The official 2012 NASCAR Thread

[Happy29]

Quote: Originally Posted by mercalnd

He meant as far as watchuing the races.

Yeah I just noticed that. Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue. I'm going to try and watch all 3 I know I wont be able to watch them all but I'm going to see as much as possible.

[MrYaz]

Quote: Originally Posted by Happy29

Yeah I just noticed that. Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue. I'm going to try and watch all 3 I know I wont be able to watch them all but I'm going to see as much as possible.

Its all good dude, I know that this is the first time in a few years I actually get to watch the indy 500 because of my old job making me work all weekends that holidays fell on while my managers always seemed to schedule themselves off. (note the OLD job part)

The Indy 500 is going to be good this year, new car, bunch of new talent in the series. Follow that right up with what I'm expecting to be a great Coke 600. Good day to be a race fan.

[Happy29]

The new inductions into the 2013 class of the NASCAR Hall Of Fame are, they had to take 2 votes as for the first time ever there was a tie.

Herb Thomas, The Fabulous Hudson Hornet
Lenard Wood, of the Wood brothers
Rusty Wallace, 1989 Winston Cup Champion
Cotton Owens, 1966 Cup champion
Buck Baker, NASCAR's first back to back champion in 1956,57

The tie was between Buck Baker and Fireball Roberts

Also going into the HOF as a new media excellence award Ken Squier, and Barney Hall.


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[Happy29]

NASCAR Announces Nationwide Rules Violations

NASCAR has penalized two NASCAR Nationwide Series teams for rules infractions that were committed last week at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The No. 41 Rick Ware Racing team and driver Timmy Hill were found to be in violation of Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4J (any determination by NASCAR officials that race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20A-12.8.1(B) (body height requirements – car failed to meet the minimum front car heights) of the 2012 NASCAR rule book.

As a result, crew chief George Church has been fined $10,000 while Ware and Hill have been penalized with the loss of six championship owner and six championship driver points, respectively. The violation was discovered during post-race inspection.

Philippe Lopez, crew chief for Michael Annett’s No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford and car chief Michael Wright have been penalized for rules infractions discovered during opening day inspection. Lopez was fined $10,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31. Wright has been placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31.

The No. 43 car rules violations referred to Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4J (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules detailed in Section 20-A of the rule book); 20A-2.1E (streamlining of the contours of the car, beyond what is approved by the series director will not be permitted. Installation of air directional devices, under pans, baffles, shields or the like beneath the car or the car’s hood and fender area, front firewall, floor, rear firewall area, rear deck and quarter panel will not be permitted. If, in the judgment of NASCAR officials, any part or component of the car not previously approved by NASCAR has been installed or modified to enhance aerodynamic performance, will not be permitted. All cars must remain standard in appearance); 20A-3.10A (front upper bumper cover must be from the respective OEM manufacturer and must be approved by NASCAR. The front lower bumper cover and rear bumper cover must be from an approved manufacturer and must be approved by NASCAR. Once approved, the front lower bumper covers may be used on all approved models. NASCAR officials may use bumper covers provided by the respective manufacturer as a guide in determining whether a competitor’s bumper cover conforms to the specifications of the NASCAR rule book. Unless otherwise authorized by the series director, cutting and reshaping of bumper covers will not be permitted.)

[Happy29]

Dale Earnhardt Jr reveals his Dark Knight Rises paint scheme he will run at Michigan in 3 weeks.

[mwjr]

Another newbie question:

What constitutes a car as a Ford Fusion or a Toyota Camry? For someone like me they don't look anything remotely like what I see on the streets.

[Happy29]

Quote: Originally Posted by mwjr

Another newbie question: What constitutes a car as a Ford Fusion or a Toyota Camry? For someone like me they don't look anything remotely like what I see on the streets.

Right now the engine and the decals that's all that separates them, but wait until next year the cars you see on the track will look just like the cars you see on the streets. Go through this thread you will see I posted pictures of each manufactures car for next year, they look very nice.


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Robby Gordon To Present New Stadium Truck Series

Robby Gordon announced Wednesday that he has created a new, stadium based off-road racing series.

Gordon's Stadium Super Trucks Series will debut in 2013, and is modeled after the former Mickey Thompson Off-Road Race Series. "Stadium racing helped Jimmie Johnson, Casey Mears and myself launch our careers," said Gordon, who will serve as President of SST. "Bringing off-road racing back to the stadium like Mickey Thompson did has been something that I have wanted to do for a long time, and I am proud to say that we have finally accomplished it. SST offers attractive racing venues, remarkable track designs, substantial purse, and opportunity for network TV a lot like NASCAR because you can visualize the whole track."

SST’s inaugural season will begin in April and include a minimum of 10 races throughout the country, with a possibility of international events, as well. There will be two events in San Diego and Los Angeles, with the remainder of the calendar to be announced on July 15. Gordon said the series will feature two-day events, with Friday qualifying, followed by a fan expo, tailgating, side-by-side ATV heats, Bigfoot heats and finals, SST heats and the main event on Saturday.

Race trucks will be modeled after automobile manufacturer replicas and be powered by 600-horsepower V-8 engines, with 20 inches of wheel travel on DOT approved tires like the ones fans can purchase and drive on the street. Racers will compete for a $60,000 weekly purse, with and the overall series champion receiving a $500,000 dollar prize at the conclusion of the season.

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Vanilla Ice To Wheel Pace Car at Pocono

Vanilla Ice will serve as Honorary Pace Car Driver for the June 10th Pocono 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway. Vanilla Ice, whose 1991 hit, "Ice Ice Baby" was the first rap single to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, stars in the upcoming Sony Pictures release, That’s My Boy, which hits theaters nationwide next month.
Before assuming his driving duties in the 2012 Camaro SS ‘Official Pace Car’, Vanilla Ice will make an appearance at The Tricky Triangle Club, tour the team haulers and attend the driver’s meeting prior to the race. He will also do a pre-race parade lap in the Mustang 5.0 he drove in the movie with lucky race fans, who can bid on the ride through Thursday, June 7 as part of an online auction component of the inaugural Pocono Celebrity Charity Poker Showdown. The tournament, which takes place at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Thursday, June 7, benefits The NASCAR Foundation and The Armed Forces Foundation and will feature race fans playing alongside NASCAR drivers and celebrities. For more information on the poker tournament or to bid on the ride with Vanilla Ice, visit NASCAR.COM/Unites.
That’s My Boy, also starring Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg, is scheduled for a June 15th release. The film is directed by Sean Anders, produced by Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, Heather Parry and Allen Covert, and written by David Caspe.. For additional movie information, visit www.thatsmyboy-movie.com.

[Happy29]

It sounds like after Kurt Busch's run in with Justin Allgaier during and after the Nationwide race today, he may have also had a run in with Bob Pockrass after the TV broadcast went off the air. Still learning the details what but speculation so far and it's just that, speculation is he could be in some trouble. He is already on probation by NASCAR throughout all 3 o it's major series until July 25th. I'll post more details as they become available.

And I'm not picking on Kurt Busch just because I have a dislike for the Busch brothers I'm just reporting the news, for those that I sometimes have disagreements with over the Busch's.