Martinsville Speedway Pre-Race Thread

Efisher131 said:
He ran 20th all day and got clean air by strategy. You sound like the Deegan fans after her 6th place.
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Looks like he got spun. Getting clean air & holding your position shows that Berry is talented. I have no clue what Deegan has to do with this.
 
donthaveanickname said:
You said Ty is still figuring out the Cup Series and I wanted to point out he's been doing a pretty good job figuring it out.

Josh has been alright in the 9. He'll get to run a Cup race at Martinsville at some point.
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Ty has been alright. I think those cars are the best in the series along with HMS right now so my expectations are more than others but he’s not causing wrecks.

Berry to the 88 would be cool, Dale Jr doesn’t seem to want a charter
 
Josh Berry winning Martinsville WOULD be the Cinderella story of all NASCAR Cinderella stories; joining the likes of Regan Smith Darlington 2011 and Jamie McMurray winning his 2nd ever Cup race.

BUT

In all likelihood he'd run 8th-20th or so and it'd be a big nothingburger. And why have a nothingburger when you can have the GAURANTEED story of NASCAR's most popular driver returning at a track that is one of his best.
 
Dr_B_UNC said:
I haven’t watched since he’s been out. I just didn’t care, and it makes it hard for me to put up with NASCAR’s bulls*** without a dog in the fight. I’d watch a few laps a week at most. 🤷‍♂️
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I have never understood that line of thought.
I always have a favorite, but my " bench " is always 2-5 drivers deep. While I'm disappointed Chase hasn't been in the car, I've enjoyed the hell out of Josh and Jordan take their shot in front running Cup equipment. Heck, I even follow at least four drivers in the Truck Series.
 
Dr_B_UNC said:
I'm questioning the decision, but not because I'm a Berry slurper like a lot here. I'm just wondering how wise it is to test a surgically repaired and barely healed left leg on a braking track like Martinsville as first race back. Bold for sure, bordering on foolish when thinking long term. But what do I know, I'm not a REAL doctor.
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My guess is Chase has been beating himself up like crazy for letting down the team, and the absolute SECOND he could get a medical clearance he was going to be back in competition if it was a 26 mile foot race. These people are not like us. They will do ANYTHING to get back in a race car, whether it makes any sense to us mere mortals or not. That's why THEY do it, and WE watch it. My guess is under the old rules and medical criteria, he would have missed MAYBE one race completely, and gotten out maybe twice before going the distance at Richmond.
 
Dr_B_UNC said:
We don't know just how good Berry really is because he gets the benefit of them cheated up Hendrick chebbies. /s

(isn't that the argument we used on Ty? I figure what's fair for the goose...)
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People can say “but but it was just strategy” etc, but the reality is Berry as a backup driver finished 2nd in a Cup race with a backup crew chief to boot.

Would have loved to see him get a chance this weekend but I understand the main driver (Chase) should be there if possible.
 
Rick said:
Best dawgs I've ever had as well.
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I've got to get there. I mean dogs are all great...but it sounds like we are talking Xfinity dogs to Cup. Next level.
 
AdoubleU24 said:


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Just like Jesus on Easter, Chase has risen. Can I get an "amen" brothers and sisters?!

Has NASCAR granted the waver? Holy ****.....Wouldn't that be the ultimate "**** you!" to The Chain Gang?!
 
Revman said:
Has NASCAR granted the waver? Holy ****.....Wouldn't that be the ultimate "**** you!" to The Chain Gang?!
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Honestly I think even if Brian France was still in charge NASCAR would know that if Chase really is a big factor in the viewership issues then that would be a pretty sh**ty idea..
 
Formerjackman said:
I have never understood that line of thought.
I always have a favorite, but my " bench " is always 2-5 drivers deep. While I'm disappointed Chase hasn't been in the car, I've enjoyed the hell out of Josh and Jordan take their shot in front running Cup equipment. Heck, I even follow at least four drivers in the Truck Series.
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My bench is 6 deep, and I love them all equally. TRD.
 
Revman said:
Now I understand why they didn't appeal the second offense. Got it.
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Under what pretense did you think there was reason to deny him the waiver? NASCAR has freely handed out waivers like candy from the beginning, so why not Chase? It's a badly flawed system in my opinion, but it's a little bit late in the game to suddenly get stingy with it.
 
Somebody put some effort into this, pretty cool scheme.
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Formerjackman said:
Under what pretense did you think there was reason to deny him the waiver? NASCAR has freely handed out waivers like candy from the beginning, so why not Chase? It's a badly flawed system in my opinion, but it's a little bit late in the game to suddenly get stingy with it.
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Just screwing around man.
 
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praying for rain at the paperclip!
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Saw this in another thread.

Jinxed. Surely you meant “damp” ...
 
racingfan7 said:
Ty has been alright. I think those cars are the best in the series along with HMS right now so my expectations are more than others but he’s not causing wrecks.
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Ty got a lot of justified criticism for his actions in the second half of last season. It's probably a smart move to just learn and keep himself out of the (negative) headlines for now.
 
Good to have Chase back, just wish it were one week later. Would’ve been the race I’d like to see Josh at the most now that he has his feet under him in the Next Gen.
 
Daytripper said:
Gonna be pushing 80 degrees on Sunday. When was the last time the spring race was that warm? Should make the track nice and slippery! Wish the race was still 500 laps.
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Have fans asked for shorter races, hoping it'll create more excitement? Just curious. I don't know if it is very noticeable, but I was kind of bummed when I saw it was only 400 laps
 
donthaveanickname said:
Ty got a lot of justified criticism for his actions in the second half of last season. It's probably a smart move to just learn and keep himself out of the (negative) headlines for now.
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I wish someone in the Toyota camp could let us know how Ty does on the cub cadet.
 
DanicaFreak said:
Not sure I want my meal "chastained"
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Don't get the GodFarther Moody toppings and treatments.Overpriced and cooked with enough extra grease to ensure your hot dog has an afterbirth coating. You will be full of enough shiet after eating it to fart torture your friends on the long ride home, and probably even start a few fights in the grandstands.

It is treated like a behind the counter product and not listed on the menu board to prevent upsetting the insurance providers.
 
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