thumper Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Im just curious if anyone on Speedzone actually likes NASCAR as I do and can carry a positive yet informed conversation. Its shaping up to be an interesting year with the new talent learning from the old school dudes. Also the tea sippers v/s the aggressor's strong will. Elliot, Blaney, Larson and Bushier stand to make their mark this year. Something happened this year that made the cars harder to drive and bump drafting not desirable. The tire issues in the shootout might affect the outcome but a smooth driver will prevail in my opinion. Great week this week starting Thursday. Im rooting for Toyota as I always have been an import guy but I also have always supported the young guns as I love watching them develop. Any picks for Daytona? My money is on Kenseth. He impressed my when he subbed for Bill Elliot years back and finished better than Bills average at the time. But Bills son Chase has shown maturity beyond his years and had a top team. Cool to see the 24 on the pole again. Politics aside theres only one butt in the seat of each car. Im excited to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big G Smith Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Saw the first part of the the Race Saturday Night.. Watched until the first wreck. Then had to turn it to the Debate. Was pretty exciting watching 3 and 4 wide racing at 200 MPH. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPosse Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Kenseth is a good choice. I have been a fan of the Blaney family for over 30 years so I am pulling for Ryan. Especially after the latest shenanigans. oops. Staying positive. Yes, I have a lot of hope for this wave of younger guys. They all seem likable enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arob Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Did hear them say bump drafting is harder because the bumpers do not line up to be able to do it . Get off center the car in front goes around. My pick is Harvick. I do watch Daytona , Talladega ,the road courses and Eldora. I wish ESPN would bring back something like Thursday Night Thunder from IRP. THAT was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilnut 20 Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Kyle Busch - #18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtrigg Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Arob has the best idea yet. Bring back Thursday night thunder. Mav TV has great racing coverage right now. Just hope they don't get to big and drop the short track programming. I pick Larson, he is somewhat of a long shot but he is on the verge of a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big G Smith Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Gota go with Jr. #88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford27 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Going with the #88 and second guessing it with the #22(that guy is always consistent where Jr. seems to always have the bad luck.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arob Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Daytona racing at night always cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPosse Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 It will be interesting to see what the crowd is like tonight with a multitude of short track races going on in the vicinity and only a couple of spots up for grabs in the twins. I realize they do it for TV, but I just have to think on this onenight, NASCAR is shooting themselves in the foot going against the local races. But yes, it's still Daytona, and come Sunday morning I would love to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arob Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Well give me the choice of anything NASCAR and say USMTS, WoW OR IMCA Nationals the choice is easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big G Smith Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Congratulations to Dale Jr. on his win last night. Hope he goes on to win the 500. Everyone talks about how the current management of NASCAR is driving it into the ditch, but I think the loss of Dale Senior was what started the down hill slide. Seems like things have never quite been the same since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Well Dale and Kyle showed they have the right stuff but the 500 is a long race with many variables. I still going with Matt K. but I think he might have his hands full starting from the back. Dales pass with 5 laps to go was very impressive indeed. Trucks tonight. I think a Kyle Bush truck will take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotatim Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 awesome racing there man, life is great for the next few days. NASCAR is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big G Smith Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Keep an eye on the #22 Truck tonight. It is Austin TX. native, Austin Wayne Self in his first Truck Race.. Pretty exciting that we have a local competing in the race. They are having a watch party tonight at Central Texas Speedway Car Bar. Cold Beer and live music also. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper Posted February 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Well Chase is out of the win as well as Edwards. Anybodys race at this point but looks like Denny is showing his stuff. Im having an adult beverage and a platter of crackers, cheese and summer sausage. Life is good!@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper Posted February 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Closest finish ever. My pick Kenseth was good to go but Denny does not ever quit! At least it was a Toyota taking the win. Great race, great afternoon. Im a contented fan! Hope you who watched enjoyed it as much as I did. Now for my "Daytona" the big race at STS on the 12th. All the fast dudes will be there and the speed will be what I have not enjoyed for a time but Thumper is on his game and this might be his biggest race ever. Go for broke!!! 2016 looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 wow .race over .dang it checker flag alarm clock ruined my nap ..race over nap over .gotta find something to do now that I am awake . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arob Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Gotta say that was a darn good race.Can't get a finish any better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 yep arob did not get but a few winks in .good race . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big G Smith Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 One of the best finishes in a long while. Good driving from all of the front runners Don't count NASCAR out quite yet. Looked like the stands were full to me and Gordon adds quite a bit to the play by play action.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotatim Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 What a great Nascar Weekend. Starting with the truck race on Friday, got to see Austin Wayne hang with the leaders until the big one, Saturday, watched Chase Elliott battle the big boys for the win, and what more could you say about yesterdays race, what a finish in front of a sellout crowd. Out with the old, in with the new Nascar.....Digital dashes and lots of cash......Thanks to the geeks for making Nascar great again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Great weekend of NASCAR for sure. Now the race blocking is over for a while the real racing will begin. Bristol and Martinsville will be fantastic but this weekend the racing will begin in earnest Thank goodness for the new Chase format so there is very little reason for "points racing". Its all about winning now! Glad the trucks and Xfinity dudes went to this too. Its more like a big short track race where a team has to make it by running up front through heats and qualifying features. Loosers go home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotatim Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Yes sir, the new Nascar is involves lots of technology and strategy as well. Many people just simply do not understand the technology or the strategy that goes into the sport now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelracewriter Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 It will be interesting to see what the crowd is like tonight They say it was a sell out....although the renovation removed 50,000 seats....just sayin' and that's all I'm saying since I can't be positive enough for GB......lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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