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re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted on 8/12/26 at 3:20 pm to OU Guy
Posted on 8/12/26 at 3:20 pm to OU Guy
And I already knew your stance when I hit submit lol.
They should race internationally once a year. I hope that’s part of their future plans.
No need to give your side OU Guy. I know where you stand.
Cup at Montreal would be amazing, in my opinion.
They should race internationally once a year. I hope that’s part of their future plans.
No need to give your side OU Guy. I know where you stand.
Cup at Montreal would be amazing, in my opinion.
Posted on 8/12/26 at 3:48 pm to MikeHoncho47
I would think the teams would prefer Montreal over Mexico City.
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:04 pm to Cliff Booth
In the wise words of Carson Hocevar, “This whole experience, if the travel was better, if getting here was easier, if you felt safer getting to and from everywhere, if it wasn’t such a shite hole, if the track limits were a little bit better enforced, if it was going to be a little bit better or a race and it wasn’t so easy… or feel so lockdown like you can’t leave anywhere, it would be a great experience. It would be an absolute great experience,”
A lot of truth there.
A lot of truth there.
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:37 pm to sledgehammer
Montreal would be easier.
And I wouldn’t be taking the words of Hocevar for much worth. He was a total brat and still acts like it.
It could be cleaned up for sure though.
And I wouldn’t be taking the words of Hocevar for much worth. He was a total brat and still acts like it.
It could be cleaned up for sure though.
This post was edited on 8/12/26 at 5:32 pm
Posted on 8/12/26 at 5:40 pm to MikeHoncho47
Montreal or Mexico City would be a great trip and not to bad on travel
Posted on 8/12/26 at 5:43 pm to MikeHoncho47
Him being a brat doesn’t have anything to do with what he said.
What does he say in that quote that’s wrong about the Mexico experience?
What does he say in that quote that’s wrong about the Mexico experience?
Posted on 8/12/26 at 6:24 pm to sledgehammer
Carson isn’t the guy to make that statement and have it resonate. I’d give more credence to someone like Kyle Busch, Christopher bell, chase Elliott.
I’m not seeking the opinion of a 23 year old who’s never left Portage, Michigan before nascar. His words.
I’m not seeking the opinion of a 23 year old who’s never left Portage, Michigan before nascar. His words.
Posted on 8/12/26 at 7:04 pm to MikeHoncho47
I’m not a Hocevar fan, but his personality is what NASCAR needed and is evidenced by his growing fan base. I think he was simply reiterating what a lot of us already feel about NASCAR’s decision to go to Mexico and the outcome of the weekend. Again, he’s not wrong. I mean there’s a reason people want to leave Mexico and come to America and not the other way around.
But I also understand why some may discount his point of view. There’s some people I discount as well and that’s fine.
But I also understand why some may discount his point of view. There’s some people I discount as well and that’s fine.
Posted on 8/12/26 at 7:11 pm to sledgehammer
I think it’s a good trip every other year. Just like Montreal would be a good trip every other year.
Hocevar is engaging. No doubt about it. I just don’t think he’s the guy to turn to in that spot. His age and experience shouldn’t make him the judge of the garage.
I think the direction nascar is heading, like more and more tracks getting one race a year instead of two, this opens the door to one round a year outside the border. Montreal would love a cup date. Mexico City would love one back.
I don’t doubt that logistics were a nightmare. Much like any first foray into anything like that. I’d like to think the experience gets better and easier if it happens more often. NASCAR could throw the teams a bone and schedule an off weekend after an international trip though.
Hocevar is engaging. No doubt about it. I just don’t think he’s the guy to turn to in that spot. His age and experience shouldn’t make him the judge of the garage.
I think the direction nascar is heading, like more and more tracks getting one race a year instead of two, this opens the door to one round a year outside the border. Montreal would love a cup date. Mexico City would love one back.
I don’t doubt that logistics were a nightmare. Much like any first foray into anything like that. I’d like to think the experience gets better and easier if it happens more often. NASCAR could throw the teams a bone and schedule an off weekend after an international trip though.
Posted on 8/12/26 at 9:48 pm to MikeHoncho47
But why? What is there to gain? Why not try to increase your home fanbase?
Posted on 8/12/26 at 9:54 pm to OU Guy
Who should be given the 48 seat at HMS
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You have 37 weekends a year to increase your home base.
What is one weekend outside the country going to hurt?
It’s the same shite I say about people who think 4 road courses are too many. When there were 6 roads, you still have 30 ovals.
The reach is greater now than ever. Capitalize on it.
Don’t do what the nfl has done and have a game every single weekend overseas.
What is one weekend outside the country going to hurt?
It’s the same shite I say about people who think 4 road courses are too many. When there were 6 roads, you still have 30 ovals.
The reach is greater now than ever. Capitalize on it.
Don’t do what the nfl has done and have a game every single weekend overseas.
Posted on 8/13/26 at 5:49 am to OU Guy
I think it’ll be zilisch. Corey day will go to spire with a Hendrick contract and salary. I expect McDowell to be shown the door, unless Suarez falls off a cliff.
Posted on 8/13/26 at 6:57 am to OU Guy
No way HMS passes up on Zillich after the end of his contract next year
Posted on 8/13/26 at 10:22 am to MikeHoncho47
Zillich has not really impressed me. He was always in best equipment and never had to rally from back to win. I think Day is the better driver
Posted on 8/13/26 at 10:27 am to MikeHoncho47
Nascar and NFL are not even in the same zipcode. NFL has 32 teams so can afford to have 2 play overseas while 30 play here. And even then fans hate it and 1 if the 2 teams loses revenue missing a home game.
Nascar is 1 of 1 and has no other 31 teams to send. The overseas fans won’t grow but the US watchers will shrink. Imagine being those teams from 25 to 38 and how hard it is especially finding crews who can even go overseas. Its virtually impossible for them to find crews plus bring enough parts.
Nascar is 1 of 1 and has no other 31 teams to send. The overseas fans won’t grow but the US watchers will shrink. Imagine being those teams from 25 to 38 and how hard it is especially finding crews who can even go overseas. Its virtually impossible for them to find crews plus bring enough parts.
Posted on 8/13/26 at 11:09 am to OU Guy
I was merely considering other leagues.
As long as you have a charter, nascar will expect all teams to field crews. BJ McLeod brought a team to Mexico last year. An open team running the full event debunks your “25-38” argument.
Do I think they could do a better job spreading their races in America out? Absolutely. But there is a place for an international race on the schedule. You and I just flat out do not and will not agree on that. And that’s fine.
And it really doesn’t matter who the better prospect is at this point. They’ll both struggle. Zilisch will have at least 2 years experience by the time Day is a rookie. I don’t see Rick letting day get away yet, nor let someone else get zilisch. At some point there will be another opening at Hendrick. And one of those two will fill it.
As long as you have a charter, nascar will expect all teams to field crews. BJ McLeod brought a team to Mexico last year. An open team running the full event debunks your “25-38” argument.
Do I think they could do a better job spreading their races in America out? Absolutely. But there is a place for an international race on the schedule. You and I just flat out do not and will not agree on that. And that’s fine.
And it really doesn’t matter who the better prospect is at this point. They’ll both struggle. Zilisch will have at least 2 years experience by the time Day is a rookie. I don’t see Rick letting day get away yet, nor let someone else get zilisch. At some point there will be another opening at Hendrick. And one of those two will fill it.
Posted on 8/13/26 at 11:32 am to MikeHoncho47
As far as international races I can live with Canada and Mexico since they are neighbors. Less so Mexico due to safety and logistics but its doable. My line in sand is overseas races and I didn’t do a good job explaining the differences. I still prefer all in US but could live with 1 race in neighboring countries.
Posted on 8/13/26 at 11:43 am to OU Guy
Yeah it’s feasible in North America. I think there is a way to make it work for one overseas round a year. But it would require a lot of cooperation and research.
Posted on 8/13/26 at 11:43 am to MikeHoncho47
I think I already posted this but Corey Day turns 26 right after Larson's contract ends. I think he splits the next few years between NOAPS and Spire and then gets the 5.
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