2014 NASCAR Thread

[GTPorsche]

I bet they interview Gaughan and then quickly exit TV coverage because they're over their scheduled time and it's ABC/ESPN.

 

[Jahgee]

Chase isn't happy with Tag

 

[GTPorsche]

Chase isn't happy with Tag

The hypocrisy of the situation.

He wrecked Ty Dillon for a win last year, and nearly crashed Brendan a half lap earlier than his incident with Tags.

 

[Chqr]

Fabulous race.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

This is what I love about these standalone races. It gives drivers like Gaughan a chance to fight for the win and when they do, victory lane is actually bearable to watch.

 

[Chqr]

There are some drivers when they win you can tell how much it means to them. This was one of the those occasions.

 

[RACECAR]

Well, this was interesting

Granted I agree, but its who posted it that's...interesting.

 

[GTPorsche]

Yeah, saw that tweet from ESPN. Very unprofessional... but it's ESPN so it's expected.

 

[RACECAR]

I guess with them well aware that this is their final year of coverage, they stopped giving the rest of the two bucks they barely gave to begin with.

 

[cnd01]

Dillon did a fair bit of aggressive driving too. I didn't see him pass anyone he didn't move

 

[RACECAR]

Dillon did a fair bit of aggressive driving too. I didn't see him pass anyone he didn't move

There's a difference between Moving others and crashing them. That move at Mosport certainly doesn't fall under "moving" another car.

 

[GTPorsche]

That's quite a bit more than being "moved".

Linked for those who can't see it. http://www.racing5.cl/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Ty-Dillon-Mosport.jpg

 

[cnd01]

There's a difference between Moving others and crashing them. That move at Mosport certainly doesn't fall under "moving" another car.

His move on Bayne today would've put him in the wall just like Elliot's move on Dillon at CTMP

 

[RACECAR]

Pictures not showing up for me.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Long track+road course+NASCAR=not common.
I wish there were more road races, I'm sure it'd help NASCAR's popularity.

IT is common at this point since it's been on the calender for 5 years and still has years on its contract. You seem to wish it was a more regular thing to see road course formatted tracks on the calender, though arguably Truck and NNS do a better job than Sprint with the two they've had for decades. As for popularity, it's quite big still in the areas it needs to be and their are NASCAR series (though lower tier) that cater to more road course oriented tracks.

If Busch was a founder's name I'd get it, but it was just a sponsor (Anheuser-Busch, beers). The main sponsor has changed in 2007 and the Series name isn't the same since, you don't call New York New Amsterdam anymore, do you? (not judging if you do lol)

We already know why it was called what it was called Busch, he just prefers it perhaps. The fact is you knew what he was talking about to the point you were able to correct him on the spot, so clearly it caused you no confusion. Thus I don't see it being an issue for him to call it by an old name if he wants.

Also you don't want to know what I call NY (even if you weren't asking me personally).

It was a joke.

Am I not allowed to joke anymore? I'm more than aware that Goodyear has made tires for pretty much everything before.

No one said you weren't allowed to joke, but you taking every comment up the rear when we're trying to have conversation, helps the thread how? Not sure what your reason for being uptight at nearly everything in here is needed.

 

[Müle]

There's a difference between Moving others and crashing them. That move at Mosport certainly doesn't fall under "moving" another car.

Ty spun himself off of Chase's bumper. If he had taken the outside like any credible driver would have done, he would have won.

Also, this:

https://twitter.com/chaseelliott/status/480517292074078208

No one said you weren't allowed to joke, but you taking every comment up the rear when we're trying to have conversation, helps the thread how? Not sure what your reason for being uptight at nearly everything in here is needed.

I made a joke about the situation, and you took it seriously and explained something to me that I already knew.

I'm not sure how I'm the one being uptight this time.

 

[RACECAR]

Ty spun himself off of Chase's bumper. If he had taken the outside like any credible driver would have done, he would have won..

Realistically, he was going to be passed with the tires in the conditions they were in. Point though is (prior to that tweet you showed), he makes that move a year ago and says he's going for the win but when a driver a year later In the same position he was in (not running for the championship) does a move not nearly as aggressive, he says its "racing with no respect. You gotta be able to take what you dish out, unless you want to be another Tony Stewart.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

I made a joke about the situation, and you took it seriously and explained something to me that I already knew.

I'm not sure how I'm the one being uptight this time.

I'm not a mind reader, so I have no idea if you know or not. I was just basically saying that Goodyear is lazy, something I thought you would agree with but rather you felt insulted or as if you were being corrected. Also it's the internet and most of the times your post are complaining about something or someone and not joking, so once again not a mind read and can't tell if your joking or just doing your normal bit.

You're uptight because as usual you've seem to taken offense when no one was trying to make you look dumb or anything.

 

[cnd01]

It's all fun and games until ESPN gets involved

 

[Spacegoat]

Fabulous race.

It really was. Great for Brendan Gaughan too, seems like a genuinely nice guy. Pleased to see him in victory lane.

 

[Carbonox]

The hypocrisy of the situation.

He wrecked Ty Dillon for a win last year, and nearly crashed Brendan a half lap earlier than his incident with Tags.

Dillon wrecked himself in the truck race.

EDIT: Oh, I see I got tree'd back there. Didn't read later replies, because pointing out the obvious was so damn important to me.

 

[Jahgee]

Brendan Gaughan, the original Brian Scott

 

[nascarfan1400]

Anyone else notice that DogeCar is racing again today?!

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Anyone else notice that DogeCar is racing again today?!

Yeah they said it a while back...

 

[nascarfan1400]

Yeah they said it a while back...

I didn't see that. :c

Oh well, c'mon Josh!

 

[Pete05]

Am I in the right thread for the Nextel Cup at Infineon?

I was hoping to find out where Marcos Ambrose qualified?

 

[Jahgee]

Am I in the right thread for the Nextel Cup at Infineon?

I was hoping to find out where Marcos Ambrose qualified?

Yeah, but don't say NEXTEL or people get upset with you for not changing with the times.

 

[nascarfan1400]

Am I in the right thread for the Nextel Cup at Infineon?

I was hoping to find out where Marcos Ambrose qualified?

Sprint Cup now.

I believe he was toward midpack.

 

[Jahgee]

I've updated the OP

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Am I in the right thread for the Nextel Cup at Infineon?

I was hoping to find out where Marcos Ambrose qualified?

He qualified 23rd

Yeah, but don't say NEXTEL or people get upset with you for not changing with the times.

Well new thread user Meek will for reasons not even he can explain. And others just to nitpick...