Nascar Thread part II

[Zippy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUZrpeERKuA

Burnouts start at the 10min mark into the video


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EITIPQ6C4Og

[ZR]

Chase takes the most popular Cup driver award again this year.

https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2019/12/696/392/chase1.jpg?ve=1&tl=1

[Zippy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON2j2iqvga0

1:40 into the vid, a walk around of the car.

Best part is the new wheels.

[bluetoy]

There should be some sort of warning that the fucktard logano is doing the walk around.

[ZR]

^ Your not kidding.

[ZR]

R.I.P. Junior Johnson.

http://universityofracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Junior-Johnson-3.jpg

[Stephen06GT]

R.I.P. Junior Johnson.

http://universityofracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Junior-Johnson-3.jpg

The last American hero. Rest In Peace Junior.

[ZR]

https://d32c3oe4bky4k6.cloudfront.net/articles-videos/-/media/uscamediasite/images/story-images/2019/12/17/nascar-rear-camber.ashx?modified=20191217204051&mw=1000&hash=1962003FC1419BF47FF1D3216AA0406F153D53C8

[ZR]

While most racing series have transitioned to sequential or dual-clutch gearboxes, NASCAR has kept its tried-and-true four-speed manual H-pattern gearbox. Using this type of gearbox does make sense for many of the tracks that NASCAR visits, but the series is now exploring new options to keep better pace with other racing series around the world.
Details such as the change from 15-inch to 18-inch wheels have leaked out, but NASCAR is remaining tight-lipped for now. “Though we have made an incredible amount of progress on the Next Gen car,” spokesperson Josh Hamilton told us, “there are many specifics around the parts and pieces of the vehicle that we will provide more details about at the appropriate time. We know fans are eager for information, and we look forward to providing that when the time is right.”
In the meantime, we did some digging—and discovered that the Next Gen race car represents several firsts in the history (https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/05/08/icons-of-rebel-metal-tell-the-story-of-nascar) of NASCAR.
Luckily, some of the vendors that NASCAR has tapped for the Next Gen car were around at the 2019 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Indianapolis last week. A few of their representatives were willing to chat and share a few more details about the car’s transmission, and from that we pieced together details of the car’s front and rear suspension setup. (Hint—say goodbye to solid rear axles.)
First, for some background. Our first view of the new car came at Richmond Raceway back in October when Austin Dillon tested it and shared a few pictures of the car. Based on those pictures, it was readily apparent that the wheels were indeed bigger, as NASCAR had announced, and that some aerodynamic tweaks had been made: a stepped splitter on the front end of the car, a new design for the side skirts, and the addition of a large rear diffuser.
The second test was completed more recently, and we got a much better view of the car since NASCAR stripped off the camouflage and released a bunch of pictures of it. Joey Logano was the one running the car in that second test at ISM Raceway, and he shared some footage on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/B55ZTcRAgfG/') that gave us our first view of the car’s interior.
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</figcaption></figure>As soon as the video pans to the inside of the car, it’s apparent that the traditional H-pattern shifter is gone, replaced instead by a tap shifter used for a sequential gearbox. The shifter can be tapped forward and back in order to change gears and it has a lockout handle on the front that, when engaged, allows the driver to shift into reverse. We can also see the linkage leading from the shifter going towards the back of the car.
We can conclude just from the tap shifter and the linkage that NASCAR is testing a sequential gearbox. Because of the way the shifter linkage is mounted, we can also deduce that the sequential gearbox is most likely packaged as a transaxle in the back of the car.
We took this information and spoke with a variety of engineers and technicians who work for suppliers that produce sequential gearboxes. Though these representatives wanted to remain anonymous, they did confirm that this new car is running a rear-mounted six-speed sequential transaxle.
While multiple vendors were in the running to supply the new unit, options from vendors such as Albins and some local shops in North Carolina no longer appear to be in consideration. We heard from vendors that Xtrac will likely be the chosen supplier, and that a unit from Xtrac is currently being tested in the 2021 car.
At least one Xtrac engineer can be spotted walking near the Next Gen car in Logano’s Instagram video, so that’s not a huge surprise. According to an engineer we spoke with at the show, the gearbox combination currently in the car is a variant of Xtrac’s P1293 transaxle, which is also the control gearbox for the Australian Supercars Championship.
Luckily, Xtrac had an example of this transaxle on display at PRI, so we took a closer look. This transaxle unit is very compact and weighs less than 140 pounds in its standard configuration. In the Supercars configuration, it offers sequential selection of six gears and supports up to 495 pound-feet of torque. This rating is probably based on the maximum torque produced by the Supercars engines and likely has a built-in margin of safety. Since current NASCAR engines produce somewhere between 450–500 lb-ft of torque, this gearbox should be a good fit. We’ve already seen that it can handle some abuse, since Logano launched the car and did some healthy burnouts at the test in Arizona.
The Xtrac P1293 transaxle uses an aluminum case that contains a cassette-type gear cluster, spiral bevel gear final drive, and tripode output flanges. It comes with a fixed-axle, spool-type differential but can also be configured with plate-type limited-slip differential that allows for pre-load adjustment. This transaxle also offers a quick change input drop gear set with a variety of available ratios.
According to multiple sources that wished to remain anonymous, NASCAR is testing the P1293 transaxle in the Next Gen car with only minimal modifications from its Supercars configuration. They are mainly changing gear ratios and adapting it for the platform.
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[ZR]

Moving to a transaxle means that the whole arrangement of the car will change, since the current car relies on a solid rear axle and corresponding suspension design. NASCAR will be moving from a solid-axle rear suspension to an independent rear suspension for the first time in history. This is supported by some of the pictures released by NASCAR which show significant negative camber in the rear that could not be possible even with the adjustable “floater” rear axles NASCAR currently uses.
Complementing that new independent rear suspension will be a whole new damper arrangement. It is reasonable to assume that the rear will now have a coilover-type damper due to the new suspension; and according to one of our sources, the front is also going to transition to a coilover-type configuration. This coilover setup will replace the current “spring-in-bucket” design that has been in use, in one form or another, since the 1960s.
While the 2021 car will mark a significant departure for NASCAR, its technology hasn’t necessarily been stuck in the dark ages to this point. Though many of the components used in the 2019 season cars have been in use for decades (https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2018/09/26/the-life-and-death-of-the-stock-car), NASCAR shares its development approach and, occasionally, some personnel with Formula 1. One example is the engine control unit. While NASCAR’s pushrod V-8 (https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/10/04/pontiac-nascar-racer-for-sale) traces its ancestry to ’60s engines, the control unit for that engine (a McLaren TAG-400N) shares an architecture with the TAG-320B unit used in Formula 1. In addition, NASCAR and Formula 1 follow similar development paths; engineers in both series make extensive use of computer simulation, most notably in aerodynamics. So while the 2019 NASCAR race car’s rear differentials might have started out in the ’60s, the gears have been reshaped over time, and even the covers and cases for the differentials have been optimized for aerodynamic efficiency.
The development process favors the larger teams that can afford to hire top-level, F1-experienced engineers, so the Next Gen car’s completely new suspension formula will even the playing field, at least for a short period of time. The gearbox and suspension changes will also provide a new challenge to engineers who, within the boundaries of the NASCAR rulebook, have made only incremental changes to the cars in recent years.
Another benefit of having more gears is cost reduction. Since the current four-speed gearbox has a 1:1 ratio in fourth gear, and rpm is controlled by changing that rear-end ratio, teams must stock a wide variety of ratios. With the addition of two extra gears, the number of alternate rear-ends should be drastically reduced.
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</figcaption></figure>One final change is hiding in plain sight. As shown in pictures released by NASCAR, the tires are going to be wider. NASCAR currently uses a 28/10-15 Goodyear tire, but one of the photos shared by NASCAR shows a sticker on one of the “Goodyear Racing Special” test tires with a listed size of 365/35R18. This means that the tire is 365 millimeters (14.3 inches) wide, which converts to an increase of 4.3 inches over the current tire.
Combined, all of these changes will produce a car that is wildly different than anything we have seen before in NASCAR. Components like the independent rear suspension and 18-inch wheels will bring the race cars closer to their road-going counterparts, while the sequential transaxle will keep them up to date with cars in other racing series. We look forward to more tests and more opportunities to see how the car develops and take NASCAR into the next phase of its storied history.
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[ZR]

https://d32c3oe4bky4k6.cloudfront.net/articles-videos/-/media/uscamediasite/images/story-images/2019/12/17/nascar_sequential-shifter_linkage.ashx?modified=20191216212459&mw=1000&hash=0718D938477326888F6D9FADA1756E0A79A78047

[ZR]

https://d32c3oe4bky4k6.cloudfront.net/articles-videos/-/media/uscamediasite/images/story-images/2019/12/17/nascar-goodyear-365-tire.ashx?modified=20191218150425&mw=1000&hash=F8890FDF336394CA6E72C0719DE600572D88637B

[ZR]

https://d32c3oe4bky4k6.cloudfront.net/articles-videos/-/media/uscamediasite/images/story-images/2019/12/17/nascar_img_4642.ashx?modified=20191216212322&mw=1440&hash=8A6B4258EDB522A6E1E37FF92AED3E1C6F724E60

[ZR]

Sorry guys, article was too large to copy as one piece.
Talk about a huge change in the cars, wow!!

[StAnger]

Nascar keeps moving further and further in the wrong direction.

[bluetoy]

They need to worry less about the cars and more about the entire "sport". Shorten the races. Get off the ovals. Maybe they should watch some Australian V8 super car races. Those are exciting.They can't even fill the field let alone the stands. I probably still won't watch. It's too late.

[Zippy]

Get off the ovals.

What...?

[bluetoy]

What...?

Many ovals are Insanely boring except for some short tracks. 500 miles on michigan = snooze fest. 400 miles on pocono... OMG need tooth pics to keep my eyes open. Etc Etc.

[ZR]

Max of 250ish milers would keep my attention better as well.

[Zippy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQpIyp7TD80&feature=youtu.be&t=9

[Zippy]

JRM confirming Dale JR. has sponsorship to run the march homestead race. I'M SO EXCITED!

https://www.jrmracing.com/media/2020/01/14/earnhardt-jr-makes-2020-nxs-return-in-familiar-hellmanns-colors-with-unilever-p

[mavrrrick]

^^^^I will even watch dat one!!!^^^^

[ZR]

Programming for the Busch Clash:
When: Sunday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. ET
Where: Daytona International Speedway
TV: FS1/FOX Sports App
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

https://www.jayski.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2019/12/2022-busch-clash.jpg

[Stephen06GT]

I think NASCAR needs to make the rear spoiler a little bigger.;)

[Zippy]

I think NASCAR needs to make the rear spoiler a little bigger.;)

It's going away in 2021!!!!

[bluetoy]

Just turned on qualifying 5hat I taped today. Fuck me nascar. Doesn't anyone look at the cars. Stupidest rear spoiler ever. I also think they could make it bigger... why not. Cant make it any uglier.

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[ZR]

Thankfully, huge changes coming to the car itself for next year.

[Zippy]

Haley Deegan finishes 2nd in the Arca race on saturday.

[ZR]

Congrats, hope she proves to be the real deal.

[Stephen06GT]

I recorded the Busch Clash, but because of all the crashes it went long and I didn't get to see the end. What a mess.

[92redragtop]

I think only a handful actually finished. I had it recording and was around near the end of it but with the crashes I had to set the PVR to record the program after it so it wouldn't cut-off. Quite the mess.

[Stephen06GT]

Instead of "competition yellows" they should have "competition crashes" where random cars are just removed from the race. Just think of all the money it would save the teams.

[ZR]

No kidding.
Professional race car drivers, I'd be embarrassed with dat performance but do agree cars suddenly flying out from under them looked like oil or coolant on the track.

[92redragtop]

A lot of stupid stuff on the track - it's like Toronto drivers in first snowfall - forgot how to drive.

[ZR]

Your not kidding.

https://www.nascar.media/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/02/09/NDM_TFOX_DAY_NCS_CLASH_09FEB2020-411-780x520.jpg

[Zippy]

Gotta love Brad


https://twitter.com/MattWeaverAW/status/1226621477023252481

[ZR]

I enjoyed that.

[machzilla]

Anyone watching the Duels tonite? Go #18 !!!

[Zippy]

Anyone watching the Duels tonite? Go #18 !!!

Need a mod to ban this guy.

[machzilla]

Need a mod to ban this guy.

I like the black hat!

[ZR]

First Dual is in the books.
Joe Leg a no no no won.

[Stephen06GT]

Surprisingly there was no "big one" in either of the races. Can they go three for three with the 500? Awe, who am I kidding.

[machzilla]

Truck race gonna start soon!

[ZR]

Couple or three took a wild ride.

[Zippy]

Pretty decent race yesterday. Here's highlights if you missed it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRIxuMZtnlc

[Stephen06GT]

The Wrecktona 500 is red flagged again. What a mess.

[paradigm]

I really hope Ryan Newman is OK.

- - - Updated - - -

This isn't looking good...

[Mellow Yellow]

Took a hit in the drivers side.

[CDNfyrfytr]

Jeff Gordon’s mood and face at the end of the broadcast is worrisome.


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[92redragtop]

Yes, usually if it's a routine check they aren't usually this "down". That was a hard hit on the driver's side mid air.

[Zippy]

Hope he's okay.

[92redragtop]

I saw on Twitter someone saying he was awake so that's a good sign if true.

[ZR]

OMG............hope he's ok.

[Mellow Yellow]

Just heard from a friend who races Modifieds in Ontario, that they performed CPR prior to putting him in the ambulance!

Hopefully, it’s not as bad as it sounds.

[Mellow Yellow]

They put up screens to shield the area.
Also media were asked to leave the pit area.

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[Zippy]

It's incredible to me that Hamlin does fucking donuts in the grass while this is going on. Nascar again drops the ball on what to do.

[StAnger]

It's incredible to me that Hamlin does fucking donuts in the grass while this is going on. Nascar again drops the ball on what to do.

I don't think Hamlin knew the severity of the situation, at least I hope he didn't.

[bluetoy]

Well I watched Dale Earnhardt die in the 500. I hope I didn't just watch the same thing again. It's eerily similar by the broadcast crew. I won't watch anymore.

[StAnger]

Well I watched Dale Earnhardt die in the 500. I hope I didn't just watch the same thing again. It's eerily similar by the broadcast crew. I won't watch anymore.

I did too... And I'm getting the same feeling I got then.

[92redragtop]

I was there 4 or 5 years ago when a car went into the fence at the finish line and broke in two at the Xfinity race and the driver walked out (same in the Cup race the next year) so I don't think he was thinking too much about it when he did the donuts but was clearly concerned once he got out of the car and was briefed.

[ZR]

Hamlin doesn't run the show, Nascar is suppose to be controlling what does or does not happen.
To me, poor taste everything beyond max effort to look after Ryan Newman was not put immediately on hold.

[ZR]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERBb1djXUAAcOA5?format=jpg&name=medium

[ZR]

UPDATE.

Ryan is in serious condition but injuries are not life threatening.

[92redragtop]

Good to hear it's not the latter.

[ZR]

Absolutely.

[ZR]

Found link to the live feed on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/search?q=ryan+newman+update&ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Ese arch

[CDNfyrfytr]

UPDATE.

Ryan is in serious condition but injuries are not life threatening.

Just saw that on the interwebs...I can go to bed now not thinking about it. Hopefully he has a full recovery


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[Zippy]

Thank god he's okay.

[StAnger]

Hope he makes a speedy recovery.

I think Nascar needs to evaluate whether or not they really need Daytona and Talladega on the schedule, because it's clear they can't keep the cars on the ground no matter what they do.

[G-ForceJunkie]

I was pretty sure Newman was a goner last night. Still won't be surprised if he has some awful injuries, but the fact he is alive is incredible.

[ZR]

I think we all had similar thoughts Andy, thankfully at least some positive news thus far.

[mavrrrick]

Jesus, just watched crash on YouTube.... pray for speedy recovery!!! Thoughts and prayers for Mr. Newman.


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[1BAD92LX]

I seem to remember a similar flip in the truck race. They need to figure out how to keep these cars on the ground.
And keep Indy cars off ovals (but that's a whole different conversation)

[Zippy]

Cars are flipping almost every time we go to one of these tracks. The more concerning part is how/why these wrecks are happening. Newman got dumped. Blaney trying to say he was helping him to win is such bs. Blaney drove through him. The "win no matter what" attitude is going to kill someone.

[1BAD92LX]

They need to make the front of the car more fragile to stop the pushing.

[ZR]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERFhiTEX0AAPgkn?format=jpg&name=small

[ZR]

Hamlin and Gibbs apologize for celebrating citing they had no idea how severe the accident was.

[Zippy]

Skip it the end of this video. You can see they basically cut the whole roof and doors off the car. Nothing left of it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvt0no5opuc

[machzilla]

Blocking is the problem,,,,just ask Logano the douchebag!

[StAnger]

I seem to remember a similar flip in the truck race. They need to figure out how to keep these cars on the ground.
And keep Indy cars off ovals (but that's a whole different conversation)

Geoffrey Bodine in 2000. I remember staying home from school "sick" so I could watch the race.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k55h0XCF1t8

[92redragtop]

Driver was ok after this one. Not sure how they would minimize the blocking or pushing - the latter seemed to have caused several crashes since start of this Speedweek.

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[ZR]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERG8K2QX0AE1DmW?format=jpg&name=900x900


I found this on Twitter, hope it's accurate.

[ZR]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERBao9ZXYAAMKl8?format=jpg&name=small

[ZR]

Idea to fix pushing on Super Speedways.............make front of the car so fragile that even the smallest of pushes immediately takes the rad out.

[Stephen06GT]

Idea to fix pushing on Super Speedways.............make front of the car so fragile that even the smallest of pushes immediately takes the rad out.

And put airbags in them too. ;)

[92redragtop]

Idea to fix pushing on Super Speedways.............make front of the car so fragile that even the smallest of pushes immediately takes the rad out.

F1 style.

[ZR]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERJ0AkiWAAQ79D4?format=jpg&name=small


Ryan Newman is walking and grinned while posing for a photo with his daughters Wednesday, continuing his remarkable recovery from a horrific crash during the Daytona 500.


Newman’s racing team and wife shared updates on his condition as he continues to receive treatment at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach.


His Roush Fenway Racing team released the following statement Wednesday:


“Ryan Newman continues to show great improvement after Monday night’s last-lap accident at Daytona International Speedway. The veteran driver is fully alert and walking around Halifax Medical Center. True to his jovial nature, he has also been joking around with staff, friends and family while spending time playing with his two daughters.”

[1BAD92LX]

that's amazing news!!!

[Stephen06GT]

Infuckingcredible!!

[mavrrrick]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/02/19/us/ryan-newman-crash-recovery-spt-trnd/index.html


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[ZR]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERKNcD3XkAA1HIH?format=jpg&name=900x900


NASCAR driver Ryan Newman was released from the hospital Wednesday, just two days after his terrifying crash Monday (http://www.cnn.com/2020/02/18/us/nascar-safety-measures-trnd/index.html) during the last lap of the Daytona 500.

Roush Fenway Racing tweeted a photo of Newman walking out of the hospital with his two daughters. Earlier in the day, the racing team posted a photo of Newman and his daughters in his hospital room along with a statement saying he was continuing to show great improvement.

[ZR]

https://www.nascar.media/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/02/19/COM-BreakingNews-Chastain-hero-625x340.jpg



Ross Chastain has been named the substitute driver of the No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the team announced Wednesday.

[Zippy]

Holy smokes... he was released?!?!?!?!? Wow. incredible.

[machzilla]

From thinking he possibly wasn't gonna make it at all, to being released 2 days later,,,,absolutely amazing to hear!

[Mustang4]

That’s awesome. So relieved.

[Zippy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meD79Q-20bg

Watched that video and went back to see what accident they were talking about. It must be this one at talladega.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZpkSFe7CdM

It's pretty cool that he was able to push nascar to add that Halo bar into the roof for more support. He talks in his interview on how the bar was down infront of him... why they had to cut the roof off to get him out.

[Zippy]

Amazing


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef4ssJ3LIZ0

[ZR]

Newman bar
Upgrades named after him may have played a roll in his survival.

https://i.redd.it/5flfsiz11th41.jpg

[1BAD92LX]

22 wins = fail. Awesome day for the 21 tho, good for them.

[Zippy]

Best overall race in a long time. 22 winning sucks ass though.

[ZR]

Could not agree more guys.
Joe Leg a no no no winning doesn't sit well with me either.

[ZR]

Roush Fenway Racing President Steve Newmark held a press conference Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, which he began by reading a statement from driver Ryan Newman. The statement in full is below.
“I’m sorry that I can’t be at the track in person, but I asked Steve to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude for all the support that was shown last week to both me and my family. The outpouring of emotion from not only the NASCAR community, but across the country has been truly humbling.
“I want to personally thank everyone, including the man upstairs, for their support, encouragement and the numerous offers of assistance. We always say that the NASCAR community is one big family and never has that been more evident to me than after seeing this family rally together and provide the comfort and support that has been shown to my family and me over the past few days. The calls and visits from the NASCAR executives and my friends and competitors has been truly uplifting.
“I want to thank everyone involved in my care, especially the staff at Halifax Medical Center, where I am convinced I received the best care available. I’m confident the efforts of each of those trained professionals played a major role in where I’m sitting today. And to the entire NASCAR organization, led by Jim France, thanks for being by my side the entire time. You truly stepped up to support me unconditionally when it mattered most.
RELATED: O’Donnell shares incident timeline (https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2020/02/22/steve-odonnell-nascar-competition-ryan-newman-daytona-update/)
“Most importantly, I have to thank the guys back at the Roush Fenway Racing shop that built me a car not only fast enough to lead the final seconds of the Daytona 500, but strong enough to do its job under great distress, allowing me to survive such an accident. I am truly indebted to each of you and it is unlikely I will ever be able to properly express to you how much the diligent effort with which you conduct your craftsmanship has affected me and my family. I hope you took pride in the photograph of me walking out of the hospital hand-in-hand with my daughters on Wednesday. Thank you. I can’t wait to get back in your race car.
“I was fortunate to avoid any internal organ damage or broken bones. I did sustain a head injury for which I’m currently being treated. The doctors have been pleased with my progression over the last few days.
“Again, I want to thank each of you, from my partners, teammates and competitors and each and every fan across the country. Thank you everyone for the unparalleled concern and unwavering support. And to the media, who has acted with such respect and class during this time.
“I have spoken with Jack Roush and he has assured me that the No. 6 car will be waiting and ready for my return. I’m looking forward to getting behind the wheel and battling for another race win in the Roush Fenway Ford.”

[CDNfyrfytr]

https://twitter.com/roushfenway/status/1232710229344866309?s=21


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[ZR]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERt3aP5WAAYnbZ6?format=jpg&name=small

[ZR]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERt3aP7WsAUUuPA?format=jpg&name=360x360

[ZR]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERt4EQXWoAArNoz?format=jpg&name=small

[Zippy]

Pretty cool that some of the nascar guys are doing something to tribute Kobe when they run in Cali this weekend

https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2020/02/24/kobe-bryant-paint-scheme-tribute-hendrick-no-24-william-byron/

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[Zippy]

Blaney is also running a paint sheme and daniel suarez to wear special firesuit stuff with kobe's numbers on them.

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[ZR]

NASCAR Cup Series drivers Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson will join GMS Racing in an effort to win the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series bounty that Kevin Harvick and Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis put on Kyle Busch last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
RELATED: Busch on Harvick’s bounty: ‘Bring it’ (https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2020/02/22/harvick-defends-buschs-truck-series-win-puts-up-50000-bounty-to-beat-him/)
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✔@chaseelliott
(https://twitter.com/chaseelliott)

(https://twitter.com/chaseelliott/status/1233157653284687872)


Challenge accepted. I’ll see you all in Atlanta. @KyleBusch (https://twitter.com/KyleBusch) @KevinHarvick (https://twitter.com/KevinHarvick) @marcuslemonis (https://twitter.com/marcuslemonis). Thanks to @GMSRacingLLC (https://twitter.com/GMSRacingLLC) and @HootersRacing (https://twitter.com/HootersRacing)!!! #GameOn (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GameOn?src=hash) #di9 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/di9?src=hash) https://twitter.com/kevinharvick/status/1231288872371310592 … (https://t.co/hQR0ZhtKyh)
Kevin Harvick
✔@KevinHarvick


Sounds good to me!!! $100,000 grand boys!!! #gameon https://twitter.com/marcuslemonis/status/1231282831705309184 (https://twitter.com/KevinHarvick/status/1231288872371310592) …





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✔@KevinHarvick
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· Feb 22, 2020 (https://twitter.com/KevinHarvick/status/1231288872371310592)

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Sounds good to me!!! $100,000 grand boys!!! #gameon (https://twitter.com/hashtag/gameon?src=hash) https://twitter.com/marcuslemonis/status/1231282831705309184 … (https://t.co/YtlsMWx5ka)
Marcus Lemonis
✔@marcuslemonis


Hey @KevinHarvick I’ll match that... I’m that comfortable @KyleBusch can’t be beat... @NASCAR_Trucks @GanderRV @NASCAR https://twitter.com/kevinharvick/status/1231266777130127360 (https://twitter.com/marcuslemonis/status/1231282831705309184) …








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✔@KyleLarsonRacin
(https://twitter.com/KyleLarsonRacin)


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</twitter-widget>Elliott will compete at his hometown Atlanta Motor Speedway (March 14), driving the No. 24 GMS Racing Chevrolet Silverado entry. Larson will drive the No. 24 truck at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 20.
Elliott has made 12 Gander Trucks starts, earning two race victories. Along with his 2013 win at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, Elliott last truck start landed him in Victory Lane at Martinsville Speedway with GMS Racing in 2017.
Larson also has a pair of victories in 13 Gander Trucks starts, including Rockingham Speedway in 2013 and Eldora Speedway in 2016. His most recent Gander Trucks start came at Homestead at the end of the 2016 season.
Following Busch’s 57th career Gander Trucks victory last Friday night at Las Vegas, Harvick offered up a $50,000 bounty (https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2020/02/22/harvick-defends-buschs-truck-series-win-puts-up-50000-bounty-to-beat-him/) for any full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver who can find a truck ride and beat Busch in one of his remaining four events.
The ante was raised when Lemonis committed to matching Harvick’s bounty, putting a full total of $100,000 on the table.
Las Vegas was one of five races Busch is permitted to compete in during the 2020 Gander Truck Series season. Others on his schedule include Atlanta, Homestead, Texas Motor Speedway (March 27) and Kansas Speedway (May 30).

[Old Fart]

https://i.postimg.cc/LsBNM9Mf/1891395-617903904930455-2022096512-o.jpg

[ZR]

One of those "nice guys" you love to see win, especially in such a dominate car, congrats to the team and organization as well.

https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/brownsvilleherald.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/f5/cf50fb16-0097-541d-af78-c32a2526aa0a/5e5c61c6ce739.image.jpg?resize=616%2C760

[1BAD92LX]

The right guy won this time. Boring ass race tho.

[ZR]

Couple or three nice battles up front during the day but ya rest of it was snoozey.

[Zippy]

Huge news for nascar.

"NASCAR Is Officially Moving To A Centerlocking Wheel Design For Its Next Gen Car (https://jalopnik.com/nascar-is-officially-moving-to-a-centerlocking-wheel-de-1842037674)"https://jalopnik.com/nascar-is-officially-moving-to-a-centerlocking-wheel-de-1842037674

[StAnger]

Stupid if you ask me.

[Zippy]

Stupid if you ask me.

why

[bluetoy]

Alloy wheels break when impacted. I am sure Nascar doesn't want a 200mph wheel going through the stands after a bump or brush with the wall. Once again they are showing their total disconnect from the fans with the elimination of 5 lugs and having pit stops actually factoring into the race. How hard is it to hit one giant nut vs 5, takes out more of the pit crew skills.

[Zippy]

I like the new design. Looks modern. Bigger brakes is also a win.

[G-ForceJunkie]

Ford and GM need to start getting some usable technology out of their hundred million dollar investments. If this brings us cost effective one-lug wheels, that'd be awesome.

[mavrrrick]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0suOfw1bVY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0suOfw1bVY)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0suOfw1bVY

Ryan Newman interview.

[ZR]

Cool as it gets right there folks.

[Zippy]

Some nascar drivers and crew chief's are doing a 'fun run' on Iracing. Tomorrow @ 3pm. On twitch.tv/podiumesports

Pretty cool!!! 100lap dash at Atlanta

[fast Ed]

Observations and comments from Dale Jr. in a recent podcast about the alloy centre-lock wheels and other changes to the new car:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU3PIaDQiw0

[Old Fart]

https://i.postimg.cc/DZQSqWqP/skittles.jpg

[1BAD92LX]

Indy car is doing I Racing also starting this weekend

[ZR]

Todays race was a bunch of fun to watch, well done I Racing + all involved behind the scenes.

[ZR]

Bubba Wallace lost a real world sponsor after his hissy fit during Sunday's race.

Wallace's short fuse not only gave him a DQ/DNF in the virtual event but they also proved to have real-life consequences from a business standpoint. Shortly after the incident, Wallace took to Twitter to mock the blowback from his decision to rage-quit and, if it wasn't clear already, he made it known he wasn't taking any of this too seriously.
Unfortunately, one of Wallace's sponsors -- joint/muscle cream Blue-Emu -- didn't take too kindly to his flippant attitude and decided to pull their sponsorship.

[ZR]

After this lil gem of a move, could care less if I ever saw him on the track again. Competitor down, being attended to by medical peeps but he can't control himself and douses him with his drink.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMx4N_MehqE

[Scrape]

That is very unsportsmanlike.

[ZR]

He's a piece of work.

[Old Fart]

I feel bad for his boss.

[ZR]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1231985004034523138/xe21G_k9_normal.jpg (https://twitter.com/BubbaWallace)Bubba Wallace
✔@BubbaWallace
(https://twitter.com/BubbaWallace)
· Apr 5, 2020 (https://twitter.com/BubbaWallace/status/1246870113896316929)

(https://twitter.com/BubbaWallace/status/1246870113896316929)

Bahaha I'm dying at my mentions right now...

I ruined so many peoples day by quiting..a video game..

Bahaha. A video game. Damn quarantine life is roughhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f602.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f602.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f602.png





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GTK where you stand. Bye bye Bubba. We're interested in drivers, not quitters.


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[1BAD92LX]

He’s just field filler anyway. Not sure what his team does now without their major sponsor.

[ZR]

He struts around like he's the class of the field but barely a field filler.

[Redfire427]

I think the sponsor was just looking for an easy way out. No credible sponsor would pull their support for someone playing a video game. Come on folks.

Carmen

[Zippy]

It's about him representing his sponsors on and off the track.

[StAnger]

He's just the black male version of Danica.

[ZR]

Sponsor that backed out was sponsoring his I Racing effort as well as a full time sponsor on his cup car.

[N89]

If you ask me Nascar needs to go back to the the old days and let the guys have some personality.
They all sound like Hockey players with the exact same comments after the race.
I don't like the guy, and i can only guess why he is in Nascar but come on, it's a Video game.
Dale Earnhardt used to crash people to win races and he was considered a hero. Now guys fart inside the car and they get reprimanded.

[Old Fart]

NASCAR’s Next Gen car delayed until 2022

https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/nascars-next-gen-car-delayed-until-2022/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20_April_8_Newsletter_NewDD

[Stephen06GT]

If you ask me Nascar needs to go back to the the old days and let the guys have some personality.
They all sound like Hockey players with the exact same comments after the race.
I don't like the guy, and i can only guess why he is in Nascar but come on, it's a Video game.
Dale Earnhardt used to crash people to win races and he was considered a hero. Now guys fart inside the car and they get reprimanded.


If Bubba was winning races it would be a different story.

[ZR]

If you ask me Nascar needs to go back to the the old days and let the guys have some personality.
They all sound like Hockey players with the exact same comments after the race.
I don't like the guy, and i can only guess why he is in Nascar but come on, it's a Video game.
Dale Earnhardt used to crash people to win races and he was considered a hero. Now guys fart inside the car and they get reprimanded.

Not at all, IRacing is considered a serious deal, he was out there representing his team and sponsors just like on an actual race day.

[StAnger]

Not at all, IRacing is considered a serious deal, he was out there representing his team and sponsors just like on an actual race day.

Speaking of iRacing. This is pretty cool.

https://www.jayski.com/2020/04/08/dale-earnhardt-jr-interested-in-indycar-iracing/

[ZR]

Very cool indeed.

[ZR]

Following are the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021 nominees and Landmark Award nominees:
Modern Era Ballot
Neil Bonnett, won 18 times in the NASCAR Cup Series, including consecutive Coca-Cola 600 victories
Jeff Burton, won 21 times in the NASCAR Cup Series, including the Southern 500 and two Coca-Cola 600s
Dale Earnhardt Jr., 15-time NASCAR Cup Series Most Popular Driver and two-time Xfinity Series champion
Carl Edwards, winner of 28 NASCAR Cup Series races and 2007 Xfinity Series champion
Harry Gant, winner of 18 NASCAR Cup Series races, including two Southern 500 victories
Harry Hyde, 1970 NASCAR Cup Series championship crew chief
Larry Phillips, first five-time NASCAR weekly series national champion
Ricky Rudd, won 23 times in NASCAR Cup Series, including the 1997 Brickyard 400
Kirk Shelmerdine, four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion crew chief
Mike Stefanik, winner of record-tying nine NASCAR championships
Pioneer Ballot
Jake Elder, three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion crew chief
Red Farmer, three-time NASCAR Late Model Sportsman champion; 1956 Modified champion
Banjo Matthews, built cars that won more than 250 NASCAR Cup Series races and three championships
Hershel McGriff, 1986 NASCAR West Series champion
Ralph Moody, two-time NASCAR Cup Series owner champion as mechanical genius of Holman-Moody
Landmark Award
Janet Guthrie, the first female driver to compete in a NASCAR Cup Series superspeedway race
Alvin Hawkins, NASCAR’s first flagman; established NASCAR racing at Bowman Gray Stadium with Bill France Sr.
Mike Helton, named third president of NASCAR in 2000; career included track operator roles at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway
Dr. Joseph Mattioli, founder of Pocono Raceway
Ralph Seagraves, formed groundbreaking Winston-NASCAR partnership as executive with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

[N89]

Not at all, IRacing is considered a serious deal, he was out there representing his team and sponsors just like on an actual race day.


I get it that it is considered a serious deal but it is a game and they are not racing for points, the sponsor was probably looking for a way out and this was it.
Yes, they are representing their sponsors and that's my point. Be it a game or actual racing they need to let this guys have some personality.

[fast Ed]

Loved Neil Bonnett, would like to see him get voted in.

[Zippy]

Iracing is not a game. It's a sim. :choke:

[ZR]

Expectations he'd act like a professional when representing his team, his sponsor and Nascar in a televised event to me seems reasonable.

[fast Ed]

Iracing is not a game. It's a sim. :choke:

Is there a chance that you'll get injured or killed if you crash? No? OK, then it's a game ... :stickpoke:

[Zippy]

Is there a chance that you'll get injured or killed if you crash? No? OK, then it's a game ... :stickpoke:

Hey man. If you've got the force feed back turned up on the wheel, it can break a finger!

[fast Ed]

Touché !! :)

[Zippy]

Viewer discretion is advised.

Kyle Larson drops the 'n' bomb on iracing. This is really bad.

https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1249513523555766280/pu/vid/1280x720/uQ65RV_Btw7DaJ1i.mp4?tag=10&fbclid=IwAR0VIoYfSr0HsLo5wW1ehMAm6oZH7-UG33SpOy7z1Hi4RR6N69zE5OBv25U

[ZR]

That was unfortunate.

[Zippy]

Gnassi just suspended larson without pay.

[ZR]

Just got a whole bunch worse for him.

Chip Ganassi Racing driver Kyle Larson has been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR following his use of a racial slur on a live stream during an iRacing event Sunday night.
The behavioral penalty NASCAR issued Monday cited Sections 12.1 (General Procedures) and 12.8 (NASCAR Member Conduct Guidelines) of the official Rule Book. Larson must also attend sensitivity training as directed by NASCAR.
“NASCAR has made diversity and inclusion a priority and will not tolerate the type of language used by Kyle Larson during Sunday’s iRacing event,” a NASCAR statement read. “Our Member Conduct Guidelines are clear in this regard, and we will enforce these guidelines to maintain an inclusive environment for our entire industry and fan base.”
Earlier Monday, Chip Ganassi Racing officials said in a statement that Larson had been suspended without pay.
“We are extremely disappointed by what Kyle said last night during an iRacing Event,” a statement from Chip Ganassi Racing read. “The words that he chose to use are offensive and unacceptable. As of this moment we are suspending Kyle without pay while we work through this situation with all appropriate parties.”
Section 12.8.1.e in the NASCAR Rule Book states:
“Member actions that could result in a fine and/or indefinite suspension, or termination:

[Zippy]

JR. ran in the indy car race on sunday. Finished 3rd.

https://racer.com/2020/04/11/earnhardt-jr-picks-off-a-podium-finish-in-indycar-iracing-debut/ (https://racer.com/2020/04/11/earnhardt-jr-picks-off-a-podium-finish-in-indycar-iracing-debut/)

[Zippy]

Credit 1 & macdonalds pull the plug on larson.

https://racer.com/2020/04/13/credit-one-mcdonalds-terminate-larson-sponsorship/?fbclid=IwAR3q89WD_aP5CZF4KP4got3f5uZFyiu6o3kFO58h DXBWCyqzelMl3Wmi40Y

[1BAD92LX]

That sucks for him. Can’t see him driving for Ganassi anymore.

[bluetoy]

Reading through some comments online and someone smarter than me said something like this. "These guys are playing a video game online. They are being punished in the real nascar world for their actions and comments, how long until these guys stop doing the online thing for fear of losing their real world job. "

I agree that Larson made a huge mistake. Probably thought he was not on live mic. Still inexcusable in todays world. Bubba probably going to lose his ride for throwing a fit and quitting the game in anger... I think a bit much. It's just a game and no harm and no foul for quitting it.

[Zippy]

He represents the sport and the companies that support him. I feel really bad for Larson as I'm a big fan of the way he drives... but it's the right call.

[Redfire427]

Larson has now been fired by Ganassi.

Carmen

[ZR]

Kyle Larson is on my short list of fav drivers, hate to see him go down in flames like this.

[Zippy]

Matt Kenseth to drive the 42 car. EPIC NEWS!

[StAnger]

Matt Kenseth to drive the 42 car. EPIC NEWS!

More epic than Newman being cleared to race?

https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2020/04/27/ryan-newman-medical-clearance-cup-series-return/?linkId=100000012045712

[ZR]

Both are awesome news.
Bring it.


https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2020/04/27/USAT/5242a620-ba14-4779-ab74-a3b4d56e14b1-kenseth.jpg?width=660&height=420&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp

[ZR]

The day Kenseth became a super hero to Nascar fans.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe7YunsEg2M

[bluetoy]

The day Kenseth became a super hero to Nascar fans.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe7YunsEg2M

Best day ever!!

[ZR]

It sure was.

[Zippy]

I remember watching that live... I never laughed and cheered so hard LOL!

[Zippy]

Nascar just gave Matt K. & Ryan N. a waiver. Whenever we get back to racing, they both can contend for the championship. So i'm guessing if they win a race they lock in?

[ZR]

After letting Kyle Busch skate the rules, only makes sense.
Lovin it.

[1BAD92LX]

https://m.nascar.com/news-media/2020/04/30/nascar-announces-revised-may-schedule-as-racing-returns-beginning-at-darlington-raceway/

[Zippy]

Interesting, a race mid week under the lights, 310miles.

[Zippy]

NASCAR is back tomorrow.....................
Lots of stories to follow
Ryan Newman back in the car
Matt Kenseth's first start
First race with no fans
I'm sure I'm missing some...
I'm interested to see how it goes. Driving on one of the hardest tracks on the circuit. I'm expecting a wreckfest!
I'm also interested to see how Kyle Busch does in the next two weeks. He's driving 7 races in 11days.
NASCAR's first race back after the coronavirus-related break is Sundays' Real Heroes 400 at Darlington. Here's what Busch's race schedule throughout the next two weeks looks like:
Sunday, May 17: Darlington, Cup Series (3:30 p.m. ET, FOX)
Tuesday, May 19: Darlington, XFINITY Series (8 p.m. ET, FS1)
Wednesday, May 20: Darlington, Cup Series (7 p.m. ET, FS1)
Sunday, May 24: Charlotte Motor Speedway, Cup Series, Coca-Cola 600 (6 p.m. ET, FOX)
Monday, May 25: Charlotte, XFINITY Series (7:30 p.m. ET, FS1)
Tuesday, May 26: Charlotte, Truck Series (8 p.m. ET, FS1)
Wednesday, May 27: Charlotte, Cup Series (8 p.m. ET, FS1)

[machzilla]

Let's go Rowdy!!!!!

[ZR]

Old Rowdy showed his true colors again when he wrecked the 9 car.
One can only hope Chase goes "Matt Kenseth" on him at the next race.

[88_pony]

I hope Kyle will get his after that.... Maybe it was spotter, but that was pure junk on his part.

[Zippy]

Couldn't agree more, he missed by a foot.

[ZR]

Upside to the race, Stinkhouse didn't wreck 1/2 the field. Danica would be an upgrade for that car.

[ZR]

Ranted at em about Bowyer constantly being interviewed.



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[Zippy]

What a win. Feel so bad for Chase Briscoe


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oJ7tDf4NII

[ZR]

Well done Sir.

[machzilla]

I assume u chumps aren't Rowdy fans?

[machzilla]

Earnhardt or Elliott fans I can only assume?

[ZR]

Rowdy fan, no not so much.

[machzilla]

Lol ,,,I couldn't tell. Hoping we get a good race tonite.

[Zippy]

Chase Elliot is on fire.
Should of won the last two cup races and wins the truck race tonight.
Also takes that 100k Bounty that was on Kyle Busch's head.
Kyle is not impressed. LOL


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91zyIUIrF18

[Zippy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6gbbXFmIcM

[Zippy]

LOL!

https://www.facebook.com/NASCARonFOX/videos/681326889100676/ (https://www.facebook.com/NASCARonFOX/videos/681326889100676/)

[ZR]

OMG, that is priceless.

[machzilla]

Sucker of nuts!!

[Zippy]

Another W. This guy is on FIRE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUf57Ky099s

[N89]

This guy is amazing. Reminds me of a young Jeff Gordon.

[ZR]

With the number of close ones he's had, could easily have 50% more wins to his credit. No doubt will be a force to be reconded with for many years to come. Add to that, genuinely nice guy.

https://www.nascar.media/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/05/29/2020-May28-Elliott-jubo-3-625x340.jpg

[Stephen06GT]

Awesome Chase from Daw...

Nevermind, that doesn't flow like it did for his pops.

[Zippy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Cb6CrigAJY

[machzilla]

Bring on Bristol baby!!!!!

[Zippy]

Last years Bristol race was insanely good. I hoping for the same this year.

[machzilla]

Well that wasn't the best Bristol race I've ever watched,,,but it was nice to see the two jackasses take eachother out! :slap:

[Zippy]

It was a better race when they had more downforce and could create bigger runs.

[Zippy]

I want this type of nascar back.

https://twitter.com/rubbinisracing/status/1268199050190487554

[ZR]

Can I get an amen.

[machzilla]

That was the best invocation in Nascar history,,,had a few peeps over watching that race and we all laughed like hell. Glad u brought that up,,hadn't seen that in years,welcome back Nashville!!!

[ZR]

Dale Jr into the Hall of Fame this year..........hell yes.

[Zippy]

Bristol is having the All Star race there this year (July 15th). Apparently 30,000 seats were up for grabs... apparently they are already sold out.
Apparently Bristol has capacity to hold 150k worth of people. Interested to see how they do the 'social distancing' with this many people.
This will be the first major event in North America to have this many people since covid has started.
I think anyone who goes to this event is pretty stupid. You're just asking for trouble imo.
Any other opinions????

[Stephen06GT]

Bristol is having the All Star race there this year (July 15th). Apparently 30,000 seats were up for grabs... apparently they are already sold out.
Apparently Bristol has capacity to hold 150k worth of people. Interested to see how they do the 'social distancing' with this many people.
This will be the first major event in North America to have this many people since covid has started.
I think anyone who goes to this event is pretty stupid. You're just asking for trouble imo.
Any other opinions????

Ya, I'd take a pass on this as well.

[ZR]

Hard pass, they should know better.

[92redragtop]

Starting call from the ISS - that's a first.

[ZR]

It sure was.

[Old Fart]

https://i.postimg.cc/1XB9Qdz1/upload-2020-6-29-13-29-13.png

[Zippy]

:spitcoffee:

[1BAD92LX]

Indy car and Xfinity series on the Indy road course Saturday. Too hard for the Cup guys I guess

[fast Ed]

That's a good combo I think. Hopefully creates some more fans for the Indycar series as the racing in it has actually been quite good the last few years.

[Zippy]

Indy car and Xfinity series on the Indy road course Saturday. Too hard for the Cup guys I guess

It should be really entertaining.

[fast Ed]

Uh oh, JJ 48 has the bat flu and won't be racing ...

https://www.tsn.ca/johnson-softens-stance-on-racing-an-indycar-oval-indy-500-1.1491899

[ZR]

Seems like a solid choice to pilot Jimmy's car.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/Justin_Allgaier_2018_%28cropped%29.jpg

[Stephen06GT]

The Infinity race on the Indy road course was very entertaining. Especially the last 12laps or so.

[Zippy]

The Infinity race on the Indy road course was very entertaining. Especially the last 12laps or so.

Just watched the end. Heck of a race at the end.

[G-ForceJunkie]

NASCAR road course racing is some of the best racing out there. Great race yesterday.

[StAnger]

Yet another stupid gimmick.


https://www.jayski.com/2020/07/09/locked-in-cars-in-the-all-star-race-to-have-underglow-lighting/

[ZR]

Good grief.

[bluetoy]

Nascar is lost.

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[Zippy]

Nascar is determined to kill viewership.
One of the coolest things about watching a night race is seeing the flames come out the exhaust...

[92redragtop]

Definitely going for the tuner crowd.

[StAnger]

Nascar to Ban Political Sponsorships?


If Nascar is so worried about being in political spotlight, they should have put a stop to it before "Bubba's" BLM car took the track or when they banned the Confederate Flag. Because now they're knee deep in it.



https://www.jayski.com/2020/07/13/nascar-considering-ban-on-political-sponsorships/

[Zippy]

Pretty wicked finish on Sunday.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAe2s3kpSuU

[ZR]

Wild finish, congrats to the winner.

[bluetoy]

What a complete joke.... Ricers.

[Zippy]

Lights on the back of the cars was pretty lame.
Congrats to Chase for dominating the race.

[ZR]

Ran a smart race.

https://usatftw.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/gty-1256413011.jpg?w=1000&h=600&crop=1

[ZR]

Racing on the modified Daytona Road course again today.
Yesterdays race was terrific to watch. Let's see how many cup guys venture into the grass at the bus, flying cars yesterday.

[ZR]

Race was more uneventful vs what I'd have thought. Chase did a great job of managing things then held off Hamlin after the last restart.
https://www.mrn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2019/09/ROVAL-14-625x340.jpg

[ZR]

Very cool indeed.

https://www.nascar.media/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/08/19/SCM_JimmieJohnson_Throwback_TW-625x340.jpg

[ZR]

In both the top level races this weekend, selfish moves towards end of both races that took out good cars. WTF happened to intelligent moves and clean racing? No Truex, it was not unfortunate, your an idiot. Did Chastane deserve what happened to him? Well maybe after dumping AJ last week but WTF did number one crier Hamlin think was going to happen when he "sent it" into the corner n taking both of them out??

[Zippy]

Craziness happening in Cali.

They are converting the big oval in Fontana to a half mile race track... very similar to Martinsville.


https://racer.com/2020/09/08/fontana-to-be-converted-into-half-mile-short-track/

[Zippy]

21450

[StAnger]

That's great. But why not just refurbish a track with historic value? It would probably cost the same.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Iyfn-_AW1h4/maxresdefault.jpg

[ZR]

Great idea.

[StAnger]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckT7z-XwKUo&ab_channel=DaleEarnhardtJr.%27sDirtyMoMedia

[ZR]

Wow, Jimmy to IndyCar next year.

https://www.nascar.media/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/09/09/2020-JohnsonIndyCar-625x340.jpg

[fast Ed]

He was talking about trying to put something together for Indycar on the Dale Jr. podcast a few weeks ago. Be interesting to see how he fares.

[Stephen06GT]

Bubba Wallace is leaving Richard Petty Motorsports after the end of this season.

[Zippy]

Interested to see where all these free agents land.
42 seat is open
43 seat is open
48 seat is open
14 seat is open

Got Erik Jones, Bubba, Larson, Bowyer all free agents after this year I believe.

[ZR]

Larson to 48....................I hope.

[1BAD92LX]

Could see Larson going to the 14. Kyle and Tony Stewart I can see getting along well.
But Bowyer would be nuts to leave his current team.

[ZR]

I can't believe Bowyer still has a ride.

[machzilla]

I can't believe Bubba Wallace has a ride.

[ZR]

^ You and me both. Has never had so much as a glimmer of ever being anything but a field filler.

[machzilla]

Not so much into his mama's boy crying and feel bad stories and phony fkn attitude!