Rodger Coan-Burningham Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Just watched a recording of the clash at Daytona from earlier today. If they had zoomed in on the grass in the infield it would have been more exciting watching it grow. Geeze, why can’t they do something to make an actual race go on? I gave up on it years ago but was at someone’s house who was watching the playback. I would be willing to bet our race there in April would be more enjoyable for the average tv viewer than what will go on there this week. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiredBirds Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 New cars, new rules and this is just a race to make the race. People aren't going to get to jumpy. You crash that car you go to the back of the pack on race day with your spare car...if you even have one. I'd like them to go back to a more factory appearing car, less dependent on draft so it'd be more racey for sure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted February 12, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 12 hours ago, Burningham said: I would be willing to bet our race there in April would be more enjoyable for the average tv viewer than what will go on there this week. It certainly will be more enjoyable. We also have Paulie "The man with the golden voice" Veltum, and Doc "The wild man" Waldrop. Who does Nascar have? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mender Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, Burningham said: If they had zoomed in on the grass in the infield it would have been more exciting watching it grow. I guess we were watching two different races, I saw lots that kept my interest. Pretty impressive how tight the racing was and the skill level displayed to stay in the game over 75 laps. Edited February 12, 2018 by mender 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mender Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 1 hour ago, TiredBirds said: New cars, new rules and this is just a race to make the race. People aren't going to get to jumpy. You crash that car you go to the back of the pack on race day with your spare car...if you even have one. I'd like them to go back to a more factory appearing car, less dependent on draft so it'd be more racey for sure. Kind of hard not to be dependent on the draft at 200 mph. If it weren't for the draft, the race would essentially turn into a dyno session. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mender Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 14 hours ago, Burningham said: I would be willing to bet our race there in April would be more enjoyable for the average tv viewer than what will go on there this week. If they allowed cross-checking in golf, I'm sure the average tv viewer would find it more enjoyable. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmabarone Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 6 minutes ago, mender said: If they allowed cross-checking in golf, I'm sure the average tv viewer would find it more enjoyable. I can see it now... 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiredBirds Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 3 hours ago, mender said: Kind of hard not to be dependent on the draft at 200 mph. If it weren't for the draft, the race would essentially turn into a dyno session. nothing wrong with that...lol I said NOT so dependent. Cars were fast in the late 80's and actually looked like a car you could buy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Coan-Burningham Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 10 hours ago, mender said: I guess we were watching two different races, I saw lots that kept my interest. Pretty impressive how tight the racing was and the skill level displayed to stay in the game over 75 laps. Yeah, I guess you're right it's impressive to put your front bumper on the back bumper of the car in front of you never pulling out to pass because you just go backwards all the while going "oooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh ssssssssshhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttttttttt I hope I don't wreck" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mender Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Some people don't get chess either ... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Well this weekend we have the Daytona 500 & Sonoma................I'll be watching Champcar Live & Sonoma! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mender Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Impromptu poll: Daytona 500 for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_e Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, mender said: Impromptu poll: Daytona 500 for me. That is a poor attitude from one of my strategists. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDChristianson Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Some of both maybe. Sonoma for sure. Tooooooo much mindless announcer blather on NASCAR....,and tooooooo many commercials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiredBirds Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 What channel is Sonoma on? I'll be watching the 500 for sure but would check up on Chumpcar from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mender Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Ron_e said: That is a poor attitude from one of my strategists. I'm just jealous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Chris Huggins Posted February 14, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 44 minutes ago, JDChristianson said: Some of both maybe. Sonoma for sure. Tooooooo much mindless announcer blather on NASCAR....,and tooooooo many commercials. Cant talk back to Rusty Wallace or Jeff Gordon when they say some dumb poop, Doc and Paulie on the other hand... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDChristianson Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Huggy said: Cant talk back to Rusty Wallace or Jeff Gordon when they say some dumb poop, Doc and Paulie on the other hand... Exactly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorahDorah Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 54 minutes ago, TiredBirds said: What channel is Sonoma on? I'll be watching the 500 for sure but would check up on Chumpcar from time to time. YouTube ChampCar Live channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRfr3h8Gkz_eh4o-mAu8s8Q You clearly have some sort of device for the interwebs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiredBirds Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 1 hour ago, FlorahDorah said: YouTube ChampCar Live channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRfr3h8Gkz_eh4o-mAu8s8Q You clearly have some sort of device for the interwebs.... i do indeed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorahDorah Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 49 minutes ago, TiredBirds said: i do indeed... You kin watch both at the same time! Yee-haa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiredBirds Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 25 minutes ago, FlorahDorah said: You kin watch both at the same time! Yee-haa! I have Wii U I can get the youtube on the big screen thru my stereo. great for V8's not so much for fart pipe 4 cylinders...lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 They don't do this anymore. Like Jimmy Spencer said; Your grandma could drive Daytona today. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Ray Franck Posted February 15, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 I would just love to see cup cars do our corse at Daytona !!! Happy Valentines Day .. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDChristianson Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 They don't do this anymore either. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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