All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Pre-Race Thread

[StandOnIt]

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[Mispeedway15]

I'm not a "NASCAR black helicopter" guy but I think it will be an amazing race. Everyone in this industry knows this race is massive and with no points on the line I think you'll see guys putting on a show because they see the importance of it.

I hope so, but even I'll admit these cars are really heavy for only 650 HP on a short track. I hope it's not a snoozer

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[aunty dive]

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

This brings a tear to my eye.

 

[AdoubleU24]

Incredible

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[StandOnIt]

Cup practice results

 

[AdoubleU24]

Lap averages looking pretty bleak for the Chevys

 

[Old 97]

I still haven’t found my seat. LOL

 

[aunty dive]

I still haven’t found my seat. LOL

Try using both hands.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Try using both hands.

And a flashlight?

 

[Charlie Spencer]

I spent many happy late afternoons watching the old pit crew competition at the Rock.

 

[Kiante]

And a flashlight?

Wear your bifocals, too.

 

[TexasRaceLady]

 

[jws926]

The grand stands are damn near packed, love to see it

 

[AdoubleU24]

NASCAR busted out the ol' favoritism wrench for the 9 team huh?

 

[FLRacingFan]

I’m shocked Elliott’s LR wasn’t loose.

 

[Greg]

This brings a tear to my eye.

Tyler Reddick showing off a pair of Jordan's clearly designed for the B team.

 

[hmmm298]

I definitely don’t ever try to push conspiracies etc. I obviously am a Hendrick fan.
But did anyone else think it seemed like it took a lot longer for them to get to the 9 to check it than it did some others (The 54 and 99 for example), or was it just me?
It could have been just in anticipation making it seem like it but idk.

 

[AdoubleU24]

I definitely don’t ever try to push conspiracies etc.
But did anyone else think it seemed like it took a lot longer for them to get to the 9 to check it than it did some others (The 54 and 99 for example), or was it just me?
It could have been just in anticipation making it seem like it but idk.

What do you think they were doing, giving them extra time to bring an air gun down there and tighten it?

 

[hmmm298]

What do you think they were doing, giving them extra time to bring an air gun down there and tighten it?

No. Just it honestly seemed to take forever not saying there was any reason for it or any idea why if so. Like I said maybe it was just anticipation

Just wondering if it really was or just me

 

[aunty dive]

They were re-calibrating the torque wrenches to a lower value.

NASCAR doesn’t miss a trick.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Chase is fifth at the moment. If there's favoritism, NASCAR didn't do a very good job.

 

[HoneyBadger]

I thought Alan and Chase Elliott’s pit crew was the reason he lost races.

 

[hmmm298]

Man I’d think this would be Hamlin’s wheelhouse, going as fast as possible on pit road. Guess not.

 

[AdoubleU24]

Ty sippin on that drink bottle like he just ran 500 miles. Marketing 101 lol

 

[StandOnIt]

Big factor in how you win or lose races

 

[AdoubleU24]

The lift for victory lane is bad ass

 

[racingfan7]

I miss seeing a few start & park drivers in the Cup Series, better than 36

 

[Revman]

Watching a recording of Practice. This is the ****** coolest thing ever. I absolutely love this All Star concept at this place. Just ****** awesome. Bravo all responsible.

 

[aunty dive]

 

[Charlie Spencer]

I thought repaving was the plan all along?

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

All Star Friday was a blast. $70 to park a mile and a half from the track is robbery, but it is what it is. Got in and out no issues, but Sunday night will definitely be a s*** show.

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

I hope so, but even I'll admit these cars are really heavy for only 650 HP on a short track. I hope it's not a snoozer

They could pass in practice, but we do t know how hard the passed car was pushing. Tire falloff was HUGE. 1.5 secs or more a run.

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

This may be against rules and if so please delete mods, but I wanted to do a photo dump from last night

 

[aunty dive]

That’s The Doc in the Budweiser tie.

I recognized him right away.

 

[TexasRaceLady]