2009 Talladega Race Weekend Discussion

Join in here and discuss all the weekend activities at Talladega for Robby Gordon. Here is the schedule for the weekend,all times eastern standard. First practice is on Friday at 2:00pm, followed by happy hour at 3:30pm both on SPEED. Qualifying is Saturday at 11:00am, also on SPEED. The race is on Sunday ,April 26th at 1:00 pm. Don't forget live chat on Sunday, beginning at 10:00am. (Live chat is a popular feature,but for those who don't care for it,please continue to post your thoughts right here on raceday.)

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Permalink Reply by MerlotMax on April 24, 2009 at 2:32pm

Just opend up the Nascar live practice and just about crapped my pants!! Robby is on top of the chart !!! I know he has been doing good at plate races, but this is a great sign. Maybe he should just park it until the race (ha ha).

Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on April 24, 2009 at 2:49pm

Was he drafting up to the pack during his fast run and/or was someone pushing him.. does anyone know??

Permalink Reply by jack on April 24, 2009 at 2:50pm

comeing up from the back

Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on April 24, 2009 at 3:12pm

But was anyone pushing him??

Permalink Reply by TOG on April 24, 2009 at 2:54pm

regardless, it's still a great sign to see the car throw down a good number. It's good for the mental aspect come Sunday.

Permalink Reply by Shop Goddess on April 24, 2009 at 2:55pm

I've got to say, that practice chart on nascar.com looks soooooooooooo good right now!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Blues on April 24, 2009 at 3:00pm

For sure!

Permalink Reply by bighead on April 24, 2009 at 3:07pm

Only problem with staying in the back is that during the race drivers establish partnerships and if you stay in the back it's hard to find someone to give you the push you need to get to the front. I just hope that Harvick decides to ride in the back with Robby they have worked well together in the past..........

Permalink Reply by TOG on April 24, 2009 at 3:11pm

Robby will ONLY be making qualifying runs during second practice, no drafting practice.

Permalink Reply by Blues on April 24, 2009 at 3:21pm

Might as well go for it! Is there cash for a pole, or would he just get the little flag and a hat?

Permalink Reply by 7 Gordon 7 on April 24, 2009 at 3:25pm

You know I didn't make it there last year but the two years before I went to the Talladega race in April and both times Robby led practice. He's good in the draft. The first year he finished 10th and the second year he thought he had a car that could win, but he blew up.....hope for a strong run this weekend.

Permalink Reply by Beagle7 on April 24, 2009 at 3:27pm