re: 2023 NASCAR Season Thread - 2023-24 Offseason

Agree with Bowyer, those flashing lights would drive me crazy especially with a dirty windshield. Turn them on steady or turn them off.

There also appears to be concern about the 40-plus-years-old track surface holding up. They didn’t resurface the actual track when sprucing the place up.

They’ve been racing Late Models there with no issues but Next Generation Cup cars have a crap load more downforce than Late Models.

Seem like a good track to see what the new Rick Hendrick, no-fly zone, looks like.

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I know everyone is excited about the return to this track but from what I saw last night it looks like one groove single file racing and nearly impossible to pass. Especially on slicks. Will the real race be different? More cars. More important etc. Never seen a race there

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They kept the track old on purpose as requested by Dale Jr, who was heavily involved in bringing it back(kudos to him for that). He said since its a non points race it would be cool to use it as it was. He also said if Nascar adds to future races they will need to repave it.

This will be like what the old Bristol used go be like, bump and run (not wreck, just move). Should be fun as tires wear out.

And Ross was told by his owner to stop hitting other cars so this race will be a challenge for him as thats the only way he knows how to race is to wreck cars. He might need therapy afterwards. Can he go a whole race and not wreck someone? Wonder if Vegas has odds on it.

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And Ross was told by his owner to stop hitting other cars so this race will be a challenge for him as thats the only way he knows how to race is to wreck cars. He might need therapy afterwards.

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think you're gonna like it.

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Sounds good! I will be tuning in for sure.

Full grandstands. Imagine that.

Wow how can this race not be on broadcast TV?

To be fair everyone should have FS1.