Joey Logano’s NASCAR wreck
- Sunday, December 19, 2010, 21:53
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Question by Bob G: Why does NASCAR allow new drivers to the cup circuit during the chase?
How ticked are people going to be if Keselowski takes out a chase driver due to a “rookie” error? I am all for people coming up through the ranks but during the playoffs of NASCAR I do not think it is the right time.
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Answer by Wounded Duck
There is no rule about who can drive, or when. It would be unfair to all if they did.
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CONCORD, NC (AP) — Tony Stewart won his first race as a team owner Saturday night, breaking through for a million payday with a victory in the annual All-Star race. Stewart passed Matt Kenseth with two laps to go of a thrilling final 10-lap shootout to win his first All-Star event in 11 previous starts. It was the first victory since he left Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of last year, after two championships and 10 successful seasons, to become co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing. In just six months, Smoke has turned his new toy into a championship contender. It was the first win for the organization, which was known as Haas CNC Racing for its first seven seasons. The win at Lowe’s Motor Speedway was in front of co-owner Gene Haas, who was at the track for the first time since the completion of a 16-month federal prison term for tax fraud. “Man, he’s not going to miss a week now,” Stewart said. “He gets here and we win a race.” Stewart became the second driver/owner to win the All-Star race, joining Geoff Bodine, who won in 1994. His crew urged him to the climb the fence in celebration — a tradition he started several years ago — but the driver who turns 38 next week declined. His crew climbed for him. Kenseth finished second and was followed by Kurt Busch, Denny Hamlin and Carl Edwards. The format of the Sprint-sponsored event was once again changed, this time to cut the 100-lap race into four segments that culminated with a 10-lap sprint to the finish. It was a nod to …
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Joey Logano’s NASCAR wreck
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Flipped seven times but walked out of the car unharmed.
Joey Logano’s NASCAR wreck
I would be ticked too if that happens. I think part of the reason is if they do really well teams could have them run a full season in 2009 whereas if they ran a few at the beginning of the season they would have to wait a year to run a full season.
Hopefully he’ll do great and no “rookie” errors.
i think i would be more worried about logano than special K
I agree. They need to allow it only during the first part of the season and once the chase starts then that’s it. No more part timers.
Nascar has to approve all drivers being on the track. Keselowski, in the eyes of Nascar has the required experience to be on the track with the big boys. You or I could not show up on Friday and take to the track.
That’s a great question and I think during the Chase they shouldn’t allow it !
GREAT POINT! I agree with you, there are enough reglular season num nuts in the way out there without making it worse!!
GREAT QUESTION!!!
It gives the rookies a chance to drive against the top when the they are driving their hardest. If a rookie makes a mistake and creates a wreck that takes out a chase racer then it happens. Because wrecks happens every single race its not always the “rookie” drivers that cause the wreck. A lot of them are so nervous about being in the top races of the season that they really try hard not to wreck and to get teams looking at them for the next season.
Anyone can get on the entry list. A lot of the time these drivers don’t have any points and must qualify on time. With 35 locks and 1 provisional for a past champion, there are only 7 positions available for any race. If rookies can qualify, they should race. Since the cream rises to the top, the contenders for the Chase are usually way ahead of a new team and not around them.
Because NASCAR’S policy has always been that any qualified driver can bring a car and compete. If they can qualify, then they get to race. I admit that it would be awful if Brad took out a chase contender, but there is just as much chance that a wreck will be caused by a seasoned veteran. My personal feeling is that it would be wrong to exclude a driver his shot at making a race just because of the chase. The chase is supposed to be a blend of all the things it takes to win the Cup, and driving with rookies is part of the deal every season.
I think Keselowski is ready (he did race in 2007 too–Buch, and has had a full season in Nationwide this year,) so he has had some practice.
However, I was not happy they let Lagano race for the first time in cup during the chase when he had only run like 4 or 5 Nationwide races.
But you know what they say about the ‘politics’ of Nascar.
Both Keselowski and Lagano are driving for teams that each have three cars in the chase. If those owners don’t care it doesn’t bother me. Besides I’m not one of those people who think the Chase drivers should be given any type of special consideration in the heat of battle.If Nascar wants the 12 chasers to have special treatment for the last ten races then let the rest of the fields season end at Richmond!
Let the fastest cars run!!
PEACE!
Why does Yahoo let you moanand complain during the afternoons?
I agree that it makes no sense, but they do it to get up and coming drivers the chance to earn there license for certain tracks.
Because it is not all about the 12 drivers in the chase!!! The chase sucks!
Over all, I think it is a bad idea. But, I think Keselowski is doing pretty good and should be OK in the Cup races. I agree, it is bad timing for the Chase guys, but probably good timing for the other teams.
*MOJO*
It adds a challenge… the fear of the unknown. It’s really no different than baseball teams that call up strong minor leaguers for the playoffs…
I say why not. As long as they dont take out Carl Edwards. I still have him as the winner.
thats understandable but they are likely to get in a wreck with a veteran like mikey waltrip and thats stupid because its the chase then unexperienced drivers cant drive…thats racing and thats the way it is
If NASCAR did that I would never watch that would be so unfair. Also boring with only 12 cars out there.
Well most teams outside of the Chase choose to make the last 10 races their extra ‘10 next season races’ i.e. they experiment & prepare for next season.
You’re probably right, its not the best time to enter a rookie with the Chase and all, but at the same time, a “rookie” mistake can happen at anytime in any race & could screw up either a Chase shot or a Championship shot.
I think it’s just like in baseball when a team calls up rookies after they are eliminated from the playoffs. The teams have to start getting ready to be better for next year!
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Depends. I don’t really like that the NASCAR series does not have any difficult turns to tackle, the only real obstacle is your opponents. Tracks like Spa Franchorchamps are both fast and challange the drivers and the cars cornering ability, which requires reflexes and skill as well. Although your opponents are a bit further away from each other.
I prefer the european races still, but I can see that driving continiously at speeds of 180 mph can be quite challenging.
In my opinion, NASCAR is the best category of race of cars, on speed and adrenaline they are the factors that do the best of this proof among all existent ones!
@MrZachGW hi tyler I like nascar all star race 2009
Boy, Jeff doesn’t have a very good relationship with Charolette’s frontstretch. That crash looked similar to his little fly he had in 07, but the only difference is that he was a little more slowed down this time, so he wasn’t going flying.
takes a lot of skill to be one of these drivers.
i’ll admit i used to be one of those people who loved to criticize nascar.. but now that i watch it i kinda like it
I don’t hate NASCAR , it’s huge, lots of spectators, fast cars and lots of crashes.
@exxon1800 you a hater….and thanks for bein a fan of nascar whether you like it or hate it your a fan
@exxon1800 Shut the fuck up
they’re make’n a left turn !!! hooo nascar!!
*yawn* wow how boring
COMPENSATE YOUR BRAKE FLUID N Get your, get your, BRAKE WORKIN SO YOU CAN STOP SOMETIMES
it really seems for the dumm and poor…
@TheMagicalLemon01 I don’t go by their personality i look at their driving!
@iTzzEuphoriaaaaaa You know I kinda do have to agree with you with Denny, but Kyle used to be my 2nd, then he just kinda started getting annoying.
@TheMagicalLemon01 Denny Hamlin is my number 1 but kyle is my number 2 .. hes a great driver
@iTzzEuphoriaaaaaa Helllooooo????????? You like KYLE better?
@TheMagicalLemon01 Fuck that fat fag
@bnm2874 Fuck you kyle busch is a monster !
GO TONY.
my favorite parts are: 0:00 - 3:31 and 3:31 - 5:33
I like the part when they turn left
0:52 Pretty good drifting
this was the one time i was pulling for gordon. never though i would say it. i wish he would have spun out bush so bad.
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Great action shot!
very good timing…. well done!!!
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bad wreck but great action shot your timing was perfect
timing was great on this one. captures the moment well. definitely a scary wreck
Great Shot!
Excellent reflexes.
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Another well timed shot !!!!!
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I was there and saw it as well. He was my money man in the race pool and all I saw were dollar signs flying out the window. *sigh* Super capture!
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