Daytona Firecracker Cup Series Night Pre-Race thread

[machinistman3]

Everybody gets the short end sometimes. It happens. Brad has been on both ends get over it.

 

[BobbyFord]

The second most exciting time of the year for scrap recyclers in the Daytona area.

 

[Ford 222]

And the guy in the 24 going to the rear in a backup. But it’s a plate “race” so it don’t matter where you start.

It sucks but it sucked worse for Brad in an actual race last year when he had a really good car. I’d rather have a second chance than get walled in a race.

 

[BobbyFord]

It sucks but it sucked worse for Brad in an actual race last year when he had a really good car. I’d rather have a second chance than get walled in a race.

I don’t mind it either way. It’s what happens in a blob race.

 

[Ford 222]

I don’t mind it either way. It’s what happens in a blob race.

Yeah. But it will be fun to watch. I’m glad I don’t hate it but you’re correct, nature of the beast.

 

[Cholo]

Heading down to the race tomorrow. Looking forward to it, went to the 500 and had a great time.

 

[Spotter22]

Plate racing and driving out the rear view mirror isn’t racing. I hope whoever plays that blocking crap in the race gets walled.

Yeah? Tear your rear view off and race at Bristol, or Talladega, or Richmond, or Atlanta.

 

[Spotter22]

Pre race and again, if there was any damage, everyone gets a redo. Nobody’s race was affected except the dude making a bad block and getting paid back some.

Put the bottle down.

 

[Ventisca]

Nice little tingling sensation for the fans tomorrow night.

I hope to see a nice fat pack of sparkling cars tomorrow night -- as drivers race around the big speedway wondering: who's next? was THAT the big one or was that the small one before the big one? when is it going down? what stupid grudge match that I don't care about is gonna wreck my car?...

Tension is good. Thanks Brad!

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Nice little tingling sensation for the fans tomorrow night.

Yeah, that's due to lightning in the area. It's not looking good for tonight's race to start on time.

Hopefully changing the date will cut back on people complaining 'the weather is always bad in FL this time of year', at least for a season or two.

 

[TexasRaceLady]

Oh, joy.
DirecTV and Nexstar(owns my NBC station) are having a cat fight. It's been taken off the air.
I may not get to watch the race tonight. Y'all will have to keep me updated.

 

[Kiante]

Already here, I'm pretty excited right now. Just chilling, waiting for the haulers to open up. I brought plenty of cash to blow on merch.

I'm so happy all of the haulers are back, I did not care for the Fanatics tent at all.

 

[Ventisca]

Hooters

 

[Johali]

Oh, joy.
DirecTV and Nexstar(owns my NBC station) are having a cat fight. It's been taken off the air.
I may not get to watch the race tonight. Y'all will have to keep me updated.

That's tough. Greedy idiots.

 

[AdoubleU24]

Forecast looking pretty bad from 2/3 up until about 8pm. I usually am tailgating by now but have chosen to hang on the beachside until 2 or 3 before heading over. Might even wait longer.

 

[Kiante]

Four shirts and a hat already...

Retail therapy.

 

[Johali]

Four shirts and a hat already...

Retail therapy.

You should see the stack of shirts my wife brought back from our vacation this year.

 

[AdoubleU24]

Four shirts and a hat already...

Retail therapy.

Lmao I got a hat and a shirt on practice day. $60 later. Not sure if I'll get anything today.

 

[Blaze]

Oh, joy.
DirecTV and Nexstar(owns my NBC station) are having a cat fight. It's been taken off the air.
I may not get to watch the race tonight. Y'all will have to keep me updated.

Go get one of them over the air
antennas. Then you’ll be able to watch.


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[DIDIT]

Hot dang, just found out race is on NBC tonight, First race I get to see on the big screen for over a month!

 

[AdoubleU24]

Ugly stuff is starting to trickle in

 

[TexasRaceLady]

Go get one of them over the air
antennas. Then you’ll be able to watch.

ROTFL No way to get direct line of sight --- too many hills. Besides, the only NBC station close enough to get OTA is the one that is now OFF the air.

You can't get something that isn't being transmitted.

 

[Ford 222]

Put the bottle down.

Oh yeah, my bad. Send the message during the race and risk taking out 25-30 cars instead of 13-15.

 

[Blaze]

ROTFL No way to get direct line of sight --- too many hills. Besides, the only NBC station close enough to get OTA is the one that is now OFF the air.

You can't get something that isn't being transmitted.

Why would it be off the air for that tho? Back when Dish had something like this with CBS....it still worked and was picked up OTA. The first part is a problem but the last part shouldn’t be if it’s just Direct TV.

 

[Kiante]

Ugly stuff is starting to trickle in

Clouds are looking ominous, but the shade is nice.

Right outside the Axalta entrance, I have to pickup my tickets.

 

[BobbyFord]

Reruns on YouTube are always an option. Follow the leader, block, crash, caution, rinse, repeat...

 

[Revman]

Lmao I got a hat and a shirt on practice day. $60 later. Not sure if I'll get anything today.

I have been finding stuff at the track that I haven't seen anywhere else. Pretty cool....just like it used to be.

 

[Spotter22]

Oh yeah, my bad. Send the message during the race and risk taking out 25-30 cars instead of 13-15.

He had no message to send, the 24 controlled the track. It was a dbag manuver and stupid too boot.

 

[Kiante]

And its a downpour... Wonderful.

 

[mkline]

Oh, joy.
DirecTV and Nexstar(owns my NBC station) are having a cat fight. It's been taken off the air.
I may not get to watch the race tonight. Y'all will have to keep me updated.

Same for me also. I live down in a valley and I'd need at least a 100' tower to pick it up on antenna. There's hope though. If you go to the NBC stream on your pc or laptop you can watch it after you log on the DirecTv link. I tested it yesterday and it worked good.

Mike

 

[Spotter22]

And its a downpour... Wonderful.

We have about 6 hours till start time and lights. Dont panic yet!

 

[Kiante]

We have about 6 hours till start time and lights. Dont panic yet!

The only thing I'm panicking about is the grass needing to be cut again.

 

[Taco]

I have been finding stuff at the track that I haven't seen anywhere else. Pretty cool....just like it used to be.

Watch out for the Alligators.

 

[AdoubleU24]

Radar for race time.

 

[Turtle84]

 

[Ford 222]

He had no message to send, the 24 controlled the track. It was a dbag manuver and stupid too boot.

In the race or practice? In the race, you know what Brad is talking about. In practice, I agree it wasn’t necessary except to teach the kid AND anyone else that bad blocks are not going to be tolerated.

 

[Spotter22]

In the race or practice? In the race, you know what Brad is talking about. In practice, I agree it wasn’t necessary except to teach the kid AND anyone else that bad blocks are not going to be tolerated.

Im talking about practice and he had no reason to to even touch him going in to 3. The 24 never blocked and was clear of the 2.

 

[Mr. E]

 

[SlicedBread22]

Im talking about practice and he had no reason to to even touch him going in to 3. The 24 never blocked and was clear of the 2.

If the car behind you is going that much faster that he turns you when you go in front of him.. that's blocking

 

[Spotter22]

If the car behind you is going that much faster that he turns you when you go in front of him.. that's blocking

Again, no where in any video did the 24 pull down and throw a block on the 2. Everybody on track has to lift at one time or another to keep from running over someone but Brad must have had a flashback and thought he was on the last lap. His comment he isnt lifting is a joke and if he actually races like that tonight hes gonna crash a bunch of cars, including himself.