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GloryDayz · 11-17-2013, 05:45 PM

In honor of JJ's win (

), I thought I'd start this now. Here comes #7!!!

February 15th 2014 is right around the corner folks, get ready now!!!

R8RFAN · 07-27-2014, 08:30 AM

Morning Dylan

**Dylan** · 07-27-2014, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 3rd&48ers

Morning Dylan

Morning 3rd !!! How sweet

Al Bundy · 07-27-2014, 09:23 AM

http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-med...eg-biffle.html

Veteran driver has 23 Sprint Cup Series wins for RFR

SPEEDWAY, Ind. – Carl Edwards will not be a part of the Roush Fenway Racing driver lineup for 2015, according to team officials.

Team co-owner Jack Roush announced the organization's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series lineup here at Indianapolis Motor Speedway today where teams are competing in the Crown Royal presents, The John Wayne Walding 400 at the Brickyard (1 p.m. ET, ESPN).

That roster will consist of veteran Greg Biffle and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., both of whom currently compete in Sprint Cup for RFR, as well as 2014 Nationwide Series regular Trevor Bayne.

"I will always be thankful for Carl's contribution and the role he played in many Roush Fenway wins and championships," team owner Jack Roush said in a statement. "We wish him well for the future. In the meantime, we are excited about continuing our quest for a championship with Carl and the No. 99 team in 2014."
Both Edwards and Biffle were in contract years, and Edwards' departure wasn't unexpected. Biffle has maintained all season long that he would like to remain at RFR, where he began his Sprint Cup career in 2002.

Edwards, 34, has competed in Sprint Cup for Roush Fenway since 2004. He has 23 wins and has finished fourth or higher in points four times, including 2011 when he and Tony Stewart finished the season with identical points totals. Stewart edged Edwards for the title on the basis of the number of wins during the season.

This season, Edwards has two wins and is sixth in the point standings entering Sunday's race.
Edwards is also a 38-time winner in NASCAR's Nationwide Series, and won that series' title in 2007 with RFR. He also has six career wins in the Camping World Truck Series.
After extensive negotiations two years ago, Edwards re-signed with Roush Fenway through 2014.

Asked often this year about the status of talks for beyond '14, both Edwards and Roush had been non-committal.

"You guys know that I don't like to talk about that stuff in the media," Edwards said earlier this year. "To me, this is business and I have made the mistake of letting that turn into a big media thing before, so I would rather not talk about that."

It is widely believed that Edwards will join Joe Gibbs Racing, which currently fields three teams with drivers Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and Matt Kenseth.

Biffle has captured two championships while driving for RFR, winning the Nationwide title in 2002 and the Truck Series crown in 2000. His best points finish in Sprint Cup came in 2005 when he finished second to Stewart. He is 16th in points heading into today's race at IMS.

"I don't have the words for what Jack Roush has meant to my career," Biffle said in the statement. "During our 16 years together, we have won multiple championships and numerous races on every level. I am as excited about what the future holds for me here as I am about what we have been able to accomplish in the past.

"Our goal remains to run up front, win races and become the sports' first triple-crown winner by having a championship in all three series. I know that we have the right ownership, the right team, the right resources and the right manufacturer to get that done here here at Roush Fenway."

Stenhouse Jr., the 2011-12 Nationwide Series champion, is 28th in points and still seeking his first Sprint Cup victory.

RFR officials announced in May that Bayne would step up to Sprint Cup following this season. Bayne, sixth in points after Saturday's ninth-place finish in the Lilly Diabetes 250, currently runs a limited Sprint Cup schedule with Wood Brothers Racing, with whom he won the 2011 Daytona 500.

"I have had the privilege of fielding entries for the world's best race car drivers in NASCAR for nearly 30 years, and feel quite fortunate to have an opportunity to do that again next year," Roush said in a statement. "We have always prided ourselves in developing talent at Roush Fenway, and our 2015 line-up is a testament to the success of our organization in that respect.

"Greg Biffle is one of the most purely talented racers I've ever seen behind the wheel of a car, and his experience combined with the raw natural abilities, enthusiasm and desire in both Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. and Trevor Bayne have me very excited for the future. Although we still have a lot to accomplish this year, both John Henry and I are looking forward to going to the track in 2015 with this blend of veteran leadership and youthful potential."

**chefsos** · 07-27-2014, 09:55 AM

Bayne's scheduled, I think, to drive the 6 car. So I guess the 99 is just going away.

And regardless of what anyone thinks of Carl Edwards, this is most definitely a step backwards for Roush. Biffle, Stenhouse and Bayne? Not real inspiring.

**Dylan** · 07-27-2014, 10:27 AM

NASCAR at Indianapolis: Brickyard 400
START TIME: 1:07 p.m. ET, Green flag at 1:19 p.m
ESPN will broadcast today's race and has a pre-race show beginning at noon ET.

Starting Lineup

1.Kevin Harvick
2.Jeff Gordon
3.Brad Keselowski
4.Ryan Newman
5.Brian Vickers
6.Tony Stewart
7.Kurt Busch
8.Juan Pablo Montoya
9.Joey Logano
10.Kasey Kahne
11.Jimmie Johnson
12.Kyle Busch
13.Matt Kenseth
14.Danica Patrick
15.Kyle Larson
16.Clint Bowyer
17.Austin Dillon
18.Carl Edwards
19.Greg Biffle
20.Trevor Bayne
21.Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
22.Marcos Ambrose
23.Dale Earnhardt Jr.
24.Jamie McMurray
25.Martin Truex Jr.
26.Casey Mears
27.Denny Hamlin
28.Michael McDowell
29.Paul Menard
30.Josh Wise
31.Justin Allgaier
32.Ryan Truex
33.Michael Annett
34.David Gilliland
35.Alex Bowman
36.AJ Allmendinger
37.Landon Cassill
38.David Ragan
39.Cole Whitt
40.Travis Kvapil
41.Aric Almirola
42.Reed Sorenson
43.Bobby Labonte

Hope this is the correct starting lineup...

**Dylan** · 07-27-2014, 10:38 AM

Check out the party at the Brickyard: A concert, rides, games, swimming, roller coaster, ferris wheel, climbing rocks, shooting range, etc. LOL

**chefsos** · 07-27-2014, 11:17 AM

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8.Juan Pablo Montoya

Hope this is the correct starting lineup...

Penske put JPM in the 12 car for this race. Hell, he might just destroy the field, given how strong Penske cars have been recently.

**chefsos** · 07-27-2014, 11:21 AM

And me being an old Bobby Allison fan from way, way, back weirdly causes me to root for anyone in a #12 car to this day.

Pepe Silvia · 07-27-2014, 11:22 AM

Ya''ll ready for racin'?

**Dylan** · 07-27-2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PackerinMo

Ya''ll ready for racin'?

Second race of the day...

You missed Formula 1's race in Budapest this morning...

**chefsos** · 07-27-2014, 11:44 AM

I want to puke. 20 laps in, and Logano's on a fuel run already.

**Dylan** · 07-27-2014, 11:52 AM

@ chefsos - wonder if that will work - especially with no tires

**Dylan** · 07-27-2014, 11:54 AM

Billionaire boy in the wall!

Edit: Menard had help

**Dylan** · 07-27-2014, 11:56 AM

Logano in for fuel and tires.

13.2 seconds yikes

F1 - 3 seconds and under LOL

**chefsos** · 07-27-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dylan

Billionaire boy in the wall!

Menard...

Ha! And JPM put him there...

11-17-2013, 05:45 PM
GloryDayz (Sir/Yes Sir/Aye Aye Sir) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Diving Casino cash: $3415380	** OFFICIAL 2014 NASCAR THREAD ** In honor of JJ's win (), I thought I'd start this now. Here comes #7!!! February 15th 2014 is right around the corner folks, get ready now!!!
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07-27-2014, 09:23 AM	#1938
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5321831	http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-med...eg-biffle.html Veteran driver has 23 Sprint Cup Series wins for RFR SPEEDWAY, Ind. – Carl Edwards will not be a part of the Roush Fenway Racing driver lineup for 2015, according to team officials. Team co-owner Jack Roush announced the organization's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series lineup here at Indianapolis Motor Speedway today where teams are competing in the Crown Royal presents, The John Wayne Walding 400 at the Brickyard (1 p.m. ET, ESPN). That roster will consist of veteran Greg Biffle and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., both of whom currently compete in Sprint Cup for RFR, as well as 2014 Nationwide Series regular Trevor Bayne. "I will always be thankful for Carl's contribution and the role he played in many Roush Fenway wins and championships," team owner Jack Roush said in a statement. "We wish him well for the future. In the meantime, we are excited about continuing our quest for a championship with Carl and the No. 99 team in 2014." Both Edwards and Biffle were in contract years, and Edwards' departure wasn't unexpected. Biffle has maintained all season long that he would like to remain at RFR, where he began his Sprint Cup career in 2002. Edwards, 34, has competed in Sprint Cup for Roush Fenway since 2004. He has 23 wins and has finished fourth or higher in points four times, including 2011 when he and Tony Stewart finished the season with identical points totals. Stewart edged Edwards for the title on the basis of the number of wins during the season. This season, Edwards has two wins and is sixth in the point standings entering Sunday's race. Edwards is also a 38-time winner in NASCAR's Nationwide Series, and won that series' title in 2007 with RFR. He also has six career wins in the Camping World Truck Series. After extensive negotiations two years ago, Edwards re-signed with Roush Fenway through 2014. Asked often this year about the status of talks for beyond '14, both Edwards and Roush had been non-committal. "You guys know that I don't like to talk about that stuff in the media," Edwards said earlier this year. "To me, this is business and I have made the mistake of letting that turn into a big media thing before, so I would rather not talk about that." It is widely believed that Edwards will join Joe Gibbs Racing, which currently fields three teams with drivers Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and Matt Kenseth. Biffle has captured two championships while driving for RFR, winning the Nationwide title in 2002 and the Truck Series crown in 2000. His best points finish in Sprint Cup came in 2005 when he finished second to Stewart. He is 16th in points heading into today's race at IMS. "I don't have the words for what Jack Roush has meant to my career," Biffle said in the statement. "During our 16 years together, we have won multiple championships and numerous races on every level. I am as excited about what the future holds for me here as I am about what we have been able to accomplish in the past. "Our goal remains to run up front, win races and become the sports' first triple-crown winner by having a championship in all three series. I know that we have the right ownership, the right team, the right resources and the right manufacturer to get that done here here at Roush Fenway." Stenhouse Jr., the 2011-12 Nationwide Series champion, is 28th in points and still seeking his first Sprint Cup victory. RFR officials announced in May that Bayne would step up to Sprint Cup following this season. Bayne, sixth in points after Saturday's ninth-place finish in the Lilly Diabetes 250, currently runs a limited Sprint Cup schedule with Wood Brothers Racing, with whom he won the 2011 Daytona 500. "I have had the privilege of fielding entries for the world's best race car drivers in NASCAR for nearly 30 years, and feel quite fortunate to have an opportunity to do that again next year," Roush said in a statement. "We have always prided ourselves in developing talent at Roush Fenway, and our 2015 line-up is a testament to the success of our organization in that respect. "Greg Biffle is one of the most purely talented racers I've ever seen behind the wheel of a car, and his experience combined with the raw natural abilities, enthusiasm and desire in both Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. and Trevor Bayne have me very excited for the future. Although we still have a lot to accomplish this year, both John Henry and I are looking forward to going to the track in 2015 with this blend of veteran leadership and youthful potential."
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07-27-2014, 09:55 AM	#1939
chefsos Fifty eight sixty two... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Felton, DE Casino cash: $8487676	Bayne's scheduled, I think, to drive the 6 car. So I guess the 99 is just going away. And regardless of what anyone thinks of Carl Edwards, this is most definitely a step backwards for Roush. Biffle, Stenhouse and Bayne? Not real inspiring. Last edited by chefsos; 07-27-2014 at 10:00 AM..
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07-27-2014, 10:27 AM	#1940
Dylan The Lede Join Date: Aug 2007 Casino cash: $10016591	NASCAR at Indianapolis: Brickyard 400 START TIME: 1:07 p.m. ET, Green flag at 1:19 p.m ESPN will broadcast today's race and has a pre-race show beginning at noon ET. Starting Lineup 1.Kevin Harvick 2.Jeff Gordon 3.Brad Keselowski 4.Ryan Newman 5.Brian Vickers 6.Tony Stewart 7.Kurt Busch 8.Juan Pablo Montoya 9.Joey Logano 10.Kasey Kahne 11.Jimmie Johnson 12.Kyle Busch 13.Matt Kenseth 14.Danica Patrick 15.Kyle Larson 16.Clint Bowyer 17.Austin Dillon 18.Carl Edwards 19.Greg Biffle 20.Trevor Bayne 21.Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 22.Marcos Ambrose 23.Dale Earnhardt Jr. 24.Jamie McMurray 25.Martin Truex Jr. 26.Casey Mears 27.Denny Hamlin 28.Michael McDowell 29.Paul Menard 30.Josh Wise 31.Justin Allgaier 32.Ryan Truex 33.Michael Annett 34.David Gilliland 35.Alex Bowman 36.AJ Allmendinger 37.Landon Cassill 38.David Ragan 39.Cole Whitt 40.Travis Kvapil 41.Aric Almirola 42.Reed Sorenson 43.Bobby Labonte Hope this is the correct starting lineup... __________________
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07-27-2014, 11:21 AM	#1943
chefsos Fifty eight sixty two... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Felton, DE Casino cash: $8487676	And me being an old Bobby Allison fan from way, way, back weirdly causes me to root for anyone in a #12 car to this day.
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chefsos Fifty eight sixty two... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Felton, DE Casino cash: $8487676	I want to puke. 20 laps in, and Logano's on a fuel run already.
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Dylan The Lede Join Date: Aug 2007 Casino cash: $10016591	@ chefsos - wonder if that will work - especially with no tires __________________
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Dylan The Lede Join Date: Aug 2007 Casino cash: $10016591	Billionaire boy in the wall! Edit: Menard had help __________________
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07-27-2014, 11:56 AM	#1949
Dylan The Lede Join Date: Aug 2007 Casino cash: $10016591	Logano in for fuel and tires. 13.2 seconds yikes F1 - 3 seconds and under LOL __________________
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