2014 NASCAR Thread

[nascarfan1400]

Fun fact: every other Daytona 500 ended at night then day since 2010

2010: Night
2011: Day
2012: Tuesday Morning
2013: Day
2014: Night

 

[Johnny1996]

How many laps before the first multi-car wreck?

I give them about 30 laps.

 

[Jahgee]

How many laps before the first multi-car wreck?

I give them about 30 laps.

3, then they settle down until 10 laps until the rain returns then all hell breaks loose.

 

[Northstar]

Looking at the radar I think it will be a race to half way.

The big blob is heading right for Daytona and there is another large cell right behind it.

 

[nascarfan1400]

Ok. We need to go about 60-50 laps for it to be official.

Rain:
Please come before that, or come after we have 500 miles in the books. Thanks!

 

[GTPorsche]

Biffle's car needs a rear window defroster.

 

[Johnny1996]

Quite a picture in The amazing and cool photo thread.

 

[nascarfan1400]

How long does NASCAR try to dry the track before calling it?

 

[Northstar]

How many times are going to air this stupid Jimmie Johnson promo?

 

[nascarfan1400]

Looked at the radar:
http://www.wunderground.com/weather-forecast/US/FL/Daytona_Beach.html?MR=1

Looking promising.

EDIT: More detailed view
http://www.wunderground.com/radar/r...&lightning=0&smooth=0&showlabels=1&rainsnow=0

 

[MustangRyan]

Drivers ordered to report to their cars.

 

[nascarfan1400]

Another source, also promising:
http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/daytona-beach-fl/32114/weather-radar/328173

Might get all 500 in tonight guys!

 

[The Bman]

The cars are rolling. 👍

 

[Sixflags48]

Man, Mikey will get a Kiss from 50 if he wins the 500, could be a lucky guy

 

[Jahgee]

We're green

 

[nascarfan1400]

"Reach up there, pull them belts tight, one more time! "

"Ive been waiting for 6 1/2 hours for this, Mike, Larry... BOOGITY, BOOGITY, BOOGITY! Let's get BACK to Great American racing boys and Danica!"

"Off into turn one, go 42 eager drivers! The Great American Race is back underway!!"

GREEN FLAG!
Lap 47/200

 

[Blitz24]

They will wreck very soon.

 

[nascarfan1400]

They will wreck very soon.

Don't jinx it!

 

[GTPorsche]

3 wide all the way back. Looks like the early 2000s.

 

[MustangRyan]

This is fantastic racing, compared to last year's parade.

 

[nascarfan1400]

3 wide all the way back. Looks like the early 2000s.

Two car tandems can suck it!

 

[Blitz24]

Labonte brothers in top 20.

Terry in the top 6.

 

[nascarfan1400]

This is why Daytona is not easy!

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

Oh, look! Racing! Guess I'll watch the 500 after all.

 

[Jahgee]

The problem with SS races in general is that the cars have gotten bigger while the track has gotten smaller (Between the COT and Safer Barriers), it's gone from fitting 3 lanes comfortably in the turns to two.

 

[nascarfan1400]

Commercials now!? Is fox crazy!?

 

[Blitz24]

Why no Side By Side with cars side by side? If there is a wreck they will miss it.

 

[nascarfan1400]

Why no Side By Side with cars side by side? If there is a wreck they will miss it.

You'd think 6 hours of reruns would allow for them to run side-by-side for the rest of the race?

 

[Mudd]

This is absolutely incredible to watch. I hope anyone that thinks these guys don't have talent is watching now. I can't get back off the edge of my seat.

 

[nascarfan1400]

Best racing since 2007! (COY)