2011 Darlington Race Weekend Info & Discussion

Join in here and discuss all the weekend action for the 2011 Darlington cup race. Robby Gordon will drive the #7 FAST FIVE / SPEED Energy Dodge. Here is the weekend schedule for RGM at the South Carolina track.

FRIDAY , MAY 6th

Practice 11:30am - 1:30pm/et ( TV - SPEED )

Practice 2 2:15pm - 3:00pm/et ( TV - SPEED )

Practice Live Leaderboard

Qualifying 5:00pm - 7:00pm/et ( TV - SPEED )

SATURDAY , MAY 7th

Raceday 7:30 pm/et , greenflag at 7:45 pm/et ( TV - FOX )

Dont forget live raceday chat will be available & live track updates via PLANETROBBY TWITTER

                                                               Robby Gordon Darlington Top 3 F.A.Q.

                                                                            1) Souvenir trailer ?
                                                                                YES
                                                                            2) Who is the crew chief ?
                                                                    Miles Stanley
                                                                            3) Who is the sponsor ?
                                                                          Fast Five/SPEED Energy

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Permalink Reply by David Z on May 6, 2011 at 6:41pm

Did Newman punch Montoya during a meeting in the NASCAR hauler? This could get intresting.

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Permalink Reply by NIKAL on May 6, 2011 at 7:36pm

Because even 43rd place will pay out between $65,000 and $75,000. Your not going to get rich S&P, but it can help keep the doors open and the lights on.

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Permalink Reply by NIKAL on May 6, 2011 at 7:51pm

Like TOG said what makes business sense for RGM is what Robby will do. If you think about it, Darlington is not that far away from the shop. I would think tracks that are within several hours of NC, you might see RGM S&P many of the races they are not scheduled to race at. But even 43rd place money might not be enough to cover the cost of S&P and traveling across the country and back. Diesel fuel is hovering around $5 a gal and sending one or maybe two trucks across country and back is not cheap.

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Permalink Reply by Scott C on May 6, 2011 at 8:32pm

I'm thinking if you can get the car through Darlington and Dover any way you can, then maybe you will be locked into the 600, which is a big money major. I believe once you don't enter a race (like the 21) you are automatically a go or go homer.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on May 6, 2011 at 8:44pm

not automatically, all depends on owners points.

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Permalink Reply by Scott C on May 6, 2011 at 8:54pm

Yes you are right. I think Jayski had it wrong at one time but he has since corrected himself. Attempts do not matter to qualify for the top 35. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Nicky Schacht on May 6, 2011 at 7:36pm

I would think that RG would want to make sure the 7 is in the top 35 for the end of the year. That way the first 5 races next year are good to go. But hey what do I know just a fan.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on May 6, 2011 at 7:42pm

Robby is going to do what makes the best business sense for him. Penske had the #77 locked in for the first 5 this year & they didnt run...#21 WON Daytona & doesnt even show up. The people who actually OWN the teams know more than we do...trust me on that....

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Permalink Reply by Wally Meier on May 6, 2011 at 8:17pm

TOG, I think everybody on the planet should have to go out and buy a speed every time you have to give this same exlpanation this weekend. I would say everytime this season but I doubt any of us have the income to cover that!