2016 Kansas - Hollywood Casino 400 - Pre Race Thread

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The NASCAR Sprint Cup and XFINITY Series will gather for a doubleheader showing at Kansas Speedway this weekend.

Note: All times are ET
FRIDAY, OCT. 14:

ON TRACK
-- 1-2:25 p.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series first practice, NBCSN/NBC Sports App (Follow live)
-- 2:30-3:25 p.m.: NASCAR XFINITY Series first practice, NBCSN/NBC Sports App (Follow live)
-- 4:35-5:55 p.m.: NASCAR XFINITY Series final practice, NBCSN/NBC Sports App (Follow live)
-- 6:15 p.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying, NBCSN/NBC Sports App (Follow live)

GARAGECAM (Watch live)
-- 12:30 p.m.: Sprint Cup Series
-- 2 p.m.: XFINITY Series
SATURDAY, OCT. 15:

ON TRACK
-- 11-11:50 a.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series second practice, CNBC/NBC Sports App (Follow live)
-- noon: NASCAR XFINITY Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying, CNBC/NBC Sports App (Follow live)
-- 1:30-2:20 p.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series final practice, NBCSN/NBC Sports App (Follow live)
-- 3 p.m.: NASCAR XFINITY Series Kansas Lottery 300 (200 laps, 300 miles), NBC/NBC Sports App (Follow live)

SUNDAY, OCT. 16:

ON TRACK
-- 2:15 p.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 (267 laps, 400.5 miles), NBC/NBC Sports App (Follow live)
 
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Per:

http://racing-reference.info/tracks/Kansas_Speedway
 
That information tells me nothing other than who got credit for the win, deservedly or not.
 
I hope Chase races with a giant chip on his shoulder this week. Two phenomenal mile and a half cars in the chase so far and has fallen victim to circumstance both times.
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
I just can't find anything to get excited about when I think of this track. Personally, I can't wait for Talladega and then Martinsville, Phoenix and Homestead.
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This right here.
 
I've gotta be honest, I'd be pretty bummed out if Kansas was ever taken off the schedule. I realize it's not that exciting of a track to watch, but It's a bit tougher to go to a race live if you don't live in the Eastern United States. Kansas is currently the only track I can drive to, watch the race and drive back all in one day. Texas is the next closest track but that's roughly a 5 1/2 drive one way. Weekend trips to watch a race can get pricey with the ticket prices, hotel prices and gas prices.
 
Brentford said:
I've gotta be honest, I'd be pretty bummed out if Kansas was ever taken off the schedule. I realize it's not that exciting of a track to watch, but It's a bit tougher to go to a race live if you don't live in the Eastern United States. Kansas is currently the only track I can drive to, watch the race and drive back all in one day. Texas is the next closest track but that's roughly a 5 1/2 drive one way. Weekend trips to watch a race can get pricey with the ticket prices, hotel prices and gas prices.
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Great reasoning and probably the reason they have a track in Kansas.
 
If we are going to have a playoff format can we please not put a majority of the most lackluster tracks in the playoffs

New Hampshire, Chicago, Texas, Charlotte, Kansas, zzz zzz
 
ChexOrWrex said:
If we are going to have a playoff format can we please not put a majority of the most lackluster tracks in the playoffs

New Hampshire, Chicago, Texas, Charlotte, Kansas, zzz zzz
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Kinda agree, but I would prefer these tracks over tracks where it's very easy to get caught up in someone else's mess. It doesn't mean you're a bad driver if a bunch of people pile up in front of you, thus taking you out of the race. That's just bad luck and I feel like luck shouldn't be what wins someone a championship.
 
I've been pondering the idea of going up friday to mess around at the track. I haven't been to a NASCAR event since 2000 or so, mainly just go to the local short tracks, so it would be good to see the cup cars on the track again and catch the ARCA Race. For those that have been at the track, I'm guessing there is a casino by the track, is there any other stores right by it? Or anything to kill some time at?
 
TIRE CODES
  • Tire: Goodyear Eagle Speedway Radials

  • Set limits:
    Sprint Cup: 5 sets for practice/qualifying and 10 sets for the race

  • Tire Codes:
    Left-side -- D-4656 Right-side -- D-4662

  • Tire Circumference:
    Left-side -- 87.56 in. (2,224 mm)
    Right-side -- 88.35 in. (2,244 m

  • Minimum Recommended Inflation:
    Left Front -- 25 psi Left Rear -- 25 psi
    Right Front -- 54 psi Right Rear -- 50 psi

  • Notes: NASCAR Sprint Cup teams will run a completely different tire set-up than those in the Xfinity Series at Kansas this week . . . this is the same combination of left- and right-side tires that Sprint Cup teams ran at Kansas earlier this season . . . Kansas is the only track at which either of these two tire codes will be run by Cup teams in 2016 . . . this right-side tire code (D-4662) employs Goodyear's multi-zone tread technology, which combines two distinct tread compounds on the same tire -- the outboard 10 inches of the tread (Traction Zone) features a compound that is designed for grip, while the inboard two inches of the tread (Endurance Zone) is toughened to enhance durability on that area of the tire which sees the most heat and takes the most abuse. . . as on all NASCAR ovals greater than one mile in length, teams are required to run inner liners in all four tire positions at Kansas . . . air pressure in those inner liners should be 12-25 psi greater than that of the outer tire
Jayski's Race Page ...
 
Kansas, Las Vegas - both progressively banked tracks, would be better going back to their older/flat banking.

Kansas seems to have good attendance for both races for some reason though, so while many of us (myself included) would like to see it lose a race, that isn't happening.
 
I'm gonna head up to the track Saturday and catch the Xfinity race and then get out there by 8 am Sunday do a little tailgating. There is plenty to do around the track if you're new to the area - casino and the legends outlets which includes a Bass Pro. Best place to drink is the Yardhouse.
 
Note: All times are ET
FRIDAY, OCT. 14:

ON TRACK
-- 1-2:25 p.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series first practice, NBCSN/NBC Sports App (Follow live)
-- 2:30-3:25 p.m.: NASCAR XFINITY Series first practice, NBCSN/NBC Sports App (Follow live)
-- 4:35-5:55 p.m.: NASCAR XFINITY Series final practice, NBCSN/NBC Sports App (Follow live)
-- 6:15 p.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying, NBCSN/NBC Sports App (Follow live)

GARAGECAM (Watch live)
-- 12:30 p.m.: Sprint Cup Series
-- 2 p.m.: XFINITY Series

PRESS PASS (Watch live)
-- 11:45 a.m.: Daniel Suarez
-- Noon: Jimmie Johnson
-- 12:15 p.m.: Martin Truex Jr.
-- 12:30 p.m.: Brendan Gaughan
-- 2:35 p.m.: Carl Edwards
-- 3 p.m.: Clint Bowyer
-- 3:15 p.m.: Greg Biffle
-- 7:30 p.m. (approx.): NASCAR Sprint Cup Series post-qualifying
 
come on,,.,.one more lap! improve from p21-p19...ya just need a few more positions to transfer!
 
Also if you like dirt track racing, the USRA modified championships are tonight and tomorrow night at LAkeside Speedway which is about 10 minutes from Kansas Speedway.
 
Cholo said:
Also if you like dirt track racing, the USRA modified championships are tonight and tomorrow night at LAkeside Speedway which is about 10 minutes from Kansas Speedway.
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Hmmmm, good thing I'm staying near the track
 
SATURDAY, OCT. 15:

ON TRACK
-- 11-11:50 a.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series second practice, NBC Sports App (Follow live)
-- noon: NASCAR XFINITY Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying, CNBC/NBC Sports App (Follow live)
-- 1:30-2:20 p.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series final practice, NBCSN/NBC Sports App (Follow live)
-- 3 p.m.: NASCAR XFINITY Series Kansas Lottery 300 (200 laps, 300 miles), NBC/NBC Sports App (Follow live)

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