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I guess I have to admit , DW was right, what ever they did to the rules changes basically negated each other. We were still left with cruise control laps with 7 lengths in between cars. Even my 82 year old mother told me she watched it on tv and said it was boring. Sure they had the 2 big wrecks and cautions, but the restart action is too short lived. I feel bad for Atlanta because I don't think the product they put out there this past weekend will put more butts in the seats come next race there. They may want to consider taking the trioval out and going back to a conventional straight away. |
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The trioval is the only way they can fit in all those empty seats! In fairness, attendance was better than I expected. I remember seeing the reconfigured track for the first time and I hated it. I still do!
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I would go right through the grass and put up a barrier wall to separate the pits. Remember , the turn 3 stands are gone. That's huge. I hear a lot of drivers say they love Atlanta and I know why, its relatively easy as far as racing goes. Its wide, fast, etc. I have been going to that track since 83. I like a change and thought the trioval would be good, but fans like myself, are not that enthused with it. NASCAR even realized the problem and tried to adjust it with the rules pkg. First time out, ain't happening. Eh, its early, we will see. I just would hate to see Atl. lose the date because of low attendance. But from my corner of the world, my Nascar budget will lean toward the plate tracks going forward. BTW, Duchess is , I think 16th in points, all hail to the queen, lol. |
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That's a shame but that's how that cookie crumbled.
No mention in the article of the truck qualifying. 11 of the final 12 in the final quali session waited too long on pit road and did not make it around in time to post a time. It was strange to say the least. Still looking forward to next race as always. |
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and we sat there high up, great seats. The wind blew at 25mph all day with a wind chill of about 30 degrees. Not 1 caution. If there was one , it was debris. She basically said "don't you ever take me back again!". Really couldn't blame her. She just recently said she may want to go to one soon. You mentioned the back straight temporary stands. I was back there the year they were brand new. We all stood up for the national anthem and they began to sway. You could see the older crowd heading for the bottom. I remember one lady making a beeline saying "I cant sit here". The rest of us who stayed had more elbow room and just dealt with it with good Coors beer. Next NASCAR stop will be Talladega fall. |
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He's correct: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOfficialNASCAR
I had no idea, that's a good move by NASCAR. Nice to see an organisation who realises the value of the online audience. Unlike some others. Who happen to be controlled by certain... people. With white hair. |
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I don't think anyone would have predicted seeing Truex, Allmendinger, and Mears in the top 10 in points after 3 races. Hopefully all of them can stay competitive for the rest of the year too.
On the other hand, Roush is really struggling now. Best finish out of any of their drivers is a 10th in the 500. |
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Chevrolet domination?
I was spoilt having Ambrose in the series, have watched about 25 laps over the first 3 races - bring on the road courses... |
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Kurt Busch is a 24 carat headcase but I do enjoy his on-form race craft.
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They just threw a caution for a coffee cup on track. Pathetic!
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It's hard to see past old Harvick. At least insofar as topping the "normal standings" are concerned. Busch was pacey in his race back.
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Would have been good to see Harvick on the re-starts lose the lead to either Busch or McMurray - 6 top 2 finishes in a row for the reigning champ... Chevrolets are still dominating!
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