2018 Charlotte - All Star - Pre-Race Thread

Chase is actually really solid at Charlotte. Even in the struggling Camaro I would expect him to contend for a segment win.
 
Softer Tires for the All Star

Cup Series teams will run a right-side tire code that had been used as the “option” tire last year in this race. The option tire was a softer tire compound that provided more grip and speed.
As for the left-side tire code Goodyear is bringing, it is new to the 1.5-mile speedway. However, teams have experience with this code, running it last weekend in Kansas.
Both factors will lead to more grip for the cars, which will help with the close quarters racing expected with this rules package.

https://racer.com/2018/05/15/new-tire-package-to-go-with-new-aero-for-all-star-race/
 
AdoubleU24 said:
Chase is actually really solid at Charlotte. Even in the struggling Camaro I would expect him to contend for a segment win.
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Against half the field of 0 in the W column, I certainly ****** hope so.
 
The open race is sorta like the B feature at a dirt track except the three who advance to the A feature have to win one of the three stages in the Open instead of coming in 1,2,3. The explanation works for me anyway. Should be fun to watch.
 
Thegeneral23 said:
Does anyone know schedule for next week?
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If, by next week, you mean the 600 then look below. Otherwise look at the first post in this thread.


Coke 600 Schedule
Sunday, May 27: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600
--- --- Basic campgrounds open; 24 hours until May 28
--- --- Circle K infield store open; 24 hours until May 28
--- Post-race Infield & Turn2 Overlook camper check-in behind Gate 25 open; 24 hours until May 29
7:15A -11:00A Campground Shower Buses
8:00A -10:00P Camping World Racing Resort campground open
8:00A -Post-race Will call open (Gate 4)
8:00A -Post-race Ticket office open
b Gift shop open
9:30A -2 hr. post Fan assistance trams running
10:00A -6:00P Credential office open
10:00A -6:30P Fan Zone open
10:00P -5:00P Trackside Live Stage activities (Fan Zone)
10:30A -1 hr. post Shuttle Bus to Campround
11:30A -2 hr. post Fan assistance golf carts running
1:00P -5:00P CMS pit pass access
1:00P -Post-race Gate 1, 8 & 26 open for pit access
1:00P -Post-race Spectator gates, suites, terrace boxes, pit suites, winner’s circle lounge and paddock club open
1:00P-Post-race Whisky River open (Ford concourse)
1:00P -Post-race Turn 4 Sun Deck open
1:30P -4:30P Pit Party open with live band and industry Q&As (pit road)
2:30P -3:30P Trackside Live Show
2:30P -Post-race 5th Floor Café open
3:30P -4:30P Eli Young Band infield pre-race concert; accessible to those with pre-race track access passes (pit road stage by scoring tower)
5:20P --- Pre-race and opening ceremonies
6:00P -Post-race Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600; 400 laps, 600 miles
 
StandOnIt said:
Softer Tires for the All Star

Cup Series teams will run a right-side tire code that had been used as the “option” tire last year in this race. The option tire was a softer tire compound that provided more grip and speed.
As for the left-side tire code Goodyear is bringing, it is new to the 1.5-mile speedway. However, teams have experience with this code, running it last weekend in Kansas.
Both factors will lead to more grip for the cars, which will help with the close quarters racing expected with this rules package.

https://racer.com/2018/05/15/new-tire-package-to-go-with-new-aero-for-all-star-race/
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Why not? They're only running 20 laps or so on a set, aren't they?
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
If, by next week, you mean the 600 then look below. Otherwise look at the first post in this thread.


Coke 600 Schedule
Sunday, May 27: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600
--- --- Basic campgrounds open; 24 hours until May 28
--- --- Circle K infield store open; 24 hours until May 28
--- Post-race Infield & Turn2 Overlook camper check-in behind Gate 25 open; 24 hours until May 29
7:15A -11:00A Campground Shower Buses
8:00A -10:00P Camping World Racing Resort campground open
8:00A -Post-race Will call open (Gate 4)
8:00A -Post-race Ticket office open
b Gift shop open
9:30A -2 hr. post Fan assistance trams running
10:00A -6:00P Credential office open
10:00A -6:30P Fan Zone open
10:00P -5:00P Trackside Live Stage activities (Fan Zone)
10:30A -1 hr. post Shuttle Bus to Campround
11:30A -2 hr. post Fan assistance golf carts running
1:00P -5:00P CMS pit pass access
1:00P -Post-race Gate 1, 8 & 26 open for pit access
1:00P -Post-race Spectator gates, suites, terrace boxes, pit suites, winner’s circle lounge and paddock club open
1:00P-Post-race Whisky River open (Ford concourse)
1:00P -Post-race Turn 4 Sun Deck open
1:30P -4:30P Pit Party open with live band and industry Q&As (pit road)
2:30P -3:30P Trackside Live Show
2:30P -Post-race 5th Floor Café open
3:30P -4:30P Eli Young Band infield pre-race concert; accessible to those with pre-race track access passes (pit road stage by scoring tower)
5:20P --- Pre-race and opening ceremonies
6:00P -Post-race Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600; 400 laps, 600 miles
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Do you have have practice times and what day they will practice and qualify on ?
 
This one still has me scratching my head...
"In a new wrinkle to previous formats, NASCAR Overtime rules will be in effect for the end of each stage."
I have not seen anything that indicates winning a stage has any significance other than being in the first position to pit. I doubt anyone is going to be racing hard for that. They really should have done something to give the drivers an incentive to win a stage...maybe a free oil change at Jiffy Lube or something.
 
DIDIT said:
This one still has me scratching my head...
"In a new wrinkle to previous formats, NASCAR Overtime rules will be in effect for the end of each stage."
I have not seen anything that indicates winning a stage has any significance other than being in the first position to pit. I doubt anyone is going to be racing hard for that. They really should have done something to give the drivers an incentive to win a stage...maybe a free oil change at Jiffy Lube or something.
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Think this is so nothing ends under yellow and also applies to the open which each stage determines a winner.
 
Yeah, but they've been screaming the same forecast all week for us 90 miles to the south, and I've had barely a half-inch since Monday.
 
Isn’t this the forecast every day in the summer? Lol every summer we head down to either Savannah/Hilton Head or the Smokies and it seems rain is predicted everyday
 
Dirt track has the WoO tour the Friday before the 600 it will be the most intersting race of the 2 weekends for sure.
 
ChexOrWrex said:
When is the last time a car went from 5th to fighting for the win in 4.5 laps?

We need cars like this back.
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Ha. It seems that you've joined the Time Traveler Way-Back Cabal? You should know the time machine doesn't work in racing because ya can't unlearn what you've already learned. But to answer your question... last Sunday.
 
Note: All times are ET

Friday, May 18
9:05 -9:55 a.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series first practice (Follow live)
10:35-11:25 a.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series final practice, FS1 (Follow live)
11:30-12:10 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series first practice (All-Star Open), FS1 (Follow live)
12:15-12:55 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series first practice (All-Star Race), FS1 (Follow live)
1-1:40 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series final practice (All-Star Open), FS1 (Follow live)
1:45-2:25 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series final practice (All-Star Race), FS1 (Follow live)
2:30-2:40 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series pit road speed practice (Group 1), FS1
2:45-2:55 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series pit road speed practice (Group 2), FS1
4:40 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series pole qualifying, FS1 (Follow live)
6:05 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Open Busch Pole Award qualifying, FS1 (Follow live)
6:45 p.m.: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race Busch Pole Award qualifying (three laps with pit stop), FS1 (Follow live)
8:30 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 (134 laps, 201 miles), FS1 (Follow live)

Press Pass (Watch live)
11:30 a.m.: Kevin Harvick
Noon: Todd Gilliland, Noah Gragson and Myatt Snider
1:15 p.m.: Kyle Busch
3 p.m.: Austin Dillon
3:30 p.m.: Jeff Gordon, William Byron and Sam Bass
7:45 p.m.: Post-Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying
10:15 p.m.: Post-NASCAR Camping World Truck Series rac
 
Maybe it's just me but I'm detecting a pattern here.....

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LewTheShoe said:
Ha. It seems that you've joined the Time Traveler Way-Back Cabal? You should know the time machine doesn't work in racing because ya can't unlearn what you've already learned. But to answer your question... last Sunday.
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Well that’ll be the last time I fall asleep during red flag :D
 
Cant remember the last time I was pumped up to watch a practice session. This should be fun.
 
What is pit road speed practice? Is that to prepare them for qualifying coming full blast down pit road?
 
kkfan91 said:
What is pit road speed practice? Is that to prepare them for qualifying coming full blast down pit road?
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Qualifying includes a mandatory pit stop, exempt from the normal pit road speed limit since there's only one car at a time. Pit road speed applies to the races as usual.
 
Charlie Spencer said:
Qualifying includes a mandatory pit stop, exempt from the normal pit road speed limit since there's only one car at a time. Pit road speed applies to the races as usual.
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I know that, I've just never seen those 2 ten minute practice periods for it before.
 
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