Looks like Jimmie Johnson decidedthat Jr was to fast for JJ so he puts on brakes and now Jr starts from the rear.
Funny how that works, but then again some say he doesnt deserve the pole and its rigged so that solves that problem. Now if he comes back Sunday and wins does that mean that was rigged too?You tell me!!!!!
depends on what time of the day it is ---For the life of me I cant keep up with the shenanigans that bunch does . It seems to me its almost like playing cards with a dude that only has three cards in a box. If you have ever played three card molly you will know what I mean.
If they are held to using their qualifying car for the race then why risk it all on the track in practice . If you beat it all to heck in the qualifying races and win does that mean you cant repair or replace the car? If thats so then I saw Junior Johnson totally rebuild one at Darlington, heck he even changed an engine during a lengthy caution and still was a contender or did he win the race.
Who caused the wreck,was it JJ checking up or was it behind them that the ruckus started.
No matter when Brain boy gets through with the pressure switch on the cooling system and then putting that plate in the radiator to restrict the flow when drafting there will be plenty of lead changes going on. Think of this,when they get the cars hot enough they will loose water---on the track?--- could that make for a slippery condition while following some one? Oh boy the variances in our wonderful sport of racing. Someone answer the Question please-----------------------------------------------------------------memories
You think you're confused? This explanation (?) comes from Jayski. (Don't shoot; I'm just the messenger) That second paragraph is enough to make you tear your hair out!
~PattyKay
Earnhardt Jr. wrecks in practice, goes to backup car:
During the rain delayed 1st practice on Wednesday, #48-Johnson and #88-Earnhardt Jr. were drafting in a two car pack; just behind them was another 2 car pack, #56-Truex Jr and #83-Vickers. #48-Johnson lifted as he came up on a slower pack of cars, Earnhardt got into Johnson, who got loose but recovered, Truex had no place to go and got into Earnhardt, sending both the #88 and #56 sliding through the grass, with the #88 hitting the inside SAFER wall, bouncing off and back into Truex.
So both are going to backup cars. Since Earnhardt Jr.'s starting spot was locked in, he will have to go to the rear of the field before the start of Gatorade Duel 1 and the Daytona 500. Truex Jr. will start at the rear of the Gatorade Duel but starting [In the 500] where he qualifies with his Gatorade Duel result. Whichever driver starts 3rd in the Daytona 500 [to be determined in the Gatorade Duels] will start first in the Daytona 500.
Doesn't matter where you start, only where you finish!!! How is that for a profound statement? Yea, I know, I know. I'm not nearly as intelligent as the boys in command at Daytona. So, shoot me. I'm overheating anyway.
Tim
If you lose a car or an engine you go to the back, transmission als if I am not mistaken Daytona is the only race of the year where they let you change an engine with no penalty after the qualifying races. I could be mistaken about the engine rule but J.C. Hayes has the answers and of course Jayski.
Richard, I posted Jay's answer last night, but it makes no sense to me, and I've been around long enough one would think I would be tough to confuse. I know all about the engine and backup rules, and the 1-engine exemption at Daytona. That was never the point.
I think most of us were under the impression that since they do get that "extra" engine, that the move to the rear was for the Duals, not for the 500...unless of course, you mess up on Friday or Saturday.
Hamlin changed an engine...and a tranny. He's in the back for the Duals only. Truex, like Junior, is in a backup car. He's in the back for the Duals only. Do the rules say then, that if you win the inside or outside pole, you are the only one punished for having a problem?
That's what we're all seeing, and it makes no sense to anyone. If you can explain that part, you'll be doing a better job than the boobs on the tube or any of the rest of us.
~PattyKay
Question: If, as the rules state, the winner of the first Twin 150 starts inside second row, and, if Jr. wins the first Twin 150 in his backup car, would that not be the car he would race Sunday, thus no longer a "backup car". Would such a ruling also not help NASCAR's continuing quest to cash in on the Dale, Sr. tragedy of 10 years ago with the "fairytale finish" it so desires on Sunday? It's easy to manipulate that without arousing suspicion although I have heard that one of the ESPN folks has incurred the wrath of Dale Jarrett by suggesting that NASCAR has a vested interest in Dale, Jr. winning that race Sunday and probably with Mikey finishing second. No, I'm not setting out a conspiracy here, only stating that with the proper "interpretation" of the rule book so eloquenty described by Mr. Mallonee, anything is possible in the Daytona sunshine.
God bless America and the number 88.
Tim
good interpretation of the rules. thats how i read it---- On tonites show I think we should let the official board of Racers Reunion disect this problem and come up with the proper way this will be handled. Proffessor Jerry Smith and his Unique board of directors he draws on so ofter will offer the verdict. that is with the one and onlyJudge Leeming presiding .
I think there is something in the brew for this year because several things have happened however so small they are at the moment it could bear heavely on next years cars (shape,style,motor andbest of all L O O K). Only time will tell
Tim Leeming said:
Question: If, as the rules state, the winner of the first Twin 150 starts inside second row, and, if Jr. wins the first Twin 150 in his backup car, would that not be the car he would race Sunday, thus no longer a "backup car". Would such a ruling also not help NASCAR's continuing quest to cash in on the Dale, Sr. tragedy of 10 years ago with the "fairytale finish" it so desires on Sunday? It's easy to manipulate that without arousing suspicion although I have heard that one of the ESPN folks has incurred the wrath of Dale Jarrett by suggesting that NASCAR has a vested interest in Dale, Jr. winning that race Sunday and probably with Mikey finishing second. No, I'm not setting out a conspiracy here, only stating that with the proper "interpretation" of the rule book so eloquenty described by Mr. Mallonee, anything is possible in the Daytona sunshine.
God bless America and the number 88.
Tim
