Nascar Daytona qualifying...
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Nascar Daytona qualifying...
I just watched qualifying for Daytona '08. The Twin Gatorade Duals are Thursday. I know the Duals help set the grid for the 500, but how and why. I've been a Winston/Nextel/Sprint Cup series fan for several years, and I still don't understand Daytona qualifying. If there's anyone out there who could break this down for me, I sure would appreciate it!!
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The pole and second place were set today. Those that race in the first race on Thursday will line up behind the pole sitter in the order that they finish that race. The drivers in the second race will line up on the outside behind Michael Waltrip in the order that they finish that race.
There are some other minor technicalities with those outside the guaranteed spots, but that varies depending on owner's points etc.
There are some other minor technicalities with those outside the guaranteed spots, but that varies depending on owner's points etc.
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Thanks for the qualifying lesson. It makes a little more sense now.
As for Waltrip qualifying second, he'll get that postion at the cost of longevity of the engine. They'll tweak the engine to the point that it's putting out more hp to get a good starting position, only to have it blow before the end of the race. I don't remember the track, but he did this last season. He and Reutiman both qualified well only to blow their engines.
As for Waltrip qualifying second, he'll get that postion at the cost of longevity of the engine. They'll tweak the engine to the point that it's putting out more hp to get a good starting position, only to have it blow before the end of the race. I don't remember the track, but he did this last season. He and Reutiman both qualified well only to blow their engines.
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Originally Posted by MMARSS
As for Waltrip qualifying second, he'll get that postion at the cost of longevity of the engine. They'll tweak the engine to the point that it's putting out more hp to get a good starting position, only to have it blow before the end of the race. I don't remember the track, but he did this last season. He and Reutiman both qualified well only to blow their engines.
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Originally Posted by MMARSS
Thanks for the qualifying lesson. It makes a little more sense now.
As for Waltrip qualifying second, he'll get that postion at the cost of longevity of the engine. They'll tweak the engine to the point that it's putting out more hp to get a good starting position, only to have it blow before the end of the race. I don't remember the track, but he did this last season. He and Reutiman both qualified well only to blow their engines.
As for Waltrip qualifying second, he'll get that postion at the cost of longevity of the engine. They'll tweak the engine to the point that it's putting out more hp to get a good starting position, only to have it blow before the end of the race. I don't remember the track, but he did this last season. He and Reutiman both qualified well only to blow their engines.
BTW, Dave Blaney started 2nd that very race and finished 3rd.
And I believe the 500 is not an impound race so they can put their race setup back into the car before the race. Talledega was an impound race. As long as they are not changing out motors, they can de-tweak the car.
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I think the top 35 is a load of CRAP. The field should be set by the 43 fastest cars no matter who it is or who their car owner is.
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Originally Posted by thendrix
I think the top 35 is a load of CRAP. The field should be set by the 43 fastest cars no matter who it is or who their car owner is.
Using Micheal Waltrip as an example. He would have made many more races if the top 35 rule did not exist.