March 14, 2018 News

Twitter Chat: Harvick for Four, Team Hendrick, NASCAR’s Future, Busch or Hamlin

We kicked off our latest Twitter chat with one simple question — can Harvick become the first driver since Jimmie Johnson to win 4 consecutive races? Answers to that question and more are below.

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Question 1: Let’s just jump right into some Kevin Harvick talk. Can Harvick become the first driver since Jimmie Johnson to win 4 consecutive races? #NASCARTalk

Q1: Let’s just jump right into some Kevin Harvick talk. Can Harvick become the first driver since Jimmie Johnson to win 4 consecutive races? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) March 12, 2018

Answers:

A1: Absolutely. Ford's are on fire right now. Which I must admit I never expected.

— #NASCARLovingHiveling (@TheRobster2014) March 12, 2018

A1: I think Harvick certainly has the skills and equipment to get it done but I don't see him winning this weekend. Harvick could definitely be this season's version of the 78 team but it's still early. #NASCAR

— Kobe Lambeth (@NASCARDaily) March 12, 2018

I believe he can! He's usually prertty good at Fontana!

— Jonathan Thiebaud (@Jtbaud249) March 12, 2018

Excuse me. NOBODY else needs to step up, everything is going very smooth, no need to meds it up.

— Jason Lyle 🇨🇦🏁🏒⚾🍺 (@GoHarvickGo) March 12, 2018

He definitely could. I'm gonna take the field on this one tho. I think the bigger ACS will open things up for another team to capitalize. Somebody has to step up sometime and beat that 4. #NASCARTalk

— Graydon Bunn 🇨🇦- Countdown to vaca is on! (@SmoothOper88or) March 12, 2018

A1: I definitely think he is more than capable of doing that. He’s got the experience, skill, and equipment! It’s still early but I think he’s going to be the one to watch for the whole season.

— Tiffany (@tiffanyshandell) March 13, 2018

Question 2: All four Hendrick Motorsports drivers finished in the top 20 at Phoenix. Which of the four will win a race first this season? Who got next? Elliott, Johnson, Byron, or Bowman? #NASCARTalk

Q2: All four Hendrick Motorsports drivers finished in the top 20 at Phoenix. Which of the four will win a race first this season? Who got next? Elliott, Johnson, Byron, or Bowman? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) March 12, 2018

Answers:

Feel like Elliott's got the upper hand in getting his first win soon. Post-Daytona that team has stepped up big time

— Brent Jones (@jonesbrent570) March 12, 2018

Got to go with the 48, but it was nice to see the 24 lead some laps

— ryan goodrum (@ryan_goodrum) March 12, 2018

A2:@chaseelliott he's been so close pretty much the last two years, particularly with @MartinsvilleSwy coming up next week.

— Patrick R. Dron, Martin and Ryan Truex fan (@patrickdron78) March 12, 2018

Elliott seems to be the best running Hendrick car right now, but I'd like to see the 24 in VL again soon

— loose lugnut (@Loose_lug_nut) March 13, 2018

A2 I think it will be @chaseelliott he's the only Hendrick car consistently running up front.

— Jonathan Thiebaud (@Jtbaud249) March 12, 2018

Elliott thenByron!

— Linda Matthews (@wvlyn_linda) March 13, 2018

Question 3: Kevin Harvick believes there is a disconnect between NASCAR and the average grassroots racing fan. As a fan do you agree or disagree? Why? #NASCARTalk

Q3: Kevin Harvick believes there is a disconnect between NASCAR and the average grassroots racing fan. As a fan do you agree or disagree? Why? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) March 12, 2018

Answers:

Didn’t seem to hurt years ago. Nascar has been losing for over 10 years

— Larry Lee (@lblee58) March 12, 2018

A3: He's got a point. I mean. Other than Martinsville, Bristol, Darlington, and Richmond. NASCAR really doesn't go to the type of tracks that made the sport. But. It's debatable if that's really that bad of a thing. Big Markets = More Money.

— #NASCARLovingHiveling (@TheRobster2014) March 12, 2018

A3: I won't say completely but there is somewhat of a disconnect. I think there needs to be WAY more attention towards the grassroots level. It's produce so much talent for the sport over the years.

— Kenneth W Lee Jr. (@FrontRowKenny) March 13, 2018

Harvick & Smoke have to understand there’s never going to be another company like Winston that has that much disposable income. Unfortunately it’s going to take A LOT of people to keep those very important series going so we can enjoy the future stars in NASCAR

— ryan goodrum (@ryan_goodrum) March 12, 2018

A3: He's got a point. I mean. Other than Martinsville, Bristol, Darlington, and Richmond. NASCAR really doesn't go to the type of tracks that made the sport. But. It's debatable if that's really that bad of a thing. Big Markets = More Money.

— #NASCARLovingHiveling (@TheRobster2014) March 12, 2018

The sport got to big for itself. ALL sports have had this happen. Nascar seems to of realized that. 80-100K at a sporting event is still amazing. The days of 180-200k people at a race are over. It just didn't have the staying power.

— Bill Steinbach III (@bill_steinie3) March 13, 2018

Question 4: Denny Hamlin has seemed a bit extra aggressive this season. Do you agree? Thoughts? #NASCARTalk

Q4: Denny Hamlin has seemed a bit extra aggressive this season. Do you agree? Thoughts? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) March 12, 2018

Answers:

A4: Im new to watching racing. I wanted to like Hamlin during Daytona, but think he has largely come off poorly so far this season in terms of attitude.

— Seth Roy (@SethJosephRoy) March 12, 2018

A4: I’d say he’s running like he normally does to me

— Larry Lee (@lblee58) March 12, 2018

A4 Maybe he's close to retiring and he really wants a championship so that maybe why he's getting aggressive. Just a theory though.

— Jonathan Thiebaud (@Jtbaud249) March 13, 2018

A4. Denny's made his way to my least favorite *DRIVER in #NASCAR. The Adderall thing, and countless other things he says make me question his love & respect for a sport that's been awfully effing good to him. Not saying he's a bad *PERSON. His charity work, helping GoFas at PIR👍

— Graydon Bunn 🇨🇦- Countdown to vaca is on! (@SmoothOper88or) March 12, 2018

A4: I don't think he is honestly. A lot of people were against him after Martinsville in the Fall. So I think he's just being himself overall.

— Kenneth W Lee Jr. (@FrontRowKenny) March 13, 2018

Question 5: Very random question. Kyle Busch or Denny Hamlin? Who do you want on your team? Why or why not? #NASCARTalk

Q5: Very random question. #Kyle Busch or Denny Hamlin? Who do you want on your team? Why or why not? NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) March 13, 2018

Answers:

My intro to Kyle Busch was a video of him losing a fight to Logano’s crew last year & looking like a fool. 2nd intro was him whining about rookies.

Hamlin picked a fight with Wallace, my favorite young driver.

I’d rather have neither. But I’d take Busch b/c he’s more successful

— Seth Roy (@SethJosephRoy) March 13, 2018

Kyle. I prefer his driving style to that of Hamlin even though I'm not a fan of him most of the time

— Zane Taylor (@ZaneTaylor33) March 13, 2018

Kyle Busch. I may not like him but he can wheel a race car! Denny is talented but not as much as Kyle.

— Jonathan Thiebaud (@Jtbaud249) March 13, 2018

Generally, even though I'm a Hamlin fan, I have to go with Busch, he's been better at 80% of the racetracks over the last few years. As for that other 20% (Martinsville, Loudon, Richmond, Darlington), I'll have DH. Pre-2012 I'd have had DH all day long but KB is currently better.

— Anton Sharkey (@anton_sharkey) March 13, 2018

Rowdy of course. Runs KBM well, loves finding and developing racers. Rowdy best racer for JGR and years younger than Hamlin. He drives all three series and 2015 champ. Hamlin gave money to the 32 but also freaks on Bubba after Daytona. Two faces.

— Bad Rowdy Rivalry (@BadRowdyRacing) March 13, 2018

A5: Kyle Busch. He's a rare talent and will continue to get the job done for many years to come. #NASCAR

— Kobe Lambeth (@NASCARDaily) March 13, 2018

Question 6: @SmoothOper88or says, “he heard somebody whining that a day at a Cup race is still too expensive. Do lots of people feel this way? What more do people want? I think it’s as expensive as you want it to be.” Thoughts? #NASCARTalk

Q6: @SmoothOper88or says, "he heard somebody whining that a day at a Cup race is still too expensive. Do lots of people feel this way? What more do people want? I think it's as expensive as you want it to be." Thoughts? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) March 13, 2018

Answers:

You said it perfectly, it’s as expensive as you want it to be.

— ryan goodrum (@ryan_goodrum) March 13, 2018

Thanks. We have a strict budget for any trip, but at a #NASCAR race weekend, it's easy to go overboard. I could spend thousands 😁. People who still say a day at the track is too expensive obviously haven't been to any stick and ball stadiums lately. #NASCARTalk

— Graydon Bunn 🇨🇦- Countdown to vaca is on! (@SmoothOper88or) March 13, 2018

A6: I think NASCAR prices are pretty cheap in comparison to other major sports. I don't know if it's true, but. I heard it was cheaper to get a seat for the Daytona 500 than a NFL game.

— #NASCARLovingHiveling (@TheRobster2014) March 13, 2018

A6: Follow @NASCAR_FanGuide. This handle will be giving tips on how to properly invest in a race weekend throughout the season. Should be a big help. #NASCAR

— Kobe Lambeth (@NASCARDaily) March 13, 2018

A6: I agree I think it’s as expensive as you make it! Last year was my first race and the price I paid for tickets, camping, and fanzone passes were so worth it for the experience that we had! Set a budget and stick to that when going to a race!

— Tiffany (@tiffanyshandell) March 13, 2018

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