The NASCAR Thread

[400/6/PAC]

Here's the crash...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmd8g9MsUXs&feature=youtu.be&t=4s

I watched the wreck several times and still can't tell what caused it.
Did He get loose or intentionally drive down the track.

[JB400]

Kenseth thought he was clear of Busch and come down across the nose of him

[TruckDriver]

Just a reminder of the ARCA race live, at 3:30pm central time today on Speed

[nvrbdn]

wow tony, what happened? johnson got scared him and hamlin collected several.

[JB400]

Yep, Johnson done a good job.  Takes out Gordon as well.  Racing has been alright though.  Wouldn't mind seeing some more passing though.

[A383Wing]

guess they dont have to eliminate 6 cars now

[nvrbdn]

 

[JB400]

Well, who is Stewart going to wreck next?

[nvrbdn]

he is moving them around. he will take out the whole hendrick team.

[JB400]

Yeah, he's kinda rough on Jr.  I'm routing for Kayne though.  

Did Harvick have one of those trick motors in his car, like the one that Waltrip had in the 80's?

[odcics2]

Anyone notice the stands were pretty empty?  (all things considered... like debut of the new car)

Sure ain't like the old PT days!     (pre-toyota)

[nvrbdn]

yep, there was a small crowd. wonder how qualifying will be today?

[odcics2]

sparse. 

[JB400]

I hear tickets are still available for the 500

[Chargen69]

yeah they ran a commercial about tickets last night

[odcics2]

We used to have to get tickets at least 6 months in advance.
With all tracks adding seating room in the past, and dropping crowds, for whatever the reasons, the stands will look less attended.

My first race in 1970 at MIS had a 'sellout' crowd !   40K give or take!!   I think it peaked at 150K !!     

[A383Wing]

Are they still running the IROC series?

Bryan

[JB400]

No more IROC.   That series ended quite a few years ago.

[TruckDriver]

Poll qualifying at the top of the hour on Fox.

This field of cars is tied for the smallest qualifying field of cars in history for the 500, at 45 cars.


Danica got the pole! First time a woman got a pole in Nascar. 

[400/6/PAC]

11th consecutive first-time pole-sitter for the Great American Race at Daytona International Speedway.

I guess no driver has mastered that track.
Anyones race to win.

[JB400]

The Whelen Late model race was pretty dull until the last 30 laps.  What Kyle Larson done was uncalled for, but made for a nice finish.  He better watch out though in the next 2 races this week.

[TruckDriver]

Did you watch the show after it about Richard Petty? It's very good. His old race shop restores cars now, and they got a Daytona in it.

[JB400]

I noticed that as well.  It was an alright program.  I would have liked to have seen more footage of his other cars though besides the 74 Charger.  I'm sure it will aire again this weekend.

[moparstuart]

  Ok im not a conspiracy guy but the fix must have been in for ratings

  Danica
     Never won a points race in IRL
     Never won a points race in Nation wide
     But she keeps moving up in the Ranks to the big series ?
     Woman have never ever been on the pole for a Nascar Race

       but she wins the pole for the  THE BIGGEST RACE OF THE YEAR
           dont get me wrong I know she will cause a huge wreck and not finish the race ,
           
      but I sure would like to take a look inside that motor   

[moparstuart]