in related news, in an electric-car emergency class yesterday i first learned of formual E electric car racing.

hahaha i found a video and they sound like electric drills! also hahahaha at the rear LED to simulate the burning exhaust.

I played a draft kings team for the big race, hope I win

of course Gronk is there hitting on all the Monster Energy models

https://twitter.com/Deadspin/status/835934827249565698

"What's your favorite speed limit out there? I hope it's somewhere around 70 or something."
"I am hardcore. I like to go as fast as possible."
"Oooh, I like that answer."

phatj wrote:My BIL is a NASCAR engineer

that's awesome. do you know what team/car he works for?

I'm watching!

Dale Jr's shot at winning just died after a line of Toyota teammates was taken out by a blown tire and Dale drove over Busch's car, losing his front right corner

But, Kyle Busch will always have that Stage 1 win!

Less than half the cars are gonna finish at this rate

Several cars ran out of gas on the final laps, allowing Kurt Busch to steal the Daytona 500 win. First time he's won it in 17 races

Anti-climatic.

ReadingPhilly wrote:Anti-climatic.

What do you mean it was decided on last two laps. First time winner as well.
Last lap pass won it.

The Monster Energy car wins the first race of Monster Energy's tenure as title sponsor.

heyeaglefn wrote:

ReadingPhilly wrote:Anti-climatic.

What do you mean it was decided on last two laps. First time winner as well.

Usually these are decided at the line. was expecting the same, but he just pulled away the last half lap.

BigEd76 wrote:Several cars ran out of gas on the final laps

Including South Jersey native/Philly sports fan Martin Truex.

Would've been cool to see Chase Elliott win it. His dad won this race 30 years ago

According to ESPN, Busch is the first winner in Daytona 500 history to only lead the final lap of the race

ReadingPhilly wrote:

phatj wrote:My BIL is a NASCAR engineer

that's awesome. do you know what team/car he works for?

He works for RCR, not for a specific car, but doing engine R&D.

Polar Bear Phan wrote:

BigEd76 wrote:Several cars ran out of gas on the final laps

Including South Jersey native/Philly sports fan Martin Truex.

my dad started following and i'm quasi interested now (don't really watch anything but the end and check out if Martin's out)

Truex is a pretty great guy from where we beach in Manahawkin/Stafford Township (Long Beach Island before you go over the bridge)

Has donated a ton towards various hospital stuff and has a road named after him (the one that goes to the Walmart lol), his GF has ovarian Cancer.

Las Vegas getting a 2nd race in the series, this one in the fall. (and probably under the lights) Shouldn't be too far out where it's the last race of the season. Fuck Miami.

Are they moving the Phoenix one? Seems like Phoenix and Las Vegas back-to-back to end the season wouldn't be preferred

now that's some last lap/post race drama.