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Started by Desert Dust, February 12, 2010, 05:05:47 PM

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Desert Dust

February 12, 2010, 05:05:47 PM Last Edit: February 20, 2010, 12:48:05 PM by Desert Dust
I am a NASCAR fan, yes I admit it. However, I do have all my teeth and my family tree has branches, so I'm a bit different than many fans.

What do you think about Danika's chances in the Nationwide 300 Saturday? Personally, believe that if she was a dude, she wouldn't be getting a ride because she has not been all that great at Indy cars. It took Montoya several years to become a top ten driver in NASCAR and he was dominant in the Indy cars.

As for the 500 on Sunday, well it's always crazy because almost anybody can win with all of the drafting and wrecking.  

My favorite driver is Jeff Gordon because he always seems to keep his fenders clean and find his way to the finish line in the top ten. In order to finish first, first you must finish.

That being said, Gordon didn't qualify that fast. I'm picking the elder statesman, Mark Martin for the win.


What do you think?
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ducpainter

#1
February 12, 2010, 05:50:09 PM
I think they'll turn left.
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tcspeedfreak

#2
February 12, 2010, 05:53:33 PM
just another fool playing with boats and bikes

derby

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February 12, 2010, 06:02:17 PM Last Edit: February 12, 2010, 06:08:56 PM by derby
Quote from: Desert Dust on February 12, 2010, 05:05:47 PM

What do you think about Danika's chances in the Nationwide 300 Saturday? Personally, believe that if she was a dude, she wouldn't be getting a ride because she has not been all that great at Indy cars. It took Montoya several years to become a top ten driver in NASCAR and he was dominant in the Indy cars.


montoya raced CART, actually*... and he did spend six years turning right before coming back to roundy round.

*yes i know he raced indy
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red baron

#4
February 12, 2010, 06:10:06 PM
Last weeks race set the tone for me..............boring.
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mojo

#5
February 12, 2010, 06:18:51 PM
I'm a NASCAR fan too, and I think Danika will have a tough time getting beat around by the other cars.  After she throws a few temper-tantrums, Danika Mania will probably die off.  There have been a lot of "World Class" drivers who make the move to NASCAR and couldn't cut it.
QuoteAs for the 500 on Sunday, well it's always crazy because almost anybody can win with all of the drafting and wrecking.  
Agreed, but it will probably be whoever has the least damaged car that will win.  With the rule changes on bump drafting and the green/white/checker finish, I think it's gonna be a wreckfest.  I'm predicting three Big Ones.
QuoteLast weeks race set the tone for me..............boring.
A lot of the teams use these "exhibition races" more for a free test session than to win the race.
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Desert Dust

#6
February 12, 2010, 06:20:26 PM
No NASCAR fans so far?
07 S2R 1K:  "You are not special. You're not a beautiful and unique snowflake. You're the same decaying organic matter as everything else. We're all part of the same compost heap. We're all singing, all dancing crap of the world.”

Desert Dust

#7
February 12, 2010, 06:21:35 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on February 12, 2010, 05:50:09 PM
I think they'll turn left.

Why would anybody want to turn right?  ???
07 S2R 1K:  "You are not special. You're not a beautiful and unique snowflake. You're the same decaying organic matter as everything else. We're all part of the same compost heap. We're all singing, all dancing crap of the world.”

ducpainter

#8
February 12, 2010, 06:24:22 PM
Quote from: Desert Dust on February 12, 2010, 06:20:26 PM
No NASCAR fans so far?
seems like mojo is a fan.

I know kopfjager is.

Quote from: Desert Dust on February 12, 2010, 06:21:35 PM
Why would anybody want to turn right?  ???
It's a little known concept to NASCAR drivers.

It's done in most motor sports worth watching.
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 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Desert Dust

#9
February 12, 2010, 06:24:56 PM
Quote from: mojo on February 12, 2010, 06:18:51 PM
I'm a NASCAR fan too, and I think Danika will have a tough time getting beat around by the other cars.  After she throws a few temper-tantrums, Danika Mania will probably die off.  There have been a lot of "World Class" drivers who make the move to NASCAR and couldn't cut it.Agreed, but it will probably be whoever has the least damaged car that will win.  With the rule changes on bump drafting and the green/white/checker finish, I think it's gonna be a wreckfest.  I'm predicting three Big Ones.A lot of the teams use these "exhibition races" more for a free test session than to win the race.

I agree, most of the early races are for track time. To me, the 500 is a major thrill ride. I do agree, however, that some of the races like Phoenix and Texas can be boring until the last 50 laps.  
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Desert Dust

#10
February 12, 2010, 06:27:18 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on February 12, 2010, 06:24:22 PM
seems like mojo is a fan.

I know kopfjager is.
It's a little known concept to NASCAR drivers.

It's done in most motor sports worth watching.
OK, Watkins Glenn and Sonoma-a few right turns. Let's not overdo it.
07 S2R 1K:  "You are not special. You're not a beautiful and unique snowflake. You're the same decaying organic matter as everything else. We're all part of the same compost heap. We're all singing, all dancing crap of the world.”

ducpainter

#11
February 12, 2010, 06:28:54 PM
Quote from: Desert Dust on February 12, 2010, 06:27:18 PM
OK, Watkins Glenn and Sonoma-a few right turns. Let's not overdo it.
I like those races.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


superjohn

#12
February 12, 2010, 06:31:51 PM Last Edit: February 12, 2010, 06:37:04 PM by superjohn
I stopped watching NASCAR shortly after they introduced that incredible performance car, the Ford Taurus. Now that I have to constantly hear about one win Danica and how great she if for the sport, I don't think I'm going to start watching unless she starts racing in a nomex bikini.

mojo

#13
February 12, 2010, 06:34:07 PM
QuoteIt's done in most motor sports worth watching.
I'm not just a fan of watching cars drive in circles turning left all day, but I like watching racing in general...except drag racing.  That is about as exciting to me as watching golf.
Some people are like slinky's.  They serve absolutely no purpose, but they always bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.

red baron

#14
February 12, 2010, 06:34:59 PM
Quote from: Desert Dust on February 12, 2010, 06:20:26 PM
No NASCAR fans so far?


I like the track in NH for several reasons. ;)

I used to watch every race, now it seems to me they've sanitized the cars. :P

The "racing" has suffered.
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