Any NASCAR fans?

[RICLARK]

Im a huge Fan and also A Huge Tony Stewart fan, I go to MIS twice a year.

 

[RICLARK]

I thought Bristol would be a little boring with no big straight-aways. I was wrong.

It was a great race. Kyle Bush has to be ready to sell his soul for a wreck free weekend.

You think Bristol was fun wait until the 30th at Martinsville, Ive been there twice it is insane.

 

[BierMuncher]

You think Bristol was fun wait until the 30th at Martinsville, Ive been there twice it is insane.

I hope Waltrip's voice is better by then. Everytime he tried to say something during the race, the SWMBO would look over from the other room and ask "what's that noise that keeps coming out of the tv...?"

 

[RICLARK]

I hope Waltrip's voice is better by then. Everytime he tried to say something during the race, the SWMBO would look over from the other room and ask "what's that noise that keeps coming out of the tv...?"

Lmao I thought the same thing, After a while it started making my cringe when he would talk.

 

[BierMuncher]

I'm still new to this.

What's a "free pass" refer to when the yellow comes out?

 

[CodeRage]

I'm still new to this.

What's a "free pass" refer to when the yellow comes out?

More commonly refered to as the Lucky Dog.

The first car 1 lap down is allowed to come around and get on the tail end of the lead lap. Basically it allows yah to get a lap back. They did this when the declared a yellow flag freezes the field the instant it is waved, so no more racing to the finish line during a yellow flag.

 

[RICLARK]

I'm still new to this.

What's a "free pass" refer to when the yellow comes out?

The first Car that is a lap down is allowed to get back on the lead lap for example, if POS 17-43 are all 1 lap down 17 will get back on the lead lap and on the next caution POS 18 will be back on the lead lap.

 

[Baron von BeeGee]

I hope Waltrip's voice is better by then. Everytime he tried to say something during the race, the SWMBO would look over from the other room and ask "what's that noise that keeps coming out of the tv...?"

Sometimes you just have to know when to say when. It was not working AT ALL for Waltrip.

BTW, I'm a fan. My Dad used to crew for a small outfit back in the 60's, and all of the millhands at our lumber mill were big into it (and souping up their lawnmowers, etc.).

My Dad and I go to Charlotte for the fall race each year, and maybe once a month we head out to Southern National (www.southernnational.net) to see some local shorttrack action. The level of competition is pretty good...JR Motorsports runs some teams out there, Crissy Wallace is testing with Tony Stewart's Legends team next week, a couple of the late model guys have gotten picked up for the odd Busch (excuse me, Nationwide) race.

BTW, anybody who is even a marginal race fan MUST buy a copy of Get Back to Dirt: http://www.getbacktodirt.com/. I guarantee you, you will not be disappointed! The Baron would not do you wrong.

 

[BierMuncher]

Great race on Saturday.

Kyle Bush looked like he was gonna punch out the reporter after the race.

Wimmer ran a good race, but I was sure pulling for Reutimann to have enough fuel. He came from way the hell back to like...4th, with 9 laps to go???

He's going to be one to watch as he steps in for Jarrett.

 

[bigjohnmilford]

That was a good race. Only problem with the Reutimann theory is those were the Busch / Nationwide cars. They (Waltrip racing) just don't seem to have the cup cars figured out as well yet. They are a lot better than they were last year though. It should be a great race this weekend.

 

[cronxitawney]

I am Jeff Gordon fan. I love going to see my Redskins play, but there is nothing that compares to going to a race. I usually try to make the June Dover race, but will not be going this year

 

[cronxitawney]

... They are a lot better than they were last year though...

By better you mean they are participating in some races this year, right?

 

[bigjohnmilford]

By better you mean they are participating in some races this year, right?

all 3 cars are in the top 35. not a bad place to be for the up coming weekend. martinsville is not a good track for waltrip or reutimann.

 

[Baron von BeeGee]

They (Waltrip racing) just don't seem to have the cup cars figured out as well yet.

What looks bad (to me) is that JGR basically stepped into Toyota and is running great, something Waltrip's camp hasn't been able to do after a year of practice with those cars. Probably more to do with the processes and knowledge that JGR has that could be applied to any platform than anything else. They have pretty decent drivers, too.

 

[devaspawn]

What looks bad (to me) is that JGR basically stepped into Toyota and is running great, something Waltrip's camp hasn't been able to do after a year of practice with those cars. Probably more to do with the processes and knowledge that JGR has that could be applied to any platform than anything else. They have pretty decent drivers, too.

It's kinda nice when you have one of the top 3 active drivers, isn't it?!!

 

[reynaldo]

Well, I am a fan of nascar. I love watching it on tv. I wish I can see it live.

 

[bigjohnmilford]

What looks bad (to me) is that JGR basically stepped into Toyota and is running great, something Waltrip's camp hasn't been able to do after a year of practice with those cars. Probably more to do with the processes and knowledge that JGR has that could be applied to any platform than anything else. They have pretty decent drivers, too.

A friend of mine is a huge Tony fan and was ready to kill himself when they switched. I told him to relax. They were one of the best teams when they were the number 3 Chevy team. As soon as they switched they became the number 1 Toyota team. They had everything in place already and it wasn't the first time they had switched manufacturers. Gibbs is really showing what they are made of and Hendrick must be kicking himself for letting Kyle go. Mears will be lucky to make the race this weekend. Man I love racing. It's almost the weekend.

 

[cronxitawney]

A friend of mine is a huge Tony fan and was ready to kill himself when they switched. I told him to relax. They were one of the best teams when they were the number 3 Chevy team. As soon as they switched they became the number 1 Toyota team. They had everything in place already and it wasn't the first time they had switched manufacturers. Gibbs is really showing what they are made of and Hendrick must be kicking himself for letting Kyle go. Mears will be lucky to make the race this weekend. Man I love racing. It's almost the weekend.

Mears is within the top 35, so I believe he will be in the race. Given his awesome performances at Martinsville in the past, he has a good chance of being outside the top 35 on Monday.

 

[bigjohnmilford]

Mears is within the top 35, so I believe he will be in the race. Given his awesome performances at Martinsville in the past, he has a good chance of being outside the top 35 on Monday.

Sorry about that, you're correct. I must've been thinking of my other favorite crash and burn driver Jamie Mcmurray. He'll be out of that ride before the season is over.

 

[BierMuncher]

Maybe HBT should sponsor a driver...

 

[bigjohnmilford]

Maybe HBT should sponsor a driver...

We just need about 9,000,000 members to pony up a buck each and we'd have a car for the year. Or go after one of the lesser teams for a single race. That would only cost 30 or 40 grand for a quarter panel spot. I've got my dollar ready.

 

[devaspawn]

A friend of mine is a huge Tony fan and was ready to kill himself when they switched. I told him to relax. They were one of the best teams when they were the number 3 Chevy team. As soon as they switched they became the number 1 Toyota team. They had everything in place already and it wasn't the first time they had switched manufacturers. Gibbs is really showing what they are made of and Hendrick must be kicking himself for letting Kyle go. Mears will be lucky to make the race this weekend. Man I love racing. It's almost the weekend.

I was concerned at first as well until I remembered that essentially all these cars are the same. The difference being the money to buy the best parts and to hire the best guys, as well as the drivers. I agree, Hendrick can't be very happy. I am not a Jr. fan (although I liked the Intimidater) so I am happy to see that the only race he won this season had no points assigned to it!

 

[RICLARK]

I think its funny that JR is the only Hendrick car that is doing anything which brings me to the question, Do you think JR is better that Gordon and that other #48 idiot??

 

[bigjohnmilford]

I think its funny that JR is the only Hendrick car that is doing anything which brings me to the question, Do you think JR is better that Gordon and that other #48 idiot??

You can't even consider him in that class until he wins a title. I'm glad to see he's doing well though. He's got the talent and he's showing it. He should have a good shot this weekend. He's due for a win on a short track.

 

[RICLARK]

You can't even consider him in that class until he wins a title. I'm glad to see he's doing well though. He's got the talent and he's showing it. He should have a good shot this weekend. He's due for a win on a short track.

I agree on the JR response, I call Hamlin to win sunday he has had some severe bad luck all season and has been itching to win at Martinsville ever since he got up here plus he runs good there.

 

[Baron von BeeGee]

I was concerned at first as well until I remembered that essentially all these cars are the same. The difference being the money to buy the best parts and to hire the best guys, as well as the drivers. I agree, Hendrick can't be very happy. I am not a Jr. fan (although I liked the Intimidater) so I am happy to see that the only race he won this season had no points assigned to it!

Well, one major difference is the engines. Apparently that was a weakness in the Toyota program last year, where they made hp, etc. JGR certainly has that aspect figured out, I'd say.

I like Jr, and I'm not so sure Rick Hendrick is kicking himself for letting Kyle Busch go. I don't know of a single driver in any the 3 series who has more potential upside than Busch, but I'd say it's just upside for the moment (yes, I know where he is in the standings of all 3 series ). Going balls to the wall and either winning or trashing the equipment is awesome to watch, but I'll reserve judgement until the final standings on how well it translates into championships.

Regardless, Busch's appeal will be to some defined segment of the fanbase (granted, it will grow if he continues to win), while Jr. absolutely rakes in the cash day in and day out for HMS as the #1 most popular driver whether Jr. actually wins a race or not. I think Hendrick was exchanging tomorrow's promise for today's payday, and Jr. in HMS equipment certainly has some undeniable upside as well, as also evidenced by the points.

 

[Laurel]

I'm not a NASCAR fan, I've tried to enjoy it, but I just can't. I do, however, follow Formula 1. Does anyone else follow?

 

[abbeyroadhelp]

Big fan of nascar, well racing in general Nhra and local dirt track racing. Actually got to go to Bristol acouple weeks back was my second race, I have also been to kansas speedway. Go Carl Edwards.

 

[cronxitawney]

...Given his awesome performances at Martinsville in the past, he has a good chance of being outside the top 35 on Monday.

Good thing I don't gamble much

 

[Indybrew]

I quit watching Nacar when they started the race for the chase. I mean does racing really need playoffs? Its not like its a real sport, like football. Swmbo still loves to watch it.