NASCAR thread

[birdman941]

I like the Aussie V8 Supercar series better,
even though it is all twisties.
Modular Ford power.........................

[falcongtho3]

Originally Posted by birdman941

I like the Aussie V8 Supercar series better,
even though it is all twisties.
Modular Ford power.........................

Yeah, I'd like to make it over there and see Bathurst in person just once.

[birdman941]

I just want to hide an FPV Falcon in my luggage.

[gbranton]

Originally Posted by birdman941

I like the Aussie V8 Supercar series better,
even though it is all twisties.
Modular Ford power.........................

Well if you like Aussie V-8 Supercars, I would think you'd be happy that the German DTM servies is coming to America. Twelve events in 2013, it will serve as a sprint racing support show for GRAND-AM, NASCAR Sprint Cup and the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

[falcongtho3]

Originally Posted by gbranton

Well if you like Aussie V-8 Supercars, I would think you'd be happy that the German DTM servies is coming to America. Twelve events in 2013, it will serve as a sprint racing support show for GRAND-AM, NASCAR Sprint Cup and the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

Probably a bunch of Volvos and Jettas...pass! We want V8s!

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Big news with Kasey Kahne and RPM. He might see some success over at Red Bull and should do great at RHM in 2012.

Martinsville should be exciting!

[Con's Mach1]

MAN! I hate to even say it out loud. But, I'm starting to warm up(just a little)to Kyle Bush. I can't believe I just wrote that! But, this guy keeps the racing interesting at least. Especially, when he has to come from the back of the pack. The announcers say "he's got a long way to the front". I just laugh, cause this guy will put that car every, and anywhere. And be back up to the front in 10 laps. He's got the talent. I even find myself respecting him a little. I even think he's matured some too. "BOY! Somebody help me"!! Come on Carl and Greg get UP THERE! "Jimmy Johnson is just Mr. Vanilla"-Jimmy Spencer. And he's right. Win or Lose.

[311-420]

Originally Posted by Con's Mach1

MAN! I hate to even say it out loud. But, I'm starting to warm up(just a little)to Kyle Bush. I can't believe I just wrote that! But, this guy keeps the racing interesting at least. Especially, when he has to come from the back of the pack. The announcers say "he's got a long way to the front". I just laugh, cause this guy will put that car every, and anywhere. And be back up to the front in 10 laps. He's got the talent. I even find myself respecting him a little. I even think he's matured some too. "BOY! Somebody help me"!! Come on Carl and Greg get UP THERE! "Jimmy Johnson is just Mr. Vanilla"-Jimmy Spencer. And he's right. Win or Lose.

I don't believe it....I might no longer be alone here...but how long will you be able to fight off the flames??? It takes a true warrior to be a KB fan.

[gbranton]

Originally Posted by falcongtho3

Probably a bunch of Volvos and Jettas...pass! We want V8s!

Uuuhhhh, no.

The DTM series, the initials standing for Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters features advanced purpose built V8-powered space frame machines, covered with largely carbon fiber bodies resemblant of the manufacturers' road machine (although the roof and roof pillars do originate from the production car). In order to lower costs, the engine power is limited to 470 hp, and transmissions, brakes and tires are standard parts for all. Also, dimension and aerodynamics are equalized. The approx. 2,300 lb DTM cars corner incredibly quickly and wear spectacular body kits incorporating huge wheel arches and diffusers.

[birdman941]

Still stick with the Aussie Supercars.
Mainly because I love the Falcons, and never liked Volkswagen/Porsche/Audi.

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I enjoyed nascar and F1 today.

Well it was yesterday now.

[Con's Mach1]

Originally Posted by 311-420

I don't believe it....I might no longer be alone here...but how long will you be able to fight off the flames??? It takes a true warrior to be a KB fan.

I can't believe someone else sees the same thing? I just have to give CREDIT where credits due. And Kyle is beginning to get my respect. If he keeps this up, I may get to like the guy, no matter who he drives for...Hope one day it will be for Roush. But, only time will tell. All I can say is I never liked him before, but that's starting to change. I still can't believe I'm saying it out loud. He reminds me of the drivers of years past. Maybe more will come out, and say Kyle is a REAL NASCAR driver. Don't have to like the guy to RESPECT him.

[birdman941]

Unfortunately, KB don't drive a real car.

[Con's Mach1]

Originally Posted by birdman941

Unfortunately, KB don't drive a real car.

If you mean Toy-yota I agree. I understand though, that Toyota is running a Ford engine. Makes sense, since Toyota doesn't have an Overhead Valve V8. I'm not positive though.

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Originally Posted by Con's Mach1

If you mean Toy-yota I agree. I understand though, that Toyota is running a Ford engine. Makes sense, since Toyota doesn't have an Overhead Valve V8. I'm not positive though.

Yota is not using Ford engines.

KB had his chance to drive for Jack and totally SCREWED him, or perhaps did him a favor. If you see him go anywhere it would be back from where he came, HMS.

Team owner Jack Roush invested in developing Kyle Busch and Joey Logano as teenagers only to see both sign with other organizations. It was not money well spent. But Roush, who has three of his five drivers in the Chase for the Championship, said he wouldn't trade any of his current lineup to have either back. Especially Busch.

"Kyle Busch, we certainly had a chance to look at Kyle and his brother Kurt [the 2004 Cup champion at Roush Fenway] for that matter and the fact is they are not the kind of personality and they don't have the moral code on the race track that we look for," Roush said. "I wish him well. They're going to win a lot of championships. They're going to do well, but I wouldn't trade any of my rookies that are coming or any of the guys that are in the door in the Cup rides for anybody else I see in the field, including Kyle or Kurt."



Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...#ixzz13OF4a3zv

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Toyota






They misspelled the name!!! Where is the "U"?????




Ford

[Con's Mach1]

Thanks for the info G. Forgot thr U. Funny.

[311-420]

How about that finish today in trucks!!! DAAAYUMMMMMM!!!! closest race in electronic scoring history! .002 sec and #18 FTMFW!! There's another record.

[falcongtho3]

Qualifying for the Talledaga race was a Ford disgrace. Not a Ford in the top half of the field, Edwards qualified best at 23rd??!!?? Somebody's got to step up, or start from scratch. This is sad. I know qualifying isn't winning and a lot of people don't really want to run at the front for much of a restictor plate race, but this is just not good.

[birdman941]

At least we know we are not cheating.

[beerformeplz]

Kyle bush for the win!

[birdman941]

Let me wave my japanese flag.
But why are attendance and TV ratings down?

[kiler be]

Originally Posted by birdman941

Let me wave my japanese flag.
But why are attendance and TV ratings down?

TOY and the Boy wonder that runs the show now. Plus a lot of people are broke.

NAPCAR A great way to cure insomnia.
I do miss NASCAR.....before the BOY toke over.

[falcongtho3]

Originally Posted by beerformeplz

Kyle bush for the win!

Not really, Almorola was right about Kyle making a pass under the yellow line at the finish. Fairness seems to wane when it comes to big ears.

[02mach1]

Carl going to win in Ford.