[dubc35]

Wow, almost seems like it be the final nail in the coffin for the wrc. Manufacturers and sponsors aren't going to spend money on something no one will see.

[SCHUEY F1]

Pretty sad state for the WRC :(

[ANDY_098]

Honda will join Toyota in running a hybrid in the SuperGT (GT300 class) this year.

http://www.racecar-engineering.com/n...-gt300-hybrid/

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Aston Martin AMR-ONE revived by Pescarolo

Henri Pescarolo has revived the ailing Aston Martin AMR-ONE project as the basis of his new LMP1 design. The French team has revealed that it is developing a new Judd engined car based on the AMR-ONE chassis. At the announcement of the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list Henri Pescarolo was not complementary about the troubled English car explaining that “everything on it was not good, apart from the chassis which was superb.” The Pescarolo 03 will use the AMR-ONE tub as a basis but everything else will be new.

http://www.racecar-engineering.com/n...-by-pescarolo/

[izzyllamas]

Sad that Audi's only competition will be themselves this year, I mean Toyota is in there but you just don't show up to Le Mans and win.

As much as I hate Peugeot, I wish they were still around for the rivalry. I thought Audi would scale back but they brought the heat with the 4 R18's

[ashk]

Sad that Audi's only competition will be themselves this year, I mean Toyota is in there but you just don't show up to Le Mans and win. As much as I hate Peugeot, I wish they were still around for the rivalry. I thought Audi would scale back but they brought the heat with the 4 R18's

These are my thoughts as well. But what makes me look forward to the race is that it's Le Mans and anything might happen - like last year with two Audis crashing. Or the year before that when all the Peugeots broke down. What I'm interested in is seeing how the Audi and Toyota hybrids stack against each other. Audi has the advantage of running a proven car, but Toyota has been testing hybrid racing engines since 2007 so that's where it might be possible for them to get an advantage.

[Shaneus]

I've been out of the Le Mans loop for a bit... Peugeot are bowing out completely? Wow, that's not good. For the sport OR for them.

[ANDY_098]

I've been out of the Le Mans loop for a bit... Peugeot are bowing out completely? Wow, that's not good. For the sport OR for them.

Yes, Peugeot have completely withdrawn. There are rumours that they may be back in 2014 with the new regulations though.

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Prodrive loses status as Mini's factory World Rally team
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97361

Mini has confirmed that Prodrive's involvement with the Mini World Rally programme has been reduced to the status of a works-supported private team. The firm has agreed that the Motorsport Italia-run WRC Team Mini Portugal will contest the remaining 12 rounds, scoring points in the manufacturers' championship with Armindo Araujo and Paulo Nobre driving. Prodrive will retain responsibility for construction and support of Mini John Cooper Works WRC customer cars, while working with the BMW Group on the further development of the car, which made its WRC debut last year. The long-term homologation of the Mini has been underwritten until 2018. "I am delighted that the future of Mini in the WRC has been secured on a long-term basis," said Dr Kay Segler, Mini's senior vice-president of business coordination and brand management. "We remain convinced that the sport of rallying is perfectly suited to our brand. The situation we now find ourselves in means the Mini Motorsport family can, and will, continue to grow on the rally scene. With three podiums from just seven starts in the world championship, the Mini John Cooper Works WRC has already emphatically proven its potential. I am confident that our customer teams around the world will continue to thrill Mini fans with this car over the coming years. "The FIA was just as interested in the long-term presence of the Mini brand in the WRC as we were, and was actively involved in finding a constructive solution. We are grateful for the good cooperation and the understanding it has shown us." Segler then paid tribute to the work the Banbury-based Prodrive team had put in to turn the Countryman road car into a frontrunning World Rally Car. "With its great enthusiasm and hard work, the Prodrive team has played a major role in the remarkable sporting success we have achieved on our initial outings with the Mini John Cooper Works WRC," he said. "On behalf of Mini Motorsport, I would like to thank everyone at Prodrive for their efforts so far and we look forward to working with them in support of our Mini John Cooper Works WRC customers in the future."

[izzyllamas]

2014 is going to get very saucy if Peugeot comes back. I've read that Audi will run Diesel hybrids, Porsche will run gasoline hybrids. So competition would be fierce.

Yes, Peugeot have completely withdrawn. There are rumours that they may be back in 2014 with the new regulations though. ----- Prodrive loses status as Mini's factory World Rally team http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97361

[NihonTiger90]

So John Cena is gonna be the guy who waves the flag for the start of the Daytona 500 this year.

And then this happened.



Yes, that is CG smoke.

The NASCAR fan in me is weeping.

[Dead Man]

So John Cena is gonna be the guy who waves the flag for the start of the Daytona 500 this year. And then this happened. Yes, that is CG smoke. The NASCAR fan in me is weeping.

What the fuck am I looking at here? If you want smoke, you don't drive on cement. Fucking bush league.

[ashk]

2014 is going to get very saucy if Peugeot comes back. I've read that Audi will run Diesel hybrids, Porsche will run gasoline hybrids. So competition would be fierce.

I remember reading that they aren't expected to come back before 2015, but I suppose it's all speculation at this stage anyway.

As I've said before, the hybrid battle this year should be interesting. I read recently that Audi are using a flywheel hybrid system, which was developed with the help of Porsche because they had experience running one of those in a 911 (which was developed by Williams). And Toyota's hybrid is using capacitors instead of batteries.

[Shaneus]

So John Cena is gonna be the guy who waves the flag for the start of the Daytona 500 this year. And then this happened. Yes, that is CG smoke. The NASCAR fan in me is weeping.

Ahahahahahahaha. Ahahaha. Oh wow.

[NihonTiger90]

Ahahahahahahaha. Ahahaha. Oh wow.

Yeah. I cross both the MotoGAF and WrassleGAF crowds, so it's doubly painful.

Here's some better news: Rally Sweden has a TV deal in place for its WRC event.

[ANDY_098]

Rally Sweden secures TV deal
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97394

The organisers of this week's Rally Sweden have confirmed there will be international television coverage of the event. Event CEO Glenn Olsson concluded a deal on Tuesday afternoon to ensure that the second round of the World Rally Championship will be filmed with footage available across the world. Motors TV is expected to screen the footage in the UK, with nightly reports and a round-up on Sunday afternoon. Olsson said: "We are doing this for all our fans to save the championship and its organisers and teams, and not least for our own sake and our sponsors. This is a multi-million [euro] project and, as we are not ready with the economics, this is very hazardous for us." Scandinavian fans are well-covered this year. Terrestrial deals are already in place for Sweden, Norway and Denmark, although these will have to be renegotiated now with each round of the series. This is the first time in 20 years that an individual round of the WRC has negotiated its own television rights. The FIA stated late last week that events would have to do this following the break down in negotiations with Eurosport - the French firm which had been expected to film and distribute WRC footage throughout 2012.

[stewy]

Yes, that is CG smoke. The NASCAR fan in me is weeping.

Painful flashbacks of Bob "Sparky Plugg" Holly.

Hasn't Jeff Hammond done some wrestling stuff as well?

[Frackh]

Yep, Jeff Hammond worked in TNA with Hermie Sadler for a time.

[NihonTiger90]

Painful flashbacks of Bob "Sparky Plugg" Holly. Hasn't Jeff Hammond done some wrestling stuff as well?

Yep, Jeff Hammond worked in TNA with Hermie Sadler for a time.

Can't forget the WCW/nWo Busch series car, either.



The 1990s were weird times.

[izzyllamas]

I remember reading that they aren't expected to come back before 2015, but I suppose it's all speculation at this stage anyway. As I've said before, the hybrid battle this year should be interesting. I read recently that Audi are using a flywheel hybrid system, which was developed with the help of Porsche because they had experience running one of those in a 911 (which was developed by Williams). And Toyota's hybrid is using capacitors instead of batteries.

Yea except for audi the worst that could happen is their KERS is not that great and they still got a Le Mans Winning diesel haha.

[ANDY_098]

Yea except for audi the worst that could happen is their KERS is not that great and they still got a Le Mans Winning diesel haha.

I don't know about that. I can see Toyota challenging for the win. They saved the WEC from collapsing after Peugeot dropped out by entering the full season (the FIA required 2 manufactures or would not support it), so the ACO may finally equalise the petrols to the diesels to 'thank' them for it. It will then come down to who has the best KERS and aero, which could go either way.

I expect Le Mans to be much closer than the Audi domination most people seem to think it will.

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Datyona 24 hours through the eyes of a driver: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6Bs0lzmcqs


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Toyota confirms that its second Le Mans entry will be driven by Anthony Davidson, Hiroaki Ishiura and Sébastien Buemi. (Wurz, Nakajima and Lapierre in the first) 4 of the 6 are ex-F1 drivers, pretty strong line up. I'm glad Ant Davidson got a drive after Peugeot quit.

[thefro]

Milwaukee Mile back on 2012 IndyCar Schedule

Andretti Sports Marketing Wisconsin, led by INDYCAR team owner Michael Andretti, will promote the Milwaukee IndyFest at the Milwaukee Mile, June 15 and 16. The Father’s Day weekend festival will be headlined Saturday afternoon by an internationally televised IZOD IndyCar race as well as a Firestone Indy Lights event. It will also include many other events designed to create a memorable family holiday weekend at the Wisconsin State Fair Grounds. “Andretti Sports Marketing is excited about promoting IndyFest at the Milwaukee Mile,” said Michael Andretti, CEO of Andretti Sports Marketing, LLC, and a racer who visited Milwaukee’s victory lane five times as a driver and three more times as a team owner. “It’s a historic track in a great city, and it’s a place that has always been a favorite for my family. But, more importantly, it’s an ideal track for Indy cars and always produces exciting racing for the fans.” To lead the event, Kevin Healy has been named Managing Director of Milwaukee IndyFest. Healy is a 30-year veteran of the airline industry and most recently served as Sr. Vice President of Marketing and Planning for AirTran Airways, a long-time sponsor of Andretti Autosport IndyCar teams. The event allows him to combine his love of the Milwaukee community and motorsports. “When Michael asked if I would like to help bring IndyFest to the Milwaukee Mile, I jumped at the chance,” said Healy. “Milwaukee is a great city and I’ve always thought the racing at the Milwaukee Mile is some of the most exciting on the IndyCar circuit. “Our goal is to make this more than a race, by creating a festival environment with some unique fan interactions and experiences, a great concert and a celebration of the history of the Milwaukee Mile. We will announce more events in the coming weeks.” “It is essential that we keep The Milwaukee Mile’s legacy alive, and we stand committed to continuing its IndyCar racing heritage,” said Randy Bernard, CEO of INDYCAR. “We know there are passionate INDYCAR fans in Wisconsin that want to see a successful event at the track. Together with Andretti Sports Marketing, we can deliver great racing at a great value to the loyal fans in the area while adding to the storied history of The Mile.”

[TylerD]

Datyona 24 hours through the eyes of a driver: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6Bs0lzmcqs ----- Toyota confirms that its second Le Mans entry will be driven by Anthony Davidson, Hiroaki Ishiura and Sébastien Buemi. (Wurz, Nakajima and Lapierre in the first) 4 of the 6 are ex-F1 drivers, pretty strong line up. I'm glad Ant Davidson got a drive after Peugeot quit.

Thank you so much for posting that superb video. Those guys are living the dream.

That is a really strong driver lineup for Toyota and I really hope they can give the Audis a bit of a challenge.

[izzyllamas]

I can't stand Davidson, I don't know if its because of the Audi v Peugeot rivalry or because he drives like an ass.

I don't know about that. I can see Toyota challenging for the win. They saved the WEC from collapsing after Peugeot dropped out by entering the full season (the FIA required 2 manufactures or would not support it), so the ACO may finally equalise the petrols to the diesels to 'thank' them for it. It will then come down to who has the best KERS and aero, which could go either way. I expect Le Mans to be much closer than the Audi domination most people seem to think it will. ----- Datyona 24 hours through the eyes of a driver: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6Bs0lzmcqs ----- Toyota confirms that its second Le Mans entry will be driven by Anthony Davidson, Hiroaki Ishiura and Sébastien Buemi. (Wurz, Nakajima and Lapierre in the first) 4 of the 6 are ex-F1 drivers, pretty strong line up. I'm glad Ant Davidson got a drive after Peugeot quit.

[thefro]

IndyCar is having their 2nd annual "STATE OF INDYCAR" presentation in about 30 minutes (5:30 PM EST). Kind of a poor man's Apple Press Conference.

http://indycar.com/news/show/55-izod...te-of-indycar/

http://www.indycar.com/livestream

[Wax Free Vanilla]

The FIA is confident that it will nail down international television coverage for the World Rally Championship this week. Following the loss of North One Sport as promoter and the subsequent collapse of talks with Eurosport, there had been grave concerns for footage from this year's series. Eurosport agreed a deal with the organisers of the Monte Carlo Rally and Finnish firm Filmworks did the same with last week's Rally Sweden. The ideal scenario is the central distribution and sales of television coverage of the whole WRC. It's known that a deal had been made with ITV4 for more comprehensive coverage of WRC in 2012 and it's this kind of deal that the FIA is hoping it can achieve again for this season. Individual events have now been told to stop working with local broadcasters. With an FIA-sanctioned deal ready to be signed this week, there are fears that, having been told by the FIA that the television rights to their events belong to the rallies, some event organisers will complete multi-year agreements with local stations and weaken the FIA's position to attract a series-wide promoter. WRC Commission president Jarmo Mahonen told AUTOSPORT: "The television should be okay. I can't go to details, but we are working to the plans to have central distribution - we should come out with these plans in the next few days." Mahonen admitted that the production of television wasn't a concern, adding: "That's the small part on this game. The big thing is about the distribution and maintaining the broadcasters [around the world]. Our aim is to plan and find a system very quickly for the central distribution of footage." Asked if the FIA could distribute footage, Mahonen replied: "That is one possibility or you put it out to agencies – there are several agencies around the world who can do this." Rally Sweden distributed the coverage it underwrote at a cost of €300,000 to 30 broadcasters, ensuring the Jari-Matti Latvala's victory on the Karlstad-based event was seen in more than 120 territories last week.

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[NihonTiger90]

Tons of new IndyCar news:

(via Autosport)

Iowa will have three qualifying heats instead of regular qualifying:

... Three 30-lap races would be run ... with the three groups to be determined by practice times. Cars that are in the top 10 in practice will race to determine the top 10 grid places, while the other two groups will be divided between odd and even-numbered practice positions to determine starting positions 11-13-15 etc and 12-14-16 etc respectively.

Sounds fun!

Also:

New race director Beaux Barfield has also confirmed that double-file restarts will be retained except at Indianapolis, Texas and Fontana, and indicated that standing starts could be introduced for some events later in the year.

Indy is out of tradition; Texas because of the possibility of creating accidents; and Fontana because they need to make it as boring as possible so they can get rid of it. :p

Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk has been named as one of three new race stewards for the coming IndyCar season. The 58-year-old Dutchman will form a race control team with former Champ Car competitions chief Gary Barnard and ex-racer Johnny Unser, all reporting to race director Beaux Barfield.

Good choices.

Firestone will continue to be the official tyre supplier of the IndyCar Series until at least the 2014 season.

No big surprise here.

[NihonTiger90]

Do-do-do-do do-do do-dooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ... it's Daytona time, and here's a look at what's going on for the next week starting Saturday:





2012 Bud Shootout - Saturday Feb. 18, 2012

Start time: 8 PM Eastern
Broadcast network: Fox (U.S.)
Race length: 75 laps/187.5 miles (25 laps in first segment; 50 laps in second segment)
Defending race winner: Kurt Busch (Penske Racing #22 Dodge Charger)

Basics:
* Eligible drivers include: The 25 drivers who finished in the top 25 in drivers points in 2011, past Budweiser Shootout champions and past Daytona points race winners
* Starting positions will be determined by a blind-draw at the Budweiser Shootout Draw Party on Friday, February 17 at 7:30pm on the SPEED stage located in the Midway outside Turn 4.
* The Shootout is a non-points event.
* Between segments, there will be a 10-minute pit stop allowing teams to pit to change tires, add fuel and make normal chassis adjustments. Crews will be permitted to work on cars and will be allowed to perform functions they would do on a normal pit stop in a regular Cup event. All work must be performed on pit road or in the garage. Changing of springs, shock absorbers or rear ends will not be permitted.

Current Vegas odds (Favorite: Kevin Harvick (8/1))


-- Followed by --

Daytona 500 Qualifying (presented by Kroger) - Sunday Feb. 19, 2012

Start time: 1 PM Eastern
Broadcast network: Fox (U.S.)
2011 pole sitter: Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Hendrick Motorsports #88 Chevrolet Impala - 48.364 seconds)
Basics: Each car gets two laps, qualifications for the top two positions based on speed. Remainder of field is set later in ...

Gatorade Duel at Daytona - Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012

Start time: 2 PM Eastern
Broadcast network: Speed (U.S.)
Race lengths: Two 150-mile (240 km) races (60 laps)
2011 winners: Race 1 - Kurt Busch (Penske Racing #22 Dodge Charger); Race 2 - Jeff Burton (Richard Childress Racing #31 Chevrolet Impala)
Basics: Positions 3-39 are based on the finishing order of these races. It gets complex here, so let me explain:
*The field is split in half based on 2011 owners points (previously was qualifying speed before the top-35 automatically qualify rule). Odd numbered points positions are entered into the first Duel, even-numbered points positions are entered into the second Duel.
* Non-exempt entries are split between the two qualifying races. The top qualifier among non-exempt teams provided the team is not on the front row is slotted into the second race (along with even ranked non-exempt qualifiers) are split into the second race, and even ranked qualifiers are in the first race (as if they were called 36th and 37th, et al.), unless both front row starters were odd or even teams from the previous year, or if one of the two non-exempt teams makes the front row.
* After the participants are determined for the two Duels, the actual lineups for the two Duels revert back to overall time trial speed rank. The top two non-exempt finishers from each race will qualify for the 500. One to four additional positions are filled by non-exempt entries by original time trial speeds. If there is a non-exempt past series champion in the field, the most recent champion qualifies in spot 43. If not, it's based on time.

Daytona 500 - Sunday Feb. 26, 2012

Start time: 1 PM Eastern
Broadcast network: Fox (U.S.)
Race length: 500 miles (200 laps at 2.5 miles each)
Defending 2011 winner: Trevor Bayne (Wood Brothers Racing #21 Ford Fusion)

Other races:
ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards: Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 (80 laps, 200 miles; 4:40 PM, Saturday, Feb. 18; Speed)
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 (100 laps, 250 miles; 7:52 PM, Friday Feb. 24, 2012; Speed)
NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 (120 laps, 300 miles; 1:36 PM, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012; ESPN)

Weather forecasts for the week Showers possible Saturday and Sunday this week; rain likely Wednesday and Friday; temperatures in the 70-80 degree Fahrenheit range throughout
[All thanks to the great NASCAR resource Jayski.com for additional information help]

[rhfb]

Going to watch all the races (except for the ARCA race, I've given up hope for that stuff, to many terrible drivers)!

Thinking that drinking every time "Danica" would probably result in death before the first 20 laps are over.

[NihonTiger90]

Going to watch all the races (except for the ARCA race, I've given up hope for that stuff, to many terrible drivers)! Thinking that drinking every time "Danica" would probably result in death before the first 20 laps are over.

Probably. On the other hand, IndyCar broadcasts should be 1,000 times more tolerable.

[Dead Man]

For a series that loves its 'good old boy' image (cleaned up version, of course), they sure do make some complicated rules. That qualifying process is insane! lol

[NihonTiger90]

For a series that loves its 'good old boy' image (cleaned up version, of course), they sure do make some complicated rules. That qualifying process is insane! lol

Daytona is, like Indianapolis for the IndyCar series, a special exemption. Part of the reason the rules are different are due to tradition, and part is due to the sheer number of teams that enter for Daytona. It offers the smaller teams a shot at making the field that under normal circumstances, they may not get.

Plus, I'm sure part of it is entertainment value as well. It keeps people interested throughout the week because the field is not simply set on one day.

[Dead Man]

Daytona is, like Indianapolis for the IndyCar series, a special exemption. Part of the reason the rules are different are due to tradition, and part is due to the sheer number of teams that enter for Daytona. It offers the smaller teams a shot at making the field that under normal circumstances, they may not get. Plus, I'm sure part of it is entertainment value as well. It keeps people interested throughout the week because the field is not simply set on one day.

Okay, fair enough. Still crazy though! :)

[NihonTiger90]

Okay, fair enough. Still crazy though! :)

And that's how they like it!

[S. L.]

WEC LMP1 rules have been tweaked a bit

The new regulations, as revealed in last week's AUTOSPORT, state that only the highest finishing car in LMP1 will score manufacturer points, while only the six best scores - the Le Mans 24 Hours must be included - will count. The regulations are designed to foster competition between Audi and Toyota, which was persuaded to step into the breach and expand its attack in 2012 following Peugeot's immediate withdrawal from sportscar racing on the eve of the WEC entry deadline.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97537

[B.K.]

NASCAR has already caught Chad Knaus cheating.

http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup...r-was-modified

[B.K.]

Shootout practice is live on Speed.

[B.K.]

Five car wreck in Shootout practice. The Shootout and 500 are going to be interesting this year. It looks like NASCAR has finally gotten a rules package together that has eliminated the two car draft. There are going to be a lot more wrecks this year.

[B.K.]

Here's the wreck from the end of the first practice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-9H1kLawSA

[TylerD]

Here's the wreck from the end of the first practice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-9H1kLawSA

That certainly doesn't look like two car drafting! :D

Yay for that.

[Dead Man]

Here's the wreck from the end of the first practice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-9H1kLawSA

How long have they been running those asymmetrical fins for? They remind me of speedway race cars.

[B.K.]

Chris Meyer's 19 year old son was killed in a car accident today. John Roberts from SPEED will replace him on Fox this weekend for the Shootout and Daytona 500 qualifying and next week during the Daytona 500 prerace show.

How long have they been running those asymmetrical fins for? They remind me of speedway race cars.

They started doing it again this year.

[NihonTiger90]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AibV8_0USBA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1b2OYvja_Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tJ-WKmEI6o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OdW-VXgMl4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifsF6QEi7x4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywZfFZBWUmM

This is why Daytona is awesome.

[NihonTiger90]

Daytona 500 practice going on right now. Marcos Ambrose and Greg Biffle are right now 1 and 2 on the speed charts.

EDIT: They just flipped spots.

[Dead Man]

Daytona 500 practice going on right now. Marcos Ambrose and Greg Biffle are right now 1 and 2 on the speed charts. EDIT: They just flipped spots.

I would love it if Ambrose finally had a good run on oval tracks. He is such a good driver on road courses, are there many drivers who are good at both?

[NihonTiger90]

I would love it if Ambrose finally had a good run on oval tracks. He is such a good driver on road courses, are there many drivers who are good at both?

Yes. Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick are among the best on road courses as well as constant threats to win on ovals. In their heyday, Mark Martin, Rusty Wallace, Tim Richmond (RIP), Darrell Waltrip and Ricky Rudd were excellent road course racers, too.

Also, watching the ARCA race, and the first caution? Milka Duno. :lol Though to be fair, she got hooked and spun around.

[rhfb]

Yes. Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick are among the best on road courses as well as constant threats to win on ovals. In their heyday, Mark Martin, Rusty Wallace, Tim Richmond (RIP), Darrell Waltrip and Ricky Rudd were excellent road course racers, too. Also, watching the ARCA race, and the first caution? Milka Duno. :lol Though to be fair, she got hooked and spun around.

I can't stand the ARCA stuff any more. Too many cautions due to bad drivers :| Can't wait for the Shootout tonight though! Weather looking good?

[NihonTiger90]

I can't stand the ARCA stuff any more. Too many cautions due to bad drivers :| Can't wait for the Shootout tonight though! Weather looking good?

Weather is looking pretty good tonight.

Fun fact I forgot about ARCA: the series was birthed from dirt track racing, and while they do race at big speedways and smaller tracks now ... they still have dirt tracks on their schedule. So the guys who race at Daytona right now are going to be racing on a dirt track in Springfield, Illinois, later this year. Crazy.

[TylerD]

GWCrash finish coming up.

Well, that was entertaining.

[NihonTiger90]

GWCrash finish coming up.

Holy hell, where did Gerhart come from?!?! 5th to 1st in the tri-oval when everyone runs out of gas.

[B.K.]

They need to teach ARCA drivers what brakes are for.

[NihonTiger90]

First Fox Danica mention: 2 minutes, 15 seconds in. It's their lead story. FUCKING HELL.