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Nov 21st, 2009 at 5:56pm

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Reply #1 - Nov 22nd, 2009 at 10:56am
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Driving a Volkswagen (ok, it's a van but it has a 5 cylinder, 2.5 litre turbodiesel engine with a 6 speed gearbox and 170 bhp) daily for work I know it's potential. Don't forget they also own several big sportscar brands so they can access the technology quite easily. I don't know anything about Nascar but if they are free in the choice of engine configuration, they will run circles around those bulky American cars. Same goes for Toyota.

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Reply #2 - Nov 22nd, 2009 at 3:21pm

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With all the technology and funds that VW has access to, why would they want to recess in technology and race in Nascar? VAG (Volkswagen Auto Group) is now the worlds largest manufacturer, and owns quite a list of names including Porsche, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti, and more. With those manufacturers under the head of VW, you'd think they would go for F-1, or even one of the LeMans series. But if they just want to get their name out there in the US, Nascar is the only way to go... as much as I hate to say it. I very much dislike Nascar.

Nascar is more or less a spec race series, meaning all the cars and components are basically the same. Why not open it up like the old days and let them duke it out. Then Nascar might be interesting to me. Oh, and throw in some off camber chicanes and right hand turns too. Oh, and I drive a VW.  Grin
 

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Reply #3 - Nov 22nd, 2009 at 6:27pm

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VW was also looking into providing engines for the indycar series.
 

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Reply #4 - Nov 29th, 2009 at 1:16am
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VW would have to adapt to NASCAR, not the other way around.  Soooooo, there goes virtually any technological advantage(s)....Toyota "thought" they were gonna come in and show things up, but, such was not the case.
 
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Reply #5 - Nov 29th, 2009 at 6:44am

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U4EA wrote on Nov 29th, 2009 at 1:16am:
VW would have to adapt to NASCAR, not the other way around.  Soooooo, there goes virtually any technological advantage(s)....Toyota "thought" they were gonna come in and show things up, but, such was not the case.



I'd say Toyota's game plan was spot on.

Their second year in trucks, they won the Manufacture & the diver's title.

Their third year in Nationwide series, they won the Manufacture & driver's title.

Their second year in Sprint cup, they got drivers in the chase, and scored the most victories.

Not too bad considering they've only been racing here for less than a decade.

2010, we'll finally get to see them put an end to that damn Chevy dominance in Sprint cup.  Cheesy  Wink

Sad to see them pull out of F1, but they had an excellent point, and it appears BMW agrees with them.
 
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Reply #6 - Nov 29th, 2009 at 9:09am

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Cars that go fast in a straight line and can just about manage a corner...


...better run it under the Bentley umbrella then! Grin
 
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Reply #7 - Nov 29th, 2009 at 9:12am

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ShaneG wrote on Nov 29th, 2009 at 6:44am:
Not too bad considering they've only been racing here for less than a decade.



I take it you're talking in NASCAR circles?
 
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Reply #8 - Nov 29th, 2009 at 9:22am

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C wrote on Nov 29th, 2009 at 9:12am:
ShaneG wrote on Nov 29th, 2009 at 6:44am:
Not too bad considering they've only been racing here for less than a decade.




I take it you're talking in NASCAR circles?


  Grin Yes.  Wink

I was quite surprised at Toyota's failure in F1, due to the success they've had in all other forms of racing.. 

 
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Reply #9 - Nov 29th, 2009 at 11:42am

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ShaneG wrote on Nov 29th, 2009 at 9:22am:
C wrote on Nov 29th, 2009 at 9:12am:
ShaneG wrote on Nov 29th, 2009 at 6:44am:
Not too bad considering they've only been racing here for less than a decade.




I take it you're talking in NASCAR circles?


  Grin Yes.  Wink

I was quite surprised at Toyota's failure in F1, due to the success they've had in all other forms of racing.. 



There previous US and world forays weren't brilliant though in Group C/IMSA GTP. Apparently they were only successful in the latter final season or two (as it died a slow death as group C did).
 
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Reply #10 - Nov 29th, 2009 at 10:10pm
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ShaneG wrote on Nov 29th, 2009 at 6:44am:
U4EA wrote on Nov 29th, 2009 at 1:16am:
VW would have to adapt to NASCAR, not the other way around.  Soooooo, there goes virtually any technological advantage(s)....Toyota "thought" they were gonna come in and show things up, but, such was not the case.



I'd say Toyota's game plan was spot on.

Their second year in trucks, they won the Manufacture & the diver's title.

Their third year in Nationwide series, they won the Manufacture & driver's title.

Their second year in Sprint cup, they got drivers in the chase, and scored the most victories.

Not too bad considering they've only been racing here for less than a decade.

2010, we'll finally get to see them put an end to that damn Chevy dominance in Sprint cup.  Cheesy  Wink

Sad to see them pull out of F1, but they had an excellent point, and it appears BMW agrees with them.


Not all that too surprising a result when one throws tens upon tens of millions of dollars into the program(s).....but they've almost reached a point that that they're coming up on stagnating a tad.

RCR and Hendrick are gonna keep our Chevy dynasty going for quite some time to come. Smiley
 
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Reply #11 - Nov 30th, 2009 at 6:57am

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But, for the money that they spent, NASCAR gets to live a little longer.
I'm pretty sure NACAR wouldn't have lasted long through the crunch if Toyota hadn't have come in and employed a few hundred guys and attracted some big sponsor dollars.
Toyota is who has kept the Truck & NW series alive when our three automakers bailed on them.
Did you know there is only five engine suppliers in Nascar?
Chevy & Ford are not two of them. Because they don't think it's worth the expense anymore.  RCR/EGR & HMS handle all of the Chevy teams, and Rousch/Yates take care of the Fords.  Dodge & Toyota are the only two Factory suppliers left, with Dodge more than likely pulling out after Next season.

  And then we can't forget the wonderful discussion of how, Toyota's are more American made than our own domestic brands... (regardless of where the profits go... WE NEVER see a dime of that at our level, so it's a moot point. When our COs get it, they invest it over seas, when the Japanese COs get it, they invest it here in the US. Can't wait for Honda to hurry up and get their NASCAR program up and going.)

I don't think they're stagnating at all, I think the COT has reached it's development potential in its current form, and it just equalizing through out the field as everyone finally catches up to HMS.  Even some of the Dodge's were pretty strong over the last 15 races or so.

And your last point, is sadly one I have to agree with.  Cry

Even Toyota can't outspend Chevy & Hendrick, and having the line up of drivers and crew chiefs he has, you cannot deny he is spending WAY more than any other team, just on personnel alone.  The fact they have had four straight titles now, is a testament to how much more they spend on the equipment.


Now that I sound like a total Toyota Fanboy   Embarrassed Cheesy, I assure you, I'm not. I'm just glad they came around when they did, and saved the sport, I'm still a Dodge man at heart.  Wink
 
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Reply #12 - Nov 30th, 2009 at 11:11am
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I'm not sure 'cause I haven't looked into it, but does VDub have a pushrod V-8?

When I first became a fan in the late 70s I was a little bit of a Mopar fan....liked the look of 'em.
 
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Reply #13 - Nov 30th, 2009 at 4:13pm

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U4EA wrote on Nov 30th, 2009 at 11:11am:
I'm not sure 'cause I haven't looked into it, but does VDub have a pushrod V-8?


I'm sure they'll find one, somewhere.
 
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Reply #14 - Nov 30th, 2009 at 7:45pm
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It'd hafta be available in a street car to quailify for use in NASCAR.
 
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