The Official 2005 Nascar Thread
12-01-2004, 10:19 AM
#1
Suzuka Master
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The Official 2005 Nascar Thread
"MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Tony Eury Sr. has been promoted from crew chief of the No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet to director of competition for Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Steve Hmiel, previous director of competition, will now be the technical director for DEI.
During his tenure as crew chief, Eury Sr. led Dale Earnhardt Jr. to two Busch Series championships and 15 Cup victories, including the 2004 Daytona 500."
http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/head...ges/index.html
I am not sure I agree with switching crew chiefs. Promoting Tony Eury Sr. to Director of Competition for DEI is good, but not switching crew chiefs.
During his tenure as crew chief, Eury Sr. led Dale Earnhardt Jr. to two Busch Series championships and 15 Cup victories, including the 2004 Daytona 500."
http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/head...ges/index.html
I am not sure I agree with switching crew chiefs. Promoting Tony Eury Sr. to Director of Competition for DEI is good, but not switching crew chiefs.
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12-01-2004, 10:56 AM
#9
Suzuka Master
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Originally Posted by domn
Gordon was robbed this year. Under the old rules he would have won the title.
DEI, didn't know you were a big Nascar fan?
DEI, didn't know you were a big Nascar fan?
domn, I have been a fan since 1996. NASCAR is my favorite motorsport, but I do watch and follow when I can NHRA, IRL, CART, WRC and F1.
12-01-2004, 11:44 AM
#10
Old fart
Originally Posted by DEI99662
Although I am not a Jeff Gordon fan, I am still not a fan of the new point system.
domn, I have been a fan since 1996. NASCAR is my favorite motorsport, but I do watch and follow when I can NHRA, IRL, CART, WRC and F1.
domn, I have been a fan since 1996. NASCAR is my favorite motorsport, but I do watch and follow when I can NHRA, IRL, CART, WRC and F1.
new point system Kurt BuschJeff Gordon > Busch
#8 >*
12-01-2004, 01:41 PM
#12
Race Director
Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
new point system Kurt BuschJeff Gordon > Busch
#8 >*
Busch will be another in a series of one year wonders like Stewart, Kenset...Someone else will come out of the pack next year but the DEI and Hendrick boys will be at the head of the pack with him.
12-01-2004, 01:54 PM
#13
Suzuka Master
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Originally Posted by biker
I bet you won't feel that way next year if Gordon wins by the new rules.
Busch will be another in a series of one year wonders like Stewart, Kenset...Someone else will come out of the pack next year but the DEI and Hendrick boys will be at the head of the pack with him.
Busch will be another in a series of one year wonders like Stewart, Kenset...Someone else will come out of the pack next year but the DEI and Hendrick boys will be at the head of the pack with him.
You are right about Busch being a one time series champ. Next year it will be Junior that wins if his new team can mesh together. Otherwise I think Jimmie Johnson has the best shot at it besides Junior.
12-01-2004, 01:57 PM
#14
Race Director
Originally Posted by DEI99662
I will definitely feel the same way if Gordon wins next year. I hate him almost as much as I hate Busch.
You are right about Busch being a one time series champ. Next year it will be Junior that wins if his new team can mesh together. Otherwise I think Jimmie Johnson has the best shot at it besides Junior.
You are right about Busch being a one time series champ. Next year it will be Junior that wins if his new team can mesh together. Otherwise I think Jimmie Johnson has the best shot at it besides Junior.
12-01-2004, 02:05 PM
#15
Suzuka Master
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by biker
With the new point system it's like a basketball game - you don't need to be around for the first 3/4 of the game - cause all the action is at the end. You can be pretty sure the most of the same names will be in the final 10 for the chase next year.
The usuals aka the teams that have money and resources.
12-01-2004, 02:25 PM
#16
Old fart
Originally Posted by DEI99662
I will definitely feel the same way if Gordon wins next year. I hate him almost as much as I hate Busch.
You are right about Busch being a one time series champ. Next year it will be Junior that wins if his new team can mesh together. Otherwise I think Jimmie Johnson has the best shot at it besides Junior.
You are right about Busch being a one time series champ. Next year it will be Junior that wins if his new team can mesh together. Otherwise I think Jimmie Johnson has the best shot at it besides Junior.
12-01-2004, 02:29 PM
#19
Suzuka Master
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Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
Gordon > Johnson
I cannot stand Jeff Gordon. Never liked his driving style nor him as a person. He seems too arrogant and cocky.
12-01-2004, 02:30 PM
#20
Old fart
Originally Posted by DEI99662
I cannot stand Jeff Gordon. Never liked his driving style nor him as a person. He seems too arrogant and cocky.
12-01-2004, 02:31 PM
#21
Suzuka Master
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Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
That's what I think of JJ...
12-01-2004, 02:33 PM
#22
Old fart
Originally Posted by DEI99662
Fair enough. I can see that. But in terms of talent, besides Junior, I dont think anybody else can win it next year.
12-01-2004, 02:57 PM
#23
Suzuka Master
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
I don't know about that... it's more about the equipment more than anything anymore...
12-01-2004, 03:22 PM
#26
Old fart
Originally Posted by DEI99662
I think its more about money.
12-01-2004, 04:00 PM
#29
Suzuka Master
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by domn
Didn't Busch win 8 races LAST season? So how exactly is he a one year wonder 
The rules were changed to favour race WINNERS. Looks like they succeded.
The rules were changed to favour race WINNERS. Looks like they succeded.Also, Junior lost the championship at Atlanta.
12-01-2004, 05:19 PM
#32
Suzuka Master
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
McMurray got the big shaft thanks to the points system.... 
12-01-2004, 06:39 PM
#33
Old fart
Originally Posted by DEI99662
I think you may be right on that one. He had a lot of promise coming into last season.
12-01-2004, 06:40 PM
#34
Burning Brakes
I've been a Nascar fan since 85 and have been going to both cup races at MIS since 87. You can discount what Busch did this year, but keep in mind he had some terrible luck in a few races at the end of the year. The reason he won was because his team did an outstanding job keeping him in the points. I wasn't a big fan of the new points system at first, but you gotta admit, the championship was up for grabs in the last race. The young guns are taking over, and soon names like Gordon and Earnhardt Jr. will be the old guard. Geez I can't wait for Daytona. 
12-01-2004, 06:43 PM
#35
Old fart
Originally Posted by swami
I've been a Nascar fan since 85 and have been going to both cup races at MIS since 87. You can discount what Busch did this year, but keep in mind he had some terrible luck in a few races at the end of the year. The reason he won was because his team did an outstanding job keeping him in the points. I wasn't a big fan of the new points system at first, but you gotta admit, the championship was up for grabs in the last race. The young guns are taking over, and soon names like Gordon and Earnhardt Jr. will be the old guard. Geez I can't wait for Daytona.
12-01-2004, 06:57 PM
#36
Suzuka Master
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by swami
I've been a Nascar fan since 85 and have been going to both cup races at MIS since 87. You can discount what Busch did this year, but keep in mind he had some terrible luck in a few races at the end of the year.
Originally Posted by swami
I wasn't a big fan of the new points system at first, but you gotta admit, the championship was up for grabs in the last race.
Originally Posted by swami
The young guns are taking over, and soon names like Gordon and Earnhardt Jr. will be the old guard.
New guys like McMurray and Kahne are quite impressive. Wait another year for Truex Jr. to get into NNC.
Originally Posted by swami
Geez I can't wait for Daytona.
Wish I had the money to go.
That track as well as Talladega and Bristol are the tracks I need to see a race at.
12-01-2004, 08:39 PM
#37
Old fart
Originally Posted by DEI99662
It was ok, but I am still not a fan of it. Maybe after another year I might see it differently.
12-01-2004, 08:41 PM
#38
Old fart
Originally Posted by DEI99662
Wish I had the money to go. That track as well as Talladega and Bristol are the tracks I need to see a race at.
That track as well as Talladega and Bristol are the tracks I need to see a race at.I'm hoping to catch a race at CaliMS next year...and visit my sister at the same time...
12-01-2004, 09:42 PM
#39
Burning Brakes
Truex Jr. is just one of many, coming Nascar's way. Don't forget about Kyle Busch... yeah another Busch. Might as well put Carl Edwards and Jon Wood in there to...not to mention these 14 year olds the top teams are signing. Little E better get a championship soon, or he never will.
12-01-2004, 10:58 PM
#40
Old fart
Originally Posted by swami
Truex Jr. is just one of many, coming Nascar's way. Don't forget about Kyle Busch... yeah another Busch. Might as well put Carl Edwards and Jon Wood in there to...not to mention these 14 year olds the top teams are signing. Little E better get a championship soon, or he never will.
Jr's not getting any younger...It's gonna be interesting with Kyle next year... he definately won't have the same equipment as Johnson or Gordon... Khane did really well cause he had all of Elliot's stuff... Vickers didn't do so well, but he also didn't have Hendrick's best equipment.