2021 Cup, Xfinity, Truck, ARCA Series - Race thread - *Bristol*

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2021 Cup, Xfinity, Truck, ARCA Series - Race thread - *Bristol*

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What better way to start this thread than with a schedule for the upcoming Speedweeks?

I will just list the actual races, all times indicated are ET.
Daytona Speedweeks 2021 wrote:Tue Feb 09th
- Cup Series: Busch Clash (7 pm)

Thu Feb 11th
- Cup Series: Duels (7 pm)

Fri Feb 12th
- Truck Series: NextEra Energy 250 (7.30 pm)

Sat Feb 13th
- ARCA Series: Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire (1.30 pm)
- Xfinity Series: Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 (5 pm)

Sun Feb 14th
- Cup Series: Daytona 500 (2.30 pm)
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extended highlights of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series:

http://www.the-fastlane.co.uk/forums/vi ... 82&t=17022
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It's about that time...
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Antonov wrote: 3 years ago I don't have too much of a feel with the 'Busch Clash'.
I guess it's like a demonstration race with a selection of NASCAR Cup Series drivers?
Normally it's mainly about pole winners from past year and such and on the oval track.

With the pandemic (and no real pole winners in 2020) the rules are different and it's on the road course.

Not sure how many drivers are in, usually it's a small field.
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thanks @Mister B

I thought of skipping it anyway. Everything starting after 4 PM (10 PM my time) is sure to deprive me of sleep.
So I'll also give the duels, Trucks and perhaps Xfinity series a miss.

But sign me up for the 500 of course !
(and ARCA if there's coverage)
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Antonov wrote: 3 years ago I thought of skipping it anyway. Everything starting after 4 PM (10 PM my time) is sure to deprive me of sleep.
So I'll also give the duels, Trucks and perhaps Xfinity series a miss.

But sign me up for the 500 of course !
(and ARCA if there's coverage)
ARCA will be televised on Fox Sports 1, so you'll be good!
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Seems like we might have some rain delays coming our way.
The weather is looking quite unsettled heading into the weekend of the 500.

Has anyone of you ever been to Daytona? Surprisingly, I just came across this Google Q&A
People Ask wrote: Q: Is Daytona Beach Florida dangerous?
A: A new report is claiming Daytona Beach is among the country's top 50 worst cities to live in
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Antonov wrote: 3 years ago Seems like we might have some rain delays coming our way.
The weather is looking quite unsettled heading into the weekend of the 500.

Has anyone of you ever been to Daytona? Surprisingly, I just came across this Google Q&A
People Ask wrote: Q: Is Daytona Beach Florida dangerous?
A: A new report is claiming Daytona Beach is among the country's top 50 worst cities to live in
Been there once for speedweeks, we went all over Florida from track to track for 3 weeks.
Can't say I felt in danger there, met a ton of very nice Americans.
We did manage to get 'lost' (thanks GPS!) in a bad neighborhood in Miami.
Us 6 white guys where 4 were shaven bald didn't feel too welcome there :D.
If eyes could kill...
Evidently, we didn't stop there :rofl:
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Do you have photos of your experience?

I would like to visit the state of Florida.
Obviously not now, but would you recommend it?
Are roads safe mostly?
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just one week to go :cool:
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Antonov wrote: 3 years agoI would like to visit the state of Florida.
Obviously not now, but would you recommend it?
Are roads safe mostly?
'Been here (Fla) nigh on 50 years; yes, 'recommend it.
Yes, the roads are safe. The problems are like anywhere, in the inner cities.

Admittedly, and sorrowfully, many of Daytona Beach residents are nere-do-wells.
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Alex Bowman and William Byron will start on the front row for the 500.
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and the Duels which will determine the actual starting positions are taking place tonight.
(only Alex Bowman and William Byron are certain of their spot at the front).
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Antonov wrote: 3 years agoand the Duels which will determine the actual starting positions are taking place tonight.
(only Alex Bowman and William Byron are certain of their spot at the front).
.....'Way it's been since '61..... Ain't no-o-o-body 'can't git nuttin' past you, can they......? :tongue: :happy:
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