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Post by miket on Feb 25, 2012 9:35:16 GMT -4
Anyone into Nascar? Who's your driver? Me I'm with Smoke. I've been a fan since his Indy car days. Mike
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Post by drev on Feb 25, 2012 13:15:18 GMT -4
Yea, we're into Nascar here too. Never miss watching a race on TV. If we can't see it live, it always gets recorded to see later. Tony Stewart is the wife's favorite driver. Mine is probably Clint Bowyer but I don't think he'll do very well driving for Waltrip (maybe at the super speedways, we'll see tomorrow). Glad the season is starting, first sign of spring. Have fun... Drev.
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Post by miket on Feb 26, 2012 10:18:50 GMT -4
Both the Truck and Nationwide races were "interesting". Lets hope the Cup race is a s entertaining. I'm not a fan of the 2 car tandem at all. Hope they have that solved. Mike
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Post by mike on Feb 26, 2012 20:42:52 GMT -4
I'm with you the nationwide race was very interesting, hate the race got rained out. Will have to watch it tomorrow and smoke is my favorite driver. Hope he can finally pull a win at Daytona.
Mike
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Post by drev on Feb 26, 2012 21:34:13 GMT -4
It should be a good race tomorrow. I don't mind seeing "the BIG one" but I hope those 185mph head on into the wall crashes don't happen, somebody's going to get hurt bad or worse. Any driver can win if he/she is still running near the end (thats speedway racing). Glad to see the 2 car draft b/s is pretty much gone. Fly safe... Drev.
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Post by mike on Feb 26, 2012 23:59:58 GMT -4
Yeah I'm glad the 2 car draft is somewhat under control. You are correct though lots of hard hits in the wall this year.
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Post by miket on Feb 29, 2012 9:04:30 GMT -4
On to Phoenix.
Mike
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Post by miket on Mar 1, 2012 9:44:17 GMT -4
Man the 48 team got spanked for the C posts at Daytona.
NASCAR Drops the Hammer on Chad Knaus
Back on opening day during Speedweeks, NASCAR officials eyeballed a violation of the C-Pillars on Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet (the one destined to race in the Daytona 500 and which was crashed less than three miles into the race). At the time, the officials ordered the No. 48 team to cut the pillars off of the car and replace them with new ones, which had to be flown in from North Carolina. After that was done, the car was put through inspection again and allowed on track.
At the time, NASCAR stated that they were going to wait until after Speedweeks were over before determining what type of punishment could be levied on the No. 48 team for the infraction. On Wednesday, that decision was made, and the penalties?
Severe.
Crew chief Chad Knaus and car chief Ron Malec have both been suspended for six Sprint Cup races, as well as from NASCAR in general until April 18. In addition, both have been placed on probation until May 9. Knaus will also have to pay a $100,000 fine.
Driver Jimmie Johnson has been penalized 25 driver points, while listed owner Jeff Gordon has also been docked 25 owner points. (That's important.... Gordon's driver points or anything involved the No. 24 are obviously not affected). As a result, the team is currently in a hole in the standings with -23 points. They are considered to be ranked 49th right now, behind the six teams that failed to qualify for the Daytona 500.
In their official statement, NASCAR indicated that the No. 48 was determined to be in violation of multiple sections of the 2012 Sprint Cup Series Rule Book. These included Section 12-1 (Actions Detrimental to Stock Car Racing), 12-4-j (Determination by NASCAR officials that race equipment does not conform to rules, or has not been approved by NASCAR), and 20-2.1E (Judgment by NASCAR officials that parts have been installed in order to illegally enhance aerodynamic performance).
Mike
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Post by bobsp12 on Mar 2, 2012 5:50:18 GMT -4
I am a fan of most motor sports. Have been watching Nascar for many years. A certain Mr. Ambrose would be my current favourite in the Sprint series for obvious reasons, although a few others are up there as well.
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