2017 Daytona - Coke Zero 400 - Pre Race Thread

[dpkimmel2001]

EVENT SCHEDULE
Event Schedule times are local to the track

Thursday, June 29
8:00 - 9:30 AM MENCS HAULERS ENTER (EQUIPMENT UNLOAD)
9:30 AM - 7:30 PM MENCS GARAGE OPEN
12:30 PM MENCS, NXS SPOTTERS MEETING
1:30 PM MENCS ROOKIE MEETING & RANDOM DRAWING
3:00 - 3:55 PM MENCS 1ST PRACTICE
5:00 - 5:55 PM MENCS FINAL PRACTICE

Friday, June 30
9:30 AM - 7:30 PM MENCS GARAGE OPEN
4:10 PM MENCS QUALIFYING IMPOUND

Saturday, July 1
1:00 PM MENCS ACCESS TO HAULERS ONLY
3:00 PM MENCS GARAGE OPENS
5:45 PM MENCS DRIVER / CREW CHIEF MEETING
6:50 PM MENCS DRIVER INTRODUCTIONS
7:30 PM MENCS RACE

MENCS = Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
All event schedule times above are listed in LOCAL track time

 

[dpkimmel2001]

Warning.....

DO NOT make 'Earnhardt's last race @ Daytona' your drinking phrase!

 

[Mispeedway15]

Finally a race I won't fall asleep during. No track is better than Daytona

 

[Johnny G]

Nothing better than Daytona. Come on Jr!

 

[darlingtonfan]

I will be cheering for Jr. and no rain.Florida in July,I think Jr. has better odds.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

I I was supposed to be there...but have to have my wisdom teeth pulled Friday. Extreme bummer to say the least. But still one of my favorite races of the year, I love Daytona

 

[dpkimmel2001]

I I was supposed to be there...but have to have my wisdom teeth pulled Friday. Extreme bummer to say the least. But still one of my favorite races of the year, I love Daytona

Some people would rather have a tooth pulled than watch a Daytona race. Sucks that you have to do both.

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Warning.....

DO NOT make 'Earnhardt's last race @ Daytona' your drinking phrase!

Or "taking lessons learned from his father"

 

[Wrangler1]

It wouldn't break my heart to see Jr. win his last one at Daytona, or then again it might

 

[2 Sweet]

I have a wedding Saturday but I should be back at the hotel in time to catch the end. This is one of my favorite races of the year

 

[AdoubleU24]

Will be there Thursday for practice day and heading back over at the crack of dawn Saturday - PUMPED!!

Also, the weather looks very very promising for July in Florida

 

[DIDIT]

Going to go for either the Busch race or the Cup race or both. Just have not decided yet.

 

[Johnny G]

I echo previous sentiments hoping for no rain.

 

[dpkimmel2001]

Going to go for either the Busch race or the Cup race or both. Just have not decided yet.

I didn't think Kyle raced the Xfinity race @ Daytona.

 

[pjmolo]

Warning.....

DO NOT make 'Earnhardt's last race @ Daytona' your drinking phrase!

 

[TexasRaceLady]

Warning.....

DO NOT make 'Earnhardt's last race @ Daytona' your drinking phrase!

I wouldn't make it past pre-race then. ROTFL

 

[Charlie Spencer]

I wouldn't make it past pre-race then. ROTFL

Pre-race? None of us would make through this week's TV ads and promos. Hell, we may not get out of this discussion.

 

[TexasRaceLady]

Pre-race? None of us would make through this week's TV ads and promos. Hell, we may not get out of this discussion.

I don't partake of adult beverages during the week. Only on the weekend. That means I may not make it past Friday qualifying.

 

[Blaze]

We probably be dead before the race started.

 

[Skoalbandit33]

I I was supposed to be there...but have to have my wisdom teeth pulled Friday. Extreme bummer to say the least. But still one of my favorite races of the year, I love Daytona

I hope they are not impacted.

 

[Skoalbandit33]

Even though plate tracks are not my fave it would be nice to see Jr go out with a win like Tony did.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

I hope they are not impacted.

Is impacted is better or worse than encumbered?

Incidentally, whoever coined the phrase 'encumbered win' is my nominee for Bonehead of the Year.

 

[dpkimmel2001]

Is impacted is better or worse than encumbered?

Incidentally, whoever coined the phrase 'encumbered win' is my nominee for Bonehead of the Year.

That term along with the word 'win' seems to defy logic. At least the way I read the definition. Encumbered means restricted. So, if it would define anything, it would define the winner of a plate race.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

That term along with the word 'win' seems to defy logic. At least the way I read the definition. Encumbered means restricted. So, if it would define anything, it would define the winner of a plate race.

 

[StandOnIt]

yeah you don't want to be encumbered or impacted sitting on the pot. I know that much

 

[dpkimmel2001]

yeah you don't want to be encumbered or impacted sitting on the pot. I know that much

That kinda goes without sayin'

 

[sdj]

Anybody here going to the COKE 400 in Daytona?

I finally landed a couple of HOT PASSES and am looking forward to Thursday practices.

 

[AdoubleU24]

Anybody here going to the COKE 400 in Daytona?

I'll be there bright and early Thursday and Saturday. Gonna spend some time over near the beach Thursday morning then head over to the track closer to practice.

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Chase Elliott's first W. Calling it now

 

[Skoalbandit33]

Is impacted is better or worse than encumbered?

Incidentally, whoever coined the phrase 'encumbered win' is my nominee for Bonehead of the Year.

I think impacted is better than encumbered but worse than embedded.

 

[DIDIT]

Anybody here going to the COKE 400 in Daytona?

I finally landed a couple of HOT PASSES and am looking forward to Thursday practices.

Crap, I thought you were going to say you had a couple Hot Passes to give away.

 

[sdj]

Crap, I thought you were going to say you had a couple Hot Passes to give away.

Sorry DIDIT, not this time.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

I hope they are not impacted.

2 are, 2 are half. I'm in for a hell of a weekend from what friends and family tell me. I'll just watch racing to get through it I guess

 

[R Clarence]

It won't be as bad as you imagine, mine weren't. Try'n relax.

My best wishes to ya.

 

[StandOnIt]

40 cars are entered for the Coke Zero 400. Sadler, Wallace, Sieg and Gaughan full time Xfinity are doing double duty.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Chase Elliott's first W. Calling it now

I hope Dale Jr gets the special restrictor plate, he needs to win just one before this year is over.

 

[Michfan]

2 are, 2 are half. I'm in for a hell of a weekend from what friends and family tell me. I'll just watch racing to get through it I guess

Are you getting put to sleep? Mine were impacted and I was awake. It got pretty bloody in there

 

[AdoubleU24]

Chase Elliott's first W. Calling it now

I'm feeling good about it too. But...it's s a plate race so I'll expect a wreck lol.

 

[dpkimmel2001]

NASCAR heads back to Daytona Beach for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR XFINITY Series.
Note: All times are ET.

THURSDAY, JUNE 29:
ON TRACK
– 2- 2:55 p.m.: NASCAR XFINITY Series practice, NBCSN
– 3- 3:55 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice, NBCSN
– 4- 4:55 p.m.: NASCAR XFINITY Series final practice, NBCSN
– 5- 5:55 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series final practice, NBCSN

GARAGECAM (Watch live)
– 1:30: NASCAR XFINITY Series
– 2:30: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

FRIDAY, JUNE 30
ON TRACK
– 2:10 p.m.: NASCAR XFINITY Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying, NBCSN
– 4:10 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying, NBCSN
– 7:30 p.m.: NASCAR XFINITY Series Coca-Cola Firecracker 250 (100 laps, 250 miles), NBCSN

SATURDAY, JULY 1
ON TRACK
– 7:30 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola (160 laps, 400 miles), NBC

 

[sdj]

40 cars are entered for the Coke Zero 400. Sadler, Wallace, Sieg and Gaughan full time Xfinity are doing double duty.

GREAT!