**** OFFICIAL 2014 NASCAR THREAD ****

[GloryDayz]

In honor of JJ's win (), I thought I'd start this now. Here comes #7!!!

February 15th 2014 is right around the corner folks, get ready now!!!

[Dylan]

Originally Posted by Dinny Blues

Got any recommended links for F1 411?

I like watching, but never know when they're on. I think David Hobbs would be a great person to meet at a pub somewhere. It's worth watching an entire broadcast just to hear him say "he's done blowed up."

TIA
Dinny

LOL

If I understand correctly, you are interested in watching Formula 1 races live in the United States on NBC Sports Network?

I prefer to watch the races live - Therefore, the races begin in the middle of the night in the U.S. on Sundays. Some races begin early morning - depending on the host country. Formula 1 races all over the world.

This year, Formula 1 is scheduled to race in Texas...NASCAR is upset that Formula 1 will compete for viewers at the same time as NASCAR's race in the U.S.

[Dylan]

Dinny:

Calendar and timeline for F1.

Formula 1
Canada: June 8, 14:00 local | 18:00 GMT | 14:00 EDT | 13:00 CDT | 11:00 PDT
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/season/138549.html

Time zone converter
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Formula 1 - The Official F1
http://www.formula1.com/default.html

[Dinny Bossa Nova]

Thanks, Dylan.

I will DVR the things if I know they are coming up. I prefer setting the DVR to the alarm clock.

Dorsey Schroeder is another of my favorite announcers. He sat in singing with a band I was working with one night. He is someone with interesting stories to tell.

Dinny

[GloryDayz]

Totally missed today. Too many graduation parties...

[Dylan]

2014 Formula One Grid

Red Bull (Constructor)
Sebastian Vettel (German) 03/07/1987, Podiums (63) World Championships (4)
Daniel Ricciardo (Australian) 01/07/1989, Podiums (2) *Talented Young Driver
Engine: Renault
Country: Austria
Base: U.K


Mercedes (Constructor)
Lewis Hamilton (British) 07/01/1985, Podiums (59), World Championships (1)
Nico Rosberg (German) 27/06/1985, Podiums (17)
Engine: Mercedes
Country: Germany
Base: U.K.


Ferrari (Constructor)
Fernando Alonso (Spanish) 29/07/1981,Podiums (96), World Championships (2)
Kimi Raikkonen (Finnish) 17/10/1979, Podiums (77), World Championships (1)
Engine: Ferrari
Country: Italy
Base: Italy


Lotus (Constructor)
Romain Grosjean (French) 17/04/1986, Podiums (9)
Pastor Maldonado (Venezuelan) 09/03/1985, Podiums (1)
Engine: Renault
Country: U.K.
Base: U.K.


McLaren (Constructor)
Jenson Button (British) 19/01/1980, Podiums (50), World Championships (1)
Kevin Magnussen (Danish) 05/10/1992, Podiums (1)
Engine: Mercedes (switch to Renault in 2015)
Country: U.K.
Base: U.K.


Force India (Constructor)
Nico Hulkenberg (German) 19/08/1987
Sergio Perez (Mexican) 26/01/1990, Podiums (4)
Engine: Mercedes
Country: India
Base: U.K.


Sauber (Constructor)
Esteban Gutierrez (Mexican) 05/08/1991
Adrian Sutil (German) 11/01/1983
Engine: Ferrari
Country: Switzerland
Base: Switzerland

Toro Rosso (Constructor)
Jean-Eric Vergne (French) 25/04/1990
Daniil Kvyat (Russian) 26/04/1994
Engine: Renault
Country: Italy
Base: Italy


Williams (Constructor)
Felipe Massa (Brazilian) 25/04/1981, Podiums (36)
Valtteri Bottas (Finnish) 28/08/1989
Engine: Mercedes
Country: U.K.
Base: U.K.


Marussia (Constructor)
Jules Bianchi (French) 03/08/1989
Max Chilton (British) 21/04/1991
Engine: Ferrari
Country: Russia
Base: U.K.


Caterham (Constructor)Kamui Kobayashi (Japanese) 13/09/1986, Podiums (1)
Marcus Ericcson (Swedish) 02/09/1990
Engine: Renault
Country: Malaysia
Base: U.K.

*Cut and paste - Short quiz on Saturday...

Team: Nico Rosberg
Lewis Hamilton is a crazy man! - He had better be careful and calm down fast – which he will not do. He is gunning for his teammate and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has issued him a warning. It is time for Hamilton to realize that he is the pilot of a German Formula One racing team and teammate Rosberg's nationality is German.

[Abba-Dabba]

I would love to see a F1 race, but I would never pass up a Cup race to see one in Texas. Went to the spring race this year at TMS. Rained out on Sunday and didn't go Monday. But it first time ever that a NASCAR track gave a chance to those on Sunday who couldn't make it the next day, can redeem those tickets to any race at TMS of their choice. Very classy move by TMS for sure. So now I have 3 tickets to the Nov. Cup race at TMS.

F1 has always wanted to be a regular player in the US market. I'm sure I'll have more chances to catch an F1 race

[Dylan]

FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2014 (Montreal)
Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC

Rosberg upsets Hamilton for pole

Pos Driver Team Time Gap
1. Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1m14.874s
2. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1m14.953s +0.079s
3. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1m15.548s +0.674s
4. Valtteri Bottas Williams-Mercedes 1m15.550s +0.676s
5. Felipe Massa Williams-Mercedes 1m15.578s +0.704s
6. Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull-Renault 1m15.589s +0.715s
7. Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1m15.814s +0.940s
8. Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso-Renault 1m16.162s +1.288s
9. Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1m16.182s +1.308s
10. Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1m16.214s +1.340s
11. Nico Hulkenberg Force India-Mercedes 1m16.300s +1.246s
12. Kevin Magnussen McLaren-Mercedes 1m16.310s +1.256s
13. Sergio Perez Force India-Mercedes 1m16.472s +1.418s
14. Romain Grosjean Lotus-Renault 1m16.687s +1.633s
15. Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso-Renault 1m16.713s +1.659s
16. Adrian Sutil Sauber-Ferrari 1m17.314s +2.260s
17. Pastor Maldonado Lotus-Renault 1m18.328s +2.578s
18. Max Chilton Marussia-Ferrari 1m18.348s +2.598s
19. Jules Bianchi Marussia-Ferrari 1m18.359s +2.609s
20. Kamui Kobayashi Caterham-Renault 1m19.278s +3.528s
21. Marcus Ericsson Caterham-Renault 1m19.820s +4.070s
22. Esteban Gutierrez Sauber-Ferrari no time

Nico Rosberg said he paid no attention to the fact that he had been the first team-mate to out-qualify Lewis Hamilton in Canada.

The two Mercedes, who have dominated F1 since the introduction this year of turbo engines. Red Bull and Renault were left scrambling with the engine change, while Mercedes came up with the best package of engine and car. the

The Mercedes team has now claimed all seven pole positions to go with victories in all six F1 races this season.

“It is hard to overtake at the start here because there is not enough room through the first two corners,” explained Fernando Alonso. Turn one quickly leads into the turn two right-hander, and while passes here on lap one are uncommon, collisions between rivals are not.

Situated on a man-made island built for the 1967 World Fair, the first race at the track was won by Canadian hero Gilles Villeneuve in 1978 and the circuit was renamed in his honour following his death in 1982.

Team Rosberg!

Arguably, this is Lewis Hamilton’s best track.

Mercs are competing with themselves!

[Dylan]

On to NASCAR pothole
Pocono Raceway
Sunday's Pocono 400 1 p.m. ET, TNT

Lineup for Sprint Cup race at "Tricky Triangle"

1. #11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Ground Toyota *Speed 181.415
2. #41 Kurt Busch Haas Automation Chevrolet
3. #2 Brad Keselowski Redd's Ford
4. #4 Kevin Harvick Budweiser Chevrolet
5. #24 Jeff Gordon Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet
6. #18 Kyle Busch M&M's Peanut Butter Toyota
7. #22 Joey Logano Shell Pennzoil Ford
8. #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. National Guard Chevrolet
9. #55 Brian Vickers Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota
10. #99 Carl Edwards Kelloggs/Cheez-It Ford
11. #3 Austin Dillon # Dow Chevrolet
14. #14 Tony Stewart Mobil 1/Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet
13. #16 Greg Biffle 3M Ford
14. #42 Kyle Larson # Target Chevrolet
15. #31 Ryan Newman Wix Filters Chevrolet
16. #10 Danica Patrick GoDaddy Chevrolet
17. #78 Martin Truex Jr. Furniture Row Chevrolet
18. #1 Jamie McMurray Cushman/Cessna Chevrolet
19. #15 Clint Bowyer RK Motors Charlotte Toyota
20. #48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet
21. #47 AJ Allmendinger Clorox Chevrolet
22. #43 Aric Almirola Nathan's Famous Ford
23. #27 Paul Menard Moen/Menards Chevrolet
24. #51 Justin Allgaier # BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet
25. #13 Casey Mears GEICO Chevrolet
26. #20 Matt Kenseth Dollar General Toyota
27. #5 Kasey Kahne Great Clips Chevrolet
28. #17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Zest Ford
29. #9 Marcos Ambrose Stanley Ford
30. #7 Michael Annett Pilot Flying J Chevrolet
31. #40 Landon Cassill(i) Newtown Building Supplies Inc. Chevrolet
32. #34 David Ragan Taco Bell Ford
33. #32 Travis Kvapil Corvetteparts.net Ford
34. #23 Alex Bowman Dr.Pepper Toyota
35. #38 David Gilliland Long John Silver's Ford
36. #36 Reed Sorenson Theme Park Connection Chevrolet
37. #98 Josh Wise Phil Parsons Racing Ford Owner Points
38. #44 JJ Yeley(i) All City Leasing & Warehousing Chevrolet Owner Points
39. #66 Timmy Hill Land Castle Title Toyota Owner Points
40. #26 Cole Whitt # Burger King Toyota Owner Points
41. #83 Ryan Truex # Burger King Toyota Owner Points
42. #33 Alex Kennedy Dream Factory Chevrolet Owner Points
43. #77 Dave Blaney AmyFchlrVtrnsLwAttrnyLLC/valor4vets.cm Frd Owner Points -

Will drivers cut corner at revamped Pocono?

Given the narrow width of the tunnel turn -- which is a replica of a corner at Indianapolis Motor Speedway -- drivers were happy to see the curb go. With the speeds they carry into that corner, they might as well have been hitting a wall. And the extended apron at the least provides an escape route for drivers who find themselves in trouble.

"I think it is a great change, because … when (cars) get pushed down, at least now you have somewhere to go," said Brad Keselowski, who will start third Sunday. "That curb before was kind of a race-killer. If you hit it, it would damage the front splitter on these cars, and that dictates a lot of the car's performance, and it could really end your day and not necessarily be your fault. I thought it was a good thing and a great change."

But as for cutting the corner at full speed? "I am sure someone is going to try it," said Keselowski, one of the first to make a practice of cutting the dogleg in Phoenix. "Clean air is so important, and when we all go down into Turn 2 and we are stacked up, I am sure someone will try to use it to find clean air. We will be all watching to see how they get through or if they make it. It should be interesting. It looks really rough down there, and I am not so confident the car will stick there, but I am sure someone will try it."

http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-med...n-2-apron.html

[chefsos]

Nico Rosberg said he paid no attention to the fact that he had been the first team-mate to out-qualify Lewis Hamilton in Canada...Turn one quickly leads into the turn two right-hander, and while passes here on lap one are uncommon, collisions between rivals are not.

What could possibly go wrong?

Will drivers cut corner at revamped Pocono?..."It looks really rough down there, and I am not so confident the car will stick there, but I am sure someone will try it."

What could possibly go wrong?

[chefsos]

lol

[Pepe Silvia]

Dylan does her homework.

[Dylan]

I'm still laughing at Jamie McMurray's car falling into a pothole at Dover International Speedway.

I wonder .... Do you wonder if Dover paid Chip Ganassi and Felix Sabates for their destroyed race car?

According to FOX Sports, "including the engine, a race-ready Nextel Cup car costs about $125,000 to build."

I swear .... Only in NASCAR could something like that happen!


http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/stor...Cost-of-Racing

[Pepe Silvia]

Originally Posted by chefsos

What could possibly go wrong?What could possibly go wrong?

Great everyone of my fantasy racers will wreck again, I did great in the spring segment, but the summer segment is over before it began.

[Dylan]

Originally Posted by PackerinMo

Dylan does her homework.

You have to watch the beginning of the F1 race at 2 p.m. ET on NBC. I will fill you in on the Hamilton / Rosberg fiasco later... Hamilton is a complete tool... He will start in the first row along side of his teammate, Rosberg.

According to BBC, Hamilton can do no wrong. However, everything he does is wrong - He is so jealous of his teammate. I guess it is a British / German thing...

What is crazy, they were both friends growing up.

I will watch both races on computer and TV.

[GloryDayz]

Go Jeff!!!!