NASCAR 2021 - BOLD Prediction Thread - The VOTE

[pjmolo]

The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series has come to an end with FOUR predictions, posted prior to the start of the season, proven to be true.

Each of the four correct predictions is eligible to be considered as the most bold prediction of the year.

The decision as to which one is the MOST BOLD is up to you.

Each member of the board can vote only one time but a vote can be changed until the voting window closes.

Voting closes after one week.

The entire list of predictions is as follows:

 

[pjmolo]

Note: The following is not a compensated endorsement.

The 2021 season certainly presented many challenges to Kyle Larson, being that it was his first year with HMS and followed a partial year suspension.

imo, it would have been bold if one had predicted before the season started that Larson would win more than just a couple of races.

To have predicted that he would win the Cup championship ?

gets my vote

 

[Charlie Spencer]

I don't see anything bold in predicting success for the Hendrick organization.

 

[Pat]

I thought I was bold by including Larson in the playoffs, but the Champion? I got out bolded. I voted for Larson gets the Championship.

 

[JJ_14]

Note: The following is not a compensated endorsement.

The 2021 season certainly presented many challenges to Kyle Larson, being that it was his first year with HMS and followed a partial year suspension.

imo, it would have been bold if one had predicted before the season started that Larson would win more than just a couple of races.

To have predicted that he would win the Cup championship ?

gets my vote

Agree 100%. That got my vote as well.

 

[pjmolo]

 

[donthaveanickname]

Why are we not including prediction #27? Harvick didn't win more than one race.

 

[JJ_14]

Why are we not including prediction #27? Harvick didn't win more than one race.

Nice catch.

 

[pjmolo]

Kevin Harvick wins no more than one race in 2021

Why are we not including prediction #27? Harvick didn't win more than one race

Because in the opinion of game management, the prediction implies that Harvick would win one race . . . . but no more than one.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

All hail game management.

 

[donthaveanickname]

Because in the opinion of game management, the prediction implies that Harvick would win one race . . . . but no more than one.

With all due respect to game management, to me "no more than one race" does not exclude the possibility of the respective driver winning less than one race.
Unfortunately I was unable to find a precedent in the previous editions of this game.
If I was @Efisher131 I'd take it to the supreme court.

 

[Greg]

With all due respect to game management, to me "no more than one race" does not exclude the possibility of the respective driver winning less than one race.
Unfortunately I was unable to find a precedent in the previous editions of this game.
If I was @Efisher131 I'd take it to the supreme court.

Should a Vegas summit meeting be held with a huge press conference. Along with follow up stories about the strippers, and details that's just to juicy to stay in Vegas. Kinds of stuff that could have even been considered to be bribes.

 

[Efisher131]

With all due respect to game management, to me "no more than one race" does not exclude the possibility of the respective driver winning less than one race.
Unfortunately I was unable to find a precedent in the previous editions of this game.
If I was @Efisher131 I'd take it to the supreme court.

If I thought it was the boldest prediction, I might fight it. But I think saying Larson would win the championship before he had ever sat in a Hendrick car is a whole lot bolder

 

[pjmolo]

Less than 24 hours left to cast your vote for the most BOLD prediction of 2021.

Polls close at 9:26 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, November 19th.

Last minute campaigning by the four candidates (@Greg, @Pat, @2019PensekeFan, and @Zerkfitting) is highly encouraged.

 

[RFK-PensekeFan]

My prediction wasn't that bold based on Cindric's road course skills but still he had great cars at both COTA and Road America.

 

[Zerkfitting]

I didn't know the Dinger would be racing Cup when I made my prediction. I figured a plate race or a rain-shortened race were outside chances for a non charter team to win. It turns out road racing is also an equalizer.

 

[Greg]

Less than 24 hours left to cast your vote for the most BOLD prediction of 2021.

Polls close at 9:26 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, November 19th.

Last minute campaigning by the four candidates (@Greg, @Pat, @2019PensekeFan, and @Zerkfitting) is highly encouraged.

Regardless of the vote score I am just thankful to have helped Kyle Larson win it all this year.

It takes a team to win it all and I knew that picking him would give him the confidence to win it all. He just needed a major player to believe in him and I was happy to let him know that Greg Nation was on board along my partners at the Cooter Johnsons Juniors The III and Dingleberries Racing Motorsports Engineering Enterprises Associates Alliance Non-Incorporated Foundation Project plus some morale support from the Mechanical Sheep Parts Engineering Institute.

It is about giving back, caring, and compassion. So I will pray for the mentally afflicted that ain't smart enough to know my pick was the very best. I am not sure how they can make it in life with such a dysfunctional level of intelligence. I just hope life isn't to hard on them.

 

[pjmolo]

The polls have closed and the official counting, and recounting, of the votes has begun.

 

[aunty dive]

Presumably the Dominion Voting Machines were unaffected by space lasers.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

@Zerkfitting , congratulations!

 

[Greg]

I guess it is not official yet but congratulations to @Zerkfitting well done.
Great job.

 

[pjmolo]

Yes, it's official . . .

The winner of the 2021 BOLD PREDICTION game is @Zerkfitting, the first two-time winner of the game !!!

HIs prediction that called for a non-chartered team to win a Cup race was proven to be true when AJ Allmendinger, driving for the non-chartered Kaulig Racing, won the Verizon 200 on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The final tally of votes resulted in 55.3% of the votes cast going to the winning entry while @Greg's prediction that Kyle Larson would win the Cup championship gathered 36.8% of the vote.

THE CHAMPIONS' CLUB

2021 - 55.3% - @Zerkfitting - A non-charter team wins a (Cup) race

2020 - 37.5% - @be9ak7ts16 - Chase Elliott wins his first Cup title

2019 - 37.2% - @LewTheShoe - At least one 2019 Cup winner will fail to make the playoff field

2018 - 47.6% - @Snappy D - Matt Kenseth is driver of the #6 car by the 2nd half of the year

2017 - 56.1% - @SlicedBread22 - No Chevy's in the Final (Championship) Four

2016 - 43.5% - @Zerkfitting - Tony Stewart will win a race this (2016) season

2015 - thread lost due to the short term crash and burn of the racing-forums.com board

2014 - 72.5% - @Wrangler1 - HMS (5, 24, 48, and 88) WILL NOT be among the final four eligible for the title

2013 - 47.2% - @BobbyFord - Matt Kenseth will get 5 wins in the JGR #20

2012 - 50.0% - @FenderBumper - Brad Keselowski wins 5 or more races

2011 - 46.2% - @dpkimmel2001 - Paul Menard will win his first Cup race with RCR in 2011
Thanks to everyone who participated !!!

 

[Pat]

Congrats to the winner!

 

[Zerkfitting]

Thanks pjmolo for doing the work, I had fun following the predictions.

 

[aunty dive]

Congratulations. You should think about more long shot bets.

 

[Team Penske]

Yes, it's official . . .

The winner of the 2021 BOLD PREDICTION game is @Zerkfitting, the first two-time winner of the game !!!

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HIs prediction that called for a non-chartered team to win a Cup race was proven to be true when AJ Allmendinger, driving for the non-chartered Kaulig Racing, won the Verizon 200 on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The final tally of votes resulted in 55.3% of the votes cast going to the winning entry while @Greg's prediction that Kyle Larson would win the Cup championship gathered 36.8% of the vote.

THE CHAMPIONS' CLUB

2021 - 55.3% - @Zerkfitting - A non-charter team wins a (Cup) race

2020 - 37.5% - @be9ak7ts16 - Chase Elliott wins his first Cup title

2019 - 37.2% - @LewTheShoe - At least one 2019 Cup winner will fail to make the playoff field

2018 - 47.6% - @Snappy D - Matt Kenseth is driver of the #6 car by the 2nd half of the year

2017 - 56.1% - @SlicedBread22 - No Chevy's in the Final (Championship) Four

2016 - 43.5% - @Zerkfitting - Tony Stewart will win a race this (2016) season

2015 - thread lost due to the short term crash and burn of the racing-forums.com board

2014 - 72.5% - @Wrangler1 - HMS (5, 24, 48, and 88) WILL NOT be among the final four eligible for the title

2013 - 47.2% - @BobbyFord - Matt Kenseth will get 5 wins in the JGR #20

2012 - 50.0% - @FenderBumper - Brad Keselowski wins 5 or more races

2011 - 46.2% - @dpkimmel2001 - Paul Menard will win his first Cup race with RCR in 2011
Thanks to everyone who participated !!!

Thank you for making this all legit.

 

[Old Kid]

Congrats from a Quin Houff of the contest.

 

[Zerkfitting]

The virtual trophy is nice - I'll find a nice place to display it in my computer.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

The virtual trophy is nice - I'll find a nice place to display it in my computer.

You can get that trophy as an NFT for a small additional fee. PayPal or Bitcoin accept; definitely NOT Dogecoin.

 

[Zerkfitting]

You can get that trophy as an NFT for a small additional fee. PayPal or Bitcoin accept; definitely NOT Dogecoin.

I went with the copy & paste option.

 

[JJ_14]

2018 - 47.6% - @Snappy D - Matt Kenseth is driver of the #6 car by the 2nd half of the year

Man that's bold alright! Congrats to @Zerkfitting for winning this year.