Re: NASCAR Weekend @ The Glen

by BooyakaDragon Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:10 pm

We need Das Boot.

by Sparkz47 Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:14 pm

And now the announcers are already talking about changing the track. Even when everyone walks away completely unharmed we have to start a witch hunt.

by Lucstar88 Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:17 pm

Sparkz47 wrote:And now the announcers are already talking about changing the track. Even when everyone walks away completely unharmed we have to start a witch hunt.

This^

by bsoyuz Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:20 pm

Lucstar88 wrote:http://instagram.com/p/rh2Cz6qdLh/

Rest of McDowell's car.

..........ok

HOW THE HELL THE CAR ENDED LIKE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously though, wow, for me this amount of damage in a car would result in death or career-ending injuries, how the hell McDoeu* walked away I don't know.

*This is McDowell's nickname here since his Texas flip. Doeu means Pain or Painful, so McDoeu = McPAIN

by PackerMan71 Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:22 pm

Lucstar88 wrote:
Sparkz47 wrote:And now the announcers are already talking about changing the track. Even when everyone walks away completely unharmed we have to start a witch hunt.

This^

And you're surprised by that? Neutral

by gone-sovereign Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:30 pm

Kyle Busch's shenanigans earlier on were legendary. Laughing

Methinks Dale will have some new additions to his race car graveyard in the near future. That was a hard wreck, the #95 got LAUNCHED. That's a shame too, I liked the scheme on that car. The important thing is that everyone's okay.

Good race so far, but let me take this time to say that ESPN's coverage is terrible. Did anyone else hear the commentators call Michael McDowell, "Michael McDonalds"?

by Sparkz47 Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:33 pm

PackerMan71 wrote:
Lucstar88 wrote:
Sparkz47 wrote:And now the announcers are already talking about changing the track. Even when everyone walks away completely unharmed we have to start a witch hunt.

This^

And you're surprised by that?

Sooner or later when racing, you're going to have a big crash; it's inevitable. Everyone was fine, so all the safety features did their job. I see no problem here.

by Backmarker Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:37 pm

I think Robin Pemberton's voice could cure insomnia.

kensethfan wrote:Did anyone else hear the commentators call Michael McDowell, "Michael McDonalds"?

Michael McDonalds is the broter of Jamie McDonalds and driver o the 95 parsons family raciing ford #nasfact

by PYLrulz Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:40 pm

bsoyuz wrote:OH GOD THAT WAS GIGANTIC, HOLY HELL *starts incrompreensible sounds of screaming*.

Glad they're okay, because that thing was enormous.

An open wheeler hitting armco isn't too bad, if the armco is built right

But a full bodied stock car...

Oh my good god Shocked

by PackerMan71 Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:43 pm

Sparkz47 wrote:
PackerMan71 wrote:
Lucstar88 wrote:
Sparkz47 wrote:And now the announcers are already talking about changing the track. Even when everyone walks away completely unharmed we have to start a witch hunt.

This^

And you're surprised by that?

Sooner or later when racing, you're going to have a big crash; it's inevitable. Everyone was fine, so all the safety features did their job. I see no problem here.

Regardless, there's always gonna be talk about safety improvements, even if everyone walks away.

by Sparkz47 Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:44 pm

kensethfan wrote:Did anyone else hear the commentators call Michael McDowell, "Michael McDonalds"?

by PYLrulz Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:50 pm

PackerMan71 wrote:
Sparkz47 wrote:
PackerMan71 wrote:
Lucstar88 wrote:
Sparkz47 wrote:And now the announcers are already talking about changing the track. Even when everyone walks away completely unharmed we have to start a witch hunt.

This^

And you're surprised by that?

Sooner or later when racing, you're going to have a big crash; it's inevitable. Everyone was fine, so all the safety features did their job. I see no problem here.

Regardless, there's always gonna be talk about safety improvements, even if everyone walks away.

At the very least, something needs to be done with that angle with the wall, be it building some kind of fence when the boot is not being used, or just sucking it up, and using the boot (hey, Nationwide runs Road America, which is longer than a boot included Watkins Glen, why can't the NASCAR guys use the boot?!?)

by Sparkz47 Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:53 pm

PYLrulz wrote:
PackerMan71 wrote:
Sparkz47 wrote:
PackerMan71 wrote:
Lucstar88 wrote:
Sparkz47 wrote:And now the announcers are already talking about changing the track. Even when everyone walks away completely unharmed we have to start a witch hunt.

This^

And you're surprised by that?

Sooner or later when racing, you're going to have a big crash; it's inevitable. Everyone was fine, so all the safety features did their job. I see no problem here.

Regardless, there's always gonna be talk about safety improvements, even if everyone walks away.

At the very least, something needs to be done with that angle with the wall, be it building some kind of fence when the boot is not being used, or just sucking it up, and using the boot (hey, Nationwide runs Road America, which is longer than a boot included Watkins Glen, why can't the NASCAR guys use the boot?!?)

I would welcome the boot. I never really understood why NASCAR has never used it.

by Lucstar88 Sun Aug 10, 2014 4:05 pm

Drivers back to their cars!!!

by **crl** Sun Aug 10, 2014 4:48 pm

We need four laps of yellow because Josh Wise stopped on the grass and got going again once it was safe for him to. OK, NASCAR.

by Lucstar88 Sun Aug 10, 2014 4:51 pm

Jimmie gets turned by Kenseth... Regan also involved

by FlashRod4 Sun Aug 10, 2014 4:52 pm

Lucstar88 wrote:Jimmie gets turned by Kenseth...

By Larson...
Poor Regan had nowhere to go 3 wide on the inside. Man did Allmendinger bunch them up on the start.

by BWard Sun Aug 10, 2014 4:54 pm

3 into 1 doesn't work.

by Lucstar88 Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:05 pm

Hamlin pit walled. also KENNEDY got douched by Sorenson!

THIS RACE

by navycook75 Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:05 pm

I can't take this suspense.

I want Allmendinger to win damn it.

by BWard Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:06 pm

I really hope that Ambrose pulls the same crossover on Allmendinger on the last restart.

by conrail1990 Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:07 pm

Ambrose, Allmendinger, Busch and Edwards fighting for the win. This is going to be scary and Epic.

by Pyrozooka0 Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:08 pm

And... Denny Hamlin has pitwalled himself FARC-style.

by Lucstar88 Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:10 pm

Also in CANADIAN TIRE

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10565218_346136305539500_3507549599026038426_n.jpg?oh=477d5ec9435eea60072e55c9c692251b&oe=545DBB4A&__gda__=1416102432_6dbce1182e89a3fcf0f65e97494d99ba

by gone-sovereign Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:10 pm

I'll take either of this top two. But just keep in mind that a JTG Daugherty car might win this race.

That was a battle for the lead if I've ever seen one before Hamlin spun. We'll be looking at a GWC, then it's really gonna get wacky.

by **crl** Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:25 pm

"Cautions breed cautions."

Not right now. NASCAR throwing cautions for bullshit reasons breed cautions applies here.

by **Cynon** Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:28 pm

kensethfan wrote:I'll take either of this top two. But just keep in mind that a JTG Daugherty car might win this race..

I wonder how crap Bobby Labonte feels now...

by bigdc48 Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:33 pm

HELL YEAH AJ ALLMENDINGER!!! Very Happy

by Lucstar88 Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:33 pm

WHAT A RACE AND WHAT A FINISH!!!!

by BWard Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:33 pm

Good win Allmendinger, but for Ambrose, he's done.

by gone-sovereign Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:36 pm

YES, ALLMENDINGER! ABOUT DAMN TIME!

That was a hell of a defense. Good job AJ, good job JTG. Awesome race.

by navycook75 Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:36 pm

YES! ALLMENDINGER FINALLY WINS A RACE!

AWESOME JOB!

And to think two years ago his career was in question. Talk about redemption.

by JMac525 Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:40 pm

Wow, congrats to AJ Allmendinger on the win! That was one hell of a finish.

by Lucstar88 Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:40 pm

Great journey for AJ after 2012. Couldn't happen to a cooler guy!

by Sparkz47 Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:41 pm

Some...well, let's say optimistic use of runoff to stay alongside Ambrose from Allmendinger, but a fine drive nonetheless. Seems JTG putting all their eggs in the road course basket really paid off.

by PackerMan71 Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:41 pm

by gone-sovereign Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:41 pm

I love Ambrose being a good sport about it in his post-race, I love Allmendinger's celebration and post-race interview, I love Brad Daugherty's reaction. Watkins Glen never fails to disappoint. Love it, love it, love it.

by **Cynon** Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:45 pm

Surrender at 20, field.

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I would like to point out this is the first NASCAR race my girlfriend watched with me, and the both of us are thrilled AJ won.

by bsoyuz Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:46 pm

HEIMERDINGER, ABOUT DAMN TIME.

by BWard Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:52 pm

I hate to sound like a dick, but as much as I want to be happy that Allmendinger won, I can't help but feel so bad for Ambrose. I was really pulling for him to win that one to make it the weekend sweep, and get in the Chase considering he may not be in NASCAR next year, which is something I'm really worried about for him.

by PackerMan71 Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:55 pm

Well, in spite of the tragic events of last night, this was one helluva race. What a tremendous battle between AJ and Ambrose, rubbing some fenders but keeping it clean for the most part, and it was without a doubt the best mano-a-mano battle I've seen this year. Despite two red flags, including the massive wreck just beyond the Carousel, this was definitely one of the best races all season, and further proves why we need more roadies in NASCAR.

I've got to say, the quality of NASCAR's racing in Sprint Cup has really surprised me this year. After several years of mediocrity, the majority of this season has been fairly enjoyable, and we've seen more solid racing this year than the last two years combined. Yes, there have been a few giant turds (I'm looking at you, Coke 600, Dover and Kentucky), but the quality of the racing has improved. The only real downside is the fact that I still think the new Chase format sucks ass, and I think it needs to be done away with entirely.

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by navycook75 Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:58 pm

Cynon wrote:Surrender at 20, field.

I would like to point out this is the first NASCAR race my girlfriend watched with me, and the both of us are thrilled AJ won.

Keep her bro.

by f1fan12 Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:58 pm

Best race of the season... By far the most epic battle there at the end.

by bigdc48 Sun Aug 10, 2014 6:11 pm

I've got to say, that was some of the best racing I've ever seen in my life. AJ and Ambrose put on one helluva show. I'll give this race a 9.5/10.

by Backmarker Sun Aug 10, 2014 7:17 pm

Stewart will not face criminal charges at this time, and the evidence that has come up is making it look like the accident probably wasn't intentional.

Congrats to AJ and JTG on the win.

by Alta Sun Aug 10, 2014 7:28 pm

Best race of the year. Awesome racing and a awesome fight for the win.

Glad to see Dinger win the race, a long time coming and a good way to ease a pretty tough weekend for the racing community as a whole.

Fun stuff today.

by Michael29Shell Sun Aug 10, 2014 7:56 pm

Was I the first one to see that Clint Bowyer spun coming to the checkers?

by Memoriesallbutdone Sun Aug 10, 2014 8:02 pm

Michael29Shell wrote:Was I the first one to see that Clint Bowyer spun coming to the checkers?

No, I saw it, but nobody cared lol

by conrail1990 Sun Aug 10, 2014 8:54 pm

Watkins Glen has produced some damn fine racing the past years. And I hope it continues.

by Mother of Invention Sun Aug 10, 2014 9:01 pm

Sparkz47 wrote:And now the announcers are already talking about changing the track. Even when everyone walks away completely unharmed we have to start a witch hunt.

why wait till someone dies, when you can prevent death.

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