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New Hampshire TV ratings

Last post by Space Potato « August 8th, 2020, 4:31 pm
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by jlb » August 7th, 2020, 1:35 pm

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Took a hit

Ratings

Keep in mind the race had to contend with unusually high levels of competition for mid-summer, including NBA and NHL games....

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I'm trying to imagine Dale Earnhardt wearing a mask, while hoisting his Daytona 500 trophy. I almost threw up a little bit in my mouth.

He...

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Last post by Space Potato
August 8th, 2020, 4:31 pm
Michigan/Road America Schedule, Notes, Etc

Last post by scfan « August 8th, 2020, 9:18 am
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by gibbs » August 6th, 2020, 8:14 pm

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MICHIGAN (Cup, Truck & ARCA)/ROAD AMERICA (Xfinity)
Friday August 7
6:00pm Truck Series Race (100 laps, 200 miles) (Stage 1 ends after lap 20, Stage...

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I can live it. Better than no racing.

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Last post by scfan
August 8th, 2020, 9:18 am
Bubba Wallace partial RPM ownership?

Last post by jlb « August 6th, 2020, 1:36 pm
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by jlb » August 3rd, 2020, 1:10 pm

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Tuned in to the post race show last night on Sirius/XM. Claire B. Lang mentioned this.

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Ill gotten gains?

It is fair to say that it is beyond dispute that Bubba Wallace is, at best, an average driver. This didn't work with Danica...

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Last post by jlb
August 6th, 2020, 1:36 pm
New Hampshire 8/2 Schedule

Last post by ThunderRoad « July 27th, 2020, 6:00 pm
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by gibbs » July 26th, 2020, 11:44 am

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NEW HAMPSHIRE
Sunday August 2
3:00pm Cup Race (301 laps, 318.46 miles) (Stage 1 ends after lap 75, Stage 2 ends after lap 185) (Green Flag at 3:15pm)...

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Just think, with the original schedule, there wouldn't have been much racing going on at all right now, due to the Olympics. The original schedule...

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Last post by ThunderRoad
July 27th, 2020, 6:00 pm
Anybody know what the real story is here?

Last post by jlb « July 25th, 2020, 1:15 pm
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by jlb » July 23rd, 2020, 4:05 pm

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Or is this the real story? I hope there is more to it, than what is offered.

Listening to the very end of the video, there was obviously some issue...

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The best thing about this story?

The national media isn't picking it up and running in every direction that suits any particular narrative.

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Last post by jlb
July 25th, 2020, 1:15 pm
Kansas TV ratings

Last post by jlb « July 25th, 2020, 11:23 am

by jlb » July 25th, 2020, 11:23 am

Kansas TV ratings
July 25, 2020
Thursday’s NASCAR Cup Series race from Kansas averaged a 0.9 rating and 1.47 million viewers on NBCSN, marking the...

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Last post by jlb
July 25th, 2020, 11:23 am
So what's the point of suspending anyone?

Last post by Space Potato « July 24th, 2020, 11:01 am

by Space Potato » July 24th, 2020, 11:01 am

I was more than a bit surprised watching the race last night and the war room at RCR. Obviously that room was not built in the last few months. If...

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Last post by Space Potato
July 24th, 2020, 11:01 am
Iowa Speedway going away?

Last post by jlb « July 22nd, 2020, 12:04 pm
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by scfan » July 21st, 2020, 12:40 pm

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Sounds like this might be the last year for Iowa.

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Martinsville is almost as far out in the sticks as North Wilkesboro was. Our root took us through Petty country. A full interstate with hardly any...

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Last post by jlb
July 22nd, 2020, 12:04 pm
Bad Brad suggests demotions....

Last post by Louie « July 21st, 2020, 12:10 pm
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by Louie » July 20th, 2020, 1:32 pm

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...... for inexperienced “erratic” drivers.

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All good points.

When USAC ran Indycar a committee of veterans had to give a driver their blessing before a seat at the big table was obtained.

I...

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Last post by Louie
July 21st, 2020, 12:10 pm
Smoke pulls an Earnhardt

Last post by jlb « July 21st, 2020, 10:31 am
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by jlb » July 18th, 2020, 10:04 am

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'Smoke' gives NASCAR a heads up

Tony Stewart’s not trying to destroy NASCAR. He just wants to rattle its cage.

The new racing series announced...

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I'm really not sure (yet) if this is a good idea or not, but I'll definitely watch if it comes to pass. I saw one IROC race in person (Talladega,...

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Last post by jlb
July 21st, 2020, 10:31 am
Kansas Schedule - Cup on THURSDAY

Last post by gibbs « July 19th, 2020, 7:28 pm

by gibbs » July 19th, 2020, 7:28 pm

KANSAS
Thursday July 23
7:30pm Cup Kansas 400 (267 laps, 400.5 miles) (Stage 1 ends after lap 80, Stage 2 ends after lap 160) (Green Flag at 7:46pm)...

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July 19th, 2020, 7:28 pm
Bristol All Star Schedule - Wednesday Night!

Last post by jlb « July 19th, 2020, 11:10 am
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by gibbs » July 14th, 2020, 3:52 pm

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BRISTOL (All-Star Race)
Wednesday July 15
7:00pm Cup Open Race (35 laps/35 laps/15 laps) (Green Flag at 7:16pm) (FS1)
8:30pm Cup All-Star Race (55...

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Wallace recently dismissed the notion that all NASCAR fans are racist.

We always want to pay attention to the negative, but the narrative that's...

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Last post by jlb
July 19th, 2020, 11:10 am
Kentucky TV ratings

Last post by jlb « July 15th, 2020, 11:04 pm

by jlb » July 15th, 2020, 11:04 pm

From Jayski

For a second-straight weekend, NASCAR ratings increased by double-digits over last year. . .

Rookie Cole Custer's surprise win...

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Last post by jlb
July 15th, 2020, 11:04 pm
Texas Schedule

Last post by gibbs « July 15th, 2020, 10:19 pm

by gibbs » July 15th, 2020, 10:19 pm

TEXAS
Saturday July 18
3:00pm Xfinity Race (200 laps, 300 miles) (Stage 1 ends after lap 45, Stage 2 ends after lap 90) (Green Flag at 3:16pm)...

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July 15th, 2020, 10:19 pm
All Star race cars to have "underglow" lights.

Last post by JRM88 « July 13th, 2020, 7:59 pm
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by scfan » July 10th, 2020, 1:37 pm

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The guaranteed starters will have underglow lights on them for the race at Bristol.

Whats next? 4 cylinders with fart cans? Those spoked wheels that...

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Yup....

he'll keep on watchin'..... and making stop-motion videos of his own races with cars he's designed and cars he's had given to him....

but I...

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Last post by JRM88
July 13th, 2020, 7:59 pm
Who Doesn't Love A First-time Winner?

Last post by RacerX « July 13th, 2020, 5:26 pm
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by vegas0307 » July 13th, 2020, 8:18 am

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Congrats to one of our rookie drivers, Cole Custer, on an unexpected but well-earned win yesterday at Kentucky! Sorry it didn't work out for some of...

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Very convenient. NASCAR needed to get back in the spotlight.

But, congrats to Custer.

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Last post by RacerX
July 13th, 2020, 5:26 pm
Kentucky - July 9, 2011

Last post by jlb « July 10th, 2020, 12:26 pm

by jlb » July 10th, 2020, 12:26 pm

2011 Quaker State 400

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Last post by jlb
July 10th, 2020, 12:26 pm
Kentucky Weekend Schedule

Last post by ThunderRoad « July 9th, 2020, 5:56 pm

by ThunderRoad » July 9th, 2020, 5:56 pm

Posting as activities from Kentucky get underway with tonight's Xfinity race

KENTUCKY
Thursday July 9
8:00pm Xfinity Race (replacement for New...

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Last post by ThunderRoad
July 9th, 2020, 5:56 pm
Indianapolis - August 6, 1994

Last post by Louie « July 8th, 2020, 11:50 pm
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by jlb » July 1st, 2020, 3:16 am

1994 Brickyard 400

3&28.jpg

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Last post by Louie
July 8th, 2020, 11:50 pm
Bristol All Star Race Info-Choose Rule Implimented

Last post by JRM88 « July 6th, 2020, 8:10 pm
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by scfan » July 1st, 2020, 10:51 pm

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Linky:

Open Race: 35 laps, 35 laps, 15 laps.

All Star Race: 55 laps, 35 laps, 35 laps, 15 laps. Caution laps will count in Stages 1-3. Unlimited...

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Why can't they just call it what it is....

it's a cone race! And it could be interesting..... Lil Red won a race one night when he chose to take the...

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Last post by JRM88
July 6th, 2020, 8:10 pm
Indy Schedule, Chatter, Etc

Last post by jlb « July 6th, 2020, 10:25 am
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by gibbs » June 30th, 2020, 11:47 am

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INDIANAPOLIS (Xfinity & IndyCar on Road Course)
Friday July 3
11:30am-1:00pm IndyCar Practice
1:30pm-2:25pm Xfinity Practice
3:00pm-3:55pm Xfinity...

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Gratz to Happy for another win, 4 this year, 53 career.

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Last post by jlb
July 6th, 2020, 10:25 am
Pocono - July 18, 1993

Last post by JRM88 « June 30th, 2020, 8:56 pm
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by jlb » June 26th, 2020, 1:16 am

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Run five days after the death of Davey Allison.

Miller 500 Pocono Raceway, Sunday, July 18, 1993 - Race 17 of the 1993 NASCAR Winston Cup Series...

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A few weeks before that a local country music station was giving away tickets.

Told my husband I was going to win them; he laughed.

I won them that...

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Last post by JRM88
June 30th, 2020, 8:56 pm
Hall of Fame inductees

Last post by jlb « June 29th, 2020, 10:35 am
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by jlb » June 17th, 2020, 1:08 pm

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Class of 2021

NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Red Farmer and...

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My Earnhardt fathead will come down when they pry it from my cold dead sheet rock wall.

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Last post by jlb
June 29th, 2020, 10:35 am
Pocono Schedule - CUP Doubleheader

Last post by jlb « June 28th, 2020, 11:31 pm
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by gibbs » June 23rd, 2020, 1:17 pm

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POCONO
Friday June 26
3:30pm-4:30pm ARCA Final Practice
6:00pm ARCA Race (80 laps, 200 miles) (FS1)

Saturday June 27
12:30pm Truck Series Race (60...

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Three events in a row, all with lightning strike delays and rain.

Happy and Hamlin swapped finishing positions. I wonder, if someday, the races run...

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Last post by jlb
June 28th, 2020, 11:31 pm
2 plate races, 2 last lap crash fests

Last post by jlb « June 23rd, 2020, 12:48 pm
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by Space Potato » June 23rd, 2020, 9:46 am

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So at Daytona Blaney spins Newman trying to go for the win and yesterday he mows over Jones blocking for the win. I think someone needs to talk to...

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Not sure why Earnhardt on plate tracks is being compared to Blaney on plate tracks. From start to finish, I watched or personally attended at least...

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Last post by jlb
June 23rd, 2020, 12:48 pm
Martinsville Schedule - Wednesday night racing!

Last post by JRM88 « June 19th, 2020, 12:03 am
Replies: 12
by gibbs » June 7th, 2020, 3:40 pm

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MARTINSVILLE
Wednesday June 10
7:00pm Cup Race (500 laps, 263 miles) (Stage 1 ends after lap 130, Stage 2 ends after lap 260) (Green Flag at 7:13pm)...

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Hey, don't be giving them any ideas now.... :wink:

I would miss the vendors, some of them were quite pretty :wave:

LMAO....

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Last post by JRM88
June 19th, 2020, 12:03 am
Talladega Schedule

Last post by gibbs « June 18th, 2020, 9:29 pm

by gibbs » June 18th, 2020, 9:29 pm

TALLADEGA
Saturday June 20
11:00am-11:30am ARCA Final Practice
2:00pm ARCA Race (76 laps, 202.16 miles) (FS1)
5:30pm Xfinity MoneyLion 300 (113 laps,...

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Last post by gibbs
June 18th, 2020, 9:29 pm
Dale Jarrett

Last post by jlb « June 18th, 2020, 1:16 pm

by jlb » June 18th, 2020, 1:16 pm

Tested positive for the Wuhan virus. Says he is basically asymptomatic.

A slight cough

I have not come down with the flu since I left the Navy...

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Last post by jlb
June 18th, 2020, 1:16 pm
Homestead TV ratings

Last post by jlb « June 18th, 2020, 12:56 pm

by jlb » June 18th, 2020, 12:56 pm

from Jayski:

Homestead TV ratings UPDATE
June 16, 2020 at 1:46 PM

UPDATE: Burdened by weather delays that added up to nearly four hours, NASCAR...

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Last post by jlb
June 18th, 2020, 12:56 pm
All Star Race moves to Bristol?

Last post by LongtimeLurker « June 17th, 2020, 5:34 pm
Replies: 4
by scfan » June 16th, 2020, 4:43 pm

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Read this on a FB post.
Hope it’s true.
Though I will miss watching the “no pit road speed limit” qualifying for the Charlotte race.

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I heard an anecdotal reference by Darrell Waltrip, years ago, during a televised broadcast of a race, that suggested more pit road incidents have...

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Last post by LongtimeLurker
June 17th, 2020, 5:34 pm
The Lightning Strike 400

Last post by jlb « June 16th, 2020, 2:47 pm
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by jlb » June 15th, 2020, 12:41 am

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gratz to Hamlin for not getting struck :crackup:

Didn't watch, planned on listening outside. Finally gave up at 7:45 to watch some stuff with the...

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The word that seared itself into my mind Sunday afternoon/evening, while listening to commentary about the weather, waiting for a race to break out:...

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Last post by jlb
June 16th, 2020, 2:47 pm
43 @ Martinsville

Last post by LongtimeLurker « June 14th, 2020, 9:45 pm
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by eeff » June 11th, 2020, 12:19 pm

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The earth has shaken even in nascarland !

0_0

I can't figure out how to post a picture

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The people that diecast is targeted at probably don't even know what a NASCAR is :crackup:

NASA Moon Car, Tesla

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Last post by LongtimeLurker
June 14th, 2020, 9:45 pm
Homestead Schedule - Saturday and Sunday

Last post by gibbs « June 13th, 2020, 12:39 pm
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by gibbs » June 10th, 2020, 8:38 pm

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HOMESTEAD
Saturday June 13
12:30pm Truck Series Race (134 laps, 201 miles) (Stage 1 ends after lap 30, Stage 2 ends after lap 60) (Green Flag at...

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truck race will be Saturday night at 730pm FS1

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Last post by gibbs
June 13th, 2020, 12:39 pm
Martinsville, a place frozen in time

Last post by jlb « June 13th, 2020, 3:51 am
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by jlb » June 12th, 2020, 12:49 pm

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Monte Dutton

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I'm going to have to post some of the night hiking pictures I took those first two years we went there.

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Last post by jlb
June 13th, 2020, 3:51 am
Atlanta

Last post by RacerX « June 10th, 2020, 7:12 am
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by jlb » June 7th, 2020, 3:43 am

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Ok, I'm really PO'd. That track is 140 miles down the road. We have the kids here. I would have loved to surprise them tomorrow and tell them we're...

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I remember the years the story was why can't Hendricks get it done

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Last post by RacerX
June 10th, 2020, 7:12 am
Atlanta Schedule and chatter

Last post by gibbs « June 5th, 2020, 9:01 pm

by gibbs » June 5th, 2020, 9:01 pm

ATLANTA
Saturday June 6
1:00pm Truck Series Georgia 200 (130 laps, 200.02 miles) (Stage 1 ends after lap 30, Stage 2 ends after lap 60) (Green Flag...

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June 5th, 2020, 9:01 pm
Bristol Schedule May 31/June 1

Last post by LongtimeLurker « May 31st, 2020, 11:02 pm
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by gibbs » May 30th, 2020, 6:08 pm

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BRISTOL
Sunday May 31
3:30pm Cup Race (500 laps, 266.5 miles) (Stage 1 ends after lap 125, Stage 2 ends after lap 250) (Green Flag at 3:43pm) (FS1)...

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Glad Chase did that Joey ran out if talent pre caution and then bangs Chase car on caution as if did it. Joey is not a clean driver and Chase took...

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Last post by LongtimeLurker
May 31st, 2020, 11:02 pm
Listened to the first 207, watched the last 193

Last post by jlb « May 30th, 2020, 11:40 am
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by jlb » May 25th, 2020, 12:23 am

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Alan Gustafson deliberately took Chase Elliott out of the race.

I hope there's payback :wave:

Hey Alan, take off the mask, you're giving...

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If that's what you want to call it, so be it.

Just make sure you wear a mask when you spread that crap :wink: :wave:

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Last post by jlb
May 30th, 2020, 11:40 am
Charlotte Schedule, Chatter, Etc May 24 thru May 27

Last post by LongtimeLurker « May 29th, 2020, 8:24 pm
Replies: 9
by gibbs » May 21st, 2020, 5:42 pm

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CHARLOTTE
Sunday May 24
2:05pm Cup Qualifying (FS1)
6:00pm Cup Race (400 laps, 600 miles) (Stage 1 ends after lap 100, Stage 2 ends after lap 200,...

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Wonder how many he was ripped off. Hamlin and Busch cost 1 each then CC pit call. Plenty others

ESPN Stats & Info
@ESPNStatsInfo
Chase Elliott wins...

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Last post by LongtimeLurker
May 29th, 2020, 8:24 pm
Kyle Busch Salute

Last post by LongtimeLurker « May 27th, 2020, 11:29 am
Replies: 33
by LongtimeLurker » May 20th, 2020, 10:57 pm

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Yup

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In case anyone missed it Chase beat Bushleague last night. Chase started 26 in lesser equipment and Cryle started 16 in better stuff. End of race...

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Last post by LongtimeLurker
May 27th, 2020, 11:29 am
Jimmie Johnson Disqualified

Last post by LongtimeLurker « May 26th, 2020, 6:24 pm
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by scfan » May 25th, 2020, 8:33 am

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Bumped from 2nd place finish to 40th.

Rear end (I hear the jokes coming) out of specs.

Linky:

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Not really. Suspensions mean nothing with most of teams working away from track by remote communications.

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Last post by LongtimeLurker
May 26th, 2020, 6:24 pm
MATT is not back

Last post by texracr « May 26th, 2020, 1:37 pm
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by RacerX » April 27th, 2020, 4:12 pm

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The columnist, and, according to Bill France Jr, the biggest idiot covering NASCAR, MATT, Is not back posting on RacingStalkers.

MATT was last heard...

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Went something like ...…………., but here's a picture of a bunny with a pancake on it's head.

Or something similar.

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Last post by texracr
May 26th, 2020, 1:37 pm
Hey Bham

Last post by mudslinger47 « May 23rd, 2020, 1:29 pm

by mudslinger47 » May 23rd, 2020, 1:29 pm

You get a new Comanche ?

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Last post by mudslinger47
May 23rd, 2020, 1:29 pm
Here you go Alan....

Last post by jlb « May 21st, 2020, 10:15 pm
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by JRM88 » May 20th, 2020, 10:54 pm

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take a note from this book...

Harry Hogge: Russ Wheeler don't deserve to win Tim, and if NASCAR won't call it low-down, shit-ass racin', you...

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Ya know, I only listened to this last night and I'm glad I did, if what the radio crew were saying is true.

And I'm trying really hard (and...

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Last post by jlb
May 21st, 2020, 10:15 pm
Darlington Race Info May 17-20th

Last post by JRM88 « May 21st, 2020, 3:50 pm
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by gibbs » May 11th, 2020, 8:51 am
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Racing returns on Sunday!!!!!!
Sunday May 17 Darlington
Distance 400.2 miles
Stages: 90-185-293 laps
FOX 3:30 p.m. ET

DARLINGTON
Sunday May 17...

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C-land race is cancelled for this year only due to the hoax. It’s always been well attended. Don’t ask me why. Boring track.

Don’t know about...
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Last post by JRM88
May 21st, 2020, 3:50 pm
NASCAR may be back....

Last post by Louie « May 20th, 2020, 1:16 pm
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by PenskeFan » May 20th, 2020, 12:19 am

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.....but this shit is freakin' awesome!

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Why not?

FOX has tonight’s race on cable so they can present a game of It on the network.

You’re It :wave:

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Last post by Louie
May 20th, 2020, 1:16 pm
More Races Scheduled Batch 2

Last post by LongtimeLurker « May 14th, 2020, 4:43 pm

by LongtimeLurker » May 14th, 2020, 4:43 pm

NASCAR today announced the next installment of races in its return to racing, featuring events at Bristol Motor Speedway, Atlanta Motor Speedway,...

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Last post by LongtimeLurker
May 14th, 2020, 4:43 pm
RIP Ray Lee Wood

Last post by jlb « May 7th, 2020, 1:41 pm
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by LongtimeLurker » May 7th, 2020, 10:19 am

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Wood Brothers Racing
@woodbrothers21
One of the original Wood Brothers, Ray Lee Wood passed away overnight. Brother to Leonard and the late team...

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The world is losing a lot of men that actually really made a difference in so many ways, because those men grew up and lived in a world that a lot of...

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Last post by jlb
May 7th, 2020, 1:41 pm
2020 season news

Last post by LongtimeLurker « May 5th, 2020, 8:43 pm
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by RacerX » March 12th, 2020, 3:09 pm
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NASCAR to run the remainder of the races of the 2020 season on iRacing due to Covid-19. It allows drivers and crew to race from the safety of their...

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Mor nuws

Bob Pockrass
@bobpockrass
I've been told there will be free scanner on both RaceCenter on NASCAR website and the NASCAR Mobile app for the...
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Last post by LongtimeLurker
May 5th, 2020, 8:43 pm
Matt is back

Last post by Space Potato « May 1st, 2020, 10:07 am
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by RacerX » April 27th, 2020, 3:39 pm

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Kenseth to drive 42 car sponsored by Ice Cube and Snoop Dog.

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I thought he was bumped for Suarez?
Didn't Suarez take over Carl Edwards ride? The rumor I heard was Edwards was paid a boat load of money by the...

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May 1st, 2020, 10:07 am

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