rvrdgsfn Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 So the 2015 Rules package came out... Here is what's changing!TestingThere will be a NASCAR-mandated ban on all team-initiated private testing in 2015· Teams will be invited to participate in NASCAR / Goodyear tests· NASCAR will not conduct a test at Daytona International Speedway prior to the Daytona 500Rules· 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race Package includes:-- Reduction of horsepower to 725 via tapered spacer (no shock)-- Roller valve lifters to replace flat valve lifter-- Lower rear differential gear ratios targeting 9,000 RPM-- Rear spoiler adjustment to 6 inches high (2014 height: 8 inches)-- Optional driver adjustable track bar-- 38-inch wide radiator pan-- Minimum vehicle weight drops 50 lbs. via ballast reduction (2014 weight: 3,300 w/o driver)-- Updated qualifying formats for all tracks· Rain tires on road courses, similar to rules in place for the NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series; mandatory wipers, defogger and rear flashing rain light installed for the event weekend (bout time)New Officiating Processes· Data Log and Capture System for pre-race inspections· Automated pit road officiating at race eventsNewly Approved Parts· Revised brake calipersUpdated Business Processes· Electronic rule book· New parts approval processHere was the biggest shock...Among other changes to the rules package are updated qualifying formats, including at the Daytona 500. The front row will now be set through group qualifying instead of the traditional single-car runs. The rest of the field will be set by a pair of qualifying races later in Speedweeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalcowboyfan92 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 So the 2015 Rules package came out... Here is what's changing!· Rain tires on road courses, similar to rules in place for the NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series; mandatory wipers, defogger and rear flashing rain light installed for the event weekend (bout time)Ooh yay, we may possibly see racing in the rain in Watkins Glen. That sounds awesome, and would provide a very tough challenge for teams because you need to have the car tuned for sunny/overcast racing weather and also have a rain tuning that would be easy to apply to the car through the changes to the spring rubber and shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Results from Dover:1. Gordon2. Keselowski3. Johnson4. Logano5. Kenseth6. Larson7. Truex Jr.8. Newman9. Bowyer10. Kyle BuschGordon & Kes look like true contenders, Harvick would be as well if bad luck didn't hit. Kurt Busch, Allmendinger, Biffle & Almiorla have been eliminated. The 2nd round begins in Kansas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalcowboyfan92 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 AJ was so close and yet so far to busting ALL THE BRACKETS! brackets. Almirola's blown engine absolutely killed him and the Biff and the Outlaw just had a lackluster 3 races and all four bow out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unocal Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Still don't know how Hamlin's hanging around. Outside of Dega, he hasn't been that great.This isn't the Hamlin of 2006 or 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMcD29 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I know things can get crazy with one bad day, but nothing in the first round made me change my "Keselowski, Logano, and pick 2 of 3 out of Gordon, Harvick, and Johnson" final round thought that I had going into the Chase. Twitter: @RyanMcD29 // College Crosse: Where I write, chat, and infograph lacrosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAWeaver Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Hey Goodyear: Do us all a favor and get lost... in Northern Alaska... with a Polar Bear...Seriously. Goodyear's been a joke since Indy of 2008. Absolutely pathetic @loganaweaver - Twitter / @loganaweaver - Instagram / Nike Vapor Untouchable Football Template / Logan's Logos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUcelticsWON95 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Hey Goodyear: Do us all a favor and get lost... in Northern Alaska... with a Polar Bear...Seriously. Goodyear's been a joke since Indy of 2008. Absolutely patheticJr Nation and JJ's followers are already on the case, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAWeaver Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Hey Goodyear: Do us all a favor and get lost... in Northern Alaska... with a Polar Bear...Seriously. Goodyear's been a joke since Indy of 2008. Absolutely patheticJr Nation and JJ's followers are already on the case, no doubt.Nah, JJ Nation is looking to banish Biffle as he got into the 48. BK, Kenseth (vibration), Harvick (vibration), and now Biffle all with tire problems @loganaweaver - Twitter / @loganaweaver - Instagram / Nike Vapor Untouchable Football Template / Logan's Logos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalsJunkie Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Larson has been phenomenal the last 4 races,2nd, 6th, 2nd, and 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I was really hoping Larson would catch Logano.Bad race for Gordon -- raced all the way back into the top ten, had a terrible restart and finished in 14th or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUcelticsWON95 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Average finish for Hendrick Motorsports today? 28.75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalcowboyfan92 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Penske is pretty much the team to beat in the Chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUcelticsWON95 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Chase standings:1. Joey Logano Leader2. Kyle Busch -63. Carl Edwards -94. Ryan Newman -95. Denny Hamlin -116. Kevin Harvick -157. Matt Kenseth -178. Jeff Gordon -179. Kasey Kahne -2510. Brad Keselowski -3911. Dale Earnhardt Jr -4212. Jimmie Johnson -44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Kansas results:1. Logano2. Larson3. Kyle Busch4. Truex Jr.5. Edwards6. Newman7. Hamlin8. Dillon9. Menard10. VickersGoodyear really needs to get their stuff in gear. Penske is the team to watch out for this season. Logano looks good, Kes looks good. Although, I still think Harvick is the dark horse. A rough day for Jr. & Jimmie. Let's see what happens in Charlotte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalcowboyfan92 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I think Larry Mac put it best about the Chase; you're afforded one mulligan. But that was under the old rules of the Chase. I don't know how good the "one mulligan" idea is for the new style of the Chase, especially after what happened to Aric Almirola; who's blown engine at Chicagoland pretty much eliminated him on the spot for advancing to the next round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Does anybody know what Kevin Harvick and SHR's "big" reveal was on FS1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Does anybody know what Kevin Harvick and SHR's "big" reveal was on FS1?Ditech Mortgage livery for two races in 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAWeaver Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Richard Petty Motorsports has announced that Sam Hornish Jr. will be Marcos Ambrose's replacement for the 2015 season. @loganaweaver - Twitter / @loganaweaver - Instagram / Nike Vapor Untouchable Football Template / Logan's Logos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalcowboyfan92 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Richard Petty Motorsports has announced that Sam Hornish Jr. will be Marcos Ambrose's replacement for the 2015 season.Still don't see what people see in Hornish. I don't think he's very good at all in the Sprint Cup. He's been really good in the Nationwide/soon-to-be Xfinity Series though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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