The Official 2005 Nascar Thread
12-02-2004, 01:07 AM
#41
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As close as things were this year, I hope Jr. and others keep Jr's 25 point penalty in mind when mouthing off after the race. That might be the diff in championship.
12-02-2004, 06:47 AM
#43
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Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
might as well put your name down for tickets for Bristol now...probably won't get a ticket in 5 years anyways...
I'm hoping to catch a race at CaliMS next year...and visit my sister at the same time...
I'm hoping to catch a race at CaliMS next year...and visit my sister at the same time...
I think it is a 5 year wait to even get on the waiting list.
Where is Cali is your sister?
12-02-2004, 06:50 AM
#44
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Originally Posted by swami
Little E better get a championship soon, or he never will. 
12-02-2004, 06:52 AM
#45
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Originally Posted by biker
As close as things were this year, I hope Jr. and others keep Jr's 25 point penalty in mind when mouthing off after the race. That might be the diff in championship.
12-02-2004, 06:54 AM
#46
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Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
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.
He isnt getting any younger. He just turned 30.
Watch out for Tuex Jr. He will have some of the best resources and equipment if he stays with DEI.
12-02-2004, 07:33 AM
#47
Burning Brakes
I'm pretty sure Kyle Busch will get the same equipment as Gordon and Johnson. Remember he was Roush's heir to the throne before Hendrick stole him. I hate that when an organization brings a kid along all the way to the brink of stardom, only to have another team steal him away.
12-02-2004, 08:39 AM
#48
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Originally Posted by swami
I'm pretty sure Kyle Busch will get the same equipment as Gordon and Johnson. Remember he was Roush's heir to the throne before Hendrick stole him. I hate that when an organization brings a kid along all the way to the brink of stardom, only to have another team steal him away.
At least Kurt Busch is a Cubs fan
12-02-2004, 08:41 AM
#50
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Originally Posted by DEI99662
Watch out for Tuex Jr. He will have some of the best resources and equipment if he stays with DEI.
12-02-2004, 08:42 AM
#51
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Originally Posted by biker
As close as things were this year, I hope Jr. and others keep Jr's 25 point penalty in mind when mouthing off after the race. That might be the diff in championship.
25 points...
12-02-2004, 08:54 AM
#53
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Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
I don't know about that....just look at Waltrip... If he goes to the 1 car, they need to get that team back on track...
12-02-2004, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by DEI99662
Oh...
They better change that rule for next season or else
They better change that rule for next season or else
Im sure if #8 won, you wouldnt have been complaining.
And I dont give a shit what anyone says about KB, he drives the hell out of a car. And who can forget the Craven/Busch finish a few years ago?? Best finish in recent history.
12-02-2004, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by joerockt
It aint happening boss, sorry!
Im sure if #8 wont, you wouldnt have been complaining. And I dont give a shit what anyone says about KB, he drives the hell out of a car. And who can forget the Craven/Busch finish a few years ago?? Best finish in recent history.
Im sure if #8 wont, you wouldnt have been complaining.
And I dont give a shit what anyone says about KB, he drives the hell out of a car. And who can forget the Craven/Busch finish a few years ago?? Best finish in recent history.
12-02-2004, 11:07 AM
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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.
12-02-2004, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by joerockt
It aint happening boss, sorry!
Im sure if #8 won, you wouldnt have been complaining. And I dont give a shit what anyone says about KB, he drives the hell out of a car. And who can forget the Craven/Busch finish a few years ago?? Best finish in recent history.
Im sure if #8 won, you wouldnt have been complaining.
And I dont give a shit what anyone says about KB, he drives the hell out of a car. And who can forget the Craven/Busch finish a few years ago?? Best finish in recent history.What if Tom Brady swore in the locker room after the game during an interview...should the league then go back to the final score and deduct points of the scoreboard? I dont think so. An uneccessary rule.
12-02-2004, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DEI99662
Nah, I would have complained because the incident had nothing to do with the race itself.
What if Tom Brady swore in the locker room after the game during an interview...should the league then go back to the final score and deduct points of the scoreboard? I dont think so. An uneccessary rule.
What if Tom Brady swore in the locker room after the game during an interview...should the league then go back to the final score and deduct points of the scoreboard? I dont think so. An uneccessary rule.
Imagine if he WAS 25 or less ponts short of first?? You think Iraq is bad??
12-02-2004, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by joerockt
Imagine if he WAS 25 or less ponts short of first?? You think Iraq is bad??
It would have been a bad scene if that had happened. They would be calling for Mike Helton's head.
12-02-2004, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by DEI99662
It would have been a bad scene if that had happened. They would be calling for Mike Helton's head.
"Nascar HQ suicide bombed by an over zealous #8 fan, film at 11"
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01-11-2005, 12:06 PM
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"Renovation nearing end for Daytona infield area"
"DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- For the first time in its 47-year history, Daytona International Speedway has a legitimate garage area for the Busch Series, rather than a series of tin-topped sheds.
But that is only a single aspect of one of the most extensive restructurings at a speedway hosting NASCAR events. The finishing touches are being put on the multi-million dollar project with little more than three weeks remaining before Speedweeks 2005."
http://www.nascar.com/2005/kyn/01/10...eld/index.html
But that is only a single aspect of one of the most extensive restructurings at a speedway hosting NASCAR events. The finishing touches are being put on the multi-million dollar project with little more than three weeks remaining before Speedweeks 2005."
http://www.nascar.com/2005/kyn/01/10...eld/index.html
01-11-2005, 12:08 PM
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"Dodge going retro with modern-era Charger"
"DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Richard Petty's 1970s-era Dodge Charger looks pretty menacing next to Jeremy Mayfield's 2005 Charger.
Petty's car is a big, bulky beast, and in its heyday was a menacing presence on the track. Mayfield's Charger is low and sleek, conforming to NASCAR's "common template" philosophy.
But Dodge officials hope the new Charger will have a menacing presence on the track these days. The new car is the second from Dodge since the manufacturer returned to the sport four years ago, replacing the Interpid."
http://www.nascar.com/2005/news/head...ger/index.html
Still a Dodge and not a big fan of it. I dont like to see old muscle cars brought back to be a fmaily sedan.
Petty's car is a big, bulky beast, and in its heyday was a menacing presence on the track. Mayfield's Charger is low and sleek, conforming to NASCAR's "common template" philosophy.
But Dodge officials hope the new Charger will have a menacing presence on the track these days. The new car is the second from Dodge since the manufacturer returned to the sport four years ago, replacing the Interpid."
http://www.nascar.com/2005/news/head...ger/index.html
Still a Dodge and not a big fan of it. I dont like to see old muscle cars brought back to be a fmaily sedan.
01-11-2005, 12:10 PM
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"Daytona 500 qualifying races get facelift"
"DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The qualifying races for the Daytona 500, which feature every Daytona 500 entrant and determine the starting lineup for the "Great American Race," will carry a new name and distance beginning with Speedweeks 2005.
The Gatorade Duel at Daytona, which has traditionally been two 125-mile qualifying races, will now be a pair of 150-mile qualifying races. The extra 25 miles, equivalent to 10 laps, will force teams to re-think their pit strategy as they fight to make the field for the Daytona 500, known as NASCAR's richest and most prestigious race.
In addition, there will be an extended break with live entertainment between the 150-mile Gatorade Duel qualifying races."
http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/head...ame/index.html
I like this idea for a little longer race.
The Gatorade Duel at Daytona, which has traditionally been two 125-mile qualifying races, will now be a pair of 150-mile qualifying races. The extra 25 miles, equivalent to 10 laps, will force teams to re-think their pit strategy as they fight to make the field for the Daytona 500, known as NASCAR's richest and most prestigious race.
In addition, there will be an extended break with live entertainment between the 150-mile Gatorade Duel qualifying races."
http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/head...ame/index.html
I like this idea for a little longer race.