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Feb 16, 2012 6:16 PM
GoChiefs;1087756 wrote:I saw where Kelly Earnhardt is currently in labor with the newest Earnhardt, Wyatt.

I bet he wins a race before Jr. wins another one. :D
:rolleyes:

What. A. Doosh
Feb 16, 2012 6:16pm
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Feb 16, 2012 6:39 PM
GoChiefs;1087756 wrote:I saw where Kelly Earnhardt is currently in labor with the newest Earnhardt, Wyatt.
I bet he wins a race before Jr. wins another one. :D

haha! Junior will have a much better year, this upcoming season. He can't get on any better of a team.
This next season will be his best ever.




Then in a few years it'll be on a downward spiral once he leaves Hendricks, unless Tony hires him.

goin' way out on a limb-
Tony, Danica and Jr here in a few years at Stewart-Haas.
Feb 16, 2012 6:39pm
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Feb 16, 2012 8:33 PM
said_aouita;1088123 wrote:haha! Junior will have a much better year, this upcoming season. He can't get on any better of a team.
This next season will be his best ever.




Then in a few years it'll be on a downward spiral once he leaves Hendricks, unless Tony hires him.

goin' way out on a limb-
Tony, Danica and Jr here in a few years at Stewart-Haas.

Jr. fans are just like Notre Dame fans. "We'll be better next year!" Year after year. Same result. No wins.

/sleeper'd.

Of course, I get it with coyote as he IS a ND fan, so it's understandable. :)

He won't be leaving Hendricks. He's too much of a cash cow for Rick.
Feb 16, 2012 8:33pm
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Feb 16, 2012 8:42 PM
said_aouita;1088123 wrote:haha! Junior will have a much better year
So he'll blow half as many engines? Hey, it's progress.
Feb 16, 2012 8:42pm
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Feb 16, 2012 9:22 PM
Eh, he did only have 2 DNF's last year. Not too bad. But, he only led like a whopping total of 50 some laps all year combined. His worse ever.
Feb 16, 2012 9:22pm
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Feb 17, 2012 1:06 AM
GoChiefs;1088296 wrote:Eh, he did only have 2 DNF's last year. Not too bad. But, he only led like a whopping total of 50 some laps all year combined. His worse ever.
I still think he'll sneak into the top-10 this year. May again be one of those seasons which comes down to the final race, making the chase or not.
Feb 17, 2012 1:06am
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Feb 17, 2012 3:01 AM
said_aouita;1088543 wrote:I still think he'll sneak into the top-10 this year. May again be one of those seasons which comes down to the final race, making the chase or not.

I have no doubt that he will finish in the top 10. He finished 7th this year.
Feb 17, 2012 3:01am
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Feb 17, 2012 4:42 PM
Shootout practice coming on soon. Speed channel.

With the ecu technology now being handled by a computer on the sprint cars, will crew chiefs be able to "flash" the ecu system before/during the race and play with fuel mileage?
Feb 17, 2012 4:42pm
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Feb 17, 2012 8:41 PM
Lol...Stewart gets Kurt loose in practice, Kurt spins and takes out Stewart and both Penske cars. They will be in back ups.

Chad Knaus faces suspension after illegal parts were confiscated from the #48 team.

Chris Myers will be replaced in the FOX broadcast by John Roberts after Myers' 19 year old son was killed in a car crash.
Feb 17, 2012 8:41pm
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Feb 17, 2012 8:42 PM
said_aouita;1089150 wrote:With the ecu technology now being handled by a computer on the sprint cars, will crew chiefs be able to "flash" the ecu system before/during the race and play with fuel mileage?

I'm not sure, but I doubt NASCAR lets them change anything like that during a race though.
Feb 17, 2012 8:42pm
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Feb 18, 2012 10:06 AM


Today is the day. 11 years since The Intimidator's last ride. R.I.P. Sr.
Feb 18, 2012 10:06am
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Feb 18, 2012 11:04 AM
GoChiefs;1089286 wrote:I'm not sure, but I doubt NASCAR lets them change anything like that during a race though.

(edit) Found this article- Pretty good read.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nascar/story/2012-02-06/NASCAR-moves-into-fuel-injection-era/52992198/1


"That is exponentially more information than the crew chiefs, drivers and crews have had — ever," said Lee White, president of Toyota Racing Development."I could easily see Jimmie Johnson coming into the garage, and the data gets (transmitted) over to his iPad, and he sits there with his iPad on his steering wheel looking at data, with his numbers laid over (teammates) Jeff (Gordon) and (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) and Kasey Kahne. He's never had that.
"It's always been the 5 inches between his ears and his ability to communicate that to his crew chief. Now (the data) shows, 'You're going back to the throttle here, and Jeff's 4 feet earlier, and Junior's 4 feet later. They've never had that precise level of information to work with before. I think we're looking at a new era, because the driver has always been the computer, and some had communication skills and some didn't. Now you have a real practical tool, and the people who learn to use it quickest and best are going to show."
Feb 18, 2012 11:04am
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Feb 18, 2012 4:32 PM
GoChiefs;1089284 wrote:Chad Knaus faces suspension after illegal parts were confiscated from the #48 team.
Since he's a repeat (and then some) offender, NASCAR may make one hell of an example of him.
Feb 18, 2012 4:32pm
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Feb 18, 2012 10:20 PM
Kurt Busch now down two cars before Daytona even starts.



:laugh::thumbup:
Feb 18, 2012 10:20pm
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Feb 18, 2012 10:42 PM
What a race. Let's hope the 500 is this good! Kyle with 2 incredible saves and wins by a bumper. Awesome.
Feb 18, 2012 10:42pm
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Feb 18, 2012 10:43 PM
said_aouita;1089818 wrote:Kurt Busch now down two cars before Daytona even starts.



:laugh::thumbup:
They weren't the 500 cars though. Finch told him to not worry about bringing them back in one piece. Lol It was good seeing him being competitive though.
Feb 18, 2012 10:43pm
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Feb 19, 2012 7:21 AM
I think it's awesome how everyone hates Kyle. He's easily one of the best drivers out there and everbody hates him.

Tony is considered my driver but I like Kyle. That said, his older bro' Kurt is a prick.

I'd rather Kyle be out of the box with his comments (and driving) then like Kurt and his totally fake act for the sponsors.
Feb 19, 2012 7:21am
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Feb 19, 2012 1:51 PM
Fords are fast by themselves.
Feb 19, 2012 1:51pm
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Feb 19, 2012 3:08 PM
Loved seeing Gordon sliding on his top lastnight, Hopefully He blows an Engine on the 1st lap of the 500
Feb 19, 2012 3:08pm
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Feb 19, 2012 5:02 PM
Enforcer;1090380 wrote:Loved seeing Gordon sliding on his top lastnight, Hopefully He blows an Engine on the 1st lap of the 500
That was a pretty bad one though with him sliding on the drivers side of the car for that long. I will agree with your last sentence though. :D

Roush Fenway sitting on the front row for the 500. Edwards grabs the pole and Biff will start 2nd. Rest of the field will be set Thursday at 1 pm when the Gatorade Duels take place.
Feb 19, 2012 5:02pm
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Feb 19, 2012 8:12 PM
Enforcer;1090380 wrote:Loved seeing Gordon sliding on his top lastnight, Hopefully He blows an Engine on the 1st lap of the 500
Even better he fails inspection and put to the back of the pack. Then later gets some monster fine. haha
Feb 19, 2012 8:12pm
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Feb 21, 2012 5:51 PM
Anybody else cheering for Kenny Wallace to make the Daytona race?
Feb 21, 2012 5:51pm
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Feb 23, 2012 3:45 PM
Stewart wins Duel 1, Danica with a hard hit into the wall. That was probably her 'Welcome To NASCAR' moment. :D

And yes, I'm pulling for Kenny to make it.
Feb 23, 2012 3:45pm
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Feb 23, 2012 4:59 PM
Kenseth wins Duel 2. Kenny didn't make it. Blaney (Hometown boy), Nemechek, McDowell, and Gordon raced their way into the 500.
Feb 23, 2012 4:59pm
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Feb 23, 2012 7:12 PM
Kenny's car sucked. Couldn't even keep up with the draft.

I want Robbie Gordon to win Daytona. Won't happen but I'd love to see it.
Feb 23, 2012 7:12pm