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8 Aug 2007, 10:43
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Carpentier to make Cup debut, Like Srsly. You Guys.
(haven't seen this posted yet)
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/61442
Takes over from Scott Riggs for Watkins Glen making his Cup debut.
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8 Aug 2007, 10:50
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Yay!
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8 Aug 2007, 14:42
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This will be the race of the year ... can anybody tell me why Boris aint running? Odd for him not to be in a road race at the Glen (and disappointing if it is the case).
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8 Aug 2007, 23:02
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"Sweet!" comes to mind. I have a soft spot for Carpentier, so here is hoping it goes well for him.
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8 Aug 2007, 23:40
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He should have a good run provided there are no problems in qualifying (the team is out of the top-35). It'll be good to see him in the race after an impressive performance last weekend.
J.D.
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10 Aug 2007, 20:24
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I get to yell "PATREEEEEEEEEK" at my TV on a Sunday again! Great news! Go get 'em, Patrick!
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10 Aug 2007, 20:37
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Looks like Boris, Carpentier and Ambrose all won't be making the show. Unless Carpentier has some links to a team with enough points since qualifying was just rained out.
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10 Aug 2007, 22:49
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Originally Posted by broadrun96
Looks like Boris, Carpentier and Ambrose all won't be making the show. Unless Carpentier has some links to a team with enough points since qualifying was just rained out.
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Not so for Carpentier....
The #10 Valvoline Dodge is already in the points, Scott Riggs was to sit it out to let Patrick drive. Carpentier is IN. 
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10 Aug 2007, 20:45
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Is NASCAR so soft that it won't run in the rain on a road course?
That is weak.
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10 Aug 2007, 20:49
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Ambrose is use to running in the rain on road courses from his V8 Supercars days.
I agree it is weak if they wont run in the wet
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10 Aug 2007, 20:54
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Yup, have seen some running in drizzle but usually cancel everything for the hint of a sprinkle
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10 Aug 2007, 21:11
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I dont normaly follow NASCAR, why do they run at the sight of rain? I can understand on the ovals due to the speeds but a road course, I dont get it.
Someone make those fellas some wet tyres
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10 Aug 2007, 21:35
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Originally Posted by NAC
I dont normaly follow NASCAR, why do they run at the sight of rain? I can understand on the ovals due to the speeds but a road course, I dont get it.
Someone make those fellas some wet tyres
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My guess would be that they fear the combination of inexperienced drivers in the field along with everyone being inexperienced with running Cup cars in the rain to begin with.
Psh. Let the guys run, NASCAR.
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10 Aug 2007, 21:46
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Isn't it funny, inexperienced drivers in Nextel
Also if they run at the sight of drizzle then how do they get experienced?
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10 Aug 2007, 22:42
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Originally Posted by NAC
Also if they run at the sight of drizzle then how do they get experienced?
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This is why part of me really wished it had rained at the Suzuka exhibition Busch race back around '98 or '99. It would've given NASCAR precedent to run rain tires....
Honestly, I believe NASCAR shouldn't just jump right to points for qualifying rainouts. What about the last completed practice session? This really just burns my butt right now....
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