MikeHoncho47
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| Interests: | Football, Baseball, Racing, Music |
| Occupation: | Teacher/Coach |
| Number of Posts: | 2062 |
| Registered on: | 8/12/2016 |
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re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/13/26 at 3:08 pm to OU Guy
Bowman should have an asterisk.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/13/26 at 12:53 pm to OU Guy
Spire is on their way to being what Stewart haas was during the early 2010s. I think Day will be fine there if that’s where he goes.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/13/26 at 12:28 pm to OU Guy
How much of o Reilly last year was zilisch and the car. This year is showing more the car than the driver. They’re actually the same age. Which I didn’t think. Days ceiling is higher, but I think Rick puts the guy with more cup experience in the 48. And puts day in the 71 or 7 long term. So when Larson wants to do nothing but dirt, Day is right there.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/13/26 at 11:59 am to Cliff Booth
Jeff Dickerson is a businessman. He will absolutely cut a driver to take one on someone else’s payroll. Day is more of a project than zilisch is. Zilisch has had a terrible year, but we’ve seen what he can do in great equipment.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/13/26 at 11:43 am to OU Guy
Yeah it’s feasible in North America. I think there is a way to make it work for one overseas round a year. But it would require a lot of cooperation and research.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/13/26 at 11:09 am to OU Guy
I was merely considering other leagues.
As long as you have a charter, nascar will expect all teams to field crews. BJ McLeod brought a team to Mexico last year. An open team running the full event debunks your “25-38” argument.
Do I think they could do a better job spreading their races in America out? Absolutely. But there is a place for an international race on the schedule. You and I just flat out do not and will not agree on that. And that’s fine.
And it really doesn’t matter who the better prospect is at this point. They’ll both struggle. Zilisch will have at least 2 years experience by the time Day is a rookie. I don’t see Rick letting day get away yet, nor let someone else get zilisch. At some point there will be another opening at Hendrick. And one of those two will fill it.
As long as you have a charter, nascar will expect all teams to field crews. BJ McLeod brought a team to Mexico last year. An open team running the full event debunks your “25-38” argument.
Do I think they could do a better job spreading their races in America out? Absolutely. But there is a place for an international race on the schedule. You and I just flat out do not and will not agree on that. And that’s fine.
And it really doesn’t matter who the better prospect is at this point. They’ll both struggle. Zilisch will have at least 2 years experience by the time Day is a rookie. I don’t see Rick letting day get away yet, nor let someone else get zilisch. At some point there will be another opening at Hendrick. And one of those two will fill it.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/13/26 at 5:49 am to OU Guy
I think it’ll be zilisch. Corey day will go to spire with a Hendrick contract and salary. I expect McDowell to be shown the door, unless Suarez falls off a cliff.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/13/26 at 5:47 am to OU Guy
You have 37 weekends a year to increase your home base.
What is one weekend outside the country going to hurt?
It’s the same shite I say about people who think 4 road courses are too many. When there were 6 roads, you still have 30 ovals.
The reach is greater now than ever. Capitalize on it.
Don’t do what the nfl has done and have a game every single weekend overseas.
What is one weekend outside the country going to hurt?
It’s the same shite I say about people who think 4 road courses are too many. When there were 6 roads, you still have 30 ovals.
The reach is greater now than ever. Capitalize on it.
Don’t do what the nfl has done and have a game every single weekend overseas.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/12/26 at 7:11 pm to sledgehammer
I think it’s a good trip every other year. Just like Montreal would be a good trip every other year.
Hocevar is engaging. No doubt about it. I just don’t think he’s the guy to turn to in that spot. His age and experience shouldn’t make him the judge of the garage.
I think the direction nascar is heading, like more and more tracks getting one race a year instead of two, this opens the door to one round a year outside the border. Montreal would love a cup date. Mexico City would love one back.
I don’t doubt that logistics were a nightmare. Much like any first foray into anything like that. I’d like to think the experience gets better and easier if it happens more often. NASCAR could throw the teams a bone and schedule an off weekend after an international trip though.
Hocevar is engaging. No doubt about it. I just don’t think he’s the guy to turn to in that spot. His age and experience shouldn’t make him the judge of the garage.
I think the direction nascar is heading, like more and more tracks getting one race a year instead of two, this opens the door to one round a year outside the border. Montreal would love a cup date. Mexico City would love one back.
I don’t doubt that logistics were a nightmare. Much like any first foray into anything like that. I’d like to think the experience gets better and easier if it happens more often. NASCAR could throw the teams a bone and schedule an off weekend after an international trip though.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/12/26 at 6:24 pm to sledgehammer
Carson isn’t the guy to make that statement and have it resonate. I’d give more credence to someone like Kyle Busch, Christopher bell, chase Elliott.
I’m not seeking the opinion of a 23 year old who’s never left Portage, Michigan before nascar. His words.
I’m not seeking the opinion of a 23 year old who’s never left Portage, Michigan before nascar. His words.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/12/26 at 4:37 pm to sledgehammer
Montreal would be easier.
And I wouldn’t be taking the words of Hocevar for much worth. He was a total brat and still acts like it.
It could be cleaned up for sure though.
And I wouldn’t be taking the words of Hocevar for much worth. He was a total brat and still acts like it.
It could be cleaned up for sure though.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/12/26 at 3:20 pm to OU Guy
And I already knew your stance when I hit submit lol.
They should race internationally once a year. I hope that’s part of their future plans.
No need to give your side OU Guy. I know where you stand.
Cup at Montreal would be amazing, in my opinion.
They should race internationally once a year. I hope that’s part of their future plans.
No need to give your side OU Guy. I know where you stand.
Cup at Montreal would be amazing, in my opinion.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/12/26 at 2:43 pm to OU Guy
I just think now that they’ve done it, they know what to do. What not to do. It can be done. But maybe not the best move at this time with what’s going on globally.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/12/26 at 2:29 pm to OU Guy
I find that disappointing. Though maybe it’s more difficult to get to Montreal or Mexico City than we realize.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/12/26 at 2:18 pm to OU Guy
This is so dumb. Jesse love will be rookie of the year by default.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/12/26 at 12:02 pm to OU Guy
Oh wah. Lol
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/12/26 at 4:59 am to OU Guy
The real story will be if another “can’t miss” prospect comes along, will MJ push bubba out?
Right now there isn’t that prospect, nor is there anyone in the garage that would be considered a clear upgrade that 23xi could realistically sign. (In their eyes).
But I do expect bubba to be the defacto 3rd wheel.
Reddick, Heim, bubba is actually a pretty solid lineup all things considered.
Right now there isn’t that prospect, nor is there anyone in the garage that would be considered a clear upgrade that 23xi could realistically sign. (In their eyes).
But I do expect bubba to be the defacto 3rd wheel.
Reddick, Heim, bubba is actually a pretty solid lineup all things considered.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/11/26 at 5:49 pm to OU Guy
Come on SVG.
Trackhouse just doesn’t need to step on their dicks this weekend. Shane ran well at all 3 remaining regular season races last year. Don’t pull an Iowa.
Trackhouse just doesn’t need to step on their dicks this weekend. Shane ran well at all 3 remaining regular season races last year. Don’t pull an Iowa.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/10/26 at 3:27 pm to Cliff Booth
Vegas with 2 dates again next year.
When can we give them one date on the big track and one on the bullring ?
When can we give them one date on the big track and one on the bullring ?
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/9/26 at 4:35 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
It’s the accent isn’t it? Maybe it’s because I watch all kinds that I’m indifferent on who calls nascar. As long as they’re good, idgaf where they come from.
Diffey is as solid a lead guy as there is right now. Though Adam Alexander is great as a nascar lead as well.
Jamie little is a pit reporter. Please keep her where she’s good. She’s just like Jerry punch. Great on pit road. Awkward af in the booth.
Diffey is as solid a lead guy as there is right now. Though Adam Alexander is great as a nascar lead as well.
Jamie little is a pit reporter. Please keep her where she’s good. She’s just like Jerry punch. Great on pit road. Awkward af in the booth.
re: 2026 NASCAR Season Thread
Posted by MikeHoncho47 on 8/9/26 at 2:46 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
Why? I like when Diffey calls the races.
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