Talladega - The return of the two car draft?

#88 was on #48's bumper and it showed him as 5th...that's a tight finish.
 
I hope they post the finish on Youtube, that was so awesome, I just want to watch it over and over and over!
 
Did Johnson better his position over Harvick by dropping his left sides below the line?
 
LOL @ the expert analysis "Jimmy Johnson got the suck off of all those cars" -Larry Mac.
 
Maybe it's just me but it looked like Johnson went below the yellow by two goodyears. The finish was soo fast & close & exciting that I don't think anyone really noticed.
 
Restrictor Plate King! said:
Maybe it's just me but it looked like Johnson went below the yellow by two goodyears. The finish was soo fast & close & exciting that I don't think anyone really noticed.
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I've mentioned it...I thought he went below the line and got a position on Harvick on the last turn.
 
I'd like to know what every one of these drivers thinks about this 2x2 crap. Take a pole in the garage, I bet the majority would not be in favor of it. Thing is the Iron Hand of France won't let them talk against it, might get penalized because we are talking out against Nascar. Ten years ago there would of been outrage because of it, sad that there isn't a driver with balls enough to go to Nascar and stop this nonsense. I know there are some of you here that like this latest version of Plate racing, but I find it hard to watch. Sure it made for an exciting finish, but having to rely on some one else to get you the win isn't my idea of racing. It reminds me of watching train racing back at Colorado National Speedway, back when I lived in Colorado Springs. It's fun the first time you watch it, but then you realize what a gimmick it is. To me this is a gimmick and I hope it ends soon.:cool:
 
Restrictor Plate King! said:
Maybe it's just me but it looked like Johnson went below the yellow by two goodyears. The finish was soo fast & close & exciting that I don't think anyone really noticed.
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Too close to call?
 

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I saw Gordon go below the yellow line to pass earlier in the race. Newman stopped to get a caution as well so I guess Nascar just wasn't in the mood to give a penalty today.
 
Spike said:
They need to go back to the 2008/2009 Car of Tomorrow, front end and wing and all.
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Still think they need the wicker bill, so they punch a bigger hole in the air, and give them a bigge plate. Have I mentioned how much I despise this 2 car crap??? Lol::D
 
Stewart Fan said:
I saw Gordon go below the yellow line to pass earlier in the race. Newman stopped to get a caution as well so I guess Nascar just wasn't in the mood to give a penalty today.
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Well that way they don't have to figure out the deduction method for points with this new system.:rolleyes:
 
From the camera angle shown on TV It's pretty much impossible to say if the 48 went below the yellow line. I also have not heard a single driver complain about it and they would be the ones to see it. I am just saying it's not for us to call.
 
SpeedPagan said:
To be fair, what should've Jimmie done? drop back and lose the win, or move on up and cause a wreck?
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Johnson should do exactly what he has to...as did Menard a few years back.

Not Menard but Smith...oops.
 
Just watched the replay on nascar.com where I could stop it to get a better look. I might need a beer to wash down the words I might have to eat from my earlier post. The 48 was very possibly below the line. The question is did he get back up before advancing his position? I'll be interested to hear what Nascar says about it if anything.
:beerbang::beerbang::beerbang:
HMMMM BEER
 
racer8 said:
Just watched the replay on nascar.com where I could stop it to get a better look. I might need a beer to wash down the words I might have to eat from my earlier post. The 48 was very possibly below the line. The question is did he get back up before advancing his position? I'll be interested to hear what Nascar says about it if anything.
:beerbang::beerbang::beerbang:
HMMMM BEER
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The problem with the potential of Jimmy getting out of the gas and getting back in line is the inevitable punt he'd hav gotten from the 88, sending Jimmy up into Mark, and lord knows who else.
MoMike
 
The folks at Talladega better order some more banners to cover up all the extra empty sears they are gonna have in the fall!
 
MoMike said:
The problem with the potential of Jimmy getting out of the gas and getting back in line is the inevitable punt he'd hav gotten from the 88, sending Jimmy up into Mark, and lord knows who else.
MoMike
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Same story goes in regards to Regan Smith in 2008 but that win did not stand.

Either the rule says you can advance your position going below the yellow line or you can't. It can't be both.
 
AndyMarquisLive said:
Same story goes in regards to Regan Smith in 2008 but that win did not stand.

Either the rule says you can advance your position going below the yellow line or you can't. It can't be both.
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As I recall Regan didn't have somebody up his a$$. He just got blocked.
He still should have gotten that win though.

Keselowski did the right thing to Edwards, and all that got him was an A-hole trying to kill him for 6 solid months.
MoMike
 
After the race yesterday.....

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I wonder if these two were hanging around for the two truck draft on the way back to Charlotte? :confused:
 
People can complain about the two-car draft all they want. To me, this is no different than the racing we saw in the 70's and early 80's except two cars are drafting by two other cars. Back then, a car could draft by another car and sling shot his way around. The other car might turn around and do the same thing on the same lap. The cars were also as spread out as they were yesterday. As much as people complained about the pack racing of restrictor plates, what we've seen at Daytona and Talladega is no different than what we'd see if there were no plates, just probably less passing.
 
MRM said:
People can complain about the two-car draft all they want. To me, this is no different than the racing we saw in the 70's and early 80's except two cars are drafting by two other cars. Back then, a car could draft by another car and sling shot his way around. The other car might turn around and do the same thing on the same lap. The cars were also as spread out as they were yesterday. As much as people complained about the pack racing of restrictor plates, what we've seen at Daytona and Talladega is no different than what we'd see if there were no plates, just probably less passing.
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However, back then they were actually competitive passes. Now? Not so much. Lead changes might as well no be counted.
 
VaDirt said:
However, back then they were actually competitive passes. Now? Not so much. Lead changes might as well no be counted.
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What the heck constitutes a competitive pass a pass is a pass.
 
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