2026 Nascar Craftsman Truck Series

I have to add Majeski to one of the favorites to win tonight.

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Honeycutt in Heim's old ride was super aggressive last year when he was driving for Friesen and Niece. He made some Hocevar questionable moves. I think he is going to be a force to be reckoned with driving a faster truck this year. He finished 3rd last year in the Trucks behind Majeski.
 
Charlie Spencer said:
Then maybe that's the level he should be learning at.

My point is he's the new Hallie Deegan. That's NOT exactly what NASCAR needs.
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He passed the test at Rockingham and was approved. What's your comment on Garcia who ran over Stewart? His personality, blue collar work ethic and brutal honesty is EXACTLY what NASCAR needs, This was his first Truck race at Daytona so your comparison to Deegan doesn't hold water.
 
Spotter22 said:
This was his first Truck race at Daytona so your comparison to Deegan doesn't hold water.
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Sure it does. Neither of them would have rides if they weren't all over social media. They aren't building fans of the sport, they’re building fans of themselves.

I have nothing against either, but the skills aren't there yet. Build them first and then maybe either would be what motorsports needs.
 
Charlie Spencer said:
Sure it does. Neither of them would have rides if they weren't all over social media. They aren't building fans of the sport, they’re building fans of themselves.

I have nothing against either, but the skills aren't there. Build them first and then maybe either would be what motorsports needs.
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You couldn't be more wrong, he IS bringing eyes to the sport, to deny that is short sighted. Pun intended.
 
Spotter22 said:
You couldn't be more wrong, he IS bringing eyes to the sport, to deny that is short sighted. Pun intended.
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And how many kept watching after his interview? Is he bring eyes to the sport or to him?

You're right, though, he's not the new Deegan, he's the new Pastrana. Everything you're saying was said about Pastrana bringing X Games viewers. We've seen how much of a bump they were.
 
Charlie Spencer said:
And how many kept watching after his interview? Is he bring eyes to the sport or to him?

You're right, though, he's not the new Deegan, he's the new Pastrana. Everything you're saying was said about Pastrana bringing X Games viewers. We've seen how much of a bump they were.
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He has 4.6 Million subscribers and loves this sport, if you don't think that's bringing eyes to NASCAR I cant help you
 
Charlie Spencer said:
Sure it does. Neither of them would have rides if they weren't all over social media. They aren't building fans of the sport, they’re building fans of themselves.

I have nothing against either, but the skills aren't there yet. Build them first and then maybe either would be what motorsports needs.
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Lol. he owns a very nice racetrack in Florida, fills it frequently with fans. Stewart, Hocevar, Biffle some Indy drivers, celebrities and many others race there and have a ball.
 
Charlie Spencer said:
Sure it does. Neither of them would have rides if they weren't all over social media. They aren't building fans of the sport, they’re building fans of themselves.

I have nothing against either, but the skills aren't there yet. Build them first and then maybe either would be what motorsports needs.
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I 'll say this then let it go, McFarland took a race track in Bradenton FL that was closed and left for dead and revived it and sells it out almost every weekend, not for himself but for the people who love racing and he put it all on the line to get it done. That my friend is not being selfish or trying to boost his ego, he did it because he cares about the sport and gave the people what they wanted. I don't think you know who this guy really is, sure he uses Social Media to bring attention to the sport he loves, he doesn't do it for clicks and likes, he truly wants NASCAR to survive so if part of his plan is to use every avenue he can to make it work, then I don't see a problem with that. Ms Deegan was all in it for herself, big difference between the two. Have a good night
 
Replies and then I'll drop it too.
StandOnIt said:
Grandpa needs to go to bed.
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Quite probably true, although I have neither children nor grandchildren. 'Geezer', 'Boomer', 'Fossil', or 'Old Fart' would have been more accurate.

StandOnIt said:
Has no clue who Cleetus represents.
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Nope, but that's no different from my off-track knowledge of other drivers. What little I know about their fan bases is what I've picked up from race broadcasts and here.

Spotter22 said:
That my friend is not being selfish or trying to boost his ego, he did it because he cares about the sport and gave the people what they wanted. I don't think you know who this guy really is, sure he uses Social Media to bring attention to the sport he loves, he doesn't do it for clicks and likes, he truly wants NASCAR to survive so if part of his plan is to use every avenue he can to make it work, then I don't see a problem with that.
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Yeah, I could have phrased that point better. I did NOT mean to imply he's being selfish or egotistical. I do not doubt his sincerity. I meant his brief presence last night had more positive effect on his popularity than it did for NASCAR's long-term relationship with his fans. I'm not saying that was his intention.

Spotter22 said:
He's exactly what NASCAR needs. He's relatable, funny and loves this sport
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Let's get back to my original point. I'm cynical; posts like this remind me of similar ones over the decades saying a variety of new attractions were going to be great for NASCAR. Danica Patrick was touted as a boost to the sport's popularity. I read much about Travis Pastrana bringing his extreme sports fan base. Monster Energy's sponsorship was expected to bring huge numbers of young folks from its other sponsorships.

I saw no long-term increase in fans from these; tell me if I missed it.

What little I've seen of him, he seems like a nice guy and I wish him well on and off track. I applaud his hurricane relief efforts. I'm not saying he isn't good for the sport, and I'm not saying he couldn't become a good driver. I'm QUESTIONING whether his infrequent entry and early exits will have any lasting effect on NASCAR's overall popularity.

Okay, I'm done. Thanks.
 
jaqua19.1 said:
I'm not a fan of the Cleetus stuff. Feels silly to me.
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Charlie Spencer said:
My point is he's the new Hallie Deegan. That's NOT exactly what NASCAR needs.
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FWIW, I agree with @jaqua19.1 and @Charlie Spencer here. Cleetus, Travis Pastrana, and Hallie Deegan too for that matter, make Nascar look like a carnival promoter. The big build up for a guy that likes racecars towing trailers, or a guy that jumps out of an airplane without a parachute... these Youtube stunters give Nascar a carni vibe and it's not a good look. JMO.
 
LewTheShoe said:
FWIW, I agree with @jaqua19.1 and @Charlie Spencer here. Cleetus, Travis Pastrana, and Hallie Deegan too for that matter, make Nascar look like a carnival promoter. The big build up for a guy that likes racecars towing trailers, or a guy that jumps out of an airplane without a parachute... these Youtube stunters give Nascar a carni vibe and it's not a good look. JMO.
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Its been going on for a long time, all the way back to Marty Robbins. NASCAR is a show, always has been ,always will be. The racing still goes on.
 
LewTheShoe said:
FWIW, I agree with @jaqua19.1 and @Charlie Spencer here. Cleetus, Travis Pastrana, and Hallie Deegan too for that matter, make Nascar look like a carnival promoter. The big build up for a guy that likes racecars towing trailers, or a guy that jumps out of an airplane without a parachute... these Youtube stunters give Nascar a carni vibe and it's not a good look. JMO.
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F****** nailed it. I can appreciate Cleetus' is enthusiasm, and he deserves his following. But that shouldn't be what allows him to enter an event like this. I feel like it delegitimizes NASCAR racing as an elite Motorsport in America, or frankly, legitimate one.

There's already been years of complaints about the broadcast on the playoff system and the illegitimacy of NASCAR as a pure motorsport. This kind of stuff does no favors. This may be a sucky thing to say, but he also acts like a cartoon character.

Now if we're talking other professional race car drivers who have had success in other Series without having experience? I think that's cool and I think that's good for the sport. At the end of the day Motorsports are niche, and NASCAR is just never going to pull the general sports fan like the NFL, or the NBA. And that's perfectly okay.
 
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