Daytona 500

Jason · 02-19-2006, 01:47 PM

I know they want to keep the speed down for safety but these restrictor plate races are trouble just waiting to happen. I'm sure today we'll see some monster crashes with 5-10 cars involved just because they're all in a bunch and I just hope no one gets seriously hurt.

It's just funny that they keep talking about Dale Earnhardt when they put something on the cars that makes it even more dangerous than usual.

My pick today: Carl Edwards.

Bobbuttons · 02-19-2006, 02:20 PM

No chance. Jeff Gordon makes it two in a row.

Jason Moyer · 02-19-2006, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale And Eli's Dad

It's just funny that they keep talking about Dale Earnhardt when they put something on the cars that makes it even more dangerous than usual.

I dunno, I saw Bobby Allison's accident live in 87 and I can't even fathom what it would be like if that happened now since the cars would probably be doing close to 250mph. NASCAR came pretty damn close to recreating Le Mans 1955 and, IMHO, wisely did what they had to in order to make things safer for the spectators. More can be done to make it safer for the drivers, but I think first and foremost you have to ensure the safety of the grandstands.

Edit: I'm also going with Gordon, but I'd keep an eye on Martin Truex and Denny Hamlin (plus they're 2 of the most accomplished sim-racers out there).

Bobbuttons · 02-19-2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Moyer

I'm also going with Gordon, but I'd keep an eye on Martin Truex and Denny Hamlin (plus they're 2 of the most accomplished sim-racers out there).

Exactly. Denny Hamlin is my darkhorse here.

Jason Moyer · 02-19-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobbuttons

Exactly. Denny Hamlin is my darkhorse here.

My worry is that Truex/Hamlin/Earnhardt will end up recreating most of the races I've seen them do online, pulling together near the front then wiping out half the field with 2 to go.

Bobbuttons · 02-19-2006, 02:35 PM

This is going to be fun. I've got the NASCAR in Car free preview on with Nascar.com leaderboard loaded up so I follow everything along.

Jeremy Weimer · 02-19-2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobbuttons

This is going to be fun. I've got the NASCAR in Car free preview on with Nascar.com leaderboard loaded up so I follow everything along.

Where do you get the In Car free preview from?

Jason · 02-19-2006, 02:38 PM

There's a free preview?

Bobbuttons · 02-19-2006, 02:44 PM

On my cable system, Time Warner, they have it as a free preview in the On Demand channels (5 drivers). I would imagine it would be a free preview on anything that carries NASCAR In Car.... cable or satellite...

Bobbuttons · 02-19-2006, 03:00 PM

If you guys aren't getting the free preview, you're not missing much. All the cameras except for Tony Stewart's car are down already.

spleen1015 · 02-19-2006, 03:33 PM

My free preview is only for the evil Jimmie Johnson. Sheesh.

spleen1015 · 02-19-2006, 03:35 PM

Dola,

And the video is really choppy.

NASCAR In-Car PPV = SOC.

Bobbuttons · 02-19-2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

Dola,

And the video is really choppy.

NASCAR In-Car PPV = SOC.

True. The weather isn't helping.

Cooleyvol · 02-19-2006, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale And Eli's Dad

My pick today: Carl Edwards.

Plan B?

Bobbuttons · 02-19-2006, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale And Eli's Dad

My pick today: Carl Edwards.

Probably not so much now.

matskralc · 02-19-2006, 03:58 PM

Man, I hate seeing Kyle Petty not do well, especially when it isn't even nearly his own fault. Great guy, from an important NASCAR family. Bummer.

Bobbuttons · 02-19-2006, 03:58 PM

Cooley sucks for beating me to the punch.

Jason · 02-19-2006, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Cooleyvol

Plan B?

Root against whoever spleen's pulling for.

Bobbuttons · 02-19-2006, 04:03 PM

And my pick looks to be gone (at least for a while), as he just said over the radio that he thinks something's broke underneath. A lot of rattling. He brought up the idea of taking it behind the wall... which would take him out of the running, for the most part.

EDIT: He has every gear but 3rd. Good times.

Bobbuttons · 02-19-2006, 04:33 PM

What the hell is with Tony Stewart? That guy talked about people getting killed out there last week... he's the one that's going to cause it.

02-19-2006, 01:47 PM	#1
Jason Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,840	Daytona 500 I know they want to keep the speed down for safety but these restrictor plate races are trouble just waiting to happen. I'm sure today we'll see some monster crashes with 5-10 cars involved just because they're all in a bunch and I just hope no one gets seriously hurt. It's just funny that they keep talking about Dale Earnhardt when they put something on the cars that makes it even more dangerous than usual. My pick today: Carl Edwards.

02-19-2006, 02:20 PM	#2
Bobbuttons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Picturesque Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio Posts: 3,708	No chance. Jeff Gordon makes it two in a row. __________________ Frankenstein never scared me. Marsupials do....cause they're fast! Gibson swings, and a fly ball to deep right field! This is gonna be a home run! Unbelievable! A home run for Gibson! And the Dodgers have won the game, 5 to 4; I don't believe what I just saw! I don't believe what I just saw!

02-19-2006, 02:35 PM	#6
Bobbuttons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Picturesque Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio Posts: 3,708	This is going to be fun. I've got the NASCAR in Car free preview on with Nascar.com leaderboard loaded up so I follow everything along. __________________ Frankenstein never scared me. Marsupials do....cause they're fast! Gibson swings, and a fly ball to deep right field! This is gonna be a home run! Unbelievable! A home run for Gibson! And the Dodgers have won the game, 5 to 4; I don't believe what I just saw! I don't believe what I just saw!

02-19-2006, 02:44 PM	#9
Bobbuttons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Picturesque Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio Posts: 3,708	On my cable system, Time Warner, they have it as a free preview in the On Demand channels (5 drivers). I would imagine it would be a free preview on anything that carries NASCAR In Car.... cable or satellite... __________________ Frankenstein never scared me. Marsupials do....cause they're fast! Gibson swings, and a fly ball to deep right field! This is gonna be a home run! Unbelievable! A home run for Gibson! And the Dodgers have won the game, 5 to 4; I don't believe what I just saw! I don't believe what I just saw!

02-19-2006, 03:00 PM	#10
Bobbuttons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Picturesque Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio Posts: 3,708	If you guys aren't getting the free preview, you're not missing much. All the cameras except for Tony Stewart's car are down already. __________________ Frankenstein never scared me. Marsupials do....cause they're fast! Gibson swings, and a fly ball to deep right field! This is gonna be a home run! Unbelievable! A home run for Gibson! And the Dodgers have won the game, 5 to 4; I don't believe what I just saw! I don't believe what I just saw!

02-19-2006, 02:38 PM	#8
Jason Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,840	There's a free preview?

02-19-2006, 03:33 PM	#11
spleen1015 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 5,999	My free preview is only for the evil Jimmie Johnson. Sheesh.

02-19-2006, 03:35 PM	#12
spleen1015 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 5,999	Dola, And the video is really choppy. NASCAR In-Car PPV = SOC.

02-19-2006, 03:58 PM	#16
matskralc Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,076	Man, I hate seeing Kyle Petty not do well, especially when it isn't even nearly his own fault. Great guy, from an important NASCAR family. Bummer. __________________ Well, they have a saying here in Texas ... but they probably don't have it in California, so never mind. OTBL - Pennsylvania Fightin' Amish ABC - Pittsburgh Puma OCHO - Pittsburgh Pirates EBU - Commissioner

02-19-2006, 04:03 PM	#19
Bobbuttons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Picturesque Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio Posts: 3,708	And my pick looks to be gone (at least for a while), as he just said over the radio that he thinks something's broke underneath. A lot of rattling. He brought up the idea of taking it behind the wall... which would take him out of the running, for the most part. EDIT: He has every gear but 3rd. Good times. __________________ Frankenstein never scared me. Marsupials do....cause they're fast! Gibson swings, and a fly ball to deep right field! This is gonna be a home run! Unbelievable! A home run for Gibson! And the Dodgers have won the game, 5 to 4; I don't believe what I just saw! I don't believe what I just saw!

02-19-2006, 04:33 PM	#20
Bobbuttons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Picturesque Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio Posts: 3,708	What the hell is with Tony Stewart? That guy talked about people getting killed out there last week... he's the one that's going to cause it. __________________ Frankenstein never scared me. Marsupials do....cause they're fast! Gibson swings, and a fly ball to deep right field! This is gonna be a home run! Unbelievable! A home run for Gibson! And the Dodgers have won the game, 5 to 4; I don't believe what I just saw! I don't believe what I just saw!