Cup RACE thread --- Texas

[SlicedBread22]

I'm almost in denial that this is the racing they wanted.. so far this is good though!

 

[Kiante]

Let's go to the 2018 package except on tracks where the pavement is less than 5 years old. Then run this one. That would be good with me.

The spring race last year was fantastic.

 

[DUN24]

Blaney had to lift for Hamlin and he lost three spots because of it.

The glaring issue with this package but so far, way better than Texas the past few years.

 

[Madman88]

Christ, this is what nascar wanted. talladega ish-everywhere. hold it on the floot and hope for the best. This aint racing.

lets see the brake and throttle graphic

 

[Blaze]

I have liked what I seen here so far.

 

[Efisher131]

The spring race last year was fantastic.

The race where Harvick ran Kyle Busch down and hit the bubble of air and couldn't pass him? There were some big wrecks that's about it.

 

[Head423]

Good action so far. I could do without in car cameras for good I believe. They are always on board it seems when something happens.

 

[SlicedBread22]

Joey!

 

[Kiante]

The race where Harvick ran Kyle Busch down and hit the bubble of air and couldn't pass him? There were some big wrecks that's about it.

It was good racing throughout the field that race.

 

[Racer1930]

[QUOTE="SlicedBread22, post: 1552261, .. so far this is good though![/QUOTE]

Yeah it's fun to watch them get sorted out - "speed-wise". Chase E. looks pretty good but there are probably fast cars working their way through the pack.

 

[FLRacingFan]

Clean air is crucial. #48 isn't the fastest car.

 

[Kiante]

Clean air is crucial. #48 isn't the fastest car.

He isn't, but damn its good to have the old man out front. His car in 1 and 2 is great, but 3 and 4 Logano is much better.

Logano and Elliott look faster IMO.

 

[Ventisca]

One Reality for KyBu missing the pit stall -- two different stories being babbled at us

wonderful...

 

[FLRacingFan]

The race where Harvick ran Kyle Busch down and hit the bubble of air and couldn't pass him? There were some big wrecks that's about it.

Harvick was right on Kyle's bumper, closer than people have been able to get to Jimmie so far. The track has also aged a year and they've tried working in the rest of the track much more than they did last year.

 

[ChexOrWrex]

After this race youre gonna hear every driver say how hard it was to pass, book it.

These guys get runs but the bottom lane is the only lane worth a **** unless there is a push from behind on the high line.

Everything gets stalled out.

 

[FLRacingFan]

Look at that - Jimmie chops the #22 into Turn 1 each lap and Joey drops back several lengths. Clean air.

 

[Speedbowl14]

Can't pass...

 

[Get That 88 Up There !!]

Danny Stockman returning as Dillion's crew chief has done wonders for Austin

 

[SlicedBread22]

After this race youre gonna hear every driver say how hard it was to pass, book it.

These guys get runs but the bottom lane is the only lane worth a sh!t unless there is a push from behind on the high line.

Everything gets stalled out.

I was wondering when you would start complaining.. this has been good imo.. better than I expected

 

[ReturnTrip]

Kyle Busch is the only car that can pass. If he gets the lead turn out the lights.

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Look at that - Jimmie chops the #22 into Turn 1 each lap and Joey drops back several lengths. Clean air.

More like dirty air.

 

[Racer1930]

Harvick was right on Kyle's bumper, closer than people have been able to get to Jimmie so far. The track has also aged a year and they've tried working in the rest of the track much more than they did last year.

Yeah FLR, I think the drivers are still trying to figure it out.

 

[StandOnIt]

I'm almost in denial that this is the racing they wanted.. so far this is good though!

going to get better as the season goes on.

 

[DSquad48]

This product is a yikes for me dawg. At least so far.

I'll take the guy out front though regardless.

 

[RFK-PensekeFan]

 

[ChexOrWrex]

I was wondering when you would start complaining.. this has been good imo.. better than I expected

It’s not complaining, it’s exactly whats happening.

 

[Ventisca]

After this race youre gonna hear every driver say how hard it was to pass, book it.

With higher downforce and lower HP, they need to further reinforce the front bumpers

so drivers don't have to "check up" to prevent damaging their car when they boot the slower traffic

 

[Kiante]

I was wondering when you would start complaining.. this has been good imo.. better than I expected

Eh, its not complaining. He's telling the truth, its what we see on the TV.

 

[Madman88]

i am shocked at all the this is great racing posts... it just seems like contrived BS with no real driver car control.

I hate being so negative about something I have followed for decades but man....it's tough to stay positive these days

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Lets give some props to these drivers the past few weeks that have raced with flu like symptoms. Plain badass.

 

[FLRacingFan]

SHR's miserable qualifying has relegated them to midfield. Gonna need to do some miracles with strategy or something.

 

[SeventyGTX]

Kyle Busch is the only car that can pass. If he gets the lead turn out the lights.

Seems to me Larson started 22nd and got as high up as 5th.

 

[Ventisca]

i am shocked at all the this is great racing posts... it just seems like contrived BS with no real driver car control.

I hate being so negative about something I have followed for decades but man....it's tough to stay positive these days

It's too early to be angry...

 

[Madman88]

i keep waiting to hear the motor song change when they let off big to slow down for the corner, it never happens though.

Is this like NHRA with corners? LOL

 

[Kiante]

I'll tell you what, I still think its crazy how SHR has not won yet.

I could have sworn they did already. Man, my memory is horrid.

 

[Efisher131]

Almirola with the flu. Win confirmed

 

[Blaze]

i am shocked at all the this is great racing posts... it just seems like contrived BS with no real driver car control.

I hate being so negative about something I have followed for decades but man....it's tough to stay positive these days

We all got opinions, I like it, it’s cool you don’t tho bro! Not everyone will like the same thing.

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[Kiante]

JJ has set sail.

 

[Madman88]

It's too early to be angry...

not angry, more sad, frustrated. disappointed.....