turnleftguy While I love a good plate race, the problem is the are a real crap shoot. I would hate to see a real championship battle ruined in a couple of big wrecks and a third runner back into a title. That would really bite. I DO like the idea of a road race in the Chase.

The first few years of the Chase saw more drivers mathematically able to win the title -- the last few have seen only two teams battling at the end. So, kind of like the old days before the Chase. Some seasons are won by 15 points, some by 150, some by 250 no matter what the format. Winning counts but not for everything. Newman won 8 races in 2003 but did not win the title. Kyle Busch won 8 in 08 and melted down in the Chase finishing 10th. He had a 208 point lead over Edwards and 369 over Johnson before Richmond. It should have been him racing Edwards for the title, not Johnson.

Jul 16, 2010

IpModerator @leftturnguy - I guess that my point in placing the two plate races at the end of my fantasy Chase tracks was that if drama is what NASCAR wants to create in The Chase, then what better way?

A crap shoot? Yes.

High drama? You bet.

If NASCAR wants to name a true season champion without creating any fabricated drama then ditch The Chase altogether and let the chips, and points, fall where they may.

I fully realize that neither scenario would, or even could, play out in NASCAR's world, but if it's drama they want, then I can't think of a better way.

Jul 16, 2010

angie88 I've been planning a trip up there, now it will be sooner rather than later. Great publicity for the HOF.

Jul 14, 2010

LuvJr-88 Well, I'm here & I am going to go to see it! This will be my first time going to the Hall of Fame & I can't wait! Hey Angie, that's when we can meet...go there & then make our trip to Whisky River! Anybody else wanna go to the River too, come on to Charlotte...we can just have a Big ole IP Party!

Jul 14, 2010

frevr3fan Why should Johnson give any driver a thank you note? If Ambrose wasn't smart enough to take matters into his own hands, he deserved what happened. All Johnson did was capitalize on his mistake, the same thing with Burton.

Those wins are far from gifts, and Johnson had the better car at Infineon. Maybe its time that more fans realize just how good this team really is, and start giving them the respect they deserve.

Jun 27, 2010

IpModerator The two gentlemen above are spot on.

At this point in NASCAR's history, the #48 team is the best that there is, quite possibly the best team in total that there's ever been.

From the guy who sweeps the floors, straight on up to the guy behind the wheel.

They do not receive gifts, they put themselves in position to win and then seize opportunity when it arises.

When those opportunities don't arise they'll just flat beat you through total team effort.

I for one feel privileged to be able to witness the history they're creating.

Gifts?

Those are given for birthdays, Christmas and other occasions.

Wins?

Those you earn.

Jun 28, 2010

Jessica10 I'm sure it's hard to find a good, reliable driver with the experience he wants and can count on for the full time position. You can't just have a successful business and partnership picking someone up without looking at the facts that are important to him and his needs. He has to much pressure and stress from everything. It's really amazing how many people admire him and stand by him no matter what happens. I'm sure it makes things more relaxed on his part to really make the right choice when he does get that full-time person. He knows what he wants and if he has to wait to get it, it's better than settling for less. I don't agree with comparing Woods and Dale. It's a huge difference with a marriage with a woman and a marriage with a job. Everyone knows that's a BIG difference, although it was an eye opener to his career at this time and the changes that are being made. It's a matter of time things will fall together and it'll be an old subject.

Jun 21, 2010

Mustang5 ...perhaps, NNS and Junior needs a service like Match.com for selecting a driver! List all your likes, wants, and needs, then make your choice. Unfortunately, no such service exists in NASCAR.

Brad Kesolowski was the best thing going for JRM, but his needing to jump into the Sprint Series changed that relationship real fast.

DEI (now EGR) hasn't come through with any support for Jeffrey Earnhardt, yet there hasn't been any real explanation as to why Junior hasn't offered him a ride. I'd say quit waffling and give the guy a chance....some have said he's pretty good but needs a break....gee, there was another Earnhardt back in the late 70's looking for the very same chance!

Currently, JRMs round-robin of racing for drivers isn't producing anything but pure inconsistency and chaos. It has to be killing the morale of the CC's, pit crew, and supporting staff with having to deal with the constant turn-overs and trying to deal with varying personalities.

Buck up, make a choice, and then pour as much support as you can into mentoring and coaching a driver to become a champion...STOP changing drivers out and focus on development

Jun 21, 2010