NASCAR - Offseason Thread

**Optional** · 01-29-14, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by 5mike5

No we didn't lose power thankfully. Was 7 degrees this morning. We got about 4 inches in just a few hrs yesterday which is a blizzard for around here. Roads a sheet of ice. Wasn't good.

Brrrr.

It got down to 67 here last night and I had to pull out the extra doona as it felt like winter had come back early.

**Vegas39** · 01-29-14, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by Optional

Yeah I guess it's not good news. But don't think its as bad as the headlines make it out. It would be bad if he had discounted and still didn't fill the schedule before the season starts.

I agree just think companies would line up for that chance

**Vegas39** · 01-29-14, 02:59 PM

Opti did you get in on squares contest for Super Bowl. AS texted mike to do it

**Optional** · 01-29-14, 03:07 PM

Yeah thanks mate. Got in early.

**5mike5** · 01-29-14, 04:02 PM

Maybe all dale's fans will send in donations for sponsorship. Lol

**Optional** · 01-29-14, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by 5mike5

Maybe all dale's fans will send in donations for sponsorship. Lol

That's how Kamui Kobayashi bought himself a Caterham F1 seat this year.

Fans donated over a million UK pounds. And he's driving for no pay.

Don't usually like pay drivers taking up seats but think it's amazing he got that level of fan support and proof people think he deserves a drive.

**MatI** · 01-30-14, 09:44 AM

I was more surprised that a Million pound was enough for the race seat.

Hope you are staying warm over there mike... Meanwhile I'm sitting here with the on air-con on at 2am.

**5mike5** · 01-30-14, 09:56 AM

Well is suppose to start getting warmer into the low 40s today.

Right now its just 5 degrees this morning. I won't even walk outside in this. Except to start the car to warm up when the old lady leaves. No choice there. Lol

**Optional** · 01-30-14, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by MatI

I was more surprised that a Million pound was enough for the race seat.

Yeah true. Hopefully it means they wanted him more than needed more money. Not that he was all they could get with money.

**MatI** · 01-30-14, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by 5mike5

Well is suppose to start getting warmer into the low 40s today.

Right now its just 5 degrees this morning. I won't even walk outside in this. Except to start the car to warm up when the old lady leaves. No choice there. Lol

Hope it gets better for you. They have been showing it a bit on the news here. Look nasty, stay safe.

**MatI** · 01-30-14, 10:25 AM

Originally posted by Optional

Yeah true. Hopefully it means they wanted him more than needed more money. Not that he was all they could get with money.

Exactly what I was thinking. He is def enjoyable to watch.

**uncle vinny** · 01-30-14, 01:57 PM

STUPID......so, next move is to take talledga out of chase. your telling me that david ragen now has a chance? he whens a restrictor race then when tallegadea fall race and he advances. STUPID. and here is how the last race goes....all four guys will have clean track around them, no way anyone races tem hard..think parade for 350 miles, then the last pit stop all 4 guys come out 1-4, not that exciting of a finish. last four guys in ( ambrose, newman, menard and mcmurray) have zero chance of winning a championship. move helps hamlin, harvick and klye. really like klye now (points will reset after kansas) and he catches back up.....more to come after i finish throwing up

**Vegas39** · 01-31-14, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by Vegas39

Opti did you get in on squares contest for Super Bowl. AS texted mike to do it

rather have your #'s opti

**Optional** · 02-01-14, 12:31 AM

Originally posted by Vegas39

rather have your #'s opti

1 and 7

Don't mind the 7, but the 1 sounds like it might be a killer.

**Vegas39** · 02-01-14, 12:33 AM

Originally posted by Optional

1 and 7

Don't mind the 7, but the 1 sounds like it might be a killer.

21-17

**5mike5** · 02-01-14, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by Optional

1 and 7

Don't mind the 7, but the 1 sounds like it might be a killer.

Stop bitching opti. I got 6 and 2 u bastard!

I like 7/1. 21 31 and 41 are all in play remember. And Of course 7 is the best # u can get probably. I basically need 2 FGs and a safety. Lmao

**uncle vinny** · 02-02-14, 12:05 PM

got caught up and this weeks race hubs this morning..a few notes from an otherwise shity show. matt clark is back and as worthless as ever. daniel trotta seemed to have lipo as her belly is gone, however, she still has chubbby legs and puffy checks. should have just toned down instead of going for the hour glass look. and is it me or is denny hamlin turning in to cole trickle? looks just like him with the greasy long hair look.

on another note, seems like the no height limit may be the biggest change of all this year. i think that in the early races, guys that run loose cars will be ones to watch....im thinking klye and biffle as the two best with loose cars unless stewy is 100%

**Vegas39** · 02-02-14, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by uncle vinny

got caught up and this weeks race hubs this morning..a few notes from an otherwise shity show. matt clark is back and as worthless as ever. daniel trotta seemed to have lipo as her belly is gone, however, she still has chubbby legs and puffy checks. should have just toned down instead of going for the hour glass look. and is it me or is denny hamlin turning in to cole trickle? looks just like him with the greasy long hair look.

on another note, seems like the no height limit may be the biggest change of all this year. i think that in the early races, guys that run loose cars will be ones to watch....im thinking klye and biffle as the two best with loose cars unless stewy is 100%

Wow do you ever come as a big insecure jackass. I'd wager Matt Clark has forgot more about Nascar than your pompous ass will know in a lifetime. There was a reason he ran 48 pit crew for 7 years

**uncle vinny** · 02-02-14, 11:48 PM

Originally posted by Vegas39

Wow do you ever come as a big insecure jackass. I'd wager Matt Clark has forgot more about Nascar than your pompous ass will know in a lifetime. There was a reason he ran 48 pit crew for 7 years

I would hope matt has more knowledge then me. I was referring to his segments. Mattys diner?..i know its geared for a wider audience but i would rather have hammond or larry mac talk tech stuff. As for interviews i like brynes , marty smith and dilner. They seem to ask better questions and dont always follow the company line...thats all i was saying

**uncle vinny** · 02-03-14, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by Vegas39

Wow do you ever come as a big insecure jackass. I'd wager Matt Clark has forgot more about Nascar than your pompous ass will know in a lifetime. There was a reason he ran 48 pit crew for 7 years

Just for fun and out of boredom today, i ran the bio for matt. While he worked at hendrick he hardly ran the team. Was a jackman and pit crew member. Then became a pit crew coach for the 48 then moved to rcr. His background is administration as an asst ad and coach. Nice carreer path and very impressive. All this came from his bio at fox.

This of course, explains his interview stlye. Which now i understand. He treats this a job type deal.

None the less, as this forum is about picking winners and making money...i think i got him. As do mike you and several others.