Nascar @ Las Vegas 3-1-09 - Page 3

Starscream · 03-01-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by taltos

Maybe because he was a year ahead of his age group in school and an excellent student, plus he knew what he wanted to do with his life? For the record, I am not a fan of his either.

Excelling in school isn't a reason for people to dislike you. I say it's because of is enormous ego. Kurt I can handle, but Kyle annoys me.

elderboy02 · 03-01-2009, 10:11 PM

Andy, I am reminded how last week you said u felt bad for the hauler drivers. I feel bad as well b/c now they have to deal with the snow.
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MedicCook · 03-01-2009, 10:18 PM

Watched most of this race while at work. Definately better than last weeks race. I don't care for who won it but it was a race to the end which is nice to see.

Starscream · 03-02-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Andy, I am reminded how last week you said u felt bad for the hauler drivers. I feel bad as well b/c now they have to deal with the snow.
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Snow will be no fun for them. Hope everyone makes it back safely.

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

Watched most of this race while at work. Definately better than last weeks race. I don't care for who won it but it was a race to the end which is nice to see.

I don't like who won it either, but you are right. The last 50 laps really was interesting.

Ollie · 03-02-2009, 10:21 AM

LOL at "say goodnight, Gracie". Like him or hate him, that's funny.

What's with all the pre-race telecast? I can see it for Daytona, but c'mon. Begin the telecast, sing the National Anthem, and get racing. 15 minutes is enough pre-race for 90% of the races out there. Hopefully it'll get better when they come back to the East coast.

elderboy02 · 03-02-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ollie

LOL at "say goodnight, Gracie". Like him or hate him, that's funny.

What's with all the pre-race telecast? I can see it for Daytona, but c'mon. Begin the telecast, sing the National Anthem, and get racing. 15 minutes is enough pre-race for 90% of the races out there. Hopefully it'll get better when they come back to the East coast.

At both of the above statements. I was laughing my a$$ off when he said that.

The pre-race is a joke. The lame musical acts, digger cartoons, etc.

Starscream · 03-02-2009, 10:39 AM

I miss the old ESPN coverage. They had pretty good prerace coverage. FOX prerace coverage is a joke. Only thing I liked about an hours worth of coverage is the Gordon interview.
I know it's Vegas, but can they please stop using the gambling references. It got very old, very quick. The race track isn't the casino.

Someone please go gopher hunting! Is it Digger season yet?

elderboy02 · 03-02-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

I miss the old ESPN coverage. They had pretty good prerace coverage. FOX prerace coverage is a joke. Only thing I liked about an hours worth of coverage is the Gordon interview.
I know it's Vegas, but can they please stop using the gambling references. It got very old, very quick. The race track isn't the casino.

Someone please go gopher hunting! Is it Digger season yet?

I too am tired of the corny Vegas jokes. "Hey it's Vegas, roll the dice"

I also miss ESPN. You would turn on ESPN at 12:30, they would be singing the national anthem, give you the starting grid, and then GREEN FLAG!

MedicCook · 03-02-2009, 06:55 PM

I agree the pre-race crap is out of hand. I do not need to see these guys taking the pre-lap ride in the back of a pickup truck.

elderboy02 · 03-02-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

I agree the pre-race crap is out of hand. I do not need to see these guys taking the pre-lap ride in the back of a pickup truck.

Oh come on, you don't want to see Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch ride around waving like they really care

Starscream · 03-02-2009, 09:04 PM

If they did it right, I would love to watch the prerace show. Make it like the NFL preshows. Provide some substance and information, not Digger.

MedicCook · 03-02-2009, 09:07 PM

We were talking at the B&M about how they can spice things up by splitting the field in two and have them race in opposite directions.

Whee · 03-02-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

We were talking at the B&M about how they can spice things up by splitting the field in two and have them race in opposite directions.

..We call that Wednesday night here at the local track.

Starscream · 03-02-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

We were talking at the B&M about how they can spice things up by splitting the field in two and have them race in opposite directions.

Sounds similar to a Figure Eight race. If you've never seen a figure eight race, I would advise you to do so. Benny Parsons used to run these style races before he hit the big time. Entertaining and sometimes brutal. Head-on collisions are common.

MedicCook · 03-02-2009, 09:10 PM

They do a figure 8 race at the fair every year. I would love to get into it someday.

Starscream · 03-02-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

They do a figure 8 race at the fair every year. I would love to get into it someday.

They run figure eights every weekend at Beech Bend racetrack in Bowling Green, KY. Always some old junk cars, but they get up and go. Takes some skill to navigate through the intersection.

Whee · 03-02-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

They do a figure 8 race at the fair every year. I would love to get into it someday.

http://www.rockfordspeedway.com/

We have figure 8's, school bus races and my favorite, the midnight ride of pail revere. It

a figure eight race with nothing but a beacon on the car, in the dark. The trailer races are pretty hilarious too.

Starscream · 03-02-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

http://www.rockfordspeedway.com/

We have figure 8's, school bus races and my favorite, the midnight ride of pail revere. It

a figure eight race with nothing but a beacon on the car, in the dark. The trailer races are pretty hilarious too.

They do the school bus races down here too at a track a few miles away from Darlington. They have the buses go around the track clockwise (they say they do this to keep them from tipping over).

Thanks for the link, Sean.

elderboy02 · 03-02-2009, 09:19 PM

There is a track up in Dayton, OH where they do the figure 8 school bus races. My brother's friend entered one year. He made it through the figure 8 race, but didn't finish the school bus demolition derby. His radiator failed him. One guy in the demo derby was playing possum. He turned his bus off about 2 minutes in, then with about 2 minutes left, he fired up the bus and came in second

MedicCook · 03-02-2009, 09:19 PM

If you are afraid to get hurt then figure 8 racing is not for you.

03-01-2009, 10:11 PM	#42
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: Nascar @ Las Vegas 3-1-09 Andy, I am reminded how last week you said u felt bad for the hauler drivers. I feel bad as well b/c now they have to deal with the snow. Posted via Mobile Device

03-01-2009, 10:18 PM	#43
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Nascar @ Las Vegas 3-1-09 Watched most of this race while at work. Definately better than last weeks race. I don't care for who won it but it was a race to the end which is nice to see.

03-02-2009, 10:21 AM	#45
Ollie It's gon RAIN Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Quahog Posts: 78 Trading: (5)	Re: Nascar @ Las Vegas 3-1-09 LOL at "say goodnight, Gracie". Like him or hate him, that's funny. What's with all the pre-race telecast? I can see it for Daytona, but c'mon. Begin the telecast, sing the National Anthem, and get racing. 15 minutes is enough pre-race for 90% of the races out there. Hopefully it'll get better when they come back to the East coast.

03-02-2009, 10:39 AM	#47
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Nascar @ Las Vegas 3-1-09 I miss the old ESPN coverage. They had pretty good prerace coverage. FOX prerace coverage is a joke. Only thing I liked about an hours worth of coverage is the Gordon interview. I know it's Vegas, but can they please stop using the gambling references. It got very old, very quick. The race track isn't the casino. Someone please go gopher hunting! Is it Digger season yet? __________________ Insert quote here.

03-02-2009, 06:55 PM	#49
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Nascar @ Las Vegas 3-1-09 I agree the pre-race crap is out of hand. I do not need to see these guys taking the pre-lap ride in the back of a pickup truck.

03-02-2009, 09:04 PM	#51
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Nascar @ Las Vegas 3-1-09 If they did it right, I would love to watch the prerace show. Make it like the NFL preshows. Provide some substance and information, not Digger. __________________ Insert quote here.

03-02-2009, 09:07 PM	#52
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Nascar @ Las Vegas 3-1-09 We were talking at the B&M about how they can spice things up by splitting the field in two and have them race in opposite directions.

03-02-2009, 09:10 PM	#55
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Nascar @ Las Vegas 3-1-09 They do a figure 8 race at the fair every year. I would love to get into it someday.

03-02-2009, 09:19 PM	#59
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: Nascar @ Las Vegas 3-1-09 There is a track up in Dayton, OH where they do the figure 8 school bus races. My brother's friend entered one year. He made it through the figure 8 race, but didn't finish the school bus demolition derby. His radiator failed him. One guy in the demo derby was playing possum. He turned his bus off about 2 minutes in, then with about 2 minutes left, he fired up the bus and came in second

03-02-2009, 09:19 PM	#60
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Nascar @ Las Vegas 3-1-09 If you are afraid to get hurt then figure 8 racing is not for you.