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MariahJade2
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Welcome racing fans.  Though this season is almost done, it won't be long before a new one starts and there is plenty to talk about. You can discuss anything Nascar related here, from the Race to the Chase, the drivers, the TV coverage, to your favorite track to tailgate at.
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The 2006 Nextel cup: Who will win it this weekend? Does Kevin Harvick have any chance?
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Herman Snerd
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Harvick's chances are slim to none. It's Johnson's title to lose, and he'll have to have engine trouble or get caught up in someone else's stupidity to lose it.
As poorly as Kenseth is running lately, I'd be surprised if he holds on to second place in the standings. I'd bet on Johnson as champion, Harvick second, Kenseth/Hamlin can switch around for third and fourth and Junior will probably end up fifth.
The best thing about NASCAR is that after only 2 months off (for fans) it all starts up again.
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MariahJade2
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I don't know. I still have hope for Jr getting up there above Kenseth. I am hoping Matt just tanks, and then I'll be able to handle Johnson as the winner if Kevin and Jr are two and three. 
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DarthSapient
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I love NASCAR. I didn't like it all that much until a few years ago when my son started liking it. I have a question, though. In NASCAR, they primarily turn left. So I was a bit confused by the thread title.
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Herman Snerd
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I think that's the humor of it, Sape.
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I'll admit I am tired and the kids have worn me down. It could've gone right over my head.
I have to say, I'm not thrilled about the points system at the end for the chase that resets the top 10. Case in point, Tony Stewart. He'd be in the running had he not been set back by thousands of points.
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ObiWan506
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Unless this thread is a road course.
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Herman Snerd
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ObiWan506 posted:
Unless this thread is a road course.
Seven right turns at Watkins Glen. 
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A few races during the year are road courses. But nearly all the rest are all lefts. You guys prefer short track or the big ovals? I don't really enjoy the short tracks as much because of the reduced speeds.
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MariahJade2
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Hehehe, yes it's just a joke. People always like to mention how all they do is turn left.
I like all of them. Short tracks are exciting because they get all bunched up and there can be more bumping. I like the longer ones too except when they get strung out.
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Herman Snerd
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DarthSapient posted:
Case in point, Tony Stewart. He'd be in the running had he not been set back by thousands of points.
Nah, Tony was far enough back he wouldn't be competitive for the title this year.
However, if he had made the Chase, he'd easily be the points leader right now.
Restrictor plate tracks are fun to watch, but I gotta get myself to a Bristol race just once.
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MariahJade2
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Which drivers do you like Sapes?
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I've never been the biggest Nascar fan, but I have to say it has appealed to me much more the last few seasons. Texas Motor Speedway is about an hour from where I live, but I've never been to a race there.
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I've never been to a race but I really want to try to go next season. I live within driving distance of Dover, and Pocono and if I stretch it Martinsville.
Edit: typo
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Me too. My parents watch it and it's sorta grown on me. I love the Bristol races. Lots of action!
As for the points system, the chase at the end bugs me. There can only be 10 drivers? 10? No, we need more then that. What about this: Keep the current points system the same; the top 10 drivers qualify for the chase. But here's the addition, also include winners from each race in the current season. So you have the top ten points guys and any winner from any race. This makes winning the race actually mean something more valuable.
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I've always wondered how the drivers get paid. Like do they get a salary, or is there a purse that the pays drivers based on how they came in for each race. I'm under the impression that the sponsors only pay for the upkeep of the cars, but I could be completely wrong on that.
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