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Lee Montgomery: Last-lap Daytona crash just one of them racing deals
By Lee Montgomery - Associate Editor
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Joe Gibbs Racing's Kyle Busch slides underneath the checkered flag after crashing on the final lap of the Coke Zero 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Here at SceneDaily.com, our object is to provide unbiased news stories and commentary on all three of NASCAR’s national series. With that in mind, I’m here to tell you who was absolutely at fault on the last-lap accident of the Coke Zero 400.
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race ended with a spectacular crash between leaders Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart, with Busch slamming the outside wall – and Stewart going to victory lane.
Busch had gotten the lead a lap earlier and was trying to block Stewart with all his might off Turn 4 coming to the checkered flag. Busch blocked low, and when Stewart tried to go high, Busch blocked again.
That’s when the right-rear of Busch’s No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota made contact with the left-front of Stewart’s No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet.
That’s when Busch lost the race. And that’s when Stewart won it.
Now, on to the important part. Who’s to blame? Fans seem to love to play the blame game, especially when it involves Busch and Stewart. And let’s be honest here, we in the media enjoy that game, too.
So without hesitation, I unequivocally blame … no one.
WHAT?
OK, if you’re a Busch fan, here’s your argument: Stewart should have backed off.
And if you’re a Stewart fan, here’s your argument: Busch shouldn’t have been blocking.
Both arguments, of course, are ludicrous. When racing for a victory at Daytona, pretty much everything goes, especially coming off Turn 4 for the checkered flag.
If Stewart had simply driven in the back of Busch, that would’ve been one thing. Or if Busch had forced Stewart below the yellow line, that’s another story.
But no, both drivers did exactly what they should have done. Busch was trying to win the race, and the only way he was going to do so was to try to keep Stewart behind him. Blocking is one of the unfortunate parts of restrictor-late race, and Busch did the best he could. He can’t simply stay in line and let Stewart pass him.
And Stewart? Well, what was he supposed to do differently? I used to get so mad at drivers who did nothing on the final laps of plate races. Stewart did something, making moves left and right to try to get the lead. The last move he made was the winning one, as it turned out, for Busch didn’t have the speed to get back in front of Stewart.
Yes, folks, this was a racing accident. It was unfortunate for Busch, of course, but that’s why they call this racing.
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Mentioned Drivers: Kyle Busch
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| 9 | Ryan Newman | -411 |
| 10 | Kasey Kahne | -476 |
| 11 | Carl Edwards | -520 |
| 12 | Brian Vickers | -666 |
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LaurieW said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 8:08 AMWhat a finish! Tony and Kyle were both definitely going for the win. I hope when Kyle cools down and looks at the replays he'll see that Tony sure wasn't trying to wreck him, he just wasn't backing down. I'm glad Kyle was able to walk away from that one. Amazing. Way to go Tony! I hope Tony wins his 3rd championship this year.
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Jul 5, 2009 at 8:46 AM"Busch did the best he could." Yep, he sure did. Of course if you throw a block and someone is already in that lane, oops. Tony held his line, straight as an arrow. Never faltered. I say you have to give just a little blame on the 18. I am going to give kudos to Kyle, I know..sleep deprivation, anyway Kyle could have just done point racing and we would not have had an exciting finish as we did. Not very smart in my book, but he does give it his all. You know he is going to go for the win. Even if he risks dropping out of the top 12. Ok, that's it, no more. Tony had the best last move and he deserved to win that race. Go Tony!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgwen_susie388 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 9:34 AMIf you think all Busch fan's are saying Tony should have backed off, you need to read the comments as I am sure you already have. One Busch fan said that he knew KB was going to make that stupid move. His words not mine.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmichaelcahill2 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 10:18 AMFirst of all, No one's at fault. Both did what they thought they needed to do. I don't think Busch needed to throw the second block. Through history at this track, leaders fought to keep the low line. Who can forget Ned Jarret tell Dale to stay low. I think busch would have won had he held his position. I'm glad he didn't though I didn't want to anyone wreck.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbenflorance said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 10:25 AMi could not agree more with this article
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 10:42 AMRACING 101...no stupid moves, it's a move every driver makes in that situation......just a racing deal...first thing i thought back to was when Sr made that move and that was the end for him...if it wasn't for the much hated COT...there would have been a different story last night...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmanzytrophygirl said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 10:48 AMAgree 100% with Lee's article...to quote a friend, "a great show for the fans and the media"...on to another deserving Championship for Smoke...great hard racing!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportcmwel2000 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 10:53 AMto the people who say "no one is at fault": you are morons and kyle busch fans/lovers/whatever. did anyone see how HARD he turned to the right to block? why is it so hard to blame this guy for anything? it blows me away how much of a free pass he gets on idiotic moves. and if anyone thinks "stewart should have backed off", then go watch another form of RACING. he should be able to get next to someone without worrying about someone doing something so stupid. im glad the wreck happened the way it happened, but to read all of the excuse makers and the enablers of his behavior after it was over makes me sick. SCENEBUSCHBIASDAILY.COM!!!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 11:14 AM#8...you'd turn that hard too if someone caught your rear quarter at 180mph, even at 55mph...and what driver would turn hard right at 180...go try that with your car at 70mph...and no body expected Smoke to lift...i didn't...
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 11:15 AMbtw...starting to think Kyle believes in the sayings of Vince Lombardi.......Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser.....and....Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportcmwel2000 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 11:23 AMwerner, i am referring to BEFORE the contact was made. and tony didnt "catch his rear quarter". kyle caught his right front fender. if you watch the replay without your kyle bias, you will see that kyle wrecked himself, thus has no reason to be upset and IS at fault. but no one in the media blames him. just like last week at new hampshire. totally his fault, but everyone makes excuses for him being wreckless as hell.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportarttidesco said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 11:30 AMThis finish rather reminded me of the 1976 Petty Pearson duel in 1976 Daytona 500 except this time the main protagonists were not so far ahead of everyone else.
Report as AbuseThis Firecracker 400 was a lucky finish just like 'dega back in April, but it show's Busch is slow to learn from the mistakes of others (Edwards getting out fumbled by Keselowski at 'Dega) and equally slow to learn from what others do right (Stewart blocked low and stayed low last fall also at 'dega).
Coming back to block high, Kyle threw a good finish away which given that he is around 200 pts from falling out of the race is probably not a disaster, although my guess is Kyle will probably have prefer not to expose himself, his team mate Logano to and fellow competitors to such a vulnerable set of circumstances in future.
Kyle Busch this morning is a very lucky man, ironic when one considers the way he bad mouthed the terrible COT after he won the very first COT race at Bristol back in 2007.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportcathyrrooks said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 11:37 AMLee I just wonder why most all of you involved with NASCAR thinks Kyle Busch is a God and can't do anything wrong!!! Does he pay you guys to get all the attention or are you all just plain blind!! Kyle Busch is a total jerk and is a waste of a driver! He is going to kill someone one day if he don't kill himself first!!!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportCrazyClyde said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 11:38 AMHere's the real scoop. It was Kyle's sample that had the meth. Must have been switched by accident.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportncdalejr88 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 11:51 AMKyle Bush can do no wrong in the medias eye. He threw the block. Even last week he was trying to wreck Tony. He got what he deserved. Even after he got out he was acting stupid with nascar not wanting to go be checked out which is a nascar rule after you have been in an accident. He was jerking on them like he wanted to fight. He is a jerk and always will be as long as nascar lets him get by with it. He makes stupid moves and blames everybody but himself. He thinks he is god's gift to nascar.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportcathyrrooks said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 11:52 AMHey # 14 if it was switched they still wouldn't blame Kyle! It would be JR. fault!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reporttampabbay99 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 12:35 PM#16... I think you are just mad because Junior sucks. Kyle has more talent in his pinkie finger than Junior has period. Get over it. This was nothing but racing. Plain and simple.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgwen_susie388 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 12:48 PMSS396CHEVELLE, If you read this article and comments, I know you will be proud of me because I will not go there this time. lol
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» Confirm Abuse ReportScootin2002SS said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 1:01 PMWhen Carl Edwards cut across Brad Keselowski at Talladega, Carl totally accepted responsibility for the result and even kept his sense of humor by jogging to the finish line! Kyle did the same move on Tony in the opposite direction with similar results, but would NOT talk to the media and resisted the NASCAR officials when told to go to the medical center! He only does post race interviews when he wins or finishes top 5 as required by NASCAR. When he finishes worse he runs to the motor home or parks near a track gate and runs away. I hope he matures someday and his brain catches up with his talent. I tried pulling for him last year, but his complete lack of class was too much to keep it up. Congrats Stewart-Haas!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportejr8bud said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 1:34 PMAMEN Lee----Perfect analogy of the race-Enough Said!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbthompson133 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 1:35 PMOMG IT'S JR'S FAULT! i'm so glad you could clear that up for me. LOL
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbubblechick said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 1:55 PMI am not a kyle fan but its just racing. glad no one was hurt, thanks to nascar, so everyone needs to chill and stop lookin to blame someone. Tony or whoever else would have tried to block too. And its probably better that kyle DOESNT talk to anyone. That way he doesnt say something that he cant take back.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportncdalejr88 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 2:17 PMLOL BTHOMPSON133 WONDERED WHEN A REMARK WAS GONNA BE MADE LIKE THAT ABOUT JR. GLAD IT WAS CLEARED UP DO ROFLMAO
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmom said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 2:22 PMToo bad you didn't show that lack of bias in February when Vickers blocked Jr big time. Jr was crucified after that.
Report as AbuseWhat about Hamlin passing under the yellow? You should be talking about that. Nascar gave Denny a 3rd place last night.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbr0412 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 2:34 PMIt isn't how Kyle races, it is his attitude. He is just a cry baby and everyone is at fault but him. I am tired of the media saying he is only 24 give him time, most of the drivers are in that age range or younger and do not act that way. At 24 he should have learned how to be a man and suck it up or he needs to stay home. I do not like or dislike him just sick of his disrespect for everyone including Nascar Fans and his own team.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportwreckers-or-checkers said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 2:40 PMKyle, darlin'... This is one of the tymes I really wish you wouldn't have lived up to my account name... All in all --- One hell of a race. No reall blame to award... It's just racin', really.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbuckeye3845 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 2:55 PMI guess "one of those racing deals" means blocking. That's 2 in a row retrictor race where a bad wreck was caused by blocking at the finish.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgoing2heaven said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 3:10 PMGood, common-sense article.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 3:22 PMcmwel2000...it's how they race to the checkers...look at that popular clip of Petty and Pearson slamming each other...it's a common practice to block, done hundreds of times since NASCAR began...the only error was it didn't work...did the spotter say clear?...btw there's no Kyle bias, when you're a fan of NASCAR racing...i believe there's not 1, but 43 drivers out there...
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» Confirm Abuse Reporteschanz69 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 3:54 PMIt's not just racing, it is typical Kyle Busch who has to push the limits. How long is NASCAR going to wait til he seriously hurts someone to do something about him. Isn't this the second week in a row that Kyle has taken out a bunch of cars. So lets condone more of his behavior. This is why he is no longer at Hendrick Motorsports, Rick hendrick took care of it as an owner. Now I think NASCAR needs to take care of him
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» Confirm Abuse Reporteschanz69 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 4:05 PMThis is not just racing. It is typical Kyle Busch not using better judgement. This is the kind of thing that got him released from Hendricks in the first place. NASCAR needs to really step in and do something about this guy, before he seriously hurts another driver. Isn't this the second week in a row that Kyle has taken out a bunch of cars , he is careless &disrespectful. I am glad that Kasey & the other drivers are ok.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmotorsportsphotography said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 4:14 PMNASCAR or Joe Gibbs is not going to say or do anything to Kyle because Kyle hasn't done anything wrong. he is one of the best drivers out there. You people need to watch another sport because you sure don't understand racing.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportpapamama said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 4:38 PMIn my opinion Lee Montgomery said it as true as it gets. Thats racin..... But kb is still a human hemaoid,
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» Confirm Abuse ReportSheilaLovesNASCAR said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 5:36 PMPulleez, MSP. Everything you say should be followed by "in my opinion". You're one of those fans that think it's a boring race because there are no cautions. RACING is exciting. Not crashing. Watching Harvick and Martin try to outrace each other in the 2007 Daytona 500 was waaay more exciting than watching Kyle wreck himself and many more. Give me a close finish any time over a wreck. Block once, fine, but he should have raced to the finish. WWE is not my idea of racing. In my opinion.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportSS396Chevelle said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 6:16 PMGwen, yes I read your responses. Anyone who thinks it's just Jr Fans who dislike Kyle Busch need to get a grip. Jeff Gordon fan here for many many years and I was thrilled when Rick Hendrick fired Busch and hired Jr. There is no room in the Hendrick camp for a cry baby.
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Jul 5, 2009 at 8:44 PM#34, Im not a fan and where does it say anywhere in my posts that I like crashes? Learn how to read.
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Jul 6, 2009 at 8:02 AMNow some good news off to Chicago where Chevy has dominated. Yes, I know who won last year, but that same person didn't repeat at Dega, Somoma or last Saturday night. Sales for the 2010 Chevy Camaro are at a record pace. Great start way to start as GM comes out of Bankruptcy this week, might even be today.
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Jul 6, 2009 at 8:13 AMVery well put article. Good hard plate racing with an unfortunate ending for many of the drivers.
Report as AbuseI do wish that Kyle had just held his line and tried to race Tony to the finish line instead of trying to block one last time he might have gotten a push from behind to help and could have saved a wreck.
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Jul 6, 2009 at 8:40 AM#37, The 2010 Camaro might look good on the outside but its a piece of junk on the inside. No leg room, crappy dashboard and gauges. cant see out of it. I wouldn't own one if they gave it to me for 10,000. It wont save GM if that's what you think. The only reason they will sell alot is because of the financing for college students and kids.
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Jul 6, 2009 at 8:49 AMAnd as far as sales are at a record pace, GM have only produced 14,200 cars so far for all their dealers and their is a 4 month wait for any new ones.
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Jul 6, 2009 at 11:54 AMMSP, I think my post got lost or something. I have driven the 2010 Camaro on the 1/4 mile. It weighted in at just around 3800 lbs. We had zero humidity and no wind. We made several runs with it and only hit the high 13s just once. It ran in the 14s most of the time. Gm basically uses the same 6 sp they use in the vettes but it seems like it is geared differently. The interior was way to small for me and Im 5'11. The outside is nice and it is OK if your in your 20s. If your a serious Muscle Car owner like I am its not worth the money. The Hemi has it beat on looks inside and out.
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Jul 6, 2009 at 5:01 PMMSP...even my Chevy buddy says he would buy a Mustang before a Camaro...that tells me something...we've had some spirited Chevy-Ford debates...
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Jul 6, 2009 at 5:02 PMGeorge, I drove one sunday at the track. I rather have the Hemi too.
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Jul 6, 2009 at 7:15 PMAmazing how someone would purchase a Mustang GT which can't beat the Camaro V6. #41 I would be interested where you road tested the Camaro. What dealer took you out to a 1/4 mile track, and no way it turned 14 seconds. Your numbers are all wrong as well. 13 seconds flat for a 1/4 mile on stock tires. 0-60 in 4.6 seconds faster then the Challenger Hemi by 2/10 of a second. Perhaps you should read the comments from Car & Driver and Motor Trend. #39 you have me confused. If GM gave you the car why would metion $10,000?? The wait by the way is 6 months for the 400 HP V8, and the same for 424 HP stick. So yes they are selling at a record pace. Us Nascar fans love speed and power, not a car which only comes with a slow V6 such as the camry. I agree Toyota should be in Nascar, but in the truck series, until they build a V8 car. The Camaro V6 with over 300 HP still gets 27 MPG better then the slow Camry. MSP, please don't tell me you drove one at the track. You couldn't handle that much HP. Jay Leno test drove one and he was extremely impressed, and he sure knows what a fast car can do. This talk about space. Give me a break, this a muscle car, not the family wagon.
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Jul 6, 2009 at 7:18 PMMore good news The New GM is now in business.
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Jul 6, 2009 at 8:05 PMYou better stick to your magazines. 1st, I dont need a dealer to road test anything. I own 2 successful ProStock Teams with factory support and owned a CW East team in NASCAR. I can get anything I want when I want from anywhere on the East Coast. Your numbers arent even right The SS we Tested was 426HP. The only way the car will turn 13s is if you take the 3:45 gear out and replace it with a 3:90 and throw slicks on it. Car and Driver and other magazines have never been accurate as far as performance ratings.
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Jul 6, 2009 at 10:09 PM#44, I said I would own the car if they gave it to me for $10,000. I just dont like it. Its not comfortable at all.
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Jul 7, 2009 at 8:53 AM#46 the question was where did you test it? You had to test the Automatic and not the 6 speed stick. I will stick with 13s flat and 111 mph. There is no 3:45 rear gear in the Camaro stick. Next time you test a car look for a clutch.
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Jul 7, 2009 at 10:05 AMI am getting real tired of Kyles pouting, angry, stomping off without comment after he loses a races. Especially when he has been running for the win and doesn't succeed. He is the first at a microphone when he wins...other drivers have lost in the same or a similar manner, but choose to be adult and talk to the media after they lose a race. That is not to say they aren't angry or disappointed, but they are available anyway. Sure they sometimes say things they shouldn't, but they are grown adults and act like adults! He consistently ignores the fans and public that pay to see a great race if he isn't the winner! When is he going to grow up, face the facts that there must always be a winner and a loser? That is a class he missed in Kindergarten.....even my grandchildren know that is the way games are played! And the fact that someone loses is not always someone elses fault!
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Jul 7, 2009 at 10:08 AM#46 IF you own two Pro Stock teams with factory support, which factory support are you getting? You were the one who wanted the big 3 to fold, so what manufacturer would support you?
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Jul 7, 2009 at 12:16 PMLike I said, You better stick to your maqazines. I have been in Racing for 30 years. I am even part owner in a dragstrip which features NHRA and IHRA sanctioned events. You can believe what you want as to the numbers magazines put out there. I suggest you do your homework better since the 426 hp Camaro with the 6 sp comes with a 3:45 rear gear.
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Jul 7, 2009 at 1:12 PMYou had better do your homework. The 426 HP 6 speed Camaro comes with a 3:27 rear end. Can't say which teams you own?? Afraid I will look them up. What about factory support. There are no Toyota's in Super Stock. I was in racing before you were born. I don't have to depend on magazines for my information, as I get as much as I need from Chevy Racing. The 3:45 rear end comes on the automatic... I raced at Englishtown NJ, New York National Speedway, and Dover Speedway. Did you ever hear of Tate racing? I bet not.
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Jul 7, 2009 at 1:38 PMYou must just like to argue. Well your arguing with the wrong person. The 3:27 gear only comes with the V6.
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Jul 7, 2009 at 1:59 PMBefore you say anymore and make yourself look any worst, you better think of what you just said. You must be in your 80s if you were racing before I was born. My guys were breaking track records at Raceway Park since 1970. So I think you better think again when you make a remark like you did.
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Jul 7, 2009 at 6:10 PMYou are right George, The SS Pace car that we got in this weekend had a 6.2 in it with a 6 speed and a 3:45 posi rear. By the way Ill be at Raceway Park this weekend to checkout are new Pro Mod that does 6's in the quarter at just over 225.
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Jul 8, 2009 at 5:11 PMThe problem here is Busch wasn't blocking - Stewart got him loose off Four, he corrected, Stewart was on his bumper at an angle that would turn him to the wall, and Stewart didn't let him go. It seems so many people hate Kyle Busch that they blame him for the wreck when Tony Stewart deserves the blame.
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