Someone Explain To Me How Nascar Works

[GonzoLays]

Real thread this time. I don't follow the "sport" so I really don't know anything about it.

What are the rules?

How do they know if a driver has completed all the laps?

When there is a caution flag and/or an accident how do they determine how they line back up?

What is restricter plate racing?

Can a driver make a pit stop, wait till all the cars go back around, and then leave the pit area and drive to the front of all the cars and become the leader?

Is there any strategy?

And finally, why do people find this entertaining? Seriously.

[Mtbrncofn]

Real thread this time. I don't follow the "sport" so I really don't know anything about it.

What are the rules?

How do they know if a driver has completed all the laps?

When there is a caution flag and/or an accident how do they determine how they line back up?

What is restricter plate racing?

Can a driver make a pit stop, wait till all the cars go back around, and then leave the pit area and drive to the front of all the cars and become the leader?

Is there any strategy?

And finally, why do people find this entertaining? Seriously.


There are tons of rules, just as in any sport. The cars all have to have the same setup ( handed down from NASCAR ). They can tweak things here and there for advantages, but NASCAR has cracked down a lot in the last couple of years on all things.

2. NASCAR has scoring loops installed under all the surfaces in every track. They're at various points in the whole thing. Each car is equipped with a GPS kind of deal that relays all information back to NASCAR. This is how they catch them speeding on pit road and other things too.

3. When there's an accident, they use the above mentioned scoring loops to find out exactly who was where at the immediate time that the caution was thrown.

4. Restrictor plate racing is done only at the two biggest tracks, Daytona and Talladega. They put a plate on the engine that covers up some of the air intake so it cuts their horsepower down. They do this to bring speeds down and they say keep it safer. However, the drivers hate it. It makes it so it's harder to pass and all the cars get bundled up and then the Big One strikes and it takes out 20 cars in one fell swoop. It's sweet. ;D

5. No, that would be stupid. They would end up losing a lap.

6. Tons of strategy. Two tires or 4 tires, pit or don't pit. Gas only or full pit stop. They're really quite sneaky about a lot of it. I think you'd have to really watch a couple of races to actually see how it all works and works out. I know this just doesn't appeal to some people. At the same time, watching basketball doesn't appeal to me.

7. Seriously?! Hell yeah! Race fans are some of the coolest people out there. There's wrecks and horsepower and hot tempers, what's not to love? ;D

[Clockwork Orange]

There's lots of left turns! ;D

[Mtbrncofn]

That there is. However, one of the two road course races they have each year is coming up this weekend and they are awesome, IMO. Of course I like racing, so that's a given. Lo and behold, there are right turns involved. ;D

[Arkansas Bronco]

Yea I just started watching NASCAR races last year and I have became pretty hooked I watch the nextell race every week and I watch the Busch races some but not every week.

[PHP]

i love nascar racing... i have also become hooked on it... actually im going to the road course this weekend (infineon)... a 3 day party is pretty much what they are...

[Mtbrncofn]

Lucky! I've always loved Sears Point, or whatever its called now.

I see you have poor taste in drivers though. :sickortir:

[watermock]

Well, ya gas up, get a Coors Light than the crew throws on some fresh rubber and tells ya to keep turnin' left.

[skcusocat]

I watch nascar when I can't sleep

[Saddletramp]

Lucky! I've always loved Sears Point, or whatever its called now.

I see you have poor taste in drivers though. :sickortir:
His isn't any worse than yours.







:spit:

[TailgateNut]

There's lots of left turns! ;D

You forgot: lots of people sportin' MULLETS!

[Mtbrncofn]

His isn't any worse than yours.







:spit:

Oh and you have a lot of room to talk. :P

[Saddletramp]

Oh and you have a lot of room to talk.
uh honey, who won last night?


Led the most laps?


got to do a victory burnout?

:thumbsup:
:yayaya:
:sunshine:
:welcome:
:thumbs:
:wave:
!Booya!
:strong:
:charge:

[Mtbrncofn]

It was the Busch race, sweetie. Don't get too excited. Ha! That's like major leaguers playing in the minors.

He probably blew his wad on that race and will blow up tonite. ;D

[Saddletramp]

It was the Busch race, sweetie. Don't get too excited. Ha! That's like major leaguers playing in the minors.

He probably blew his wad on that race and will blow up tonite. ;D
whatever.Like you wouldn't be bounching off the walls if sissy jeffie had won. and I dont care if it was the Busch race honey. Last nights win tied him with Harry Gant and his daddy for the most wins in the Busch series.


and you are so gonna lose tonight.

[Saddletramp]

:laugh:

[Mtbrncofn]

Well your boy didn't win either. I told ya he blew it all last night. Mine was just in the wrong place at the wrong time....again.


****in Tony.

[Saddletramp]

Well your boy didn't win either. I told ya he blew it all last night. Mine was just in the wrong place at the wrong time....again.


****in Tony.
I might actually hate Tony more than sissyjeffie. Maybe. real close race there.



He didnt blow everything he had last night. He didn't have the car he had last night. You have to admit that he didnt need a drafting partner last night and nobody would draft with him tonight. Had Truex been able to keep up with him tonight they would both of done better.

[Mtbrncofn]

I don't know if it was lack of drafting help or not, but he certainly didn't have a great car tonite.

Yeah, at least we can agree on one thing....how much Tony is a complete asshat.

Seriously, between this and all the bad news on the hockey front today, I am bummed...a lot.

[Saddletramp]

I don't know if it was lack of drafting help or not, but he certainly didn't have a great car tonite.

Yeah, at least we can agree on one thing....how much Tony is a complete asshat.

Seriously, between this and all the bad news on the hockey front today, I am bummed...a lot.
Well I am not a hockey fan so I dont know what you re talking about. However you can rest assured that I am here to brighten your day anytime you need it. No Jr. did not have a very good car but I do think if he could of had some help then he might of done better. and I will say this (though it really hurts) sissyjeffie did have a pretty good car.

[Spider]

I cant believe you 2 .Everyone Know Tony Stewart is the next Richard Petty . if you dont see that , then you live in Denial .........






























;D

[Saddletramp]

I cant believe you 2 .Everyone Know Tony Stewart is the next Richard Petty . if you dont see that , then you live in Denial .........



;D





:spamattac












:pigsfly:

















:puff: my, you are boring smilie ;D

[Spider]

:spamattac












:pigsfly:

















:puff:

So is it safe to say you dont agree ? ;D

[Saddletramp]

So is it safe to say you dont agree ? ;D

uh





yeah pretty much

[Spider]

uh





yeah pretty much
:~ohyah!: http://www.actiondiecast.com/ra_ts2001.jpg
thats ok , in time you will agree

[Saddletramp]

:~ohyah!: http://www.actiondiecast.com/ra_ts2001.jpg
thats ok , in time you will agreeLOL
NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
















I am sure that pic is a violation of the CoC.

[Spider]

LOL
NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
















I am sure that pic is a violation of the CoC.
LOL .......... Well Iwill call you on your new phone ;D
http://p.office1000.com/jp2/TONY_STEWARTTM5.jpg

[Saddletramp]

LOL .......... Well Iwill call you on your new phone ;D
http://p.office1000.com/jp2/TONY_STEWARTTM5.jpg
that wont ever happen either. I cant wait for the day to come and dumbsh** climbs a fence and falls and busts his A**. That will be the greatest day in Nascar history.Hilarious!

[Spider]

that wont ever happen either. I cant wait for the day to come and dumbsh** climbs a fence and falls and busts his A**. That will be the greatest day in Nascar history.Hilarious!
LOL ........

[Saddletramp]

LOL ........this is for both of you





http://www.sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/standings;_ylt=AqkRxkzhksY3HH9U_qY91sbov7YFestel/standing (http://www.sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/standings;_ylt=AqkRxkzhksY3HH9U_qY91sbov7YFestel/standing)

[Spider]

this is for both of you





http://www.sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/standings;_ylt=AqkRxkzhksY3HH9U_qY91sbov7YFestel/standing (http://www.sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/standings;_ylt=AqkRxkzhksY3HH9U_qY91sbov7YFestel/standing)
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;D

[Saddletramp]

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that was supposed to take you to the current standings after last nights race. Dont know what happened. :kiddingme

[Spider]

that was supposed to take you to the current standings after last nights race. Dont know what happened. :kiddingme
:welcome:
extel Cup

Pepsi 400 - Jul 1
Daytona International Speedway
Final Pts/Bonus
1. Tony Stewart (20) 190/10
2. Kyle Busch (5) 170/0
3. Kurt Busch (2) 165/0
4. Boris Said (160) 165/5
5. Matt Kenseth (17) 160/5
6. Elliott Sadler (38) 150/0
7. Casey Mears (42) 146/0
8. Jamie McMurray (26) 142/0
9. Kevin Harvick (29) 143/5
10. Clint Bowyer (07) 134/0
Complete Results

[Saddletramp]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/standings?year=0&type_index=0



1- Jimmie Johnson (http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/drivers/213)2501Leader17137130$5,543,559
2- Matt Kenseth (http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/drivers/81)24938170210111$3,550,040
3+2 Dale Earnhardt Jr. (http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/drivers/88)22342671701571$2,762,789
4-1 Kasey Kahne (http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/drivers/396)220929217446102$3,378,631
5+2 Tony Stewart (http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/drivers/87)22022991712893$3,661,072
6-2 Mark Martin (http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/drivers/4)21773241700280$2,191,103
7-1 Jeff Burton (http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/drivers/6)215234917103100$2,375,257
8+4 Kyle Busch (http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/drivers/947)20954061710581$2,366,878
9+1 Kevin Harvick (http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/drivers/205)20884131701580$2,933,569
10+1 Denny Hamlin (http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/drivers/1283)20484531711361$2,237,247


try this.










!Booya! !Booya!

[Spider]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/standings?year=0&type_index=0


try this.










!Booya! !Booya!

Um I dont want to cause it doesnt support the fact that Tony Stewart is the Next Petty ;D

[Saddletramp]

Um I dont want to cause it doesnt support the fact that Tony Stewart is the Next Petty ;D
YOU never know. It could.

[Mtbrncofn]

I cant believe you 2 .Everyone Know Tony Stewart is the next Richard Petty . if you dont see that , then you live in Denial .........






























;D

You quit trying to stir **** up, buster. I know you! :P

[Spider]

You quit trying to stir **** up, buster. I know you! :P
LOL . but .but . Tony Stewart .....

[Saddletramp]

You quit trying to stir **** up, buster. I know you! :P
Spider you jerkin my cahin??

[Spider]

Spider you jerkin my cahin??
Muwaaaaaa ? try to stir Shít ? Well i never !!!!!!!!!!!!!:wave:

[Saddletramp]

Muwaaaaaa ? try to stir Shít ? Well i never !!!!!!!!!!!!!:wave:
DEEP down inside you are a Jr. fan, aren't you?

[Spider]

DEEP down inside you are a Jr. fan, aren't you?
;D actually I havent watched NASCAR since Dale Earnhardt died ......... it wasnt that i like Dale , personaly , I just enjoyed the intimadation aspect of his racing .......

[Saddletramp]

;D actually I havent watched NASCAR since Dale Earnhardt died ......... it wasnt that i like Dale , personaly , I just enjoyed the intimadation aspect of his racing .......
WE will galdly welcome you into the Jr. fan base with open arms.






and because that is one more fan that mt will have to pick on. ;)

[Spider]

WE will galdly welcome you into the Jr. fan base with open arms.






and because that is one more fan tha mt will have to pick on. ;)
ROFL! MT likes that guy.... jeff ole whats his face ......Drives a Nissan or somthing ;D

[Saddletramp]

ROFL! MT likes that guy.... jeff ole whats his face ......Drives a Nissan or somthing ;D
rumor has it that Hendrick Motor Sports is going to yugo's next year. :rofl: Hilarious! Hilarious!

[Spider]

rumor has it that Hendrick Motor Sports is going to yugo's next year. :rofl: Hilarious! Hilarious!
LOL .were toast when she logs on . ;D

[Saddletramp]

LOL .were toast when she logs on . ;D
I know glad I live in texas and not montana

[Spider]

I know glad I live in texas and not montana
I live a tad bit closer , ;D hopefully she will drive like Jeff ole whats his face ROFL!

[Saddletramp]

I live a tad bit closer , ;D hopefully she will drive like Jeff ole whats his face ROFL!
You probably live about half way in between her and I. well you have to remember she is a woman so they both drive about the same anyways. Hilarious! :giggle: :yayaya:

[Spider]

You probably live about half way in between her and I. well you have to remember she is a woman so they both drive about the same anyways. Hilarious! :giggle: :yayaya:
Hilarious! you are so toast after that ........PS i think you are right though ;D

[Saddletramp]

Hilarious! you are so toast after that ........PS i think you are right though ;D
ain't skeered of no girly girl. Espically no sissyjeffie fan.

[Mrs_Fish-Head]

Nascar is a bunch of rednecks driving in a circle, Now F1, That's Racing! GO FERNANDO ALONSO!!!

[Spider]

Nascar is a bunch of rednecks driving in a circle, Now F1, That's Racing! GO FERNANDO ALONSO!!!
F-1 is racing glorified go carts .......

[Mtbrncofn]

F-1 is racing glorified go carts .......


Yeah!! Glorified go carts where there's little to no side by side racing or competition.


SNORE!

[Mtbrncofn]

WE will galdly welcome you into the Jr. fan base with open arms.






and because that is one more fan that mt will have to pick on. ;)


Spider and I have been going at this 'friendly' like for years now. And I am not the picker ( well sometimes ), I am the pickee!

[Mtbrncofn]

That's it! Both you knuckleheads are so in for it. Spider is closer. On my next trip to Denver, I'll make sure I stop by and give him his ass whoopin' for this. While I'm at it, since Texas is so far away, he can take your share too, ST.

Hilarious!

[Spider]

That's it! Both you knuckleheads are so in for it. Spider is closer. On my next trip to Denver, I'll make sure I stop by and give him his ass whoopin' for this. While I'm at it, since Texas is so far away, he can take your share too, ST.

Hilarious!
hey no fair ....... ST can take his own buttbeating ;D

[Mtbrncofn]

You're closer and more of a smartass. ;D

[Spider]

You're closer and more of a smartass. ;D
LOL .now wouldnt be a good time to pop in a Jeff ole wahts his face joke would it ? ;D

[Mtbrncofn]

Probably no, but somehow I doubt that will stop you. It never has before. :P

[Spider]

Probably no, but somehow I doubt that will stop you. It never has before. :P
LOL .right now Iam picking on Raider and Chief fan ;D .........

[Saddletramp]

Sure wish there was a race on today. I am very bored.

[Mtbrncofn]

Well it doesn't get much better. Chicago is pretty boring anyway. I hate those new cookie cutter 1/ 1/2 mile tracks.

[Saddletramp]

I am a super speedway man myself.

[Mtbrncofn]

My favorite track is Bristol. Followed closely by Talladega. I really love short track racing and the road courses too. Dega and Daytona are more faves of mine to watch.

The ones I just really can't stand are Michigan, Phoenix, Chicago, Fontana, sometimes Pocono, Kansas. Those ones can be such boring races to watch. A few years ago, I watched a race at Michigan where it led almost wire to wire by the same person, no cautions! That is just cruel!

[Saddletramp]

My favorite track is Bristol. Followed closely by Talladega. I really love short track racing and the road courses too. Dega and Daytona are more faves of mine to watch.

The ones I just really can't stand are Michigan, Phoenix, Chicago, Fontana, sometimes Pocono, Kansas. Those ones can be such boring races to watch. A few years ago, I watched a race at Michigan where it led almost wire to wire by the same person, no cautions! That is just cruel!
I like Poco more now than I did. But Daytona, Alanta, Charolette, and Tally are my faves. Kansas and Texas are okay. Mainly because I live almost an equal distance from each of them along with the track at the Springs (Busch Series).

[Spider]

I like Poco more now than I did. But Daytona, Alanta, Charolette, and Tally are my faves. Kansas and Texas are okay. Mainly because I live almost an equal distance from each of them along with the track at the Springs (Busch Series).
my favorite traack is I 25 between Casper and Cheyenne ........ I can get some gone fast on that stretch ;D

[Saddletramp]

Rofl! LOL!

[Spider]

Rofl! LOL!
next time I am in texas , near your neck of the woods , I will have to buy you dinner ...........Dont worry I wont expect you to put out for it ;D

[Mtbrncofn]

Geez, I've 'known' you for how long and all I've ever gotten was to have a cup of coffee spilled on me! I don't even drink coffee, damnit!

No respect, I tell ya. :P

[Spider]

Geez, I've 'known' you for how long and all I've ever gotten was to have a cup of coffee spilled on me! I don't even drink coffee, damnit!

No respect, I tell ya. :P
I have ate food in Montana , I love ya too much to put you through that ;D

[Mtbrncofn]

I think I'm insulted! :P

[Saddletramp]

next time I am in texas , near your neck of the woods , I will have to buy you dinner ...........Dont worry I wont expect you to put out for it ;D
You are on. Hell you dont even have to get to Texas. Southwest Kansas or the Oklahoma Panhandle would be fine, I drive to ya.

[Spider]

You are on. Hell you dont even have to get to Texas. Southwest Kansas or the Oklahoma Panhandle would be fine, I drive to ya.
right on .........you are not that far away then ..........

[Spider]

I think I'm insulted! :P
;D naw just the resteruants .........

[Saddletramp]

right on .........you are not that far away then ..........
200 or so from Lamar. 45 miles south of Liberal KS. (National Beef)

[Spider]

200 or so from Lamar. 45 miles south of Liberal KS. (National Beef)
cool I know the area .......Neaar Perryman

[Saddletramp]

cool I know the area .......Neaar Perryman
Perryton, yes.

[Spider]

Perryton, yes.
;D my bad ..............not a bad little town .. I hope they have the construction done in Ok . ... that was a pain in the áss

[Saddletramp]

;D my bad ..............not a bad little town .. I hope they have the construction done in Ok . ... that was a pain in the áss
when was the last time you were here?
or close?

[Spider]

when was the last time you were here?
or close?
2-3 weeks ago ..........well it was on my Houston to Williston run maybe 4 weeks ago

[Saddletramp]

2-3 weeks ago ..........well it was on my Houston to Williston run maybe 4 weeks ago
They should have the state line area almost done. But that at the housing development just south of the state line may take awhile yet as it is gonna be like 5 or 6 lanes.

[Spider]

They should have the state line area almost done. But that at the housing development just south of the state line may take awhile yet as it is gonna be like 5 or 6 lanes.
they need to widen that road ..........I wouldnt mind seeing 83 4 lane all the way to Childress , it is 4 lane in some areas

[Saddletramp]

they need to widen that road ..........I wouldnt mind seeing 83 4 lane all the way to Childress , it is 4 lane in some areas
Well it is super two now with Oklahoma being done but there are place between Canadian and Childress that need more passing lanes.

[Spider]

Well it is super two now with Oklahoma being done but there are place between Canadian and Childress that need more passing lanes.
;D agreed , I still havent got a dispatch yet , but if I get a choice , I will get down to texas as soon as possible ..........I just wont stop in Wheeler again ;D

[Saddletramp]

;D agreed , I still havent got a dispatch yet , but if I get a choice , I will get down to texas as soon as possible ..........I just wont stop in Wheeler again ;D
You stop and eat at maxies or whatever the name of that place is?

[Spider]

You stop and eat at maxies or whatever the name of that place is?
no , I stoped at a little convience store/Truck stop , damn near tangled with a Biker .......over his ole lady .......

[Saddletramp]

no , I stoped at a little convience store/Truck stop , damn near tangled with a Biker .......over his ole lady .......
:rofl: :rofl:

[Spider]

:rofl: :rofl:
She was ugly , big , stunk ....... Pinched me on the ass ........ when I turned around I told him to put her on a leash ......... things didnt go well after that ;D

[Saddletramp]

She was ugly , big , stunk ....... Pinched me on the ass ........ when I turned around I told him to put her on a leash ......... things didnt go well after that ;D
LOL LOL LOL Hilarious! Hilarious!

[Mtbrncofn]

Good Lord, you're always good for a laugh, Spide. :)

[Spider]

Good Lord, you're always good for a laugh, Spide. :)
well I am glad you find it so funny ;D
Ray a guy that i have made a few runs with said .Spider there is just somthing about you , I can make 50 runs not have 1 incident , I take 1 run with you and half of texas wants to kill us ;D .....

[Mtbrncofn]

Ha! That so doesn't surprise me!

[Spider]

Ha! That so doesn't surprise me!
;D .... 1 time I thought my goose was cooked voiced my political opinion in texas ;D , laid over in longview Tx for a week , and this huge bastard , probably 350-360 pounds 6'8 or close to it , was comming into this truck stop every day , after the 4 th day he looked at me and said , you been here awhile , how much longer do you have to stay ? I said I have been here so long , that they ( texas ) are talking about making me a full citizen and liking Bush ........After that came out I realized what I had said and I figured I was about to take this mamoth Texan on ,but this mountian gets a funny look on his face , and said I have been a texan all my life , I hate Bush , and walked off ........that was a close one ;D

[Saddletramp]

We are racing today. :yayaya: :yayaya:


Can Jr. successfully defend his win from last year? :kiddingme

[Saddletramp]

:threadjac

btw sorry for the threadjac gonzo.

[Mtbrncofn]

We are racing today. :yayaya: :yayaya:


Can Jr. successfully defend his win from last year? :kiddingme

Ummm, NOPE! :spit: But Jeff can cross Chicago off his SHORT list of tracks he hasn't won at yet. :~ohyah!:

What a way to do it too. Take that you Roush POS, and your classless fans can take it too. That payback is a bitch.

[Saddletramp]

Ummm, NOPE! :spit: But Jeff can cross Chicago off his SHORT list of tracks he hasn't won at yet. :~ohyah!:

What a way to do it too. Take that you Roush POS, and your classless fans can take it too. That payback is a b****.
So you are advocating, wrecking someone with the potential of seriously injuring or even killing them?

:kiddingme




and before you ask I am not a Kenseth fan either.

[Mtbrncofn]

Yep. I'm all for wrecking. Always have been. It gets done all the time. Yeah, I hate it when it happens to my driver, but that's racin'. It's part of racing, it's always been part of racing ( see the old timers, it used to be a lot worse ), and I hope it always will be a part of it.