HR Fantasy Racing '06!

[redskin_rich]

Alright NASCAR fans, I set up a new group for this year.
Here is the info:

Group ID#- 6651

Group name- HailRedskins

Password- superbowl

Hurry up and join, the first race is less than a month away!

[dj_stouty]

I'm officially "in" and I'm looking forward to defending my 2005 Title!

Mrs. DJ will be registering momentarily to defend her second place trophy.

Can anyone stop the Stouts from fantasy NASCAR domination in 2006? ;)

[Axegrinder]

I'm officially "in" and I'm looking forward to defending my 2005 Title!

Mrs. DJ will be registering momentarily to defend her second place trophy.

Can anyone stop the Stouts from fantasy NASCAR domination in 2006? ;)
Yes!
That's why I'm here!:)
LOTP

[RedskinsDave]

I can't believe Tony has to defend his title so soon!! :D

[Axegrinder]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news;_ylt=AsW.T1jqp54AOHFbEpwfqkHov7YF?slug=ap-stewartcolts011206&prov=ap&type=lgns

[redskin_rich]

LOL, at least he is not a bandwagon jumper, I give him credit for being honest.

[dj_stouty]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news;_ylt=AsW.T1jqp54AOHFbEpwfqkHov7YF?slug=ap-stewartcolts011206&prov=ap&type=lgns

Big whoop. He is a Colts fan. Why on earth would he root AGAINST his childhood team in the superbowl?

Don't rag on the guy. Stewart was on the sidelines for one of the Skins home games rooting on the Skins. He has mentioned COUNTLESS times that the Skins are his NFC team, but the Colts are his favorite team.

There are lot worse things in this world than Colts fans. Don't let me find out that Dale Jarrett is a Dallas fan! :inkston:

Edit: One more thing. Only one minute into his speech after winning the 2005 Championship in Miami, he asked the reporter if Joe and the Skins won their game that day. How 'bout that?

[redskin_rich]

There are lot worse things in this world than Colts fans. Don't let me find out that Dale Jarrett is a Dallas fan! :inkston:

Jarrett is probably a Panthers fan, I know he is a Tarheels fan.

[Axegrinder]

:D :D

Let's Get It On!!!

[dj_stouty]

Jarrett is probably a Panthers fan, I know he is a Tarheels fan.

Even worse...he probably started out a Skins fan and then turned into a Panthers fan when they entered the league in '95.

Don't we have a 30-page thread on this subject? ;)

[HAWGZHEAD]

I'm in. Let's get it on!

[RedskinsDave]

Edit: One more thing. Only one minute into his speech after winning the 2005 Championship in Miami, he asked the reporter if Joe and the Skins won their game that day. How 'bout that?

One of my favorite post-race things I've seen was a few years back, after Jr. won a race, he was getting out of his car and he turned to one of his crew and said "how'd we do?". The crew guy responded with the Redskins score. He was instantly my third favorite driver!! This was before he came to a game or practice and everyone knew he was a fan.

[CarMike]

Don't let me find out that Dale Jarrett is a Dallas fan! :inkston:

Didn't Jarrett win the Daytona 500 wearing a Dallass Cowboys racing helmet back in the early '90s? lol

[redskin_rich]

:inkston:

Didn't Jarrett win the Daytona 500 wearing a Dallass Cowboys racing helmet back in the early '90s? lol
Driving for Joe Gibbs, no less...:doh:

[CarMike]

Driving for Joe Gibbs, no less...:doh:
Yeah, I meant to include that....lol

Good catch Rich.

[dj_stouty]

:inkston:

Didn't Jarrett win the Daytona 500 wearing a Dallass Cowboys racing helmet back in the early '90s? lol

Interesting!

So, Axe...what is worse? Tony rooting for the Skins except if they face the Colts in the SuperBowl...or Jarrett being a Cowboys fan?

Your response should be interesting! ;)

[HAWGZHEAD]

Just so I have this straight, I pick one guy from each list A B C. For each race I have a 3 driver squad and I have to pick a team every week? I have never played this type of league. I usually do a salary cap type league.

[smoot]

im in, cause ive always wanted to try this but i gotta warn you, i know little to =nothing along the ways of the racing circuit

[Axegrinder]

A Drivers [Top guns of last year]
*** pick 2 to qualify and choose 1 of the 2 qualifiers to race.

B Drivers [the best of the rest not in last years top 10]
***pick 4 to qualify and choose 2 of the 4 qualifiers to race
C Drivers [Rookies,part timers,has beens,and nobodies]
***pick 2 to qualify and choose 1 of the 2 qualifiers to race

Total= 8 qualifiers
2 From the A-List ....must choose 1 of these to race
4 From the B-List ....must choose 2 of these to race
2 From the C-List ....must choose 1 of these to race

Total to Race=4

You can only RACE any 1 specific driver[Gordon,Earnhardt,Stewart...]
9 times during the year.That's 9 total times out of 36 races,then they become locked out.
However,you can use them to QUALIFY all season long,as long as they haven't been raced 9 times.
This is important because you get Bonus Points for qualifying in the top 3 starting positions.
***You also get bonus points for leading a race lap and leading the most race laps overall.

[Axegrinder]

:inkston:

Didn't Jarrett win the Daytona 500 wearing a Dallass Cowboys racing helmet back in the early '90s? lol
It was the Super Bowl of NASCAR and Dallas was the defending Super Bowl champs.
Nice try though.:)
I've seen Jarrett wear the Redskins helmet at Richmond.
It was NFL Properties,who were a minor sponsor of the #18 car,made the choice of helmets.

[dj_stouty]

It was the Super Bowl of NASCAR and Dallas was the defending Super Bowl champs.
Nice try though.:)
I've seen Jarrett wear the Redskins helmet at Richmond.
It was NFL Properties,who were a minor sponsor of the #18 car,made the choice of helmets.

Riiiiiight. Next you will be telling me Jarrett doesn't actually race the UPS truck! ;)

[HAWGZHEAD]

A Drivers [Top guns of last year]
*** pick 2 to qualify and choose 1 of the 2 qualifiers to race.

B Drivers [the best of the rest not in last years top 10]
***pick 4 to qualify and choose 2 of the 4 qualifiers to race
C Drivers [Rookies,part timers,has beens,and nobodies]
***pick 2 to qualify and choose 1 of the 2 qualifiers to race

Total= 8 qualifiers
2 From the A-List ....must choose 1 of these to race
4 From the B-List ....must choose 2 of these to race
2 From the C-List ....must choose 1 of these to race

Total to Race=4

You can only RACE any 1 specific driver[Gordon,Earnhardt,Stewart...]
9 times during the year.That's 9 total times out of 36 races,then they become locked out.
However,you can use them to QUALIFY all season long,as long as they haven't been raced 9 times.
This is important because you get Bonus Points for qualifying in the top 3 starting positions.
***You also get bonus points for leading a race lap and leading the most race laps overall.Thanks Axe, I could have been in hot water if I hadn't noticed the 9 race rule since GORDON will probably win every race this year.

[Axegrinder]

Thanks Axe, I could have been in hot water if I hadn't noticed the 9 race rule since GORDON will probably win every race this year.
Yeah...that Robby Gordon sure is something.:)

[HAWGZHEAD]

Yeah...that Robby Gordon sure is something.:)BLASPHEMY!!

[rskinsfan10]

I'm in.

[Axegrinder]

Come getcha some! :D

[tommahawk]

I've been waiting for this...I'm in

[Axegrinder]

I've been waiting for this...I'm in
Brad's here!:)
Excellent!

[tommahawk]

Is there only going to be 11 players this year?

We had about 30 last year I think.

Anyone else.....Its free.......

[dj_stouty]

I'd rather have 11 dedicated players play all season than have 30 sign up and half of them quit after two weeks...

[Axegrinder]

I'd rather have 11 dedicated players play all season than have 30 sign up and half of them quit after two weeks...
I agree.

[dj_stouty]

The three groups of drivers has been released:
I've indicated if the drivers moved up or down in groups since last season. This is by memory, so don't kill me if I miss one!

Group A
Stewart
Biffle (Moved up)
Johnson
Martin (Moved up)
Edwards (Moved up)
K. Busch
Kenseth
McMurray
Gordon

Group B
Mayfield
Hamlin
Sadler (Moved Down)
Harvick
Nemechek (Moved Up)
Jarrett
Vickers (Moved Up)
Ky. Busch (Moved Up)
Burton
Dale Jr. (Moved Down)
Kahne (Moved Down)
Mears (Moved Up)
Waltrip
Bowyer
B. Labonte
Marlin
Blaney
Kvapil
Truex Jr.
R. Gordon (Moved Up)

Group C
R. Wallace (Moved Down - Not sure why he is even on the list)
Fellows
Pruett
T. Bodine
Petty
J. Green
Bliss (Moved Down)
Schrader
Wimmer (Moved Down)
Said
Riggs
Menard
Leffler
K. Wallace
T. Labonte
Elliot
Sauter
Andretti
LePage
Raines
Yeley
Hamilton Jr.
K. Earnhardt
Cope
Stremme
Sorenson

[redskin_rich]

Ah crap, with Nemechek and Kyle Busch moving up, the 'C' list is really bad.

Rusty is on there in case he runs a few races as a guest driver. It's a possibility, after "silly season" starts, some owner may ask him to drive for a couple races until a new driver is hired.

[dj_stouty]

Ah crap, with Nemechek and Kyle Busch moving up, the 'C' list is really bad.

I have a feeling people will win weekends based on their C-List drivers. It may all come down to luck this season...

Don't forget...Vickers and Mears also moved up. They were worthy of several starts for me last yaer.

The biggest questionmarks in the C-list group are JJ. Yeley, Reed Sorenson and David Stremme. BTW - I think ALL Rookies should sit in the C group. Hamlin, Truex and Bowyer shouldn't be in Group B until they fully prove themselves. AT least it would make it more interesting for us fantasy folk.

[Axegrinder]

The C-list is always bad.
But......someone always seperates themselves from the pack,if they're with a good organization.
Ex:Kyle Bush,Vickers,Kahne,Johnson

[HAWGZHEAD]

Slim pickins in the C drivers. I just made my annual salary cap league over on ESPN and the driver values are through the roof! It was hard to put together a 5 man team with all quality drivers.

[NCskinsfanatic]

Hey guys Im in......as ezdoesit74. I finished 10th last year hoping for better this year.

[redskin_rich]

Don't forget to watch the Bud Shootout tonight at 8pm on TNT. It's a good preview for the Daytona 500, you can get a little idea of who is going to be good for the big race.

[redskin_rich]

Be sure to get your selections in early this week. I believe the qualifying 125's start on Thursday, so this will be an earlier week than the rest of the season. Any pick is better than no pick, I plan on setting mine Sunday night.

[Axegrinder]

Be sure to get your selections in early this week. I believe the qualifying 125's start on Thursday, so this will be an earlier week than the rest of the season. Any pick is better than no pick, I plan on setting mine Sunday night.
I don't believe that they award qualifying points for the Daytona 500.
At least they didn't last year.
We might need to check into this.

[redskin_rich]

I don't believe that they award qualifying points for the Daytona 500.
At least they didn't last year.
We might need to check into this.
You may be right, I do seem to remember something about that last year.
Either way, I don't want anybody locked out from selecting their drivers, so to be safe, I would make your selections before Thursday.

Edit- You are correct, Axe.
Bonus points are awarded to each of the drivers with the four best starting positions after qualifying. The top qualifier receives 10 bonus points, the second receives five, the third receives three and the fourth receives one. Because qualifying for Daytona 500 is broken up over two days, these bonus points will not be awarded for the Daytona 500.

[HAWGZHEAD]

I have spots open to anyone who wants to join my ESPN fantasy racing league. It is a salary cap type league. Group name Ocean Isle Rednecks password oib

[dj_stouty]

Ok, guys...Daytona is only 4 hours away...don't forget to set your driver rosters. You have until 2:30ish, I believe.

Need some advice? I'll give you some. Start the "DNF Allstars Team" of Shelmerdine, Sherman, Lepage and Jarrett. LOL

[redskin_rich]

Good job everybody with getting your picks in last week.

Now, from this week on throughout the rest of the season, you'll get bonus points for qualifying in the top 5. Remember, qualifying is on Friday, so your initial selections of 8 drivers need to be done before 5am EST Friday morning.

[Axegrinder]

Good job everybody with getting your picks in last week.

Now, from this week on throughout the rest of the season, you'll get bonus points for qualifying in the top 5. Remember, qualifying is on Friday, so your initial selections of 8 drivers need to be done before 5am EST Friday morning.
Way to keep us informed!:beer:

Also...... for those who may not know,if you didn't change your race line-up in time,you'll use the same one from the previous race.

Be careful:you can only use[start] the drivers 9 times in a season.

[Axegrinder]

Auto Club 500[California Speedway]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/races/26/qualify;_ylt=AnlCBpjHrN7avNCS3I2I4KHov7YF?year=200 6
http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar
1. Kurt Busch (2) 187.086
2. Greg Biffle (16) 186.186
3. Jimmie Johnson (48) 185.735
4. J.J. Yeley (18) 185.180
5. Denny Hamlin (11) 184.919
6. Jeff Burton (31) 184.871
7. Kyle Busch (5) 184.800
8. Joe Nemechek (01) 184.757
9. Jeff Gordon (24) 184.720
10. Mark Martin (6) 184.450

[HAWGZHEAD]

Wasn't someone saying that we get bonus points for qualifying in the top 10? If so how many points do you get for each driver that does?

[redskin_rich]

Wasn't someone saying that we get bonus points for qualifying in the top 10? If so how many points do you get for each driver that does?
Top 4 qualifyers get bonus points, here is the breakdown:

1st - 10 pts
2nd - 5 pts
3rd - 3 pts
4th - 1 pt

All your drivers are eligible for these bonus points, whether you checked them or not.
There is also laps led bonuses, 10 pts for leading a lap and an additional 10 pts for leading the most but this only applies to your checked drivers.

[HAWGZHEAD]

Top 4 qualifyers get bonus points, here is the breakdown:

1st - 10 pts
2nd - 5 pts
3rd - 3 pts
4th - 1 pt

All your drivers are eligible for these bonus points, whether you checked them or not.
There is also laps led bonuses, 10 pts for leading a lap and an additional 10 pts for leading the most but this only applies to your checked drivers.Ahhh I see, thanks.

[CarMike]

Quick question. I have tried to change my starting drivers from week one. But I can't figure it out.

Here's my question. I selected two drivers in class A. I wanted to change one of the two drivers in my class A. Do I have to use the two I chose for week one till they both run out of races? Or is there a way around using those two?

I know that I can only use 1 class A per week. But i'd hate to use those two drivers for the first 18 weeks.

Any help be thankful!

Mike.

[rskinsfan10]

Quick question. I have tried to change my starting drivers from week one. But I can't figure it out.

Here's my question. I selected two drivers in class A. I wanted to change one of the two drivers in my class A. Do I have to use the two I chose for week one till they both run out of races? Or is there a way around using those two?

I know that I can only use 1 class A per week. But i'd hate to use those two drivers for the first 18 weeks.

Any help be thankful!

Mike.Are you "un"checking the two that you had from week one? You have to do that in order to choose new drivers.

[CarMike]

I didn't uncheck both. Just the one I wanted to drop. Do I need to do both?

Thanks Kenny.

[rskinsfan10]

I didn't uncheck both. Just the one I wanted to drop. Do I need to do both?

Thanks Kenny.No. If you only want to get rid of one, then just uncheck the one that you don't want, then choose a replacement.

[redskin_rich]

Quick question. I have tried to change my starting drivers from week one. But I can't figure it out.

Here's my question. I selected two drivers in class A. I wanted to change one of the two drivers in my class A. Do I have to use the two I chose for week one till they both run out of races? Or is there a way around using those two?

I know that I can only use 1 class A per week. But i'd hate to use those two drivers for the first 18 weeks.

Any help be thankful!

Mike.
I'm not sure when you tried to change them, Mike, but you have to do it before each Friday morning, it locks out at 5AM. Anytime from Monday thru Thursday, you should see a select button above each group (A, B and C). After clicking that, you can than proceed to pick your group for the week and like Kenny said, make sure you uncheck the ones that are checked from last week, unless you want to use them again. :)

HTH...

[Axegrinder]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/nextel/races/26/results;_ylt=Avd7CEg9UblLDYLGOsZykuLov7YF

[Axegrinder]

Race Bye Week Until March 12th,2006[Las Vegas]

http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2006/data/schedule.html

[CarMike]

I'm not sure when you tried to change them, Mike, but you have to do it before each Friday morning, it locks out at 5AM. Anytime from Monday thru Thursday, you should see a select button above each group (A, B and C). After clicking that, you can than proceed to pick your group for the week and like Kenny said, make sure you uncheck the ones that are checked from last week, unless you want to use them again. :)

HTH...
Yeah Rich, I think that was it. When I looked on Sunday morning there was no select link listed. But I see it now.

Thanks everyone.

[dj_stouty]

Race Bye Week Until March 12th,2006[Las Vegas]

http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2006/data/schedule.html

I hate the NASCAR bye week even more than a Redskins' bye week. At least in the NFL, I can still watch football. GRrrrrr....

Actually...the Busch race is being televised in Mexico this weekend. Road Course Junkies take note!

[HAWGZHEAD]

I hate the NASCAR bye week even more than a Redskins' bye week. At least in the NFL, I can still watch football. GRrrrrr....

Actually...the Busch race is being televised in Mexico this weekend. Road Course Junkies take note!Yeah I am not a big fan of the road courses, but I watched this race last year and it was quite exciting.

[dj_stouty]

Yeah I am not a big fan of the road courses, but I watched this race last year and it was quite exciting.

I love the road courses. I believe it separates the men from the boys in NASCAR. Some guys can excel driving both the road and circular tracks ; like Gordon and Stewart. Some don't...

[Axegrinder]

Don't forget to set your drivers for qualifying!

[Axegrinder]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar
. Greg Biffle (16) 172.403
2. Tony Stewart (20) 172.068
3. Jimmie Johnson (48) 171.597
4. Kyle Busch (5) 171.423
5. Kasey Kahne (9) 171.054
6. Kurt Busch (2) 171.027
7. Joe Nemechek (01) 170.864
8. Jeff Burton (31) 170.816
9. Matt Kenseth (17) 170.665
10. Brian Vickers (25) 170.638
Qualifying Results

[rskinsfan10]

I really, really LOATHE Jimmy Johnson....

[Axegrinder]

I really, really LOATHE Jimmy Johnson....
J.J. always starts out the season strong,but can't finish it off.

Today,Kenseth had the bad luck at the end.
I guess that it was a payback for Cali.

[Fathead]

I think it's possible for me to hate someone more than I hate Jimmie Johnson, but I don't see how.


Maybe if he starts wearing dallas crap.

[NCskinsfanatic]

I keep slipping a spot a week ....not exactly the direction I wanted to travel, but 3rd isnt soooooo bad.

[dj_stouty]

I'm in first place, again?

Come on, guys...lets step up the competition. ;)

[Axegrinder]

I'm in first place, again?

Come on, guys...lets step up the competition. ;)
So is Jimmy Johnson!:lol3:

Crowing a little early aren't you?

[dj_stouty]

Crowing a little early aren't you?

You said that last year, and look how that turned out. ;)

[Axegrinder]

You said that last year, and look how that turned out. ;)
Beginner's Luck!!! :D

[bfauble83]

I'm off to another bad start, last year I didn't start making any ground until the second half of the season (probably due to people not setting lineups)

[HAWGZHEAD]

I'm in first place, again?

Come on, guys...lets step up the competition. ;)I am making ground up fast. I'll see ya in 2 weeks.

[Axegrinder]

I hope that you set your drivers for qualifying.

[Fathead]

So everyone knows it, Ryan Newman has won 6 consecutive poles at Atlanta.

[dj_stouty]

I hope that you set your drivers for qualifying.

Why do you have a rainbow in your avitar. I didn't know you were a Jeff Gordon fan! :)

[HAWGZHEAD]

I hope that you set your drivers for qualifying.CRAP!

[Axegrinder]

Why do you have a rainbow in your avitar. I didn't know you were a Jeff Gordon fan! :)
I'm not,but I am a liberal!:)

[redskin_rich]

I'm in first place, again?

Come on, guys...lets step up the competition. ;)
Happy now? ;)

[Fathead]

I am fantasy cancer. Of course when I pick Edwards, he self destructs.

[HAWGZHEAD]

I am fantasy cancer. Of course when I pick Edwards, he self destructs.Me too, I think my highest finisher was Kyle Petty lol. Had Burton go out late with tire troubles.

[NCskinsfanatic]

Well I have recaptured 1st place maybe I can hold it for longer than a week now......:rolleyes: .

[dj_stouty]

Happy now? ;)

YES!

My drivers kicked it this week. Carl t-boned Blaney in the pits, and Harvick fell back in the pack like a box of rocks. Picking Kahne to win was nice, but so did 1/2 of the league. Grrrr.....

I'm done playing around. I'm bringing my A game to Bristol! :D

DENNY HAMLIN WILL WIN IT ALL AT BRISTOL!

[bfauble83]

Set your lineups for the best track on the circuit, Bristol.

[dj_stouty]

Its raining in Bristol. In fact, it looks like rain/snow could be in the mix for the next 24 hours....meaning qualifying could be rained out, thus the starting lineup could be determined by the overal points standings. (If this is the case, no qualifying points will be given to owners)

Anyway, it should be clear and in the upper 40s for the Cup Race on Sunday.

[redskin_rich]

Its raining in Bristol. In fact, it looks like rain/snow could be in the mix for the next 24 hours....meaning qualifying could be rained out, thus the starting lineup could be determined by the overal points standings. (If this is the case, no qualifying points will be given to owners)

Anyway, it should be clear and in the upper 40s for the Cup Race on Sunday.
I hope that rain makes its way up here...

Eh, that sucks, I purposely picked a couple drivers that I had no intention of using on race day, just for the chance of qualifying points.

[dj_stouty]

I hope that rain makes its way up here...

Eh, that sucks, I purposely picked a couple drivers that I had no intention of using on race day, just for the chance of qualifying points.

Its all good. You can't go wrong choosing between Kurt the Skirt and Gordon for Bristol. (Although if the rain hits, Kurt the Skirt will roll off in 27th place. Grrrr)

[redskin_rich]

Its all good. You can't go wrong choosing between Kurt the Skirt and Gordon for Bristol. (Although if the rain hits, Kurt the Skirt will roll off in 27th place. Grrrr)
Maybe Kurt will pin his ears back and charge to the front. :D

[dj_stouty]

Maybe Kurt will pin his ears back and charge to the front. :D

Nice one! Actually, I read somewhere that Harvick made several jokes about Kurt's pinned ears over his headset at Atlanta after they wrecked each other. I wish someone would archive driver in-car audio!

[dj_stouty]

Its official (http://www.nascar.com/2006/news/headlines/cup/03/24/bristol.quals.rainout/index.html). Cup Qualifying has been cancelled.

The starting order is being set from last year's driver points. So, the 2005 Champ, Tony Stewart, will lead from the pole!

[redskin_rich]

Its official (http://www.nascar.com/2006/news/headlines/cup/03/24/bristol.quals.rainout/index.html). Cup Qualifying has been cancelled.

The starting order is being set from last year's driver points. So, the 2005 Champ, Tony Stewart, will lead from the pole!
Yeah, I forgot that they won't refer to this year's points until either after this race or the next.

So, I guess there was no practice either? We have no idea who is running good this week?

[Axegrinder]

Yeah, I forgot that they won't refer to this year's points until either after this race or the next.

So, I guess there was no practice either? We have no idea who is running good this week?
When did they start using last years points leaders?
For as long as I can remember,it has been who was leading in the current standings.Am I wrong about this,or is it new?

[redskin_rich]

When did they start using last years points leaders?
For as long as I can remember,it has been who was leading in the current standings.Am I wrong about this,or is it new?
I believe they always do this for the first 5-6 races. This is why it is so important for new teams to qualify, since they have no last year's points to fall back on to get them in a race.

[Axegrinder]

I believe they always do this for the first 5-6 races. This is why it is so important for new teams to qualify, since they have no last year's points to fall back on to get them in a race.
I think that this rule sucks.
I can understand it for Daytona 500,but the season is underway.
There have been car design changes,driver/crew changes,retirements...
I remember when the defending champ had his pick on pit road,regardless of who won the pole,but they did away with that.Why not this?
This is NASCAR's achilles heel.....inconsistency.
Pathetic.

[Fathead]

They started locking in the top 35 in owner points in 05. they use the year before for the first 5 races. Next week we jump to this years.

[Axegrinder]

Make sure to set your starters!

[dj_stouty]

I'm done playing around. I'm bringing my A game to Bristol! :D



Never doubt the Champ! I'm back in the saddle again, boys.

The view from up here is glorious...

[redskin_rich]

Never doubt the Champ! I'm back in the saddle again, boys.

The view from up here is glorious...
I should have went with Dumbo instead of rainbow boy. :banghead:

[CarMike]

CaptainChaos is on the prowl. Don't get comfortable up there dj! ;)

[Axegrinder]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar
1. Jimmie Johnson (48) 96.736
2. Jamie McMurray (26) 96.696
3. Tony Stewart (20) 96.632
4. Ryan Newman (12) 96.563
5. Kasey Kahne (9) 96.509
6. Sterling Marlin (14) 96.484
7. Elliott Sadler (38) 96.445
8. Jeff Gordon (24) 96.288
9. Kurt Busch (2) 96.117
10. Greg Biffle (16) 95.976

Don't forget to set your drivers.

[Fathead]

I am now dead last. Yay me!

[bfauble83]

I am now dead last. Yay me!


Don't worry, as fast as I'm falling you won't be there for long.

[NCskinsfanatic]

Well I managed to hang on to a slim lead yet again this week....so I'm pretty happy with it :) !

[Axegrinder]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar;_ylt=ArG03AjxRwGYuXLVqn.GYks5nYcB
1. Kyle Busch (5) 133.774
2. Greg Biffle (16) 133.383
3. Tony Stewart (20) 133.299
4. Matt Kenseth (17) 133.205
5. Carl Edwards (99) 133.028
6. Denny Hamlin (11) 132.846
7. Kurt Busch (2) 132.817
8. Clint Bowyer (07) 132.587
9. Martin Truex Jr. (1) 132.523
10. Jimmie Johnson (48) 132.397

[bfauble83]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar;_ylt=ArG03AjxRwGYuXLVqn.GYks5nYcB
1. Kyle Busch (5) 133.774
2. Greg Biffle (16) 133.383
3. Tony Stewart (20) 133.299
4. Matt Kenseth (17) 133.205
5. Carl Edwards (99) 133.028
6. Denny Hamlin (11) 132.846
7. Kurt Busch (2) 132.817
8. Clint Bowyer (07) 132.587
9. Martin Truex Jr. (1) 132.523
10. Jimmie Johnson (48) 132.397


This is like the 3rd time I've had the poll winner, yet I'm still near the back of the pack. I just have bad luck on race day.

[Axegrinder]

This is like the 3rd time I've had the poll winner, yet I'm still near the back of the pack. I just have bad luck on race day.
The good news is that it's still a long season.

[dj_stouty]

The good news is that it's still a long season.

So says the guy in 9th place. ;)

[Axegrinder]

So says the guy in 9th place. ;)
It's not where you start,it's where you finish.:)

[dj_stouty]

It's not where you start,it's where you finish.:)

*DejaVu* You told me that last year and we know how that turned out. ;)

[Axegrinder]

*DejaVu* You told me that last year and we know how that turned out. ;)
Everybody gets lucky once! ;)

[Axegrinder]

So says the guy in 9th place. ;)
Things change quickly,don't they?!!!
:lol3:

[dj_stouty]

It's not where you start,it's where you finish.:)

[NCskinsfanatic]

Well, looks like I'm still holding down the top spot...atleast for now....:) !

[redskin_rich]

Well, looks like I'm still holding down the top spot...atleast for now....:) !
Don't peek into the rearview mirror too much, I'm right there waiting for you to slip up. ;)

[Fathead]

I'm flipping terrible.

[NCskinsfanatic]

Well looks like I've been dethroned...... for the moment. I picked some "winners" but started the wrong combos.....:banghead: !

[Fathead]

I am fantasy poison.

[dj_stouty]

Kudos to Rich on a great fantasy day...

I'm definitely in a slump. I miss the days of last season when I put up 300 every single week...now I can barely break 200. :cry:

I really think the "A" group is way too stacked. They should cut down the drivers in that group...or a least make us start two of them. On the flip side...the "C" group is horrible. Riggs, Yeley, Schrader and Petty are our only real options every week. I personally think every rookie should be a "c" driver. It would make things a lot more interesting. OK...i'm done whinning...

Anyway...I'm looking forward to the Richmond race this weekend. Unfortunatley I'll be in Dallas on business so I'll have to tape it and watch the excitment several days later...

[CarMike]

Jr. and Truex KILLED me this week!

I agree dj. A level drivers are way to stacked.

[HAWGZHEAD]

I really think the "A" group is way too stacked. Seriously, it is like well let me try to pick the winner and hope the rest of these turds finish above 30. I am having to ration Yeley out already along with a couple of my B drivers.

[tommahawk]

I liked the groups of drivers we had to choose from last year better.
I hope some of the group c drivers start doing better this season.

Anyone else think it's strange Dj stouty and his Mrs. are tied after 9 weeks.

[dj_stouty]

I liked the groups of drivers we had to choose from last year better.
I hope some of the group c drivers start doing better this season.

Anyone else think it's strange Dj stouty and his Mrs. are tied after 9 weeks.

It is strange...especially since our rosters last week only contained one similar driver. (Tony)

[bfauble83]

Richmond treated me well...i was able to move up to the 6th spot.

[HAWGZHEAD]

Kasey Kahne ruined me in both of my leagues I am playing this week. In my salary cap league I dropped Jr to pick up Kahne :(. My team in that league is Johnson, Gordon, Kahne, Kenseth, and Yeley, Not a very good week for me lol.

B. Fauble, we must have close to the same team in the salary cap league. I see our scores were within like 10 points of each other.

[NCskinsfanatic]

I had a better week this past week than the one before but still couldnt break 200. After leading the pack for awhile I've been relegated to 2nd.....:banghead: !

[bfauble83]

Kasey Kahne ruined me in both of my leagues I am playing this week. In my salary cap league I dropped Jr to pick up Kahne :(. My team in that league is Johnson, Gordon, Kahne, Kenseth, and Yeley, Not a very good week for me lol.

B. Fauble, we must have close to the same team in the salary cap league. I see our scores were within like 10 points of each other.

Yeah, I had a bad week in the salary cap league. My team was pretty simular; i had Kenseth, Jimmy Johnson, Kahne, Robbie Gordon, and JJ Yeley. But I made a couple roster changes for Darlington.

[tommahawk]

I find myself in second place....wow...
Only 100 and some points to first
I like it when my drivers don't mess up...Knock on wood

[redskin_rich]

Don't forget to set your drivers today [Sat] before 6:30 pm, it's a night race tonight instead of Sunday.

You all need to be on top of things if you want any chance of catching me.:mfast:
:D

[NCskinsfanatic]

Thats my spot Rich and dont you forget it.....lol.

[redskin_rich]

Thats my spot Rich and dont you forget it.....lol.
Huh...what..?

Sorry, I can't hear you from where you are.....:D

[tommahawk]

Y'all pay close attention to my score this week.
I don't want to demonstrate the proper technique of crash and burn again.

[NCskinsfanatic]

Huh...what..?

Sorry, I can't hear you from where you are.....:D
That's cause I'm fallllllllllllinggggggggggggggggggggggggg......... ..:banghead: !

[dj_stouty]

I'm in quicksand, fellas...

I'm in bad shape. I was in Dallas during the Richmond race and didn't have internet access to edit my drivers.

I had no excuse last weekend at Darlington. I just can't get things going. :cry:

Regardless...I'm excited about my boy Denny. He is really taking NASCAR by storm!

[Fathead]

I should just shoot myself.

[Axegrinder]

I'm in quicksand, fellas...

I'm in bad shape. I was in Dallas during the Richmond race and didn't have internet access to edit my drivers.

I had no excuse last weekend at Darlington. I just can't get things going.

Regardless...I'm excited about my boy Denny. He is really taking NASCAR by storm!
:spin:
:spin:

[dj_stouty]

:spin:
:spin:

Laugh it up, Grinder...I had the most points in the league last week and I don't plan on stopping this momentum.

[dj_stouty]

The momentum continues!

Watch out, 10th place...I'm coming to get you! ;)

[NCskinsfanatic]

Im inconsistent but there's a lot of season left and I'm still pretty close...lol.

[bfauble83]

Back in the top 5, hopefully I can get into the top 3 in the next couple weeks.

[dj_stouty]

OK...our 8-driver rosters were due earlier this morning and I'm amazed to see that less than half of the owners selected Road Course Ringers (Said, Simo, Fellows and Pruett) for their C-Drivers. In fact, 3 owners in the top 5 didn't select any ringers....

Interesting...

Also to note: Axe and my wife share 7 of their 8 drivers. *raises eyebrow* Possible conspiracy? ;)

Also to note: Smoot is apparently done with the league. All four of his drivers are maxed out and he is receiving zero points this week. What does this mean? Fathead will finally get out of last place! :)

Also to note: I'm taking 10th place, OldSchool! Dust, keep an eye over your shoulder...b/c 9th place is next!

[dj_stouty]

Also to note: I'm taking 10th place, OldSchool!

Ahem, Kenny. I'm taking 9th next week! ;)

[HAWGZHEAD]

I had the high score this week, yipee! I need to get some consistency going though if I plan on having a real shot in this thing.

[bfauble83]

Ahem, Kenny. I'm taking 9th next week! ;)

Your wife and I are having quite a battle for 5th place...she has it for now, but I'll have it after Daletona.

[Fathead]

I am fantasy poison. I pick guys who are supposed to have good days and invariably they hit the wall or their engine fails. :(

[redskin_rich]

I am fantasy poison. I pick guys who are supposed to have good days and invariably they hit the wall or their engine fails. :(
Try doing the opposite, like George did in the Seinfeld episode...


Hope you all did good in my absence, I gave you all two weeks to gain ground, now it's time to mash the gas and make y'all small in my mirror again.

[NCskinsfanatic]

Im buying some time using some drivers that i havent used as much ive slipped to 8th by having a bad 3 or 4 race stretch but I aint packin it in just yet...Give me a couple weeks and I'll be back in the top 5 atleast....:rolleyes: .

[Fathead]

It's just cruel. I pick Stewart yesterday, he looks like he's got at least a top 5, confident that it will be a top 3, and then engine failure.

[Axegrinder]

Try doing the opposite, like George did in the Seinfeld episode...


Hope you all did good in my absence, I gave you all two weeks to gain ground, now it's time to mash the gas and make y'all small in my mirror again.
Putt....putt...putt....:D:
Bring it!!!:)

[redskin_rich]

Putt....putt...putt....
Bring it!!!:)
What, you think my car is running like Stewart's last weekend?
The only smoke you see is coming off my tires as I am warming them up.

Bring it? LOL, I am out front, I think you guys need to bring it. ;)

[Axegrinder]

It's been my experience that it's hard to win when leading from before the halfway point,but we shall see won't we?

[dj_stouty]

It's been my experience that it's hard to win when leading from before the halfway point,but we shall see won't we?

Very true. In fact, I'm pretty sure Mrs. DJ was leading at the 1/2 way point last year before I took the lead and never looked back. ;)

I'm pulling an '05 Kenseth on you folks. Just when you think I'm dead and buried, I make an incredible run and make a run for the title. ;) (I'm not saying I'll win...but I'll certainly make a run) That run started 3 weeks ago for me...

Kenny is the next victim...

[redskin_rich]

It's been my experience that it's hard to win when leading from before the halfway point,but we shall see won't we?
I would think it would be harder from somewhere other than 1st but I know you are talking about trends you've noticed.

We'll see, I'll start worrying when one of you all is within a hundred of me... no I won't.

[Axegrinder]

I would think it would be harder from somewhere other than 1st but I know you are talking about trends you've noticed.

We'll see, I'll start worrying when one of you all is within a hundred of me... no I won't.
Let's put it this way,NASCAR is streaky and you can only use the drivers 9 times.It doesn't take long for a lead to evaporate and for a team to crumble!

[dj_stouty]

I'm glad to see some life (and smack) injected back into this thread!

Keep up the good work.

I'd like to officially "BOOOO" Smoot for not keeping up with his lineups. He scored a goose egg last week.

Axe - I've averaged 27 points per week BETTER than you over the last three races. Keep it up and I'll catch you in 10 races...and I'll use the final 10 to put you a lap down and be the sole contender to Rich. ;)

[NCskinsfanatic]

Let's put it this way,NASCAR is streaky and you can only use the drivers 9 times.It doesn't take long for a lead to evaporate and for a team to crumble!
Very true Axe thats why ive been trying to save some of my better drivers over the last 4-5 races, I may have slipped to 8th place but I should be able to recover and get back in the top 5 in a couple of weeks if I play my "cars" right.

[dj_stouty]

Very true Axe thats why ive been trying to save some of my better drivers over the last 4-5 races, I may have slipped to 8th place but I should be able to recover and get back in the top 5 in a couple of weeks if I play my "cars" right.

I believe in using drivers when they are hot...even if I've used them a bit too often. Why wait on starting a Kahne or JJ later in the season if they are doing great NOW?

Although don't listen to me, since I'm in 10th place. ;)

[Axegrinder]

I believe in using drivers when they are hot...even if I've used them a bit too often. Why wait on starting a Kahne or JJ later in the season if they are doing great NOW?

Although don't listen to me, since I'm in 10th place. ;)
I also believe in this philosophy.
So.....it may take you more than 10 races to catch me. :D:

[dj_stouty]

I also believe in this philosophy.
So.....it may take you more than 10 races to catch me. :D:

It will be less than 10 races if you keep starting guys like Nemecheck! ;)

[NCskinsfanatic]

I believe in using drivers when they are hot...even if I've used them a bit too often. Why wait on starting a Kahne or JJ later in the season if they are doing great NOW?

Although don't listen to me, since I'm in 10th place. ;)

Hey I'm only in 8th, how much could your advice hurt anyway :) ? I try to use drivers while their hot, to a certain extent, and if ya check my drivers Ive used guys like Burton, Kennseth, Kane, etc atleast 3 times already. Just the last few weeks instead of using guys a the top of the points chase like JJ Im waiting until the season progresses a lil more that way I have some of my best drivers left as the end of the season aopproaches...not saying it's the best method just the one I'm using...lol.

[dj_stouty]

Hey I'm only in 8th, how much could your advice hurt anyway :) ? I try to use drivers while their hot, to a certain extent, and if ya check my drivers Ive used guys like Burton, Kennseth, Kane, etc atleast 3 times already. Just the last few weeks instead of using guys a the top of the points chase like JJ Im waiting until the season progresses a lil more that way I have some of my best drivers left as the end of the season aopproaches...not saying it's the best method just the one I'm using...lol.

I started out this season "holding back" and trying to save drivers...and look where I've ended up. I'm done with that strategy! I'm going back to my 2005 Championship Season strategy ;) where I'm picking the best every week no matter how many times I've started them. Last year, I think I only maxed out 2 drivers...which isn't bad.

[Axegrinder]

It will be less than 10 races if you keep starting guys like Nemecheck! ;)Have you checked his times?

[dj_stouty]

Have you checked his times?

Big whoop. So what if he is fastest in happy hour with fellow 2nd tier drivers right behind him like Jarrett and Robbie Gordon? For all I know...guys like Tony Stewart, who led the first practice, may be dialed in and did mostly qualifying tests during happy hour. All that matters is if you are in the final pack on the last 2-3 laps and you have a drafting buddy.

Nems has averaged a 30th place finish on the other superspeedways this season. He was probably fast before those races too! Keep starting him...and I'll keep gaining ground on ya.;)

[dj_stouty]

Have you checked his times?

The funny part about this is the fact that I made fun of you starting Nemacheck 24 hours before your roster was even visible to the league. ;)

How on earth could I have known? *Spooky Music*

[redskin_rich]

The funny part about this is the fact that I made fun of you starting Nemacheck 24 hours before your roster was even visible to the league. ;)

How on earth could I have known? *Spooky Music*
I think you have hacked into Yahoo and gotten all our passwords. :spy:

[dj_stouty]

I think you have hacked into Yahoo and gotten all our passwords. :spy:

You caught me!

BTW - I've changed your Daytona drivers to Hermie Sadler, Morgan Shephard, Kevin LePage and Kenny Wallace. ;)

[redskin_rich]

You caught me!

BTW - I've changed your Daytona drivers to Hermie Sadler, Morgan Shephard, Kevin LePage and Kenny Wallace. ;)
When are you leaving town again?

I may have to wield my administrative powers and lock you out for a week. ;)

[dj_stouty]

When are you leaving town again?

I may have to wield my administrative powers and lock you out for a week. ;)

We area leaving tonight...but I've already hacked and moved the administrative powers to myself. Axe's new team name is; "DJ Rulz, and I'm not talking about Jarrett"

[Axegrinder]

Like that will ever happen!!!:lol3:

[bfauble83]

I had a pretty sucky week and still moved back into 5th place.

[HAWGZHEAD]

Moved up to 4th. I guess it is time to try and do well. Maybe put some effort into this.

[dj_stouty]

I've jumped to 6th place and I'm not stopping...:D

Not bad considering I was in last place just 5 weeks ago.

Poor Mrs. DJ made a mistake last weekend for Daytona. She picked her 8 drivers...but when she picked her final four, she only checked ONE of the FOUR by accident. It knocked her down to 10th immediately, but she has recovered nicely since Chicagoland.

Off to New Hampshire!

[bfauble83]

I've jumped to 6th place and I'm not stopping...:D

Not bad considering I was in last place just 5 weeks ago.

Poor Mrs. DJ made a mistake last weekend for Daytona. She picked her 8 drivers...but when she picked her final four, she only checked ONE of the FOUR by accident. It knocked her down to 10th immediately, but she has recovered nicely since Chicagoland.

Off to New Hampshire!

5th place ain't going to happen...atleast not until I'm 4th or better.

[dj_stouty]

5th place ain't going to happen...atleast not until I'm 4th or better.

Yeah, yeah..I've heard the same thing from the 11th, 10th, 9th, 8th, 7th and 6th place teams over the last 5 weeks.

I'm determined to be "the guy" who challenges Rich for the top spot over the 2nd half, so pick up the speed, move over, or be prepared to get punted into the wall! ;)

[HAWGZHEAD]

Ladies, ladies no need to argue. You're both inferior to me.

[bfauble83]

Yeah, yeah..I've heard the same thing from the 11th, 10th, 9th, 8th, 7th and 6th place teams over the last 5 weeks.

I'm determined to be "the guy" who challenges Rich for the top spot over the 2nd half, so pick up the speed, move over, or be prepared to get punted into the wall! ;)

Nice week you had there dj...:lol1:

I'm in 4th place and rising!!!

[NCskinsfanatic]

Yeah I didnt have as good a week as I had envisioned before Stewart was wrecked but I managed to hold down the 7th spot and theres a lot of racin left.

[dj_stouty]

Nice week you had there dj...:lol1:

I'm in 4th place and rising!!!

LOL...I got killed by Tony's accident. If there was any silver lining, it was the fact that I started Tony over Busch, who finished below Stewart.

The middle of the league is very tight...only 100 points separate 5th through 10th, I believe.

[dj_stouty]

*Yawn*

I'm already up to 4th place....

I refuse to be a silent stalker. I'm headed to the top and everyone is going to know about it! :)

[HAWGZHEAD]

I had the 1,3,4,5, and 9 qualifiers on my team. Didn't do me much good, ended up scoring only 280 points.

[NCskinsfanatic]

I had the 1,3,4,5, and 9 qualifiers on my team. Didn't do me much good, ended up scoring only 280 points.

I feel your pain man, I went with the #1,5,3 and 16 qualifiers and only got 297...dropping me down to friggin 9th place...sheesh!

[bfauble83]

*Yawn*

I'm already up to 4th place....

I refuse to be a silent stalker. I'm headed to the top and everyone is going to know about it! :)


I'm up to 3rd. Just about to make my move to the top of the standings.

[Fathead]

You guys better watch out. My luck has to change at some point.

[Axegrinder]

Don't look now,but things are tightening up.
Don't let the pressure get to you Rich!:)

[NCskinsfanatic]

I've rallied from as low as 9th all the way back up to 4th and I aint done just yet boys and girls!

[redskin_rich]

Don't look now,but things are tightening up.
Don't let the pressure get to you Rich!:)
Pressure....nah, I think I am just running out of gas like Reed Sorenson did in the final laps last night. I have been running in conservative mode, trying to save some drivers and it may have bit me, we'll see. I am not saving anything from here on out, I will use up what I have left and either win or I'll coast around the final laps while everyone passes by.

You have had some good weeks lately, Axe. I have to give credit where credit is due. :awesomewo

[Axegrinder]

Thanks Rich,but it ain't over until we cross the finishline.
I've been in your position before,and I've seen it too many times,where a big lead lead evaporates and there's nothing you can do to get the mojo back.

During one particular season,I lost the championship by 1 pt. due to the outcome of the last race.Argh....that was frustrating.

[Fathead]

I've quietly pulled back within 1000 points of the leaders. Here I come!

[bfauble83]

I'm still stuck in 3rd place...hopefully I can move up during the Chase.

[Axegrinder]

Thr hR "race for the chase" is turning out to be a good one.It's tightening up all around.The next 10 races should be fun.

[NCskinsfanatic]

I'm still stuck in 3rd place...hopefully I can move up during the Chase.
Well you're not in 3rd anymore....j/k :) !

[bfauble83]

Well you're not in 3rd anymore....j/k :) !


Yeah, I was just on the league site and saw that...Juniors brake problem screwed me this week. I'll be sure to get it together and get my spot back next week.

[Fathead]

I'm actually within 300 of 5th! I'll get back in this yet!

[dj_stouty]

I'm afraid Carmike may have abandoned his team again!

[Fathead]

I must concur.



However, you must admit my 2nd half has been much better.

[dj_stouty]

Things tightened up this week!

1. White Lightning - Leader at 7,404 points
2. LOTP - 5 points behind
3. Bfauble83 - 99 points behind

Check out the top three....any of these guys could win...and there is still an outside chance anyone for anyone w/in 400 points, IMO.

[bfauble83]

Well you're not in 3rd anymore....j/k :) !


Back in 3rd, and back in the chase!!!

[NCskinsfanatic]

Back in 3rd, and back in the chase!!!
Congrats, I had my worst week ever...ughhh! I had been doing so well too, oh well back to the drawing board Jimmy Johnson really killed me finishing 39th...I almost went with Tony but alas I didn't.

[Axegrinder]

It's ohh so close!!!
Our chase is tightening up and I'm running out of starts.
This is when it gets good.

[Fathead]

I've got my sights set on finishing close to the top half.

[Axegrinder]

I've got my sights set on finishing close to the top half.
Trust me when I say that anything can happen.
As we use our drivers up and bad luck rears its ugly head,people can gain or lose a lot of points from week to week.
The finish should be exciting.

[Axegrinder]

Hey Rich,
Don't look now because it's really tight.:)

[redskin_rich]

Hey Rich,
Don't look now because it's really tight.:)
Hey, look at that! Side by side, are we having fun yet?!?

[Axegrinder]

Hey, look at that! Side by side, are we having fun yet?!?
It's a drag race,but I'm more worried about that team behind us.

[Fathead]

I should have made my move up the charts a little earlier.

[bfauble83]

I lost ground this week despite starting the race winner...

[HAWGZHEAD]

Man I have been slackin on the racing since football season began but got the high score this week. Miracle comeback all the way to 5th is what I am shooting for.

[NCskinsfanatic]

I rebounded with a decent week cut into the deficit for 3rd place...should be interesting.

[bfauble83]

FEAR ME!!!

[Axegrinder]

FEAR ME!!!
I do and I've been saying as much.
We've got to keep you from drafting us,otherwise it's the ol' bump and run.

[bfauble83]

I do and I've been saying as much.
We've got to keep you from drafting us,otherwise it's the ol' bump and run.


I'm thinking about putting one or both of you in the wall.

[NCskinsfanatic]

Well if you wreck the three infornt of me then maybe I can sneak up and challenge you for supremecy..lol.

[bfauble83]

Well if you wreck the three infornt of me then maybe I can sneak up and challenge you for supremecy..lol.

Nah, the field will freeze due to caution and I'll smoke you on a green, white checker finish.

[Axegrinder]

I'm thinking about putting one or both of you in the wall.
You,sir,are "Blacked Flagged".
Report to the Yahoo/Nascar trailer immediately.

[bfauble83]

You,sir,are "Blacked Flagged".
Report to the Yahoo/Nascar trailer immediately.

Unless I drive for Hendrick, in which case it would be considered just clean hard racin.

[Axegrinder]

Unless I drive for Hendrick, in which case it would be considered just clean hard racin.
I'll never disagree with this statement.

[dj_stouty]

You,sir,are "Blacked Flagged".
Report to the Yahoo/Nascar trailer immediately.

I can't wait to hear his post-trailer interview! Since he isn't with Hendricks, I see a 50 point deduction and immediate suspension!

bTW - I'm now in 5th and feel good about the final push. WATCHOUT!

[bfauble83]

Anyone who gets in my way will get a missile drop kick through their windshield

[NCskinsfanatic]

I'm not done just yet and I can still play spoiler.....:devil2: !

[Axegrinder]

Anyone who gets in my way will get a missile drop kick through their windshield
This sounds like something that they'd do in Ohio,not West Virginia.It's been said that you guys prefer setting couches on fire.:)

[dj_stouty]

This sounds like something that they'd do in Ohio,not West Virginia.It's been said that you guys prefer setting couches on fire.:)

I thought the kids from College Park, MD were the experts on couch fires.

:)

[Axegrinder]

I thought the kids from College Park, MD were the experts on couch fires.

:)
I don't know about that,but after a WV/VT game,break out the hoses.

[bfauble83]

I was starting to drag my couch out into the street ready to set it ablaze, then Brian Vickers took out 2 of my drivers this week…I would have had a 1-2 finish and moved up in the points (unless the top 2 had the same guys I'm too lazy to look)

[bfauble83]

Not a very good week...I'm running out of time. I think I need to spin someone out to bring out the yellow and catch up with the leaders.

[NCskinsfanatic]

Yeah 4th place is starting to get way too familiar...I chip away here and there but can't quite get it done...

[Fathead]

I'm moving up the standings on basis of attrition. I feel like Hamlin did on saturday.

[dj_stouty]

Yeah 4th place is starting to get way too familiar......

Don't get used to it. I'm taking 4th this weekend. :D

[NCskinsfanatic]

Don't get used to it. I'm taking 4th this weekend. :D

Bring it on DJ...but I have decent drivers left so I aint going quietly...:lol1: !

[dj_stouty]

Bring it on DJ...but I have decent drivers left so I aint going quietly...:lol1: !

I think I have every driver but Harvick, so I'm definitely going to bring it.

:D

[bfauble83]

I've used up quite a few drivers, so 3rd place might be up for grabs down the stretch.

[dj_stouty]

Guys...we have a SERIOUS problem!

Any driver who you put on your roster who had 8 total starts for the season, all of a sudden now shows as having 9 starts! I've looked at our rosters and this is effecting about 8 of the teams. The wierd thing is...it is showing the driver at "9/9" in black instead of "9/9" in red.

I'm hoping YAhoo straightens this out before tomorrow at noon. :banghead:

[Fathead]

does it just mean that they are locked in for tomorrow and that's the 9th start?

[redskin_rich]

Guys...we have a SERIOUS problem!

Any driver who you put on your roster who had 8 total starts for the season, all of a sudden now shows as having 9 starts! I've looked at our rosters and this is effecting about 8 of the teams. The wierd thing is...it is showing the driver at "9/9" in black instead of "9/9" in red.

I'm hoping YAhoo straightens this out before tomorrow at noon. :banghead:
They're in there, not locked out so they will count this week if you use them. If they were on 8/9, then using them this week is the last time and they will be in the red next week. Does that help or am I misunderstanding something?

[dj_stouty]

They're in there, not locked out so they will count this week if you use them. If they were on 8/9, then using them this week is the last time and they will be in the red next week. Does that help or am I misunderstanding something?

Actually...typically when you elect someone out of your 8 drivers who has been started 8 times, it reads; "8/9". AFTER your start them, they appear as "9/9". For instance, I've used Junior 8 times, yet he is showing as 9/9 even though I may not use him this week.

There is a lot of uproar about this on the message board at Yahoo...and from what I've read, Yahoo is aware and they are trying to fix the problem.

I'd go ahead and start who you like and hopefully it will be ok.

[NCskinsfanatic]

Actually...typically when you elect someone out of your 8 drivers who has been started 8 times, it reads; "8/9". AFTER your start them, they appear as "9/9". For instance, I've used Junior 8 times, yet he is showing as 9/9 even though I may not use him this week.

There is a lot of uproar about this on the message board at Yahoo...and from what I've read, Yahoo is aware and they are trying to fix the problem.

I'd go ahead and start who you like and hopefully it will be ok.

I noticed this as well and assumed they were just locked in so to speak, if not then we have a serious problem and need to know who to start and receive the credit do our 9/9 totals showing.

[Axegrinder]

Play/start at your own risk.
I've been on the wrong end of a Yahoo fantasy decision before.

[Axegrinder]

Things have tightened up and it's all up for grabs.

[dj_stouty]

3 races left and only 3 points separate Axe and Rich. Great job, guys!

[dj_stouty]

I know I've said it many times in the past, but I really hate how Yahoo grouped up the A, B and C drivers this year.

Look at your A lists...

Has anyone actually started McMurray this year? I'd like to see them limit the total # of drivers in this group to 7, max. That way, we could actually start a guy like McMurray or Newman.

Next year, if it were up to me I'd put Kenseth, Johnson, Harvick, Junior, Gordon, Kahne and Stewart in the A list. Only 7. All 7 drivers had 10 or more top 5s this year...so they are top tier in my book. Burton, Hamlin, Shrub and Kurt could beef up the B group along with anyone else in the top 30 in standings. THEN...you group up guys like Schrader, Petty, Nemacheck, Stremme, WAltrip...etc along with EVERY rookie. (no matter how good he is supposed to be) That way..you can actually start each of your A drivers throughout the season...you have a bunch of studs in B group to choose from...and you actually have more than 3 options (Yeley, Riggs and Sorenson) in the C group every week.

Just my 2 cents...

[bfauble83]

Well I got a little closer...

[Axegrinder]

Isn't this fun?!!!:)

[bfauble83]

Isn't this fun?!!!:)


Yeah, it will be especially fun if i can manage to get back within 30 or so points heading to Homestead.

[Axegrinder]

Yeah, it will be especially fun if i can manage to get back within 30 or so points heading to Homestead.
Our "chase" is a lot like the real deal.

[dj_stouty]

Our "chase" is a lot like the real deal.

Very much so...

Two main contenders along with a small handful with an outside chance to win.

I still think this will come down to Rich and Axe with less than a 10 points separateing them at Homestead. Hopefully the Skins put away the Bucs early so we can switch over to the race.

[Axegrinder]

Very much so...

Two main contenders along with a small handful with an outside chance to win.

I still think this will come down to Rich and Axe with less than a 10 points separateing them at Homestead. Hopefully the Skins put away the Bucs early so we can switch over to the race.
I'm not so sure.
It all depends on which drivers are left to race and how their luck is.I was in for a good finish last race and Kahne blew up.At this point,it's in the hands of the Racing Gods.

[dj_stouty]

I'm not so sure.
It all depends on which drivers are left to race and how their luck is.I was in for a good finish last race and Kahne blew up.At this point,it's in the hands of the Racing Gods.

Well...you guys have been w/in 10 points the last 3-4 weeks. I could definitely see this coming down to the final laps of Homestead.

I only hope I can retain my top 5 finish. I'm getting a lot of pressure from the #6 guy.

[bfauble83]

Very much so...

Two main contenders along with a small handful with an outside chance to win.

I still think this will come down to Rich and Axe with less than a 10 points separateing them at Homestead. Hopefully the Skins put away the Bucs early so we can switch over to the race.

I might have something for them, I've been dominating the 2nd half standings by almost 100 points, and at Texas I had the highest point total. I still only gained 20 on the leader though. I think if i can get within 30 points this week I will have a chance.

[dj_stouty]

I might have something for them, I've been dominating the 2nd half standings by almost 100 points, and at Texas I had the highest point total. I still only gained 20 on the leader though. I think if i can get within 30 points this week I will have a chance.

Yes...you have a chance, but you will also need some help. 60 points is a ton this late into the season.

This may come down to the "B" drivers...of which you don't have the services of 5 of those drivers. I believe Axe and Rich only have three "B" drivers that can't be used.

[bfauble83]

Yes...you have a chance, but you will also need some help. 60 points is a ton this late into the season.

This may come down to the "B" drivers...of which you don't have the services of 5 of those drivers. I believe Axe and Rich only have three "B" drivers that can't be used.

How can you find out who can't use which driver?

[dj_stouty]

How can you find out who can't use which driver?

Click on each owner...and when it shows you their hidden drivers on the Phoenix page, click "previous". It will show you their drivers from last week. Make note of who is 9/9 then click "previous" again.

Rinse and repeat until you go back about 10 races to get a good idea which drivers have maxed out on a particular driver.

[bfauble83]

Click on each owner...and when it shows you their hidden drivers on the Phoenix page, click "previous". It will show you their drivers from last week. Make note of who is 9/9 then click "previous" again.

Rinse and repeat until you go back about 10 races to get a good idea which drivers have maxed out on a particular driver.


Oh, I thought maybe there was a page that listed who can't use which drivers.

[dj_stouty]

Oh, I thought maybe there was a page that listed who can't use which drivers.

No...you have to put in some work to get that info. :D