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Glad you are paying attention sparky, you might learn something.Is that the thread where SOI is giving a full throated defense of NASCAR and sandboxes and all that stuff?
Glad you are paying attention sparky, you might learn something.Is that the thread where SOI is giving a full throated defense of NASCAR and sandboxes and all that stuff?
I don't know why I'm debating you on this. Larson is absolutely the best driver in Cup and if he thought at the moment that move was the right thing to do, who the hell are you to think you know better? Love you Monday morning Qb's. If the 45 blasted into 3 on the top and hit the wall and lost the race you would be telling me he should have taken the bottom and tried to slide him on the exit in 4. Its comicalAlso keep in mind that if the 5 team doesn't get Kyle out of the pits first at Phoenix, he has ZERO championships. Tell me his way is the right way after he has won a couple of these.
Some people can't appreciate or see greatness, they are too busy at picking everything apart. Just like this. Larson was driving a heavily damaged car that in order to get speed out of the car, it had to run tight to the wall. He had one shot at getting the lead and trying to make it stick in front of faster cars. That stuff is what Larson drives for. It's a challenge.I don't know why I'm debating you on this. Larson is absolutely the best driver in Cup and if he thought at the moment that move was the right thing to do, who the hell are you to think you know better? Love you Monday morning Qb's. If the 45 blasted into 3 on the top and hit the wall and lost the race you would be telling me he should have taken the bottom and tried to slide him on the exit in 4. Its comical
I've watched Larson his entire career drive like a maniac, dig himself into a hole, and then have to drive like even more of a maniac to try to dig himself out of it. He reminds me of Paul Tracy sometimes, minus the snotty attitude. Unbelievable talent, but often the proverbial dart with no feathers. It is my sincere opinion that if would stop trying to go 11/10ths all of time, he would win TWICE as often.I don't know why I'm debating you on this. Larson is absolutely the best driver in Cup and if he thought at the moment that move was the right thing to do, who the hell are you to think you know better? Love you Monday morning Qb's. If the 45 blasted into 3 on the top and hit the wall and lost the race you would be telling me he should have taken the bottom and tried to slide him on the exit in 4. Its comical
That's why you are where you are and he's where he is.I've watched Larson his entire career drive like a maniac, dig himself into a hole, and then have to drive like even more of a maniac to try to dig himself out of it. He reminds me of Paul Tracy sometimes, minus the snotty attitude. Unbelievable talent, but often the proverbial dart with no feathers. It is my sincere opinion that if would stop trying to go 11/10ths all of time, he would win TWICE as often.
You GET IT. Others, never willSome people can't appreciate or see greatness, they are too busy at picking everything apart. Just like this. Larson was driving a heavily damaged car that in order to get speed out of the car, it had to run tight to the wall. He had one shot at getting the lead and trying to make it stick in front of faster cars. That stuff is what Larson drives for. It's a challenge.
Hamlin's bunch by hook or crook tried the same thing. Super good strategy but he didn't have the car, but they did a hell of a job with what they had to race with.
Because I have, quite a few timesI've watched Larson his entire career drive like a maniac, dig himself into a hole, and then have to drive like even more of a maniac to try to dig himself out of it
So says @Formerjackman ...question for you...have you ever seen this driving style result in a victory?
No, he was busy gluing lug nuts on for a non competitive pit stopI've watched Larson his entire career drive like a maniac, dig himself into a hole, and then have to drive like even more of a maniac to try to dig himself out of it
So says @Formerjackman ...question for you...have you ever seen this driving style result in a victory?
Can you imagine Jackman saying this to one of the greatest drivers on dirt or asphalt? A driver who has won most of the prestigious races on both? I don't get it.Because I have, quite a few times
I love the way he drives. Worth the price of a ticket or time watching on tv. Hes that good, I hope he never changes. It’s 100% win or go home.I've watched Larson his entire career drive like a maniac, dig himself into a hole, and then have to drive like even more of a maniac to try to dig himself out of it. He reminds me of Paul Tracy sometimes, minus the snotty attitude. Unbelievable talent, but often the proverbial dart with no feathers. It is my sincere opinion that if would stop trying to go 11/10ths all of time, he would win TWICE as often.
Because some pose more of a threat to your driver than others.....and yeah, objectively, I suppose your emotion doesn't change the outcome, but that what makes any sport awesome IMO. The loyalty and irrational advocacy for a driver or team. That's just me. I suppose that there will be a green flag and then a checkered. What happens in between with the ebbs and flows of adrenaline is living.....just my opinion of course.Why would I fear any driver? Joey can beat them all and lose to them all. My fear won't change the outcome. I choose confidence in my driver.
No one poses a threat higher than anyone else imo. Anything can happen. Anyone can have the fastest car any week and Joey and his team have shown us more than the rest of these guys that they can do what needs to be done when the time comes.Because some pose more of a threat to your driver than others.....and yeah, objectively, I suppose your emotion doesn't change the outcome, but that what makes any sport awesome IMO. The loyalty and irrational advocacy for a driver or team. That's just me. I suppose that there will be a green flag and then a checkered. What happens in between with the ebbs and flows of adrenaline is living.....just my opinion of course.
say he has at least a 1 in 4 chance to win it allNo one poses a threat higher than anyone else imo. Anything can happen. Anyone can have the fastest car any week and Joey and his team have shown us more than the rest of these guys that they can do what needs to be done when the time comes.
That's exactly it. Why worry? 1 in 4 is pretty good odds lolI'd
say he has at least a 1 in 4 chance to win it all
I would have to think awfully hard for an example in Cup where his "style" has resulted in a win he wouldn't have gotten otherwise. Most of his wins this year he had the dominant car and it was just up to him not to screw it up. I'm open to suggestions here, but I'm just not really thinking of anything.I've watched Larson his entire career drive like a maniac, dig himself into a hole, and then have to drive like even more of a maniac to try to dig himself out of it
So says @Formerjackman ...question for you...have you ever seen this driving style result in a victory?
Respectfully, I do not agree. Kyle Larson is the biggest threat in the field. If you want your guy to win, he is your biggest problem.No one poses a threat higher than anyone else imo. Anything can happen. Anyone can have the fastest car any week and Joey and his team have shown us more than the rest of these guys that they can do what needs to be done when the time comes.
Because worrying is ****** awesome. That's sport man! Practice for life. I'm twisted up over it all, and it feels great! My life is so good that I am blessed to worry about this stuff. It isn't always that way. Can't wait to get on the plane one week from today!That's exactly it. Why worry? 1 in 4 is pretty good odds lol
Larson was a big threat last Sunday too.. I try not to worry about things I can't control. I'm on borrowed time too so it's whatever lol Joey was already out and we're back.Respectfully, I do not agree. Kyle Larson is the biggest threat in the field. If you want your guy to win, he is your biggest problem.
Fair....I am ****** about worrying about things I can't control.....Larson was a big threat last Sunday too.. I try not to worry about things I can't control. I'm on borrowed time too so it's whatever lol Joey was already out and we're back.
I get that, and I like that, but Larson is still the deal IMO.Also I'd be more worried about Bell than Larson tbh
Maybe.. Maybe not .. who knows.... we'll find out soon.. good luck!!I get that, and I like that, but Larson is still the deal IMO.
He still has to make the final 4 to actually be a threat lol just sayingI get that, and I like that, but Larson is still the deal IMO.
He will.He still has to make the final 4 to actually be a threat lol just saying
Will he? ..tbh I hope so.. if Joeys gonna get it I want him to beat the best for it.He will.
I think so....but I wouldn't be bummed with three Toyotas in the Championship 4.Will he? ..tbh I hope so.. if Joeys gonna get it I want him to beat the best for it.
My hopes are that Blaney wins this weekend and Bell runs well enough to make it. That would give me a final 4 in which I could be happy with any winner.I think so....but I wouldn't be bummed with three Toyotas in the Championship 4.
Because worrying is ****** awesome. That's sport man! Practice for life. I'm twisted up over it all, and it feels great! My life is so good that I am blessed to worry about this stuff. It isn't always that way. Can't wait to get on the plane one week from today!
Are you just going by what TV shows you or are you watching every lap from his in car camera?I would have to think awfully hard for an example in Cup where his "style" has resulted in a win he wouldn't have gotten otherwise. Most of his wins this year he had the dominant car and it was just up to him not to screw it up. I'm open to suggestions here, but I'm just not really thinking of anything.
Just gonna put this right here lolHe will.
We still don't know for a while though. He still might be racing for one next year.Missed the final 4 by seven points, there were 8 points available at the 600 and 5 points for the full season championship. If Larsen didn't skip the 600 he might be racing for a championship next year and we wouldn't have had the bell/Byron debacle.
We still don't know for a while though. He still might be racing for one next year.
Championships don't go to the best driver. They go to the driver that does the best job. Larson beat Elliott like a drum all season, but in the end only 20 or so points separated the two. Same could be said for Byron. At some point you have to do more than just win races and be spectacular. You have to maximize EVERY single opportunity.It's frustrating. Despite all the mistakes he's made this season, he still was by far the best driver.
Sure, he screwed himself at Homestead. But zero stage points at Vegas and Homestead ultimately are what cost him a deserved final 4 spot.
We can tool on him for wrecking himself and making mistakes, but he truly is only missing out due to a failed pit stop and a freak blown tire.
Other than that, he's won the most races, won the most stages, lead the most laps, lead the most laps, won the most races and stages in the playoffs.
And without the points reset, he would have all but locked up his second full season championship this season.
Larson deserves his second cup championship this year, and it's a ******* travesty he won't be able to race for it.