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Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:40 pm to
Posted by bamafan425
Jackson's Hole
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Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:40 pm to
Back home. Lets go Rocketman!
Posted by TigerStripes06
SWLA
Member since Sep 2006
30032 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:40 pm to
I'm not. She'll never win a race. I know it's hard for some people to swallow considering how many races she's won over the years.
Posted by whodatfan
Member since Mar 2008
22121 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:41 pm to
quote:

Plate tracks have always been single file (except for when it was the two car tango) until the last 30 or so laps. Every plate race, people whine and complain about how boring it is. Then they wreck three times in the last 15 laps and everyone forgets about the single file racing until the next plate race rolls around.


Put the roof bars and spoiler lips back on.
Posted by Hurricane Mike
Member since Jun 2008
20059 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:41 pm to
These guys are so stuck on staying single file they'd rather wreck than jump out of line. This wreck and the first one could have easily been avoided if they would just jump out of line when things started backing up.
Posted by lurkr
Member since Jan 2008
12383 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:43 pm to
If you want to shorten the field in this race it's pretty simple. One of the first 3 cars in line tap the brakes and 4 cars back will wreck a few cars.
Posted by TheDirty1
Member since May 2011
363 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:43 pm to
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Grew up around the dirt track.


Same here. I raced modifieds and late models (dirt and asphalt) until I had to quit to go to college 3 years ago. And yea some variation of that format would be an upgrade for sure.
Posted by TbirdSpur2010
ALAMO CITY
Member since Dec 2010
134141 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:43 pm to
Never is a long time. I feel confident betting against you on this one. Don't hate
Posted by TbirdSpur2010
ALAMO CITY
Member since Dec 2010
134141 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:44 pm to
quote:

These guys are so stuck on staying single file they'd rather wreck than jump out of line. This wreck and the first one could have easily been avoided if they would just jump out of line when things started backing up.


This.
Posted by droman225
HTown by way of BR
Member since Aug 2011
13475 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:45 pm to
OMGZ COOL RANCH DORITOS TACOS
Posted by TbirdSpur2010
ALAMO CITY
Member since Dec 2010
134141 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:46 pm to
That commercial had me 'ing
Posted by TigerStripes06
SWLA
Member since Sep 2006
30032 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:46 pm to
You are assuming her career lasts more than a few years. I'm assuming it won't. Once the novelty wears off and she hasn't won any races, owners will have to stop overlooking the fact that she's an average at best driver and go in a direction that gives them a chance to win races/championships.
Posted by TigerFred
Feeding hamsters
Member since Aug 2003
27868 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:48 pm to
quote:

OMGZ COOL RANCH DORITOS TACOS




The problem is if they jump out of line they lose the draft and still can get wrecked. Look at Edwards in the last wreck
Posted by Yellerhammer5
Member since Oct 2012
11016 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:48 pm to
quote:

You are assuming her career lasts more than a few years. I'm assuming it won't. Once the novelty wears off and she hasn't won any races, owners will have to stop overlooking the fact that she's an average at best driver and go in a direction that gives them a chance to win races/championships.


Paul Menard.
Posted by TbirdSpur2010
ALAMO CITY
Member since Dec 2010
134141 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:48 pm to
Please, spare me the novelty line. She's a decent driver with the opportunity to do big things if given the right tools--just like the majority of NASCAR drivers. Plus, NASCAR is actively invested in her success, which can only help.

She's no worse than any other number of "average" drivers who just need a couple breaks to go their way. I'm betting she gets those breaks.
Posted by lurkr
Member since Jan 2008
12383 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:48 pm to
As long as she has a sponsor, she has a ride.
Posted by graychef
Member since Jun 2008
30514 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:49 pm to
How tall is Jr? He seems cramped in that car.
Posted by TigerFred
Feeding hamsters
Member since Aug 2003
27868 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:49 pm to
quote:

owners will have to stop overlooking the fact that she's an average at best driver and go in a direction that gives them a chance to win races/championships.


Owners will go in the sponsorship direction whether she wins or not
Posted by LanierSpots
Sarasota, Florida
Member since Sep 2010
71016 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:49 pm to
quote:

You are assuming her career lasts more than a few years. I'm assuming it won't. Once the novelty wears off and she hasn't won any races, owners will have to stop overlooking the fact that she's an average at best driver and go in a direction that gives them a chance to win races/championships.



Average drivers win races.

I think you should prepare yourself that she will be around for a while. She has the support. She will win a race at some point.
Posted by TigerStripes06
SWLA
Member since Sep 2006
30032 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:50 pm to
Menard...his last name mean anything to you?
Posted by LanierSpots
Sarasota, Florida
Member since Sep 2010
71016 posts
Posted on 2/24/13 at 2:50 pm to
I'm no huge fan of hers but reality is real.
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