**** OFFICIAL 2015 NASCAR THREAD **** (And Jeff Gordon's Last Full Season)

[GloryDayz]

Here's to Jeff's last chance season...

No.	Race Title	Track	Date	TV
	Sprint Unlimited	Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach	February 14	Fox
	Budweiser Duels		February 19	FS1
1	Daytona 500		February 22	Fox
2	Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500	Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton	March 1	Fox
3	Kobalt Tools 400	Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas	March 8	Fox
4	CampingWorld.com 500	Phoenix International Raceway, Avondale	March 15	Fox
5	Auto Club 400	Auto Club Speedway, Fontana	March 22	Fox
6	STP 500	Martinsville Speedway, Ridgeway	March 29	Fox
7	Duck Commander 500	Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth	April 11	Fox
8	Food City 500	Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol	April 19	Fox
9	Toyota Owners 400	Richmond International Raceway, Richmond	April 25	FS1
10	Talladega 500	Talladega Superspeedway, Lincoln	May 3	Fox
11	Kansas 400	Kansas Speedway, Kansas City	May 9	FS1
	NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race	Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord	May 16	FS1
12	Coca-Cola 600		May 24	Fox
13	Dover 400	Dover International Speedway, Dover	May 31	FS1
14	Pocono 400	Pocono Raceway, Long Pond	June 7	FS1
15	Quicken Loans 400	Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn	June 14	FS1
16	Toyota/Save Mart 350	Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma	June 28	FS1
17	Coke Zero 400	Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach	July 5	NBC
18	Quaker State 400	Kentucky Speedway, Sparta	July 11	NBCSN
19	New Hampshire 301	New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon	July 19	NBCSN
20	Crown Royal 400 at the Brickyard	Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway	July 26	NBCSN
21	Pennsylvania 400	Pocono Raceway, Long Pond	August 2	NBCSN
22	Cheez-It 355 at The Glen	Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen	August 9	NBCSN
23	Pure Michigan 400	Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn	August 16	NBCSN
24	Irwin Tools Night Race	Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol	August 22	NBCSN
25	Bojangles' Southern 500	Darlington Raceway, Darlington	September 6	NBC
26	Federated Auto Parts 400	Richmond International Raceway, Richmond	September 12	NBCSN
Chase for the Sprint Cup
Challenger Round
27	MyAFibStory.com 400	Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet	September 20	NBCSN
28	Sylvania 300	New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon	September 27	NBCSN
29	AAA 400	Dover International Speedway, Dover	October 4	NBCSN
Contender Round
30	Bank of America 500	Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord	October 10	NBC
31	Hollywood Casino 400	Kansas Speedway, Kansas City	October 18	NBC
32	GEICO 500	Talladega Superspeedway, Lincoln	October 25	NBCSN
Eliminator Round
33	Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500	Martinsville Speedway, Ridgeway	November 1	NBCSN
34	AAA Texas 500	Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth	November 8	NBC
35	Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500	Phoenix International Raceway, Avondale	November 15	NBC
Championship
36	Ford EcoBoost 400	Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead	November 22	NBC

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by Mav

It seems funny but she watches this stuff.

i watch nasa videos. i still dont know shit about space.

[Mav]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

i watch nasa videos. i still dont know shit about space.

I get that. I worded it wrong. I meant to ask if she knew of anything like the covered cockpits. All good!

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

so i should "learn" that these idiots have been working on this for 6 years and instead of implementing it they let a guy get killed?


oh but they look so cute...

The wheels of change move slowly. I'll assume that this unfortunate death will result in this getting implemented a lot faster than it would have otherwise.

Hell, if this were the NFL, the drivers would sue because "they knew about it."

But the cars are bad-ass looking to say the least!

[Dylan]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

so i should "learn" that these idiots have been working on this for 6 years and instead of implementing it they let a guy get killed?


oh but they look so cute...

The only thing Formula 1 cars have in common with IndyCar both are open wheel. FIA has done testing on closed cockpits but it is not so simple to implement.

FORMULA ONE teams build their OWN CARS within the guidelines set by the FIA.

F1 cars are the most complex and technologically advanced race cars in the world - It is all about engineering, detail and precision. The "principles which allow aircraft to fly are also applicable to Formula 1."


Motor sports' racing is a dangerous sport. Drivers know and accept the risks of racing. If danger were a factor, drivers would not be racing.

Fans understand the ultimate risks all drivers face in motor sports. Therefore, if risk bothers you, this is not the sport for you.

Regarding the solution – Watch sim racing online.

You cannot be a racing fan, so stop wasting time.

[Dylan]

Talking about Formula 1 – I wanted to post this last week:

Belgium's Eau Rouge corner at Spa Francorchamps is one of the most dangerous single fastest corner in all of Formula 1 tracks. This track considered one of the greatest tracks of all time.

Daniel Ricciardo posted this on his Twitter account last week, downplaying a terrifying moment when he shortly lost control reaching the top of Eau Rouge and crossing over the kerb of the track. Ricciardo quickly regained control that very few Formula 1 drivers have ever been able to do.

Amazing piece of driving. Here it is in slow motion:

https://twitter.com/danielricciardo?...Ctwgr%5Eauthor

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by Dylan

Talking about Formula 1 – I wanted to post this last week:

Belgium's Eau Rouge corner at Spa Francorchamps is one of the most dangerous single fastest corner in all of Formula 1 tracks. This track considered one of the greatest tracks of all time.

Daniel Ricciardo posted this on his Twitter account last week, downplaying a terrifying moment when he shortly lost control reaching the top of Eau Rouge and crossing over the kerb of the track. Ricciardo quickly regained control that very few Formula 1 drivers have ever been able to do.

Amazing piece of driving. Here it is in slow motion:

https://twitter.com/danielricciardo?...Ctwgr%5Eauthor

I do that in the snow sometimes..

[Dylan]

@GloryDayz: I can do that - hit the curb that is.

It is such an awesome slo-mo video. Too bad Renault's power units suck this season. It is a shame because Ricciardo is one of the most captivating up-and-coming young drivers in F1. Red Bull has already served notice to break their contract with Renault and is lobbying for a deal with Mercedes.

Rumor has it that Gene Haas will sign with Ferrari Scuderia for the 2016 season. This is the first time in a decade that Ferrari Scud units have looked this good. Not sure who will drive for Haas next season - Although, it should be announced shortly.

In addition, I am not sure if Haas will be the first American owned team in F1 - Maybe not.

[Dylan]

In other news: Looks like the Giants will be drafting in the top 10 again.


that's all.

[chefsos]

Well, if that comes to pass, then: Which assistant on staff looks like a good interim HC come November?

[chefsos]

The Southern 500 next week is going to look awesome. What a great idea!

[Dylan]

Oh wow, I love Darlington, chefsos...Thanks - Love the throwback paint schemes for next week.

The Giants woke up a bit. Geoff Schwartz is in the game. The Giants rookie OT Flowers is a monster. Hope they get Eli, Beckham and a few others out of the game fast - they got their TD - The offensive line line is spotty & a problem. Defense is pitiful. In fact they are God awful. Never seen a Giants defense look this bad.

If Coughlin gets this team to 6-7 wins this season - He should win coach of the year.

OMG, John Jerry is back in as RG - Coughlin, the dumbass still has Eli in the game. Un-****ing-real. Pocket is collapsing on the right side - turnstile. Eli sacked.

[Mav]

My favorite race is the lady in black. It's pitiful that they don't have it twice a year.

[Dylan]

Originally Posted by Mav

My favorite race is the lady in black. It's pitiful that they don't have it twice a year.

Agreed. "The Track Too Tough To Tame." The France frauds have to make sure to fill up the schedule with boring tracks that they own instead.


Tony Romo and Dez Bryant are going to have a field day against the Giants on opening night. Wow! There is no one of defense that is better than below average.

The FO should hold tryouts in the parking lot. I am sure they can find someone who was sitting in the stands that could be a better job. Too bad, they cannot dig up George Young - He would know what to do.

Why does NASCAR have the day off tomorrow?

[Mav]

Originally Posted by Dylan

Agreed. "The Track Too Tough To Tame." The France frauds have to make sure to fill up the schedule with boring tracks that they own instead.





Tony Romo and Dez Bryant are going to have a field day against the Giants on opening night. Wow! There is no one of defense that is better than below average.



The FO should hold tryouts in the parking lot. I am sure they can find someone who was sitting in the stands that could be a better job. Too bad, they cannot dig up George Young - He would know what to do.



Why does NASCAR have the day off tomorrow?

This is the last week off for the year.

[Al Bundy]

That Mello Yello paint scheme is the best scheme this year.