******Official 2011 NASCAR thread******

[Old Dog]

Will list favorite drivers in this post as they are submitted. If you have one, let me know and I will include it.


Favorite Drivers
Buck - #48
Bugeater - #14
CaliforniaChiefs #48 #99
Demonpenz - #88
Dannybcaitlyn - #17
factortobe - #88
Gracie Dean - #24, #33
Hydrae - #47
jenksme - #88
kcxiv - #47 #14
kstater - #88
KurtCobain - #4
kyle delexus - #18
R8ers - #18 #11
RedNeckRaider - #29
RubberSponge - #5
Sfeihc - #17 & #2
Sofa King - #88
smittysbar - #99
TrebMaxx - #99 #88
truebigdog - #33
UCFGoldenKnight - #5


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Public group named "KC Chiefs fans"

[Old Dog]

and Burton in the #31 wins the second duel by .005 over Clint in the #33.....hell of a finish

[Old Dog]

it looks like the #24 might have picked up a bit of damage in that last lap wreck as well. I wonder if it will be enough to make them bring out a backup car

[Old Dog]

Duel #2 results:
1) #31-Burton
2) #33-Bowyer
3) #15-Waltrip, RACED IN
4) #18-Busch
5) #92-Keselowski, RACED IN
6) #1-McMurray
7) #2-Keselowski
8) #11-Hamlin
9) #56-Truex Jr.
10) #99-Edwards
11) #00-Reutimann
12) #24-Gordon
13) #38-Kvapil, SPD
14) #64-Cope, DNQ
15) #16-Biffle
16) #37-Richardson Jr.
17) #7-Gordon
18) #32-TLabonte. Past Champ prov
19) #21-Bayne
20) #6-Ragan
21) #60-Bodine, accident, DNQ
22) #77-Wallace, accident
23) #20-Logano, accident
24) #13-Mears, 3 laps, engine DNQ
RACED IN = made race via transfer spot (2)
DNQ = did not qualify, will miss race
SPD = makes race on speed

Gatorade Duel 2: #31-Jeff Burton won the Gatorade Duel 2 qualifying race for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. #33-Bowyer finished 2nd. Upset of the races would be #92-Keselowski teaming with his brother #2-Brad and finishing 5th, qualifying for his first ever Daytona 500. #15-Waltrip finished 3rd and raced in. Three drivers made the field by their qualifying speed: #38-Kvapil, #87-Nemechek and #36-Blaney. Missing the Daytona 500 are #13-Mears, #60-Bodine, #64-Cope, #66-McDowell and #97-Conway.

[Dylan]

wow... kurt is two for two at daletona --

why couldn't jr have one of those cheatin' engines in his car? huh?

[Dylan]

There were two cautions in the race.

The first began on Lap 2 after Tony Stewart turned his Stewart Haas Racing teammate Ryan Newman while the two were racing in a two-car tandem. Newman spun but didn't hit anything.

paging toni stewart. dr. black says, "bring your piss cup to the red trailer - pronto!"

[chefsos]

I think that it's ****ing awesome that Brad Keselowski pushed his brother right into the Daytona 500.

[Dylan]

He did, chefsos? wow!!! love it!~

[chefsos]

Originally Posted by Dylan

He did, chefsos? wow!!! love it!~

Yup. The 92 was unsponsored, owned by their father Bob, too. Nice little family story, huh?

[Dylan]

great story -- Brad's pushed his brother to finish 5th? neato

I forgot Brad is driving for Penske this season.

truebigdog, can you please add the #2 to my drivers fav list? #12 is brad's old number -- tia


turn on SPEED!

[Old Dog]

changed

[Dylan]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wonder if SPEED will replay Thursday's NASCAR Duel races.

Qualifying - On Now (Truck Series - Fri 7:30 ET SPEED)

[chefsos]

Dylan, I don't think there is a 12 car this year. I'd guess that the old #2 team is with Busch in the 22, and Brad's with his old #12 team in the blue deuce.

EDIT: Oops, never mind. You got it.

[Dylan]

thanks,


Don't forget: NASCAR Nationwide February 19 Daytona Sat 1:15 p.m. ESPN2



2010 NASCAR Nationwide Official Driver Standings - Includes Driver Points, Starts, Poles, Wins, Top 5, Top 10, Winnings:

http://nationwide.nascar.com/nationw...dings-official

[Dylan]

chefsos, which NASCAR driver or drivers do you root for?

I got a kick out of reading this article:

2011 NASCAR Rootability Rankings (Or How To Pick Your Favorite Driver)

Feb 7, 2011 - There's nothing race fans claim to hate more than being force-fed "favorite drivers" by the media. And if that's true, those people will really despise this story.

But if you already have a favorite, you won't need this helpful guide: Our first ever NASCAR Driver Rootability Rankings. This is for the people who aren't quite sure who to pull for.

Age: Recommending a driver to root for favors those who have many years left in their careers. Because if you're going to invest your passion in a driver, why not pull for a guy who's going to be around for awhile?

Here's a list of the top 35 drivers:

1. CARL EDWARDS: Look, nobody's perfect – and Edwards certainly has his faults (like almost eliminating Brad Keselowski from the planet). But as far as the total likability package, Edwards comes closest. He's always done a backflip after he wins, and now he even goes into the stands for a big ol' group hug.

While the whole Keselowski thing is certainly a black mark on his likability – and Edwards has been accused of being a phony – the driver is most often a genuinely decent person.

It's tough to sift through what's real and what's a public relations stunt these days, but Edwards does many things away from the cameras (like giving all of his race trophies away) that make him an extremely easy person to root for.

2. JOEY LOGANO: Everything is still relatively new and fresh for the 20-year-old Logano, so he's more than willing to do fan-friendly activities, conduct interviews and generally act like a normal person.

He's quick to laugh and smile, appearing as if he's actually having fun (an all-too-rare concept in the NASCAR garage these days). But at the same time, he's beginning to stand up for himself after on-track incidents – and that's a good thing.

3. JAMIE MCMURRAY: Who doesn't like McMurray? There's really nothing bad to say about him, except he's never made the Chase. If you're into the sensitive, prayerful type who stays out of controversy, McMurray is for you. Plus, he actually wins now.

4. CLINT BOWYER: There isn't a whole lot of fluff with Bowyer. He's just a simple guy from Kansas who likes to race and have a good time, and that's really the extent of it. The notable thing about Bowyer is when he's "on," he's extremely personable.

5. DENNY HAMLIN: Here's a guy who wins races and speaks his mind – two traits fans often say they like. On the other hand, he has plenty of detractors who say he speaks his mind too much. So if you don't mind a vocal, opinionated driver, Hamlin might be your man.

6. GREG BIFFLE: For some reason, Biffle doesn't have that many fans in comparison to other top drivers. It's somewhat puzzling. He wins a couple races every year, makes the Chase and says interesting things while avoiding controversy. On top of all that, he's not a jerk. Where's the love for The Biff?

7. BRAD KESELOWSKI: Though he drives too aggressively at times and therefore pisses off many other drivers – and therefore, the fans of many other drivers – Keselowski is a tremendous personality who is only going to become more relevant as the years go on. He's quite likable, but fans wearing Brad K. merchandise need to have thick skin to put up with the dirty looks and glares from the fans of whichever driver got into it with Keselowski last week.

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[Dylan]

(Continued: On How to Pick Your Favorite Driver)

List of the top 35 Drivers

8. AJ ALLMENDINGER: Ding-dong – the Allmendinger bandwagon is here, and there's still plenty of room. 'Dinger seems to both live his life and race like one of those bouncy rubber balls: He's excitable and energetic, but occasionally all over the place. The guy has talent, though, and the slimmed-down Richard Petty Motorsports might set the stage for his breakout year.

9. JEFF GORDON: There's one big problem with Gordon – his history. Because of the way he came into the sport as a clean-cut California kid who piled up race wins and championships, Gordon was loudly booed for almost his entire career. But as a veteran who hasn't won much lately, Gordon has taken on an almost underdog quality. Plus, he's as nice of a person as you'll find anywhere – in racing or in life.

10. KASEY KAHNE: Great driver, nice guy. And if you're female, there's no reason not to like him. But what if you're a dude who works at a construction site? Can you really walk around with a Kasey Kahne T-shirt? Somehow, his massive female fan base seems to limit his appeal to men.

11. MARCOS AMBROSE: Damn, if this guy could just win a few races. With contagious enthusiasm for NASCAR and a smile that never seems to wane, Ambrose could be one of the easiest drivers to root for in years. There's just one problem: The Aussie's results are often Down Under the top 20 – except on road courses, where he's clearly the best.

12. DAVID RAGAN: Poor David. A couple years ago it looked like he was going to be a breakout star, and then he fell off the map. Still, he remains unfailingly polite and ultra-courteous – plus, there's a chance he'll be competitive again as long as he stays at Roush Fenway Racing. If you want a friendly Southern boy to root for, Ragan is your guy.

13. BRIAN VICKERS: If you like comeback stories, this one's for you. Vickers nearly died last year after blood clots were discovered in his leg and lungs, then had surgery to repair a hole in his heart. After sitting out most of the season, he's back in 2011 and ready to race again. In addition to his compelling story, though, he's both fan-friendly and capable of making the Chase.

14. MARTIN TRUEX JR.: The Michael Waltrip Racing driver only has one career win in five full seasons, so you might not get to see him drive to Victory Lane very often. But he's a friendly and likable personality, so if you can overlook the lack of performance, he might be worth supporting.

15. KYLE BUSCH: I'm confident the vast majority of NASCAR fans would have Busch ranked last on this list. He is truly reviled by many people because of his sore loser, spoiled brat image. But the guy wins – a lot. And when he's in a good mood, there's something delightfully anti-establishment about his words and actions. So if you want to go against the crowd and pick a guy who's difficult to love, there's no one better than Busch.

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