NASCAR Weekend @ The Glen

by BBoy Tue Aug 05, 2014 2:37 am

The Sprint Cup series heads to their 2nd and final road course of the season at the Watkins Glen International. The past few years, this race has come down to 3 drivers, Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski, and Marcos Ambrose. Kyle Busch took the checkered last time around, can he do it again, or will someone like Joey Logano, Jeff Gordon, and Kevin Harvick join the mix for the win?
Entry list: http://www.jayski.com/news/stats/2014/story/_/page/22-Watkins-Glen-2014-Entry-List

The Nationwide Series joins along at Watkins Glen for a doubleheader. Keselowski, Busch, and Ambrose will all be running this race in preparation. Will they be the three to beat here, or can Brendan Gaughan surprise everyone like he did at Road America?

Entry list: http://www.jayski.com/news/nationwide/2014/story/_/page/NNS-2014-21-Watkins-Glen-Entry-List

by **crl** Tue Aug 05, 2014 3:57 pm

NELSINHO RETURNS!

http://motorsports-soapbox.blogspot.com/2014/08/piquet-returns-in-watkins-glen-cup-race.html

by Lucstar88 Fri Aug 08, 2014 11:42 am

During first practice in NW : Kyle Busch and Matt Kenseth (LOL CUPPIES) both spun their cars, the latter resulting in hitting the wall in the last turn.

TOP 10
Pos. No. Driver Speed Time
1 22 Brad Keselowski(i) 122.291 72.123
2 33 * Paul Menard(i) 121.603 72.531
3 09 * Marcos Ambrose(i) 121.553 72.561
4 54 Kyle Busch(i) 121.439 72.629
5 20 Matt Kenseth(i) 121.414 72.644
6 3 Ty Dillon # 121.322 72.699
7 12 * Joey Logano(i) 121.185 72.781
8 9 Chase Elliott # 120.789 73.020
9 2 Brian Scott 120.640 73.110
10 62 Brendan Gaughan 120.563 73.157

by BWard Sat Aug 09, 2014 10:35 am

Keselowski on Pole for Nationwide.

by Memoriesallbutdone Sat Aug 09, 2014 10:49 am

BWardboy88 wrote:Keselowski on Pole for Nationwide.

CuppieWinlol?

by BWard Sat Aug 09, 2014 12:36 pm

Jeff Gordon is on the pole for the Cup Race, with Marcos Ambrose crucially on the front row starting 2nd.

by Lucstar88 Sat Aug 09, 2014 12:37 pm

Jeff Gordon wins the pole for Sprint Cup with a 68.12. 22nd straight year with a pole for Big Daddy

Ambrose 2nd
Jimmie P3

Also Great Runs by Cole Whitt and Justin Allgaier!

Ambrose broke track record with a 68.11 in round 1

by BWard Sat Aug 09, 2014 2:46 pm

Really Kyle?

by Lucstar88 Sat Aug 09, 2014 2:47 pm

Kyle... that's not a passing zone lol

by bigdc48 Sat Aug 09, 2014 2:49 pm

Good job, Kyle. Um...

by Lucstar88 Sat Aug 09, 2014 3:17 pm

Bayne noobs the curb again and dumps O'Connell. Likely ending his race.

by Backmarker Sat Aug 09, 2014 3:27 pm

Roush is going to be one awful Cup team next year.

by BWard Sat Aug 09, 2014 3:32 pm

QQ Logano.

by Lucstar88 Sat Aug 09, 2014 3:36 pm

That C is on Yeley... moved up. Bayne actually didn't wreck him..

by flyingturns89 Sat Aug 09, 2014 3:51 pm

Lucstar88 wrote:That C is on Yeley... moved up. Bayne actually didn't wreck him..

Bayne moved down too.

by Lucstar88 Sat Aug 09, 2014 3:54 pm

flyingturns89 wrote:
Lucstar88 wrote:That C is on Yeley... moved up. Bayne actually didn't wreck him..

Bayne moved down too.

Not what i saw personally. Trevor held his line, Yeley thought he was clear, and the 28 got the worst of it. IMO

by bigdc48 Sat Aug 09, 2014 3:54 pm

NeverNeutral wrote:Roush is going to be one awful Cup team next year.

This.

by BWard Sat Aug 09, 2014 4:15 pm

Lol the commentators talking about cautions, and then a caution does come out.

by Lucstar88 Sat Aug 09, 2014 4:23 pm

Dale Earnhardt Jr. @DaleJr 8s
I think should @landoncassill get another shot in great equipment he would get it done. His talent has improved over the last few years.

Junior? Are you drunk?

by Backmarker Sat Aug 09, 2014 4:36 pm

No, Cassill is probably the most underrated driver in all 3 series.

by BWard Sat Aug 09, 2014 4:48 pm

YES AMBROSE, GET IN THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Lucstar88 Sat Aug 09, 2014 4:49 pm

GW Ambrose.
Chase highest NW.
Really good race!

by bigdc48 Sat Aug 09, 2014 4:50 pm

Good win Ambrose. Definitely a threat for Sunday.

by Lucstar88 Sat Aug 09, 2014 4:52 pm

Kyle, you flat out wrecked Ambrose in the Inner Loop... QQ

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Sat Aug 09, 2014 5:17 pm

by BWard Sat Aug 09, 2014 5:47 pm

Oh and also, Kyle Busch please for once give credit to the winner of the race. He may be a very talented driver but I hate it when he doesn't own up to a collision he causes, especially when he says he wouldn't give a crap about Ambrose. Such a sore loser.

by TheFallenHaveRisen Sat Aug 09, 2014 11:41 pm

https://twitter.com/TheAlexHayden

Stewart may be in trouble

by Mother of Invention Sat Aug 09, 2014 11:52 pm

everything is just speculation, but from what I heard Tony and the other driver got in an indecent and the other driver went over to confront him and Tony Mashed the Gas and hit him. Weather he aimed at him or was just driving off is to be determined.

Also, this is why I hate Twitter, Someone like Hayden is using unconfirmed reports as actual facts,w hen all of this is just speculation heresay and rumors.

by gone-sovereign Sun Aug 10, 2014 12:19 am

Supposedly this whole thing with Tony Stewart was at Canandiagua, and they've said on their Facebook that they have cancelled their racing activities for tonight. There's still no confirmation that Tony was involved.

Seriously, guys. Wait for a credible source first, okay? <3

by navycook75 Sun Aug 10, 2014 12:26 am

kensethfan wrote:Supposedly this whole thing with Tony Stewart was at Canandiagua, and they've said on their Facebook that they have cancelled their racing activities for tonight. There's still no confirmation that Tony was involved.

Seriously, guys. Wait for a credible source first, okay? <3

http://www.sportingnews.com/nascar/story/2014-08-10/tony-stewart-sprint-car-hits-driver-fight-incident-trouble-investigation-new-york-watkins-glen-kevin-ward

I think this is credible enough.

by Backmarker Sun Aug 10, 2014 12:37 am

Reports are coming out that Ward has died. Nothing confirmed yet, so fingers crossed.

by Backmarker Sun Aug 10, 2014 12:40 am

Local reporter live feed:
https://mobile.twitter.com/adamlongoCBS5

by gone-sovereign Sun Aug 10, 2014 12:56 am

Press conference about the incident at the top of the hour here: http://www.kpho.com/category/224303/cbs-5-local-live-streaming

Hope for the best, guys.

by gone-sovereign Sun Aug 10, 2014 1:14 am

kensethfan wrote:Press conference about the incident at the top of the hour here: http://www.kpho.com/category/224303/cbs-5-local-live-streaming

Hope for the best, guys.

Fake link, never mind. #BlameAlta

Canandiagua Motorsports Park has said that they will release a statement in the morning. Again, hope for the best.

by Sparkz47 Sun Aug 10, 2014 2:27 am

A video of the incident has been posted.

WARNING: VERY, VERY GRAPHIC IMAGES. WATCH AT OWN RISK.
If you guys don't want this here, I understand and will remove it. I just figured it was an important part of the story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvaHUN6JFPc

by PYLrulz Sun Aug 10, 2014 2:38 am

Sparkz47 wrote:A video of the incident has been posted.

WARNING: VERY, VERY GRAPHIC IMAGES. WATCH AT OWN RISK.
If you guys don't want this here, I understand and will remove it. I just figured it was an important part of the story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvaHUN6JFPc

Tony is in a world of shit.

by RealRacingRoots Sun Aug 10, 2014 2:49 am

If any of you remember the Todd Bertuzzi and Steve Moore incident from a decade ago, well, this is Auto Racing's equivalent.

And the fallout is going to hit critical mass once the sun rises over New York.

by BWard Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:08 am

Tony Stewart, I think you should prepare to put on the Prison suit soon. What an absolutely disgusting thing to do, especially from someone who is a very accomplished driver as well, but he may have just hit an all-time low right there.

EDIT: Well, Tony will be in trouble.

RIP Kevin Ward.

by navycook75 Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:11 am

Sheriff's office confirms that Kevin Ward has passed away.

RIP

by Sparkz47 Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:13 am

RIP Kevin Ward.

by PYLrulz Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:18 am

Tony is REALLY in a world of shit now.

Car fishtailing while just freshly under yellow... gonna be pretty hard to claim that something happened to his car right there.

by BWard Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:31 am

Also, how ironic is it that Stewart broke his leg in a Sprint Car crash at this time last year, and now a a year later he kills someone by running them over in a Sprint Car.

by gone-sovereign Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:31 am

RIP Kevin Ward, Jr.

In Stewart's defense, though, it wasn't like he intended to hit Ward. He just gassed it and the car broke loose. I guess Ward was in the wrong place at the wrong time, but for what it's worth, even if you're mad at someone, walking out onto the racetrack isn't a very bright move. Nevertheless, my condolences to Ward's family. It was a shitty situation from all sides, and people shouldn't be pointing fingers.

Will Tony Stewart's career end because of this? I don't think so. Stewart was cooperative with the police, and he was pretty upset about the whole thing too. I don't think it was intentional, though I don't think I could call it a "racing deal". I don't know if he'll race the Glen though.

by **Cynon** Sun Aug 10, 2014 4:11 am

There is no way in this world you can defend Tony Stewart.

None.

It doesn't matter if it was intentional or not, any argument over whose fault it is ends once he decided to crack the throttle and gas it up near another car. Nothing is sadder than blaming the victim, which is what I've seen a lot of people do.

by PYLrulz Sun Aug 10, 2014 4:15 am

Cynon wrote:There is no way in this world you can defend Tony Stewart.

None.

It doesn't matter if it was intentional or not, any argument over whose fault it is ends once he decided to crack the throttle and gas it up near another car. Nothing is sadder than blaming the victim, which is what I've seen a lot of people do.

This.

When you rev it up like Tony did in that situation, he might as well get fitted for a prison jump suit. Hey, who knows, it might match his old Home Depot colors.

by BWard Sun Aug 10, 2014 4:25 am

PYLrulz wrote:
Cynon wrote:There is no way in this world you can defend Tony Stewart.

None.

It doesn't matter if it was intentional or not, any argument over whose fault it is ends once he decided to crack the throttle and gas it up near another car. Nothing is sadder than blaming the victim, which is what I've seen a lot of people do.

he might as well get fitted for a prison jump suit. Hey, who knows, it might match his old Home Depot colors.

This is exactly what I'm predicting. Stewart murdered someone, plain and simple.

by Milan655 Sun Aug 10, 2014 4:30 am

Tyler Graves, a sprint-car racer and friend of Ward's, told Sporting News in a phone interview that he was sitting in the Turn 1 grandstands and saw everything that happened.

"Tony pinched him into the frontstretch wall, a racing thing," Graves said. "The right rear tire went down, he spun on the exit of (Turn) 2. They threw the caution and everything was toned down. Kevin got out of his car. … He was throwing his arms up all over the place at Tony for most of the corner.

"I know Tony could see him. I know how you can see out of these cars. When Tony got close to him, he hit the throttle. When you hit a throttle on a sprint car, the car sets sideways. It set sideways, the right rear tire hit Kevin, Kevin was sucked underneath and was stuck under it for a second or two and then it threw him about 50 yards."

by bigdc48 Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:17 am

I'm so speechless now after reading those posts.

by TheFallenHaveRisen Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:29 am

Victim Blaming is very rarely OK, but here I feel like Ward should get part of the blame. In an all black firesuit at night, he decides to run towards 800 hp machine while said machine is operating on a less than optimal working surface (Dirt will always be less grippy than pavement), angry or not you need to think about your actions around machinery such as this.

by BooyakaDragon Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:34 am

So who races for Stewart tomorrow (Not trying to be rude). Regan Smith? Max Papis again?

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