2019 Michigan -- Consumers Energy 400 -- Pre-Race Thread

[Johali]

THE RACE: Consumers Energy 400 Monster Energy Cup Series Race

TRACK: Michigan International Speedway

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race #23 of 36

Date: Sunday Aug 11th, 2019, Brooklyn MI

Scheduled Green Flag (approx): 3:15 pm/et

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All Times E/T

Cup on Sun and Trucks on Sat. at Michigan , Xfinity at Mid Ohio Sat

TV SCHEDULE

Friday, Aug. 9
12:30 p.m. Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice, NBCSN/NBC Sports App
1:35 p.m., NASCAR Xfinity Series first practice, NBC Sports App
4:05 p.m., NASCAR Xfinity Series final practice, NBC Sports App
5 p.m., Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying, NBCSN/NBC Sports App

Saturday, Aug. 10
8:35 a.m., Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice, NBC Sports App
9:30 a.m., NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series qualifying, FS2/FOX Sports App
11:30 a.m., Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series final practice, NBC Sports App
11:40 a.m., NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying, NBC Sports App
Noon, NASCAR RaceDay: Gander Outdoors Truck Series, FS1/FOX Sports App
1 p.m., NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series race, FS1/FOX Sports App
3 p.m., NASCAR Xfinity Series race, NBCSN/NBC Sports App

Sunday, Aug. 11
2:30 p.m., Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Countdown to Green, NBCSN/NBC Sports App
3 p.m., Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race, NBCSN/NBC Sports App
6 p.m., Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Post Race, NBCSN/NBC Sports App

 

[Revman]

Heritage Trophy on the line. I love this race.

 

[StandOnIt]

Heritage Trophy on the line. I love this race.

most of them have this package down now. Trimmed out and ready.

 

[Revman]

most of them have this package down now. Trimmed out and ready.

You mean, they are in Chase Spec, right? LMAO.....

 

[StandOnIt]

all the way chase spec with the added full race package.

 

[Truex_rox]

I hope the battle(s) for the lead doesn't end up being practically non-existent at this joint like it was last time.

 

[Speedbowl14]

Not to hijack but for my friend and I this event is known as "The Race Before We Go to Bristol"

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[StandOnIt]

Michigan Entry list

 

[StandOnIt]

The Goodyear tire story.
They are running the same tire they ran at the first Michigan race. The same tire they ran at Kentucky and Texas.

https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2019/08/06/goodyear-tire-info-for-michigan-mid-ohio/

 

[StandOnIt]

The Larson line

 

[Acs]

ahh yes, they stickied up the Kyle Larson line. It's not like he was already really good here or anything.

 

[SlicedBread22]

Joey

 

[StandOnIt]

I don't think Larson is jumping for joy about the PJ1 being on the top lane. He could have plenty of company up there.

 

[racingfan7]

I really hope the top line works, this place hasn't been the same since it's been repaved.

 

[Pat]

 

[Kiante]

Everyone focused on qualifying runs during first practice. Looks like Chevy and Ford have come to play this weekend.

Top 5 covered by Chevy and Ford owns 6 through 10.

 

[ChexOrWrex]

I don't think Larson is jumping for joy about the PJ1 being on the top lane. He could have plenty of company up there.

Slide Job!

 

[StandOnIt]

1st practice results FWIW

 

[Kiante]

Matt D is not happy, so far:

 

[StandOnIt]

Tales from 27th place..go Matt.

 

[Kiante]

Tales from 27th place..go Matt.

Bristol will be much better for him, he's admitted Michigan is by far one of his weakest tracks.

27th is a bit off for them as of late, hopefully they qualify better.

 

[AdoubleU24]

Isn't qualifying supposed to be based on the previous week's finishing order for 1-20 or something? The order today is all jacked up

 

[Ventisca]

Why are they interrupting this awesome Hemric interview with cars Qualifying on track?

===

Rick Allen: Can I talk again, Jeff?

 

[AdoubleU24]

Holy cow listen to the crowd for Chase

 

[Johali]

Yep. I hope that the pole position stands. Still some good cars to go though.

 

[Johali]

I can't find kybu on the ticker. Is he qualifying today?

 

[Ventisca]

Go Kez!

 

[StandOnIt]

Kez and Harv on the front row

 

[BobbyFord]

Pole speed doesn't mean anything in a non-impound event.

 

[Ventisca]

"Starting 16th is the new Pole."

- Said no one...

 

[StandOnIt]

Pole speed doesn't mean anything in a non-impound event.

yeah it does, It means you get the best stall for the pole on down. Being slow doesn't matter right?

 

[BobbyFord]

Brad: "Because it's so hard to get track position back..."
Wake...woke...wad...pack...aero...push...

 

[StandOnIt]

Brad: "Because it's so hard to get track position back..."
Wake...woke...wad...pack...aero...push...

yep it is a new day ol timer. 6 months into it.

 

[BobbyFord]

Flat footed at Michigan isn’t racing.
Flat footed anywhere isn’t racing.

 

[StandOnIt]

yawn, qualified at 190

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[Ventisca]

Send them home...

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[StandOnIt]

And Kyle's story