2009 Truck Series...

**gomick** · 13 Feb 2009, 19:53 (Ref:2397059)

Youngster Colin Braun will start from pole at Daytona.... Former Super X Champion Ricky Carmichael starts from an impressive 6th

1. Colin Braun Ford 50.721
2. Matt Crafton Chevrolet 51.168
3. Todd Bodine Toyota 51.172
4. Ron Hornaday Chevrolet 51.228
5. Mike Skinner Toyota 51.267
6. Ricky Carmichael Chevrolet 51.268

tux1234 · 13 Feb 2009, 22:52 (Ref:2397172)

I wish we could see the trucks here in the UK, always an entertaining race at Daytona. Anyone have a online stream for tonight??

Anyway go Braun!

Flyin Ryan · 14 Feb 2009, 02:37 (Ref:2397234)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tux1234

I wish we could see the trucks here in the UK, always an entertaining race at Daytona. Anyone have a online stream for tonight??

Anyway go Braun!

type "justin.tv nascar" into google search and go to the link it provides you.

Looks like 9 or so of the 36 drivers were field fillers. Just had a big crash. 22 cars on lead lap. Benson, Sauter, Buescher, and Carmichael are out.

john ruston · 14 Feb 2009, 13:28 (Ref:2397410)

Bodine wins -JR

**FIRE** · 15 Feb 2009, 21:02 (Ref:2397978)

Great race.

Shame of that big crash.

What do you think of the new pitstop rules? I don't like it and am not sure it really saves money.

nic.v814 · 21 Feb 2009, 01:49 (Ref:2401171)

Ricky Carmichael is doing well for his first year in a truck with another good qualifying at fontana -3rd place

Dutton · 21 Feb 2009, 08:21 (Ref:2401257)

Ricky's an elite guy, so, really, you would expect him to get the job done.

If a person comes from another discipline who is rather good, including champions, then you would think they have a good chance of success in the medium-to-long term: but an initial period of difficulty, possibly notable difficulty, would be quite possible (arguably expected).

I think it is different when you are dealing with legends. I don't think there can be any doubt that Ricky is a living legend? Guys of his ilk are just brutally brilliant and motivated. They are just too good. It is like if Michael Schumacher decided to compete in NASCAR (it ain't gonna happen, clearly): he WOULD do an impressive job.

I suppose I am rambling on about entirely subjective things. All I can say is that I am not at all surprised Ricky is doing a great job.

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I don't mind the new pit rules. In the long run they are going to prove largely pointless, but in the shorter term it is interesting seeing how the teams tackle them. I would hate the rules if they were being used in some other forms of motorsport, but NASCAR oval racing isn't one of them: it just doesn't make so much of a difference, really, IMO.

I don't understand how they are meant to cut costs.

**FIRE** · 21 Feb 2009, 13:09 (Ref:2401356)

I am surprised Carmichael is only 29.

**gomick** · 21 Feb 2009, 22:33 (Ref:2401542)

Retired at the top of his game & before James Stewart took over the mantle as #1 Moto/Super X in the world...

What are the chances of Kyle Busch winning all 3 races

nic.v814 · 22 Feb 2009, 01:07 (Ref:2401613)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomick

Retired at the top of his game & before James Stewart took over the mantle as #1 Moto/Super X in the world...

What are the chances of Kyle Busch winning all 3 races

Pretty high chance of kyle winning all 3 i think he got close to doing it last year.

Im surprised you see james stewart and not chad reed there.

**gomick** · 22 Feb 2009, 01:16 (Ref:2401616)

Think James has the edge over Chad - as much as it pains me to say it

Hopefully Ricky can get to the end of the race this week...

**gomick** · 22 Feb 2009, 02:03 (Ref:2401630)

Kyle Busch got the 1st of possibly 3 race wins this weekend.... Good drive by Ricky Carmichael into 8th

Fontana Race Results...

1. Kyle Busch
2. Todd Bodine
3. Chad McCumbee
4. David Starr
5. T.J. Bell
6. Ron Hornaday
7. Matt Crafton
8. Ricky Carmichael

Points after 2 of 24 rounds...

1. Kyle Busch - 370
2. Todd Bodine - 365
3. Matt Crafton - 293
4. Timothy Peters - 288
5. Ron Hornaday - 285
6. TJ Bell - 285
7. Mike Skinner - 281
8. Chad McCumbee - 276
9. David Starr - 272
10. Terry Cook - 253

**FIRE** · 23 Feb 2009, 20:08 (Ref:2402670)

Easy win for Rowdy. How many races he's doing this year?

R59 · 26 Feb 2009, 21:46 (Ref:2404921)

Too many according to some people!!

In some ways I sympathise with them. You get up and coming drivers with limited budgets fighting to show off their talents against Cup superstars with big budget teams.

I wonder sometimes that if NASCAR wanted spice it up, they could say "OK, cup drivers, names in the hat, which are drawn out and a minor team runs you, while their driver get your big bucks sponsored truck/nationwide car and team"

That'd make it interesting - Paul Poulter in Rowdy's truck, with Key Motorsports running Kyle....... .....

**gomick** · 7 Mar 2009, 21:44 (Ref:2411201)

Atlanta Qualifying...

1. Kyle Busch Toyota 31.428
2. Rick Crawford Ford 31.509
3. Kevin Harvick Chevrolet 31.554
4. Todd Bodine Toyota 31.592
5. Ron Hornaday Chevrolet 31.598
6. Dennis Setzer Chevrolet 31.679
7. JR Fitzpatrick Chevrolet 31.690
8. Mike Skinner Toyota 31.693
9. Colin Braun Ford 31.700
10. Max Papis Toyota 31.716

15. Ricky Carmichael Chevrolet 31.879

john ruston · 8 Mar 2009, 01:28 (Ref:2411297)

Altanta Trucks .Mr Kyle from 10th to win race in last seven laps without 2 nd or 3 rd gear.

The boy is veery good.

**FIRE** · 8 Mar 2009, 12:08 (Ref:2411557)

He's very good but also having best car and biggest budget?

john ruston · 8 Mar 2009, 20:12 (Ref:2411593)

The last comment was typically British.Envy and all that.
Gets the big budget because he is the best.
On basis of the last statement should we question the exploits of Hendrick over the years.
9th to first at sharp end of race is very clever

**gomick** · 9 Mar 2009, 04:15 (Ref:2411808)

Points after 3 rounds...

1. Kyle Busch - 560
2. Todd Bodine - 535
3. Mike Skinner - 441
4. Ron Hornaday - 436
5. Chad McCumbee - 426
6. Matt Crafton - 423
7. Terry Cook - 413
8. TJ Bell - 412
9. Timothy Peters - 406
10. David Starr - 384

Dutton · 9 Mar 2009, 06:25 (Ref:2411849)

I think what shows most that Kyle is truly excellent is that it doesn't surprise you when he does these things.

It is rather impressive, but you expect it.

**FIRE** · 17 Mar 2009, 17:54 (Ref:2417590)

Bodine has a sponsor for Martinsville:

Quote:

Whelen to sponsor Bodine at Martinsville: been told that Whelen will be the primary sponsor for #30-Todd Bodine at Martinsville Speedway. The hood will display the familiar Whelen logo with "All Products Made In America" and the Whelen logo will also be on the rear quarter panels.(3-17-2009) Source: Jayski

**gomick** · 30 Mar 2009, 20:52 (Ref:2429304)

Kevin Harvick won at Martinsville...

Points after 4 rounds...

1. Kyle Busch - 682
2. Todd Bodine - 644
3. Ron Hornaday - 611
4. Mike Skinner - 606
5. Matt Crafton - 561
6. Terry Cook - 528
7. Johnny Benson - 515
8. Chad McCumbee - 505
9. Timothy Peters - 503
10. Rick Crawford - 496

john ruston · 31 Mar 2009, 16:18 (Ref:2429858)

Interesting last laps with Harvick turning round Busch ,who was leading at time, in last laps which buckled Busch's rear thus he then tried to straighten it by driving down pit wall crossing the pit commitment line to the ire of NASCAR and gaining a penalty.Lots of bumps

**FIRE** · 1 Apr 2009, 16:53 (Ref:2430713)

Unfortunaly I have not seen the race

**gomick** · 2 Apr 2009, 09:37 (Ref:2431170)

Ricky Carmichael found the going at Martinsville very tough...

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