Daytona 500 postponed until 7pm Monday night

[Cajuncowboy]

Just letting everyone know.

EDIT: Ah heck, probably should have been in the NASCAR thread.

[Doomsday101]

Cool. Prime time at Daytona. MNR (Monday Night Racing) Are you ready for some racing. :laugh2:

[Yeagermeister]

There isn't anything on Monday night worth watching anyway.

[Cajuncowboy]

There isn't anything on Monday night worth watching anyway.

I like Alcatraz. Pretty interesting show. But they will get pre-empted for the race tonight.

[BrAinPaiNt]

Screw Nascar...I want to watch house...even though it follows the same plot line like a scooby doo cartoon...I still like house and it is the last season.

[Cajuncowboy]

Screw Nascar...I want to watch house...even though it follows the same plot line like a scooby doo cartoon...I still like house and it is the last season.

It will be rescheduled.

[BrAinPaiNt]

It will be rescheduled.

I know...I was just teasing. :)

[Cajuncowboy]

I know...I was just teasing. :)

Boogity, boogity, boogity!

[jimmy40]

well, Fox is going to shove Danica down race fan's throats till they hate Nascar

[Yeagermeister]

well, Fox is going to shove Danica down race fan's throats till they hate Nascar

Ok we get it you don't like her

[dez_for_prez]

well, Fox is going to shove Danica down race fan's throats till they hate Nascar

Everyone doesn't hate it already? It's 1 giant left turn, wrestling is more of a sport then NASCAR :bang2:

[Cajuncowboy]

Everyone doesn't hate it already? It's 1 giant left turn, wrestling is more of a sport then NASCAR :bang2:

You've lost your mind if you think that's true. You think it's easy to wheel a 2000 lb race car for 500 miles at 200 mph without putting it into a wall or another car? If you could, you would be doing it already.

[Cajuncowboy]

well, Fox is going to shove Danica down race fan's throats till they hate Nascar

Danica's story is a cool story.

[Yeagermeister]

You've lost your mind if you think that's true. You think it's easy to wheel a 2000 lb race car for 500 miles at 200 mph without putting it into a wall or another car? If you could, you would be doing it already.

Dude let the haters hate

[jimmy40]

Danica's story is a cool story.getting everything handed to her on a silver platter because of her looks is not a cool story.

[jimmy40]

Ok we get it you don't like heryou'll get it soon enough.

[The30YardSlant]

And THAT is why people watch Nascar :laugh2:

[Kristi]

Wow, that was a big fire. Hope they can continue on with the race. Go Dale Jr.!!!

[Hostile]

Dave Blaney, Daytona 500 Winner?

Wow.

[The30YardSlant]

Nascar should take note: More random explosions plz

[Biggems]

This 500 has been outstanding....why?

cause thanks to the beginning of the race, we don't have to deal with the Danica Patrick watch all race. Johnson is out. Gordon is out. Jr. is in strong contention. Ok, the Montoya wreck is a never been seen before incident.

i just hope they can get back to racing so Jr can get back to victory lane where he hasn't been in what seems like a decade.

[Cajuncowboy]

getting everything handed to her on a silver platter because of her looks is not a cool story.

Oh please. She was a winner in Indy car and she showed some good skill level in Nationwide. She has earned a shot more than some.

[Cythim]

Oh please. She was a winner in Indy car and she showed some good skill level in Nationwide. She has earned a shot more than some.

How many races did she win in Indy? And she was driving for one of the top teams...

[Biggems]

Danica Patrick is the Anna Kournikova of racing.....

[Cajuncowboy]

How many races did she win in Indy? And she was driving for one of the top teams...

One.

She averaged top ten finishes seven years.

If you understand racing a little you would know you don't judge a driver simply by the number of wins. There is more to a drivers prowess than just that.

Jr. Has done next to nothing for the last few years.

[Cythim]

One.

She averaged top ten finishes seven years.

If you understand racing a little you would know you don't judge a driver simply by the number of wins. There is more to a drivers prowess than just that.

Jr. Has done next to nothing for the last few years.

You specifically called her a winner when she won ONCE.

If you understood racing a little you would know that a top 10 in a field of 26 cars (half the size of NASCAR) is not a great feat, especially when driving for Andretti.

[Risen Star]

One.

She averaged top ten finishes seven years.

If you understand racing a little you would know you don't judge a driver simply by the number of wins. There is more to a drivers prowess than just that.

Jr. Has done next to nothing for the last few years.

I'm not sure why you made that Jr. comment. If I had to rank the top 15 drivers in cup, Jr. wouldn't be on the list. If he was, he'd be at the very bottom.

You're talking about a guy who has 1 win in the last 5 years and that was a fuel mileage win. Despite driving in top equipment for much of that time.

[Cajuncowboy]

You specifically called her a winner when she won ONCE.

If you understood racing a little you would know that a top 10 in a field of 26 cars (half the size of NASCAR) is not a great feat, especially when driving for Andretti.

Oh I understand it plenty. To deny she has skills is simply absurd and demonstrates a profound ignorance of racing.

And she is a winner. She has won. By definition she is a winner. Just keep on hating. If thing Tony Stewart would waste his time on her without any skills you are nuts. You obviously don't know Stewart.

[Risen Star]

This is the weirdest speedweeks ever. Just call it a night and go racing for real next week. This plate racing is an abortion.

[Cajuncowboy]

I'm not sure why you made that Jr. comment. If I had to rank the top 15 drivers in cup, Jr. wouldn't be on the list. If he was, he'd be at the very bottom.

You're talking about a guy who has 1 win in the last 5 years and that was a fuel mileage win. Despite driving in top equipment for much of that time.

That was my point exactly. People are complaining about the attention Danica is getting because they don't think she has any skills to be here. By comparison Jr. Has had the same kind of troubles getting into victory lane with all of the benefits afforded to NASCAR royalty with great equipment.

That's why I made the comment.

[Risen Star]

Oh I understand it plenty. To deny she has skills is simply absurd and demonstrates a profound ignorance of racing.

And she is a winner. She has won. By definition she is a winner. Just keep on hating. If thing Tony Stewart would waste his time on her without any skills you are nuts. You obviously don't know Stewart.

She would not be in the ride she's in now if she wasn't a woman. She's got some talent but the teams she's raced for are significantly better than her performance on the track.

As for Stewart, it's real simple. Danica has a sponsor devoted to her. That's big in this economy. And the reason that sponsor is so devoted to her and willing to go where ever she wants to race is because she's a female driver.

That doesn't mean she doesn't have talent. It means she doesn't have anywhere near the talent to attract such attention and opportunity.

Much like, ya know, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

[Cajuncowboy]

This is the weirdest speedweeks ever. Just call it a night and go racing for real next week. This plate racing is an abortion.

They couldn't control the weather and they couldn't control a guy slamming into an track dryer. But man, you are right, it's been a weird Speedweeks.

[Cythim]

Oh I understand it plenty. To deny she has skills is simply absurd and demonstrates a profound ignorance of racing.

And she is a winner. She has won. By definition she is a winner. Just keep on hating. If thing Tony Stewart would waste his time on her without any skills you are nuts. You obviously don't know Stewart.

Now you are putting words in my mouth. She wouldn't have made it into the top series of racing if she didn't have some skill. I'm not saying she doesn't have some skill, I am telling you she isn't worth all of the attention she gets. It is great that she is breaking the gender barrier but I am not going to praise her or care about her when she has yet to prove herself. She was just above average in a 2nd rate series and has yet to blow anyone's doors off in NASCAR. When she starts competing at the top I will start to care.

[Cajuncowboy]

She would not be in the ride she's in now if she wasn't a woman. She's got some talent but the teams she's raced for are significantly better than her performance on the track.

As for Stewart, it's real simple. Danica has a sponsor devoted to her. That's big in this economy. And the reason that sponsor is so devoted to her and willing to go where ever she wants to race is because she's a female driver.

That doesn't mean she doesn't have talent. It means she doesn't have anywhere near the talent to attract such attention and opportunity.

Much like, ya know, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Well she certainly has a lot to learn in cup but from the looks at the in car camera during the Jimmy Johnson wreck, she may be teaching these cup guys a thing or two.

[Risen Star]

That was my point exactly. People are complaining about the attention Danica is getting because they don't think she has any skills to be here. By comparison Jr. Has had the same kind of troubles getting into victory lane with all of the benefits afforded to NASCAR royalty with great equipment.

That's why I made the comment.

It still doesn't make sense to me. As much as I think Jr. is a completely overrated driver, he's won 18 cup races over his career. Danica has won once at a top level.

Simply put, I've never seen a driver attract this much attention and have this much opportunity with so little success. I'm guessing that's because she's female.

[Hostile]

I actually feel bad for Dave Blaney right now if they get this back under way, and it looks like they will.

My money is on Harvick if they finish the 40 remaining laps.

[Risen Star]

Well she certainly has a lot to learn in cup but from the looks at the in car camera during the Jimmy Johnson wreck, she may be teaching these cup guys a thing or two.

Yes. Cup drivers didn't know to let go of the steering wheel until Danica Patrick arrived.

[Cajuncowboy]

Now you are putting words in my mouth. She wouldn't have made it into the top series of racing if she didn't have some skill. I'm not saying she doesn't have some skill, I am telling you she isn't worth all of the attention she gets. It is great that she is breaking the gender barrier but I am not going to praise her or care about her when she has yet to prove herself. She was just above average in a 2nd rate series and has yet to blow anyone's doors off in NASCAR. When she starts competing at the top I will start to care.

No one is saying she is challenging king Richard for greatness. But she certainly has fans and she is, at least at this point, a novelty and fans are interested so they will feature her. She was one of the top stories coming into Daytona week.

[Cajuncowboy]

Yes. Cup drivers didn't know to let go of the steering wheel until Danica Patrick arrived.

Well apparently you didn't hear what others have said so, so be it.

[Cajuncowboy]

I actually feel bad for Dave Blaney right now if they get this back under way, and it looks like they will.

My money is on Harvick if they finish the 40 remaining laps.

The way this week has gone there is no way I could make a pick.

[Risen Star]

They couldn't control the weather and they couldn't control a guy slamming into an track dryer. But man, you are right, it's been a weird Speedweeks.

The racing sucks. This isn't real racing. This is drive along in a pack and hope you have help when you try to make a move.

I prefer it when the quality of your own car and your ability to drive it determines the finishing order.

[Cajuncowboy]

It still doesn't make sense to me. As much as I think Jr. is a completely overrated driver, he's won 18 cup races over his career. Danica has won once at a top level.

Simply put, I've never seen a driver attract this much attention and have this much opportunity with so little success. I'm guessing that's because she's female.

You realize this IS her first cup race, right?

[Risen Star]

Well apparently you didn't hear what others have said so, so be it.

What have others said? Because I've known to let go of the wheel since I was a kid in the stands at Pocono.

[Cajuncowboy]

The racing sucks. This isn't real racing. This is drive along in a pack and hope you have help when you try to make a move.

I prefer it when the quality of your own car and your ability to drive it determines the finishing order.

Wow! Last year the outcry was people hated the tandem racing. Now you don't like pack racing. What exactly do you want to see? Want them to remove the restrictor plates?

[Risen Star]

You realize this IS her first cup race, right?

I was talking about her open wheel career. That's how she got to Cup. By being a completely mediocre open wheel driver.

Anybody else with that resume doesn't sniff a Cup ride.

[Risen Star]

Wow! Last year the outcry was people hated the tandem racing. Now you don't like pack racing. What exactly do you want to see? Want them to remove the restrictor plates?

I didn't like pack racing long before I hated tandem racing.

I agree with Dale Earnhardt Sr. Plate racing sucks. Take the plates off or don't schedule the track anymore.

[Cythim]

No one is saying she is challenging king Richard for greatness. But she certainly has fans and she is, at least at this point, a novelty and fans are interested so they will feature her. She was one of the top stories coming into Daytona week.

Most race fans I talk to cannot stand hearing about her, as is evidenced by what is posted here. She is a media darling and a novelty, but she is the Tim Tebow of NASCAR. Over talked about, over scrutinized, and completely unproven. How many drivers are going to beat her today that many fans don't even know the names of?

[Risen Star]

A four page Nascar thread.

I salute you.

[Cajuncowboy]

What have others said? Because I've known to let go of the wheel since I was a kid in the stands at Pocono.

Jimmy said he thought it was a good idea. DW said he had never seen it in cup. and when she was interviewed the reporter asked where she learned that.

On a side note, Pocono is my "home" track. Went there for over twenty years fighting the lousy entrance that Matioli didn't want to spend the money to widen. Then I found the back way out behind the tunnel turn. :laugh2:

[Cajuncowboy]

Most race fans I talk to cannot stand hearing about her, as is evidenced by what is posted here. She is a media darling and a novelty, but she is the Tim Tebow of NASCAR. Over talked about, over scrutinized, and completely unproven. How many drivers are going to beat her today that many fans don't even know the names of?

I would say zero real race fans since most of us know all the drivers.

[Risen Star]

Jimmy said he thought it was a good idea. DW said he had never seen it in cup. and when she was interviewed the reporter asked where she learned that.

On a side note, Pocono is my "home" track. Went there for over twenty years fighting the lousy entrance that Matioli didn't want to spend the money to widen. Then I found the back way out behind the tunnel turn. :laugh2:
DW said he's never seen a driver let go of the wheel and put their hands up to their head before impact.

That's an open wheel move. Because your head is exposed in those death traps.

[Cajuncowboy]

DW said he's never seen a driver let go of the wheel and put their hands up to their head before impact.

That's an open wheel move. Because your head is exposed in those death traps.

He was referring to cup.

[Cythim]

I would say zero real race fans since most of us know all the drivers.

So you aren't a real face fan unless you know everyone who is on the track? That is cute :lmao2:

[Cajuncowboy]

So you aren't a real face fan unless you know everyone who is on the track? That is cute :lmao2:

I would say I am more acquainted with the sport then. Is that better?

[Cajuncowboy]

And here comes the rain.

[Goku]

what happened to all the southern drivers? none of these guys have thick accents anymore.

[Cajuncowboy]

what happened to all the southern drivers? none of these guys have thick accents anymore.

Not just a southern sport anymore.

[Risen Star]

He was referring to cup.

You didn't understand me. When he said he never saw that before, he was referring to a driver letting go of the wheel and protecting their head before impact.

Danica did that because that's what you do in open wheel racing. It was force of habit. She hasn't opened the eyes of the entire Cup series that holding on to the wheel on impact might be a bad idea.

[Risen Star]

what happened to all the southern drivers? none of these guys have thick accents anymore.

Chase Elliott's on the way. Got an accent almost as thick as his daddy.

[viman96]

Which network is this on?

[Hostile]

Chase Elliott's on the way. Got an accent almost as thick as his daddy.Bill Elliott is one of my all time favorite drivers. I can't wait to see if his boy can drive.

[Cajuncowboy]

How many NASCAR drivers does it take to ignite a jet dryer?




Just Jaun.

[viman96]

Never mind I see it is on Fox.

[kristie]

The race resumes after a long delay. BTW that crash looked very scary.

[Risen Star]

Bill Elliott is one of my all time favorite drivers. I can't wait to see if his boy can drive.

So far, so good. He wins in everything he's been in. Even beat David Ragan in a race last year and Hendrick Motorsports has already signed him.

It's just a matter of being old enough. I think he's 15 or 16.

[Risen Star]

The race resumes after a long delay. BTW that crash looked very scary.

I was really concerned for the guy driving the truck.

[Risen Star]

How many NASCAR drivers does it take to ignite a jet dryer?




Just Jaun.


http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/lachen/laughing-smiley-004.gif

[Goku]

Not just a southern sport anymore.

yeah i understand that, but still didn't expect southern drivers to become a minority this quickly. we need more good ole boys to balance out all these monotonic sounding robots in nascar these days.

[Cajuncowboy]

yeah i understand that, but still didn't expect southern drivers to become a minority this quickly. we need more good ole boys to balance out all these monotonic sounding robots in nascar these days.

We need to clone Ward Burton. :laugh1:

[Hostile]

How many NASCAR drivers does it take to ignite a jet dryer?




Just Jaun.
That's just wrong.

:laugh2:

[Kristi]

Why can't they talk to other drivers on the radio?

[Goku]

We need to clone Ward Burton. :laugh1:

:laugh2: less jimmy johnson more dale jarrett.

[Cajuncowboy]

This is going to be a really crazy 40 laps.

[Cajuncowboy]

Why can't they talk to other drivers on the radio?

There was some concern regarding cross talk with crew, spotters and other drivers. Not sure that was the defining reason but there was some discussion regarding that.

[Cythim]

Looks like they got the drivers ready a bit premature... we'll be back in half an hour to see if they are ready to start the cars.

[Cajuncowboy]

Edwards and busch go to back of the field for working on the car under the red.

[Kristi]

I like the radio talk. There's some good stuff on there. :)

Let's gooooo Dale Jr.!!! I <3 him!

[Cajuncowboy]

I like the radio talk. There's some good stuff on there. :)

Let's gooooo Dale Jr.!!! I <3 him!

Do you have direct tv? They have a channel dedicated to him and his radio.

[Kristi]

Do you have direct tv? They have a channel dedicated to him and his radio.

No, we have Dish. Bugger. Probably a good thing. I don't need to know every detail about the man. He's got some crazy fans, but if he were to ever propose (which would have to involve me meeting the man) I wouldn't say no. ;) :D

[kristie]

I was really concerned for the guy driving the truck.

me too. at least he's OK.

[Hostile]

No, we have Dish. Bugger. Probably a good thing. I don't need to know every detail about the man. He's got some crazy fans, but if he were to ever propose (which would have to involve me meeting the man) I wouldn't say no. ;) :DMy oldest daughter got to meet him a couple of years ago.

[kristie]

My oldest daughter got to meet him a couple of years ago.

that's cool. was he nice?

[Hostile]

If a driver gets hurt after tearing tires up on that patch, NASCAR will never live down this decision.

[Kristi]

How and was he nice? And I'm jealous.

[kristie]

I like the radio talk. There's some good stuff on there. :)

Let's gooooo Dale Jr.!!! I <3 him!

he's currently in third place right now. :D

[Hostile]

that's cool. was he nice?

How and was he nice? And I'm jealous.She says he was very nice and very good looking up close.

[Cajuncowboy]

Don't overlook Mark Martin. He's stayed clean all race and is in 6th right now. He could finally win the 500.

[SMASHMOUTH9473]

How many laps are left

[Cajuncowboy]

How many laps are left

22 .......

[kristie]

She says he was very nice and very good looking up close.

that's so cool. :D

[Kristi]

She says he was very nice and very good looking up close.

Sigh. That's what I like to hear!!! Big cheesy grin on my face now.

Junior needs some help! Kind of a sitting duck with no one to help push.

I wouldn't mind seeing Martin win it!

Kenseth is my fantasy pick this week in a money league I am in. One driver per session.

And there's a crash!

[Hostile]

that's so cool. :DTruthfully, she had no idea who he was. She called me to ask who drove #88 for the National Guard.

[Goku]

:bang2: another one...

[kristie]

Truthfully, she had no idea who he was. She called me to ask who drove #88 for the National Guard.

:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

[Biggems]

this will be forever known as the 500 that would never end.....

[Biggems]

This race reminds me of Gilligan's Island.........a 3 hour tour my butt

[Kristi]

10 to go!! Junebug is up there!!! :eek: :D

[kristie]

this will be forever known as the 500 that would never end.....

oh yeah.

[Kristi]

I think they should end the race with Fire and Rain by James Taylor if the race ever ends.

[Biggems]

this race is awesome

[Kristi]

Dale Jr. have anyone to work with or is he just pretty much on his own?

[Biggems]

Dale Jr. have anyone to work with or is he just pretty much on his own?
he is on an island out there with no one but Wilson as his companion

[kristie]

I think they should end the race with Fire and Rain by James Taylor if the race ever ends.

yeah they should. :D

:laugh2:

[Kristi]

he is on an island out there with no one but Wilson as his companion

And MEEEEEEEEEEE! Don't forget me! ;)

[Biggems]

i wish that NASCAR wouldnt count caution laps as part of the race laps.....at least in the final 10-20 laps.

[kristie]

dale, jr. finished in 2nd!!

[Kristi]

He gave it the best shot he could. Great effort by Junior to get second!! I wanted that win!!!

[Biggems]

biffle is a punk.....screw teammates, you go for the win.

his loyalty cost Earnhardt

[Goku]

greg biffle is a *****.

[kristie]

He gave it the best shot he could. Great effort by Junior to get second!! I wanted that win!!!

me too. i thought for a second that he was going to pull it off.

[Hostile]

Dave Blaney, 14th. I feel for him.

Kenseth is a great guy though.

[Goku]

dale jr fans are killing biffle on twitter. lol

[kristie]

dale jr fans are killing biffle on twitter. lol

i noticed. it's nuts.

[Kristi]

I don't know why they are blaming Biffle, I think he is dumb for not going for the win himself, but if you want to protect your teammate in probably the biggest race ever, then so be it. That's on him.

Junior did the best he could with NO help. All his teammates were out (not sure if Kahne came back or not, but even if he did, he was in no position to help). He made a good move, but made it a little too late. I don't think going sooner would have changed the outcome. Kenseth was FAST!

[Yeagermeister]

Good for Biffle :D

[Yeagermeister]

Dave Blaney, 14th. I feel for him.

Kenseth is a great guy though.

I really wanted to see Blaney win. He was one of my favorite sprint car drivers.

[Aikmaniac]

If I was part of that #16 crew, I'd be furious if my driver didn't at least pull out of line and make an attempt to pass. He wouldn't finish any worse than second. Instead, he finishes third.

[Risen Star]

Dale Jr. The ardent Washington Redskins fan.

It makes me sick seeing Cowboys faithful loving this guy.

Hostile, back me up on this one.

[Risen Star]

I don't know why they are blaming Biffle, I think he is dumb for not going for the win himself, but if you want to protect your teammate in probably the biggest race ever, then so be it. That's on him.

Junior did the best he could with NO help. All his teammates were out (not sure if Kahne came back or not, but even if he did, he was in no position to help). He made a good move, but made it a little too late. I don't think going sooner would have changed the outcome. Kenseth was FAST!

Wait, so Biffle is wrong there but Dale Sr., the Nascar God, was okay with what he did blocking for Michael Waltrip and Jr. in the final laps of his life?

Just a little consistency. That's all I ask.

As an aside, if I were Kahne, the last guy I'd help would be Jr. He left Kahne out to dry earlier in that race like a bleepin bleepedy bleep.

Bleep.

[big dog cowboy]

Dale Jr. The ardent Washington Redskins fan.

It makes me sick seeing Cowboys faithful loving this guy.

Hostile, back me up on this one.
:signmast:

One of the reasons I don't support him anymore.

[Yeagermeister]

Wait, so Biffle is wrong there but Dale Sr., the Nascar God, was okay with what he did blocking for Michael Waltrip and Jr. in the final laps of his life?

Just a little consistency. That's all I ask.

As an aside, if I were Kahne, the last guy I'd help would be Jr. He left Kahne out to dry earlier in that race like a bleepin bleepedy bleep.

Bleep.

I personally believe if he hadn't been blocking he'd still be here.

[Doomsday101]

Wait, so Biffle is wrong there but Dale Sr., the Nascar God, was okay with what he did blocking for Michael Waltrip and Jr. in the final laps of his life?

Just a little consistency. That's all I ask.

As an aside, if I were Kahne, the last guy I'd help would be Jr. He left Kahne out to dry earlier in that race like a bleepin bleepedy bleep.

Bleep.

Dale did not have the car to win and knew it so he blocked instead. I don't have anything negative to say about Biffle or why he did not try to make a stronger run at Kenseth

[Risen Star]

I personally believe if he hadn't been blocking he'd still be here.

Well, it's hard to say. Maybe it was fate. Maybe he was destined to go out that way. But he clearly was blocking. The first time I've ever seen Dale not try to win a race.

To me it was his finest moment. Nobody had any more of a desire to win than he did and he put his son and his buddy driving for him before his own success.

He went into that wall and left this Earth knowing his cars were going to be 1-2 in the 500. That was pretty sweet and I'm far from a fan of his.