Dave Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) http://www.nascar.com/news-media/2017/05/23/2018-nascar-schedule-released-playoff-changes/ Edited May 23, 2017 by Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted May 23, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 hour ago, racinfarmer said: That was awesome....good for that dude on calling out the Austin/Ty Dillon wannabe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 On 5/19/2017 at 8:56 PM, Dave said: It sucks that there son is dead...but with tha being said he should have never gotten out of his car... Anything after that was his fault imo. https://racingnews.co/2017/04/13/kevin-ward-family-responds-to-tony-stewart/ There is some talk going around a open wheel forum or two of him and his dad were at another racers trailer that night talking about how pissed off they were that Tony was there that night. It also sounds like he was kind of a hothead to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I'm kind of surprised Ron Hornady, Jr made it in over Buddy Baker and Davey Allison Has Benny Parsons made it in yet? I know they snubbed him for years. Quote Five Icons Selected As 2018 NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 24, 2017) - NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2018. The five-person group - the ninth since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 - consists of Red Byron, Ray Evernham, Ron Hornaday Jr., Ken Squier and Robert Yates. In addition, NASCAR announced that Jim France earned the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. The NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel met today in a closed session at the Charlotte Convention Center to debate and vote upon the 20 nominees for the induction class of 2018 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award. The Class of 2018 was determined by votes cast by the Voting Panel, including representatives from NASCAR, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, track owners from major facilities and historic short tracks, media members, manufacturer representatives, retired competitors (drivers, owners, crew chiefs), recognized industry leaders, a nationwide fan vote conducted through NASCAR.com and, for the fourth year, the reigning Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion (Jimmie Johnson). In all, 54 votes were cast, with four additional Voting Panel members recused from voting as potential nominees for induction (Ricky Rudd, Robert Yates, Waddell Wilson and Ken Squier). The accounting firm of EY presided over the tabulation of the votes. Voting was as follows: Robert Yates (94%), Red Byron (74%), Ray Evernham (52%), Ken Squier (40%) and Ron Hornaday Jr. (38%). For the second time in Voting Day history, there was a tie for the fifth and final induction spot. Voting Panel members selected Hornaday over Alan Kulwicki after a re-vote between the two nominees. The next top vote-getters were Buddy Baker and Davey Allison. Results for the NASCAR.com Fan Vote, in alphabetical order, were Davey Allison, Red Farmer, Kulwicki, Roger Penske and Yates. The five inductees came from a group of 20 nominees that included, in addition to the five inductees chosen: Davey Allison, Buddy Baker, Red Farmer, Ray Fox, Joe Gibbs, Harry Hyde, Alan Kulwicki, Bobby Labonte, Hershel McGriff, Roger Penske, Larry Phillips, Jack Roush, Ricky Rudd, Mike Stefanik and Waddell Wilson. Nominees for the Landmark Award included France, Janet Guthrie, Alvin Hawkins, Ralph Seagraves and Squier. Class of 2018 Inductees: Red Byron Red Byron won NASCAR's first race in 1948, on the Daytona beach road course. He went on in 1948 to win NASCAR's first season championship - in the NASCAR Modified Division. The following year, he won NASCAR's first Strictly Stock title - the precursor to today's Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series - driving for NASCAR Hall of Fame car owner Raymond Parks. The Strictly Stock schedule had eight races; Byron won two of them. Wounded in World War II, Byron drove with a special brace attached to the clutch pedal, to assist an injured leg - making his accomplishments even more impressive. That injury contributed to Byron's relatively brief career, after which he continued to be involved in motorsports. Ray Evernham Crew chief Ray Evernham guided Jeff Gordon and the No. 24 team to three championships in four seasons (1995, '97, '98), and a series-leading 47 wins in the 1990's. Among their triumphs were two Daytona 500s (1997, '99) and two Brickyard 400s (1994, '98). Matching Evernham's mechanical prowess was his innovation on pit road. Under his direction, the "Rainbow Warriors" revolutionized the art of the pit stop. In 2001, Evernham tried his hand at ownership, leading the return of Dodge to NASCAR. His drivers won 13 times, including NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott's triumph in the 2002 Brickyard 400. Ron Hornaday Jr. One of the forefathers of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, few drivers can be mentioned in the same breath as Ron Hornaday Jr. when it comes to wheeling a truck around a race track. The second-generation racer from Palmdale, California boasts a record four Truck Series championships and 51 wins competing on the rough-and-tumble circuit. Hornaday also holds the Truck Series all-time marks for top fives (158) and top 10s (234). In 2009, Hornaday won five straight Truck Series races, a feat matched only three other times in NASCAR national series history. Ken Squier Ken Squier carved a massive footprint during NASCAR's formative broadcast years. One of NASCAR's original broadcasters, Squier co-founded the Motor Racing Network (MRN) in 1970. It was his golden voice that took NASCAR to a national audience thirsting for live coverage, giving his insider's view of what he famously described as "common men doing uncommon things." He is perhaps best-known for calling the 1979 Daytona 500, a milestone moment for the entire sport, as Squier's voice on CBS welcomed millions to the first live flag-to-flag coverage of "The Great American Race" - a moniker he coined. Following that signature moment, Squier proceeded to call races for CBS and TBS until 1997 before shifting to the studio as host for NASCAR broadcasts until 2000. In 2012, NASCAR announced the creation of the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence, which would be housed in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Robert Yates Robert Yates excelled in two aspects of NASCAR that put him among the sport's greats - engine building (his first love) and team ownership. Yates, who began his career at Holman-Moody Racing in 1968, landed a job with NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson in 1971 - and the rest is history. He provided the power behind Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough, later leading Allison to a series championship in 1983 with DiGard Racing. In the late 1980s, Yates launched his own team, Robert Yates Racing. Success followed as an owner as Yates won three Daytona 500s and the 2000 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship. Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR: Jim France James C. (Jim) France is vice chairman/executive vice president of NASCAR and is also chairman of the board at the International Speedway Corporation (ISC). A steady influence behind the scenes for decades, he helped build the sport with his father Bill France Sr., the founder and first president of NASCAR, and brother Bill Jr., NASCAR's former president, chairman and CEO. Joining ISC in 1959, France worked in all phases of operations in his early years with the company. He was elected to the ISC board in 1970 and has served as the company's secretary, assistant treasurer, vice president, chief operating officer, executive vice president and president. With a deep passion for the fan experience, France led the DAYTONA RISING project, a $400 million renovation that made Daytona International Speedway the world's first motorsports stadium. -- NASCAR -- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Yes that is surprising. Benny was inducted last yr I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, Dave said: Yes that is surprising. Benny was inducted last yr I believe. Cool! I never watched him race, but enjoyed him in the broadcast booth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I guess it was down to Hornaday and Kulwicki. And they had to vote. I guess Id would have rather seen AK, but I am from WI. I guess at least Hornaday can enjoy it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted May 26, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 26, 2017 Should have been Kulwicki IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwytohell Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Glad to see Robert Yates get the nod, he has been fighting cancer and by the looks of him he is not winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted May 26, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 26, 2017 Just now, hwytohell said: Glad to see Robert Yates get the nod, he has been fighting cancer and by the looks of him he is not winning. Yeah I saw him on some show not too long ago and he looked pretty frail...he definitely is deserving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwytohell Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 3 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: Should have been Kulwicki IMO. francecar h.o.f. has some road block with eastern an upper midwest drivers. imo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I just realized the Xfinnity race from Charlotte is on FS1 right now for anyone that's interested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted May 27, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, ckf said: I just realized the Xfinnity race from Charlotte is on FS1 right now for anyone that's interested. Yeah I just found it....grandstands look a little sparse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Just now, Biggie Smails said: Yeah I just found it....grandstands look a little sparse. They are pacing themselves for tomorrows 600 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwytohell Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Biggie Smails said: Yeah I just found it....grandstands look a little sparse. francecar is in trouble with it's fan base, getting old , costs way to high to attend Edited May 27, 2017 by hwytohell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted May 27, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 27, 2017 Kansas Clint in the booth today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I haven't watched much of the race. Who's the one to beat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted May 27, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 27, 2017 Just now, ckf said: I haven't watched much of the race. Who's the one to beat? Blaney was looking good until the last stop under caution....38 to go and it's Austin Dillon, Harvick and Blaney. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Damn caution! I'm going back outside. I'll try to catch the last couple of laps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted May 27, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, ckf said: Damn caution! I'm going back outside. I'll try to catch the last couple of laps Take your time.....another caution....Sadler got wrecked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted May 27, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 27, 2017 Good lord another caution with 6 to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 just came back in to find another caution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted May 27, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 27, 2017 Blaney to the lead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Nice win by Blaney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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