Open Race Thread: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Shootout | Daytona International Speedway
by MattWeaver on Feb 18, 2012 7:30 PM EST
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The wait is over and the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Season is just moments away.
The NASCAR season is among the shortest in all of professional sports. And yet, fan anticipation is near a fever pitch in February. This was even more apparent in 2012 when NASCAR pushed-back the start of the season to accommodate changes to the NFL's schedule.
In 2012, drivers became eligible by finishing in the top-25 in 2011 Sprint Cup championship points, being a past Bud Shootout winner, Daytona 500 or Coke Zero 600 champion.
The starting lineup was determined by blind draw on Friday where Martin Truex Jr. selected the pole position. The 2004 and 2005 Nationwide Series champion will be joined on the front row by Kyle Busch. Brad Keselowski, Jamie McMurray and David Ragan will complete the starting top-five.
The Shootout is one of the most unpredictable races of the year. For starters, it's a restrictor plate race meaning that virtually any starter could win the race from anywhere in the field. Second, the Shootout is just 70 laps composed of two segments -- 25 and 50 laps -- including yellow flag laps. No points are on the line and it's very much a win or crash trying environment.
Joe Gibbs Racing has won four times (2001, 2002, 2006 and 2007) with Tony Stewart winning three of them. Stewart will start in 14th for Stewart-Hass Racing.
Richard Childress Racing has had the hot hand in plate races over the last two seasons. Look for an RCR up front at all times, as all three cars made the field. Jeff Burton rolls off the grid 12th with Kevin Harvick and Paul Menard starting 22nd and 24th respectively.
NASCAR and its radio partners announced a new way to experience race broadcasts in 2012 with all regular season and exhibition events to be streamed over the internet.
Live television coverage will start on FOX at 8 p.m. EST and will feature the voices of Mike Joy, Larry McReynolds, and Darrell Waltrip. For those who are away from a television set or prefer the radio broadcasts, www.motorracingnetwork.com will stream the race live on any supported computer or mobile device.
The command to fire engines will be given at 8:17 p.m. with the green flag dropping at approximately 8:29 p.m.
The wait is over, winter has passed and it's time to start your engines.
As always, the complete starting lineup can be found after the jump. See you in the comments section!
| 2012 Daytona 500 (Bud Shootout): NASCAR Sprint Cup Sprint Starting Line-up |
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| 1 | 56 | Martin Truex Jr. | NAPA Auto Parts | Toyota | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 18 | Kyle Busch | M&Ms | Toyota | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | Brad Keselowski | Miller Lite | Dodge | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 1 | Jamie McMurray | Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats | Chevrolet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | 34 | David Ragan | MHP/Power Pak Pudding | Ford | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 51 | Kurt Busch | Tag Heuer Avant/Garde | Chevrolet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | 16 | Greg Biffle | 3M | Ford | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | 88 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew | Chevrolet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | 22 | AJ Allmendinger | Shell Pennzoil | Dodge | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | 20 | Joey Logano | The Home Depot | Toyota | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | 99 | Carl Edwards | Fastenal | Ford | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | 31 | Jeff Burton | CAT | Chevrolet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | 39 | Ryan Newman | WIX Filters | Chevrolet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14 | 24 | Jeff Gordon | Drive to End Hunger | Chevrolet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15 | 14 | Tony Stewart | Mobil 1/Office Depot | Chevrolet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16 | 11 | Denny Hamlin | FedEx Express | Toyota | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17 | 15 | Clint Bowyer | 5-hour Energy | Toyota | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18 | 48 | Jimmie Johnson | Lowes | Chevrolet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19 | 5 | Kasey Kahne | Farmers Insurance | Chevrolet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20 | 55 | Michael Waltrip | Aarons | Toyota | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 21 | 9 | Marcos Ambrose | Stanley | Ford | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22 | 29 | Kevin Harvick | Budweiser | Chevrolet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23 | 17 | Matt Kenseth | Best Buy | Ford | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 24 | 27 | Paul Menard | Menards/Peak | Chevrolet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 25 | 42 | Juan Pablo Montoya | Target | Chevrolet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Who’s your pick for the race…also how about a wildcard pick for who leads at end of first segment?
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 7:32 PM EST reply actions
I picked Jeff Burton to win the Bud Shootout in my massive season preview post. I'll stick with him.
As for the halftime leader…Let’s go with Kyle Busch.
You?
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Halftime leader: Jeff Gordon
Winner, Smoke though I’m hoping for that No. 5 car
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
As a Gordon fan, I'll be pissed if he can't close the deal.
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All go with Harvick as the winner
And Kesolowski as the first segment winner. I’ll give a wildcard too – A.J. Allmendinger. I think he’ll have a good showing in his first race with Penske.
by UnderdogFan89 on Feb 18, 2012 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
There was only one question in the drivers meeting. Denny Hamlin asked if the leader could duck below the yellow line.
He was told that anyone could drop below the line as long as they didn’t advance their position.
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Interesting
Thinking back to Regan Smith and Tony Stewart
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
And Denny in last year's shootout. That's why he asked it.
I think he was just being snarky. He’s bitter.
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I'm walking to pit road for a little bit. I'll be back.
The others will be in soon. See ya’ll in a bit!
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Hope I have a few more conversation partners by the time you get back
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
It's still a little early. Green flag doesn't drop until 8:29 local time. It can't get here soon enough.
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Welcome
How’s it going
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
It's okay to cheer in the press box as long as it's not for one driver, right?
Because I’m about to come unglued!
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Now watch FOX endlessly plug a driver who's not even participating in the Bud Shootout...
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I said the same thing
I don’t usually wish ill on a driver, but if she wrecked in the opening 10 laps of the 500. I wouldn’t be sad, that way we won’t have to see the Danica tracker of her running 23rd every 20 laps.
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
Also
was Danica wearing a Stewart-Haas shirt?
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah. Why?
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Isn't she "technically" a Tommy Baldwin Racing driver
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
Technical is a funny word for a sport whose rulebook is written in pencil.
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I'm set, just in case FOX misses anything. =)
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Just wait until Brett wakes up. He'll post enough for all of us.
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You rang?
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Oh gosh. I can't think of a better way for you to have started the season.
We’re set now.
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Just as planned.
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just a small request
add a title to the gifs so those of us who have crappy internet can survive lol
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
How do I do that, again?
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Just the small top bar
before the bigger bottom box.
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
Alright, I’ll try that next time round.
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I’m listening to the 24 radio. I’ll try to provide updates. Who is listening to what radios tonight?
I'll take Kurt. =)
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I'm attempting to do Kahne
if the free trackpass works
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
A few predictions
-a tango will win the race
-There will be alot of pack racing
-Someone will overhead due to debris
-Someone will wreck due to not being able to time the swap
I agree with all of this. Pick a winner yet?
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This is the one race this year I’m comfortable with saying, 29 FTW.
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Kinda hard to go against the Shell car! Would be a Shell car in Daytona victory lane in Feb 5 years in a row.
ironically enough, I’m wearing my old Shell gear right now… First time I can do that without hating myself since they left Kev.
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Pace laps. We're almost there. =)
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Crank up ALL THE DRUM AND BASS.
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I can relate. The problem is that the weather keeps changing with the rain.
We’re all sick in the garage and media center. Tons of runny noses.
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Can't seem to get scanner
or race view to work
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 8:30 PM EST reply actions
Anyone else got chillbumps?
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How long before Junior brings the crowd to....nevermind. =D
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THEY’RE ALREADY GETTING FRISKY OH YES.
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It's been a long time since we've seen racing like this. So tense.
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4 laps in and I’m already giddy.
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Effects of the middle line maybe?
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For future reference, that middle line is too unstable to work with.
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Okay, this is fun.
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BEST IN THE WORLD TO THE FRONT?
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BEST IN THE WORLD TO THE FRONT.
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Almendinger bringing up the rear
I’m shocked. SHOCKED.
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Both Penske cars. It's by design.
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Big crash!
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Well crap
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 8:38 PM EST reply actions
Aw shit.
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And just like that, the big pack romanticism has come to an end. Waltrip, Menard, Hamlin, Ragan all involved.
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Incredible - Jeff Gordon's weaving in and out of that wreck. #ReactionTime
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Someone has to ask - would driver-to-driver communications have prevented that?
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ugh kev and junior leading this race so many feels
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Involved in the crash:
5, 11, 17, 27, 42, 31, 34, 55, 24
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So Jeff got damaged after all?
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I didn't see it until later but he got into Matt pretty hard. That's what turned him around.
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Oh, that sucks.
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Waltrip evaluated and released from the infield care center.
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The cars want to race 2×2. The fans want pack racing. What you end up with is drivers pushing in a pack. It takes away the tandem racing from people that like it, but isn’t really pack racing for people who want pack racing. I’ve been alone on my opinion, but NASCAR (and fans) are going to regret trying to manipulate the evolution of racing at the place tracks.
Can we get her off the screen please.
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agreed
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
“Kahne is now 3 laps down”
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Oh, I've forgotten all about your irrational Kasey hate. This might be a long year for you, Brett.
#HendrickPower
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But it IS Kahne, so… Might not be as dreadful as it could be.
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you mean the winningest driver since 2006
not associated with the Big 3
Roush Hendrick or Gibbs?
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
did you have to remind me
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Brock? Oh my. You're in midseason form, man.
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I told ya, I’m hyped!
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I wish Jeff Gordon would get away from Montoya. No good can come of racing near the Columbian
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And he's definitely away now. Gunning for the lead.
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Which I predicted
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
Close!
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if he had a perfect front end
I woulda had it right haha
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
That...was a lot of fun. Jamie McMurray leads Jeff Gordon and Kevin Harvick at the halftime break.
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I'm a Danica supporter but I need less of this shit on my TV.
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Can Clint Bowyer's face get any redder?
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 9:08 PM EST reply actions
David Ragan:
“Everyone was racy and I got into the back of Menard. If I knew he was pushing someone in front of him, I would have backed off a bit.
“We can’t run together long at all unless we start overheating. A lap or two is about it for the two-car tandem.”
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Paul Menard:
“The 500 is going to be chaotic. We have to figure out if we want to ride around or not. We don’t like to wreck. They don’t pay many points for 43rd.
“I had a run on Kevin Harvick and I was trying to get to his bumper and Ragan was pushing me from behind. I got hooked from the left side and we just got turned around. It was a lot of fun while it lasted.”
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Green flag.
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And we’re off.
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Thread has died down a bit
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 9:20 PM EST reply actions
Only because lolhalftime. It’ll pick back up.
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I know it’s only a plate race. But a second season of Gustafson and Gordon may be the best tandem in the business.
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I would just like to put this out there: watching this with Sonic music blasting is still infinitely more exciting than listening to the commentary.
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This just in: The new Jimmie Johnson paint scheme is beautiful.
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Glad you see it my way.
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Both the blue and black schemes.
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The black one reminds me of a Viper. Just so. damn. pretty. ugh.
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I'm a big fan
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
Oh Clint. That was impressive.
Too bad that’s the only impressive thing you’ll do in that equipment.
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Down goes Bowyer! Down goes Bowyer!
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It was awfully odd timing wasn't it?
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Bobby Gerhart's ARCA car is so good, he could start the Shootout now -- 30 laps down -- and still win the race.
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Here comes Junior! There goes Junior!
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What did we call it a few years ago --the acordian effect?
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oh GoDaddy. Please just die ASAP.
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Kyle Busch is so good. He saved it and the media center explodes in applause.
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SICK AS HELL, KYLE!
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Has anything happened in the last five laps? I’m still in awe of Kyle Busch. #BlindedByTheLight
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Well shit.
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That may be all that's left in the end.
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The second big one takes out Dale Earnhardt Jr., Martin Truex Jr., Joey Logano, Matt Kenseth and Kevin Harvick.
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Uh, Kev? Kev? Get the shit out of there, bro.
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Yeah, it's in his best interest to exit stage left.
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Clearly, Jeff Gordon brought his big one repellent tonight. He missed both huge wrecks.
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But it wears off after 5000 steps so…
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How smart does Roger Penske look? He's ordered his drivers to play it safe and hang out in the back,
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This Sucks
The racing is good, but is everyone really gonna enjoy a Daytona 500 with 5 cars left at the end?
People look back on 2002 pretty fondly, for some reason, from my experience so…
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Mixed feelings. I think I'll need a few hours to digest it.
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So should we just go ahead and engrave Jeff’s name on the trophy? I can’t see anyone left being able to beat him.
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Owned by the Cap'n.
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Can't ever count out No. 48
and if more cautions keep coming out, some of these lapped cars may have something to say
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
Johnson’s about the only one I’d say has a legit shot. But anything can happen.
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Are we heading back to the days where we have to tell drivers not to bump draft in the corners?
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let the drivers talk
problem solved
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
Here’s the thing about drivers talking. you gotta have that driver on your radio. When they had the tandem racing, you were committed to racing with 2 or 3 guys the whole race. now that we are in some weird form of hybrid pack racing, you never know who you might end up racing with. You’d almost have to have 43 cars on your dial.
that is a very good point
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
Just when we thought they’d learned.
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it’s the evil twin, ffeJ dnommaH.
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Gordon’s now led three times for six laps.
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#Badass
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How is this going to play out, guys?
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Honestly no clue. Haven’t ruled out the 48 getting on the bumper of the 24 & pulling away to settle it between themselves.
by jshaunburke on Feb 18, 2012 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
Some pretty sweet single file racing going on right now!
by jshaunburke on Feb 18, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Kyle Busch is picking them off one at a time. He wants a chance. That’s all he needs.
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SHIT IS GETTING ON.
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FUCK!
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Oh wow. That's a classic Daytona wreck in the vein of Richard Petty and Rusty Wallace.
That was the best car. It’s anyone’s show now.
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My mother has taken her dislike for Gordon to classless levels.
And now I’m angry.
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THIS PROMO.
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Twenty-three cars have received damage tonight according to NASCAR PR.
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Ridiculous.
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If that doesn't excite you for the 2012 season, nothing will. Closest finish in Shootout history. #nascar
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Do I get points for being close?
Picked Gordon for leader at break: 2nd
Picked Stewart to win it all: 2nd
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 10:30 PM EST reply actions
"No one remembers who finishes second." =P
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Say what you will about Kyle Busch (and alot has been said over the past year especially), but you can’t say he can’t wheel a car…
You're absolutely right. He's the greatest wheelman in the history of the sport, imo.
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Check back in a few minutes for postrace pictures and quotes.
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Also, we'll have these open threads for qualifying, the Duels and all three touring races next weekend.
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I'll be in Austin
covering the Texas UIL State Wrestling Championships. twitter will be my go-to way of keeping track
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by Terrence Hunley on Feb 18, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
Best Part of this Thread is
The picture that Matt took of Gordon’s car being repaired. Love to see our own pictures when we can get them :)
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The best part of this thread? I beg to differ.
You clearly didn’t see any of the wacky gifs or super snark from some of our readers!
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