JRRacing, would you create a Chloe themed formula 1 car for me?
and who is in the lead in the truck series, and who wrecked the hardest?
I can't promise anything since I don't a F1 3d model as of yet but when I do I'll be sure to put the project at the top of the list. As of Phoenix Joey Logano is leading the Nationwide championship and Kevin Harvick is leading the Truck championship.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 17, 2010, 01:23PM
Looks like there's some big news in the nascar world. Richard Petty's driver, Kasey Kahne will be driving Mark Martin's #5 at Hendrick Motorsports in 2012
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/kahnex.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 19, 2010, 11:22AM
After the rainout on Sunday, todays race looks good on the weather side of things. Stewart,Biffile,Johnson and Earnhardt Jr have led today. Stewart is back up front after pitstops.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 19, 2010, 11:34AM
Johnson had a scary moment on the last restart. Sam Hornish spun to bring the cautions out.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 19, 2010, 01:05PM
Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson made contact causing the 48 to cut a tire down. He's not happy with Gordon.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 19, 2010, 01:26PM
David Reutimann's engine blew and caught fire. But not for long, he's ok.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 19, 2010, 01:32PM
Aw man! The big one at texas!!!! Gordon and Stewart got taken out...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 19, 2010, 01:36PM
Wow Scott Speed and Ryan Newman were like Days of Thunder right there especially Speed. All driver are reported ok.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 19, 2010, 01:38PM
I feel really bad for Jeff Gordon, he looked to have the race locked up once again and it gets away from him. He needs some good luck on his side.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on April 19, 2010, 01:40PM
If it wasen`t for bad luck, Gordon would have no luck at all.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 19, 2010, 02:10PM
A lot of jumbling there in the closing laps. Kevin Hamlin driving hurt take the win holding off a hard charging Johnosn. Those last 5 laps the 48 looked like he had an afterburner on that car.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on April 19, 2010, 02:22PM
Denny Hamlin wins!!!!!....19 days after knee surgery.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 25, 2010, 10:33AM
Time for one of the craziest races all year at Talladega! 30 minutes until they go green. Hope Dale Jr can get him a win today! ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 25, 2010, 12:47PM
Just had a multi-car wreck through the Tri-oval. Took out a few cars. Feel bad for Michale Waltrip. He had a good car today...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 25, 2010, 03:06PM
Wow what a finish!! Congrats to Harvick on that win!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Colleen on April 25, 2010, 03:20PM
It was definately an intense finish... but Harvick deserved it. I love watching Talladega.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on April 25, 2010, 03:37PM
I had a feeling "Happy Harvick" would be around at the end of this one...he`s good at plate tracks.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 25, 2010, 04:41PM
I had a feeling "Happy Harvick" would be around at the end of this one...he`s good at plate tracks.
He might be around at the end of the Nationwide race as well.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 25, 2010, 05:52PM
Wow that was scary!!! That guy was up in the catch fence in that one! glad he walked away. don't know what McMurry was thinking trying to squeeze into that spot.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 25, 2010, 05:53PM
congrats to brad k on the win


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 01, 2010, 12:34PM
Finally getting good weather this weekend for racing. No chance of rain in Richmond, Va for the cup race tonight. Which Kyle Busch will be leading the field to the green flag. The indycar race is on right now from Kansas Speedway. Scott Dixion is currently dominating that event.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 01, 2010, 06:01PM
Kyle Busch has led all 35 laps so far. Dale Jr is coming up though the field.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 01, 2010, 06:05PM
Joe Nemecheck looks like he cut a tire down. first caution is out.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 01, 2010, 07:28PM
Jeff Burton finally took over the lead from Kyle on lap 231


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 01, 2010, 08:49PM
Wow Jeff Gordon had another race snatched away! Kyle Busch wins.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 08, 2010, 04:38PM
Time for NASCAR from the track they call the "The lady in black" Darlington - Showtime Southern 500! I always love watching races here! Jamie McMurray won the pole on Friday and it looks like last weeks winner Kyle Busch will start at the tail end of the field when they through the green flag at 7:44pm Et. Should be a good race tonight!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 08, 2010, 05:19PM
One cool thing they do for this event is have all the mothers of the drivers make the call for the drivers to start their engines.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 08, 2010, 06:17PM
Jeff Gordon led a good chunk of the first 50 laps only to giveway to #83 Brian Vickers. But McMurray beat everyone off pit road to lead the field back to green. KB took 2 tires for track position.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 08, 2010, 06:23PM
2nd caution is out for two separate incidents on 2 separate laps. First Bobby Labonte Spins but recovers and a lap later Joey Logano spinning out, He got the wall.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 08, 2010, 06:28PM
Caution three is out. #98 Paul Marnard spun. No damage.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 08, 2010, 06:46PM
Wow, Looks like Johnson lost his golden horseshoe! He got caught up in a wreck with Trex Jr and Biffle.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 08, 2010, 09:28PM
Yikes! Caution came out during pitstops? This might change everything!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 08, 2010, 09:45PM
Gordon missed pit road, Burton ran over his air hose and got a penalty, and Hamlin wins!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on May 09, 2010, 10:05AM
Is it just me or does JJ seem to have problems with the new spoiler? So happy Denny won!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 16, 2010, 08:54PM
Jimmie Johnson had the field licked before the final pit stop. He sped leaving his pit which put him 1 lap down in about 13th. Which drops him down to 4th overall in the points.

Kyle Busch went on to win again for "The Coach" Joe Gibbs and yes for the football people, the same Joe Gibbs that coached the Washington Redskins to three super-bowls. ;) Looks like he could win his 3rd Nascar Championship this year if things keep going his teams way.

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/083107gibbs.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/JoeGibbs-JoeyLogano-Large-Getty.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RickOShea on May 18, 2010, 07:40PM
My two favorites, the All Star race and the Coke 600, are coming up next. ;D

My favorite race of all time: the 2002 Coca Cola 600. It was a Winston No Bull Five race. The fan assigned to my man, Mark Martin, was a young woman who appeared to be slightly mentally handicapped. She was so happy to be at the race, to be one of the No Bull Five fans, and be assigned to Martin. 40 laps to go and Martin comes out of the pits with the lead. For the rest of the race, Mark and Matt looked like the were going 30 mph faster than the rest of the field!  Martin takes the checkered flag and wins that young lady $1,000,000..... It very nearly brought me to tears.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 20, 2010, 10:11AM
There's some not so good new about NASCAR driver Brian Vickers. Last week he had to miss the race in Dover becasue of Blood Clots in his lung and leg. There's speculation that he will be missing more then three to 6 months now and possible could be Career ending.  Hope he can pull through and return as soon as possible.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 20, 2010, 10:14AM
My two favorites, the All Star race and the Coke 600, are coming up next. ;D

My favorite race of all time: the 2002 Coca Cola 600. It was a Winston No Bull Five race. The fan assigned to my man, Mark Martin, was a young woman who appeared to be slightly mentally handicapped. She was so happy to be at the race, to be one of the No Bull Five fans, and be assigned to Martin. 40 laps to go and Martin comes out of the pits with the lead. For the rest of the race, Mark and Matt looked like the were going 30 mph faster than the rest of the field!  Martin takes the checkered flag and wins that young lady $1,000,000..... It very nearly brought me to tears.

I great story about that race! It was a good win for Mark as well since before that race he hadn't won since spring Martinsville race in 2000.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RickOShea on May 20, 2010, 11:03AM
There's some not so good new about NASCAR driver Brian Vickers. Last week he had to miss the race in Dover becasue of Blood Clots in his lung and leg. There's speculation that he will be missing more then three to 6 months now and possible could be Career ending.  Hope he can pull through and return as soon as possible.
That's something long haul truck drivers usually suffer, not young racers that do a lot of cardio. It couldn't happen at a worse time, now that Vickers has found a home at Red Bull. Hopefully he can bounce back.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Ebby on May 22, 2010, 03:42AM
Today is also pole qualifying for the Indy 500.  GO DANICA GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 22, 2010, 05:55AM
There's some not so good new about NASCAR driver Brian Vickers. Last week he had to miss the race in Dover becasue of Blood Clots in his lung and leg. There's speculation that he will be missing more then three to 6 months now and possible could be Career ending.  Hope he can pull through and return as soon as possible.
That's something long haul truck drivers usually suffer, not young racers that do a lot of cardio. It couldn't happen at a worse time, now that Vickers has found a home at Red Bull. Hopefully he can bounce back.
  Brian`s on Coumadin blood thinner...if he got injured during a race, he could potentially bleed to death  so until he`s sufficiently recovered enough to no longer need blood thinning meds., he can`t compete. Many people on Coumadin are on it for life.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 03:10PM
All star race tonight! I'm hoping for someone new to win tonight. What a story book ending to the weekend if Casey Mears could win tonight! Hope the rain stays away...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scuilly on May 22, 2010, 03:17PM
There's some not so good new about NASCAR driver Brian Vickers. Last week he had to miss the race in Dover becasue of Blood Clots in his lung and leg. There's speculation that he will be missing more then three to 6 months now and possible could be Career ending.  Hope he can pull through and return as soon as possible.
That's something long haul truck drivers usually suffer, not young racers that do a lot of cardio. It couldn't happen at a worse time, now that Vickers has found a home at Red Bull. Hopefully he can bounce back.
  Brian`s on Coumadin blood thinner...if he got injured during a race, he could potentially bleed to death  so until he`s sufficiently recovered enough to no longer need blood thinning meds., he can`t compete. Many people on Coumadin are on it for life.

I had a similar situation to Brian back in 2004...I was diagnosed with blood clots in my legs and I was on Coumadin for 6 months...it's not fun and can be really scary...if you cut yourself you can bleed to death...I don't think his situation is career ending...I just think it's season ending...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 22, 2010, 03:20PM
At least Brian Vickers has his young age as an advantage. Hope he`s able to bounce back from this.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RickOShea on May 22, 2010, 05:58PM
Go Jeff Burton, make the cut!!!


Edit: Awww... 3rd place. :(


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 06:17PM
Martin Truex Jr  wins the Sprint Showdown. Now it time for the Big race!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 06:18PM
Greg Biffile finished second and will move on to the big race as well.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 06:51PM
Carl Edwards gets the fan vote!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 07:06PM
One of these days CW should do the National anthem for a NASCAR race! :)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 07:09PM
Here we go, Engines are fired! Time to go racin' boys! DW's rubbing off on me lol!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 07:22PM
Jeff Gordon bounced off the wall in the opening laps. Jimmie Johnson is fighting for the lead with Kurt Busch.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 07:36PM
Jimmie's Right front tire changer dropped a lug nut during that pit stop. But no penalty since he got it back on be for the car left the box. Cost him some time though.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 07:38PM
The Busch Brothers are 1 and 2 right now.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 07:53PM
48, 1, 00, 88, 56 got came off with only 2 tires on that pitstop. Segment 2 is about to start!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 07:56PM
Check that 88 took no tires.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 08:06PM
Whoa! Johnson and a few others decided to stay on track instead of pitting.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 08:22PM
48 wins Segment 3. One segment left to go. 10 lap shootout! ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 08:32PM
This mandatory 4 tire pitstop is going to be very big. Looked like the 00 is getting a new carburetor.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 08:40PM
11 wins the race off of pit road and will have the lead in this last 10 lap shootout :)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 08:48PM
Big wreck! Many cars out. 48,18,11 made it though.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 09:02PM
Wild 7 laps there. 2 took the lead but 18 and 9 bring the caution out. Busch angry at the 11.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 09:09PM
48 spins! Looks like we'll get another shot at a green flag finish! Could be interesting!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 09:16PM
Kurt Busch wins the All star race!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RickOShea on May 22, 2010, 09:31PM
One of these days CW should do the National anthem for a NASCAR race! :)
That would be great!!!.... Anywhere but Talladega. I've been there twice and those obnoxious 'Dega fans even scare ME. ;D

You'd think that Bristol would have pretty good accoustics.

Didn't Hayley sing at a California race once?

On a sad note: my man, #5, got jacked-up!!! :'(



Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2010, 09:43PM
One of these days CW should do the National anthem for a NASCAR race! :)
That would be great!!!.... Anywhere but Talladega. I've been there twice and those obnoxious 'Dega fans even scare ME. ;D

You'd think that Bristol would have pretty good accoustics.

Didn't Hayley sing at a California race once?

On a sad note: my man, #5, got jacked-up!!! :'(



I always said they should do it at the spring Atlanta race. It falls right around the St. Patrick's day holiday weekend and a few times they were in the area during that race weekend. One can dream, heehee :)

Yeah too bad for Mark. He was slowly moving up there. Seems like he just can't catch a break this year. Hope he can bounce back soon. Michigan's coming up again. Maybe Amy Rivard can sing the national anthem again there. She Seemed to give him good luck ;) (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/l_d1b49001f05c44d8866e690aa5f99749.jpg) (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/CW%20SFTH%20Screens/The%20Final%20Mo%20ghile%20Mear/PDVD_1367.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RickOShea on May 22, 2010, 10:02PM



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Yeah too bad for Mark. He was slowly moving up there. Seems like he just can't catch a break this year. Hope he can bounce back soon. Michigan's coming up again. Maybe Amy Rivard can sing the national anthem again there. She Seemed to give him good luck ;) (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/l_d1b49001f05c44d8866e690aa5f99749.jpg)
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I completely forgot about her singing there!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 23, 2010, 07:36AM
So Kyle Busch is mad at Denny Hamlin....it might have been worse if Denny Hamlin had actually done something wrong.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RickOShea on May 23, 2010, 06:44PM
So Kyle Busch is mad at Denny Hamlin....it might have been worse if Denny Hamlin had actually done something wrong.

Kyle Busch is a great driver..... But have you noticed how many times in the last couple years that the commentators have said "Kyle Busch has declined our request for an interview".


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 25, 2010, 10:40AM
So Kyle Busch is mad at Denny Hamlin....it might have been worse if Denny Hamlin had actually done something wrong.

Kyle Busch is a great driver..... But have you noticed how many times in the last couple years that the commentators have said "Kyle Busch has declined our request for an interview".
Tony Stewart use to do that a lot as well. With all the raw emotion that develops racing . I don't blame a driver for not wanting to have camera and a mic stuck in his face right after something happened on track or after an incident. Being tired, sore and dehydrated from the 125 degree heat inside the car Doesn't lend well to proper thinking when on tv. That is something most athletes do not have to deal with. But Some drivers will ask if they can give them a few minutes to "cool off".


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RickOShea on May 25, 2010, 03:02PM
Don't get me wrong, I like that kind of intensity. I'm pulling for Rowdy to win a Truck series and a Cup series championship. I think he can be the first driver to win a championship in all three national series. ;D..... Of course The Bif only needs a Cup champ to get the trifecta.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 30, 2010, 02:49PM
Now the events at Indy are over it's now time for NASCAR's big race The Coca Cola 600. Should be a good race "Flying Ryan" Newman captured the pole on Thursday. Should be a good race tonight!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 30, 2010, 06:12PM
looks like the 2 is inline to sweep the races at Lowes motor speedway.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 30, 2010, 06:34PM
So thus far Montoya spins, JJ Spins causing Hamlin to drive through the grass damaging his splitter, and Kyle Busch tangled with Brad K in the pits. Clint Boyer leads!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 30, 2010, 07:07PM
48 just crashed. Looks like he's out for the night!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 30, 2010, 07:25PM
Jamie McMurrey take the lead from Kurt. Looks like the #1 could give Chip a second win today lol.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 30, 2010, 07:58PM
If McMurray can win tonight He'll have won the first race on FOX this year and the last. But he's got to get through the last round of pitstops.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 30, 2010, 08:15PM
Nooo the 47 crashes! This isn't good for McMurray...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 30, 2010, 08:46PM
Kurt Busch wins the 600. I feel bad for McMurray, Had that race won if it hadn't been for that caution... Jeff Burton was really mad at Kyle Busch!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: CWmaireadlover on May 31, 2010, 12:09AM
i am happpy for the kurt busch for winning but i wish jeff gorden would win at least once this year becuase he is my favorite driver and would like to see him in the winner circle for once


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 06, 2010, 05:18PM
Wow glad Kasey Kahne is ok after that one. Almost flew out of the race track. Harvick and Logono had a altercation on the track, Great car control from Joey, He practically had the thing in a drift around turn 3. He had a few words for Kevin after the race as well. While all this was going on Sam Hornish tried to get a surprise win but Hamlin spoiled those ideas and took home the win at Pocono for the 4th time.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Ebby on June 07, 2010, 05:56AM
I know this is a Nascar thread, but since Danica will be returning to the Nationwide series at the end of the month, I feel I can express my pride in her after watching her in Texas Saturday night.  That was the first time in a long time that I saw the old Danica Patrick show up and race a complete race.  It was like she ad rocket fuel in her tank instead of ethenol.  She never slowed, took on the big boys and race to a very impressive 2nd place finish, losing to Briscoe.  This season has been very disappointing for Danica fans, but her showing at Indy and then Saturday night at Texas, it proves, you give her a good car, she has the talent to get it done.  I only wish IRL didn't have a by week, so she can keep up the momentum.  Anyway, its on to Iowa, and I will be watching.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jack on June 07, 2010, 06:51AM
I saw the old Danica Patrick show up and race a complete race.  It was like she ad rocket fuel in her tank instead of ethenol.  She never slowed, took on the big boys and race to a very impressive 2nd place finish, losing to Briscoe.
 

Hmmmmmm..............You think she might be following Jeff's threads!??   :D   Maybe she's a big CW fan?

Sorry I didn't get to see the race.  It must have been an exciting afternoon for Danica fans.  I'm looking forward to her return to Nationwide and eventually a move into Cup cars.  If things don't work out, she can always return to the IRL and win the 500, like Franchitti.  :) :)



Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: kingcobradude (Clay S.) on June 08, 2010, 12:51AM
I saw I think saturday #81 really lost control in the truck series.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Maggie on June 09, 2010, 12:04PM
I was channel surfing this morning, and landed on TCM (Turner Classic Movies).

They had 15 minutes of spare time between movies, and they showed the Indy 500.....from 1934.

It was either 1934 or 1933, because they mentioned Stubby Stubblefield, who was killed in 1935.
They also mentioned Bill Cummings a lot......he won in 1934.
Other names were: Mauri Rose, Cliff Bergere, and Wilbur Shaw.
I had never heard of any of them, but I just did a search.
I do not like Motor Racing and would never dream of going to a race, I prefer my racers quiet, with 4 legs.
But what amazed and horrified me was how vulnerable the drivers were, no protection compared to now.
There were 15 fatalities from 1931 to 1935, and I'm not surprised having seen this film.

Here's a clip of the same race from the stands, quality not as good as that on TCM:
http://www.jerseygearhead.com/2008/10/video-footage-of-1934-indianapolis-500.html



Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Palmie00 on June 09, 2010, 12:07PM
I love this thread !


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on June 09, 2010, 04:06PM
This thread got me to reminiscing about the only NASCAR Race I ever attended- Rockingham, North Carolina in 1972. At least my memory tells me it was a NASCAR Race. This was when I was in the Army and station at nearby Fort Bragg. A bunch of us got together one Sunday after Chapel and headed over there.

Don't remember much about the race or any of the drivers names. Truthfully, I think I was more interested in maybe meeting a nice southern belle! After all I was 22 and single.  :)

A lot has changed since then. the big corprate money has come in along with wall to wall TV coverage. Funny thing is they are still running big V8s with pushrods inside and a carburator on top. Go figure...

I just checked "The Rock's" website and it appears NASCAR no longer races at the Rock- although other stock car racing sanctioning bodies do. I'm I getting that right?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 10, 2010, 09:40AM
A lot has changed since then. the big corprate money has come in along with wall to wall TV coverage. Funny thing is they are still running big V8s with pushrods inside and a carburator on top. Go figure...

It was about 1971 - 1972 when R.J Reynolds and his company came in a bought the naming right to the what was then call the Grand National series. After that was when Nascar slowly moved more and more main stream. It wasn't until the mid 80's that Television started to pick up lots of racing. Though the 1979 Daytona 500 had a lot to do with that first jump start into main stream media.

There was some interesting article on Jayski.com about Nascar going to Fuel injection as soon as 2011 to get ready to run Ethanol fuel.

I just checked "The Rock's" website and it appears NASCAR no longer races at the Rock- although other stock car racing sanctioning bodies do. I'm I getting that right?

Yep "The Rock" was dropped from the schedule back in 2004 to make room for a second date at California and Texas tracks. A lot like when North Wilkesboro was dropped to make room for New Hampshire and The first Texas race (When Texas was first built in 97.

Rockingham for a few years was used for various thing. Movies such as Talladega Nights, as a testing track since it was a non sanctioned track and for a driving school track.

In 2007  Andy Hillenburg bought the track and brought racing back there through the ARCA RE/MAX Series which runs 2 times a year there as well as Late model and legends cars. He does have some hope to bring the Nationwide and truck series back in the future but a Cup date would be unlikely.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on June 11, 2010, 06:23PM
Thanks for the info Jeff. I hope Mr. Hillenburg does well- with or without landing a NASCAR series stop.  Surely the local business community would profit along with his success.

I know that, one week a year, Las Vegas Motor Speedway becomes the 3rd largest "city" in Nevada. That's loads of folks and a bit more than a few dollars spent!

I rode by The Rock on my way to All American Week at Fort Bragg in May 2005. The facility looked sharpe from the outside as I rode by. (I was on the same motorcycle you later painted for me  ;D ). A week later, turninng for home I rode thru Charlotte the same day as the Coca Cola 600. I stopped at BMW of Charlotte (a famous BMW motorcycle shop) and I will tell you that town was hopping!



Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 13, 2010, 11:40AM
I was channel surfing this morning, and landed on TCM (Turner Classic Movies).

They had 15 minutes of spare time between movies, and they showed the Indy 500.....from 1934.

It was either 1934 or 1933, because they mentioned Stubby Stubblefield, who was killed in 1935.
They also mentioned Bill Cummings a lot......he won in 1934.
Other names were: Mauri Rose, Cliff Bergere, and Wilbur Shaw.
I had never heard of any of them, but I just did a search.
I do not like Motor Racing and would never dream of going to a race, I prefer my racers quiet, with 4 legs.
But what amazed and horrified me was how vulnerable the drivers were, no protection compared to now.
There were 15 fatalities from 1931 to 1935, and I'm not surprised having seen this film.

Here's a clip of the same race from the stands, quality not as good as that on TCM:
http://www.jerseygearhead.com/2008/10/video-footage-of-1934-indianapolis-500.html


Thanks for the link Maggie, I've never heard of that movie either.

Yes, racing back in those days was incredibly dangerous. I believe they didn't even have seat belts and driver loosing there lives were not uncommon. It's quite amazing to see how much race cars have changed since the early days. A good example was Mike Conway's crash at the Indy 500 this year where the car went air borne and went into the catch fence tearing the car in two! He suffed a fractured back and a leg injury but other then that he'll be making a full recovery.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 13, 2010, 12:00PM
Just watched the Canadian GP Lewis Hamilton won that. Now on to Nascar, looks like Kurt Busch is spanking the field quite handley. Been keeping a eye on Dale jr on Hot pass. Seems to be making the bottom lane work. ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 13, 2010, 12:39PM
Denny Hamlin led a bit but everyone's talking about the #9 of Kasey Kahne. #77 leads under caution.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 13, 2010, 01:38PM
It looks like it's gonna be all Hamlin unless we get a caution. To bad Amy wasn't there. She seems to make the races better at MIS when she's there ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 13, 2010, 01:38PM
Looks like we got that caution lol


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 13, 2010, 01:56PM
Hamlin wins and good run for Dale Jr!! That was fun watching him and Jeff Burton race for 7th there at the end. It's rare to see Jr run the bottom lane consistently lol.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Ebby on June 17, 2010, 06:06AM
Bye weekend is over.  Danica starts it up again, Sunday at the Iowa Corn 250.  Hopefully the bye weekend didn't slow her momentum.  GO DANICA!!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 08:37AM
Lots of road racing this weekend for nascar with the Nationwide cars running Road America (which Carl Edwards won) and the cup cars running at Infineon Raceway aka Sears Point today at 2pm ET.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Ebby on June 20, 2010, 10:50AM
I know this is not a road course, but the IRL is in Iowa today for the Iowa Corn 250.  Danica is starting 9th on the grid.  I hope she gives another good race like she did in Texas.

Danica makes her return to the Nationwide series next weekend and starts a series of handling both IRL and Nationwide races.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 12:55PM
I know this is not a road course, but the IRL is in Iowa today for the Iowa Corn 250.  Danica is starting 9th on the grid.  I hope she gives another good race like she did in Texas.


Right now she's running in 15th as the last car on the lead lap... Though they are just starting a round of pitstops according to live T&S. Hope she can rally back!

Danica makes her return to the Nationwide series next weekend and starts a series of handling both IRL and Nationwide races.

Looks like she's gonna be racing at my home track (For Nationwide tracks) Hope she does well there.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 01:02PM
I'm hoping Marcos Ambrose from Tasmania gets a win today! He's been strong at the Road Courses in recent years.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 01:17PM
Last year's winner Kasey Kahne is the pole sitter for this race.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 01:23PM
He we go! Green flag!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 01:26PM
Johnson got the lead from Kahne and led lap 1


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 01:34PM
Believe it or not going into this race Jimmie Johnson has never won on a road course. They way he's starting out today he could do it today. But its a long race so we shall see....


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 01:39PM
First caution is out. #43 caught a curb wrong and got into #33. #18 got the #1 in the proses.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 01:45PM
Marcos to 2nd!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 01:59PM
I know this is not a road course, but the IRL is in Iowa today for the Iowa Corn 250.  Danica is starting 9th on the grid.  I hope she gives another good race like she did in Texas.

Well her team mate Tony Kanaan Won the race and she finished tenth. Only fell one spot from where she qualified.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 02:00PM
Jimmie Johnson is still leading... Gordon is up to third.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 02:16PM
Most of the pitstops have now cycled through. When the current leader pits Marcos will assume the lead.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 02:27PM
Jimmie Johnson passed Marcos back for the lead. Denny Hamlin's hood blew open and coved the window! Amazing he drove it back to the pits like that. lol


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 02:42PM
Looks like Marcos is off sequence with the 48 he made a pit stop a few laps ago.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 02:44PM
2nd caution just came out #66 Dave Blaney stopped on track with a Mechanical issue.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 02:51PM
#26 Boris Said is the leader. #14 of Stewart and #47 Ambrose are 2nd and 3rd.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 02:53PM
Boris got in the dirt in turn 1 but held on. 3 wide at the back end of the race track!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 02:54PM
Marcos just took the lead back!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 02:55PM
David Ragan just got spun by the 83. No caution.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 02:56PM
Wow lots of action right now Jeff Gordon spun Martin Truex Jr in the hairpin.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 02:57PM
Caution is out again for #12 BK went off just before hairpin.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 03:07PM
Big Wreck on the start strait! a number of cars got taken out!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 03:24PM
Red flag is still out for the clean up. All drivers involved are ok though.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 03:36PM
Back to green flag racing at lap 70. Marcos Ambrose leads.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 03:53PM
Leaders just went through their pit stops. Marcos Ambrose beat Jimmie Johnson back on the track. Could be interesting...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 03:57PM
Joey Lagano got spun by Montoya. Brought out the caution again. This is going to really change things up front a bit...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 04:07PM
Just went back to green. Boris Said got knocked off which gave the lead to the 47 of Ambrose. 48 is 2nd. 21 laps to go.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 04:11PM
Aw man! 12 spun the 83... That brings Jimmie back to the 47...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 04:16PM
Marcos got clear of the 48


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 04:25PM
Jeff Gordon's been getting into everyone today. He just spun the 19 into the 33 and Boyer is not happy about that. Marcos still has the lead with 10 laps to go!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 04:27PM
Caution again... For BK's spin.. I hope Ambrose can hold of Jimmie Johnson...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 04:31PM
NASCAR just gave the 48 the win....


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 04:34PM
There appenrently the 47 cut the engine off and stopped on track and 5 cars go by. NASCAR told the team is the rule is you have to maintain speed on track. He's starts 7th on the restart....


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 04:36PM
Jimmie Johnson wins the race at infinion....


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 20, 2010, 05:02PM
Now that I've had a chance to cool off a bit. I really can't say that its nascar that gave the win to the 48 more then the 47 costing himself that race. If the rule is what they mentioned then Its the way it is. I'm just really bummed for Marcos about the whole thing since he was in great position to show the nascar guys how to win on a road course. Hope he can win at Watkins Glen in august...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on June 20, 2010, 05:08PM
That made me mad too. But my dad pointed out what you said. It was his own fault. If I was racing I would make sure that nothing i did could even question my position. But I understand his reasoning too.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scuilly on June 20, 2010, 06:17PM
I wanted to Marcos win that race so bad...it's always something with him thought...hopefully soon he'll get the win!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 02:13PM
Watching the NWS race from Loudon, NH! Home track for me ;D .  So far Kevin Harvick's been up front. This is also the race the Danica Patrick makes her return to Nascar. So far from what I been hearing, Danica had some kind of altercation with Morgan Shepard. Right now she's a 2 laps down.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 02:17PM
One word you don't want to here at a NASCAR race, RAIN! They are talking about racing to half way, Lap 100


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 02:35PM
Kyle Busch is leaving them in the dust again...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 02:42PM
Caution is out.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 02:44PM
Brad K leads them back to green! Joey Lagano is making the pass for 2nd!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 02:45PM
Lagano is making some time up on the 22!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 02:47PM
Kyle Busch passed Joey back for 2nd


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 02:51PM
Wow, Danica's getting bumped by everyone today!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 02:55PM
KB just took the lead away from the 22. Looks like Joey made the pass on the 22 as well. Looks like a repeat of last years race!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 03:04PM
Lagano on the back bumper of Kyle Busch!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 03:06PM
Steven Wallace just moved the 23 coming off of turn 2! Good save there!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 03:11PM
Caution is out. Not sure what caused it since it fell during the commercial break.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 03:14PM
Seems like when Lagano gets up beside his team mate he falls back again...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 03:21PM
Kyle Busch is now the all time lap leader in the NASCAR Nationwide series at 8,083. Mark Martin was the previous all time lap leader until a lap ago.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 03:23PM
Danica Patrick just went 5 laps down, Not a very good day for her...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 03:25PM
It looked like Lagano made a little more time up on KB while they were dealing with lap traffic.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 03:26PM
Mark Green brings the caution again with 23 laps left. He really slapped the wall hard!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 03:29PM
Looks like this could be Joey's last chance at the 18 car.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 03:31PM
Back to green and Joey Lagano spun the tires and lost a lot of time!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 03:34PM
Kyle Busch is yarding them again. Looks like nobody has anything for him today...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 03:40PM
Kyle Busch wins at Loudon!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 03:42PM
That was one heck of a burnout lol!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jim M. on June 26, 2010, 03:52PM
The "burnout Busch".


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 03:58PM
That's right, next week at Daytona the Nationwide COT will debut! It will be quite different then the current Cup COT. The Mustang and the Challenger will compete and all four makes will have a different look for each manufacture. Should be good next week!

Ford Mustang
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/cot-mustang.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/16conway-cot.jpg)
Chevrolet Impala
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/3wrangler.jpg)
Dodge Challenger
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/cot-challenger2.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/12-verizon-side.jpg)
Toyota Camry
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/cot-camry.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scuilly on June 26, 2010, 07:48PM
Cool new car...cant wait to see it in action...Off to NH tomorrow for the race...so excited!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2010, 11:21PM
Cool new car...cant wait to see it in action...Off to NH tomorrow for the race...so excited!!

Cool! Have fun at the race tomorrow :)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 27, 2010, 11:27AM
Just joining the Cup race today, Been watching the Formula 1 race from Spain. Looks like Montoya has lead for all of the 22 laps so far! Could be a good day for him.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 27, 2010, 11:52AM
Kasey Kahne is the current leader.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 27, 2010, 01:25PM
Jeff Burton is currently leading. Kasey Kahne was having engine problems and they just got worse when it finally blew up on the back stretch...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 27, 2010, 02:46PM
Jimmie Johnson wins again....


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 08:02AM
I didn't get to see it live last night but last night Dale Earnhardt Jr put the #3 back in victory lane at Daytona for the final time!! A very emotioal win for everyone who was a fan of Dale Sr's.

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Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 04:40PM
Rain could be a factor tonight at Coke Zero 400 tonight from Daytona. They are already lining up by points. Then after the race Daytona will be completely repaved.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 06:56PM
After a lengthy delay to the start to the start of the race. The drivers are now getting to their cars. Could get going soon!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 07:11PM
Engine's have fired! ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 07:25PM
Green flag! The race is underway finally!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 07:45PM
Compilation caution came out due to the rain earlier. Race is now back under way again. Kevin Harvick leads.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 07:51PM
Starting to get aggressive up front. The #19 almost got turned. Kyle Busch has a problem. Possibly a loose wheel...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 08:06PM
#19 Elliot Saddler still leads at Daytona. The field is starting to string out a bit. A product of the old pavement.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 08:07PM
Jimmie Johnson is in the pits. He reported a rear tire going down.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 08:16PM
J.J Yalley had a blown right front tire but he is limping to the pits and now the caution is out! How many cars are going to get trapped a lap down from this since everyone was pitting when this happened...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 08:25PM
Montoya will be the leader when they go back to green. Jeff Gordon is 2nd.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 08:28PM
#43 AJ Allmendinger Just spun out and caught the inside wall just a bit. Caution is out.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 08:34PM
Restart lap 70. Jeff Gordon leads.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 08:46PM
Sam Hornish Jr. Just took the lead. Daytona 500 winner Jamie McMurray is now up in the top 5. He could be a threat to win tonight.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 08:47PM
Wow Kyle Busch got behind earlier and now he just took the lead from #77!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 09:00PM
Just hit lap 100. The cars are going through green flag pitstops.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 09:02PM
Kyle Busch got turned while leading! Look like he's out for the night. He's mad at the 42!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 09:08PM
Looks like after everything gets settled out during this caution #5 Mark Martin will be the leader!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 09:15PM
Restart lap 110.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 09:21PM
David Ragan goes around. Truex and McMurray are involved


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 09:29PM
Green flag is back out with 39 to go. #14 Tony Stewart is the leader.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 09:34PM
4 WIDE FOR THE LEAD!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 09:42PM
Big crash! #26 David Stremme got the wall hard! Everyone should be on pit road now.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 09:44PM
#2 Kurt Busch beats the field off of pit road.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 09:51PM
Here we go. Back green flag racing. 20 lap shootout!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 09:53PM
Caution is out again. No big wreck but a number of cars bounced off each other. Mark Martin and Elliot Sadler have a good amount of damage.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 09:57PM
Clint Bowyer leads the field back to green with 15 laps to go!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 10:01PM
The "Big One"! Almost everyone was involved!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 10:03PM
5 car was on fire!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 10:04PM
Dale Jr made it through!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 10:24PM
The red flag has been lifted. Cars left are on pit road. 33 stayed out.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 10:27PM
Restart with 9 to go! Bowyer is the leader.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 10:30PM
They kept the caution out for an extra lap. Restart 8 to go!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 10:37PM
Another big wreck! Leader didn't take the white flag so they will go to Green white checkered. The Childress cars are looking good right now.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 10:52PM
Harvick survived the mayhem and won the Coke Zero 400! Jr got 4th.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 03, 2010, 11:36PM
Dale Jr sounded really dejected in that post race interview...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 10:07AM
The final race of TNT's summer series on tonight from Chicagoland Speedway, Lifelock 400. Should be good! Jaime McMurray is on the pole for the race.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 05:34PM
Great star spangled banner from that guy! About ready for the engines to get fired in the windy city!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 05:55PM
Missed the first few laps had to get a pizza. Looks like the 48's leading...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 06:12PM
Caution's out for the 1st time tonight. David Stremme hit the wall. Jimmie Johnson still leads...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 06:17PM
McMurray tried to mix it up with the 48, But the 48 is now pulling away once again...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 06:49PM
Got a bit distracted. Jamie Made the pass on Johnson for the lead!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scuilly on July 10, 2010, 07:02PM
caution for debris in turn 4.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 07:05PM
That was close coming off pit road! #1 beats the #48!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 07:08PM
Looks like they are putting a new shock in Kurt Busch's car. Gotta be way off to be doing that during the race...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 07:11PM
48 spins!!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scuilly on July 10, 2010, 07:13PM
truex and johnson got together...caution


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 07:16PM
truex and johnson got together...caution


I'm not sure if Martin Truex touched him. Johnson looked like he got loose. Either way he got really lucky. Car got away clean.

 Restart!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 07:31PM
On Jr's Hot Pass channel it says he's up to 16th. He's working his way up front!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 07:36PM
"Wonder Boy" #24 just took the lead ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 07:38PM
Big crash! Robby Gordon and #21 crashed in turn 4. Looked like Robby had nowhere to go except into the 21...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scuilly on July 10, 2010, 07:41PM
he coulda made it arond him...he needs to open his eyes.  :D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 07:55PM
lol :D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 07:56PM
The 00 looks strong tonight! Up to 3rd. Harvick just went behind the wall and Biffle looked like he was having engine trouble.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 08:01PM
The 00 is working Gordon! But he just can't make it stick on the inside.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 08:07PM
Reuti takes the lead!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 08:21PM
After green flag pitstops David Reutimann cycles back to the lead. Only 25 more laps, Hope there is no caution between now and the finish.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 08:36PM
 David Reutiman Wins!!! Great to see him pull this off! A very emotional win!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scuilly on July 10, 2010, 08:37PM
Good for him! Edwards 2nd...wahoooo.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 10, 2010, 08:58PM
Good for him! Edwards 2nd...wahoooo.
Yes, Good to see "Cousin Carl" Get a good run as well! Every one in the top 5 needed a good run and Gordon inched closer to points leader Kevin Harvick as we near the Chase.

Thanks for joining in the discussion tonight, Scuilly. :)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scuilly on July 10, 2010, 08:59PM
No problem...it was fun! Carl moved from 12th in points to 10th...I thought it was cool that the top finishers are different then the usual suspects...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 20, 2010, 08:40AM
After the Coke Zero 400, Daytona international Speedway started their massive repaving project of the entire racing surface. The pavement was originally put down when they constructed the speedway in 1958 and was resurfaced in 1979. Come February 2011 the project will be completed just before the beginning of Speedweeks.

     Many drivers have mixed feeling about putting down new pavement. The old surface put handling above overall speed which separated the racing between Daytona and it's sister track Talladega. But after the problems in the 2010 Daytona 500 where the track was coming up causing extensive delays during the race to repair it, Most agreed it was time for a new set of pavement.

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/37844_407348796019_25678641019_5099.jpg)
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Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on July 20, 2010, 02:09PM
Cool pics! It looks like a ghost town. ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 20, 2010, 10:05PM
Starting to dig up turn #3
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Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 25, 2010, 10:34AM
Big day for NASCAR, Today is the 17th annual Brickyard 400. I still remember watching the first one back when I was a kid! Makes me feel old lol! Should be a good one, Juan Pablo Montoya is on the pole for todays race and is looking to make up for missing out on the win last year due to a speeding penalty. If he wins today his car owner Chip Ganassi will become the first car owner in history to win the Daytona 500, the Indy 500, and the Brickyard 400 all in the same year! Hope JPM can do it today!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on July 25, 2010, 10:48AM
Nascar at the Brickyard on my B-day...doesn`t get any better than that.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 25, 2010, 10:54AM
Nascar at the Brickyard on my B-day...doesn`t get any better than that.
Happy Birthday!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 25, 2010, 11:28AM
Didn't even make a full lap before the first crash happened! 18,00,19,77,64, and 83 were involved. Kyle Busch doesn't look like he got anything significant in that one.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 25, 2010, 11:50AM
Jeez that was a eventful 10 laps! Several cars were over heating, Newman and Robby Gordon both had tires go down, and Max Papis had a pretty big fire. After pit stops Jimmie Johnson got off pit road first.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 25, 2010, 11:53AM
Also The German grand prix just completed. Spanish driver Fernando Alonso won that race. Good month for Spain, winning the world cup and now this race!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 25, 2010, 12:00PM
Wow! What a move by Montoya! Drove right around Johnson on the outside! If he can hold it together this could be his race to loose.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 25, 2010, 12:19PM
Montoya was saying he had a vibration in the car! Looked to have tire defect. He brought it in before it blew gave up track position but is still in this. Mark Martin is the current leader of the race.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 25, 2010, 12:49PM
Looks like Montoya's car isn't as strong in this run. Still hasn't passed Biffle for the lead.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 25, 2010, 01:33PM
Montoya leads getting off pit road! Looking to get back on track from earlier. Jimmie Johnson really has a problem with the car. They were changing the front shocks on the car. They tried to get him back out before he went 1 lap down but they didn't make it out in time.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 25, 2010, 01:50PM
Gordon hit something on the track. Cuts in both right side tires and a broken splitter brace! Caution is out for debris.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 25, 2010, 01:54PM
WOW! That pit stop under caution shook everything up! Montoya came out 7th! McMurray came out of the pits first, He took only 2 tires. I think Jeff Gordon has the lead.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 25, 2010, 01:57PM
Sorry McMurray has the lead.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 25, 2010, 02:05PM
Harvick takes the lead from McMurray just as the 42 of Montoya hit the wall coming off of turn 4 and came right down on Dale Jr. Looks like JPM's try at the brickyard is dashed once again.... He was my pick today too!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 25, 2010, 02:22PM
ALLRIGHT!!! Jamie McMurray Won the Brickyard 400!!! The 2 tire call payed off. Not to mention he pass Harvick for the lead!!! Great win for him and he Capped off winning 3 of the biggest auto race in North America for Chip Ganassi!!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on July 25, 2010, 03:04PM
Thanks Jeff....great win for Mac Murrey....the TWO "biggies" in the same year!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 01, 2010, 07:54AM
Todays is the 2nd race at Pocono this year. Should be good today even though I won't be watching it (So if anyone wants to do play by play today feel free ;D ) 

Tony Stewart is on the pole for the race and JPM who dominated the race last week only to crash 13 laps before the finish will start 2nd so expect him to run well today. Rain could play a factor with 40% chance of rain in the area today.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Old Guy on August 01, 2010, 09:31AM
The weather isn't looking too promising. Perhaps you'll get to watch it after all. ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 01, 2010, 10:38AM
As long as the rain stays out in pocono and not get to the race track up here tonight I'll be happy. :)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on August 02, 2010, 03:44AM
How`s that for get well medication for Jack Rousch?   Biffle wins.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Jack on August 02, 2010, 06:52AM
Elliot Sadler is a lucky man.  That was about as violent an impact as I've ever witnessed in NASCAR racing.  Thanks to all the safety features inside the cars, he essentially walked away from what could have been tragedy.  Maybe the powers-that-be at Pocono will clean up their act now and do the things necessary to make their facility a safe venue for future races.

Jack


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 02, 2010, 08:20AM
Wow seems like I missed a lot after going to my local race track to see a race last night! I saw all the stuff on youtube. Man that was crazy! So glad to see Elliot walk away from that one! I don't know why any track would have barrier that would jet out like that especially on one of the longer straits in Nascar? This same crash happened in 2008 with Jeff Gordon at Las Vegas with the same result. But I think this crash is a testament to the HANS device and how well it kept his neck and head from moving. Without that this could have ended very badly! As Jack said They need to work on that part of the race track and get it to were if a car hits it, it doesn't direct the force back into the car and ultimately the driver.

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Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 07, 2010, 08:15AM
In a few hours the Nationwide cars will be taking to the track at Waktins Glen! But Bigger news about this race is Celtic Woman Choir Member from Songs from the Heart, Amy Rivard will be sining the National Anthem on Live TV today at this race. Be sure to have it on ESPN 2. Coverage starts at 1:30 PM ET.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: edtom on August 07, 2010, 06:55PM
In a few hours the Nationwide cars will be taking to the track at Waktins Glen! But Bigger news about this race is Celtic Woman Choir Member from Songs from the Heart, Amy Rivard will be sining the National Anthem on Live TV today at this race. Be sure to have it on ESPN 2. Coverage starts at 1:30 PM ET.

Yes, Nascar is at Watkins Glen this weekend. (Twenty miles from my home.) I've been to over ten Watkins Glen Nascar races, although I'll be watching these ones, Saturday and Sunday, on TV.
And yes, Amy Rivard looked and sounded beautiful.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 07, 2010, 07:06PM
Good race today got the video of Amy singing the national anthem for the Nationwide race! Good race so glad to see Marcos win again at The Glen! Hope he can do so tomorrow for the cup race. Crazy Pile up going into the Esses! 2 cars ended up on top of each other!

Youtube of Amy singing the National Anthem!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oByj3Q7qddo


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: edtom on August 07, 2010, 07:24PM
There was another race from Watkins Glen, won by Scott Pruett, on TV tonight from 6 - 8 PM. With about fifteen minutes left in the race, the announcers commented that there had been no caution flags to that point, so, of course, there were several from then on.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 07, 2010, 07:43PM
There was another race from Watkins Glen, won by Scott Pruett, on TV tonight from 6 - 8 PM. With about fifteen minutes left in the race, the announcers commented that there had been no caution flags to that point, so, of course, there were several from then on.

I watched that one as well, Good race! Good win for Scott Pruett! Team Ganassi is on a roll in the motorsports world! Also congrats to Patrick Dempsey's team on their win in the GT class and yes that is the "McDreamy" Patrick Dempsey lol.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 10:11AM
Here we go! Time for the Sprint Cup boys to go left and right today at the Twisty turns of Watkins Glen! Carl Edwards won the pole with Jamie McMurray starting 2nd. A lot of the drivers who cut their teeth on road courses will start up front. Juan Pablo Montoya starts 3rd, A J Allmendinger 4th,  Scott Speed 8th, Favorite to win today, Marcos Ambrose Starts 11th, Boris Said 13th. Also Amy Rivard will be Singing the Canadian national anthem today as well!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 11:24AM
Kyle Busch is already in the pits and the race hasn't started yet! Possible loose weight ballist.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 11:25AM
Green flag! The cars are fanning out 3 wide going into turn 1!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 11:27AM
McMurray leads lap 1! Edwards is falling back!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 11:36AM
During the break, Montoya took the lead from his teammate and A.J. Allmendinger just went to 2nd!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 11:37AM
Kevin Conway just spun in the inner loop. No caution.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 11:40AM
Even though Kyle Busch has made up 17 positions since having to start at the rear. He just said over the radio the throttle return spring is broken. Without it the throttle could hang.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 11:43AM
Ambrose is up to 4th!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 11:45AM
Jimmie Johnson just came to pit road. Possible tire problem.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 11:47AM
Marcos Ambrose Just passed McMurray for 3rd. Scott Speed is off with gear box problem.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 11:57AM
Ambrose is now up to 2nd! But still has a long way to go to catch Montoya right now. Robby Gordon has a transmission problem no 3rd gear... Montoya in the pits for a scheduled pit stop!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 12:00PM
Caution is now out, PJ Jones has stopped on track.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 12:02PM
The field cycled through pit stops before the caution came out so race order is still the same. Montoya leads, Ambrose is 2nd.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 12:07PM
Green flag back out lap 31 Montoya leads Carl Edwards passed Marcos Ambrose for 2nd.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 12:08PM
47 passes the 99 back!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 12:13PM
WOW what a great battle up front!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 12:20PM
Marcos Ambrose get the lead!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 12:23PM
Caution is out for for Brad K hitting the guard rail off of turn 9 and for a spin in the inner loop.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 12:33PM
Hear we go back to green at lap 46! 47 had a problem!!  Caused the leaders to go 3 wide into turn 1!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 12:35PM
Looked like 47 wheel hopped going 1...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 12:35PM
Just passed AJ for 3rd!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 12:37PM
Martin Truex just spun going into turn 1. No caution.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 12:38PM
Ambrose made it back to 2nd now.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 12:51PM
Ambrose and Montoya just made possibly their final pit stops. No change Montoya still leads.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 12:53PM
Clint Bowyer just pulled behind the wall! Could be big for Mark Martin getting into the chase. Caution is out for debris from the 33.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 01:01PM
Restart with 26 laps to go!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 01:04PM
Boris Said just got spun going into the esses by Stewart. Looked like 83 just spun himself there going around on Tony's hood. Caution is back out.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 01:14PM
Restart with 22 to go Montoya got a whale of a restart there!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 01:16PM
Jimmie Johnson's day just got worse! Just spun off in the last turn. #11 got a piece of it as well.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 01:25PM
Looked like Kyle Busch tried to make it 3 wide going into turn 11 and forced the 31 into the 48.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 01:29PM
Here we go 16 laps to go on this restart.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 01:33PM
Marcos just took back 2nd from Kurt. Lost it on the restart.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 01:42PM
Just heard 47 might have tire going down.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 08, 2010, 01:52PM
Juan Pablo Montoya gets his 2nd career Sprint cup win! Kurt finishes 2nd and Marcos Ambrose nurses the car home to a 3rd place finish! What a race today!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2010, 10:47AM
Time for the Carfax 400 from Michigan! Kasey Kahne is on the pole for todays race with #48 Jimmie Johnson starting outside of him. I have a feeling this will be another fuel mileage race just like last years. Should be interesting ;) Also Kevin Harvick (currently 579 ahead) and Jeff Gordon (currently 394) Have a chance to clinch there spots in the Chase today with good finishes.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2010, 11:46AM
First caution is out for Kurt Busch's engine letting go, BIG TIME!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2010, 11:58AM
Btw, Greg Biffle is the current leader.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2010, 12:35PM
Tony Stewart to the lead! Go Smoke!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2010, 12:56PM
Points leader Kevin Harvick now takes the point at Michigan. Jeff Gordon has been making his way through the field for much of the race. Now up in the top 10.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2010, 01:22PM
Caution is out with 50 laps to go for a incident between Ryan Newman and Joey Logano.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2010, 01:30PM
OH NO! Jeff Gordon had a right front tire go down! Jeff Burton got into the back of him. Caution is out! Man, Jeff Gordon seems to have no luck this season...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2010, 01:46PM
Interesting strategy by Stewart. He stayed out along with Harvick during that caution. Everyone else came in for tires. They should be good on fuel but will the older tires cost them in the long run. I guess we'll find out.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2010, 01:55PM
Looks like tires might have been the call. Denny Hamlin just took the lead and Greg Biffle is coming. Harvick  is 2nd and Stewart is 3rd.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2010, 02:09PM
Well Harvick despite having older tires was able to re pass Denny Hamlin for the lead and take home the win!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2010, 02:30PM
Looks like Logano and Newman were having some heated words after the race. No punch thrown though.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on August 15, 2010, 02:43PM
That 29 team is pretty awesome....and consistant...just what`s needed going into the chase. Rumor has it that the 29 will be the Budweiser car next year.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2010, 02:54PM
That 29 team is pretty awesome....and consistant...just what`s needed going into the chase. Rumor has it that the 29 will be the Budweiser car next year.

Yep they should be making the announcement this coming week. Should be a good partnership, Kevin fits their image better then Kasey did. I just hope they come up with a cool scheme. I would hate for it to be a plain red scheme like the 9 was. I've been thinking about actually giving a shot at coming up with one of my own sometime soon, lol.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on August 15, 2010, 02:58PM
That 29 team is pretty awesome....and consistant...just what`s needed going into the chase. Rumor has it that the 29 will be the Budweiser car next year.

Yep they should be making the announcement this coming week. Should be a good partnership, Kevin fits their image better then Kasey did. I just hope they come up with a cool scheme. I would hate for it to be a plain red scheme like the 9 was. I've been thinking about actually giving a shot at coming up with one of my own sometime soon, lol.
   Hey, great idea!!!!...maybe they`ll see what you come up with, use it and pay you $$$$$$$$$$$$$..... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 20, 2010, 06:30PM
Nationwide series race from Bristol is going on right now. Kyle Busch is the leader right now. But he is having to get through some heavy traffic!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 20, 2010, 06:49PM
Wow Kasey Kahne about rolled the car over after being squeezed into the wall by Justin Allgier.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/kkslide.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 20, 2010, 07:20PM
Man there is some good racing action tonight at Bristol! #22 Brad Keselowski is the leader.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 20, 2010, 07:38PM
Brad Keselowski and Kyle Busch just got together and Busch dumped the 22!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 20, 2010, 07:44PM
Dale Earnhardt Jr has a shot if Kyle doesn't wreck him on the restart!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 20, 2010, 08:11PM
Kyle Busch wins the race! Good race tonight! Can't wait for the race tomorrow night!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2010, 04:50PM
Tonight is with out a doubt one of the biggest nights for Nascar fans as tonights race is the Night race at Bristol for the Sprint cup cars. After last night Nationwide race it should be a good one tonight! Jimmie Johnson is on the pole for tonights race.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2010, 05:51PM
Green flag! lets go racing boys!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2010, 06:03PM
So far its been all #48 up front. But its still early. ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2010, 06:06PM
Caution is out David Gilliland in the wall.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2010, 06:09PM
Tony Stewart led a lap but Johnson passed him back!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2010, 06:29PM
6 of David Ragan spun and tagged the wall. When the caution came out Tony Ranes drove into the back of Tony Stewart! Got some damage to the rear bumper!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2010, 06:33PM
Caution is out again. Regan Smith tagged the wall.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2010, 06:36PM
Kyle Busch has made his way to 2nd. He started 19th


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2010, 06:45PM
Kyle Busch to the lead!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2010, 06:54PM
Caution is out for Scott Speeds cut tire. Leaders on pit road and Johnson wins the race off of pit road!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2010, 06:58PM
Wow what a move by Kyle and David! Split Jimmie Johnson for the lead!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2010, 07:12PM
Bobby Labonte is in the wall! Caution is out and leaders on pit road. Kyle off pit road first!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2010, 07:18PM
Johnson just got turned by Montoya


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2010, 07:57PM
Jamie McMurray to the lead! He's got a great car tonight!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2010, 08:05PM
Caution is out for debris.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2010, 08:31PM
Kyle Busch wins at bristol! First driver ever to win all 3 touring series races in one weekend!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 22, 2010, 03:33PM
That 29 team is pretty awesome....and consistant...just what`s needed going into the chase. Rumor has it that the 29 will be the Budweiser car next year.

Yep they should be making the announcement this coming week. Should be a good partnership, Kevin fits their image better then Kasey did. I just hope they come up with a cool scheme. I would hate for it to be a plain red scheme like the 9 was. I've been thinking about actually giving a shot at coming up with one of my own sometime soon, lol.
   Hey, great idea!!!!...maybe they`ll see what you come up with, use it and pay you $$$$$$$$$$$$$..... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Even though they already announced the new paint scheme. Which it was what I feared, a PLAIN red scheme! Here is my attempt lol.
Richard Childress Racing's version
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/40583_419799366687_52880441687_5306772_2576864_n.jpg)

My version
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/29render.jpg)

Now which one is better?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on August 22, 2010, 04:34PM
Your version is light years better.  :D It looks faster too!  ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 11:56AM
The Sprint Cup cars have the weekend off so the Nationwide cars get top billing this weekend travailing north of the border to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal Canada! The last road course winner in the Nationwide series is on the pole for today, Marcos Ambrose. He just edged out home town hero Jacques Villeneuve for the pole. But he will start 2nd making it first time American NASCAR drivers did not occupy the first row for a NASCAR race. Should be good race today. I'm starting to think the nationwide cars put on a better show then the F1 cars do there!
Quote
Starting Lineup
NAPA Auto Parts 200
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Provided by NASCAR Statistics
Sat, August 28, 2010 @ 06:54 PM EasternPos   Car   Driver   Team   Reason
1   47   Marcos Ambrose   Little Debbie/Glad Toyota   100.458 SEC / 97.079
2   32   Jacques Villeneuve   Dollar General Toyota   100.619 SEC / 96.924
3   20   Joey Logano   GameStop Toyota   100.904 SEC / 96.650
4   60   Carl Edwards   Fastenal Ford   101.134 SEC / 96.430
5   09   Boris Said   Zaxby's/PFC Ford   101.224 SEC / 96.345
6   38   Jason Leffler   Great Clips Toyota   101.240 SEC / 96.330
7   98   Paul Menard   Colonial Elegance/Menards Ford   101.386 SEC / 96.191
8   22   Brad Keselowski   Discount Tire/Ruby Tuesday Dodge   101.422 SEC / 96.157
9   33   Max Papis   Rheem Chevy   101.470 SEC / 96.111
10   18   Brad Coleman   Safeway Driving Centers Toyota   101.565 SEC / 96.021
11   27   Andrew Ranger   Dodge Dealers of Quebec Dodge   101.685 SEC / 95.908
12   81   Michael McDowell   MacDonald Motorsports Ford   102.110 SEC / 95.509
13   00   Patrick Carpentier   NAPA Toyota   102.253 SEC / 95.375
14   16   Colin Braun #   3M Ford   102.288 SEC / 95.343
15   88   Ron Fellows   Canadian Tire Chevy   102.309 SEC / 95.323
16   07   Robby Gordon   Mapei/Menards Toyota   102.394 SEC / 95.244
17   7   J R Fitzpatrick   Schick Hydro Chevy   102.596 SEC / 95.056
18   66   Steve Wallace   5-hour Energy Toyota   102.738 SEC / 94.925
19   62   Brendan Gaughan   South Point Hotel & Casino Toyota   103.004 SEC / 94.680
20   99   Trevor Bayne   Out! Pet Care Toyota   103.164 SEC / 94.533
21   26   Parker Kligerman   No.26 K-Automotive Motorsports Dodge    103.539 SEC / 94.191
22   23   Alex Kennedy   Media Master Chevy   103.561 SEC / 94.171
23   6   Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #   CitiFinancial Ford   103.646 SEC / 94.093
24   12   Justin Allgaier   Verizon Wireless Dodge   103.708 SEC / 94.037
25   35   Tony Ave   TriStar Motorsports Chevy   103.805 SEC / 93.949
26   11   Brian Scott #   AccuDoc Toyota   103.806 SEC / 93.948
27   97   Joe Nemechek   Gator.com Chevy   103.838 SEC / 93.919
28   43   Justin Marks   Future Electronics Ford   104.220 SEC / 93.575
29   10   Tayler Malsam   Iron Horse Jeans Toyota   104.518 SEC / 93.308
30   24   DJ Kennington   Del Monte Ford   104.599 SEC / 93.236
31   87   Paulie Harraka   Exide Chevy   104.749 SEC / 93.103
32   34   Tony Raines   Long John Silvers Chevy   104.754 SEC / 93.098
33   01   Mike Wallace   GK Services Chevy   104.759 SEC / 93.094
34   59   Kyle Kelley   UPR.com/Apex/A1 Certified Solar Chevy   104.761 SEC / 93.092
35   05   Victor Gonzalez Jr.   31-W Insulation Chevy   104.930 SEC / 92.942
36   15   Michael Annett   Flying J Toyota   105.164 SEC / 92.735
37   40   Mike Bliss   Happy 75th Birthday Mom! Chevy   105.242 SEC / 92.666
38   89   Brett Rowe   Victory in Jesus Chevy   105.326 SEC / 92.593
39   82   Tomy Drissi   Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps Dodge   105.477 SEC / 92.460
40   28   Kenny Wallace   Jay Robinson Racing Chevy   105.960 SEC / 92.039
41   70   Mark Green   ML Motorsports Chevy   107.025 SEC / 91.123
42   21   Morgan Shepherd   Victory In Jesus Chevy   108.412 SEC / 89.957
43   36   Jeff Green   TriStar Motorsports Chevy   107.320 SEC / 90.87


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 12:26PM
For once I'm cheering for Jacques today. Imaging how big of a win that would be!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 12:29PM
What a finish for the Canadian tire series race that was run before the Nationwide race! Beating and banging for the lead and the win on the final lap! Andrew Ranger took home the win in that one!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 12:36PM
I'm thinking Amy Rivard should have done this event instead of the one in Watkins Glen since they are airing both the US and Canadian national anthems on TV. But she would have to sing them partly in French! ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 12:42PM
Monsieur démarrez vos moteurs!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 12:57PM
Green flag! Marcos leads. Villeneuve 2nd.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 01:03PM
First caution is out for Andrew Ranger.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 01:19PM
Caution #2 Brian Scott and Alex Kennedy  get together.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 01:30PM
Joey Logono just overdrove turn 1 and got into the side of Villeneuve. Joey has a bad fender rub.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 01:32PM
Pile up! Lots of cars got into each other at a very tight section of the circuit. At least 5 cars involved.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 01:59PM
Finally after a lengthy clean up back to green! Villeneuve tried for the lead but Marcos held on but damaged the fender.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 02:02PM
Fellows and Wallace got into each other in the hairpin! Steve lost a lot of positions in the possess!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 02:07PM
Steve Wallace just blew the engine and oiled the track. Caution is out and the leaders are in for pitstops.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 02:20PM
Wow! what a save by Ambrose!!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 02:23PM
Robby Gordon leads currently. Victor Gonzalez is 2nd. Villeneuve and Ambrose are trying to work their way back to the front.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 02:39PM
Ambrose is back up to 2nd and he's right on Carl Edwards rear bumper! Marcos goes by for the lead!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 02:46PM
Possible Alternator problem for Ambrose...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 02:51PM
Edwards just made the pass with the lead with 33 laps to go.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 03:05PM
Marcos did end up changing the battery to get to the end but lost a lap. Edwards leads after that cycle of pitstops.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 03:09PM
Looks like Ambrose has a broken sway-bar now..


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 03:35PM
Carl Edwards just broke! Robby Gordon is the leader.  Villeneuve pits!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 03:36PM
Villeneuve pitted for fresh tires and fuel. Not sure where he'll end up but he's got a lot of work to get back to the front...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 03:45PM
Big wreck! Villeneuve spun the 38. Lots of cars damaged!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 03:57PM
GWC. Gordon could run out!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 04:04PM
Red flag is out.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 04:17PM
Cars just restarted! Caution resumes.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 04:34PM
WHAT A FINISH!! Boris Said and Max Papis side by side across the line for the win! Said wins it by a nose!! Great race today
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/finishSAID.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: edtom on August 29, 2010, 04:59PM
WHAT A FINISH!! Boris Said and Max Papis side by side across the line for the win! Said wins it by a nose!! Great race today
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/finishSAID.jpg)

Yay Boris


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on August 29, 2010, 05:16PM
would have loved to see Jacques Villeneuve  win but Boris Said deserved it..he`s tried and come up short so many times.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 05:24PM
would have loved to see Jacques Villeneuve  win but Boris Said deserved it..he`s tried and come up short so many times.

He did get a win in the the old Craftsmen Truck Series at Sonoma back in 1998. First Nationwide race win though! :)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2010, 05:37PM
For those that missed it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ziQ9ja8zbM


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 11, 2010, 05:23PM
Tonights the last race before the chase for the Sprint cup starts!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 11, 2010, 05:52PM
Wow Harvick almost got wrecked there!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 11, 2010, 06:05PM
Great run so far for A.J tonight! Edwards leads.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 11, 2010, 06:13PM
#2 turned the #00 there. Caution #1


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 11, 2010, 06:22PM
Cereal wars up at the front. Cheerios vs Kellogg's


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 11, 2010, 06:30PM
Hamlin's looking like he'll be a factor later in the race.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 11, 2010, 06:32PM
Bowyer just took the lead!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 11, 2010, 06:37PM
Hamlin's the new race leader.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 11, 2010, 06:51PM
#55 in the wall. Caution #2


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 11, 2010, 06:58PM
Great battle between #11 and #48!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 11, 2010, 07:26PM
Great... rain!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 11, 2010, 09:09PM
Hamlin held on after a battle with his team mate to take the win at Richmond! The chasers are set going into race #1 of the 2010 chase next week at Loudon, NH!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 12, 2010, 11:06AM
Points going into the chase next week...
1) #11-Denny Hamlin [6 wins], 5060
2) #48-Jimmie Johnson [5 wins], 5050, -10
3) #29-Kevin Harvick [3 wins], 5030, -30
4) #18-Kyle Busch [3 wins], 5030, -30
5) #2-Kurt Busch [2 wins], 5020, -40
6) #14-Tony Stewart [1 win], 5010, -50
7) #16-Greg Biffle [1 win], 5010, -50
8 ) #24-Jeff Gordon, 5000, -50
9) #99-Carl Edwards, 5000, -50
10) #31-Jeff Burton, 5000, -50
11) #17-Matt Kenseth, 5000, -50
12) #33-Clint Bowyer, 5000, -50


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 19, 2010, 05:36PM
Great race in New Hampshire to start the chase this afternoon. Clint Bowyer crossed the finish-line on fumes after Tony Stewart ran out of fuel on the last. The win moved Clint from the bottom of the chase standing all the way to 2nd. Denny Hamlin took 2nd in the race and the point lead going into the "Monster Mile" in Dover. Dale Earnhardt Jr rallied to a 4th place finish marking his first top 5 since the 2nd Daytona race in July. Jimmie Johnson had a eventful day after getting spun and making contact. He could only manage 25th place finish.

after New Hampshire, race 27 of 36, Chase Race 1 of 10
1) #11-Denny Hamlin [6 wins], 5230
2) #33-Clint Bowyer [1 win], 5195, -35
3) #29-Kevin Harvick [3 wins], 5185, -45
4) #18-Kyle Busch [3 wins], 5168, -62
5) #24-Jeff Gordon, 5155, -75
6) #2-Kurt Busch [2 wins], 5144, -86
7) #48-Jimmie Johnson [5 wins], 5138, -92
8 ) #99-Carl Edwards, 5135, -95
9) #16-Greg Biffle [1 win], 5122, -108
10) #31-Jeff Burton, 5118, -112
11) #14-Tony Stewart [1 win], 5106, -124
12) #17-Matt Kenseth, 5094, -136


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scuilly on September 25, 2010, 06:42PM
in Dover...going to the race tomorrow and extremely excited...GO CARL!!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 25, 2010, 08:57PM
in Dover...going to the race tomorrow and extremely excited...GO CARL!!!
Have fun at the Monster Mile tomorrow! You'll have a great time!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on September 26, 2010, 08:17AM
Dover today..otherwise known as the Harvick &Hamlin show.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 26, 2010, 12:10PM
Dover today..otherwise known as the Harvick &Hamlin show.

So far no issues Between Hamlin and Harvick. But Harvick is closing on him.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 26, 2010, 12:48PM
Man the caution changed everything!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 26, 2010, 02:15PM
Looks like Scuilly will be happy Carl Edwards is in the top 5 right now. Though it looks like the #48 will win today. I was really hoping for AJ Allmendinger would win today.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 26, 2010, 02:24PM
Johnson wins at Dover!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on September 26, 2010, 02:59PM
just like the past 4 years...J.J. is always around when the smoke clears.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scuilly on September 26, 2010, 06:10PM
typical boring Dover race if I must say...not exactly happy that JJ won but would have been less happy if Kyle Busch won...was happy to see that Carl was in the top ten...was also routing for AJ to win...anyway...was a great weekend got in all 3 races in plus qualifying...saw Danica hit the wall...it was hot but a good time none the less...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 28, 2010, 05:05PM
typical boring Dover race if I must say...not exactly happy that JJ won but would have been less happy if Kyle Busch won...was happy to see that Carl was in the top ten...was also routing for AJ to win...anyway...was a great weekend got in all 3 races in plus qualifying...saw Danica hit the wall...it was hot but a good time none the less...

Glad you had a good time despite the Jimmie Bot winning. I was hoping AJ was going to play more of a factor. He clearly had the car to beat Sunday! Hope he'll keep up the great streak of good runs into 2011.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 28, 2010, 05:07PM
2010 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Standings:
[after Dover, race 28 of 36, Chase Race 2 of 10]:
rank, car#, driver, points, behind
1) #11-Denny Hamlin [6 wins], 5368
2) #48-Jimmie Johnson [6 wins], 5333, -35
3) #18-Kyle Busch [3 wins], 5323, -45
4) #2-Kurt Busch [2 wins], 5309, -59
5) #29-Kevin Harvick [3 wins], 5303, -65
6) #99-Carl Edwards, 5295, -73
7) #31-Jeff Burton, 5288, -80
8 ) #24-Jeff Gordon, 5285, -83
9) #16-Greg Biffle [1 win], 5228, -140
10) #14-Tony Stewart [1 win], 5206, -162
11) #17-Matt Kenseth, 5203, -165
12) #33-Clint Bowyer [1 win], 5133, -235


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 03, 2010, 09:33AM
Time for race #3 in this seasons chase

From Jayski -
 #9-Kasey Kahne won the Coors Pole for the Price Chopper 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway with a speed of 174.644mph for his 3rd pole of 2010 and 19th of his career. Kahne has won 5 races from the pole. #98-Menard will start 2nd followed by #24-Gordon, #20-Logano, #16-Biffle, #39-Newman, #42-Montoya, #17-Kenseth, #2-Busch and #6-Ragan.
The go-or-go homers who made the race (8): #21-Elliott, #09-Labonte, #46-McDowell, #64-Cassill, #26-Carpentier, #13-Mears, #36-Yeley and #38-Blaney.
The go-or-go homers who failed to qualify for the race (3): #87-Nemechek, #55-Bliss and #66-Leffler


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 03, 2010, 01:16PM
Looks like the #00 just payed Kyle Busch back for Kyle punting him earlier in the race. Bent a lot of stuff on the #18. Johnson's starting to make a comeback after being mid pack for most of the race. He's up to 8th. Tony Stewart leads with 87 laps to go!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 03, 2010, 02:12PM
Biffle wins!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 03, 2010, 08:25PM
Points after Kansas.

Points Report
Kansas Speedway
Price Chopper 400 presented by Kraft Foods
UNOFFICIAL Provided by NASCAR Statistics
Sunday, 10/3/2010 @ 3:47 PM Central
Rank   Driver   Bonus
Points   Points   Behind
Leader   Behind
Next   Chase   Starts   Poles   Wins   Top 5s   Top 10   DNFs   Money Won   Prev
Pos
1   Jimmie Johnson   130   5503   0   0   29   2   6   12   16   4   $5,987,695    2   1
2   Denny Hamlin   95   5495   -8   -8   29   1   6   11   13   2   $4,683,053    1   -1
3   Kevin Harvick   70   5473   -30   -22   29   0   3   13   19   1   $5,641,529    5   2
4   Carl Edwards   45   5450   -53   -23   29   2   0   7   16   2   $4,517,423    6   2
5   Jeff Gordon   95   5445   -58   -5   29   0   0   11   15   2   $4,808,651    8   3
6   Kurt Busch   85   5433   -70   -12   29   2   2   9   16   2   $5,884,079    4   -2
7   Kyle Busch   90   5423   -80   -10   29   2   3   8   16   1   $5,271,521    3   -4
8   Greg Biffle   55   5418   -85   -5   29   0   2   6   15   2   $4,202,187    9   1
9   Jeff Burton   70   5402   -101   -16   29   0   0   6   14   0   $4,395,542    7   -2
10   Tony Stewart   95   5376   -127   -26   29   2   1   8   15   1   $4,688,919    10   0
11   Matt Kenseth   35   5354   -149   -22   29   0   0   5   11   0   $4,482,726    11   0
12   Clint Bowyer   65   5251   -252   -103   29   0   1   5   15   2   $3,836,579    12   0


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on October 04, 2010, 05:55AM
J.J. leading the points..what a surprise.. :D.....  way to go "00"....if anyone deserved to be put into the fence, it`s the guy that likes to put people into the fence.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 17, 2010, 01:45PM
Congrats to Jamie McMurray on the win last night in Charlotte! He's been on fire all season! Too bad he missed the chase. Jimmie Johnson Gained some more points on Denny Hamlin. But it is still not a runaway yet.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on October 17, 2010, 01:50PM
at least "shrub" didn`t win.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 18, 2010, 07:55AM
I figured since this had really nothing to do with CW I'd post this here. Its my latest Nascar video I did for a game called Nascar racing 2003 season.

If you like montages with epic music and videotography you like this :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngu400CPhAE


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 30, 2010, 06:10PM
Man that was a crazy truck race today! Ron Hornaday got airborn and Kyle Busch wins in 3 wide finish! Not to mention the Nascar  broadcasters were dressed up in honor of Hallodega weekend. Michael Waltrip dressed up as Miss Howell from Gilligan's Island = Hilarious!

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/degaphoto_finish.jpg)

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/40153_448241900063_43700475063_5726783_6622452_n.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 31, 2010, 11:06AM
Time for the cup guys to go racing on Hallowdega weekend :D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 31, 2010, 11:32AM
Man this racing is getting wild already!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 31, 2010, 11:43AM
Tony Stewart lost the draft having to pit for a flat tire.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 31, 2010, 11:50AM
Man Burton and Kenseth stayed ahead of the whole pack for quite some time! I have that feeling it might come down to them at the end today.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 31, 2010, 12:25PM
AJ Almandinnger just spun. Kept it off the wall.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 31, 2010, 01:23PM
Dang! Jr and Burton just wrecked!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 31, 2010, 02:08PM
17 laps to go! Business is picking up!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 31, 2010, 02:23PM
5 laps to go #33 leads to green


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 31, 2010, 02:31PM
#33 wins Dega Almendinger flips!
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/613x7.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on October 31, 2010, 02:34PM
took long enough to figure out if it was the 33 or 29.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 31, 2010, 02:36PM
Kinda reminded me of the finish of the 2002 Indy 500.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on October 31, 2010, 09:09PM
Question:
What do Kasey Kahne, Kyle Busch, Matt Kenseth, Joey Lagano and Órla Fallon have in common?

Answer:
The Elevation Group!  ;D                     http://www.elevationgrp.com


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 07, 2010, 03:13PM
Question:
What do Kasey Kahne, Kyle Busch, Matt Kenseth, Joey Lagano and Órla Fallon have in common?

Answer:
The Elevation Group!  ;D                     http://www.elevationgrp.com

I think this is the Media Management group that Former Nascar owner Ray Evernham bough ownership in a few years ago.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 07, 2010, 03:15PM
Right now Jimmie Johnson's running the best of the 3 drivers in contention for the 2010 championship running 3rd. Hamlin is 6th, and Harvick is 12th.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scuilly on November 07, 2010, 04:27PM
are we watching a demolition derby, a hockey game or a race?????


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 07, 2010, 04:50PM
are we watching a demolition derby, a hockey game or a race?????
A race. It's a like it was back in the early 90's late 80's. But I never thought Jeff Gordon of all people would be throwing punches!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scuilly on November 07, 2010, 05:09PM
me neither. man...he was po'ed huh???


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 07, 2010, 06:01PM
me neither. man...he was po'ed huh???
Yes he was!

Hamlin pulled off the win tonight battling Matt Kenseth in the final laps. Johnson finished 10th and lost ground to both Harvick and Hamlin in the points chase!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on November 07, 2010, 06:05PM
 :D :D  Jeff vs. Jeff......somebody`s wallet is gonna be lighter this week........including
Shrub".


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 07, 2010, 06:14PM
:D :D  Jeff vs. Jeff......somebody`s wallet is gonna be lighter this week........including
Shrub".

If Nascar won't fine Carl Edwards for trying to "kill" Brad K at Atlanta this year then I don't see them doing to much to Gordon and Burton and I would agree. I from Gordon's view all he knew is he got dumped under caution. But Kyle had no reason to give the bird to the official, On camera as well. Very unsportsmanlike conduct from Kyle!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on November 07, 2010, 09:41PM
are we watching a demolition derby, a hockey game or a race?????

With all due respect I would include "made for TV wrestling" among these possibilities... ::)

Seriously though, while watching NASCAR Nationwides at The Glen August last, I heard a TV announcer state the CFM size of the carbs. Did I hear what I think I heard? Are the carburetors on the Nationwide cars really that small?

(Apologies for my bad timing of this question with The Chase on full song at the moment. :-[)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 14, 2010, 03:47PM
are we watching a demolition derby, a hockey game or a race?????

With all due respect I would include "made for TV wrestling" among these possibilities... ::)

Seriously though, while watching NASCAR Nationwides at The Glen August last, I heard a TV announcer state the CFM size of the carbs. Did I hear what I think I heard? Are the carburetors on the Nationwide cars really that small?

(Apologies for my bad timing of this question with The Chase on full song at the moment. :-[)

Yep! They run the same size on the Trucks as well. Not to mention the Nationwide cars run a tapered spacer with it. The Sprint Cup cars run a 830. After the 2011 July race in Daytona all 3 national series will be switching to fuel injection.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 14, 2010, 03:50PM
Denny Hamlin's leading in Phoenix right now!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 14, 2010, 05:12PM
Carl Edwards Wins a nail bitter at Phoenix! Jimmie Johnson finished 5th Kevin Harvick finished 6th and Points leader Denny Hamlin finished 12th. Hamlin leads Johnson by 15 points. Harvick's 46 points back. It's really close between three of them going into the Final race of the season!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scuilly on November 14, 2010, 05:32PM
YES...Carl finally wins. Swept the weekend!!! GO CARL!!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on November 14, 2010, 05:33PM
Next week is going to be amazing! Curse college for no tv access! lol


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 21, 2010, 10:13AM
Final Nascar race for 2010 today! Gonna be a long off season... Who's everyone's pick to win the Sprint Cup championship today? I'm gonna go with Denny Hamlin. I think being the points leader even if it's only by 15 points, it'll be enough of advantage. All he has to do is finish better then Jimmie even by one position he'll be champion. Plus he is last year's defending winner at Homestead-Miami.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on November 21, 2010, 10:39AM
My pick? Well, I would like Denny to do it. Do I have complete confidence in that? No. I won't be suprised if Jimmie comes ahead and does it. Will be intersting!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 21, 2010, 01:17PM
Wow Hamlin dodged a bullet after being sent for a ride early in the race. But suffered little damage. He's worked his way to 16th currently 21 points behind Johnson.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 21, 2010, 02:27PM
Hamlin is now back on top in the points at this point. 22 points over Johnson 31 over Harvick!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 21, 2010, 04:11PM
Jimmie Johnson is the 2010 Sprint cup championship! That makes it his 5th championship in a row. Just think 2 more and he'll be tied with Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Richard Petty for 7 championships.

Well thats it for Nascar in 2010. Looking forward to February when we start this all over again.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on November 21, 2010, 04:17PM
I hope somebody else wins it next year.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scuilly on November 21, 2010, 05:03PM
I hope somebody else wins it next year.

ME TOO!!!!! I like Jimmie but enough is enough!!!

Congrats to CARL for winning his second straight cup race!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on January 26, 2011, 08:25PM
Tonight Nascar officials made their big announcement of the major changes to Nascar's top touring series for the 2011 season.

NASCAR announced Wednesday that it has added a wild card element to setting the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup field and it has simplified its points system for 2011, making it easier for fans, competitors and the industry to understand.
While the 12-driver Chase field remains intact, the final two spots will be determined by the number of wins during the first 26 races.
The top 10 in points following Race No. 26 -- the "cutoff" race -- continue to earn Chase berths.
Positions 11 and 12 are "wild card" qualifiers and will go to non-top-10-ranked drivers with the most wins, as long as they're ranked in the top 20 in points. The top-10 Chase drivers will continue to be seeded based on wins during the first 26 races, with each win worth three bonus points. The wild card drivers will not receive bonus points for wins and will be seeded 11th and 12th, respectively. It's a move aimed towards rewarding winning and consistency during the regular season.
Brian France, NASCAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, made the announcements at the NASCAR Hall of Fame during NASCAR's annual media event as part of the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour.
"The fans tell us that winning matters the most with them, so we're combining the tradition of consistency in our sport with the excitement that comes along with winning," said France. "This makes every race count leading into the 26th race of the season at Richmond, when we set the field for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup."
The new points system -- which applies to all NASCAR national series -- will award points in one-point increments. As an example, in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, race winners will earn 43 points, plus three bonus points for the win. Winners also can earn an extra point for leading a lap and leading the most laps, bringing their total to a possible maximum of 48 points.
All other drivers in a finishing order will be separated by one-point increments. A second-place finisher will earn 42 points, a third-place driver 41 points, and so on. A last-place finisher  43rd place  earns one point. In the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, the last-place finisher receives eight points, to account for that series' 36-driver race field.
"Many of our most loyal fans don't fully understand the points system we have used to date," said France, referencing the system that has been in use since 1975. "So, we are simplifying the points system to one that is much easier to understand. Conceptually, it is comparable to our previous system, but it is easier to follow."
During his remarks Wednesday night, France reflected on the outstanding competition the sport enjoyed in 2010 and expected to see that high-caliber of racing to continue once the green flag drops for the 53rd running of the Daytona 500 Feb. 20.
"NASCAR enters 2011 with positive momentum and a great sense of excitement and optimism," said France. "We're extremely excited for the launch of the season. Leading the season off with Daytona, Phoenix and Las Vegas, we believe our fans are in store for some of the best racing the sport has to offer."
Other competitive enhancements announced Wednesday:
Pick a Series  Drivers in all three national series now must select the series where they'll compete for a driver championship. Drivers still may compete in multiple series and help their teams win owner titles in series where they're not competing for a driver title. The move helps spotlight young talent in the NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
New Qualifying Procedure  The qualifying order will be set based upon slowest to fastest practice speeds.
Inclement Weather Qualifying  If bad weather cancels qualifying, the final starting lineup will be determined by practice speeds. The same rule book procedures will be used to determine eligibility to start a race. If weather cancels practice sessions, then the starting lineup will be set by points, per the rule book.
Tire Rules Revision  NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams now are allowed five sets of tires for practice and qualifying instead of six. They must return four of those sets to Goodyear in order to receive their race allotment, and may keep one set of practice/qualifying tires. Tire allotments for race weekends will vary according to historical performance data.
Closed Loop Fueling System  Introduced in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, this goes into effect for all three national series in 2011. It combines a more efficient fueling system with the elimination of the catch-can man, considered the most "vulnerable" pit-crew member. Teams now will use six, rather than seven, over-the-wall pit-crew members.
Evolution Of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Car  NASCAR continues to work with the manufacturers and teams to enhance the look of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car. The cars have new fronts this season and the body makeover will continue to help appeal to fans and aid manufacturer identity.
(NASCAR)(1-26-2011)

Chase will go to top 10, plus 2 biggest winners: Twelve NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers will make the Chase for the Sprint Cup in 2011 -- the top 10 in points and the two drivers not in the top 10 who have the most race victories in NASCAR's 26-race regular season. NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France is expected to confirm that arrangement, along with a points system that gives 43 points to race winners and then one-point increments down to just one point for the last-place finisher. Each driver who leads a lap will get one bonus point, and regular-season race winners are expected to get two or three Chase bonus points for each victory. There will be no knockout rounds in the Chase, as NASCAR had hinted at earlier.(SPEED)(1-26-2011)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on January 27, 2011, 12:25PM
I like the changes. Makes it more "fair" so to speak. Winning is important, that is what NASCAR has always been about and it should still be that way. Points system or not.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 06, 2011, 10:17PM
Well we are 6 days away from the first race for the Sprint cup cars at the newly repaved Daytona. The Budweiser shootout should be exciting! Rooting for Dale Jr to end his Cup Series winless drought on Saturday. ;-)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 12, 2011, 09:41AM
I'm really amped up for tonight's race! I watched the practice sessions last night and things were quite wild! The two car drafts are just as prevalent as they were at Talladega. Speeds were up as well! I believe Joey Logano had a lap of 203 mph. We'll see if Nascar will change the plate size for tonight or make a change later in the week for the Daytona 500.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on February 13, 2011, 06:38AM
figuring it was gonna be Buton or Harvick....surprise!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 13, 2011, 07:37AM
Kinda funny how the Shell - Penzoil colors have now won this race 3 years in a row!

I wish Nascar would clearly define whats a pass below the yellow line. I've heard them say many times if you if you've made it past the rear bumper before your under the line then it's considered a clean pass. Also what happened to forcing someone under the yellow line rule? Newman clearly forced Hamlin down and he wasn't penalized. 

I think the best way to describe this Bud shootout would be different. The two car draft was the norm for the whole race. After the race last night I wasn't really liking this type of racing at Daytona. But now that I had a night to think about it. It wasn't all that bad. I guess the game for Restrictor plate racing has evolved to this.

Now for todays qualifying. Should be an interesting one.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on February 13, 2011, 07:41AM
Kinda funny how the Shell - Penzoil colors have now won this race 3 years in a row.
will Kurt Busch be called "double deuce " now????? ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 13, 2011, 07:55AM
Kinda funny how the Shell - Penzoil colors have now won this race 3 years in a row.
will Kurt Busch be called "double deuce " now????? ;D ;D ;D

I think it'll work. ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 17, 2011, 04:39PM
What a day today at Daytona for the Duel 150 races! Kurt Busch held off a charge from Regan Smith in race #1 and Jeff Burton got by team mate Clint Bowyer to win race #2! It was unfortunate for the rookie, Trevor Bayne driving the woodbrother's #21 crashed on the last lap after running up front pushing Jeff Gordon the whole. Can't wait for the truck race tomorrow. Should be interesting to see what that race will be like on the new pavement.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on February 18, 2011, 06:41AM
If it wasen`t for bad luck, Junior would have no luck at all, good thing pole position isn`t too important at plate tracks. He using a Talledega car they`ve used in the past.Could this be Kurt Busch`s chance???  Looking pretty stout, especially for being only one of two Dodges.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 19, 2011, 08:02AM
What a truck race last night! Michael Waltrip 10 years to the day after losing his friend and boss Dale Earnhardt, wins! What an emotional win for him.  :'( ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Maggie on February 20, 2011, 01:58AM

I don't follow Nascar even though Daytona is only 68 miles away, although right now we can't avoid it on local TV!  :D

I just pray everyone stays safe.

I do know a little about the drivers etc, just what I've picked up on the news...and I've been to the Daytona track when my friend Maggie May got her husband 8 circuits of the track for his birthday surprise....they were so thrilled it was easy to get caught up in it.

A lady I know is a friend of Bobby Labonte, who may not be one of the top drivers, but is certainly one of the good guys of Nascar.
Please take a look at this:
http://www.bobbylabontefoundation.org/events/11_jordan.php

Our friend Wendell at Daytona:                                       ...and there he is on the track!
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x177/MaireadRua/DaytonaTrack/WendellSmiling.jpg?t=1298188014) (http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x177/MaireadRua/DaytonaTrack/Wendellin83.jpg)




Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on February 20, 2011, 06:36AM
I think it`ll be Harvick again today..just a feeling......black car and all.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 20, 2011, 10:24AM
I'm thinking someone from either the Gibbs or RCR camp today. Kyle Busch and Joey Logano clearly have the 2 car tandems perfected for a course of a long run judging from the Nationwide race yesterday. I wouldn't count out Kurt Busch or Tony Stewart winning either. Both have really fast cars. As a dark horse I'm going with Micheal Waltrip. He's been the Top Toyota this week and he's got some momentum from that emotional winning in the truck race.

I don't follow Nascar even though Daytona is only 68 miles away, although right now we can't avoid it on local TV!  :D

I just pray everyone stays safe.

I do know a little about the drivers etc, just what I've picked up on the news...and I've been to the Daytona track when my friend Maggie May got her husband 8 circuits of the track for his birthday surprise....they were so thrilled it was easy to get caught up in it.

A lady I know is a friend of Bobby Labonte, who may not be one of the top drivers, but is certainly one of the good guys of Nascar.
Please take a look at this:
http://www.bobbylabontefoundation.org/events/11_jordan.php

Our friend Wendell at Daytona:                                       ...and there he is on the track!
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x177/MaireadRua/DaytonaTrack/WendellSmiling.jpg?t=1298188014) (http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x177/MaireadRua/DaytonaTrack/Wendellin83.jpg)




Lucky guy to get to get out on the old surface. It's a much different experience now with the repave. It's as smooth as glass now.

What a true class act Bobby is! Hope they can find a match for that little girl soon.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Ganconagh on February 20, 2011, 12:29PM
Last-second predictions:  Clint Bowyer to win.  (Sorry, Clint.  My prediction is the kiss-of-defeat.  :P)
                                    At least one strong contender loses the race on pit road (speeding, missed stall,     
                                       refueling miscue).
                                    If Trevor Bayne and/or Regan Smith is running with 10 laps left in the race, whoever teams with
                                       one of them will finish in the top 5.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 20, 2011, 04:53PM
OMG!!! Trevor Bayne wins the Daytona 500!!!! What an awesome way to cap this speedweeks off! I'm still shaking! How about those Wood Brothers! Good to see them in victory lane again with that #21! This is history right here!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on February 20, 2011, 05:10PM
That was an amazing race, and win! My roommate who isn't a fan of NASCAR is even excited. Who would have guessed? Great start to his career!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 20, 2011, 06:26PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/110220105317-bayne-win-1-homepage-t1-vertical.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/184201_499919091019_25678641019_6718743_6151558_n.jpg)
What a cinderella story this is.! For Lenard Wood of the famed "Wood Brothers" who was on the verge of shutting down his race team not to long ago. For Trevor Bayne, Who went from being ousted from Michael Waltrip's team last season to now the youngest Daytona 500 winner in history! He also joined Lee Petty as the only drivers to win the 500 in their first start. Hard to think this team isn't scheduled to run the whole year and Bayne is listed as Nationwide only.

This is such a boost for this sport right now!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: edtom on February 20, 2011, 06:43PM
A Star Is Born


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 20, 2011, 06:55PM
for those that missed the 500, Here is the recap.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm7GGnQ7hmU


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: CelticWomanAddict on February 20, 2011, 07:38PM
What place did the Celtic Woman car come in?  ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on February 20, 2011, 07:53PM
I still can't believe it. I'm a fan of Joey Logano, but Trevor has got a career ahead. That is if he can keep this momentum up. Sponcers will look at him kinder now I would think.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: MikeyK on February 20, 2011, 11:55PM
I'm not a regular NASCAR viewer but I decided to watch this one, and I'm glad I did. It was a great race, though I could have done without the record number of cautions (I hate cautions with a passion). It was really great to see the Wood Brothers back in victory lane, and of all races, in the 500! Great start to Trevor's career. Wish him all the best.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Maggie on February 21, 2011, 04:02AM
for those that missed the 500, Here is the recap.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm7GGnQ7hmU

I just watched it from that link....
isn't that what racing is all about?
Whether it's cars or horses, everybody likes to see the rookie or the underdog win.
Trevor Bayne didn't know how to get to Victory Lane! :D :D :D
I'm glad Bobby Labonte was in the front 4....and in spite of the pile-ups, no serious injuries.

Daytona crowd's tribute to #3 the Intimidator:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXpOJIjK9AA

(http://www.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_full_width/hash/Dale%20Earnhardt07-Chris%20Graythen-Getty%20Images.jpg)



Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on February 21, 2011, 06:31AM
One of the best Daytona 500`s in years...especially to see the Wood Bros. get back to Victory Lane.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RickOShea on February 21, 2011, 06:15PM
I'm just glad my man, Mark Martin, finished the race.

He's usually DNF three out of four restricter-plate races ayear. :o


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 27, 2011, 03:59PM
What a crazy race it's been at Phenoix today! Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne's hot streak ended early when he crashed going into turn 1. Then A big wreck in the "Dogleg" That took out a number of contenders, 13 in all! Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon are currently up front.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 27, 2011, 05:43PM
Haha! Jeff Gordon fought for that one and ended his 66 race winless drought! Great win for 4 time!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on February 28, 2011, 10:05AM
It was good to see Jeff Gordon win...he earned that one.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 01, 2011, 05:23PM
Cool story about a Nascar driver thwarting a robbery at a Las Vegas Walmart.

Most NASCAR drivers don't come to mind when you think of Las Vegas crimefighters, but then again, most NASCAR drivers aren't 69-year-old Morgan Shepherd. The veteran of 44 NASCAR seasons was getting out of his rental car in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart store Monday evening just minutes away from Las Vegas Motor Speedway just as three men burst from the store's entrance with security forces trailing behind. Thats when Shepherd, a daily jogger and fitness perfectionist, sprang into action. "I just got out and took off after them," Shepherd said. "I caught one of them just as they were getting ready to hop a little wall at the end of the parking lot. I yanked him down and got on top of him." Shepherd said in a matter of seconds a Las Vegas police officer pitched the ageless NASCAR driver a pair and handcuffs and continued pursuit of the other two suspects, along with the store's security force. "I cuffed him and sat on top of him," Shepherd said. "The police department officers showed up and asked if I could hold him a while longer while they ran down the others. I told them he wasn't going anywhere." Shepherd said while the young shoplifter pleaded with him to let him go and about the possibility of going to jail, Shepherd used the time to lecture the youth about his poor choices.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Nick on March 05, 2011, 09:32AM
Matt Kenseth...finally my guy is in pole position. Show them what you can do in that fast Ford. Stay out of trouble!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RickOShea on March 05, 2011, 06:26PM
Woo-hoo!!! The old man gets win #49!!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on March 06, 2011, 06:54AM
Loved seeing the "Wild Child" go dirt tracking and wreck.....so you think you can drive like Earnhardt used to?????


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 06, 2011, 05:43PM
Edwards pulls off the win in Vegas! Gotta feel for Tony, He had that one pretty well under hand.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 20, 2011, 02:25PM
Kyle Busch pulls off another weekend sweep at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend. That's win no. 5 at "Thunder" valley.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on March 20, 2011, 05:38PM
Oh boy I hate I didn't get to watch all of the race today. And a little bummed that Kyle won. Wish someone different would win every now and then.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: doomnight16 on March 20, 2011, 09:05PM
Yea kyle Bush


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on March 21, 2011, 06:11AM
Kyle Busch is getting to be like Jeff Gordon was years back...winning so much that the fans got tired of it and turned against him.The Busch brothers pretty much own Bristol though.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on March 21, 2011, 09:23AM
Hey, Kyle isn't winning that much. Jimmie still is the person people are getting tired of. Good for Kyle, do you know how hard it is to gain a weekend sweep? Pretty awesome. And great story JR! That is so funny! lol


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 28, 2011, 06:30AM
What a finish last night at Fontana! Harvick just came from no where in the closing laps! Who says California speedway can't put on a great show? Glad to see Dale Jr has kept getting good runs since crashing out of the 500.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on March 28, 2011, 01:57PM
Great race!!!!!...and not just because my favorite driver won.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on March 29, 2011, 02:17PM
I was really impressed with Harvick's win on Sunday! That was a great move and he really pulled it off in a good way and didn't wreck anyone in the process. It made for a great closing of the race.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 03, 2011, 03:34PM
Another great race, another great win for Kevin Harvick at Martinsville. Dale Jr just missed out on ending the winless streek. But still managed to edge Kyle Busch for second.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on April 03, 2011, 03:56PM
Yay!!!  my man Harvick wins two in a row...#29!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 10, 2011, 09:31AM
Good race at Texas last night. Matt Kenseth ended his winless drought that dated back to Feb, 2009. Tony Stewart missed out once again due to a pit road violation and running out of fuel on the last lap. Dale Jr came home 9th which has quitely moved him up to 6th in the points. Carl Edwards takes over the lead in the overall point standings.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on April 14, 2011, 09:39PM
And up next is Talladega Baby and who is normally the best at this track. That is right it is Dale Jr. I have a strong feeling that this will be his race.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: hayleynibhaoleafh<3'scelticwoman! on April 14, 2011, 10:31PM
;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 15, 2011, 09:22PM
And up next is Talladega Baby and who is normally the best at this track. That is right it is Dale Jr. I have a strong feeling that this will be his race.
I hope he wins too. It'll 100 races since his last victory. I'm liking the consistently the 88 team's had since race #2 this year. But with the two car draft he's gonna need to depend on someone at the end. I have a feeling it'll be a wild GWC because there just no way they'll make it to the end without a caution.  ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 16, 2011, 06:32PM
What a wild race the Nationwide cars put on this afternoon. Kyle Busch gets the win after the caution came out for Mike Wallace flipping down the backstretch on the final lap. It makes him one of the few who have won in all three series at Talladega. Should be a good one tomorrow!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 17, 2011, 11:22AM
Cars are coming to the green........... Let's go Talladega racin' boys!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 17, 2011, 11:49AM
Brian Vickers and Landon Cassall got together off of turn 2. No one else involved.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 17, 2011, 12:20PM
Dale Jr and Jimmie Johnson seem to be the fastest tandem right now.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 17, 2011, 12:45PM
Crash in turn 3! Major fire on the Kasey Kahne car!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 17, 2011, 12:48PM
Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne is out as well as Brad K. Kahne climbed out ok.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 17, 2011, 01:35PM
53 laps to go.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 17, 2011, 01:42PM
Big wreck! Kyle Busch about turned over!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 17, 2011, 02:11PM
Setting up for a 20 lap shootout. Should be wild!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 17, 2011, 02:21PM
WOW! How did Newman hang on to that car not once but twice?!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 17, 2011, 02:39PM
WWWWWWWOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!!!!! What a finish!!! Three wide across the line with Johnson getting it by .002 of a second.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on April 17, 2011, 02:44PM
wasn`t expecting JJ to win.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 17, 2011, 02:56PM
I thought Jr/Johnson was done with two to go! Those last 20 laps were some of the most exciting moments in Dega history!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on April 17, 2011, 03:06PM
I thouht it`d be  Bowyer..then "cousin Carl" was there too...JJ all of a sudden appeared!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 17, 2011, 03:45PM
Johnson should cut the trophy in half and give a piece to Dale Jr, lol. ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Celtic Lass on April 17, 2011, 04:51PM
lol Not likely.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on April 20, 2011, 07:49PM
Johnson should cut the trophy in half and give a piece to Dale Jr, lol. ;)

he at least shared the flag with him. but it should have been Jr. in front of Johnson.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 30, 2011, 09:31PM
Typical Richmond... Kyle Busch wins Denny Hamlin 2nd. They have Richmond figured out! Feel bad for Martin Truex Jr. He had a chance to run with them at the front but bad luck nips them again...


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 03, 2011, 03:56AM
Here's a little treat for us Nascar fans on here. I did a video compilation last night of the 2011 season as of Richmond with Lisa Kelly's song the Voice. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF-GOzIeLm8&feature=channel_video_title


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 07, 2011, 08:34AM
All ready for tonight's race at the "lady in black" Darlington! Kasey Kahne won the pole for the race tonight. The talk of the garage has been the Newman/Montoya feud which seemed to have escalated after a meeting with Nascar officials earlier in the weekend. Apparently punches were thrown. All this stems from the on-track incidents from Richmond last Saturday. Should be interesting to see if it'll continue in tonight event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp2aLoQFr9Q&feature=related


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 07, 2011, 10:02PM
YEAH!!! What a finish we got at Darlington tonight! Another underdog driver, Regan Smith gets the win and Kyle Busch/ Harvick have major words after the race. Very crazy night!
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/rs.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 07, 2011, 11:09PM
Just in case you missed it here's the end of the 2011 Southern 500! Congrats Regan Smith on this monumental win!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jco2259N6dY


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: RickOShea on May 09, 2011, 08:34AM
My old crew chief used to keep two pair of boxing gloves behind the seat of his company truck just in case a couple of us got to fussing with each other....... Perhaps NASCAR should look into that. Maybe keep a portable boxing ring right behind winner's circle. ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 14, 2011, 06:28PM
Wow... What a finish the Nationwide race had this afternoon. Edwards gets Logano loose in turn four which sends him into the wall. Then sends him in the path of Clint Bowyer which he practically drove through Joey's rear window and launched his car on its side. What a wild ride!

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/230674_1773466658873_1305502372_31641270_2848531_n.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/wwwbeaumontenterprisecom.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/wwwbeaumontenterprisecom2.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/110514101519-nd7-homepage-t1.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RQiJcsfshg&feature=feedlik


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 15, 2011, 02:34PM
That was a game changer on the final pit stop there. Johnson and Edwards took 4 tires and could not gain the track position back. Congrats to Matt Kenseth on capturing the win today at Dover! Next weeks the big All Star race. Should be a pretty good one!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on May 15, 2011, 05:05PM
These guys probably drive the safest cars in all motorsports. To go through some of the crashes they have and come out basically unhurt wow!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 21, 2011, 04:58PM
Time for tonight's All Star race from Charlotte Motor Speedway! Hope Dale Jr can race his way in to the feature tonight.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 21, 2011, 05:43PM
Woah, What a lick for both Landon Cassel and Derick Cope! Glad they could walk away from that one.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 21, 2011, 06:14PM
These last two restarts have been wild! Logano's been marching through this field!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 21, 2011, 06:22PM
David Ragan and Brad Keselowski raced their way into the All Star Race later tonight. Great heat race!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 21, 2011, 08:20PM
Greg Biffle wins segment #1


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 21, 2011, 08:58PM
Looks like it's gonna come down to Edwards or Busch for the win tonight.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 21, 2011, 09:29PM
Carl Edwards wins the Allstar race and tore the car up on a man hole cover in the infield lol!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 22, 2011, 06:19AM
glad he won  instead of Busch.....he sure tore up his car...wonder if that was supposed to be the "600" car?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2011, 01:37PM
glad he won  instead of Busch.....he sure tore up his car...wonder if that was supposed to be the "600" car?
I don't think they figured that out yet. As long as the chassis isn't bent they might be able to fix it before the 600. But I did hear his crew chief say they got a faster one at the shop.

Big news from Indianapolis, Danica Patrick still hasn't made the field of 33 yet. She was set to go out but the rains fell before her attempt. She could end up not making the Indy 500 this year!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2011, 02:46PM
Danica is now back out on track!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 22, 2011, 02:50PM
Danica finally slots in the field! 26th! Looks like she'll be in the Indy 500!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Scott T CW fan on May 22, 2011, 03:31PM
" Whew " go Danica.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on May 28, 2011, 09:00PM
So excited about the 600 tomorrow! Hate I wont get to see it. but being at the lake will be worth missing it. Luckily I can get up dates on my phone from Twitter and the internet. Go JR.!!!!!!!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Cash on May 28, 2011, 10:20PM
My post isn't about NASCAR but its autoracing related so I hope no one minds I put it here.

Isn't the Indy 500 on Sunday (day before Memorial Day)? Will Danica win this year? Then again, is she even in it?


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 29, 2011, 08:28AM
My post isn't about NASCAR but its autoracing related so I hope no one minds I put it here.

Isn't the Indy 500 on Sunday (day before Memorial Day)? Will Danica win this year? Then again, is she even in it?

Yep, The Indy 500 is on today. ABC has the coverage starting at 11 am ET.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 29, 2011, 10:12AM
So good to see Jim Nabors still singing "Back home in Indiana" before the starting of the engines.

Here's his performance back in 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ54AUmYTl0


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 29, 2011, 11:09AM
Ganassi cars are up front right now.. Pole sitter, Alex Tagliani fell to 4th after leading for quite a bit. Danica Patrick is up to 17th after starting the race 26th.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 29, 2011, 12:05PM
The Ganassi cars have had the cars to beat so far once again but Oriol Servia just made a great pass on Dario Franchitti for the lead! Danica Patrick has made it all the way to the top ten with 78 lap to go in the Indy 500!


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 29, 2011, 12:31PM
Dario Franchitti is still leading with less then 50 laps to go. Danica is now up to 7th. They are about to go back to green.


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 29, 2011, 12:42PM
Wild restart there. Had one car using the pit access road to keep from wrecking. Bisco and Bell ended up crashing in turn 2


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 29, 2011, 01:20PM
JR Hildebrand the rookie had the lead on the final lap and on the final turn he ended up hitting the wall and allowed Dan Weldon to go by and steal the Indy 500! Danica was in the lead in the final laps but had to pit for fuel. She finished 10th.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 29, 2011, 02:07PM
For those that missed the Indy 500

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/2742f68492b014ef0a97b55e682f00c1-getty-107745454tw004_indianapolis.jpg)

Final laps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EGq_yKp2-A


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 29, 2011, 03:23PM
Moving on from Indianapolis, It's time for the other big race on this Memorial day weekend. The Coca Cola "World" 600, Nascar's longest race. Brad Keselowski won the pole for tonight race.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 29, 2011, 03:30PM
Hildebrand must be wondering"WHAT HAPPENED??"     now for the Coke 600......just hope" shrub" doesn`t win.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 29, 2011, 09:17PM
Sooo disappointing! Dale Jr was in sight of the checkered flag and ran out of fuel! It ended up giving the Coca Cola 600 to Kevin Harvick...


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Sorgi on May 29, 2011, 09:49PM
Speaking of NASCAR,  I can't go into a savemart without tripping over a Savemart 350 display or walking into a drivers cardboard cutout.  Been that way for the last 6 weeks or so....still 4 weeks until that event.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on May 30, 2011, 05:43AM
"my kingdom for a pint of gas!".....but my man Harvick came from out of nowhere again... ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 30, 2011, 07:35AM
"my kingdom for a pint of gas!".....but my man Harvick came from out of nowhere again... ;)
That win should lock him in to the chase for sure now with 3 wins. I have a feeling Happy's going to be happy at Homestead this November if ya know what I mean! ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar Thread!
Post by: Kelli on May 30, 2011, 08:45AM
JR Hildebrand the rookie had the lead on the final lap and on the final turn he ended up hitting the wall and allowed Dan Weldon to go by and steal the Indy 500!

Bit of trivia for you...Orlagh's manager also represents Dan Weldon  :D


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on May 30, 2011, 08:50AM
Harvick really came from out of no where. Poor Jr. just can't get a break. I cried and felt so bad for him. The thing that I like the most about him is that he doesn't want to win it for himself he wants to win it for us his fans. That is just so humbling. If he had had just a tiny bit more gas he would have had it. Twice he has really come close to having a win. I feel it coming that he is going to have one of the best wins of his career soon.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 11, 2011, 08:42AM
Big crash in the first few hours of the 2011 24 hours of Le Mans! Alan McNish ended up clipping his teammate in the Dunlop corner causing him to hit the armco barrier and flipping it wildly! their were many photographers in the area of the crash but no injury as far as I know. They are repairing the barrier at the moment causing an extensive delay to the race.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 11, 2011, 11:18AM
Amazing he and the photographers were able unhurt from this wreck considering what the car looked like afterwards and how close the crash was to those people!
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/1078701_article_img_xlarge2.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/mcnish.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 12, 2011, 05:33AM
the ARCA race at Pocano cut short due to FOG.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 12, 2011, 07:55AM
Audi wins the 24 hours of Le Mans after a trying night with the horrifying wreck of Mike Rockenfeller going into the Indianapolis corner. Good to see them prevail! Also Corvette wins it's class in the GTE category! 
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/audi.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/corvette.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 12, 2011, 11:19AM
Lewis Hamilton Just hit the armco at the Canadian GP. Look's like he's out. Rain has made the track pretty treacherous! Also about to go green in Pocono!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 12, 2011, 11:48AM
Hamlin's got a great car! Been pulling away after every restart so far.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 12, 2011, 11:51AM
Apparently they've halted the Canadian GP because the rain is too heavy. 


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 12, 2011, 02:27PM
Alonso's out!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 12, 2011, 02:48PM
Jeff Gordon wins at Pocono! Dale Jr makes it to 6th!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 12, 2011, 03:08PM
Woah! Jenson Button just took the win away from Sebastian Vettel! What a finish to the Canadian GP! Too bad for Michael Schumacher, He had a podium finish going there...


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 12, 2011, 03:24PM
Bet Schumacher would win if he had a Ferrari.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Ben the piper on June 12, 2011, 03:30PM
Yes, well done Button!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 19, 2011, 06:21PM
Denny Hamlin takes home the win at Michigan, His first of 2011. Dale Jr had a decent run going until an incident with Mark Martin caused him to tag the wall which led to a blown right rear tire. He finished 21st.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Sorgi on June 26, 2011, 04:48AM
Hmmm looks like there might be some competition on the track today....  http://supermarketnews.com/news/save_mart_0622/index.html (http://supermarketnews.com/news/save_mart_0622/index.html)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2011, 12:26PM
I'm hoping Marcos Ambrose can make up from last years heart break and win today at Sonoma!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 26, 2011, 04:56PM
Kurt Busch wins at Infineon this afternoon in dominating fashion. Lots ruff racing for most of the race. Gonna shuffle points a bit that's for sure!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 01, 2011, 08:12AM
I can't wait for Nascar's return to Daytona this weekend! Hoping Dale Jr can get a win on Saturday night in the 400. Maybe o'l five time can repay the favor to Jr after he pushed Jimmie to victory at Talladega. Hope the rain stays away for tonight's Nationwide race. Maybe we'll see Danica have a good run tonight!

In preparation for this weekend race here's some video of the CW car at Daytona making a few laps. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gdStX5KwF0&feature=watch_response


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 01, 2011, 06:38PM
Danica Patrick is doing pretty good tonight at Daytona! She's led quite a bit tonight. Her and Stewart are making a pretty good pair pit there!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 01, 2011, 07:55PM
Well Danica Patrick came close tonight just wasn't in the cards for her to win. What a finish though! Congrats to Joey Logano on the win!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 02, 2011, 08:53PM
Congrats to David Ragan on picking up his first win tonight. Wished Dale Jr could have finished better though...


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on July 04, 2011, 10:39PM
Jr. has got to win at least once this season. It is meant to be! It has to happen.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 09, 2011, 07:21AM
Big race tonight at Kentucky! The sprint cup cars make their debut at the circuit. Should be a good race tonight!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 09, 2011, 06:32PM
Been quite some time since I've seen a track packed to the gills for a Cup race! The Kentucky fans are out in force tonight!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: CelticWomanAddict on July 09, 2011, 07:10PM
Yeah,They said around 120K ppl total including the seats and infield,All of our local stations are covering it since it's between Cincinnati and Lousiville


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 09, 2011, 08:46PM
Kyle Busch wins the first cup race at Kentucky.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 17, 2011, 09:57AM
Nascar makes it up here to New England today at New Hampshire motor speedway! Hope Dale Jr can get a good finish today and shakes off the bad luck he's had the last month or so.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 17, 2011, 02:22PM
Ryan Newman wins on fuel mileage beating out his team mate and car owner Tony Stewart!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: hayleynibhaoleafh<3'scelticwoman! on July 18, 2011, 09:57AM
I dunno much about Nascar or anything but I get a kick out of reading this thread ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on July 18, 2011, 01:45PM
The best part of the race was Kyle Busch smacking the wall. ;)  Okay, gotta teach Hayley about Nascar.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on July 30, 2011, 08:13AM
OMG guys last weekend I went to the NASCAR hall of fame and that place is awesome. Spent a good 2 hours there and didn't get to everything because we had to get our car out of the garage we were parked in by a certain time. But that place was so neat and the simulation of the race was awesome and fun except that people didn't pay attention and kept wrecking me and everyone else. If you are a NASCAR fan it is a great thing to go and do.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 31, 2011, 09:18AM
OMG guys last weekend I went to the NASCAR hall of fame and that place is awesome. Spent a good 2 hours there and didn't get to everything because we had to get our car out of the garage we were parked in by a certain time.
Awesome! I've been wanting to go down there to see what it is all about. Maybe some day. :)

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and the simulation of the race was awesome and fun except that people didn't pay attention and kept wrecking me and everyone else.
I've been thinking of signing up to service that provides the simulators, Iracing. How realistic is it?



Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 31, 2011, 09:19AM
Racing at the Brickyard today! I can't think of who could win it today, Maybe Montoya will finally break though and win this race. He's come so close the last two years. If not I'll go with Tony Stewart.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Jim M. on July 31, 2011, 09:25AM
Dale Jr. will win.  Or not.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 31, 2011, 11:42AM
Wow did anyone catch that save Joey Logano made? Quite the wheel man!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 31, 2011, 02:18PM
Alright! Another first time winner, Paul Menard wins the Brickyard 400! Who saw that one coming?


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on July 31, 2011, 02:53PM
not me...I thought Gordon was gonna get him.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 31, 2011, 03:15PM
not me...I thought Gordon was gonna get him.

Yeah especially when Mike Bliss was holding Menard up a bit in the last few laps. I was sensing some bad blood there.

Good win though. It was cool hearing about how his father spent years trying to win the Indy 500 with his team get to see his son win at Indy. Such a great story! Too bad for Dale Jr again. He ran good when he had clean air it was just pit strategy that put him out at least he got 16th in the final order. How about Regan Smith getting 3rd! He's having a great year as well.

For those that missed it  :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2gcwgLYhlQ


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on July 31, 2011, 03:17PM
Trevor Bayne is IMPRESSIVE!  Maybe the next Jeff Gordon.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on July 31, 2011, 03:50PM
Trevor Bayne is IMPRESSIVE!  Maybe the next Jeff Gordon.
He's got talent. Still a bit green to be a major contender in cup this year. But if Carl Edwards does move to Joe Gibbs in 2012, I'd expect Bayne to take over the #99.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on July 31, 2011, 07:28PM
OMG guys last weekend I went to the NASCAR hall of fame and that place is awesome. Spent a good 2 hours there and didn't get to everything because we had to get our car out of the garage we were parked in by a certain time.
Awesome! I've been wanting to go down there to see what it is all about. Maybe some day. :)

and the simulation of the race was awesome and fun except that people didn't pay attention and kept wrecking me and everyone else.
I've been thinking of signing up to service that provides the simulators, Iracing. How realistic is it?


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Well it is pretty cool for what it is. All you can see is what you would see from the view point of inside the car. you have hand gears instead of a foot pedal to change the gears. Cause not everyone can do that. You can feel all the bumps and change in the track but just in the wheel. Not in the car itself. You sit in a car which is cool but there are two to a car with a divider in between you. It is cool to hear the spotter for yourself in the car. It is only $5 to do I think like 10 laps but it is worth it. And by the time it is over you end up wanting to do another lap. If you want to do well try to get close to a front spot. being in the back hurts you a lot like in a real race.

Now about to todays race can I just say I love the fuel mileage deal. It is a big part this year and it should be because of the fact that it is never a certain point that you think someone is going to win. Congrats to Menard and his win. Glad he got his first win at the Brickyard.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 14, 2011, 11:08AM
Racing at Watkins Glen today, Hopefully. Raining right now.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on August 14, 2011, 12:35PM
rain rain go away come again another day we got a race to watch.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on August 14, 2011, 02:01PM
will they have time to race at  the Glen? There`s `s no lighting is there??


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on August 14, 2011, 02:27PM
darn race is postponed.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on August 15, 2011, 05:51AM
racing TODAY at 10:00 a.m.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on August 15, 2011, 08:20AM
5 laps are done so far and two people have spun and no wrecks yet. slow but exciting start.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2011, 08:27AM
5 laps are done so far and two people have spun and no wrecks yet. slow but exciting start.

Kurt's skirting the lead lap after his spin in the inner loop. He just bumped the leader Allmendinger out of the way giving the lead to Marcos Ambrose!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on August 15, 2011, 08:29AM
lots and lots of spins but staying green through the whole thing.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2011, 08:38AM
Fogs starting to roll in. It's beginning to look like the 06 Daytona 500.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2011, 08:45AM
Dale Jr's up to 8th good run for him so far!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2011, 08:49AM
Greg Biffle brings out the caution. Ran out of fuel by the inner loop.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2011, 09:25AM
Big off for the #22 of Kurt Busch. Blew a left front going into "the carousel" and right into the tire barrier. Kurt's Ok, but his day is done. 


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2011, 09:57AM
Oh wow!!! Scary moment for Denny Hamlin! Throttle hung going into 1 and plowed into the barrier. Very reminiscent of Jimmie Johnson's crash in 2000! Good to see the same result he walked away.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2011, 10:08AM
Ambrose is closing on Kyle Busch! 10 laps to go!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2011, 10:20AM
Yikes! Paul Menard just whacked the armco coming out of the "Esses" Oiled down the track quite a bit. This could put the leaders in trouble of running out of fuel depending how long the clean up takes.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 15, 2011, 10:34AM
O.M.G David Reutimann is lucky to be alive after that one! Scary wreck!
For those that missed this wild finish...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3WjLJpmXZY
(http://www.simracingdesign.com/imagehosting/24e494e4fcd490.jpg)
(http://www.simracingdesign.com/imagehosting/24e494e5050cda.jpg)
 Congrats to Marcos Ambrose finally gets his win! Such a great moment for the Tasmanian born driver!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on August 15, 2011, 11:05AM
That was one of the wildest races I have seen in a long time. What a finish with all the wrecks going on everywhere.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on August 15, 2011, 11:08AM
Glad to see Marcos win  and Busch get knocked out of the way on that restart.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on August 16, 2011, 09:01PM
Busch get knocked out of the way on that restart.

aahhhh hahahahahahahahaha love that!  :D


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 16, 2011, 09:26PM
Glad to see Marcos win  and Busch get knocked out of the way on that restart.
Looked more like he just got into turn 1 way too hot. Either way I was glad the "shrub" didn't get the win Monday! I don't hate the guy, I just don't want to see him win. Don't know if that makes sense, lol.  ??? ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on August 17, 2011, 12:17AM
I don't hate the guy, I just don't want to see him win. Don't know if that makes sense, lol.  ??? ;D

Makes loads of sense to me!  ;D ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Jim M. on August 17, 2011, 08:09AM
Kyle is a punk.  I hope he never wins anything ever again.  And, I don't like his brother either.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Jack on August 18, 2011, 06:26AM
In other news, Fox Sports is reporting that Danica will likely run a full Nationwide schedule in 2012, with limited Cup appearances.  The rumored plan is to then switch to full time Cup racing in 2013 for Stewart-Haas.  Should be interesting watching her trade paint with the good ol’ boys!  With her “in your face” attitude she could make a pretty big splash in NASCAR.  I’ve always said they need a couple of hard-driving ladies to liven the sport.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on August 20, 2011, 12:18AM
As a casual fan of "cage" racing I agree that a couple of hard driving ladies would liven up NASCAR. Danica Patrict could rise to that level.

However, and respectively, I have strong reservations about the Danica Patrick "brand". The image Danica has chosen (either by default or by design) is not appreciated by many NASCAR fans or potential sponsers into the future. Many fans and corporations flee from the image and such behavior she has exihibited. Going forward into her career I predict she will have some regrets.

At present it seems Danica and Go Daddy have a mutual explotation thing going. But that is now. What about her future?

I fear Danica is painting herself into a corner.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 21, 2011, 07:28AM
For those that like some of the older racing, I put together a video for the Group C Prototypes from the mid to late 80's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma_QImRrW30


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on August 25, 2011, 08:35AM
So how does everyone like the punishment that Kyle got for speeding? Wish they would take his NASCAR license away for a while. That would really punish him.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2011, 10:19AM
So how does everyone like the punishment that Kyle got for speeding? Wish they would take his NASCAR license away for a while. That would really punish him.
Unfortunately a public driving license and Nascar license are two different things. It is up to Nascar to distribute punishment for drivers that relate to their racing in Nascar.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 29, 2011, 10:26AM
Congrats to Brad Keselowski on winning at Bristol on Saturday night. That Blue Duece is starting to run like it did when Rusty Wallace was at the wheel! Great race for 2nd between Jeff Gordon and Martin Truex Jr. I think they were side by side for close to 60 laps in the final stages! Also a good race for the Nationwide cars on Friday, Such a close race between Kyle Busch and his teammate Joey Logano at the end! Busch got the win by inches! The win also makes Busch the winningest driver in Nationwide series history.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 04, 2011, 08:46AM
Hope the tropical storm stays away from the track in Atlanta tonight! Want to see this race!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 04, 2011, 09:02AM
The NHRA "US Nationals" just started on ESPN. Almost forgot about it!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on September 04, 2011, 06:36PM
The three top ladies, Karen, Erica and Melanie qualified very strong at Indy today in their respective classes. I will try and put together a little report in the other thread after I do some double checking to get my info accurate.  :)

Elemination racing is "scheduled" for 9am PDT on ESPN2 tomorrow.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 04, 2011, 07:51PM
Looks like Celtic Woman's gonna have to deal with the Nascar crowd on Tuesday. The race in Atlanta has been postponed until Tuesday.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on September 05, 2011, 12:26AM
I'm no expert on Atlanta but I doubt this will be a prob.

I'm know to be naive... LOL! But I can see many NASCAR fans and CW fans, not only coexisting well but, becoming good friends.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 07:24AM
I'm no expert on Atlanta but I doubt this will be a prob.

I'm know to be naive... LOL! But I can see many NASCAR fans and CW fans, not only coexisting well but, becoming good friends.
I'm sure they will. :)

How about the Us Nationals today? Hoping Erica can finally pull through today!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 10:29AM
How long's the Pre-race? I thought they'd be sending cars out at the start of the coverage like the normally do. :-\


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 11:02AM
Lucas and Kalitta open the round of Top Fuel with Kalitta moving on!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 11:26AM
Terry McMillan Picks up the win in the last pass but blew the supercharger off big time and oiled down the track. It just cost him the points he would have earned the round.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 11:34AM
Bob Vandergriff upsets Tony Schumacher in round 1!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 12:14PM
Close one fro Melanie Troxel! Just skirted the center line. But its deemed a clean pass and she moves on to Round 2.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 12:36PM
Bob Tasca III just took down John Force!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 12:49PM
Erica's up!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 12:51PM
She get the win on a .002 light! Off to round two!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 01:14PM
Erica's going to have her work cut out for her she has Jason Line in round 2.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on September 05, 2011, 01:53PM
60% chance of rain  in the Atlanta area tomorrow >:(       maybe another Nascar delay.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 02:01PM
That would really put a wrench in things if they got rained out on Tuesday. The teams have to get things preped for Richmond. If they have to run at a later date I wonder how it would effect the chase? It's gonna be interesting...


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 02:36PM
Melanie Troxel had some trouble and gets eliminated. Tasca move's on to the semi's.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 02:44PM
Erica red lights...


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 03:09PM
Antron Brown takes down Larry Dixon and advances to the finals.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 03:17PM
Del Worsham tale down Brandon Bernstein!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 03:23PM
Tasca puts away Ron Capps to move into the FC finals. Feel bad for Capps, He sounded so dejected in that interview. Hope Tasca can win one for New England!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 05, 2011, 03:58PM
The winners of today's US Nationals.
Hector Arana Jr wins PS Bike
Greg Anderson wins Pro Stock
Mike Neff wins Funny Car
Antron Brown wins Top Fuel


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on September 05, 2011, 07:01PM
How 'bout my man Antron Brown!!! Now he enters that small club of people that have won Indy in two different classes. ;)

Congratulations to the 19 year old rookie Hector Arana Jr! I was happy to see Eddie Krawiec lose in the second round. His arrogant comments after winning in the first round didn't work for me. Those Harley and Buel riders are allowed a 52 cubic inch advantage over the Suzukis. Anyone with an advantage like that needs to speak more carefully.

Those Kieth Black/Summit Racing Pontiacs are in a class of their own. Have you watched the in-cab video's? Anderson and Line don't even need to steer them. All they need to do is cut a reasonable light, shift and pull the drag chutes. Erica knows her only real chance is to holeshot them. But that risks a foul as we saw her do today in the second round.

I like Ron Capps but his deamonor after his loss in the final round was way too whinny for me. Dude! Suck it up and move on!

Indy marks the end of the "regular season", for lack of a better term. Now the top 10 in each class have their points tightened way up and go into the Countdown for the season championship. Those outside the top 10 continue to race for race wins but they are no longer in it for the Championship.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on September 06, 2011, 06:12AM
Tasca Ford   is THE Ford dealer in R.I., has been for 50+ years.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 06, 2011, 08:12AM
Tasca Ford   is THE Ford dealer in R.I., has been for 50+ years.

Yep! I've seen their commercials a few years ago with John Force appearing in them before Bob Tasca III was racing in FC.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 06, 2011, 09:10AM
Cup guys are about to go green in Atlanta!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 06, 2011, 01:38PM
That was Awesome! Gordon and Johnson put on a Show in Atlanta! Worth the wait!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on September 06, 2011, 02:02PM
GREAT RACE!!!!  definitely worth the wait.Gordon and Johnson were looking out the rideside windows those last few laps...can you say LOOSE???


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on September 07, 2011, 10:11PM
One week from today... Roundy round racing at speeds exceeding 500 mph:

Five days of racing action. Six classes of aircraft and speeds exceeding 500 mph. It all adds up to the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada...
http://www.airrace.org/at_the_races/index.php

Not to mention, full on, military and civilian air show headlined by the USAF Thunderbirds, plus jet cars, static displays and crystal blue Nevada skies.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 10, 2011, 05:57PM
Ahhh!!! Junior just got a piece of Clint Bowyer's wreck!!! Hope the damage isn't that bad!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on September 11, 2011, 05:54AM
my man Harvick wins at Richmond!...sorry Amanda (private joke).


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on September 16, 2011, 09:43PM
Mass casuality incident at National Championship Air Races late today, Reno, Nevada, USA. I pray for the injured, their families and the families of the deceased.

At 1630hrs, during the last Unlimited Gold heat race, the Galloping Ghost, a race modified 1946 P51D Mustang piloted by veteran air racer and Hollywood stunt pilot Jimmy Leeward (Ocala, Florida) crashed right in front of, and just east of the center box office seats.

UNCONFIRMED: 54 spectators injured, perhaps 25 critical. Possibly 2 plus Jimmy are dead.  :'(  (I stress these numbers are uncomfirmed.)

The 2011 Reno National Championship Air Races are cancelled.

Ambualnce and EMS crews pulled from as far away as Fallon, Nevada. Over 100 Air Race spectators with medical quals pitched in to help. A call has been put out for blood donatations.

This is very sad on immediate and longterm basis. Already with 19 pilot deaths in the 44 year history of the Reno Air Races this incident could spell the end of organized Air Racing in America.

Then again, 85 million US dollars dropped in Reno each year during this event...


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 16, 2011, 10:48PM
Mass casuality incident at National Championship Air Races late today, Reno, Nevada, USA. I pray for the injured, their families and the families of the deceased.

At 1630hrs, during the last Unlimited Gold heat race, the Galloping Ghost, a race modified 1946 P51D Mustang piloted by veteran air racer and Hollywood stunt pilot Jimmy Leeward (Ocala, Florida) crashed right in front of, and just east of the center box office seats.

UNCONFIRMED: 54 spectators injured, perhaps 25 critical. Possibly 2 plus Jimmy are dead.  :'(  (I stress these numbers are uncomfirmed.)

The 2011 Reno National Championship Air Races are cancelled.

Ambualnce and EMS crews pulled from as far away as Fallon, Nevada. Over 100 Air Race spectators with medical quals pitched in to help. A call has been put out for blood donatations.

This is very sad on immediate and longterm basis. Already with 19 pilot deaths in the 44 year history of the Reno Air Races this incident could spell the end of organized Air Racing in America.

Then again, 85 million US dollars dropped in Reno each year during this event...
That is extremely sad news! I only hope the death toll does not rise any further. I've seen some specials on the Air races on TV. They are a sight to watch and I hope this incidenti doesn't spell the end to them.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 16, 2011, 10:53PM
Big news for #3 fans as Richard Childress's Grandson Austin Dillion took the black #3 truck to victory tonight at Chicagoland Speedway!
It's so good to see #3 win once again in Nascar and great for Austin too! He's been a contender for a while now in the Camping World Trucks. I can't wait so see how he'll do in the Nationwide full time in 2012.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/3win.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/3win2.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on September 17, 2011, 05:42AM
a two tire pit stop got Dillon out first....nice strategy.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 17, 2011, 07:23AM
Indycar is racing at Twin Ring Motegi tonight at 11:30pm. First race though on the road course there. That's definitely interesting!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 19, 2011, 09:17PM
Good race today at Chicagoland speedway! Good to see Tony Stewart get his first win of 2011 and Dale Jr finish 3rd! This is gonna be an exciting chase this year!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on September 20, 2011, 06:03AM
ANOTHER fuel milage race...seems to be the new trend.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on September 20, 2011, 09:20AM
ANOTHER fuel milage race...seems to be the new trend.

Especially at the mile and half tracks. Seemed like everyone of those tracks came down to fuel mileage. 


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on September 21, 2011, 10:52AM
Seriously fast, American Motorcyclists Association Pro racer #21, Elena Myers:

…On May 15, 2010 at age 16, Elena Myers became the first woman to win an AMA Pro Racing professional motorcycle road race, at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California.

For the teenager from Discovery Bay, California, it was a long time coming, but all part of a plan put into effect when she was 12 years old. Even then, there was something about the youngster's maturity and confidence that caught the attention of Team Hammer co-founder John Ulrich, who has made a name for himself as a man with a keen eye for spotting racing talent…


Full bio here: http://www.elenamyers.com/About_Elena_Myers.php

2008- Promotional video (At this point Elena is 14 or 15 years old and not yet eligible for a pro license):
Put on your helmet for this one :o  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CpOAODZbz8

2010- Elena Myers wins Pro Supersport race at Sonoma, CA: (First woman in history to win an AMA Pro Road Race).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErZq4cuPd4Y&feature=related

2011- Elena Myers compilation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y12Pso4bkSw

Join Elena's fan club! She is hoping to sign up 10,000 fans before the start of the 2012 racing season.
http://www.elenamyers.com/


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on September 24, 2011, 01:13AM
Elena Myers #21, and Melissa Paris # 313, shreding the guys at an Infenion, Sonoma, CA track day Februaray 2010:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtOgnbmNwuw

Or, to put it another way...

You have just been passed by a girl!!!!  :D


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on September 24, 2011, 08:16PM
I was excited to see Tony win last week and JR. came in 3rd. 3RD! Things could totally change this week though.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on September 26, 2011, 11:06AM
LOL! Old guys ruled in Coratia over the weekend!  :D

American Greg Hancock, the "seasoned citizen" of GP Motorcycle Speedway Racing clenched his second World's Championship with one race to go. Greg, born in 1970, is now the oldest Speedway World Champion ever. He won his other World's Championship in 1997.

http://www.speedwaygp.com/

Good bio here: http://www.speedwaybikes.com/rw/ugreg_h.htm

Congratulations Greg!

Final race of the season is 8 October in Grozow, Poland.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on October 04, 2011, 09:47AM
Annual antique tractor pulls. A few of the images captured on Saturday which is the warm-up day:

Terry, and her beautifully restored John Deere, had the longest pull I saw.
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/MISC/ANTIQUETRACTORPULLS2011004-Copy.jpg)

Classes include modifieds. Here Mike makes a high speed pull with his twin engine Farmall.
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/MISC/ANTIQUETRACTORPULLS2011006-Copy.jpg)

Even the sled is an antique! Smoke in the distance is from a nearby wildfire.
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/MISC/ANTIQUETRACTORPULLS2011010-Copy.jpg)

Dan hand cranks his old McCormick. He got it lit on the second try.
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/MISC/ANTIQUETRACTORPULLS2011014-Copy.jpg)

Water and air filled rubber tires are definitely superior.
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/MISC/ANTIQUETRACTORPULLS2011017-Copy.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on October 16, 2011, 06:19AM
Matt Kenseth wins the night race at Charlotte in the usual"where did he come from?"  way beating out "Shrub"   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 16, 2011, 07:46PM
Not sure if most of you know, Tragedy struck the Indycar season finally today in Las Vegas when on lap 11. A massive crash in turns 1 and 2 occurred sending 3 cars air born, One into the catch fencing. That driver being this years reining Indy 500 champion Dan Wheldon.

he was rushed to the hospital with life threating injures. But unfortunately his injures we too great.

His loss was such a tragedy to both Indycar as well as the motorsports community. Especially due to his storybook win in the indy 500 back in May of this year and for his work in the development of the new, safer Indycar design. Which if it where used today could have prevented the events of this afternoon.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/dan-wheldon-scores-indy-500-100th-anniversary-race-win-36082_1.jpg)

My thoughts are with his family, team and fellow competitors.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/Wheldon-digs-at-NASCAR-accepts-Indy-challenge-C3CM1Q1-x-large.jpg)
RIP Dan Wheldon  1978 - 2011


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Jim M. on October 16, 2011, 08:41PM
Sorry to hear about Dan's death.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on October 16, 2011, 09:42PM
A devastating tragedy. My prayers go up for Susie Wheldon and her and Dan's two little boys.

…When drivers returned to the track for the tribute laps, Wheldon's No. 77 was the only one on the towering scoreboard. Franchitti sobbed uncontrollably as he got back into his car for the memorial ride. The sound of "Danny Boy" echoed around the track, followed by "Amazing Grace." Hundreds of crew workers from each team stood at attention in honor of Wheldon…

Full article with video and links here:
http://espn.go.com/racing/indycar/story/_/id/7111712/dan-wheldon-dies-following-indycar-crash-vegas'%20rel='nofollow


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on October 17, 2011, 05:49AM
You know these things can happen yet it`s an unexpected shock when they do.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 17, 2011, 09:27AM
More sad news, Yesterday another champion race driver passed away. Off road racer Rick Huseman lost his life when his plane crashed yesterday afternoon. A sad time made even more sadder by this news.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/1003or_02_odesert_dirtrick_huseman.jpg)

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/xlarge_rick_huseman.jpg)
Rick Huseman
1973 - 2011


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Scuilly on October 17, 2011, 11:05AM
Sad day for the racing community indeed! Prayers to the Wheldon and Huseman families!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: lisaKfanatic on October 17, 2011, 09:46PM
R.I.P Dan Weldon. God Bless him and his family through this hard time.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on October 20, 2011, 07:49AM
Terry LeBonte and Bobby Lebonte and some other drivers were at my state fair last night signing autographs. I didn't have the money or time to try and get a autograph, but I did get to glance at the cars. They were Nationwide series cars and an older style car as well as a truck series one that well I have never gotten into those races. But boy was it cool to get close to a car. They are a lot smaller than you think they are. They always look so big on TV.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 21, 2011, 07:17AM
Terry LeBonte and Bobby Lebonte and some other drivers were at my state fair last night signing autographs. I didn't have the money or time to try and get a autograph, but I did get to glance at the cars. They were Nationwide series cars and an older style car as well as a truck series one that well I have never gotten into those races. But boy was it cool to get close to a car. They are a lot smaller than you think they are. They always look so big on TV.
Cool! The Labonte's are really nice, My aunt who lives in NC does business with them too.

 Yes they are quite small. It was funny though when my dad was working the motorcycle event at Daytona back in 2002 he commented that the track upclose didn't look wide enough for 2 wide racing let alone 3 or 4 wide racing.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on October 21, 2011, 08:42AM
Back in the 90`s, the local Chevy dealer had one of Dale Sr.`s Lumina`s on the showroom floor. It had actually been raced and you could smell the exhaust fumes and grease oder as you got near it.It definitely looked cramped inside.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on October 22, 2011, 08:52AM
Yeah if you go to the hall of fame in NC they have all cars and smells and thing there and it is cool because you can see the scratches and things on the car. Some of the cars are still leaking oil and the tires are flat. They are an awesome site to see. I wish I could sit in one.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on October 23, 2011, 04:25PM
Congrats to Clint Bowyer  edging out his teammate for the win today at Talladega. But also today was marked with tragedy once again this time in the Sepang MotoGP race when Marco Simoncelli lost his life in an accident...


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on October 24, 2011, 05:38AM
thankful there was no "big one" at `Dega but lots of "small ones" shuffeled the points.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on October 26, 2011, 12:31AM
But also today was marked with tragedy once again this time in the Sepang MotoGP race when Marco Simoncelli lost his life in an accident...

God speed Marco, Moto GP # 58

(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/RACERS/RIPMARCOSIMONCELLI.jpg)
Image stolen from http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elena-Myers/152400924774573


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on October 26, 2011, 01:30AM
17 year old motorcycle road racing sensation Elena Myers recently finished second in a Championship Cup Series (CCS) race at Daytona Raceway, USA (Not an American Motorcyclists Association (AMA) race). The significant thing to me is Elena is said to have had a race long battle for the lead with Dane Westby. Dane is one of the fastestest guys in the AMA!

(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/RACERS/2NDATCCSOCT2011.jpg)
Image from http://www.elenamyers.com/

Suzuki thinks so highly of Elena they arranged for her to ride the Suzuki/Rizla Moto GP bike at the Indy Moto GP race late last summer (2011). For those who don't know; Moto GP bikes are hand built "works" machines of the highest order in the sport of two wheeled racing. Suzuki/Rizla stated Elena was the fourth person to ever ride the thing. Elena's lap times during her 5 lap "gift" have not been published but people there said Elena wasn't timid and had the thing at nearly 200 MPH on the front straight.
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/RACERS/SUZUKIRIZZLAMOTOGPBIKE.jpg)
Image from: http://www.elenamyers.com/

The girl cleans up very nice! This image is from a high school Senior Ball. Elena's wound suggest spring/summer of 2010 when she had a broken wrist from a Super Motard racing crash. Elena's racing career made it necessary to complete high school in a distance method (not unlike Chloë Agnew). This she did at a race pace and with straight "As". Her parents and racing sponsers would have nothing less. This is probably her boyfriends Senior Ball and not hers. Don't know his name but he's a fine looking bloke!
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/RACERS/SENIORBALLWBOYFRIEND.jpg)
Image from: http://www.elenamyers.com/

Elena will turn 18 late November 2011. Hold on to your hat! It's a brave new world!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on October 28, 2011, 06:00PM
FASTEST (the movie) to be released 15 November. Pre-orders available now for US and Canada residents.

…Shot around the world in 2010 and 2011 FASTEST distills the thrilling, terrifying reality of the Moto GP world championship into a maximum speed, full length documentary feature film…
Full article and more information here: http://www.fastestthemovie.com/

I suspect these are not rated but I would put the trailer at a G or PG.

3:04 minute movie trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/FASTESTMOTOGPMOVIE

FASTEST has been dedicated to the memory of the late Marco “Super Sic” Simoncelli, Moto GP #58.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on November 03, 2011, 11:24PM
Elena Myers # 21 "getin' some" at the Western Eastern Racing Association (WERA) Nationals (USA) at Road Atlanta, GA last weekend:
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/RACERS/ElenaMyersAMA21ImagebyKevinChoate.jpg)
Image by Kevin Choate

EM21 got two wins, two fourth place and one fifth place result on the weekend.

EM21’s celebration wheelie at WERA Road Atlanta late Oct 2011: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-2ZjeHXn48&feature=related

EM21 will campaign American Motorcyclist Association Daytona SuperSport for 2012. First race of the series will be the Daytona 200 in March.

...I would like to be known as the best in the world at what I do. I get good grades in school. I got straight A’s and graduated at the top of my class, but everything else I kind of suck at! I’m very uncoordinated at stick and ball sports. Thank God I found something I’m good at...

Full article here: http://amaproracing.com/rr/news/index.cfm?cid=51419


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 04, 2011, 08:32AM
Elena Myers # 21 "getin' some" at the Western Eastern Racing Association (WERA) Nationals (USA) at Road Atlanta, GA last weekend:
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/RACERS/ElenaMyersAMA21ImagebyKevinChoate.jpg)
Image by Kevin Choate

EM21 got two wins, two fourth place and one fifth place result on the weekend.

EM21’s celebration wheelie at WERA Road Atlanta late Oct 2011: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-2ZjeHXn48&feature=related

EM21 will campaign American Motorcyclist Association Daytona SuperSport for 2012. First race of the series will be the Daytona 200 in March.

...I would like to be known as the best in the world at what I do. I get good grades in school. I got straight A’s and graduated at the top of my class, but everything else I kind of suck at! I’m very uncoordinated at stick and ball sports. Thank God I found something I’m good at...

Full article here: http://amaproracing.com/rr/news/index.cfm?cid=51419

She is quite the female racer! Had the chance to read that article she did for the November 2011 issue of Road Racing World magazine and her first impressions on Alvaro Bautista's Suzuki GSV-R 800 Moto GP bike at Indianapolis. Such a humble girl. It was a great read!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 04, 2011, 08:43AM
Been a little behind on Nascar around here, lol... Great race on Sunday at Martinsville with Stewart winning his 3rd race this season by making a last lap pass around leading Jimmie Johnson, On the outside no less on the final restart!

Here is the points rundown going into Texas on Sunday.

1    CARL EDWARDS    2273    
2    TONY STEWART    2265    
3    KEVIN HARVICK    2252    
4    BRAD KESELOWSKI    2246    
5    MATT KENSETH    2237    
6    JIMMIE JOHNSON    2230    
7    KYLE BUSCH            2216    
8    KURT BUSCH            2215    
9    DALE EARNHARDT JR .2200    
10    JEFF GORDON      2197    
11    DENNY HAMLIN    2193    
12    RYAN NEWMAN    2184    


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on November 04, 2011, 10:04PM
She is quite the female racer! Had the chance to read that article she did for the November 2011 issue of Road Racing World magazine and her first impressions on Alvaro Bautista's Suzuki GSV-R 800 Moto GP bike at Indianapolis. Such a humble girl. It was a great read!

I've been meaning to mention that Elena is also a professional writer. Thanks for your reply Jeff.

Elena writes a lengthy column for Roadracing World Magazine each month which is available by online subscription or snail mail subscription. She also recently entered her first job, you guessed it, at a motorcycle shop.

Elena is a very fine and impressive young lady. I hope she can squeeze in a degree or two while pursuing her career. 'Cause, ya know, the racing might not work out in the long run.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on November 05, 2011, 05:57AM
Kyle Busch INTENTIONALLY wrecked Ron Hornaday in the Nascar truck race, ending Hornaday`s quest for a 5th championship. Nascar met with Busch after the race and penalties will be handed out today. Hope they park him for the whole weekend. Hornaday said if Nascar doesn`t do something, he`ll be at Busch`s house Monday morning.... ;D ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on November 05, 2011, 10:07AM
Kyle Busch INTENTIONALLY wrecked Ron Hornaday...

This is the kind of behavior that keeps NASCAR out of my wallet.

Motorcycle racers never "intentionally" wreck each other. Although there is an acceptable manuver in Supercross and Motocross racing called a block pass that sometimes gets brutal!  :o ;D


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on November 05, 2011, 01:09PM
Kyle Busch is sitting out the rest of the weekend...no Nationwide race or Cup race on Sun.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on November 05, 2011, 11:09PM
Kyle Busch is sitting out the rest of the weekend...no Nationwide race or Cup race on Sun.

Perhaps mo' better if M&Ms were to take their cubic dollars elsewhere?

Never mind... Just thinking out loud. :)

What I do gather is Joe Gibbs is not a happy camper.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on November 05, 2011, 11:17PM
Speaking of Joe Gibbs I suppose, by now, everyone knows that Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) has signed Floridian, James "Bubba" Stewert to a 3 year deal for both the AMA/FIM Supercross and AMA Motocross Series.

http://joegibbsracing.com/

http://js7.com/news/

Of course, Yamaha will still be the racing machine.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on November 06, 2011, 06:08AM
Rumers are circulating that Joe Gibbs might make a change in order to KEEP the M &M`s sponsership.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on November 06, 2011, 11:42AM
...“I take full responsibility for it,” he (Gibbs) said. “What we are going to try to do now, [the] other things that have happened in the past, we’ve tried to handle those things the right way, tried to make the right decisions and certainly that’s what we’re going to try to do with this.”...

Full article here: http://www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/sprintcupseries/Joe_Gibbs_takes_responsibility_agrees_with_NASCAR_suspension_of_Kyle_Busch.html


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on November 06, 2011, 02:08PM
The Mars candy co. is NOT at all pleased. David Reutemann is looking for work ::) ::) ::) ::)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on November 06, 2011, 08:42PM
The Mars candy co. is NOT at all pleased.

What does a NASCAR hood co$t these days per race? A local entrepreneur I know looked into this a few years ago and told me it was three quarters of a million dollars. I think that was for a second string car.

I agree with Mars.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on November 07, 2011, 06:35AM
I wouldn`t be surprised...hoods are often  only SECONDARY sponsors, quarterpanels are primary in most cases.56% of Nascar fans think Busch should get replaced...the ultimate decision rests with Mars rather than Joe Gibbs.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 07, 2011, 07:41AM
Racing is racing. But what happened with Kyle Busch showed a compleate lack of maturity in the situation. Not only he jumped to the conclusion Hornaday tried to run him up the track "in the video Hornaday got loose passing a slower truck."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDBd0CLjOwc

 But he completly through a fit worthy of online videogame racing and took Hornaday and himself out. In my opinion Kyle got what he deserved.

It's funny how a lot of fans are blasting Nascar for their decision, mostly because of the lack of punishments for rough driving back in the day, particularly Dale Earnhardt. Now that is a touchy subject to say the least. But in my opinion what Dale did back in the day is completely different then what Kyle pulled. For one Dale never spun people out within the first 15 laps of a race, He'd wait until it mattered. Second, he never spun anyone under caution.

I think to calling the actions of Nascar bias to legends like Dale is completely wrong and show how little some people know about racing...

Nascar fans think Busch should get replaced...the ultimate decision rests with Mars rather than Joe Gibbs.
I highly doubt Kyle will loose his ride. Tony Stewart and Kevin Harvick have been in situations like this where actions at the track has called for their removal from their rides. Unfortunately in todays economy it doesn't make financial sense to fire him from Gibbs point of view. to  he's a draw in the Nascar business and with that brings sponsors and money and that makes the the racing world go round these days.

But if Kyle doesn't learn from his mistakes and conduct himself in a professional manner. Then it could lead to him on the outside looking in, in the Nascar world.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on November 07, 2011, 09:36PM
JRRacing64 knows waaaay more about NASCAR than me. I agree with Jeff, respectfully, with the following two caveats:

1. Racing isn't racing under yellow caution flags, lights and spotter chatter.

2. This is a golden opportunity for Mars to make a statement inside NASCAR, incidental, to their higher interest of protecting their brand. Sadly, I agree; that may not happen.

As a motorsports fan, who has never been able to warm up to NASCAR racing, I'm on the outside looking in. Probably in the minority, I fail to have interest in all the crashing and cautions. Green flag racing is what I dig and pit stops under green are the best.

It seems to me that NASCAR let the rank horse out of the barn with "have at it boys". If  NASCAR wants to start turning that horse back toward the barn, this would be a perfect place to start.

It is within NASCAR's power and could make more of us future fans.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on November 07, 2011, 11:21PM
On a much happier note, himself and herself American Motorcyclists Association Pro motorcycle road racers, Josh Hayes and Melissa Paris got F16 rides. From early 2010 this isn’t new but it’s cool because the couple each got their own jet and went ballistic at the same time.  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaPvbjsL9WM

The “prime time” part starts at 3:40 minutes. BTW nither Josh or Melissa ate their breakfast again.  ;D

What a pair!  ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 10, 2011, 11:03PM
Seems there is more fallout from Kyle's incident in the truck race. M&M's put a statement out they will not sponsor the 18 car in the final 2 races of 2011. They will return to Kyle and the #18 at the beginning of 2012. Interstate Batteries will be sponsoring Kyle for Phoenix and Homestead. Zeline designs (Kyle's Nationwide Sponsor) has asked Denny Hamlin to fill in for Kyle for their remaining races of 2011.

All I can say is...WOW! I think this is gonna be a wake up call to Kyle as it pertains to his maturity in and out of the race car. This isn't a pickup race on an NR2003 server, this is the big leagues. You can not throw a hissy fit when little things don't go your way. I got to applaud the Mars group and Zelines on their actions to not sponsor his car. It will hopefully show him the ramifications of his actions if he chooses to "lose it" again on the track.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on November 11, 2011, 12:10AM
Thanks for the WOW! news Jeff.

The correct decisions are always the most difficult. I applaud the decision makers courage in placing right above dollars. I don't pretend to know, but there is probably loads more positive stuff going down in private.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 12, 2011, 08:40AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o09wfs-NKXw

Kyle's press conference at Phoenix to address the incident last week.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on November 12, 2011, 08:55AM
Kyle Busch is the "Eddie Haskell" of Nascar...."I`m sorry for everything...that`s a lovely dress you`re wearing Mrs. Cleaver"


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on November 15, 2011, 01:38PM
Great parady Kevin!  :D

(groan :P) Some of us are even old enough to understand it! LOL!  ::)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on November 15, 2011, 02:10PM
 ;D ;D ;D  true enough...."my, you`re looking lovely today Mrs. Cleaver.....hey squirt, what`s up?  ***snicker..snicker  in Eddie Haskell`s patented laughter.***Kurt was much the same...now he has to be careful his false smile doesn`t crack his face.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: celticgirlakp on November 16, 2011, 09:29AM
Well I am excited for the last race of the season because this is going to be close between the two. I kind of hope that Tony pulls it out and wins but I will be happy with either winner.
I am also sad about it because well that means for 3 months there will be no NASCAR on TV for me to watch. But Christmas will distract me from that fact. So I will survive!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 16, 2011, 01:58PM
Kyle Busch is the "Eddie Haskell" of Nascar...."I`m sorry for everything...that`s a lovely dress you`re wearing Mrs. Cleaver"

Haha! You summed it up quite nicely there Kevin!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Jim M. on November 16, 2011, 06:07PM
I hope Tony wins.  I don't care for Carl.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on November 16, 2011, 09:00PM
I got interested in JRRacing64's latest creation; the Celtic Woman Believe Ferrari 550 Maranello.

The 4 valves per cylinder are actuated by twin overhead cams per bank. The 5,473.91 cubic centimeter V12 is mounted longitudinally in front (i.e. sideways and not midship). Rated at 485 horsepower and 320 km/per hour. The car is a two seater.

I was thinking the valves actuation may be variable electronic but the car came out in 1996 which might be a little early for that system in a production car.

...Launched to the press at the Nürburgring in 1996, the 550 Maranello was Ferrari's answer to those who believed the performance of a front-engined V12 car could not beat that of a mid-engined sports car...

Here's the full low down: http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sport%20Cars/Classiche/All_Models/Pages/550_Maranello.aspx

Edit: I got my terms mixed up. Obviously sideways would be transverse.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 17, 2011, 09:37AM
I got interested in JRRacing64's latest creation; the Celtic Woman Believe Ferrari 550 Maranello.

The 4 valves per cylinder are actuated by twin overhead cams per bank. The 5,473.91 cubic centimeter V12 is mounted longitudinally in front (i.e. sideways and not midship). Rated at 485 horsepower and 320 km/per hour. The car is a two seater.

I was thinking the valves actuation may be variable electronic but the car came out in 1996 which might be a little early for that system in a production car.

...Launched to the press at the Nürburgring in 1996, the 550 Maranello was Ferrari's answer to those who believed the performance of a front-engined V12 car could not beat that of a mid-engined sports car...


Here's the full low down: http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sport%20Cars/Classiche/All_Models/Pages/550_Maranello.aspx


Haha, I see the Ferrari bug is contagious,lol.

I found it even more interesting, that the race model was fully developed as a privateer venture. No factory support for the F550 was given to the teams during it's time in racing. Though Ferrari eventually would adapt the later sister car, the 575M for racing and offer it as a customer car for privateers.  One of the main developers of the racing version, Prodrive  would go on to Develope the famous Aston Martin DBR-9 GT car (Lisa's favorite car) ;)

The car also one the 2003 and 2004 FIA GT championship with the BMS Scuderia Italia team and a GTS class win at Le Man with Prodrive that year.

To this day the car the surviving race models are still in use in various leagues around the world.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on November 17, 2011, 06:53PM
I needed to edit my reply. I got Iongitudinal mixed up with transverse.  :-[  I should have known better 'cause when I wrote it wrong I was thinking, "wow this car must have a really strange drive train!"  :)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 20, 2011, 06:38PM
It's becoming a nail bitter at Homestead. Stewart's 2 laps to the good.  Edwards is not getting the same fuel mileage as Tony It's gonna be interesting when they go green. Rain GO AWAY!!!!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Jim M. on November 20, 2011, 07:13PM
Tony Stewart beats Carl Edwards by about 1 second to win the race and the 2011 Sprint Cup Championship.  Good!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 20, 2011, 07:47PM
Alright Tony Stewart!! Good to see a Chevy win it. Gotta hand it to Carl, He gave it all he had and even though he lost he still was the first to Tony's car to congratulate him. A class act in my book.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 20, 2011, 08:12PM
Gotta say this season's been one of the best in about 7 or 8 years. We have had a record number of first time winners this year. Starting in the Daytona 500 with Trevor Bayne to Darlington with Regan Smith then over the summer with Marcos Ambrose at Watkins Glen, David Ragan in the Firecracker 400 and Paul Menard in Indy.

We has some unbelievable finish this year. Like at the spring Talladega race with the top 8 cars finish with in a hundredth of a second of each other and Jeff Gordon having that epic Battle at Atlanta and winning his 85th race. (which by the way that race took place the same day as the "Believe" taping)  ;D ::)

Then to end the season by having the championship decided between two best drivers in Nascar racing and have it come down to who wins the race.

No complaints from me about this season. I've been more then satisfied! Now comes the long wait until February when we do it all over again.

Off to watch some football!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on November 21, 2011, 06:20AM
Homestead was the best race of the season.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Jim M. on November 21, 2011, 09:04AM
I wasn't able to watch the race.  I was in the driver's room at our terminal (only 1 tv) and everyone else wanted to watch football, so I followed it on the live update page on Yahoo Sports.  They showed a lap by lap update and had a live chat section - not the same as watching, but kind of exciting to be able to keep up with what was happening on the track.
I have not been a big fan of NASCAR this year, but I will give them one more chance to keep my interest next year.
I only got to watch part of a couple races this year as I am usually working and really can't stand to listen to the radio guys who call the races.  So, maybe next year I can see more.

I am sure a recording of this last race will be available at some time soon.

Thank you to you guys who post updates during the races.  I appreciate it.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on November 22, 2011, 08:23AM
It may not be a real race but I had a pretty good virtual one the other day a Mondello Park, Ireland. If you like classic cars you may like this one. ;D I was red Ford Escort RS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPAfsFJaA2s


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on December 05, 2011, 09:46AM
WOW! What news to wake up to this morning!

From the Penske Racing website---
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (December 5, 2011) - Penske Racing announced today that it has reached a mutual agreement with driver Kurt Busch to end its driver/race team relationship, effective immediately.

The team will evaluate its options for the driver of the No. 22 Sprint Cup Series car in the future while Busch will seek new opportunities with another race team.

"I appreciate the victories that Kurt has brought Penske Racing and our sponsors over the past six years," said Roger Penske. "While I am disappointed that Kurt will not be racing for our team in the future, both Kurt and I felt that separating at this time was best for all parties, including our team and sponsors. I wish Kurt the best in his future racing endeavors."

"I am grateful to Penske Racing for six very productive years," said Busch. "Together we won a lot of races -16 in all. Leaving a great organization and a lucrative contract is not easy, but it's an important step for me and allows me to take a deep breath to work on things that can make me a better driver and a better person. I want to personally thank Roger Penske for the opportunity that he has given me."

Penske Racing is one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports. Competing in a variety of disciplines, cars owned and prepared by Penske Racing have produced 350 major race wins, 412 pole positions and 23 National Championships. For more information about Penske Racing, please visit www.penskeracing.com.


For those that don't know, Kurt was involved in a incident at Homestead a few weeks ago where after his transmission broke. He was asked to do an interview by Dr. Jerry Punch. Kurt was extremely agitated and verberly disrespected Jerry and the camera crew involved in the interview. This was captured by a fan and posted on Youtube.

This hasn't been an isolated incident with Kurt. His last two crew chiefs have left the team due to his verbal assaults on the team radio. He's also had scuffles with Jimmie Johnson this year and the Media. In 2008 He and Tony Stewart had words after a incident in Practice for the Daytona Shootout and subsequent name calling on Kurt's part. In 2003 He was Punched in the nose by Jimmie Spencer after mouthing off to him shortly after an on track incident.

This really shakes things up since there is a lack of available rides for 2012. It also potentially opens up a quality seat for Some big name drivers left without rides for 2012 including David Ragan, Brian Vickers, and David Reutimann.

The fallout from all this is going to be quite interesting to say the least.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on December 05, 2011, 10:34AM
well, his last name IS Busch, isn`t it? For the last couple of years in his interviews he`s played "oh so nice" but you always had the feeling it was a "put on" behind that false smile.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on December 05, 2011, 07:19PM
And I thought maybe Kurt Busch was a good guy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUy5cLQ_vKo

Shows ya' I don't know much 'bout NASCAR.  :)

The fallout from all this is going to be quite interesting to say the least.

Do you think this is the first of more "shake-ups" in NASCAR teams?


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on December 05, 2011, 10:46PM
And I thought maybe Kurt Busch was a good guy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUy5cLQ_vKo

Shows ya' I don't know much 'bout NASCAR.  :)

The fallout from all this is going to be quite interesting to say the least.

Do you think this is the first of more "shake-ups" in NASCAR teams?
How about that Erica! Wish she could have won the event that day!

He puts up a better facade when the cameras are rolling, lol.

I don't know if there will be to much shake up from any of the other teams. Real the drama is around the Busch Brothers at this time. Kyle better be thanking his lucky stars M&M's and Gibbs didn't drop him last month.

But for Kurt it's an up hill battle. I really hope he can turn his life around and conquer his attitude issues. He's a good driver, He just can not be belittling his crew over the radio when the car isn't driving right and disrespecting reporters doesn't help much either... For example a guy some people have considered a hot head at times is Dale Sr. He would whoop your butt if you weren't giving your all, But he would never disrespect you or belittle you. A man would never do that.

Again this is gonna be an ultimate wake up call to both Busch's Kurt's got 2 strikes already and has been following suite...



Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on December 06, 2011, 08:09AM
Speed channels report on the Kurt Busch situation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ear8KTTykjE


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Jack on December 06, 2011, 08:39AM
Hmmmmmm.  I thought it would have been Kyle who got the boot from JG.  Penske Racing probably decided it has a name and reputation to protect, that the Kurt Busch product was not something they wanted with their brandname.  Kurt has been running with a short fuse for a long time and they just don't need the in-house squabbling or a potential public relations disaster.  Championship runs cannot afford such distractions.   

Kyle, meanwhile, had better tread softly.  Joe's a nice guy but he ain't dumb.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on December 06, 2011, 08:44AM
So the Busch brothers have problems with anger manegment....we ALL could say that at one time or another  only they went around with the attitude"don`t you know who I am???"   ...it worked for a while.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on December 15, 2011, 11:12PM
...The inclusion of Elena Rosell on the 2012 Moto2 entry list is sure to resurrect the intense debate that started with her first appearance in the championship, as a wildcard entry for Team Aspar at Assen...

...As Tammy Wynette said; sometimes it’s hard to be a woman...

Full, and somewhat complicated, article here: http://www.livefrompitlane.com/2011/12/13/sometimes-its-hard-to-be-a-woman/

Buried within the article US motorcycle racing phenom AMA # 21 Elena Myers is quoted:

...“rather race against men and never be world champ, than race against just women and be world champ.”...


Regardless the convoluted article, Elena Rosell has a Moto2 ride for 2012.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on December 22, 2011, 09:04AM
It was announced yesterday that AJ Allmendinger will be the driver of the Penske #22 Dodge for 2012. David Ragan is a strong possibility for the #43 car at RPM. There is a rumor that Kurt Busch could be driving for his Brothers team in the Nationwide series in 2012 as well as a possibility he might take a year off from Nascar and run in the Pro Stock division in the NHRA.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on December 22, 2011, 08:54PM
Interesting stuff!  :)

In pro motorcycle racing this off season period of change is called the "silly season". Is it also called that in NASCAR?


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on December 23, 2011, 07:20AM
Interesting stuff!  :)

In pro motorcycle racing this off season period of change is called the "silly season". Is it also called that in NASCAR?

I think it's the universally adopted name for off season changes in motorsports, lol. BTW It was also announced yesterday that Kurt Busch will drive Phoenix racings #51 for 2012. This was the team that won Talladega in 2009.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on December 23, 2011, 07:38AM
Tune in for next weeks episode of "As The Wheel Turns" , starring the Busch Brothers.  Will Kurt open his own complaint department in the #51 pit area?  Will he suffer facial cracks as a result of his false smile?  Will Kyle`s authobiography "Don`t you know who I am?" be a success? Will his new DVD titled "RULES???  what are those?"  sell?  Tune in and see....sponsered by Dr. Jasper Mc Lugnut `s DVD "Anger Manegement for Dummies".


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on January 24, 2012, 08:14PM
Big news today in Nascar. Ford unveils their 2013 design as well as Nascar's new design of the "Car of Tomorrow". It is more designed around the real contours of the street version. I have to say I really dig this new concept and I can't wait to get a CW scheme put together on it! ;)

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/401999_10150538549778820_44789073819_8565923_1752112043_n.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6757263849_8dd1a43734_z.jpg)
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/397947_10150538550438820_44789073819_8565926_1583593177_n.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on January 24, 2012, 08:43PM
Interesting looking car. Dorky paint job though.  :P

Ford should hire JRRacing64 for their paint schemes!  :D  ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on January 24, 2012, 09:05PM
She is quite the female racer! Had the chance to read that article she did for the November 2011 issue of Road Racing World magazine and her first impressions on Alvaro Bautista's Suzuki GSV-R 800 Moto GP bike at Indianapolis. Such a humble girl. It was a great read!

I've been meaning to mention that Elena is also a professional writer. Thanks for your reply Jeff.

Elena writes a lengthy column for Roadracing World Magazine each month which is available by online subscription or snail mail subscription.

Elena is a very fine and impressive young lady. I hope she can squeeze in a degree or two while pursuing her career. 'Cause, ya know, the racing might not work out in the long run.

Well what do ya' know...

Teenage motorcycle road racing phenom Elena Myers started a class in Journalism yesterday:

http://www.elenamyers.com/

It may or may not be college but I think its very cool. And a natural route for Elena who has been writing a column in a prestigous Moto mag for some time. Should be something she can easily accomplish while pursuing here racing career. (After all, besides blistering fast on the race track Elena is a brainyack too.  :) )

Like Elena wrote on her Facebook, "A more intelligent Elena is a Win Win for everybody".


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on January 31, 2012, 07:53AM
Looks like Danica Patrick is gonna be running a special St Patrick's day scheme at Bristol this year. Looks pretty cool!

(http://api.ning.com/files/8Jec8Mn3oddgS9bxsH23dnksYfuD444FQgq1XCkyt7AvJHaeerEqLpJFh*1iNULK7Utc5q4iQb5Hld-tNOp2Uq1w7XWogrcS/dp7.bmp)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msWE3wv1HJA


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on January 31, 2012, 10:15PM
It looks like they ripped off the concept from one of JRRacing64's Órla Fallon cars.   :o :)

(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/ORLA%20FALLON/MOVEOVER.png)



Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 05, 2012, 09:49PM
It looks like they ripped off the concept from one of JRRacing64's Órla Fallon cars.   :o :)

(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/ORLA%20FALLON/MOVEOVER.png)



lol, It's been a while since I did that one!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on February 06, 2012, 02:55AM
For what it is, or isn't, worth Danica Patrick made this guys "Top Ten" of Female Action Heros.

http://joel-shepherd.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/real-female-action-heroes.html

Young Elena Myers is on Mr. Shepherd's Top Ten as well.

The most interesting part is he left #1 open to readers.

Hmmmm, let me think....


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 18, 2012, 03:20PM
Four hours until the engines roar to life at Daytona! Can't wait for tonight.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 18, 2012, 07:46PM
Big wreck involving Menard, Kahne, Kenseth, Waltrip, Ragan and Montoya. It looks like the pack racing may be the way to go tonight.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 18, 2012, 08:16PM
Racings been wild so far! Looks like McMurray has the best car right now. Cars are on track for segment 2!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 18, 2012, 09:32PM
That was pretty wild! Jeff Gordon ends up on his lid and Kyle Busch despite crashing twice tonight wins the race. Hats off to him, he's quite the wheel man!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 18, 2012, 09:33PM
Interesting looking car. Dorky paint job though.  :P

Ford should hire JRRacing64 for their paint schemes!  :D  ;)
I'd be joining the dark side! I'm a Chevy man, lol!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on February 19, 2012, 06:16AM
Seems like the winner was depedent on who was left...wonder if this is an omen for the 500?  Maybe the shorter spoiler wasen`t such a good idea?


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 23, 2012, 07:37PM
Crazy race today! Tony Stewart wins Duel race #1 but all the attention was to Danica Patrick who had a horrific wreck on the back strait, hitting the wall at almost 180mph! She was OK despite the severity of the impact.

Matt Kenseth took home the win in Duel race #2 holding off Regan Smith.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on February 24, 2012, 06:25AM
Poor Mikey W. ...wrecked coming out of the pits and will miss the 500. I WAS impressed with Danica having the heads up to take her hands off the wheel before impact.I sure hope the 500 doesn`t become a fuel milage race.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 24, 2012, 08:45AM
Poor Mikey W. ...wrecked coming out of the pits and will miss the 500. I WAS impressed with Danica having the heads up to take her hands off the wheel before impact.I sure hope the 500 doesn`t become a fuel milage race.
I don't think the 500 will come down to fuel mileage. The duels worked out that way since it was only a 60 lap race and that was 10 laps more then what the fuel window is for these cars.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on February 24, 2012, 01:01PM
... Danica Patrick who had a horrific wreck on the back strait, hitting the wall at almost 180mph! She was OK despite the severity of the impact.

Man! What a hit! Glad Danica's OK but I wonder if she has two shinners today.  :o

Looks like she instictively attempted to drive the car out of the slide so didn't scrub off much speed at all. A few years ago a hit like that could easily have been a fatality. Kudos to NASCAR and the cooperators for many safety improvements- most of all "Safer Barriers". You can clearly see the barrier working in the slow-mo videos (their all over Youtube.)



Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 24, 2012, 07:40PM
She recovered quite well, She won the pole for the Nationwide race tomorrow and she is shiner free! Truck race is going on right now, The Childress boys could pull one off tonight!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 24, 2012, 08:33PM
Holy Cow! Just had another incredibly hard hit! Truck #32 of Miguel Paloudo hit so hard, it got air born! Glad he walked away from that ok!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 24, 2012, 08:47PM
5 to go and they just wrecked. Man that was some tense racing!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 24, 2012, 09:10PM
Looks like we are gonna use all 3 GWC's tonight. Red flags out for a massive pile up!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 24, 2012, 09:33PM
WOW! That was wild. Rookie John King wins the race. But man, Joey Culter went for a ride right into the grandstand catch fence! Glad he was ok and no fans were injured!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 24, 2012, 09:48PM
Here's some of the action from tonight!

Miguel Paloudo's hard hit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQTpEFsLPgA

The finish and the big crash
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V7rE4Z0SW0


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 24, 2012, 10:10PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/0d0f98e2c261128e96b71916b1c2a683-getty-139779486.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/65c0a35418254d6f8614371ed7dce828-getty-139779459.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/35944f2d7c6568721b8a43d0b51806d5-getty-139779619.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/fa13641b941ac2352ce5045d78afb481-getty-139781050.jpg)

Considering how hard that hit to the catch fence was it held up well! Glad they replace those old ones they had back in 09!
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/Amd-sRjCQAIVw-Yjpglarge.jpg)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 25, 2012, 03:35PM
Well we had another wild one today. Man the end of the Nationwide race came down to who could miss the big wreck coming off of turn 4. Relatively unknown driver, James Buscher managed to squeak by the leaders who all waded up in turn 4. I wonder how the 500's gonna go tomorrow. I hope they can manage to cross the finish line...

Danica didn't fair too well today ether. She was wrecked by her teammate early on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL61mtjwOD4

The finish
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upyKMO-Ns38


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Ganconagh on February 25, 2012, 04:39PM
Dang!  Tony had that race till everybody squeezed up.  Oh, well -- Dale's record survives another challenge. 
I expect tomorrow's 500 to be another wreckfest just like the Capmping World and the Nationwide races, and the driver who finishes in front will be the survivor as much as the winner.  My prediction:  if Regan Smith is still running with 10 laps left, I expect that he and whoever he's paired-up with (lately, it's been Kurt Busch) will be a threat to win.  Good luck to all the drivers; I hope nobody gets hurt.       


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on February 25, 2012, 10:44PM
...I expect tomorrow's 500 to be another wreckfest just like the Capmping World and the Nationwide races...

Tonight one of the anchors on Speed said that of the 75 cars that have started a race in the last couple of days 69 have received crash damage.  :P

...and the driver who finishes in front will be the survivor as much as the winner...

Maybe even NASCAR #26 Tony Raines?  :D
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/fkelk.jpg)
 :o

Image from: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2851336/posts


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on February 25, 2012, 10:59PM
Rash of motorsports fatalities continues.  :'(

...Queenslander Oscar McIntyre has been killed in a tragic accident during the Australian Superstock 600 support race at Phillip Island...

http://www.foxsports.com.au/motor-sports/superbikes/queenslander-oscar-mcintyre-killed-in-the-australian-superstock-600-race-at-phillip-island/story-fn5k3gtw-1226281422957

God speed Oscar...


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on February 26, 2012, 04:45PM
Daytona 500 rained out...new time Monday at 12:00 noon.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 26, 2012, 07:50PM
Daytona 500 rained out...new time Monday at 12:00 noon.

I knew pushing back the Daytona 500 one week would backfire and it did. Was it really worth it to avoid going against the Superbowl? Monday looks bad too It might have to be run on Tuesday...


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on February 27, 2012, 06:42AM
...and the 500 is run in the afternoon and the Superbowl  in the evening. The only thing the 500 would`ve competed against would have been the  Superbowl hype programs all afternoon that they actually think people tune into.  Latest is they`re considering a Monday night race...rain forcast at noon is 95% , deminishing as the day goes on to 20% by evening.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 27, 2012, 09:59PM
What a crazy turn of events. Montoya looked to have had a seized transmission and spun into one of the Jet Drier trucks which burst into a massive fire ball! Both Montoya and the Jet truck driver are ok but they are worried about damage to the track. If this race ends Dave Blaney will win the Daytona 500!

here is the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDFYfsvEznQ


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 28, 2012, 12:02AM
Matt Kenseth wins the Daytona 500. Disappointed though, Biffle had the push from Dale Jr just decided to hold formation.... Not a race car driver in my opinion. It's the freaking 500 you go for it!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Jack on February 28, 2012, 01:03AM
Danica's Indy car tactics to lay 2/3's back in the pack has been disastrous, though tonight's wreck was unavoidable.  Not once during the week did I see her bump draft or mount a drive of any kind to get to the front.  I would like to see her a little more aggressive/competitive.  She has complained of not being able to get to the front----com'on man!  Others do it every race!  Her Nationwide season should be interesting.  Look forward to see how she handles "The Lady in Black" later this year.

The way they've been tearing up sheet metal, I see more multiple-pack racing in the future to avoid the "big one", which seems to occur often now.

Kinseth winning was fine with me, would have liked to have seen Tony get the victory.  Matt ran strong all night and was there when it counted.

   


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on February 28, 2012, 06:52AM
What a weird turn of events at "the 24 hours of Daytona 500"....the Roush cars were strong all during speed weeks.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 28, 2012, 09:09AM
Congrats to Kenseth good to see him win again. But I will say this. You can not convince me that Biffle did not have a chance to pull out at any point during the final 2 laps. Even Dale Jr had enough to get around Biffle at the end. There is no way Biffle didn't have enough momentum to pull out with Dale Jr pushing. Its not a surprise since he wanted to be a "good" teammate not to mention that Roush was probably telling him that Best Buy getting into victory lane would be great for the team. The fact is that team orders seem to be obviously enforced at the end of this race and that's really sad...


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on February 28, 2012, 02:06PM
I guess the "cat in the hat" has the final say but as you had said...it IS the Daytona 500.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on February 29, 2012, 09:07AM
I guess the "cat in the hat" has the final say but as you had said...it IS the Daytona 500.

Ayrton Senna said it best

By being a racing driver you are under risk all the time. By being a racing driver means you are racing with other people. And if you no longer go for a gap that exists, you are no longer a racing driver because we are competing, we are competing to win. And the main motivation to all of us is to compete for victory, it's not to come 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th.



Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 02, 2012, 08:43PM
Anyone who is still looking for their Nascar fix after Daytona might just want to check this video out. I just got done with my own Bud Shootout. Though There is a certain "Celtic" car that was not in the real one. You get to see it in the sim version ;)

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/Nr2003Budshootoutfull.jpg)
Watch at the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLqbkIXeCVA


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 02, 2012, 09:35PM
Rash of motorsports fatalities continues.  :'(

...Queenslander Oscar McIntyre has been killed in a tragic accident during the Australian Superstock 600 support race at Phillip Island...

http://www.foxsports.com.au/motor-sports/superbikes/queenslander-oscar-mcintyre-killed-in-the-australian-superstock-600-race-at-phillip-island/story-fn5k3gtw-1226281422957

God speed Oscar...

That is so sad to hear! So young as well.  :'(


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on March 04, 2012, 05:25PM
Good race at Phoenix today. Hamlin holds off Harvick, who ran out on the final lap to win the race.  Harvick coasted home 2nd.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on March 18, 2012, 10:08AM
History made at Daytona! 18 year old phenom Elena Myers wins the American Motorcyclists Association SuperSport Race #2. I so doing Elena has served notice that she is in it to win the championship.

After a race long battle, and draft fest, with the lead pack Elena decided 'enough with this nonsense' put her head down and ran away from the boys. (In race #1 she came up short on the draft and finished sixth.)

http://www.amaproracing.com/rr/news/index.cfm?cid=52299

http://www.elenamyers.com/

I told you the girl is seriously fast.  ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on March 18, 2012, 03:18PM
Elena Myers to be a guest on SpeedTV's Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain tonight:

http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=47607

How it went down- A Daytona Beach News Jounral piece by Goodwin Kelly:

http://www.news-journalonline.com/racing/motorcycle/2012/03/18/ama-pro-rider-elbows-her-way-into-the-record-book-with-win-at-daytona.html

Note: Some writers are incorrectly dating Elena at 19 years old. Elena is in fact 18 as of November 2011 when she wrote (paraphrased) ...Now I can vote and sign my own contracts... I would add Elena can spray the champaign in victory circle but she can't sip any for another three years.  :D


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on March 19, 2012, 09:27AM
Elena Myers sits down for a brief interview Saturday after her victory at Daytona:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUZqNL3Y1eQ


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on March 21, 2012, 11:35PM
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/AoSOBajCEAEF6W8.jpg)

(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/SS2_02.jpg)
Elena's margin of victory in the ultra competitive AMA SuperSport class at Daytona.
(The infield of the TriOval is tore up from the AMA Supercross race held one week earlier.)

Arguably the best article out there:

http://www.cycleworld.com/2012/03/20/a-girl-did-it-elena-myers-wins-racing/


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on March 27, 2012, 04:34PM
Successful Surgery: Elena Myers Won at Daytona with a Broken Scaphoid in Her Left Wrist!

Article here: http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=47707

The fact that Elena raced Daytona and followed with two days of testing at Miami Homestead with a broken wrist isn't news. Elena was upfront about that before she ever got on the plane for Florida. (BTW, Elena was 2nd to 7th quick in the 6 of 8 AMA sanctioned test sessions she rode at Homestead.)

Glad the surgery went well and she will be back on the bike in two weeks!  :D

Next race is Road Atlanta 20-22 April 2012.

Go Elena go!!!  8)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on April 20, 2012, 02:55PM
#21 Elena Myers, Team SuzukiScoopFans Suzuki, 6th quick in the Motorcycle SuperStore.com SuperSport class practice session today at Road Atlanta, Braselton, Georgia, USA.

Elena's fast lap was 1:34.246 seconds at 97.405 miles per hour (mph). 158.65 mph at the speed trap.

#1 James "The Rocket" Rispoli, Celtic Racing/Orient Express Suzuki, on top the practice board with a 1:32.815 at 98.906 mph. AMA Live Timing shows 162.19 mph at the speed trap on his 15th lap. This is out of character for all his other laps. James must have gotten a super draft at just the right moment.

Both Elena and James were in and out of the pits twice durng the 50 minute session. This is usually a good sign that they consider the machine setup to be good or very close to good.

AMA Live Timing and Results: http://live.amaproracing.com/live/results/pdfresults/rr/2012/R1210/default.aspx

Qualifying for Saturday and Sundays races today at 5pm EDT.

James: http://amaproracing.com/rr/riders/rider.cfm?did=3444    Celtic Racing currently has no website.
Elena: http://amaproracing.com/rr/riders/rider.cfm?did=3897    Elena's website: http://www.elenamyers.com/


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on April 21, 2012, 08:37AM
40 rider starting grid for SuperSport Race #1 today at 1pm EDT at Road Atlanta:

http://live.amaproracing.com/xml/rr/events/R1210/ssf1grid.pdf

James Rispoli on pole, Elena Myers inside of row three.

James is the defending SuperSport champ. This is his first year under the Celtic Racing tent.

Since Elena is declared for the SuperSport West Championship she is not racing for points this weekend in Atlanta.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on April 21, 2012, 09:26PM
Just watched the Superbike race tonight from Road Atlanta. Wow, what a comback by Blake Young! Great race!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on April 22, 2012, 08:53AM
James Rispoli only led 4 laps of SuperSport race #1 but he was first to the stripe. Jake Lewis Riders Discount ·Vesrah ·MCJ Motorsports ·American Suzuki · led the other 12 laps and, after a fierce battle, finished a close 2nd. Elena Myers finished an uncharacteristic 8th some 24 seconds off the winner:

http://live.amaproracing.com/xml/rr/events/R1210/ssf1ovr.pdf
Full details index here: http://live.amaproracing.com/live/results/pdfresults/rr/2012/R1210/default.aspx

(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/greenfire6/RACERS/JAMESRISPOLI.jpg)
James Rispoli Loving Life. Image from http://www.jamesrispoli.com/

James has been a very prolific blogger in past seasons. It looks like he will continue this year:
http://www.amaproracing.com/rr/blogs/post.cfm?did=3444


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on April 22, 2012, 09:07AM
Just watched the Superbike race tonight from Road Atlanta. Wow, what a comback by Blake Young! Great race!

LOL! We got home too late last night to watch it. I'm going to play it back right now.  ;)

I did hear that Blake crashed and still came back for the win!

Here is the AMA Press Release: http://www.amaproracing.com/rr/news/index.cfm?cid=52670


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on April 22, 2012, 02:33PM
thought Truex has the Kansas race wrapped up ....then along comes Hamlin. :o :o :o :o :o


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on April 22, 2012, 02:48PM
16 year old Jake Lewis wins red flag shortened SuperSport Race #2. 11 of 16 laps completed with Jake leading 9 laps and James Rispoli leading 2: http://live.amaproracing.com/xml/rr/events/R1210/ssf2ovr.pdf

Hot off the press: http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/road-racing/2012/04/22/jake-lewis-gets-his-first/

Jake, declared for the East Championship, leads with 82 points.
Jake: http://www.amaproracing.com/rr/riders/rider.cfm?did=4414

James is also declared for the West so, like Elena, earned no points at Road Atlanta on the weekend.

Elena Myers home 9th on the red flagged 11th lap.

James and Elena are first and second in the West Championship with 50 and 45 points respectively.

Next race is 4 thru 6 May at Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, California, USA.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on April 23, 2012, 01:48PM
...Well another weekend is now in the books, and unfortunately it wasn't how I wanted to come back from my surgery. Although it didn't give me much pain, my arm had atrophied quite a bit over the last few weeks, leaving me with less strength than usual at one of AMA's toughest circuits...

Elena Myer's full, post Road Atlanta, message here: http://www.facebook.com/elenamyers21

Facebook users please note Elena is very close to 10,000 "likes". (hint, hint ;) )


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Cash on May 26, 2012, 09:14PM
So Danica will be in the Coke 600 on Sunday? I guess no Indy 500 for her this year? I heard someone post on FB she has NO chance to win! I kind of hope she does!

So tomorrow is a BIG day for you race fans. I wonder how many posts get added to this thread!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 27, 2012, 04:14PM
So Danica will be in the Coke 600 on Sunday? I guess no Indy 500 for her this year? I heard someone post on FB she has NO chance to win! I kind of hope she does!

So tomorrow is a BIG day for you race fans. I wonder how many posts get added to this thread!
Yep and next year she's going to attempt the double, Both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola "World" 600 in the same day. Would be interesting to see what team she might run the 500 with. Maybe a Penske or Gannasi ride?

Tonight though she's going to be running for experience. She's running a limited number of races in 2012 in the Cup series.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 27, 2012, 04:19PM
Btw I did some virtual laps around Charlotte in the Celtic Woman Believe: Chevy a few days ago. :D

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/JRGT64/charlotte.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q5wmGd0th4


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 10, 2012, 02:48PM
Joey Logano in the Home Depot #20 gets his second win.  After repaving Pocano, the timing lights on pit road were moved...looks like  numerous teams didn`t get the memo  ::)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on June 17, 2012, 04:45PM
WOOOT!!! Dale Earnhardt Jr finally got the monkey off his back and took the #88 back to victory lane!!! So pumped up right now!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on June 17, 2012, 05:01PM
FINALLY  everything went the #88 `s way.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on July 01, 2012, 11:15PM
It took longer than most expected... :)

Erica Enders becomes first female Pro Stock winner...

...It was a good day for female drivers as four made the semifinals in the three high-profile divisions — Hillary Will in the Top Fuel, Alexis DeJoria and Courtney Force in the Funny Car and Enders in Pro Stock. No female driver had ever won a race at Route 66 in those three divisions, and it was the first time four women made the semifinals in one NHRA racing date...

Full article here: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/13535449-419/erica-enders-becomes-first-female-pro-stock-winner.html

Team website here: http://cagnazziracing.com/page.php?page=drivers/erica-enders/

Erica's win makes it four for four in (US) National Hot Rod Association Drag Racing. Women have now won in all four of the premier classes- Top Fuel, Nitro Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle.  8)

Congratulations Erica!  ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on July 02, 2012, 08:29PM
And a REALLY BIG congratulations!

...Surprise caps NHRA driver's historic night

"I've got a wedding planner. I'm not worried about it. I'm going to get my dress and show up, and hopefully everything will be fine. I'm definitely not taking any attention or time away from racing, that's for sure..."


(Spoken like a true racer!!! ;D)

Full article here: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nhra/story/2012-07-02/Erica-Enders-gets-historic-win-then-engaged/55989530/1

Way to go Erica!  :D


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: edtom on August 12, 2012, 02:18PM
Wild finish at Watkins Glen! :D


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on August 12, 2012, 03:30PM
I`m not a big Nascar road racing fan but todays race was exciting...congrats to Marcus Ambrose on his second Watkin Glen win and anytime Kyle Busch gets beat is a good win.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: JRRacing64 on August 13, 2012, 01:41PM
That was an incredible finish yesterday! Though Nascar really should have thrown the caution out when the 47 blew up. But man gutted for Dale Jr. He had a top ten run going and spun in turn 5 in the final laps. Good news he'll be going back to Michigan next week, Hop he brings the Batman car back there!


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on August 31, 2012, 09:38PM
The boys and girls of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Full Throttle Drag Racing are in Indy for the US Nationals this weekend. The US Nationals mark the final race of the 17 race "regular" season.

...The 23-event NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season is divided into two distinct sections: the 17-race regular season and the six-race playoffs, the Countdown to the Championship. After the first 17 races, only the top 10 drivers advance into the final segment of the playoffs, and their points are reset to within 10 of one another with the exception of the points leader, who will have a 30-point advantage over second place. The 10 drivers will then compete for Full Throttle world championships at the season's final six races...

More info and point standings going into Indy: http://www.nhra.com/points/fullthrottle.aspx
(Drivers/riders shaded in green are already clinched for the Countdown to the Championship based on points earned thus far).


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on September 02, 2012, 12:11PM
wouldn`t you t think that throwing a water bottle out of your race car WOULD bring a penalty????   at least for littering  ::)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: greenfire6 on September 03, 2012, 03:58PM
The boys and girls of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Full Throttle Drag Racing are in Indy for the US Nationals this weekend. The US Nationals mark the final race of the 17 race "regular" season.

US Nationals postponed to 8-9 September due to rain.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on September 23, 2012, 03:18PM
Denny Hamlin won the second " Chase" race at N.H.....well, he SAID he would and the driver that won the second chase race for the last 3 years has gone on to win the championship.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Jim M. on February 24, 2013, 05:04PM
Well, Denny did not win the cup and Brad did.  Sorry, Denny.

A new season is underway and Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500 today.
Danica Patrick finished 8th.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Jim M. on December 01, 2013, 05:47PM
Jimmy Johnson won another cup this year.


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Jim M. on December 05, 2013, 01:52PM
The top NASCAR drivers will be driving their cars on the Las Vegas Strip this afternoon.
I am only a few blocks away and hope I can get close enough to see the action. ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: urbanracer34 on December 05, 2013, 02:06PM
The top NASCAR drivers will be driving their cars on the Las Vegas Strip this afternoon.
I am only a few blocks away and hope I can get close enough to see the action. ;)

Good luck Jim! ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Jim M. on October 24, 2014, 09:04PM
Another NASCAR season is almost over after MORE changes and controversy.  I have to say I don't like the "new" NASCAR.
In the past, I tried real hard to watch every race.  Now, I really don't care if I ever see another race as the bigwigs have pretty much ruined it for me and many other fans. 
Read the comments from fans on Yahoo Sports stories and you'll see what I mean.  VERY FEW are positive for NASCAR.
Just one more reason, and more time, to listen to CW and play with my trains. ;)


Title: Re: The Nascar and other Motorsports thread!
Post by: Kevin R.I. on October 28, 2014, 01:44PM
I still watch every Nascar race....not sure about the new " chase" format but on the plus side, Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch are out of the running and it`s still "up in the air" who`ll be champion .