2021 Nascar - Daytona 500

[GA_Boater]

The 2021 season kicks off tonight with the running of the Busch Clash and the opening weekend finishes with the running of the 63rd Daytona 500.

The Clash is for pole winners from the prior season and a few other drivers, like past Clash winners. Because of the disrupted season last year, there were only 4 pole winners, so things were opened up some to make a 21 car field. Another change is the Clash will run on the infield road course, the first time it won't be on the oval.

The rest of the 2021 schedule has more road course races than ever, 7 this year and champion Chase Elliott must be grinning - Going back to 2019, he has won the last four.

Weather may be an issue through Sunday and beyond. The 10 day forecast for Daytona;



From our friends at MRN, the Speedweeks schedule;

Daytona Schedule of Events​

All Times Eastern

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Tuesday, February 9
Radio Pre-Race: 6:00 p.m. (MRN)
NASCAR Cup Series Busch Clash: 7:00 p.m. (MRN/FS1)
(35 laps, 126.35 miles)

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Wednesday, February 10
NASCAR Cup Series First Practice: 12:05 p.m.-12:55 p.m. (MRN/FS1)
NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying: 7:30 p.m. (MRN/FS1)

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Thursday, February 11
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Practice: 5:35 p.m.-6:25 p.m. (FS1)
Radio Pre-Race: 6:00 p.m. (MRN)
NASCAR Cup Series Bluegreen Vacations Duel at Daytona: 7:00 p.m. (MRN/FS1)
(60 laps, 150 miles each race)

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Friday, February 12
ARCA Menards Series Practice: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Qualifying: 3:10 p.m. (FS1)
NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice: 4:35 p.m.-5:25 p.m. (FS1)
Radio Pre-Race: 7:00 p.m. (MRN)
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy 250: 7:30 p.m. (MRN/FS1)
(Stages 20 / 40 / 100)

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Saturday, February 13
ARCA Menards Series Qualifying: 8:30 a.m.
NASCAR Cup Series Second Practice: 9:30 a.m.-10:20 a.m. (MRN/FS2)
NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying: 10:40 a.m. (FS2/FS1*)
*Broadcast switches to FS1 at 11:00 a.m.
NASCAR Cup Series Final Practice: 12:05 p.m.-12:55 p.m. (MRN/FS1)
ARCA Menards Series Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire: 1:30 p.m. (MRN/FS1)
(80 laps, 200 miles)
Radio Pre-Race: 4:30 p.m. (MRN)
NASCAR Xfinity Series Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300: 5:00 p.m. (MRN/FS1)
(Stages 30 / 60 / 120)

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Sunday, February 14
Radio Pre-Race: 1:30 p.m. (MRN)
NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500: 2:30 p.m. (MRN/FOX)
(Stages 65 / 130 / 200)

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News and Notes

• The top 10 starting spots for tonight's clash from Jayski;
  • #12-Blaney, #48-Bowman, #11-Hamlin, #2-Keselowski, #24-Bowman, #8-Reddick, #9-Elliott, #41-Custer, #43-Jones, and #22-Logano.
  • Bowman must be Superman!
• The 500 has 44 entries for 36 starting spots.
• The #5 of Hendrick's Kyle Larson must be having trouble getting sponsors. HendrickCars.com will be the primary sponsor.
• Approximately 10 groups are trying to buy Nascar charters. The NextGen car is said to be driving the interest.
• The Whining Twerp - Class is in session. It's no wonder why I don't like him!
  • https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1358884949542207499
• No TV ratings and I'm not going back to the 2020 36th race. LOL

iBoats Fantasy Live

• FlaCowboy is the iFL reigning champion. Two in row!
• Fantasy Live is open - https://fantasygames.nascar.com/live/picks
• Rosters lock at 2:25 Sunday.
• Good luck and enjoy the 2021 season

Welcome back,

Humpty_Boater

 

[GA_Boater]

Elliott was starting in 7th, but unapproved adjustments moves him to the rear to start the Clash.

 

[64osby]

So far Truex looks to be the driver to beat.

Then again. Oops.

 

[GA_Boater]

So far Truex looks to be the driver to beat.

Then again. Oops.

Not when you miss the chicane after the yellow comes out.

Hamlin is back in front.

 

[64osby]

Lots of 503 tonight.

Would have liked either Blaney or Elliot.

See if KB can complain

 

[GA_Boater]

Yeah - The 502's, 503's and even 504's are being worked on.

The very last corner and Elliott got Blaney to spin, but got out of shape enough for TWT to get around.

 

[WIMUSKY]

The Clash is being replayed on FS2 as we speak, just starting.. If u missed it like me....

 

[Krazeehorse]

I started watching last night and got my fill of social justice indoctrination and changed channels. Guess I'm an old grouch.

 

[GA_Boater]

The Daytona schedule of today's events;


NASCAR Cup Series First Practice: 12:05 p.m.-12:55 p.m. (MRN/FS1)
NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying: 7:30 p.m. (MRN/FS1)

 

[WIMUSKY]

Well, that was sad......

 

[WIMUSKY]

What the heck kind of spoiler is that, it's not slowing them down...

 

[GA_Boater]

Well, that was sad......

The Clash results?

What the heck kind of spoiler is that, it's not slowing them down...

Practice speeds? It is a short spoiler, 2.25 inches I think.

 

[WIMUSKY]

Ya, shrubby....

The spoiler looks odd to me. Not sure if that's plexiglas or just an empty slot between the top and bottom.....

 

[WIMUSKY]

I apologize for the car in advance....

 

[GA_Boater]

The spoiler on @%*I%#@'s car does have a plexiglass section. Well, they all do when the 9 inch tall spoiler is used.

The short spoiler is used on other tracks for the low down force package. It's 2 3/4 ", not 2 1/4" as I said earlier. Or Nascar changed the rules between posts.

 

[WIMUSKY]

Thanks. I believe they added the 'glass so trailing drivers could see thru the wall.. lol

 

[GA_Boater]

Or so trailing drivers can be seen by the one in front.

Or because the spoiler is just too danged tall!

 

[GA_Boater]

I hope the NextGen car has lights!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1359658084411600899

 

[GA_Boater]

Got the lights working again. Qualifying begins about 15 minutes late.

 

[GA_Boater]

Qualifying is complete and two Hendrick teammates are locked onto the front row. Alex Bowman and William Byron are 1- 2 while the rest of the starting lineup will be set by the two Duel races tomorrow evening.