Johali's rate the Cup race --- Daytona

5
Had a tough time watching the Toyota manipulation of the race.
I thought NASCAR prohibited teams and manufacturers from orders that manipulate the race. Of course everyone knows that doesn’t apply to super speedways.
 
7.5

I like Daytona more than most. And this was one of the better 500’s. But not a fan of what the Next Gen has turned these races into.
 
The best super-speedway race one can hope for these days -- a sufficient number of wrecks and a pass for the win at the end.

6.5
 
I'm not a fan of modern plate racing, but a Daytona 500 Harley J. Earl Trophy is highly coveted by *every* industry participant... so this makes it an important event and worthy of interest. This was an excellent Daytona 500, with high tension from green to checkers, and a Karma-laden finish that was highly rewarding. To see Jim France, after spending over a year trying to kick 23XI out of Nascar, to be forced by the duty of his office to fake a smile and congratulate Michael Jordan... priceless.

My Karma-laden rating = 9.5x

I thought Brad K had a good shot coming to the line. He had a "huge run" (Brad's words) with the 22 pushing hard from behind. Chase Elliott had the lead but he had no help, he was a sitting duck. When Tyler Reddick made a move that Herbst couldn't follow, he also became a sitting duck. It was there for Brad (IMO)... until Herbst wrecked Kez into the wall and delivered the win to his teammate. Oh well, maybe next year, Brad. I'm not saying Herbst wrecked the 6 intentionally, I do not believe it was intentional.
 
First 188 laps, -100. Last 12 laps, 8. Tell me WHY I should watch the first 180 laps of this race. I could bring up an interstate traffic cam and see the same thing I saw (minus the wrecks). Even at that, it took TWO wrecks to make those final few laps stand out. I just don't understand the appeal. 👎
 
Revman said:
296 gadzillion. Toyota 1-0, Daytona Champions!!!!!!!! Greatest way ever to start a season!!!!!
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So in other words, as long as you win, it's a great race? 🙄 My guy was a couple hundred yards from winning, and even if he HAD, that race would have sucked worse than an industrial grade shop vac in my opinion.
 
Formerjackman said:
So in other words, as long as you win, it's a great race? 🙄 My guy was a couple hundred yards from winning, and even if he HAD, that race would have sucked worse than an industrial grade shop vac in my opinion.
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I am pretty sure that I have never rated a race below a 10....maybe a 9.8 here or there....and per the Rate the Race Rules, my Toyota bonus points don't count....so, yeah, every race is a great race. It is interesting to me how this is considered "The Great American Race" and so many bitch about it. It is what it is....and what it is is a Toyota win.
 
Revman said:
I am pretty sure that I have never rated a race below a 10....maybe a 9.8 here or there....and per the Rate the Race Rules, my Toyota bonus points don't count....so, yeah, every race is a great race. It is interesting to me how this is considered "The Great American Race" and so many bitch about it. It is what it is....and what it is is a Toyota win.
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It's the Great American Race because it is living off the reputation from a generation ago. It hasn't been great for a LONG time now. If you think every race is a great race, then either you are just easily entertained or you have low standards. How is watching cars drone around in formation at half throttle great to you?
 
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