Rubbins Racin?

[hornadylnl]

Just turned on the race. What's up with all the guys front bumpers literally rubbing the rear bumper in front of them?

 

[fire259]

Just turned on the race. What's up with all the guys front bumpers literally rubbing the rear bumper in front of them?

2 cars are faster than 1 lone car. The car in front breaks through the air and the car in back pushes.

 

[hornadylnl]

I get the drafting thing but I've never seen them running like this. Could be that I very seldom watch NASCAR. Had to give my fingers a break from reaming primer pockets. It'd take a serious set of nuts to do that at 180+ mph.

 

[Cru]

I get the drafting thing but I've never seen them running like this. Could be that I very seldom watch NASCAR. Had to give my fingers a break from reaming primer pockets. It'd take a serious set of nuts to do that at 180+ mph.

No, it's a new thing. With the new redesign of the car, and Daytona just being re-paved, the two car tag teams are faster than the "trains" that we're used to at Daytona and Talledega.

 

[jsharmon7]

I'm not sure I care for the buddy system in racing. The Shootout was painful to watch.

 

[bman1962]

Anything with restricter plates stinks in my opinion.

 

[hornadylnl]

That kenseth crash is a perfect example why that rubbing is bad. Isn't that how Dale was killed?

 

[Cru]

That kenseth crash is a perfect example why that rubbing is bad. Isn't that how Dale was killed?

Sort of. It was a similar nose into the wall crash that caused Dale's death. At the time, Dale wasn't wearing the Hans device that prevents the neck from coming so far forward during a head on crash.

There have been MANY safety improvements, such as said Hans device, as well as the "safer barrier" wall cushioning that makes the wrecks like that much less traumatic.

 

[hornadylnl]

I know dales wreck head a much bigger sling shot effect though. I'm just surprised NASCAR doesn't crack down more than they do on these hits.

 

[Cru]

They actually just last year said "we're gonna regulate it less. Have at it boys."

There were quite a few serious incidents last year. Mostly between Brad Kesalowski and Carl Edwards.

 

[fire259]

Dale also wore an open face helmet and was know to loosen his belts during a race. Not saying that these things contributed.

 

[hornadylnl]

I'd like to see more than 2-3 laps without a caution.

 

[Cru]

I'd like to see more than 2-3 laps without a caution.

It's better than the brickyard a few years ago. Goodyear brought the wrong tires and there was a mandatory pit stop every 12 laps.

 

[gunsisgood]

It'd take a serious set of nuts to do that at 180+ mph.

Try 200+mph,
Makes the superbowl look like a ballet

 

[hornadylnl]

I went to the brickyard last year I think it was. I know it wasn't the year of the tire problem. My brother had free tickets. I'd rather watch it on tv.

 

[Cru]

I went to the brickyard last year I think it was. I know it wasn't the year of the tire problem. My brother had free tickets. I'd rather watch it on tv.

Brickyard is probably the WORST race to watch live. If you REALLY want to see a great Nascar race live, go to Bristol. Amazing experience.

 

[hornadylnl]

This rump rubbin is getting old. 4 or more cars just went out.

 

[hornadylnl]

This is why I don't watch NASCAR. This is garbage. Is it a race or crash up derby?

 

[Cru]

It's not for everybody.

This is a lot of cautions, it's not always like this, but it happens.

 

[gunsisgood]

Trevor Bayne 20yr old Daytona Champ WOW !