**NASCAR Thread: Stand With Bubba**

Discussion in 'The Mainboard' started by Dayne Crist, Feb 12, 2011.

  1. PAHokie

    PAHokie Can't a bitch living say I bought her Michael Kors
    Donor
    Virginia Tech HokiesPittsburgh PenguinsAtlanta Braves

    Did the 5 burn it all up getting up to to the 19?
     
  2. PAHokie

    PAHokie Can't a bitch living say I bought her Michael Kors
    Donor
    Virginia Tech HokiesPittsburgh PenguinsAtlanta Braves

    Survey says: Yes
     
    dblplay1212 likes this.
  3. Redav

    Redav One big ocean
    Donor

    Yeah he must have. Probably took whatever he had left going 3 wide with lapped cars
     
  4. Ric Flair

    Ric Flair The Nature Boy

    When they were showing that replay of Petty in the 70s hitting the inside wall and hanging out the car, it's crazy to think how he survived that with very little safety features in the car at that time.
     
  5. Daddy Rabbit

    Daddy Rabbit obviously silly and not productive
    Donor
    Tennessee VolunteersAtlanta BravesNashville PredatorsGrateful DeadBonnaroo

    Man for years I've said I would be there if Nashville ever got a race back. The track is not far from me at all. But it's on Father's Day, and I don't think my 5 yr old will hold up for an entire race day. And I'm not that shitty of a parent yet to not spend the day with her. Sigh. Maybe the one weekend all summer I couldn't make it. I blame our Hallmark Holiday culture.

     
    dblplay1212 likes this.
  6. BumpingNasties

    BumpingNasties Kissing Babies and Hugging Mommas...the Dabo way!
    Donor
    Clemson TigersAtlanta BravesIndiana Pacers

    It’s not fair to evaluate Wallace performance this year. It’s a brand new team. He’s in 21st which isn’t bad. I hope he does well because it would be good for NASCAR.

    His ceiling is probably Jamie McMurray type which would make him a super star and help diversity in NASCAR imo.
     
    dblplay1212 likes this.
  7. southlick

    southlick "Better Than You"
    Donor TMB OG
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesNew Orleans PelicansDallas CowboysBirmingham Legion

  8. OpieT

    OpieT Well-Known Member
    Donor

    Hey guys. Thinking about taking my 11 year old dude to a race. Figure the Charlotte Xfinity 300 race would be a good way to stick a toe in the water. Just don't think his attention span is there for a 500 or 600 race.

    How long do these Xfinity races typically take? 3 hours?
     
    bigred77, Corky Bucek and PAHokie like this.
  9. SC

    SC I’m boring and I’m bored
    Donor TMB OG
    Atlanta BravesTennisMississippi Rebels

    200 laps for that one? Probably more like 2.5 hours or so, depending on wrecks and such.
     
    bigred77, PAHokie and OpieT like this.
  10. PAHokie

    PAHokie Can't a bitch living say I bought her Michael Kors
    Donor
    Virginia Tech HokiesPittsburgh PenguinsAtlanta Braves

    Yep this is about right. Xfinity races are perfect length for kids.
     
    bigred77 likes this.
  11. AIP

    AIP Team bush
    Donor
    Temple OwlsPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Flyers

    Just be prepared to leave early
     
    PAHokie and bigred77 like this.
  12. Jeffrey Lebowski

    Jeffrey Lebowski Obviously you're not a golfer
    Donor
    Georgia BulldogsAppalachian State MountaineersFormula 1

    Time for COTAS
     
    Corky Bucek likes this.
  13. fucktx

    fucktx ruthkanda forever
    Donor
    Texas RangersDallas Stars

    i don’t really watch nascar but why the fuck did kyle larson not only get to come back but drive for one of the best teams in the 48
     
  14. Redav

    Redav One big ocean
    Donor

    Wasn't much of a punishment that's for sure
     
    dtx likes this.
  15. Redav

    Redav One big ocean
    Donor

    This race is a mess
     
  16. gilstein21

    gilstein21 Tight Rip 26 Seal Right
    Donor
    Auburn TigersSt. Louis CardinalsGreen Bay PackersWyoming Cowboys

  17. NilesIrish

    NilesIrish Not a master fisher but I know bait when I see it
    Donor TMB OG
    Notre Dame Fighting IrishChicago CubsChicago BullsChicago BearsChicago BlackhawksDemocrat

    I was nervous for Custer on second impact, those corner shots are rough.
     
    gilstein21 likes this.
  18. gilstein21

    gilstein21 Tight Rip 26 Seal Right
    Donor
    Auburn TigersSt. Louis CardinalsGreen Bay PackersWyoming Cowboys

    For sure. Luckily had a small section of safer barrier there. Hit truex si hard it almost flipped truex. Two big impacts. The drivers can’t see shit in front of them. Not sure if there’s a way to reduce the spray from cars or not.
     
    NilesIrish likes this.
  19. Corky Bucek

    Corky Bucek Placeholder for a Custom Title
    Staff Donor TMB OG
    Auburn TigersLos Angeles LakersLos Angeles RamsAnaheim DucksManchester UnitedLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim

    Of course this is only a $3 entry and not one of my higher dollar entries.
    37B65E57-D809-4A90-9CF1-2C4B8167BB67.jpeg
     
    Ric Flair, wes tegg and PAHokie like this.
  20. PAHokie

    PAHokie Can't a bitch living say I bought her Michael Kors
    Donor
    Virginia Tech HokiesPittsburgh PenguinsAtlanta Braves

    Well if you’re really good at what you do you get plenty of second chances. He apparently did a lot of things to rectify his transgressions. Also his contract was coming up and probably would have landed in that ride regardless, but with much better pay.
     
  21. Ric Flair

    Ric Flair The Nature Boy

    Rain or not, I don't care for this track. I like the other road courses, but this one is too long. When a caution comes out, it feels like it's 15-20 minutes before it goes back to green. I'd rather add another small track that's not on the current schedule.
     
    Jeffrey Lebowski likes this.
  22. Daddy Rabbit

    Daddy Rabbit obviously silly and not productive
    Donor
    Tennessee VolunteersAtlanta BravesNashville PredatorsGrateful DeadBonnaroo

    I think many fans agree with this. I hope they can get a Nashville Fairgrounds deal worked out.
     
  23. SC

    SC I’m boring and I’m bored
    Donor TMB OG
    Atlanta BravesTennisMississippi Rebels

    I'd like to see it in good weather before fully judging on whether it's worth racing there. The rains skews so much.
     
  24. Bruce Wayne

    Bruce Wayne Billionaire Playboy
    Donor
    Michigan Wolverines

    Like Harvick said, these cars aren't made for a technical road course. NASCAR needs to either keep them on rovals/Watkins Glen-type RCs or work on a car specific for RCs that are easier on the drivers
     
    Daddy Rabbit likes this.
  25. PAHokie

    PAHokie Can't a bitch living say I bought her Michael Kors
    Donor
    Virginia Tech HokiesPittsburgh PenguinsAtlanta Braves

    It’s going to happen, maybe not ‘22, but I’d say by ‘23 they are there.
     
  26. Redav

    Redav One big ocean
    Donor

    I would be so mad if I were like Harvick or some others who had a similar fate yesterday. Can't see anything. Told to check up by your spotter because there's trouble ahead. Get run over from behind because again no one can see and your car's junk. Cool. Great stuff
     
  27. SC

    SC I’m boring and I’m bored
    Donor TMB OG
    Atlanta BravesTennisMississippi Rebels

    If NASCAR is right, the NextGen car fixes that starting next season and eliminates any need for a specialty car.
     
    PAHokie and Bruce Wayne like this.
  28. Jeffrey Lebowski

    Jeffrey Lebowski Obviously you're not a golfer
    Donor
    Georgia BulldogsAppalachian State MountaineersFormula 1

    I think the issue with nascar at COTA is the track was purpose built for F1, by a F1 track designer. It really requires a light weight chassis and top level aero package, neither of which nascar possess.

    I think rovals are the best fit for this series
     
    PAHokie and Ric Flair like this.
  29. OpieT

    OpieT Well-Known Member
    Donor

    So I posted earlier about the 300 race in Charlotte as a possibility for taking my son. Something came up today and then someone gave me 2 for Sunday in Charlotte.

    Having an 11 year old with me means we likely won't stay for the whole thing. Looks like a smaller than normal crowd because they limited tickets up until 2 weeks ago because of covid spacing.

    Any tips on how much extra time to allocate for finding parking and getting in would be much appreciated. It's normally a 90 minute drive for me with normal traffic. I'd like to be there and seated at 5 to see all the pre-race stuff they do.
     
    Corky Bucek likes this.
  30. dblplay1212

    dblplay1212 Well-Known Member
    Donor TMB OG
    Alabama Crimson TideNew York YankeesJacksonville Jaguars2pacSneakersFormula 1

    Can't comment on timing, but I think you have the right mindset that you may leave early. But maybe not, never know with kids. I went tk my first race at Talladega when I was about 10. Back then it was in August and it was 100+ degrees. Bobbie Allison tore down half the backstretch fence in a wreck and caused a 3-4 hour delay. I remember being miserable bc of the heat but it got me into racing and I still loosely follow it 30 years later.
     
    OpieT likes this.
  31. SC

    SC I’m boring and I’m bored
    Donor TMB OG
    Atlanta BravesTennisMississippi Rebels

    Ty Gibbs is the truth.
     
  32. SC

    SC I’m boring and I’m bored
    Donor TMB OG
    Atlanta BravesTennisMississippi Rebels

    Well, well…
     
    PAHokie and dblplay1212 like this.
  33. PAHokie

    PAHokie Can't a bitch living say I bought her Michael Kors
    Donor
    Virginia Tech HokiesPittsburgh PenguinsAtlanta Braves

    Holy shit. Silly season might be crazy with the 2 and 1 open.

    edit: I’m dumb, wrong Busch
     
    dblplay1212 likes this.
  34. gilstein21

    gilstein21 Tight Rip 26 Seal Right
    Donor
    Auburn TigersSt. Louis CardinalsGreen Bay PackersWyoming Cowboys

    Where’s keslowski rumored to be going?
     
    PAHokie likes this.
  35. SC

    SC I’m boring and I’m bored
    Donor TMB OG
    Atlanta BravesTennisMississippi Rebels

    Driver/owner deal at Roush Fenway.
     
    PAHokie likes this.
  36. gilstein21

    gilstein21 Tight Rip 26 Seal Right
    Donor
    Auburn TigersSt. Louis CardinalsGreen Bay PackersWyoming Cowboys

    Damn, give up a sweet ride for a loser team.
     
  37. Ric Flair

    Ric Flair The Nature Boy

    Coke 600 is too long of a race and boring. I cut it off after stage 3.

    Excited to see that North Wilkesboro has a chance of making a return though. Hopefully they will get Rockingham back on the circuit too.
     
    racer and Jeffrey Lebowski like this.
  38. Redav

    Redav One big ocean
    Donor

    Stenhouse wrecks every week
     
    Ric Flair and gilstein21 like this.
  39. gilstein21

    gilstein21 Tight Rip 26 Seal Right
    Donor
    Auburn TigersSt. Louis CardinalsGreen Bay PackersWyoming Cowboys

    There isn’t a wall that he hasn’t hit.
     
    Redav likes this.
  40. Ric Flair

    Ric Flair The Nature Boy

    Stenhouse is a huge liability to a team because he tears up alot of equipment.

    Do you guys ever listen to Dale Jr.'s podcast? If you haven't listed to the ones he's done recently with Kerry and Ty Norris, they are must listens.
     
    PAHokie likes this.
  41. gilstein21

    gilstein21 Tight Rip 26 Seal Right
    Donor
    Auburn TigersSt. Louis CardinalsGreen Bay PackersWyoming Cowboys

    Yes, he had a good two episode with Andy Petrie recently. Bobby labonte and the blaneys were some others I remember. I watch it on nbcsn and they include some old photos that go along with the stories.
     
  42. PAHokie

    PAHokie Can't a bitch living say I bought her Michael Kors
    Donor
    Virginia Tech HokiesPittsburgh PenguinsAtlanta Braves

    Jr’s podcast is great really like him a lot after listening the past couple years. Also really enjoy Door Bumper Clear for commentary on current events.
     
  43. SC

    SC I’m boring and I’m bored
    Donor TMB OG
    Atlanta BravesTennisMississippi Rebels

  44. dblplay1212

    dblplay1212 Well-Known Member
    Donor TMB OG
    Alabama Crimson TideNew York YankeesJacksonville Jaguars2pacSneakersFormula 1

    How much does that cost?
     
  45. SC

    SC I’m boring and I’m bored
    Donor TMB OG
    Atlanta BravesTennisMississippi Rebels

    At the Xfinity level for a car like that, I imagine it’s pretty reasonable.
     
    dblplay1212 likes this.
  46. OpieT

    OpieT Well-Known Member
    Donor

    Forgot to follow up but I took my 11 year old to the 600 in Charlotte and he had a blast. Charlotte does a good job with logistics of getting you in there and parked. We did all the fan zone stuff before and then stayed for about 60% of the race. He'd seen enough but had a great time. For that matter, that race is too long anyway and I was pretty much done too. We'll go back again.

    Thanks for all the input here.
     
  47. El_Pato

    El_Pato Nunca Caminaras Solo
    Donor
    Texas RangersDallas CowboysTexas State BobcatsUTEP MinersLiverpoolEl Paso LocomotiveJuarez

    Did anyone watch the SRX race last night? If so, was it any good?
     
  48. GumbyMan

    GumbyMan Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Ohio State BuckeyesManchester UnitedUnited States Men's National Soccer TeamFormula 1

    I don’t get what void SRX should be filling.
     
  49. gilstein21

    gilstein21 Tight Rip 26 Seal Right
    Donor
    Auburn TigersSt. Louis CardinalsGreen Bay PackersWyoming Cowboys

    Stenhouse already involved in two wrecks
     
    Redav likes this.