DCarp1231 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Any reason why Alex Bowman was chosen to drive for Jr this weekend instead of Elliott Sadler or even Justin Allgaier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAWeaver Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 40 minutes ago, DNAsports said: Any reason why Alex Bowman was chosen to drive for Jr this weekend instead of Elliott Sadler or even Justin Allgaier? Not sure, but it was reported that the original plan was to have Bowman on standby for Jr. for the race on Sunday. I do know that Bowman has ran really good in what little bit of Xfinity races he's ran this year, almost winning at Dover. @loganaweaver - Twitter / @loganaweaver - Instagram / Nike Vapor Untouchable Football Template / Logan's Logos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needschat Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 On 7/15/2016 at 3:50 PM, mr.nascar13 said: Not sure, but it was reported that the original plan was to have Bowman on standby for Jr. for the race on Sunday. I do know that Bowman has ran really good in what little bit of Xfinity races he's ran this year, almost winning at Dover. It helps when a driver fits into the other's seat LOL Many drivers are happy for Alex, for getting this opportunity to showcase his talents in better quality equipment. Oh what could have been.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont care Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 With Jeff Gordon being slated as Jr's replacement driver I'm kinda torn. Jeff is my favorite driver of all time and want him to run again especially at indy, but I don't want to be rooting for Jr to keep having concution symptoms. I just kinda feel that makes me a bad person because I never want to cheer for anyone being injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Results from New Hampshire: 1.Kenseth 2. Stewart 3. Logano 4. Harvick 5. Biffle 6. McMurray 7. Newman 8. Kyle Busch 9. Hamlin 10. Stenhouse Jr. Well this would be a good victory for Kenseth... Too bad his car failed post race inspection, I know I've said this before but it bares repeating.... New Hampshire is just a boring track. Although, good job for Tony for being consistent plus look at Roush! 2 cars in the top 10! Who knew? Next up: Indianapolis, the brickyard itself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 If it wasn't for a late race flat tire, Bowman would've definitely finished in the Top 10. He ran great all day. It really shows how much better a driver can do in better equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 News has come out that Dale Jr will miss at least Indy and Pocono and Jeff Gordon will drive the 88 for both of those races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAWeaver Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 BREAKING NEWS: Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been ruled out of both this... Just now, DNAsports said: News has come out that Dale Jr will miss at least Indy and Pocono and Jeff Gordon will drive the 88 for both of those races. Crap. Best me to it. @loganaweaver - Twitter / @loganaweaver - Instagram / Nike Vapor Untouchable Football Template / Logan's Logos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalcowboyfan92 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I remember when Ricky Rudd filled in for Smoke at Dover in 2006. Had to start in the back and really couldn't recover after the driver switch; but raced decently all things considered. Indy and Pocono are two tracks Jeff dominated at in his career; so he should be fine. Although; this may end up shutting Junebug out of the Chase... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 15 minutes ago, Dalcowboyfan92 said: Indy and Pocono are two tracks Jeff dominated at in his career; so he should be fine. Although; this may end up shutting Junebug out of the Chase... The Chase is the least of Jr's worries right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimalCookie Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I absolutely LOVE Gordon coming out of retirement to run for Jr, but I was hoping for Bowman to keep getting the call. That kid is a stud, he just needs the right equipment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Eldora sneaks up on me every single year and I usually tune in half way because I just happen across it. I'm surprised I never see more about it in the days leading up to it. Anyways, I'm excited for Gordon to come back! Wish it wasn't at the expense of Juniors health, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needschat Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 On 7/20/2016 at 10:16 PM, See Red said: Eldora sneaks up on me every single year and I usually tune in half way because I just happen across it. I'm surprised I never see more about it in the days leading up to it. Anyways, I'm excited for Gordon to come back! Wish it wasn't at the expense of Juniors health, though! Gordon said he was approached to drive Tony's car at Daytona, but said he declined because of Fox commitments. No, he doesn't need to lie: He HATES plate races. That's fine. Oh what could have been.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 For all the hype this race gets every year, it's an incredibly boring track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Results from Indianaoplis 1. Kyle Busch 2. Kenseth 3. Johnson 4. Hamlin 5. Larson 6. Harvick 7. Logano 8. Truex Jr. 9. Dillon 10. Menard A dominant drive from Kyle Busch today but he made history that he's the first to win back to back xfinity & sprint cup in Indianapolis. I'd say he's the odds on favorite to win it all again. It's going to be hard to catch the Gibbs car this year. This was probably one of the better Brickyard races I've watched though. It was also fitting that Tony got one last lap with Jeff right next to him after the race was done. Next up back to Pocono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 8 minutes ago, rvrdgsfn said: Results from Indianaoplis 1. Kyle Busch 2. Kenseth 3. Johnson 4. Hamlin 5. Larson 6. Harvick 7. Logano 8. Truex Jr. 9. Dillon 10. Menard A dominant drive from Kyle Busch today but he made history that he's the first to win back to back xfinity & sprint cup in Indianapolis. I'd say he's the odds on favorite to win it all again. It's going to be hard to catch the Gibbs car this year. This was probably one of the better Brickyard races I've watched though. It was also fitting that Tony got one last lap with Jeff right next to him after the race was done. Next up back to Pocono The end of it, maybe. Beyond that, it was a hard watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Stewart-Haas Racing to field an Xfinity Series team for 2017. Driver and sponsorship TBD before end of 2016 season. Let the speculation begin on who the driver will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 5 hours ago, DNAsports said: Stewart-Haas Racing to field an Xfinity Series team for 2017. Driver and sponsorship TBD before end of 2016 season. Let the speculation begin on who the driver will be. I wouldn't be surprised if its Cole Custer. Unless they do 2 cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 18 minutes ago, rvrdgsfn said: I wouldn't be surprised if its Cole Custer. Unless they do 2 cars. I'm not sure about Custer. I have a feeling Dale Jr wants to keep him around in the Truck Series full time for another year or so to become a contender. Alex Bowman would make a lot of sense. There's also the factor of Stewart-Haas switching to Ford next season. Maybe they look at Roush Fenway and push for Ryan Reed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 2 hours ago, DNAsports said: I'm not sure about Custer. I have a feeling Dale Jr wants to keep him around in the Truck Series full time for another year or so to become a contender. Alex Bowman would make a lot of sense. There's also the factor of Stewart-Haas switching to Ford next season. Maybe they look at Roush Fenway and push for Ryan Reed? I believe Custer is a Haas driver & his dad is the vice president for SHR. I'm still hoping for Bubba though, it would seem like his type of team. EDIT: Another driver I wish I could see move up to Xfinity would be Tyler Reddick. The kid is very talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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