R. Gordon Futility Thread: Memorial Day Weekend Edition

[Dr. Corkski]

Menard must have broken some more environmental regulations to whooped up some special engines to get Robbie up to 25th on the grid.

In other news, Robbie seems to be upset that Danica has a weight advantage. No word on whether he's upset at Greg Ray's 2% body fat either.

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/story?series=wc&id=2070899

[fourrunner]

I have a deep down feeling that Robbie Gordon doesn't like the idea of a woman in the Race ... period! ;)

If she's so good, put her AJ Foyt's car!! ;)

[dando]

And no mention of the time change for the 497.5, which pretty much ensures no NASCAB drivers could do the double. :rolleyes:

-Kevin

[Mike Kellner]

Actually, he has a point. F1 does weigh the car and driver together. But, it has always been that way. I don't recall anyone saying they wouldn't race until it got fixed before. I also didn't know he was racing in the :gomer:RL.

Question... Does NASCAB weigh the car & driver together? If not, has he threatened to pull his cars until they do?

mk

[JohnHKart]

Actually, he has a point. F1 does weigh the car and driver together. But, it has always been that way. I don't recall anyone saying they wouldn't race until it got fixed before. I also didn't know he was racing in the :gomer:RL.

Question... Does NASCAB weigh the car & driver together? If not, has he threatened to pull his cars until they do?

mk

Yes if I'm not mistaken, Nascab began equalizing driver weight via ballast or whatever about 4 years ago.

John

[dando]

Actually, he has a point. F1 does weigh the car and driver together. But, it has always been that way. I don't recall anyone saying they wouldn't race until it got fixed before. I also didn't know he was racing in the :gomer:RL.

Question... Does NASCAB weigh the car & driver together? If not, has he threatened to pull his cars until they do?

mk
Yes, he doea have a point, but he's not an .1RL driver, so WGAF? This was an issue in C^RT in '02 or '03...remember when Shorty was 'blamed' for his success due to his low weight. IIRC, NASCAB weighs the car and driver.


-Kevin

[FanofMario]

Robbie is just ate up of late. Shut the F up already Robbie! :thumdown:

[Ed_Severson]

Perhaps if Robby's head were filled with brains instead of rocks, the weight disadvantage wouldn't be such a big problem.

[spinner26]

Let me first say this chick is being USED by the irl. Until she wins it she don't deserve the hype!


Robbie needs to shut his pie hole! He's scared as he should be that she would finish ahead of him and it would be confirmed he's worthless. Talent wins not weight Robbie. :shakehead :cry:

[Brickman]

Robby whining about a g-i-r-l. Simply classic.

[Racing Truth]

Perhaps if Robby's head were filled with brains instead of rocks, the weight disadvantage wouldn't be such a big problem.

:thumbup:

As for his lightning quick qual. spot, don't worry. Sources tell me that Menards have built an engine that will go fast for 10 laps, then have a massive explosion. At least, they'll make headlines. :gomer:

[dando]

Just catching up on the race since I'm recording it. Rubby blacked on lap 15 for leaking fluid. Genard grenade soon to follow. :laugh:

-Kevin

[JT265]

Yes if I'm not mistaken, Nascab began equalizing driver weight via ballast or whatever about 4 years ago.

John


And Jimmy Spencer celebrated with some Hardee's biscuits & gravy and a couple of big gulps. :gomer:

[trish]

Robby spins on lap 167.

[Methanolandbrats]

F Robbie. Danica has another advantage, she does'nt crash everything she drives.

[Sean O'Gorman]

I'm amazed he was running as high as he was just recently.

This race is just awful, worst Cup race I've ever seen. :thumdown:

[Methanolandbrats]

This race is just awful, worst Cup race I've ever seen. :thumdown:How can you tell? :confused: I'd rather put fireants on my nads than watch that crap.

[Sean O'Gorman]

You weren't singing that tune when Carl Edwards won Atlanta....

Then again, Atlanta didn't have 22 cautions. :laugh:

[Methanolandbrats]

You weren't singing that tune when Carl Edwards won Atlanta....

Then again, Atlanta didn't have 22 cautions. :laugh: I did'nt watch it, I watched the highlight reel. I thought you were crushing cones today :D

[Sean O'Gorman]

I was, but there were only 40-50 drivers so we were done before 1:00. For the first time in forever I didn't crush any cones, I just had my muffler fly off. :laugh:

[JohnHKart]

Robby unlaps himself twice...is running with his usual futility pack in the thirties....then because the race is so long and he has a fast car actually is runnning in the top ten for a bit, (maybe the first time this season). Then an accident drops him to 27th.

John