Gutslab Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I haven't watched nascar much since daytona but isn't it kind of ironic (or maybe funny?) how good Jr is doing this season but with the new chase system, the "emphasis" is going to be more on winning than consistency. The 2nd place finishes don't mean anything like the wins will for the overall championship. It's great to see him running well, so hopefully he can get some more wins to position himself well towards the end. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1064948405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Hellraiser Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Last time Jr ran out in last turn: Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1064955119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingingEwe954 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Last time Jr ran out in last turn: That sucks I was playing NASCAR the game last night and Jr was being such a Dick he kept making me cause yellow flags theGTAking101 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1064971668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Hellraiser Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 theGTAking101 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1064993197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zepren Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Is that what happened? I was on the streams and all I could find were tennis and ice hockey where Nascar should be! I've yet to watch any of the highlights but i read it was a win for Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart is looking much better. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1064997164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Hellraiser Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Yeah. For whatever reason, they had to move it to Fox Sports 1. Keeping it on the same channel has never been an issue in the entire 35 years of live broadcasting, but apparently local news was suddenly more important this one time around... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1064999998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Hellraiser Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) I was grinning ear to ear reading this article. Gordon has to win sometime! http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/jeff-gordon-flying-under-the-radar-to-start-2014-season-032014?cmpid=tsmfb%3Afscom%3Afoxsports Edited March 22, 2014 by Ex Hellraiser Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065028560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingingEwe954 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 For some reason K\Brads in first, I was thinking with Jr. having top 3 for almost every race so far he would be first Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065028855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Hellraiser Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Well, Dale finished a lot worse than Brad at Bristol, that is what made the difference. Dale's first 3 finishes were 1, 2, 2. Brad's were 3, 3, 1. They both had top 3 the first 3 races, but Dale was 10 spots worse than Brad at Bristol, which set him back. Their finishes left Gordon as the only one with top 10's in all 4 races :D Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065029004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choymz Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Holy crap Kyle Larson won the NNS race! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065033779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Hellraiser Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) Damn you caution flag. DAMN YOU TO HELL. Gordon had that one wrapped up!! That was handed to him, and Clint Bowyer took it away (once again )! Just one more lap! That was all he needed! I'm dying inside. I hate Kyle Busch. I hate Clint Bowyer. But on the bright side, Gordon finished ahead of Johnson, again! Gordon is only 2 points out of 1st! I'm still dying, but hell, Johnson dropped like a rock, so I'm fine. EDIT: I blame NASCAR for that last caution more than Bowyer. He was literally 100 feet from pit road, and he slid out of the way! Why bother to throw a caution? Johnson and Keselowski shot pieces of rubber all over the backstretch, but no caution was thrown for that! Edited March 23, 2014 by Ex Hellraiser theGTAking101 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065039728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingingEwe954 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Damn you caution flag. DAMN YOU TO HELL. Gordon had that one wrapped up!! That was handed to him, and Clint Bowyer took it away (once again )! Just one more lap! That was all he needed! I'm dying inside. I hate Kyle Busch. I hate Clint Bowyer. But on the bright side, Gordon finished ahead of Johnson, again! Gordon is only 2 points out of 1st! I'm still dying, but hell, Johnson dropped like a rock, so I'm fine. EDIT: I blame NASCAR for that last caution more than Bowyer. He was literally 100 feet from pit road, and he slid out of the way! Why bother to throw a caution? Johnson and Keselowski shot pieces of rubber all over the backstretch, but no caution was thrown for that! The officials do some stupid shot but o only got to see the ending of the race but I plan on watching the truck race this Friday for sure Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065047779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRINITYx Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 That singing ewe guy said he hates NASCAR. Let get em Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065067653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingingEwe954 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 http://imgur.com/wiQyiIrhttp://imgur.com/tkkT8I1http://imgur.com/ZLyFtM3http://imgur.com/wRs8ji1http://imgur.com/umhCX70 No sign of NASCAR around my room Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065067781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJackal2014 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Yawn.....he's gonna make another left turn. Oh sh*t - another left turn! The only races that aren't boring is when when they are road races, e.g. Watkins Glen (2014: Cheez-It 355 At The Glen on August 10). At least that has a combo of right and left turns.... http://imgur.com/wiQyiIr I think I dedicate most of my non-GTA Online playing time trying to make Jeff "The Queer" Gordon and Dale "The Crybaby" Earnhardt, Jr. crash and burn on the game. Edited March 28, 2014 by DJJackal2014 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065067803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingingEwe954 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Don't be hatters NASCAR is where its at Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065067870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRINITYx Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Yawn.....he's gonna make another left turn. Oh sh*t - another left turn! The only races that aren't boring is when when they are road races, e.g. Watkins Glen (2014: Cheez-It 355 At The Glen on August 10). At least that has a combo of right and left turns.... how dare you http://imgur.com/wiQyiIr http://imgur.com/tkkT8I1 http://imgur.com/ZLyFtM3 http://imgur.com/wRs8ji1 http://imgur.com/umhCX70 No sign of NASCAR around my room thats on google images Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065067871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingingEwe954 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Actually I just took those pictures a few minutes ago all of my NASCAR memorabilia is ancient like the poster is say 2005 and its a gran prix Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065067904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Hellraiser Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Jeff "The Queer" Gordon Because a model wife and 2 kids clearly screams "queer" from all directions... theGTAking101 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065068641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingingEwe954 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Dale "The Crybaby" Earnhardt, Jr.Wes gonna haves us a problem Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065073731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Hellraiser Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Jeff Gordon is first in points! BAM! Best average finish of everyone, and leading the points! I also really like Chase Elliott. I hate the fact that we are both 18. Theoretically, I could be in the Nationwide series getting back to back wins in my rookie season right now... Suddenly I'm depressed. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065174074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingingEwe954 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) You don't need to be a NASCAR driver think only 43 lucky people get to be in it every year I would be satisfied dirt racing but being a NASCAR driver would be cool. Now one of the most argued things about NASCAR, Is NASCAR actually a sport. Anyones views Edited April 16, 2014 by SingingEwe954 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065201438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Hellraiser Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 It definitely takes a lot more concentration to drive 500 miles at 3-5 times you regular driving speed within inches of other cars, braking and gassing the entire time, than it takes to be a linebacker, who's main goal is to find the guy with the ball, and hit him. But people call the linebacker an athlete. Sure, you don't need to be the strongest guy to drive a stock car (at least not anymore), but there is definitely more strategy involved than most other sports. Then there are the pit crew members, the guys who actually are athletes. Their job is to either carry 10 gallon fuel cans, 50 lb tires, or a jack to a car, jack it up, change the tires, fill it will gas, and send the car out brand-spankin'-new in 12 seconds. That is the real athletic part of racing anymore. In addition to doing that, there are 42 other cars whizzing past on pit road, any one of which could crush you with one simple mistake. You don't run the risk of being crushed by a 2 ton car as a wide receiver or shortstop. I know these aren't the best comparisons, but there are many aspects of stock car racing that involve physical strength, and the aspects that require less strength require more strategy or reflexes, which are just as important in determining athleticism, IMO. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065217303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingingEwe954 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I'm watching this thing on TV about European NASCAR but they only drive on road courses WTF Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065222815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choymz Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 They have a speedway in a carpark lol Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065223011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutslab Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I'm watching this thing on TV about European NASCAR but they only drive on road courses WTF what's wrong with that? They have a speedway in a carpark lol you're referring to this right? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065229432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choymz Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'm watching this thing on TV about European NASCAR but they only drive on road courses WTF what's wrong with that? They have a speedway in a carpark lol you're referring to this right? Yep. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065229586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Hellraiser Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) I'm watching this thing on TV about European NASCAR but they only drive on road courses WTF I'm sure that the number of oval race tracks in Europe totals to maybe... 5. Here in Ohio, there are 5 oval race tracks within an hour of my house, one of which I worked at for 2 years. Europe, by contrast, is overflowed with road courses. I wouldn't be opposed to a Sprint Cup race at Nurburgring or Twin Ring, though. I know Winston Cup had an exhibition at the oval at Twin Ring in 1998, so being overseas isn't such a farfetched idea. NASCAR needs to have a good marketing idea for a change, and I say going overseas again, or having Sprint Cup race at Eldora would be pretty exciting. Also, that carpark NASCAR race isn't really NASCAR, it is just sanctioned by them. The closest series to NASCAR that aren't are ARCA, ASA, and CASCAR, and Hooters Pro Cup (whatever it is called now). ASA went under, and CASCAR was bought out by NASCAR years ago and became the Canadian Tire Series. ARCA and Pro Cup are pretty much the only national stock car circuits left that NASCAR hasn't monopolized. Edited April 21, 2014 by Ex Hellraiser Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065229603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choymz Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'm watching this thing on TV about European NASCAR but they only drive on road courses WTF I'm sure that the number of oval race tracks in Europe totals to maybe... 5. Here in Ohio, there are 5 oval race tracks within an hour of my house, one of which I worked at for 2 years. Europe, by contrast, is overflowed with road courses. I wouldn't be opposed to a Sprint Cup race at Nurburgring or Twin Ring, though. I know Winston Cup had an exhibition at the oval at Twin Ring in 1998, so being overseas isn't such a farfetched idea. NASCAR needs to have a good marketing idea for a change, and I say going overseas again, or having Sprint Cup race at Eldora would be pretty exciting. Honestly i prefer road courses because the cars look like there all over the place. Plus nearly everytime there are fights or someone uses their car like a torpedo. Ex Hellraiser 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065229622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutslab Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'm watching this thing on TV about European NASCAR but they only drive on road courses WTF I'm sure that the number of oval race tracks in Europe totals to maybe... 5. Here in Ohio, there are 5 oval race tracks within an hour of my house, one of which I worked at for 2 years. Europe, by contrast, is overflowed with road courses. I wouldn't be opposed to a Sprint Cup race at Nurburgring or Twin Ring, though. I know Winston Cup had an exhibition at the oval at Twin Ring in 1998, so being overseas isn't such a farfetched idea. NASCAR needs to have a good marketing idea for a change, and I say going overseas again, or having Sprint Cup race at Eldora would be pretty exciting. Also, that carpark NASCAR race isn't really NASCAR, it is just sanctioned by them. The closest series to NASCAR that aren't are ARCA, ASA, and CASCAR, and Hooters Pro Cup (whatever it is called now). ASA went under, and CASCAR was bought out by NASCAR years ago and became the Canadian Tire Series. ARCA and Pro Cup are pretty much the only national stock car circuits left that NASCAR hasn't monopolized. and Pro Cup is so dead now lol. That's what happens when you have no tv deal and lose Hooters. It's a shame because Pro Cup was once the premier racing series in the US, even better than nascar at one point imo. I like ARCA a bit more now that they've been able to televise some of their short track races, the ones on NBC last season were great. And this year, I believe CBS is gonna cover a couple of them. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/685288-official-nascar-thread/page/3/#findComment-1065232319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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