NASCAR

[hbelkins]

The top 30 in points rule has been removed by NASCAR for this season.  It has been called by some as the "Corey Lajoie" rule due to him almost winning at Atlanta Superspeedway despite not being Top 30 in points.

I thought it was the Chase Elliott rule, because of his injury and suspension.

[74/171FAN]

The top 30 in points rule has been removed by NASCAR for this season.  It has been called by some as the "Corey Lajoie" rule due to him almost winning at Atlanta Superspeedway despite not being Top 30 in points.

I thought it was the Chase Elliott rule, because of his injury and suspension.

No, it was announced before the season began.

[epzik8]

Even the ARCA races aren't spared from being rained out this year. The one at Pocono this weekend got washed out by a pop-up shower.

[Dough4872]

Even the ARCA races aren't spared from being rained out this year. The one at Pocono this weekend got washed out by a pop-up shower.

Despite that the weather at Pocono is nice for the rest of the weekend. Went yesterday to the Truck and Xfinity races and the weather was perfect, bright skies, not too hot, and no rain.

[epzik8]

Leave it to the Reddit fans (of which I am one) to have bold takes after each race.

[74/171FAN]

So the weather in California this week led to the Clash at the Coliseum being moved to last night at the last minute.

[NWI_Irish96]

So the weather in California this week led to the Clash at the Coliseum being moved to last night at the last minute.

Yes, and it wiped out the last round at Pebble Beach, and the Grammy's may have some issues tonight.

[Max Rockatansky]

We ended up getting a full refund on our tickets to the race (seven in total).  I just wish that the call would have been made earlier because I would have still gone yesterday. 

[epzik8]

People already freaking out about rain at Daytona when the 500 is still more than a week out...

[epzik8]

I'm already prepared for a Monday Daytona doubleheader.

[74/171FAN]

I'm already prepared for a Monday Daytona doubleheader.

The Monday doubleheader is now official.

[tmoore952]

People already freaking out about rain at Daytona when the 500 is still more than a week out...

They were right.

[Max Rockatansky]

I'm just wondering if the Daytona 500 is on TV in Mexico?  I hadn't really considered it prior to the trip I'm on. 

[74/171FAN]

I'm just wondering if the Daytona 500 is on TV in Mexico?  I hadn't really considered it prior to the trip I'm on. 

I wonder if this link may help. 

[Max Rockatansky]

I'm just wondering if the Daytona 500 is on TV in Mexico?  I hadn't really considered it prior to the trip I'm on. 

I wonder if this link may help.

It does actually, appreciate it.

[thspfc]

I'm mostly hoping for a Daytona 500 that ends at a checkered flag rather than a yellow one.

[74/171FAN]

William Byron wins the 2024 Daytona 500...

[epzik8]

William Byron wins the Daytona 500, except according to Reddit, who insist Alex Bowman was ahead of Byron at the moment of caution just after the white flag.

[NWI_Irish96]

William Byron wins the Daytona 500, except according to Reddit, who insist Alex Bowman was ahead of Byron at the moment of caution just after the white flag.

Given that Byron is more likely to win other races before the playoffs, it would have been better for HMS if Bowman had won.

[SP Cook]

William Byron wins the Daytona 500, except according to Reddit, who insist Alex Bowman was ahead of Byron at the moment of caution just after the white flag.

Another function of the idiotic decision to not race back to the caution.  Race back to the caution, no controversy. 

[formulanone]

William Byron wins the Daytona 500, except according to Reddit, who insist Alex Bowman was ahead of Byron at the moment of caution just after the white flag.

Another function of the idiotic decision to not race back to the caution.  Race back to the caution, no controversy. 

Maybe they were worried he'd also take out two tire changers and the race queen.

[Max Rockatansky]

Yes, don't throw the caution when cars are coming back up the track into traffic...

[NWI_Irish96]

William Byron wins the Daytona 500, except according to Reddit, who insist Alex Bowman was ahead of Byron at the moment of caution just after the white flag.

Another function of the idiotic decision to not race back to the caution.  Race back to the caution, no controversy. 

Yes, don't throw the caution when cars are coming back up the track into traffic...

Maybe if the caution happened farther into the last lap, but there were wrecked cars right near the finish line. No way to race back.

The drivers know the rules, and there's clear incentive to be in the lead when you take the white flag.

[74/171FAN]

William Byron wins the Daytona 500, except according to Reddit, who insist Alex Bowman was ahead of Byron at the moment of caution just after the white flag.

Another function of the idiotic decision to not race back to the caution.  Race back to the caution, no controversy. 

Yes, don't throw the caution when cars are coming back up the track into traffic...

Maybe if the caution happened farther into the last lap, but there were wrecked cars right near the finish line. No way to race back.

The drivers know the rules, and there's clear incentive to be in the lead when you take the white flag.

Basically, the difference between XFinity and Cup.  In XFinity, the race stayed green after the last lap wreck on the backstretch.

[epzik8]

Closest three-way finish in NASCAR history at Atlanta tonight.