Sprint ALL STAR Race: Charlotte Motorspeedway

[fieldodreams79]

JAYSKI

I don't have a clue of the format and I won't be able to watch any of it (stupid friend getting married...I'll try to talk him out of it, guess it's better than next weekend, even the the N'ring 24 and Aussie/COTA is Saturday too; Damn his plans).

Still, will be heavy hearts in NC this weekend...

[JHamilton]

You mean The Winston?

I've got it recorded but 6th street is calling my name.

[canamman]

I was at the 2nd Allstar race in Atl. in 1986 . Bill Elliott won.
Even managed to hang on to a key chain they gave out at the gate.

I thinks its a cool event. My guess is Johnson for the umteenth
Charlotte win. Saw Edwards first win at Atl. in 2005 so he is on my favorites list. Been a Patrick fan since her IRL days so if she cant race
in hopefully she will get the vote.

[fieldodreams79]

Originally Posted by canamman

I was at the 2nd Allstar race in Atl. in 1986 . Bill Elliott won.
Even managed to hang on to a key chain they gave out at the gate.

Awesome. Nice avatar, btw.

I thinks its a cool event. My guess is Johnson for the umteenth
Charlotte win. Saw Edwards first win at Atl. in 2005 so he is on my favorites list. Been a Patrick fan since her IRL days so if she cant race
in hopefully she will get the vote.

I was at the last "Winston" where Awesome Bill was on the pole and proceeded to break his hand in the middle of turn 2. Then JJ won his third in a row or something.

It is a great event, a good "break" for the teams, but the racing has gotten a bit ridiculous over the years, the format is a little squirrely and different every year. There is the occasional decent show on the circuit, but most of the show is off track.

[fieldodreams79]

Truex on the pole for the showdown.

Qualifying Results for the Sprint Showdown:
1) #56-Martin Truex Jr., NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, 193.424 mph
2) #1-Jamie McMurray, Bass Pro Shops/NWTF Chevy, 192.699
3) #42-Juan Pablo Montoya, Target Chevy, 192.342
4) #17-Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Best Buy Ford, 192.280
5) #13-Casey Mears, GEICO Ford, 190.880
6) #31-Jeff Burton, Caterpillar Chevy, 190.154
7) #10-Danica Patrick, GoDaddy Chevy, 190.061
8) #27-Paul Menard, Serta/Menards Chevy, 189.860
9) #36-JJ Yeley, World Trade Barter Solutions Chevy, 189.447
10) #33-Landon Cassill, Bicycle NASCAR Playing Cards Chevy, 188.963
11) #47-Bobby Labonte, House Autry Toyota, 188.818
12) #43-Aric Almirola, Smithfield Ford, 188.732
13) #44-Scott Riggs, No Label Ford, 188.580
14) #38-David Gilliland, Long John Silver's Ford, 188.186
15) #95-Michael McDowell, Leavine Family Racing Ford, 187.696
16) #83-David Reutimann, Burger King/Dr.Pepper Toyota, 187.435
17) #19-Mike Bliss, Gentry Plastics/Inc./Plinker Tactical Toyota, 187.305
18) #93-Travis Kvapil, Burger King/Dr.Pepper Toyota, 187.013
19) #7-Dave Blaney, SANY Chevy, 186.696
20) #32-Timmy Hill, OXY Water Ford, 185.861
21) #87-Joe Nemechek, Royal Teak Toyota, 184.011
22) #30-David Stremme, Lean 1 Toyota, 183.365
23) #52-Brian Keselowski, SupportMilitary.org/EchoLight Studios Toyota, 181.458

-Jayski

[fieldodreams79]

Carl Edwards on the pole for the All Star Race.

Qualifying Results / Starting Lineuo for the Sprint All-Star Race:
(3 laps with a mandatory 4-tire pit stop)
1) #99-Carl Edwards, Fastenal Ford, 111.297
2) #78-Kurt Busch, Furniture Row/Sealy Chevy, 112.447 seconds
3) #16-Greg Biffle, 3M Filtrete Ford, 112.706
4) #18-Kyle Busch, Snickers Bites Toyota, 112.754
5) #22-Joey Logano, Pennzoil Ford, 112.991
6) #15-Clint Bowyer, 5-hour Energy Toyota, 113.595
7) #11-Denny Hamlin, FedEx Express Toyota, 113.719
8) #55-Mark Martin, Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, 114.001
9) #5-Kasey Kahne, Farmers Insurance Chevy, 114.033
10) #24-Jeff Gordon, Cromax Pro Chevy, 114.336
11) #39-Ryan Newman, Aspen Dental Chevy, 114.716
12) #2-Brad Keselowski, Miller Lite Ford, 114.989
13) #14-Tony Stewart, Bass Pro Shops/NWTF Chevy, 115.379
14) #34-David Ragan, CSX - Play it Safe Ford, 115.778
15) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., National Guard Chevy, 117.190 (a)
16) #20-Matt Kenseth, Home Depot Husky Toyota, 120.051(a)
17) #9-Marcos Ambrose, DeWalt Ford, 122.055 (overshot pit)(a)
18) #48-Jimmie Johnson, Lowe's Patriotic Chevy, 124.462 (overshot pit)(a)
19) #29-Kevin Harvick, Rheem/Budweiser Chevy, disallowed for pitting outside pit box
(was 122.903 seconds but overshot pit stall)
(a) 5 second penalty for loose / missing lugnut

-Jayski

[canamman]

Got some good cars toward the back that will
have some work to do. They will have to watch it though.
Bad things happen back there.

3 wide in the Truck race ! Awesome.

[The Original Instag8or]

Without a doubt, Danica will race in the All Star race.

She wins popular vote, the feminist vote, the horny old man vote, and has backing from the "Vote The Worst" as well.

[canamman]

"Nice avatar, btw."

Thanks, that can am car kinda started it for me in the early 70's.
Does not hold a candle to the female walking around here somewhere
with a viking helmet on!

[canamman]

Lets see who wants a million $$$$$$

[JHamilton]

My hotel doesn't have Speed.

[canamman]

Originally Posted by JHamilton

My hotel doesn't have Speed.

Whew - try nascar .com and see if you can
click on raceview for free. or try MRN radio.com. That or head to the sports bar. I have raceview up scanning a few drivers.

[JHamilton]

Originally Posted by canamman

Whew - try nascar .com and see if you can
click on raceview for free. or try MRN radio.com. That or head to the sports bar. I have raceview up scanning a few drivers.

Thanks but I have the Dvr set and am currently unemployed, so I've got something to watch Monday.

[MJ_N_09]

McMurray Wins shootout, Stenhouse Jr. is the runner up. No surprise who won the fan vote

[canamman]

We usually have one big one in the early segments then they
settle down till the last 10 laps.

My 3 picks : 99,18,10

[MJ_N_09]

Rain 11 laps in.

[canamman]

Originally Posted by MJ_N_09

Rain 11 laps in.

Yep, its official, I am sick of rain today. Indy was painful now this.
Think I will hit the dvr and watch it after MotoGP in the a.m.

[fieldodreams79]

I am out and about and see that it's raining, but looks like they are a out to try get it going again soon. Rain, rain go away...

[FordCosworthPanoz]

Only FOX Sports could say a 1,4,2,1 average is a 2.6 and a 2,1,1,4 average is a 3.3

[MJ_N_09]

Results for the All Star race:

Final Results for the Sprint All-Star Race:
1) #48-Jimmie Johnson(18), Lowe's Patriotic Chevy, 90 laps, 10 laps led
2) #22-Joey Logano(5), Pennzoil Ford, 90 laps
3) #18-Kyle Busch(4), Snickers Bites Toyota, 90 laps, 29 laps led
4) #5-Kasey Kahne(9), Farmers Insurance Chevy, 90 laps, 11 laps led
5) #78-Kurt Busch(2), Furniture Row/Sealy Chevy, 90 laps, 29 laps led
6) #11-Denny Hamlin(7), FedEx Express Toyota, 90 laps
7) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr.(15), National Guard Chevy, 90 laps
8) #1-Jamie McMurray(20), Bass Pro Shops/NWTF Chevy, 90 laps
9) #20-Matt Kenseth(16), Home Depot Husky Toyota, 90 laps
10) #99-Carl Edwards(1), Fastenal Ford, 90 laps
11) #29-Kevin Harvick(19), Rheem/Budweiser Chevy, 90 laps
12) #24-Jeff Gordon(10), Cromax Pro Chevy, 90 laps
13) #39-Ryan Newman(11), Aspen Dental Chevy, 90 laps
14) #14-Tony Stewart(13), Bass Pro Shops/NWTF Chevy, 90 laps
15) #16-Greg Biffle(3), 3M Filtrete Ford, 90
16) #17-Ricky Stenhouse Jr.(21), Best Buy Ford, 90 laps
17) #9-Marcos Ambrose(17), DeWalt Ford, 90 laps
18) #15-Clint Bowyer(6), 5-hour Energy Toyota, 90 laps, 11 laps led
19) #34-David Ragan(14), CSX - Play it Safe Ford, 90 laps
20) #10-Danica Patrick(22), GoDaddy Chevy, 90 laps
21) #55-Mark Martin(8), Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, 87 laps, out
22) #2-Brad Keselowski(12), Miller Lite Ford, 2 laps, transmission

[The Original Instag8or]

Was shaping up to be a good race until JJ won the race out of the pits to start the final segment.

I still say if they want an exciting All Star race, it better not be on a 1.5mi intermediate. HAS to be on a short track.

[MJ_N_09]

Yeah, I was expecting a Busch brother in Victory lane. Just have to face it, it all comes down to a pit stop after segment 4. Pit stops are some of the strongest features of the #48 team.

[FordCosworthPanoz]

Most hyped up race of the year and the most boring. Either cancel this rubbish race or move it to an actual racetrack instead of a giant aero wind tunnel like CMS is. Crowd looked terrible as well, no surprise considering the track is owned by the money grabbing goons at SMI.

Mandatory 4 tire stop ensures clean air will win the race. NASCAR loves putting on a hyped show but often forgets on how to put on a car race.

[Paradise City]

They gave up trying to come up with an interesting format and just said 'to hell with it we'll try any old thing'.

But it's not just the format. The G6 cars actually race well on most tracks but the blue-riband ovals like Charlotte, Daytona and most probably Indianapolis, places were they might want to put the best foot forward, they flop.

[MJ_N_09]

Best solution: just run the All Star Race as if it was the Bud Shootout. Keep all the stuff leading up to it unchanged.