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Old 11-12-2012, 11:53 AM
 
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I like what Gordon did, about time someone shake up Nascar a bit. It was the most fun I've seen this entire season!!
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Old 11-12-2012, 11:58 AM
 
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Lots of interesting ideas so far. My ideas:

Lighten up on the caution flags. Throwing a flag because someone gets a bit sideways doesn't really help. OTOH, a yellow should definitely have been thrown in Phoenix today near the end of the race. Danica would not have taken that nasty hit under caution.
There have been less cautions/yellow flags this year than previous years. This year has been one of the most boring years I can remember.

Although the "phantom yellow" may be fact or fiction, yellow flags do make the race more interesting. The restarts are where most of the action is during the race, plus bunching up the field. Once they all get in line, they are just driving in circles. Booring!!

Yellow's also bunch up the field again. Yellows throw a wrench into the crew chiefs plan to save fuel, etc...

If you are concerned about a "phatom yellow" helping out someone a lap down, then just get rid of the "lucky dog". Make the driver a lap down earn his way back to the lead lap.
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Old 11-12-2012, 11:59 AM
 
Location: Out in the Badlands
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Cup, Nationwide or Trucks, what changes would you make?

I'd like to see an inverted starting lineup. Slowest cars to the front.

Make 'em work for it.
Double book it as a fighting event. A twofer for the price of one.
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Old 11-12-2012, 12:12 PM
 
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Use formula 1 cars!
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Old 11-12-2012, 01:04 PM
 
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Use formula 1 cars!
I said improve, not make it worse.
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Old 11-12-2012, 01:28 PM
 
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I say we go Green. All electric cars. Pit stops may take a while though as the cars recharge.
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Old 11-12-2012, 01:34 PM
 
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I said improve, not make it worse.
Formula 1 is miles better imo, but thats just my opinion.

Funny how Nascar, American Football are so great yet its mainly only one country that likes them? Hmmmmm.
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Old 11-12-2012, 03:09 PM
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Formula 1 is miles better imo, but thats just my opinion.

Funny how Nascar, American Football are so great yet its mainly only one country that likes them? Hmmmmm.
Two reasons
1. F1 drivers don't have the skills to drive NASCAR stockcars so no stockers in Europe or SA
2. Non Americans don't have the skills for American Football except for FG kickers.
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Old 11-12-2012, 04:09 PM
 
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Formula 1 is miles better imo, but thats just my opinion.

Funny how Nascar, American Football are so great yet its mainly only one country that likes them? Hmmmmm.
Racing series in other countries don't have the testicular fortitude to drive toward a cement wall with a 3500lb elephant often at speed of 190+ mph and turn left at the last moment. They want to change gears, brake, use downforce, and all that other sissy crap.
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Old 11-12-2012, 05:17 PM
 
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Yawn, same old replies and reasons.

Typical childish answer, Rugby, Soccer and formula 1 have no skill etc, etc, etc! You don't actually expect anyone to believe that!?
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