May 2, 2018 News

Twitter Chat: Talladega Hype, ARCA NASCAR Merger, And A First-Time

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Did Talladega live up to the hype? During our latest #NASCARTalk, we dared to ask fans if Talladega was exciting. Fans also weighed in on NASCAR’s announcement that the organization was buying the ARCA Series and which driver will become a first-time winner.

Have something to say? We would love to hear from you! Join us for some #NASCARTalk every Monday at 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST on Twitter. Share your opinion during our next Twitter chat by tweeting us at username @TurnsNoBrakes.

Question 1: Did the race at Talladega live up to the hype? What did you think of the race? Do you agree with this gif posted by @steveluvender? Let us know how you really feel.

#NASCARTalk

Q1: Did the race at Talladega live up to the hype? What did you think of the race? Do you agree with this gif posted by @steveluvender? Let us know how you really feel. #NASCARTalk https://t.co/YSrOzYZUaq

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) April 30, 2018

Answers:

I thought the Xfinity race was better than the cup race, especially with @23SpeedRacer getting his first win

— ryan goodrum (@ryan_goodrum) April 30, 2018

A1 I was flying most of the day so I missed the majority of the race– but so did you everyone else with all the commercials. I followed pretty clsely on Twitter. #NASCARTalk

— Donnie S. (@TheDingoDude) April 30, 2018

A1: The race wasn't crazy or anything like that, however a decent amount of strategy made it rather interesting to me at least. Often I think some folks get lost in the finish (Which was meh) and determine whether it's a good or bad race.

— Kenneth W Lee Jr. (@FrontRowKenny) April 30, 2018

Yes I think so or put it the way it use to be with side by side racing all around the track

— Tron Tomlin (@TronTomlin) April 30, 2018

It was as exciting as I would've liked but I did manage to get in a quick nap. Loved the GIF btw. Lol!

— Rene Garcia (@itsrenegarcia) April 30, 2018

Question 2: @positivejoe14 wants to know, “What do you think about the ARCA NASCAR merger?” #NASCARTalk

Q2: @positivejoe14 wants to know, "What do you think about the ARCA NASCAR merger?" #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) April 30, 2018

Answers:

A2: it's interesting, uncertain what's going to happen with that series moving forward, but I'm thinking positive to see what NASCAR does with it.

— Patrick R. Dron, Martin and Ryan Truex fan (@patrickdron78) April 30, 2018

Q2 I think it makes sense. Similar series and always been associated with NASCAR since it's founding so I think it will be great for ARCA and NASCAR

— Jonathan Thiebaud (@Jtbaud249) April 30, 2018

Yet another racing series that could definitely use more exposure. Fortunately K&N east benefits from big name owners and the drivers have better opportunities

— Kirk English (@positivejoe14) April 30, 2018

I think it's a good move for the sport and maybe now it will get more TV time

— Tron Tomlin (@TronTomlin) April 30, 2018

#NASCARTalk We'll see what is done with ARCA in a couple of years. But ARCA has a better TV deal than the NASCAR K&N for example. That's why the name will be kept.

— Frank Pozen (@frankp316) April 30, 2018

Question 3: Chris Buescher, Alex Bowman, Bubba Wallace, Kasey Kahne, Matt DiBenedetto, Brendan Gaughan, Paul Menard, William Byron, and AJ Allmendinger all led a lap at Talladega on Sunday. Which driver do you see winning a race first? #NASCARTalk

Q3: Chris Buescher, Alex Bowman, Bubba Wallace, Kasey Kahne, Matt DiBenedetto, Brendan Gaughan, Paul Menard, William Byron, and AJ Allmendinger all led a lap at Talladega on Sunday. Which driver do you see winning a race first? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) April 30, 2018

Answers:

Honestly Alex Bowman

— (Justin Tucker) #Chasing8 (@NoToRiOuSJT_48) April 30, 2018

Menards been strong this year, Bowman is solid, AJ is a favorite in Road Courses, Byron is getting better really fast, Bubba too.

It'll be interesting, but I got my money on Menard

— Francisco Henriques (@FHenriques19) April 30, 2018