Official 2016 NASCAR Thread

[Cowboy Gun Fan]

It was a historical week-end.

All 3 series had 1st time winners.

Congrats to Kyle and the 42 team.

[JEBar]

Tony wound up 21st in his final Michigan race which was enough to formally clinch a postseason spot .... with his Sonoma victory in June and a steady hold on 26th in the driver standings

my girl started 23rd and finished 23rd

[RetiredSeabee]

I have been expecting Larson to get the win before the 24 car did. Now it is Elliot's turn, but I would love to see Ryan Blaney put the 21 in Victory Lane.

[JEBar]

the growing number of different winners is making getting into the chase very interesting

[Cowboy Gun Fan]

but I would love to see Ryan Blaney put the 21 in Victory Lane.

Me too.

Although he's had some hard-luck finishes, he's done real well for the Wood Bros this year.

Had a respectable 4th Place finish today.

[Cowboy Gun Fan]

Tony wound up 21st in his final Michigan race which was enough to formally clinch a postseason spot .... with his Sonoma victory in June and a steady hold on 26th in the driver standings

my girl started 23rd and finished 23rd

Good news for Tony.

BTW, I was wondering why you didn't mention Danica earlier, lol.

[JEBar]

Good news for Tony.

BTW, I was wondering why you didn't mention Danica earlier, lol.

[JEBar]

Jr's out for the rest of the season :

"NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss the rest of the 2016 Sprint Cup Series season as he recovers from a concussion, Hendrick Motorsports announced.

Hendrick Motorsports says that Earnhardt Jr. has not been cleared medically by doctors and will continue to receive treatment.

“I wish I could return to the No. 88 team this season,” Earnhardt said in a statement. “To say I’m disappointed doesn’t begin to describe how I feel, but I know this is the right thing for my long-term health and career. I’m 100 percent focused on my recovery, and I will continue to follow everything the doctors tell me. They’re seeing good progress in my test results, and I’m feeling that progress physically. I plan to be healthy and ready to compete at Daytona in February. I’m working toward that." "

taken from this link ===> http://www.si.com/racing/2016/09/02/dale-earnhardt-jr-nascar-concussion?xid=aol_home

[Cowboy Gun Fan]

I was afraid that was going to happen, but I was hoping for the best. Really though, many years ago, I can remember the doctors telling him just one more and your done. I guess it's good that we've had him this long, but he still could be back. But if he's out for good, I won't be real surprised.

[JEBar]

But if he's out for good, I won't be real surprised.

neither will I .... damage from concussions usually accumulates over time .... even if they get him back to where they want him, a future wreck could undo all of the rehab

[JEBar]

9-4-16 .... Green Flag due to drop at 6:20 PM Eastern in the Bojangles' Southern 500 .... wonder how many folks out of the Southern part of the country know what Bojangles' is .... race time weather forecast 82 degrees, 58% humidity, 0% chance of rain .... Harvick on the pole

[Sir Henry]

At least the race is back when it should be. Labor Day just wasn't the same without it.

[ace73]

OK, I didn't know Greg Brady could sing!!

[JEBar]

OK, I didn't know Greg Brady could sing!!

he sure did a fine job .... the truck race earlier today was on a road course in Canada .... heck of a last lap, I suspect we will hear of some fines for the post race flying tackle and short fight ..

[ace73]

Congrats to the 78! 4th for #11!
Man that was a long race!

[JEBar]

congrats to 78 .... if the pit crew for the 4 had of switched air guns earlier, the story may have been different .... my girl finished 24th, that's about as expected

[Cowboy Gun Fan]

A great win for Truex !!

Also another great win for Sadler in the Xfinity series. Some good news there for Jr, his team owner.

[Sir Henry]

I don't think I've watched a full race this season and of the ones I have watched its only been a few minutes and some I haven't even peeked at.

[ace73]

Are we ready for racing?!! #11 on the pole!

[Deadwood Dutch]

With Tony retiring next year I still haven't really decided who my new driver should be.