LAWeaver Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 OK, i need to vent... I'll just spoiler it:NASCAR seriously needs to get their crap together. This qualifying format is obviously not working when you have three cars (17 - Stenhouse Jr, 51 - Allgaier, 36 - Sorenson) miss the race even though they have attempted all 31 races so far this season. It's complete and utter bullcrap. They seriously need to go back to the Top 35 rule and change the process a second time. Jeff Gordon, Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin, and Kevin Harvick are all starting at the back because of this format. What I'd do to change it is to keep the group qualifying for all tracks EXCEPT FOR the superspeedways. Heat races should be used for those tracks, as they already run in large groups in qualifying. Plus, if it continues, someone's going to get killed if one of those cars on-track hits someone on the bottom of the track. Speaking of Formats, this Chase format has some flaws in it... and by some, I mean it's one giant flaw. You have guys like Ryan Newman, who hasn't won a race all year, in the Top 5 because he's been getting lucky. Meanwhile, BK, JJ, and Jr. - with 11 wins between them - are probably going to be eliminated. Don't get me wrong, I like Newman, but I don't think he's deserving of a Championship because he got hot at the right time. He's basically the New York Giants of NASCAR, only the difference is that I like Newman much more. Not to mention that Jeff Gordon is on the bubble while Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch - 3 wins total - are in favorable spots going into today's race. I will say that if Harvick or Joey win the title, I wouldn't be surprised because they have been running good all year, though I'd like to see Joey win it more than Kevin simply because he has more wins, but if Kevin wins it, then I'd consider that a half-win for Hendrick because it is, after all, his equipment that he's giving.I have also considered leaving/unfollowing the sport for a little while. Brian France has brought the sport down in the past decade. It's time for some new blood as competition director that gives the fans what they want instead of "Hey, you know what would be funny? If we restarted everything right at the end of the season!!!!!!1111one!!!!uno!!1eleven" I liked the chase at first, but that was before it changed every flippin year*exhales* Couldn't agree more. I like your idea of heat races. As a dirt racer, that would intrigue me even more Thanks man. As for the race... ooh boy. Basically all I have to say is "Go Gordon". I will say that I smell 2012 all over again: Brad dominates, Jimmie falls out of contention later into the chase (all though this one was an earlier exit), comes back the next season - 2013 - and wins the title because, as Chad Knaus and the rest of the crew have said themselves, they were looking ahead to the next season at the end of 2012. This year, JJ and Co. have roughly four more weeks of studying next season's rule package to prepare for 2015. I expect them to return to normal next year.EDIT: Oh, and I've been seeing this image come across my Facebook page for the past week or so, really made me laugh: @loganaweaver - Twitter / @loganaweaver - Instagram / Nike Vapor Untouchable Football Template / Logan's Logos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needschat Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 It wouldn't surprise me to see both Penske cars into the wall this week at Martinsville. Danica still owes Logano payback as does half the field on Keselowski. Oh what could have been.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Results from Martinsville:1. Earnhardt Jr.2. Gordon3. Newman4. Stewart5. Logano6. Kenseth7. Bowyer8. Hamlin9. Allmendinger10. Ragan2 red flags, Kes & Harvick being dealt some blows and a dominant performance from Gordon. Little E looked good through the race. Next up, Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalcowboyfan92 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Allmendinger had a nice Top 10 finish. Kes and Harv had horrible days, but they have two more races to get back into the Chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Harvick has a track he dominates in the next two. He's the clear cut favorite at Phoenix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needschat Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 So, any predictions on what Chevy driver this weekend in Texas uses "technology and stuff" during media interview? I hope someone does. Oh what could have been.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalcowboyfan92 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Elliot Sadler will drive the #1 OneMain Financial Ford Mustang for Roush Fenway Xfinity Racing in 2015. With a possible package deal for him to race in the 2015 Daytona 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUcelticsWON95 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Really wish Harvick could've won that. I like McMurray but damn I wish he could've stopped blocking Jr.Side note: Glad I went back into the living room. ARE YOU READY TOOO RRRRRRRRRRRUMMMMMBBBBLLLLLLEEEE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 More WWE action at Texas.I'm a huge 24 fan, but Gordon's embarrassing himself... that wasn't Keselowski's fault. It was completely the result of the 24 teams idiotic decision to choose the outside line on the restart and then Gordon dropping down into Keselowski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJourney Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 More WWE action at Texas.I'm a huge 24 fan, but Gordon's embarrassing himself... that wasn't Keselowski's fault. It was completely the result of the 24 teams idiotic decision to choose the outside line on the restart and then Gordon dropping down into Keselowski. Harvick with the shove from behind during the brawl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUcelticsWON95 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 More WWE action at Texas.I'm a huge 24 fan, but Gordon's embarrassing himself... that wasn't Keselowski's fault. It was completely the result of the 24 teams idiotic decision to choose the outside line on the restart and then Gordon dropping down into Keselowski.I wouldn't say it was 100% Gordon's fault there, as I wouldn't call it 100% Kez's fault. Just a racing incident of someone diving for a small gap and someone not knowing that a driver was headed to the gap and he closed it. I WILL say that Kez has been driving like a complete *insert Gordon's phrase here* the whole Chase. I'm going to say that it'll be even more intense next week... hopefully More WWE action at Texas.I'm a huge 24 fan, but Gordon's embarrassing himself... that wasn't Keselowski's fault. It was completely the result of the 24 teams idiotic decision to choose the outside line on the restart and then Gordon dropping down into Keselowski.Harvick with the shove from behind during the brawl.From one camera view, you can see him just hanging out and waiting behind Kez's car, then once he turned around he came in with the shove. Another fun day in NASCAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJourney Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 All we needed was good ol JR screaming BY GAWD!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 I got a feeling, its going be ugly once they get to Phoenix...Results from Texas:1.Johnson2. Harvick3. Keselowski4. Kyle Busch5. McMurray6. Earnhardt Jr.7. Larson8. Kurt Busch9. Edwards10. HamlinSN: I was impressed with Kurt today. He had a great car tonight & drove it like there was no tomorrow. Even Tony Stewart was doing pretty dang well. It seemed like that tires were the issue, some having to reuse old tires as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Noire Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 The fire display in the winners circle became very appropriate considering what took place post race. Looked like a war zone out there, and it was kinda awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 More WWE action at Texas.I'm a huge 24 fan, but Gordon's embarrassing himself... that wasn't Keselowski's fault. It was completely the result of the 24 teams idiotic decision to choose the outside line on the restart and then Gordon dropping down into Keselowski.I wouldn't say it was 100% Gordon's fault there, as I wouldn't call it 100% Kez's fault. Just a racing incident of someone diving for a small gap and someone not knowing that a driver was headed to the gap and he closed it. I WILL say that Kez has been driving like a complete *insert Gordon's phrase here* the whole Chase. I'm going to say that it'll be even more intense next week... hopefully More WWE action at Texas.I'm a huge 24 fan, but Gordon's embarrassing himself... that wasn't Keselowski's fault. It was completely the result of the 24 teams idiotic decision to choose the outside line on the restart and then Gordon dropping down into Keselowski.Harvick with the shove from behind during the brawl.From one camera view, you can see him just hanging out and waiting behind Kez's car, then once he turned around he came in with the shove. Another fun day in NASCAR.Either way, it all resulted from the decision to take the outside lane on the restart, which was beyond stupid, regardless of what happened on the prior one. What's really stupid is all of the teams pulling the fender right in front of the rear tires out, pretty much causing a flat tire on any type of contact. And since every team did it, wasn't the difference negated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUcelticsWON95 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 More WWE action at Texas.I'm a huge 24 fan, but Gordon's embarrassing himself... that wasn't Keselowski's fault. It was completely the result of the 24 teams idiotic decision to choose the outside line on the restart and then Gordon dropping down into Keselowski.I wouldn't say it was 100% Gordon's fault there, as I wouldn't call it 100% Kez's fault. Just a racing incident of someone diving for a small gap and someone not knowing that a driver was headed to the gap and he closed it. I WILL say that Kez has been driving like a complete *insert Gordon's phrase here* the whole Chase. I'm going to say that it'll be even more intense next week... hopefully More WWE action at Texas.I'm a huge 24 fan, but Gordon's embarrassing himself... that wasn't Keselowski's fault. It was completely the result of the 24 teams idiotic decision to choose the outside line on the restart and then Gordon dropping down into Keselowski.Harvick with the shove from behind during the brawl.From one camera view, you can see him just hanging out and waiting behind Kez's car, then once he turned around he came in with the shove. Another fun day in NASCAR.Either way, it all resulted from the decision to take the outside lane on the restart, which was beyond stupid, regardless of what happened on the prior one. What's really stupid is all of the teams pulling the fender right in front of the rear tires out, pretty much causing a flat tire on any type of contact. And since every team did it, wasn't the difference negated?I think NASCAR needs to step in on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalcowboyfan92 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Another week, another Keselowski incident. At least he's consistent on...and off the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 More WWE action at Texas.I'm a huge 24 fan, but Gordon's embarrassing himself... that wasn't Keselowski's fault. It was completely the result of the 24 teams idiotic decision to choose the outside line on the restart and then Gordon dropping down into Keselowski.I wouldn't say it was 100% Gordon's fault there, as I wouldn't call it 100% Kez's fault. Just a racing incident of someone diving for a small gap and someone not knowing that a driver was headed to the gap and he closed it. I WILL say that Kez has been driving like a complete *insert Gordon's phrase here* the whole Chase. I'm going to say that it'll be even more intense next week... hopefully More WWE action at Texas.I'm a huge 24 fan, but Gordon's embarrassing himself... that wasn't Keselowski's fault. It was completely the result of the 24 teams idiotic decision to choose the outside line on the restart and then Gordon dropping down into Keselowski.Harvick with the shove from behind during the brawl.From one camera view, you can see him just hanging out and waiting behind Kez's car, then once he turned around he came in with the shove. Another fun day in NASCAR.Either way, it all resulted from the decision to take the outside lane on the restart, which was beyond stupid, regardless of what happened on the prior one. What's really stupid is all of the teams pulling the fender right in front of the rear tires out, pretty much causing a flat tire on any type of contact. And since every team did it, wasn't the difference negated?I think NASCAR needs to step in on thatYeah, I mean otherwise the worst that would've happened was a fender rubbing the tire, which Gordon could have rode out through the checker. Whatever, I don't even want to watch the last two races. I'm a big Gordon fan but I'm pretty upset with that team after everything that transpired.Also, cautions caused by Clint Boyer spins/wrecks seem to screw Jeff Gordon a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needschat Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 More WWE action at Texas.I'm a huge 24 fan, but Gordon's embarrassing himself... that wasn't Keselowski's fault. It was completely the result of the 24 teams idiotic decision to choose the outside line on the restart and then Gordon dropping down into Keselowski.I wouldn't say it was 100% Gordon's fault there, as I wouldn't call it 100% Kez's fault. Just a racing incident of someone diving for a small gap and someone not knowing that a driver was headed to the gap and he closed it. I WILL say that Kez has been driving like a complete *insert Gordon's phrase here* the whole Chase. I'm going to say that it'll be even more intense next week... hopefully More WWE action at Texas.I'm a huge 24 fan, but Gordon's embarrassing himself... that wasn't Keselowski's fault. It was completely the result of the 24 teams idiotic decision to choose the outside line on the restart and then Gordon dropping down into Keselowski.Harvick with the shove from behind during the brawl.From one camera view, you can see him just hanging out and waiting behind Kez's car, then once he turned around he came in with the shove. Another fun day in NASCAR.Either way, it all resulted from the decision to take the outside lane on the restart, which was beyond stupid, regardless of what happened on the prior one. What's really stupid is all of the teams pulling the fender right in front of the rear tires out, pretty much causing a flat tire on any type of contact. And since every team did it, wasn't the difference negated?It's not a fender flare. It's a wing. It helps in creating down force, some sources say as much as 80 lbs. NASCAR is fully culpable in this. They're allowing teams to use it, first used, by the way, by Keselowski. Penske has a ton and I mean a TON of engineering in their corporation. They know it helps the down force. Oh what could have been.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Oh, poor Jeffy. Someone spilt his milk. Brad did nothing wrong. Jeff left the hole open and Brad filled it, and then Jeff turned down on Brad. Jeff, stop acting like a baby. Let's see, first there was the wussy fight with Jeff Burton, then the temper-tantrum with Clint Bowyer at Phoenix, and now Brad races you hard and you throw another temper-tantrum. Jeff Gordon "Wonder-Baby". That's all baby Jeffy does, is whine and cry. It's a real man Jeffy when you need a distraction by Harvick to throw a punch. Gordon is straight out pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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