Comments on: “Can I Have a Mulligan” 500 Results http://fullthrottle.cranialcavity.net/johnson-takes-fourth-win-at-charlotte A Member of the Thunder Lounge Network Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:28:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Marc http://fullthrottle.cranialcavity.net/johnson-takes-fourth-win-at-charlotte#comment-615 Marc Sun, 16 Oct 2005 19:16:21 +0000 http://fullthrottle.cranialcavity.net/johnson-takes-fourth-win-at-charlotte#comment-615 I had thought of the same thing, with the first two blowups separated by 28 laps, then the third by 25 laps. There is little doubt the faster speeds due to the smoother surface played a part. But I can't help thinking a large part should be layed at the feet of the crew chiefs. The first Pocono event had a lot of problems, the second didn't because NASCAR mandated a max camber angle. After NASCAR mandated teams use the GY recommended tire pressure yesterday only two of the four failures were because of wear, the other two were punctures from debris. I had thought of the same thing, with the first two blowups separated by 28 laps, then the third by 25 laps. There is little doubt the faster speeds due to the smoother surface played a part.

But I can’t help thinking a large part should be layed at the feet of the crew chiefs. The first Pocono event had a lot of problems, the second didn’t because NASCAR mandated a max camber angle.

After NASCAR mandated teams use the GY recommended tire pressure yesterday only two of the four failures were because of wear, the other two were punctures from debris.

]]> By: George http://fullthrottle.cranialcavity.net/johnson-takes-fourth-win-at-charlotte#comment-614 George Sun, 16 Oct 2005 16:28:02 +0000 http://fullthrottle.cranialcavity.net/johnson-takes-fourth-win-at-charlotte#comment-614 No doubt the worst race of the year. When the TV announcers are able to call the tire failures within five laps you know the race isn't about the best team or driver, it's about the track and the tires. Humpy has promised a new pavement for next year. It's either that or close the place. What a waste of time and talent. Stewart had the best car in the house and to no avail. Oh well, that's NASCAR racing at it's best and worst! With a contrived "Chase" format why not contrived races to further tighten up the points spread from first to tenth? No doubt the worst race of the year. When the TV announcers are able to call the tire failures within five laps you know the race isn’t about the best team or driver, it’s about the track and the tires.

Humpy has promised a new pavement for next year. It’s either that or close the place. What a waste of time and talent. Stewart had the best car in the house and to no avail. Oh well, that’s NASCAR racing at it’s best and worst! With a contrived “Chase” format why not contrived races to further tighten up the points spread from first to tenth?

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