2017 Homestead - Ford EcoBoost 400 - Pre Race Thread

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Race #10 of 10 in the Chase, err Playoffs

EVENT SCHEDULE
Event Schedule times are local to the track

Friday, November 17
10:00 AM-7:30 PM MENCS GARAGE OPEN
12:30 PM-1:55 PM MENCS 1ST PRACTICE
6:15 PM MENCS QUALIFYING (MULTI-VEHICLE / THREE ROUNDS)

Saturday, November 18
8:30 AM-5:30 PM MENCS GARAGE OPEN
10:00 AM-10:55 AM MENCS 2ND PRACTICE
1:00 PM-1:50 PM MENCS FINAL PRACTICE

Sunday, November 19
9:00 AM MENCS GARAGE OPENS
1:50 PM MENCS DRIVER INTRODUCTIONS
2:30 PM MENCS RACE (267 LAPS, 400.5 MILES)

MENCS = Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 
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Can't believe it's already Homestead.. I have to say tho I'm mostly looking forward to this because the season will be over. Hasn't been my favorite season ever lol
 
SlicedBread22 said:
Can't believe it's already Homestead.. I have to say tho I'm mostly looking forward to this because the season will be over. Hasn't been my favorite season ever lol
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After the last 2 seasons Logano had, that team has certainly fallen off. What changed?
 
SlicedBread22 said:
Can't believe it's already Homestead.. I have to say tho I'm mostly looking forward to this because the season will be over. Hasn't been my favorite season ever lol
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Your perception is skewed. :D
 
SlicedBread22 said:
Not sure.. my guess is Toyotas nose lol but hard to say.. curse of finishing second for the cup.

I'm really not very concerned. Just looking forward to next year lol
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How do you blame the Toyota nose on how horrible they have been? The sister car is in the show. Come on man.
 
FRIDAY, NOV. 17
8:30-9:25 a.m.: Camping World Truck Series practice, FS1 (Follow live)
10-10:55 a.m.: Camping World Truck Series final practice, FS1 (Follow live)
12:30-1:55 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice, NBCSN (Follow live)
2:30-3:25 p.m.: XFINITY Series practice, NBCSN (Follow live)
3:30 p.m.: Camping World Truck Series Keystone Light Pole Qualifying, FS1 (Follow live)
5-5:55 p.m.: XFINITY Series final practice, NBCSN (Follow live)
6:15 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying, NBCSN (Follow live)
8 p.m.: Camping World Truck Series Ford EcoBoost 200 (134 laps, 201 miles), FS1 (Follow live)

PRESS PASS (Watch live)
7:15 p.m. (approx.): Post-Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying
10:15 p.m. (approx.): Post-Camping World Truck Series race

GARAGECAM (Watch live)
Noon: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
2 p.m.: XFINITY Series

SATURDAY, NOV. 18
10-10:55 a.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice, CNBC (Follow live)
11:15 a.m.: XFINITY Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying, CNBC (Follow live)
1-1:50 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series final practice, NBCSN (Follow live)
3:30 p.m.: XFINITY Series Ford EcoBoost 300 (200 laps, 300 miles), NBCSN (Follow live)

PRESS PASS (Watch live)
6 p.m. (approx.): Post-XFINITY Series race

SUNDAY, NOV. 19
2:30 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 (267 laps, 400.5 miles), NBC (Follow live)

PRESS PASS (Watch live)
5:30 p.m. (approx.): Post-Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
Scheduled Green Flag (approx): 2:46 pm/et

Whew, that's a close one! Only 14 minutes away from being a 3pm et race. I know those don't over well with some of the fans round these parts.
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I think the only folks it doesn't go over well with are the people that need to return home from the track the day of the race and turn around and go to work the next day which I understand. I think there are still tickets available for anyone wanting to attend but I have no doubt that a sellout is in the offing.

As long as anything Nascar related has gone bye, bye, vámonos and vacated NBC by 7:00 PM they can start the race at high noon or 6:45 PM as far as I'm concerned but don't cut into my Dan, Tony, Rodney, Mike, Al and Cris time like they did a couple of years ago. Not cool! Stick the damn race stuff on USA or CNBC but don't mess with my FNiA or SNF!!!!!
 
First time going, do they have concerts, fireworks, trophy presentations, etc after the checkered, or is it like any other race where it is best to be back in your car within 10 minutes of the end or face a two hour wait getting out of the parking lot?
 
joe h said:
First time going, do they have concerts, fireworks, trophy presentations, etc after the checkered, or is it like any other race where it is best to be back in your car within 10 minutes of the end or face a two hour wait getting out of the parking lot?
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They definitely have the big trophy presentation, but not sure on the rest. I left about 20 mins after the checkered flag flew for Gordon's last race and it was no problem at all getting out.
 
So is it just Jr. , Kenseth, Patrick in their last race possibly?
 
Revman said:
How do you blame the Toyota nose on how horrible they have been? The sister car is in the show. Come on man.
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I think it's relative. Its not necessarily that they're slow.. The Penske guys and others don't seem as fast comparatively. I don't know for sure that it's the nose but I can't see how this scoops wouldn't put more down force in the front end.

I could be wrong altogether.. from what Todd says they're behind in something to do with the rear end. It can't last forever. I'm fully confident next year we will see Joey return to form. I friggin hope so anyway lol it's been a tough one.

Let's not forget the curse of finishing second. I'm content blaming that until I have a reason to think otherwise :D
 
NASCAR debuts Live VR, 360 video for fans from Homestead-Miami Speedway

For the first time, NASCAR fans on smartphones and tablets will have access to live, 360-degree views of pre-race events at Homestead-Miami Speedway before Sunday’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship finale.

Leading up to the Ford EcoBoost 400 on Nov. 19 (3 p.m. ET, NBC, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), fans will be able to “teleport” themselves into the driver’s meeting and throughout the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series garage via NASCAR.com and the NASCAR Mobile app, regardless of their location.

The live video, delivered by Ultracast, can also be viewed through smartphone, VR headsets and laptops. This innovative technology platform transforms the device into a launchpad, propelling viewers into fully immersive, 360-degree or virtual reality live experiences.

“For years, NASCAR has prided itself on providing fans with unprecedented access to the sport and its drivers, especially on race days,” said Tim Clark, managing director of NASCAR Digital Media. “With live, 360-degree video, fans everywhere can feel what it’s like to attend the driver’s meeting and experience the garage before the green flag waves at Homestead-Miami Speedway.”

When engaged with the 360-degree view, fans can choose where they look as live events happen to personalize their experience. As the individual’s phone, tablet or headset moves, so does the live camera angle.

In addition to Sunday’s driver’s meeting, much of the at-track content available via NASCAR’s GarageCam will be presented in live VR, 360 video during Ford Championship Weekend.

https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2...estead-miami-speedway/?linkId=100000001466278
 
Track Specifications:
Track/Race Length: 1.5 mile oval, 267 laps, 400.5 miles

Degree of Banking: Turns: Variable 18-19-20 degrees

Straightaways: Length: 1,760 feet, Width: 50 feet, Banking: 4 degrees

Pit Road Speed: 45mph

Pace Car / Caution Speed: 55mph

Opened: 1995

OLD LAYOUT 1995-2002

Degree of Banking: Turns: 6 degrees

Straightaways: Length: 1,760 feet, Width: 60 feet, Banking: 3 degrees
Grandstand Seating: 46,000 [down from 56,000 and 65,000]
Stages: 1 ends lap 80, 2 at lap 160, race finish is lap 267 (OT possible)
 
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