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NCGuy68
09-06-2007, 03:29 AM
Its official. JGR will field Toyotas in 08, both Cup and Busch series. I'am having a hard time seeing Tony Steward in a Camry.

Thoughts.....Opinions......?

tom406
09-06-2007, 03:39 AM
Isn't it basically a spec race now with the Car Of Tomorrow? Basically decals and artwork are all that separate one "model" from another. The Toyota V8 is pretty much a purpose-built race motor that utilizes what Ford and GM have learned with their small blocks more than anything Toyota learned in their other pursuits. I guess I just..don't..care...anymore......

JMO!

Xplantdad
09-06-2007, 03:49 AM
Tom...you and me both. The new cars are a far cry from the cars of old...they are full on race cars with sheetmetal that closely resembles the actual car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

ORIGLS6
09-06-2007, 04:08 AM
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Just another nail in the NASCAR coffin.

RPOL88
09-06-2007, 04:24 AM
February 18, 2001. The day that Nascar died. Just my opinion.

ORIGLS6
09-06-2007, 04:41 AM
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Dave Rifkin
09-06-2007, 05:12 AM
Bring back the days when NASCAR stock cars were production based cars that were modified for racing instead of this IROC variant that it's become. I could say the same thing for NHRA Pro Stock cars too. I miss the days when the cars were factory built cars that were modified for racing and many of the racers actually shifted their own gears. The fiberglass replicars that Pro Stockers have become are boring. I prefer to watch Stock and Super Stock.

SSJunkie68-69
09-06-2007, 06:10 AM
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Bring back the days when NASCAR stock cars were production based cars that were modified for racing instead of this IROC variant that it's become. I could say the same thing for NHRA Pro Stock cars too. I miss the days when the cars were factory built cars that were modified for racing and many of the racers actually shifted their own gears. The fiberglass replicars that Pro Stockers have become are boring. I prefer to watch Stock and Super Stock.

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Amen to that Brother and pass the collection plate. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Chateau Slate 66
09-06-2007, 06:31 AM
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Bring back the days when NASCAR stock cars were production based cars that were modified for racing instead of this IROC variant that it's become. I could say the same thing for NHRA Pro Stock cars too. I miss the days when the cars were factory built cars that were modified for racing and many of the racers actually shifted their own gears. The fiberglass replicars that Pro Stockers have become are boring. I prefer to watch Stock and Super Stock.

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Amen to that Brother and pass the collection plate. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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Put me down for that one as well! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Xplantdad
09-06-2007, 07:00 AM
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Bring back the days when NASCAR stock cars were production based cars that were modified for racing instead of this IROC variant that it's become. I could say the same thing for NHRA Pro Stock cars too. I miss the days when the cars were factory built cars that were modified for racing and many of the racers actually shifted their own gears. The fiberglass replicars that Pro Stockers have become are boring. I prefer to watch Stock and Super Stock.

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Amen to that Brother and pass the collection plate. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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Put me down for that one as well! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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Me too. I am angry that all they show on TV is F/C, T/F, P/S and the bikes...there are other classes you know! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

ORIGLS6
09-06-2007, 07:40 AM
Chatting with my Hero, Mr. Barnhart today and this exact topic came up. I could watch vintage SS or Junior Stock racing all day.

God I wish I had been at da Grove last weekend. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

x Baldwin Motion
09-06-2007, 08:19 PM
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Just another nail in the NASCAR coffin.

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif ""February 18, 2001. The day that Nascar died. Just my opinion."" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif
I'd rather hear ol' Rusty Wallace crying that his Pontiac has an unfair disadvatage after winning 18 races in two years (93-94?) than try to convince myself those winged monstrosities have anything to do with STOCK cars !!
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

Just when I thought Denny Hamlin might make the sport interesting, he switches to that 4NJNK.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Charley.gif

I'm out.

68l30
09-06-2007, 08:31 PM
It's just another step to creating another PC sport. Level playing field for everyone, esp with the new cars......I'm in favor of trashing the point system.....Just race for the checker. If you win the most... the championship is yours..If there's a tie? Good old fashion Sat night 150 lap shootout. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

Steve

Xplantdad
09-07-2007, 04:52 AM
Where is ASCOT when you need it? Now that was good old fashioned racing.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

tabooo
09-07-2007, 05:10 AM
Bye Bye AMERICAN PIE!!!!!!

Dog427435
09-07-2007, 06:31 AM
[b] RIP - Dale & NASCAR!

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YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
09-07-2007, 04:06 PM
I like the DUPONT over his shoulder! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

ORIGLS6
09-07-2007, 05:29 PM
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gifDon't you mean behind him. That's how it should be! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
09-07-2007, 05:30 PM
May he rest in peace, but I was never a DE fan.

Kim_Howie
09-07-2007, 06:03 PM
I quit watching Nascar when the Japs got in!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif