Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup_Full Chase Thread - Page 3

**gomick** · 30 Sep 2013, 10:19 (Ref:3310998)

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Originally Posted by The Original Instag8or

With Johnson's record breaking win total at Dover, I think it is beyond time for this track to be taken out of the Chase.

It features very empty stretches of grandstands, and as a longtime fan, I find that it is a hard track to stay awake through.

Agreed, was bored & when 12 cars end up on the lead lap then that cant be too exciting - change it up NASCAR, move forward

canamman · 30 Sep 2013, 11:17 (Ref:3311011)

Yep. That race was a dud. Getting tired of the weekly build up,
contrived storylines and interviews,tv practice,tv qualifying, then the
culmination of the race brings a wahwuuuuuuuuh.

TF110 · 30 Sep 2013, 07:27 (Ref:3310940)

I would love to see a road course in the chase. I was rooting for Jr. to win yesterday. He probably had the best car out there.

rustyfan · 30 Sep 2013, 11:42 (Ref:3311027)

I don't think the track is the problem, but rather the cars or perhaps the tires. Just seems the cars stick a bit too good to the surface.

I mean, Dover usually means spinouts, crunched sheet metal, flared tempers and so on but last night was like watching a race at newBristol.

TF110 · 30 Sep 2013, 20:30 (Ref:3311188)

Theres one line. Its like that on many tracks. Its boring because its a procession with only pit stops and cautions throwing a curve. Thats why the big ovals are more appealing imo. You can run high medium or low lines and be fast at some tracks.

JHamilton · 1 Oct 2013, 18:43 (Ref:3311603)

The biggest problem? It's football season.

broadrun96 · 6 Oct 2013, 00:58 (Ref:3313343)

Hope he does so we can see if NASCAR learned anything from Richmond or if the 'wrasslin' attitude will be tolerated. It will definitely be more entertaining than a race at Kansas.

**gomick** · 8 Oct 2013, 10:27 (Ref:3314522)

Far from over for Kyle, the big one has to happen at Dega as Marcos Ambrose gets thru it & goes on to secure his 1st Superspeedway race win

Paradise City · 8 Oct 2013, 16:48 (Ref:3314690)

It's hard to bet against Kenseth who has the momentum but Johnson is keeping him honest. Kurt the headcase is doing miracles with that 78.

FordCosworthPanoz · 8 Oct 2013, 19:50 (Ref:3314777)

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Originally Posted by gomick

Far from over for Kyle

Its Kyle Busch, its over.

rustyfan · 11 Oct 2013, 14:12 (Ref:3316289)

Kyle Larson will make his Cup debut this weekend. Driving the #51 Phoenix Racing Chevrolet he qualified in 21st starting spot.

**gomick** · 13 Oct 2013, 01:52 (Ref:3316910)

This is boring NASCAR, 2/3rds of the field lapped by lap 200, Hendricks with 4 cars in the top 5...

rustyfan · 15 Oct 2013, 22:24 (Ref:3318222)

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Originally Posted by gomick

This is boring NASCAR, 2/3rds of the field lapped by lap 200, Hendricks with 4 cars in the top 5...

I'm glad I watched the Bathurst 1000 rather than the race at Charlotte.

I'm going to make sure I watch the race this weekend though... I mean, it's 'Dega after all

Salamus · 13 Oct 2013, 03:03 (Ref:3316927)

Why doesn't NASCAR just make a 300-race schedule with 25 lap shootouts?

Axeman444 · 14 Oct 2013, 10:08 (Ref:3317643)

i LOL'd...

rustyfan · 20 Oct 2013, 18:40 (Ref:3320645)

The race at Talladega is underway. 11 laps in and it's dangerously close to becoming another Matt Kenseth Lead'O'Rama.

...and there he just took the lead. Damnit.

(To clarify: I don't seeing Kenseth leading at the restrictor plate tracks because 1) he's impossible to pass and 2) no one has the balls to put the bumper to him and losen him up to make a pass.)

Edit: And obviously just because I wrote the above Greg Biffle took the lead with relative ease

Salamus · 20 Oct 2013, 18:58 (Ref:3320650)

It's interesting that the top 2 in points (Kenseth and JJ) are racing up front while a lot of others on waiting in the back.

And now the cars are starting the boring train formation.

rustyfan · 20 Oct 2013, 19:12 (Ref:3320656)

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Originally Posted by Salamus

And now the cars are starting the boring train formation.

Yep but thankfully the green flag pitstops shook things up a bit.

rustyfan · 20 Oct 2013, 19:54 (Ref:3320674)

Jimmie Johnson is closing in on Matt Kenseth in the list over the most laps lead. Kenseth has lead 32 laps so far, while Johnson has racked up 24.

rustyfan · 20 Oct 2013, 21:00 (Ref:3320696)

15 laps to go, things are about to go crazy.

Edit - Jamie McMurray wins the race after Austin Dillon lost control coming out of turn two on the final lap. As he spun back across towards the outside wall Casey Mears had nowhere to go and plowed hard into the #14 Chevrolet, sending it flying high in the air before landing on its wheels. Both drivers are ok.

Dale Jr. finished second. Should probably have tried making his move sooner as he most likely had the stronger car. Oh well, nice to see him being one of the strongest throughout the entire race.

Salamus · 20 Oct 2013, 21:20 (Ref:3320703)

Why do drivers always wait till the last lap? That was a horrible final 20 laps.

rustyfan · 20 Oct 2013, 21:25 (Ref:3320706)

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Originally Posted by Salamus

Why do drivers always wait till the last lap? That was a horrible final 20 laps.

Because you are somewhat of a sitting duck when leading.

I'm a bit surprised the others were unable to set up a second line on the inside though.

Salamus · 20 Oct 2013, 22:13 (Ref:3320716)

I mean if you are 10th or worse, why not make a second lane with 15 or 20 to go. Actually, even if you're 7th, its worth a shot to dive to the inside, especially if you aren't in the chase.

Oh well. Congrats to Jamie.

Paradise City · 20 Oct 2013, 22:18 (Ref:3320719)

All the boys left poor Johnson out to dry. Hahha. He's a nice guy but he's sometimes too smart for his own good.

broadrun96 · 21 Oct 2013, 00:16 (Ref:3320759)

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Originally Posted by Salamus

I mean if you are 10th or worse, why not make a second lane with 15 or 20 to go. Actually, even if you're 7th, its worth a shot to dive to the inside, especially if you aren't in the chase.

Oh well. Congrats to Jamie.

Because if that move worked the lead drivers would be trying it too. It's just hard to get a second train started without a caution to give everyone an even run, and then it's hard to maintain.

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