2018 Richmond - Toyota Owners 400 - Pre-Race Thread

[dpkimmel2001]

THE RACE: Toyota Owners 400
TRACK: Richmond Raceway
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race #9 of 36

Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Richmond, VA

Scheduled Green Flag (approx): 6:43 pm/et

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TELEVISION COVERAGE

NASCAR RaceDay: 3:00pm/et on FS1
NASCAR Sunday Pre-Race Show: 6:00pm/et on FOX
Television Race Coverage: FOX, 6:30pm/et

Practices:
Friday, April 20, 11:05am-11:55am/et, TV-FS1;
Friday, April 20, 12:35pm-1:25pm/et, TV-FS1

Qualifying for positions 1-40, Friday, April 20 at 5:30 pm/et, TV-FS1;
re-air scheduled: None

In the Booth: Mike Joy, Darrell Waltrip, Jeff Gordon
Pit Reporters: Jamie Little, Regan Smith, Vince Welch, Matt Yocum
In-Race Analyst: Larry McReynolds
Race / Hollywood Hotel Host: Chris Myers
Analysts / Hollywood Hotel: Jeff Gordon, Darrell and Michael Waltrip

Scheduled Race Re-Air Dates/Times:
TBA

 

[Thegeneral23]

3 in a row for the 18!

 

[DIDIT]

...and as of now the weather looks great for Richmond this weekend.

 

[2 Sweet]

I can't wait to see a Chevrolet in victory lane at the Toyota Owners 400

 

[Speedbowl14]

I like the 6:45 start time. About an hour of daylight, 30 minutes of twilight, and then ending during the night. It always shocks me the number of comers and goers in races like that.

 

[Thegeneral23]

I can't wait to see a Chevrolet in victory lane at the Toyota Owners 400

Hahaha is this a joke? Because it’s not funny

Denny gets his first W Saturday!!

 

[AdoubleU24]

Denny gets his first W Saturday!!

You already said 3 in a row for Kyle tho

 

[dpkimmel2001]

You already said 3 in a row for Kyle tho

If you keep throwing enough out there, something will stick.

 

[Thegeneral23]

You already said 3 in a row for Kyle tho

im just trying to be nice lol bro hahaha

If you keep throwing enough out there, something will stick.

just trying to be nice lol

 

[dpkimmel2001]

just trying to be nice lol

Sharing the luv. Yeah, I get it.

 

[kkfan91]

I hope your prepared for 40 crazy winning options

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[StandOnIt]

Hemeric's first start in a cup car.

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

Why is Alan G still listed as Chase's cc? Thought Francis was still on the box this week.

 

[StandOnIt]

Going to be interesting to see if Hemeric can beat cowboy hat and no neck this weekend. He has routinely beat the paw paws in Xfinity. If I were he, I would stay away from Newman, teammate or not, he knows every trick in the book to screw up your day.

 

[TexasRaceLady]

Why is Alan G still listed as Chase's cc? Thought Francis was still on the box this week.

He's still the CC. He has not been fired. He just can't go to the track because NASCAR suspended him.

 

[TexasRaceLady]

So far, the weather looks GREAT !

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[4tires17gals]

remembers the burton gordon duels

 

[Kiante]

Petty swish actually fits well.

 

[StandOnIt]

He needs to bust off a top ten..

 

[jaqua19]

Gonna make a prediction and say the 48 wins.

Speed the last few weeks, a good run and well executed race at Bristol...definitely getting closer to winning again..feels sooner than later

 

[ToyYoda]

3 in a row for the 18!

Kyle won this race 4 years in a row from 2009-2012. A third straight win is a very good possibility.

 

[Mopardh9]

Bubba wins

 

[StandOnIt]

Kyle won this race 4 years in a row from 2009-2012. A third straight win is a very good possibility.

sure he did pure luck. What has he done lately for the last 7 years?

 

[ToyYoda]

What has he done lately for the last 7 years?

26 Cup wins, 48 Xfinity wins, 26 Truck wins, and a Cup title.

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[TexasRaceLady]

Weather looks perfect for racing Saturday night. *happy dance*

 

[jws926]

I can't wait to see a Chevrolet in victory lane at the Toyota Owners 400

Hehe I cant to see Toyota in victory lane at the Toyota Owners 400

 

[StandOnIt]

I think it is Penske time this weekend.

 

[Efisher131]

I think it is Penske time this weekend.

I have a Brad K feeling about this weekend myself

 

[Charlie Spencer]

I have a Brad K feeling about this weekend myself

And Brad has asked you to stop that. It makes him very uncomfortable.

 

[Thegeneral23]

either the 11 or 18 will get the W.. i hope its the 18 but im good with either one i like the denny too! denny needs a W we got 2 over here on the 18 team so we good over here lol..

 

[Mopardh9]

either the 11 or 18 will get the W.. i hope its the 18 but im good with either one i like the denny too! denny needs a W we got 2 over here on the 18 team so we good over here lol..

I'm going with the 43.

 

[Thegeneral23]

I'm going with the 43.

that would be crazy if he got a W ... wouldnt mind that W either

 

[Charlie Spencer]

First practice is over.

 

[kkfan91]

First practice is over.

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I hope Kahne has the same short track speed he had last week before the steering went out. I know I saw their Bristol car is going to Dover.

 

[Kiante]

A lot teams looking strong this weekend.
Penske, HMS, JGR, SHR... Should be a very good race tomorrow.

 

[Mopardh9]

Hamlin having major issues.

 

[Ford 222]

Hamlin having major issues.

Stuck at work....elaborate?