Bayne won't run in all-star race

ya know, call me stupid (help me out here, FLOAT), but i really want to see this kid become a star...when is the last time a "star" came into the cup series? gordon-1993, tony stewart-1998, johnson-2002, kryle busch was around 2002....nascar needs a hot new star for ratings to come back..either that, or junior needs to start winning a lot.

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Originally posted 11:04 AM ET  03.20 by Frank A.

....nascar needs a hot new star for ratings to come back..either that, or junior needs to start winning a lot.

The odds of Jooonya winning a lot are pretty slim, it would be nice if this kid was the next big thing in Nascar. He does seem very laid back and down to earth.

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Originally posted 11:23 AM ET  03.20 by JKINDELRAY

The odds of Jooonya winning a lot are pretty slim, it would be nice if this kid was the next big thing in Nascar. He does seem very laid back and down to earth.

well, ya, re junior, but you hit it right on the head re Trevor Bayne, it would be good for nascar.

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Originally posted 11:04 AM ET  03.20 by Frank A.

ya know, call me stupid (help me out here, FLOAT), but i really want to see this kid become a star...when is the last time a "star" came into the cup series? gordon-1993, tony stewart-1998, johnson-2002, kryle busch was around 2002....nascar needs a hot new star for ratings to come back..either that, or junior needs to start winning a lot.

Well Frank, don't forget last year's rookie sensation Kevin Conway! You don't win Rookie of the Year by just starting and parking, and not qualifying for all 36 races!

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Originally posted 11:24 AM ET  03.20 by Frank A.

well, ya, re junior, but you hit it right on the head re Trevor Bayne, it would be good for nascar.

What would be really good if they would drop restrictor plates. Do they think drivers would just floor it until they wind up in the wall?

I just saw a story the other day, Frank, about Mr. Potato Head. I think in the Washington Post, but I'm not sure. Anyway, I thought of you, lol.
I'd love to see Bayne do well, too. Joey Logano hasn't been the phenom they predicted, although he hasn't done too badly, and an 'upstart' is always a boost to a sport. That's why we love the NCAA's in basketball. Moorehead State (and we ALL love Moorehead, right?) beating Louisville was a rush. We need more of it in NASCAR. Personally, I'll get a rush when France/Helton moves on, but who knows when that will happen?

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Originally posted 11:32 AM ET  03.20 by Raistwalker

Well Frank, don't forget last year's rookie sensation Kevin Conway! You don't win Rookie of the Year by just starting and parking, and not qualifying for all 36 races!

oh GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ! yeah kevin conway...that shows how far nascar has fallen. Some guy who couldnt sniff the top 25 in any finish gets ROY? WOW!

I totally agree with Nascar needing a new star....we need to keep having those, especially since not all of them hang on too long to the first predictions (Logano and Brad K).
Logano and Brad are doing ok but their WOW factor seems to be in storage right now LOL

Kyle Busch is an amazing driver. And he isn't as annoying as he used to be either. I may actually start liking him, but I'm not there yet.
And did anyone else notice that just as Larry Mac was saying, 'Jimmie Johnson has just put Tony Stewart down a lap', and I mean JUST as he said it, there was a 'debris' caution? Coincidence, I'm sure.
And, Paul Menard really is getting better.

was it me, or were there a lot of fans at Bristol dressed up like empty seats?

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Originally posted 04:44 PM ET  03.20 by Frank A.

was it me, or were there a lot of fans at Bristol dressed up like empty seats?

No -- I would roughly say a good third of the seats were empty ... back in the day a person couldn't find an empty seat. And the classic line by the younger bush (twig?) was "can't we all be friends?" I think the booing is finally catching up to him ...

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Originally posted 04:59 PM ET  03.20 by EarnTaz88

No -- I would roughly say a good third of the seats were empty ... back in the day a person couldn't find an empty seat. And the classic line by the younger bush (twig?) was "can't we all be friends?" I think the booing is finally catching up to him ...

I wouldn't read that much into it if I were you. His response was no more than a little jab at those who were booing.

Don't see how Bayne can be "the next Nascar superstar" this year if he is only running 16 races, though...

Wood Bros need to find him some sponsorship, and get him into more races. He and the legendary Wood Bros could certainly help one another out--if they can get into more races...

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Originally posted 06:12 PM ET  03.20 by Help Me ID Float

It should be apparent by now that the Daytona win was just another restrictor plate fluke.

a lot fo restrictor plate wins are totally flukes, and nothing more...kezlowski at Talladega, bobby hamilton some years back at talledega..plate racing is a lot of luck..if you avoid the big one, if you are lucky enough to be in the led pack late, if no one hangs you out late, if you get the bump at the right time late...pretty much all of that needs to happen to win a plate race anymore.

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Originally posted 06:17 PM ET  03.20 by Frank A.

a lot fo restrictor plate wins are totally flukes, and nothing more...kezlowski at Talladega, bobby hamilton some years back at talledega..plate racing is a lot of luck..if you avoid the big one, if you are lucky enough to be in the led pack late, if no one hangs you out late, if you get the bump at the right time late...pretty much all of that needs to happen to win a plate race anymore.

To sum it up -- being in the right place at the right time ... BINGO ... a win!

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Originally posted 06:56 PM ET  03.20 by EarnTaz88

To sum it up -- being in the right place at the right time ... BINGO ... a win!

ya..dats it!
alot of the greatest drivers have had success at plate tracks, i think Dale Sr was the best plate racer ever, but a LOT of fluke wins or great finishes have come at plate tracks..i think DAvid Gillligan was 3rd at DAytona this year....?

Good Evening to everyone, I caught the last 30 or so laps of the race, Darn good race, Good for Kyle Busch, he had a great weekend, lots of $$$$ too. Got this computer almost set, thanks to a few helpers LOL, weather has been real nasty here cold and rain, lately, have a great week posters and take care of yourselves.

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Originally posted 09:48 PM ET  03.20 by Help Me ID Float

They kept saying "Bristol", but I know better.

Bristol isnt what it was 10-15 years ago...no where near the excitement is used to be...