2022 NASCAR THREAD

There was absolutely no reason to throw a caution at the end. No debris, nobody spun out, no danger to anyone else. NASCAR dropped the ball big time this weekend. To me, the racing at Texas was an absolute bore. Nothing lived up to the hype. Sadly the most interesting part was the wreck that took out the 18, 1, and 9. I really think NASCAR needs to reevaluate the All-Star event and where they host it. The format was so confusing and way too complicated. Tip of the hat to Blaney for being able to win the race twice!

 

• Toyota truck wins Friday at a controversial track in the state where Toyota trucks are built.
• Chevrolet wins Saturday, sweeping the top 5 and 8 of top 10. Only one Toyota in top 10.
• Toyota car on the pole for the all-star race at a controversial track in the state where Toyota trucks are built.
• Toyota car on track to blow out the event and win it all but gets destroyed by a fluke event.
• Ford car runs away with lead when star Toyota driver can't run him down on two new tires.
• Manufactured caution puts Toyota next to Ford in the preferred line and still loses.

I wonder if NASCAR/TMS has to give the *check* back to Toyota since they didn't win.


* I don't think performance bonus clauses end with the drivers & teams. NASCAR has to deliver for manufacturers, too, and this past weekend looked pretty blatant.

BUT ALSO

WAY TO GO BLANEY! This guy has so much bad luck. It's good to see him finally beat it.

 

I don't really get why people keep claiming the format was too confusing. It was actually pretty simple and it wasn't the first time they ran it or something similar. The All Star Race has always been about being a gimmick.

 

It's the active testing ground for new rules. Look at the numbers, stages, double-file restarts, choose cone, new tire compounds, under lights, and new HP & aero packages.

 

So happy for Blaney even if it is a non-points race. Great to see Wrangler on his hood too. Dale Sr. would be proud of that paint scheme!

 

Agreed! This is tempting to add to the diecast collection. I'm not a big fan of race-win diecasts when they're covered with painted-on confetti but it's a dang good looking scheme.

https://www.lionelracing.com/RYAN-BLANEY-2022-WRANGLER-MENARDS-ALL-STAR-RACED-WIN-124-ARC-DIECAST_2

 

That was a really good looking car.

 

What I want to know is does it come with the window net up or down

 

Looks like Denny Hamilin is upset at Nascar , stating that Nascar should have black flagged Blaney

 

Usual cry baby denny.

 

I am not a fan of Denny but he’s not wrong. I am glad they didn’t and they should have never thrown the caution but had something happened they wouldn’t have a leg to stand on.

 

Ha! Knowing Lionel's poor QC it'll likely be halfway hanging on by a thread of glue. Which is... fitting.

 

Nascar's explanation and view of the late caution and Blaney's window net at the All Star race

https://youtu.be/PPKPjGSoZIw

 

Can't really blame him since he would have won. But he also admitted he would have done the exact same thing and NASCAR shouldn't have thrown the caution.

 

good explanation on the race caution and the window net situation. All Star race, as mentioned, has weird rules. Whether truthful or just to say what people wanted to hear, the race worked out how it was supposed to thankfully.

We're focused on Charlotte! Let's race!!

 

Like a 7th grader in the assistant principal's office.

 

I don't usually listen but this week's Door Bumper Clear is really good. 2 hours with Jeff Burton talking about modern NASCAR and the All-Star race.

https://www.dirtymomedia.com/doorbu...all-star-and-jeff-burton-million-dollar-latch

 

That kimi guy from F1, he's gonna run Watkins Glen

 

so Kimi is running two races? Because it aint Glen this weekend

 

thats cool.. the track house site says the 91 is only at the glen. nascar entry for this weekend doesn't show a 91 car