The Official NASCAR Talk Thread

[YankeeVol]

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Texas sucks. They need to get rid of this track.

 

[Toujours Pret]

Texas sucks. They need to get rid of this track.

They put a lot of effort into avoiding shots of the grandstands

 

[Fun coupon VOL]

The fords are going to have to redesign their nose. They don’t have enough speed due to the increased mechanical grip with the new car.

 

[Fun coupon VOL]

Most exciting all star moment since

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Imagine if they bulldozed the track and built a gigantic parking lot.

 

[95 Vol Alum]

Is it me or do tires seem to factor too heavily in these new cars?

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Is it me or do tires seem to factor too heavily in these new cars?

Definitely feels like a lot of tire failures this season. Not certain if that’s Goodyear or the teams.

 

[Fun coupon VOL]

Definitely feels like a lot of tire failures this season. Not certain if that’s Goodyear or the teams.

Way to much camber in the rears. Tons of speed, but reliability is the issue.

 

[Fun coupon VOL]

What is this crock of ****?

 

[95 Vol Alum]

At least Blaney took it.

 

[robbymoore94]

Texas makes zero sense for the All Star race. First off, the format was more confusing than I feel necessary (not the track’s fault). Second, it is too far away logistically to make sense. The teams drive by multiple tracks that would put on a better show. Lastly, the racing at Texas sucks.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Don’t forget that pre reconfiguration this was also a fantastic track for IndyCar. It was certainly a sketchy track for them, but it was memorable.

So that’s two major series that hate Texas.

They need to bite the bullet and reconfigure 1&2. Might be able to get away with keeping 3&4, but if you’ve got the bulldozers rented for the week, might as well fix that too. Otherwise demolish the place, put in a grocery store and some low income housing and move on.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I just saw video of the Chastain wreck from last night. Man he got lucky he didn't flip, that could've been bad.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

I just saw video of the Chastain wreck from last night. Man he got lucky he didn't flip, that could've been bad.

He got incredibly lucky and Kyle got lucky too he didnt get hurt.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Can't believe they threw a caution on the last lap because someone barely brushed the wall. And the whole field was already by him when the caution came out. I know its the all star race and they want an exciting finish, but damn. Thats just not a good look for Nascar. Even Mike Joy was pissed.

 

[gordonr24]

Can't believe they threw a caution on the last lap because someone barely brushed the wall. And the whole field was already by him when the caution came out. I know its the all star race and they want an exciting finish, but damn. Thats just not a good look for Nascar. Even Mike Joy was pissed.

Last night was a huge disappointment. I think multiple drivers including Stenhouse had tires go down more than once during the race. I watched the replay and Stenhouse was running 12th at the time but by the time nascar threw the caution, the rest of the field already passed him. Bad night for NASCAR, Goodyear, and Texas Motor Speedway.

 

[Orange Maniac]

I didn't get to see all of the race but the part I did see was a snooze fest. Nascar needs a board of retired drivers for input on what to do to fix Nascar. The people in charge are just throwing darts at a dartboard and missing the whole board at times.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

Let's throw some format ideas for The All-Star race on how it could improve, because we all know that improvement is what is needed.

1. The race needs to be held somewhere else. Maybe Darlington.

2. I say you keep the pit competition to determine qualifying for the All Star Race.

3. After each stage during The All Star Race, you eliminate so many cars from the race. If you're at the back of the field, you're out of luck.

4. The eliminations continue until there are 4 cars left. Top 4 race for the million in the last stage.

I don't know, just some ideas.

 

[ATC_VOL]

Can't believe they threw a caution on the last lap because someone barely brushed the wall. And the whole field was already by him when the caution came out. I know its the all star race and they want an exciting finish, but damn. Thats just not a good look for Nascar. Even Mike Joy was pissed.

Desperate to create an exciting finish at a track that is incapable of producing one.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Let's throw some format ideas for The All-Star race on how it could improve, because we all know that improvement is what is needed.

1. The race needs to be held somewhere else. Maybe Darlington.

2. I say you keep the pit competition to determine qualifying for the All Star Race.

3. After each stage during The All Star Race, you eliminate so many cars from the race. If you're at the back of the field, you're out of luck.

4. The eliminations continue until there are 4 cars left. Top 4 race for the million in the last stage.

I don't know, just some ideas.

1. I agree, Bristol wasn't terrible last year and we always need more Bristol.
2. This needs work, imo they should do 1 lap, pit then run 2 or 3 laps it was just whoever got out first won.
I like 3 and 4.
One I would like to add is they should do a track that isn't usually on the schedule for cup cars. Ex... a lot of these teams have truck team so take the Cup stars to Eldora for AS weekend, or go out to a track and have them race spring cars.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

1. I agree, Bristol wasn't terrible last year and we always need more Bristol.
2. This needs work, imo they should do 1 lap, pit then run 2 or 3 laps it was just whoever got out first won.
I like 3 and 4.
One I would like to add is they should do a track that isn't usually on the schedule for cup cars. Ex... a lot of these teams have truck team so take the Cup stars to Eldora for AS weekend, or go out to a track and have them race spring cars.

I would love to see Eldora.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

I would love to try a 100(or however you get a 2 hour broadcast) lap show at a decent track. 20 cars, every 5 laps you eliminate the last place car.

Predetermined stage breaks which are the only time pit service can be done. Caution laps don’t count.

Winner gets $1,000,000 and pole position for one race in the remaining regular season.

 

[95 Vol Alum]

I would love to try a 100(or however you get a 2 hour broadcast) lap show at a decent track. 20 cars, every 5 laps you eliminate the last place car.

Predetermined stage breaks which are the only time pit service can be done. Caution laps don’t count.

Winner gets $1,000,000 and pole position for one race in the remaining regular season.

Like just black flag the last place car off the track without stoppage? I like that and everything else except for the pole position award for winning. Well dunn!

 

[robbymoore94]

Yeah, basically what Nerd-Vol said.

1. Winners, past champions, and past All Star Winners only locked in. 1, that's uno, car transfers from the open race witch is short 25 laps. No fan vote, no other ways in.
2. It needs to be at a track close to Charlotte. Atlanta, Bristol, North Wilksboro, Hickory, Nashville, etc.
3. The race needs to be short and easily understood. The All Star race should be an event that you could take a first timer to and them get it.
4. Eliminate cars as we go. 100 laps total. Breaks at every 20 laps. The last 5, or however many makes the math work out, gets eliminated. Final stage, five cars, winner takes all.
5. Either bring back the pit crew competition, or incorporate it in between stage 3 & 4. No other pit stops.
6. If $1,000,000 to the winner is not enough incentive, they might want to find employ elsewhere.