2012 Coke Zero 400 - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Lets get ready for some great Night Racing Action from Daytona! Hopefully.

Entry List:

#1 Jamie McMurray Chevrolet Impala Bass Pro Shops Earnhardt Ganassi Racing
#2 Brad Keselowski Dodge Charger Miller Lite Punch Top Can/NASCAR Unites Penske Racing
#5 Kasey Kahne Chevrolet Impala HendrickCars.com Hendrick Motorsports
#9 Marcos Ambrose Ford Fusion Dewalt Tools Richard Petty Motorsports
#10 David Reutimann Chevrolet Impala Tommy Baldwin Racing
#11 Denny Hamlin Toyota Camry FedEx Office Joe Gibbs Racing
#13 Casey Mears Ford Fusion Geico Germain Racing
#14 Tony Stewart Chevrolet Impala Mobil 1 Stewart-Haas Racing
#15 Clint Bowyer Toyota Camry 5-Hour Energy Michael Waltrip Racing
#16 Greg Biffle Ford Fusion 3M Roush Fenway Racing
#17 Matt Kenseth Ford Fusion Zest Roush Fenway Racing
#18 Kyle Busch Toyota Camry Interstate All Battery Center Joe Gibbs Racing
#20 Joey Logano Toyota Camry Dollar General Joe Gibbs Racing
#21 Trevor Bayne Ford Fusion Motorcraft Wood Brothers Racing
#22 A.J. Allmendinger Dodge Charger Shell/Pennzoil Penske Racing
#23 Robert Richardson Jr. North Texas Pipe R3 Motorsports
#24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet Impala Pepsi MAX Hendrick Motorsports
#26 Josh Wise Ford Fusion Morristown Driver Services Front Row Motorsports
#27 Paul Menard Chevrolet Impala Menards/Quaker State Richard Childress Racing
#29 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet Impala Budweiser 'Folds of Honor' Richard Childress Racing
#30 David Stremme Toyota Camry Inception Motorsports
#31 Jeff Burton Chevrolet Impala Wheaties Richard Childress Racing
#32 Terry Labonte Ford Fusion C&W Energy Services FAS Lane Racing
#33 Stephen Leicht Chevrolet Impala Circle Sport LLC/Little Joe's Autos Richard Childress Racing
#34 David Ragan Ford Fusion MHP/8-Hour Alert Front Row Motorsports
#36 Dave Blaney Chevrolet Impala Golden Gorral Tommy Baldwin Racing
#38 David Gilliland Ford Fusion Glory Foods Front Row Motorsports
#39 Ryan Newman Chevrolet Impala Aspen Dental Stewart-Haas Racing
#42 Juan Pablo Montoya Chevrolet Impala Target Earnhardt Ganassi Racing
#43 Aric Almirola Ford Fusion U.S. Air Force Richard Petty Motorsports
#47 Bobby Labonte Toyota Camry Kingsford JTG Daugherty Racing
#48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet Impala Lowe's Hendrick Motorsports
#49 J.J. Yeley Toyota Camry American Israel Robinson-Blakeley Racing
#50 Bill Elliott Chevrolet Impala Walmart Turner Motorsports
#51 Kurt Busch Chevrolet Impala Phoenix Racing
#55 Michael Waltrip Toyota Camry Aaron's 'Christmas in July' Michael Waltrip Racing
#56 Martin Truex Jr. Toyota Camry NAPA Batteries
#78 Regan Smith Chevrolet Impala Furniture Row Furniture Row Racing
#83 Landon Cassill Toyota Camry Burger King BK Racing
#87 Joe Nemechek Toyota Camry AMFM Energy NEMCO Motorsports
#88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet Impala National Guard 'An American Salute' Hendrick Motorsports
#93 Travis Kvapil Toyota Camry Burger King BK Racing
#98 Mike Bliss Ford Fusion Phil Parsons Racing
#99 Carl Edwards Ford Fusion Subway Roush Fenway Racing

Go-or-go homers:

#21 Trevor Bayne
#23 Robert Richardson Jr.
#26 Josh Wise
#30 David Stremme
#33 Stephen Leicht
#49 J.J. Yeley
#50 Bill Elliott (Past Champion)
#87 Joe Nemechek
#98 Mike Bliss

To paraphrase something Ken Squier said back in '88: "Come on Bill, win one for the old people!"

Well, this will probably be a good race... I hope.

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned this yet seeing as how it's his sponsor this week....

Richard Petty Motorsports quickest in practice with the 43 then the 9.
Almirola
Ambrose
Logano
Newman
Biffle
Gordon
Allmendinger
Gilliland
Mears
Kahne.

^ dat 2 car tango is super effective hurp

Bill Elliott has some sort of extra boost to his car, he's quicker than some of the big guys like Harvick, Hamlin and Truex Jr.

EDIT: I just got mistaken.

Tony Stewart's Qualifing time has been Disallowed for the same Violation as Austin Dillons in nationwide.

AntmanB wrote:Tony Stewart's Qualifing time has been Disallowed for the same Violation as Austin Dillons in nationwide.

WOW WAY TO CHEAT TONY

BREAKING NEWS: AJ Allmendinger has been suspended from NASCAR for violating the substance abuse policy.

AJ Allmendinger failed a substance abuse test and is out of the #22 tonight, Sam Hornish Jr. is flying from Charlotte, North Carolina to race tonight.

Austin Dillon is on standby for Kevin Harvick who is on baby watch, and Michael McDowell is stepping into the #98 in place of Mike Bliss.

@JennaFryer: Breaking News: AJ ALlmendinger has failed a random NASCAR drug test.

o________o Of all people, AJ?!?!?

They're flying Hornish back to Daytona now.

I'm holding my comments about AJ Allmendinger until what the story is with this deal. If they're the drugs that can get you in trouble, then it's shocking and sad that it happened.

Allmendinger's B test has not yet been tested. He has up to 72 hours to make a request to have it tested. The suspension is also currently being called temporary.

RealRacer4 wrote:I'm holding my comments about AJ Allmendinger until what the story is with this deal. If they're the drugs that can get you in trouble, then it's shocking and sad that it happened.

Does it have to be drugs? Cause Dinger's had a history of Drinkin'

Mother of Invention wrote:

RealRacer4 wrote:I'm holding my comments about AJ Allmendinger until what the story is with this deal. If they're the drugs that can get you in trouble, then it's shocking and sad that it happened.

Does it have to be drugs? Cause Dinger's had a history of Drinkin'

No, it could be alcohol, there's also some drugs that are fine except if taken on race day. NASCAR is very particular with their rules.

I don't believe this for a second. Has to be something more to this. Waiting for this to further develop.

Matt Kenseth; your 2013 ride awaits you.

Alpineopossum wrote:Matt Kenseth; your 2013 ride awaits you.

Pretty sure he signed a contract already.

Just want to add to the chaos. Kenny Wallace is strapping into the #22 now since Hornish can't get there in time, however there are rumors that DeLana Harvick has just gone into labor.

EDIT: And right as I post that Hornish's jet lands.

AJ Allmendinger failed a drug test?!?

If true, was nice knowing your NASCAR career Dinger

Way to go AJ, just brilliant. Have fun Mayfielding your career

That command to start the engines was boss.

Race so far

Oh my God this is the wirst race ive ever seen. And I went to this year's Auto Club race.

Alta wrote:I don't believe this for a second. Has to be something more to this. Waiting for this to further develop.

It doesn't have to be Drugs Eric, It could be something like Painkillers or some other Medicinal medication that has to be controlled.

Both Penske cars have just been eliminated from having a chance to win this race. (In Theory)

Mother of Invention wrote:

Alta wrote:I don't believe this for a second. Has to be something more to this. Waiting for this to further develop.

It doesn't have to be Drugs Eric, It could be something like Painkillers or some other Medicinal medication that has to be controlled.

But at the same time, its the responsibility of the drivers to report what controlled medications they take to NASCAR.

Josh Wise leads 3 laps and then parks it.
Just when i thought he miht actually be competitive.

As for Dinger, I'm suprised and sad because i liked him. Everything bad is happening to my fav drivers.

Kurt Busch said this about Trevor Bayne after their crash:

"He needs to check his emotions at the door. He needs to read his Bible and decide if he wants to be a racer."

Really? Kurt needs to decide if he wants to drive crap for the rest of his career, or get back in a good ride.

"He needs to check his emotions at the door."

LOL OK

"He needs to read his Bible and decide if he wants to be a racer."

I'm not very religious but that comment was just stupid. I guess last night's win made him a bit too cocky.

Oh. That last wreck=derp.

Jeez. Even the "Wide Open Coverage" can't save their lives.

Douchebag Denny causing another Big One...

Back painkillers were to blame for that collosal mistake
Hamlin decides to move over on Kahne and wrecks half the field.
Bayne, Bowyer, Montoya, and Kyle Busch among those involved.

I will say this now, TNT is worse than ESPN!

Good with Kenseth.

f1fan12 wrote:I will say this now, TNT is worse than ESPN!

Adam Alexander seems like a nice guy, but he can't announce a race worth a damn.

Denny should know by now that when you're sliding to the inside at 200mph, you stomp on the breaks, hold the wheel steady, and hope the thing stops before hitting the wall, maybe steering away once you're safely away from the track.

You do not KEEP YER FOOT EN ET and jerk the wheel back. That just causes all hell to break loose and destroys a bunch of good race cars.

f1fan12 wrote:I will say this now, TNT is worse than ESPN!

I dont mind TNT, its the poorly timed commercials that bother me. Whats the cone death count for this year so far?

Tony Stewart passes Kenseth on the last lap BY HIMSELF, and goes on to the win. I can practically hear the trolololo song emanating from his car.

I'm glad those boring Roush drivers didn't win. That is all.

Greg Biffle confirmed for reject of the race. And how about David Reutimann wrecking McMurray into the big one for 10th! What a talented driver!

RealRacer4 wrote:I'm glad those boring Roush drivers didn't win. That is all.

This!

You know what really sucks about that wreck? Lolgano got through it, and now he holds down one of the Wild Card spots...

THAT'S INCREDIBLE!!!

Was this a race or a bad movie?

Cardinals5 wrote:Was this a race or a bad movie?

Race = Good

The audio/video syncing on TNT's end is horrible.

Cardinals5 wrote:Was this a race or a bad movie?

Went a little Keystone Cops towards the end there...

crl wrote:Douchebag Denny causing another Big One...

All Biffle. Biffle is a either swerving maniac or tried to secure the win for his team in the douchiest way possible.

Roush drivers decide to toss their brain out window at end of the race and they wonder what cost them the win.

Good win Stewart. Amazing move to steal the win. Top 10's for both Reutimann and Labonte so that's cool.

People need to stop whining about the tandem. They got their pack racing they love so much tonight and the race was absolutely boring until the usual 10 to go brains go out the window period of the race. Roush cars dominated that race up until the pit stop carnage.

I guess Tony went to Britain and took the Mercedes DRS wing since I have no idea he passed a tandem by himself.

My favorite driver wrecking 3 times actually made me laugh for some reason.

I don't blame anyone for last lap crashes at super speedways unless they're obvious to call, but Kenseth door checked Biffle and sent him into Harvick, and it was on from there.

Crap race since the high line doesn't work for crap.

Kenseth lifted. That's why Tony Stewart won.

But I guess it's an OMG GUD FINASH because of a giant wreck and Tony Stewart winning.

Biffle, Hamlin (almost typed Hamilton ) and Reutimann made derps of themselves on the track.