NASCAR PICKS MAKE-UP IDEA!! "The Pick 5"

[Brer_Papa]

On the Sonoma thread I stated I was mulling an idea.

An idea to keep our Dis-Board thread fun, competitive and fresh.

ToriLammy, our original Hostess, allowed the All Star race in the 1st half of the season as an opportunity to make amends so to speak.

We all know that sometimes life and what nots (computer problems) get in the way and we might miss a week. Or, we might have a week of picks that are bad....real bad.....

However, we never had anything similar for the second half of the season.

In as simple as I can make it, here is my idea for a second half make-up.

The Chase for the Sprint Cup begins at Loudon, New Hampshire on September 20th.

We use the five races previous to the start of the cup chase for one pick (no spares) per race.

We will call this "The Pick 5"

The 5 races are:

1. Watkins Glen on August 9th

2. Michigan on August 16th

3. Bristol on August 22nd

4. Atlanta on September 6th

5. Richmond on September 12th.

You are allowed to a NASCAR driver once in the Pick 5.

EXAMPLE: Say I pick #48 J Johnson for Watkins Glen. I cannot use #48 for a Pick 5 in Michigan, Bristol, Atlanta and Richmond.

I CAN use #48 in the regular weekly Dis-Board "NASCAR PICKS!!" threads as oftn as I wish.

You may edit your Pick 5 post as often as you'd like UNTIL the qualifying at Watkins Glen begins.

After the qualifying at Watkins Glen begins, NO FURTHER EDITING will be allowed. Further editing will result in forfeiting all your Pick 5's.

No spares! You go with who you pick. If you made a pick and that driver doesn't qualify, you will be assigned a '43' in the scoring.

This is strictly voluntary.

Your picks will be scored by their place finishes in each of the Pick 5 races. They will be added up and divided by 5.

Your score will replace a missed week .

Or, if you haven't missed a week, your score will replace your worst week (just like the All-Star Race)

That's pretty much the idea. What's your thoughts?

I was thinking....

How will I know if this idea is acceptable to all of you or not?

Here's what I decided....

I'll post the url on the Sonoma thread and every "NASCAR PICKS" until Watkins Glen.

THIS THREAD WILL BE THE OFFICIAL 2009 'PICK 5" thread.

(Or not )

Because...We have 40 or so regular pickers. If we get around 2/3 of our regulars to post a 'Pick 5' here then we will adopt it in 2009.

That's about what? 26 and 1/3 posters?

OK! If we get 26 posters,the Pick 5 is agreed to. OK?

If you have any questions, comments are concerns please post them here, PM me or email me.

OK! My Pick 5 picks are:

1. Watkins Glen #24 J Gordon

2. Michigan #99 C Edwards

3. Bristol #18 Kyle Busch

4. Atlanta #48 J Johnson

5. Richmond #14 T Stewart

Following this post will be some history about the 'Pck 5' races.

 

[Brer_Papa]

The "Helluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen" will be held August 9th.

Watkins Glen is an 11 turn track. The race will run 90 laps and the lap distance is 2.45 miles. Total race distance is 221 miles.

The most wins here since 1975 is shared between #14 T Stewart and #24 J Goedon who each have 4 wins.

In 8/08, #18 Kyle Busch was on the pole. # 18 Kyle Busch won the race.

In 8/07, #24 J Gordon had the pole. #14 T Stewart won the race.

In 8/06, #2 Kurt Busch won the pole. #29 K Harvick won the race.

In 8/05, #14 T Stewart won the pole. #14 T Stewart won the race.

The Michigan 44 will be held at Michigan International Speedway on August 16th.

This race will go 200 laps and each lap is 2.0 miles. Total race distance is 400 miles.

Bill Ellliot has the most wins here since 1975 with 7 wins.

In 6/09, #83 B Vickers won the pole. #5 M Martin won the race.

In 6/08, #18 Kyle Busch won the pole. #88 JR won the race.

In 8/08, #83 B Vickers won the pole. #99 C Edwards won the race.

In 6/07, #96 JJ Yeley won the pole. #99 C Edwards won the race.

In 8/07, #24 J Gordon won the pole. #2 Kurt Busch won the race.

The Sharpie 500 will be held at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 22nd.

This race will go 500 laps and each lap is 0.533 miles. Total race distance is 267 miles.

This is an oval track.

Darrell Waltrip has the most wins here since 1975 with 12 wins.

In 3/09, #5 M Martin won the pole. #18 Kyle Busch won the race.

In 3/08, #48 J Johnson won the pole. #31 J Burton won the race.

In 8/08, #99 C Edwards won the pole and the race.

In 3/07, #24 J Gordon won the pole. #18 Kyle Busch won the race.

In 8/07, #9 K Kahne won the pole. #99 C Edwards won the race.

The Pep Boys Auto 500 will be held at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 6th.

This race will go 325 laps and each lap is 1.54 miles. Total race distance is 501 miles.

Dale Earnhart has the most wins here since 1975 with 9 wins.

In 3/09, #5 M Martin won the pole. #2 Kurt Busch won the race.

In 3/08, #24 J Gordon won the pole. #18 Kyle Busch won the race.

In 10/08, #48 J Johnson won the pole. #99 C Edwards won the race.

In 3/07, #39 R Newman won the pole. #48 J Johnson won the race.

In 10/07, #16 G Biffle won the pole. #48 J Johnson won the race

The Chevy Rock & Roll 400 will be held at Richmond International Speedway on September 12th.

The race on this oval track will go 400 laps and each lap is 0.75 miles. Total race distance is 300 miles.

Rusty Walllace and darrell Waltrip each have 6 wins here since 1975.

In 5/09, #83 B Vickers won the pole. #18 Kyle Busch won the race.

In 5/08, #11 D Hamlin won the pole. #33 C Bowyer won the race.

In 9/08, #18 Kyle Busch won the pole. #48 J Johnson won the race.

In 5/07, #24 J Gordon won the pole. #48 J Johnson won the race.

In 9/07, #48 J Johnson won the pole and the race.



OK! That help you make up your mind?

Again, if you have questions, cooments or concerns, please feel free to PM me or email me or express them here!

 

[happygirl]

I'm really lost

 

[vegasnative]

Let me see if I have this right, once those 5 picks/races have completed, is that score tallied and it replaces a bad score?

 

[Brer_Papa]

Let me see if I have this right, once those 5 picks/races have completed, is that score tallied and it replaces a bad score?

Yes VegasNative...

After the 5th race...the Richmond race...I'll tally the Pick 5 results just like I do a regular weekly score...

Then, if you haven't missed a week....it replaces a bad score...

Happy Girl....you pick five different drivers for five different races....

 

[RVGal]

I think I've got it. Let's say, for the sake of making sure I have this all straight in my head, that the following happens.

Using your picks, Jeff Gordon finishes 3rd in the Watkins Glen race, Carl Edwards comes in 8th at Michigan, Kyle Busch is 5th at Bristol, Jimmie Johnson wins Atlanta, and Tony Stewart is 2nd at Richmond.

You would then tally the result of your drivers in each of those races the same as you would for a normal 5 picks in 1 race, for a total of 19. Your ranking score would then be 3.8 and would replace any missed or bad score for the second half of the season.

Did I get it? If not, feel free to 'splain again. I'm not always the brightest crayon in the box.

 

[Brer_Papa]

I think I've got it. Let's say, for the sake of making sure I have this all straight in my head, that the following happens.

Using your picks, Jeff Gordon finishes 3rd in the Watkins Glen race, Carl Edwards comes in 8th at Michigan, Kyle Busch is 5th at Bristol, Jimmie Johnson wins Atlanta, and Tony Stewart is 2nd at Richmond.

You would then tally the result of your drivers in each of those races the same as you would for a normal 5 picks in 1 race, for a total of 19. Your ranking score would then be 3.8 and would replace any missed or bad score for the second half of the season.

Did I get it? If not, feel free to 'splain again. I'm not always the brightest crayon in the box.

You explained it perfectly RVGal....

Go to the head of the box!

 

[loribell]

1. Watkins Glen - Gordon
2. Michigan - Stewart
3. Bristol - Edwards
4. Atlanta - Johnson
5. Richmond - Newman

 

[Dodie]

I think it's a great idea!

 

[princessariel]

OK.....I'll pick mine.

Watkins Glen- Tony Stewart
Michigan- Kyle Busch
Bristol- Jeff Gordon
Atlanta- Jimmie Johnson
Richmond- Denny Hamlin

 

[saratogadreamin09]

Watkins Glenn - Tony Stewart
Michigan - Greg Biffle
Bristol - Kurt Busch
Atlanta - Jeff Gordon
Richmond - Dale Earnhardt Jr

 

[richsilver]

1. The Glen: # 5 Mark Martin
2. Michigan: #48 Jimmie Johnson
3. Bristol: #18 Kyle Busch
4. Atlanta: # 2 Kurt Busch
5. Richmond: #39 Ryan Newman

I like the idea of not picking the same driver twice.



rich

 

[vegasnative]

Watkins Glen-JP Montoya
Michigan- Jimmie Johnson
Bristol-Kyle Busch
Atlanta-Carl Edwards
Richmond-Kurt Busch

Good idea Brer!

 

[Tamarap]

1. Tony Stewart Watkins Glen on August 9th

2. Kyle Busch Michigan on August 16th

3. Carl Edwards Bristol on August 22nd

4. Mark Martin Atlanta on September 6th

5. Jimmie Johnson Richmond on September 12th.

 

[RVGal]

Watkins Glen - Jeff Gordon
Michigan - Carl Edwards
Bristol - Kyle Busch
Atlanta - Tony Stewart
Richmond - Jimmie Johnson

 

[Fast Pass]

I like this idea!

Watkins: Stewart
Michigan: Gordon
Bristol: Kurt Busch
Atlanta: Biffle
Richmond: Johnson

 

[Ohiodislover]

Here goes

1. Watkins Glen - Gordon
2. Michigan - Stewart
3. Bristol - Kurt Busch
4. Atlanta - Martin
5. Richmond - Newman

 

[happygirl]

1. Watkins Glen on August 9th Biffle

2. Michigan on August 16th Edwards

3. Bristol on August 22nd Stewart

4. Atlanta on September 6th Kenseth

5. Richmond on September 12th. Burton


So for this races do we or don't we pick the rest of our team?

 

[just4today]

Racer X pick 5's:


Watkins Glen -#14 Stewart
Michigan - #99 Edwards
Bristol - #18 Kyle Busch
Atlanta - #48 Johnson
Richmond - #24 Gordon

 

[Bay Hill]

Bay Hill Pick 5 picks....

Watkins Glen....Montoya

Michigan...Johnson

Bristol...Gordon

Atlanta...Stewart

Richmond...Kyle Busch