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Link Posted: 1/4/2018 3:50:33 PM EDT
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Kenseth could have a ride tomorrow if he really wanted to race, and has said as much, but wants it to be with a quality team.
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How in the hell does Trevor Bayne have a cup ride, and Matt Kenneth doesn't?
Kenseth could have a ride tomorrow if he really wanted to race, and has said as much, but wants it to be with a quality team.
Not only that, and it pains me to say this... marketability.

I read an article recently (I’ll see if I can find it, will post it if I can) that made sense.  Young(er) guys are what most companies are looking for in a big-money representative.  Not only that, but they’re also a lot cheaper compared to a Champion.

Sucks, but it is what it is.  A business
Link Posted: 1/4/2018 4:48:46 PM EDT
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Not only that, and it pains me to say this... marketability.

I read an article recently (I’ll see if I can find it, will post it if I can) that made sense.  Young(er) guys are what most companies are looking for in a big-money representative.  Not only that, but they’re also a lot cheaper compared to a Champion.

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That is exactly why Princess Sparkle Pony can't find a ride for Daytona or Indy. She has zero marketability right now in motorsports.
Link Posted: 1/4/2018 7:38:46 PM EDT
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Its also about bull shit "diversity" and "flash and flare". Kenseth is and old white guy who is mostly a quiet short spoken hard ass.

While he is a GREAT guy and one of us. That's not what "they" want.

NASCAR is all about Bubba Wallace and Daniel Suarez and the new upcoming ladies like Haley Deegan etc. Expect more of the same.

Like I said, hopefully one day the gloves will come back off and we will gain viewership and old sponsors back to the sport. Until then we continue to go the path of the NFL.

YMMV but I've been around this sport since before I could walk... Like it or not but its going to continue in this path until we either push back real hard or get new leadership.
Link Posted: 1/4/2018 9:38:31 PM EDT
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Not only that, and it pains me to say this... marketability.

I read an article recently (I’ll see if I can find it, will post it if I can) that made sense.  Young(er) guys are what most companies are looking for in a big-money representative.  Not only that, but they’re also a lot cheaper compared to a Champion.

Sucks, but it is what it is.  A business
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How in the hell does Trevor Bayne have a cup ride, and Matt Kenneth doesn't?
Kenseth could have a ride tomorrow if he really wanted to race, and has said as much, but wants it to be with a quality team.
Not only that, and it pains me to say this... marketability.

I read an article recently (I’ll see if I can find it, will post it if I can) that made sense.  Young(er) guys are what most companies are looking for in a big-money representative.  Not only that, but they’re also a lot cheaper compared to a Champion.

Sucks, but it is what it is.  A business
When you first said marketability, my first reaction was Matt's lack of social media presence. In this day and age, you have to be doing that shit if you want to keep your name out front.

Look at what social media did for Jr. Hell, if he hadn't taken himself out of Cup racing, he'd still have a ride at least a few years more, even with his underwhelming performance.
Link Posted: 1/6/2018 11:28:01 AM EDT
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Cleaning up my likes on youtube.

Look what I found

Link Posted: 1/6/2018 8:08:22 PM EDT
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Cleaning up my likes on youtube.

Look what I found

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lildQ1wGthM
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Wow.  I remember watching those races from when I was just a young’en.
Thanks for posting it.

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The opening was heavy on animations of internal combustion engines, video from the cylinder head bench, etc.
They don’t market racing to car guys like they used to
Link Posted: 1/7/2018 12:06:08 AM EDT
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Very cool to see he's getting some great hometown recognition for his career. Sounds like he is just now settling into and fully enjoying retirement. I'm glad for him.
Link Posted: 1/7/2018 4:04:00 PM EDT
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From the same era








(I was probably there at OCIR in that last photo)
Link Posted: 1/7/2018 7:27:00 PM EDT
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Oh, this is where everyone is hanging out
Link Posted: 1/7/2018 8:29:46 PM EDT
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Here, and Larry’s sports car/endurance racing thread.
The Roar Before The 24 was this weekend; Rolex 24 at Daytona in a few weeks
Link Posted: 1/7/2018 8:53:01 PM EDT
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Yep, waiting on someone to eat balls
Link Posted: 1/7/2018 8:55:04 PM EDT
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Yep, waiting on someone to eat balls
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Yep, waiting on someone to eat balls
I think I can convince my dad to go the Testicle Festival with me, so if Vrm is in town that weekend, he can get video for the group.
Link Posted: 1/7/2018 9:27:17 PM EDT
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Oops
Link Posted: 1/7/2018 9:28:03 PM EDT
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I think I can convince my dad to go the Testicle Festival with me, so if Vrm is in town that weekend, he can get video for the group.
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Wait... is that actually a thing?
Link Posted: 1/7/2018 9:39:46 PM EDT
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I think I can convince my dad to go the Testicle Festival with me, so if Vrm is in town that weekend, he can get video for the group.
Wait... is that actually a thing?
This is the hard hitting information you miss when you don't join in Zello chats.

http://www.roundthebendsteakhouse.com/festival
Link Posted: 1/7/2018 10:26:21 PM EDT
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Yup, it's a thing
Link Posted: 1/7/2018 10:28:37 PM EDT
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Exciting news!!!

I got my wireless set up on my trailer winch

Ok, not exciting
Link Posted: 1/7/2018 11:52:14 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/7/2018 11:54:50 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/8/2018 11:48:48 AM EDT
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Chili bowl starts tomorrow. A must watch if you can.
Link Posted: 1/8/2018 11:58:40 AM EDT
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One of these days I want to go watch
Link Posted: 1/8/2018 12:40:10 PM EDT
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I'm having a small medical procedure tomorrow but I may try to get out there Wednesday for a bit.

https://twitter.com/TXMotorSpeedway/status/950387178022023174
Link Posted: 1/8/2018 2:37:06 PM EDT
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I'm having a small medical procedure tomorrow but I may try to get out there Wednesday for a bit.

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Cool!  Take/post pics if you can.
And good luck on your procedure
Link Posted: 1/8/2018 2:59:06 PM EDT
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One of these days I want to go watch
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Chili bowl starts tomorrow. A must watch if you can.
One of these days I want to go watch
Yep.  Bucket list item
Link Posted: 1/8/2018 7:26:29 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/8/2018 8:12:59 PM EDT
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Chili bowl starts tomorrow. A must watch if you can.
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Let’s go. I can pick you up on the way lol.
Link Posted: 1/8/2018 8:37:09 PM EDT
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I followed that link down a rat hole reading about the Speedway in my hometown that closed before I was in High School.  But that I could just barely hear in my bedroom on a Saturday night.  And I found this.



Guesses on who the little kid is?
Link Posted: 1/8/2018 8:42:13 PM EDT
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Utter Twitter Imbed Fail
Link Posted: 1/8/2018 8:48:07 PM EDT
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I followed that link down a rat hole reading about the Speedway in my hometown that closed before I was in High School.  But that I could just barely hear in my bedroom on a Saturday night.  And I found this.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJjemPWUEAEkwIo.jpg

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It looks like Kyle Larson.
Link Posted: 1/9/2018 12:14:36 AM EDT
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It looks like Kyle Larson.
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I followed that link down a rat hole reading about the Speedway in my hometown that closed before I was in High School.  But that I could just barely hear in my bedroom on a Saturday night.  And I found this.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJjemPWUEAEkwIo.jpg

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It looks like Kyle Larson.
That would be correct.
Link Posted: 1/9/2018 12:17:11 AM EDT
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That would be correct.
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I followed that link down a rat hole reading about the Speedway in my hometown that closed before I was in High School.  But that I could just barely hear in my bedroom on a Saturday night.  And I found this.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJjemPWUEAEkwIo.jpg

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It looks like Kyle Larson.
That would be correct.
Those ears are a giveaway.
Link Posted: 1/9/2018 9:29:53 PM EDT
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The comments are hilarious!
Link Posted: 1/9/2018 10:17:20 PM EDT
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NASCAR cost-cutting at it's finest.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTHiL9WVQAAYOEm.jpg:large
Link Posted: 1/10/2018 2:18:02 PM EDT
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NASCAR cost-cutting at it's finest.
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Might be doing that so he gets used to seeing the 9

Hes used to looking for 24
Link Posted: 1/10/2018 6:40:43 PM EDT
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@ch3no2

Found the issue on the 390

Small hole in the air cleaner stud hole

Attachment Attached File
Link Posted: 1/10/2018 6:43:02 PM EDT
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Here was the "fix" for fuel not running into the engine

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Link Posted: 1/10/2018 7:17:59 PM EDT
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Here was the "fix" for fuel not running into the engine

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Well shit howdy.  I like cheap/easy fixes
Link Posted: 1/10/2018 7:25:06 PM EDT
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Maybe a longer air cleaner stud to cover the hole
Link Posted: 1/10/2018 7:25:46 PM EDT
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Oh, it's not my "fix"

I think somebody knew of this issue and that's what they did
Link Posted: 1/10/2018 7:38:03 PM EDT
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And use some Permatex Moto Seal as a thread sealer.
Gasoline (pump or race) won’t bother it any.

I use it to seal 2-stroke crankcases or anything that has contact with fuel
Link Posted: 1/10/2018 7:51:28 PM EDT
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And use some Permatex Moto Seal as a thread sealer.
Gasoline (pump or race) won't bother it any.

I use it to seal 2-stroke crankcases or anything that has contact with fuel
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I had some Hondabond that I use to use.

Ill have to check out Vatozone
Link Posted: 1/10/2018 7:59:48 PM EDT
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I had some Hondabond that I use to use.

Ill have to check out Vatozone
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I’m not familiar with Hondabond, but it’s probably the same stuff.
I kinda doubt Vatozone would carry it though.  Got a NAPA close by?
Link Posted: 1/10/2018 8:01:05 PM EDT
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I'm not familiar with Hondabond, but it's probably the same stuff.
I kinda doubt Vatozone would carry it though.  Got a NAPA close by?
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Got a NAPA
Oreilly's show that they stock it too.

Thanks!!!!
Link Posted: 1/10/2018 9:07:59 PM EDT
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Goodyear tire test at TMS.  Blaney bought us pizza.


Eddie needs to work on the grass.


No show haulers today.


The crowd was small, maybe 50-75 people.


Link Posted: 1/10/2018 9:50:42 PM EDT
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