NASCAR 2016

Its not far away. I did a little reading on Jayski today. I don't feel like commenting on whats getting air time at Daytona, but I am starting this thread. ^^

 

Boogity! Boogity! Boogity!

The nonsense is about to start boys!

BHW

 

Ok, are we going to have a Yahoo nascar fantasy league this year?

 

NASCAR announces team charters.

Not very long on specifics. This has to be a response to the grumbling within the teams
last year with regard to sharing a bigger piece of the network money train flowing into
Daytonner.

And, on the surface it appears that the teams will have a greater stake in the deal, it also
seems as though things will be considerably tougher for new teams to get a foot in the
door.

Since NASCAR is a publicly traded company, should details of this be openly available?

NASCAR Sprint Cup introduces 36 team charter system for 2016 - NASCAR news - AUTOSPORT.com

A bit more detail here:

http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/petty-charter-second-most-important-thing-to-ever-happen-in-nascar-672559/

BHW

 

since when was NASCAR publicly traded?

 

I'm (pretty) sure ISC/NASCAR are publicly traded companies...

BHW

 

ISC is.

NASCAR isn't.

ISC only has to disclose their portion of revenues from the TV contracts

 

Okay, so they'll split hairs on this one.

As goes ISC, so goes NASCAR.

BHW

 

yep.

and ALMS too

 

oh boy....daytoner coming up soon. I am all in for danica this year. I decided she will be a front runner this year for sure. she has a new and fast crew chief!!! finally she is getting the good stuff.....sheeeesh!!

 

I'm writing Danica in during the presidential primaries.

She can't be any worse than the current batch that's on the news every day.

Danica 2016!

BHW

 

NASCAR has done gone and thrown us a possum this year.

Instead of coming out during Speedweeks and stating that there would be no rules
changes during the season, they've turned the tables on us and issued a new decree,
something called the "Overtime Line" before Brian France's annual State of NASCAR
speech.

Now, the explanation of this is about as clear as mud and only serves to further the
Green-White-Checker nonsense.

Per Autosport.com...

"Under what is now termed 'NASCAR overtime', if the leader passes the overtime line - the
location of which will vary from track to track - on the first lap under green before a caution,
it will be considered a complete green/white/chequered and a result taken.

"If a caution comes out before the leader passes the overtime line on the first lap under green,
it will not be considered a valid attempt, and another attempt will be made.

"If necessary, multiple subsequent attempts will be made until a valid finish occurs. The procedure
will be used in the Xfinity and Truck Series as well as the Sprint Cup."

Good luck deciphering this one, my head still hurts after the announcement of the 20 minute
caution countdown in "Trucks".

NASCAR to spice up show with introduction of 'overtime line' - NASCAR news - AUTOSPORT.com

BHW

 

Well, there's the Saturday night bullrings where there's still racing AND a good 'show'.

 

Sounds like it is in response to 'Dega.

 

huh???

 

I want some of what they're smoking in Daytonner.

Bet it ain't none of that Gainesville skunk weed neither.

BHW

 

Gainesville skunk weed. LOL.

 

Only 40 starters now? I guess that's a way to avoid not having full fields, but sure hurts the start-and-park guys.

 

Gainesville skunk weed is the best skunk weed you can get. It's even better than the stuff from Palatka.

 

LOL!

Sounds like the voices of experience here!

Anyway, having read, re-read and re-read this thing about this "Overtime Line", I only
come away with the feeling that the game of musical chairs that NASCAR loves to play
will only become more begrudgingly obtuse.

Where do they come up with this stuff?

BHW

 

never fear. there will still be 5 or 6 start and park teams

 

this year's Daytona 500 PR buzz pole position gift went to...Chase Elliot.

shocker.

 

Wot?

You're insinuating that the Daytona 500 Pole Position winner is rigged?

BHW

 

lol...

 

lol...lol...