Chicagoland Speedway... The Chase Begins

[Nascar Addict]

Next up for the Sprint Cup Series... Chicagoland Speedway. And the Chase begins for Sprint Cup. Greg Biffl e got the last spot in the Chase. The race will be Sept. 14, on ESPN.

 

[Raid]

First time in the forum... who does everyone like for ChiTown race?

 

[jeffro151]

First time in the forum... who does everyone like for ChiTown race?

#2 or #48

 

[wildturkey]

Not watching. With football back, there's no time for idiotic point systems. Who was the guy on here keeping track of the points using a reasonable full season method? Let's just pretend that guy's way is correct and crown Jeff Gordon or Dale Jr champ

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

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[Raid]

#2 or #48

Jimmie should be interesting to watch... he is a closer, but hasn't shown that spark in recent weeks. (Team effort of course).

 

[jeffro151]

Not watching. With football back, there's no time for idiotic point systems. Who was the guy on here keeping track of the points using a reasonable full season method? Let's just pretend that guy's way is correct and crown Jeff Gordon or Dale Jr champ

2014 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings (not the Chase):
[after Richmond, race 26 of 36]
1) #24-Jeff Gordon(X) [3 wins], 914
2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr.(X) [3 wins], 883, -31
3) #2-Brad Keselowski(X) [4 wins], 830, -84
4) #22-Joey Logano(X) [3 wins], 829, -85
5) #48-Jimmie Johnson(X) [3 wins], 802, -112
6) #20-Matt Kenseth(X), 797, -117
7) #4-Kevin Harvick(X) [2 wins], 788, -126
8) #31-Ryan Newman(X), 782, -132
9) #99-Carl Edwards(X) [2 wins], 777, -137
10) #16-Greg Biffle(X), 746, -168

 

[wildturkey]

2014 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings (not the Chase):
[after Richmond, race 26 of 36]
1) #24-Jeff Gordon(X) [3 wins], 914
2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr.(X) [3 wins], 883, -31
3) #2-Brad Keselowski(X) [4 wins], 830, -84
4) #22-Joey Logano(X) [3 wins], 829, -85
5) #48-Jimmie Johnson(X) [3 wins], 802, -112
6) #20-Matt Kenseth(X), 797, -117
7) #4-Kevin Harvick(X) [2 wins], 788, -126
8) #31-Ryan Newman(X), 782, -132
9) #99-Carl Edwards(X) [2 wins], 777, -137
10) #16-Greg Biffle(X), 746, -168

I highlighted another flaw in The Chase system. The way the system works and thus is reported on, you'd think those drivers (Biffle and Newman especially) have ran like shit all year. But if NASCAR would use an actual motorsports point system, you'd see they've had respectable seasons.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

I highlighted another flaw in The Chase system. The way the system works and thus is reported on, you'd think those drivers (Biffle and Newman especially) have ran like shit all year. But if NASCAR would use an actual motorsports point system, you'd see they've had respectable seasons.

well the Chase for the Chumpionship is a joke anyways.

Auto racing has no business having a playoff system. Just another way for Brian France to fuck up the sport I love!

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Jimmie should be interesting to watch... he is a closer, but hasn't shown that spark in recent weeks. (Team effort of course).

He had his "Can't lose" streak of 3 and then had some terrible luck where tires wouldn't stay on the car and he had a hard time finishing races. Got collected in some wrecks, etc.

He's been finishing lately although not winning.

I'm hoping he gets 7.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

I'm going to predict that either Harvick or Logano will win the Championship. Those guys are just on a different level each week and they're not prone to do something stupid to take themselves out of contention, like Keselowski.

I'm happy that Kahne made the chase, but he's most likely out after this week.

Will also be watching Almirola with a lot of interest. Would be sweet to watch that 43 contending up until the end!

 

[wildturkey]

I'm going to predict that either Harvick or Logano will win the Championship. Those guys are just on a different level each week and they're not prone to do something stupid to take themselves out of contention, like Keselowski.

I'm happy that Kahne made the chase, but he's most likely out after this week.

Will also be watching Almirola with a lot of interest. Would be sweet to watch that 43 contending up until the end!

Really? Have you seen Harvick's past? Even Harvick fans would admit he can take himself out of a race being a hothead. Hell, there's no way to count the amount of times he's lost focused because he'll go on a 10 minute radio tirade bitching out his pit crew.

 

[Raid]

Logano has a great shot as does Brad KSki.... these seem to 'always be hovering'. Harvick.... man...I don't get his problems.... he ALSO hovers around.... but doesn't seem to have the same 'car' as early in the season.

 

[BSUSeahawk]

I'm a Kasey Kahne fan (Washington dude), but I put some coin on Logano in Vegas back in May (18:1 odds to win it all), so I wouldn't mind seeing 20 bring home the cup.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

I'm a Kasey Kahne fan (Washington dude), but I put some coin on Logano in Vegas back in May (18:1 odds to win it all), so I wouldn't mind seeing 20 bring home the cup.

think you mean the 22.

the 20 is Kenseth.

 

[Retroram52]

I am going to keep an eye on the 43. Would love to see the 43 in victory lane and my ultimate fantasy would be to see him win it all for the King who has had a horrific year.

 

[Nascar Addict]

i've been thinking it over, and I've come to like the new playoff system. I just hope that the 48 doesn't win. Anybody but Jimmie.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

. I just hope that the 48 doesn't win. Anybody but Jimmie.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Really? Have you seen Harvick's past? Even Harvick fans would admit he can take himself out of a race being a hothead. Hell, there's no way to count the amount of times he's lost focused because he'll go on a 10 minute radio tirade bitching out his pit crew.

I have not observed these antics this particular season. He seems to have matured.

 

[BSUSeahawk]

think you mean the 22.

the 20 is Kenseth.

That I did.

For some reason, I always picture Logano in his old Home Depot car. Same with Bowyer and the 07 JD car.