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« on: February 17, 2019, 01:25:58 PM » |
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What do you think of the new format?
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So many roads, so little time
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Jack B
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« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2019, 02:31:18 PM » |
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Big crash most of the cars are out
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indybobm
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« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2019, 02:41:58 PM » |
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Wrecking is not racing, but I guess the people got their money's worth.
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« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2019, 02:55:51 PM » |
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I generally like watching NASCAR - except for Daytona and Talledega.
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Jack B
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« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2019, 03:11:10 PM » |
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Two more crashes after the big one not many cars left.
The Pace car might win.
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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2019, 03:51:56 PM » |
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I don't mind the Stage mode, not sure if it's ever changed the outcome in a predictable way. Obviously, if your guy is in front, you don't like "extra" restarts, but like today's race, there were plenty of restarts between the end of Stage 2 and the checkered. For those who want more speed, today's race was why I don't. 20+ car out because slight touches mean big wrecks. Might as well watch open wheels  |
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old2soon
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« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2019, 06:02:38 PM » |
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SNUGGLE the "stages" they ain't needed by a long shot. Run the cursed race way it's sposed ta be-green flag whatever cautions are Actually needed checkered flag to the winner. And unleash their engines but square up the front end-increase wind resistance. I Thiought the object of Racing was to RACE!  RIDE SAFE. |
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Hooter
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« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2019, 03:14:44 AM » |
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NASCAR has gone down the crapper!
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« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2019, 03:46:57 AM » |
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Change is inevitable. I do think they will have to do something with these big restrictor plate races. It comes down to pure luck at the end vs. skill.
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F6Dave
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« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2019, 05:26:35 AM » |
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What do you think of the new format?
The answer might be found in the huge decline in both attendance and TV ratings. Watching a track full of identical cars running outdated engines can get boring. I miss the days when NASCAR had some diversity, running cars that had a little resemblance to the cars dealers sold. The same goes for F1 and Indycars. F1 used to run 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and even 16 cylinder engines. Two manufacturers tried 6 wheeled cars. Indy had 4 cylinder Offys, V6 Buicks, and V8s from a slew of companies. It made the racing much more interesting IMO. Now only the paint jobs are unique. |
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2019, 06:12:37 AM » |
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BIG NEWS! Restrictor plates are gone. To be replaced with tapered spacers. Same results. Ho Hum.  There isn't much individual innovation in Nascar anymore. Been phased out over the decades. It's all pretty much strategy and pit stops are what makes the difference. |
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« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2019, 02:47:06 PM » |
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I don’t mind the stages, give the points, but don’t yellow flag the race.
And list the green flag time so I can skip all the bs and hopefully just see racing...
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indybobm
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« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2019, 04:09:51 PM » |
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Restrictor plates and tapered whatever only have one effect. They equalize the field and make it possible to have 30 cars bunched up at the end of the race. How else are you going to have a multi-car pileup? That's progress?
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old2soon
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« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2019, 05:00:54 PM » |
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NASCAR has gone down the crapper!
AND nascar keeps tryin their damndest to keep flushing.  And they-nascar-are succeeding.  Past the septic tank and on into the soil field. RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2019, 06:28:56 AM » |
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i watched the lucas late model dirt races, lots more racing involved there.
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RudyF6
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« Reply #15 on: February 23, 2019, 11:39:35 AM » |
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Dirt's for racin', pavement's just for getting there! |
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« Reply #16 on: February 23, 2019, 07:21:40 PM » |
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I have lived 60-75 miles from the Speedway since the mid 70's. Never been inside. Bike Week used to have a bunch of venders and demo rides there. My buddy and I used to complain about the noise the racing bikes were making.  I even had a shot at free tickets when my son was in the Scouts for the week but not the 500. My thoughts on nascar are simple. Flush the toilet and throw in a fistful of skittles Just as exciting and a lot cheaper for all involved. |
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