September 20, 2017 News

NASCAR Talk: Unfair Advantages, Feuds, And Changing The Rules

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Feuds rule — at least it seems that way in NASCAR. Fans love feuds and if nothing else quarrels keep the drama at an all-time high. This week during are Monday Twitter chat, we asked NASCAR fans their thoughts on Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski’s ongoing mutual enmity. We discussed the best replacement for Danica Patrick in the number 10, and we revived the “Toyota has to be cheating” narrative. Fans sounded off about a lot, but when we asked if there was something about NASCAR they would change, we were shocked at the responses.

Below are links to our top Twitter questions this week and also a few responses. Every Monday, we will host a #NASCARTalk Twitter party at 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST. Join us for some NASCAR talk. Have something to say? We would love to hear from you! Join the conversation on our next Twitter chat and tweet us a comment.

Question 1: Let’s address the slime green elephant in the blue tent. Do you believe Toyota is cheating or has some unfair advantage? #NASCARTalk

Q1: Let's address the slime green elephant in the blue tent. Do you believe Toyota is cheating or has some unfair advantage? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) September 18, 2017

Answers:

A1) elliott had momentum off the high line and truex made it up and drove by him. That's hp not handling

— Ray Roberson (@sgt_stingray) September 18, 2017

A1: It's not Toyota's fault that Chevy and Ford simply haven't had the speed to keep up this year. #NASCAR

— Daily NASCAR Scoop (@NASCARDaily) September 18, 2017

A1 I'm sure there's crazy transformer car stuff going on and not just in the rear end. That said…cheat on, boys. It's NASCAR. #NASCARTalk

— Donnie S. (@TheDingoDude) September 18, 2017

I think they found something that makes the car handle better and makes speed. Super secret transparent racing stripes 🎤💥

— Larry Lee (@lblee58) September 18, 2017

A1 Watching the race wasnt like a Toyotathon commercial. There were plenty other makes up there.

— Charlie Bowles (@CharlieBowles6) September 18, 2017

Question 2: NASCAR was built on hard racing and drivers feuds. Do you think they are good for the sport now? #NASCARTalk

Q2: NASCAR was built on hard racing and drivers feuds. Do you think they are good for the sport now? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) September 18, 2017

Answers:

Absolutely, would love to see drivers talk trash before, after, and during the race.

— ryan goodrum (@ryan_goodrum) September 18, 2017

They need to run more short tracks and real road courses (not rovals), run less 1.5 mile and above tracks.

— Larry Lee (@lblee58) September 18, 2017

Absolutely. Every sport benefits from rivalries in my opinion.

— #TheRobster (@TheRobster2014) September 18, 2017

A2: Absolutely that's part of the product. Driver feuds can be very entertaining!

— Kenneth Lee (@FrontRowKenny) September 18, 2017

A2 Definitely makes things more interesting

— Mary Slavens (@BailBondAgentAr) September 18, 2017

A2) nascar was built off of men who busted their ass to feed their family. Today's drivers are pretty boys who work well on camera

— Ray Roberson (@sgt_stingray) September 18, 2017

Question 3: We got to ask. If the talk is true and Danica won’t be behind the wheel next year who should drive the No. 10? #NASCARTalk

Q3: We got to ask. If the talk is true and Danica won't be behind the wheel next year who should drive the No. 10? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) September 11, 2017

Answers:

A veteran. I'd put Kenseth in the car at the drop of a hat. However, noticing the trend these days, he's to old, which is a bunch of crap

— Greg Clark (@gclarktweets2) September 11, 2017

Kenseth or Wallace would be one of my choices. Kenseth would fit in well at SHR and its a Ford team which would work for Wallace.

— Jonathan Thiebaud (@Jtbaud24) September 11, 2017

I think Almirola had his chance to prove himself @mattdracing runs for a less funded team and does better. I like Aric but I think he's done

— loose lugnut (@Loose_lug_nut) September 11, 2017

You put Bubba in a car, any car, and I'll buy a t-shirt and a hat. Even if it's the Tampax c**vy

— loose lugnut (@Loose_lug_nut) September 11, 2017

Not sure, but I hope like hell they get @mattkenseth in the 10. He's the best of the drivers without rides next season.

— Donnie S. (@TheDingoDude) September 11, 2017

Question 4: Who’s more likely to be in a Cup car next season? Kenseth, Edwards, Patrick, Kahne or Biffle? Why #NASCARTalk?

Q4: Who's more likely to be in a Cup car next season? Kenseth, Edwards, Patrick, Kahne or Biffle? Why? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) September 4, 2017

Answers:

Kahne. He's still very marketable, showed at Indy he can still win when he gets the chance, so I think a team will take him on.

— Jason Rodgers (@JRodgersSport) September 4, 2017

Edwards and Biffle retired. Kahne and Patrick have no talent. Process of elimination leaves Kenseth.

— #TheRobster (@TheRobster2014) September 4, 2017

TBH I'm split btween Matt & KK. I answered Matt due to past Championship, but Mr. H said he'd work to get Kasey in a ride. Change my answer?

— GraydonBunn (@SmoothOper88or) September 4, 2017

I went Matt Kenseth because of him having won the championship in the past. But we will see!

— Ben Davies (@PhoenixNine85) September 4, 2017

As much as I want to say Greg Biffle. I have to say Matt Kenseth. He has been in the top ten in the past six or so races.

— Kayla Kaye 🏁 (@bookk14g) September 4, 2017

I think kahne is closer to actually having something lined up though. Kenseth/Edwards probably most deserving, kahne most realistic.

— David (@stormynormy42) September 5, 2017

Question 5: What’s the one thing/rule about NASCAR you would change? Why? #NASCARTalk

Q5: What’s the one thing/rule about NASCAR you would change? Why? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) August 21, 2017

Answers:

I understand that sponsors drive the sport but it's getting a little ridiculous/desperate if you ask me, and I don't think that helps NASCAR

— NASCAR Ponderings (@NASCARthinkings) August 21, 2017

Get costs for teams down so maybe new manufacturers will give it a go. Ford, Toyota, and brand x tend to bore me a little.

— Greg Clark (@gclarktweets2) August 21, 2017

No caution laps should be counted during the A-main at Eldora. It wastes laps and the fans see limited action. #NASCAR

— Daily NASCAR Scoop (@NASCARDaily) August 21, 2017