2009 Martinsville Race Weekend Discussion

Join in here and discuss all the weekend activities at Martinsville for Robby Gordon. Here is the schedule for the weekend,all times eastern standard. First practice is on Friday at 12:00pm, followed by Qualifying at 3:30pm both on SPEED. There will be 2 practices on Saturday at 10:30am and 11:50am also on SPEED. The race is on Sunday ,March 29th at 1:30 pm. Don't forget live chat every Sunday, from 10am-10pm. (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 brian campbell on March 27, 2009 at 3:51pm

THE RADAR YES YOUR PICTURE NO

Permalink Reply by Christy on March 27, 2009 at 3:26pm

From NOAA "Late Afternoon: Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 58. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible." Of course it is 3:30 and raining.

Permalink Reply by landshrk on March 27, 2009 at 3:40pm

Rain will stop in about 15 to 20 minutes. Let's hope they don't give up too early!

Permalink Reply by wilks7 on March 27, 2009 at 3:53pm

crapcar give up too early???.....naaaa its qualifying they will get it in....LOL

Permalink Reply by MikeNIN7 on March 27, 2009 at 3:50pm

The one day I get a Friday off and it's raining.

Permalink Reply by Eric on March 27, 2009 at 3:52pm

thats exactly what I was thinking

Permalink Reply by landshrk on March 27, 2009 at 3:52pm

There you go.... NASCRAP gave up already!

Permalink Reply by MikeNIN7 on March 27, 2009 at 4:09pm

Back in the 90's they would qualify on Sat. if Fri. was a rain out.

Permalink Reply by alan4s on March 27, 2009 at 4:15pm

So the rainout ensures that Paul Menard will start the race, so the #7 won't be running Menards sponsorship due to Paul being out.

Permalink Reply by dave g on March 27, 2009 at 4:18pm

Besides taping up the grill for more downforce, and running a light fuel load, What other changes are made to put the car in "qualifying" trim?

Permalink Reply by Zippy on March 27, 2009 at 4:21pm

Might just have a good sunday drive ! Fingers crossed. Go RGMS.

Permalink Reply by Beagle7 on March 28, 2009 at 9:25am

I also believe they use lighter or thinner oils in the engine.

I believe the oil they use for Qulas would not allow the engine to last 100 laps in a race..