Cup RACE thread --- Indy Road Course

[Charlie Spencer]

These road course races to me are starting to rival the short tracks for action

With the advantage of having time to make repairs without losing a lap.

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Much like Elliott dominating the chicane at Watkins Glen, he is bad fast through the switchbacks here.

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

Man, that little hit destroyed the 10’a nose. Like was said earlier, I hope composite bodies won’t crush like an aluminum can…

 

[Nitro Dude]

You know it's going to be a follow the leader race when Elliott and Larson hasn't been able to pass any cars within the first couple of laps. If it is still this way at noon then I won't need to miss any of the drag race.

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

Much like Elliott dominating the chicane at Watkins Glen, he is bad fast through the switchbacks here.

I’ve always thought he kills them in heavy braking zones. This track has several.

 

[Kiante]

Exactly the form expected from Briscoe on road courses, he's looking so much better now.

More time, more reps in the Cup car. He really looks like he's getting acclimated now.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

“Harvick is on the bubble if Briscoe wins” first stage not even close to being over. Gosh NBC sucks

 

[ChexOrWrex]

So far, much more tame than the Xfinity race. Everyone is pretty solid on keeping it on the asphalt. If this race turns into a snoozer, Roger is gonna have a PR issue again.

 

[RacerrecaR]

“Harvick is on the bubble if Briscoe wins” first stage not even close to being over. Gosh NBC sucks

Hi Jeff!

 

[Blaze]

“Harvick is on the bubble if Briscoe wins” first stage not even close to being over. Gosh NBC sucks

Stage one is actually (and was) close to being over tho! It’s only 4 laps now

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

Chase starting to eat them up under braking in the NASCAR 1-2 section

 

[ChexOrWrex]

I’ve always thought he kills them in heavy braking zones. This track has several.

Everyone thought it was bondo. Turns out, NASCAR gifted HMS with the Next Gen brakes before next season

 

[donthaveanickname]

I’ve always thought he kills them in heavy braking zones. This track has several.

He still is the favorite for the win. Probably just taking it easy during the early stages.

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

Hope for the field: 9 is overheating, Chase sounds concerned. Pulled tape this stop.

 

[pjmolo]

“Harvick is on the bubble if Briscoe wins” first stage not even close to being over. Gosh NBC sucks

Turned the sound completely off after about five minutes.

Would kill for an audio broadcast from trackside of just ambient sounds and crowd noise.

 

[Kiante]

Reddick's improvement on road courses ahould be lauded more.

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Like playoff points even matter for McDowell.

 

[Blaze]

Hope for the field: 9 is overheating, Chase sounds concerned. Pulled tape this stop.

Oh no!!!

 

[Spotter22]

34 let him go. That 8 is desperate

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

Oh no!!!

Temps were “310 and 290. Really warm.”

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Huge stage points for the 8. PLAYOFFS!!!

 

[JBone88]

Reddick's improvement on road courses ahould be lauded more.

Everyone’s too busy pissing themselves over the “playoff bubble”

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Stage one is actually (and was) close to being over tho! It’s only 4 laps now

I stand corrected on Stage 1 almost being over

 

[Spotter22]

Mcdowell made a huge mistake by not pitting with the leaders, I have him in the pool. Not happy

 

[RacerrecaR]

MAJOR PLAYOFF IMPLICATIONS

Great run by the 8 and 34

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Hope for the field: 9 is overheating, Chase sounds concerned. Pulled tape this stop.

Had one of these stashed behind the radiator.

 

[Blaze]

I stand corrected on Stage 1 almost being over

I don’t blame you tbh. I looked and saw 4 to go and I was like “what… stage is so short.” So I would’ve probably thought it wasn’t close to being over if I ain’t seen that

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Mcdowell made a huge mistake by not pitting with the leaders, I have him in the pool. Not happy

Reddick picked up 10 points for me.

 

[FLRacingFan]

They can’t even show the rest of these stage point battles in split screen? 10th was half a minute back and we’re just watching Reddick trundle around. bull****.

 

[Blaze]

Mcdowell made a huge mistake by not pitting with the leaders, I have him in the pool. Not happy

I hope he doesn’t drown

 

[Kiante]

Everyone’s too busy pissing themselves over the “playoff bubble”

Man, Reddick is evolving for the better.

Dude lost like 10 lbs over the offseason and just continues to get better every week. These little things should be noted more.

 

[JBone88]

Did they just compare Will Power and Kyle Busch? Tha **** are these dudes on?

 

[Blaze]

I won’t be shocked when Reddick gets a win.

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

Temps coming down on 9, they think it was grass/debris

 

[ChexOrWrex]

They can’t even show the rest of these stage point battles in split screen? 10th was half a minute back and we’re just watching Reddick trundle around. bull****.

Sponsors want their winning brands on TV. NBC isn’t gonna say no.

 

[AdoubleU24]

Hope for the field: 9 is overheating, Chase sounds concerned. Pulled tape this stop.

Can't make this stuff up lol. Always something.

 

[Spotter22]

Reddick picked up 10 points for me.

Youre getting bonus points? Thats bogus man

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

And the 14 got passed under caution and I think they’re telling Chase that nascar said he didn’t maintain speed.

 

[FLRacingFan]

Briscoe penalized for not keeping up under yellow. Elliott is going to be gone.

 

[Speedbowl14]

P5 Preece for the stage!!! Hopefully some wacky stuff happens and this short-term gain is a winner...