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Posted: 4/24/2017 4:24:08 PM EDT

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JJ for the win.

Posted: 4/24/2017 7:16:37 PM EDT

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Saw the LAST four laps at work. "Boom confetti" carries a long way in an quiet office

Posted: 4/24/2017 7:17:25 PM EDT

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Posted: 4/24/2017 7:21:42 PM EDT

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NASCAR Fantasy ---- 1st place

Fox Fantasy ------ Dead Last

And so everyone knows, I am actively winning no points on the NASCAR Streak.

Posted: 4/24/2017 7:47:32 PM EDT

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Well I'm home with Ewok Lover today so I get to watch.

So... In! Go Matt.

And Slims, thanks for making her picks. Looks like she left you a message on the fox comment section while she was high on oxy and valium.

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I'll chalk her calling me Slimes up to the meds.

How's she feeling today? Did she stay awake for the race?

If Blaney hadn't had car issues, she would have finished better than 5th. Some shit you just can't predict.

Posted: 4/24/2017 7:49:22 PM EDT

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Big thank you to Yarael for texting me race updates while I was at work today. I was able to keep up with everything major going on, so it definitely made the day go quicker.

Posted: 4/24/2017 7:51:58 PM EDT

[#7]

Bowyer with a second place.

Posted: 4/24/2017 7:57:01 PM EDT

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Missed it all, may try to catch a replay somewhere. Or just look for highlights on youtube. Jr had another bad race I see.

Posted: 4/24/2017 7:58:45 PM EDT

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78 missing a lug nut. Probably a 10K fine. All pass post race inspection.
https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/856627864774553601

Posted: 4/24/2017 8:03:27 PM EDT

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So, your average is right about mid-pack.
Just like Danica

Posted: 4/24/2017 8:11:59 PM EDT

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Just like Danica

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NASCAR Fantasy ---- 1st place

Fox Fantasy ------ Dead Last

So, your average is right about mid-pack.
Just like Danica

Oh snap, this isn't the Fantasy Shit talking thread, but that was a damn good burn.

Posted: 4/24/2017 8:13:46 PM EDT

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Posted: 4/24/2017 8:15:14 PM EDT

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Just like Danica

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NASCAR Fantasy ---- 1st place

Fox Fantasy ------ Dead Last

So, your average is right about mid-pack.
Just like Danica

She has an ass, I just am an ass

Posted: 4/25/2017 7:28:17 AM EDT

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First time I've not watched at least a few laps of a Bristol race in at least 20 years.

Posted: 4/25/2017 9:59:02 AM EDT

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Jr announced he is retiring at the end of the 2017 season.
NASCAR and fans in a full blown panic.

http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/story/dale-earnhardt-jr-to-retire-after-the-2017-season-042517

Posted: 4/25/2017 10:30:28 AM EDT

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Jr announced he is retiring at the end of the 2017 season.
NASCAR and fans in a full blown panic.

http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/story/dale-earnhardt-jr-to-retire-after-the-2017-season-042517

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Can't say I'm that surprised.

Posted: 4/25/2017 11:03:53 AM EDT

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Jr announced he is retiring at the end of the 2017 season.
NASCAR and fans in a full blown panic.

http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/story/dale-earnhardt-jr-to-retire-after-the-2017-season-042517

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I wonder who is going to take over.

Posted: 4/25/2017 11:11:24 AM EDT

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How much longer does Matt plan on driving?
Or has he said?
Not trying to stir up a hornets nest, serious question.

Of course this is a natural evolution, but it's a lot different today compared to when the sport enjoyed much greater success in the past.

We need more Blaneys, Elliots, Larsons, etc.
And we need them pretty darn quick

Posted: 4/25/2017 1:07:21 PM EDT

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How much longer does Matt plan on driving?
Or has he said?
Not trying to stir up a hornets nest, serious question.

Of course this is a natural evolution, but it's a lot different today compared to when the sport enjoyed much greater success in the past.

We need more Blaneys, Elliots, Larsons, etc.
And we need them pretty darn quick

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He said last week during the Circle K presser he had no plans to retire anytime soon.
http://www.sbnation.com/2016/8/16/12513166/matt-kenseth-not-considering-retirement-unsure-of-future-with-joe-gibbs-racing

I'll start the rumor now..........Kenseth to the 5.

Posted: 4/25/2017 2:57:59 PM EDT

[#20]

Want to bet he and Amy found out she was prego and they didnt want the possibility of concussions again?

Posted: 4/25/2017 3:00:10 PM EDT

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How much longer does Matt plan on driving?
Or has he said?
Not trying to stir up a hornets nest, serious question.

Of course this is a natural evolution, but it's a lot different today compared to when the sport enjoyed much greater success in the past.

We need more Blaneys, Elliots, Larsons, etc.
And we need them pretty darn quick

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I bet he leaves in the next 2 years. I agree with you about what we need.

Posted: 4/25/2017 3:10:22 PM EDT

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NBCSN website is carrying the announcement

Posted: 4/25/2017 3:16:42 PM EDT

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Jr is done at the end of this season. Can't really I'm surprised. He hasn't had that great of a career to begin with.

Posted: 4/25/2017 3:31:59 PM EDT

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Jr is done at the end of this season. Can't really I'm surprised. He hasn't had that great of a career to begin with.

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I find it funny how 26 victories, a pair of Daytona 500 wins, 25% of all races finishing in the top five, and 29th on the all time wins list (all eras) would be considered a fantastic career for anyone who isn't named Dale Earnhardt.

Posted: 4/25/2017 7:14:04 PM EDT

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Posted: 4/25/2017 7:25:20 PM EDT

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I find it funny how 26 victories, a pair of Daytona 500 wins, 25% of all races finishing in the top five, and 29th on the all time wins list (all eras) would be considered a fantastic career for anyone who isn't named Dale Earnhardt.

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Jr is done at the end of this season. Can't really I'm surprised. He hasn't had that great of a career to begin with.

I find it funny how 26 victories, a pair of Daytona 500 wins, 25% of all races finishing in the top five, and 29th on the all time wins list (all eras) would be considered a fantastic career for anyone who isn't named Dale Earnhardt.

Yep

Ricky Rudd, Terry Labonte, Jeff Burton, Bobby Labonte, Benny Parsons are all below him on the win list.

But that empty place in the trophy case for his Winston (by God) Cup is huge.

Posted: 4/25/2017 8:22:33 PM EDT

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I had no idea today's "old guard" started about the same time.

http://nascar.nbcsports.com/2017/04/25/dale-earnhardt-jr-s-departure-will-be-first-among-group-that-changed-nascar/

The replacement rumor mill has already started. Matt and Lawson's contracts are up at the end of the year. Target will more than likely pull out after the season. JJ's contract is up but we know he isn't going anywhere. Carl is still lurking.
Hendricks could bring back the 25 and rest the 88. Silly Season this year will be interesting.

Posted: 4/25/2017 8:28:29 PM EDT

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I had no idea today's "old guard" started about the same time.

http://nascar.nbcsports.com/2017/04/25/dale-earnhardt-jr-s-departure-will-be-first-among-group-that-changed-nascar/

The replacement rumor mill has already started. Matt and Lawson's contracts are up at the end of the year. Target will more than likely pull out after the season. JJ's contract is up but we know he isn't going anywhere. Carl is still lurking.
Hendricks could bring back the 25 and rest the 88. Silly Season this year will be interesting.

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Isn't Chip Ganassi stil the owner of the 42? He sits on the board of Target, that sponsorship isn't going anywhere.

Posted: 4/25/2017 8:29:15 PM EDT

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How much longer does Matt plan on driving?
Or has he said?
Not trying to stir up a hornets nest, serious question.

Of course this is a natural evolution, but it's a lot different today compared to when the sport enjoyed much greater success in the past.

We need more Blaneys, Elliots, Larsons, etc.
And we need them pretty darn quick

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I won't be surprised if Matt retires in the next few years. He's the oldest full time driver in the Cup series, so if history is an indicator, he won't be around much longer. Of course, with a good team like JGR, and consistently still being a top driver, he might stick around longer than some expect.

Erik Jones is my up and coming rookie that I really like. Larson is damn fun to watch and cheer for, and Elliot is growing on me this season. He beat himself too much last year as a rookie, and even though he's got the talent, I think he was expecting too much as a rookie. I really like how Jones is quiet, and a tough competitor posting great results, and doesn't beat himself up.

Posted: 4/25/2017 8:29:58 PM EDT

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I'm good with Jones moving from Furniture Row back into a JGR #20 car like he was in Xfinity.

Posted: 4/25/2017 8:31:42 PM EDT

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I find it funny how 26 victories, a pair of Daytona 500 wins, 25% of all races finishing in the top five, and 29th on the all time wins list (all eras) would be considered a fantastic career for anyone who isn't named Dale Earnhardt.

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He didn't finish 25% of his cup races in the top 5. He was a great driver at one time. He has lost the drive he once had. I like him. I wish him well.

Posted: 4/25/2017 9:17:09 PM EDT

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He didn't finish 25% of his cup races in the top 5. He was a great driver at one time. He has lost the drive he once had. I like him. I wish him well.

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He didn't finish 25% of his cup races in the top 5. He was a great driver at one time. He has lost the drive he once had. I like him. I wish him well.

You're right. I rounded up. At this moment he has finished 24.7% of all points cup races in the top five.

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I had no idea today's "old guard" started about the same time.

http://nascar.nbcsports.com/2017/04/25/dale-earnhardt-jr-s-departure-will-be-first-among-group-that-changed-nascar/

The replacement rumor mill has already started. Matt and Lawson's contracts are up at the end of the year. Target will more than likely pull out after the season. JJ's contract is up but we know he isn't going anywhere. Carl is still lurking.
Hendricks could bring back the 25 and rest the 88. Silly Season this year will be interesting.

I don't see how it'll be anyone but Alex Bowman.

Posted: 4/25/2017 9:40:21 PM EDT

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Dale Jr had a great run, envied by even his most level-headed detractors.

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Posted: 4/25/2017 9:43:47 PM EDT

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Isn't Chip Ganassi stil the owner of the 42? He sits on the board of Target, that sponsorship isn't going anywhere.

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I had no idea today's "old guard" started about the same time.

http://nascar.nbcsports.com/2017/04/25/dale-earnhardt-jr-s-departure-will-be-first-among-group-that-changed-nascar/

The replacement rumor mill has already started. Matt and Lawson's contracts are up at the end of the year. Target will more than likely pull out after the season. JJ's contract is up but we know he isn't going anywhere. Carl is still lurking.
Hendricks could bring back the 25 and rest the 88. Silly Season this year will be interesting.

Isn't Chip Ganassi stil the owner of the 42? He sits on the board of Target, that sponsorship isn't going anywhere.

Target is having financial trouble right now. Their stance on firearms in the store and their stance on transgender bathrooms has put a big hurt on the bottom line. He couldn't keep them from pulling out of Indy car last year. If Hendricks can keep the 88 sponsors on board then money whip Lawson anything is possible. Also, I think if he doesn't run the 42 it goes back to Petty but I can't back that up.

Posted: 4/25/2017 9:45:36 PM EDT

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Some interesting comments. Jr. and his Dad must have had an odd relationship. Scroll down through all of the articles.

http://nascar.nbcsports.com/2017/04/25/dale-earnhardt-jr-dad-would-have-been-proud-of-my-career-video/

Posted: 4/25/2017 9:50:33 PM EDT

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You're right. I rounded up. At this moment he has finished 24.7% of all points cup races in the top five.

I don't see how it'll be anyone but Alex Bowman.

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Bowman was a great fill in driver last year. I enjoyed watching him last year quite a bit.

Posted: 4/26/2017 12:04:15 AM EDT

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Big thank you to Yarael for texting me race updates while I was at work today. I was able to keep up with everything major going on, so it definitely made the day go quicker.

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NP I wasn't doing anything else but watching the race and playing a game.