2017 Texas - O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 - Pre Race Thread

[Charlie Spencer]

By the 24?

By both. Clarification: 'debated' by the booth crew.

 

[aunty dive]

I sincerely hope Elliott takes a miss ...

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Blaney wins practice at 27.805. 2.5 hours earlier, Johnson's first run was over 34 seconds.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

I sincerely hope Elliott takes a miss ...

You just want to hear Jeff Burton scream.

 

[aunty dive]

No. I was thinking more of the exceptions / explanations that will be intergoogled on a grand scale.

 

[clarkfn2284]

Kyle Busch will miss qualifying after a late practice spin. Team decided to fix the damage instead of going to a backup.

 

[FLRacingFan]

It's tricky out there. I remember Kansas was very tough for a while right after the repave.

 

[DUN24]

It's tricky out there. I remember Kansas was very tough for a while right after the repave.

Damnnnn those two cars are fuggin smoked.

 

[AdoubleU24]

That really sucks for Chase. Why qualify at this point if you're going to the back no matter?

 

[Johali]

That really sucks for Chase. Why qualify at this point if you're going to the back no matter?

Pit selection?

 

[Hotrod]

Last tv clip I saw of practice Chase was 3rd. Now this. Oh well,
this will be a good experience for him. I bet he will still get a top 5.(no jinx)

 

[AdoubleU24]

He started in the rear in one of the Texas races last year due to a mechanical change I believe and got a top 5

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Fords came to play

 

[lisa]

C'mon Kurt, give me a good starting position for my birthday.

 

[AdoubleU24]

Well there's your inverted field everyone

 

[FLRacingFan]

Fords came to play

No kidding. 1-5 sweep. Nice.

 

[FLRacingFan]

Well there's your inverted field everyone

Six pretty big names in the 30's. Gonna be fun to watch.

 

[Kiante]

*Record scratch*

Holy ****, what did I miss?

I see a ton of heavy hitters in the back, must have screwed up during inspection?

 

[KTMLew01]

*Record scratch*

Holy sh!t, what did I miss?

I see a ton of heavy hitters in the back, must have screwed up during inspection?

Asteroid hit garage. Bunch of cars totaled...

 

[jws926]

C'mon Kurt, give me a good starting position for my birthday.

Starting 10th, better then he has been the last few weeks, happy birthday by the way.

 

[kymartin6]

C'mon Kurt, give me a good starting position for my birthday.

We must be pretty close then...... both mine and the wife's birthdays are Monday......

 

[lisa]

Starting 10th, better then he has been the last few weeks, happy birthday by the way.

Let's just hope it carries through on Sunday. Thank you for the nice birthday wish.

 

[lisa]

We must be pretty close then...... both mine and the wife's birthdays are Monday......

Mine's today. Happy early birthday to you and your wife.

 

[kymartin6]

Mine's today. Happy early birthday to you and your wife.

Same to you Lisa ...... I hope you had a great day........

 

[lisa]

Look who I found at Texas Motor Speedway.

 

[jws926]

We must be pretty close then...... both mine and the wife's birthdays are Monday......

Happy early birthday to the both of you.

 

[RacerrecaR]

Look who I found at Texas Motor Speedway.

Cool. I'm actually going to be seeing Ozzy in 3 months and have a chance for a meet & greet. I'll be sure to ask him what he thought of the race.

 

[kymartin6]

Happy early birthday to the both of you.

Thanks........ It's pretty handy having the same birthday.... makes life a little simpler...... lol.......

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Cool. I'm actually going to be seeing Ozzy in 3 months and have a chance for a meet & greet. I'll be sure to ask him what he thought of the race.

I was under the impression he did his final show weeks ago? Maybe that was just Sabbath

 

[kymartin6]

Cool. I'm actually going to be seeing Ozzy in 3 months and have a chance for a meet & greet. I'll be sure to ask him what he thought of the race.

I hope he remembers being there......

 

[RacerrecaR]

I was under the impression he did his final show weeks ago? Maybe that was just Sabbath

Must have just been Sabbath because Ozzy is headlining a day for one of the festivals I will be attending in July. Unless things changed and I was never notified....

 

[jws926]

I hope he remembers being there......

 

[kyle18fan]

Look who I found at Texas Motor Speedway.

You got to meet Ozzy ? Holy smokes !!!!!!!!!!

 

[Acs]

I still can't believe this is a day race. What idiot decided to put this race up against the final round of the Masters? Unnecessary competition helps nobody.

 

[kkfan91]

I still can't believe this is a day race. What idiot decided to put this race up against the final round of the Masters? Unnecessary competition helps nobody.

People who believe any race is better then even the top of golf.

 

[jws926]

People who believe any race is better then even the top of golf.

This.......right here, golf, take as needed to help you get a good nights sleep.

 

[PeopleAreStrange]

Uh oh. Sounds like this race weekend will be a wreck fest.

 

[jws926]

Uh oh. Sounds like this race weekend will be a wreck fest.

We could very well get a replay of the 1997 race

 

[racingfan7]

Should have made turns 1-2 16 degrees and left the 24 degrees in 3-4.

 

[FLRacingFan]

I still can't believe this is a day race. What idiot decided to put this race up against the final round of the Masters? Unnecessary competition helps nobody.

Someone probably said "Hey, it worked for Richmond!" and never bothered to look at a calendar.