Hey T1 - I attended a NASCAR event

tigerblade · 05-03-2007, 09:38 AM

Actually truck series, but what's the difference? We went to the Kansas Speedway last weekend for my grandfather's 80th birthday. Not my first choice, but the weekend wasn't about me. You know I went in thinking that oval track racing sucked. Now that I've actually been to a race...

...I can heartily confirm that it sucks. Everyone sat around with earphones on, listening to the broadcast. Even the announcer said "My fortune for a battle!" during one commercial break. It was 167 laps of monotony. One guy led for about half the race until the pit stops started, then the guy who won led the last 20+ laps. If people couldn't drink beer there, the whole thing would wither and die.

But it's okay if you like it.

TraumaOne · 05-03-2007, 09:53 AM

Yeah, not all races are created equal. Sometimes you get a dud. Or like formula 1 you always get a dud...

Most of the races I have been to are entertaining. Sometimes they do enter the doldrums, then I drink more beer and take pictures of ass-cracks around me... Ihave quite the collection now.

tigerblade · 05-03-2007, 10:09 AM

The only interesting moments where when the #2 truck inexplicably spun the rear when pulling into his hotpit, pinning a crewmember on the wall. He ended up facing the wrong direction. A few laps later he was going through the gap in pit wall to get back to the garages and spun the rear around again, clipping pit wall. WTF?!

Bourne · 05-03-2007, 11:13 AM

The only interesting NASCAR races, IMO, are Daytona and Talledega. Boatloads of lead changes, racing three cars wide, epic wrecks, etc...

Even though I couldn't care less about NASCAR, I still try to catch those races.

ND4SPD · 05-03-2007, 11:17 AM

ASSCAR - get it right.

seamus · 05-03-2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

...Sometimes they do enter the doldrums, then I drink more beer and take pictures of ass-cracks around me... Ihave quite the collection now.

And people make fun of me for collecting mullets...

TraumaOne · 05-03-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mo-Noyz

The only interesting NASCAR races, IMO, are Daytona and Talledega. Boatloads of lead changes, racing three cars wide, epic wrecks, etc...

Even though I couldn't care less about NASCAR, I still try to catch those races.

interestingly, those are the races many fans don't like watching because they are more monotonous...

My favorites are the short tracks.

Bourne · 05-03-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

interestingly, those are the races many fans don't like watching because they are more monotonous...

My favorites are the short tracks.

How are 20+ lead changes monotonous? How are three rows of cars side by side and nose to tail at 180mph monotonous? How is the constant chess match of shuffling through the field using the draft to get up to the front monotonous?

What's monotonous is one car 30 seconds in front of another, who is also 15 seconds in front of the third place car driving around in circles for three hours.

I don't like the space 'em out and let 'em drive in circles of futility style of racing. I prefer to see them all on the lead lap and at least the first 12, or so, on the final lap actually having a shot at winning the race. The winner of most short track races is known 20 laps before the race is over. I don't want to see the lead car run away from the pack. Running away is for sissies. Fight it out to the bitter fucking end, baby!!

TraumaOne · 05-03-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mo-Noyz

I don't like the space 'em out and let 'em drive in circles of futility style of racing. I prefer to see them all on the lead lap and at least the first 12, or so, on the final lap actually having a shot at winning the race. The winner of most short track races is known 20 laps before the race is over. I don't want to see the lead car run away from the pack. Running away is for sissies. Fight it out to the bitter fucking end, baby!!

This is what the COT is supposed to be helping out with... from what I have heard so far, the car is still a bit aero tight.

Bourne · 05-03-2007, 02:38 PM

I noticed they weren't using that at Talladega last weekend. Is it just going to be for non-restrictor plate tracks?

TraumaOne · 05-03-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mo-Noyz

I noticed they weren't using that at Talladega last weekend. Is it just going to be for non-restrictor plate tracks?

It is just being introduced. They have it in 16 of 36 races this year. The first were the .5mi tracks and then phoenix which is a mile. It is on for Richmond this weekend too I think, which is a .75 mi track.

abtech · 05-03-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

ASSCAR - get it right.

ASSCAR (C)Copyright abtech 1982

TraumaOne · 05-03-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

ASSCAR (C)Copyright abtech 1982

you guys suck at spelling

OSIRIS · 05-03-2007, 07:15 PM

The only thing that sucks worse than NASCAR is the PS3

DoctorFell · 05-03-2007, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mo-Noyz

How are 20+ lead changes monotonous? How are three rows of cars side by side and nose to tail at 180mph monotonous? How is the constant chess match of shuffling through the field using the draft to get up to the front monotonous?

I can get the same thing (albeit more prone to wrecks) by getting on I-4 during rush hour and watching angry cubicle jockeys.

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Originally Posted by OSIRIS

The only thing that sucks worse than NASCAR is the PS3

Correction: The only thing that sucks worse than NASCAR is the continued existence of Ben Stiller. Yeah, nobody can argue with me.

Bourne · 05-03-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DoctorFell

I can get the same thing (albeit more prone to wrecks) by getting on I-4 during rush hour and watching angry cubicle jockeys.

HA!

I didn't realize you were in Florida.

I-4 is NOT for the weak of heart. Well, and not for anybody without a death wish for that matter.

DoctorFell · 05-03-2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mo-Noyz

HA!

I didn't realize you were in Florida.

I-4 is NOT for the weak of heart. Well, and not for anybody without a death wish for that matter.

Last I was on I-4 I was in the passenger seat of my buddy's Mustang. I said, "Riding this shit on a bike is even more fun," and at that very moment a bucket full of nails and concrete chippings fell out of a truck and spewed itself all over the road about six inches behind his left rear tire. Love a well-timed mess.

SomeStrangeGuy · 05-04-2007, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by OSIRIS

The only thing that sucks worse than NASCAR is the PS3

In 2013 there will be a NASCAR game for the PS3.

TraumaOne · 05-04-2007, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

In 2013 there will be a NASCAR game for the PS3.

IGN: NASCAR 08 Preview

jackass

tigerblade · 05-04-2007, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

In 2013 there will be a NASCAR game for the PS3.

Is the soundtrack by NIN?

(link for anyone who is behind)

TraumaOne · 05-04-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tigerblade

Is the soundtrack by NIN?

(link for anyone who is behind)

no, but it should be.

Bourne · 05-04-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by tigerblade

Is the soundtrack by NIN?

(link for anyone who is behind)

That would be sweet! Have it set in some post industrial dystopia where the last driver to finish is executed before the frothing crowd and eaten slowly by the rest of the drivers gnawing away like hungry rats. That's some fucking incentive right there, my friends.

I'd buy a PS3 if they made that.

TraumaOne · 05-04-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mo-Noyz

I'd buy a PS3 if they made that.

Nah, you're not cool enough to have one.

Bourne · 05-04-2007, 11:04 AM

Hey!!

I'm way too...........way..........

Dammitt.........

OSIRIS · 05-04-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

Nah, you're not cool enough to have one.

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Originally Posted by Mo-Noyz

Hey!!

I'm way too...........way..........

Dammitt.........

He doesn't want to be the only person stuck with a PS3

05-03-2007, 09:38 AM	#1
tigerblade Just curious Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: The MIL Age: 34 Bike(s): SV650S Posts: 2,114	Hey T1 - I attended a NASCAR event Actually truck series, but what's the difference? We went to the Kansas Speedway last weekend for my grandfather's 80th birthday. Not my first choice, but the weekend wasn't about me. You know I went in thinking that oval track racing sucked. Now that I've actually been to a race... ...I can heartily confirm that it sucks. Everyone sat around with earphones on, listening to the broadcast. Even the announcer said "My fortune for a battle!" during one commercial break. It was 167 laps of monotony. One guy led for about half the race until the pit stops started, then the guy who won led the last 20+ laps. If people couldn't drink beer there, the whole thing would wither and die. But it's okay if you like it. __________________ Seems that doomsday's come early this year

05-03-2007, 10:09 AM	#3
tigerblade Just curious Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: The MIL Age: 34 Bike(s): SV650S Posts: 2,114	Re: Hey T1 - I attended a NASCAR event The only interesting moments where when the #2 truck inexplicably spun the rear when pulling into his hotpit, pinning a crewmember on the wall. He ended up facing the wrong direction. A few laps later he was going through the gap in pit wall to get back to the garages and spun the rear around again, clipping pit wall. WTF?! __________________ Seems that doomsday's come early this year

05-03-2007, 11:13 AM	#4
Bourne Join Date: 01-03-2007 Bike(s): mine Posts: 1,992	Re: Hey T1 - I attended a NASCAR event The only interesting NASCAR races, IMO, are Daytona and Talledega. Boatloads of lead changes, racing three cars wide, epic wrecks, etc... Even though I couldn't care less about NASCAR, I still try to catch those races.

05-03-2007, 11:17 AM	#5
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,045 Images: 25	Re: Hey T1 - I attended a NASCAR event ASSCAR - get it right. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

05-03-2007, 02:38 PM	#10
Bourne Join Date: 01-03-2007 Bike(s): mine Posts: 1,992	Re: Hey T1 - I attended a NASCAR event I noticed they weren't using that at Talladega last weekend. Is it just going to be for non-restrictor plate tracks?

05-03-2007, 09:53 AM	#2
TraumaOne a mowing target Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Greenville, NC Age: 34 Bike(s): 2008 Yamaha FZ-6 Posts: 1,570	Re: Hey T1 - I attended a NASCAR event Yeah, not all races are created equal. Sometimes you get a dud. Or like formula 1 you always get a dud... Most of the races I have been to are entertaining. Sometimes they do enter the doldrums, then I drink more beer and take pictures of ass-cracks around me... Ihave quite the collection now. __________________ Need a custom cake? The Cakery

05-03-2007, 07:15 PM	#14
OSIRIS FEAR Alma Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 30 Bike(s): none Posts: 930	Re: Hey T1 - I attended a NASCAR event The only thing that sucks worse than NASCAR is the PS3

05-04-2007, 11:04 AM	#24
Bourne Join Date: 01-03-2007 Bike(s): mine Posts: 1,992	Re: Hey T1 - I attended a NASCAR event Hey!! I'm way too...........way.......... Dammitt.........