# NASCAR Fantasy Racing on Yahoo 2011 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [February 1, 2011, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811 "2011-02-01T19:35:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Spit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/76d3ee/32.png) [@Spit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spit)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2011, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/1 "2011-02-01T19:35:37Z")
It’s that time again, folks. I will set up the league later this week if nobody else wishes to. So oldtimers and newbies alike- Let’s go racing. ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2011, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/2 "2011-02-02T02:43:38Z")
Been hoping for this thread, someone setting up the league. Thanks for offering! You’ll at least be pitting your dart throwing skills against one other person. ---
**Author:** ![J-P\_L](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/j-p_l/32/3156_2.png) [@J-P\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/J-P_L)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2011, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/3 "2011-02-02T15:56:52Z")
I’ve been thinking about doing this as well, can’t wait for the racing to start. What’s your thinking on the new point structure and chase format. I can’t decide if I like it or not. ---
**Author:** ![Spit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/76d3ee/32.png) [@Spit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spit)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2011, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/4 "2011-02-02T17:03:07Z")
> [@J-P\_L](#): > > I’ve been thinking about doing this as well, can’t wait for the racing to start. > > What’s your thinking on the new point structure and chase format. > > I can’t decide if I like it or not. Our fearless leader from last year. Would you like the honor of creating the group again? Hopefully **El\_Kabong** will be along shortly. I like the new point system, but the chase…I just don’t know. NASCAR tries to simplify things by making them more ridiculous than before. ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2011, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/5 "2011-02-02T17:37:07Z")
RE: Points system However they do it is fine. The reseeding is what screws it all up. The drivers also don’t need 10 additional bonus points for a win. They were already getting at least 5 bonus points to begin with. The reseeding bullshit took all the emphasis off of consistency. The massive lead built by Kevin Harvick and his series best 26 top ten finishes and only 1 DNF (Johnson had 4) went completely unrewarded. A 228 point lead after Richmond and what should have been a 295 point margin of victory, pre-Chase, turned into a 3rd place finish, 39 points back. Sure Hamlin won 8 races, but only finished in the top ten 10 additional times, but Harvick and Johnson pretty much made it a weekly habit. ---
**Author:** ![flickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7bcc69/32.png) [@flickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flickster)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2011, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/6 "2011-02-02T20:48:45Z")
Looking forward to another season Hopefully the Checkered Demon team will have their issues straightned out this year 😛 ---
**Author:** ![J-P\_L](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/j-p_l/32/3156_2.png) [@J-P\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/J-P_L)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2011, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/7 "2011-02-03T13:38:04Z")
> [@Spit](#): > > Our fearless leader from last year. Would you like the honor of creating the group again? No, by all means, go ahead, I’ll be happy to join. ---
**Author:** ![Spit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/76d3ee/32.png) [@Spit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spit)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2011, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/8 "2011-02-03T14:05:38Z")
Sounds good. I am on my phone now, so as soon as I am at my PC I will set it up. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/9 "2011-02-06T23:25:46Z")
A Sheep at the Wheel returns, one hopes with a better result this year. I can set it up Monday night if y’all want. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2011, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/10 "2011-02-08T02:52:40Z")
OK, league is up: Group name: SDMB Champions 2011 Group ID: 16717 Password: mpsims (password is lower case). Let me know if you have any problems getting in. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2011, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/11 "2011-02-08T05:02:27Z")
Guess the URL would be useful as well: > **[Fantasy Auto Racing | Yahoo! Sports](http://racing.fantasysports.yahoo.com/auto)** > > meta\_description In order to join the group, follow the link above, or go to the game front page and click on the “Sign Up” button to create a team. After completing registration, or if you already have a team, click the “Create or Join Group” button and follow the path to join an existing private group. Search for the group ID listed in the previous post (16717) and join using the password provided (mpsims). ---
**Author:** ![Spit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/76d3ee/32.png) [@Spit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spit)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2011, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/12 "2011-02-08T15:02:14Z")
Gah- Sorry guys. I got distracted by family things this weekend, then Superbowl, and completely forgot to set it up. Thanks **El\_Kabong**! ---
**Author:** ![J-P\_L](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/j-p_l/32/3156_2.png) [@J-P\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/J-P_L)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2011, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/13 "2011-02-08T17:50:23Z")
Yah, thanks. Now with the Superbowl over with, we can concentrate on the important stuff, like Nascar Racing. Do not forget the Bud Shootout on Saturday. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2011, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/14 "2011-02-12T15:01:24Z")
I’m in. Boogity Boogity Boogity! ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2011, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/15 "2011-02-12T15:23:57Z")
We’re up to five teams; a week to go to the Daytona 500. Hope we can get a few more players in. ---
**Author:** ![jackelope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@jackelope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackelope)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2011, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/16 "2011-02-13T02:22:00Z")
Drat. For the second year in a row, I forgot to pick drivers in time for the first race. Sigh. My team’s in the group, anyway: Hellhole Ratracing. ---
**Author:** ![jackelope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@jackelope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackelope)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2011, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/17 "2011-02-13T02:51:35Z")
Oh wait, no I wasn’t too late after all, just confused. Great! Hellhole Ratracing is currently tied for first place! Wait, are there points awarded for the Shootout? Yeah, looks like there are. Rats. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2011, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/18 "2011-02-13T05:34:16Z")
> [@jackelope](#): > > Oh wait, no I wasn’t too late after all, just confused. Great! Hellhole Ratracing is currently tied for first place! > > Wait, are there points awarded for the Shootout? Yeah, looks like there are. Rats. The Shootout doesn’t count for NASCAR season points, since not all drivers are eligible for the race and it is not included in the 36 regular-season races. The Daytona 500 is the first points race. ---
**Author:** ![jackelope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@jackelope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackelope)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2011, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/19 "2011-02-13T06:14:32Z")
> [@El\_Kabong](#): > > The Daytona 500 is the first points race. Fantastic! This means I can lose on my own merits, rather than hamstringing myself before the season even starts. Thanks for the info. ---
**Author:** ![flickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7bcc69/32.png) [@flickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flickster)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2011, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811/20 "2011-02-14T10:39:49Z")
Checkered Demon team has returned once more [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-fantasy-racing-on-yahoo-2011/569811.md?page=2)