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Cartman · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 1:24 am

You know, some of the Hendrick testing schemes would make pretty nice regular paint schemes IMO.

Woodski · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 1:57 am

theyd all be great.

simple is better

Woodski · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 1:59 am

Chris A wrote:

How the hell are the RCR cars so much faster in single car runs?

the danica cheater plates, obviously.

de31168 · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 2:52 am

^^^ What he said... If you think NASCAR doesn't recognize how HUGE of a story it would be for the #3 to be on pole in its Daytona return you're crazy! Might even win a Duel 150...

Wreckinturn4 · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:14 am

those test schemes look amazing

coolmike · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:43 am

de31168 wrote:

^^^ What he said... If you think NASCAR doesn't recognize how HUGE of a story it would be for the #3 to be on pole in its Daytona return you're crazy! Might even win a Duel 150...

I will be shocked if Dillon isn't on pole for the 500. I mean, it's the #3 car, and the number means EVERYTHING!!

OldAsphalt · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:54 am

3 FOR DALE

Woodski · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 5:56 am

btw, is that strip around the windscreen on the 48 supposed to simulate chrome trim?

if so thats incredible.

FHgrad99 · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 2:38 pm

lre4973 wrote:

FHgrad99 wrote:

My take from the first session: The RCR, Gibbs and Penske cars look fast. Surprised the Roush and Petty cars weren't faster than mid-pack. Don't know why Jeff Burton didn't run, I know he's scheduled to test.

I believe they said in the broadcast that he was testing in Smyrna. Not sure why he'd do that unless he's helping his nephew Jeb with late model stuff.

Jeff Burton's son, Harrison, races late models. That might be who he was testing with.

Racefan4ever · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 6:11 pm

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Changes Coming to Cup qualifying: The Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series each will change its qualifying format this season, doing away with single-car runs, NASCAR confirmed Friday. Robin Pemberton, vice president of competition, announced the change but would not reveal details. He said that format changes will be announced later this month - among several moves NASCAR is expected to announce throughout January. Pemberton said that the changes in both series qualifying formats would include the season-opening races at Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR won't say if the format will change to qualifying races, group qualifying, the knock-out qualifying system used in Formula 1 or some other format instead of running one car at a time on the track. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series also is expected to have changes made to its qualifying procedure this season. Pemberton said the Daytona 500 qualifying format for the Cup series will remain the same with single-car runs on Feb. 16 on the Budweiser Duel at Daytona on Feb. 20.(Motor Racing Network)(1-11-2014)

Random Draw imo. NORM could get the pole in the truck series!

de31168 · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 6:18 pm

FHgrad99 wrote:

lre4973 wrote:

FHgrad99 wrote:

My take from the first session: The RCR, Gibbs and Penske cars look fast. Surprised the Roush and Petty cars weren't faster than mid-pack. Don't know why Jeff Burton didn't run, I know he's scheduled to test.

I believe they said in the broadcast that he was testing in Smyrna. Not sure why he'd do that unless he's helping his nephew Jeb with late model stuff.

Jeff Burton's son, Harrison, races late models. That might be who he was testing with.

Michael Waltrip said he was running one of their cars over there to get a handle on the short track package for this year while Mikey and Bowyer tested Daytona.

Tommy Vercetti · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 6:43 pm

Harvick: A round of beer on my tab...provided that you find me first

Alas, a couple of fans did.

Speedworx · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 8:55 pm

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Some Breaking News...VP of competition Robin Pemberton says NASCAR told Nationwide and trucks teams they will police tandem drafting at Daytona and Talladega thus meaning if you push someone you will be black flagged.

Seen this on Facebook.

Stupid idea.

Gaara · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:00 pm

Unless you're a big name and they'll turn a blind eye while making bad calls on lesser known drivers.

Chris A · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:11 pm

Judging by the speeds, the Nationwide guys have already done some drafting this afternoon.

zippy · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:25 pm

Topping out at a whopping 187mph.

Should be 197… I think 175mph qualifying speeds are absolutely a joke at Daytona and Talladega.

De Cesaris fan · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:29 pm

Is a bump still ok? As much as I hate tandem racing (if you call an obligatory last lap pile up 'racing'), it seems stupid to try and police. Let them get around the track as they choose. Within reason...

K_Sherman · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:02 pm

De Cesaris fan wrote:

Is a bump still ok? As much as I hate tandem racing (if you call an obligatory last lap pile up 'racing'), it seems stupid to try and police. Let them get around the track as they choose. Within reason...

They were interviewing Sadler and he said that they're allowed to bump, just not lock bumpers and push. Both cars would be black flagged if they were tandem drafting.

Because last time NASCAR policed two car tangos it ended soooo well.

Gaara · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:08 pm

What if it's to the line?

Hank Hill · PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:15 pm

Sadler said even if its coming to the line both cars would be black flagged...I can see a lot of crashes being caused by drivers trying to come up with a different way of bump drafting without "latching on"

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