2019 Las Vegas -- Pennzoil 400 -- Pre-Race Thread

SlicedBread22 said:
How is it NASCARs fault Chase didnt make it back to the line in time to start a second lap? o_O
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The timing NASCAR used is not what the tv booth and teams got. Alan and D’Hondt thought they were good by a second. Oh well.
 
Also want to point out that they are running nearly 2 seconds slower than last year. The difference in speed is jarring coming out of the turns in how the momentum takes them towards the wall. It really is evident to the human eye.

It’s not going to be the doom of the sport but if you are a fan of how the teams get all of the raw speed out of the cars as possible and drivers being inches from chaos, this probably isnt for you.
 
Qualifying is going to be a complete crapshoot all year. Lmfao
 
I soo wish that the guy who picks the singer for the truck race would get moved to cup. Over the years I really believe the trucks have the most consistent and best anthems.

it seem that higher in the ranks the series gets the more it is about the name than a good anthem. Should be the other way around if this is the American pastime if you ask me
 
ChexOrWrex said:
Also want to point out that they are running nearly 2 seconds slower than last year. The difference in speed is jarring coming out of the turns in how the momentum takes them towards the wall. It really is evident to the human eye.

It’s not going to be the doom of the sport but if you are a fan of how the teams get all of the raw speed out of the cars as possible and drivers being inches from chaos, this probably isnt for you.
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It's real obvious at the end of the straights. Cars are still on edge, they are just on edge at WOT. It's not for me but I'm hoping they add some power if this is what we are going to be stuck with.
 
Madman88 said:
I soo wish that the guy who picks the singer for the truck race would get moved to cup. Over the years I really believe the trucks have the most consistent and best anthems.

it seem that higher in the ranks the series gets the more it is about the name than a good anthem. Should be the other way around if this is the American pastime if you ask me
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Pretty sure the tracks pick them.
 
Dr_B_UNC said:
I conceded that it was their fault for waiting. What more do you want?
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Hey I mean, if they had an extra second they would be on the front row.. They had the right idea.
 
SlicedBread22 said:
I still say theres no way anyone can tell the difference between 170mph and 200mph on TV
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If you can't you're just refusing to acknowledge it, which is a fine strategy I guess. It is so obvious that they are falling on their face at the end of the straights. They are hauling ass in the corners but it is obvious when they would usually be doing 205 and they are entering at 185.
 
DUN24 said:
It's real obvious at the end of the straights. Cars are still on edge, they are just on edge at WOT. It's not for me but I'm hoping they add some power if this is what we are going to be stuck with.
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You actually think Nascar will make a smart decision and add horsepower? I don't complain Nascar making changes but this is straight up stupid.
 
SlicedBread22 said:
I still say theres no way anyone can tell the difference between 170mph and 200mph on TV
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True, if this is the TV in question.

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I went skiing today...didn't see a single lap of on-track action. I looked through this thread at y'all's comments...and while you guys may not have liked the qualifying, I damn sure did like reading this thread!!:D
 
DUN24 said:
If you can't you're just refusing to acknowledge it, which is a fine strategy I guess. It is so obvious that they are falling on their face at the end of the straights. They are hauling ass in the corners but it is obvious when they would usually be doing 205 and they are entering at 185.
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Yeah sure you can tell when it says how fast they are going.. but I dont care how many people try to tell me they can visually tell the difference between 170 and 200mph on TV I call BS

In real life.. at the track.. sure you can tell the difference but with a camera following the car you simply cant. Nothing anyone says will change my mind on that.
 
That qualifying session was more like a raffle than a time trial. Bahahahah




SlicedBread22 said:
Yeah sure you can tell when it says how fast they are going.. but I dont care how many people try to tell me they can visually tell the difference between 170 and 200mph on TV I call BS

In real life.. at the track.. sure you can tell the difference but with a camera following the car you simply cant. Nothing anyone says will change my mind on that.
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Lmao, whatever you say dude. Perhaps I just have a keener eye than you. I should have been a cop, I guess.
 
TexasRaceLady said:
https://jeffgluck.com/las-vegas-rules-package-qualifying-2019/
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This paragraph:

Now, was that the fairest way to determine the polesitter for a major league, professional race? LORD no! Does it reward the fastest car or the best driver? C’mon. Of course not. This was more of a circus than a competition. But damn if it wasn’t entertaining...

For anyone who is a fan of motorsports in general and is in it for the fun of gritty competition, check out now.

Anyone who is entertained by cars going in a circle and is thrilled by solely that, keep watching. As implied, it’s a circus and funny monkeys can entertain anyone.

As for me, I dont need funny monkey entertainment in racing. I watch racing for... well the racing. That was absent today.
 
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