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  1.   Tyson posted:
  04.30.2016 - 2:36 pm
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Josh Wise was the one DNQ.


  2.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  04.30.2016 - 2:36 pm
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Chase! Love that top three. Of course it won't matter once the race starts.


  3.   numbah10hatah posted:
  04.30.2016 - 2:52 pm
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LOL Danica...from 4th in first practice to 37th in qualifying.


  4.   Ultimate Warrior #18 posted:
  04.30.2016 - 4:13 pm
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So with chase winning the pole does that silent all the people that said
his Daytona 500 pole was rigged.


  5.   Mike posted:
  04.30.2016 - 4:15 pm
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@4: Of course it doesn't. Pepple that stupid don't shut up that easily.


  6.   racefangurl posted:
  04.30.2016 - 4:42 pm
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None of the Roushskateers qualified worse than the Biff's number.
However, it doesn't mean much at this track. And don't give up on Landon
Cassill and Cole Whitt. Bad cars don't matter so much here. Luck and
plate racing skills are what matters.


  7.   racefangurl posted:
  04.30.2016 - 4:44 pm
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It's not how you qualify that matters so much as how you finish. Chase
could go bang like he did at Daytona or he could finish up front.
Talladega is crazy, so anything can happen.


  8.   Nascar Lead Lap Points posted:
  04.30.2016 - 6:17 pm
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  9.   Sector posted:
  04.30.2016 - 7:07 pm
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Well it seems since Jeff Gordon's retirement season back in 2015, the 24
car has been undefeated in Restrictor Plate qualifying.


  10.   Maverick11 posted:
  04.30.2016 - 7:11 pm
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I think this will silence the critics who called his pole in Februrary a
fluke...


  11.   Sector posted:
  04.30.2016 - 7:14 pm
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Why would they call it a fluke even if he didn't win today's pole, where
he's been proving his talent's worth week after week? Flirting just
outside the top 5 till race's end, came close to winning several times
already and he's still in his rookie season?


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  04.30.2016 - 7:21 pm
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  13.   dennyfan11 posted:
  04.30.2016 - 8:05 pm
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So Brian Neudorf gives it a 45% chance of racing to completion, a 20%
chance of being shortened, and a 35% chance of it being run on Monday.


  14.   racefangurl posted:
  04.30.2016 - 10:44 pm
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10 and 11, haters gonna hate I guess.


  15.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:12 am
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All I'm asking for is a controversy-free, weather delay-free race tomorrow.

I'm asking too much, aren't I...


  16.   Scott B posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:04 am
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Ty Dillon qualified pretty well, even though the car will have to drop
to the back due to the planned driver change.


  17.   Scott B posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:09 am
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#15, yes, that's a tall order. I'm just going with "nobody gets hurt."


  18.   RaceFanX posted:
  05.01.2016 - 9:13 am
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Chase Elliott wins another "21 Means 21" pole award. Colors Light beer
sponsors the pole award but has to drop its branding when a driver who
is not of age wins the pole.


  19.   RaceFanX posted:
  05.01.2016 - 9:17 am
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Chase Elliott's pole comes 30 years after his father Bill Elliott won a
poke here for the 1986 Winston 500. That was the race where the pace car
was stolen! Awesome Bill dominated the race but Bobby Allison won after
after Elliott blew a motor late.


  20.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 9:31 am
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So Brian Neudorff has now revised his chances. He now gives it a 45%
chance of completion, a 15% chance of it being shortened, and a 40%
chance of being run on Monday.


  21.   Blue Palaski posted:
  05.01.2016 - 9:44 am
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Oh God I can hear these morons now "But Chase was so much faster than
Austin Dillon" Yeah six thousandths of a second, even at the speeds of
NASCAR do we understand how insignificant 6 thousandths of a second is?


  22.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 11:01 am
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So the race start has now been moved up, from 1:20 PM to 1:02 PM.


  23.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 11:32 am
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Aaron Studwell states that the rain will move in around 4 PM Eastern
time, so let's hope we can finish the race before then, especially since
Brian Neudorff states they will move in at around 3:30 PM.


  24.   Tyson posted:
  05.01.2016 - 11:54 am
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I think we'll get to halfway at the very least. Hope we can get through
the whole distance though.


  25.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 11:59 am
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There's a big rain cell about 200 miles away. Let's hope we outrace it,
and no other showers pop up.


  26.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:13 pm
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Uh oh, a shower just popped up, about 50 miles away. Let's hope it
dissipates.


  27.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:14 pm
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Apparently Carl and Kyle haven't talked since Richmond.


  28.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:20 pm
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Showers popping up everywhere, but none at the speedway. Yet.


  29.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:24 pm
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Is the race on anywhere yet? FOX is showing some stupid infomercial.


  30.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:25 pm
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Pre-race is on Fox Sports 1, I think.


  31.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:32 pm
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I have no problem with restrictor plate racing.......until the last 5
laps where everyone drives like a lunatic and wrecks.


  32.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:32 pm
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Oh no. Shower just popped up over turns 1 and 2. It's raining.


  33.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:38 pm
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Now it's gone. However, another bigger shower is approaching.


  34.   Stan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:44 pm
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@33

How close is this shower?


  35.   David posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:46 pm
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Military/marching band anthems are always the best.


  36.   Nucl3ar Wa4le posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:48 pm
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Just hope we get this race started. They moved up the start time to
12:02 ET so we can avoid. I hate the weather


  37.   Nucl3ar Wa4le posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:48 pm
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Avoid the showers I meant to say


  38.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:49 pm
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@34, literally right next to it.


  39.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:50 pm
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When was the last rain-shortened race at Talladega? Wasn't it the '96
race (the last summer race) where Dale Earnhardt had his awful crash in
which he broke his collarbone?

Oh man, this could be a nutty race. They may only make it to halfway
today, which means we could see some really insane driving out there
early on...


  40.   David posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:52 pm
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"Wasn't it the '96 race (the last summer race) where Dale Earnhardt had
his awful crash in which he broke his collarbone?"

Not quite. It was delayed by rain, shortened by darkness.


  41.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:54 pm
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I might've said this on the Richmond page, but I'm expecting this race
to be just like the 2014 Coke Zero 400...


  42.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:55 pm
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Hey JMG, just a heads up if you haven't seen it yet, but you chose 11
names in the fantasy.


  43.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:56 pm
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And now it's raining, jet dryers are on the track.


  44.   Juan Pablo Montoya posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:58 pm
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Jet dryers? Here I come!


  45.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 12:59 pm
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Hendrick cars are lined up 1-3-5 on the start.


  46.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:02 pm
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Rainstorm has moved off to the east, jet dryers working a spot in turn 3.


  47.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:03 pm
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How cool is it to see the 24 and the 3 start 1-2


  48.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:04 pm
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Green flies at Talladega!


  49.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:04 pm
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Well, they're going green now. This race will at least start today-let's
see how many laps they can actually make it...


  50.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:05 pm
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Chase leads lap 1.


  51.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:06 pm
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3-wide already on lap 1 as Matt Kenseth now leads a group of cars on the
high line.

Chase Elliott has led the first lap of both plate races so far this year.


  52.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:06 pm
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Geez, my Madden game is taking longer then I'd hope. Time to wast time
to end it.


  53.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:07 pm
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Hendrick running 1-2-3. I know some people here probably don't like that.


  54.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:08 pm
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The outside lines are beginning to fall back.


  55.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:10 pm
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Kenseth making a move on Johnson for 3rd.


  56.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:10 pm
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Remember when plate racing was every man for himself and not just
teammates politicking?

Peppridge Farm remembers.


  57.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:10 pm
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The Gibbs brigade is coming...


  58.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:13 pm
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I was seriously surprised that only 3 people picked a Gibbs car to win,
after they smoked everyone at Daytona by teaming up I knew they would do
it again.


  59.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:14 pm
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Brad Keselowski takes a run, but Chase blocks.


  60.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:14 pm
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Keselowski takes the lead from Elliott...but not for long.

Considering the weather conditions, I doubt we'll see the "epic" single
file racing today...but I could always be wrong.


  61.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:14 pm
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Four wide. That almost didn't work.


  62.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:15 pm
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Four wide!

Kenseth goes for the lead.


  63.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:15 pm
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Matt Kenseth to the inside, but Elliot holds him off and leads the lap.


  64.   Stewart14rocks posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:15 pm
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Whenever rain is looming there always seems to be an underdog winning


  65.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:16 pm
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All 40 cars in the lead draft!


  66.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:17 pm
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Kenseth leads that lap as Gibbs cars are lined up 1-2-3 on the inside.

Four wide again!


  67.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:18 pm
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Matt Kenseth takes the lead!


  68.   Sean posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:18 pm
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Chase Elliott isn't an underdog really. He's a future prolific winner
who hasn't won yet.


  69.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:19 pm
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Trevor Bayne in 6th right now, with Casey Mears in 10th.


  70.   jabber1990 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:20 pm
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as usual Facebook is all "when will the big one occur"

so I said "normally we hate when NASCAR wrecks, but now we're rooting
for wrecks?"

I've received a lot of threats, and had a few admins threaten to ban me


  71.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:20 pm
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I'm surprised that with the rain NASCAR didn't throw a competition
caution. Seems to be pretty much the norm now whenever weather has
popped up at any point during the weekend, whether it's affected track
time or not...


  72.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:21 pm
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Toyota's in front. Repeat of the 500.


  73.   David posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:21 pm
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"so I said "normally we hate when NASCAR wrecks, but now we're rooting
for wrecks?"

I've received a lot of threats, and had a few admins threaten to ban me"

Good show. I'd consider that a badge of honor.


  74.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:21 pm
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Gilliland in the top ten. Cool.


  75.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:21 pm
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If Kasey Kahne gets shuffled out, Gibbs cars will be running 1-2-3-4.
Looks like this could be a repeat of the Daytona 500...


  76.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:21 pm
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How about David Gilliland in the top 10?


  77.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:22 pm
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Cole Whitt and Michael Annett have lost the draft.


  78.   David posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:22 pm
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"I'm surprised that with the rain NASCAR didn't throw a competition
caution. Seems to be pretty much the norm now whenever weather has
popped up at any point during the weekend, whether it's affected track
time or not..."

That's usually only when it rains the night before the race, and all the
rubber is washed away.


  79.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:23 pm
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"as usual Facebook is all "when will the big one occur"

so I said "normally we hate when NASCAR wrecks, but now we're rooting
for wrecks?"

I've received a lot of threats, and had a few admins threaten to ban me"

Remember that NASCAR has more wreck fans than actual race fans (or so it
would seem). I'm surprised they aren't clamoring for NASCAR to find a
way to increase the number of wrecks (actually, I bet they are...)


  80.   Sean posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:23 pm
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Elliott's able to stay two carlengths ahead of the rest of his line for
that long? Wow, that's impressive.


  81.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:23 pm
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Back of 14 has yellow stripes. Haven't see those on Tony's car in years.


  82.   jabber1990 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:23 pm
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having great racing! but they've mentioned 3 times about the Driver change

spent more time talking about that than the race


  83.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:24 pm
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Way too many commercial breaks early on...


  84.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:25 pm
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"Remember that NASCAR has more wreck fans than actual race fans (or so
it would seem). I'm surprised they aren't clamoring for NASCAR to find a
way to increase the number of wrecks (actually, I bet they are...)"

Not even kidding, someone on NASCARNixons FB page the other day said "I
don't worry about the wrecks, I hope for and expect them."


  85.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:27 pm
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Chase Elliott fighting back!


  86.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:27 pm
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Chase Elliott trying to work the outside line back to the lead.


  87.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:27 pm
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Elliott for the lead.


  88.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:27 pm
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The outside line is making a move forward again.


  89.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:28 pm
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Elliott is still keeping up with Matt. Both cars are bad fast.


  90.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:28 pm
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And clears him.


  91.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:28 pm
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Mears in the top five!


  92.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:28 pm
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Seriously, if people want to see wrecks so much, you'd think demo
derbies would have record-setting attendance numbers...


  93.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:28 pm
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And LANDON CASSILL in 10th!


  94.   Ultimate Warrior #18 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:30 pm
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Small chance of a big one today.


  95.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:31 pm
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Junior and Jimmie have faded to the back.


  96.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:31 pm
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Gosh, way too many commercials.


  97.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:31 pm
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"Small chance of a big one today."

Nah, I'd say a huge chance. Rain is coming, and most of the field is
racing like it is lap 188.


  98.   Ultimate Warrior #18 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:32 pm
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@92 honestly when I was younger I was disappointed watching Daytona and
talladega and not seeing a big one.


  99.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:32 pm
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I can't wait for the day that more time during a race broadcast is spent
on commercials than actually showing the racing. Do the advertisers
really need THAT much time on the broadcast?


  100.   Stewart14rocks posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:33 pm
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So 20 laps of commercial 12 laps of racing thanks fox.


  101.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:34 pm
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"I can't wait for the day that more time during a race broadcast is
spent on commercials than actually showing the racing."

Pretty sure thats been the case for quite a few years now.


  102.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:34 pm
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"@92 honestly when I was younger I was dissapointed watching Daytona and
Talladega and not seeing a big one."

I was the exact same way for a long time. Thankfully last year's Coke
Zero 400 knocked some sense into me.


  103.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:34 pm
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Green flag stops are underway.


  104.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:35 pm
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Pit stops!


  105.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:35 pm
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#101

I'd agree, but Jayski ALWAYS says otherwise...

Green-flag pit stops begin.


  106.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:36 pm
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Patrick and Menard spin in pits.


  107.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:36 pm
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Only Danica...


  108.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:36 pm
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Danica Patrick wrecks on pit road!


  109.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:37 pm
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Paul Menard and Danica Patrick get together entering the pits and Danica
spins. You can pretty much count her out of the hunt now...


  110.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:38 pm
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Single file brigade begins.


  111.   Cman posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:38 pm
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JGRWinsLOL


  112.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:38 pm
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As expected, pit stops have broken up the lead draft significantly.
Gibbs-powered cars now run 1-2-3-4.


  113.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:38 pm
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Darrell, his problem is that he doesn't have anyone to draft with. Its
that simple.


  114.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:40 pm
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Wind shield tear off on Kyle Busch's grille. Thankfully he teammates run
2-3-4-6.


  115.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:40 pm
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That's Danica's fault. She was on the outside and had no way to cut 3
leanest her stop.


  116.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:40 pm
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If they kick Kurt out, the JGR brigade will hold down the entire top 5.

Kyle Busch has a MASSIVE piece of garbage on the grille. If he doesn't
drop back to try to get it off, he could be in BIG trouble...


  117.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:40 pm
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*3 lanes to her stop.


  118.   Ultimate Warrior #18 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:41 pm
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Watching Kyle Larson hit the catch fence at Daytona change all that for
me Maverick


  119.   FOX posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:42 pm
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GEICO: 15 minutes of commercials could make you lose 15% or more of your
sanity.


  120.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:42 pm
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I also used to cheer for wrecks when I was much younger. I think the
wreck that really changed that for me was seeing Edwards hit the
catchfence.


  121.   Stan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:42 pm
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That has to be the worst Aaron's commercial I've ever seen.


  122.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:43 pm
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Screw you, Aaron's, for making another commercial with people imitating
engine noises (as if it was an actual language). Bonus points for
featuring Michael Waltrip in it...


  123.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:43 pm
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Hey Danica...

GET OUT OF THE WAY!!!


  124.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:44 pm
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Lead pack splits Patrick's wounded car.


  125.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:45 pm
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JGR employing the same strategy as Daytona.


  126.   Blue Palaski posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:45 pm
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Danica is such a ditz behind the wheel. "Hey guys there's a car on my
inside what should I do? Cut across his nose, okay!"


  127.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:45 pm
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Crash! Dale Earnhardt Jr gets heavy damage.


  128.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:46 pm
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Jr wrecks.

GOD f**kING DAMN IT!!


  129.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:46 pm
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Crash back in the pack-Junior is involved, and so is Kahne!


  130.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:46 pm
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@#$%


  131.   FOX posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:46 pm
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There goes everyone's fantasy picks...


  132.   jabber1990 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:46 pm
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if NASCAR is scripted for JR, why did that happen?


  133.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:47 pm
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Same thing that happened at Daytona. Lost it at the end of the turn.


  134.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:47 pm
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Even when he is the favorite he f**ks up.


  135.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:47 pm
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...I feel like an idiot for picking Junior to win in both plate races now...

Junior just lost it off turn 2 and spun out. He also collected Matt
DiBenedetto...


  136.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:47 pm
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I think Amelia is finally dead.

Poor anonymous Dale Jr fan.


  137.   Lucstar88 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:47 pm
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Same thing as Daytona.

JGR probably has this in the bag.


  138.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:47 pm
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Thats all on him.


  139.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:47 pm
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I'm a fan, but Jr. Has sadly lost his plate racing touch.


  140.   Ultimate Warrior #18 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:48 pm
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Danica's time in NASCAR is ticking.


  141.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:48 pm
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Send Amelia to the crusher.


  142.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:49 pm
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Tony gets the free pass, and he'll get out of the car now.


  143.   Ultimate Warrior #18 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:49 pm
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There it goes folks 75% of the attendance in Earnhardt country will now
be going home.


  144.   Stan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:50 pm
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How did David Gilliland get damaged? I saw him on pit road moments ago.


  145.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:50 pm
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I think that's the final in the coffin for Amelia.

Same deal as Daytona, got loose all by himself and couldn't save it.
Unfortunatly he took Kasey Kahne and Matt DiBenedetto with him.

Tony Stewart's the lucky dog.


  146.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:50 pm
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"How did David Gilliland get damaged?"

Because Danica.


  147.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:51 pm
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OH MA GOD MIKEY LED A LAP TODAY! Be still, my beating heart...

Tony Stewart will get the free pass and make the drivers' swap under
this caution.

Hamlin collides with Biffle in the pits!


  148.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:51 pm
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@139. He won at Talladega and Daytona last year. 2 races where he just
looses it, does not mean he lost his touch.


  149.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:52 pm
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I'm giving up hope for Jr. winning this year. Oh well. Kenseth is first
out of the pits. I'm picking Brad to win today now.


  150.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:53 pm
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The anonymous Junior fan is likely contemplating suicide right now. I
honestly actually feel kind of sad for him-if his life really depends on
how well Junior does, he must really not have a lot good going on in his
life. I think that guy really needs some help.


  151.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:54 pm
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Wow we got some real pessimist Jr fans on here. Two bad races means he's
lost his touch??? You should join Anonymous in the Pessimist Jr Fan Club.


  152.   Danica Patrick posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:55 pm
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How much signal I need to turn across eight lanes of traffic? Oh, none?
I turn now! Good luck everybody else!


  153.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:56 pm
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I admit, I used to cheer for wrecks for quite a while...I'm old enough
to remember Earnhardt Sr.'s death (I remember watching that race and
hearing the announcement of his death on the news that night). Over
time, I definitely no longer enjoy wrecks-I just accept them for what
they are, a natural part of racing. As long as humans pilot race cars,
there will inevitably be accidents at some point-because we're all only
human and the best of us can make mistakes.

I will admit one thing, though. They can make for some exciting moments
in an amateur film recording if you're actually at a race.


  154.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:57 pm
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How about naming a car after someone who actually succeeded? Not for
someone who disappeared into the abyss.


  155.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 1:59 pm
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For all that talk about the Tony Stewart/Ty Dillon driver change, they
didn't even show it as it was happening lol


  156.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:00 pm
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#152

From the days when Family Guy was actually still funny...(in before
people vehemently disagree with that)


  157.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:01 pm
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I'm not sure anyone else has said this...but the Coke commercials
featuring the racing family drinking Cokes and leaving everyone in awe
are some of the corniest things I've ever seen. They're drinking a
fricking COCA-COLA, something a large percentage of the population
drinks anyways. What the hell is so amazing about somebody drinking a Coke?


  158.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:02 pm
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"There it goes folks 75% of the attendance in Earnhardt country will now
be going home."

The stands were pretty damn full.
Be interesting to need how empty they are as the race goes on.

Mikey stays out.


  159.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:02 pm
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Michael Waltrip is the leader. Cue DW celebrating...


  160.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:03 pm
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Calling it, Mikey is back to 30th ten laps from now.


  161.   Against Charters posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:03 pm
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Well I guess I'll be rooting for Anyone not in a Gibbs car now


  162.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:04 pm
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What the hell??


  163.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:04 pm
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Michael Waltrip spins! Casey Mears involved as well!


  164.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:04 pm
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Goddammit, Mears...


  165.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:04 pm
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Waltrip and Mears crash!

Amazing that more cars weren't involved.


  166.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:04 pm
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Mikey causes the mini-big one.


  167.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:04 pm
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DW just died of a heart attack.


  168.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:05 pm
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Mikey gets shoved on the apron, slides back on the track and takes out
Casey Mears (who was having a great run) and Aric Almirola. Saw
something like that coming the moment he restarted with the lead after
not pitting...


  169.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:05 pm
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Aric Almirola spins as well.


  170.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:05 pm
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"Calling it, Mikey is back to 30th ten laps from now."

Or, two laps from now lol


  171.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:05 pm
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Correction.
Giggles causes the mini-big one.


  172.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:06 pm
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Danica is back on the lead lap.


  173.   Against Charters posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:06 pm
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Why the hell does waltrip still race


  174.   jabber1990 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:07 pm
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that should have been messier than it was

also, Moment of Silence for Casey Mears GoPro


  175.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:09 pm
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If Mears would've just spun rather than try to save it, he probably
would've been fine...


  176.   Stan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:09 pm
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Where are we at weather wise?


  177.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:10 pm
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Chris Myers just said this is Tony's first race back since his injury.

OK, then who the hell was driving his car last week?


  178.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:11 pm
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Small splotches, but then a huge downpour should arrive around 3-4 pm.


  179.   jabber1990 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:11 pm
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will the Ticker say Dillon?

and the Windshield said "Stewart" right?


  180.   Against Charters posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:11 pm
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@177 lol Chris Myers sucks


  181.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:12 pm
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If I had a nickel for every time they mentioned the relief driver rules,
I'd never have to work again.


  182.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:14 pm
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With weather on the way, things are gonna start picking up...


  183.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:14 pm
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Business is starting to pick up.


  184.   jabber1990 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:15 pm
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instead of asking Almorla about Milwaukee, ask Zahi Hawass about Aliens
building the Pyramids, you'll get a better reaction


  185.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:15 pm
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Gilliland still in the top 20 even after being Danica'd.


  186.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:16 pm
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McMurray coming on the outside lane. But he has trash on the grille.

PLEASE DO NOT SING, DW...


  187.   PF posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:16 pm
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It's early but it looks like Kenseth has the strongest car. He can hold
it out front alone without anyone getting much of a run


  188.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:17 pm
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Racing to halfway.


  189.   Ultimate Warrior #18 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:18 pm
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I'm shocked PF Had a positive comment


  190.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:18 pm
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I haven't enjoyed a Talladega race this much in a long time.


  191.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:18 pm
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Seriously, who was the genius who decided to make the #78 car look
almost exactly like the #14 when it has Bass Pro Shops sponsorship? Way
to confuse everyone...


  192.   Against Charters posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:18 pm
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Need a underdog winner today


  193.   PF posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:19 pm
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McMurray's an ace at plate tracks but Ganassi's speed has really
decreased at those tracks in recent years. Needs to get that shit off
the grill


  194.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:20 pm
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There's rain to the north, south, east, and west, just not hitting the
track.


  195.   Ultimate Warrior #18 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:20 pm
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Bass pro needs to go back with truex 2005 Busch paint scheme


  196.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:20 pm
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"I'm shocked PF Had a positive comment"

I'm impressed he even HAS any positivity in him...


  197.   Against Charters posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:20 pm
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I sense the big one coming


  198.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:20 pm
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With the pop-up showers missing the track, of COURSR DW brings up his
infamous "Vortex Theory".


  199.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:21 pm
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Brad to the lead being pushed by Elliott.


  200.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:21 pm
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Danica probably crashed that "Turbo-charged Tooth Fairy-mobile".


  201.   Against Charters posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:22 pm
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I seen most of all PF comments he only likes Jamie mcmurray


  202.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:22 pm
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Bad Brad & Chase overtake the JGR duo.


  203.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:22 pm
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Looks like McMurray probably has his trash off his grille.


  204.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:22 pm
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Austin is battling for the lead now.


  205.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:23 pm
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Brad Keselowski now leading.


  206.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:24 pm
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Keselowski to the lead. Austin Dillon leads the middle line and Truex
the outside lane.


  207.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:24 pm
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I don't mind this top 5.


  208.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:24 pm
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Love this top five right now... except for the leader.


  209.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:25 pm
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Inside line falling back.


  210.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:25 pm
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Austin Dillon up to third in the outside lane.

Chase has learned a lot from Daytona, he's been able to successfully
block both lanes when out front and stayed up front with the leaders.
He's gonna be a factor in the finish.


  211.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:25 pm
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Dale Jr. performance update: He's in the garage


  212.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:26 pm
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Nationwide update is Jr. spinning.


Gotta use the Nationwide update somehow.


  213.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:26 pm
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Really a Dale Jr performance report?


  214.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:26 pm
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We still get a Junior performance update even though he's off the track.


  215.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:27 pm
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Nationwide is on your side


  216.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:28 pm
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Can you feel it? CAN you feel it?

No, I can't.


  217.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:29 pm
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Can we make rain an issue every week?


  218.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:29 pm
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Oh my goodness! Danica is drinking a COKE! That's the most amazing thing
I've ever SEEN!

...not...


  219.   PF posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:29 pm
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Not a Jr fan but his Nationwide commercials are pretty great


  220.   PF posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:29 pm
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Just started watching around 50 laps in. Can't believe Jr just lost it
again. Imagine if someone were to do that in this pack


  221.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:30 pm
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The three guys I really want to win right now are three wide for third.


  222.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:30 pm
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All three lanes working now.


  223.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:30 pm
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They are trying to go three-wide for the lead!

...They're going to wreck before or around the halfway point, aren't they?


  224.   jabber1990 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:31 pm
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"Oh my goodness! Danica is drinking a COKE! That's the most amazing
thing I've ever SEEN!"

Weird Al: "Look who's drinking COFFEE! Everything celebrities do is
Fascinating!"


  225.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:31 pm
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Hamlin and Keselowski side by side!


  226.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:32 pm
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"Not a Jr fan but his Nationwide commercials are pretty great"

I am a Jr fan and I think they're extremely annoying.


  227.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:32 pm
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Chase will get a plate win this year.


  228.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:32 pm
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Restrictor plate racing is all the proof I need I could never be a
NASCAR driver. I would not have the concentration and guts to actually
race like that for 500 miles...


  229.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:32 pm
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3-wide! Austin Dillon alongside! Crazy racing, not even halfway!


  230.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:33 pm
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Dillon is making the outside work.


  231.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:33 pm
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This is absolutely insane.


  232.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:33 pm
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Keselowski is able to block three lanes at once.


  233.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:34 pm
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Brad K is showing his strength out front.


  234.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:34 pm
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JD Stacy #78 to second.


  235.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:34 pm
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Halfway!!


  236.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:34 pm
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Even Gordon is confused by Bass Pro Shops almost identical paint schemes.


  237.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:35 pm
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Bass Pro Shops: Confusing champions since 2016.


  238.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:35 pm
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Gordon mixes up the Bass Pro Shops cars. Surprised that hasn't happened
more often.

It's sprinkling!


  239.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:35 pm
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Look at Gilliland!


  240.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:35 pm
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Cmon Truex!


  241.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:36 pm
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2 more laps. Oops.


  242.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:36 pm
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Rain is quickly approaching the track! Can we make it!


  243.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:37 pm
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Almost halfway...

Trevor Bayne has entered the top 5. I'm surprised racefangurl isn't
squeeing...

This is some SERIOUSLY scary racing right now!


  244.   Nathan8848 posted:
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HALFWAY!


  245.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:37 pm
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Halfway this time by


  246.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:37 pm
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Halfway!


  247.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:37 pm
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We will not have to come back tomorrow. W00t!


  248.   Ultimate Warrior #18 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:37 pm
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This could be gilliland farewell and he's doing great.


  249.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:38 pm
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Harvick and Dillon pit!


  250.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:38 pm
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Chris Buescher flys.


Big one!


  251.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:38 pm
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Ty Dillon off the pace!

HUGE CRASH! Chris Buscher flipping!


  252.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:39 pm
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This is almost a Big One.


  253.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:39 pm
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WTF just happened...

Buescher upside down!


  254.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:39 pm
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WHOA EDDIE VEDDER!!!


  255.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:39 pm
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Holy crap!


  256.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:39 pm
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Austin Dillon hits the wall and they crash behind him! Chris Buescher
goes barrel-rolling down the backstretch!


  257.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:39 pm
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Chris Buescher barrel-rolls down the back straight!


  258.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:39 pm
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RP races have not been kind to Buescher this year.

Thankfully he's ok.


  259.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:40 pm
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Ty Dillon tried get onto pit road and messed the entrance.

And a wreck! Chris Buscher went a wild ride. Johnson and Edwards among
others with damage.


  260.   Sector posted:
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I'm not sure how often you guys see this as much as I do but, does it
seem common that Jimmie Johnson spins in the back stretch flying toward
the inside wall (hitting it or not) quite a bit? haha


  261.   Nucl3ar Wa4le posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:40 pm
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Buescher flips wildly down the backstretch. Dillon, Johnson, Annett also
involved


  262.   Maverick11 posted:
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That was definetly McMurray's fault, he moved up the track, leaving
nowhere for Dillon to go.


  263.   dennyfan11 posted:
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Carl Edwards, Michael Annett, Austin Dillon, David Gilliland, and Jimmie
Johnson also involved.


  264.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:41 pm
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Big win for Harvick for pitting early.


  265.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:41 pm
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That might be the race.


  266.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:41 pm
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Buescher flipped at least 4 times there...

Surprisingly, not many cars involved. Dillon, Johnson, Buescher, Annett,
and Edwards, it looks like. Annett hit the inside wall pretty hard and
was the car that clipped the #34 to turn him over in the first place.


  267.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:42 pm
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Gilliland's leading!


  268.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:42 pm
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Buescher's flip was like the Kurt took here in 2013. Fortunately he's OK.


  269.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:42 pm
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Gilliland is the leader.


Repeat of Blaney in the 500 in 2012.


  270.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:42 pm
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Gilliland may have just stole this win.


  271.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:42 pm
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DAVID GILLILAND is the leader, after getting collected in the crash.


  272.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:44 pm
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Also I think Danica is second. How ironic would it be if Gilliland won
with Danica second?


  273.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:44 pm
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"Buescher's flip was like the Kurt took here in 2013. Fortunately he's OK."

Except he didn't end up landing on top of another car.


  274.   PF posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:44 pm
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I'm a Mac fan but that one's probably on him. Hard to blame him too much
tho it it doesn't look like he knew it was 4 wide. Feel bad for Dillon
he was fast


  275.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:45 pm
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Danica now scored the leader.


Gilliland must have pitted.


  276.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:46 pm
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And Bobby Labonte is in 3rd!


  277.   Sam posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:46 pm
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Restrictor plate tracks haven't been nice to a guy named Chris this year


  278.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:46 pm
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"Also I think Danica is second. How ironic would it be if Gilliland won
with Danica second?"

I know they would hype up Danica finishing second to hell and back!

Actually...she's the leader! How much money says NASCAR immediately
calls the race if it rains with her out front?


  279.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:46 pm
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Fox messed up. Danica was scored the leader all along. Gilliland and
Labonte are the others that stayed out.


  280.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:46 pm
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Danica Patrick leading! I bet NASCAR is hoping for that rain.


  281.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:46 pm
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Apparently now Danica is scored as the leader? Cue conspiracy theories...


  282.   jabber1990 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:47 pm
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i'm glad we all saw a car go airborne and roll over several times

...and yet people think we need to take OFF the plates


  283.   Sector posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:47 pm
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Imagine if rain started pouring now and Danica Patrick wins. 2008
IndyCar deja vu? x)


  284.   John Royal posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:48 pm
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Buescher crash was like something from NR2003.


  285.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:48 pm
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Joey Logano also involved. 7 cars in all.


  286.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:48 pm
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Harvick and Elliott now the leaders. Underdogs pitted.


  287.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:49 pm
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Harvick is now out front.

It looks like Dillon is still driving his car.


  288.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:49 pm
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Danica, Gilliland, and co. have pitted. Harvick leads now.


  289.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:49 pm
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Danica pits, so no shock win (as of right now).

And they're actually getting ready to go green again as the rain has
stayed away (for now).


  290.   murb posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:49 pm
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Honestly this has been one of my favorite Talladega races in a while.
The impending weather has really ramped things up.

Keselowski looked really good out front by himself. If he can get back
up there and lead more, he'll factor into this I think.


  291.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:49 pm
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"Buescher crash was like something from NR2003."

I saw a video of the game where Loy Allen flipped around 100 times.


  292.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:50 pm
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Honestly this has somewhat reminded me of the 2003 Daytona 500. When the
news of the rain came, everyone started scrambling.


  293.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:50 pm
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Well, with a huge gap behind these pop-up showers and the big cell, they
may be able to get MOST, if not all, the race in.


  294.   Sean posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:50 pm
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What was the Eddie Vedder reference about? Puzzled...


  295.   jabber1990 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:50 pm
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the Loves car is on a hook

like most of the cars that go to Loves


  296.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:51 pm
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Restart waved off.


  297.   Sam posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:51 pm
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Annett would've gone airborne if he hit the wall head on


  298.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:51 pm
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Go T-Bayne! I saw him running good before that wreck. SQUEE!


  299.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:51 pm
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"I saw a video of the game where Loy Allen flipped around 100 times."

It looks like a tornado happened. Some even landed in the water.


  300.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:51 pm
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Did Annett hit in the same spot Chris Cockrum pile-drove into yesterday?


  301.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:52 pm
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"Honestly this has somewhat reminded me of the 2003 Daytona 500."

Reminds me of this race three years ago. Rain threat, a relief driver, a
car flipping, underdog stories...


  302.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:52 pm
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Holy crap Danica isn't last in the Coke family of drivers standings.


  303.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:53 pm
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Chase to the lead.


  304.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:53 pm
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NASCAR needs to say that there's rain every week.


  305.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:53 pm
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Chase Elliott back in front. Can we have a first time winner?


  306.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:53 pm
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Now THIS is a cool top five.


  307.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:55 pm
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"I saw a video of the game where Loy Allen flipped around 100 times."

I had a glitch happen to me in NASCAR Racing 4 once-a car flipped and
just kept pirouetting on its' nose like a ballerina ALMOST the full
distance of the track. It was going over 300 MPH at one point! I have NO
idea what in the hell happened, but I wish I had recorded it as it was
epically hilarious...

I've also seen plenty of crashes in the old Papyrus NASCAR games where
cars go right THROUGH each other and both go flying all over the place.
Pretty sure if a car could physically go THROUGH another car, both
drivers would be dead...


  308.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:55 pm
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Austin Dillon has lost the draft.


  309.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:55 pm
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When Jimmie wrecks or spins, I call his name as a tradition. The extra
emphasis was added for the 34 cars roll.


  310.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:56 pm
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Three wide for the lead. Harvick!


  311.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:56 pm
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SHR leads the the pack.


  312.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:56 pm
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Three-wide throughout the pack. I get the feeling they're gonna wreck
again...

Chase Elliott has done a phenomenal job so far...but just as I say that
he gets shuffled out by Kurt Busch.


  313.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:57 pm
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All the pop-up showers have missed the track so far. Must be Darrell's
vortex theory.

Wouldn't it be amazing if a weekend which looked almost CERTAIN to be a
wash-out had all races run without incident.


  314.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:57 pm
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Speaking of traditions, Mel Gibspn is battling for the lead.


  315.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:57 pm
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Bayne pushing Harvick at Talladega. *flashbacks to last fall*


  316.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:57 pm
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Chase gets freight trained.


  317.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:57 pm
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Johnson back in the top 10 after spinning in the crash a few laps earlier.


  318.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:57 pm
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Oh man! Look at that top-3! Epic! SQUEE!


  319.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:58 pm
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Bayne to the lead.


  320.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:58 pm
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Clint Bowyer in 6th!?!?!


  321.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:58 pm
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Clint Bowyer in the top 10!

TREVOR BAYNE Takes the lead! What an upset!


  322.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:58 pm
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T-Bayne got the lead!


  323.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:58 pm
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Jr and Edwards wreck again.


  324.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:58 pm
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Carl Edwards wreck. Caution.


  325.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:59 pm
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Okay, now we can officially say that Amelia has died.


  326.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:59 pm
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Now Amelia is really killed.


  327.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:59 pm
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Crash in turn 2. Edwards...and Junior AGAIN! I think Amelia is dead for
sure now...


  328.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:59 pm
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I didnt even know Jr. had rejoined the race lol.


  329.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:59 pm
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Zombie Amelia has been double-tapped.


  330.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 2:59 pm
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Dang. Edwards just blew and slams into the 88.


  331.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:00 pm
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Looks like Edwards is done as well.

Edwards had a tire go down and gets sent into Jr.


  332.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:00 pm
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At least Jr didn't just lose it that time.


  333.   Thomas posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:00 pm
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Looks like Edwards cut a right front and Jr. had no place to go.


  334.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:00 pm
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Looks like a right front went down on Carl, hard hits for both him and
Dale Jr.


  335.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:00 pm
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Jr and Carl done for the day.


  336.   Lucstar88 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:00 pm
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Hamlin is lucky he didn't get into that.


  337.   jabber1990 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:00 pm
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STOP DRIVING THAT CAR!

don't even take it back to Charlotte, leave it in a dumpster at the track

(there are some mountains between Talladega and Charlotte, so that's
3500lbs less of weight)


  338.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
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It's not Junior's fault this time, though...Edwards (who had damage from
the last crash) blew a tire and slid up the track in front of him. Dale
just had nowhere he could go.

And BAYNE is out front. Can you hear that ear-splitting "SQUEEEEEEEEEE!"
I just heard?


  339.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:01 pm
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If it starts raining...Trevor Bayne is your leader.


  340.   Anonymous posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:01 pm
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Maybe it's just a coincidence but Carl Edwards has gotten into Dale Jr.
a lot lately.


  341.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:02 pm
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Matt DiBenedetto also gets damage.


  342.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:02 pm
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Next stop for Amelia: Dale Jr.'s car graveyard.


  343.   jabber1990 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:02 pm
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poor DiBennedeto

all the money he won at Bristol has to be spent to fix this car


  344.   PF posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:02 pm
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Edwards is awful at restrictor plate tracks. Great driver, but plate
races are his weakness for sure.


  345.   Not racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:02 pm
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SQUEEEEEEE!!!


  346.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:03 pm
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If it rains really hard now, I'm gonna scream. Happy screaming.


  347.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:04 pm
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At least as I started 346, it was like that.


  348.   RaceFanX posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:04 pm
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Did the #88 Chevy have red numbers on the right side when this race
started or did they throw a set of the old Mtn Dew decals on it during
the earlier repairs?


  349.   Stewart14rocks posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:05 pm
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Racefangurl dreams are coming true Trevor bayne has a shot to win.


  350.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:05 pm
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Even if it isn't Bayne, I get the feeling that we're going to have an
upset winner today.


  351.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:06 pm
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342, unless they can give her a new front end. So I was told.


  352.   BMan0213 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:06 pm
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"Next stop for Amelia: Dale Jr.'s car graveyard."

Doubt it. Dale has to much respect for that car. They'll probably fix it
up and stick it in Ricks museum that's at HMS.


  353.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
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racefangurl is the devoutly religious type (that's a huge part of why
she's such a massive Bayne fan). I would be willing to bet she's praying
right now for it to rain so Trevor can win and make the Chase.

(Even if Trevor did, despite the fact that he has shown improvement this
year, I feel pretty confident he'd be a one-and-done in the first round.


  354.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:07 pm
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Radar currently looks clear. Some showers, but none hitting the track. I
think we might make it!


  355.   Thomas posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:09 pm
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Anything to keep DW from talking about the ol' vortex theory.


  356.   John Royal posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:09 pm
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Yeah saw that Loy Allen NR2003 crash, that is definitely a glitch in
that particular track mod. I have had that happened too.


  357.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:10 pm
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Well, we're restarting.


  358.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:10 pm
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Trevor Bayne to the green!


  359.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:11 pm
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"Did the #88 Chevy have red numbers on the right side when this race
started or did they throw a set of the old Mtn Dew decals on it during
the earlier repairs?"

Twitter pictures of the car says yes it did.


  360.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:11 pm
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353, I believed he'd improve with a better car and his average this year
is better.


  361.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:11 pm
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I'm not even going to comment for a while! I need to watch this, this is
crazy!


  362.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:11 pm
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My FOX affiliate just showed a commercial for the Steve Harvey version
of Family Feud in which a guy responded to the question "Name a suit you
would not want to wear to the office" with "Chicken noodle."

Facepalm right there. Family Feud gets some real winners on the show,
don't they?


  363.   murb posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:11 pm
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DW seriously doesn't realize that roof flaps can't do anything to help
in weight shifting flips like Buescher's?


  364.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:11 pm
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Kevin Harvick alongside Bayne for the lead!


  365.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:12 pm
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LOL, Jr gets TWO post-race interviews today.


  366.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:13 pm
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I love this race!


  367.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:13 pm
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Jr's steering wheel came off and he had to steer with the stem for a few
seconds.


  368.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:14 pm
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Junior had the steering wheel pop off on his car? What the hell? Didn't
this happen to Jimmie Johnson a few weeks ago in qualifying?


  369.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:14 pm
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Before HMS was plagued with breaking gear shifters.
Now they seemed to be plagued with losing steering wheels.


  370.   Darrell Waltrip posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:15 pm
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YOU PICKED A FINE TIME TO LEAVE ME, LOOSE WHEEL!


  371.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:16 pm
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Bayne still holding on to the lead. This has to be one of the best days
of racefangurl's life right now!


  372.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:17 pm
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"Family Feud gets some real winners on the show, don't they?"

Including the host.


  373.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:19 pm
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Kyle Busch is coming on the outside lane.


  374.   Darrell Waltrip posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:21 pm
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Kasey Kahne crashes hard! Caution.


  375.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:21 pm
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Candy Cane wrecks again.


  376.   Thomas posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:21 pm
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Kasey Khane wrecked for the 2nd time today. He's done this time.


  377.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:21 pm
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Very bad day for Hendrick Motorsports today.


  378.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:21 pm
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Kasey just krashed.


  379.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:21 pm
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Cars out of the race as of right now: Buescher, Annett, and Junior.

And Kasey Kahne crashes AGAIN. Seriously, maybe these cars that wrecked
earlier should've just stayed in the garage..?


  380.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:22 pm
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Kasey wrecks as soon as he comes back out on the track.


  381.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:22 pm
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Looked like something broke on the #5 car, he just went on the apron and
the car shot dead right up the track and hard into the outside wall.


  382.   Lucstar88 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:23 pm
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What the heck happened?

Did he lose a tire? He took a lick.


  383.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:23 pm
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Bayne led 12 at Texas earlier this year. I wonder how many he's led
today. Career high again?


  384.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:24 pm
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Denny with issues on pit-road again.


  385.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:24 pm
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Denny Hamlin goes around in the pits!


  386.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:24 pm
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More problems for Hamlin in the pits.


  387.   Thomas posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:24 pm
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Denny Hamlin was going the wrong way down pit road. Sounded like he
locked it up trying to get into his stall.


  388.   PF posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:24 pm
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Kasey Kahne's hard wreck looked exactly like how Montoya's car veered
right in the 2012 Daytona 500, only difference is this time there's no
jet dryer


  389.   Flywheel89 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:24 pm
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I'm sorry, but Kahne and Earnhardt crashing twice in this race cement my
belief that the last ten spots or so should only award a couple points.


  390.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:24 pm
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@374: That was me


  391.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:25 pm
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If there is any evidence that damaged cars should NOT come back out,
it's this. Granted Jr.'s 2nd crash wasn't his fault, but Kahne's car
broke by itself and probably prevented the race from finishing.

And now Hamlin spins out on pit road with help from Cassill.


  392.   John Royal posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:25 pm
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This is very odd race.


  393.   Thomas posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:26 pm
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379. Seriously, maybe these cars that wrecked earlier should've just
stayed in the garage..?

That's why I advocate a points system where only the top 20 finishers
get points--to discourage wrecked cars from trying to get back out on
the track.


  394.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:26 pm
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...I can't believe there's an Angry Birds movie coming out. They'll just
turn any profitable, successful franchise into a motion picture
nowadays, won't they?


  395.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:27 pm
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392, it's just 'Dega being 'Dega. Anything can happen at 'Dega.


  396.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:28 pm
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Hamlin was lucky not to be involved in the Edwards and Jr. wreck.


  397.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:28 pm
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Cole Whitt is leading!

He won't win, but I would like to see him get his first top 10 today...


  398.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:29 pm
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Cool Whip leads! Please let it start raining now...


  399.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:30 pm
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Cole Whitt would be an upset. Just referring to what was said about an
underdog winner.


  400.   jabber1990 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:31 pm
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"...I can't believe there's an Angry Birds movie coming out. They'll
just turn any profitable, successful franchise into a motion picture
nowadays, won't they?"

the same people who made the Mortal Kombat Movie are also making Tetris:
the movie



true story: "Alfred Hitchcocks The Angry Birds" was a joke made by NPR

and Tetris: the movie was a CollegeHumor Video


  401.   Captain51 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:31 pm
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The highest Bayne has led in a race was 12 back in Texas. I was actually
just thinking about that.


  402.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:31 pm
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No threats of rain with 55 laps to go. Against all odds, we're going the
distance!


  403.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:32 pm
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55 laps to go this time by. Can they make it all 500 miles before the
big rain cell hits? We'll see...


  404.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:33 pm
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Bayne and Larson 1-2. Certainly wouldn't mind either of them winning.


  405.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:34 pm
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Kyle Larson takes the lead!


  406.   murb posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:34 pm
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Another Kahne interview? Pretty pointless.


  407.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:34 pm
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"Tetris: the movie"

How the HELL can you even MAKE a Tetris movie? There's pretty much no
content to that franchise aside from the puzzles and strategy. No
characters, no personalities, no story arcs...To even MAKE a Tetris
movie requires you to pull a WHOLE bunch of stuff out of your ass.

This coming from someone who actually likes Tetris (even if I suck at it).


  408.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:34 pm
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Larson and Bayne battleing for the lead!


  409.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:35 pm
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Bayne and Larson side-by-side for the lead with a little over 50 to go.


  410.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:36 pm
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Harvick is aggressively pushing Bayne. Be careful, there is a fine line
between being agressive and stupid.


  411.   PF posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:36 pm
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Add that crash to Kasey Kahne's "he just lost it" career count, which is
now at a record breaking 42 times.


  412.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:37 pm
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Kyle Larson takes the lead back!


  413.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:37 pm
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LarSON to the lead.


  414.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:37 pm
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Johnson up top leading the outside lane.

Kyle Larson and Kyle Busch move up to try to block, and Larson takes the
top spot.


  415.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:37 pm
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Larson clears Bayne... commercial time lol


  416.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:38 pm
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Epic pass, let's go to break.


  417.   BMan0213 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:38 pm
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wow that was a power move by Larson. I though he was gonna drop back
there but he worked the lanes perfectly and took the lead.


  418.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:38 pm
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"LarSON to the lead."

No... just, no...


  419.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:38 pm
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Larson using the push of both lanes, side-drafts and takes the lead...
as FOX cuts to commercial.


  420.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:39 pm
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Come on...just show the commercials in a rain delay!


  421.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:40 pm
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FOX really pushing the underdog win today.


  422.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:41 pm
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Much better racing today than in the Daytona 500. So far people have
been less afraid to make moves, and the Gibbs posse hasn't utterly pwned
the rest of the field like they did in February. It can only be the
threat of rain...

Though if the drivers get told they can make it to the end without rain,
we could be in for some single-file BS before this one is over. I HOPE not.


  423.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:41 pm
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Almirola's windshield looks rainy.


  424.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:42 pm
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Kenseth going for the lead!


  425.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:42 pm
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Here comes Matt Kenseth and Brad Keselowski!


  426.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:42 pm
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Here's Kenserh!


  427.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:42 pm
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Kenseth to the lead. 20 is tough.


  428.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:42 pm
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Kinzis to the lead


  429.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:42 pm
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Kenseth to the front!


  430.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:42 pm
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McMurray and Harvick push the #20 to the lead.


  431.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:43 pm
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Kenseth and Harvick clear Larson!


  432.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:43 pm
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20 and 4 have a huge lead now.


  433.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:43 pm
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4x2 wide!


  434.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:43 pm
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4-wide AGAIN. Holy crap.


  435.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:44 pm
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4 wide everywhere! Something's gonna give.


  436.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:44 pm
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Let's remember. There are still 40 laps.


  437.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:44 pm
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Four wide through the pack!


  438.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:45 pm
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How long has Trevor Bayne been running top-10? This is big!


  439.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:45 pm
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Ryan Blaney's spotter is a former PGA Tour golf pro. Would've been nice
if they gave his name because I find that really interesting...


  440.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:47 pm
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I love how FOX never goes side-by-side when there is a ton of action on
track but will use it when the field is either riding around single-file
or under caution.


  441.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:47 pm
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Reagan goes BOOOM!


  442.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:47 pm
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Ragan blows up.


  443.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:47 pm
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David Ragan blows up! Caution is out.


  444.   PF posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:48 pm
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Really good racing today. Kenseth has got a rocket. No big one yet, but
theres a 96% chance they wad up about 20 coming to the checkered


  445.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:48 pm
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*Ragan


  446.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:48 pm
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David Ragan crashes? Blows a motor?


  447.   Thomas posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:48 pm
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Ragan hand gernaded big time.


  448.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:48 pm
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David Ragan blows up and brings out the caution again. Probably saved us
from having the big wreck within a handful of laps...but there are still
100 miles to go.


  449.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:48 pm
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One thing amazing about this race? The pack NEVER broke up. NEVER went
single file. NEVER. AMAZING.


  450.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:49 pm
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Just go to commercial now, I don't want to miss any part of the end.


  451.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:49 pm
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Judging by how far behind the pack he was, I'm pretty sure Ragan was not
one of the 24 cars within a second of the leaders, Mike.


  452.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:50 pm
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@449

After green flag pit stops they were single file for a small amount of
time.


  453.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:50 pm
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Kenseth wins the race on pit road.


  454.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:50 pm
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Could be the last pit stop-but I kind of doubt it as I'm SURE we'll have
more yellows before this is over.


  455.   PF posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:50 pm
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Tough for Ragan, Daytona and Dega are the only places where he has any
ability whatsoever so that one hurts.


  456.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:51 pm
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Did anybody take tires?
DW said they didn't but he is also senile.


  457.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:52 pm
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Right now the huge cell is over Birmingham. If we're getting this in
then we have to go green the rest of the way.


  458.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:53 pm
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And FOX goes side-by-side under caution, just as I mentioned before.


  459.   murb posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:53 pm
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"Ryan Blaney's spotter is a former PGA Tour golf pro. Would've been nice
if they gave his name because I find that really interesting"

A quick Google search shows his regular spotter is a guy named Josh
Williams. I don't know jack about golf though so if that's true I
imagine only golf diehards would know him.


  460.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:53 pm
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33 laps to go when we go green.


  461.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:54 pm
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Green with 33 to go.


  462.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:55 pm
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Bayne retakes the lead.


  463.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:55 pm
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Trevor Bayne shoots out front to the lead!

This new package seems to allow the drivers to gain speed easily without
assistance.


  464.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:55 pm
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Huge shove from Keselowski to Bayne! Now Keselowski and Logano are
hooked up... crap


  465.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:56 pm
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Bayne back to the lead. If he wins I hope racefangurl's "SQUEE" doesn't
break the website...


  466.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:56 pm
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Bayne takes the lead as race as racefangurl goes crazy.


  467.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:56 pm
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Logano shoves Brad.


  468.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:56 pm
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Keselowski to the lead!


  469.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:56 pm
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Menard is coming on the outside.


  470.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:57 pm
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Regan Smith in the top 10!


  471.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:57 pm
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Baby Warbucks leading the outside line.


  472.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:57 pm
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That'll be a pass-thru Kyle.


  473.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:58 pm
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Harvick makes it 4-wide again!

Under 30 to go.


  474.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:58 pm
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Joey Logano with a run!


  475.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:58 pm
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Larson pushed Busch down. Should not see Kyle penalized.


  476.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:58 pm
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The really, really big one!


  477.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:59 pm
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BIG WRECK.


  478.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:59 pm
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The huge one!


  479.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:59 pm
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And theres the big one...

At least 15 cars.


  480.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:59 pm
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Eddie Vedder and all his friends!


  481.   Thomas posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:59 pm
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Probably only a warning for Rowdy. That's what the normal result of that
situation is.

BIG One near the front. Started about 5th.


  482.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 3:59 pm
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Kyle just sneaked by.


  483.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:00 pm
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And there's the big one.

Larson, Truex, Allmendinger, Menard and others involved.


  484.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:00 pm
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...and there it is. The big one we all dreaded, but KNEW was coming...

Looked like at least a dozen cars were collected up in turn 1.


  485.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:00 pm
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And there goes the field.


  486.   murb posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:01 pm
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"Jimmie how are you?"

"I'm alright."

"What happened?"

"Got wrecked on the straightaway."

"How did it happen?"

"Kurt Busch drove straight through us."


  487.   Thomas posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:01 pm
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Most of the underdog stories just had their glass slippers break.


  488.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:01 pm
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What a wild race!


  489.   Tide1732 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:01 pm
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Stweart Hard, oh man.


  490.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:01 pm
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Mel Gibson was chilling with Eddie but then he once again lost his mind.


  491.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:04 pm
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Kurt Busch got into the back of Johnson a little too hard, and sent him
sliding up in front of Menard which got him turned.

Cars involved include:
Johnson, Dillon, Menard, Hamlin, Stenhouse, Truex, Newman, Biffle,
Blaney, Scott, Larson, Smith, Allmendinger, McMurray, McDowell,
Gilliland and Patrick. Probably a few more but those are mainly the ones
I saw.


  492.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:04 pm
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Kurt got into Johnson and turned him up the track into Menard. Not
surprisingly JJ isn't happy with the #41.


  493.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:04 pm
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Raise your hand if you didn't receive damage after that.


  494.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:04 pm
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Sounds like 6-time is a little upset...


  495.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:05 pm
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Lot of these cars are making repairs, so we may end up with a lot of
beaten up cars trying to hang with the lead draft.


  496.   Thomas posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:05 pm
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The unofficial count is 17 cars involved.

And a lot of you aren't going to like this observation, but Little Mikey
drove through it unscathed and has just had his chances of winning go up
exponentially.


  497.   George posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:05 pm
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Please anybody, anybody, ANYBODY but the #20 in Victory Lane today.


  498.   PF posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:05 pm
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Looks like some of those guys didnt get a ton of damage, not many really
hard hits. Maybe then can continue in the lead pack.


  499.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:06 pm
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Yeah, looks like most of the cars involved will try to continue.

Johnson goes to the garage.


  500.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:06 pm
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Kurt started it by turning Jimmie, but I thought for sure Jimmie was
gonna be the one to wreck somebody the way he was weaving around and
slamming into other cars before that.


  501.   Stewart14rocks posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:06 pm
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Well we got cole whitt and Landon cassill and Michael waltrip


  502.   jabber1990 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:06 pm
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I hope Chase wins, Rick needs the money to fix his other three cars

well, at least 2 of them, one has Nationwide to help him


  503.   John Royal posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:07 pm
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Good thing that this did not end in long red flag, we might get the race
in before rain.


  504.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:07 pm
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Officially a 21 car wreck now.


  505.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:07 pm
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Wow, I guessed every single car that was actually caught up in the
wreck! That's...gotta be a first...


  506.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:07 pm
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"Please anybody, anybody, ANYBODY but the #2 or #22 in Victory Lane today."

Fixed that.


  507.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:08 pm
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"Please anybody, anybody, ANYBODY but the #18 or #22 in Victory Lane today."

Fixed it.


  508.   Captain51 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:08 pm
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Meanwhile it looks like ol Michael Waltrip made it into the Top 10.


  509.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:08 pm
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They will probably take the green with around 20 to go, maybe a little
less. We might JUST barely get all 500 miles in today. They have
certainly made it a lot farther than I thought they would!


  510.   David posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:09 pm
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Even though the underdogs took a hit in that crash, there are always
more. Take a gander at the likes of Landon Cassill and Cole Whitt, in
the top ten...


  511.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:10 pm
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Rain is 30 minutes away.


  512.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:11 pm
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22 to go when they take the green.

Surprisingly, we still have 25 cars on the lead lap.

Smith, Larson, Newman, Hamlin, and Scott are behind the wall with Johnson.


  513.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:11 pm
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Actually around 25 minutes. We CAN'T have any cautions.


  514.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:11 pm
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I
I believe
I believe that
I believe that we will finish this race!
I believe that we will finish this race!
I believe that we will finish this race!


  515.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:12 pm
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Green flag.


  516.   David posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:12 pm
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I didn't even know Bobby Labonte was in this race...


  517.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:12 pm
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Kenseth shoves Logano to the lead on the restart.

I DOUBT we are done with wrecks today...


  518.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:12 pm
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21 to go. Logano leads.


  519.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:13 pm
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Oh no Giggles got out front.
Where's Elliott Sadler?


  520.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:13 pm
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Logano to the lead with a shove from Kenseth.

Good ol' irony.


  521.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:13 pm
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Some of these battered cars (Truex, Stenhouse, and Biffle) are able to
draft pretty well and may well still get a good finish.


  522.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:13 pm
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DEBRIS CAUTION.


  523.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:13 pm
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Running behind a damaged Truex car has to be heartbreaking so someone
who has no damage.


  524.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:14 pm
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Debris from one of the cars.


  525.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:14 pm
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Way to try to get this race finished Nascar...


  526.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:14 pm
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Debris caution (it's real, BTW, and honestly, considering the wrecks,
I'm surprised we HAVEN'T had one yet today).


  527.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:14 pm
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Caution for debris from the #78 JD Stacy car.


  528.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:14 pm
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Sorry, but they need to black flag the 78. Debris is flying everywhere
off of his car.


  529.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:14 pm
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Trust me. With 2 laps to go, and everyone fighting for position, it
starts raining, and we run the last 2 laps under caution.


  530.   murb posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:15 pm
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"I didn't even know Bobby Labonte was in this race..."

I think he's running all four plate races in the #32, right?


  531.   Cman posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:15 pm
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Can we have someone interesting win a f**king race for once and not
Gibbs/Penske/Harvick/Johnson?


  532.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:16 pm
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Johnson is coming back out on the track. He's already locked into the
Chase barring a disaster, I'm not sure why they'd come back out other
than pride...


  533.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:16 pm
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Johnson back on track. Let's see if he wrecks along with 2 of his
teammates.


  534.   George posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:16 pm
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Another HMS car coming back onto the track after being wrecked. What
could go wrong....?


  535.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:16 pm
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Caution for debris.
NASCAR spotted a big old wad of duct-tape and bearbond on the track...
Oh wait that was Martin Truex Jrs car.


  536.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:16 pm
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Jimmie Johnson goes back out. I bet he'll cause a third wreck today.


  537.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:16 pm
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What happened with Jimmie? I missed it.


  538.   murb posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:17 pm
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"What happened with Jimmie? I missed it."

Got wrecked twice.


  539.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:17 pm
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"What happened with Jimmie? I missed it."

He got caught up in the big one.


  540.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:17 pm
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I just noticed that the background music they were playing while showing
the chase grid sounded exactly like the "Daytona Day" song. *facepalm*


  541.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:17 pm
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Rain 20 minutes away, and 18 laps to go. Can we make it?


  542.   JRacingFast posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:17 pm
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Let's go NASCAR rains coming


  543.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:18 pm
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i mean the Chad Knaus argument.


  544.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:18 pm
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New career-high for Bayne today-he's led 22 laps.


  545.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:18 pm
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17 to go, green flies. Logano to the green.


  546.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:18 pm
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Green with 17 to go.


  547.   David posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:19 pm
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"I think he's running all four plate races in the #32, right?"

Yeah, I just forgot, that's all. I'm listening on MRN.


  548.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:19 pm
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Come on Bayne.


  549.   Jared DiCarlo posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:19 pm
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I'd like to see Cassill win!


  550.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:19 pm
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Keselowski takes the lead with 16 to go.


  551.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:20 pm
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Chase Elliott tries to get something going on the high side.

Penske teammates side-by-side for the lead still a lap after the green
flag...and now Brad clears.


  552.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:20 pm
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"David McGilliland"

Waltrip, you're outta here!


  553.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:20 pm
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Wow! Kenseth almost won!


  554.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:21 pm
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* Crap, i mean spun.


  555.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:21 pm
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Kenneth vs Logano: Round III.


  556.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:21 pm
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Logano and Kenseth get together and Kenseth goes WAY below the yellow line!

But Joey lets him back in. That definitely counts as being forced below
the line, in my books...


  557.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:21 pm
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Buh-bye Joey. To the back you go.


  558.   Thomas posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:21 pm
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Moldy Bread forced Kenseth below the yellow line. Both of them dropped
way back in the pack.


  559.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:21 pm
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Ky Busch to 2nd.

Darn.


  560.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:22 pm
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Logano and Kenseth almost wrecked.


  561.   David posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:22 pm
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"Kenneth vs Logano: Round III."

They better not be screwing around in front of the field.


  562.   PF posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:22 pm
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Jamie Mac was in that crash, suddenly back in the top 5


  563.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:22 pm
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Bayne going for second on the outside!


  564.   PF posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:22 pm
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Is Stenhouse damaged?? I really thought he'd be more of a factor today
even though I'm not a fan of his


  565.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:22 pm
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12 to go!


  566.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:23 pm
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Cassill spun, saves it!


  567.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:23 pm
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Wow what a save by Cassill!!!


  568.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:23 pm
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Cassill nearly loses it in turn 1, but saves it!


  569.   Thomas posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:23 pm
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Cassill with the save of the year.


  570.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:23 pm
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Menard has a ton of damage.


  571.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:24 pm
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This is wild!


  572.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:24 pm
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11 to go. As long as there's no cautions, we'll make it.


  573.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:24 pm
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10 to go!


  574.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:24 pm
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10 to go this time by...


  575.   David posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:24 pm
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Go Blaney!


  576.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:25 pm
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9 to go! Bayne is right there, here comes Kurt Busch!


  577.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:26 pm
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8 to go.


  578.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:26 pm
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8 to go and they are still two and three-wide throughout the pack.


  579.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:26 pm
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We WILL see another caution.


  580.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:26 pm
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Danica blowing up


  581.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:26 pm
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Kenseth flips over!


  582.   Ultimate Warrior #18 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:26 pm
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Cant even sit down


  583.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:27 pm
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How Matt did not hit the catch fence is crazy.


  584.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:27 pm
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Matt Kenseth luck.

Thank GOD everyone is ok.


  585.   murb posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:27 pm
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This is the Cup version of the 2005 Busch race here.


  586.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:27 pm
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Kenseth gets launched by Danica.


  587.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:27 pm
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Ryan Blaney, Danica and McDowell up in Top-5.

And Kenseth goes for a ride, his bad luck continues.


  588.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:27 pm
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And Kenseth goes over! Wow, he just has HORRIBLE luck! Danica looks
shook up.


  589.   David posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:27 pm
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Two flips in one race?


  590.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:27 pm
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MASSIVE CRASH FOR DANICA AND KENSETH!

Kenseth flips over and slams the inside wall hard upside down!

Holy crap...when was the last Cup race to have two flips in the same
race? I'm thinking the fall race in '09...


  591.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:28 pm
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You had to know Danica would cause trouble somehow. Will Kenseth be
cursed for for the rest of his career?


  592.   Ultimate Warrior #18 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:28 pm
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This is getting way to dangerous


  593.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:28 pm
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Danica Patrick, Aric Almirola, and Joey Logano also involved.


  594.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:28 pm
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Patrick had a hard hit into the wall.


  595.   Thomas posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:28 pm
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How did Kenseth not end up the guest at somebody's BBQ in the infield
there? Yikes! If we have another Big One we may not have anybody left to
finish.


  596.   Lucstar88 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:29 pm
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We've had 6 nasty wrecks this weekend.

2 in ARCA, 2 in Xfinity and 2 in cup.

Can this weekend please end.


  597.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:29 pm
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Man Matt's rode that safer barrier for a good bit before righting
itself. Thanks God he's alright.


  598.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:29 pm
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Michael McDowell also involved, as was Greg Biffle.


  599.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:29 pm
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2 flips in one race. This is one crazy Talladega race. Very unusual.


  600.   jabber1990 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:29 pm
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will the restart be with 4 to go?

..if so, this won't end well

if its only 2 to go...I think we'll be ok


  601.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:30 pm
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MAN, Danica took a terrible shot into the inside wall there. I seriously
thought Matt was going in the infield when he went upside down...thank
goodness he didn't!

Logano, Almirola and Labonte were also involved. Fortunately, every one
seems to be fine...I'm glad that for all the chaos we've seen today,
there haven't been any driver injuries...

Bet the wreck fans are loving this...


  602.   Tide1732 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:30 pm
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First race with 2 flips since 2009 With Ryan Newman and Mark Martin.


  603.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:30 pm
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And Kevin Harvick also involved. 7 cars in all.


  604.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:30 pm
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When was the second bad wreck in ARCA? There was the one on the last
lap, what else?


  605.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:31 pm
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Today has been an absolute bloodbath.


  606.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:31 pm
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And Bobby Labonte as well. 8 cars, another big one!


  607.   Ultimate Warrior #18 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:31 pm
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Rooting for Bayne


  608.   PF posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:31 pm
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Kenseth may have flipped, but Danica took the hardest shot in that
wreck. That hit may have been ever harder than Chris Cockrum's.


  609.   Lucstar88 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:32 pm
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@604 The 42 of Bo hitting the wall and almost flipped.


  610.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:32 pm
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It's a wild end!


  611.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:32 pm
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The folks that love watching for the wrecks must love this race. Part of
me honestly doesn't even want to watch right now. And I don't think
they're done.


  612.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:32 pm
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Glad Danica was ok as well. That was nasty.


  613.   Thomas posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:33 pm
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Looks like there's only about 13 cars left.


  614.   Ultimate Warrior #18 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:33 pm
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Matt has had horrible luck all year


  615.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:33 pm
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"When was the second bad wreck in ARCA? There was the one on the last
lap, what else?"

Bo LeMastus took a hard shot in the caution before that.

Gruesome race so far. GOD, I hope we don't have another big one in these
last 4 laps...Last thing I want to see is someone go up in the catchfence!


  616.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:33 pm
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Restart waved off. We'll start with 3 laps to go. 16 cars left.


  617.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:34 pm
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We are all nervous and then their is Waltrip having a ball.


It's what they love to do.


  618.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:34 pm
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There are maybe 18 or 19 cars left on the lead lap.

3 to go when they take the green. And Kenseth is OK.


  619.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:35 pm
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Mikey in "Ricky Bobby" mode?

Overtime confirmed.


  620.   Sector posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:35 pm
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"First race with 2 flips since 2009 With Ryan Newman and Mark Martin."

Which race was this again? I only remember the Carl Edwards flip at the
final lap at this 'Dega race.


  621.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:35 pm
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"Today has been an absolute bloodbath."

I don't think I would use the term "bloodbath" because that implies that
there have been a lot of injuries today. I think the appropriate term
would be "demo derby".


  622.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:36 pm
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Brad leads them down.


  623.   David posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:36 pm
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"Which race was this again? I only remember the Carl Edwards flip at the
final lap at this 'Dega race."

That was the spring '09 event. Martin and Newman flipped in the fall race.


  624.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:36 pm
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Oh yeah, forgot about the LeMastus crash.

Unbelievable, DW is actually CHEERING for another wreck. Green flag.


  625.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:36 pm
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Kurt Busch to the lead!


  626.   The Great Dave posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:36 pm
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Sot he issue between NASCAR and Knaus had to do wit h Jimmie not having
a full splitter on the car.


  627.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:37 pm
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"Which race was this again? I only remember the Carl Edwards flip at the
final lap at this 'Dega race."

The fall race.

Kurt Busch takes the lead on the restart!


  628.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:37 pm
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Kurt gives Brad a little side-check as he takes the lead!


  629.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:37 pm
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Brad and Kurt side by side!


  630.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:38 pm
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Kyle Busch has a huge run.


  631.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:38 pm
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WHITE!


  632.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:38 pm
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White Flag!


  633.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:38 pm
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Keselowski blocks the #18!

White flag...


  634.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:39 pm
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Keselowski wins as everyone wrecks behind!


  635.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:39 pm
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HUGE crash at the end!

But Keselowski hangs on to win!


  636.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:39 pm
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Keselowski wins and ANOTHER huge crash!


  637.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:39 pm
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WHAT THE HECK IS WITH EVERYONE WRECKING WITH 100 YARDS TO GO?


  638.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:39 pm
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Bad Brad takes the win a mayhem breaks out behind him.


  639.   Cman posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:39 pm
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f**k this shit. Same boring ass winners week in week out winning.


  640.   Thomas posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:39 pm
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Keselowski wins. Was that a 3rd car upside down in the trioval? From the
live angle it looked like it could have been.


  641.   Ultimate Warrior #18 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:40 pm
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Why does the whole damn field always wreck at the end


  642.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:40 pm
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Unfortunately my prediction from earlier cones true. Congrats to the 2
team although it isn't what I like to see.


  643.   Sector posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:40 pm
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Make that three big wrecks in this race


  644.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:40 pm
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Can we all just be glad this race is over?


  645.   Cman posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:40 pm
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Can we get a "same old shit" chant going?


  646.   Lucstar88 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:40 pm
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4th career win at Talladega for Kes.


  647.   murb posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:40 pm
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Well deserved win for Brad.

Great race, but also probably the most brutal race in a while. Glad
everyone is okay.


  648.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:40 pm
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There is no question who won the race this time-Brad was clearly the leader.

We nearly had a THIRD flip as Harvick got way up in the air and almost
up on his side. Whitt, Truex, Stenhouse, and Allmendinger were involved.


  649.   May posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:41 pm
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Why throw the caution and ten f**king feet from the finish?


  650.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:41 pm
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I just don't get why everyone wrecks with 100 yards to go? That's the
stupid thing about these races. Every single time.


  651.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:41 pm
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Holy Crap!

Brad wins as all hell breaks loose behind him.

Horrible hit into the catch fence for Harvick, fortunately they said
everyone involved was okay.


  652.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:41 pm
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"Can we get a "same old shit" chant going?"

No.


  653.   The Great Dave posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:41 pm
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Same reaction as Vegas, at least it wasn't Toothpick Joey!


  654.   jabber1990 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:41 pm
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wow, NASCAR made a consistent call 2 days in a row! (except it didn't
matter this time)


  655.   Anonymous posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:41 pm
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I see NA$CAR didn't learn their lesson from yesterday, WTF are they
throwing the damn yellow for in the TRIOVAL!!! F this


  656.   Sector posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:42 pm
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Kevin Harvick went airborne but he didn't flip. Almost did though. Three
cars going airborne today. Chris Buescher, Matt Kenseth and now Kevin
Harvick, though Kevin Harvick may actually finish this race considering
the "running" order on the final laps this year.


  657.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:42 pm
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So we had THREE cars flip in this race: Buescher, Kenseth, and Harvick
(he went all the way on his side and almost into the fence, that's
enough for me)

This has to go down as one of the craziest races in NASCAR history.


  658.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:42 pm
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The 2 car just had more horses than everyone else, simple as that.


  659.   Sam posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:43 pm
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Scared of the next talladega race


  660.   BMan0213 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:43 pm
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Once Brad got back out front it was over. Him and Jr are in a class of
their own at the plate tracks. They're the only two that really seem to
know how to work multiple lanes when they're out front.


  661.   Lucstar88 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:44 pm
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That's a little too much for a dega race.

It was fun, but damn, there were some scary accidents. Thank god for the
cars being safe.


  662.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:44 pm
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Minus the wrecks and and stupidity with the last 100 yards, this
would've been an awesome race.


  663.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:45 pm
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607, I was too.


  664.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:45 pm
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Cman-if you're seriously tired of seeing the same drivers win, take my
advice-quit watching NASCAR. Why would you voluntarily keep torturing
yourself if you know you're not going to enjoy the outcome? Unless you
are a masochist, I don't understand why...

If there's anything that can be taken away from today-it's that at least
the finish was not controversial (no dispute at all who was out front
when the yellow waved), and despite all the carnage (two flips, 3 big
wrecks, several more multi-car incidents, and probably damned near 30
cars either totaled or in need of serious repair if they are to be raced
again)...there were no driver injuries in this race. I think we got
really lucky, though...

And hey, we made it all 500 miles! How about that? After all this talk
of the massive rain cell and worries that we wouldn't have a hope in
hell of finishing this race-we are dry all 500 miles and the fans got to
see a complete race from start to finish.


  665.   Thomas posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:46 pm
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This caution was more questionable than yesterday's since this one was
near the back of the field.


  666.   Cman posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:46 pm
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LOt's of people here like repetitive winners. They must be like F1 where
we've had one team win all but 6 races since 2014.


  667.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:47 pm
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"Kevin Harvick went airborne but he didn't flip. Almost did though.
Three cars going airborne today. Chris Buescher, Matt Kenseth and now
Kevin Harvick, though Kevin Harvick may actually finish this race
considering the "running" order on the final laps this year."

I think Harvick actually DID make it across the finish line-all the cars
involved in the last crash appeared to, at least. So them being credited
as running would actually not be inaccurate, since they did slide under
the checkered flag.


  668.   that e-guy posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:47 pm
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I really enjoyed this race. I thought the racing was really good.


  669.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:47 pm
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"The quota for cars on their lids was high today."


  670.   Sector posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:48 pm
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Kyle Busch: "Second's not bad."

Does that apply to last week's race @ Richmond as well or are you salty
about that one still?


  671.   Ultimate Warrior #18 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:48 pm
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Idk if it the cars or the drivers but these late race pile.ups at these
plate tracks are starting to get annoying


  672.   George posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:48 pm
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It's becoming apparent, if it wasn't already, that when Kyle Busch isn't
having a hissy fit like a 5 year old that he actually has no personality
at all.


  673.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:49 pm
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I don't think I've ever in my life watched a race with as many horrible
wrecks and just complete chaos. Two flips, a 20+ car pileup, and a car
nearly getting in the catchfence. Brings back memories of the 1996(?)
Atlanta ARCA race which I've only seen YouTube clips of. Thank goodness
nobody was injured or killed today.


  674.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:49 pm
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I'm just glad everyone involved in the wreaks is alright.

Interesting stat, in Brad's last three Talladega victories a Gibbs
driver has finished second(Kyle today and in 2012, Kenseth in fall 2014).

Great run for Chase Elliot, lead a good many laps and was able to avoid
all the wreaks to come home fourth.


  675.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:49 pm
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"LOt's of people here like repetitive winners. They must be like F1
where we've had one team win all but 6 races since 2014."

And yet you'll probably keep watching and keep on whining when the same
drivers keep padding their victory totals, I'm sure...


  676.   Sam posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:49 pm
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@657 Harvick didn't flip he went airborne though wouldve if he had a car
under him


  677.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:50 pm
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Kevin,
I don't think you have room to talk of somebody purposely trying to
cause a wreck at Talladega.


  678.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:50 pm
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Give a call to David Gilliland to running 3rd all the way to the tri oval.


  679.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:50 pm
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607, I was too.


  680.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:51 pm
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"LOt's of people here like repetitive winners. They must be like F1
where we've had one team win all but 6 races since 2014."

Then quite watching then.


  681.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:51 pm
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One thing we can all agree on is NASCAR's safety.


  682.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:51 pm
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I have to say this was one of my favorite races ever. Not because of the
wrecks (it is a miracle no one was hurt), but because everyone just
drove 100% the entire race and just made a ton of desperate moves all
day. It actually felt like a race, not a chess match.


  683.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:51 pm
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I will say the racing today was excellent throughout-overall, it was a
very competitive race. Definitely better than Daytona. Like I said
before, had to be the threat of rain because they never really tried to
wuss it out and go single-file. A shame that this ended up leading to so
many crashes and destroyed cars that will ultimately mar this race...


  684.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:51 pm
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679, ugh. Didn't mean to that. Btw, MAYhem at 'Dega today.


  685.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:52 pm
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Lost in all of this is that Austin Dillon finished 3rd, despite getting
beat up badly in the first 2 big ones.


  686.   murb posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:52 pm
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"I thought the ARCA race was Friday." - TJ Majors on Twitter. lol


  687.   Sector posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:52 pm
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"Interesting stat, in Brad's last three Talladega victories a Gibbs
driver has finished second(Kyle today and in 2012, Kenseth in fall 2014)."

If you want to be technical, his first win at Talladega was turning a
future Gibbs driver ;)


  688.   Jared DiCarlo posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:52 pm
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Awesome race, but disappointing finish. I thought Austin Dillon would
have pulled an Elliott Sadler on Bad Brad but there's something in those
Penske cars that allows them to pull far away from the rest of the field.


  689.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:54 pm
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So I see Cman is thumbing down every single post criticizing him for
complaining over the winners. What, do you actually WANT us to all join
you in a chorus of bitching over how much each race sucks ass just
because different drivers don't win every single race? You can't have 36
different winners in a year...

There's nothing WRONG with feeling upset over seeing a lack of different
winners-but when you keep complaining over and over again about this
virtually every single week, it gets very old very fast...


  690.   racefangurl posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:54 pm
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*to do that.


  691.   Sector posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:56 pm
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Honestly, Jeff Gordon is a fan. He makes more sense and understands us
better. Perfect choice to put him on the booth. Too bad its only for the
first half of the year.


  692.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:56 pm
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Cman = Christian


  693.   Sam posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:56 pm
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I already have a headache because of today's race thank god it's over
not even watching the Daytona and talladega races


  694.   Sector posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:57 pm
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Is Matt Kenseth blaming Joey Logano?????


  695.   Bluestravelerfan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:57 pm
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I don't care for Logano, but seriously Matt let it go..


  696.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:58 pm
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So Matt Kenseth is upset with Logano and gave him a warning after the
race for forcing him below the yellow line.

PLEASE, for the love of everything holy, I REALLY hope this does not
ultimately lead to Logano vs. Kenseth MK. II. I honestly doubt it WILL,
but you know FOX and the media is gonna hype it up.


  697.   Sector posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:58 pm
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Despite what the critics say, it looks like everyone that crashed on the
last lap actually passed the start/finish line.


  698.   Anonymous posted:
  05.01.2016 - 4:58 pm
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I don't care how good the racing product was. This race sucked. There's
nothing worse than watching 80 percent of the field get involved in
accidents, but sadly some probably loved that about this race.


  699.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:00 pm
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Glad to see Danica OK. That was a really awful shot she took into the
inside wall there. Definitely got the wind knocked out of her from that one.

Is Allmendinger OK? I didn't hear, have they said anything on him? They
just showed footage of him wincing on his knees after climbing out of
his battered car...


  700.   Sector posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:01 pm
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"PLEASE, for the love of everything holy, I REALLY hope this does not
ultimately lead to Logano vs. Kenseth MK. II. I honestly doubt it WILL,
but you know FOX and the media is gonna hype it up."

We're heading to Kansas next week too...


  701.   New 14 & 88 Fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:02 pm
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Drivers getting forced below the yellow line happens all the time, but
since it was Logano and Kenseth the media will certainly blow it out of
proportion especially with Kansas next week. *sigh*


  702.   The Long Shot posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:02 pm
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Hate to say it, but it might be time to start thinking about overhauling
superspeedway racing and making some major, major changes. We've had way
too many accidents in the last few years where we came very close to
having the driver killed or having people injured and/or killed in the
grandstands. Auto racing is inherently dangerous regardless of the
track, I get that, but when you have this amount of accidents
consistently at one track, you can't just brush it off as "getting
lucky" and move on. Someone will die at Daytona or Talladega in the next
5-10 years, if not sooner, unless NASCAR really starts taking these
dangers seriously.


  703.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:04 pm
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If you don't think NASCAR cares about safety just look at this race. The
safety witnessed today is great. Could it be better? Of course.


  704.   Sam posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:04 pm
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@698 I agree like I said it gave me a headache and I have to go to work
soon ugh half the field wrecked


  705.   murb posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:05 pm
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I've been a Kenseth fan for probably like 15 years, but he's coming off
more and more as a bitter old man with this Logano grudge. Let it go
already.


  706.   Sector posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:06 pm
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I wouldn't complain if they decreased the Talladega/Daytona races to
once a year, if it means adding another track to the schedule (Short
track races please!)


  707.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:06 pm
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Matt, let it go. Logano forcing you below the line didn't even start
that crash. If I were you, I would be thankful that you didn't go into
or over the fence.


  708.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:08 pm
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@702

I read this comment somewhere (I forget) after Dillon's crash last year:

Restrictor plates were introduced in 1988 to make Superspeedway racing
safer. The resulting racing has been anything but safe.


  709.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:09 pm
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Okay, you remove the plates and the cars would be going 230+. How is
that any safer?


  710.   BMan0213 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:09 pm
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I get why Matt's pissed. If joey doesn't push him down there he's
probably not in the spot he was which led to him wrecking. That being
said it's a product of plate racing, you got to suck it up an move on.


  711.   Lucstar88 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:10 pm
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The track and cars aren't the problem.

We have 40 capable drivers all going for it, not giving one single inch.
These wrecks were mostly driver error. Daytona didn't have this. I
mostly put it on the drivers just not giving anything, no give and take,
especially when a chase birth is on the line.


  712.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:10 pm
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"Hate to say it, but it might be time to start thinking about
overhauling superspeedway racing and making some major, major changes.
We've had way too many accidents in the last few years where we came
very close to having the driver killed or having people injured and/or
killed in the grandstands. Auto racing is inherently dangerous
regardless of the track, I get that, but when you have this amount of
accidents consistently at one track, you can't just brush it off as
"getting lucky" and move on. Someone will die at Daytona or Talladega in
the next 5-10 years, if not sooner, unless NASCAR really starts taking
these dangers seriously."

I'm not exactly sure what they could do. Taking away the plates isn't
really an option because then the cars would be going 230+ MPH and the
crashes would be even worse at that speed (although the field would be
more spread out, so there wouldn't be as much a risk at that speed). One
of my biggest worries is that we're going to see a car clear the
catchfence one day and end up in the grandstands, killing a bunch of
spectators. Know that's really morbid, but with the amount of cars we've
seen get airborne and in the catchfence over the past few years, I have
a feeling in my gut that this COULD possibly happen someday.

I don't know. I agree that they probably do need to make some changes to
Daytona and Talladega, but I'm at a loss at a possible solution. One
thing I know is, if anything happens, a sizable portion of the fanbase
will no doubt dislike it...


  713.   Sam posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:10 pm
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@706 yes please replace the summer Daytona with road America and the 2nd
talladega with a return to the rock


  714.   Tide1732 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:11 pm
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Harvick has airborne during checkered flag.

I remember a similar air caused by Dave Blaney in the Busch Series
Racing in 1998


  715.   Sector posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:12 pm
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Brad Keselowski has now won at Talladega 4 times and he did so with only
leading 91 laps. I think this is the lowest among all drivers to win
here at least 4 times and not lead 100 (only led 91 laps after this
race) laps yet?


  716.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:12 pm
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Geez, Rockingham talk just won't die. Let go of it....


  717.   1995 Subaru WRX Sti posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:14 pm
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"Kevin,
I don't think you have room to talk of somebody purposely trying to
cause a wreck at Talladega."

Hypocrisy at its finest. Like i said before, most drivers are
hypocrites. And yet people defend them.




  718.   Eric posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:14 pm
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Nathan8848,

I disagree about NASCAR caring about Safety. My reasoning is Brian
France straight out and said he fined Tony Stewart $35,000 for the tone.

That basically tells me NASCAR wouldn't have done anything about the
lugnuts unless a driver talked to the media.

This is the same Brian France told the media in 2014 thought All the
race tracks NASCAR went to didn't need any additional Safer Barriers.
Kyle Busch missed races in 2015 due to NASCAR's attitude of Race tracks
didn't anymore Safer Barriers. The only reason NASCAR added safer
Barriers to other parts of race tracks after Kyle's crash was from a pr
standpoint.


  719.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:16 pm
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"I remember a similar air caused by Dave Blaney in the Busch Series
Racing in 1998"

Didn't Blaney hit the wall with the roof in that crash?


  720.   BMan0213 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:17 pm
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"The track and cars aren't the problem.

We have 40 capable drivers all going for it, not giving one single inch.
These wrecks were mostly driver error. Daytona didn't have this. I
mostly put it on the drivers just not giving anything, no give and take,
especially when a chase birth is on the line."

Honestly I think nothing like this happened at Daytona because even
though they're both plate tracks Dega and Daytona drive very
differently. Daytona's no where near as wide, you can't move around and
make moves there like you can at Dega. Having a wider track here
probably just makes the drivers feel they can make more aggressive
moves. So while these wrecks are probably because of driver errors the
track probably plays a large roll in it.


  721.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:17 pm
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On another note, I'm shocked that they got the whole race in today.


  722.   Jolly Mean Giant posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:18 pm
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"2nd talladega with a return to the rock"

Rockingham is NEVER coming back, no matter how much you want it to. The
fans didn't bother showing up when NASCAR cut the track down to one
race, that pretty much justified NASCAR's decision to drop it altogether.


  723.   Ak47 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:19 pm
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No offense to anyone in particular, but I didn't realize this was a
community of sissies..lots of passing and lots of big crashes - those
are the things everyone has always loved about restrictor plate racing.
And SAFETY?! Seriously? Isn't the fact that every single driver walked
away unscathed an indicator of just how safe it is?

Not saying cars flying in the air is a good thing, but the reason there
were more crashes today than in the past 20-30 restrictor plate races
was because the drivers were downright aggressive. Don't blame NASCAR
and the tracks and everyone else when the drivers cause the crashes. For
every action there is a reaction.

If you don't consider that to be a great NASCAR race, then you obviously
don't understand that this is the 2010s...you get what you get these
days, and I for one am not complaining after today's race.


  724.   John posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:21 pm
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@702 The Long Shot

I've been saying that since the Daytona Austin Dillon wreck. These cars
can't be this close to each other.

Fans are crazy to go to a Talladega or Daytona race. In the July Daytona
race if there was a car right behind Dillon's flying through the air it
most likely would of went through the catch fence.


  725.   Windows Millennium Edition posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:27 pm
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Good finish for Dillon in third after being involved in two of the big
ones.


  726.   Sam posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:28 pm
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@722 How about they replace the 2nd Talladega race with a 2nd date for
Las Vegas/ Atlanta or a new track


  727.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:30 pm
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"2nd date for Las Vegas"

No thanks.


  728.   Sector posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:31 pm
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Kevin Harvick is the new Sprint Cup leader after this race. Boy if this
keeps up, I honestly think he'll score the most points again this year.


  729.   Stan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:34 pm
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@712

What would you say to them adding a wicker-bill to the cars for the last
two restrictor plate races?


  730.   Eric posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:35 pm
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As Far as Daytona and Talladega go, I really don't think NASCAR could do
much for stuff on the track except for decreasing the amount of banking.
The problem of doing that is take a look at happened to Bristol in terms
fans showing up. The only other thing is to move the stands backs.

I don't think Rockingham needs a race date. I like the idea of Road
America as a cup track, but the Midwest has enough cup dates already.
That only would work if Kansas or Michigan gets a date taken away.

Las Vegas doesn't need a 2nd date due to it could hurt attendance at the
track. Atlanta getting a 2nd is a bad idea automatically despite it
being a good race track. Atlanta has bad Sports Town reputation for
attendance and its no difference for NASCAR.


  731.   DB1995 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:36 pm
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Great racing, love seeing drivers bitching about wrecks when it is them
causing the wrecks


  732.   Sean posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:46 pm
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Take off the plates and reduce the engine displacement to compensate for
that. That is the best solution. They already use different engines for
the plate tracks than everywhere else, so just mandate a small enough
engine displacement to allow them to take the plates off and then I
assume there should be more separation between the faster and slower cars.


  733.   Dion posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:54 pm
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Congrats to Josh Wise on being only driver with no damage in the race


  734.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:58 pm
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Bayne is in the chase right now. Anyone else hear that "SQUEEEEE!"?


  735.   Sunoco posted:
  05.01.2016 - 5:59 pm
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If they could run flat-out all the way around then it's not going to
spread out that that much.

It might help, idk but I don't think you're ever going to get away from
pack racing at Talladega.

There even were still sizeable packs of cars at times before plates,
depending on the era, and there was more to the cars spreading out than
just not having restrictor plates.


  736.   STATMAN posted:
  05.01.2016 - 6:10 pm
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Dion,

Josh Wise wasn't even in this race, but anyway, numerous drivers in this
race had no damage.


  737.   Nascar Lead Lap Points posted:
  05.01.2016 - 6:11 pm
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  738.   Jarrett88fan posted:
  05.01.2016 - 6:13 pm
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The drivers were aggressive, no one got seriously injured, the SAFER
barriers did their job, there was a boatload of passing, a clean finish,
etc. Easily the race of the year so far in Cup.
If anything, the backstretch could see a return to grass instead of
pavement after the violent hit in the Xfinity race and Danica's crash in
the Cup race.
As someone who didn't mind the two car tandem drafting as it effectively
eliminated blocking, I don't see anything wrong with this package at
Talladega.


  739.   Corey posted:
  05.01.2016 - 6:16 pm
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@712
Then screw that portion of the fan base. as much as I love watching
races at Talladega, it really doesn't feel like racing at all.

Even when the restrictor plates first came in, the best cars still ran
in the front and there was enough of a performance gap that the packs
still broke up. The better cars moved to the front and while you still
had some packs, the size of them allowed the drivers to maneuver around
a little.

Nowadays, everyone is in one giant pack and it takes the entire green
flag run before the pack splits up, and that just from the pit stops. We
see three wide 10 rows deep and now that the drivers ability to move to
the front depends on 100 different factors of which they only control 5
of them. At one point today, they were imitating the Indy 500 pace laps
only they were going at 200 miles per hour. This isn't racing.

Now, I realize that the threat of rain today, may have contributed to
the demolition derby we saw. We usually don't see this level of carnage
and that is partly due to these guys running single file at some point
during the race.

But at some point even NASCAR needs to say that things are getting out
of hand (more than what we saw today.) Something needs to be done.


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  05.01.2016 - 6:17 pm
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  741.   Tyson posted:
  05.01.2016 - 6:18 pm
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@736 - somebody missed the joke...


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  05.01.2016 - 6:22 pm
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  743.   Ultimate Warrior #18 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 6:27 pm
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The drivers are the problem 90% of on plate tracks drive way over there
head and are just using bad judgement and making I'll advised moves. For
instance blocking the whole track on the last lap like what logano did
yesterday or pushing each other like maniacs. The safety in the cars are
greatly improved from the 90's no fatalities in 15 years are giving
these drivers a sense of less danger. The crashes are getting crazy I
love plate racing it's my favorite type of racing but the drivers gotta
use better judgement. Guys in the 80's and 90's we're terrified to race
there so they made calculated moves big wrecks happen but it mostly off
of a mistake not over aggression.


  744.   Sector posted:
  05.01.2016 - 6:35 pm
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Kyle Busch has finished back to back finishes of 3rd, 4th, wins and now
back to back runner-ups from last week's race to today. Wonder how the
rest of his reason will turn out.


  745.   DB1995 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 6:37 pm
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My guy Trevor has been running pretty well lately
15th at Texas and had a better car than that
5th at Bristol
17th at Richmond
10th at Talladega and had a much better car than that

It's not much to brag about but to see progress is great.


  746.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 6:39 pm
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"Kyle Busch has finished back to back finishes of 3rd, 4th, wins and now
back to back runner-ups from last week's race to today. Wonder how the
rest of his reason will turn out."

Uh, what about his DNF at Bristol?


  747.   Sector posted:
  05.01.2016 - 7:06 pm
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"Kyle Busch has finished back to back finishes of 3rd, 4th, wins and now
back to back runner-ups from last week's race to today. Wonder how the
rest of his reason will turn out.

Uh, what about his DNF at Bristol?"

Well as we can see, he's already had two bad finishes this year (Fontana
& Bristol), but they weren't back to back. Let's see here...the two
races he DID NOT win in the Xfinity series resulted in poor finishes in
the Cup race the following day.


  748.   Jared DiCarlo posted:
  05.01.2016 - 7:15 pm
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I think the second Talladega race should be moved back to July like it
used to be. These past few fall races have been as boring as a Ben Stein
lecture.


  749.   Anonymous posted:
  05.01.2016 - 7:27 pm
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I think there's already been a lot of talk about the rolling junkyard
this race was, so instead I'll just post a few mildly interesting stats
about Keselowski at Talladega. In his first three wins here, he has led
a combined total of 23 laps, which is exactly half of the laps he led in
this race alone. Also, this is the first time he has led the most laps
at this track. Finally, he only has three top 10 starts at 'Dega so far,
each of which has resulted in a win.


  750.   TS1420 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 7:27 pm
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This race proves the point I brought up in the last Bristol race comments.
Most fans want a mayhem & caution filled demo-derby at Bristol but the
same thing happens on a plate track and they call it horrible.

And don't give me the whole "but injuries and death are more likely on
plate tracks" spiel.
Injuries & death can happen on short tracks too.
Most of the injuries to happen on plate tracks the past decade have been
when drivers find the part of the track ISC cheaped out on and didn't
add SAFER barriers to it.

I've said it before and I'll say it again:
Auto-racing is extremely dangerous, no matter the venue.
If you don't like it, go watch something else.


  751.   cjs3872 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 7:33 pm
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Guys, part of the problem at Daytona and Talladega with so many cars
being so close together at the finish has to do with the cautions
repeatedly bunching up the field. One way to lessen the effect of that
is to go to a P.A.C.E.R. light system like USAC used at Indy in the
1970s, which slowed the field down under caution but didn't legally
allow the field to bunch up. Doing this may make it more penal for those
that lose the draft, as it wouldn't allow them to bunch up under
caution, thus keeping those that lose the draft far behind the leaders.
This might also do away with the practice of intentionally laying back
during the race, for fear of getting so far behind that it would be
extremely difficult to catch back up. The only problem with such a
method to slow the cars down under caution without allowing them to
catch up would be the enforcement of such a rule, which is what USAC ran
into in the 70s.

Another problem unique to Talladega is that the track is so much wider
than Daytona that handling and driving skill aren't as important at
Talladega as it is at Daytona, and drivers can easily get four and five
wide for the entire length of the track, which is why there are so many
more bug wrecks at Talladega than there are at Daytona, and this race
showcased that perfectly. In the Daytona 500, there were no big wrecks
and only a few minor crashes, mainly because the track there is only 3.5
lanes wide, and Daytona's relatively narrow width naturally spreads the
field out in the draft, while Talladega is about 5.5 lanes wide, making
daring, and even impossible moves more tempting on the wider surface,
and more bad wrecks are the result. The fact that there have been three
caution-free races at Talladega (1997 #1, 2001 #1, and 2002 #2) is a
miracle.

Now, it was good to see some unusual faces up front, none of whom spent
more time up there than 2011 Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne, who led a
career-high 22 laps, and would almost certainly have finished in the top
five for the second time in three races if not for the rash of late
cautions. But the combination of poor positioning on restarts (the exact
opposite of what happened at Bristol) and not being willing to take the
extra risks that some of the others are willing to take knocked him back
a few positions on those late restarts, and if not for that final crash,
he might have ended up 15th, which would have been a REALLY sour pill to
swallow, considering how he ran. That exact same thing happened to him
last July at Daytona, when he was running in the top five for most of
the second half of the race but got shuffled back due to the
aggressiveness of others.

Despite all that, Bayne's recent performances have gotten him into the
Chase Grid for the first time, though I don't think it's likely he'll
stay there. Either way, Roush's improvement in performance, which I
think is a year ahead of schedule, has to give a boost in moral to the
Ford fans, though I think that there's a very good likelihood that
Penske's team may be the only one that wins in 2016 and the only Ford
organization represented in the Chase in 2016. I actually think Ricky
Stenhouse, Jr. or Ryan Blaney give Ford the best chance at a third Chase
entrant in 2016.


  752.   Flywheel89 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 7:49 pm
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Came back to bash Trevor some more, huh? You've never liked him for some
reason.


  753.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 7:56 pm
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I don't see how he's bashing Bayne. Welcome back, cjs.


  754.   Sean posted:
  05.01.2016 - 8:09 pm
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I liked concrete-era Bristol least of the short tracks for just that
reason. I wish during one of those updates they had switched back to
asphalt because even though I haven't seen a lot of the '80s racing
there, I imagine it has to have been better than the single-file bumper
cars that admittedly did attract the big audiences.


  755.   Windows Millennium Edition posted:
  05.01.2016 - 8:09 pm
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  756.   DB1995 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 8:10 pm
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cjs is just stating that Trevor isn't a very aggressive driver, which is
something we all know. And that while they are performing much better
they still don't have race winning speed.


  757.   joey2448 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 8:15 pm
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Glad to see cjs back. That guy doesn't beat around the bush on issues.

Man oh man, what a wreckfest we had today. The only other weekend I can
think that compares to this one was spring 2005, when it seemed like
nearly every car in the Busch and Cup races was involved in multiple
incidents, and the top 10 in those races had cars that were battered and
taped up.

The most amazing finish today, in my mind, was the third-place run by
Austin Dillon. He got significant damage in two separate crashes today,
yet they taped up that front end and he nearly had a shot to win! The
only reason he didn't was because he pulled out to pass Kyle Busch for
second on the home stretch, which effectively handed Keselowski the win.

I'll be the first to say that Kevin Harvick's wreck on the final lap
looked eerily similar to Dale Earnhardt's wrecks in the same spot in
both 1996 (when he broke his collarbone) and 1998 (when he rolled on his
side with Awesome Bill).

Overall, just a wild, wild day, and apart from the ugliness of the
wrecks, some of the best racing we've seen all year!


  758.   ericthenau posted:
  05.01.2016 - 8:23 pm
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I must say that this was one of the most entertaining and thrilling
races at Talladega ever witnessed by NASCAR and its fans. There were a
lot of drivers that were coming back from involvement in crashes to rack
up great finishes and even chances at winning - which are definitely
rare to see in every track that is not ran with restrictor plates.


  759.   1995z71 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 8:51 pm
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Good day for Jay Robinson with a 12th & 18th place finish.


  760.   Anonymous posted:
  05.01.2016 - 8:56 pm
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#55 owner should be Michael Waltrip


  761.   Nascar Lead Lap Points posted:
  05.01.2016 - 8:57 pm
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Michael 12th is the best run for Robinson in cup. Wise 10th last year
was for Parsons


  762.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 8:58 pm
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^I was wondering about that but I think the owner should be Jay
Robinson. It could've been an old MWR car though.

On another note, Landon Cassill is up to 25th in points.


  763.   Tyson posted:
  05.01.2016 - 9:03 pm
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#55 probably is an old MWR car, but it was prepared in shop by Premium
and technically owned by Premium.


  764.   Anonymous posted:
  05.01.2016 - 9:08 pm
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55 owner should not be Michael Waltrip, was shown getting ready and
loaded with the 98. Nothing at all shows it being owned by Michael, only
a sponsor, but he had his own sponsor with the 83, you going to say he
owned that too?


  765.   JG24FanForever posted:
  05.01.2016 - 9:18 pm
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This race was the wildest i've seen since the fall 1993 Talladega race.

Jimmy Horton flipped out the track; Stanley Smith was almost killed in
the same crash and Neil Bonnett found the catchfence on the front straight.

This race was the most aggressive Talladega race i've seen in decades.

Btw, Danica Patrick's crash was the worst of the day, similar to Stanley
Smith's near fatal head-on collision in 1993, that also involved a
flipping car as well.

Wild!


  766.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 9:34 pm
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Dustin Long said it perfectly. If it was an easy solution, it would've
been solved years ago.


  767.   Nathan8848 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 9:41 pm
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Long also said, without the plates the cars would be going over 250. Dang.


  768.   cjs3872 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 9:41 pm
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I don't come here very often any more, #756, but I wanted to give my
"two cents" worth on this race. And as I've said numerous times over the
years, Bayne's style is like that of Terry Labonte and Benny Parsons,
and all that style did for Labonte was to get him into the Hall of Fame
with two championships, each basically in a different era in the sport's
history, and 22 wins, including career bookend Southern 500 wins, in
addition to multiple wins on tough tracks like Rockingham, North
Wilkesboro, Pocono, Bristol, and the road course at Riverside, CA, as
well as a career with such longevity that his first and last top five
finishes were a staggering 28 years apart. That's right, TWENTY-EIGHT
YEARS! And all that style did for Parsons was to net him a championship
(1973), a Daytona 500 win (1975), a World 600 win (1980), and make him
an annual championship contender, as well as one of the most respected
drivers in the modern history of the sport.

As for why I think Stenhouse and Blaney are more likely to be Ford's
third Chase representative, if they have three? I just think they're
more likely to take the gambles necessary, especially on restarts, to
gain and keep better track position for the duration of the race, as
well as taking the risks later in the race. Bayne's more steady than
Stenhouse and has a better team around him than Blaney does, and if
races came down to longer runs, I would actually like his chances
better. And while Roush is running better (like I previously stated,
their improvement is about a year ahead of schedule), I still believe
they have a problem on their hands, where the driver line-up is
concerned. Given the particular strengths and weaknesses of their
drivers, I believe the key to Roush's success in 2016 is whether or not
Stenhouse can continue his improvement, especially where consistency is
concerned, but if he does continue to improve, he may make it into the
Chase as the third Ford driver. His risk taking is okay, as long as he
doesn't overdo it, and ability to keep that wild streak in check, in
comparison to past seasons is one reason why the #17 team has improved.

As for the race, the fact that two cars got on their lid and a third got
on it's side has to be VERY concerning for NASCAR, because they've been
trying to keep cars on the ground since the cars were downsized in 1981,
which was when cars getting airborne at Daytona and Talladega began to
become a real problem, and the fact that two cars flipped wildly in this
race is something that's not going to make the rules makers very happy.
That said, I'm not sure there's anything that NASCAR can really do about
the racing at NASCAR's two fastest tracks, nor do I think there's
anything they can really do to completely stop cars from flying when
they get backwards at those speeds. The real scary thing is that the
paving of what used to be a grassy area was supposed to stop, or at
least limit cars getting airborne and flipping, yet Matt Kenseth's car
got up as if it were on the old grassy area, not the current pavement,
and on top of that, nearly got into far less secure catch fencing on the
inside than what exists above the outer retaining wall. And where were
the roof flaps on Chris Buescher's car, because they never deployed in
his crash. Buescher's flip may have been unavoidable because of how his
car got violently turned to the right with the weight shift causing his
car to turn over, but even then, the roof flaps should have deployed,
and they never did. That's something NASCAR is not going to be happy
with, and something even the commentators noticed.


  769.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 9:42 pm
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Did anyone else think of this after todays race?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UjbugjIAxc


  770.   Blue Palaski posted:
  05.01.2016 - 9:43 pm
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Something needs to be done; 2 cars flipping and one on it's side,
massive hits all weekend. Drivers won't keep walking away if this keeps
up. This is not exciting anymore!


  771.   Kevin posted:
  05.01.2016 - 10:06 pm
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Honestly, I think that so far, 2016 has provided us with the best year
of NASCAR Sprint Cup racing since either 2005 or 2007.


  772.   Anonymous posted:
  05.01.2016 - 10:15 pm
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I don't think it's cause for alarm. Flips are rare today, and the types
we saw weren't particularly hard hits or anything. Buescher hardly even
had any damage when it was all said and done.


  773.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 10:27 pm
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That Stewart interview was hilarious AND true!

Also, is it just me or did Harvick's crash look very similar to Sr.'s
crash here 20 years ago? (Minus the flipping part).


  774.   murb posted:
  05.01.2016 - 10:56 pm
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Harvick's wreck reminded me more of Blaney's 1998 Busch wreck here.


  775.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.01.2016 - 11:02 pm
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And I have to agree with ak47.

Although the amount and severity of wrecks was alarming today, it mainly
was due to the drivers being completely agressive today. And none of the
drivers got hurt at all!

And let's face it, wrecks are always a part of racing. If the drivers
race cleaner (like Daytona), there's not as many wrecks but at the same
time you sacrifice the adrenaline and it becomes a single-file snoozer.
It's simply inevitable.

I for one, thought this was a great race. Usually my heart starts racing
around 5 to go at a track like this. With the moves the drivers were
making, that started at lap 40. And I was standing up the entire time.
When they weren't crashing, they put on a helluva show.

Honestly with the 500 being a Gibbs parade and the farce known as the
last Talladega racing, I thought that they killed RP racing. That today
was perhaps the most fun I've ever had watching a race.


  776.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.01.2016 - 11:08 pm
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Honestly it kinda reminded me of Jeff Gordons flip in the Shootout a few
years ago, just he never went all the way over.


  777.   Corey posted:
  05.01.2016 - 11:42 pm
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I went back and looked at the replays of Kenseth's and Buescher's flips
Here are my thoughts regarding them.

I'll start with Kenseth's. This is closer to the blower style flips that
NASCAR is trying to eliminate. Here's the issue. Danica hit him in right
front. The impact cause this part of the car to drop and allowed the
left front to lift ever so slightly. It was just enough for air to get
underneath. This turned the car over before both roof flaps deployed.
This is something that NASCAR can look into to not let air get under the
car in the first place.

In regards to Chris Buescher's wreck. Roof flaps are completely
ineffective. The work when the car wants to flip with the wind.
Buescher's flip against it. His flip started when he got hit in the
right rear in just the right spot. There really isn't much that NASCAR
can do to prevent this. Also, his left side roof flap to come open, but
he was already on the drivers door. Afterwards he was never in a
position that would have allowed them to deploy, and damage to the roof
probably prevented them from working.


  778.   The Long Shot posted:
  05.01.2016 - 11:59 pm
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"No offense to anyone in particular, but I didn't realize this was a
community of sissies..lots of passing and lots of big crashes - those
are the things everyone has always loved about restrictor plate racing.
And SAFETY?! Seriously? Isn't the fact that every single driver walked
away unscathed an indicator of just how safe it is?

Not saying cars flying in the air is a good thing, but the reason there
were more crashes today than in the past 20-30 restrictor plate races
was because the drivers were downright aggressive. Don't blame NASCAR
and the tracks and everyone else when the drivers cause the crashes. For
every action there is a reaction.

If you don't consider that to be a great NASCAR race, then you obviously
don't understand that this is the 2010s...you get what you get these
days, and I for one am not complaining after today's race."

I didn't watch it, but I'm sure it was a great race. And I get that
these wrecks are caused by driver error, and nothing really can be done
to eliminate that, but you can easily manipulate the consequences of
these errors, or reduce the amount of circumstances where a driver error
could lead to catastrophic events. Frankly, I don't think it's a bad
idea to at least consider implementing the road courses on both Daytona
and Talladega, at least if you're not going to take any other safety
precautions whatsoever to prevent injuries. Scrubs off the speed of the
cars, reduces the ability of the cars to travel in a pack; it would do
wonders for safety. But of course we have to keep "tradition" and
"entertainment" so this will never happen.

Plate racing is among the most entertaining racing of the year in my
opinion. I try not to miss one (unfortunately, extenuating circumstances
caused me to have to miss today's race). But how much longer can we
maintain this level of entertainment if it comes at the price of at
least 2-3 savage crashes each year?


  779.   joey2448 posted:
  05.02.2016 - 1:56 am
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"Also, is it just me or did Harvick's crash look very similar to Sr.'s
crash here 20 years ago? (Minus the flipping part)."

See my comment #757

I really think people are over reacting to all the carnage. I know it
looked bad, but as a few have said, today was all about driver
aggression. With rain in the forecast, the drivers were racing to
halfway, and once they got to lap 94, they were racing in the event that
rain could arrive at any minute. It made for a compelling race, but the
aggression also caused a few wrecks.

There's no ultimate solution for this, but I think the way to curb the
consequences of those actions would be to greatly reduce the horsepower
of the engines (like 200 bhp or something) and take the plates off.
NASCAR and teams would have to work hard to keep an average lap pace of
190 mph or so, but at least they wouldn't be traveling in huge packs. It
would basically be back to how they race in the 70's and 80's.


  780.   Thomas posted:
  05.02.2016 - 2:04 am
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Buescher's car actually looked good enough that assuming it would crank
I was half expecting him to drive it back to the pits.


  781.   John Royal posted:
  05.02.2016 - 2:42 am
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Move the start-finish line to backstretch. Now when they crash with 150
meters to go at least they won't crash into grandstands.


  782.   Anonymous posted:
  05.02.2016 - 9:57 am
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"There's no ultimate solution for this, but I think the way to curb the
consequences of those actions would be to greatly reduce the horsepower
of the engines (like 200 bhp or something) and take the plates off.
NASCAR and teams would have to work hard to keep an average lap pace of
190 mph or so, but at least they wouldn't be traveling in huge packs. It
would basically be back to how they race in the 70's and 80's."

So you're saying single-file snoozefest, with two or three cars in
contention and like 5 cars on the lead lap? No thank you.


  783.   Blue Palaski posted:
  05.02.2016 - 10:35 am
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There are some sick SOB's on this page. Watching these races just for
the crashes is like watching a fire to see someone get burned.

The issue is not that these drivers walked away, it is if they keep
walking away. Because these accidents are going to keep increasing in
intensity.


  784.   Anonymous posted:
  05.02.2016 - 11:00 am
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Kyle Busch has proven that he can take 2nd in the Cup Series fine but if
he finishes 3rd in the Xfinity series hell on earth has started


  785.   Blue Palaski posted:
  05.02.2016 - 11:20 am
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784. How am I acting like a child, because I don't like seeing drives
getting injured or dying for my enjoyment? I think you misconstrued what
I typed; I enjoy crashes too, but I don't watch purely for them.

People said indycars were so safe there would not be another death also,
and we all know how that turned out.

PS - you might want to seek anger management if my opinion drove you
into a rage.


  786.   Cornys posted:
  05.02.2016 - 12:04 pm
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Anybody who would have said that the cars used in American open wheel
racing were so safe that there wouldn't be another death would have been
dismissed.

That statement just isn't true. It still isn't today.

There's more risk involved with starting an IndyCar race on an oval or
even a street course today than there is starting a NASCAR plate race.

Sure, it looks spectacular all the crashes and hard hits, but at the end
of the day it's not quite as dangerous. The fans are the ones in danger,
but I think it would take a very serious impact to the catch fencing to
cause that problem, or even a double impact on a catch fence.




  787.   Jim Davis posted:
  05.02.2016 - 12:53 pm
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The issue here is not absolute safety, but relative safety. Why in the
world is Stewart making a big deal about wheels coming off because teams
are pushing the envelope on lug nuts while completely ignoring the far,
far greater dangers of 40 cars in one tight pack going 200 mph?

I will believe that safety is the highest priority of NASCAR, the
drivers, and the fans when I see some sort of acknowledgement that
something needs to be done about the racing at Daytona and Talledega.

I'm not holding my breath. If the death of Dale Earnhardt isn't enough I
can't imagine what would be.


  788.   murb posted:
  05.02.2016 - 12:58 pm
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"Move the start-finish line to backstretch. Now when they crash with 150
meters to go at least they won't crash into grandstands."

I actually think that's kind of an interesting idea. It'll never happen
though since the weird start/finish placement is one of Talladega's
biggest gimmicks.


  789.   cjs3872 posted:
  05.02.2016 - 5:40 pm
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@786-787, I believe the situation regarding the safety in IndyCar racing
vs. NASCAR racing is vastly different. In IndyCar racing, since the cars
are open-cockpit, and until two years ago, open-wheel, the major problem
is driver safety, as if a car gets airborne, the driver is potentially
in major peril, and if a car is it by a car going even 50-70% of full
speed, the results can be catastrophic, as they were in the Alex Zanardi
crash in 2001. But in NASCAR, the safety focus is more on
non-competitors and crewmen than it is the drivers. Since the drivers
are in an enclosed cockpit, not to mention a full-bodied car, the
chances of serious injury are far, far less than they are in an
open-cockpit car. But because the full-bodied cars travel at close to
200 MPH on tracks surrounded by grandstands at most locations, spectator
safety is more focused on than driver safety is, since NASCAR has done a
great job there. That's why a number of high profile drivers were highly
critical of allowing the tires to be bolted on with fewer than the full
amount of lug nuts, and why NASCAR has always paid attention to cars
getting airborne at the fastest tracks, something that's been a major
problem since the cars were downsized in 1981.

For example, one of the scariest incidents in recent NASCAR memory was
when Brian Vickers lost a wheel in the 2008 Coca-Cola 600. That wheel
was hit by David Gilliland and careened into a tent area. Fortunately,
nobody was seriously injured. In yesterday's race, there was a real
chance that Matt Kenseth's car could have gone through, or even OVER the
catch fencing on the INSIDE of the backstretch, something that the
"higher-ups" have never even considered a real possibility. And if that
car had broken through or gone over that catch fencing, heaven knows
what could have happened. And for all the good it's done over the years,
this is the one weakness of the SAFER barrier. While we didn't see it
yesterday, the SAFER barrier can, and has actually launched cars into
catch fencing. Austin Dillon's crash at the end of last year's
Firecracker 400, as well as Carl Edwards' crash at the end of this race
in 2009 are prime examples of cars being launched by landing on top of
the SAFER barrier, and there are other examples, as well. The question
here is, how can NASCAR, or the creators of the SAFER barrier, increase
the height of the SAFER barrier so that it doesn't launch cars into the
protective fencing. I think that's the next big safety enhancement for
the spectators.

One thing that can be done to enhance driver safety is to eliminate the
angled walls. A number of drivers this weekend found angled walls, and
that has always been a major problem, where driver safety is concerned.
Some of the worst crashes in Indy history, including THE worst crash in
Indy history, back in the 1964 Indianapolis 500, were just prior to the
pit lane when that wall was angled prior to the reconfiguration there in
1974, and some of the worst impacts in Daytona history were just prior
to the pit entrance when that inside wall was angled just prior to the
1984 reconfiguration of that part of the track at Daytona. And more
recently, there have been the bad crashes at Kentucky and Las Vegas with
the angled walls there. Two of the worst kinds of impacts a driver can
have is with an angled wall and the end of a wall. Objects are routinely
placed at the end of the pit wall to soften such a blow there. But the
angled walls need to be eliminated, if at all possible.


  790.   Cooper posted:
  05.02.2016 - 5:56 pm
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Whatever happened to NASCAR making the smaller fuel cells at restrictor
plate tracks. I seem to remember that this did help, (not huge but did
make a difference).

There are ways to make these races safer, but all of them take the
entertainment value out of them and NASCAR will not do that.

NASCAR is in the money making business. We do need to remember that.


  791.   joey2448 posted:
  05.02.2016 - 6:19 pm
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NASCAR America just broadcast the words that were exchanged between Matt
Kenseth and Joey Logano after the race as they were waiting to be
interviewed by the media.

Giving Joey a stern finger point, Kenseth said: "I promise you, we are
going to race each other right before I'm done racing."

To which Logano responded:

"If you want to work with us, we could have gone to the front!"


  792.   1995 Subaru WRX Sti posted:
  05.02.2016 - 8:57 pm
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^

My god Matt. Let it go. Yeah he blocked you. So the hell what? It is
plate racing you moron. Loganos response is fine. Matts response comes
across as a threat and promise.

"I actually think that's kind of an interesting idea. It'll never happen
though since the weird start/finish placement is one of Talladega's
biggest gimmicks."

You can thank Bill France Sr. for that. Since he built the track.


  793.   Blue Palaski posted:
  05.02.2016 - 11:11 pm
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Since when is wanting to race someone right a threat?


  794.   1995 Subaru WRX Sti posted:
  05.02.2016 - 11:25 pm
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What happened at Kansas was two guys not giving a inch and racing for a
win. Much like ACS in 2013 with Hamlin and Joey.

Lets not put Kenseth on a pedestal here. He is a hypocrite like most
guys in the garage area. "Racing someone right" as Kenseth put it is BS.
Joey blocked Matt, big freaking whoop. If Matt has such a big problem
with it then next time let Joey wreck himself off your nose.

Murb is right, Kenseth is coming across as a bitter old man.


  795.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.03.2016 - 1:46 am
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In other news, I bet Tony Stewart is happy that he got out of the car...


  796.   Thomas posted:
  05.03.2016 - 4:04 am
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For the record, the only cars who weren't involved in a wreck on Sunday
were:

1. #2 Brad Keselowski
5. #24 Chase Elliott
6. #14 Tony Stewart/Ty Dillon
10. #6 Trevor Bayne
34. #23 David Ragan


One thing I've noticed about all of the hand-wringing since the race
ended is that the "experts" have generally been overlooking the role of
the weather in the craziness that resulted in 35 of 40 cars getting
caught up in a wreck at some point during the race. Without the threat
of rain for most of the race, things likely would have calmed down for a
while as the drivers logged laps to get closer to the finish before
things got wild.


  797.   Anonymous posted:
  05.03.2016 - 9:21 am
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"What happened at Kansas was two guys not giving a inch and racing for a
win. Much like ACS in 2013 with Hamlin and Joey."

Hmm... methinks someone here is just making excuses for Joey.


  798.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.03.2016 - 9:07 pm
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Apparently Dale Jr. is in fact taking Amelia to his car graveyard.


  799.   Anonymous posted:
  05.04.2016 - 3:01 pm
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A little late, but imagine if it could have worked out to where Austin
Dillon won the race. "After almost 16 years, the 3 car returns to
victory lane at Talladega!!!"


  800.   John posted:
  05.04.2016 - 3:21 pm
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That would have made my day. I was cheering for the Dillon boys,
Gilliland and Chase there on the last lap. But the way he's running this
year, I wouldn't be surprised to see him win at any track.


  801.   cjs3872 posted:
  05.04.2016 - 6:08 pm
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John (#800), I think it was earlier this year that I predicted that
Austin would bring the #3 car back to victory lane. I can't say when,
but as well as they seem to be running, I believe we'll see the #3 car
in victory lane before this season ends, and perhaps sooner than later.
Among drivers not already qualified for the Chase, Austin is fifth in
points, so I think he'll be in the Chase, whether he wins or not,
especially since, unlike last year, this seems to be a year where not
that many drivers may end up getting wins in the first 26 races (only
six have wins in the first 10, with four 2-time winners). And no matter
where or when it happens, the moment that RCR #3 returns to victory lane
will be one of the most emotional moments the sport will have seen in a
very long time, especially for those that remember when seeing Dale
Earnhardt, Sr. drive the #3 car into victory lane almost seemed like a
matter of routine.


  802.   Captain51 posted:
  05.04.2016 - 6:57 pm
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Per Jayski, "8 or 10 companies" are looking to replace Sprint. Likely
announcement by October


  803.   1995 Subaru WRX Sti posted:
  05.04.2016 - 9:52 pm
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"Per Jayski, "8 or 10 companies" are looking to replace Sprint. Likely
announcement by October"

Hey Bernie why can't you do that?


  804.   Dion posted:
  05.05.2016 - 2:52 am
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To Statman...that was intentional...I know he didn't qualify, thus the
only one with no damage. It's a joke...


  805.   murb posted:
  05.05.2016 - 2:02 pm
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2017 schedules are out. I like the idea to move Spring Texas back to
Sunday afternoon and to swap Talladega and Kansas in the Chase
(basically, if guys wreck at Talladega now, they still have one more
shot the next week at Kansas to win and advance). Obviously I wish we
could finally get another road course or two onto the schedule, but if
they have to keep the races the same, I like these small changes.


  806.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.05.2016 - 2:23 pm
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Well I see there is only one change on the schedule next year (not
counting switching the Coke 600 and Dover back again because of when
Memorial Day is and switching Bristol and Michigan back again because of
the football game) and that is moving fall Talladega to before Kansas. I
am disappoint.


  807.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.06.2016 - 1:51 pm
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Well the new All-Star race rules were just announced. I don't feel like
wasting energy on it right now so I'll let everyone else rant about it.


  808.   Maverick11 posted:
  05.06.2016 - 2:00 pm
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Apparently they are doing a random draw before the final segment to
determine which of the top 9, 10, or 11 cars come to pit road and which
ones don't.

At this rate they might as well do a random draw for the Championship
contenders at Homestead.


  809.   cjs3872 posted:
  05.06.2016 - 2:24 pm
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In other words, #808, if nothing serious happens during the first two
segments of the All-Star Race, the key battle to watch will be the one
for 12th near the end of Segment 2, because if most of the starting
field is left after two segments, it will be impossible for anyone to
pass the rest of the cars in just 13 laps, and the driver that finishes
12th in the second segment may very well win the race. If I'm not
mistaken, NASCAR tried this in 2002 and '03 with the final segment
inversion, and it worked against the best car, and it figures to again
with the fast cars stuck in traffic, allowing one car to get away from
the pack at the beginning of Segment 3, making it impossible to catch,
even for cars on fresher tires. We may even see some of the leaders pit
BEFORE the end of Segment 2 to try to get a lower finishing position. So
the key to the All-Star Race will be who can sandbag near the end of
Segment 2, or pit before the end of the second segment to get up front
for the final segment.


  810.   joey2448 posted:
  05.06.2016 - 3:58 pm
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To be clear, here are the revamped All-Star race rules:

-Two 50-lap segments. The first 50 laps will require the drivers to make
a minimum two-tire stop under green. The drivers will then be required
to do another minimum two-tire stop at the first break.
In the second 50-lap segment, drivers are required to make a minimum
two-tire stop under green BEFORE lap 85 (or lap 35 of that segment).
-The final segment will be 13 laps (not sure where they came up with
that number, lol). Before that dash to the finish, a draw will determine
whether the first 9, 10 or 11 cars will have to do a four-tire stop,
while the remaining cars will not pit.
Only green flag laps will count in the final segment, and the idea is
that cars with fresher tires will have to fight their way to the front.

In my opinion, I credit NASCAR for trying to spice it up and give fans a
better opportunity to see some passing, which has been lacking in recent
All-Star races. I like they they switched to THREE segments, which is
how I've always said it should be done.


  811.   dennyfan11 posted:
  05.06.2016 - 4:07 pm
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Honestly, i'm glad they're switching Talladega with Kansas. It makes it
less of a crapshoot.


  812.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.06.2016 - 4:08 pm
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"The final segment will be 13 laps (not sure where they came up with
that number, lol)."

Ask Brad Keselowski. Apparently this whole thing was his idea.


  813.   Tylor Thaber posted:
  05.06.2016 - 4:32 pm
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I like this system because it forces not the front runners, but the
midfielders and backmarkers to make a tough choice. Go four tires and
stay just outside the pitters so you're promoted up to the lead pack, or
two and try and hold on to the rear of the affected group so you pit at
lap 100? Or you could do that with four, I guess...


  814.   Braindead Zombie posted:
  05.06.2016 - 6:10 pm
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Also there are now four drivers who transfer to the All-Star race
instead of three.


  815.   cjs3872 posted:
  05.06.2016 - 6:43 pm
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That's not true, #813. After the second segment, pit road will only be
open for MANDATORY pit stops for the front runners. For those behind the
group of cars at the front for whom pit stops will be required, pit road
will be CLOSED, meaning those 12th on back will not be allowed to pit,
forcing them to stay out. However, if there are no major incidents in
the first two segments of the race, this will play right into the hands
of the drivers not allowed to pit, especially if their car is good out
front, because with only 13 laps to work with, it will still be next to
impossible for those that did pit to work through the field and catch
the leader. That's why the 12th position is such an important position
late in that second segment, and why I think there will be some
sandbagging after that mandatory Segment 2 pit stop. The drivers in 10th
and 11th may have to pit, but also might not have to, but those 12th on
back will not be allowed to pit, but they may end up with a track
position advantage. The question is, would any front running cars risk
an extra pit stop in Segment 2 and falling off the lead lap to make sure
they're back where they can't legally pit to gain a track position
advantage over those that finish among the leaders in that segment?


  816.   23andJoe posted:
  05.06.2016 - 6:51 pm
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Why they don't go back to, say, the system used in 1992 - y'know, when
there were good finishes - is beyond me...


  817.   David posted:
  05.06.2016 - 7:52 pm
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I like the caveat in the Showdown that the winners of the first and
second segments sit out the remainder of the race. It incentivizes
drivers and teams to fight for each segment win instead of sandbagging.


  818.   RaceFanX posted:
  05.07.2016 - 11:12 am
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Ludicrous All-Star Idea:
Final segment- full field inversion, "Australian Pursuit" rules, 10 laps
or until the fastest car gets by everyone.

("Australian Pursuit" is a short track format where if anyone passes
another car the driver who got passed is instantly eliminated from the
race. I'm just being silly, "Australian Pursuit" with Cup cars would be
fun but I don't want to see the All-Star race settled by it.)


  819.   WinstonCupStandings posted:
  05.08.2016 - 12:27 pm
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1) Kevin Harvick (1526) -Leader
2) Kyle Busch (1522) -4
3) Carl Edwards (1479) -47
4) Jimmie Johnson (1444) -82
5) Joey Logano (1400) -126
6) Kurt Busch (1378) -148
7) Brad Keselowski (1333) -193
8) Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (1290) -236
9) Martin Truex, Jr. (1286) -240
10) Austin Dillon (1271) -255


  820.   bayley01 posted:
  05.08.2016 - 10:42 pm
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No trolling... with this format.. someone might lose there life. i dont
like this.


  821.   StenhouseFan17 posted:
  05.30.2016 - 12:37 am
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#17 crew chief for this race should be Mike Kelley. Nick Sandler was
suspended for this event after an infraction at Richmond.


  822.   Nascar Lead Lap Points posted:
  09.28.2016 - 3:32 pm
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DC 14 Ty Dillon Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Stewart Haas Racing Chevrolet


  823.   Tide1732 posted:
  10.17.2016 - 3:28 pm
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Another final Cup Start for Michael Waltrip (to date)


  824.   JSPorts posted:
  10.17.2016 - 4:36 pm
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This will probably be his final start, and he came home a respectable
12th after leading 2 laps in Jay Robinson's 55 car.


  825.   Tide1732 posted:
  12.24.2016 - 5:30 am
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Probably his last talladega start.


  826.   Tide1732 posted:
  01.26.2017 - 6:20 pm
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Final Talladega run for Michael Waltrip


  827.   chevyfan98 posted:
  04.01.2017 - 6:54 pm
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Shocked that Keselowski only led 46 laps in this race, it seemed like he
led a lot more than that.


  828.   Matthew posted:
  09.15.2018 - 1:05 pm
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Chase elliott got 5th top 5


  829.   Jimmie4life posted:
  12.18.2019 - 10:35 am
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On lap 160, when the huge one happened, no kne fell out of the race. I
think this is the largest wreck in the history of NASCAR where no one
DNF'd. Also, this was the first cup race since the Martinsville fall
race of 2014 where more than 7 drivers DNF'd.


  830.   BadBooking posted:
  03.20.2020 - 9:43 am
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This race probably had an influence on the crash clock and damaged
vehicle policy the following year. Lots of cars should have DNF'ed well
before they eventually did.


  831.   TheDewCrew posted:
  03.20.2020 - 11:06 am
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@830 I rewatched this race the other day on corona break and I can agree
to that. The number of cars going into the garage and coming back out
was quite a bit


  832.   rm posted:
  03.20.2020 - 3:44 pm
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Between Kahne & Earnhardt Jr. here (even if it wasn't Earnhardt's fault
that Edwards cut a tire, though you could separately posit that his
steering wheel coming off because he had been on & off the track as
another potential hazard of a damaged vehicle) and Keselowski at Kansas
in the fall (not even making it a full lap before blowing something up),
NASCAR certainly had some recent examples to back up the policy they put
in place. Which, in all honestly, might have been all they were waiting
for so that they could point to those incidents when people inevitably
complained about the strict new rule.


  833.   Rich posted:
  12.15.2020 - 7:26 am
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Mike Joy, Darrell Waltrip and Jeff Gordon were the commentators. Matt
Yocum, Vince Welch, Chris Neville and Jamie Little were the pit road
reporters. Larry McReynolds was the in-race analyst. Chris Myers was in
the Hollywood hotel.


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