Cup RACE thread --- Watkins Glen

[RaceCritter]

Suarez does well at Bristol and did what he needed to do today a tie for 5th spot to make the cut. It is amazing. Crazy day but darn good for Daniel. Don’t want that to get lost in all the other mess

 

[JJ_14]

I'm baffled at all the negativity surrounding the GWC's. I vividly remember people complaining about races ending under yellow. Like, people were outraged whenever it happened.

GWC's aren't perfect, but they sure are better than having races end under yellow.

Today's exciting finish doesn't happen without the GWC rule.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

It’d be absolutely fantastic if the annual gag job he does, happens in the first round. But I’d bet on him winning next week

 

[AdoubleU24]

I'm baffled at all the negativity surrounding the GWC's. I vividly remember people complaining about races ending under yellow. Like, people were outraged whenever it happened.

GWC's aren't perfect, but they sure are better than having races end under yellow.

Today's exciting finish doesn't happen without the GWC rule.

It's just because as the years have gone by the respect has gone so far out the window, guys just do anything they want out there and know there's really no repercussions for any of it. Unless you're Austin Dillon lol.

 

[jaqua19]

It's just because as the years have gone by the respect has gone so far out the window, guys just do anything they want out there and know there's really no repercussions for any of it. Unless you're Austin Dillon lol.

This. But double file restarts are also a problem.

GWC's usually never delayed the race 35 minutes like they do now.

 

[Brentford]

I’ve been a supporter of GWC finishes. But now it’s getting ridiculous. Sucks for the crowd to have it end under yellow, but I’m to the point where I’m fine giving them one chance, but if they wreck again, it’s over.

 

[JJ_14]

This. But double file restarts are also a problem.

GWC's usually never delayed the race 35 minutes like they do now.

I'd rather have double file restarts over having lapped cars in front of the field, no-brainer.

 

[Clutch]

New Zealand produces good people.

You're not wrong there.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

GWC's aren't perfect, but they sure are better than having races end under yellow.

An opinion I'll gleefully disagree with.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

I'd rather have double file restarts over having lapped cars in front of the field, no-brainer.

Those aren't the only options. Single file, or lead lap cars only.

 

[jaqua19]

I'd rather have double file restarts over having lapped cars in front of the field, no-brainer.

That didn't happen at the end of races.

 

[Greg]

They should stop having the GWCrs, and double file restarts. Nascar should also be forced to execute the people who implemented this failed experiment. A burnt sacrifice or peace offering is needed, somebody should have to die for what they have done to the people..

 

[rd45usa]

A new record for Nascar in 2024.

 

[StandOnIt]

I'm baffled at all the negativity surrounding the GWC's. I vividly remember people complaining about races ending under yellow. Like, people were outraged whenever it happened.

GWC's aren't perfect, but they sure are better than having races end under yellow.

Today's exciting finish doesn't happen without the GWC rule.

Yep, after about a dozen of them, we have the crying towels out again.

 

[Ford 222]

Hamlin in a must win at Bristol. That should be interesting.

I know…wish it was another track because he can be dominant there…

 

[Ford 222]

The fact that people are mad about this race is everything wrong with NASCAR fans.

I agree

 

[Ford 222]

I agree.

He's still easy to root against though

VERY….complete douche.

 

[jaqua19]

A new record for Nascar in 2024.

43% of races lol

 

[NASCAR Apologist]

A new record for Nascar in 2024.

With eight races remaining! Unprecedented late-race drama this season. NASCAR continues to deliver.

 

[NASCAR Apologist]

The fact someone can score more than the winner is just really silly. Always has been.

Nah, that just means you have to push all race, every race.

 

[aunty dive]

 

[Blaze]

Nah, that just means you have to push all race, every race.

With this being a fun little troll account, I’ll let you have this one.

 

[Brentford]

I’m just excited to see which final 4 driver is leading with two to go at Feenix, but loses the championship due to overtime chaos.

 

[Nitro Dude]

I’m liking the 48’s position here with some tracks coming up that they did very well at earlier this year. I don’t know what changed but I like it so far.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Yep, after about a dozen of them, we have the crying towels out again.

I never put mine away.

 

[antman12]

That is probably Spire's best finish ever.

Great day all around for them. Very impressive runs by Carson and Zane.

Shoutout to Zane Smith on his impressive top 5 run. He had an abysmal start to his rookie season but has slowly figured it out.

Yea his year really couldn’t have started worse. It’s a shame he’s losing his ride. I’m really hoping he lands at FRM.

 

[Whiskyb]

I cant believe they did not call a caution for the tire sitting on pit road

 

[Magicmiler]

A new record for Nascar in 2024.

Who would have ever predicted that?

 

[Team Penske]

I can't believe Jeff Burton called this the best round in the playoffs.

You have a total crapshoot at Atlanta, a complete tire fuel strategy race of a road course where tire wear did nothing until the tail end of the run... Then FINALLY an ordinary race.

If you're going to have an elimination style playoff you got to find a way to do a way with the total gambling races. If Blaney ended up wrecking at Atlanta, he'd be entirely out of it after his wreck today

Jeff gets paid to talk, it doesn't mean he has to say all the right things.

 

[Team Penske]

GWC's aren't perfect, but they sure are better than having races end under yellow.

I disagree for the simple fact that the race winner (should have won) is always at a great disadvantage for the restart.
EX: Driver races hard, has a great lead and can coast to the finish line. Ooops The driver in second place has a team mate who spins out causing a GWC. The second place driver never had a chance, now he has a great advantage. To me that is total BS.

 

[Team Penske]

I’ve been a supporter of GWC finishes. But now it’s getting ridiculous. Sucks for the crowd to have it end under yellow, but I’m to the point where I’m fine giving them one chance, but if they wreck again, it’s over.

Restart should be single file for top 5-10 cars.

 

[Team Penske]

Those aren't the only options. Single file, or lead lap cars only.

Also lap down cars go to the garage with their current finishing order.

 

[Revman]

It’d be absolutely fantastic if the annual gag job he does, happens in the first round. But I’d bet on him winning next week

Ballsy post.

 

[Ford 222]

With this being a fun little troll account, I’ll let you have this one.

Troll or not, he or she is correct.

 

[Zerkfitting]

When the GWC started it produced some exciting finishes. Now it gives drivers too many chances to move the deserving winner out of the way. (The deserving driver survived the GWC mess yesterday).

 

[Blaze]

Troll or not, he or she is correct.

I strongly disagree. It’s something from even before stage points that I never liked. The winner of the race should ALWAYS leave with the most points. Back in the day the guy in second could leave with the same amount of points as the winner, and now a days they could leave with more? That’s something that could’ve been done also to make winning more important over any playoff format. Make sure the winner gets like 10-15 more points than who ever is in second place.

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[jaqua19]

All the fast laps occuring with at least 5 laps of tire wear

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Buescher is a hell of a driver, Roush is lucky to have him and he's going to make deep lengthy playoff runs in that 17 once Brad and Co. figure everything out over there.

 

[StandOnIt]

Buescher is a hell of a driver, Roush is lucky to have him and he's going to make deep lengthy playoff runs in that 17 once Brad and Co. figure everything out over there.

That finish between Buescher and SVG at Watkins Glenn will go down as one of the most exciting finishes in Nascar history. The playoff's win and you are in B.S. is a black mark against what Buescher did. Without the fudged up points system Buescher would be in the top 10 in points right now, but the press will try to forget that, and focus the herd on poor Denny.