Nascar 2014

Frank Bullitt · 10-08-2014 7:05pm

http://6abc.com/sports/police-nascars-tony-stewart-hits-kills-driver/251002/

His statement on the incident.

TheChrisD · 10-08-2014 7:46pm

Massive wreck on the backstretch in the Cup race at the Glen. Reminiscent of the Jeff Gordon/Hornish crash from a few years back.

Michael McDowell got collected and absolutely destroyed the Armco where he hit.

BlaasForRafa · 10-08-2014 9:24pm

djimi wrote: »

Stewart is going to be in a lot of trouble for this. The other guy was stupid to run over and start waving his arms at a moving race car (even if it was under caution), but it looks very much like Stewart revved up to give him a scare and it went too far. Very strange incident to watch; christ only knows what was going through Stewarts head. He isnt the most level headed of individuals at the best of times...

It did seem like Stewart sped up and veered towards him. There's also a revving sound on the film at coincidentally the same time, it certainly makes it look like Stewart revved at the same time as his car lurched towards Ward.

Infoanon · 10-08-2014 9:43pm

TheChrisD wrote: »

Massive wreck on the backstretch in the Cup race at the Glen. Reminiscent of the Jeff Gordon/Hornish crash from a few years back.

Michael McDowell got collected and absolutely destroyed the Armco where he hit.

F1 and Indycar stopped racing at this circuit for a reason - apparently $10m needed to bring the circuit up to modern standards.

Cool_CM · 10-08-2014 10:06pm

Jaysus that was a big one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPyzajVHLzY

Charlie-Bravo · 10-08-2014 10:26pm

What French speaking channel is that ripped from? ^^^

TheChrisD · 10-08-2014 10:47pm

Infoanon wrote: »

F1 and Indycar stopped racing at this circuit for a reason - apparently $10m needed to bring the circuit up to modern standards.

Eh, I think IndyCar stopped racing there because of the falling out with ISC that removed Chicagoland, Homestead, Kansas, and the Glen from the schedule in 2011.

TheChrisD · 10-08-2014 11:47pm

Dinger wins it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3pssWFcyaY

martingriff · 11-08-2014 1:26am

Just watched the youtube clip. Hard to watch giving what happened. I do not think Stewart knew what happened (granted do not no anything about him) The driver did a very stupid thing by getting out of his car and going into a track where cars/buggys were still going fast. What was he thinking. That being said very sad to have someone die like this

gs39t · 11-08-2014 9:25am

TheChrisD wrote: »

Dinger wins it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3pssWFcyaY

Cracking finish, which is sort of a shame because it looks like Ambrose may be headed back to V8 Supercars next season

Frank Bullitt · 11-08-2014 5:19pm

No charges against Stewart.

Infoanon · 11-08-2014 6:16pm

TheChrisD wrote: »

Eh, I think IndyCar stopped racing there because of the falling out with ISC that removed Chicagoland, Homestead, Kansas, and the Glen from the schedule in 2011.

Very true,Safety was a major issue at the Glen and undoubtedly a factor, re the ISC fallout Fontana is an ISC track and arguably the jewel in the crown for Indycar to retain.

Sterling Archer · 15-08-2014 6:15pm

On-Track Incident Procedure -- During an Event,
Rule change for exiting a car during a race, directly as a result of Kevin Ward Jr.s death .

It's already being refereed to as the Kevin Ward Jr. Rule

http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/story/nascar-rule-change-drivers-stay-in-their-cars-unless-emergency-tony-stewart-kevin-ward-081514?cmpid=tsmfb%3Afscom%3Anascaronfox

Reggie. · 30-08-2014 10:16am

Missed this year's season up to now. Suppose I missed loads. I'd be a harvick follower myself. What's the 5 sec summary on the season so far?

Infoanon · 30-08-2014 10:32am

Reggie. wrote: »

Missed this year's season up to now. Suppose I missed loads. I'd be a harvick follower myself. What's the 5 sec summary on the season so far?

Henderick powers ahead.

Sterling Archer · 07-09-2014 2:50am

In-case anyone here has missed it the nascar youtube channel has uploaded full coverage of recent races
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOfficialNASCAR

youwhoglue · 19-09-2014 2:56pm

Great last 50 laps in Chicagoland! :cool:

Did Nascar hit on an excellent playoff format? It's making for great racing so I think so.

TheChrisD · 19-09-2014 11:57pm

youwhoglue wrote: »

Did Nascar hit on an excellent playoff format? It's making for great racing so I think so.

Any and all playoff formats are pretty terrible. The Chase, especially in this form, essentially makes the first 26 races a moot point if you win one.

djimi · 21-09-2014 10:22am

The Chase encourages drivers to actually go for the win though rather than playing it safe and racking up the top 10s. Ridiculous as it sounds, it was a necessary evil when it first came about.

The "post-season" format is just a feature of US sports. I quite like it tbh; it adds a lot of excitement to the end of the season.

djimi · 22-09-2014 2:54pm

Anyone watching the races on Setanta? What do they do when they go to one of their many ad breaks in the US; do they go to an ad also or does it just show a stream with no commentary? Im tempted to sign up for the remaining Chase races but I have no interest in watching Setanta ads every 2 minutes!

Charlie-Bravo · 22-09-2014 3:08pm

Last season when I had the channel it was as you describe, ads only every 15mins or so, with a small screen fixed camera with no commentary during the other US breaks.

djimi · 22-09-2014 4:34pm

Hmmm. I really dont want to pay €16 a month just to watch NASCAR but it might be the easiest way...

Garryowen Red · 11-11-2014 11:37pm

Who's going to be watching the Homestead race this weekend? Logano v Harvick v Hamlin v Newman for all the marbles, it's contrived with the Chase eliminations rubbish but it will be some exciting race. Harvick is the favourite I'd say, only just from Logano though!

Ghost Train · 16-11-2014 11:17pm

all 4 still in it and near the front, will be interesting to see how it works out, might get messy at the end if they're all still there

Ghost Train · 17-11-2014 12:29am

15 laps to go, interesting tyre choices

and another caution

TheChrisD · 17-11-2014 2:09pm

Ugh, can't stand Harvick. Totally undeserved champion...

This format is pants.

Reggie. · 17-11-2014 2:37pm

TheChrisD wrote: »

Ugh, can't stand Harvick. Totally undeserved champion...

This format is pants.

Why's that

Ghost Train · 18-11-2014 8:36am

The format did what it was supposed to and in fairness all four finalists were in contention most of the race. But the format does mean it a bit of a lottery for the last race and on a track that suits a certain driver he'll have a huge advantage. I think points would be fairer but there'd be lot less drama

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