NASCAR Sprint Cup round 2, Auto Club Speedway

nic.v814 · 21 Feb 2009, 01:44 (Ref:2401165)

Vickers gets pole,junior is way down the the field.

When did red bull get so good?

Knowlesy · 21 Feb 2009, 01:56 (Ref:2401173)

Vickers has been driving well for a long time. Red Bull were getting stronger last year too. Definitely a team on the up.

Junior way down, but doesn't matter a jot. Qualifying means nothing as Jeff Burton so often proves!

Kirk · 21 Feb 2009, 02:34 (Ref:2401188)

Nice to see AJ and Speed do well in qualy. Also good to see Blaney in a car, and didn't look too bad either.

Knowlesy · 21 Feb 2009, 02:37 (Ref:2401190)

AJ was another who seemed to be coming on strong last season. Absolutely baffled that Red Bull sacked him.

nic.v814 · 21 Feb 2009, 02:47 (Ref:2401196)

Ambrose is up there in 14th place but i think he has to improve his race pace more.

nic.v814 · 21 Feb 2009, 03:57 (Ref:2401210)

Vickers did an engine change now hes starting last

Dutton · 21 Feb 2009, 08:04 (Ref:2401253)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knowlesy

AJ was another who seemed to be coming on strong last season. Absolutely baffled that Red Bull sacked him.

I totally agree on this point. They gave their reasoning at the time, but it didn't make a lot of sense to me. Stick with a guy through his difficult learning period, then dump him after the returns have really started coming in. I could see it if it were for some superstar, but all it was was for experience. Experience is all and well, but when you have someone already there who is delivering the goods...I dunno, it just seemed odd to me.

AJ is a class act. Once he has got something worked out, well, he is just going to get it done. Given a bit of time and the right conditions and circumstances, well, he could quite easily end up in the hunt for the cup one of these years.

That said, there is this horrible thing floating around that makes me fear he is going to be shafted by things unrelated to his performances and potential. I sincerely hope I am wrong, but I fear he may prove to be a hapless victim of circumstance in the grand scheme.

**FIRE** · 21 Feb 2009, 13:15 (Ref:2401359)

AJ is doing very well. Hope they find a full time sponsor.

Kirk · 21 Feb 2009, 14:18 (Ref:2401386)

AJ proved a lot to me in OW racing, and he is continuing to impress. I don't think he will have sponsorship issues going forward, and it also helps that he is driving for The King. I agree that given the right circumstances and he will be fighting for the chase, in the very near future.

kelvin88 · 21 Feb 2009, 14:31 (Ref:2401390)

Now, can Vickers pass Jnr without putting him in the fence?

john ruston · 21 Feb 2009, 14:39 (Ref:2401393)

A J has enough money for eight races.Bransons money would do more good for Virgin behind him than a third rate F1 outfit assuming it is a real rumour and not another bit of Branson self publicity.Jr screwed up last week but as usal was unable to own up until his position became untenable.He has more excuses than Nigel Mansell.Best one last week.All Pit Boards are now painted Pink to cause him a problem.Suggest Mr Hendrick will tell him a few Home Truths .

**FIRE** · 21 Feb 2009, 14:58 (Ref:2401401)

Engine change for Vickers so he moves to the back.

john ruston · 21 Feb 2009, 15:06 (Ref:2401402)

Any one else going to mention engine change?

What about Tony Stewart,Again has to qualify with go or go homers.Now his team which I know is basically Hendrick is doing a good job.
Assume that Jr could now be considered rated 6/7 of Hendrick drivers.About same position with his IQ!

**FIRE** · 21 Feb 2009, 15:40 (Ref:2401411)

Quote:

Originally Posted by john ruston

Any one else going to mention engine change?

Quote:

Originally Posted by john ruston

What about Tony Stewart,Again has to qualify with go or go homers.Now his team which I know is basically Hendrick is doing a good job.

He's a former champion so he can use that to be on the grid.
Without major problems he's in top 35 after 5 races.

**gomick** · 21 Feb 2009, 22:40 (Ref:2401550)

was thinking of having a bet on this race - johnson, busch & edwards for a top 3...

muggle not · 22 Feb 2009, 02:41 (Ref:2401644)

I hope the Cup race is better than the Nationwide. It is about the most boring race I have seen in quite awhile.

Rumour.....there is talk that they may repave the Fontana track. If so, they may need RP's for it.

Knowlesy · 22 Feb 2009, 13:16 (Ref:2401822)

Yeah, that's been rumoured for a while.

I know everyone hates RP tracks, but I really enjoy them. So for Fontana to become such a track would be awesome, because as it is now it is hopeless for a good race.

nickyf1 · 22 Feb 2009, 13:28 (Ref:2401827)

ugh, my bet for the Cup race:

Kyle Busch, Kyle Busch and err Kyle Busch

Trucks and Nationwide were boring, actualy stopped watching the nationwide race at 100 laps.

Knowlesy · 22 Feb 2009, 13:29 (Ref:2401828)

Jimmie Johnson or Carl Edwards for me.

Dark horse possibly the Target car, but I seriously doubt it!

nickyf1 · 22 Feb 2009, 14:22 (Ref:2401854)

I would love to see Carl Edwards win myself

nic.v814 · 22 Feb 2009, 14:23 (Ref:2401856)

Id like to see jeff gordon win a proper race

muggle not · 22 Feb 2009, 15:50 (Ref:2401890)

Roush's cars have really been strong at Fontana. However, so has Jimmy Johnson. I too though would like to see Jeff Gordon win.

I would rather watch grass grow than see Kyle win.

BOY BLUNDER · 22 Feb 2009, 20:41 (Ref:2401995)

Does anyone know the line up for tonights race?.

BB....

BOY BLUNDER · 22 Feb 2009, 23:22 (Ref:2402065)

Jeff gordon for me.

BB....

**gomick** · 22 Feb 2009, 23:39 (Ref:2402071)

Whats with the rain & cup racing in 09

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