2019 Martinsville I -- STP 500 -- Pre-Race Thread

[Johali]

THE RACE: STP 500 Monster Energy Cup Series Race

TRACK: Martinsville Speedway

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race #6 of 36

Date: Sunday, March 24th, 2019, Ridgeway Virginia

Scheduled Green Flag (approx): 2:15 pm/et

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All Times E/T

Cup and Trucks are racing this weekend

Saturday, March 23
9:30 a.m., Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice, FS1/FOX Sports App
10:30 a.m., NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series qualifying, FS1/FOX Sports App
12:30 p.m., Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series final practice, FS1/FOX Sports App
1:30 p.m., NASCAR RaceDay, FOX/FOX Sports App
2 p.m., NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series race at Martinsville, FOX/FOX Sports App
5 p.m., Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Busch Pole qualifying, FS1/FOX Sports App
11 p.m., NASCAR Master of the Clock: The Legend of Martinsville, FS1/FOX Sports App


Sunday, March 24
12:30 p.m., NASCAR RaceDay: Martinsville, FS1/FOX Sports App
2 p.m., Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville, FS1/FOX Sports App

 

[HoneyBadger]

Off throttle time

 

[Efisher131]

A real racetrack. The reason I suffer through "The Package"

 

[SlicedBread22]

Rubbin' is racin'!

 

[dpkimmel2001]

THE BEST TRACK on the schedule. No other comes in even at a close 2nd.

 

[KodiakRusty89]

Driving down Friday, staying in Salem Friday and Saturday night, golf Saturday at The Pete Dye River Course at Virginia Tech then the race on Sunday! Been looking forward to this weekend for literally a year! The forecast as of now looks very good! I can safely say it will not snow!!!

 

[Turtle84]

Off throttle time

We sure about that?

 

[CalTenn]

This will be the best race of the year so far

 

[Brentford]

Easily my least favorite track the cup guys visit! You can bet I'll find something else to tune into for next weekend! ...Totally kidding! I would probably go to both races there if I lived within a couple hours. Never a dull race.

 

[dpkimmel2001]

 

[Get That 88 Up There !!]

18 years ago today, Dale Jarrett wins at Darlington

 

[Zerkfitting]

What type of qualifying are they doing?

 

[StandOnIt]

From Jayski.

 

[StandOnIt]

Running the same tire in the cars and trucks since 2017, left sides since 2013
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2Br9kpXcAABdfo.jpg:large

 

[Johali]

From Jayski.
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You beat me by thiiiis much.

 

[StandOnIt]

eh it's been interesting this year finding the lists. I ran on to them and I was surprised I did. Looks like Jayski is getting more stable in some areas.

 

[Johali]

eh it's been interesting this year finding the lists. I ran on to them and I was surprised I did. Looks like Jayski is getting more stable in some areas.

I'm glad that they're making a comeback. They've always been my go to for entry lists and TV schedules.

 

[DIDIT]

From Jayski.
View attachment 39933

Is it safe to assume only charter teams are now racing?

 

[StandOnIt]

Is it safe to assume only charter teams are now racing?

Big gap between the haves and the have nots, they are working on it.

 

[Kiante]

STP will NOT be on the 43 this week as a primary... Not looking good for RPM:

 

[AdoubleU24]

What type of qualifying are they doing?

Group qualifying

 

[Get That 88 Up There !!]

STP will NOT be on the 43 this week as a primary... Not looking good for RPM:

I don’t expect them to exist past this season. Going to be had for them to attract sponsors when their performance is sub-par. Sucks for Bubba, has been downhill since finishing 2nd in the 500 last year

 

[StandOnIt]

eh, I disagree, STP is still an associate. Lots of changes in the wind concerning costs associated with racing going on. The next couple of years developing the new car are going to be interesting. Going to be some standardized parts used and even longer engine use. Penske has been talking loudly about those two lately.

 

[StandOnIt]

another leadership change.

 

[SpeedPagan]

I really wish they would remove the front splitter for Martinsville. Encourage some physical contact racing!

 

[Spotter22]

What type of qualifying are they doing?

Drafting

 

[acmerocket]

i dont think even nascar can mess up this race, but??

 

[Turtle84]

Petition to change the name of the track from Martinsville to Loganosville.



Sign here X___________

 

[Spotter22]

Petition to change the name of the track from Martinsville to Loganosville.



Sign here X___________

I like Kenseth corner better

 

[SpeedPagan]

STP will NOT be on the 43 this week as a primary... Not looking good for RPM:

Wow, STP and Petty Motorsports is like Peanut Butter and Jelly.

 

[ChexOrWrex]

I don’t expect them to exist past this season. Going to be had for them to attract sponsors when their performance is sub-par. Sucks for Bubba, has been downhill since finishing 2nd in the 500 last year

Even before that he was 3rd in the Xfinity standings when Roush shut down midseason and left Bubba out to dry.

Kid’s got talent but has been givin the shortest straws.

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Petition to change the name of the track from Martinsville to Loganosville.



Sign here X___________

I’m gonna go with Gordonsville

9 wins
29 top 5s with 12 of those being a podium finish.
0 DNFs

6.7 average finish in 47 starts

 

[Johali]

I’m gonna go with Gordonsville

9 wins
29 top 5s
0 DNFs

6.7 average finish in 47 starts

Yep.

 

[Mispeedway15]

I really wish they would remove the front splitter for Martinsville. Encourage some physical contact racing!

Haha you didn’t think last Fall was physical?

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Haha you didn’t think last Fall was physical?

Last spring was the worst Martinsville race in recent memory.

 

[lisa]

i dont think even nascar can mess up this race, but??

Ahhhhhh man, you just blew it.

 

[2 Sweet]

Unfortunately I won't be making it to the spring race this year, but will be watching on TV of course. Easily one of the best tracks on the schedule, and it looks like great weather this weekend!

 

[SpeedPagan]

Haha you didn’t think last Fall was physical?

Last fall race had a smaller splitter.

 

[kyle18fan]

Running the same tire in the cars and trucks since 2017, left sides since 2013
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2Br9kpXcAABdfo.jpg:large

Truck race will be a great tire test for KTB in the KBM truck

 

[StandOnIt]