Frenemies at Daytona

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So, we await the tandem style racing at Daytona. Some here like it, while it seems the majority do not. But it begs the question - when it comes down to the final laps (or even 30 to go), do you see any of the following pairings hooking up and pushing each other to the finish line? Or is it simply a "I'll help you if you help me, but only until turn four and then you're on your own, buddy" mentality that's going on here? Will these drivers overlook their differences for the sake of the "big picture"? There are ten races left before the Chase, and maybe these drivers should be looking for that important 1st win (or 2nd for insurance) rather than any scores to settle.

1. Tony Stewart and Brian Vickers

2. Tony Stewart and David Reutimann

3. Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick

4. Kasey Khane and Jaun Pablo Montoya

5. Juan Pablo Montoya and Brad Kesolowski

6. Joey Logano and Robby Gordon

I'm sure there are others, but these are the ones that are fresh on my mind, and I'm sure on the driver's minds themselves. Here's what NASCAR.com had to say before the race at Talladega earlier this year:

It's becoming so bad, drivers are actually talking to rival drivers on the radio ... DURING THE RACE. Why? So they can work on their two-car tango together. Something tells me even if the technology was there, Richard Petty and David Pearson wouldn't be racing like this.

NASCAR, we have a problem.

What do you think?
 
I think the two car tango sucks. I am not a fan of restrictor plate racing. NASCAR needs to find a permanent fix for plate racing or pull Daytona and Talladega off of the schedule. Trevor Bayne and Derrike Cope are proof that plate racing is a crap shoot.
 
It won't matter who's in front of you. It can be your best friend or worst enemy as long as they have a back bumper for that ridiculous two car draft.
 
BobbyFord said:
I think the two car tango sucks. I am not a fan of restrictor plate racing. NASCAR needs to find a permanent fix for plate racing or pull Daytona and Talladega off of the schedule. Trevor Bayne and Derrike Cope are proof that plate racing is a crap shoot.
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Agreed 100%. :beerbang:
 
nascage: an interesting question, but... team owners and sponsor dollars say a driver has to throw out his principles and look at "The BIG Picture".

the only two on your list that might abandon the "a$$ kissing" racing is robby, cause he's team owner, and juan, cause he's stupid.

jmo.
 
BobbyFord said:
I think the two car tango sucks. I am not a fan of restrictor plate racing. NASCAR needs to find a permanent fix for plate racing or pull Daytona and Talladega off of the schedule. Trevor Bayne and Derrike Cope are proof that plate racing is a crap shoot.
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AMEN!!! If there is a perfect example of why the new car sucks complete ass it's at the plate tracks. NASCAR doesn't need to look any further than Daytona and Talledega (and Bristol but the redesign of the track has to do with that also) as to why fans are losing interest. It's become just plain stupid.
 
So, it looks like Jeff Gordon will try and hook up with Mark Martin, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will work with Jimmie Johnson, if all goes well. That's the plan, at least.

No surprise here. Click the names to read more about their strategies.
 
nascage said:
So, it looks like Jeff Gordon will try and hook up with Mark Martin, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will work with Jimmie Johnson, if all goes well. That's the plan, at least.

No surprise here. Click the names to read more about their strategies.
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i'll go out on a limb and say jpm and jamie will team up. jpm better hope jamie doesn't have any car problems. <g>
 
BobbyFord said:
I think the two car tango sucks. I am not a fan of restrictor plate racing. NASCAR needs to find a permanent fix for plate racing or pull Daytona and Talladega off of the schedule. Trevor Bayne and Derrike Cope are proof that plate racing is a crap shoot.
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What's wrong with a "crap shoot race"? If I remember correctly, Cope ran in the top 5 all race and Bayne ran good all week long at Daytona. I am proud to watch the upsets in racing (R Smith at Darlington), sometimes get tired of the Johnsons and Busch winning all the time.

I enjoy both styles of plate racing, but prefer the new style versus the packs. Atleast there is a chance for a breakaway and fantastic finish like 'dega this past April. I wished they would let the cars go unrestricted again, but that's not going to happen.
 
GREAT AMERICAN RACE FAN said:
What's wrong with a "crap shoot race"? If I remember correctly, Cope ran in the top 5 all race and Bayne ran good all week long at Daytona. I am proud to watch the upsets in racing (R Smith at Darlington), sometimes get tired of the Johnsons and Busch winning all the time.

I enjoy both styles of plate racing, but prefer the new style versus the packs. Atleast there is a chance for a breakaway and fantastic finish like 'dega this past April. I wished they would let the cars go unrestricted again, but that's not going to happen.
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A crap shoot sucks butt; that's what's wrong with it. Hell, even you or I have a shot at the win and that ain't right.
 
nascage said:
So, it looks like Jeff Gordon will try and hook up with Mark Martin, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will work with Jimmie Johnson, if all goes well. That's the plan, at least.

No surprise here. Click the names to read more about their strategies.
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Well obviously we are going to have another "High School Dance" for the Firecracker 400 this weekend. Not much anybody can do about it.

One thing I'll be interested in though is that - as it always is - once the drivers are more accustomed to this kind of racing - they get more creative in grabbing an edge.

Sure, sure...there will be the big team drivers who pick a date and try to stick with her through the whole dance...but there will also likely be drivers who see that fast hottie and try to knock out the boyfriend and move in ;)

My guess is there will be some new tactics this weekend since the drivers have had time to analyze things. NASCAR drivers are always trying to get an edge.
 
I'm not a fan of the cars only being able to do something in pairs but I love seeing a random driver win or do well at these tracks.
 
Plate racing is a joke, want to drive more fans away from the sport, keep this crap up.
 
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