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Chat Recap: See What Fans Discussed And Debated During The Pocono Race

Aug 01 12:57p by Jeff Gluck

Welcome to the SB Nation chat, a fine-free zone.

Discuss whatever you want (well, at least in relatively good taste) and spend your time chatting with us as you watch the Pocono NASCAR race today.

Since the race has an average time of nearly four hours, that leaves plenty of time for chatting. Hopefully, the race will give us plenty to talk about.

Make sure you click the "auto-refresh" button to see the latest comments from other fans and SB Nation's Jeff Gluck.

Before we get started, here are the results of our Twitter poll where we asked which driver would win today:

 

  1. Denny Hamlin – 37 votes
  2. Tony Stewart – 19
  3. Jeff Gordon – 16
  4. Dale Earnhardt Jr. – 9
  5. Kevin Harvick – 8
  6. Kasey Kahne – 7
  7. Mark Martin – 5
  8. Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards – 3
  9. Jeff Burton, Juan Pablo Montoya, Ryan Newman, AJ Allmendinger – 2
  10. Clint Bowyer, Martin Truex Jr., Brad Keselowski, David Reutimann, Reed Sorenson, Joey Logano – 1

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Four hours of racing!

Who’s ready? I actually have plenty of snacks today…I’m in it for the long haul.

Hopefully the rain is done (but I’m not counting on it).

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 12:59 PM EDT reply actions  

National Anthem

Good rendition! I hate when performers get all hung up on themselves and ruin the song.

by Scampbell622 on Aug 1, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey Jeff!!

So is the race more fun for you from the couch or the track? : )

by Teri Polzin on Aug 1, 2010 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well lets hope for a good race. And no rain

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 12:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I see a record setting chat today. Boring long track and rain!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 1:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Good morning, Race Fans!

I have my first cup of coffee ready and I’m ready to race.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 1:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Are you at the track, Jeff?

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 1:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Nope…I’m on my couch. I can’t do every race, so I figure out the ones I would rather skip…and Pocono is on that list.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's great

Your like the rest of us today.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

why is brad daughtery a commentator?? he is an idiot

by Darrell Lanier on Aug 1, 2010 1:01 PM EDT reply actions  

I like Brad. I think he does a good job.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would give my opinion, but I’d probably get blasted for it…

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dont really mind him. But he always seems to excited. Kinda over doing it

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

He got hired around the same time as Nascar started their drive for diversity…

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Probably. He’s been a race fan since he was a kid so he’s no different than us except that he has way more money.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I still find it funny that Daughtery is a NACAR commentator. People forget how great a basketball player he was until he hurt his knee.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

He got hired because he appeals to non-NASCAR fans. ESPN wanted to pull in another sport’s voice so non-fans tuning in would have recognition.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like him because he genuinely loves NASCAR.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Exactly. He gets annoying sometimes, but he does a good job of bringing new fans who may else wise never watch a nascar race. I like that alot better than just recycling old crew chiefs and drivers.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

i agree with that i just hate that brad talks like he has driven this track in a cup car.

by Darrell Lanier on Aug 1, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don’t you sound like you’ve been in a Cup car when you’re describing a situation to one of your NASCAR friends? I’m just saying.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wally’s World definitely needs to go away. It was fine the first but now it’s ho-hum.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jeff, print out this chat and give it to Mike Helton and Brian France

Maybe it will help show them how boring Pocono is and that the track needs 1 race, not 2

by BSargentOKC on Aug 1, 2010 1:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Nothing will change their minds. Sorry. I used to have hope about that, but now I have reality.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Prerace opener

I saw this at the start of NASCAR Countdown, too…and didn’t like it. Thought it was really lame.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:04 PM EDT reply actions  

When I first turned it on, I thought it was a commercial. Dreadful.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gotta love ESPN

They’re trying their hardest to convince us that this will be a compelling race, when we all know it won’t be.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think i seen a kid in that class fall asleep just talking about Pocono

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 1:06 PM EDT reply actions  

They were pulling their hair out about Pocono, too!

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

okay so wouldn't everyone else be a little superstitious?

if you were involved with Nascar in ANY capacity would you fly anywhere? ever? How many tragic aviation accidents have befallen nascar drivers and crew members?

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 1:06 PM EDT reply actions  

How many of those have been piloted by the drivers/owners themselves though? Obviously not Hendrick, but many of the others.

Guys like Roush, Edwards, Mark Martin…they are very, very skilled pilots. But they’re not professionals. They don’t fly for a living.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree. Maybe Jack just needs to drive. but on the other hand. If its his passion i can see why he does it.

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

does it really matter who's flying the plane?

there is a clear link between nascar and tragedy in the sky why press your luck to any degree? i’d hafta turn into John Madden and drive everywhere

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK..I'm going to say it..

A SAFE pilot would NOT be flying himself to or from places after long days and most especially after driving a physical race of 3 + hours..

We have legislation in the airline industry for those very reasons…

…..sitting on hands as to not comment any further….

by Sky inLas Vegas on Aug 1, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think ray evernham and craven would be good to listen to during this long ass race. but i do like DJ and Petree

by Darrell Lanier on Aug 1, 2010 1:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Did anyone hear Boris Said announcing the XGames yesterday?

I thought he a good. A new, refreshing voice in motorsports announcing.

by BSargentOKC on Aug 1, 2010 1:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Missed it

Did he do the rally car stuff? That’s cool.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

He was in the booth with Paul Page. That rally car stuff was cool. The only problem is the course was so confusing that the drivers kept missing turns and were DQ.

by BSargentOKC on Aug 1, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I did!

I noticed him covering it on SportsCenter this morning. It was good to see him. Looking forward to seeing him at the Glen next weekend!

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

speaking of rally car… it would be awesome to see pastrana in a CUP car. that would put people in the seats for sure.

by Darrell Lanier on Aug 1, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes but pastrana is amazing on anything with a motor.
and the G.O.A.T is actually doing pretty well this year.

by Darrell Lanier on Aug 1, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rain Complaints

Jamie is complaining about rain on Pit Road.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 1:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah…they’re definitely not starting yet. Bummer.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

If DW was announcing this race, he’d give us the “vortex” theory that the cars running on the track make the rain go away.

by BSargentOKC on Aug 1, 2010 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

i love hearing talk about the Milwaukee mile

i grew up a 5 minute walk from milwaukee mile … used to live at the fence all weekend every weekend

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 1:12 PM EDT reply actions  

That’s cool…do you miss it? Pretty disappointing to see these Midwestern standalone tracks like Milwaukee, St. Louis and Memphis all going away.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

now i live not far from the vegas track but unless you count the bull ring out here they don’t keep this track nearly as busy as they did in milwaukee. Seemed like almost every weekend they used to have something going on there.

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey everyone! I’m new to this chat! Ready to see some racing!

by AmandaLouWho on Aug 1, 2010 1:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Welcome

Sit back relax, enjoy a cold beverage and food, and get ready to complain about Pocono with the rest of us.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welcome! You’ll have fun with us.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awesome! I love chatting!

by AmandaLouWho on Aug 1, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Breakfast!!!!!

Who’s hungry???

Good Morning all…

by Sky inLas Vegas on Aug 1, 2010 1:14 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m getting ready to make some toast & marmalade.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I had breakfast this morning with my grandfather

He mad SOS which is good every once in a while.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Finally found something to eat

Pantry & fridge a little bare, need to get groceries tomorrow

by MT Hundley on Aug 1, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

i agree… just what pocono needs… drama! ;)

by AmandaLouWho on Aug 1, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jeff... your screen...

Jeff, your screen must look nuts on raceday! What do you usually have open? Twitter/Tweet Deck, your chat- what else? How do you pay attention to everything? ha!

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 1:16 PM EDT reply actions  

I actually don’t use TweetDeck…it doesn’t update fast enough for me. I just use regular ol’ Twitter.com.

Right now I have two windows of Twitter (one for replies and one for the main feed), and one for this chat. Then my phone is chirping away with Sprint Cup mobile.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

do u listen to any of the race chatter or driver radio

by Linda J Plummer on Aug 1, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

How is the Sprint Cup mobile app? Is there a delay on it? I’m an iphone addict, and that’s the one drawback. No official NASCAR app.

Looking forward to meeting you at the tweetup next weekend!

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I downloaded it on my blackberry, and it’s pretty useless. But I think that’s a blackberry issue. Probably better on a droid type phone.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t know yet. I have it open but nothing has posted yet. I’m sure that has something to do with the race not starting.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I checked that out the other day! REALLY weird. It’s basically bubbles for each driver based on who is being mentioned the most.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

good morning from west coast!

i made here in this early hour!!!

by Yuuk on Aug 1, 2010 1:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Morning, sunshine! Did you get your coffee yet?

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

i’m having one :)

by Yuuk on Aug 1, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hello everyone -

Looks like we are in delay… Any guesses how long? Maybe I can get in a work out.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 1:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Apparently the rain isn’t that heavy. The problem at Pocono is, it’s so huge it can be raining in one turn and totally dry in another.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did everyone see that ESPN is making a doc on Tim Richmond?

The guy directing the movie has already directed NASCAR documentary’s before. I’m interested to watch it because Richmond was before my time.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 1:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I remember watching Richmond

It’ll be interesting to see how they portray him. I know the whole story

by MT Hundley on Aug 1, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Richmond was before my time, too. But I’m looking forward to it because those “30 for 30” films ESPN does have been GREAT!

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Those 30 for 30 docs are really cool. My favorite so far has been the one about Mat Hoffman.

by BSargentOKC on Aug 1, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

My favorite one so far was the USFL doc. I’m looking forward to the Richmond doc and the SMU/Poney Express/Death Penalty doc because I’m a big college football fan.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Saw first part of that one

Had to change channels, couldn’t deal with all the broken bones

by MT Hundley on Aug 1, 2010 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Per NASCAR

It is raining everywhere but Turn 1.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 1:23 PM EDT reply actions  

oh well time for exciting rain delay coverage lol

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

its going to be a long day…. : /

by Teri Polzin on Aug 1, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

reckon this delay is going to be long enough to watch the tivo’d F1 race from this morning?

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

 @bobpockrass: Sun brighter. Raining harder. Drivers out of cars. #nascar Go figure…

as bad as the coke 600 of 2009

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 1:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, time to maybe get some other stuff done.

Meet you all back here when this thing actually starts.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:28 PM EDT reply actions  

have to go to b-day party in laguna beach at noon….don’t think i can watch race today!!! :(

by Yuuk on Aug 1, 2010 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Naked Gun is on Comedy Central

Thankfully I’ll have something to watch during the delay……..

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 1:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Good Afternoon All!

Thanks for hosting Jeff! Happy raceday!

by Shawn Hansen on Aug 1, 2010 1:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Morning! Everyone is off doing a variety of things while we’re waiting for the race to start. Rain delay at Pocono. Go figure!

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

What???

There’s rain in Pocono??

Wait..

I seem to have missed it….!

;)

by Sky inLas Vegas on Aug 1, 2010 1:36 PM EDT reply actions  

sky

god i wish it would rain here we could use a break from this heat

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hello...

I live in Vegas…lol!!!!

“but it’s a dry heat”

hehehehe

110 is still 110…and i did a garage sale yesterday..

I’m wiped out..

by Sky inLas Vegas on Aug 1, 2010 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

i live here too

and im pretty much a hermit during summer months. stay inside as much as possible… i just dunno how people tolerate it

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

good grief

60% of races at pocono affected by rain since thats nuts

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 1:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Good afternoon everyone :)

Looks like it’s going to be a long day

by Jen Gruszka on Aug 1, 2010 1:38 PM EDT reply actions  

2nd race in vegas

So I’m sure everyone heard about a second race in vegas is there any word on the date yet though? The worst thing nascar could do is have it here in June July or Aug 115 degrees no one will go and if they do they will only go once. It better be either be a chase race or very close to it.

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 1:42 PM EDT reply actions  

I think the talk is IF a 2nd date in Vegas, it’d at least be a chase date and most likely the last race of the season.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think vagas will take over fontana’s 2nd date, which is mid-oct time…

by Yuuk on Aug 1, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

it could

take california speedways second date and be a good bit cooler then maybe

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it’ll be the finale. that’s just me.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

NASCAR should end their season in Vegas, then they could have the final race and the award banquet there.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

They probably will. You have the correct thinking there.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

it only makes sense

since all of the end of the year banquets and stuff are here anyway it only makes sense to have last race here.

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nascar says not enough time or publicitty for banquet if its right after the last race plus i heard homestead had a contract with title sponsorhip saying that it was the last race but thats all twitterverse talk lol

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

i heard

i heard it aint homestead its ford the sponsor of the race at homestead that would pull out if it didn’t sponsor the final event

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I understand not alot of time for publicity, but i think you’ll get more exposure if all the fans came for the race and stayed for the banquet. I don’t imagine you get a ton of fans who go to vegas just for the banquet.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d love to see Vegas cup race on Saturday night, then the banquet on Monday night. I never watch the banquet because by the time it rolls around 2 weeks after the season, my interest is in football and getting ready for christmas.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not enough time..

For media and sponsor hoo haa if they do it the Monday after…

by Sky inLas Vegas on Aug 1, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heck, they celebrate the super bowl championship on the field right after the game, and Lord knows, it seems like all nascar wants to do it be just like the NFL!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well guess it’s time to turn off the xbox and espn on. I haven’t even watched a single nascar thing so far this morning!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 1:46 PM EDT reply actions  

DirecTV

Does anyone follow the race using the DirecTV feeds? I find it just about impossible to watch them.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 1:48 PM EDT reply actions  

I followed a few times, but I really don’t care for them.

by BSargentOKC on Aug 1, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

im going on a limb and

say a hendrick or gibbs car doesnt win today even though i tweeted my pick as the 24……lol last 2 weeks been sorta new winners i say we get another

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 1:49 PM EDT reply actions  

I also predicted Hamlin, but now I’m getting the feeling that Stewart will win.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m going with Denny and Jamie as my dark horse.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

off topic

just saw at bottom of sbnation page that moreno and buckhalter left broncos practice with injuries…….the wife isnt gonna be happy she already dont like the tebow signing

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 1:50 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m not happy either. Hopefully it’s not serious!

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

You have the Man Tebow now. So dont worry about those guys

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dude, you don’t need no one on your team except Tebow. he can throw to himself and block for himself too!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks dudes…. sigh

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

What if hes the real deal? What will u say then

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I saw that this morning

http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=659510-broncos-knowshon-moreno-carted-off-field

Terrible luck for the Broncos.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ill bet tebow doesnt have a nfl job after this contract ;)

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

1 car paint scheme

while i think anything is better than the bright CAUTION ORANGE color (coincidentally the same that is used for caution signs on the highways) that they normally use for the 1 car i think his car this week looks too much like the 11

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 1:50 PM EDT reply actions  

although ...

i am glad to see more sponsors in nascar though

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice going, Jeff! He’s going to loooove you.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I forgot to make my yahoo picks this week so Hamlin isn’t on my team and JJ is. Thanks for not picking JJ again!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

that’s my pick!!! LOL
well…i forgot to change my pick in fantasy league…completely forgot :(
i have denny in my pick thou, but rest of field..don’t know.

by Yuuk on Aug 1, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jeff

What determines the pit road speed limit each week?

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 1:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Length of the track, I believe.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

That would make sense. Longer the track the more speed they can pick up coming out of Pit Road.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

heheheehehehe…hahahahahahahaha

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

And speed...

Don’t forget the time it takes…

(whistling innocently)

by Sky inLas Vegas on Aug 1, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I believe I saw somewhere it’s some formula involving track length and several other variables.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry, what I was thinking of was the minimum speed. That’s a percentage of happy hour speed…Although speed limit on the road courses is 35 so there must be some variable other than track length.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it has to do with average speed of lap.

by MT Hundley on Aug 1, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Weather Updates

I will have weather updates if needed but now that I got my computer and TV back up and running it looks pretty good to our west. There could be isolated showers or storms that form but right now let’s race to halfway and go from there.

Brian Neudorff - Meteorologist WROC-TV
Twitter: @NASCAR_WXMAN

by Brian Neudorff on Aug 1, 2010 1:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks Brian…I was wondering if we were in the clear or not.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am sorry that I was MIA on twitter during the rain delay, Laptop either over heated or crashed and then I lost my signal on DirecTV. Talking about DirecTV the race is blacked out here in Rochester NY.

Brian Neudorff - Meteorologist WROC-TV
Twitter: @NASCAR_WXMAN

by Brian Neudorff on Aug 1, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whoa! I’m glad we don’t get blacked out for racing in Alabama! I’d be pissed if they blacked out Talladega!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm gonna go ahead and say it:

Go Gordon! He looks alot better than he did at Indy last week!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 1:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m listening to him today for the 1st time ever – I like Dickerson, seeing how he does with a new driver.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good idea…I just switched my scanner to the same thing!

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I wonder if Gordon desires all the details he gave Kyle.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shaun, you’re getting yourself hopeful early today, huh?

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well what I’ve learned the last 2 year: Gotta get excited early with Gordon because not alot to get excited about late :(

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

5 laps already a commercial

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 1:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Haha

Time for a commercial already. :)

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 1:59 PM EDT reply actions  

You know who I miss?

Dale Jr and Mei Ling!!! What other commercials do people miss?

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 2:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, I totally forgot about that commercial

by BSargentOKC on Aug 1, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would like to erase the Jimmy Johnson/Extenze commercial from my brain.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

shrub?

anyone listening to 18? he bitching already?

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Where do you listen at?

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

NASCAR.com

Trackpass – you buy a membership

by MT Hundley on Aug 1, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Try NASCAR.com and Scanner.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am

No bitching yet – told Dave to look at his right side got into 00 on the start

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Look

Jr think he’s bump drafting with Smoke

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Never seen that angle before…Really cool. You never get to see their eyes/face anymore inside the car.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good point, actually. I thought, “You can really tell how small he is in that shot.”

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

seen him in Daytona. Hes very tiny

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

small

it really illustrated how tiny he is when they manhandled him outta the burning car a couple weeks ago

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

PJ Jones

He’s way off the pace. Why is he in the car this weekend and not Robby Gordon?

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:07 PM EDT reply actions  

I don’t think Robby can sell this race and he’s not running up in the points anyway, so it’s a good chance to go do something else.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Race Forecast Update

You can find my latest weather forecast update here on SBNation.com

Brian Neudorff - Meteorologist WROC-TV
Twitter: @NASCAR_WXMAN

by Brian Neudorff on Aug 1, 2010 2:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Welcome

to Sbnation Brian your updates and radar are easy to follow for non weathet gurus like myself :)

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was a really good pass by the Dinger!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Racing

Great to see a little racing between Kahne, Harvick and McMurray. I haven’t yawned yet during this race… YET!

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

That’s sad when you think about it. This race is so boring that we’re excited about little racing there is.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

2011 schedule for Sprint

does anyone know the timeline of when they announce next year’s schedule for races?

by YarkerMommy on Aug 1, 2010 2:11 PM EDT reply actions  

i want to know too..jeff, do you know?

by Yuuk on Aug 1, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

They always announce it by Labor Day

But I think they are getting more pressure than usual because of all the changes, so they may announce it sooner this year. Look for it in a few weeks.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

August 10 is the announcement for Kentucky. Think another track will have a much less publicized presser the same day?

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well Daytona 500 is set because they’re already selling tickets for that race.

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow 24 pitstop

thats amazing they got 4 and still beat the biff out

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 2:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I think getting off pit road 1st is one of those things that Dickerson helped him with. He pushed Jeff in front of Biffle and helped him win the race off pitroad.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

What a cop out..

And I’m a Gordon fan..

Are you serious??

Puhlease…

by Sky inLas Vegas on Aug 1, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Huh?

Landon Cassil told me that little things like that has won Busch several races. He said he’d prob have 4 or 5 less wins without Dickerson.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kyle has said before that Dickerson practically drives the car for him at some of these tracks.

A good spotter is certainly worth a few positions.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Huh what??

Jeff had the same WINNING spotter for years, then dumped him..

Ever since, he wants to blame a “spotter” rather than himself…

by Sky inLas Vegas on Aug 1, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I never though spotters made a difference until an actual driver told me they did!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

both teams are hungry

24 been good all year 16 gotta be wanting it bad after show he put on last week for ford… just hope 2 doesn’t prove to be a bad call for 16

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 2:14 PM EDT reply actions  

the leaderboard on nascar.com is horribly slow

by Darrell Lanier on Aug 1, 2010 2:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright

Biffle making things interesting in front of the pack.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice use of the “sarcasm font”

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Junior Nation's going to be happy,"

says Marty Reid. Because he moved up to 17th. Riiiight.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I was thinking the same thing.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lol 16th now. Idk he has flashes every race of being fast. But it only last one run

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe he’s trying to spin something into being interesting because everything is kind of boring right now?

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heard that comment too. Wanted to slap him.

Jr Nation is just going ecstatic over that pass!

by jr88freak on Aug 1, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Typical Pocono

Only the 27th lap, but it feels like we’re entering the 200th lap.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

I thought the same thing back on Lap 5. It’s like time is somehow warped in Pocono.

by BSargentOKC on Aug 1, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

They were talking about the new concrete having more grip. They should pave the top 20 feet all the way around this track. Love to see some guys hugging the wall around pocono!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Don’t think that will work – Pocono too flat

by MT Hundley on Aug 1, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Patch"

That would be one way to make the track more interesting…add a couple more patches.

And BTW…the “patch” is such a misnomer there. It’s a strip of pavement that goes from the end of Turn 2 all the way to the end of Turn 3…I did a pace car ride last year. It’s HUGE!

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you had “Vibration” or “Transmission” in the Start & Park Excuse office pool…you win!

by arails4 on Aug 1, 2010 2:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Is Pocono adding a catchfence around the whole after this race?

I still can’t believe NASCAR wouldn’t sanction a race at a track that didn’t have that safety feature.

by BSargentOKC on Aug 1, 2010 2:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, we were typing messages about the exact same thing at the same time!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Probably…but they are very far behind in several areas as far as track facilities and infrastructure.

For example, the internet connection there was installed during the stone age.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

the 9 used those trees as a catch fence a few weeks ago

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m noticing how much of this track doesn’t have fencing on top of the wall. I can’t believe as fast as cars go here, there hasn’t been guys leaving the track (like Kahne almost did last year)

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, *last RACE, my bad. seems like years ago. haha

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’ll be next year by the time this race is over.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

No kidding, getting to nap time now

by MT Hundley on Aug 1, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I meant around the whole track.

by BSargentOKC on Aug 1, 2010 2:28 PM EDT reply actions  

It’ll cost them a buttload of money. On the other hand, they did just spend $16 mil on a solar farm.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think 100 is too short. For a cup race, I think 400 miles is the shortest it needs to be (other than short tracks)

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree with 400 miles

by MT Hundley on Aug 1, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

300 miles at Pocono would be like 400 anywhere else.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

If (for some crazy reason) a pocono race went caution free, 100 laps would be over in just over an hour and half. I think pocono feels longer than it really is because the track doesn’t produce compelling racing.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d say 150 laps, but I’d gladly take 100 laps, too

by BSargentOKC on Aug 1, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Off-Topic

A women in New Jersey turned 105 recently. Her secret to such a long life, “Three cans of Miller High Life a day and a shot of good booze at 5 p.m.,” Fenton said.

I’ve never liked Miller, but I’ll have to drink three Miller’s a day and a shot of Jack Daniels for the rest of my life.

http://www.northjersey.com/news/99678554_A_study_in_longevity__She_ll_drink_to_that.html

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 2:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Send some over. I’ll try it out.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

wasn't it george burns ...

who said he attributed his long life to long cigars and young women? Young women gotta have something to do with it look at Hef

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think you are as old as you feel…

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

Younger men are keeping me young

by MT Hundley on Aug 1, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Former Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach lived till 89 and he smoked cigars and ate Chinese food every day.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

good news: not another pocono race this year

bad news: We still have 155 laps left of this race

by BSargentOKC on Aug 1, 2010 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Why do they have 2 races at such a boring track so close together?

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Remember they had races at Pocono and Chicago in back-to-back weeks earlier this season. I’m just thankful Pocono isn’t a part of the chase.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

in a sport where money drives everything

obviously Pocono has some they just spent $16m on that solar farm that would probably be why they get whatever they want.

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn.

“Next commercial call your mother…”

Damnit.

I know this conversation isn’t going to last a commercial….

by jr88freak on Aug 1, 2010 2:38 PM EDT reply actions  

That is quite possible. Back home gossip is always better than Pocono. Hoodlums are out in full force in august. Already out toilet papering the town.

by jr88freak on Aug 1, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sam Hornish

Looks like he changed his colors to fool the racing gods who were looking to give him more bad luck

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

bye everyone!

gotta go to b-day party in laguna beach…no more chat today.
see you next week!

by Yuuk on Aug 1, 2010 2:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Well I’m sure we’ll be having loads more fun watching pocono than hanging in laguna beach! ha, jk

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Later

Thankfully for all of us, next week’s race is at Watkins Glen.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Have fun at Laguna Beach!

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did my invite get lost in the mail?

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

jeff i will take you when you’re here for fontana race in oct! :)

by Yuuk on Aug 1, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

someone wake me up when it is 50 to go

by Linda J Plummer on Aug 1, 2010 2:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Nap time?

This may be a bit boring, but thankfully it’s not on TNT. At least ESPN has been trying to make it a bit exciting.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I may be in the minority, but I like the fox crew, they can be lame at times, but they are entertaining

by Linda J Plummer on Aug 1, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Totally agree! FOX keeps it going.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like them too – only one that ever bothers me is Kyle Petty.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

what happened to Ambrose?

they said he was behind the wall didn’t say why

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

The crew thinks the motor is blowing up.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well doesn’t look like Elliott sadler will be pulling the double…Spun

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

that was perfect chance for nascar to thorw a yellow

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey Tim

NASCAR does not throw yellows unless absolutely necessary

;)

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

If that was jimmie we would be under yellow lol. and they give the guy drive thur for hitting cone while he spins

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

right now would be necessary, to bunch the field back up and make it more interesting

by Linda J Plummer on Aug 1, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

wouldn’t know, commercial break. shocking.

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Twitter reports say

Sadler spun but ended up on pit road, track is clear.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

according to nascar twitter he gets a commit line violation……ouch lol

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kyle is calling

someone a MF’er MF’n jack ass…. not sure who, maybe the Biff could be a lapped car too

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

According to his Twitter account, they think his motor blew.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

there twitter acct nascar47 says the car sounded bad and they was blowing up

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks

I actually didn’t follow @NASCAR47 before you just said that.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

np they usually update pretty well, why people get a account if they dont use it lol

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wish TV would follow up sinc they did mention he went to garage

by MT Hundley on Aug 1, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sadler

They got him on a commitment violation. Apparently he was coming in to pit when he spun.

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh sweet, Paraha 3D bought ad space on ESPN too!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

*pokes head in*

My head may explode if I see that trailer one more time.

by ObnoxiousSamGrl on Aug 1, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, you figured out how to refresh your screen?

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

:P Yep, I did.

And I’m thinking discussing that movie may be more interesting than this race.

I feel a nap coming on.

by ObnoxiousSamGrl on Aug 1, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

We’re not even 30 percent done with it yet.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

good

That means Lance and the guys have time to tune the 88 up lol

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Like I said on Twitter, it takes a LOT to make me not want to watch a race.

I’ve watched tractors race.

But this? This is killer. It bores me to tears.

by ObnoxiousSamGrl on Aug 1, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

when the heck does that movie come out? This has to be the longest ad for a movie I’ve seen. Unless i just see if a lot during the races.

by jr88freak on Aug 1, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

That looks like the DUMBEST movie in history.

Unless they want to advertise on SB Nation. :) Then I might take it back because I like my job.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmm

My fantasy team is 1,2,3,4,11

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 2:55 PM EDT reply actions  

See? Another argument for a shorter race! haha

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

The 33 car

I love when the 33 runs this paint scheme. Those colors are fantastic- completely different from all the other cars.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't know why

But that paint scheme reminds me of “Firecracker” Popsicles.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

HA!!! Yes! That is totally true! And what I would give for one right now.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

When Clint runs the other scheme, I never know who the heck that yellow car is: harvick or him.

by jr88freak on Aug 1, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well I effed up

bangs head to desk

I must have been nuts not to have put JJ in my standings.

by jr88freak on Aug 1, 2010 2:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Whenever my soon to be MIL asks me who to pick each week, my first thought is generally JJ, lol.

It’s just a smart pick.

by ObnoxiousSamGrl on Aug 1, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes I know. I have that love/hate with him. I hate it when he does good, but all be damed if he isn’t in my standings almost every week so I need him to do good.

by jr88freak on Aug 1, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey don't forget

The one good thing Pocono gave us this year

the firesuit quote.

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

I still have to buy that shirt. I’m glad the money is going to charity otherwise I wouldn’t buy it.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

my wife just got hers this week.

by Shawn Hansen on Aug 1, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it’s hilarious they’re making profit off of it, well for charity anyway. Who’s laughing now?!

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

They just said Gordon has been 2nd 8 times this year. Where they hell did they get that stat from??

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

8?? has it been that many?

by jr88freak on Aug 1, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, it’s been like 2!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe they meant at some point in the race…. useless stat of the day…

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

His NASCAR page says he has 10 top 5’s so I guess 8 of them could be 2nd?

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s has 2-2nd, 4-3rds, 3 4ths, 1 5th

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

we need the soccer announcer (don’t know his name) to broadcast the races. The one that makes everything sound exciting.

by Linda J Plummer on Aug 1, 2010 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

I’d be happy with someone who has an accent (like the dude in F1)

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t think anyone with an accent would be well-received by NASCAR fans, do you?

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dont care about the accent, jsut his energy

by Linda J Plummer on Aug 1, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not all NASCAR fans suck.

by ObnoxiousSamGrl on Aug 1, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t know for sure, but accents always perk my interest.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ian Darke

He used to call F1 races back in the day for BBC.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

how can team red bull?

be so good in every other racing series and so bad in Nascar?

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Because the people currently behind the wheel are…well…not so good in a stock car?

by ObnoxiousSamGrl on Aug 1, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Currently? Yes.

I think Vickers is a hell of a driver. I feel bad that Red Bull doesn’t have him behind the wheel right now (for both of them). But I don’t think Scott has what it takes for stock cars. I just don’t.

That being said, there’s obviously a LOT wrong with Red Bull in NASCAR right now.

They need to get their…er…stuff…together.

by ObnoxiousSamGrl on Aug 1, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Because they don’t have Jimmie Johnson & Kyle Busch in their nascar cars. I bet they have really good equipment just don’t have the drivers…

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Their organization is a mess behind the scenes.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m not surprised. Seems like alot of people have attempted to take their business models and run a nascar team and they always #fail. They have probably been the most successful “non-traditional” nascar team.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ve thought that a million times. I don’t get it either. Is it money? Not sure. I am not crazy about the way Brian Vickers has been handling his time off. I’m sure it’s driven by money, but I think I’d consider him more of a “team player” if he would be more visible at the track while he’s out.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

BV was really good in the booth (nationwide race). Extremely informative, and very well spoken.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately, you have to play by doctor’s orders. And, since it has not been publicly released as to what caused the blood clots, you have to play by the doc’s rules.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh totally. I just mean it would be nice to see him at the track supporting his team. I miss him!

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah BV

vickers in a hell of a person and a driver and i liked him in the booth TNT shoulda replaced either wally or KP with him for their stretch. Vickers does alot for fans that people never know or hear about… You guys shoulda seen the stuff he sent my nephew for his 16th birthday autographed hat and shirt and signed bios on all the RED BULL drivers in every series they truly turned him from a casual fan to a hardcore racing fan and alot to do with my nephew and i talkin with him on twitter

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s so sweet and why we love our drivers so much.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s fantastic!!! That must have been a great birthday surprise!

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah it was

im sure all drivers do that sorta thing but he really helped grow the sport … now all my nephew talks is racing … and red bull .. every event every series … hes a virtual encyclopedia of what events are coming and what not … its starting to even drive me a little nuts but its fun to see him excited

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

They have the best looking t-shirts too. :)

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

even i was surprise the gear they sent him from both toyota racing and red bull racing was amazing even sent him a signed shirt to frame and a regular one to wear i mean come on thats just being thoughtful lol.

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rain showers forming to the West

Here is look at the forecast & radar – Showers are trying to come together to the west. They are 20 miles away. Good news they are slow movers and the heaviest have been north of I-80 (Track is south of I-80)

I still think we are racing to halfway and then any lap after that is a bonus.

Brian Neudorff - Meteorologist WROC-TV
Twitter: @NASCAR_WXMAN

by Brian Neudorff on Aug 1, 2010 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

I think some of us are secretly praying for a rain-shortened race.

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

a caution for rain would be more interesting than all the other cautions we’ve had so far…. (yay sarcasm)

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m not even doing so in secret.

I’m doing a rain dance as we speak.

by ObnoxiousSamGrl on Aug 1, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

amazing

if you’re going to a race you are praying it won’t rain but when they are too long. ie. Darlington & Pocono you are hoping for rain. Only problem with rain shortened race is when someone totally undeserving wins.

by YarkerMommy on Aug 1, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

hoping for no rain shortened cause ive been to rain shortened races or rain outs for that day and it sucks

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

green stops coming soon again

by Linda J Plummer on Aug 1, 2010 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Shaun Burke

Answer to your question: Jeff Gordon has TWO second-place finishes this year, not eight.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 3:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Never mind

I see you already found that out yourself :)

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think they meant Jimmie, not Jeff.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

That could be. Maybe they meant “Jimmie Johnson has had 8 tops 5s this year” instead of “Jeff Gordon has had 8 2nd places this year”…Well they got those facts all screwed up. LOL

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m sure that 8 is significant to something but I guess we’ll never know.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK people..

Stop calling me with contractual legalities during the race…

Grrrr….

I’m back!

by Sky inLas Vegas on Aug 1, 2010 3:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm barely paying attention

Has there even been a caution today?

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Just the competition caution on lap 15 because of rain.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was just thinking about that

They had the competition caution at Lap 15. That’s it.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gah

This racetrack is a drag.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Help me understand

There has been a whole heap of bitching about this race. Many of you seemed burdened to watch it. With the exception of our host I don’t think this is required viewing for any of us.

So my question is this: If you are so tortured by this race, why don’t you change the channel? Or turn of the TV and go outside? You could even run go get me a new bottle of Stoli if you wanted to.

I have never been able to get my arms around the concept that people will continue to do something that is neither profitable nor enjoyable.

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I think they don’t want to miss anything in case it happens. But they are discouraged that nothing is really happening and probably won’t.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

This.

Pocono is horrible. However, there’s always a chance that something interesting will happen. That’s what keeps the race on my tv.

Well, that, and I have a toddler who will lose it if I change the channel.

by ObnoxiousSamGrl on Aug 1, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

There’s certain races that I go into knowing that they’re going to be boring, but that’s okay. I watch every race and just enjoy the experience. This race may not be exciting, but I’ve got my husband, my cat, and wings on the way. It doesn’t get much better!

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

exactly

someday maybe we will all have the same attitude toward nascar like we do with baseball or hockey fights … (i.e. why waste your life watching it live when you can just wait and catch all the best parts on sportscenter) but until then here we sit.

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

not a great race to watch but you never know what will happen. even if the track isnt that great for competition i will still watch the race on tv all 3 series plus most forms of motorsports. Been doing so since 91

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Same reason i watch every race even though I say I won’t, hoping this is finally the one where Junior turns it around! How could I not be watching when that happens!

by jr88freak on Aug 1, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Soundguy – I tend to agree with you. They can’t all be barn burners.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ve been doing laundry and dishes while watching the and listening to my driver.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

look at last Pocono

watching Logano get his shorts in was was worth watching the race. Just wish it would be more lively. Everyone wants their sport to be exciting and all of the ingredients are there most times but with some tracks it takes a small mixing bowl.

by YarkerMommy on Aug 1, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m just bitter from the last race when my driver almost left the damn track! I think the race is too long, but I don’t hate it.

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jeff it's time

to throw a poll out there or ask some question or opinions that will get things going a little more lively. Everyone is crying for a nap or something to do or watch.

by YarkerMommy on Aug 1, 2010 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

QUESTION:

Everyone knows the season will always start with the Daytona 500.

But what is the ideal place for the second race of the season?

Is it a West Coast track? Is it Homestead? Is it somewhere else?

Remember…it’s February, so you can’t go somewhere very cold.

What do you say?

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I’d like to see it in Homestead.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

as much as i would like to say homestead

i really don’t want the vegas race moved from the 3rd week because of the temp that time of year so they need to stay on for week 2 to keep week 3 where it is

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

can’t go where it’s cold? Bundle up!

Atlanta – but then again, that’s Labor Day. Damn.

by jr88freak on Aug 1, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's the tricky part

I was in Vegas this year for that race and it was raining. Probably the ideal place would be California because it hardly ever rains at Fontana. Homestead would also be a good place for the 2nd race.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

It rains every time NASCAR comes into town. It’s amazing! I’m a season ticket holder and I’ve sat through many a rain delay.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like

the way it is now, cali then vegas and since atl may lose there spring date I hope they dont put bristol into atlantas spot but other than that i like the warm spots for a race then back to the south once it heats up a bit

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, I freeze my butt off every year in Bristol and Atlanta spring. Moving Bristol up a week or 2 would be torture for camping. I had frost on my tent!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

how about Nashville or Darlington?

by YarkerMommy on Aug 1, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

could be snowing there in Feb.

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can’t do Nashville. I live there for 3 years and it can snow or ice over in February.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I drove by nashville track while coming home from a memphis-nashville vacation, im not sure if its got the size for cup stands and parking wise but i didnt attend a race there so who knows

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

No way nashville would host a cup race (at it’s current condition) small grandstands and very little parking like you said.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Homestead would be great. I don’t think it should house the last race.

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I liked when they used to go short track racing near the beginning of the year. Darlington would be another interesting place to try.

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think that is why the Rock lost their races, february and november can be cold in this area. As for a 2nd, homestead (they could use 2 races)

by Linda J Plummer on Aug 1, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t know that there really is an “ideal” place.

Someone, somewhere, is always going to get ticked off about where that second race is held. There’s always going to be one group of fans at odds with another group of fans because they want the race in their neck of the woods. Nature of the beast, so to speak.

Obviously, I’d love to see more racing in the midwest.

However, racing in the midwest in the winter? Bad idea.

I’m a realist and realize that we aren’t considered a “major market” for NASCAR.

At this point, I care less about where the races are and more about the quality of said races.

by ObnoxiousSamGrl on Aug 1, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

it sucks gateway didnt renew its truck and nw dates, looks like NHRA may lose another track thanks to dover motorsports wtg guys

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Indeed.

Gateway is a great track. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for people to justify spending the money to go to Gateway with the prices they will then have to pay for the Kansas weekend. It’s just too doggone expensive.

So Gateway wasn’t making the money they needed to in order to continue hosting any NASCAR events. :(

by ObnoxiousSamGrl on Aug 1, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think nascar needs to find a very exciting track for 2nd race. I think everyone gets hyped up for Daytona, then Fontana…They loose all the momentum they made during speedweeks.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s exactly what I was thinking too. The second race is a great opportunity to grab fans from the momentum of Daytona.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

they also lose momentum when they have a week off after only 2 weeks of racing

by Linda J Plummer on Aug 1, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

no 7t

o garage for no minimum speed yikes

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

KB

“I just suck in turn 3. I lose 4 or 5 car lengths everytime.” Could be a long day.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

No Monday Race, Will Make Halfway

The rain that I’ve been talking about is 16 miles away but only creeping towards the track at about 6 mph ENE.

Brian Neudorff - Meteorologist WROC-TV
Twitter: @NASCAR_WXMAN

by Brian Neudorff on Aug 1, 2010 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

if jj wins b/c of rain….well, that would pretty much be a perfectly annoying ending to this race

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rain or no rain, the field has some work to do to be JJ. Rain may just go ahead and take care of the inevitable.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Back to the bad info

NASCAR hot pass just said “Jeff Gordon has had 8 2nd place finishes since his last win”…That makes alot more since!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:27 PM EDT reply actions  

I try not to bitch about commentators

because I know they are watching 43 cars and I’m mostly paying attention to my driver. But 99 passes the 18. And they say the 18 has been working on the 99 for a few laps????

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Time to go get some lunch.

A break in the monotony! Yay!

by ObnoxiousSamGrl on Aug 1, 2010 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

has anyone

ever done one of the ride alongs they do at the track or driven in the driving experience schools?

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 3:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I’ve ridden in a pace car very fast around Talladega but never driven. It’s so amazing. I’m sure Gluck can tell you how cool it is at more tracks.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Got a ride around CMS acouple of years ago, but we didn’t go over 80 mph

by MT Hundley on Aug 1, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I d

id the ride along at charlotte for a late fathers day gift and it was pretty cool, not as fast as cup but still about 160 or so. I dont see how they do it

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I took an f250 around Atlanta pretty fast while they were painting the walls after the Busch (at the time) race.

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe nascar will find debris on the track now

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

We're only halfway?

Gah……………

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pocono

A exercise in watching paint dry, nice to see we are at half way…

by Len_DiJoseph on Aug 1, 2010 3:34 PM EDT reply actions  

i did

i did the petty driving experience here in vegas wow that was fun. en tho i got warned a couple times for getting too close to the pacecar… adrenaline gets the better of you at 165mph My wife won the ticket at a contest but even if not it would’ve totally been worth the money. but it is pretty dam expensive

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 3:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Where's Hornish

when you need him?

For the love of god, will someone just loop it around for the heck of it.

by jr88freak on Aug 1, 2010 3:35 PM EDT reply actions  

All we need if for Sam to get near Jimmie and spin two birds with on stone… I can only wish

by Len_DiJoseph on Aug 1, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

JImmie is about to start lapping alot of cars including Jr.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe lap traffic will make something happen??

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

We can hope, right?

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gordon and Hamlin are closing up on him.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

i can hear it now

if a caution saves jr from being put a lap down ;)

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

McMurray & Logano just got a speeding penalty.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

awesome. how many laps down is McMurray? the ticker is so slow.

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leaderboard has him 2 down but he hasn’t served his penalty and Jimmie is on pitroad. Might take a lap or 2 to cycle.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn! I can’t believe Jamie sped. It’s so unlike him.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

he is not having a good day all around. i was hoping for something better after last week. oh well.

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Twitterverse

Can be added to the long list of things I don’t understand.

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Think of the money/hours someone spent designing that. For what?

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s exactly what I was thinking. I looked at it and went huh? WTF, I already follow this people on twitter. Lame.

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

What is it supposed to do? or be?

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah it makes no sense at all, pointless

by Len_DiJoseph on Aug 1, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heh

Smoke had the same reaction we all had when he was told the race was halfway over.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Right

But it’s the media’s fault for creating the perception of boring races.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

If there is someone out there that claims this race wasn’t boring, they were clearly watching a different race.

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jeff – I think you’re taking it too personally. :)

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't totally blame the media

While they’re at fault for creating the perception of boring races, NASCAR hasn’t done itself any favors by insisting that Pocono receives two races a year and taking away the Rockingham race in favor of California, etc.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thats what happens when Brian France doesn’t watch the races. Sorry had to put that out there because I bet he has no clue.

by Len_DiJoseph on Aug 1, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

love how newman blamed the media cause he down talladega plate racing, like you know the mics gonna be in your face when you wreck, how about man up and take blame

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

The 18 too. He said something like – it’s half way, that means we have 1/2 to go? That’s when I miss Dickerson, because it was crickets, no smart ass comeback.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Drivers

Since we all think Pocono is boring, what do you think the drivers think about it? I know they can’t say or they’ll be fined, but I wonder if they’re as bored as we are.

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Junior sure had a lot to say about the race at Darlington this year. He said that he didn’t know why we were there watching because he sure wouldn’t have been because it was too long. He was not complimentary about the track for sure. Since that is not as public as Twitter or live cameras I think they can get away with what they say over the radio.

by YarkerMommy on Aug 1, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I bet more people listen to Jr’s radio every week than follow Hamlin on twitter.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Think nascar is paying us back for crying about fake yellows.

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I think racing is unpredictable. Some will be caution ladened, some will be centrifuge racing, some will be stretched out racing, etc. You never what you’re going to get. For instance, who knew that Indy last week would be such a wreckfest when it’s traditionally not.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

When the hubz asks which races I would like to attend, I answer “any of them but Pocono.” he understands as he is passed out in the recliner.

by jr88freak on Aug 1, 2010 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Menard (1st car lap down) reporting debris.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Fans: We want a yellow!! Nascar: You will get nothing and like it!!

by Len_DiJoseph on Aug 1, 2010 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

I could see NASCAR officials playing the part of Judge Smails.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bright side?

No cautions means the race is over sooner….

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Man, Gordon is like.5 seconds a lap faster! I know Johnson is in traffic but Hamlin isn’t closing on Jimmie like Gordon it!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

watching

water boil might be more interesting

by Linda J Plummer on Aug 1, 2010 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

i think i just saw

smoke from the left front tire of 48 through that last corner … wishful thinking? or did someone else see it too?

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 3:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Another sad day for the 88. While his teammates are all top 5 cars.

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

As I watch that screen shot I think in my mind that it’s 1-2-3.

by jr88freak on Aug 1, 2010 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

YAY

for lead change and caution!

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice timing on the caution.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

you have got to be kidding me. JJ loses the lead and NOW we get a caution??

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whew

A caution

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow Jimmie gets passed caution and they say its not fixed

by Len_DiJoseph on Aug 1, 2010 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank goodness

The black helicopters will be circling – better show that debris.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

at least they made Jr fans happy

by waiting til he was lucky dog to call it

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Doesn’t help Jr at all being the lucky dog. his car still sucks.

by jr88freak on Aug 1, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sports Question

Are the umpires/refs of all professional sports employed by the sports organization or are they 3rd party/independent employees?

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

If I recall correctly, they are independents.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know the NFL, MLB, and NBA employs their refs/umpires. The refs/umps in those leagues also have their own unions kind of like players.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

The reason I ask that question, sometimes I feel like the nascar officials feel they are responsible for putting on a good race while in other sports, the officials are responsible for putting on a fair race.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have a feeling the 11 is the last thing Gordon and Johnson wanna see on their bumper. I think he’ll be leading soon.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

I just don't understand JJ's luck

It’s amazing. I’m not saying most of it isn’t talent, b/c he’s a great driver, but he is also VERY lucky. I don’t think NASCAR actually has anything to do with it because it wouldn’t do them much good to irritate everyone but JJ fans, but he seems to be helped out A LOT by fortuitous debris cautions, etc. Maybe it just seems to happen a lot b/c I don’t care for him so I always think his good luck outweighs the bad luck?

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

In any sport, you need a little luck. As you can tell by my user name, I’m a 49ers fan. They were perhaps the luckiest team in the NFL for 15 straight years, winning 5 Super Bowls, receiving all the right breaks at the right time. Eventually though luck runs out.

Luck ran out on the 49ers and it could run out for JJ.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Loving this...

…racing between 24 and 48. NOW it’s getting exciting with the impending rain.

by jstagrl28 on Aug 1, 2010 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

What’s up with team mates racing each other harder this year. I Think JJ races the 24 harder than any other car on the track!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

He is intense on the radio right now. Said “the 24 better stay the F*** away from me”. Luv it!

by jstagrl28 on Aug 1, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why

can’t there be threatening rain this entire race?

by jr88freak on Aug 1, 2010 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

The threat of rain is making the boys go crazy!

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

The job he did bouncing between the 9 and 99 and not losing it was amazing.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

No kidding, he could’ve taken them all out.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rain Hasn't Moved in an Hour - Not Expecting Rain Anytime Soon

For the last hour I’ve been watching the radar. For the last hour the rain has been 10-15 miles away. Not getting any closer and moving north. That is my professional observation.

Brian Neudorff - Meteorologist WROC-TV
Twitter: @NASCAR_WXMAN

by Brian Neudorff on Aug 1, 2010 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

18 thinks radiator pan broke – dragging.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Don’t tease me. That’s not nice. Could he be done?

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sadly – yes (for me, anyway)! Dropping like a rock!

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

My driver can’t seem to finish well at Pocono. It’s just not his type of track.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

apparently mine either… :( oh well, my drink is good.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

aw come on i like kyle

would you rather follow a driver with the personality of a brick? like matt kenseth?

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

It disturbs me to see Matt in the Crown Royal gear.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

personally

i couldn’t believe drivers were fined for remarks and kyle wasn’t among them

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s been on his best behaviour since becoming an owner. Granted his best behaviour can be pretty bad. :)

I loved his comment this week about the negative comments “were not in his budget.”

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

SHH!!!

Don’t tell anyone at the track! This is fantastic!

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

get yerselves ready

for the infamous … “while we were away…”

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 4:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Someone said on twitter the 11 brushed the wall and I’ve noticed Gordon is catching him. I wonder if he got damage or it’s just the 24 being better on the long run.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah he is. He may be the best car on the track right now!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

if only hamlin

didn’t have the $50.000 stop sign keeping his finger off the button right now i’d love to know his thoughts on debris caution

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 4:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Lol jr with 2 tires. He better hope for rain

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, he hasn’t been that fast and he has old tire. This could be exciting or scary!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

HA

we got the “while we were at break…”

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Had a tri tip sandwich for lunch

What did everyone else have?

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

You need to share, LOL!!

by MT Hundley on Aug 1, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you live in Sacramento

Then come on by.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

This could be either a miracle move or epic fail…I’ll stayed tuned for this.

by jstagrl28 on Aug 1, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

actually 42 is leader

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:24 PM EDT reply actions  

didn’t show the debris. Maybe they just choose a corner and all drive out there and joke around for 2 or 3 minutes, then drive back. Just like the guys that work on the highways!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

18 headed back to pit road

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Guess it could count as first oval win? But is it?

by MT Hundley on Aug 1, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really wouldnt mind rain. Jr needs it lol

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rain is roughly 10-20 min away 4 miles away

Brian Neudorff - Meteorologist WROC-TV
Twitter: @NASCAR_WXMAN

by Brian Neudorff on Aug 1, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why

does Jimmie Johnson need a firesuit to sell penis pills?

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

He’s been sun tanned so much that he’s flammable.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha! That was confusing. I was expecting Conway to come out and say, “Hey coach, you stole my firesuit!” or something

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

This could get exciting with 24 vs 42!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow

This got exciting…

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 4:34 PM EDT reply actions  

This is the most exciting Pocono has been in a long time.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 4:35 PM EDT reply actions  

If only rain threatened every time at Pocono……….

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m so glad the 24 and 42 raced each other hard and clean. That was exciting!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Turn 3 is reporting light sprinkles

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Someone left the sprinkler on watering the shrubs.....................

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha, that may be it…

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

What is going on with DirecTV today? I feel like there’s a big delay between the live chat and what I’m watching.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well that sucks for Gordon! I hope Jr didn’t cost Gordon the win!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Ah good, I was afraid all the leaders would pit.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rain Update

Any rain will be light and may be more like drizzle plus radar showing the rain splitting to the north and south. It’s possible we could get to 5pm with out rain, but earliest maybe 10 min, maybe. It’s been moving VERY slowly

Brian Neudorff - Meteorologist WROC-TV
Twitter: @NASCAR_WXMAN

by Brian Neudorff on Aug 1, 2010 4:39 PM EDT reply actions  

I know

more about this race from listening to Smoke’s spotter than I do from the TV coverage.

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 4:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Rain

In one and three according to Smoke.

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 4:41 PM EDT reply actions  

You know it's true, Jeff
Jeff Gluck jeff_gluck
  
That’s quite a conspiracy theory. RT @Cariessa: It’s a conspiracy! Rick Hendrick paid off God!

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 4:46 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

since when...

doesn’t rick hendrick qualify as a racing god?

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Still funny

Kevin Harvick is known as Cupcake on the 14 radios.

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh God, I hope Sadler is OK!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:49 PM EDT reply actions  

OOH. Quite a tough hit by Kurt Busch. Hope he’s okay.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 4:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Sadler

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh Sh*t

I hope Sadler is alright.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 4:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Me too. The expanding shot from the hellicopter of Elliot on the ground was chilling. Hope he’s okay.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree. We want to see exciting races but not this.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I sure hope Elliott is okay!

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 4:50 PM EDT reply actions  

This is a very dangrous track with all that grass and those shitty gaurd rail things on the back

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 4:51 PM EDT reply actions  

How the hell do they not have a clip of the 19 crash!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:52 PM EDT reply actions  

WOW. just wow. that was a tough one.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 4:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Did you see that?

OMG! Elliott just drove it into that corner.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 4:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Sadler went head first into the wall

I hope he’s okay.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 4:53 PM EDT reply actions  

OK, this track is unacceptable unless they fix the walls. 2 races in a row and we almost have tragedy due to a shitty track.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:54 PM EDT reply actions  

It looks exactly the same as when Allison about got killed down there. How is this acceptable by nascar? Just asking!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

hate it for ES but can't help

but love seeing the 2 car become the crumpled beer can it deserves to be … don’t really care if it was JJ who done it or not.

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 4:54 PM EDT reply actions  

loving seeing drivers wreck no matter who it is, thats pretty trashy, Im not a fan of some but not wishing a wreck on them especially at pocono

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

i watched Kurt come up locally here in Vegas

and you know how many times he was the JJ in that accident pushing someone else into piling up the field and driving away clean?

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

still no need to wish any driver to wreck, wish them a blown motor or a bad pitstop but never gonna wish em to wreck here. People who cheer wrecks are pretty classless in my book.

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow, pretty strong words – just saying

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

my opinion

and nobody elses, not trying to p.o anyone just stating what i feel if that bothers you well then it just does.

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Better question

Why did it take so long for the Ambulance for the ambulance to get to the 19?

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 4:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Exactly. Las Vegas fixed that wall that Jeff hit and his radiator went flying all over the track. And, injured his back.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

drivers always find a way

to hit the wierd shit on the track that no one else thinks about. Like when JG hit the one piece of infield without safer barrier at vegas last year. It just happens that no one thinks it’s in the way until someone finds a way to find it.

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 4:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, but Vegas fixed it. I don’t see fences on the back stretch here. Pocono needs to fix the track before cars race here again, IMO.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

They need to pave that grass too to scrub off speed

by Shawn Hansen on Aug 1, 2010 4:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Is anyone amazed ESPN doesn’t have a clip of Sadler’s crash?

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 4:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Kurt tells it like it is, huh? LOVE IT.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 4:58 PM EDT reply actions  

his response was GREAT

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Very succinct. Not a rant in sight. Excellent!

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

was hoping he would call JJ and A-hole

by Shawn Hansen on Aug 1, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was the best Interview a Busch brother has ever had

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 4:58 PM EDT reply actions  

no way

Kyle has given some daisy’s over the years. way better than that

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s afraid of getting a fine.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Love it Kurt

Short and sweet answers.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 4:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Gah

I couldn’t even look at that Sadler wreck.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 5:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed. I was sitting here thinking that I maybe they weren’t showing it because it was seriously injured. Fantastic to hear he’s okay.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

That tops the Carl Edwards wreck at Dega. So glad to see Elliott on tv!!

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nascar has to lay down the law

and stop any further races at Pocono until the safety is addressed before some loses their life

by YarkerMommy on Aug 1, 2010 5:00 PM EDT reply actions  

I agree it’s horrible and they need to address it, but it’s amazing how tough these cars are – pretty impressive that these guys are walking away.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree. We never know what would have been in the old car with alot of these crashes but the fact is, no one has been killed or even severely injured in the new car.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Amen

They need to stop spending money on solar farms and spend money on track safety.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

amen to catch fence on that straight or safer barrier plus gras on the straightaway what a s&^% hole pocono is

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fantastic news on Sadler. He is one lucky guy.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 5:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Reports Are they Lost the Track

Rain will also continue at least the next 20-30 min if not longer

Brian Neudorff - Meteorologist WROC-TV
Twitter: @NASCAR_WXMAN

by Brian Neudorff on Aug 1, 2010 5:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Pocono

Look, it’s nice for the environment to do the solar farm thing and all that, but would it not have been better to first address the SAFETY concerns of the track?

Remember Steve Park??

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 5:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Was that at Ponono?

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I still remember Dale Jr jumping out of his car to check on Steve Park. That’s someone who had way too many unlucky crashes in a short career.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah … I remember that. Dale Jr didn’t even take his helmet off before going to check on Steve. That one freaked me out. But the hit Elliott took … I am sooo glad that he’s ok.

--
Twitter: @hightechredneck

by HighTechRedneckWoman on Aug 1, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was so irritated by that solar panel story. They know that they need better safety there. Why not spend the money on that? Seems silly.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Going out on a limb here, but

that was probably stimulus/grant money…

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Im just tired of this track. Only gets exciting when rain comes and everyone starts driving like retards

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 5:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Brad Daugherty pointing out the obvious about that wall that needs to be fixed.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 5:05 PM EDT reply actions  

I commend him for that. Something needs to be said.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

And, I bet Brad won’t be fined by NASCAR for saying it.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

race is done

looking at radar and the daylight left, wonder if I win anything from Jeff Gluck since I picked the other JG to win lol

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 5:07 PM EDT reply actions  

so now we get the story

they already had planned to fix the track just 8 weeks wasnt enough time

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:07 PM EDT reply actions  

article i read online said catch fence wouldnt be done by 2011 races but maybe i read it wrong

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Amen. Bobby Allison’s career ended here in 1988, Davey had a hard crash, Steve Park. And that’s just the ones I can think of off the top of my head. I thought all tracks required Safer walls everywhere. I remember when Jeff Fuller hit the wall at Kentucky, I thought they got rid of all protruding walls.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

You want to talk detrimental to the sport?

what happens when someone is killed? Unbelieveable that Sadler & busch are able to walk away. Pocono has to enter the 21st century when it comes to safety.

HANS device was brought in once someone died.

by YarkerMommy on Aug 1, 2010 5:09 PM EDT reply actions  

might be wrong

But Iv always heard drivers say they should pave all that grass. But I thought i read they couldnt do it because of some law in PA?

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

now that you say that, I think you’re correct.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

from a

scene daily article from june 12th

Pocono Raceway owner Doc Mattioli has said he cannot pave the grass area because of a recent law that limits additional paving in the area to 5,000 square feet. NASCAR could ask track officials to replace the grass with gravel

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well if local law won’t work with the track/nascar to pave it, then take the race away. Threaten the local economy with losing multi million dollars of revenue and I bet they’ll let them pave it!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I totally agree. Do they want the revenue/tourism dollars? Nascar has to make it a condition of giving them any races next year that this is a safe place to race.

by YarkerMommy on Aug 1, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gravel would be worse

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

oddest rule I have ever heard of, I guess pa doesnt like the economy upswing a 3 day weekend can bring there area

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

They need to do something

Having grown up in the country though and driving on gravel roads, I can tell it’s worse. You fish tail a lot in gravel.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

1 of 2 things would happen when I car goes over gravel at 180. I’ll just fly over it or it’ll dig in and go flipping.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Exactly

My friend lipped his car on a gravel road. It’s 10 times worse than grass.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice job

thanks for hunting for that info thats something you’ll only get here @ SBNation

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

np

this chat makes the races way more enjoyable, im still wondering if we make it to lap 200

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed

you all help make watching races way more fun … thanks to Jeff for hosting and all others for participating even when we disagree.

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

well said

id toast a beer with ya but it be a miller lite LOL just messing :)

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol i just always hated him

Kurt reminds me alot of my older brother and knowing how he was i have an interesting perspective as to why Kyle turned out like he is also hated that he replaced rusty in the 2. The last time i caught myself cheering the 2 it was rusty in the MGD car black and gold was way sharper

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

necessity is the mother of invention

no one just sits around “thinking shit up” like in NASA people don’t address problems until they understand the problem or how to fix it. Granted HANS device was already in use by some when Dale Sr died but it took his death to make it MANDATORY

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

kinda like the rear fuel cell

i mean really who would’ve thought of that unless cars were catching fire all the time?

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Update on Rain

It appears it’s not raining in many spots on the track the shower to the west is moving north not east. Maybe we could get back to racing tough to say

Brian Neudorff - Meteorologist WROC-TV
Twitter: @NASCAR_WXMAN

by Brian Neudorff on Aug 1, 2010 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

engines

have refired, hope for a good race with no more incidents

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 5:19 PM EDT reply actions  

strategy

who wants to bet 24 and most leaders come get 4?

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:23 PM EDT reply actions  

I think the 24, 42, and 14 take 4. I just hope it doesn’t happen like last week where a ton of ppl take 2 and all these leaders are stuck in traffic.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mr. Hendrick has an iphone? I wonder if he’ll play “Words With Friends” with me. hmm…

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 5:25 PM EDT reply actions  

If we go green. I dont think thats last wreck

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 5:25 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s nice Pocono decided to spend $16 million on a solar farm instead of taking care of all their safety concerns first.

by arails4 on Aug 1, 2010 5:26 PM EDT reply actions  

On the surface, I agree with you, but I’m sure the solar farm was paid for by your tax dollars as part of the stimulus package.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Got to have those green jobs! ;)

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nope, this was started 2.5 years ago. Track decided to do it because their electric bills were going to go way up.
http://www.nascar.com/2010/news/business/07/29/pocono.solar.power/index.html?eref=/news/business

by arails4 on Aug 1, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmm, good research. I was wrong!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Glad I didn’t have $ on it, I would have bet it was government funded.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tim Brewer

Does he ever really say anything? I think he talks in circles without ever making a point. He’s awful.

by Kaiser31 on Aug 1, 2010 5:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Tim Brewer makes my ear hurt. I’m not much better of a public speaker but I don’t get paid to do it for a living so it’s ok for me to be bad at it!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

ealier I said Kyle Petty was the only announcer that got on my nerves, forgot that I can’t stand Brewer!

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

don't forget

alot of politicians make a lot of money and good careers out of talking in circles LOL

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOVE IT

that Letarte isn’t showing his hand until last possible second

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh crap, so many people didn’t take tires.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Probably not the last wreck…

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

What are they thinking?

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think 4 tires was a good call if you can get out in 5-7th but I think 1st car with new tires is 11th.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Letarte is talking Gordon up but I think he’s too far back here. He’ll be 10 seconds back before he gets a chance to use his tires.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:32 PM EDT reply actions  

There are still 30 laps left, I think it’s a good call

by MT Hundley on Aug 1, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope so. I’d feel alot better if the threat of rain wasn’t every lap!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

who saw that coming?

wow i lost that bet… all those 0 and 2 tire cars are in the way … definitely not the last wreck with all those people out there on cold old tires

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Anyone follow David Newton on Twitter? He’s reporting that JPM is having a massive freakout fright now.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 5:34 PM EDT reply actions  

yep

all that after he said pre race that last week was already outta his mind … yeah right.

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAHA, I love when people of different languages get upset. Couldn’t understand hardly anything he said there!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lets get this stuff going!

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 5:36 PM EDT reply actions  

oh man

did anyone have hornish winning the race? looks like it could possibly happen.

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 5:37 PM EDT reply actions  

That would definitely be another new winner.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

rather have

the new winner be the Biff or JG who have actually contributed to our entertainment so far this year

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can handle Logano or Edwards winning on rain because they have the ability to win non rain races. If Hornish wins after having no business winning it, this is bad for the sport.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sam Hornish didn’t even have Sam Hornish winning this race.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Its okay

when they do fly the green even if for only one lap he will remember that he is Sam Hornish and wreck someone

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha!!!

that’s exactly what i was thinking. there will definitely be a wreck with him in front if it goes back to green

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hes prolly already

painting the mental target from the 42 car onto the 48 car so he can find him

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Poor Letarte

Says now that it’s clear on radar, it’s raining. You know he is sweating bullets right now.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 5:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Radar has been Useless

Sorry guys I am not at Pocono I have to rely on any tweets at the track and radar. When Radar has looked bad it was dry and now it is clear and we have drizzle. Keep in mind drizzle is very hard to be picked up by radar.

Brian Neudorff - Meteorologist WROC-TV
Twitter: @NASCAR_WXMAN

by Brian Neudorff on Aug 1, 2010 5:40 PM EDT reply actions  

GWC

Jamie’s spotter said, “Watch, they run you down to the GWC”.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 5:42 PM EDT reply actions  

How old is Sam Hornish’s crew chief? He looks 12.

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 5:43 PM EDT reply actions  

He did look awful young.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hornish’s crew chief probably has to drink milk after races with Logano.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

too funny

kinda like Joey being a Gillette “young gun” meanwhile i’m thinking is he even old enough to shave?

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brad Daugherty

I like what Brad said. He didn’t want to see Hornish win like this. He wants it to go wide open, “two guns blazing”.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 5:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Well Hornish will never win “with 2 guns blazing”

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why is Dale Jarrett dressed like he’s going clubbing?

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 5:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Ha-Ha. I saw him at Talladega. He had a suit top but skinny jeans. It was like mullet clothes. Business up top, party down bottom!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

and he was on TMZ not too long ago in a club in Vegas – Wonder if Sky saw him?

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

The backwoods of Pennsylvania is a hopping scene.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not over! And not opposed to see Hornish win, but just not like this.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

that he has the highest wreck to win ratio of any driver (with a win)?

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would say that this sucks!

by Shawn Hansen on Aug 1, 2010 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

be nice to Hornish, he went that whole caution without hitting ANYTHING! Real talent there.

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

i’d laugh, but for him that is an accomplishment.

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow DJ is tan

thats gotta be fake either salon or spray on

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 5:49 PM EDT reply actions  

No kidding

He should probably wear a firesuit in case he spontaneously combusts.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Couldn’t they have gotten Jamie Mac a helmet that matches his suit and car?

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 5:51 PM EDT reply actions  

His suit does match his car. It’s his helmet that doesn’t match. Helmets are expensive and you need more than one on hand (as you know).

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know his suit matches his car. That’s why i said a helmet that matches his suit AND car. Anyway, just an observation b/c the orange is so glaringly different from the rest.

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, That was a #fail attempt at a sponsor plug since the announcers had no idea what JMac was talking about.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:54 PM EDT reply actions  

and doesn’t the sponsor pay to be in race reporter?

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not sure, but probably so. I know sponsors pay for in car cameras

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

He said that it was a shameless plug.

by Holly Hedgepeth on Aug 1, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

it’s not like they had much else to talk about anyway since exactly nothing has happened since they spoke to him last.

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just like all Pocono races

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

A long stretch of boring, with a side of WTF!

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Smoke is making that point on the radio.

Also telling Grubb that if he doesn’t get nascar to let them out of the cars there will be a mess to clean up in the car.

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s a lovely image.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jamie’s hypercolor car was a bit of bust. boo.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 5:54 PM EDT reply actions  

kinda sucks b/c the pictures of it with the color change were pretty cool

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

The crash. Ill 4get Sam won in a few weeks

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gordon failing to close yet again.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kurt Busch’s comments against JJ. Nothing like a great Buschy quote.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sadler crash

Incredibly scary, thankful he’s alright.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Definitely the crash

by MT Hundley on Aug 1, 2010 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Sadler crash is what we are going to be talking about for a few weeks I’m sure.

Unless, of course, all you reporters start yelling at each other again this week.

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

too bad we wasted 10 laps putting around under yellow. Those 4 tire calls are looking worse and worse every lap.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 5:58 PM EDT reply actions  

By the way....

Those of you who have hung in this long are true NASCAR fans. Because there’s been a lot of times today where doing something else sounded good.

So kudos to you. Because of you, I have a job. Thank you.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 6:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Jeff

if it wasn’t for you and this chat alot of us wouldn’t be having near as much fun sitting through some of this shit … so thank you also.

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks for hosting the chat. It’s the first one i’ve joined in on and it definitely made this race more entertaining!

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

YAY! And because of you I waste an enormous amount of time at work. HA! Thank you!

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jeff, we appreciate you sticking it out and keeping us entertained!

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks to you Jeff. If it wasn’t for this chat I would have turned off the race hours ago.

by YarkerMommy on Aug 1, 2010 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks to you too! This is a great place to chat, and it makes the race better.

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate to see a rain delay, but any excuse I have to hear Alan Bestwick is a good one. If here were on FOX it would be my nascar broadcast dream team.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 6:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn

Was hoping they’d get going sooner. Have to leave now, wish I’d gone earlier & maybe could’ve gotten back to see finish :(

by MT Hundley on Aug 1, 2010 6:02 PM EDT reply actions  

definately the crash

has gotta be the biggest story. ES has to be feeling like he just took an asswhippin am so glad he’s okay. All the haters who say drivers aren’t real athletes should strap in and take a hit like that

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 6:02 PM EDT reply actions  

So will all the time on pitroad help or hurt the guys with 0 or 2 tires on that last stop?

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 6:04 PM EDT reply actions  

I think it would help. It lets their tires cool off a bit.But you never know

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

still don’t think they will stand up to fresh rubber

by Shawn Hansen on Aug 1, 2010 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

heres betting all the fords

are just sitting ducks up front. especially Ragan

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 6:05 PM EDT reply actions  

I wonder if Hornish’s team mate taught him how to correctly block?

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 6:05 PM EDT reply actions  

He’s hanging tough.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

i can’t believe he’s still up there….

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

if i had a scanner

id be listening to letarte coach JG through this … something tells me ole stevie was right when he said 0 and 2 tires only works at short tracks

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 6:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I think he can get up to 2nd but Gordon isn’t the highest car with 4 tires. Harvick is.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, didn’t know that. He still has time to catch biffle I believe.

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

w/o a caution I dont think anyone is catching Biffle

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

24 just said he was done now – maybe something with the 39 – called someone a dumb a@#

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

says tires are gone

by kwms on Aug 1, 2010 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

And Jrs motor is going south

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 6:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Said broke a valve spring i think

by Timsim38 on Aug 1, 2010 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Someone tell Jr to go ahead and pop it because we need an exciting race up front :-)

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gordon says his tires are gone

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 6:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Have to hand it to Hornish

He’s not giving Stewart an inch for 2nd.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 6:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Gotta say- when the boy turns it on, the boy turns it on!

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

And there goes Hornish

It was nice while it lasted.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 6:19 PM EDT reply actions  

This will be a cool story for Roush

if Biffle wins. First Ford win all season, right?

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 6:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I guess in the world of nascar we should have expected it. Tragedy followed by triumph.

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

black helicopters everywhere.

by soundguy79 on Aug 1, 2010 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Frustrating

It’s so frustrating to see Gordon finish 8th in a winning car yet again. It’s not Steve’s fault because he gave him a great car, just bad luck yet again!

by jshaunburke on Aug 1, 2010 6:22 PM EDT reply actions  

here come the haters

i can hear it now … all the haters screaming it was rigged for roush just like they did Jr at daytona … what a shame.

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 6:23 PM EDT reply actions  

This race was so crazy though, even the most skeptical people probably realize it wasn’t rigged.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah I agree no way this was rigged…

by Len_DiJoseph on Aug 1, 2010 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t know how you can make an argument this race was fixed. It was too crazy.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

BIFF!!! It will be fun to watch him in Victory Lane!

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 6:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Congrats to Biffle

Get well soon, Jack.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 6:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Biff

Happy for him and Jack!

by BoggsofHazard on Aug 1, 2010 6:28 PM EDT reply actions  

yep

cant be disappointed with that even a little bit … good on them … all of them. nice to see the fords strong again. Burn it up Biff

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 6:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Long race, crazy race, scary race

Congrats to Biff and Roush motorsports. Now do something about the safety Pocono.

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 6:29 PM EDT reply actions  

nice to see biff win!

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

see yall next week

thanks again everyone and Jeff for hosting

by Kaxxxxxx on Aug 1, 2010 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Talk to everyone next week

"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow

by 49er16 on Aug 1, 2010 6:32 PM EDT reply actions  

This was my first chat, and it made this race so much more fun!

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks

to everyone for hanging in there. You are a great bunch of people that are knowledgable with good information and input.

Thanks, Jeff. Hope you have a great week and I look forward to reading your articles.

-Lakeland “out”

by jstagrl28 on Aug 1, 2010 6:32 PM EDT reply actions  

THANKS AGAIN

Enjoyed chatting with you all today. Made the race much more enjoyable.

by Jeff Gluck on Aug 1, 2010 6:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed! it was a blast

by mandysuemccaul on Aug 1, 2010 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

good chat! looking forward to next week!

by asc82005 on Aug 1, 2010 6:35 PM EDT reply actions  

long weird but bif

fle did good in getting the W, have a great week chatters and hope to see ya next week

by grrrowlguy on Aug 1, 2010 6:44 PM EDT reply actions  

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