2013 FedEx 400 @ Dover - Sprint Cup

by bigdc48 Tue May 28, 2013 4:49 pm

The Monster Mile is upon us.

http://www.jayski.com/news/stats/2013/story/_/page/13-Dover-2013-Entry-List

by BWard Tue May 28, 2013 4:52 pm

damnit, you beat me to making this thread Razz

by bigdc48 Tue May 28, 2013 5:02 pm

BWardboy88 wrote:damnit, you beat me to making this thread

I'm a fast learner. Very Happy

by Alta Tue May 28, 2013 8:22 pm

Guys need to get more extensive on your opening. Write about how much of a bad dude Monster Mile is!

I believe this is the first Dover race i've seen since 2011.

by BWard Wed May 29, 2013 3:00 am

Also the last race of the season broadcasted by FOX before dreaded TNT takes over for the next 6 races afterwards.

by navycook75 Wed May 29, 2013 3:03 am

BWardboy88 wrote:Also the last race of the season broadcasted by FOX before dreaded TNT takes over for the next 6 races afterwards.

I kind of like TNT...

by BWard Wed May 29, 2013 3:38 am

navycook75 wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:Also the last race of the season broadcasted by FOX before dreaded TNT takes over for the next 6 races afterwards.
I kind of like TNT...

I think the memory of their pretty bad coverage of Sonoma last year still kinda gets in my head a little, at least I'm hoping they'll be better this time around.

by Alta Wed May 29, 2013 4:11 am

BWardboy88 wrote:
navycook75 wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:Also the last race of the season broadcasted by FOX before dreaded TNT takes over for the next 6 races afterwards.
I kind of like TNT...

I think the memory of their pretty bad coverage of Sonoma last year still kinda gets in my head a little, at least I'm hoping they'll be better this time around.

From what Fox is done this year. It's a refreshment to be away from that abomination of coverage.

Since TNT is more low budget of the 3 networks. If they can work on their issues with commercial timing/quantity they will be a nice change of pace.

by f1fan12 Wed May 29, 2013 6:24 am

BWardboy88 wrote:Also the last race of the season broadcasted by FOX before dreaded TNT takes over for the next 6 races afterwards.

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Wed May 29, 2013 9:32 am

Only race of the year where I'll cheer for Denny Hamlin.

by RealRacer4 Wed May 29, 2013 6:01 pm

Spannerhead29 (Nelson) wrote:Only race of the year where I'll cheer for Denny Hamlin.

Not to derail this thread, but assuming that you're cheering for him because he's running the Autism Awareness paint scheme this weekend, I can see where you're coming from. I have a younger sister who has Autism and another sister that has Cystic Fibrosis, one of which Denny Hamlin runs a charity for and another he's sponsored by. That's the only reason I have for liking him, honestly. With that aside, it's nice seeing him contribute to something that has impacted me in my life.

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Wed May 29, 2013 9:48 pm

RealRacer4 wrote:
Spannerhead29 (Nelson) wrote:Only race of the year where I'll cheer for Denny Hamlin.

Not to derail this thread, but assuming that you're cheering for him because he's running the Autism Awareness paint scheme this weekend, I can see where you're coming from. I have a younger sister who has Autism and another sister that has Cystic Fibrosis, one of which Denny Hamlin runs a charity for and another he's sponsored by. That's the only reason I have for liking him, honestly. With that aside, it's nice seeing him contribute to something that has impacted me in my life.

Yeah I have Asperger's, so that's why I'm cheering him.

by BWard Fri May 31, 2013 4:18 pm

Landon Cassill faster than Jimmie Johnson wat?

by bigdc48 Fri May 31, 2013 4:40 pm

BWardboy88 wrote:Landon Cassill faster than Jimmie Johnson wat?

In Dover of all places? Shocked

by Rykia Fri May 31, 2013 6:48 pm

>cassill ahead of johnson
>dover
>circle sport trash

In other news, Hamlin wins his second pole in a row, all JGR cars qualify in the first two rows, and the man cursed to never win a race, who also won his only race here, will start second.

Starting Lineup provided by Jayski: http://www.jayski.com/news/stats/2013/story/_/page/13-Dover-2013-Qualifying-Lineup

by PackerMan71 Fri May 31, 2013 7:52 pm

Inb4 this race is worse than the Coke 600.

by conrail1990 Sat Jun 01, 2013 5:58 am

PackerMan71 wrote:Inb4 this race is worse than the Coke 600.

Na ah cause Danica gonna win! Laughing

by bigdc48 Sat Jun 01, 2013 7:26 am

We never raced Dover with the Gen6, so maybe it could change....hopefully.

by Lucstar88 Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:04 am

I'm actually kinda excited for this race + i can watch INDY at the same time. It's not a cookie-cutter so...

by bigdc48 Sun Jun 02, 2013 2:33 pm

Somebody from TRD is gonna get an ear lashing for that.

by PackerMan71 Sun Jun 02, 2013 2:41 pm

Matt Kenseth's engine...

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by RealRacer4 Sun Jun 02, 2013 3:28 pm

Still haven't watched a single lap of the race. It sounds like I'm not missing much. Well, see you guys in the IndyCar thread.

by Magus978 Sun Jun 02, 2013 3:30 pm

bigdc48 wrote:Somebody from TRD is gonna get an ear lashing for that.

Forget the ear lashing, they'll just get fired now. Razz

by PackerMan71 Sun Jun 02, 2013 3:35 pm

This race is making me do this...

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by Magus978 Sun Jun 02, 2013 3:43 pm

PackerMan71 wrote:This race is making me do this...

Is that some sort of Vulcan mind trick? Razz

by Rykia Sun Jun 02, 2013 3:52 pm

I guess I don't get it. I've thoroughly enjoyed this race, as I did yesterdays.

by Chives2112 Sun Jun 02, 2013 3:56 pm

Rykia_RKXK wrote:I guess I don't get it. I've thoroughly enjoyed this race, as I did yesterdays.

This is the only Dover race this weekend that I've been able to watch this weekend, but I've actually enjoyed this race, too.

by day500champ1 Sun Jun 02, 2013 3:56 pm

Rykia_RKXK wrote:I guess I don't get it. I've thoroughly enjoyed this race, as I did yesterdays.

I have as well. But, then again seems like I'm the only one whose seen all the races (all the laps) this year. Oh well.

by PackerMan71 Sun Jun 02, 2013 3:57 pm

Rykia_RKXK wrote:I guess I don't get it. I've thoroughly enjoyed this race, as I did yesterdays.

Since Kahne just wrecked, I doubt you're enjoying it as much anymore. Razz

In all seriousness, I just haven't found this race to be interesting. Sure we just had that 6 pack just a second before Kahne's self spin, but other than that, this race has been kind of... bleh. Not as bad as the 600 or Texas, but it's still pretty bad.

day500champ1 wrote:I have as well. But, then again seems like I'm the only one whose seen all the races (all the laps) this year. Oh well.

Dude, please don't start that again.

by Rykia Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:02 pm

PackerMan71 wrote:
Rykia_RKXK wrote:I guess I don't get it. I've thoroughly enjoyed this race, as I did yesterdays.

Since Kahne just wrecked, I doubt you're enjoying it as much anymore.

In all seriousness, I just haven't found this race to be interesting. Sure we just had that 6 pack just a second before Kahne's self spin, but other than that, this race has been kind of... bleh. Not as bad as the 600 or Texas, but it's still pretty bad.

day500champ1 wrote:I have as well. But, then again seems like I'm the only one whose seen all the races (all the laps) this year. Oh well.

Dude, please don't start that again.

I actually had the race paused after the last caution as I was in another room (yay DVR!), but I was kinda hesitant to post cause I knew that would happen as soon as I said something. Laughing

by Pyrozooka0 Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:11 pm

Gen 6 cars seem to be designed for boring races. Sleep

I know I will get flamed/hunted down and killed for this, but I actually prefer Fox's NASCAR coverage to TNT's, mostly due to that "wide open" bullshit they do every Coke Zero 400. They move the banner graphics from the top to the bottom and say it's the most revolutionary advancement in the history of TV, then don't use it for any other race they cover.

by PackerMan71 Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:11 pm

Magus978 wrote:
PackerMan71 wrote:This race is making me do this...

Is that some sort of Vulcan mind trick?

Mmmmmmaybe... Razz

by PackerMan71 Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:31 pm

This race just went from boring to WTF in 10 minutes flat. Shocked

by RealRacer4 Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:35 pm

That finish actually wasn't bad.

More importantly, I'm surprised Montoya didn't try wrecking Tony Stewart for the win.

by navycook75 Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:35 pm

Montoya will get his first oval win soon.

by **Ben Atkins** Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:36 pm

Pyrozooka0 wrote:Gen 6 cars seem to be designed for boring races.

Yes, because a car flipping over is the only way to make a race exciting. That's the vibe I get from you anyway. Rolling Eyes

Unbelievable finish to the race. Really wanted Montoya or Gordon to win that, but oh well.

by day500champ1 Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:38 pm

Johnson throws one away and Smoke pulls a Where did he come from moment to win it.

by Lucstar88 Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:39 pm

NO!!
Again a driver a like gets denied victory lane, but on the bright side, Montoya will win hopefully this year.

by Rykia Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:40 pm

That was unbelievable. I never would have guess those three would be fighting for the win, even with as good as Montoya has been running as of late.

by PackerMan71 Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:45 pm

Well, this race was batshit boring for the first 350 laps, then it turned the WTF meter up to 11 with... Jimmie Johnson jumping the final restart?! What is this sorcery?! Razz

Anywho, the finish was actually entertaining, which is surprising given Dover's recent history. Would've liked to see Montoya get that first oval win, but he's gonna get it soon at the rate he's running. Stewart finally breaks a long winless drought with a win at his least favorite track. Despite the fact that he's been a whiny ass this year, he earned that win here today.

The finish was good, but that still doesn't make up for the first 350 laps being a borefest. But at least it wasn't as bad as the 600 was, so that's a good thing, I guess. Laughing

The FedEx 400 @ Dover gets a 4.5/10.

by bigdc48 Sun Jun 02, 2013 5:16 pm

Great finish. I thought that Montoya was finally gonna break through and win, but he'll get on. I can't believe that Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing is actually relevant this year. This race is a 6 or a 7 to me.

by RyanB06 Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:07 pm

Keselowski failed post-race tech. In the first race his crew chief came back.

by Alta Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:11 pm

RyanB06 wrote:Keselowski failed post-race tech. In the first race his crew chief came back.

Why do i feel like Nascar is trying to invalidate their championship.

Race was pretty crappy till late in the race. That seems like the common formula for nascar races as of late.

by **crl** Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:16 pm

day500champ1 wrote:
Rykia_RKXK wrote:I guess I don't get it. I've thoroughly enjoyed this race, as I did yesterdays.

I have as well. But, then again seems like I'm the only one whose seen all the races (all the laps) this year. Oh well.

You want a medal there, buddy?

Sorry about your inability to see the forest beyond the trees.

by PKligBKFan Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:25 pm

crl wrote:
day500champ1 wrote:
Rykia_RKXK wrote:I guess I don't get it. I've thoroughly enjoyed this race, as I did yesterdays.

I have as well. But, then again seems like I'm the only one whose seen all the races (all the laps) this year. Oh well.

You want a medal there, buddy? Sorry about your inability to see the forest beyond the trees.

Is he not allowed to enjoy the races? Just because you don't like them doesn't mean he has to dislike them too...

by day500champ1 Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:25 pm

PKligBKFan wrote:
crl wrote:
day500champ1 wrote:
Rykia_RKXK wrote:I guess I don't get it. I've thoroughly enjoyed this race, as I did yesterdays.

I have as well. But, then again seems like I'm the only one whose seen all the races (all the laps) this year. Oh well.

You want a medal there, buddy? Sorry about your inability to see the forest beyond the trees.

Is he not allowed to enjoy the races? Just because you don't like them doesn't mean he has to dislike them too...

Finally, at least someone gets it.

by pennst24 Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:28 pm

crl wrote:
day500champ1 wrote:
Rykia_RKXK wrote:I guess I don't get it. I've thoroughly enjoyed this race, as I did yesterdays.

I have as well. But, then again seems like I'm the only one whose seen all the races (all the laps) this year. Oh well.

You want a medal there, buddy? Sorry about your inability to see the forest beyond the trees.

Wow. Griffin did not even say anything remotely wrong. Okay then. Neutral

by **crl** Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:29 pm

PKligBKFan wrote:
crl wrote:
day500champ1 wrote:
Rykia_RKXK wrote:I guess I don't get it. I've thoroughly enjoyed this race, as I did yesterdays.

I have as well. But, then again seems like I'm the only one whose seen all the races (all the laps) this year. Oh well.

You want a medal there, buddy? Sorry about your inability to see the forest beyond the trees.

Is he not allowed to enjoy the races? Just because you don't like them doesn't mean he has to dislike them too...

He's allowed to enjoy the races, but he needs to stop acting like he's better than all of us just because he does.

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:44 pm

TTTTOOOOOONNNNNNNYYYYYYYYYYYY

My 3rd favourite driver wins last week, 2nd favourite driver this week, I know have a good feeling about Pocono now.

by navycook75 Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:45 pm

Spannerhead29 (Nelson) wrote:TTTTOOOOOONNNNNNNYYYYYYYYYYYY

My 3rd favourite driver wins last week, 2nd favourite driver this week, I know have a good feeling about Pocono now.

I don't think Pocono is running the Road Course....

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