2014 Nationwide Series...

[R.Lee]

My guess is, the winner of tonight's Nationwide race, at Daytona, will be Mother Nature! It does not look promising! Rain starts up again, everytime the get the track anywhere close to drive. Wonder when the rain date is for this one, tomorrow morning/early afternoon, or Sunday afternoon/evening? I don't think they're going to run this one tonight. Of course, i could be wrong, but I don't think so, at this time.

[R.Lee]

Originally Posted by R.Lee

My guess is, the winner of tonight's Nationwide race, at Daytona, will be Mother Nature! It does not look promising! Rain starts up again, everytime the get the track anywhere close to drive. Wonder when the rain date is for this one, tomorrow morning/early afternoon, or Sunday afternoon/evening? I don't think they're going to run this one tonight. Of course, i could be wrong, but I don't think so, at this time.

Well, looks like they will get it started, but this is Florida and at this time of year, it is VERY true -- "If you don't like the weather around here, just hang around for 5 minutes!" Wonder when the first shower will hit, once they get the race started?

[Paradise City]

Supposed to be shower/wet for the next week looking at the forecast.

[gomick]

Race was run so I hear - wont name the winner but here are the current points...

Regan Smith - 577
Elliott Sadler - 565
Chase Elliott - 562
Ty Dillon - 545
Brian Scott - 523
Trevor Bayne - 518
Brendan Gaughan - 465
James Buescher - 448
Chris Buescher - 446
Ryan Reed - 423

[R.Lee]

They got the race in. I'm surprised, considering the storm activity that had been in the area. Thought Chase has a shot, but not enough gas. Amazing the 62 car didn't hit anyone, spun through traffic, no "big one". Hell of a job of driving and a whole lot of luck on that one!

[Paradise City]

Kahne came from nowhere. Well done to him. Thought Smith had it in the bag although Larson was very determined.

[MJ_N_09]

That's the kind of plate racing I like to see, close competitive racing with as few as possible people being torn up. I hate seeing crashed cars. Also, I like seeing a finish like that.

[gomick]

Brad Keselowski wins for the 29th time...

Points...

Regan Smith - 611
Elliott Sadler - 603
Chase Elliott - 598
Ty Dillon - 577
Brian Scott - 560
Trevor Bayne - 553
Brendan Gaughan - 493
Chris Buescher - 486
James Buescher - 470
Ryan Reed - 456

[NaBUru38]

1. Regan Smith (JR Chevy) - 1 w, 4 top5, 15 top10
2. Elliott Sadler (Gibbs Toyota) - 1 w, 5 top5, 12 top10
3. Chase Elliott (JR Chevy) - 2 w, 7 top5, 12 top10
4. Ty Dillon (RCR Chevy) - 0 w, 0 top5, 11 top10
5. Brian Scott (RCR Chevy) - 0 w, 3 top5, 8 top10
6. Trevor Bayne (Roush Ford) - 0 w, 2 top5, 12 top10
7. Brendan Gaughan (RCR Chevy) - 1 w, 1 top5, 4 top10
8. Chris Buescher (Roush Ford) - 0 w, 2 top5, 6 top10
9. James Buescher (Benton Toyota) - 0 w, 0 top5, 1 top10
10. Ryan Reed (Roush Ford) - 0 w, 1 top5, 1 top10

So after 17 races you can be fourth with no top 5s, or ninth with one top 10.

[HJJ]

Driver standings following Chicagoland:
1) #9-Chase Elliott 646
2) #7-Regan Smith 639, -7
3) #11-Elliott Sadler 638, -8
4) #3-Ty Dillon 615, -30
5) #2-Brian Scott 499, -47
6) #6-Trevor Bayne 596, -50
7) #62-Brendan Gaughan 526, -120
8) #60-Chris Buescher 523, -123
9) #99-James Buescher 492, -154
10) #16-Ryan Reed 485, 161

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[NaBUru38]

What if the Nationwide race at Indianapolis was held at the road course on Saturday afternoon, right after the Tudor SportsCar race?

[R.Lee]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

What if the Nationwide race at Indianapolis was held at the road course on Saturday afternoon, right after the Tudor SportsCar race?

It would be even more boring, than the borefest it will be on the worst race track in this country.

[R.Lee]

Chase Elliott drove one Hell of a race, Saturday, to win the Nationwide race, at Chicagoland! His crew chief use short pitting stratagy to gain the upper hand, which was a risk, because he could well have lost a lap, if the caution had come out, during the green flag stops. Regardless, this kid is very calm in stressful situations, handled the pressure extreamly well and will get in there and race with the best of them, well holding his own. He races much more like a seasoned veteran than an 18 year old rookie! Very mature, for a driver so young. This kid is going to be the biggest star to come out of a group of new stars! Future multiple Sprint Cup race winner and future multi-time Sprint Cup Champion!

[FIRE]

Watkins Glen

[broadrun96]

Haven't watched Nationwide in years, how long have the spoilers been so huge? Looks like a door stuck back there.

[canamman]

Its official : I hate Kyle Busch.

Now you mentioned it, those are tall spoilers.

[broadrun96]

Seconded with the hate, don't know the numbers but as soon as I saw that dumb a move the only thought was Busch sisters since Robby Gordon's not around, I don't think.

[fieldodreams79]

"The Busch sisters"; hehehe. The spoilers have been pretty tall for sometime, but I don't know if they get taller on the road courses or not.

And yes, Kyle whining about his own mistakes is quite old. Taz did say he half closed the door on him, but Kyle's nose was barely to the numbers on the #09's door. Too early to try and out brake Taz there, you big dummy Kyle. Like Taz, he had every chance to get back to the front and he got beat by the better driver yesterday.

[gomick]

Great to see a new 1st up winner with the Cup drivers not at Mid Ohio - Congrats to Chris Buescher...

Points...

Chase Elliott - 792
Regan Smith - 782
Elliott Sadler - 776
Ty Dillon - 764
Brian Scott - 750
Trevor Bayne - 740
Chris Buescher - 648
Brendan Gaughan - 626
Ryan Reed - 602
James Buescher - 586

[fieldodreams79]

Originally Posted by gomick

Great to see a new 1st up winner with the Cup drivers not at Mid Ohio - Congrats to Chris Buescher...

It's always refreshing now to see a NW regular take the win, especially their first. No Cup regulars to contend with yesterday; just some guy named Tags.

Cognrats to James. Chase just needs to keep consistent like he has been all year.

I like Mid Ohio and stockcars on road courses a lot, but I am not sure about the combination of the 2. Just doesn't do it for me like the other road courses.

[JHamilton]

Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

I like Mid Ohio and stockcars on road courses a lot, but I am not sure about the combination of the 2. Just doesn't do it for me like the other road courses.

I agree, I think stockcars are better on quicker tracks. Mid-Ohio might be a little too technical, although I enjoyed watching them carry a tire halfway around the track!

Indycars and Mid-Ohio are a perfect match. That being said, did you see the crowd? Have you ever seen a bad crowd at Mid-Ohio? If they keep showing up, keep putting them out there.

[gomick]

Nationwide now have 3 road courses, a 4th re-visiting Montreal would be ace

Sprint Cup, you just stick with your 2 roadcourses - don't explore other opportunities

[broadrun96]

I know it's sacrilege to say it out loud but a spring Nationwide race at Road Atlanta would be a blast. Def NOT Sprint cup though, the 'improvements' would kill the track. But then maybe that's just me looking for an excuse for a third race weekend at the home track.

[R.Lee]

Originally Posted by broadrun96

I know it's sacrilege to say it out loud but a spring Nationwide race at Road Atlanta would be a blast. Def NOT Sprint cup though, the 'improvements' would kill the track. But then maybe that's just me looking for an excuse for a third race weekend at the home track.

The improvements wouldn't kill the track, NASCAR (who owns this track, NOT ISC) has more than enough money to cover any track improvements needed. What it would kill would be the surrounding areas. The road (and other) improvements required for the surrounding areas around the track would result in an increase in taxes that would not be acceptable! I say this as a Hall County resident, the last thing I want is more taxes!

[PointDSM]

I think you entirely missed the boat on what Broadrun meant by "kill the track". I think he meant that NASCAR would ruin the track by requiring more run-off, higher catch fences, more garages (less paddock), etc. Basically they would take all the character right out of the facility.

The only way Road America got away with it, is because it's privately owned (THANK GOD).