The NASCAR Thread

[73chgrSE]

Well then it would be 3 on 3.

[moparstuart]

still hate DW and toyota

[moparstuart]

  no because he is an anouncer and cant stay unbias 

[The70RT]

It must be nice to have off Monday.    I guess it's 5 o'clock somewhere 

[chargerboy69]

A lot of people don't like Tony Stewert because he speaks his mind. But on the other hand, I like people like Stewert that do speak their mind. It was the same for Earnhart Sr.. I have no problem speaking mine. And my girlfriend doesn't either. I seen her make a few guys nuts turn into raisins already

I agree, I do like Stewert to for speeking his mind. I guess sometimes it is the way he comes across that rubs me the wrong way. He does make for entertaining interviews though.

[hutch]

being from Virginia I am a big Red Skins fan so we are all into Joe Gibbs Racing.  Its not about the cars to me anymore, its more about the Drivers and the Pit crews.  So that being said, I am coming out of the closet and telling everyone I am a Kyle Busch fan.   I know,   I know.   Tony and Denny are my two other boys.  Its hard to back a rice burner and I was not happy with them moving to Toyota but I just bit my lip and kept my bumper stickers.

[chargerboy69]

being from Virginia I am a big Red Skins fan so we are all into Joe Gibbs Racing.  Its not about the cars to me anymore, its more about the Drivers and the Pit crews.  So that being said, I am coming out of the closet and telling everyone I am a Kyle Busch fan.   I know,   I know.   Tony and Denny are my two other boys.  Its hard to back a rice burner and I was not happy with them moving to Toyota but I just bit my lip and kept my bumper stickers.

Admitting your problem is the first step to recovery. 


Kidding aside, my wife loves Kyle Busch too, and Kurt. There is nothing wrong with that, those two boys can drive. I like watching Kyle drive. He drives his car like he is on a dirt track half the time with the ass end sliding out.

[400/6/PAC]

I like the Busch Brothers.
For me nascar is all about the pit crews, Those guy's are what determins the outcome

[daytonalo]

 

[hutch]

being from Virginia I am a big Red Skins fan so we are all into Joe Gibbs Racing.  Its not about the cars to me anymore, its more about the Drivers and the Pit crews.  So that being said, I am coming out of the closet and telling everyone I am a Kyle Busch fan.   I know,   I know.   Tony and Denny are my two other boys.  Its hard to back a rice burner and I was not happy with them moving to Toyota but I just bit my lip and kept my bumper stickers.

Admitting your problem is the first step to recovery. 


Kidding aside, my wife loves Kyle Busch too, and Kurt. There is nothing wrong with that, those two boys can drive. I like watching Kyle drive. He drives his car like he is on a dirt track half the time with the ass end sliding out.

I think all the dirt track and small track background some of the races have makes all the difference.  Kyle drives his car balls out every race and has no fear in the turns. 

If the crew can keep his car together for 500 miles that boy will win just about every race. 

Nascar made the cars all the same, its all down to engine, team management, pit crews and drivers now.


I would like to see more American makers in the mix but its a different world now.

[daytonalo]

GO NISSAN !!!!!!!!

[TruckDriver]

I see Dale Jarrett supports Stewert's tire comments.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news?slug=ap-nascar-tires&prov=ap&type=lgns

[The70RT]

GO NISSAN !!!!!!!!

Go Evinrude 

[daytonalo]

Get it right , Mercury Racing !!! They give you money back when you win , depending on what engine package you run !!!

[General_01]

I see Dale Jarrett supports Stewart's tire comments.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news?slug=ap-nascar-tires&prov=ap&type=lgns

I read that in todays paper. People may not have liked how Tony delivered the message, but it seems to have gotten through loud and clear. I am glad that Jarret backed up his statement. It is ridiculous to think that now that the Cup cars and the Nationwide cars are so different that goodyear can just make one "compromise" tire. They need to make two separate tires for sure now. Go Tony!!

[daytonalo]

I think I could easily drive a race car , think about it I race within inches of other boats but with one big difference , my race track is always changing , never the same race course conditions from one second to next .

Larry

[Ponch ®]

Looks like Smoke doesn't want to be a 'yota man! 

Stewart to leave JGR? UPDATE: Sources tell Sports Illustrated that #20-Tony Stewart is working on the final stages of a deal to move from Joe Gibbs Racing to Haas CNC next season. Considering the ramifications of such a move, no one's admitting anything quite yet, as you'd expect. When reached for comment, Haas CNC Racing spokesman Ron Mench claims there's been no communication between Stewart and the organization. Stewart's PR spokesman Mike Arning was noncommittal ("I've heard what you've heard," when asked about Haas CNC) but he reminded SI [Sports Illustrated] that Stewart's contract with Gibbs runs through the 2009 season. "He's there this year and he's there next year," claimed Arning. "And I know for a fact that JGR is interested in retaining Tony for '10 and beyond. They'd like him to retire at Joe Gibbs Racing. As Tony's said many times, 'Nothing's broke. Why change it?' Tony's going to have a lot of options in front of him; why wouldn't he? But I don't see [an early out happening] ... everyone is going to live up to the terms of the contract that runs through '09." However, sources are adamant that not just the talking, but deal-making is already taking place for Stewart to go elsewhere. And, while sometimes a formidable opponent, contracts can be easily bought out, as Jamie McMurray and Kurt Busch have shown us in recent years.(Sports Illustrated)(4-23-2008)
UPDATE: Tony Stewart has begun discussion with Joe Gibbs Racing officials about his future with the company, ESPN.com has learned. And that future, sources say, is questionable. Multiple sources close to the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity said Stewart told Gibbs officials that he'd like to be released from the final year of his current driving contract, which expires at the conclusion of the 2009 season. "He definitely has some options," JGR president J.D. Gibbs said. "To me it's no different than any of the the options he's had before. The reality is he's racing here through 2009. There's no ifs, ands or buts about that one. Our stance is he's racing for us through 2009." Stewart's publicist, Mike Arning, said "Tony's contract is through the 2009 season. When that is up he'll have a lot of options for 2010 and beyond. But in terms of what he's going to do, or might do, for now and in between, as far as JGR is concerned he's their driver for 2009." Sources said Stewart is intrigued by the thought of team ownership. One potential scenario mentioned was a partnership with Haas/CNC Racing, under which Stewart would own as much as a 50% stake in the race team that currently fields the #66 and #70 Chevys. Under that scenario he would drive one of those two machines. Haas GM Joe Custer said he has spoken with several people about the future status of his team, including Stewart's group. He was adamant that his team has reached no deal with Stewart, but would "by all means be interested in discussing a partnership with a driver of his caliber." Such a move would reunite Stewart with Chevrolet, which sources said was of the utmost importance to the driver, given that he's driven for General Motors for most of his career, and that GM sponsors Stewart's open wheel sprint car program. Gibbs switched to Toyotas from Chevrolets in 2008. Haas/CNC Racing currently fields cars built and powered by Hendrick Motorsports, the organization that has won four Cup championships in the past 10 years, including the past two.(ESPN.com), am sure this will be much discussed about over the weekend at Talladega, there are already many articles posted on the Article Links page about the subject.(4-24-2008)

[hutch]

Smoke needs to cut back on the cheese burgers.   Now that their cars are all standard, HP for driver LBS is a factor more than it was in the past.   Frist the Kurt Bush drama, Goodyear drama now its toyota drama and Tony loves the drama, and radio ratings.  I think the boy needs to cut back on the food.   Kyle Bush is ripping up every track in the toyotas.  It might be some changes in his crew could help.  Along with a change in food intake.

They all need to stay in shape, its a new kind of NASCAR.

[BigBlackDodge]

Round is a shape!!!!!


Bologna Stewart!



BBD

[hutch]

Round is a shape!!!!!


Bologna Stewart!



BBD

True,,,


The boys are in my home town this weekend (Richmond).  Look for me on Speed tv.  I will be the drunk red neck in the crowd!

[TruckDriver]

Gotta hold up a sign with my site & DC.com so we know who you are

[BigBlackDodge]

Round is a shape!!!!!


Bologna Stewart!



BBD

True,,,


The boys are in my home town this weekend (Richmond).  Look for me on Speed tv.  I will be the drunk red neck in the crowd!

You're gonna have to narrow that down a bit!



BBD

[hutch]

Well, the Nationwide race went my way. I am a Joe Gibbs Racing fan and Denny 1st with Kyle Busch not to far behine was nice.  Kyle got into some drama at the end. Not sure if it was a fist fight in the pits or not.  Looked like it from the Jumbo Tron.

[pettyfan43]

Well, the Nationwide race went my way. I am a Joe Gibbs Racing fan and Denny 1st with Kyle Busch not to far behine was nice.  Kyle got into some drama at the end. Not sure if it was a fist fight in the pits or not.  Looked like it from the Jumbo Tron.

Too bad they drive yoyos!   

[raybeez]

Here's a photo from Phoenix International Raceway...2005 I think