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Topic: Could Schatz win the nationals from the tail?
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August 17, 2012 at
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Schatz in 2011 might have been able to win starting a lap down.
In 2012, he was unbelievably strong on Friday, but wasn't as good on Saturday, but still won. I don't think he would have won this year starting last, but in 2011 I think he would have.
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August 17, 2012 at
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He's just fortunate to have a posse crew chief
They don't even know how to spell sprint car
much less chromoly...http://www.ycmco.com
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August 17, 2012 at
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The last 10 laps or so Schatz was making mistakes, come to find out he said a stop broke and it wasn't handling right. That is the only reason Brown got close to him. That stop doesn't break and he wins by a straightaway. I will agree that seeing him win every year sucks, just like it sucked when Kinser won all the time. The A main on Saturday night is always the most predictable race of the year.
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August 17, 2012 at
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Posted By: KevInCal on August 17 2012 at 11:36:32 AM
THIS. If something is too good to be true in life, it usually is... It seems like Donny has more horsepower and/or more traction than anyone else in the last 7 years at the Nationals..............
He alone is also ruining the excitement of the nationals for me. I am not going to bother getting excited next year, and I'm not even going to listen or watch the Nationals and I always have for atleast 10 years now. I'm sick of the "donny schatz knoxville nationals".
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That is exactly my point with this. The collective groan in the crowd when Schatz moved into 2nd was deafening. Now where he gets his speed from I'm not going to speculate. However adding the excitement of a potential last to first win to the event would change the whole A main atmosphere. Making a ridiculous potential payout to the defending champ each year would add big time publicity and attention to the event. I know terry buys an insurance policy for the 50k attempt at the FRC so such funding does exist. It's a silly idea probably but it would help to relieve some of the "anyone but schatz" buzz that has gone on for the last several years.
More weight, more regulation, more similarity in the
cars.... that will ensure plenty of thrills for years
to come. Only the most average talent behind the
wheel will be needed with such awesome equipment on
the track!
minthess 8.28.14
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August 17, 2012 at
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Posted By: Desflur on August 17 2012 at 06:53:58 AM
Prob should stay at his house cause after Nationals he didn't want to sign anything for fans. Oh wait maybe his exit was so quick as his line of fans was so short
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I got my shirt signed and a picture taken with him....seemed alright to me
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August 17, 2012 at
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SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, cubic. I don't want to have to bring up the fact that the Posse were embarassed for the umpteenth year in a row, so I won't.....
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August 17, 2012 at
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He came from the back at Volusia a few years ago and that was with 25 laps left in the feature and won the thing. The field of cars at Volusia is unreal and for him to do that was a sight to see...he is strong at Knoxville and I look forward to seeing more winners in the future, I hope it's sooner rather than later!
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Posted By: highspeeddirt on August 17 2012 at 01:37:39 PM
The last 10 laps or so Schatz was making mistakes, come to find out he said a stop broke and it wasn't handling right. That is the only reason Brown got close to him. That stop doesn't break and he wins by a straightaway. I will agree that seeing him win every year sucks, just like it sucked when Kinser won all the time. The A main on Saturday night is always the most predictable race of the year.
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and what about it...? many MANY drivers have lost the Nationals (any race) because something broke! Nature of the beast. Had he lost and Brian won...A broken stop is not a valid argument. Any driver can say that about some race in their lifetime....If Only
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August 17, 2012 at
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I don't know if he could come from 24th, but if anyone could do it it would be him. I knew after the World Challenge on Friday nite, barring no trouble, Donny was once again the man to beat! He has an absolute lock on the Nationals.
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August 17, 2012 at
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Posted By: checkered48 on August 17 2012 at 05:42:16 PM
I don't know if he could come from 24th, but if anyone could do it it would be him. I knew after the World Challenge on Friday nite, barring no trouble, Donny was once again the man to beat! He has an absolute lock on the Nationals.
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4 feet is a lock?
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August 17, 2012 at
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donny is mr. knoxville right now!!!
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Posted By: vanh on August 17 2012 at 06:07:37 PM
4 feet is a lock?
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The only thing Schatz had locked was bein lucky he didnt have to race 1 more lap.
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August 17, 2012 at
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Could he win it from the tail? Very possible. Shane Stewart went from last to 3rd last year so a big move thru the field can happen.
From Jackhole "Had he lost and Brian won...A broken stop is not a valid argument. Any driver can say that about some race in their lifetime....If Only" The only time in the last 7 years that Schatz lost was due to a motor going south, and Shaffer had to work at the pass. Valid argument because if he doesn't break he is going to win.
Schatz and crew have got that place dialed in. Plus the fact that Schatz doesn't make many mistakes or bad decisions. It is very rare you see him make a move and scrub alot of speed or loose momentum. I hate to admit it but we might watch him break Kinser's nationals record.
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Posted By: KevInCal on August 17 2012 at 11:36:32 AM
THIS. If something is too good to be true in life, it usually is... It seems like Donny has more horsepower and/or more traction than anyone else in the last 7 years at the Nationals..............
He alone is also ruining the excitement of the nationals for me. I am not going to bother getting excited next year, and I'm not even going to listen or watch the Nationals and I always have for atleast 10 years now. I'm sick of the "donny schatz knoxville nationals".
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Man, you must have really hated it when Kinser was dominating .......
when the green flag drops, the bullshit stops!
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August 18, 2012 at
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Posted By: vanh on August 17 2012 at 06:07:37 PM
4 feet is a lock?
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With his record in the last 10 years at Knoxville, I would say he has a lock on it! Shaffer was just lucky Donny blew an engine at the 50th. Lots of capable winners at the Nationals, Donny just seems to get the job done while others are a lap short. I don't necassarily enjoy watching him win it every year either, but to be the man you have to beat the man!
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August 18, 2012 at
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Posted By: vanh on August 17 2012 at 06:07:37 PM
4 feet is a lock?
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Must be. Who got the check and trophy?
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August 18, 2012 at
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Posted By: mjm sleepy on August 17 2012 at 07:00:16 PM
The only thing Schatz had locked was bein lucky he didnt have to race 1 more lap.
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And for that dumb comment I have a question. How was he lucky they know how many laps they are going to race before it starts don't they? Sorry 6 out of 7 isn't lucky. With how many second place runs?
Thats called ON YOUR GAME not lucky
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August 18, 2012 at
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I think he could under two conditions:
1. A 75 lap race
2. Two red flags for tires and gas
I LEARNED ESP FROM MY MOM
"PUT YOUR SWEATER ON: DON'T YOU THINK I KNOW WHEN
YOU'RE COLD?"
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August 18, 2012 at
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After seeing Front Row Challenge, its obviously a sucker bet to start from the back. Why take a wild chance at a fortune when you have a damn good chance for 150 grand from the front. Kind of like quitting your job & investing your life savings on Lotto. Could he do it? Maybe, but not worth the risk
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August 18, 2012 at
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Offer him $250,000 if he can pull it off. $5000 a car passed if he doesn't. If kville starts promotion of the deal of the century they have a much better chance of selling out the nationals again. And for that money and recognition for himself and his sponsors I can't see him not going for it!
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