February 23, 2014

Race Day Thread - Daytona 500 Edition - [Niedermeyer's Dead Horse]
— Open Blogger

BUMPED due to rain delay

Bring your race talk here, y'all.

The Chase is on!

The race is airing on the Fox network at 1:00 EST but coverage began at noon. If your cable provider is an authorized provider, you can also live-stream it via Fox Sports Go

I don't really have a dog in the fight but have become more interested this year and will tune in today.

Is Jimmy Johnson still considered a jackass?

Will Dale Jr. ever live up to legacy his dad left behind?

Are there any rookies you're keeping an eye on?

Speaking of Dillon, ESPN has penned an open letter.

Best of luck to them all and may they safe out there on the oval.


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1 Left turn. Repeat for 3 hours.

Posted by: Navin R Johnson at February 23, 2014 08:31 AM (RRbuy)

2 I didn't know Jimmie Johnson was ever considered a jackass. Maybe you are thinking of one of the Busch brothers.

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 08:32 AM (puNd6)

3 I predict one of the Gibbs cars will win.

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 08:34 AM (puNd6)

4 I'm a big fan of NASCAR, right up until the first kickoff on opening Sunday.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 23, 2014 08:34 AM (o9Rp5)

5 Kyle Larson is the real deal. Best raw talent since Kyle Busch. In the Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon mold.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 08:36 AM (ZPrif)

6 I just wish Dillon would take off that oversized cowboy hat and get the 3 cap on his head.

Posted by: 3 Fan at February 23, 2014 08:36 AM (i7KmQ)

7
   Kinda lost interest when they quit letting the racers be so creative.

   When I was watching, the cars WERE something you drove out of the showroom.

    Crude, rude and fun to see.

Posted by: irongrampa at February 23, 2014 08:36 AM (SAMxH)

8 Because watching cars go around in a circle for three hours is so much fun...

Posted by: packsoldier at February 23, 2014 08:38 AM (WYFnZ)

9 I've always been a big fan of Tony Stewart, but I've alwaysthought that both Danica and Kurt were overrated. Ryan Newman was always a more talented consistent driver than either of them. It'll be interesting to see how SHR does this year.

Posted by: johnd01 at February 23, 2014 08:38 AM (r0+v0)

10 packsoldier -- hey, thx for the needless dickery. well done. Here's a crazy idea. If you don't like it, don't watch.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 08:40 AM (ZPrif)

11 From the Dillon letter..."On weekends he earned money selling Cokes and popcorn in the grandstands at Bowman Gray Stadium, the race track in Winston-Salem, N.C., catching glimpses of Junior Johnson and Curtis Turner racing.""" I've been to that track for a stock car race. Hugely enthusiastic fans, they race all summer long. As for NASCAR, I've gotten used to the coverage in the sports page and can now put faces with names with reputations with cars. Lots of personalities/feuds/histories among the drivers and teams, makes for all sorts of miniplots.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 08:40 AM (ZshNr)

12 4 I'm a big fan of NASCAR, right up until the first kickoff on opening Sunday.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 23, 2014 12:34 PM (o9Rp5)

 

Once a week, and the pregame show is interesting enough for Sunday late morning

Though Super Speedway racing is getting lame (see yesterday's Nationwide event)

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 08:40 AM (Q6pxP)

13 9 I've always been a big fan of Tony Stewart, but I've alwaysthought that both Danica and Kurt were overrated. Ryan Newman was always a more talented consistent driver than either of them. It'll be interesting to see how SHR does this year.

Posted by: johnd01 at February 23, 2014 12:38 PM (r0+v0)

 

Danica is a good driver.  The thing is that a lot of the wrecks she does get involved in are not her fault.  But with that, were she a better would she end up getting caught up in those wrecks that aren't her fault?

Posted by: buzzion at February 23, 2014 08:40 AM (LI48c)

14 Lot  of good cars starting at the back because of previous  race crashes this week. Shouldn't hurt their chances of a win in this race.

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 08:41 AM (puNd6)

15 Kurt Busch seems the funny jackass people enjoy having beers with.  Kyle is the little brother trying so hard that he's a total pain-in-the-ass

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 08:42 AM (Q6pxP)

16 Really wish NASCAR would put on a third race at Daytona, in the Chase, on the road-course.

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 08:44 AM (Q6pxP)

17 I didn't know Jimmie Johnson was ever considered a jackass. Maybe you are thinking of one of the Busch brothers. **** See? I told ya I didn't know anything about it.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 08:44 AM (DmNpO)

18 Uh what's with the model catwalk introductions.

Posted by: buzzion at February 23, 2014 08:44 AM (LI48c)

19 Used to think Kyle was a jackass. To me Denny Hambone isa true jackass through and through

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 23, 2014 08:44 AM (Q8vlx)

20 As I mentioned in the last Open Thread.  Chris Meyers sucks

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 08:45 AM (Q6pxP)

21 How do you guys feel about #3 being back on the track?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 08:46 AM (DmNpO)

22 Chris Meyers should stick to doing weather. Dumbass

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 23, 2014 08:46 AM (Q8vlx)

23 I like both Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski, just based on random bits of coverage I've seen of both over the last couple years.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 08:46 AM (ZshNr)

24 People don't like Jimmy Johnson because he's boring... not a 'good old boy'

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 08:46 AM (Q6pxP)

25 The 3 belongs out there.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 23, 2014 08:47 AM (Q8vlx)

26
   The race does make great background noise for working on shit in my heated garage, so there's that.

    Speaking of, time to go work on that shit.


      Enjoy the afternoon, good people.

Posted by: irongrampa at February 23, 2014 08:47 AM (SAMxH)

27 21 How do you guys feel about #3 being back on the track?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 12:46 PM (DmNpO)

 

Should be in black.

Posted by: buzzion at February 23, 2014 08:47 AM (LI48c)

28 The #3?  Love the fact that Austin Dillion is literally wearing the black cowboy hat

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 08:48 AM (Q6pxP)

29 Good to see Vickers back. Gotta think his physiology just might not be built for racing. He's had multiple problems with blood clots. But he can't go on blood thinners since he could bleed out in a wreck. If he were a normal person I'm pretty sure he'd be put on blood thinners the rest of his life. Too bad. He's a young guy in the prime of his career and spent his whole life trying to achieve his dream -- and right when he achieved it his body started betraying him.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 08:48 AM (ZPrif)

30 Uh what's with the model catwalk introductions. *** I can handle that. It's the dramatic music in the background that's driving it over the edge.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 08:48 AM (DmNpO)

31 they drive around in a big circle YAY UGGGGH!!! now motorcycle racing....that's where its at

Posted by: navycopjoe killing with his ninja killing shield at February 23, 2014 08:48 AM (At8tV)

32 Yeah, I'll catch most of the race on the radio out in my shed. Beautiful day, might as well clean up some of the random detritus that has accumulated over the winter.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 08:49 AM (ZshNr)

33 The race announcer that I have trouble listening to is Mike Joy.  Seems he tries to be more knowledgeable  than he really is.

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 08:49 AM (puNd6)

34 Can't stand all this bullshit. Fox is ruining sports for me.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 08:49 AM (Pfvig)

35 But with that, were she a better would she end up getting caught up in those wrecks that aren't her fault?

Exactly. In any given race she will be passed a half dozen times by any one of the top-tier drivers who were shuffled to the back and are charging for the front. Why does she always hang in the back of the pack when she's running the same car and setup as her boss?

Posted by: johnd01 at February 23, 2014 08:49 AM (r0+v0)

36 It's like watching Ricky Bobby with the soundtrack from The Omen.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 08:50 AM (ZshNr)

37 Seriously?! The Florida Lottery sponsors a car?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 08:50 AM (DmNpO)

38 All forms of motorsport takes a skill average people don't have.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 23, 2014 08:50 AM (Q8vlx)

39 oh, and Danica should race in lacy bra and panties wouldn't care how she finishes...I would be the winner

Posted by: navycopjoe killing with his ninja killing shield at February 23, 2014 08:50 AM (At8tV)

40 There is a new generation of young guys coming up - Larson, Dillon Bros, Chase Elliot. And Dillon's cowboy hat is gonna get him a lot of heat -- both good and bad.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 08:51 AM (ZPrif)

41 The 500 was something when it would kill cars.  Current engines are so detuned, no advantage, and little of the agony of a guy blowing an engine with a half-lap lead.

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 08:51 AM (Q6pxP)

42 Should be in black. Posted by: buzzion at February 23, 2014 12:47 PM

Childress asked Earnhardt's mom about bringing the number back -- she said that she doesn't want an all black #3.

Posted by: LC LaWedgie at February 23, 2014 08:51 AM (KQp38)

43 Exactly. In any given race she will be passed a half dozen times by any one of the top-tier drivers who were shuffled to the back and are charging for the front. Why does she always hang in the back of the pack when she's running the same car and setup as her boss?

Posted by: johnd01 at February 23, 2014 12:49 PM (r0+v0

 

Of course there are plenty of other male drivers right there beside he with that same situation as well.

Posted by: buzzion at February 23, 2014 08:51 AM (LI48c)

44 The Florida Lottery sponsors a car?

Welcome to Obama's utopia

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 08:52 AM (Q6pxP)

45 why aren't there any oriental nascar drivers?

Posted by: navycopjoe killing with his ninja killing shield at February 23, 2014 08:53 AM (At8tV)

46 Of course there are plenty of other male drivers right there beside he with that same situation as well. *** She qualifies and runs in the pack with the boys. Why she and her skill, in particular, are scrutinized, continues to surprise me.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 08:53 AM (DmNpO)

47 Childress asked Earnhardt's mom about bringing the number back -- she said that she doesn't want an all black #3.

Posted by: LC LaWedgie at February 23, 2014 12:51 PM (KQp3

 

Well that's fine for her.  I disagree.  I also think Childress should have brought it back sooner as well.

Posted by: buzzion at February 23, 2014 08:53 AM (LI48c)

48 Danica is there to bring in sponsorship, and  some female eyes to the sport.  She's not a bad driver, but I don't think she will ever be top notch.

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 08:54 AM (puNd6)

49 Childress saved it for his grandson... hoping he would be good enough to earn it... which qualifying on pole indicates he might have done that.

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 08:55 AM (Q6pxP)

50 Of course there are plenty of other male drivers right there beside he with that same situation as well.

Yep. And look at the very little media attention they garner. They are treated as "average" drivers.

Posted by: johnd01 at February 23, 2014 08:55 AM (r0+v0)

51 The 3 should have never left as Yates did with the 28 when Davey Allison passed.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 23, 2014 08:55 AM (Q8vlx)

52 Maybe we could suggest some different intro music for next year like Highway to Hell.

Posted by: 3 Fan at February 23, 2014 08:55 AM (i7KmQ)

53 18 Uh what's with the model catwalk introductions. Posted by: buzzion at February 23, 2014 12:44 PM (LI48c) NASCAR. Pretty sure that we could gin up some pointy elbows for this thread.

Posted by: Underground Vulgarian at February 23, 2014 08:55 AM (T1wMF)

54 48 and some female eyes to the sport ?????? don't you mean dirty old men?

Posted by: navycopjoe killing with his ninja killing shield at February 23, 2014 08:56 AM (At8tV)

55 Danica needs to do some more dirt tracking during the week.

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 08:56 AM (Q6pxP)

56 why aren't there any oriental nascar drivers?

Kyle Larson is 1/2 Asian.

Posted by: johnd01 at February 23, 2014 08:56 AM (r0+v0)

57 Asian is white to the current administration

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 08:57 AM (Q6pxP)

58 I like fast cars. In the movie, The Last Stand, there's a souped up Corvette ZR1 that roars throughout... http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/01/20/does-corvette-zr1-upstage-schwarzenegger-in-last-stand/

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 23, 2014 08:58 AM (IXrOn)

59 don't you mean dirty old men?

Posted by: navycopjoe

 

Like Richard Petty?  Heh.

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 08:58 AM (puNd6)

60 But what about Syria!?!?

Posted by: That Guy at February 23, 2014 08:58 AM (Aif/5)

61 http://www.boostnetwork.com/database/crop/4/600/459/automodelphotos/files/USA_Grid_Girls_3963062.jpg

Posted by: Underground Vulgarian at February 23, 2014 08:58 AM (T1wMF)

62 Fuck Syria.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 23, 2014 08:59 AM (Q8vlx)

63 Yeah, Danica wouldn't be where she is if she wasn't a hot chick. But several of the male drivers wouldn't be there if they weren't born into the right family. Paul Menard's dad pretty much bought him a spot. Menard has actually gotten a lot better and is a decent racer now. But he sucked for years and didn't belong there and was only there cause his daddy funded his team. Every form of motorsports has this problem today cause racing is so expensive. If you aren't super-rich, then you better be able to bring in sponsor money. One way is to have uber-elite raw driving talent and win all the time, sponsors will flock to you. Another way is to be super marketable -- like Danica. Having the right family name helps, too.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 08:59 AM (ZPrif)

64 Syria will never hold a NASCAR race... no room on the schedule for new tracks

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 08:59 AM (Q6pxP)

65 Maybe we could suggest some different intro music for next year like Highway to Hell..

If I remember correctly, TNT's NASCAR coverage used Highway to Hell as one of their bumper tunes a few years ago.

Posted by: johnd01 at February 23, 2014 08:59 AM (r0+v0)

66 56 Kyle Larson is 1/2 Asian. can't be Filipino then he doesn't drive an green accord

Posted by: navycopjoe killing with his ninja killing shield at February 23, 2014 08:59 AM (At8tV)

67 Somebody blew the margins.  Barrel  worthy?

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 09:00 AM (puNd6)

68 Chase Elliot and Kyle Larson -- two of the best upcoming young drivers -- are both half asian. Elliot is the son of former champion Bill Elliot.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 09:00 AM (ZPrif)

69 She qualifies and runs in the pack with the boys. Why she and her skill, in particular, are scrutinized, continues to surprise me.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 12:53 PM (DmNpO)

 

This is why.

 


Yep. And look at the very little media attention they garner. They are treated as "average" drivers.

Posted by: johnd01 at February 23, 2014 12:55 PM (r0+v0)

 

Yeah when it becomes apparent that that is the level of talent those guys have that is the coverage that they get.  Its also why a lot of them become journeymen drivers for teams and sponsors, sometimes struggling to get on either.

Posted by: buzzion at February 23, 2014 09:00 AM (LI48c)

70 Jesus Christ, this is almost unwatchable.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 09:01 AM (Pfvig)

71 63 Another way is to be super marketable -- like Danica hmmmm maybe T is right, rocking the heels is the key to life

Posted by: navycopjoe killing with his ninja killing shield at February 23, 2014 09:01 AM (At8tV)

72 Super expensive, and sponsorship money is reaaaaaalllllly tough in the Obama economy.  Look at the stands at most of these races, a big fall-off from 10 years ago.  High oil-prices are the ultimate in regressive taxation.

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 09:01 AM (Q6pxP)

73 I'll take both barrels, thank you very much.

Posted by: Underground Vulgarian at February 23, 2014 09:01 AM (T1wMF)

74 Michael Waltrip needs to go away. Assclown

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 23, 2014 09:01 AM (Q8vlx)

75 NFL and NBA both getting lots of press for having their first gay player. But Nascar has had their own Big Gay Al for 20 years -- Michael Waltrip. No credit.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 09:02 AM (ZPrif)

76 67 Somebody blew the margins why the jealousy, you hater

Posted by: the happy happy margins at February 23, 2014 09:02 AM (At8tV)

77 For the folks who can't get TV or stream video -- MRN radio affiliates are carrying it -- see stations ate mrn.com. Streaming audio from MRN at http://www.mrn.com/stream.html

Posted by: doug at February 23, 2014 09:03 AM (WEqwO)

78 Folks. PLEASE use either bitly.com or tinyurl.com to shrink your links. When the columns blow out like this is makes it dang near impossible to read on a small mobile device.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 09:03 AM (DmNpO)

79 Hamlin looks like a sleazy wannabe two bit mafia limo driver. Joe Gibbs is a two faced turd.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 23, 2014 09:04 AM (Q8vlx)

80 Sorry. There used to be error for long strings. Did Pixy ditch it?

Posted by: Underground Vulgarian at February 23, 2014 09:04 AM (T1wMF)

81 MW is just prissy...

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 09:05 AM (Q6pxP)

82 whoa!! Danica is a cubs fans okay, i'm a fan now

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 23, 2014 09:05 AM (At8tV)

83 This post under official scrutiny for content choice.

Posted by: Department Of Information Management at February 23, 2014 09:05 AM (MhA4j)

84 Gibbs cars look good in the draft. I'm pulling for Matt Kenseth; nice guy, great driver, good Wisconsin boy, get's overlooked some 'cause he's quiet and professional.

Posted by: Bill_in_Kennesaw at February 23, 2014 09:05 AM (f28MD)

85 Got my money on Hamlin to win the championship this year.

Posted by: Zoltan at February 23, 2014 09:06 AM (r4hvK)

86 Yeah, Nascar got ass-raped by the Great Recession. Daytona is undergoing a massive renovation -- a renovation that mostly involves tearing down a bunch of stands that it can't sell tickets for anymore. Most tracks have had to downscale. They all added seats during the 90s and 2000s Nascar boom -- and now they are tearing them down.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 09:06 AM (ZPrif)

87 WOOO!

SHOW ME YOUR TITS NEID!!111!!

Posted by: Zakn at February 23, 2014 09:07 AM (zyaZ1)

88 82 http://tinyurl.com/kmtrppo

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 23, 2014 09:07 AM (At8tV)

89 Uh... both Waltrips are ass clowns.

Posted by: 3 Fan at February 23, 2014 09:07 AM (i7KmQ)

90 Race talk? Okay. Who will win the Championship Dogsled Race this fine day? Two rookies, a smaller field than usual, could be a monumental upset. It's on at noon (AK Standard Time) on KHAR. I'm sure everyone is a-twitter about it as well....



Okay, maybe not, but in some circles, sprint dogsled racing is a real sport. And those dogs are a damn sight better looking than your average redneck.

Posted by: tcn at February 23, 2014 09:07 AM (fwcEs)

91 Drive fast, turn left. Fuck the haters lets do this LEEEROOOOYYY JEEEENKINS

Posted by: Zakn at February 23, 2014 09:08 AM (zyaZ1)

92 Nascar got assraped by Brian France.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 23, 2014 09:08 AM (Q8vlx)

93 I'm pulling for Matt Kenseth; nice guy, great driver, good Wisconsin boy, get's overlooked some 'cause he's quiet and professional.

Posted by: Bill_in_Kennesaw at February 23, 2014 01:05 PM (f28MD)


My experience with Kenseth is that he is somewhat of an arrogant asshole, but I suppose some of that is necessary in order to succeed in a sport full of arrogant assholes.

Posted by: tcn at February 23, 2014 09:09 AM (fwcEs)

94 NDH, Thanks. Looks like Brian has hired the NFL to do his pre show, complete with flaming gas. Stupid. When will this fucker EVER start?

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 23, 2014 09:09 AM (0FSuD)

95 zakn, whats the irc for moron eve? I am thinking of signing up when my current project ends.

Posted by: Underground Vulgarian at February 23, 2014 09:10 AM (T1wMF)

96 Maybe start in half an hour or so.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 23, 2014 09:10 AM (Q8vlx)

97 Indy Racing has an even bigger problem of drivers just flat out buying spots in the race. Every Indy 500 always has a problem with certain drivers that have wallets bigger than their talent and are a danger to the other drivers out there.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 09:11 AM (ZPrif)

98 Oh and to finish answering the above questions, Dale Jr will not live up to his Dads legacy. Not a hater, he just isn't as talented.

Posted by: 3 Fan at February 23, 2014 09:11 AM (i7KmQ)

99 Paul Menard's dad pretty much bought him a spot.>>

I think Stewart Mills got the better deal on gifts from dad. (Mills Fleet Farm is a business competitor to Menards) His daddy bought him a gun manufacturer.

http://www.huldraarms.com

Posted by: The Hickster at February 23, 2014 09:12 AM (TI3xG)

100 Recording artist? I'm gonna guess he's a beneficiary of auto-tune.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 09:13 AM (DmNpO)

101 I hope to make it down to Austin for F1 qualifying this year.

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 09:13 AM (Q6pxP)

102 Missed racing these past few months... sooo looking forward to todays race.... got the nibbles ready, piggys in a blanket, egg rolls, bacon and swiss quiche, chips and dip..... boogety boogety boogety, lets go racing boys...!!!!

Posted by: cmvnyer at February 23, 2014 09:13 AM (qRYG4)

103 Dale Jr just does not want it as bad as his father did. One thing about The Intimidator,the dude was driven.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 23, 2014 09:13 AM (Q8vlx)

104 I was just going to ask if someone was butchering the Anthem.... 

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 09:14 AM (Q6pxP)

105 Time to turn the surround-sound on

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 09:15 AM (Q6pxP)

106 OT: wtf? I am putting up guns, 1000rds of ammo, and no one wants to shoot i'm about to give up on hawaii

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 23, 2014 09:15 AM (At8tV)

107 Definitely hit a few clunkers, but very refreshing to just have someone sing the anthem without a bunch of melisima nonsense. not to mention a capella.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 09:15 AM (Pfvig)

108 The hard-core Nascar fans are all angry about the new Chase format, but I kinda like it. The old format wasn't really working. Of course, the hard-core fans don't want a Chase at all.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 09:15 AM (ZPrif)

109 24 People don't like Jimmy Johnson because he's boring... not a 'good old boy' He was too buttoned up at first and did have the rep as being a dickhead. Course, that describes all of them now. 20 years ago was another story. Childress always has owned the 3 car number. Too much money not to bring it back.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 23, 2014 09:15 AM (0FSuD)

110 >>> 8 Because watching cars go around in a circle for three hours is so much fun... Do they ever turn right?

Posted by: fluffy at February 23, 2014 09:16 AM (Ua6T/)

111 I love sports of many kinds, but I've never been able to gather much interest in auto racing.  My FIL used to watch a lot.  Maybe I should just put it on TV as background entertainment as I go about my chores, and see if I can get caught up in it.  There's not much to watch sports-wise right now other than hockey.  Pre-baseball, pre-March Madness.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 23, 2014 09:17 AM (oMKp3)

112 98 Oh and to finish answering the above questions, Dale Jr will not live up to his Dads legacy. Not a hater, he just isn't as talented. Posted by: 3 Fan at February 23, 2014 01:11 PM (i7KmQ) That and he's never been dirt poor with nothing to lose. THAT is what made Dale a bad ass, he had nothing to lose.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 23, 2014 09:17 AM (0FSuD)

113 Dillon will not be at the front at the end of Lap 1

Posted by: buzzion at February 23, 2014 09:18 AM (LI48c)

114 Do they ever turn right? Twice a year, Sonoma and Watkins Glen. Both races are better that the circle tracks.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 23, 2014 09:18 AM (Q8vlx)

115 Jimmy Johnson is the helmet haired NFL coach Jimmie Johnson is the Nascar driver Jimmy John's is the sub shop.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 09:18 AM (ZPrif)

116 Do they ever turn right?

Yes. And every time they do it the meet the wall.

Posted by: The Hickster at February 23, 2014 09:18 AM (TI3xG)

117 Jimmy John's is the sub shop. *** #9 with avocado. Yum.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 09:19 AM (DmNpO)

118 Somebody say race?

Posted by: Al and Jessie at February 23, 2014 09:20 AM (cgWjy)

119 Do they ever turn right?

Posted by: fluffy at February 23, 2014 01:16 PM (Ua6T/)

 

When they leave the pit box.

Posted by: buzzion at February 23, 2014 09:20 AM (LI48c)

120 Oh great,  now I want Jimmie John's tuna on wheat.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 23, 2014 09:20 AM (oMKp3)

121 Is Jimmy Johnson still considered a jackass? Is he? I've never heard this. I know he's got the best crew chief I have ever seen.

Posted by: toby928© loves Grease Monkey at February 23, 2014 09:20 AM (QupBk)

122 How does one tell a Nascar Speedway from a Super Speedway? Easy. Super Speedways have flush toilets.

Posted by: bp_nj at February 23, 2014 09:20 AM (ph70Q)

123 Do they ever turn right? Posted by: fluffy at February 23, 2014 01:16 PM

If you watch it in a mirror.

Posted by: LC LaWedgie at February 23, 2014 09:20 AM (KQp38)

124 I hate when they have to scream "Start your engines." Wilbur Shaw never screamed.

 

Posted by: Stringer Davis at February 23, 2014 09:21 AM (xq1UY)

125 I've always rooted for Bennie Parsons.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at February 23, 2014 09:21 AM (LRHVG)

126 "I am putting up guns, 1000rds of ammo, and no one wants to shoot"

You want my shipping address?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 23, 2014 09:21 AM (NHZpR)

127 Yeah, the secret to Jimmie Johnson's success is Chad Knaus.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 09:21 AM (ZPrif)

128 126 You want my shipping address? heh meet me at the kokohead head range at 10 we shoot till our wrists break

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 23, 2014 09:22 AM (At8tV)

129 BTW, it's been storming like crazy an hour north of Daytona. They will likely catch some rain today too.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 09:23 AM (DmNpO)

130 Go back on youtube and look up the Daytona races from the early 50's. That was some cool shit! Through the dune, up the beach and then down the street.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at February 23, 2014 09:23 AM (LRHVG)

131 Chad Knaus knows his shit.used to watch his dad race in the midwest.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 23, 2014 09:23 AM (Q8vlx)

132 I have a feeling that passing at the front will be an issue unless the officials ignore the now-outlawed bump drafting.

Posted by: johnd01 at February 23, 2014 09:23 AM (r0+v0)

133 "meet me at the kokohead head range at 10"

Go ahead and start without me.

What's the toll on the Trans Pacific highway going from California to Hawaii going for now?

Standard vehicle, less than 8,000 lb gross wght.

Round trip.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 23, 2014 09:25 AM (NHZpR)

134 Posted by: johnd01 at February 23, 2014 01:23 PM (r0+v0)


The lack of bump-drafting created really dull racing in yesterday's Nationwide event.

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 09:25 AM (Q6pxP)

135 These in-car chats are truly worthless

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 09:26 AM (Q6pxP)

136 133 What's the toll on the Trans Pacific highway going from California to Hawaii going for now? lots and lots of rust I think

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 23, 2014 09:27 AM (At8tV)

137 I love the radio setup. The broadcast teams are describing their location, relative distances right now. When they start passing the announcing duties to one another during the race it's an impressive feat of coordination.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 09:27 AM (ZshNr)

138 Also good to see Allmendinger back. He screwed up in 2012 -- got busted cheating with amphetamines -- but he did his mandatory rehab and got back in Nascar's good graces. The rehab angle is dumb since he wasn't addicted, he was cheating. They give amphetamines to fighter pilots so they can fight and fly better -- it's a performance enhancer. If it helps fighter pilots it'll help racecar drivers.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 09:27 AM (ZPrif)

139 135 These in-car chats are truly worthless

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 01:26 PM (Q6pxP)

 

That's because they let Waltrip do them.

Posted by: buzzion at February 23, 2014 09:27 AM (LI48c)

140 @130 Fuckin' A. I knew a guy who raced a Norton there.

You're talking to people here who weren't born when Nascar held its last points feature on dirt. 

Posted by: Stringer Davis at February 23, 2014 09:27 AM (xq1UY)

141 I like Jeff Gordon--he's handsome.

Still would rather see them have to drive around after downing percoset, metamucil, and with a screaming Japanese woman in the backseat. 

Nothing can top Cale Yarborough and Donny Allison fighting in the infield while Richard Petty cruised to victory. 

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at February 23, 2014 09:28 AM (ZwFP/)

142 These in-car chats are truly worthless *** talking on the phone while driving is illegal in several states, even at 25 mph, but it's okay to talk to drivers in NASCAR?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 09:28 AM (DmNpO)

143 The lack of bump-drafting created really dull racing in yesterday's Nationwide event.

Agreed. Pack racing is lame if no one can pass. I liked the 2-car runs.

Posted by: johnd01 at February 23, 2014 09:29 AM (r0+v0)

144 I like Jeff Gordon--he's handsome. I've always been a Gordon fan, suck it haters, but he has no fire any more. It's just a day at the office to him now.

Posted by: toby928© loves Grease Monkey at February 23, 2014 09:29 AM (QupBk)

145 You're talking to people here who weren't born when Nascar held its last points feature on dirt.

Posted by: Stringer Davis at February 23, 2014 01:27 PM (xq1UY)

 

That would be the Truck race last year at El Dora.

Posted by: buzzion at February 23, 2014 09:29 AM (LI48c)

146 Waltrip needs to return to his assisted living facility.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 23, 2014 09:30 AM (Q8vlx)

147 Green green green.

Posted by: johnd01 at February 23, 2014 09:30 AM (r0+v0)

148 Ncj

I am guessing that the range is visible in Google (spit) maps?

If I am looking at the right place, it's beautiful.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 23, 2014 09:30 AM (NHZpR)

149 No-one mentions the arrival of a new thread anymore?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 23, 2014 09:33 AM (NHZpR)

150 If Iwatch this whole fuckin race and Hambone wins, I'll be pissed.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 23, 2014 09:33 AM (Q8vlx)

151 148 most likely you are its located next to one of the most expensive neighborhoods, has a world famous snorkeling beach across the street and a world famous surfing beach 1/2 mile away and its minutes away from adam sandler's moms house and carol burnett's house

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 23, 2014 09:33 AM (At8tV)

152 One car down, 42 to go.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 09:33 AM (ZshNr)

153 Too bad for Larson.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 09:33 AM (ZPrif)

154 Junior is the very definition of an at best mediocre driver

Posted by: The Dude at February 23, 2014 09:34 AM (bStrg)

155 So when Patrick and Petty have the Battle of the Sexes, I wonder what kind of identically prepared cars they will have.

My guess, Corvettes or Camaros.

Not a big Danica fan, but a question King Richard could answer: 

During his last six years as the most experienced driver on the track, how many races did you win?


Posted by: LC LaWedgie at February 23, 2014 09:34 AM (KQp38)

156 They'll race those Electric Cadillacs, which will promptly burst into flames.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 09:35 AM (ZshNr)

157 Hopefully this doesn't turn into a single file race. Well, it already has. Hopefully it doesn't stay this way.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 09:36 AM (ZPrif)

158 >>> So when Patrick and Petty have the Battle of the Sexes, I wonder what kind of identically prepared cars they will have.

Superbirds.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 09:36 AM (5yLmw)

159 Do they ever turn right? Posted by: fluffy at February 23, 2014 01:16 PM (Ua6T/) Not intentionally.

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/u][/s] at February 23, 2014 09:37 AM (bCEmE)

160 Superbirds.
Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 01:36 PM

Two General Lee's.

Posted by: LC LaWedgie at February 23, 2014 09:38 AM (KQp38)

161 travel thread up

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 09:38 AM (DmNpO)

162 Hey Danica found something she's good at.  And Coke has a better commercial than their Super Bowl one.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 09:39 AM (5yLmw)

163 Looks like Biffle is having issues.

Posted by: Gran at February 23, 2014 09:43 AM (nPMjI)

164 wait.  Daytona 500 IS the ultimate travel thread.  look at all the RV's on the infield

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 09:44 AM (Q6pxP)

165 Image the potential dining pieces.... 'Hooters or Applebee's:  Where to wait 90 minutes for dinner during Speed Week?'

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 09:46 AM (Q6pxP)

166 Caution!

Posted by: Gran at February 23, 2014 09:47 AM (nPMjI)

167 First yellow flag.... damn Asian drivers

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 09:48 AM (Q6pxP)

168 Dueling dirigibles!  Cool.

Posted by: Gran at February 23, 2014 09:49 AM (nPMjI)

169 'Spirit of America' dirigible to be replace by a drone.

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 09:51 AM (Q6pxP)

170 Kenseth pitted backwards?

Posted by: Gran at February 23, 2014 09:51 AM (nPMjI)

171 So confident, he wanted to get his donuts in early

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 09:52 AM (Q6pxP)

172 @169

and to be renamed "For The Common Good"

Posted by: Gran at February 23, 2014 09:53 AM (nPMjI)

173 Dale Jr is actually a good driver. In the modern era (1972-Today) he's won 19 times. Which is 25th best all time. That's actually an excellent career -- just not comparable to the all time greats like his father. At this stage he's older and past his physical peak, so reflexes are slowing down. He's still competitive and a consistent top 10 driver cause he's on the richest team, Hendrick, with the best equipment. I'd like to see a top young driver like Larson with Hendrick equipment, but there are no spots open at Hendrick. 88, 24, and 42 are huge money makers for Hendrick -- almost whether they win or not. Kasey Kahne is probably the most vulnerable. If he doesn't start winning more consistently Hendrick could dump him for one of the young upcoming guys. I know Gordon was pushing for Hendrick to sign Larson. Ganassi is a good 2nd tier team, but they can't provide Larson the same level of technology and engineering talent that Hendrick can. Hendrick has the best everything.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 09:53 AM (ZPrif)

174 Barky even made it into a NASCAR commercial. Barky-he's everywhere you don't want him to be.

Posted by: Weirdflunky at February 23, 2014 09:54 AM (MfTQw)

175 Menard?  Seriously?

Posted by: Gran at February 23, 2014 09:55 AM (nPMjI)

176 48 + 14 have a line going.

Posted by: Gran at February 23, 2014 09:57 AM (nPMjI)

177 78 pits, and the 1 is slowing down too.

Posted by: Gran at February 23, 2014 09:59 AM (nPMjI)

178 Was that rain on Dale's windshield?

Posted by: johnd01 at February 23, 2014 10:02 AM (r0+v0)

179 Radio guys are seeing rain.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 10:03 AM (ZshNr)

180 Danica Patrick NASCAR thread compliance pic http://tinyurl.com/d9qb29h

Posted by: kbdabear at February 23, 2014 10:03 AM (aTXUx)

181 @178

Yes - 48 is reporting some sprinkles.

Posted by: Gran at February 23, 2014 10:03 AM (nPMjI)

182 @180

Since when does she have blue eyes?

Posted by: Gran at February 23, 2014 10:04 AM (nPMjI)

183 Was that rain on Dale's windshield? *** It's been storming all afternoon here in Jax. Daytona is likely to catch some of it as well.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 10:04 AM (DmNpO)

184 So some of you are saying ... That Danica ELBOWED her way into NASCAR?

Posted by: kbdabear at February 23, 2014 10:12 AM (aTXUx)

185 She had eyes???

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 10:14 AM (Q6pxP)

186 Redford in new Captain America flick?... so not seeing it.

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 10:14 AM (Q6pxP)

187 I am dying here.....of boredom.


or falling asleep.  Hard to tell the difference.


Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at February 23, 2014 10:27 AM (V70Uh)

188 Rain delay until at least 3:00pm est?

Posted by: johnd01 at February 23, 2014 10:36 AM (r0+v0)

189 97 NASCAR now run as NFL? The opening? Cars, do they remember the race CARS?

this was posted on a previous thread: NASCAR hasn't been about the cars for a very VERY long time. Also, they have really fouled up Sportscar racing in this country, which pisses me off. Brian France can go piss up a rope!

All that said I'll watch the Daytona 500 and that will be it for me this year in NASCARville. Thanks for the rain delay update. I was recording it and would have watched it later this week (working 12 hour shift tonight). I'll catch the replay on Friday (FS1), maybe. I'm just not a big NASCAR fan anymore.

Posted by: puddleglum at February 23, 2014 10:47 AM (l9lOR)

190 Rain delay until at least 3:00pm est? Posted by: johnd01 at February 23, 2014 02:36 PM (r0+v0) Based on the radar, longer than that.

Posted by: Vendette at February 23, 2014 10:49 AM (MpP9p)

191 Michael, Michael, Michael

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 10:57 AM (Pfvig)

192 Did he really just ask 50 Cent is he had any desire to kiss him?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 10:59 AM (DmNpO)

193 It's hard for other racing series to get money and attention. Nascar has been very successful and vacuuming that up. Indy Car used to be huge. Sports car racing never seems to get beyond it's niche. I really like off-road truck racing. I think it's exciting and looks great on TV. But it hasn't really taken off. Dirt track racing, late models, World of Outlaws, stuff like that still does decent at a local level. Great racing. Not sure why it doesn't do well on TV. Supercross is cool. Has it's niche. Sells out stadiums , especially out west, but struggles to get a TV audience. But Nascar is where all the money is. So drivers from every other discipline end up there, chasing the money and fame. If Jimmie Johnson could have got rich riding dirtbikes in the desert, he would have kept doing that. Tony Stewart grew up wanting to win the Indy 500, not Daytona. But he, like all the other top talent, are gonna flow to the series with the big paychecks. I think a # of other forms of motorsports have as or more exciting racing than Nascar, but Nascar has a business model that crushed them all. At least in America. And Canada. And increasingly in Mexico. Nascar Mexico is an under-reported success the past 10 years. Been a boom of oval track construction. Nascar is determined to find a Mexican driver they can market like crazy. Daniel Suarez looks very promising and I expect to see him move up to Cup in a few years. He's racing Nascar K&N series now. If he can just convince Carlos Slim to bankroll him, he's golden.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 10:59 AM (ZPrif)

194 AccuWeather.com ‏@breakingweather 1m Tornado warning issued for Daytona Beach and the Daytona International Speedway; take cover now! http://ow.ly/tUz62

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 11:01 AM (DmNpO)

195 The rain delay simply focuses my mind on two points: Fox Sports sucks, and NASCAR sucks.

That is all.

I have been a race fan for more than 55 years, and even suffered through the teevee coverage on ABC's Wide World of Snores. I never thought anyone could surpass those days for sheer stultifying, mindless babble.

Posted by: MrScribbler at February 23, 2014 11:02 AM (ff7/5)

196 193: I know, just a extremely frustrated sportscar racing fan. 24 Hours of LeMans is my favorite race. NASCAR now owns sportscar racing with the demise of the American LeMans Series. Its now the United Sportscar Championship. NASCAR owns in though. I watched the Daytona 24 Hours race this year and there were some very NASCAR like calls near the end. That shit may work fine in the stock races but not in sportscars. Not a fan of contrived. Indycars (like sportscars) has been mismanaged into oblivion.

Posted by: puddleglum at February 23, 2014 11:05 AM (l9lOR)

197 NDH, how crazy!

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 11:05 AM (Pfvig)

198 I just read that the NFL is thinking about a 15 yard penalty for using the N word during the game. My mind is blown.

Posted by: 3 Fan at February 23, 2014 11:05 AM (i7KmQ)

199 NDH, how crazy! **** heh http://bit.ly/1fueTTI

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 11:07 AM (DmNpO)

200 As long as Michael Waltrip is in the booth, they aren't starting again anytime soon.

Posted by: Vendette at February 23, 2014 11:08 AM (MpP9p)

201 Nascar actually started sanctioning a European tour in 2012 -- the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. It's very low budget. More like the K&N series. But Nascar is forever determined to grow and spread oval stock car racing. The Great Recession gave Nascar a huge slap down, but it didn't really change their goals. I'm sure they think that, someday, they want to be the globe-trotting stock car version of F1. They were determined to grow beyond their roots as a regional southern sport and conquer America. And they did as far as motorsports are concerned. They beat Indy Racing, they beat everything in America. Now they are focusing on taking over the rest of North America -- and the parts of America that still resist them. And planting seeds in Europe. Huge part of their growth strategy, of course, is finding a young, handsome bilingual Mexican driver who can work Spanish and English media. They've invested big in building up the Nascar Mexico series.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 11:09 AM (ZPrif)

202 As long as Michael Waltrip is in the booth, they aren't starting again anytime soon. *** they've got another 15 mins or so before the tornado watch expires

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 11:10 AM (DmNpO)

203 NASCAR kinda died for me when they made 'em start using restrictor plates at 'dega and Daytona, but it's gotten beyond ridiculous the last several years, all this flashy crap during the coverage just makes me crazy, but even the racing seems different than it was when I was a kid. Way too slick now.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 11:11 AM (Pfvig)

204 http://bit.ly/1fueTTI Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 03:07 PM (DmNpO) I think Michael is just... omniverous. He is a definite ladies man, but there is no way he hasn't sampled the other side of the aisle. And I LOVE how they think Danica brings in a female audience. Like there wasn't one before. I could not possibly care less that a chick is driving.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 11:14 AM (Pfvig)

205 And I LOVE how they think Danica brings in a female audience. Like there wasn't one before. I could not possibly care less that a chick is driving. Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 03:14 PM (Pfvig) *Fistbump*

Posted by: Vendette at February 23, 2014 11:15 AM (MpP9p)

206 And I LOVE how they think Danica brings in a female audience. Like there wasn't one before. I could not possibly care less that a chick is driving. **** I think what it might do is bring in a younger female audience. Like the girl who just interviewed her and sees her as a role model.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 11:18 AM (DmNpO)

207 Since Danica has become a well-known driver, ratings for Nascar have declined sharply. She's kind of a sport killer. She did nothing for Indycar long term. She left it worse than when she entered. She's just doing what she can to make a living, but there's no evidence she grows the audience. And the evidence we have suggest she actually shrinks it.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 11:20 AM (ZPrif)

208 Yep, it's going to be a while. Fox is replaying the start of the race.

Posted by: Vendette at February 23, 2014 11:20 AM (MpP9p)

209 As far as looks go, I don't think Danica is all that. She's not that cute, and she's got that 12 year old girl body going on. I just don't see the hype.

Posted by: Havedash at February 23, 2014 11:21 AM (G1XMn)

210 I missed that earlier. Did Franco pull a total dick move opening the race with "Drivers, and Danica, start your engines"?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 11:21 AM (DmNpO)

211 "Lady -- and gentlemen -- start y'rengines." --Mary Fendrich Hulman
(a woman who had a cigar named after her)

"Drivers -- and Danica -- start your engines!" -- what we have come to.
O tempora O mores. And a little unintended editorial comment.

Posted by: Stringer Davis at February 23, 2014 11:23 AM (xq1UY)

212 Niedermeyer, I think that they are replaying the start of last years race.

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 11:23 AM (puNd6)

213 Yep, they're replaying the 2013 race.

Posted by: Vendette at February 23, 2014 11:24 AM (MpP9p)

214

Franco?? Some entertainment industry clown I presume?

Posted by: puddleglum at February 23, 2014 11:25 AM (l9lOR)

215 I think what it might do is bring in a younger female audience. Like the girl who just interviewed her and sees her as a role model. Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 03:18 PM (DmNpO) I just hate that people now think girls need this. Or maybe I just don't get it because I wan't the type of kid who needed role models? I idolized Richard Petty and adored Cale Yarborough and the moments I spent at NASCAR races were some of the best I ever have with my family. I remember watching Phil Parsons roll down the track n his big wreck at Talladega like it was yesterday and I think it was over 30 years ago! Didn't care that they were all men, just loved the racing.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 11:25 AM (Pfvig)

216 I missed that earlier. Did Franco pull a total dick move opening the race with "Drivers, and Danica, start your engines"? Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 03:21 PM

They're showing parts of last year's race. That idiot was the "grand marshal" in '13.

Posted by: MrScribbler at February 23, 2014 11:25 AM (ff7/5)

217 Is IndyCar still going?  I guess I kinda do miss  hearing, "X Andretti slowing on the backstretch!"

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 23, 2014 11:26 AM (BAS5M)

218 I just hate that people now think girls need this. Or maybe I just don't get it because I wan't the type of kid who needed role models? I idolized Richard Petty and adored Cale Yarborough and the moments I spent at NASCAR races were some of the best I ever have with my family. I remember watching Phil Parsons roll down the track n his big wreck at Talladega like it was yesterday and I think it was over 30 years ago! Didn't care that they were all men, just loved the racing. *** She's racing because she has sponsors and qualifies. I can't imagine that NASCAR intends to attract young girls with Danica, I just think it's probably the case.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 11:27 AM (DmNpO)

219 Benny Parsons  was my favorite NASCAR announcer.

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 11:28 AM (puNd6)

220 IndyCar is hanging on by a thread. The racing is still pretty good but the cars are pretty much spec anymore. No innovation at all. Only 2 engine makes at the moment (Honda and Chevy). Most of the races are on a network nobody has (NBCSN). Outside of the Indy 500, nobody watches the series. Sad really as, again, the racing is pretty good. I love the mix of tracks they go to (ovals, road courses, street courses).

Posted by: puddleglum at February 23, 2014 11:29 AM (l9lOR)

221 I think part of that decline was the tandem racing. They lost me over that. Hated it.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 11:30 AM (Pfvig)

222 I think part of that decline was the tandem racing. They lost me over that. Hated it.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 11:30 AM (Pfvig)

223 One of my favorite  race series was SCCA back in the day with Mustang, Camaro, Olds and a bunch of other makes.

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 11:32 AM (puNd6)

224 One of my favorite  race series was SCCA back in the day with Mustang, Camaro, Olds and a bunch of other makes.

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 11:32 AM (puNd6)

225

Just wait until  NASCAR emulates the NFL and mandates a "pink out" month for breast cancer awareness.  Pink airhoses for the pitcrews, pink 15 inch steel wheels, pink steering wheels for the in-car driver shots, etc . . .

 

Unless they already do something like that.  I confess to not watching NASCAR the last few years  and have lost the plot.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 23, 2014 11:32 AM (BAS5M)

226

Just wait until  NASCAR emulates the NFL and mandates a "pink out" month for breast cancer awareness.  Pink airhoses for the pitcrews, pink 15 inch steel wheels, pink steering wheels for the in-car driver shots, etc . . .

 

Unless they already do something like that.  I confess to not watching NASCAR the last few years  and have lost the plot.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 23, 2014 11:32 AM (BAS5M)

227 I just hate that people now think girls need this. Or maybe I just don't get it because I wan't the type of kid who needed role models? I idolized Richard Petty and adored Cale Yarborough and the moments I spent at NASCAR races were some of the best I ever have with my family. I remember watching Phil Parsons roll down the track n his big wreck at Talladega like it was yesterday and I think it was over 30 years ago! Didn't care that they were all men, just loved the racing. *** She's racing because she has sponsors and qualifies. I can't imagine that NASCAR intends to attract young girls with Danica, I just think it's probably the case. Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 03:27 PM You might have just missed the time filler interview with Danica that just broadcast on Fox. The interviewer was 13 year old granddaughter of Dale Earnhardt Sr. who said at the end that she hopes Danica wins and Uncle Dale comes in second. One of her "questions"(like Nascar didn't have a hand in it) was how Danica handles having all these young girls look up to her.

Posted by: Jen at February 23, 2014 11:33 AM (CKkBt)

228 Danica is a novelty, and hopefully the hype will die down. I think she's mediocre, but. I understand why there's interest, because you're always going to want to see if a girl can ever compete in a man's sport. As long as she keep qualifying, I see no reason why she won't keep racing and good for her. She's no different than any other of the mediocre racers, just that her novelty probably gets her more sponsors, but that's no different than the benefit other racers get via their family connections. And I loved Benny, too!

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 11:33 AM (Pfvig)

229 They just paint whole cars the color pink.

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 11:33 AM (puNd6)

230 2013 IndyCar Series avg 282k viewers last year on NBC Sports, it's worst TV ratings ever. Including the 6 races on ABC (broadcast), the full season averaged 953k viewers. Down 21% from 2012. For comparison, last year Nascar averaged 5.8M viewers per race. Nascar peaked in 2005 at 8.5M viewers per race, but they've stabilized near that 5.8M the last few years.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 11:35 AM (ZPrif)

231 Dale Jarrett drove a pink car for a couple of races before the NFL ever though about going pink.  Was sponsored by the Komen Foundation.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 11:37 AM (5yLmw)

232 The interviewer was 13 year old granddaughter of Dale Earnhardt Sr. Sure, but she grew up with racing. Danica didn't draw her in. She's just wanting to see a girl win. Whereas I want to see the best driver win and don't care what may or may not be dangling between their legs. I hope I don't come across as being against Danica. I just don't get the whole "Girl Power" thing. Having said all that, I will die laughing if she ever wins one, because you KNOW all these guys will be pissed!

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 11:38 AM (Pfvig)

233 The IndyCar split that lasted way to long fucked it up royally. Tony George gets lot of blame for that but he had help.

Posted by: puddleglum at February 23, 2014 11:38 AM (l9lOR)

234 Danica gets lots of mainstream attention -- it just doesn't seem to translate into new people watching the races. It's good for her, of course. She's a national celebrity. There must be millions and millions of people who know her name and face .... and who never have or will watch a race. Same thing happened with Indycar. Her face is everywhere. Everybody knows her name. But they seem to not have much interest in watching her race. They are interested in her. Just not when she's racing. It's an interesting marketing phenomenon.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 11:39 AM (ZPrif)

235 Just wait until NASCAR emulates the NFL and mandates a "pink out" month for breast cancer awareness. Pink airhoses for the pitcrews, pink 15 inch steel wheels, pink steering wheels for the in-car driver shots, etc . . . Unless they already do something like that. I confess to not watching NASCAR the last few years and have lost the plot. Posted by: Count de Monet at February 23, 2014 03:32 PM (BAS5M) Count, you HAVEN"T watched Nascar for a while, have you? They have pink cars in October. They totally outdo NFL during that month. The drivers paint pink lines at the start/finish area.

Posted by: Jen at February 23, 2014 11:40 AM (CKkBt)

236 And, yeah, if Nascar needs Danica to keep women in the Earnhardt family watching then they have serious problems.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 11:40 AM (ZPrif)

237 Flatbush, I love all kinds of racing and we used to get a channel when we had cable that was dedicated to all sorts. We really enjoyed it. Used to attend the Long Beach Grand Prix every couple years, which was a blast.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 11:42 AM (Pfvig)

238

The IndyCar split that lasted way to long fucked it up royally. Tony George gets lot of blame for that but he had help.

 

 

From this former fan's perspective, ab-so-fookin-lutley.  Idjits.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 23, 2014 11:43 AM (BAS5M)

239 IIRC, for a while only drivers in Tony George's club could race in the Indy 500.

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 11:45 AM (puNd6)

240 Love women drivers. Can prove: married one.
If you go to the Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville Iowa, there is one (just the one) wall of them. From the 1940's and 1950's, when AAA was the sanctioning body and they were officially banned.  Banned in 1909. Like, baseball wasn't segregated until the 1880's. There was a Movement for Social Hygiene.

Women drove the Glidden Cup, the Vanderbilt, Grand Prix, just about everything there was, and now we're supposed to All Hail Danica because, Girl! Nasty little brat custom-built for today's shorter attention span audiences.  I didn't like "Lyn St James" (assumed name) either, because she was a mouth queynt, ran a school that was all about PR, and took people out.

Janet Guthrie, real deal. And Sarah Fisher, a cool calculator who got the degree and now manages a couple of teams. Simona de Silvestro, The Iron Maiden, has joined Sauber (hmph) and may be headed for F1, poor thing. Like to meet her. 

Posted by: Stringer Davis at February 23, 2014 11:46 AM (xq1UY)

241 So is the race cancelled for today? Radio went to break, never came back,station is playing adult contemporary tunes.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 11:46 AM (ZshNr)

242 Count, you HAVEN"T watched Nascar for a while, have you? They have pink cars in October. They totally outdo NFL during that month. The drivers paint pink lines at the start/finish area.

 

Posted by: Jen at February 23, 2014 03:40 PM (CKkBt)

 

 

I think I'm gonna hurl.  May the fleas of a thousand camels swarm over each member of the France family behind that decision.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 23, 2014 11:47 AM (BAS5M)

243 So is the race cancelled for today? Radio went to break, never came back,station is playing adult contemporary tunes. Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 03:46 PM (ZshNr) Still in a delay.

Posted by: Vendette at February 23, 2014 11:48 AM (MpP9p)

244 Ah, thanks.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 11:48 AM (ZshNr)

245 So is the race cancelled for today? Radio went to break, never came back,station is playing adult contemporary tunes. *** The tornado watches have been cancelled but there's still a lot of lightning in the area.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 11:48 AM (DmNpO)

246 Boom.

Posted by: toby928© loves Grease Monkey at February 23, 2014 11:49 AM (QupBk)

247 Danica gets lots of mainstream attention -- it just doesn't seem to translate into new people watching the races. It's good for her, of course. She's a national celebrity. There must be millions and millions of people who know her name and face .... and who never have or will watch a race. Same thing happened with Indycar. Her face is everywhere. Everybody knows her name. But they seem to not have much interest in watching her race. They are interested in her. Just not when she's racing. It's an interesting marketing phenomenon. Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 03:39 PM (ZPrif) A marketing phenomenon that was greatly helped by Danica's initial leap into Nascar by way of GoDaddy sponsorship that featured her in very sexually suggestive advertising. Followed up by a Sports Illustrated swimsuit bikini layout for Ms.Danica. Who then divorced her husband of 7 years last fall after announcing she was dating another Nascar driver. Ah yes, someone for young girls to look up to.

Posted by: Jen at February 23, 2014 11:50 AM (CKkBt)

248 Good charts here on Nascar TV ratings 1996-2013 http://nascarnomics.com/on-the-chase/ Big thing was Earnhardt's death. Immediately after that the ratings shot up, by millions, and stayed up for 5+ years. Basically a lot of casual Nascar fans, the kind who only tune into Daytona every year, became hard-core fans for a while. The ratings decline since 2007 has the TV ratings back to where they were in the late 90s, pre-Earnhardt's death

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 11:50 AM (ZPrif)

249 Girl racers... Shirley Muldowney

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 11:50 AM (DmNpO)

250

I think I'm gonna hurl. May the fleas of a thousand camels swarm over each member of the France family behind that decision.

 

 I don't think France had anything to do with that. As far  as  I know, owners can paint the cars any color they  want to.

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 11:51 AM (puNd6)

251 oh... this is last years... tornado warnings...

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 11:51 AM (Q6pxP)

252 Spoke too soon. A new tornado warning has been issued.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 11:51 AM (DmNpO)

253 Maybe NASCAR shouldn't let them build that gigantic tornado magnet in the infield.

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 11:53 AM (Q6pxP)

254 oh... this is last years... I just heard that this was a repeat. I was about to comment that some people just have bad luck because these same drivers crashed last year. Doh.

Posted by: toby928© loves Grease Monkey at February 23, 2014 11:53 AM (QupBk)

255 Just checked bleacher reports NASCAR coverage. 4 minutes ago someone Tweeted that it was still pouring at the track. Some guy saying 4:30 to 5 before restart.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 11:54 AM (ZshNr)

256 Of course, Formula 1 has to pray for rain to get good racing at a bunch of tracks

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 11:54 AM (Q6pxP)

257 Posted by: Jen at February 23, 2014 03:50 PM

And then there's the story of her ex husband...


http://tinyurl.com/mbx3nzv

Posted by: LC LaWedgie at February 23, 2014 11:55 AM (KQp38)

258

For some perverse reason, I still get a kick out of that Indy500 where the only two women racers  in the field took each other out of the race in a two car crash.  Wasn't that Sarah Fisher and Lynn St. James?

 

 

I denounce my  misogynist   self.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 23, 2014 11:55 AM (BAS5M)

259 I totally understand why Nascar pushes Danica. I'm sure it's frustrating for Nascar that they can't seem to translate Danica's personal popularity and fame into increased viewership and TV ratings. All these mainstream media outlets that want to feature Danica and talk to Danica and take pictures of Danica -- it's what every sports league dreams of, having a mainstream breakout star doing national TV commercials and being on late night TV.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 11:55 AM (ZPrif)

260 Night racing!

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 11:56 AM (ZPrif)

261 And then there's the story of her ex husband...

A man after my own heart

Posted by: Roman Polanski at February 23, 2014 11:58 AM (Q6pxP)

262 The story of Danica's ex-husband is much like the story of all of us.

Posted by: Woody Allen at February 23, 2014 11:59 AM (Q6pxP)

263 Formula One is a long way away from its former glory days too. Antiseptic and boring now. The tracks they race on have been neutered mostly and the cars pretty much drive themselves.  Eccelstone and Mosely (Former FIA chief and whose parents were enthusiastic NAZIs) have a lot to do with that also.

Posted by: puddleglum at February 23, 2014 12:00 PM (l9lOR)

264 When Michael Jordan and LeBron became national celebrities, that translated directly into more people watching their games. Tiger Woods became a celebrity, millions of more people watch when Tiger is playing, ratings spike. Danica Patrick became a national celebrity and ... millions said "you go, girl" and googled her bikini pics ... but they didn't tune in to watch her race.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 12:00 PM (ZPrif)

265 Well, off to work. Might post something later depending on how busy it gets.

Posted by: puddleglum at February 23, 2014 12:01 PM (l9lOR)

266 Chris Myers ‏@The_ChrisMyers Optimistic plan is to try to continue #Daytona500 at 8pm eastern but nothing official until all severe weather warnings for the area clear

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 12:02 PM (ZPrif)

267 Danica Patrick became a national celebrity and ... millions said "you go, girl" and googled her bikini pics ... but they didn't tune in to watch her race.


Tough to tune in for personalities in helmet sports

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 12:04 PM (Q6pxP)

268 I understand why NASCAR pushes her and I understand why the other drivers get tired of it, when she hasn't proven herself to be worthy of all the hype. Yet. She is but a young NASCAR driver. (Well Sprint Cup, anyway) ( I miss it being the Winston Cup)

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 12:04 PM (Pfvig)

269 Seems to work for Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 12:05 PM (ZPrif)

270 >>> Optimistic plan is to try to continue #Daytona500 at 8pm eastern

Why the fuck can they not say that on TV?  That idiot has been going off about "a short delay" even when it was obvious is wasn't going to be short.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 12:06 PM (5yLmw)

271 QB's can get closeups... other players, drivers really can't

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 12:06 PM (Q6pxP)

272 Tough to tune in for personalities in helmet sports
Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 04:04 PM

Which one is Danica, dear?

She's the green car.

Posted by: LC LaWedgie at February 23, 2014 12:06 PM (KQp38)

273 8 pm? That sucks.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 12:06 PM (ZshNr)

274  ( I miss it being the Winston Cup)

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 04:04 PM (Pfvig)

 

Me too.  Back in the day some cars were sponsored by hard liquor.

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 12:07 PM (puNd6)

275 I don't think France had anything to do with that. As far as I know, owners can paint the cars any color they want to. Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 03:51 PM (puNd6) The officials, crews, etc. plus Charlotte Motor Speedway are full on pink. This has France's blessing or it wouldn't be happening. http://tinyurl.com/nq86lrt

Posted by: Jen at February 23, 2014 12:08 PM (CKkBt)

276 Y'all could wonder over to the gun thread during the rain delay.

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/u][/s] at February 23, 2014 12:10 PM (bCEmE)

277

The officials, crews, etc. plus Charlotte Motor Speedway are full on pink.

 

Well,  of course, because it's PC.

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 12:10 PM (puNd6)

278 Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 04:00 PM (ZPrif) In all fairness, there really isn't much to watch in racing as compared to basketball and other sports. Once she gets in that car, you can't tell her from anyone else. If she raced in a bikini, they might get eyes from guys hoping to see a nip slip or something, but watching someone racing is not the same as watching LeBron do his thing on the court or Verlander pitch.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 12:10 PM (Pfvig)

279 Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 04:07 PM (puNd6) Yep!

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 12:12 PM (Pfvig)

280 NASCAR has been boring ever since they de-realed the cars. I'd start watching again if they went back to building them out of actual production vehicles. There are enough cars out there that would go fast enough to be entertaining if desmogged and tuned that they could do it now. I'm sure what it is is that it is cheaper to have a standard car than to have to modify.

Posted by: azjaeger at February 23, 2014 12:12 PM (niWgN)

281 Looking at the radar for Daytona, common sense would say that this is toast until tomorrow. I'm sure the Fox all star Nascar broadcast booth is still saying that the dryers will be on the track any minute....

Posted by: Jen at February 23, 2014 12:14 PM (CKkBt)

282 Amen, azjaeger.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 12:15 PM (Pfvig)

283 Her car is really easy to pick out. Danica's car is actually easier to pick out than most since she get an almost season-long bright green GoDaddy sponser. Most of the other drivers have to change up sponsors multiple times during a season. Season long sponsorships are increasingly rare. Picking out the neon green Go Daddy car is pretty easy.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 12:16 PM (ZPrif)

284 Fox broadcasters aren't saying anything.  Just a replay from last year.

Chris Meyer tweeted 8pm at least 15 minutes ago.  The least they could do is have the blonde from FS1 tell us that.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 12:17 PM (5yLmw)

285 Well there she was.  And all she said was, "Track officials say they have started drying the track again, coverage will resume as soon as we can."  Really getting pissed off at Fox here.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 12:19 PM (5yLmw)

286 Chris Meyer tweeted 8pm at least 15 minutes ago. The least they could do is have the blonde from FS1 tell us that. Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 04:17 PM (5yLmw) The blonde just said they've started drying the track and they'll start as soon as possible. I'm doubtful. On the other hand, a few nights ago I doubted Team Canada's ability to win hockey gold (I'm half-Canuck) so what do I know?

Posted by: Vendette at February 23, 2014 12:20 PM (MpP9p)

287 Picking out the neon green Go Daddy car is pretty easy. Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 04:16 PM (ZPrif) And it's normally in the back few rows.

Posted by: Jen at February 23, 2014 12:24 PM (CKkBt)

288 Coverage resumes in 15 minutes.  When they come back and tell us absolutely nothing.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 12:26 PM (5yLmw)

289 Yeah they are drying again. Problem is radar says it's gonna be more rain. It's basically 90 minutes after the rain stops for good. So the last of the rain has to stop by 6:30 PM to start by 8 PM. I think.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 12:28 PM (ZPrif)

290 Love the conversation between Biffle and his spotter about Danica last year.

"Gonna be a long year."
...
"She'll take care of herself."

And then DW rushes in to defend her.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 12:28 PM (5yLmw)

291 Still have "Paperback Writer" on the radio.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 12:29 PM (ZshNr)

292 "Paperback Writer" is adult contemporary?

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 12:31 PM (5yLmw)

293 I don't know. "Catch the Morning Train" was before that. What genre?

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 12:32 PM (ZshNr)

294 Crap?  Is that a genre?

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 12:33 PM (5yLmw)

295 I don't know. "Catch the Morning Train" was before that. What genre? Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 04:32 PM (ZshNr) Thank you. "My baby takes the morning train" is going through my head.

Posted by: Vendette at February 23, 2014 12:34 PM (MpP9p)

296 They just went back to the race, I heard the station slogan and it's "We play everything" or something like that.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 12:35 PM (ZshNr)

297 >>> ..."We play everything" or something like that.

George Strait?  David Allen Coe?

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 12:36 PM (5yLmw)

298 Currently "Daniel" (?) by Elton John.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 12:38 PM (ZshNr)

299 They say they'll be broadcasting from the track again at 530.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 12:39 PM (ZshNr)

300 Time to give the radio dial a spin.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 12:40 PM (ZshNr)

301 THey are back live again

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 12:40 PM (DmNpO)

302 What's the name of the lake in the tri-oval?

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 12:40 PM (5yLmw)

303 33 Great article --- Whole Foods: AmericaÂ’s Temple of Pseudoscience - The Daily Beast http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/02/23/whole-foods-america-s-temple-of-pseudoscience.html

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 12:41 PM (ZPrif)

304 Lloyd

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 12:42 PM (Pfvig)

305 Darrell Waltrip's shirt is very, very pink.

Posted by: Vendette at February 23, 2014 12:44 PM (MpP9p)

306 They do make tires for race cars that work in the rain. NASCARnomics ‏@nascarnomics This is the 76th Cup race in the past 18+ years to be delayed by something (weather, in this instance). About 12% of the schedule. #NASCAR

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 12:47 PM (ZPrif)

307 Lloyd is back stretch.  I'm talking about the new one in front of the pits.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 12:47 PM (5yLmw)

308 12% delayed by rain seems like a lot.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 12:48 PM (ZPrif)

309 12% is a low number for the ones I've been to.  Watched Mikey win the Daytona 252 in '03 (or '04), lots of delays that day.  Lots more at 'Dega over the years.  Good one at a truck race in Kansas once.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 12:49 PM (5yLmw)

310 Tells you how much I have been paying attention to racing. I had no idea there was another lake.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 12:50 PM (Pfvig)

311 12 percent is just how many races are delayed, though? Not just weather?

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 12:51 PM (Pfvig)

312 Deadspin is collecting tweets of people who don't realize they are watching last year's race. Jenna Fryer ‏@JennaFryer See! RT @Deadspin: Daytona 500 is in a weather delay Fox is airing last year's version. people who don't realize that http://deadsp.in/EfJVwam

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 12:52 PM (ZPrif)

313 Just for today, Tammy.  Booth guys kept talking down the rain, but shot of cars on pit road showed just how much has fallen.  Anybody that gets in the grass tonight is gonna be out there awhile.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 12:52 PM (5yLmw)

314 Don't know. It's Nascarnomics data, not mine.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 12:53 PM (ZPrif)

315 In the Ghetto and then some song that might be called The Year 2525 or something. They just play a dozen songs, never tell you who or what you're listening to.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 12:55 PM (ZshNr)

316 Virtual car looks goofy.  And it's hovering.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 12:55 PM (5yLmw)

317 Well, I feel like an idiot now, Bomber! Duh. Especially since I was thinking the same thing about how they weren't talking much about the rain even though the water was building up. (And never even mentioned the tornado warning!)

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 12:55 PM (Pfvig)

318 FS1 blonde mentioned the warning, when the first one was lifted.  Guys at the track, not a word about it.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 12:58 PM (5yLmw)

319 New dryers seem to be making some progress.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 12:59 PM (5yLmw)

320 FS1 blonde mentioned the warning, when the first one was lifted. Guys at the track, not a word about it. Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 04:58 PM (5yLmw) Looks like it's still pouring buckets. Bomber! I hope everyone at Chez Bomber is doing well!

Posted by: Vendette at February 23, 2014 01:00 PM (MpP9p)

321 They're good, Vendette!  I'm 800 miles away, watching a rerun of the 500, but I'll be home by Tuesday.  Which is a week early, so that's good.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 01:06 PM (5yLmw)

322 I forgot Kyle blew up in this race.  That was cool.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 01:07 PM (5yLmw)

323 Horrible person here: Was Darrell Waltrip's greatest moment in the "Cars" movie??

Posted by: Vendette at February 23, 2014 01:12 PM (MpP9p)

324 280 Her car is really easy to pick out. Danica's car is actually easier to pick out than most since she get an almost season-long bright green GoDaddy sponser. Most of the other drivers have to change up sponsors multiple times during a season. Season long sponsorships are increasingly rare. Picking out the neon green Go Daddy car is pretty easy. Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 04:16 PM (ZPrif) IIRC, that is the only car with the same sponsor for all of the races, even Jimmie Johnson doesn't have a single primary sponsor. Michael Waltrip was interviewed several years ago when she decided to come to NASCAR, and he said one of his sponsors would have doubled their sponsorship dollars to get her, and that was one of his primary sponsors.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at February 23, 2014 01:14 PM (HxSXm)

325 I've heard DW speak in person.  At a church.  His loud, obnoxious, redneck persona is a put-on.  Or at least an exaggeration.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 01:19 PM (5yLmw)

326 Cool photo of the track drying http://t.co/RcUb2uP83a

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 01:20 PM (DmNpO)

327  Niedermeyer,  while I'm thinking about it, thanks for the race thread.

Posted by: Ronster at February 23, 2014 01:23 PM (puNd6)

328 Niedermeyer, while I'm thinking about it, thanks for the race thread. *** You're welcome

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 01:23 PM (DmNpO)

329 303 They do make tires for race cars that work in the rain. NASCARnomics ‏@nascarnomics This is the 76th Cup race in the past 18+ years to be delayed by something (weather, in this instance). About 12% of the schedule. #NASCAR Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 04:47 PM (ZPrif) They do have rain tires, but they only use them in the Nationwide Series and only on road courses. Because of the banking on the oval tracks, weight of the cars, and width of the tires, "rain tires" wouldn't help much. Formula 1 has rain tires and they do run in the rain, but they have stopped/delayed several races in the last few years because there were heavy rains. The 12% of races to be delayed seems about right. Usually 3-4 races a season have some kind of rain caution of some kind, whether for a few minutes or a few hours.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at February 23, 2014 01:25 PM (HxSXm)

330 Yes, thx for the race thread.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 01:27 PM (ZPrif)

331 Radio guys are back. Sounding glum and not too hopeful.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 01:31 PM (ZshNr)

332 http://www.mrn.com/stream.html

You can listen to MRN.

Posted by: LC LaWedgie at February 23, 2014 01:32 PM (KQp38)

333 Personally, I think Darrell Waltrip's greatest moment was when he did "Boggety"etc" in the Cars movie.

Posted by: Vendette at February 23, 2014 01:34 PM (MpP9p)

334 If you go to WeatherUnderground, type in Daytona Beach, then click on the radar map, and animate it, there is a continous line of storms training over Daytona.

Posted by: Jen at February 23, 2014 01:34 PM (CKkBt)

335 For those who posted 8pm, you're looking likely.

Posted by: Vendette at February 23, 2014 01:37 PM (MpP9p)

336 I've heard DW speak in person. At a church. His loud, obnoxious, redneck persona is a put-on. Or at least an exaggeration. Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 05:19 PM (5yLmw) A friend of mine knew him back when they were teenagers. Has said the exact same thing.

Posted by: Jen at February 23, 2014 01:38 PM (CKkBt)

337 OT: but -- yeah the people in Crimea not too happy. Other reports are that they are setting up anti-tank barriers. Also chants of "Putin is our President" reported. Maxim Eristavi ‏@MaximEristavi 2m Shocking video of huge demo in Sevastopol w/ Russian flags, burning of Ukrainian flag. Insanity. Is this a secession? http://youtu.be/DdafhMpREj8

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 01:45 PM (ZPrif)

338 Kinda funny. Twitter thinks Jimmie Johnson just won. And is proud that Danica showed Richard Petty what's what with a solid 8th place finish. https://twitter.com/steveluvender

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 01:54 PM (ZPrif)

339 Oh, Crimea river, Russkies.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 01:55 PM (ZshNr)

340 334 OT: but -- yeah the people in Crimea not too happy. Other reports are that they are setting up anti-tank barriers. Also chants of "Putin is our President" reported. Maxim Eristavi ‏@MaximEristavi 2m Shocking video of huge demo in Sevastopol w/ Russian flags, burning of Ukrainian flag. Insanity. Is this a secession? http://youtu.be/DdafhMpREj8 Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 05:45 PM (ZPrif) Well, the Soviets did put a bunch of Russians down in the Ukraine, so they probably have a lot of love for their motherland. Funny how the Libs think that giving all these illegals amnesty and citizenship will make them loyal and proud Americans. Um no. They will still cheer for Mexico and boo the US, fly their Mexican flags, and paint Mexican slogans on their hoopties.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at February 23, 2014 01:58 PM (HxSXm)

341 unny how the Libs think that giving all these illegals amnesty and citizenship will make them loyal and proud Americans. Um no. They will still cheer for Mexico and boo the US, fly their Mexican flags, and paint Mexican slogans on their hoopties. Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at February 23, 2014 05:58 PM (HxSXm) Actually, I think they are well aware of how these illegals will vote and what their attitudes toward the USA will be , which is why they are so eager to give them more ability to do so.

Posted by: Jen at February 23, 2014 02:03 PM (CKkBt)

342 Clint Boyer:

Wait a minute! I'm confused, did win or not?



Also, ESPNW put out a congrat tweet to Danica, but pulled it quick.

Posted by: LC LaWedgie at February 23, 2014 02:06 PM (KQp38)

343 raining again

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 02:09 PM (ZPrif)

344 Oh, and somebody appears to have photoshopped a fake tweet of FoxNews congratulating Jimmie Johnson. Cause FoxNews=Teh Dumb. Looks like they credited a fake AP photographer, though. Possible it's real. Don't know for sure. Fast propaganda if it's fake.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 02:14 PM (ZPrif)

345 Dead spin is mocking idiots at Fox and ESPN specifically, but who knows what's real? They're d-bags.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 02:15 PM (ZshNr)

346 339 Clint Boyer: Wait a minute! I'm confused, did @JimmieJohnson win or not? Also, ESPNW put out a congrat tweet to Danica, but pulled it quick. Posted by: LC LaWedgie at February 23, 2014 06:06 PM (KQp3 The only thing that ESPN loves more than Coach K is Danica Patrick.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at February 23, 2014 02:17 PM (HxSXm)

347 Gold medal hockey 3rd period on NBCSN.

Posted by: Vendette at February 23, 2014 02:17 PM (MpP9p)

348 Have the NASCAR types started beating up the Muslims we planted in the audience yet?

Posted by: CBS at February 23, 2014 02:22 PM (Eiwo7)

349
Jimmie Johnson:

I hear I won the ? Haha! I also have friends confused and texting congratulations to me.

Posted by: LC LaWedgie at February 23, 2014 02:22 PM (KQp38)

350 Have the NASCAR types started beating up the Muslims we planted in the audience yet?
Posted by: CBS at February 23, 2014 06:22 PM


NASCAR call to prayer:

http://tinyurl.com/movuzd2

Posted by: LC LaWedgie at February 23, 2014 02:27 PM (KQp38)

351 Screw you, CBS! We push Muslims watching hockey games!
www.smalldeadanimals.com/archives/hockey-night-in-4.html

Posted by: The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Radio Canada at February 23, 2014 02:30 PM (Eiwo7)

352 They did a replay of last year's race.


Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at February 23, 2014 02:51 PM (V70Uh)

353 Danica's so purty. Congrats on finishing top ten again!

Posted by: eleven at February 23, 2014 03:05 PM (Hy7dS)

354 There was a race? Oh. Cars. Motorcycle racing has been going on for 5 weeks. Much more fun. SX rulez! Car drivers are pussies.

Posted by: Joe Bar at February 23, 2014 03:23 PM (9xjM4)

355 8:30 restart

Posted by: LC LaWedgie at February 23, 2014 03:25 PM (KQp38)

356 Wow.  Bob's Burgers is even worse that I assumed it was. 

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 03:26 PM (5yLmw)

357 Activity on pit road now. 

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 04:00 PM (5yLmw)

358 And they say baseball games are too long.....

Posted by: Adam at February 23, 2014 04:11 PM (Aif/5)

359 Ricky Carmichael tried to become a Nascar driver after his Supercross career. For several years. Failed miserably.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 04:12 PM (ZPrif)

360 H'town Rockets are playing, 8 PM Central I believe. Elbows?

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at February 23, 2014 04:15 PM (30eLQ)

361 They did a replay of last year's race.

Yeah, frequently when they know they've got an hour or two delay, they'll rerun the last 10, 20, or 50 laps of last years race, wherever they're at. I kinda knew it was a bad sign when they did last years race from the first lap.

Posted by: Methos at February 23, 2014 04:17 PM (hO9ad)

362 May I saw. Fuck Brian France. OK

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 23, 2014 04:17 PM (0FSuD)

363 Ricky Carmichael tried to become a Nascar driver after his Supercross career. For several years. Failed miserably.

The lack of jumps was confusing.

Posted by: Methos at February 23, 2014 04:18 PM (hO9ad)

364 Michael Waltrip is out of the booth. Hope springs eternal!

Posted by: Vendette says Go Canada and Go Navy! at February 23, 2014 04:19 PM (MpP9p)

365 299 What's the name of the lake in the tri-oval? Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 04:40 PM (5yLmw The lake exists because the track is basically underwater and they are constantly pumping water from it to the lake. In the old days, on Wed they had a fishing contest on it. Kind of fun, never caught anything but a buzz and head ache. The cars practicing were LOUD.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 23, 2014 04:21 PM (0FSuD)

366 The future must not belong to those who make left turns.

Posted by: Barky I at February 23, 2014 04:22 PM (sOtz/)

367 Put on some rain tires! Bunch of num-nuts! Formula 1 guys ... hell, any sports car racing guys ... are giving you the finger right now. Get a clue. Put on the rain tires and go racing. Ya' might even think about turning right now and then.

Posted by: and irresolute at February 23, 2014 04:22 PM (RqHWH)

368 Nip, tri-oval, not backstretch.  Just me being a smartass.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 04:22 PM (5yLmw)

369

Watched Cars 2 with my Little Monkey last night.  Great Movie.  Don't much care for NASCAR.  Don't get it.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 23, 2014 04:23 PM (jucos)

370 Concession stands have probably made a killing with this 6 hour rain delay.

Posted by: CDR M at February 23, 2014 04:24 PM (LsJl8)

371 @367 They must have given pass out tickets, cause if those fucker were stuck there for six hours there would be no beer and no one standing. My guess all the fans figured it was going to be called off and went to their hotels. Now they are napping or pissed off.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 23, 2014 04:26 PM (0FSuD)

372 astronomy thread up

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 04:27 PM (DmNpO)

373 Watched Cars 2 with my Little Monkey last night. Great Movie. Don't much care for NASCAR. Don't get it. Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 23, 2014 World-famous Auntie, Star of Stage, Screen, and Cars couldn't decipher Cars 2 (she probably could point out the bad guy).

Posted by: Vendette says Go Canada and Go Navy! at February 23, 2014 04:27 PM (MpP9p)

374 They must have given pass out tickets, cause if those fucker were stuck there for six hours there would be no beer and no one standing. My guess all the fans figured it was going to be called off and went to their hotels. Now they are napping or pissed off. *** I was listening to NASCAR radio in the car and that is what a lot of folks did. Others stayed behind and were a bit tipsy.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 04:28 PM (DmNpO)

375 356 Ricky Carmichael tried to become a Nascar driver after his Supercross career. For several years. Failed miserably. Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 08:12 PM (ZPrif) So did Travis Pastrana. One of their problems is that they come in with lots of sponsorship dollars from their other racing, and those sponsors think that they will be right up front when they hit NASCAR. When they don't, the sponsor decides to cut the $$$, the big team they were driving for drops them, they go to smaller team, do even worse, sponsor pulls the $$$.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at February 23, 2014 04:29 PM (HxSXm)

376 Interesting snippet on the radio, regarding whether we should expect more than the usual instances of engine failure, given that they went 38 laps then cooled down for 6 hours. One guy said they were heating the oil, and he wasn't worried. Other guy was skeptical.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 04:33 PM (ZshNr)

377 So the first night 500 will be run with all the fans downtown drunk at the bars. Molly Browns will get rich! PERFECT.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 23, 2014 04:34 PM (0FSuD)

378 364 Put on some rain tires! Bunch of num-nuts! Formula 1 guys ... hell, any sports car racing guys ... are giving you the finger right now. Get a clue. Put on the rain tires and go racing. Ya' might even think about turning right now and then. Posted by: and irresolute at February 23, 2014 08:22 PM (RqHWH) F1 has started delaying races, red flagging them, and shortening them due to rain the past 5 or so years. NASCAR 850ish horsepower 11.5 inch wide tires 3400lbs F1 900 hp 26 in wide tire 1500lbs NASCAR cars have very little "grip" even under dry conditions.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at February 23, 2014 04:46 PM (HxSXm)

379 So is there green flag racing yet? At this rate I might be home from work and see lap 39.

Posted by: Buzzion at February 23, 2014 04:46 PM (eBdJH)

380 376 They're still drying the pits. Opening pit road next lap.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 04:47 PM (ojnk6)

381 they're still fuckin' around, Buzz

Posted by: Peaches at February 23, 2014 04:47 PM (8lmkt)

382 Don't you hate it when you get in the car and the first thing you have to do is go get gas?

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 04:49 PM (ZshNr)

383 Don't you hate it when you get in the car and the first thing you have to do is go get gas? **** Yes. I hate stopping for gas.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 04:50 PM (DmNpO)

384 Green flag!

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 04:53 PM (DmNpO)

385 Racing again.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 04:53 PM (ojnk6)

386 three wide racin' boys

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 04:55 PM (Q6pxP)

387 When F1 and Indy cars start racing in the rain with skinny tires on tracks that are banked at over 30 degrees (Daytona, 'dega, at least) I will be impressed.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 04:55 PM (Pfvig)

388 I wonder if a group of Toyotas can walk from the pack... seem to be puttin' out good horsepower

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 04:59 PM (Q6pxP)

389 I hate stopping for gas.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 08:50 PM (DmNpO)


it's the pits

Posted by: Peaches at February 23, 2014 05:00 PM (8lmkt)

390 Dueling Dumb Fun Hendrick vs Roush or Wyatts vs The Shield

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 05:01 PM (ZPrif)

391 Two TV's

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 05:02 PM (Q6pxP)

392 Top Fuel NHRA 4 second quarter miles (actually 1,000 ft nowadays) 8,000 HP cars Almost all the drivers are good guys. Competitive girl drivers Huge crowds. Probably 60-80 thousand a day for three days. Go see a live race. You think you've seen drag racing? Go see the pros.

Posted by: Mr. Dave at February 23, 2014 05:02 PM (RlEsx)

393 Oh shit, I forgot, I have to root for Kurt Busch. One of my wife's ex-students is making his pit crew debut this weekend for KB. Played on the football team, had no pro interest, went to NASCAR combine, got the job.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 05:04 PM (ZshNr)

394 Best news of the Day

Piers Morgan out at CNN

twitter should be fun tonight

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 05:05 PM (Q6pxP)

395 Piers is out? Piers is out?

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 05:05 PM (ZshNr)

396 The last 20 or so laps have been more interesting than the first 38.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 05:06 PM (DmNpO)

397 391 MessNBC soon to have a new commentator....

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 05:06 PM (ojnk6)

398 The engines just plain sound different

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 05:07 PM (Q6pxP)

399 Geez. Being lapped has gotta sting big time.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 05:09 PM (DmNpO)

400 Fox's new graphics are almost as bad as their time-killing commentators. 

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 05:09 PM (5yLmw)

401 396 That was Kyle Larson. I believe he had some damage early on.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 05:12 PM (ojnk6)

402 My goodness, I never thought there'd be NASCAR fans at the Ace! Anyways, my son played little league baseball with Austin Dillon back in the day. Kid was a little punk back then. He was on the all-star team that was chosen to go to the Little World Series. They flew up to Penn. in Richard Childress' private jet for the game. My personal Daytona story is when my father-in-law was president of RJR and it was called the Winston Cup, we got to fly down to Daytona and before we got to the hotel, we got to take a ride around the track in a stretch limo. Imagine, doing those banked turns in a limo. They are steep! Fun times. Back when NASCAR was fun. (1980's).

Posted by: Magnolia at February 23, 2014 05:13 PM (P7k/h)

403 Looking iffy there in pit row

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 05:15 PM (DmNpO)

404 That might be Kyle Busch's race... though there will be time to recover w/ yellow flags

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 05:15 PM (Q6pxP)

405 Don't you hate it when you get in the car and the first thing you have to do is go get gas? Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 Every time I get in my wife's car. I tried to figure out the physics of this. I ask her if she ever gets gas.

Posted by: traye at February 23, 2014 05:15 PM (cs+se)

406 might be Kyle Busch's race... though there will be time to recover w/ yellow flags Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 Looked like what I imagine it looks like when a communication bouy trailing a submarine goes screwy and dives then gets wrapped in the screw. Except no pit stops underway.

Posted by: traye at February 23, 2014 05:18 PM (cs+se)

407 Danica is leading!!1!

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 05:24 PM (Q6pxP)

408 Every time I get in my wife's car. I tried to figure out the physics of this Lemme 'splain the physics to you... when she notices it getting low, she asks you to do something that necessitates you taking her car. One of the hardest thing for me to get used to when I was living by myself was remembering to put gas in my car. My daddy always did it for me til I got married, then Thor took over.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 05:24 PM (Pfvig)

409 Has Danica made a pit stop yet?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 05:24 PM (DmNpO)

410 Heh. #JeffGordon - "Tell that ****** Bayne if he wants to cause a big-*** wreck to keep driving the way he's driving." #NASCARPrimetime #Team24

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 05:25 PM (ZshNr)

411 Go see a live race. You think you've seen drag racing? Go see the pros. Posted by: Mr. Dave at February 23, 2014 09:02 PM (RlEsx) I use to do some stuff for NHRA. The races are wild. The woman, wilder. "You ain't shit unless you have a tattoo on your tit"

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 23, 2014 05:26 PM (0FSuD)

412 407 Gordon's got time to tweet while running the 500? OK then.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 05:27 PM (ojnk6)

413 Checking the radar, I'd be surprised if they run all 200 laps.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 05:29 PM (DmNpO)

414 410 7 laps til official.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 05:29 PM (ojnk6)

415 Wyatts vs Shield was fun

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 05:30 PM (ZPrif)

416 I presume someone is quoting him. I don't dislike him as much as I do Tony Stewart, but that ain't saying much.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at February 23, 2014 05:30 PM (Pfvig)

417 413 I'm sure it was one of his crew, I was just messing around.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 05:33 PM (ojnk6)

418 412 Wyatts vs Shield was fun Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 09:30 PM (ZPrif) Teasing a Shield split?

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at February 23, 2014 05:33 PM (HxSXm)

419 7 laps til official. *** There's no hanging back in the pack now.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 05:35 PM (DmNpO)

420 Fox is loving the hell out of the race being in primetime because you know the ratings will be MONSTER.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at February 23, 2014 05:36 PM (HxSXm)

421 416 Yep, everyone knows they're also racing the rain.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 05:37 PM (ojnk6)

422 Kahne got kinda hosed with that call on pit road.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 05:52 PM (ojnk6)

423 Ugh. FoxNews Facebook page really did report the rain delay race as real news, they put up an apology on the FoxNews Facebook page. Morons.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at February 23, 2014 05:53 PM (ZPrif)

424 That "Dale call" commercial cracks me up every time I see it.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 05:53 PM (5yLmw)

425 Monster storm system headed their way. Drive it like you stole it, guys.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 05:55 PM (ojnk6)

426 The big one!

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 06:10 PM (ojnk6)

427 Danica nailed that wall. I hope she's alright.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 06:10 PM (DmNpO)

428 Announcer jinx wreck.

Posted by: traye at February 23, 2014 06:11 PM (cs+se)

429 They missed collecting Gordon by inches.

Posted by: toby928© at February 23, 2014 06:12 PM (QupBk)

430 Danica's spotter might be worse at his job than she is.

"Good job, good job."  BAM!

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 06:12 PM (5yLmw)

431 Good job Harvick, for causing this one.....

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 06:14 PM (ojnk6)

432 How dare they wreck a car sponsored by bacon?

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 06:14 PM (ZshNr)

433 427 Danica's spotter might be worse at his job than she is. "Good job, good job." BAM! Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 10:12 PM (5yLmw) Doubt he will be able to put on a bikini and talk his way out of that one.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at February 23, 2014 06:14 PM (HxSXm)

434 I used to be with Pepsi and have met both Jeff and Junior.  Jeff is a great guy, Junior is a huge dick.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 23, 2014 06:19 PM (o9Rp5)

435 431 Never met either one of them, but I would have though that if anything, the inverse would be true.m

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 06:21 PM (ojnk6)

436 Great video from inside the Smithfield car. Your banging and locked up? Hands off the wheel lest you get your arms broke.

Posted by: toby928© at February 23, 2014 06:23 PM (QupBk)

437 433 Danica always does that. A holdover from open wheel I guess. She crosses her ars right before impact.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 06:24 PM (ojnk6)

438 Never met either one of them, but I would have though that if anything, the inverse would be true.m

--------------------- 

Not even close.  I could call Jeff and ask him to call a customer and he would trip over himself to do it.  Guys at Kroger, Wal-Mart, etc loved it = Big Pepsi displays.  Junior?  Nope. Give me the sponsor money and fuck off.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 23, 2014 06:25 PM (o9Rp5)

439 NHRA rules. Most fan friendly motorsport there is. They don't need a diversity program.

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 23, 2014 06:26 PM (Q8vlx)

440 435 Sad to hear, as I've always been a Jr. fan.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 06:27 PM (ojnk6)

441 Hendrick is well represented in the top 10 right now.

Posted by: toby928© at February 23, 2014 06:28 PM (QupBk)

442 So Dodge can sponsor the race summary but can't manage to get a car in the field.  WTF?

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 06:30 PM (5yLmw)

443 ONT is up.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 06:32 PM (ojnk6)

444 Dang, that kinda looked like a bomb went off.

Posted by: traye at February 23, 2014 06:32 PM (cs+se)

445 There's not going to a winner as much as a survivor of this race.

Posted by: toby928© at February 23, 2014 06:33 PM (QupBk)

446 Another big one!

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 06:33 PM (ojnk6)

447 Dang. Dillon's been involved in both accidents tonight.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 06:34 PM (DmNpO)

448 Dillon hit-and-run.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 23, 2014 06:34 PM (ZshNr)

449 444 Dillon caused this one.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 06:34 PM (ojnk6)

450 Dillon's been involved in both accidents tonight. Ascension by assassination.

Posted by: toby928© at February 23, 2014 06:34 PM (QupBk)

451 Dillon caused this one. *** yep.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 06:35 PM (DmNpO)

452 Do we take the race chat to the ONT?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 06:35 PM (DmNpO)

453 449 I vote we keep it here, just my opinion.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 06:36 PM (ojnk6)

454 >>> Dillon caused this one.

He just didn't see that other car.  His cowboy hat blocked his view.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 06:38 PM (5yLmw)

455 This is going to be like Ricky Bobby and Jean Jacque French guy, the last two to wreck have a foot race to the checked flag.

Posted by: traye at February 23, 2014 06:39 PM (cs+se)

456 435 Never met either one of them, but I would have though that if anything, the inverse would be true.m --------------------- Not even close. I could call Jeff and ask him to call a customer and he would trip over himself to do it. Guys at Kroger, Wal-Mart, etc loved it = Big Pepsi displays. Junior? Nope. Give me the sponsor money and fuck off. Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 23, 2014 10:25 PM (o9Rp5) I got to spend an afternoon escorting Sterling Marlin around back in 2001, that was about the most fun I have ever had. Nicest guy in the world, and humble as shit. As part of his appearance, we went to a minor league hockey game, and he was only scheduled to be there until the first intermission. We were standing by the glass when someone was checked, and he went crazy. He had never been to a game and loved it. Ended up staying for the whole game, and I have never laughed harder than that night.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at February 23, 2014 06:42 PM (HxSXm)

457 Oh, and I could tell some stories about the Spears era at Pepsi.  I've met the whole family and let's just say that I was not at all surprised at the metldown.  Just a matter of time given the DNA.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at February 23, 2014 06:51 PM (o9Rp5)

458 Gordon's getting pushed around. He doesn't have the old will to win.

Posted by: toby928© at February 23, 2014 06:53 PM (QupBk)

459 I wonder if Johnson will be content to sit back and help his teammate the same way Jr did the last couple of times.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 06:54 PM (5yLmw)

460 The young Gordon would have bumped Biffle for stuffing him three times.

Posted by: toby928© at February 23, 2014 06:54 PM (QupBk)

461 457 Gordon was asked several years ago in an interview if he still would do what he did when he was younger to win. The answer was, after thinking for a moment, "No". It's time at the office now.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 06:57 PM (ojnk6)

462 Single-car big one

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 06:57 PM (5yLmw)

463 Damn, back of the field out.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 23, 2014 07:09 PM (ojnk6)

464 Dillon has been involved with 3 of the 4 big ones.  Or something like that.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 07:10 PM (5yLmw)

465 Dillon again??

Posted by: traye at February 23, 2014 07:10 PM (cs+se)

466 Someone take Dillon off the damn track before he kills someone.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 07:11 PM (DmNpO)

467 How can you cause 3 wrecks and still be on lead lap?

Posted by: traye at February 23, 2014 07:11 PM (cs+se)

468 6 caution flags. 3 Dillon. That takes work to cause half of the cautions.

Posted by: traye at February 23, 2014 07:13 PM (cs+se)

469 How can you cause 3 wrecks and still be on lead lap? *** He was involved in 3 but I believe he only caused 2 of them. As if that makes a difference.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 07:13 PM (DmNpO)

470 Should not have brought me back.

*cue spooky music*

Posted by: #3 car, causing 3 wrecks at February 23, 2014 07:13 PM (UIxS+)

471 >>> How can you cause 3 wrecks and still be on lead lap?

It's the Return of the 3!

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 07:13 PM (5yLmw)

472 Haha

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 07:14 PM (5yLmw)

473 WTF Jr?

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 07:14 PM (5yLmw)

474 Should not have brought me back. *cue spooky music* **** No shit.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 07:15 PM (DmNpO)

475 Jr.!

Posted by: buzzion at February 23, 2014 07:18 PM (LI48c)

476 Junior....

Posted by: phreshone at February 23, 2014 07:19 PM (Q6pxP)

477 That was wild.  And now 88 goes to the museum with the tape on the grill.

Posted by: Bomber at February 23, 2014 07:20 PM (5yLmw)

478 Well maybe daddy's spirit was in the 3 wrecking everybody else.

Posted by: traye at February 23, 2014 07:20 PM (cs+se)

479 Junior's a happy boy

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 23, 2014 07:22 PM (DmNpO)

480 Dale is back.  WooHoo.

Posted by: NCwoof at February 23, 2014 07:26 PM (aUQgu)

481 I like Junior's win. Bravo.

Posted by: YFS at February 23, 2014 11:12 PM (evUpK)

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