****Official 2012 NASCAR thread****

[Bugeater]

August 19 Michigan 12 p.m.
August 25 Bristol 7 p.m.
September 2 Atlanta 6:30 p.m.
September 8 Richmond 7 p.m.
September 16 Chicago 1 p.m.
September 23 Loudon 1 p.m.
September 30 Dover 1 p.m.
October 7 Talladega 1 p.m.
October 13 Charlotte 7 p.m.
October 21 Kansas 1 p.m.
October 28 Martinsville 1 p.m.
November 4 Texas 2 p.m.
November 11 Phoenix 2 p.m.
November 18 Homestead 2 p.m.

[Fairplay]

Originally Posted by Old Dog

THAT is why I like Kurt. He will not only say what he believes, but if HE makes a mistake he'll admit it.

Yeah, sounds like getting third place was an accomplishment in itself.

[Dylan]

Bug,

Here you go:

Clint Bowyer wins NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 race

[Al Bundy]

Kenseth is leaving Roush at the end of the year and will be replaced by Stenhouse Jr.

[Dylan]

I think if I can make a sweeping generalization, a lot of Jack Roush's problems are well known in the industry. Roush has always struggled to find sponsorships for their teams. His sponsorship packages are overpriced and he refuses to negotiate.

The three teams in Sprint Cup and two in Nationwide do not have full primary sponsorship deals. Carl Edwards has a few dates TBA. Roush also has similar problems with their drivers’ contracts. I understand Ford contributed substantially to Edwards’ contract negotiations.

I've heard Matt was the one who left Jack and has already signed a contract with Joe Gibbs Racing. If that is true, my guess would be that Matt moves to the No. 20. Logano is in the final year of his contract and his status remains unresolved.

Roger Penske move to Ford next season has led to rumors that Penske wants Ricky Stenhouse Jr., since Roush is having problems securing sponsorship for Stenhouse's debut in the No. 17.

Here is an example -

Jeff Burton drives the No. 31 Caterpillar/Wheaties Chevrolet Impala for Richard Childress Racing. Matt Kenseth, who is ranked No. 1 in Driver Standings, is without a primary sponsor. Too funny.

Often, top NASCAR drivers avoid Roush/Fenway like the plague.

Burton ran the 2004 season without a primary sponsor, with races frequently being sponsored by his personal sponsor SKF. Rumors began to arise that Burton would be leaving Roush Racing. After originally denying the rumors, it finally happened in mid-2004 when, just before the Sirius at The Glen, Burton signed a three-year contract with Richard Childress Racing (RCR), leaving Roush after eight and a half years with the team. He would drive the #30 America Online Chevrolet for the rest of the season. Before the change, Burton had an average finish of 20.8 and was 23rd in points. In the 13 races after he changed teams, though, the same stats were improved to 16.6 and 18th. During the offseason, Burton and his team remained with RCR but were switched to the #31 Cingular Wireless Chevy, replacing Robby Gordon.

Greg Biffle - No. 16 Sponsor Schedule for 2012:
http://www.jayski.com/news/teams/sto...SCAR-Team-News

Carl Edwards - No. 99 Sponsor Schedule for 2012:
http://www.jayski.com/news/teams/story?id=5992073

[chefsos]

Hmmm....

UPDATE: Sources have confirmed to PitPass.net that Michael Andretti has purchased the engine program from Penske Racing and will field at least one full time Dodge in the Cup series in 2013 and beyond. No word on who the driver is, but with Matt Kenseth leaving Roush at the end of the season, the 2003 Cup series champ did confirm to the Journal Sentinel on Wednesday that he will drive for "a new cup team" in 2013 and beyond. One option on the table is for Andretti to base his team out of the old Evernham Motorsports shop at the Statesville Regional Airport in Statesville, N.C. Also hearing from this unnamed source that this new deal with Dodge is also with Richard Petty Motorsports -- currently a Ford team paired with Roush Fenway Racing, but has a long history with Dodge. (this is why we didn't get the announcement of Petty to Dodge in Michigan a few weeks ago, they were trying to get Kenseth). Hearing that an offical announcement could come as early as next weekend.(PitPass.net)

http://www.jayski.com/cupnews.htm#20120627e

[dannybcaitlyn]

It would be wise for KENSETH to go to JGR or Stewart-Haas racing at this stage of his career.

[Dylan]

Originally Posted by dannybcaitlyn

It would be wise for KENSETH to go to JGR or Stewart-Haas racing at this stage of his career.

Agreed.

[In58men]

So my family and I do this couple racing thing every year. Here's how it goes, each couple gets to pick a driver. Who ever comes closest to 1st place in a race gets a dollar from everyone. Whoever has the most points in standings at the end of the season, that couple gets to pick a spot for dinner anywhere they want. Everything will be paid for including drinks. So here's the list of drivers. They cannot be changed during the season.

Which ever driver has the least amount of points in standings will have first option at picking a new driver or keeping the same driver. However, the person who gets first pick cannot pick a driver that's already been taken. Should I stick with Keselowski next season? Who do you think will have a great run next year?

Me: Edwards
GF: Keselowski
Bro: Hamlin
SIL: Kenseth
Dad: Ky Busch
Mom: Harvick
Unc: Stewart
Aunt: McMurray

[Dylan]

I think there's a good chance that we'll see Tony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson fighting each other over the championship, eventually.

Although, it would be great to see Matt Kenseth stick it to Roush/Fenway and FORD!

J/M/O

I'm hungry. I have to order up something.

Looks like it is going to rain.

[chefsos]

I had no idea the race was on tonight. Shit.

[chefsos]

I'm trying to figure out why it was necessary to add Kentucky to the Cup schedule, when there are already 1167 tracks just like it. Maybe I'm a year late with this gripe.

[Dylan]

Originally Posted by chefsos

I'm trying to figure out why it was necessary to add Kentucky to the Cup schedule, when there are already 1167 tracks just like it. Maybe I'm a year late with this gripe.

Cup?

OMG - The race is on TNT

Edit: JFC: wish they would make up their minds on the Cup schedule - Saturday nites or Sundays - Choose one!

[Dylan]

Ryan Newman knocks down the wall

who else is involved? 78?

good the track is full of oil - gives me time to get situated

[Al Bundy]

Damn TNT has had about 15 minutes of commercials in the last 17 minutes.

[Dylan]

Originally Posted by chefsos

I'm trying to figure out why it was necessary to add Kentucky to the Cup schedule, when there are already 1167 tracks just like it. Maybe I'm a year late with this gripe.

I'm hysterical - this is what my nascar buddies hate about Kentucky. I'll have to remember to read the thread...

Do you know what I hate about Kentucky Speedway and NASCAR? That f--- piece of shit on wheels they use for pace car. It's a God Damn shame they refuse to use the car made just miles from the track. Yeah, THAT'S RIGHT - The Corvette! America's Sports Car!! The official car of the state of Kentucky!

F this race, I'm not watching!

They have to pay to have the Corvette used as a pace car.

Don't miss the F--race because of their stupidity!