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Slim-Rob
02-19-2006, 03:43 PM
Is anyone watching this?

Tony Stewart has been involved in most of the wrecks, and even caused one (sent Kenseth spinning off the track.) Overall its been a good race though, and Dale Jr. is up front.
drgnbkr
02-19-2006, 03:46 PM
Is anyone watching this?

Tony Stewart has been involved in most of the wrecks, and even caused one (sent Kenseth spinning off the track.) Overall its been a good race though, and Dale Jr. is up front.
Yeah, Tony is driving like an idiot, but that is what Nascar likes I believe..he put Gordon to the back, got into it with 48..stupid..
slorch
02-19-2006, 03:53 PM
that my friend is poetic justice, they made him go to the back HAHAHA!!!!!!
Slim-Rob
02-19-2006, 03:53 PM
Yeah, Tony is driving like an idiot, but that is what Nascar likes I believe..he put Gordon to the back, got into it with 48..stupid..

IDK how he gets away with it. The Kenseth one looked like he did it on purpose, but he might not have meant it to be that bad. Then Kenseth got penalized for reckless driving coming out of the pits.
slorch
02-19-2006, 03:57 PM
now he has to come back in because he ran over his own jack HAHAHA!!!!!

beautiful!
GoOwls
02-19-2006, 04:13 PM
I think you're seeing some paybacks from Tony. If you have seen all the race, Tony got pounded around by Kenseth and Jeffie Gordon, amongst others, early on. I'm not justifying his actions, just stating what might be his motivation.
slorch
02-19-2006, 04:20 PM
he's just making himself out to be an ***! especially after a great season last year. With all the statements this week about rough driving, then he goes and does it. It looks as if he is mocking them. why?
drgnbkr
02-19-2006, 04:21 PM
I think you're seeing some paybacks from Tony. If you have seen all the race, Tony got pounded around by Kenseth and Jeffie Gordon, amongst others, early on. I'm not justifying his actions, just stating what might be his motivation.

He hit Gordon..wouild'nt give him any room..Tony's a jerk..
Miss Kitty
02-19-2006, 04:43 PM
Ryan Newman rocks. Team Dodge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AZTiger
02-19-2006, 04:50 PM
I love yall Tony haters. He's the best driver bar none. After he wrecked with Gordon, the way he flew through the field was the most impressive thing so far during this race.

Stewart did get penalized, and then Kenseth being a baby didn't obey his black flag for retaliation under yellow and went a lap down. His fault.
AZTiger
02-19-2006, 04:57 PM
HA, you wanna talk about a jackass who can't drive, Jamie McMurrary...that dude has been causing problems all day, and in the years I've watched NASCAR and since he's been a cup driver, he's been a problem child.
GoOwls
02-19-2006, 05:01 PM
He hit Gordon..wouild'nt give him any room..Tony's a jerk..

You know that's a matter of opinion. Half the folks will say Tony didn't let up. Half will say Jeffie cut him off.

Jeffie cut him off, it's not Tony's responsibility to let off on a restrictor plate race. If Jeffie didn't have the room to move up......he should have stayed put. It as Jeffies' mistake.
Reaganrattler07
02-19-2006, 05:02 PM
Someone will think twice before passing Tony again....
AZTiger
02-19-2006, 05:10 PM
Haha I like Kyle Busch and his style because he reminds me of a young Tony and Dale Sr., but he got black flagged for running Tony down below the yellow line.

And Kurt Busch's reponse on live TV to McMurrary's wreck? A very sarcastic "Gee that's too bad"
garlandowl08
02-19-2006, 05:38 PM
Who's winning? I can't watch.
Slim-Rob
02-19-2006, 05:50 PM
Who's winning? I can't watch.

Jimmie Johnson just won. Stewart fiinished top 10.
yankee
02-19-2006, 05:50 PM
Is anyone watching this?

Tony Stewart has been involved in most of the wrecks, and even caused one (sent Kenseth spinning off the track.) Overall its been a good race though, and Dale Jr. is up front.
and wasnt he the one crying to nascar officials to look more closely at bumping and stuff?
ACM Dad
02-19-2006, 05:54 PM
I actually tried to watch the last half of this race. I just don't get the allure of Nascar. Do you guys just watch it for the wrecks? It seems pretty boring overall. Just my two cents.
yankee
02-19-2006, 06:27 PM
I actually tried to watch the last half of this race. I just don't get the allure of Nascar. Do you guys just watch it for the wrecks? It seems pretty boring overall. Just my two cents.
have to agree with you there.
Slim-Rob
02-19-2006, 06:58 PM
I actually tried to watch the last half of this race. I just don't get the allure of Nascar. Do you guys just watch it for the wrecks? It seems pretty boring overall. Just my two cents.

I love watching NASCAR. Its not just for the wrecks, I love the competition. In most sporting events, the winner out-works the loser. In NASCAR, this isn't always true. The best racer could mess up and crash, and someone else can win. PLUS, going almost 200mph bumper to bumper, 3 wide is awesome to watch. Cars getting sideways at 190 and regaining control is amazing because you can see cars lose control on the highway doing 80mph and crash. I always watch every Cup race unless I am not at the house.
slorch
02-19-2006, 07:01 PM
I actually tried to watch the last half of this race. I just don't get the allure of Nascar. Do you guys just watch it for the wrecks? It seems pretty boring overall. Just my two cents.
believe it or not, there IS actually some strategy and alot of risktaking involved.

but yeah, the idea of driving 190 with cars 6-12" away is pretty interesting.

I get both sides I could take it or leave it, but what the hell else is on TV today?
yankee
02-19-2006, 07:17 PM
believe it or not, there IS actually some strategy and alot of risktaking involved.

but yeah, the idea of driving 190 with cars 6-12" away is pretty interesting.

I get both sides I could take it or leave it, but what the hell else is on TV today?
well theres the board.
yankee
02-19-2006, 07:18 PM
believe it or not, there IS actually some strategy and alot of risktaking involved.

but yeah, the idea of driving 190 with cars 6-12" away is pretty interesting.

I get both sides I could take it or leave it, but what the hell else is on TV today?
and no the idea of driving 190 mph with 6-12 inches of room isnt THAT exciting when you arent even there and there is freakin 500 laps. sorry, that just doesnt excite me.
dragonsdaddy
02-19-2006, 07:20 PM
and no the idea of driving 190 mph with 6-12 inches of room isnt THAT exciting when you arent even there and there is freakin 500 laps. sorry, that just doesnt excite me.
that's 500 miles, only 200 laps.
Slim-Rob
02-19-2006, 07:24 PM
and no the idea of driving 190 mph with 6-12 inches of room isnt THAT exciting when you arent even there and there is freakin 500 laps. sorry, that just doesnt excite me.

Can you drive 190mph 6-12" apart? Didn't think so. Can you regain control of your vehicle after you get hit while travelling at 190mph? Didn't think so. It is exciting to some of us, and for those who don't like it you can leave this thread. BYE BYE
Miss Kitty
02-19-2006, 08:33 PM
I actually tried to watch the last half of this race. I just don't get the allure of Nascar. Do you guys just watch it for the wrecks? It seems pretty boring overall. Just my two cents.

It is like any other sport. When you find an interest in one or more of the drivers, you will start to get into it more. I recommend a book called NASCAR for DUMMIES. It gives a historical look at the sport and a pretty up to date account of the changes it has undergone. It truly does take a cool head and finess to race those cars. Just hearing the cars start up excites me. The power under those hoods is amazing. Driving is obviously more fun than watching would be but when you think about the things that the other posters talked about, you have to respect these guys and gals.
lonny23
02-19-2006, 08:55 PM
Ryan Newman rocks. Team Dodge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll go halfway with you. I'll root some for the 12 and root against the 2 car. I love Dodge and at least he doesn't drive a chevy!
Reaganrattler07
02-19-2006, 08:56 PM
I'll go halfway with you. I'll root for the 12 and root against the 2 car. I love Dodge and at least he doesn't drive a chevy!

What? Was chevy's Texas commercials not good enough for you? :p
Miss Kitty
02-19-2006, 08:57 PM
I'll go halfway with you. I'll root for the 12 and root against the 2 car. I love Dodge and at least he doesn't drive a chevy!


Well the #2 car isn't as pretty with that yellow stain on it anyway.
lonny23
02-19-2006, 08:59 PM
It is like any other sport. When you find an interest in one or more of the drivers, you will start to get into it more. I recommend a book called NASCAR for DUMMIES. It gives a historical look at the sport and a pretty up to date account of the changes it has undergone. It truly does take a cool head and finess to race those cars. Just hearing the cars start up excites me. The power under those hoods is amazing. Driving is obviously more fun than watching would be but when you think about the things that the other posters talked about, you have to respect these guys and gals.
The allure to NASCAR is driving a little faster than the next guy every lap. It's a great feeling to see your favorite driver moved towards the front.
lonny23
02-19-2006, 09:00 PM
What? Was chevy's Texas commercials not good enough for you? :p
I hate Chevy. If somebody gave me a Chevy, I'd sell it immediately.
lonny23
02-19-2006, 09:01 PM
Well the #2 car isn't as pretty with that yellow stain on it anyway.
Crusty had it coming, but so did Earnhardt and I had to work for that one!;)
dragons08
02-19-2006, 09:13 PM
I love watching NASCAR. Its not just for the wrecks, I love the competition. In most sporting events, the winner out-works the loser. In NASCAR, this isn't always true. The best racer could mess up and crash, and someone else can win. PLUS, going almost 200mph bumper to bumper, 3 wide is awesome to watch. Cars getting sideways at 190 and regaining control is amazing because you can see cars lose control on the highway doing 80mph and crash. I always watch every Cup race unless I am not at the house.
exactly

watching how they slide across the race track and not hit anything is insane
dragons08
02-19-2006, 09:14 PM
well it appears Dale Jarrett is racing the truck! did you see that thing fly around the track?
Reaganrattler07
02-19-2006, 09:18 PM
I hate Chevy. If somebody gave me a Chevy, I'd sell it immediately.

Lol, why? The Tahoe is a pretty good vechicle...or so it seems.
GoOwls
02-20-2006, 08:14 AM
Well the #2 car isn't as pretty with that yellow stain on it anyway.

You mean the yellow stain in the seat, right. That's funny!!
Slim-Rob
02-20-2006, 12:59 PM
Lonny, if you hate Chevy you may as well not watch NASCAR. Because you know they OWN, and I mean OWN, NASCAR.
lonny23
02-20-2006, 01:08 PM
Lonny, if you hate Chevy you may as well not watch NASCAR. Because you know they OWN, and I mean OWN, NASCAR.
They're great on the long tracks, but they don't own anything. Basically, I'm not going to root for something on the track that's a piece of crap on the road. I'm a Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth person and I won't drive a Chevy.
lonny23
02-20-2006, 01:10 PM
You mean the yellow stain in the seat, right. That's funny!!
No, she's alluding to the fact that I peed on Rusty Wallace and Dale Earnhardt's race cars in my younger days. I later felt bad for peeing on Mark Martin's car.
Slim-Rob
02-20-2006, 01:13 PM
Well the #2 car isn't as pretty with that yellow stain on it anyway.
The #2 is still a Dodge. It is not a Chevrolet. Kyle Busch's #5 is a Chevy.

AND here are some stats for Chevy haters to chew on:
Cup Championships by Make:
Chevrolet-22
Ford- 8
Pontiac- 5
Plymouth- 5
Oldsmobile- 4
Dodge- 4
Buick-3
Hudson-3
Chrysler- 3
Miss Kitty
02-20-2006, 01:49 PM
The #2 is still a Dodge. It is not a Chevrolet. Kyle Busch's #5 is a Chevy.

AND here are some stats for Chevy haters to chew on:
Cup Championships by Make:
Chevrolet-22
Ford- 8
Pontiac- 5
Plymouth- 5
Oldsmobile- 4
Dodge- 4
Buick-3
Hudson-3
Chrysler- 3


I know it is a Dodge. I cheered it on last year.
lonny23
02-20-2006, 03:16 PM
I know it is a Dodge. I cheered it on last year.
It was a Ford when I peed on it.
GoOwls
02-20-2006, 05:59 PM
No, she's alluding to the fact that I peed on Rusty Wallace and Dale Earnhardt's race cars in my younger days. I later felt bad for peeing on Mark Martin's car.

OK, I see what you mean now, but I liked the image of Kurt Bush (sp) peeing in his seat better. :D
slorch
02-20-2006, 06:27 PM
OK, I see what you mean now, but I liked the image of Kurt Bush (sp) peeing in his seat better. :D
we need more women drivers if this is the direction we're going...
Miss Kitty
02-20-2006, 08:10 PM
we need more women drivers if this is the direction we're going...


Women drivers are great!
Slim-Rob
02-20-2006, 08:14 PM
Women drivers are great!

Danica (sp?) Patrick
dragons08
02-20-2006, 08:18 PM
Danica (sp?) Patrick
almost won indy 500, would of won IMO if she didnt have to conserve fuel, only run out on the closing laps
dragons08
02-20-2006, 08:18 PM
we need more women drivers if this is the direction we're going...
isnt there one in the truck series? maybe busch?
Slim-Rob
02-20-2006, 08:23 PM
almost won indy 500, would of won IMO if she didnt have to conserve fuel, only run out on the closing laps

And if she hadn't crashed early on
dragons08
02-20-2006, 08:39 PM
And if she hadn't crashed early on
but she recovered from that, because she had the lead late in the race
Slim-Rob
02-20-2006, 08:49 PM
but she recovered from that, because she had the lead late in the race

Yes but the damage to her car prevented her from saving fuel.;) Had her car not been damaged she would have been able to go faster while using less fuel;)
dragons08
02-20-2006, 08:52 PM
Yes but the damage to her car prevented her from saving fuel.;) Had her car not been damaged she would have been able to go faster while using less fuel;)
yes, im exactly sure thats what it was..oh well, is tony stewart running indy 500 this year? id imagine he would, basically the only major feat he has left (indy 500 and daytona 500) he did win at both tracks though
GoOwls
02-21-2006, 02:19 AM
Danica (sp?) Patrick

Hottest thing in a firesuit......now or ever......period.
dragons08
02-21-2006, 03:13 PM
Hottest thing in a firesuit......now or ever......period.
yessssssssssssss!!! veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Slim-Rob
02-21-2006, 04:39 PM
Hottest thing in a firesuit......now or ever......period.

I agree.
SVite
02-26-2006, 10:35 AM
I actually tried to watch the last half of this race. I just don't get the allure of Nascar. Do you guys just watch it for the wrecks? It seems pretty boring overall. Just my two cents.

Just like any sport,if you havent been watching and learning about the drivers,teams,etc.then it`s like watching a soccer game for me on tv.I might hang for 5 minutes,then it`s off to another program.Soccer does nothing for me.But,every one that has ever driven a car at least can get interested in Nascar if you give it a chance.I`ve been watching it on tv since the early 70`s and it has really progressed.

If you play fantasy nascar,then you can cheer for the drivers you have, to do good,to try to beat your oppenents in the fantasy game.