2021 Instacart 500 Pre-Race Thread

[Get That 88 Up There !!]

The 2nd and final part of the west coast swing is next as the ARCA series returns to make it a triple header with the Xfinity and Cup Series

Friday - ARCA (MAVTV) - 7:30 PM EST
Saturday - Xfinity (FS1) - 5:30 PM
Sunday - Cup (FOX) - 3:30 PM

 

[*WEAVER*]

They are running the new package this week

 

[StandOnIt]

They are running the new package this week


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need more down force

 

[Nitro Dude]

It looks like there will be some beautiful west coast weather for next weekend.

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

Ah, Phoenix... Time to get the sour disappointment of Daytona Road Course out of my mouth.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Ah, Phoenix... Time to get the sour disappointment of Daytona Road Course out of my mouth.

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thats a very cool picture. I had never seen that one. I kinda like the day glow 9, stands out.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Remember when Phoenix was Harvick's playground?

Uh, Kevin Harvick? You know, Delana's husband? Keelan's dad?

Aw, c'mon; it hasn't been that long...

 

[DaBiff1618]

Baby goat Ty Gibbs will win the ARCA race, papa goat Kyle Busch will win the cup race, and non GOAT Brandon Jones will win the Xfinity race

 

[StandOnIt]

Baby goat Ty Gibbs will win the ARCA race, papa goat Kyle Busch will win the cup race, and non GOAT Brandon Jones will win the Xfinity race

Does a bowl of rice come with that?

 

[StandOnIt]

Remember when Phoenix was Harvick's playground?

Uh, Kevin Harvick? You know, Delana's husband? Keelan's dad?

Aw, c'mon; it hasn't been that long...

They need a good showing, I know that much, but it only takes a couple of flub races before this peanut gallery is calling for changes

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

Remember when Phoenix was Harvick's playground?

Uh, Kevin Harvick? You know, Delana's husband? Keelan's dad?

Aw, c'mon; it hasn't been that long...

This will be a good indicator of whether there's really problems afoot with the 4.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

This will be a good indicator of whether there's really problems afoot with the 4.

If Kevin doesnt score a W at this race I think it will be safe to ask..... Has Kevin Harvick lost a step?

 

[AdoubleU24]

Ah, Phoenix... Time to get the sour disappointment of Daytona Road Course out of my mouth.

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Fingers crossed. Unfortunately there will be more than just 3 other cars to deal with this week lol.

 

[Spotter22]

5 races- 5 Faces

 

[Efisher131]

5 races- 5 Faces

Yes. Brad Keselowski

 

[Nitro Dude]

Sorry guys but the next 2 races are going to be won by the 9 and 48. I don't care who is first but I want to see a 4 in a row for HMS.

 

[DanicaFreak]

Sorry guys but the next 2 races are going to be won by the 9 and 48. I don't care who is first but I want to see a 4 in a row for HMS.

No.

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Sorry guys but the next 2 races are going to be won by the 9 and 48. I don't care who is first but I want to see a 4 in a row for HMS.

With how this place has been since Sunday, the next 33 races might be won by the #5.

 

[Nitro Dude]

With how this place has been since Sunday, the next 33 races might be won by the #5.

That would work for me also.

 

[hmmm298]

With how this place has been since Sunday, the next 33 races might be won by the #5.

Half of them very well could.

 

[Old Kid]

Sorry guys but the next 2 races are going to be won by the 9 and 48. I don't care who is first but I want to see a 4 in a row for HMS.

I could live with that.

 

[hmmm298]

Any of Byron Elliott and Bowman easily could win Phoenix. It's been a strong track for Hendrick in general since Dale Jr at least. Not sure it necessarily fits Larson's style but he should be strong regardless.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

With how this place has been since Sunday, the next 33 races might be won by the #5.

He only needs the last one.

 

[Efisher131]

Any of Byron Elliott and Bowman easily could win Phoenix. It's been a strong track for Hendrick in general since Dale Jr at least. Not sure it necessarily fits Larson's style but he should be strong regardless.

His last 4 finishes at Phoenix have been 3rd, 6th, 4th, 4th

 

[aunty dive]

His last 4 finishes at Phoenix have been 3rd, 6th, 4th, 4th

But muh style.

 

[TexasRaceLady]

 

[Nitro Dude]

His last 4 finishes at Phoenix have been 3rd, 6th, 4th, 4th

I really don't think there is a track on this planet that he can't figure out and win on as long as he has a decent car. Time will tell though.

 

[Mispeedway15]

Should be interesting to see the outcome this week. I'd lean towards Gibbs/Hendrick to get the dub as they seem at the moment miles ahead of the competition

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[Switchback]

Everyone knows that had they made the final 4, they would have been right in the middle of it in November too .

 

[FLRacingFan]

I don’t think it’s time to sound the alarms yet. They had a great car at Daytona, a consistent Top 10 car at the road course, and a car that went from Top 15 to Top 5 as the sun went down at Homestead. Sunday was terrible for SHR overall I’d be surprised if that became their normal form.

Jmo, but I’d like to see Brad there next year if he doesn’t re-sign with Penske. A rookie, sophomore, and mediocre veteran probably isn’t what you want your star driver surrounded by when he’s got two or three years left. That’s rather idealistic though as I can’t see Smithfield wanting to partner with anyone besides Aric.

 

[Nitro Dude]

Sunday is going to be a busy race day...3 hours of big HP racing and then right into some good old NASCAR racing. That should keep me entertained for about 7 hours. I had better grab some more hot dogs and buns so I will have something quick and easy to fix for lunch on Sunday.

 

[DanicaFreak]

^Is this guy for the racing or the hot dogs?

 

[Nitro Dude]

^Is this guy for the racing or the hot dogs?

Both for sure.

 

[Revman]

Does a bowl of rice come with that?

Work to do.

 

[Kiante]

Cup Starting Lineup:

Xfinity starting lineup:

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Sunday is going to be a busy race day...3 hours of big HP racing and then right into some good old NASCAR racing. That should keep me entertained for about 7 hours. I had better grab some more hot dogs and buns so I will have something quick and easy to fix for lunch on Sunday.

'Cause microwaved hot dogs beat the Hell out of KFC. That damn bucket would probably never shut up.

 

[hmmm298]

^Is this guy for the racing or the hot dogs?

But muh style.

puppy style?

 

[hmmm298]

They need a good showing, I know that much, but it only takes a couple of flub races before this peanut gallery is calling for changes

Does that mean we can fire or retire Harvick?

 

[DIDIT]

Cup Starting Lineup:

Xfinity starting lineup:

This s_cks for Jordan Anderson. Anyone know how or when he might actually get to race in Xfinity this year?