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Did Bowyer Deliberately Spin?
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#1
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brrgyDs3CfE

EDIT:

@JennaFryerBREAKING: Newman in, Truex out among MWR penalties. 300k MWR fine. All 3 drivers docked 50 points. Ty Norris suspended indefinitely.

Ouch... FYI: You can earn a maximum of 48 points per race.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brrgyDs3CfE[/youtube]

EDIT:

[quote=@JennaFryer]BREAKING: Newman in, Truex out among MWR penalties. 300k MWR fine. All 3 drivers docked 50 points. Ty Norris suspended indefinitely.[/quote]

Ouch... FYI: You can earn a maximum of 48 points per race.
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#2
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I'm pretty sure Bowyer just disables buttons

I'm pretty sure Bowyer just disables buttons
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#3
4 Frags +

Seems really convenient that the in-car camera craps out right when he spins out.

Also, in b4 nerds talking about driving in circles being easy.

Seems really convenient that the in-car camera craps out right when he spins out.

Also, in b4 nerds talking about driving in circles being easy.
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#4
25 Frags +
Not_MatlockSeems really convenient that the in-car camera craps out right when he spins out.

Also, in b4 nerds talking about driving in circles being easy.

It may not be easy, but for me it is super boring. I don't understand how this sport is exciting.

[quote=Not_Matlock]Seems really convenient that the in-car camera craps out right when he spins out.

Also, in b4 nerds talking about driving in circles being easy.[/quote]
It may not be easy, but for me it is super boring. I don't understand how this sport is exciting.
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#5
4 Frags +

I bet Jamie makes mad cash. That lady works non stop covering every motorsport, yo.

I bet Jamie makes mad cash. That lady works non stop covering every motorsport, yo.
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#6
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IARENOBODYIt may not be easy, but for me it is super boring. I don't understand how this sport is exciting.

I find pretty much all racing boring to watch. A lot of people watch NASCAR just for the crashes. However, some of the finishes can be pretty intense.

[quote=IARENOBODY]It may not be easy, but for me it is super boring. I don't understand how this sport is exciting.[/quote]
I find pretty much all racing boring to watch. A lot of people watch NASCAR just for the crashes. However, some of the finishes can be pretty intense.
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#7
5 Frags +

driving in circles is easy

driving in circles is easy
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#8
-3 Frags +
runescape_boy_420driving in circles is easy

Driving fast with tens of other drivers isn't. Especially if you try to get ahead of the other drivers.

[quote=runescape_boy_420]driving in circles is easy[/quote]
Driving fast with tens of other drivers isn't. Especially if you try to get ahead of the other drivers.
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#9
15 Frags +

first sexbots now nascar

http://i.imgur.com/lm47cCm.jpg

first sexbots now nascar

[img]http://i.imgur.com/lm47cCm.jpg[/img]
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#10
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nascar is exciting to watch

http://i.imgur.com/5yGzGdz.jpg

nascar is exciting to watch

[img]http://i.imgur.com/5yGzGdz.jpg[/img]
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#11
10 Frags +

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view4/1151794/nascar-crash-o.gif

[img]http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view4/1151794/nascar-crash-o.gif[/img]
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#12
12 Frags +

this thread is now about

http://gifs.gifbin.com/072010/1277988662_mark-webber-crash.gif

this thread is now about

[img]http://gifs.gifbin.com/072010/1277988662_mark-webber-crash.gif[/img]
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#13
4 Frags +

Formula 1 and Rally are the only motorsports I can genuinely say I like.

Formula 1 and Rally are the only motorsports I can genuinely say I like.
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#14
6 Frags +
defythis thread is now about (flying car crashes)

Fine then...

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view6/4829744/brack-crash-texas-2003-o.gif

[quote=defy]this thread is now about (flying car crashes)
[/quote]


Fine then...

[img]http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view6/4829744/brack-crash-texas-2003-o.gif[/img]
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#15
8 Frags +

http://i.minus.com/ixOy78YfzSoBK.gif

[img]http://i.minus.com/ixOy78YfzSoBK.gif[/img]
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#16
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#17
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RagorismLiterallyAPandaI'm pretty sure Bowyer just disables buttons
A SMRPG reference. I think I love you.

Kiss me, you fool

[quote=Ragorism][quote=LiterallyAPanda]I'm pretty sure Bowyer just disables buttons[/quote]

A SMRPG reference. I think I love you.[/quote]

Kiss me, you fool
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#18
2 Frags +

Quick question, if he spinned, why is that bad.
Also what is spin

Quick question, if he spinned, why is that bad.
Also what is spin
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#19
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DunderBroQuick question, if he spinned, why is that bad.
Also what is spin

My understanding of NASCAR is limited but:

The racers belong to teams, even though each race can only have one person finish in each position as far as I know. In this case, it appears to conspiracy theorists that this driver, Bowyer, purposely made it seem like he lost control of his car. When a racer loses control, whether there's a crash or not, a Caution begins. During a caution all of the racers slow down to a non-racing speed and remain in the positions that they last crossed a certain point in the lap. The cars continue to circle until the issue is resolved.

When he spun out, intentional or not, he created some circumstance in which his teammate would be able to make it to the Chase (which I guess is like NASCAR playoffs).

This is the part I'm unsure of. I guess the guy who would have won had to pit stop, and then he didn't make it back out onto the track in time, and ultimately lost. Because he lost, Bowyer's teammate was able to make it into the Chase.

[quote=DunderBro]Quick question, if he spinned, why is that bad.
Also what is spin[/quote]

My understanding of NASCAR is limited but:

The racers belong to teams, even though each race can only have one person finish in each position as far as I know. In this case, it appears to conspiracy theorists that this driver, Bowyer, purposely made it seem like he lost control of his car. When a racer loses control, whether there's a crash or not, a Caution begins. During a caution all of the racers slow down to a non-racing speed and remain in the positions that they last crossed a certain point in the lap. The cars continue to circle until the issue is resolved.

When he spun out, intentional or not, he created some circumstance in which his teammate would be able to make it to the Chase (which I guess is like NASCAR playoffs).

This is the part I'm unsure of. I guess the guy who would have won had to pit stop, and then he didn't make it back out onto the track in time, and ultimately lost. Because he lost, Bowyer's teammate was able to make it into the Chase.
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#20
0 Frags +

Panda has it pretty much down.

Basically anytime a caution comes out (which was the result of the self-spin), teams will either take the opportunity to come to the pits for fresh tires which make the car faster, or gamble on the tires they currently have and stay out to advance up the running order. In this case a couple of cars that Bowyer's teammate was racing with to get into the playoffs came in and had slow pit stops, allowing said teammate to get a better finish and lock himself in at their expense.

Panda has it pretty much down.

Basically anytime a caution comes out (which was the result of the self-spin), teams will either take the opportunity to come to the pits for fresh tires which make the car faster, or gamble on the tires they currently have and stay out to advance up the running order. In this case a couple of cars that Bowyer's teammate was racing with to get into the playoffs came in and had slow pit stops, allowing said teammate to get a better finish and lock himself in at their expense.
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#21
-1 Frags +

If you watch the lap before you can see him countersteer off turn four. Those cars have a lot of power, and if you've spent a decent amount of time in a sim you know getting on the gas to quick will send the rear end around. He caught the guy in front pretty quick (I'm assuming it was a lap car) and was probably trying to cut the corner tighter to pass while getting on the gas as soon as possible. That, combined with the fact that his tires were worn, makes it reasonable that he could spin.

On the other hand, Bowyer should have the fitness and experience to deal with it. Drivers are also at the whim of their owners in order to keep a ride, and putting a teammate into the run for the championship is a pretty good reason to get a yellow. I think he definitely did it on purpose. I know I've done it a few times to force a caution.

If you watch the lap before you can see him countersteer off turn four. Those cars have a lot of power, and if you've spent a decent amount of time in a sim you know getting on the gas to quick will send the rear end around. He caught the guy in front pretty quick (I'm assuming it was a lap car) and was probably trying to cut the corner tighter to pass while getting on the gas as soon as possible. That, combined with the fact that his tires were worn, makes it reasonable that he could spin.

On the other hand, Bowyer should have the fitness and experience to deal with it. Drivers are also at the whim of their owners in order to keep a ride, and putting a teammate into the run for the championship is a pretty good reason to get a yellow. I think he definitely did it on purpose. I know I've done it a few times to force a caution.
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#22
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PKIf you watch the lap before you can see him countersteer off turn four. Those cars have a lot of power, and if you've spent a decent amount of time in a sim you know getting on the gas to quick will send the rear end around. He caught the guy in front pretty quick (I'm assuming it was a lap car) and was probably trying to cut the corner tighter to pass while getting on the gas as soon as possible. That, combined with the fact that his tires were worn, makes it reasonable that he could spin.

On the other hand, Bowyer should have the fitness and experience to deal with it. Drivers are also at the whim of their owners in order to keep a ride, and putting a teammate into the run for the championship is a pretty good reason to get a yellow. I think he definitely did it on purpose. I know I've done it a few times to force a caution.

You race on a team? Or is it a situation where you're technically not allowed to give details

[quote=PK]If you watch the lap before you can see him countersteer off turn four. Those cars have a lot of power, and if you've spent a decent amount of time in a sim you know getting on the gas to quick will send the rear end around. He caught the guy in front pretty quick (I'm assuming it was a lap car) and was probably trying to cut the corner tighter to pass while getting on the gas as soon as possible. That, combined with the fact that his tires were worn, makes it reasonable that he could spin.

On the other hand, Bowyer should have the fitness and experience to deal with it. Drivers are also at the whim of their owners in order to keep a ride, and putting a teammate into the run for the championship is a pretty good reason to get a yellow. I think he definitely did it on purpose. I know I've done it a few times to force a caution.[/quote]

You race on a team? Or is it a situation where you're technically not allowed to give details
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#23
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LiterallyAPandaYou race on a team? Or is it a situation where you're technically not allowed to give details

PK... Pikay... Piquet?

[quote=LiterallyAPanda]
You race on a team? Or is it a situation where you're technically not allowed to give details[/quote]

PK... Pikay... Piquet?
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#24
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LiterallyAPandaYou race on a team? Or is it a situation where you're technically not allowed to give details

Self funded small time stuff, trying to get a ride in an F 1600 next year.

LKincheloePK... Pikay... Piquet?

Unfortunately no but I have raced against him.

[quote=LiterallyAPanda]You race on a team? Or is it a situation where you're technically not allowed to give details[/quote]
Self funded small time stuff, trying to get a ride in an F 1600 next year.
[quote=LKincheloe]PK... Pikay... Piquet?[/quote]
Unfortunately no but I have raced against him.
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#25
2 Frags +

http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/9655907/report-nascar-replaces-martin-truex-jr-chase-ryan-newman

GG.

http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/9655907/report-nascar-replaces-martin-truex-jr-chase-ryan-newman

GG.
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