rickctroop13 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) NASCAR Fantasy Cointest! League is registered for those who want to re-up, and anyone who wants to play. Registration for 2012 edition has begun. As NASCAR is going to fuel injection this season, I was considering a few changes to 'inject' a bit more excitement into league for this year. All players will still be'on hook' for 1 coin... Opinions sought on following A) League open to anyone, but password sent via email upon request- email to include team name and GC name.I won't 'share' your info and you can remain hidden on group roster... but as Commissioner it's a lot easier than guessing 'who's who?' if needed. BIG CHANGE: Prize coins sent to me by 3rd race, I'll distribute at end of season. This would facilitate doing following to keep a bit more interest/incentive through season: C) Prizes to top finishers depending on number of players,first 5 go to winner then add prizes for 2nd and 3rd place. Winner always gets at least 2X 2nd place; 2nd at least 2X 3rd. Keep the game interesting for those who stumble. Also, I'll add a trackable prize for segment winners. D) Yahoo offered a 'Lucky Dog' option in 2011 where lowest scoring week not counted, should it be used? E) I Will set up a different tiebreak system, as yahoo's was pretty much undecypherable unless you have a NASA supercomputer. Was thinking of using weekly wins in Chase/Playoff segment, then overall wins, then segments won, then average segment finish. Will wait 'til after Giants take the Bowl for feedback before committing to changes... Edited January 23, 2012 by rickctroop13 Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Note; even though YAHOO league allows joining up all season, sign ups for this one close right before Daytona 'Pole Day'... Quote Link to comment
+Team Pixos Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Interesting, more details for a newbie but a big fan? Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Interesting, more details for a newbie but a big fan? The Yahoo rule say it better than I can, but basically you set up a team, each week pick drivers from 3 classes, and earn points based on how they do. Not a league like Fantasy Football or Baseball where only one team can pick a driver- all drivers are open to be picked by all, caveat that you can only use a driver so many times during season.: http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/sports/fantasysports/racing/rules/?pir=Zup_EWFibUngcNpcMrFQ29mxlSSZRUQadNRN.wgp5d5gHI2uYaO9L73tBhHDW0U- It's fun and exciting (especially if you're in contention, which is why I'm trying to change from winner take all to multiple winners). last year we counted every week, this year will be dropping worst week each part of season (3 parts) so if you blow a week or forget to change used up driver you won't be dead.Link to last season's thread... http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=267837&st=0&p=4929514&hl=cot&fromsearch=1entry4929514 C'mon in! The oil's fine! Quote Link to comment
+Mauison Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I agree that it's great fun! Before I played last year, I didn't watch NASCAR at all. Now I'm watching every week. Not necessarily the entire race (especially if there's caching to do!) but at least the start and finish. We need more players! Quote Link to comment
+Vegas Gamblers Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I agree that it's great fun! Before I played last year, I didn't watch NASCAR at all. Now I'm watching every week. Not necessarily the entire race (especially if there's caching to do!) but at least the start and finish. We need more players! I agree that we need more players. I also agree with changing the tie breaker. Mauison should have won the tie breaker last year instead of me. But I will be in again this year. Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 I agree that it's great fun! Before I played last year, I didn't watch NASCAR at all. Now I'm watching every week. Not necessarily the entire race (especially if there's caching to do!) but at least the start and finish. We need more players! I agree that it's great fun! Before I played last year, I didn't watch NASCAR at all. Now I'm watching every week. Not necessarily the entire race (especially if there's caching to do!) but at least the start and finish. We need more players! I agree that we need more players. I also agree with changing the tie breaker. Mauison should have won the tie breaker last year instead of me. But I will be in again this year. Count me in Hey guys, drop me an email & I'll send group ID & code. Quote Link to comment
+kini_ont Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 You should have mail Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 You should have mail Right back atcha! Quote Link to comment
+Team Pixos Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I'm a huge NASCAR fan; I would love to play. I don't fully understand the rules yet but hope to. What do I do to sign up? Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 I'm a huge NASCAR fan; I would love to play. I don't fully understand the rules yet but hope to. What do I do to sign up? To join, send me an email via profile with your team name and I'll send you group ID & password. 'Understanding' isn't required to do well, right Mauison? Check out this link for rules & hints: http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/sports/fantasysports/racing/basics/;_ylt=ApVjSs7H1TYGTu4aVprI7Zbc93hG Basically, all the drivers are split into 3 classes by some magical YAHOO formula , A (Elite- Gordon,Johnson,Stewart etc), B (Good- a shot at winning every week-Burton, Jr, Kayne etc), and C ('start and park' will either drop out at first pit stop or wreck causing first stop- Nemecheck, rookies, Nationwide drivers up for a few races seasoning, and road course ringers). You pick a team (roster) of 2 from 'A', 4 from 'B', and 2 from 'C'. You get bonus points for any of these drivers qualifying 1st-4th. Before race, you pick 'Starters' 1- A, 2-Bs, and 1-C who will earn points for you in the race based on finish, with bonus for laps led. Your bench does not earn race points. You can make changes to your roster before qualifying, and adjust your starters up until just before green flag. You can only start a driver 9 times, races on bench don't count toward this (so if you have a good qualifier but have used him 7 or 8 races you can park him on your bench for bonus points if he qualifies well. Quote Link to comment
+The Fossillady Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Email sent, count me in. Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 We've reached the point where league will go to new prize system, with at least a prize for 2nd so far! checked with opalsns & she won't be doing a league this season, those who didn't do double duty league wise last year are welcome (as is anyone!) to sign up here... Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 bump Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) 15 days,3 hours 15 minutes til green Edited February 11, 2012 by rickctroop13 Quote Link to comment
+slowdownracer Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I'm in!!! WAHOO!!! Thanks for the invite, rickctroop13. Quote Link to comment
+Vegas Gamblers Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 All signed up, where is everyone!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 (edited) I'm a huge NASCAR fan; I would love to play. I don't fully understand the rules yet but hope to. What do I do to sign up? Pixos- comin' along for the ride? 12d:22h:30m Edited February 13, 2012 by rickctroop13 Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 10d 22h 45m Quote Link to comment
+PaRacers Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I'd like to get in the race if it's not too late. Email sent Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 I'd like to get in the race if it's not too late. Email sent email replied! Welcome. We now are at a 3rd place prize level! Quote Link to comment
+Vegas Gamblers Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 If the season goes as the shootout tonight, it is going to be one heck of a year. Quote Link to comment
+Team Pixos Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Am I too late ??????? Quote Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 If Rusty Wallace were still racing, after he retired and Dale died, it just wasn't the same for me anymore. Have fun playing and good luck. tsun Quote Link to comment
+Team Pixos Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Figured it out; I'm in! Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 5days 17hr 30min!!! Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 3 days 4 hours 30 min! tension is mounting! final tuning for the 125s. 10 teams, prizes down to 3rd place. Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 When sending coins for the prize pool, please put team name somewhere on outside of envelope (either on back or return address). I'm going to put them in bubble's without opening as they come in. Name on outside will let me swap out so you don't win your own submission... Quote Link to comment
+Vegas Gamblers Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Gahhhhhhhh, I have to get the coin out to you. Do I get black flagged for mailing the coin late. Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 NASCAR Fantasy Cointest!...... BIG CHANGE: Prize coins sent to me by 3rd race, I'll distribute at end of season. This would facilitate doing following to keep a bit more interest/incentive through season: Will wait 'til after Giants take the Bowl for feedback before committing to changes... VG- You're safe NASCAR gives five laps to acknowledge a Black Flag, I'm only giving 2 laps (races) to send... if not received by 3rd lap/race I stop counting laps Quote Link to comment
+PaRacers Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Our coin is on it's way! Roster is all filled out....Let's go racing boys!! Quote Link to comment
+Team Pixos Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Where do we send it to? Quote Link to comment
+slowdownracer Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Locked and loaded. Let's go racing, boys! Should get to a post office today and send my coin. Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 1 day, 12 hours, and 15 minutes! (not that I need to count down, I'll be at 'The theee-aaay-tuhr' for a matinee then dinner with wife. at least Chili's has sets going if we make it before checkers!) Quote Link to comment
+Team Pixos Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Well that was a wash!!!! Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 T-plus 18hrs 30min... Questionable today.... Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Well at least the standings stayed close after this one... Quote Link to comment
+PaRacers Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'd like to see the incar camera on Kamikazi Montoya when his car "broke". I'll bet he had both feet on the brake! Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'd like to see the incar camera on Kamikazi Montoya when his car "broke". I'll bet he had both feet on the brake! "Gee, our telemetry black box fried in the crash!" "That was a jet dryer, I saw yellow and thought it was Busch or Kenseth or Burton and was trying to gently and cleanly move them out of my way" Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 The first place envelope is now full, coins from Maui Motos, Kini Ont, PARacers, Slowdownracer, Skidmarks, & outagas... Quote Link to comment
+Vegas Gamblers Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Race two is starting and my coin is still in the tupperware to be picked and mailed. I swear I will get it out before the rubber hits the pavement in Vegas. Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Received Team Pixos & Kensay today Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) 'Lucky Dog' definitely will keep this one interesting (as well as make my update commentaries pretty much useless. Team with the 'worst worst week' at end might wind up benefiting from drop in a close battle. Curious to see how this one works out! For example I'm (Skidmarks) in lead by 9 points despite having 29 fewer total points(my 'Lucky Dog' drop is 226 vs Kensay's 264). And Crazy Canuck is ahead of 3 teams with more total points! Gonna be a fun ride! Edited March 12, 2012 by rickctroop13 Quote Link to comment
+Team Pixos Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I published this cache on Sunday. Was meant to be for Daytona; but some health issues interfered. GC35B1V Quote Link to comment
+Vegas Gamblers Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I published this cache on Sunday. Was meant to be for Daytona; but some health issues interfered. GC35B1V Looks good, only 1349.7 miles to the northwest from us. Hmmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment
+Team Pixos Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Not far at all. Lol Quote Link to comment
rickctroop13 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 VG- got coin yesterday... Quote Link to comment
+Vegas Gamblers Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 VG- got coin yesterday... That's good, I mailed it at the biginning of the season. Ok, Maybe Sunday. Quote Link to comment
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