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Comment on It’s Big-Jump Time for Top Fueler al Balooshi by Brian

Brian — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:34:17 +0000

Was Larry Dixon forced out to make room for Balooshi? Which leads me to another question, has Dixon signed with another team? I havent heard anything.

Comment on Woody: Danica Wriggles Way Into Daytona 500 by Tony Traugott

Tony Traugott — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:40:37 +0000

John:

I see your point. But I think the fact is is that Danica Patrick as a driver is no more than a journeyman, or journeywoman, if you must. SHE puts herself out there like she is the greatest thing since radial tires but she doesn’t deliver. She was in an Andretti car when they were on top of the heap on won 1 race on fuel mileage. A legit win, but not followed up with anything near that. She has almost always been beaten by her teammates in equal cars. With all that she’s had going for her, she just doesn’t deliver and I think that’s why people don’t like her hyped like she’s something special. The plain fact is, is that she is just a great marketing tool.

As for your comment about Justin Wilson’s win in Dales Coyne’s car, I think you should think again. Given Coyne’s history and budget, that win, no matter if Justin just hung on or blew everyone away, was just HUGE.

Respectfully

Comment on Woody: Danica Wriggles Way Into Daytona 500 by john

john — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:02:32 +0000

The level of hate for a reasonably competitive female is astounding. I’ll remind everyone again that if you don’t drive for Ganassi or Penske, there’s a very good chance you will never, ever win in Indycar, unless you’re lucky enough to blow by the leaders on a pit stop and hang on for dear life (like Justin Wilson.)

To keep bringing up her win record in the IRL is like bringing up the win record of someone in F1 who doesn’t drive a Ferrari, McLaren or Red bull.

In her 20 or so races over the course of two seasons in Nationwide, she has a handful of top 10s and has led laps and has shown her comfort level improving every race out. Will she win a race? Well with less Kyle Busch and no Carl Edwards this season (thank god) she might actually have a shot, yeah. And probably top 10 in points.

As for getting into Cup, the Danica Hatred is blinding everyone to the fact that this BS trading and buying of owner’s points has been going on for like a decade and has absolutely nothing to do with the drivers. Last time I checked Trevor Bayne got into the 500 this way… Oops!

The only thing worse than the media overhyping Danica (also not her fault) is the incessant Danica whining. Don’t hate the player, hate the game.

Comment on Bowyer Feels Moving To MWR Is A Safe Bet by zhills fan

zhills fan — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:11:22 +0000

Wish Clint well but David proved that MWR is behind in technology.

Comment on France Kennedy, ISC Bring Hollywood To Kansas by Scott

Scott — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:22:22 +0000

My wife and I went there on Saturday, and were highly impressed at what ISC delivered. It’s a boon to Wyandotte County, the perfect finishing touch to the race track area, and to have done so in these tough economic times is all the more incredible.

I disagree that the racing at Kansas Speedway is boring. Name a better finish at any race track anywhere than Carl’s bonzai dive-bomb on Jimmy Johnson back in 2009. In my opinion, racing at Kansas is as good as any place in the US and we are lucky to have ISC willing to continue to invest in the area and bring additional races here.

Comment on Bowyer Feels Moving To MWR Is A Safe Bet by sylvia richardson

sylvia richardson — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:17:43 +0000

go mark go. just wished it was full time.

Comment on Woody: Danica Wriggles Way Into Daytona 500 by David

David — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:36:40 +0000

I have always felt that in a race as prestigious as the Daytona 500, the field should consist of the fastest drivers, with no guaranteed starting spots due to owner points. This NASCAR rule cheapens the series IMHO replacing real racing with entertainment.

Comment on Bowyer Feels Moving To MWR Is A Safe Bet by mgj

mgj — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:05:33 +0000

Jim,

Austin and Ty Dillon are Richard Childress’ grandsons, not his nephews.

Comment on France Kennedy, ISC Bring Hollywood To Kansas by SB

SB — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:53:19 +0000

I guess that, if you can’t build a track that produces exciting races, the next best thing is to try to distract people with things like on site casinos. So, will their explanation for the empty seats be that ‘fans were gambling in the casino’ instead of watching the ‘race’…or shopping, like California?

Comment on France Kennedy, ISC Bring Hollywood To Kansas by Keith

Keith — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:24:39 +0000

She can build anything she wants outside of the track as long as she does not build anythng else inside any of her race tracks like that eyesore at Daytona the Daytona 500 club.

Comment on Pedley: Rolex A Great Watch As Season Begins by Tony Geinzer

Tony Geinzer — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:27:00 +0000

People don’t realize folks don’t know Sports Cars are the best motorsport and its a crime that there is no National Title like Indy, USAC or Europe.

Comment on Force May Turn To Top Fuel, Another Daughter by Tony Geinzer

Tony Geinzer — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:25:31 +0000

I really wonder if Force going to Top Fuel or Pro Stock, which I hate to brew a new stew, would be sad as I feel where are the WJs or Bud Kings or the Passionate Rivals like the 90s at? Just because it is more better don’t mean it is better, only bigger.

Comment on Woody: Danica Wriggles Way Into Daytona 500 by Tony Geinzer

Tony Geinzer — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:21:42 +0000

I feel bugged someone who has no Stateside wins in 8 Pro Years got in the 500 while Bayne has to race in. I am wanting veteran team, driver, or both to be preferred for provisionals.

Comment on Woody: Danica Wriggles Way Into Daytona 500 by Not You

Not You — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:54:45 +0000

You do realize it has nothing to do with the driver right? It has been done for Years now. YEARS! It’s all about owner points. Owners have been selling points since the top 35 rule came out. Do a little research, you useless buffoon! Good day to you, Sir.

Comment on Woody: Danica Wriggles Way Into Daytona 500 by Damon

Damon — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:30:05 +0000

Ned, Steve Wallace had no Cup starts prior to 2011, but was locked in for 2011 Daytona 500 thanks to the 2010 owners points from the 77…he finished 20th.