Daytona 500 Who's gonna win

[Airboater]

One week away who's your pick to win .Jr 8 just won the Bud shootout followed by Gordon .:p I'll take the 48 for the win with Gordon for runner up.:D :cool:

[the next unlimited boat]

the 8 car is going to win did you not see how he run off from them BOYS!!!!!!!!!

[CDave]

DEI car

The perfect finish would be 1st Jr., 2nd Waltrip, 3rd Green and 4th Skinner. That way I'd kick some major butt with my fantasy Nascar team. :D

[Airboater]

Yea he was fast but it aint race day yet .I gotta stay loyal win or loose.:D :cool:

[Racemore]

#8 he's as bad as his dad. :cool:

[Scott Gilmore]

The guy with the Ducati 999 :eek: !! Scott :D

[BenKeith]

The first one across the finish line.

Provided he don't get disqualified.

Since there's no more #3 and Elliot has gone to driving a Mopar, can't really get an interest.

[PFord]

Probably a DEI car. So I would have to say Jr. #8.

[stevek]

I would like for Jr to win. It was nice seeing him in victory lane tonight. Kids okay by my book.

[Steve Reist]

Just hope it's one of the Generic Motors darlings. Can't stand
anymore bitchin' or rules changes. Wouldn't a Lil' E win just
be about perfect. Unbelievable! Steve

[YoCon]

Gotta agree with little E. But Id never count out Gordon either. If the 500 is anything like the Bud shoot out its going to be a great race.

[Cp]

...8 car. The boy was raised and tutored by the master. If he don't blow, he'll go....to victory lane.

Just My Opinion.....it doesn't have to be yours. :p

Cp

[woodco]

Dale Jr !!!!!! # 8 ;)

[gaineso]

It'll be the other Dale. Jr. Needs one more 8 on his car.

Gonna drive that truck right to victory lane

[rob vaughn]

Don't forget about Waltrip, he's got a fast one too. If he doesn't do anything stupid.

[Checkmate Too]

Theres going to be alot more pitstops, and if D.E. s pit crew is anything like last year he does'nt have a chance.
Root for the hometown boy. Matt Kenseth

[Spreadeagle]

Shawna Robinson

[jerry]

richard petty 43 car !!! hes gonna take it all the way

[cs1]

Dale jr He's going to be the man to beat.

[Tripps]

My vote goes to 48 car,lotsa skill there tripps

[WharfRat]

I gotta go with Jeff Gordon, did ya'll notice during prerace interviews how he was strapped in & no-nonsense when most of the guys were still outside their cars.

[rob vaughn]

They're all NEW except the gas and catch can men.....:D

[Racemore]

I think the guys in the cars with their gear on can't interview that well,Bodine looked goofy and was hardly understandable.Of course that is natural with him.:D

C-mate too,It doesn't matter about Jr's pit crew if they are close he'll take up the slack.Last to 1st in 8 or so laps.He has the power to almost drive away.I think the accident senario is the determining factor for the fastest cars,staying out of trouble.:cool:

[WharfRat]

Racemore, good point, but it did seem he was more focused than the rest. Also, AMAZING no one wrecked last night with all the bumping going on. That will be a big factor in the race. As for the pit crew, how many times has a good pit won a race ?:cool:

[Racemore]

yea,Ricky Craven had the Tide car all over the track.Luckily he didn't take somebody out.Jeff is very focused,his divorce is the center of attention but I think he will drive harder I single man.He's fast too.As far as pit crews they are very much apart of the outcome sometimes.I think the pit /race strategies in the closing laps determine quite a few races.Crew Chiefs can make or break a finish.The Earnhardt/Waltrip combo is very tough in Daytona.I just hope for a safe clean race so we can see the best of the best that day get what they deserve whoever it will be. It's killin me I won't be spending 4 days camping in the infield this year.It doesn't get much better than that on land.:cool:

[WharfRat]

and qualifying starts in about 10 minutes on Fox:D

(which means I have to listen to my wife go gaga over Jeff over & over):rolleyes:

:D :D :D

[gman]

I hope its the 8 car,anybody but Kirk Bush

[H2Onut]

Earnhardt

Kennseth
Mike W (whoos)
Marlin

[TNT]

lets go Gordan 24 baby
:cool:

[skydog]

Jeff Gordon!!!All the way!:D

[Tom D.]

Who'd thunk Jeff Green would get the pole? Go 24, Go Chevrolet!!!:cool:

Tom

[stevek]

Top 4 cars from Childress and DEI. Makes sense. I know they used to share wind tunnel results and had an association. Both have strong restrictor plate engine programs too. Harvick's 6th fastest.

To bad Little E didnt get pole, but at least he can have fun in the 125 now.

[JamesE]

Hope Mark Martin stays out of "The Big One". I don't think Green will get the drafting help like Little E. I'll the Red Rocket to win while praying for my 6 car.

[tabararacing]

Anybody but Stewart or Jr.

[Tom D.]

It ought to be an interesting race with the smaller fuel cell. Lots of pit stops and guys running out of gas. I heard they only get some where between 34 to 38 laps per tank. May even see no tires or 2 tire pit stops.

Tom

[gaineso]

Seems like Sprague is starting off about up to par. Wiped out a bunch of cars in practice.

Watch out for the wiley ole vets to make themselves known before this one's over. And if it comes down to a battle in the pits, Kenseth.

[Flat Out]

I'm pullin' for Jr. #8

[skydog]

Anybody but Stewart or Jr.!!! Can you say dirty dirty racers!!;)
Skydog

[737jetmech]

Dale Jarrett 88

[Simon]

I vote for Jimmie Johnson !! He used to detail boats for me back in the good old days.Great friend and a hell of a driver. Go Jimmie!!!

[C-C]

you have to pick one of the DEI cars,, no one is even close.

[AnthonySS]

..with majority...

The DEI/Childress restrictor plate program is probably the best.

Funny how Dale Sr just hated Restrictor plate racing yet he was the master of it...so we are pulling for Junior....I like Waltrip too.

Too me Waltrip is emerging as a true spokesperson and fine example of NASCAR WCR.

Hard to Believe its been 2 years since Dale left us!!!

[Tom D.]

Boy Little E was strong today! He looks like the man to beat. Go Chevy!!!\

Tom

[Capt.Insane-o]

That was an eloquent move down pit road if I've ever seen one!:rolleyes: DEI has it. It would have been interesting if Mikey and jr. would have been nose to tail out of the pits. I still think NASCAR is a bunch of bull****, I can't wait for the F1 opener. I'm going to root for Mikey. I would have really liked to see Dale sr. wish of driving a f1 car, he'd have brought some excitement I'm sure!

[gman]

yea I guess kirk bush needed a caution so he used his car this time,maybe he needs a rear veiw mirrow on the drivers side
# 3 forever
# 8 will take his place
later gman

[fastbreak]

STEWART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[tabararacing]

I'm hoping for Robbie Gordon. We'll see.
But once again, NO JR, or Stewart.

[stevek]

Originally posted by tabararacing
I'm hoping for Robbie Gordon. We'll see.
NOT :)

I see a red bud car in victory lane Sunday afternoon ;)

[cs1]

I see that same red bud #8.

[T-REX]

U boyz iz live'in in a haz been fantasy world!!!!!!...Big E iz gone!!, lil E won't make a pimple on Dadz ass...Then to add insult to injury, he'z drive'in a GM...Wake up an smell da alkehol, Mopar iz gunna kick ass, then they will git stuck wit a 4' air dam on top and have ta run 1000 extra poundz at da next race...."Lil E iz look'in like da man ta beet"...U reely thank a reel racer iz gunna show hiz hand befo tha BIG game???....MOPAR #1, wit 4 mo in tha top 10...REX:cool:

[rob vaughn]

There's NOPAR in MOPAR, heck "RUBBERHEAD (#2) has to run illeagal carbs. to run with "THE HEARTBEAT OF AMERICA"

Remember: 8NOT24

[WharfRat]

Now Rex, ya knowed dem Mopars dun run reel gud, right up ta when dey blow up & thro parts evry whers....................

Cus I herd you knowed dat first hand sperience

:D :D :D

[Fl Boy in ILL]

Man he is on a roll, sure looks like the MAN to beat.

Rick

[Racemore]

Are you blind,Lil E is as close to Big E as you can get.He's got everything his dad taught him in his arsonal.He is the **** and he will win the Daytona 500 if nobody takes him out.Step up to the pm window and bet it up,my man against your man.Anybody! I need some Mercury money.:D :cool:

This Buds for YOU!:)

[gaineso]

There ain't nobody out there hungrier than the guy in the number 6. JR's lookin' good, but they gotta go 500 miles.

First On Race Day shall prevail

[skydog]

If nobody takes him out???????????You mean if he does not take him self out. The kid is a dirty racer! I just hope he does not take his self out for good, like his Dad did.
Skydog:( :rolleyes: ;) 24:D

[woodco]

I think ya have something there ..........

I bet OMC was contracting Mopar for mota parts :D

Kinda explains all the parts a flyin theory

[Racemore]

Rubbin's racin.Marlin took Sr. out he didn't take himself out. Anyway,you either love em or hate em and they don't care.Some guys just don't like guys that win alot and I don't care.I do like Mark Martin,to bad he doesn't drive a Chevy,he would win more.But Earnhardt is #1 buy the majority,forever.:D :cool:

[Tom D.]

T-Rex,
You talk, I talk! I guess we'll all see what's what tomorrow. One thing is for sure there are more Mopars this year than last. Less Fords and Pontiacs. I wish Olds, Buick & Mercury never droped out. Wouldn't it be interesting if a Caddy was in there with a Norstar V8?

Tom

[Larry A Owens]

The DEI cars are strong will be the 8 or the 15, but it would be nice to see the Wood brothers win again at the big one. They just need to keep Ricky out of trouble to final laps then turn him lose they could be the surprise.

Larry

[T-REX]

TODAY IZ DA DAY....U GM boyz git ya cry'in towelz out...Lil E gunna need 1 too!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :p :p :p :p

[cs1]

Set back get a cold one and watch Little E put it on them boys.Good luck to all and hope for a safe race.Go Little E. Craig

[skydog]

But 24 is the man!:D

[Tom D.]

Ya! Little E needs a towel alright. To wipe the rain off his car!:eek: Rain delay. Gee has a Dodge led a lap yet? HMMM!

Tom

[stevek]

time to plow snow :(

[cs1]

At least it was a DEI car that won.Not little E but Waltrip is all right too.And he's from KY.

[skydog]

I think that sucks how the race ended! Well 24 looked very good!! To bad he was about to take 2nd and got hung out to dry, then the rain started! Let the season start!!!:D
Skydog

[stevek]

Ya I'm glad DEI won the race. Mike Waltrip's okay. From what I saw of the replay Mike needs to thank Lil E for the win.

[Racemore]

A good example of getting takin out of the race,by an alternator.:rolleyes: Rumor has it some Sorry Dog was seen tampering with Lil E's wiring under the hood,they chased him but he got away at the airport.:D It was cool seeing his chances go away he was able to PULL his teamate to the lead.A show of dominate horsepower.Gordon and Harvick had the power to make a difference if the race had continued.With the 8 car losing voltage anyway.:D :cool:

Dem Moparz tryin to run da short track,dem guyz need a Chevy so they can race within da rulez.Der a shady bunch anywayz,ole rusty dodgez.hehehe:) :cool:

[skydog]

Right on my friend! Till next Sunday!!!!!
Take it easy!
Skydog:D :D 24

[Tom D.]

Well the Dodges took first palce in but it wasn't the win they hoped for. One guy did it too. Ward Burton- The First Big One Of The Year (crash) & he felt so bad he took him self out. Well there's always the next race. GO 24!!!

Tom

[Racemore]

How about that Ryan Newman crash.A testament to NASCAR safety.Earlier I was watching a thing on Fox sports about wrecks and it had the Busch Qualifing wreck where the car hit the wall hard twisting the car around and then getting hit in the front taking the center and right side totaly out leaving nothing but the drivers seat and he got out of the car unscathed.He got in another car and qualified later that day.Unreal.The car looked like it was 20' long after the impact.Also a Michael Waltrip crash where he hit the wall so hard the front planted in the wall and the rest of the car peeled around the wall untill it pulled the front out.it looked 25'long.:cool:

[gaineso]

Mikey was good. Earnhardt couldn't go 500 miles, so what's new?

Ford's were coming. The only thing that kept Busch back was Chevy's gangin' up on him. Martin was comin' and they would have been as tough as the Chevy's.

Glad to see Robby Gordon run good. He's a way better driver than his record shows.

[Racemore]

E can't go 500 miles! Does Talladega count?Fords were coming? You mean Rubberhead Busch? He's a cowboy that is more lucky that good.That will get ya shot off your horse before long.:D I'm glad Waltrip won so he could enjoy it this time.Guess well see who is really making HP this weekend.:cool:

[rob vaughn]

We lost power at 11:00am EST. had to watch race on a SONY WATCHMAN (black and white)..:mad: We had a ice strom that shut down our state..
I was without power for 17 hours. Had to put the wife and kids before the race, (heat, no TV).. May get one more long extension cord:D .