2017 Watkins Glen - I LOVE NEW YORK 355 - Pre Race Thread

[jaqua19]

Ryan Newman at The Glen

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How many times has newman flipped a car in cup?

Like 35 times? Lol

 

[StandOnIt]

 

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[Skoalbandit33]

What is this stuff? Never heard of it

This stuff used to be called green death due to the flatulence it induced.

 

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[Biggreen695]

Used to not be a fan of road racing until the Ambrose, Keselowski and Busch finish a few years ago. One of my favorites now.


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[DanicaFreak]

possibility of rain...omggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg

 

[Revman]

Oil. Huge screw job....but everybody loves the finish. Makes me wonder about what people consider "good racing." Maybe we should oil the track with two to go? I mean we have VHT. The opposite of that would be oil?

 

[BradBlaney]

Supporting our sponsor @borissaid @WGI @CSTMG3330

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Went to Charlotte a few years ago and the guy we were staying with wanted Genny because you can't get it down South he was originally from Upstate NY and loves the stuff. That was the beer of choice for us as teenagers for a quick, cheap buzz

 

[StandOnIt]

Oil. Huge screw job....but everybody loves the finish. Makes me wonder about what people consider "good racing." Maybe we should oil the track with two to go? I mean we have VHT. The opposite of that would be oil?

there were four or five recent close finishes on that clip.

 

[Revman]

there were four or five recent close finishes on that clip.

Thanks. Still bitter as hell about 2012. I'll check out the rest.

 

[StandOnIt]

Hearing they penalized Larson 30 minutes in the last Cup practice because he spun his tires leaving the lug nut check area.

 

[Pat]

Motor Racing Network‏Verified account @MRNRadio 3m3 minutes ago




Red flag is out @WGI as a little bit of a sprinkle has moved in over the track #AskMRN

 

[Hawaii808]

Watching Cup practice and some cars have a windshield wiper.

What's up with that?

 

[Pat]

Motor Racing Network‏Verified account @MRNRadio 3m3 minutes ago




Red flag is out @WGI as a little bit of a sprinkle has moved in over the track #AskMRN

Didn't last long. Back to green

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Watching Cup practice and some cars have a windshield wiper.

What's up with that?

I believe it's required equipment at a road course. I think a red light (NOT a brake light) in the rear window is too.

 

[kyle18fan]

Oil. Huge screw job....but everybody loves the finish. Makes me wonder about what people consider "good racing." Maybe we should oil the track with two to go? I mean we have VHT. The opposite of that would be oil?

Not everybody loved the finish

 

[jws926]

I believe it's required equipment at a road course. I think a red light (NOT a brake light) in the rear window is too.

Right , both are required.

 

[Revman]

Not everybody loved the finish

I have been able to let go of many frustrating loses. Not that one. Ever. Still pisses me off.

 

[Truex_rox]

Definitely gonna watch this one. I love the road courses.

Is there anyone else who has not missed a race on TV so far this year? I've been lucky enough to catch all the Cup races so far. (except the All-Star race, and I missed nothing there )

 

[dpkimmel2001]

 

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[dpkimmel2001]

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6
ON TRACK
12:05 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying, NBCSN (Follow live) (Canada: TSN 5)
3 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series I LOVE NEW YORK 355 at The Glen (90 laps, 220.5 miles), NBCSN (Follow live) (Canada: TSN 1, 3, 4, 5)

PRESS PASS (Watch live)
1 p.m.: Post-Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying
6 p.m.: Post-Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race

 

[Hotrod]

So let me get this straight, they will use rain tires today for Cup if it rains?

 

[TexasRaceLady]

So let me get this straight, they will use rain tires today for Cup if it rains?

Might.

 

[UpNorth]

So let me get this straight, they will use rain tires today for Cup if it rains?

Yes

 

[Whiskyb]

Bring on the rain for just one stage

 

[Hotrod]

Well, well, this may be interesting.

 

[Pat]

A lot of open stalls there. I counted 14!

 

[KyBuownsyourbrain]

Too bad they couldn't lend a few to Martinsville.

 

[TexasRaceLady]

Dale Earnhardt Jr.‏Verified account @DaleJr 40m40 minutes ago
I hope it rains during this race today.
****** someone asked him why ******
Dale Earnhardt Jr.‏Verified account @DaleJr 37m37 minutes ago
I've never drove a stock car in the rain. Seems like it'd be fun. Bring it on!

 

[Revman]

Definitely gonna watch this one. I love the road courses.

Is there anyone else who has not missed a race on TV so far this year? I've been lucky enough to catch all the Cup races so far. (except the All-Star race, and I missed nothing there )

Seen them all. Never miss....

Re: Qualifying.....Kyle Damn Busch can drive a race car. Period.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.‏Verified account @DaleJr 40m40 minutes ago
I hope it rains during this race today.
****** someone asked him why ******
Dale Earnhardt Jr.‏Verified account @DaleJr 37m37 minutes ago
I've never drove a stock car in the rain. Seems like it'd be fun. Bring it on!

Dunno....if I am Junior, I might continue to worry about my ability to drive a road course in the dry. P28.

Anybody disagree with me that with rare exceptions (Dinger), if a guy can drive a road course, a guy can drive, period?

 

[TexasRaceLady]

Matthew DiBenedetto‏Verified account @mattdracing
I need to change my underwear. Had a suspension problem happen in turn 6 and I am so glad I saved it and didn't crash. Easy fix for the race

 

[sky]

We should actually started at 1 so I can see the whole thing

 

[kyle18fan]

Definitely gonna watch this one. I love the road courses.

Is there anyone else who has not missed a race on TV so far this year? I've been lucky enough to catch all the Cup races so far. (except the All-Star race, and I missed nothing there )

First year I have missed any races ........ the stage crap has all but ruined it for me and my family. We will get together today to watch the road course though

 

[LARRY]

Should I begin my rant about how this is one of the least safe tracks in America with terrible angles to hit at, a severe lack of tire barriers, and very little to non-existent run-off room around the fastest parts of the track, or should I save it for the race?



I do like the racing though. I just don't understand how nearly every year NASCAR comes here there's an absolutely terrible crash and nothing is done to fix the problem areas.

I agree,I raced formula cars for 30 years and avoided WG because of the no run off room.
And over my years I took advantage of run off many times.
And, tire walls!

 

[StandOnIt]

Starting order I Love NewYork 355

1 #18 Kyle Busch 126.925 69.490 0.000
2 #42 Kyle Larson 126.249 69.862 0.372
3 #78 Martin Truex Jr. 125.763 70.132 0.642
4 #24 Chase Elliott 125.584 70.232 0.742
5 #19 Daniel Suarez 125.453 70.305 0.815
6 #77 Erik Jones 125.437 70.314 0.824
7 #47 AJ Allmendinger 125.368 70.353 0.863
8 #2 Brad Keselowski 125.334 70.372 0.882
9 #1 Jamie McMurray 124.988 70.567 1.077
10 #48 Jimmie Johnson 124.026 71.114 1.624
11 #11 Denny Hamlin 0.000 0.000 69.490
12 #14 Clint Bowyer 0.000 0.000 69.490
13 #22 Joey Logano 124.897 70.618 1.128
14 #95 Michael McDowell 124.876 70.630 1.140
15 #20 Matt Kenseth 124.814 70.665 1.175
16 #21 Ryan Blaney 124.775 70.687 1.197
17 #37 Chris Buescher 124.707 70.726 1.236
18 #41 Kurt Busch 124.700 70.730 1.240
19 #5 Kasey Kahne 124.691 70.735 1.245
20 #4 Kevin Harvick 124.682 70.740 1.250
21 #27 Paul Menard 124.566 70.806 1.316
22 #17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 124.471 70.860 1.370
23 #31 Ryan Newman 124.336 70.937 1.447
24 #13 Ty Dillon 124.012 71.122 1.632
25 #10 Danica Patrick 123.943 71.162 1.672
26 #72 Cole Whitt 123.943 71.162 1.672
27 #3 Austin Dillon 123.647 71.332 1.842
28 #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 123.457 71.442 1.952
29 #43 Aric Almirola 123.260 71.556 2.066
30 #6 Trevor Bayne 122.995 71.710 2.220
31 #38 David Ragan 122.127 72.220 2.730
32 #34 Landon Cassill 121.628 72.516 3.026
33 #83 Brett Moffitt 120.395 73.259 3.769
34 #15 Gary Klutt 120.391 73.261 3.771
35 #33 Boris Said 119.130 74.037 4.547
36 #23 Corey LaJoie 118.749 74.274 4.784
37 #32 Matt DiBenedetto 117.930 74.790 5.300

 

[Revman]

Starting order I Love NewYork 355

1 #18 Kyle Busch 126.925 69.490 0.000
2 #42 Kyle Larson 126.249 69.862 0.372
3 #78 Martin Truex Jr. 125.763 70.132 0.642
4 #24 Chase Elliott 125.584 70.232 0.742
5 #19 Daniel Suarez 125.453 70.305 0.815
6 #77 Erik Jones 125.437 70.314 0.824
7 #47 AJ Allmendinger 125.368 70.353 0.863
8 #2 Brad Keselowski 125.334 70.372 0.882
9 #1 Jamie McMurray 124.988 70.567 1.077
10 #48 Jimmie Johnson 124.026 71.114 1.624
11 #11 Denny Hamlin 0.000 0.000 69.490
12 #14 Clint Bowyer 0.000 0.000 69.490
13 #22 Joey Logano 124.897 70.618 1.128
14 #95 Michael McDowell 124.876 70.630 1.140
15 #20 Matt Kenseth 124.814 70.665 1.175
16 #21 Ryan Blaney 124.775 70.687 1.197
17 #37 Chris Buescher 124.707 70.726 1.236
18 #41 Kurt Busch 124.700 70.730 1.240
19 #5 Kasey Kahne 124.691 70.735 1.245
20 #4 Kevin Harvick 124.682 70.740 1.250
21 #27 Paul Menard 124.566 70.806 1.316
22 #17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 124.471 70.860 1.370
23 #31 Ryan Newman 124.336 70.937 1.447
24 #13 Ty Dillon 124.012 71.122 1.632
25 #10 Danica Patrick 123.943 71.162 1.672
26 #72 Cole Whitt 123.943 71.162 1.672
27 #3 Austin Dillon 123.647 71.332 1.842
28 #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 123.457 71.442 1.952
29 #43 Aric Almirola 123.260 71.556 2.066
30 #6 Trevor Bayne 122.995 71.710 2.220
31 #38 David Ragan 122.127 72.220 2.730
32 #34 Landon Cassill 121.628 72.516 3.026
33 #83 Brett Moffitt 120.395 73.259 3.769
34 #15 Gary Klutt 120.391 73.261 3.771
35 #33 Boris Said 119.130 74.037 4.547
36 #23 Corey LaJoie 118.749 74.274 4.784
37 #32 Matt DiBenedetto 117.930 74.790 5.300

18 is okay I guess.