2013 NASCAR Thread

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That was my first thought too. :lol: I wasn't aware of the switch to the #7.
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They did this all in the last day or 2. Now the weird thing is Danica at Turner for a few races, and they got another kid coming in for some truck races along with K&N.

I'm a little worried about some of their drivers like Nelson as nothing has been said.
 
Wilbur
They did this all in the last day or 2. Now the weird thing is Danica at Turner for a few races, and they got another kid coming in for some truck races along with K&N.

I'm a little worried about some of their drivers like Nelson as nothing has been said.
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Pretty sure they said Piquet would still be there as well as him doing more Nationwide races (and Piquet brings his own sponsors). Also, since when was Danica announced for Turner Motorsports?
 
Thanks Wilbur, that explains why I was unaware of the switch. 👍

Here's the article on jayski, about Danica's rumoured part time NNS deal with Turner.

http://jayski.com/cupnews.htm#20130102a
Danica driving Nationwide for Turner Motorsports? Danica Patrick will drive for Turner Motorsports in her 10-race commitment to this year's Nationwide Series schedule, sources tell espnW.com. Driving for JR Motorsports in her first full-time Nationwide season last year, Patrick produced the highest final points finish (10th) among women in NASCAR history. She will begin her partial campaign in NASCAR's second-tier series on Feb. 23 at Daytona International Speedway in conjunction with her first full Sprint Cup season with Stewart-Haas Racing the same weekend. Turner Motorsports was a fit for Patrick not just because it fields Hendrick Motorsports-produced Chevy like Stewart-Haas. Richard Childress Racing vice president of competition Mike Dillon told espnW.com in November that his organization had discussed the possibility of Patrick driving his team's #33 Chevy, saying "we would love to run Danica. We think we could do a lot with her." Dillon's team already had re-signed three-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart, who has six wins in 13 Nationwide starts at Daytona, for the opener, however, and Patrick's management team preferred the continuity of allying with one organization for her supplemental program. Though not all details concerning Patrick's remaining schedule have been finalized, she is expected to race it with Turner. Patrick's Turner Motorsports car would be sponsored by GoDaddy.com, sources said. Her schedule is expected to include events at Talladega and Watkins Glen.
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>finish 10th
>out of 13 (?) full time drivers
>present it as an accomplishment

my sides
 
Here is the other Turner story. The reason why I'm curious as James is rumored to be in trucks again, Paludo, and this kid and Larson also was planning to run some too.

Brandon Jones to drive two races for Turner: Fifteen year old Brandon Jones, a Sophomore at Mooresville (NC) High School, will drive in four different series for Turner Motorsports (TMS) in 2013. While driving for Eddie Sharp Racing in 2012, Jones competed in the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and in the United Auto Racing Association (UARA) Series. He finished fifth in the UARA final standings in his first season, which included a win at Concord Speedway, while racking up an impressive five top-five and eleven top-10 finishes in 22 races. In 2013, Jones will race the full UARA season, seven NASCAR K&N Pro Series East (NKNPSE) races, two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) events and selected NASCAR Late Model Stock races under the Turner Motorsports banner. At Turner Motorsports, Jones will work under the tutelage of Mike Greci, a stock car racing veteran, famed NASCAR crew chief and NASCAR driver development expert. Greci will now serve as Turner Motorsports' Competition Director for the NKNPSE teams. In addition to Greci, NCWTS winner Cale Gale will continue his longtime mentoring relationship with Jones. Gale recently rejoined Turner Motorsports as crew chief and will continue to groom Jones for his climb up the racing ranks. (Turner Motorsports)(1-2-2013)
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Edit: I just saw Cale Gale as crew chief not a driver at ESR. This year trucks will be different to say least with my favorite not even running a full schedule (Lofton).
 
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>finish 10th
>out of 13 (?) full time drivers
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THE 6 DRIVERS THAT DANICA BEAT IN THE POINT STANDINGS THAT RAN FULL TIME:
11th Joe Nemichek (Who missed Road America because he was busy parking at Sonoma, only needed like a top 20 to beat her, which was very possible in Nationwide for Joe).
12th Mike Wallace (Over the hill driver out of the Johnny Davis Motorsports stable.)
13th Jason Bowles
14th Jeremy Clements (Unfunded driver who often showed up in a 2010 Chevy in the early races)
16th Eric McClure (Horrible driver that fits in perfectly with his sponsor and took a 5 race vacation after a wreck at Dega left him with a concussion)
17th Erik Darnell (Missed Daytona and struggled with an unfunded team)

And let's not forget who beat Danica (lolBrian Scott and Mike Bliss, who had exactly 1 top 10 the entire season).
 
Sometimes a refresh is what's needed. Look at Mark Martin to see that.

ICEYOU, Burton was released from the 99 with I think 7 races left in favor of "getting a jump on next year."
 
http://espn.go.com/rpm/conversation...t-cup-drivers-test-2013-car-awe-higher-speeds

"Overall, Hamlin said the cars are able to pass better than they did a year ago, although he admitted that closing in on lead cars remains a struggle. Logano said drivers have to learn new techniques to pass."

Sweet, Aero push is still a problem. They have more grip, more downforce, more speed, and more of the same follow-the-leader crap. Is there a way that Nascar can prevent those retardedly huge leads once drivers get into clean air??
 
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ICEYOU
http://espn.go.com/rpm/conversation...t-cup-drivers-test-2013-car-awe-higher-speeds

"Overall, Hamlin said the cars are able to pass better than they did a year ago, although he admitted that closing in on lead cars remains a struggle. Logano said drivers have to learn new techniques to pass."

Sweet, Aero push is still a problem. They have more grip, more downforce, more speed, and more of the same follow-the-leader crap. Is there a way that Nascar can prevent those retardedly huge leads once drivers get into clean air??
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Old news. And you can't change how aerodynamics work, drag, dirty air, no matter what happens that will still exist.
 
With the season coming closer, I might actually make a brand new championship prediction, now a bit more accurate and realistic. Note that I'm not taking into account any injuries or driver changes, I'm going with the assumption that all drivers remain in the same team for the whole year. :dopey:

1. Matt Kenseth - 4 wins
2. Denny Hamlin - 6 wins
3. Kasey Kahne - 3 wins
4. Carl Edwards - 3 wins
5. Brad Keselowski - 2 wins
6. Martin Truex Jr. - 1 win
7. Greg Biffle - 1 win
8. Jimmie Johnson - 3 wins
9. Clint Bowyer - 2 wins
10. Dale Earnhardt Jr. - 1 win
11. Tony Stewart - 2 wins
12. Kyle Busch - 3 wins

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13. Kevin Harvick
14. Jeff Gordon - 1 win
15. Ryan Newman - 1 win
16. Paul Menard
17. Marcos Ambrose - 1 win
18. Jamie McMurray
19. Kurt Busch
20. Jeff Burton - 1 win
21. Joey Logano - 1 win
22. Aric Almirola
23. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
24. Juan Pablo Montoya
25. Bobby Labonte
26. David Ragan
27. Mark Martin
28. David Gilliland
29. Casey Mears
30. Josh Wise

No time to write up specific notes just now, but basically Burton wins the Daytona 500, Ambrose wins at Glen and Kenseth takes up a leader role at JGR, winning them the championship. It's tough to leave guys like Gordon out of the Chase, but I just feel he's no longer where he used to be.
 
1. Kyle Busch - 3 wins
2. Brad Keselowski - 3 wins
3. Kasey Kahne - 3 wins
4. Denny Hamlin - 3 wins
5. Dale Earnhardt Jr. - 2 wins
6. Martin Truex Jr. - 1 win (WC)
7. Greg Biffle - 1 win
8. Jimmie Johnson - 4 wins
9. Tony Stewart - 2 wins
10. Carl Edwards - 1 win
11. Aric Almirola - 1 win
12. Joey Logano - 2 wins (WC)

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13. Matt Kenseth - 1 win
14. Kevin Harvick
15. Clint Bowyer - 2 wins
16. Jamie McMurray
17. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
18. Marcos Ambrose - 1 win
19. Jeff Gordon
20. Ryan Newman - 1 win
21. Jeff Burton - 1 win

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My bold predictions involve a huge year for Ford with 5 Ford Drivers in the Chase. I think this'll be the breakout year for Almirola and Logano. Joey in a new team and a fresh start and Almirola being Mr Consistent.

The Daytona 500 will be won by Almirola. Bold.

The Chase will go down to the wire with Kyle Busch pipping Brad this season. Kyle I believe will finally get over his reliability woes and put together a Championship contending Chase.

I also don't see Jeff making the Chase this season.
 
Chqr
There's 32 points paying races, I believe. :guilty:
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36, actually. Someone with a win could finish worse than 21st in points, though. It happened to David Ragan (23rd), Regan Smith (26th), and Trevor Bayne (53rd, not racing for Cup points) in 2011.
 
MustangRyan
36, actually. Someone with a win could finish worse than 21st in points, though. It happened to David Ragan (23rd), Regan Smith (26th), and Trevor Bayne (53rd, not racing for Cup points) in 2011.
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Knowing that, the remaining 4 wins will go to Martin/Vickers. 👍
 
Carbonox
Knowing that, the remaining 4 wins will go to Martin/Vickers. 👍
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I wouldn't rule out Michael Waltrip during his 4 annual restrictor plate races, either. He looked like he had a great chance to win the fall Talladega race this past season, had Tony not cut across his nose and taken out the entire field.
 
Sure Gibbs wins a lot, but that's with part time Cup drivers.
Last I checked, Roush has the last two driver championships, while the only full time Gibbs driver has struggled.
 

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