Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Not surprised to hear him say he's not sure what happened. It really didn't seem like they were doing anything different.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Does it look like they will be able to break 200 mph consistently during the 500 or are they just balling out for the shootout?
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** I think the top guys will be able to run fast, but a lot of the cars from 20 on back will be running slower, providing some interesting lap traffic imo.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** someone will die at the daytona 500 book it, i popped in the tapes and checked my sources
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** At those speeds I wonder if they will make a change to the restrictor plates. Guys obviously have figured out how to get serious speed on the new surface.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** They already made an adjustment before practice today, but it was hard to tell what it would do to the cars since it was 500 qualifying practice (everyone running solo). NASCAR said they would look at the plates after the race tonight.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Rumor is, NASCAR is going to be modifying the front of the cars to force the breakup of these two car getaways (basically forcing them to overheat and need to jump out for air to cool the engine) and then narrowing the restrictor plate. WTF NASCAR.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Didn't know Pat was a Nascar fan. Interesting. That said, I still watch from time to time because Mark Martin is my guy and has been for about 15 years. His days in the Valvoline #6 take me back. Also, my grandpa was a huge Earnhardt fan and of course is a big fan of Little E as well. He still watches every race so I keep up with it to give us something to talk about. Been to a couple races with him, but haven't been to one since Kansas Speedway opened up. I think it would be cool to get down to Taladega or Daytona though.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** I haven't seen anything about any changes yet, but from what I've read there are mixed reactions to how the racing went. I think NASCAR has some serious concerns as the speeds get closer to Bill Elliott's 212 about the safety of the drivers. I really enjoyed last night's racing - it was wide open and entertaining imo. Big time. According to my folks it was the first sport I watched on TV (at about a year and a half old).
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** So, apparently Elliot's trying to qualify. Just saw he's on the qualifier list. Fuck, show the damn splits. What was the difference between Newman's 48.65 and Mark's 48.65?
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Looks like Bill is gonna get in too. Jr gonna be sittin on the pole
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Just an FYI: "The Day" -- a documentary about how Fox and NASCAR handled the passing of #3 starts in 10 minutes on speed. It got awesome reviews.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Followed Dale Sr. till he died, of course tried to follow Junior after that. Grew up on Nascar every Sunday with my dad who was a huge Sterling Marlin fan , really loved it up till about 2006 when I came to college. Now Junior sucks, hoping he can start to get good again.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** It was awesome. I watched it on Friday. I don't know where a stream is sorry.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Buddy just called me, he's got pit passes next weekend and his grandparents have a condo in Daytona What a jackass. Lucky bastard
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Jr will start the 500 from the back after wrecking in practice today.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** It actually isn't to bad of a thing to start in the back of a restrictor plate race.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Having to go to a back-up car isn't great though. Also I'm sure Nascar had a chub thinking about Dale Jr leading the race during the Lap 3 moment of silence. They are probably pissed.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** driving into the speedway right now with my 9 year old for our annual duals trip....attendance is way up so far compared to the last few years...not sure what to expect today....didn't like saturday's race
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** He's said that he isn't worried at all, though this will be his 3rd speedweeks car. Certainly seems like lady luck has a target on him considering none of the wrecks have been remotely his fault. We'll see how good his car is today. I jelly.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Bump for first duel. Things I'm curious to see in Heat 1: What do the speeds look like with the new rule changes, especially after seeing the Nationwide cars running 202MPH laps. Go/Go Homers How is JR's car - he'll still be starting at the front in this duel. If he's got a good car, then starting 43rd won't matter much on Sunday (assuming he doesn't wreck a 3rd ride).
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** I'm attempting to become a NASCAR fan, Carl Edwards is my driver, thoughts?
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Fantasy NASCAR Info In OP Nothing wrong with that. He's not my guy but he's personable, popular and wins a couple races every year.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Fantasy NASCAR Info In OP I think Jr's gonna be in good shape regardless of today - sounds like they're excited about that car on its way down from the Hendrick shop.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Fantasy NASCAR Info In OP newman spins. looks like stewart helped him around a little, nothin special though. i'm excited that they're bringing this other car down, but why wouldn't they have it as the backup in the first place then? overall i think him being in shop with the 48 will be huge this season. but i've been tryin to find excuses that he'll be good for the past several years.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Fantasy NASCAR Info In OP He's been in 2 accidents (Shootout and Practice) - can't imagine you'd show up with 4 cars to speedweek - he's just had some shit luck considering he didn't start either of his crashes.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Fantasy NASCAR Info In OP shit you're right. i forgot bout the shootout wreck. wasn't exactly sober when watchin. who's menard racing for now? iirc he's been the 98, but i need to do a lot of catchin up it seems.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Fantasy NASCAR Info In OP JR/Jimmie picked up about 7 spots on those first 2/3 laps.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Fantasy NASCAR Info In OP Joined fantasy for the hell of it even though NASCAR died when Kyle Petty took the world's GOAT hillbilly ponytail out of the sport.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Fantasy NASCAR Info In OP just a race of 6 2-car packs right now trading spots between the pairs back and forth. also joined fantasy.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Fantasy NASCAR Info In OP Yup, this JR car seems like it's plenty fast Weird for anyone else to see Bill Elliott in a Chevy, or am I just getting too damn old?
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Fantasy NASCAR Info In OP now it's a clusterfuck. but yeah it is crazy seein things like bill elliot in a chevy. kurt busch leavin the 2 is weird to me as well.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Fantasy NASCAR Info In OP Stewart/Newman don't seem to have a lot of speed here, not sure if that's just perception or what.
Re: **Official 2011 NASCAR Thread** Fantasy NASCAR Info In OP always interestin to see how aggressive they'll be these last few laps. naturally they'll want the win but they can't wreck tryin for it. it's a toss up right now imo, but the harvick/kenseth combo seems to be workin best.