does anybody like Nascar!

does anybody like Nascar!

PostBy: jkabdoors On: Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:03 pm

Just not the same anymore. Does anyone agree?
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Re: does anybody like Nascar!

PostBy: gizmo On: Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:43 pm

I like Nascar,NTPA,NHRA,I love the ability to Inovate.I manufacture
parts for all these series.When they take that away they will hurt
themselves and just be another circus event.
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Re: does anybody like Nascar!

PostBy: jpete On: Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:59 pm

I watch a couple races but not like I used to. Watching the Shootout now and if this is how it's going to be, I predict no more than 12 cars finish the 500 next week.
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Re: does anybody like Nascar!

PostBy: freetown fred On: Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:27 pm

It's kinda become more face then race anymore. :(
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Re: does anybody like Nascar!

PostBy: jpete On: Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:34 pm

I'm no fan of Kyle Busch, but you can't deny his talent. A well earned win today.
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Re: does anybody like Nascar!

PostBy: wilder11354 On: Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:11 am

I like it, smaller tracks, martinsville, dover, bristol, charllote. But the best racing one can watch is a local hometown track. Something like this. Racing my limited latemodel.
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Re: does anybody like Nascar!

PostBy: ricoman2737 On: Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:57 am

I like NASCAR and I've been going for to the races for 20 years. I have permanent May and October Race tickets for Charlotte every year. It's my vacation.
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Re: does anybody like Nascar!

PostBy: lsayre On: Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:23 am

I'm strictly a fan of open wheel racing. From Midgets and Sprints on up to Indy and Formula one, if they are open wheel, I'm for it.
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Re: does anybody like Nascar!

PostBy: 009to090 On: Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:24 am

Yeah, the Shootout was a Beat-em-up kinda night. THROTTLEBODIES :shock: ????? When did they stop using carbs :?:
I think the rear spoiler is too big, why don't they make it smaller for the fast tracks. Easy way to make more wrecks!
Now they'll come out with a new rule that you can't touch the left rear bumper of the car in front of you!
Gordon looks good upside down :clap:

Any NASCAR Fans out there? Who's your favorite driver?
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Re: does anybody like Nascar!

PostBy: Dennis On: Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:28 am

I used to go to 2 or 3 races a year. I havn't been to a race in 4 years now. NASCAR has become a "show" not a race.It's minulaped and you can almost predict the outcome before the race has even started.But I still like to watch them.
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Re: does anybody like Nascar!

PostBy: whistlenut On: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:25 am

I live very close to NHIS, so now Danika will be some "Eye Candy With Attitude" instead of a Tide Baseball Cap on your head!
More hype than racin'. Welcome to 30 seconds of racing, 2 minutes of commercials on the TV side of things.
Makes jobs, and gives folks a focus that isn't political. :idea:

PS: Owners and management here are absolutely outstanding to the community and organizations. VERY GOOD NEIGHBORS! A Class Act!
Now if we could get the NHRA....... :idea:
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Re: does anybody like Nascar!

PostBy: mkline On: Sun Feb 19, 2012 5:32 pm

I go to Charlotte in October but haven't went for the last 2 yrs due to money being tight.I have a friend that lives there and we make a long weekend of it.I go to Pocono too since I live by Rt 80 about an hr west of the track.Back in 2005 I picked up my friend in Charlotte and we headed to Talladega for Saturday and Sunday.It was a blast toothy :cheers: .Here's some pics from a few years.

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Re: does anybody like Nascar!

PostBy: jkabdoors On: Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:13 pm

Thanks Mike i live 35 miles from pocono and the infield is the place to be. If you now what i mean Jeff
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Re: does anybody like Nascar!

PostBy: 2001Sierra On: Sun Feb 19, 2012 10:37 pm

It may not be what some would like it to be, but it is all I got so I enjoy it for what it is. You cannot beat the smell, and feeling of the thunder when you go.
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Re: does anybody like Nascar!

PostBy: Poconoeagle On: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:08 pm

I get to hear the engines roar all the time thru the woods. in season dont know whats worse the crows noise or the crows flyin few miles thru the woods...

was a regular race goer when i had the texaco's and ricky rudd flew thier flag..

we just lost dr matoli who owned and started pocono. he was a great man.


nascar is all hype these days. F-1 is my fave although John Force and the go fast guys is also a fave.

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