Pederson is such a scummy driver
#motorsports
hybrid marlin
tight quiver
sen
foggy fulcrum
wait Iowoval
tight quiver
he is danish not swedish
haughty sonnet
so any reason pedersen isn't letting everyone through?
uneven coral
Pedersen*
tight quiver
he is slow
eternal ravine
All part of the Great Chevrolet Masterplan ™️
tight quiver
so any reason pedersen isn't letting everyone through?
he doesnt have to move over
if they want to pass they have to go around
uneven coral
It makes it fun tbf.
haughty sonnet
so blue flags aren't a thing?
tight quiver
nah not really
buoyant shale
eternal ravine
Not in this sport
tight quiver
grosjean was about to kill newgardy
tight quiver
he doesnt have to move over
Unless you are about to be lapped for the 2nd or more time
so if marcus was on track he would have to move out of the way
buoyant shale
You just cant pass here unless if you use a lot of ptp
buoyant shale
Every time I get surprised by Newgarden's mouth.
tight quiver
where is that image from
uneven coral
I saw him the other day swallowing an entire ice cream in one bite.
tight quiver
what indycar video have i not seen
eternal ravine
Stupid discord defaulting reactions to super reactions
eternal ravine
THREE WIDE
tight quiver
OH ON THE GRASS
haughty sonnet
amazed that didn't end with everyone in the gravel
eternal ravine
KIRKWOOD IS BACK
buoyant shale
Dutch comnentator not happies
tight quiver
where was this racing
eternal ravine
OUTSIDE
buoyant shale
Fr
uneven coral
Bet that there was good action the entire race and TV direction just weren't bothered to broadcast the action?
buoyant shale
Bet that there was good action the entire race and TV direction just weren't bot...
Dutch commentator did note some 10 laps ago that Grosjean went past VK and Harvey without it being shown
tight quiver
going past harvey shouldnt be an achivement
naive marten
thorn finch
Might as well remove these guys mirrors with all this pushin to the grass lmao
eternal ravine
This race is already over?
just as it was getting good smh
cobalt meteor
ggs
tight quiver
or whatever
naive marten
eternal ravine
just give palou the championship
is Sting Ray Robb still mathmatically in contention?
tight quiver
hello palou
uneven coral
I want to see Alex subbing someone in eff won.
clear field
What position did grosjean finish in
dusk jetty
Lundgaard 4th
tight quiver
palou has 116 points gap
thorn finch
What position did grosjean finish in
13
uneven coral
Pato finished in the Top 10, woooo.
thorn finch
He almost bottled it twice in the last 10 laps
clear field
I know I was having a heart attack
cobalt meteor
pato redemption arc
tight quiver
hes gonna bin it in iowa
thorn finch
Getting used to balancing on that halo frame, haha
uneven coral
Crazy to think Chip is letting this guy go next year.
I'd chain Palou if I had the opportunity to do so.
eternal ravine
I don't get why Palou wants to even leave CGR?
tight quiver
he wants f1
eternal ravine
Bc McLaren can provide a F1 opportunity??
uneven coral
F1 perhaps.
eternal ravine
Hmm
uneven coral
He'll wait 1 more year at AMSP then move to F1.
tight quiver
he denied a 3-4 million dollar contract
uneven coral
That's my theory.
tight quiver
from chip
uneven coral
At the same time AMSP has got a solid package, it's just that they fail to capitalise on their pace.
clear field
Maybe McLaren offered more? Plus a chance at F1
I think Palou has more pace than Pastri
tight quiver
he wants that f1 ride
uneven coral
I think Palou has more pace than Pastri
He's going to replace Norris, methinks.
floral urchinBOT
:newspaper: | IndyCar Mid-Ohio: Palou wins third consecutive race, more pain for Herta
clear field
Norris? That would be insane if they did unless Norris leaves McLaren
uneven coral
Norris? That would be insane if they did unless Norris leaves McLaren
The latter is most likely what's going to happen.
clear field
Yep, but who would take Norris? Alpine or Aston or Someone else seems likely
tight quiver
merc maybe
uneven coral
He's turned down Red Bull twice, I'm sure he wouldn't miss the 3rd time.
tight quiver
lewis is leaving sometime
uneven coral
Mercedes, Ferrari or even Red Bull are possible options.
clear field
I think merc might give Schumacher a spot. He's literally their reserve driver.
Even though he quite possibly, sucks
uneven coral
He's not shown that much pace last year in the Haas though.
clear field
That's true, but also, they might make Russell their #1 and just start experimenting with Hamilton's seat starting with Schumacher, and if he's still shit they can just swap him with Norris
cobalt meteor
clear field
Herta = LeClerc
Ferrari = Andretti
tacit maple
Dixon = Vettel?
clear field
Nice one
fierce grove
Foul
clear field
I thought dixon was compared to Hamilton more
eternal ravine
If Palou wants an F1 Drive he can sign with Andretti and join along in 2026 
/s
tacit maple
I thought dixon was compared to Hamilton more
He gives off alotta Vettel energy
timber storm
weak carbon
foggy fulcrum
you say that like the coke zero sugar 400 didn't take months off my life
uneven coral
That’s really cool coming from Heller.
alpine void
foggy fulcrum
The fact that NASCAR is considering racing in this weather
Today of all days
Fucks me off honestly
drowsy marten
I don’t see how we can go racing in those conditions
eternal ravine
Perfect time for Dodge to make their return to the sport!
tight quiver
The fact that NASCAR is considering racing in this weather
Yeah nah its not possible dude
The engines are about to get flooded lmfao
marble willow
In all seriousness, the chances of that race going ahead is at an absolute zero
foggy fulcrum
I hope so
weak solar
That's some rain
tight quiver
They are having all the prerace events indoors
So the song, prayer, start engines
autumn briar
😭
eternal ravine
Penalty for the 42 Crew for leaving equipment out
sudden zenith
suspension for the crew chief
eternal ravine
So, I guess the options are wait this out and hope in an hour or two its safe enough to race
or no race at all
tight quiver
Guys I have an idea
eternal ravine
Because to have a street course on a Monday is pretty much impossible
tight quiver
each car is allowed to put 4 tires marked with the number of the team, first tire to complete a lap wins
weak solar
I hope that don't wait like 5 hours like last year
tight quiver
Because to have a street course on a Monday is pretty much impossible
They have a flash flood warning
gleaming totem
or no race at all
They probably want to make it up somewhere due to TV money, but it'll have to be at an alternative venue
weak solar
So what would happened if the didn't race
tight quiver
So what would happened if the didn't race
Tomorrow or postponed or never
eternal ravine
I dont see them racing tomorrow
weak solar
But it's on city steets
gleaming totem
Tomorrow or postponed or never
They aren't allowed I don't think
weak solar
What are they supposed to do hold up traffic for everyone
sudden zenith
is that a rwr car in p8
weak solar
That's good news aleast
weak solar
is that a rwr car in p8
Yes
sudden zenith
🐐
weak solar
It's rwr car with shr support but idk how much though
foggy fulcrum
https://vxtwitter.com/noahgragson/status/1675611785821409280?s=46&t=dqdLd2XPNcoD...
i thought you weren't allowed to soak your tyres?
tight quiver
Jenson the rain master button brought thr british weather with him
foggy fulcrum
Biggest storm i've ever experianced was in Chicago so maybe it's true
buoyant shale
Can they delay it to tomorrow?
eternal ravine
vague nimbus
Bro when is NASCAR going to start
clear field
IndyCar wins ratings by default
clear field
why am I excited for nascar after being out for years. Oh yeah Hamlin, he needs a championship win
gleaming totem
I don't think they should be racing
They wait any longer and Nascar will likely not get the full race in, I get why they're desperate
autumn briar
Did the Europeans go to sleep
Nah
foggy fulcrum
This weekend of all weekends
foggy fulcrum
They wait any longer and Nascar will likely not get the full race in, I get why ...
Potentially compromising safety for the sake of "getting the race in" is a dark road to go down, and one I'm not happy about
hidden zinc
WERE ABOUT TO GO RACING LETS DO THIS
gleaming totem
Potentially compromising safety for the sake of "getting the race in" is a dark ...
Yes, safety could be compromised but Nascar obviously has the mindset of get this in at all costs due to the money and marketing put into this, especially when this is the first attempt and the weekend has already been kinda a diseaster
random pond
Just woke up expecting to watch it from the start and slowly catch up and I’m glad I didn’t bother getting up at 7am aus time to watch it
foggy fulcrum
Yes, safety could be compromised but Nascar obviously has the mindset of get thi...
Yeah that's the fucking mindset i'm pissed off about
gleaming totem
Yes, safety could be compromised but Nascar obviously has the mindset of get thi...
We've had a construction worker death putting this together, a crazy guy sneak his car onto the track last night and an Xfinity race that didn't even reach halfway where they had to bend the rules to give out full points
uneven coral
When is the race starting?
random pond
Why is it that they dont run when it’s raining?
gleaming totem
Why is it that they dont run when it’s raining?
They do on road courses but not so much, it was like Spa 2021 out there
foggy fulcrum
I hope it's a safe, and secondly, entertaining race. I just scared it's the wrong call in this weather and we've already seen one race control fatally make the worst kind of mistake when it comes to conditions this weekend.
eternal ravine
When is the race starting?
Engines should be started in about 3 minutes
hidden zinc
Why is it that they dont run when it’s raining?
i honestly have no idea, probably for driver safety
uneven coral
Neat.
foggy fulcrum
Why is it that they dont run when it’s raining?
NASCAR does not have rain tyres
They only have 'wet weather' tyres
hidden zinc
NASCAR does not have rain tyres
they do now tho
foggy fulcrum
No, they don't.
eternal ravine
Why is it that they dont run when it’s raining?
They do, its just kinda a Spa 2021 situation right now
fierce grove
They have rain tires
gleaming totem
No, they don't.
They do
fierce grove
No they don't
George. They do.
gleaming totem
Rain tires are for wet conditions
foggy fulcrum
Read both fucking messages before pinging me telling me i'm wrong
fierce grove
They're literally talking about rain tires rn on the stream
random pond
They do, its just kinda a Spa 2021 situation right now
Ah ok
gleaming totem
Read both fucking messages before pinging me telling me i'm wrong
How are the ones on the right not a rain tire in any practical sense
foggy fulcrum
How are the ones on the right not a rain tire in any practical sense
They are WET WEATHER tyres
I said two messgaes and you didn't read half of them
random pond
They look kinda like an inter
foggy fulcrum
if you had you wouldn't still be confused
foggy fulcrum
They look kinda like an inter
They basically are
gleaming totem
They are WET WEATHER tyres
It's called something different but it's basically the same thing
Like F1 you have slicks, Intermediates and Wets
hidden zinc
honestly who cares about the tires
foggy fulcrum
NASCAR stock cars can't race in heavy rain
foggy fulcrum
honestly **who cares about the tires**
the question was about them
Yeah in F1 terms they only have inters
eternal ravine
LETS GOO TUNDRA DRYERS
foggy fulcrum
They do not have extreme wets
gleaming totem
LETS GOO TUNDRA DRYERS
They always use trucks that are current OEMs, a Chevy, a Ford or a Toyota
drowsy marten
I’m so nervous, but I’m so excited
uneven coral
Aren't the NASCAR wheel arches way too close to the tyres as well?
foggy fulcrum
They don't and never have raced in anything more than a drizzle which is all I've been saying…
gleaming totem
Nice command by Bears quarterback Justin Fields
drowsy marten
JUSTIN FIELDS YOU LOSER
dusk jetty
Justin fields ❤️❤️
eternal ravine
They always use trucks that are current OEMs, a Chevy, a Ford or a Toyota
yes. I know. Thank you. I was just enjoying their screentime
drowsy marten
That was a shitty command
foggy fulcrum
Aren't the NASCAR wheel arches way too close to the tyres as well?
hmm?
gleaming totem
JUSTIN FIELDS YOU LOSER
My Giants beat him last year without a quarterback the final quarter of the game
hidden zinc
LES GO
foggy fulcrum
I've never heard the arches being an issue tbf
dusk jetty
My Giants beat him last year without a quarterback the final quarter of the game
League mvp this year trust
foggy fulcrum
But I could be wrong
gleaming totem
League mvp this year trust
Daniel Jones, yes, go win that MVP my friend
clear field
What an awful command, ffs. Get people who give a shit
eternal ravine
Wow
foggy fulcrum
Harder to do inside tbf
eternal ravine
That was the worst command I've heard all year
hidden zinc
yeah
random pond
Aren’t they supposed to be dramatic
hidden zinc
yeah to both of those
foggy fulcrum
Bet he'd do better if you put him in front of an actual crowd
and not just like Bob
clear field
I know you're playing devil's advocate, but still
foggy fulcrum
drink if they say lake effect
random pond
I’m probably gonna bombard y’all with questions since it’s my first race
hidden zinc
I’m probably gonna bombard y’all with questions since it’s my first race
ill try my best to answer them, i've been watching for far too long
clear field
I’m probably gonna bombard y’all with questions since it’s my first race
The stages thing is the dumbest part, other than that it's great
hidden zinc
The stages thing is the dumbest part, other than that it's great
hey at least they're experimenting with no stage breaks
foggy fulcrum
so there aren't any stage cautions anyway
hidden zinc
LETS GO
foggy fulcrum
yeah and COTA and Sonoma were both dull as shit as predicted
it was awful i hate no stage breaks
eternal ravine
its okay, I have a feeling we're gonna get plenty of cautions today
random pond
So is it good or bad?
eternal ravine
So is it good or bad?
depends who you ask
foggy fulcrum
So is it good or bad?
the people who can stomach engaging in nascar fandoms online hate stages, everyone else loves them or doesn't care
eternal ravine
Everyone has their own opinions on it
hidden zinc
IMO stages can be good when done right
uneven coral
it was awful i hate no stage breaks
George likes stage racing.
hidden zinc
and nascar didnt really do them right for a while
foggy fulcrum
but most people don't like stages on road courses because the cautions are too long and it screws up the strategy too much
clear field
The only artificial excitement that nascar needs is GWC, and even that was pushing it a little back when it started
hidden zinc
exactly
chrome grove
stage racing stinks esp on road courses
foggy fulcrum
The only artificial excitement that nascar needs is GWC, and even that was pushi...
choose cone worked
no one complains about the choose cone at all
gleaming totem
The only artificial excitement that nascar needs is GWC, and even that was pushi...
And that is the best solution
clear field
Stages are just an excuse for ads
foggy fulcrum
The number of ads hasn't increased
hidden zinc
choose cone was amazing, and the playoffs drum up excitement
foggy fulcrum
Stages are just an excuse for ads
would you prefer them under green?
random pond
What’s choose cone and gwc?
gleaming totem
And that is the best solution
The alternative is the Indycar and F1 mess we usually get when there's a late race SC
hidden zinc
and now that i said that i like the playoffs imma get cancelled
foggy fulcrum
What’s choose cone and gwc?
on restarts you can choose which line you want to restart in
random pond
What
foggy fulcrum
Green white chequer is an overtime finish, two lap shoot out, once you take the white flag next flag ends it
random pond
That makes no sense
foggy fulcrum
it makes a tonne of sense and works surprisingly well
chrome grove
no one complains about the choose cone at all
because the choose cone was a thing for many local tracks and everybody is somewhat accustomed to it
hidden zinc
That makes no sense
that is literally nascar in a shellnut and thats why i love it
foggy fulcrum
because the choose cone was a thing for many local tracks and everybody is somew...
so are stages
hidden zinc
oh god i just saw someone unironically use pepsi's abomination called colachup
clear field
I'm personally not accustomed to stages because I stopped watching before they started it.
But choose cone sounds fun, I like that
foggy fulcrum
they still give stage points for the record
they just don't throw a yellow anymore
gleaming totem
That makes no sense
It actually is a great idea compared to the alternatives
foggy fulcrum
This is the first year they've used the choose cone on road courses (and at Daytona, Talladega, and on dirt)
and everywhere they've run it so far it's worked
hidden zinc
This is the first year they've used the choose cone on road courses (and at Dayt...
on dirt was the choose drone which was fucking awesome, change my mind
foggy fulcrum
very very rare you even see choose cone penalties anymore either
eternal ravine
hand gripometer
foggy fulcrum
Jenson ftw
hidden zinc
jenson FTW fr fr
fierce grove
Yenson in the wet life is good
foggy fulcrum
SHR definitely an RWR we promise #15
random pond
Where’s he starting?
gleaming totem
He used to love this stuff
uneven coral
hmm?
Honestly, I don't think something came out of it, but I just had a thought but eh.
hidden zinc
how is this dude starting eighth in a rick ware racing car
chrome grove
so are stages
the short track halfway breaks are way different than what nascar does
hidden zinc
but still
rick ware racing
IN P8
gleaming totem
He used to love this stuff
His very light and forgiving driving style means he's great in subpar conditions and doesn't crash often
hidden zinc
something about that makes my brain shortcircuit
foggy fulcrum
the short track halfway breaks are way different than what nascar does
yeah the difference is those don't work in NASCAR
foggy fulcrum
look at the all star, only had one break and it sucked too, NASCAR needs stages
hidden zinc
'coke coler'
bruh who said that
gleaming totem
look at the all star, only had one break and it sucked too, NASCAR needs stages
They don't, it was just the circumstances
foggy fulcrum
They don't, it was just the circumstances
every race they experiment without them is worse than the ones with them
hidden zinc
and damn, how about SVG?
third in his first ever start in the cup series
gleaming totem
every race they experiment without them is worse than the ones with them
We haven't had enough of those examples yet
foggy fulcrum
if SVG wins it'll be a huge dub for vector graphics
chrome grove
nascar hasnt needed stages
gleaming totem
if SVG wins it'll be a huge dub for vector graphics
I don't think we've ever had a Kiwi cup series winner, know Australia with Ambrose and probably the UK somewhere in there
foggy fulcrum
We haven't had enough of those examples yet
oh sorry is 15 years of 150 laps of a train at every talladega race not enough evidence?
hidden zinc
I don't think we've ever had a Kiwi cup series winner, know Australia with Ambro...
and mexico, with suarez
chrome grove
all theyve done is just add 2 guaranteed cautions in the race and after like 20 laps the "close racing!!!!!1!!!!!!!!!1!1" effect goes away and we are back to where we were
gleaming totem
and mexico, with suarez
Columbia as well with Montoya twice
eternal ravine
Colombia*
foggy fulcrum
I don't think we've ever had a Kiwi cup series winner, know Australia with Ambro...
Colombian, Australian, Italian, Canadian, and Mexican
hidden zinc
Colombian, Australian, Italian, Canadian, and Mexican
italian?
foggy fulcrum
Mario
Piquet Jr is Brazillian and won in Xfinity, that's it though
that's every country lol
well and American
uneven coral
Lmfao
gleaming totem
Sneaking in one last commercial break
eternal ravine
Is that Dale 😭
uneven coral
Every time I hear Piquet Jr's name I remember his very ehh stint at Jaguar.
eternal ravine
Somone get him an Umbrella
gleaming totem
Every time I hear Piquet Jr's name I remember his very ehh stint at Jaguar.
And crashgate
hidden zinc
Sneaking in one last commercial break
one last
whos gonna tell him
uneven coral
Crashgate was one year before my time, but yeah.
foggy fulcrum
No driver born outside of North America has won a NASCAR Cup race on an oval
eternal ravine
I remember Piquet Jr for his epic drive during the 2008 German GP 😈
Should of won that race smh
gleaming totem
Gotta get a closeup of the Mobil 1 logo of the rock structure
drowsy marten
Just let us fucking race!
gleaming totem
I remember Piquet Jr for his Formula E title
And my Dad worked for Qualcomm for awhile which was his big Xfinity sponsor
foggy fulcrum
Peacock Pit Box! drink
random pond
I just copped a 6 minute as break
foggy fulcrum
welcome to NASCAR
hidden zinc
drinking game: drink every time they mention the race being in chicago
liver faliure here we come
random pond
Gonna be wasted by lap 2
gleaming totem
Alright, we doing this
foggy fulcrum
oh and every time they mention fourth of july weekend
fierce grove
drinking game: drink every time they mention the race being in chicago
Why do you want me dead
hidden zinc
lights are off on the pace car
foggy fulcrum
single file start
"something fun we do at road courses is do it radio style" that's not fun
that's bad
hidden zinc
juniors headset is broken 💀
eternal ravine
Can the Pace Car atleast have its DRLs on smh
foggy fulcrum
if i wanted radio style i'd listen to it on the bloody radio where they do it better
hidden zinc
if i wanted radio style i'd listen to it on the bloody radio where they do it be...
at least its not a FOX broadcast
hidden zinc
yeah
foggy fulcrum
REDDICK
dusk jetty
Wtf is the camera
hidden zinc
REDDICK FTW
foggy fulcrum
I thought Reddick was in the Jordan car…?
hidden zinc
BLUDS FIGHTING HIS TEAM OWNER
hidden zinc
I thought Reddick was in the Jordan car…?
its a joint venture between hamlin and jordan
fierce grove
Oh fuck yeah
gleaming totem
And there cars in the wall
hidden zinc
ALMIROLA NOOO
foggy fulcrum
its a joint venture between hamlin and jordan
not what i meant, and also i'm a NASCAR fan you don't need to explain things to me
autumn briar
Another one
foggy fulcrum
SHANE VAN GINSENBERGEN
hidden zinc
bad day for legace
uneven coral
Of course it's Keselowski in a street/road course losing it. 💀
magic mason
Man is not pulling out the caution 🗿
foggy fulcrum
The two LMC cars…
autumn briar
😭
hidden zinc
'eh they made it through, NO CAUTION'
foggy fulcrum
Legacy is on the biggest omnishambles
foggy fulcrum
Shane can gisenbergen
SVJ
gleaming totem
Man is not pulling out the caution 🗿
Fighting for daylight so will try to avoid cautions at all costs
foggy fulcrum
good ol svj
hidden zinc
new drinking game
take a shot every time they mess up SVG's name
gleaming totem
And now Denny in the wall
autumn briar
Nooo Hamlin
magic mason
'eh they made it through, NO CAUTION'
Man this would’ve been a red flag with FIA officials
random pond
Why do they keep saying SVG
fierce grove
Man this would’ve been a red flag with FIA officials
To be fair F1 cars are hella delicate
magic mason
To be fair F1 cars are hella delicate
True
foggy fulcrum
Why do they keep saying SVG
they can't pronounce Shane van Gisbergen
hidden zinc
Why do they keep saying SVG
cause shane van gisbergen is a mouthfull for a race commentator
random pond
I mean svj
foggy fulcrum
for an American race commentator
magic mason
they can't pronounce Shane van Gisbergen
I wouldn’t blame them tbh
hidden zinc
denny no 
random pond
Sorry, autocorrect
magic mason
Also they’re used to this
random pond
Oh ok
magic mason
Martin Treux Jr
hidden zinc
oh that one's easy, MTJ
KFB
foggy fulcrum
commentators don't usually say KFB lol
foggy fulcrum
shane……… van… gis… bergen
got there eventually
anyway I thought Reddick was in the Jordan Brand car
swear it said 45 when they unveiled it?
uneven coral
Nooo Busch
hidden zinc
KB AROUND
autumn briar
Damnit
hidden zinc
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
magic mason
That’s shit
uneven coral
FCC.
magic mason
How does that happen?
fierce grove
Fuck
foggy fulcrum
It's almost like it's not safe
gleaming totem
Backend just stepped out
jolly dagger
hmmm
foggy fulcrum
No run off on straights like that, and in these conditions
uneven coral
I think if it was all by himself he would have rolled his car sideaways.
dusk jetty
Bro blue flag is local caution
foggy fulcrum
swear it said 45 when they unveiled it?
jolly dagger
No run off on straights like that, and in these conditions
I live here in chicago and they were going to try and do everything to make this race happen
foggy fulcrum
definitely says 45
jolly dagger
too much money went into it
hidden zinc
It's almost like it's not safe
this is the first time they're ever doing this, lets give NASCAR a bit of wiggle room
foggy fulcrum
this is the first time they're ever doing this, lets give NASCAR a bit of wiggle...
someone died yesterday because race control made the wrong call, fuck that
drowsy marten
So Almirola lost talent, Legacy falls apart, Hamlin in the barrier, and Kyle bins it. This is already a fun race
foggy fulcrum
Money is not an excuse in this business
gleaming totem
Car looks pretty good
foggy fulcrum
First time is not an excuse in this business
These are their fucking lives
They need to get it right.
hidden zinc
this isnt even the same sanctioning body
sure nascar shits the bed a lot, but theyve focused on safety since dale sr.
i agree we need to give them some scrutiny, but we dont need to demonize them
foggy fulcrum
A week after Blaney went hard into concrete they were too lazy to, or forgot to, put tyres in front of, comes out of the care centre slurring in his interview
foggy fulcrum
this isnt even the same sanctioning body
sure nascar shits the bed a lot, but th...
If you can't learn lessons from other series you should never be allowed near a race control
gleaming totem
this isnt even the same sanctioning body
sure nascar shits the bed a lot, but th...
If someone gets hurt it's unfortunate but it's motor racing sometimes, but can't have anyone getting killed or permanently paralyzed
foggy fulcrum
A series where only two years in similar conditions we had a wreck like this
wrong gif
hidden zinc
blud repost that gif imma steal it
jolly dagger
They need to get it *right*.
there is very very little risk of someone getting seriously injured in these things
clear field
Nascar literally does GWC for more crashes with an entire culture around "the big one" tho. These weather conditions are fine. If it's causing problems? Get better rain tires
gleaming totem
https://tenor.com/view/cole-custer-martin-truex-jr-cota-circuit-of-the-americas-...
And everyone came out ok thankfully
hidden zinc
gif stolen, mission complete
foggy fulcrum
there is very very little risk of someone getting seriously injured in these thi...
Tell that to Kurt Busch or Alex Bowman
jolly dagger
they’re going below 130mph and they are giant tanks
they are not open wheelers pushing 180
hidden zinc
dale jr commentator my beloved
jolly dagger
Tell that to Kurt Busch or Alex Bowman
yeah it happens but it’s not the same
foggy fulcrum
And everyone came out ok thankfully
That time
foggy fulcrum
yeah it happens but it’s not the same
not the same as what
we're talking about safety
gleaming totem
Tell that to Kurt Busch or Alex Bowman
And it sucks but that's what happens in sports sometime, but they're still alive, one is competing today
foggy fulcrum
we've had what 5 crashes, including a major one, already in this race
hidden zinc
that was the first year of the next gen, they've focused on the safety and putting the drivers out of harms way
foggy fulcrum
i know, it doesn't make this the right call
hidden zinc
no, it doesnt.
foggy fulcrum
you have to keep making the right call every single week
gleaming totem
i know, it doesn't make this the right call
Put yourself in Nascar's shoes, spent a lot of money getting these streets and marketing the event, you don't want it called off
clear field
This seems acceptable
foggy fulcrum
Put yourself in Nascar's shoes, spent a lot of money getting these streets and m...
money is not an excuse to compromise safety, ever
we cannot do that
that is not an acceptable excuse in this business
clear field
The conditions aren't bad tho
hidden zinc
here we go again
gleaming totem
**money is not an excuse to compromise safety, ever**
As long as nobody gets killed or permanently paralyzed than it's a risk worth taking in this situation
drowsy marten
So who bins it next?
hidden zinc
injury is going to happen to everyone in this sport at some point, all we can do is minimize the damage
foggy fulcrum
If everyone's okay they made the right choice. What happens if they aren't.
hidden zinc
So who bins it next?
eh, gibbs maybe
foggy fulcrum
injury is going to happen to **everyone** in this sport at some point, all we ca...
And they haven't, that's my whole point…
hidden zinc
sorry i mean THE SECOND COMING
drowsy marten
Tyler Reddick is secretly Max Verstappen
hidden zinc
uh why does the track look like a fucking horse
gleaming totem
injury is going to happen to **everyone** in this sport at some point, all we ca...
You hate to compare it to stick and ball sports but there athletes occasionally get injured, even if you try to lessen it as much as possible
hidden zinc
man, safety issues aside this is fucking sick
i never thought i would see this in my lifetime
jolly dagger
not the same as what
- This race has been almost a year in the making and tons of money and time went into it from both NASCAR and the city of Chicago
- There’s always a risk of someone dying and getting injured in any race regardless of conditions
foggy fulcrum
1. This race has been almost a year in the making and tons of money and time wen...
money is not an excuse again
you're never gonna win this argument if you keep going back to "oh but it's so expensive"
jolly dagger
nobody is saying it’s an excuse
foggy fulcrum
idgaf how much money it cost
jolly dagger
but think realistically
foggy fulcrum
no
jolly dagger
don’t think realistically?
foggy fulcrum
that should never be how this works
jolly dagger
ok
gleaming totem
1. This race has been almost a year in the making and tons of money and time wen...
And at the end of the day, racing cars fast will always have a risk of injury even if it's very low nowadays
foggy fulcrum
race control's job isn't to care about the expense
hidden zinc
HERE COMES BELL
jolly dagger
you’re thinking naively is all I’ll say
foggy fulcrum
it isn't thinking "realistically" to pretend it is or should be
foggy fulcrum
what did Rick just call Gisbergen?
hidden zinc
man, as much as i want it to happen, chase is NOT winning this one
foggy fulcrum
did no one brief these commentators lmao
hidden zinc
bluds in P26 he aint getting this one
THERE GOES BELL
guess what? IT'S TIME FOR EVERYONES FAVORITE PART OF THE RACE
THAT'S RIGHT, IT'S ANOTHER AD BREAK!
gleaming totem
Atlanta
hidden zinc
yeah, atlanta
gleaming totem
The hybrid Superspeedway
foggy fulcrum
well it's better than this i guess
hidden zinc
then new hampshire, pocono, richmond, michigan, and indy RC
so we dont have another road course for a while
foggy fulcrum
New Hampshire, Pocono, Richmond, and Michigan before the next road course, thank christ
uneven coral
Gilland had an off.
drowsy marten
Indy RC = Kobayashi
hidden zinc
Indy RC= Chastain being Chastain
foggy fulcrum
gleaming totem
Indy RC= Chastain being Chastain
That was smart what he tried
foggy fulcrum
I can't wait for the oval to come back
gleaming totem
I can't wait for the oval to come back
And hopefully attendance is a little better when that happens
foggy fulcrum
It will be
hidden zinc
That was smart what he tried
blud legit said 'screw the course layout, what if i just skip an entire section?'
foggy fulcrum
This car basically only races well on tracks exactly like Indy
foggy fulcrum
blud legit said 'screw the course layout, what if i just **skip an entire sectio...
the only shocking part of that is that NASCAR actually did the right thing and punished him for it
spare thistle
this race been so good
gleaming totem
blud legit said 'screw the course layout, what if i just **skip an entire sectio...
Because a crash was kinda inevitable
hidden zinc
and this feels blasphemous to say so i may get cancelled, but i'm excited for the texas race soon
gleaming totem
the only shocking part of that is that NASCAR actually did the right thing and p...
No, there was a crash and he took the escape road
hidden zinc
mostly cause its like 15 minutes from me
spare thistle
and this feels blasphemous to say so i may get cancelled, but i'm excited for th...
what are you excited for
foggy fulcrum
Texas has sucked every time the next gen has gone
foggy fulcrum
No, there was a crash and he took the escape road
Why are you telling me this like I don't know
spare thistle
Texas has sucked every time the next gen has gone
only the next gen bro?
hidden zinc
yeah, the TMS race in september
gleaming totem
mostly cause its like 15 minutes from me
Why it'll never completely go away, DFW is a big market
hidden zinc
only the next gen bro?
yeah, since the 2017 remodel its sucked
foggy fulcrum
only the next gen bro?
no… but i'm narrowing it down because both Charlotte races have been great and all three TMS races have still sucked
hidden zinc
this may be why i've heard of them doing a total remodel
gleaming totem
Why are you telling me this like I don't know
Why should he be penalized then, was a crash
hidden zinc
lets go back to how it was originally, racing was damn good from what ive heard
foggy fulcrum
Why should he be penalized then, was a crash
for cutting the course and overtaking about a thousand cars (and btw, he was penalised for exactly that)
drowsy marten
Caution
gleaming totem
this may be why i've heard of them doing a total remodel
Should just go back to the old configuration and cannibalize some more grandstands
spare thistle
Gragson goes off
hes so trash
uneven coral
Gragson into the tyre wall.
gleaming totem
for cutting the course and overtaking about a thousand cars (and btw, he was pen...
But there was a crash, can't penalize him for guessing correctly
foggy fulcrum
But there was a crash, can't penalize him for guessing correctly
they can and did penalised him for cutting the course and overtaking a shit load of cars
hidden zinc
alright, gragson was WAY overhyped
foggy fulcrum
they can and did penalised him for cutting the course and overtaking a shit loa...
just like the 14 was the year before btw
gleaming totem
@drowsy marten But the funniest part was still Denny getting yeeted by Briscoe after he got blacked flagged, no offense as you're a Hamlin fan
hidden zinc
hopefully he wont be another danica patrick situation
foggy fulcrum
Gragon's not overhyped
LMC is in a fail of a season, a lame duck with Chevy, and he took over Ty Dillon's ride
drowsy marten
<@873340112438698004> But the funniest part was still Denny getting yeeted by Br...
At least AJ won
uneven coral
NASCAR is a sport that is pretty hard on the rookies tbf.
dusk jetty
Why do they keep going under the barriers
random pond
SVG running his supercar habit of using clutch and heel and toe under braking
hidden zinc
LMC is in a fail of a season, a lame duck with Chevy, and he took over Ty Dillon...
but i mean
i expected more than this
foggy fulcrum
Ty Dillon's 42 did absolutely zero last year even while the 43 was doing well, thinking Gragson was gonna change that in his rookie year was optimistic at best
and LMC in general has gone backwards since then
it's not Noah
hidden zinc
i hate to say it but legacy motor club may be done for, soon
hidden zinc
just in general
eternal ravine
Gragson showing us how to make a Baconator
gleaming totem
i hate to say it but legacy motor club may be done for, soon
They have wealthy backing from the owner of Allegiant Airlines and Sunseeker Resorts, but preferably they'd have more real sponsors
foggy fulcrum
one bad year's just one bad year, they'll be fine long term
hidden zinc
it really doesnt matter the sponsors or drivers if they cant get the consistant results, and they havent done that for years
foggy fulcrum
the two years they've existed, sure
in which they've won… oh yeah the Southern 500
this isn't RPM
spare thistle
it really doesnt matter the sponsors or drivers if they cant get the consistant ...
um
na
foggy fulcrum
It's GMS in Cup
spare thistle
its lmc
gleaming totem
The 43 team has had many different names since 2008
spare thistle
legacy motor club
spare thistle
The 43 team has had many different names since 2008
yea lotta merging
hidden zinc
i do feel bad for petty, hes basically being pushed out of his own team by gallagher and johnson
gleaming totem
Petty Enterprises, Gillet Evernham Motorsports, Richard Petty Motorsports, Petty GMS Motorsports and now Legacy Motor Club
foggy fulcrum
Yeah this isn't just a name change though, that's what I'm saying.
This was GMS buying out RPM in order to go Cup racing.
spare thistle
Yeah this isn't just a name change though, that's what I'm saying.
This was GMS...
mhm
hidden zinc
you gotta feel bad for him
gleaming totem
i do feel bad for petty, hes basically being pushed out of his own team by galla...
Happy Birthday though, turned 86 today
foggy fulcrum
It's not RPM, RPM's results aren't relevant to this team
hidden zinc
yeah, happy birthday petty
foggy fulcrum
and GMS has done really well in the Truck Series
hidden zinc
no mcdonalds i will not buy the grimace shake, please be quiet
foggy fulcrum
They're gonna have first class Toyota OEM support, Erik Jones and Noah Gragson, Jimmie Johnson in the ownership group, and a lot of sponsors, they'll do just fine. One bad year does not a bad team make.
gleaming totem
They don't really
drowsy marten
LOL
foggy fulcrum
intl feed >
gleaming totem
Allegiant and Sunseeker which are on the car most weeks are businesses owned by GMS
foggy fulcrum
Yeah and Haas CNC is on the 41 every week and HendrickCars.com is on the 5 every week
hidden zinc
honestly, i am praying that lajoie gets a top ride, dude deserves it
weak solar
Also why does the 5 still have that team sponsor?
hidden zinc
hes been in the back for his entire career
foggy fulcrum
Also why does the 5 still have that team sponsor?
fr? because it works
the business people at hendrick cars wanted to keep it
weak solar
Good Point
gleaming totem
Yeah and Haas CNC is on the 41 every week and HendrickCars.com is on the 5 every...
I mean while it helps marketing somewhat it's still preferred to have outside sponsorship if you can get it
spare thistle
Some guys gambling on slicks
who just did
drowsy marten
who just did
Harvick was one of them
foggy fulcrum
pretty sure LeafFilter is on the Kaulig cars a lot as well btw
spare thistle
pretty sure LeafFilter is on the Kaulig cars a lot as well btw
yea its on the 31 a lot
hidden zinc
whos gonna wreck THIS TIME?
foggy fulcrum
What's the point of being a rich business owner if you can't even use your own company to fund one of your cup rides
GisBERgen lmao
gleaming totem
yea its on the 31 a lot
But at least the 16 has funding, LMC it's two cars
foggy fulcrum
… what
gleaming totem
Hendrick and SHR also one car
hidden zinc
im about halfway to liver faliure from this broadcast
dear god it feels weird for these cars to be so quiet
foggy fulcrum
But at least the 16 has funding, LMC it's two cars
did you not see that it was a Wendys car or?
foggy fulcrum
Blackrifle coffee and Wendys are on the 42 a lot
gleaming totem
did you not see that it was a Wendys car or?
Not for most of the season, Wendy's and Black Rifle is only for a few races
craggy sonnet
How's SVGoat going?
hidden zinc
still P3
craggy sonnet
Based as fuck
hidden zinc
blud is based
foggy fulcrum
Not for most of the season, Wendy's and Black Rifle is only for a few races
6/18 yeah fair
hidden zinc
fr
craggy sonnet
Also epic proto my guy
foggy fulcrum
But that'll grow I'm sure. Plus you got Wyndham on the 84 which I'm sure they can grow into more of a relationship, maybe steal some of those primaries from the 6 and 17
foggy fulcrum
Chastain's record on road courses has been very good if you ignore finishes
hidden zinc
blud cut someones brakes to bring out that caution
because it is always ross's fault
foggy fulcrum
hey sometimes it's denny's fault
gleaming totem
Ross is not having a great day
craggy sonnet
Shane should just go over to the US, he's done what he needs to here in oz
gleaming totem
Remember his teammates are running top 10
drowsy marten
Blaney is slow
craggy sonnet
hidden zinc
hey sometimes it's denny's fault
so am i i think
and lay off denny, blud got traumatized at those portapotties
uneven coral
SVG is closing on Reddick.
hidden zinc
VAN GISBERGEN TO THE LEAD???
spare thistle
i fucking hate joey logano
foggy fulcrum
Shane van Jensonburgen's doing well
gleaming totem
and lay off denny, blud got traumatized at those portapotties
Lol, tbf Brad Keselowski didn't lock the door
craggy sonnet
shows up
wins debut nascar race
says nothing
leaves
hidden zinc
Lol, tbf Brad Keselowski didn't lock the door
yeah, blud was fighting for his damn life in there
foggy fulcrum
>shows up
>wins debut nascar race
>says nothing
>leaves
typical supercars driver
gleaming totem
>shows up
>wins debut nascar race
>says nothing
>leaves
Basically Jamie McMurray's career
hidden zinc
this dude may be based enough to tempt me to watch supercars
foggy fulcrum
honestly it's a fucking shame we don't see more NASCAR drivers go to Supercars
craggy sonnet
Hey what can I say, our drivers are just based like that
hidden zinc
and i'm texan
i don't even think i get that broadcasted here
random pond
I’m on ads
gleaming totem
Tbh, if he's good enough if should try to make it in Nascar, make a lot more money
hidden zinc
and hes certainly good enough
foggy fulcrum
Christopher Bell wins stage 1, 10 points + 1 playoff point for him
drowsy marten
Bell wins stage 1
hidden zinc
ok shane is fucking based
foggy fulcrum
45, 91, 19, 34, 99, 5, 16, 54, and 15 top ten
drowsy marten
Some guys are pitting for slicks
foggy fulcrum
91 and 15 no drivers points, 91 no owners points
gleaming totem
Harvick on slicks I don't think is running very well
craggy sonnet
Wow, US doesn't air it?
foggy fulcrum
well actually idk if they get owners points but the 91 isn't playoff eligible because it's not a full season car so
hidden zinc
shane van gisbasedgen
spare thistle
well actually idk if they get owners points but the 91 isn't playoff eligible be...
^
gleaming totem
Wow, US doesn't air it?
Think it's Tornado warnings in some parts of the country
hidden zinc
Wow, US doesn't air it?
i dont think we do, no
foggy fulcrum
this race is fine now because of vortex theory
drowsy marten
LOGANO IN THE BARRIER
hidden zinc
Think it's Tornado warnings in some parts of the country
as texan i can confirm our broadcasts are only tornado warnings
JOEY NO
gleaming totem
as texan i can confirm our broadcasts are only tornado warnings
Be safe out there
foggy fulcrum
LOGANO IN THE BARRIER
there's a reason Ford haven't won a road course since TWENTY-EIGHTEEN
hidden zinc
turn six is literally the car killer isnt it
midnight drum
JB?????????
gleaming totem
Jenson, no
hidden zinc
BUTTON AROUND
uneven coral
Button got turned around?
hidden zinc
JENSON NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO\
gleaming totem
Please no damage
foggy fulcrum
Jenson van Buttonsbergen NOOO
drowsy marten
He has no damage
midnight drum
its okay the next gen is indestructable
foggy fulcrum
he could be okay if these slicks work
hidden zinc
NO WAIT IT WAS PREECE
drowsy marten
Logano didn’t turn him. It was Preece
foggy fulcrum
SHR on SHR violence
uneven coral
there's a reason Ford haven't won a road course since TWENTY-EIGHTEEN
Is Brad also one of the reasons?
drowsy marten
SHANE GOT AROUND REDDICK
hidden zinc
pov: this race
drowsy marten
Hamlin pits
gleaming totem
Jenson, go yeet the 17
foggy fulcrum
foggy fulcrum
is Christopher Beltram Hernandez Yeley in this race?
hidden zinc
unfortunatly i dont think so, so -100000000/10
drowsy marten
Gilliand
hidden zinc
literally unwatchable
drowsy marten
Barrier
foggy fulcrum
who is Lally
spare thistle
is Christopher Beltram Hernandez Yeley in this race?
no
hidden zinc
gilliland no
spare thistle
who is Lally
2011 roty 🐐🐐
hidden zinc
2011 roty 🐐🐐
oh, him
hidden zinc
vangisBergen??
i think im in liver faliure
spare thistle
bro got rookie of the year with an avg finish of 30th
foggy fulcrum
and people wonder why Rinus Veekay changed his name
they can't even say van Gisbergen lmao
gleaming totem
Chase Elliott now in the wall
drowsy marten
ELLIOTT IN THE TIRE BARRIER
hidden zinc
josh bilicki to P8
drowsy marten
SHANE LEADS
hidden zinc
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CHASE
drowsy marten
VAN GISBERGEN IN THE LEAD
foggy fulcrum
Chelliott hasn't won a road course since this race two years ago at RA
hidden zinc
Chelliott hasn't won a road course since this race two years ago at RA
as much as i like the man he might have fallen off
gleaming totem
Give him a good stop
uneven coral
How is it hard to fuck up Shane van Gisbergen name?
foggy fulcrum
Shane vanipgisberGEn
craggy sonnet
OMG SVGOATTTTTT
random pond
Van gikisbergen
foggy fulcrum
I don't get it man
drowsy marten
Damnit, he just missed him
uneven coral
Even Rinus Van Kalmthout is easy to pronounce to be fair.
foggy fulcrum
it isn't if you pronounce Kalmthout properly
sudden zenith
idk why i'm surprised they call him Eric Almirola
aric*
drowsy marten
This race has been great
sudden zenith
yes
foggy fulcrum
they don't call him Aric Almirola
sudden zenith
thats his name
foggy fulcrum
they call him Eric
foggy fulcrum
thats his name
that's my fucking point
uneven coral
#3 had an off.
foggy fulcrum
they don't call him Aric they call him Eric
uneven coral
It rejoined the track.
foggy fulcrum
3 found the only runoff
hidden zinc
they don't call him Aric Almirola
we've got erik and aric in the cup series
both pronounced the same
this is ocnfusing
foggy fulcrum
yeah exactly
uneven coral
I'm missing out on the ads with the Allah stream.
hidden zinc
noah dear LORD
uneven coral
NOAH LMFAO
drowsy marten
Gragson again
uneven coral
HE'S into the tyre barrier in T6 again.
drowsy marten
Just go home
hidden zinc
thats what he deserves for that bacon looking shirt
drowsy marten
foggy fulcrum
LMC omnishambles continues
hidden zinc
LMC is doing one of those horny eagle death spirals or smth
foggy fulcrum
they're getting a decade's worth of bad luck out of the way i'm hopin
anyway imma go to bed
g'night
hidden zinc
gn homie
random pond
Gooooooooood
hidden zinc
blud is based as hell
vague nimbus
I was eating what happened to Henson????
hidden zinc
I was eating what happened to Henson????
wrecked by preece coming to pit road
and almost hit by logano
hidden zinc
Gooooooooood
average FOX moment
craggy sonnet
lost it again
wtf is going on this morning
it was kinda funky just before the F1 race last night too
but didn't fully cut out
finally back
random pond
HOW MANY ADS DO THEY WANT TO RUN
fierce grove
HOW MANY ADS DO THEY WANT TO RUN
A l l
hidden zinc
A L L O F T H E M
MAKE NASCAR ONE GIANT AD
this race is stroll approved
OH LAWD HERE HE COMES
sudden zenith
WARSON
craggy sonnet
ah damn it, well it was fun while it lasted
spare thistle
HOW MANY ADS DO THEY WANT TO RUN
just watch on abu dhabi
sudden zenith
they turned to ads when larson was on reddick bumper 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Thought so considering it's 1am here
sudden zenith
chicago street circuit
lethal yacht
I was honestly thinking of watching NASCAR, there's just nowhere in the UK to do it as far as I know
sudden zenith
do u have nbc
lethal yacht
Nope
spare thistle
people doubted it too much thats why
lethal yacht
Only 4 people smacked the tire barriers
rain solstice
3 times for Gragson
lethal yacht
Twice
rain solstice
And here I thought he would be good this season
lethal yacht
The first one was Busch
craggy sonnet
some drivers playing for an early finish
drowsy marten
Suarez hit the wall
rain solstice
Suarez in the wall
bronze sentinel
Swear-ez
drowsy marten
Justin Haley leads…
midnight drum
LMAO
latent sorrel
WTF
rain solstice
HOLY SHIT
midnight drum
crowds the happiest theyve been all day seeing that
gleaming totem
Well boys
hidden zinc
OH MY GOD
gleaming totem
Got ourselves a parking lot
hidden zinc
SEVEN CARS
eternal ravine
LMAO
craggy sonnet
LMAOO
hidden zinc
LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
dusk jetty
Average Chicago traffic
eternal ravine
IM DEAD
sudden zenith
rain solstice
😂😂😂😂😂
eternal ravine
Is the race running full distance?
rain solstice
RFK RACING IS LOVING IT https://vxtwitter.com/rfkracing/status/1675664310255734787?s=46
craggy sonnet
Is the race running full distance?
nah, they shortened to 75
dusk jetty
nah, they shortened to 75
Why?
sudden zenith
stock cars dont have headlights
craggy sonnet
stickers go brrr
eternal ravine
but street lights
sudden zenith
too dim maybe
craggy sonnet
street lights aren't close to bright enough to light up a race track
dusk jetty
Bro
midnight drum
omg gragson
eternal ravine
Me after having the Baconator
rain solstice
Haley
eternal ravine
DAMN IT CHRIS
rain solstice
OH MY GOD
drowsy marten
GO REDDICK
drowsy marten
He’s short on fuel I think
latent sorrel
Another caution 💀
midnight drum
yellow inc
rain solstice
BROOOOOO