abrungot Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 NA$CAR announced changes for the Daytona 500* From NACAR.COM Among the changes: • Bump-drafting rules will be eliminated at Daytona and Talladega Superspeedway. Teams also will use a bigger restrictor plate at Daytona. Eliminating bump-drafting rules puts responsibility for on-track moves squarely back in drivers' hands. Larger restrictor plates give drivers more horsepower. http://www.nascar.com/2010/news/headlines/...cing/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 took em long enough ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tqj3 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Sounds like a good time to get a pool going on which race will see a car in the grandstand first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon Motorsports Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 I don't think there will be a car in the stands, in fact I think that there may be less of a chance of that happening, because the onus will be directly on the driver's now, and they know it. No more blaming the "rules". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Walker Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 The question now is how many cars will finish the plate races. The responsibility has always been on the drivers. Tey are the only ones behind the wheel. Oh well, I would rather watch the truck races anyway. They put on the best show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
direct-flo Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) No..they will just go back to blaming each other. I can’t remember the last time a driver accepted responsibility for something stupid they did on the track…. and meant it. When a driver loses control for no apparent reason, they blame the car. When a driver wrecks during an attempt to block, they blame the other driver. When a driver wrecks because all the cars are running door to door and nose to tail, they blame the rules. Daytona and Dega are going to be business as usual, they are just gonna be going faster when they run into each other. Edited January 23, 2010 by direct-flo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 well heck ..we complain cuz of the rules .and complain cuz they drop the rules .....i dont want anycar up in the stands .no one will .. but the dangers of racen there has always been there .fans that go to the races knows there is always that chance .... drivers know there is always that danger factor .... i go to local racetracks and always in the back of my mind .shallow as it may seem .knowing the dangers ...... we sat just a few feet from where gordan nailed the turn one wall on the second lap at texas ..in 98 ...so close felt the impact and felt the wind off his car ..he hit right at out feet ..lucky nothing came flying off .. those seats were great and wished i could have got em the next year .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrungot Posted January 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 My new sponsor has a Policy that will cover you as a fan if your in the stands, Or a driver, or Crew.. haven't worked out the deal's yet with nick so can't say much of anything else.. Let's just enjoy racing for what it is.. Our fav. past time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielsen Motorsports Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 No bump drafting? Yea right, try inforcing that with 3 to go.... Nascar is BS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmodified Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 well, i for one, am glad to see the changes implemented...at least there will be excitement back on the tracks. (that's not to say i'm looking for wrecks, or anyone harmed) it will be nice to see the drivers doing what they are supposed to be doing...DRIVING!! and, it will show more who actually has real skill out there. like the writer of the story on nascar.com said: it's in ur hands now, boys...try not to wreck it. will be interesting to see how this all plays out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 it will be interesting to see how many more rpm's are turned and how many motors actually survive 500 miles. only giving motor builders 3 weeks? a racer at every level will tell you they want more , and fan or not of nascar there are no chicken sh-ts at that level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ1796 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 No bump drafting? Yea right, try inforcing that with 3 to go.... Nascar is BS! They are allowing bump drafting this year, that is part of the rule changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ1796 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 When a driver loses control for no apparent reason, they blame the car. When a driver wrecks during an attempt to block, they blame the other driver. When a driver wrecks because all the cars are running door to door and nose to tail, they blame the rules. And how does that differ from what goes on at the local tracks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer61 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 When a driver loses control for no apparent reason, they blame the car. When a driver wrecks during an attempt to block, they blame the other driver. When a driver wrecks because all the cars are running door to door and nose to tail, they blame the rules. And how does that differ from what goes on at the local tracks? Oh!!! We have a winner!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
direct-flo Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 When a driver loses control for no apparent reason, they blame the car. When a driver wrecks during an attempt to block, they blame the other driver. When a driver wrecks because all the cars are running door to door and nose to tail, they blame the rules. And how does that differ from what goes on at the local tracks? We all know the similarities. You did ask how it differs from the local track…how many millionaire drivers run locally? You would think they would carry themselves differently. I guess it’s no different than any other sport with over paid and under skilled athletes. When you become a superstar then it’s okay to lose your mental function and step into your own reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ1796 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 (edited) When a driver loses control for no apparent reason, they blame the car. When a driver wrecks during an attempt to block, they blame the other driver. When a driver wrecks because all the cars are running door to door and nose to tail, they blame the rules. And how does that differ from what goes on at the local tracks? We all know the similarities. You did ask how it differs from the local track…how many millionaire drivers run locally? You would think they would carry themselves differently. I guess it’s no different than any other sport with over paid and under skilled athletes. When you become a superstar then it’s okay to lose your mental function and step into your own reality. Most or all of them that might be millionaires got there by driving cars in circles, the same as the non millionaires in every short track in America. They should carry themselves as the person they are and race hard. That is what the American racing fans are screaming for and for the most part what these racers do. Overpaid? I totally agree but find it funny that a racer would say that. Stick and ball fans consider racing being full of non or underskilled athletes that are overpaid. True race fans and drivers that participate normally disagree with that opinion. How many local or even national drivers that participate at their area local short tracks would give their left arm to be a part of Nascar? Answer: All of them that think they could compete given the chance. The ones that dont usually bitch about the stars of the sport that they themselves are supposedly passionate about. Go figure Edited January 24, 2010 by champ1796 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
direct-flo Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 “Overpaid? I totally agree but find it funny that a racer would say that.” Why? “The ones that dont usually bitch about the stars of the sport that they themselves are supposedly passionate about.” What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ1796 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 “Overpaid? I totally agree but find it funny that a racer would say that.” Why? Because like I said, most would give their left arm to be in that same position. Being overpaid to do something they love doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 “Overpaid? I totally agree but find it funny that a racer would say that.” Why? Because like I said, most would give their left arm to be in that same position. Being overpaid to do something they love doing. does one think its just jealousy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
direct-flo Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 “Overpaid? I totally agree but find it funny that a racer would say that.” Why? Because like I said, most would give their left arm to be in that same position. Being overpaid to do something they love doing. Who doesn't want to make the most possible money...When you get to the top of your game does that mean act like a crying idiot? “Overpaid? I totally agree but find it funny that a racer would say that.” Why? Because like I said, most would give their left arm to be in that same position. Being overpaid to do something they love doing. does one think its just jealousy jealous of the money being made or the fools they make of themselves when playing the blame game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 jealous of the money being made or the fools they make of themselves when playing the blame game. ..let me see //this looks like a loaded question or questions with with a complicated answer ......which way do i want to go with this ....easy .the answer to both is .......BOTH ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ1796 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 It happens on the local level, these guys are human too. People want them to react instead of be robots then bitch when they do. They get microphones stuck in their face not long after getting out of the car. After a crash, a win, a mistake or whatever and they react. Sometimes not in the best way but again they are human. Take a camera person and a microphone out to the local short tracks each week and stick that mic in their face after an incident. Chances are it wont be pretty and maybe even childish at times. Why should Nascar drivers be any different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Take a camera person and a microphone out to the local short tracks each week and stick that mic in their face after an incident. Chances are it wont be pretty and maybe even childish at times. Why should Nascar drivers be any different? eXactly,,,,,i'm quilty of doing it and will prolly do it alot more before i'm done racing. it happens. i'll say this for most of them (nascar drivers) they are alot more reformed then me , because if my paycheck depended on it instead of just my 'want' i would more than likely be locked up after some races. i agree, we want them to show more emotion and not act like puppets 1. because that is how we would probably act in that situation. 2. because, i don't care who you are and you can deny the fact but we all love drama and watching somebody show their ass and make a fool of themselves is sooooo much better than hearing "well i know he didn't mean to." but then when they do re-act we crucify them? i'm guilty of that as well, watching it on t.v. or watching it right in front of me at a local track. this is an emotional sport. if you lack it then you are in it for the wrong reasons or running in the back. -jmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
direct-flo Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 So if you lack emotion then you’re running in the back…now that’s funny. Not sure of what somebody’s idea of running in the back is, but those drivers are full of emotion or else they wouldn’t be at the track race after race. Could you imagine the car count if the ones running in the back (the non-emotional ones) decided to quit racing every time something came up that they didn’t like. Like Aaron said: Eliminating bump-drafting rules puts responsibility for on-track moves squarely back in drivers' hands. Larger restrictor plates give drivers more horsepower. The drivers are running out of things to place the blame on….It’s going to be fun and should make for some good racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 i gave two (2) reasons for lacking emotion.......and you took offense to one (1) ? jmo at the bottom of my post meant just that. now science went into it , now research and study, no government money. if you don't agree with it, take flight. if you take offense of it man up and change the reasons my opinion effects you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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