2019 Auto Club Speedway --Auto Club 400 -- Pre-Race Thread

[dpkimmel2001]

It’s almost time for a beer.

It's almost time the the first of many.

 

[Turtle84]

For reference, Harvick lead last year’s practice here with a lap at 189MPH. He had a 10 lap average speed at 180 MPH.

Also, for reference:


Consecutives in the 174-172 range.

I am hoping for quite The Show today, to makeup for this other nonsense.

 

[Pat]

Jayski‏ @jayski 10m10 minutes ago
Cars going to the rear today: #36 – engine change #34 – failing inspection 2 times. Race engineer ejected. Will also serve a 15-minute practice hold next week in Martinsville.

 

[LewTheShoe]

The amateurish fits-and-starts antics on Pit Road is an embarrassment to Motorsports...

All this angst and anger about qualifying is misplaced. The embarrassment is having cars with anemic power and huge drag and huge downforce that need a tow to get around the racetrack. You guys are complaining about a derivative symptom rather than the actual root cause of the problem. Just my $0.02.

 

[SlicedBread22]

 

[TexasRaceLady]

Bob Pockrass‏Verified account @bobpockrass
Cole Custer just got back out of the car as he was fitted in the seat again and also was given a helmet (his equipment isn’t here). He is on standby for Austin Dillon (sick).

 

[HoneyBadger]

Get a look at Shannon Spake.

 

[Johali]

Bob Pockrass‏Verified account @bobpockrass
Cole Custer just got back out of the car as he was fitted in the seat again and also was given a helmet (his equipment isn’t here). He is on standby for Austin Dillon (sick).

If Custer drives it I hope he gets a top 5. Yes sir, that would be cool.

 

[StandOnIt]

drop the flag

 

[ReturnTrip]

Sometimes I dream of a broadcast where the announcers don't try to explain the minutiae for an hour and just let the race unfold with a bit of mystery.

 

[Efisher131]

If Custer drives it I hope he gets a top 5. Yes sir, that would be cool.

I hope he wins if he gets in. Let NASCAR try to explain why that would qualify Dillon for the playoffs without looking like a joke.

 

[Kiante]

Rey Mysterio.

One of my all-time favs.

 

[Professur]

Start it like that!!!

 

[dpkimmel2001]

They need to start them 5 wide.

 

[jws926]

That is cool in deed( five wide)

 

[TexasRaceLady]

That is cool in deed( five wide)

Should have dropped the green! LOL

 

[ReturnTrip]

Don't give NASCAR any ideas, Jeff.

 

[Madman88]

yeah, if they start them like this it would be cool.

 

[Bob]

Sweet parade lap.

 

[Kiante]

They had to stretch that suit out a bit for Cole.

 

[Kiante]

Slick sponsor placement by Blaney's pit crew.

 

[Professur]

Aw Fark ... I'd forgotten about that stupid stage racing they use now.

 

[donthaveanickname]

Why is Custer on standby for Dillon and not Reddick?

 

[Madman88]

Not sure how much I would want to be Custer right now. Knowing you might get to drive a cup car, WOOHOOOO
Also knowing that cup car will be covered in puke and maybe poo when you get in

 

[Ventisca]

All this angst and anger about qualifying is misplaced. The embarrassment is having cars with anemic power and huge drag and huge downforce that need a tow to get around the racetrack. You guys are complaining about a derivative symptom rather than the actual root cause of the problem. Just my $0.02.

The Car Formula (El Package) has already been set for the Season (subject to change of course ).

The grieving process for that Car Formula is now less relevant (Garage is now in "Acceptance") as the Season has started --

and now NASCAR (Scott Miller, et al) has to tweak other rules (Qualifying for instance) to get their desired results...

NASCAR is Live Theater -- Good Racing, Bad Racing, Good Entertainment, Bad Entertainment -- opinions vary...

 

[Efisher131]

Alright, we need 200 horsepower and 15 inch spoilers.

 

[Ventisca]

Alright, we need 200 horsepower and 15 inch spoilers.

might as well throw on 13" trailer tires and wheels to make that 200 HP a "challenge" to drive...

 

[Ford 222]

Dang the 19 is a whiner...

 

[FLRacingFan]

Often imitated, never duplicated.

 

[Mike Crayne]

Why is Custer on standby for Dillon and not Reddick?

Because Reddick had already left for home.

 

[FLRacingFan]

All this angst and anger about qualifying is misplaced. The embarrassment is having cars with anemic power and huge drag and huge downforce that need a tow to get around the racetrack. You guys are complaining about a derivative symptom rather than the actual root cause of the problem. Just my $0.02.

I do and will prefer single-car qualifying no matter what, but I'll certainly agree that the current cars only exacerbate how I feel about knockout qualifying. It went from something I didn't care about anymore to something that embarrasses the sport.