RACE thread --- Open and All-Star -- Texas

[TexasRaceLady]

Right now in Ft. Worth it is 100*. Hope the drivers have hydrated to the max. They're going to need it.

 

[TexasRaceLady]

 

[Old Kid]

 

[StandOnIt]

Boneheads aren't taking a holiday tonight

 

[RacerrecaR]

So far it is what I expected. 2 laps of passing opportunities and then single file racing until the end

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

So far it is what I expected. 2 laps of passing opportunities and then single file racing until the end

All while looking painfully slow

 

[Blaze]

Damn bro lol

 

[AdoubleU24]

Did Gossage go out and take a flame thrower to the racing surface on his way out the door?

 

[RacerrecaR]

You would think with such low speeds and high downforce that these cars would be glued to the track even with it being so hot

 

[DewChaser988]

This is getting into ****show territory, but hey, more entertaining than most Cup races at Texas Motor Speedway post 2016

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

You would think with such low speeds and high downforce that these cars would be glued to the track even with it being so hot

I expected wide open throttle draft line.

 

[PeopleAreStrange]

I'm just now tuning in. I'm glad I didn't buy tickets for this race. I'm feeling miserable. I'm sore and tired from five days of tough work, my allergies are kicking my ass, and I'm getting a headache. It was a nightmare to get out of bed today.

EDIT: My usual allergy season is January/February (Mountain Cedar season). I have no idea what set them off yesterday.

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

This is getting into ****show territory, but hey, more entertaining than most Cup races at Texas Motor Speedway post 2016

Do the humane thing and put this damned track out of its misery.

 

[StandOnIt]

I listened to the whining all week---plenty of boneheads to go around

 

[PeopleAreStrange]

Good riddance, Eddie Gossage!

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

I listened to the whining all week---plenty of boneheads to go around

Trying to get mine out in the Open.

 

[Old Kid]

Go Reddick, stay ahead of the fusterclucks.

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

Good to see Nascar sent the 42 to the rear but didn’t make them take the cheats off of it.

 

[StandOnIt]

daym, from the back to the front watermelons for everybody

 

[RacerrecaR]

Good to see Nascar sent the 42 to the rear but didn’t make them take the cheats off of it.

I think Chastain was in full-send mode because he doesn't give a **** anymore today, while everyone else was taking it easy due to the slick surface.

 

[StandOnIt]

Almirola is such a scrub

 

[AdoubleU24]

This place just sucks.

 

[RFK-PensekeFan]

Matty D wins the fan vote.

 

[racer8]

Matty D

 

[2 Sweet]

This place just sucks.

Yeah, I know the racing here is usually pretty lackluster, but I can't understand what the hell NASCAR was trying to do by running this package here

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Yeah, I know the racing here is usually pretty lackluster, but I can't understand what the hell NASCAR was trying to do by running this package here

This is what NASCAR has been drooling over for years.

 

[StandOnIt]

I'm think Harvick will be fast if Almirola is fast

 

[PeopleAreStrange]

I'm watching a commercial-free stream of this race, which is showing the grandstands during commercial breaks.

Wow! There are a TON of seats blocked off. Not just the turns... the upper levels located under the suites as well.

I guess I'm not the only person not attending.

 

[Kiante]

Sounds like I'm missing a barn burner.

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[jws926]

I'm watching a commercial-free stream of this race, which is showing the grandstands during commercial breaks.

Wow! There are a TON of seats blocked off. Not just the turns... the upper levels located under the suites as well.

I guess I'm not the only person not attending.

50% is allowed, but it looks way less than that.

 

[2 Sweet]

I guess I'm not the only person not attending.

Boring track? Check.

Lame rules package? Check.

Gimmicky made-for-TV All-Star format? Check.

Ridiculously high temps? Check.

No way in hell I would be there today, even if you gave me a free ticket.

 

[Nitro Dude]

Did the 23x transfer?

 

[Kiante]

Did the 23x transfer?

Nope, Matt D got the fan vote.

Sounds like they missed the setup entirely from the radio chatter I listened to today.

 

[BobbyFord]

Let’s be honest, nobody in The Open has a legitimate shot at winning the main event.

 

[StandOnIt]

Did the 23x transfer?

pretty dismal. he spun out early. worked his way up to mid pack but ran out of laps. Second try he got up to 6th. That is not saying much when he was racing a bunch of mid packers or worst IMO

 

[StandOnIt]

Let’s be honest, nobody in The Open has a legitimate shot at winning the main event.

Chastain has IMO if he can get thru the pack.

 

[BobbyFord]

Chastain has IMO if he can get thru the pack.

He hasn’t won a race this year

 

[StandOnIt]

The two Kyle's starting on the front row is worth the price of admission. This is one of KDB's best race track

 

[RacerrecaR]

He hasn’t won a race this year

And?