I hear that! And don't expect me to make dinner while the race is on.Can't watch the race without my treats!
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NASCAR 2014
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artvandelay
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Matt Kenseth captured the pole yesterday for the Auto Club 400. I wonder how Jimmy Johnson will do in the big race; the #48 has won 5 times in Fontana. Jimmy's from California and I think he really likes racing in front of the home-town people! (Oh by the way, Brad Keselowski was 2nd on the pole, and Jimmy was 3rd.) Should be an interesting race. Reminds me--I've gotta get my snacks at the grocery store. Can't watch the race without my treats!
Both Penske cars had tire issues during happy hour. The 24 car has been fast all weekend.
MinnieM123
Premium Member
Gonzo. That's different.
The command to start the engines will never be the same! HA! I liked Gonzo; he did a GREAT job!!
artvandelay
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After last years race they removed 24,000 seats. Sell out is now 68,000.
artvandelay
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Well, the 24 was very fast today, but the late caution killed him.
MinnieM123
Premium Member
The only thing I can't wrap my head around with that race yesterday, was how the drivers were all praising the virtues of the old track. None of them wanted it "fixed" and yet how MANY cars had busted tires???!!! And, watching the # 48, which was out front many times, lose it all when his tire gave out at the end, was well . . . predictable and disappointing at the same time.
And, watching the # 48, which was out front many times, lose it all when his tire gave out at the end, was well . . . predictable and disappointing at the same time.
artvandelay
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I think the drivers like the old pavement because it leads to good side by side racing. A lot of lead changes on the track and not just on pit road. Because of the old, abrasive pavement, the tire will wear out over a long green flag run. A car that is fast on the short term might be slow for the long term. This leads to a lot of passing. Passing=good racing. Gordon, Harvick and Logano all were able to drive from the back of the pack to the top 10 in less than 20 laps.The only thing I can't wrap my head around with that race yesterday, was how the drivers were all praising the virtues of the old track. None of them wanted it "fixed" and yet how MANY cars had busted tires???!!!
It seemed that Gordon kept coming back and coming back. What a surprise Kyle Larson was.
And as for that brewhaha with red light on pit row, the official in charge of the lights got his uniform caught in a hole in the fence, thus preventing him from moving and turning off the red light.
Really?
What a surprise Kyle Larson was.And as for that brewhaha with red light on pit row, the official in charge of the lights got his uniform caught in a hole in the fence, thus preventing him from moving and turning off the red light.
Really?
MinnieM123
Premium Member
It seemed that Gordon kept coming back and coming back.
And as for that brewhaha with red light on pit row, the official in charge of the lights got his uniform caught in a hole in the fence, thus preventing him from moving and turning off the red light.
Ha ha ha . . . what the heck is it with "lights" this season so far??!! First the fiasco with the yellow caution lights recently, and now the issue with the red light? Good grief. No mistake is "little" in a sport where millions of dollars are invested and on the line. Those types of mistakes shouldn't be happening!!
I wonder what the next race will hold for us? The wrong flags used?Ha ha ha . . . what the heck is it with "lights" this season so far??!! First the fiasco with the yellow caution lights recently, and now the issue with the red light? Good grief. No mistake is "little" in a sport where millions of dollars are invested and on the line. Those types of mistakes shouldn't be happening!!
MinnieM123
Premium Member
artvandelay
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Denny Hamlin has been cleared to race Sunday. The doctor found a piece of metal in his eye and removed it.
OUCH!
MinnieM123
Premium Member
Martinsville this weekend—shortest track in the circuit. Now, I've always been a fan of the (much larger) super-speedways, as I love it when you get three cars together, top to bottom on the track, at tremendous speeds and all trying to advance ahead. Love the long straight-aways, too. However, I have developed an appreciation of those drivers who seem to thrive on the shorter tracks as well. It's a different skill set for both, and I'm in awe of how well all these drivers handle those powerful vehicles, regardless of track size. (I can't even parallel park a car . . .)
So, peeps, do you have a favorite—short or long-track racing?
So, peeps, do you have a favorite—short or long-track racing?
Short track definitely. (bumping and banging) I don't have one specific track that's my favorite. As long as the race is good, it's all good.Martinsville this weekend—shortest track in the circuit. Now, I've always been a fan of the (much larger) super-speedways, as I love it when you get three cars together, top to bottom on the track, at tremendous speeds and all trying to advance ahead. Love the long straight-aways, too. However, I have developed an appreciation of those drivers who seem to thrive on the shorter tracks as well. It's a different skill set for both, and I'm in awe of how well all these drivers handle those powerful vehicles, regardless of track size. (I can't even parallel park a car . . .)
So, peeps, do you have a favorite—short or long-track racing?