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Post by VRM: LET'S GO BLUESHIRTS!! on May 10, 2014 19:22:59 GMT -5
BOOGITY BOOGITY BOOGITY!!!!!!!!! LET'S GO RACING BOYS!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by BearDogg-X on May 10, 2014 21:25:27 GMT -5
As far as Indycar went, Simon Pagenaud had just enough fuel to hang on and win the Grand Prix of Indianapolis.
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Post by BearDogg-X on May 10, 2014 22:31:58 GMT -5
Jeff Gordon wins at Kansas
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Post by Error on May 10, 2014 22:32:01 GMT -5
Jeff Gordon picks up win 89 and his 19th season with a win as he holds off Harvick to win in Kansas!
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Post by Ishmeal Loves BBL Bayley on May 10, 2014 22:48:03 GMT -5
If you're watching the post race, you'd think that Danica won.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2014 23:46:39 GMT -5
Went to the GP of Indy - my first ever road race. Enjoyable, more or less. Not sure how it came across on TV but it was nice to see Hawksworth swing around Hunter-Reay and then check out on the field. He looked really damn impressive for that first half of the race. If not for the yellows he probably would have won handily.
A lot of disappointment when Servia stalled in the pits. A lot of people nearby were yelling GO GO GO GO damn near as soon as the fuel guy got the hose in and then there was a collective groan as he stalled.
Glad to see Pagenaud win. He's awesome.
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Post by Burst on May 10, 2014 23:55:23 GMT -5
Yeah, Hawksworth has been a pleasant surprise, especially since so many online were ready to write him off as just another ride buyer at the start of the season.
Bummer for Saavadra stalling at the start and glad that things didn't go worse when Aleshin submarined underneath him. Of course, from the reactions I've seen, this means that Indycar can never ever do a standing start again despite the fact that stalling on the grid is common as hell and obviously rolling starts have never ever had big crashes at the start too. Le sigh.
Hope Hinch recovers in time for Indy proper.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2014 0:32:53 GMT -5
Yeah, Hawksworth has been a pleasant surprise, especially since so many online were ready to write him off as just another ride buyer at the start of the season. Bummer for Saavadra stalling at the start and glad that things didn't go worse when Aleshin submarined underneath him. Of course, from the reactions I've seen, this means that Indycar can never ever do a standing start again despite the fact that stalling on the grid is common as hell and obviously rolling starts have never ever had big crashes at the start too. Le sigh. Hope Hinch recovers in time for Indy proper. I enjoy standing starts but they do have to get drivers/equipment that can do it. Not sure what was the cause for Saavedra today, I assumed it was him at the time. I wouldn't say they're any more or less dangerous than rolling starts/restarts - if we're going by stupid accidents then neither one would be acceptable after the race today. They got Viso filling in for Hinch if he's not cleared. Should at least help with getting the car up to speed, Viso was usually pretty quick when he wasn't in the wall.
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Post by Unocal 76 on May 11, 2014 0:36:26 GMT -5
Jeff Gordon used to be the most hated guy in NASCAR. I used to root against himhard.
Then Jimmie became even more dominant (Gordon only had 1 back-to-back compared to, well, a 5-peat. And Gordon did it in the pre-Chase era). And Gordon stopped winning championships. It's been 10+ years.
The 1998 me wouldn't have done this, but when Gordon won, I smiled and applauded.
Because Jeff Gordon, along with Tony Stewart, is really our last link left to the glory days when it was still the Winston Cup. I mean, who else is left from that mid-late 90s golden era?
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Post by Beebs is the Final Girl on May 11, 2014 1:23:08 GMT -5
Kenseth, my favorite, was the last Winston Cup Champion
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Post by Burst on May 11, 2014 1:25:23 GMT -5
And off the top of my head, Jeff Gordon's the only one from that time period still in his original ride with (sort of) his original sponsor. For some reason Kenseth and Stewart are still intrinsically linked with the 17 and 20 in my head, though Stewart is slowly claiming the 14 for his own.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2014 15:45:28 GMT -5
Jeff Gordon used to be the most hated guy in NASCAR. I used to root against himhard. Then Jimmie became even more dominant (Gordon only had 1 back-to-back compared to, well, a 5-peat. And Gordon did it in the pre-Chase era). And Gordon stopped winning championships. It's been 10+ years. The 1998 me wouldn't have done this, but when Gordon won, I smiled and applauded. Because Jeff Gordon, along with Tony Stewart, is really our last link left to the glory days when it was still the Winston Cup. I mean, who else is left from that mid-late 90s golden era? The Labonte brothers, though they just race part-time now.
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Post by Ishmeal Loves BBL Bayley on May 16, 2014 19:34:56 GMT -5
Clint Bowyer was the winner of the Showdown, followed by AJ Allmendinger and will both transfer to the All Star Race. But forget that shit, here comes the Fan Vote Winner:
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Post by Ishmeal Loves BBL Bayley on May 16, 2014 20:06:15 GMT -5
Double post, but this is too awesome not to share:
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2014 20:22:49 GMT -5
Wise is still driving the Dogecoin car? Thought it was just for Dega?
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Post by Ishmeal Loves BBL Bayley on May 16, 2014 20:29:09 GMT -5
Wise is still driving the Dogecoin car? Thought it was just for Dega? They had a deal for Dega and the All Star Race if he got the fan vote.
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Post by Gopher Mod on May 17, 2014 0:13:03 GMT -5
Wise is still driving the Dogecoin car? Thought it was just for Dega? They had a deal for Dega and the All Star Race if he got the fan vote. Now, they're going for a third race... if they sell 5000 shirts by the 25th. represent.com/dogecrew
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2014 16:15:30 GMT -5
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Post by Error on May 17, 2014 19:14:29 GMT -5
I am loving this All Star qualifying.
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Post by Error on May 17, 2014 22:20:14 GMT -5
Jamie McMurray blows the field away in the 10 lap shootout to win the Sprint All Star Race!
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