2017 Michigan - FireKeepers Casino 400 - Pre Race Thread

[TexasRaceLady]

I don't know how folks can put up with this stuff without throwing things at the TV or using their electronic devices as Frisbees.

Selective hearing. LOL

I see them as a necessary evil and ignore them.

 

[DUN24]

42 has a baaaaaad car this weekend.

Quickest in 2 practices, fastest 10 lap average, starting on pole. Might go 2 in a row at Michigan...

 

[Johali]

Wow, can't believe Kyle spun out when we weren't even through the first corner of the race!

It was his doings though. He wasn't clear of brad and I feel like the spotter could have done better as well. But to early to be blocking on a restart

The Xfinity race thread is over here guys.

https://racing-forums.com/threads/xfinity-race-thread-michigan.59125/#post-1165978

 

[Johali]

True, very true.

Ok, sorry about that.

No problem, just letting ya know.

 

[AdoubleU24]

42 has a baaaaaad car this weekend.

Quickest in 2 practices, fastest 10 lap average, starting on pole. Might go 2 in a row at Michigan...

And on the flip side, the 24 has been nowhere to be found other than a decent starting position. Idk what's going on with them but that's shocking to me. May be something they were working on. Maybe had it set up to compensate for the rubber the Xfinity guys were going to lay down between practice and the race tomorrow. No idea.

 

[StandOnIt]

And on the flip side, the 24 has been nowhere to be found other than a decent starting position. Idk what's going on with them but that's shocking to me. May be something they were working on. Maybe had it set up to compensate for the rubber the Xfinity guys were going to lay down between practice and the race tomorrow. No idea.

the 48 looped it into the grass and goes to the backup..it could be worse.

 

[dpkimmel2001]

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

PRE-RACE SCHEDULE
—1:00:00 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Driver/Crew Chief Meeting
—2:20:00 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Introductions w/ NASCAR Special Awards
—2:58:30 p.m.: Canadian Anthem: Michigan International Speedway’s own, Lisa Bascom
—3:00:00 p.m.: Presentation of Colors: Michigan State Police
—3:00:20 p.m.: Invocation: Father Geoff Rose, St Francis de Sales High School
—3:01:00 p.m.: National Anthem: Michigan International Speedway’s own, Lisa Bascom
—3:02:30 p.m.: Fly-By: (2) F-16s, 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard (Turn 4 to Turn 1)
—3:07:30 p.m.: “Drivers, Start Your Engines” by: Thompson Square
—3:16:30 p.m.: Start of the FireKeepers Casino 400 (200 Laps, 400 Miles)

ON TRACK
MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
– 3 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 (200 laps, 400 miles), FS1; Canada: TSN5 (Follow live)

PRESS CONFERENCES (Watch live)
6:30 p.m.: Post-Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race

 

[dpkimmel2001]

 

[Mopardh9]

I was just looking at the lineup, 37 cars, of those only the top 30 or so are within 5mph of the top spot. I'm looking at this race which is usually the showcase of Detroit muscle and i'm seeing a dwindling car count, things are not good.

 

[Bob]

"Hendricks" Motorsports always irks me whenever I see it

 

[Mispeedway15]

Perfect day for a race! Can't wait to head over here around noon

 

[4tires17gals]

speeds are to oquick for the racing and for me to watch, when they rub 160 I may watch it

 

[DUN24]

Not gonna be able to catch this one till later. Leaving for the day right around the time green drops. Son of a b.

 

[Kiante]

Keselowski and Larson look fast.

Truex and Jr are probably the next best cars behind them.

 

[KodiakRusty89]

I'll be flipping back and forth between the US Open and the race. Golf gets precedent though....

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Keselowski and Larson look fast.

Truex and Jr are probably the next best cars behind them.

???

Harvick mayne

 

[ChexOrWrex]

 

[KodiakRusty89]

"threatens" penalty? WTH does that mean? Another judgment call rule potentially?...lol.

 

[Mispeedway15]

 

[JGR_20]

"threatens" penalty? WTH does that mean? Another judgment call rule potentially?...lol.

setting the table, just in case they see a "potential" first time winner/Kyle Larson in 2nd or 3rd... a little "slight of hand" and then they can move the driver into the lead.

 

[JGR_20]

My favorite area of the track...

enjoy the race!

 

[KodiakRusty89]

Enjoy my friend! That's not far from where I sat last August....

 

[R Clarence]

"threatens" penalty? WTH does that mean? Another judgment call rule potentially?...lol.

Throw in a few more judgment call opportunities with new blocking rules and the racing will be better than ever!

It’s what the fans want.

 

[StandOnIt]

It's a gas saving trick, shut it off and coast..wait until the pace car catches up.

 

[Pat]

Bad bad Harvick and Kurt

 

[Thegeneral23]

Truex cars are just stupid fast every damn week!! How does anybody else have any wins smh...

 

[JGR_20]

Feel bad for Danica today. She about had a leap frog moment and passed all those cars bottled up off turn two and then of course has one of them spin right into her...

Prolly would have seen her with top ten which would have been cool... hate seeing someone have a rough stretch like her and not get a moment to celebrate a good finish.

 

[bigspud]

speeds are to oquick for the racing and for me to watch, when they rub 160 I may watch it

speeds are too high in nascar.
lets see some showroom stock cars and motors at the big tracks.