If it ain't broke, fix it anyway: NASCAR 2017 Thread

The team has found a uniquely fascinating way of offsetting costs: They use regular Denver Mattress and Furniture Row trailer trucks to shuttle parts and equipment to and from Charlotte. When they're done transporting mattresses or furniture to the east coast, they'll load up with stuff for the NASCAR team in Denver or drop off things to be approved at NASCAR R&D.

They've also figured out the logistics of using their test haulers and extra trailers to shuttle spare cars/cars for next week's race to a meeting point where the hauler drivers can unload and reload in a matter of hours at a truck stop or parking lot. Once they get their main Cup hauler to Denver, they can clean it out, restock it and have it back on the road in less than 24 hours.

Still, I think the team told me their mileage is three to four times what a Charlotte-based team budgets.

 

Golf coach out for racist tweets to Wallace Jr.

I think I found my "post-Junior" driver. I'm certain Wallace would prefer to be known as a "driver" not a "black driver" - but for any driver to be this forceful on Twitter makes me think there might be some hope for the new generation of drivers.

"You're a smart guy? a disgusting but smart guy right? This makes you look pathetic and weak, it's sad. You said what you meant and now worried about the repercussions..that I pray to God will happen. Oh and my granny hopes so too

"Wow, I feel truly sorry for your kids. Again..to have so much hate towards somebody you've never met. Hope your kids grow up to be the exact opposite of a father you are.."

 

Random disconnected fact: Cambridge, Wis., just happens to be the hometown of Matt Kenseth.

 

Then don't take it out on the driver, take it out on the teams or sponsors.

 

I know I would pay money to see one of the Busch brothers get put into a mandible claw.

 

And Danica is Done-ica. If she can get rides for Daytona and Indy, that is.

Danica Patrick done as a full-time driver, will drive Daytona 500 and Indy 500 in 2018

 

She's planning to run (mid-pack) at Daytona and Indy and she doesn't have a ride?

 

I hope it isn't one of those "farewell" tours that seems to morph into a "comeback/reunion" tour 18 months later. Figure her "last ride" will garner some sponsorship interest.

 

She'll win whatever her last race is. NASCAR, down 9 percent in ratings again this year, will find a way.

 

Gotta say, I like Budweiser's tribute video to Dale Jr. Happy for Junior that he gets to enjoy retirement, something his dad and grandpa never had the chance to do.