2016 NASCAR Discussion ThreadNASCAR

[Jahgee]

I think my biggest problem with Gen 6 in general is that the aerodynamics are far to uniform and impactful, the splitter should be removed, and the spoiler needs to be adjustable

 

[Ganon83]

It's a car

 

[Adamgp]

Looks ok, but if it helps the Ford teams run better I am all for it.

 

[nascarfan1400]

The new body for the ford's

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That is strangely nice looking.

 

[GTFan24]

Will be a primary at Atlanta and The dover chase race

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[Northstar]

Looks ok, but if it helps the Ford teams run better I am all for it.

I think Penske has show it's not the cars.

 

[Adamgp]

I think Penske has show it's not the cars.

Engines are the same. Chassis setups are not.

If this new nose provides better downforce/aero, it could help RFR gain speed.

 

[Northstar]

If this new nose provides better downforce/aero, it could help RFR gain speed.

The question is, if the new nose does help them, can any of the drivers actually put it to good use?

 

[Adamgp]

The question is, if the new nose does help them, can any of the drivers actually put it to good use?

Biffle, probably. Not sure on the other 2 at RFR.

 

[GTPorsche]

Ricky Stenhouse will put it to good use as a crash test dummy.

 

[Leadfoot530]

Ricky Stenhouse will put it to good use as a crash test dummy.

No wonder they simplified the nose. They had to remake so many of them, they figured they could get them out for Ricky to crash with quicker by making it simpler and cost effective!

 

[RACECAR]

Engines are the same. Chassis setups are not.

If this new nose provides better downforce/aero, it could help RFR gain speed.

If we're honest, there is a lot more things needed for RFR to gain speed.

The question is, if the new nose does help them, can any of the drivers actually put it to good use?

I'm positive only Penske's drivers may put it to any use.

 

[GTFan24]

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[GTPorsche]

http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/rockingham-speedway-could-turn-center-veterans/njrT7/
http://yourdailyjournal.com/top-stories/20663/rockingham-speedway-plans-accelerating

That track needs a lot of work to get back into proper racing condition. I just don't see how it's going to happen.

Edit: Apparently, Rico Abreu will be in the #98 for Thorsport Racing in the CWTS.

 

[ukfan758]

http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/rockingham-speedway-could-turn-center-veterans/njrT7/
http://yourdailyjournal.com/top-stories/20663/rockingham-speedway-plans-accelerating

That track needs a lot of work to get back into proper racing condition. I just don't see how it's going to happen.

Edit: Apparently, Rico Abreu will be in the #98 for Thorsport Racing in the CWTS.

What did they do to the track before the trucks visited for a year besides adding safer barrier? That seems like a huge waste of money now considering only one race was held...

 

[GTPorsche]

What did they do to the track before the trucks visited for a year besides adding safer barrier? That seems like a huge waste of money now considering only one race was held...

Pretty sure that's all they did... and cut the grass.

 

[GTFan24]

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[Jahgee]

Better than 3M, but that's not saying much, it still isn't that great

 

[Blood Eagle]

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[GTPorsche]

They're clearly not using Sam Bass any longer...

 

[ukfan758]

I'm sorry but the number color choice looks odd on that livery.

 

[Jahgee]

Numbers don't need white outlines on white backgrounds, terrible design choice

 

[Suzumiya]

Jesus, looks hideous.

 

[catamount39]

Is there a livery that doesn't suck this year...

EDIT: Well at least Kahne's #5 has good liveries so far.

 

[GTFan24]

Is there a livery that doesn't suck this year...

EDIT: Well at least Kahne's #5 has good liveries so far.

You mean these three?

 

[catamount39]

Okay so 2/3 are okay.

 

[Dolph Drago]

The gold number just kinda blends in. I can barely see it. It may be alright when the lights reflect off it during night races (if he runs the scheme at any night races), but otherwise it's just ehh.

 

[Northstar]

It's like they put all their effort into the NAPA scheme and let the intern design the other liveries.

 

[GTPorsche]

If the NAPA livery is all of their effort, no wonder the rest are suck.

 

[Spacegoat]

I actually don't mind the livery. The gold numbers are completely terrible in every way though. Who in their right mind thought that was a good idea?