2022 Nascar Big 3

[Adam43]

But look where I’ve just been.

[Alfisti]

Have heard a Kyle Busch interview where he basically describes Atlanta as a venture into the unknown but thinks it'll end up resembling a Daytona style pack race. No idea about how many lanes they might be able to run. Also said he'd be watching the other races that weekend real close to try and develop an understanding.

What I don't get is why NASCAR didn't run a test session prior to race weekend... maybe they think it'll really add to the race by nobody having a clue?

[FIRE]

Originally Posted by Adam43

But look where I’ve just been.

iRacing?

[Alfisti]

Just read a story Hendrick are hoping to run a modified Cup car in next years Le Mans 24 hours.

My little brain can't think of any other machinery likely to be running that it will be faster than... is this just me being negative? NASCAR cars away from ovals don't really do fast in everything I've ever watched.

[FIRE]

It's not a joke.

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Just read a story Hendrick are hoping to run a modified Cup car in next years Le Mans 24 hours.

My little brain can't think of any other machinery likely to be running that it will be faster than... is this just me being negative? NASCAR cars away from ovals don't really do fast in everything I've ever watched.

Don't worry, it will be a hybrid so extra zoom-zoom

Yeah, I like variety and it's interesting but Garage 56?? The way I read it they haven't even applied to the ACO yet but announced they're going to try

[rustyfan]

Dale Jr. brought in Justin Allgaier to talk about the changes made to Atlanta. If you're curious about the revamped Atlanta it's a pretty interesting video:

https://youtu.be/OD1aSji-K0s

[broadrun96]

I think it's definitely gonna be a FAST track again. It was approaching plate track speeds but without the plate problems. It will be an interesting watch and GREEN track with rain, rain and cool Friday, just a bit of a storm today

[broadrun96]

Well that's a wash for everything today, practice tomorrow instead of Q'ing in the morning. All 3 get practice instead of qualifying tomorrow with race and practice for National and Trucks cars

[rustyfan]

Great truck race so far. I'm really liking the changes made to the track.

Shame Deegan got screwed though, but at least she made an excellent save.

[broadrun96]

Well there's the BIG ONE with 11 to go in Busch

3rd attempt at GWC with red flag from another back of the pack wreck

[fieldodreams79]

The end of this Atlanta Xfinity race is getting messy

[broadrun96]

Ty Gibbs, well played sir. Im a fan of the radio call, "need to get this moving, I've got a date tonight"

[fieldodreams79]

Heck of a move by Ty to take it.

[fieldodreams79]

I'm catching the end of stage 2 here and this is pack racing and I don't like pack racing. I'll still give it a go because Atlanta.

And I've known this for a long time, but Jeff Gordon has the personality of a lamp post. He's a hard listen.

[fieldodreams79]

Maybe they're getting what they want. I've been watching for 25 mins. I've seen 4 laps of racing and two wrecks.

[rustyfan]

Wild finish. That was a great race and also a new record for lead changes at Atlanta.

[fieldodreams79]

Glad to see them finish. That was fun!

[Alfisti]

That wasn't Atlanta. It was a poor man's Daytona. Not my cup of tea, at least nobody finished upside down on fire!

[fieldodreams79]

Not a fan either. I preferred the original Atlanta over tri oval anyway, but yeah. They got what they wanted and I didn't want it. It was at least clean ish at the end and half way entertaining. They all won't be that way.

[Alfisti]

Yeah, we can't win 'em all.

Think NASCAR went in the right direction with the Bristol Dirt, with some of the circuit races (I like circuit racing even though my brain still thinks it odd seeing NASCAR there) and hopefully the Auto Club rebuild to a short track. More positive than negative track wise from my point of view.

[NaBUru38]

Welcome to Atladega!

Could it get selected for next year's All-Star Race?

[PointDSM]

I wish NASCAR would chose a track not on the points schedule for the All-Star Race. This would be a great chance to try a street course, Nashville Fairgrounds, etc. before fully-committing.



I'm actually liking the track split right now.


Talledega/Daytona/Atlanta
Martinsville/Richmond/Bristol
New Hampshire/Phoenix/Gateway
Charlotte/Texas/Kansas/Nashville
Fontana/Michigan/Pocono
COTA/RA/WG/Sonoma/Charlotte Roval/Indy
Darlington/Homestead/Dover


Most have two races each, road courses 1 each. We just need one more short track really...

[gomick]

Liking the way Chastain is going ATM, hopefully he can get a win whilst on this roll...

[fieldodreams79]

Originally Posted by PointDSM

I wish NASCAR would chose a track not on the points schedule for the All-Star Race. This would be a great chance to try a street course, Nashville Fairgrounds, etc. before fully-committing.



I'm actually liking the track split right now.


Talledega/Daytona/Atlanta
Martinsville/Richmond/Bristol
New Hampshire/Phoenix/Gateway
Charlotte/Texas/Kansas/Nashville
Fontana/Michigan/Pocono
COTA/RA/WG/Sonoma/Charlotte Roval/Indy
Darlington/Homestead/Dover


Most have two races each, road courses 1 each. We just need one more short track really...

Agreed on a split of all star and point races, but logistically, makes sense to have them on the same spot.

Agreed on short track addition. Which one? You mentioned Nashville, which I'd take. Iowa? Indianapolis Raceway Park the weekend after Indy? Don't think IRP have the seating capacity....