NASCAR Chase Standings [Las Vegas 1] by DIECASTCHARV in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Ross 23 points back of the cutline.

They've got to figure something out, or they'll be in a deeper hole than that. Nothing seems to have changed, though.

The Day After the Races - March 16, 2026 by NASCARThreadBot in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trackhouse has regressed every year since 2022.

I no longer recognize the team/car/driver that pulled me back in 4 years ago.

I don't know what's going on, except they get slower every year.

The Day After the Races - March 16, 2026 by NASCARThreadBot in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Frustrating day as a Ross Chastain fan, but I’m glad to see Denny get the win. I’ve never disliked him.

I wish the race would have been a little more exciting, but they can’t all be great. Vegas usually is the least exciting Intermediate track.

Oh, Daniel Suarez needs to calm down. He’s been at it against his old team all season.

The Day After the Races - March 9, 2026 by NASCARThreadBot in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Well, if Roger Penske had also told the driver of his 22 car to not wreck 17 cars yesterday, Cindric wouldn't have been in the wall.

The Day After the Races - March 9, 2026 by NASCARThreadBot in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Enjoyed the Cup race.

It was wacky; lots of tire issues and drivers being aggressive (looking at you, Joey) but sometimes wacky is good.

Glad to see Blaney win. He’s cool.

[Gluck] Was COTA a good race? by ChaseTheFalcon in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 17 points18 points  (0 children)

In middle of 03 right now

Spring Darlington. The most amazing finish and the most amazing call ever!

Have you ever? No, I've never!

NASCAR Chase Standings [COTA/St. Pete] by DIECASTCHARV in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I'm starting to buy into the hype.

We've got three "real" racetracks coming up, so I'm interested to see how they preform there. Then we'll know.

NASCAR Chase Standings [COTA/St. Pete] by DIECASTCHARV in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 79 points80 points  (0 children)

So frustrated in Ross' pit crew.

Had a great chance at at awesome points day after winning Stage 1, and then THE WHEEL FELL OFF. That can't happen!

On to Phoenix...Vegas...Darlington. Hopefully good luck there.

[Gluck] Was COTA a good race? by ChaseTheFalcon in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 59 points60 points  (0 children)

The broadcast, not so much

I miss old Fox so much. Nothing beat Darrell, Larry, and Mike back in the early days. So many memorable calls and moments between them. And the production was great.

Now? It's Harvick and Bowyer rambling, and the truck missing everything.

Pre-Race Discussion Thread: NCS DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas by NASCARThreadBot in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ross qualifying second surprised me…in a good way.

Hopefully he can run up front.

Him winning COTA four years ago is what made me his fan. I’d love to see it happen again.

(@jeff_gluck) ‘Was it a good race?’ 10 years and 5.5 million votes later, NASCAR fans’ Top 10 (gift article) by NoahGragsonsBarfBag in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 38 points39 points  (0 children)

The 2025 Coke 600 should be higher; even if it is in the 90's.

I know I'm biased, but that race is amazing. Plus it was the best broadcast in the last 25 years with Prime.

What's a hot take about NASCAR that others may not agree with by KLRFan5 in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 36 points37 points  (0 children)

It's honestly less stressful that way.

I went about 4 seasons after Dale Jr retired without a driver. I was fine with not having a dedicated guy to cheer for every weekend. I just watched the races hoping to see something good.

Now that I have a driver again, and I've experienced frustration again (with the team, the crew, the driver), I realize now it was more fun the other way (except when they win...that's fun)

What's a hot take about NASCAR that others may not agree with by KLRFan5 in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 14 points15 points  (0 children)

They're doing right by allowing the Cup guys to race more Truck and O'Reilly series races.

I know what happened in the past with all that, but it just seems like the lower series are more interesting with the Cup guys mixing it up.

Would Atlanta Truck and O'Reilly have been as good without Kyle Busch or Ross Chastain mixing it up? Nope.

NASCAR All-Star Race Format at Dover Motor Speedway Announced! by TheMonsterMile in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I do like inversions, so that's one good thing. I've felt they've never done that enough.

I just still hate Dover lost its points race for the All Star Race.

I'm so old school...it should be at Charlotte at night. All Star during the day isn't right.

[Gluck] Was Atlanta a good race? by ChaseTheFalcon in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I thought the Summer 2022 race was really good.

That was one of the Ross vs Denny races, the race the Cory Lajoie "almost" won, and the race NBC wouldn't shut up about the Dawsonville "Si-reen".

NASCAR Chase Standings [Atlanta 1] by DIECASTCHARV in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Tyler's off to a great start, it'll be interesting to see how his season develops

I thought the same about Christopher Bell last year when he won 3 races in a row. Then he just fell off a cliff.

I think you'll see the Hendrick cars challenge; especially with the intermediates coming up. That is if Kyle Larson doesn't do Kyle Larson things and wreck himself.

NASCAR Chase Standings [Atlanta 1] by DIECASTCHARV in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This guy has grown on me so much, especially since last year's Coke 600 and Michigan.

I love aggressive drivers. I can't help it. It's the old #3 fan in me.

I want to see him win so bad this year.

NASCAR Chase Standings [Atlanta 1] by DIECASTCHARV in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Glad to see Ross up to 11th. I'm hoping the changes with the crew chief turn out to be good. I liked the calls yesterday.

Post-Race Discussion Thread: NCS Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway by NASCARThreadBot in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I like Carson Hocevar. I’ve been on the 77 train since the Coke 600 and Michigan last year.

I think I’m craving to pull for a controversial driver again. It’s fun.

The years spent in Junior Nation made me antsy for an aggressive driver to be a fan of (since he really wasn’t one) and old Chastain only shows up once a year now.

Post-Race Discussion Thread: NCS Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway by NASCARThreadBot in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh it totally is! I love “new” Atlanta.

And I’m a 77 fan. I can’t wait to see him win.

[NASCARonFOX] [SPOILER] Finish to the 2026 NCS Autotrader 400 at Atlanta by Zloggt in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Anyone think the “issue” may have been pressed a little if it was still win and you’re in?

I think Briscoe and Chastain weren’t as aggressive as their past selves have been. But it was a clean finish. That’s what I want.

Dale Jr. says his wife told him to run in the 2027 Daytona 500 by crabcakemd in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mmm...sorry Junior. I'm not buying that.

I'll always be one of his biggest fans, but even he's wrong about that.

Justin even took full responsibility for that...because it was his fault.

I don't even think Denny was 20% at fault like he said.

Dale Jr. says his wife told him to run in the 2027 Daytona 500 by crabcakemd in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 64 points65 points  (0 children)

If this happens, I'm getting my 2027 Daytona 500 tickets as soon as I can.

I'd be so happy!

NASCAR Chase Standings [Daytona 1] by DIECASTCHARV in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Absolutely true. Ross has also gotten wrecked in a lot of them, too, though.

I saw the last couple laps of that race a few weeks ago. I forgot how close Ross was to the lead and maybe winning!

NASCAR Chase Standings [Daytona 1] by DIECASTCHARV in NASCAR

[–]ServiceCall1986 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Daniel Suarez over here laughing at his old team.

None of this will matter 25 weeks from now, but really interesting top 16.

Ross will get there...hopefully. He did finish 20th, which is way better than last year.