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The Stock Car Gazette for Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Editor Heather Meyer has put together another great edition of the Stock Car Gazette for you. Check it out for all the latest stock car racing news…

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Cup Racing Not Too Much Different at Atlanta

 

For all the hype of the new rules package that was predicted to give us more on track drama, the race at Atlanta looked pretty much like any other old race at Atlanta.

 

https://www.motorsportsnews.net/2019/02/26/cup-racing-not-too-much-different-at-atlanta/

 

 

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Hurdl joins Richard Childress Racing and Tyler Reddick for 2019 NASCAR Xfinity Series season

http://www.catchfence.com/282026/hurdl-joins-richard-childress-racing-tyler-reddick-2019-nascar-xfinity-series-season

 

Austin Wayne Self; AM Racing hope teamwork effort rewards jackpot performance at Las Vegas

http://www.catchfence.com/282047/austin-wayne-self-racing-hope-teamwork-effort-rewards-jackpot-performance-las-vegasv

 

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Entry List: Pennzoil 400

38 teams are entered in Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.  All of last week’s entries remain along with MBM Motorsports, who return with their No. 66 Toyota for Joey Gase.

https://www.frontstretch.com/2019/02/25/entry-list-pennzoil-400/

Entry List: Boyd Gaming 300

For Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race, there are 38 teams entered.  Zane Smith will make his Xfinity Series debut in JR Motorsports’ No. 8 Chevrolet while Kaulig Racing’s second entry returns with Austin Dillon behind the wheel.

https://www.frontstretch.com/2019/02/25/entry-list-boyd-gaming-300-3/

Entry List: Strat 200

Originally, there were 32 trucks entered in Friday night’s Strat 200 for NASCAR’s Gander Outdoors Truck Series.  Chad Finley Racing has since withdrawn due to damage to their hauler when they tried to leave Atlanta Motor Speedway Saturday night through the wrong tunnel.

https://www.frontstretch.com/2019/02/25/entry-list-strat-200/

 

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MOTORSPORTS: New NASCAR rules package gets early passing grade

Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Atlanta was a sneak peek of what NASCAR hopes will dramatically improve over its upcoming three-week West Coast swing. HAMPTON, Ga.

https://www.heraldtribune.com/sports/20190226/motorsports-new-nascar-rules-package-gets-early-passing-grade

 

Kyle Larson: ‘I feel like Hendrick plays games in a way’ with NASCAR’s inspection process

Yahoo Sports

“I feel like Hendrick plays games in a way with NASCAR. I feel like they always start the year off kind of bad to show NASCAR that they’re being nice …

https://sports.yahoo.com/kyle-larson-feel-like-hendrick-plays-games-way-nascars-inspection-process-211215670.html

 

NASCAR Power Rankings: Hamlin and Keselowski lead the field

Yahoo Sports

Welcome back to Power Rankings for the 2019 Cup Series season. We’re never going to cut horsepower here. 1. Denny Hamlin. When you win the …

https://sports.yahoo.com/nascar-power-rankings-hamlin-and-keselowski-lead-the-field-194948557.html

 

NASCAR’s Kurt Busch heading to home track with high hopes

Gwinnettdailypost.com

“I could say it wasn’t anything fantastic or anything exciting, but it really was,” said Busch, who marked his 650th career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup …

https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/curated/location/nascar-s-kurt-busch-heading-to-home-track-with-high/article_aad51dea-39fd-11e9-8107-dfdae53f55ca.html

 

Scanner: Logano: ‘If I’m blocked in I’ll push him off the jack’

NASCAR

Ride along with 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano at Atlanta Motor Speedway. – 02/26/2019. Scanner Sounds.

https://www.nascar.com/video/franchise/scanner-sounds/scanner-logano-if-im-blocked-in-ill-push-him-off-the-jack/

Scanner Sounds: Brad Keselowski comes up big in Atlanta

NASCAR

Ride shotgun with Brad Keselowski as he battled the flu to win NASCAR’s second race of the year, The Folds of Honor QuicTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor …

https://www.nascar.com/video/franchise/scanner-sounds/scanner-sounds-brad-keselowski-comes-up-big-in-atlanta/

 

Brad Keselowski, Roger Penske comment on new NASCAR rules

Racing News (press release) (blog)

In years past, NASCAR has taken away downforce while the teams maximized technology to produce more horsepower. Yet, NASCAR took a leap for …

https://racingnews.co/2019/02/26/brad-keselowski-roger-penske-comment-on-new-nascar-rules/

 

NASCAR champion Kyle Busch to visit Las Vegas this week

KTNV Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas native and 2015 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Kyle Busch, is coming home to meet with fans …

https://www.ktnv.com/positivelylv/nascar-champion-kyle-busch-to-visit-las-vegas-this-week

 

Rearview Mirror: Kes shows strong flu game at Atlanta

NASCAR

NASCAR.com’s Kim Coon recaps the weekend that saw Kyle Busch break records and Brad Keselowski overcome the flu to win at Atlanta Motor …

https://www.nascar.com/video/franchise/rearview-mirror/rearview-mirror-kes-shows-strong-flu-game-at-atlanta/

 

NASCAR Cup Series: Kyle Larson’s struggle to secure victories continues

Beyond the Flag

Since Chip Ganassi Racing’s Kyle Larson took the checkered flag to win the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale at Richmond Raceway, …

https://beyondtheflag.com/2019/02/26/nascar-cup-series-kyle-larsons-struggle-secure-victories-continues/

 

Matt DiBenedetto, NASCAR’s Old School Underdog

Frontstretch.com (blog)

Matt DiBenedetto could have a breakout year in 2019. The fifth-year driver joins Leavine Family Racing after doing a lot with a little at Go Fas Racing.

https://www.frontstretch.com/2019/02/26/matt-dibenedetto-nascars-old-school-underdog/

 

Kyle Larson was arguably Chevrolet’s best driver on Sunday, though his finish didn’t show it. The Californian isn’t certain things will stay that way down the road, though.

https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2019/02/26/kyle-larson-top-chevy-team-can-be-impacted-by-whos-cheating/

 

 

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Hurdl Supports RCR & Tyler Reddick

SPEED SPORT (press release)

Hurdl will make its first appearance in NASCAR as a primary partner on defending Xfinity Series champion Tyler Reddick’s No. 2 Chevrolet Camaro …

https://speedsport.com/nascar/xfinity-series/hurdl-supports-rcr-tyler-reddick/

 

 

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US Navy Officer to Make Las Vegas Speedway Debut

The Maritime Executive

U.S. Naval Academy graduate and U.S. Navy officer LT Jesse Iwuji will be making his first ever Las Vegas Motor Speedway start in the NASCAR …

https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/u-s-navy-officer-to-make-las-vegas-speedway-debut

 

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MotorsportsBeat

https://motorsportsbeat.com

 

Fernando Alonso maintains strong ties to McLaren (F1/IndyCar)
A few details about two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso‘s future with McLaren have been revealed in the past 24 hours, shedding light on the relationship the Spaniard will carry with his former F1 team.
First came news of Alonso’s number for the Indianapolis 500. As rumored, Alonso will pilot the No. 66 for McLaren in May’s race, The number decision pays homage to Mark Donahue, who started five Indy 500s with the number and brought McLaren its first win at Indy in 1972.
Overnight further news of Alonso’s ties to McLaren were revealed, as the star was named a McLaren Racing ambassador. As part of the decision, Alonso will retain close ties to the organization, driving at certain test sessions and advising the team’s drivers and engineers as necessary. He kicked off the partnership by attending Tuesday’s test in Barcelona.
“Becoming a McLaren ambassador is a true honour,” Alonso said in a team release. “It is a special team, and despite the challenges we have endured recently, it remains so. I said before I stopped racing in Formula 1 last year that I see myself with McLaren for a long-time to come, so I am delighted at this new role and the ability to stay closely involved with the team I feel is my spiritual home.”
https://www.mclaren.com/formula1/2019/indy-500/fernando-alonso-use-number-66-2019-indianapolis-500/

 

https://www.mclaren.com/formula1/heritage/driver/fernando-alonso/fernando-alonso-become-mclaren-racing-ambassador/

 

https://twitter.com/F1/status/1100480619845320704

 

Norris leads the way to start week two of testing (F1)
After taking the weekend off, the F1 field returned to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Tuesday to begin week two of pre-season testing. With two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso watching on from the pits, Lando Norris set a quick time of 1:17.709 to place McLaren atop the charts at day’s end.
Pierre Gasly followed in second for Red Bull Racing, with Racing Point’s Lance Stroll taking third. Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel and Alfa Romeo’s Antonio Giovinazzi completed the top-five. Absent from the top of the speed charts was defending champions Mercedes. The company struggled to open week two, encountering oil pressure issues and completing just seven laps with Valtteri Bottas while Lewis Hamilton completed 83 slower laps
Highlights from Tuesday’s test can be seen on F1’s YouTube page. An analytical look at the session is available on F1.com. The field will be back to complete more laps today.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.f1-pre-season-testing-norris-edges-gasly-on-first-day-of-test-2.58K83kbRo8bZVOKJuMf9sL.html

 

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.oil-pressure-issue-hampers-mercedes-on-first-day-of-test-2.5Fw6ZGlrVU7GfW1UUbdod2.html

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=GJADt7rvW-o

 

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.f1-testing-what-the-data-tells-us-from-day-1-of-test-2.5vYhMd8dZ4mGCzGrEimOCz.html

 

Scott McLaughlin eyes NASCAR as “obvious” post-Supercars goal (Supercars)
Supercars star Scott McLaughlin has serious ambitions of making a NASCAR run sometime down the road. Motorsport’s Andrew van Leeuwen shared a story on Tuesday discussing the 25-year-old’s NASCAR ambitions. While McLaughlin’s first goal is continued Supercars success, he still has hopes to compete on America’s top tour.
“If I was able to tick off a championship and a Bathurst win in the next half-dozen years or so I would consider doing something else,” he said. “If the opportunity came up to try something Stateside I’d jump at it. And NASCAR is the obvious goal. NASCAR is a dream of mine and Roger Penske and the team know that.”
McLaughlin drives for DJR Team Penske in the Supercars tour, and has completed laps in one of Joey Logano‘s old Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series cars as part of a publicity stunt at the Gold Coast. He’s engaged to Karly Paone, a New York native with family stateside.
https://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/mclaughlin-supercars-nascar-obvious-goal/4343871/

 

Fast Fact
Whichever manufacturers win this weekend’s Cup Series and Xfinity Series races are likely to do so again in the fall. Ford swept the Las Vegas Motor Speedway events in Cup last year, while Chevrolet claimed both races in Xfinity. Only the Truck Series saw different brands win, with Toyota’s Kyle Busch and Ford’s Grant Enfinger each claiming a race.

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Formula 1

https://www.formula1.com/

 

How Racing Point Formula 1 team is spending its new investment

autosport.com

Racing Point Formula 1 technical director Andrew Green says the investment from its new owners has made a big difference – joking that it can finally …

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/141745/how-racing-point-is-spending-its-cash-boost

 

Test 2, Day 1: The best imagery from Barcelona

Formula 1

CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 26: Alfa Romeo Racing garage screens during the Barcelona February testing II at …

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.test-2-day-1-the-best-imagery-from-barcelona.6tzZGz0SAZaMMAiWDR1uzY.html

 

Mercedes working to correct ‘massive balance issues’ as final F1 testing begins

Fox Sports

Mercedes are racing to address “massive balance issues” as final testing … Every Formula 1 practice, qualifying and race LIVE with no ad-breaks …

https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport/formula-one/mercedes-working-to-correct-massive-balance-issues-as-final-f1-testing-begins/news-story/04a1fceac14b3e7249744b5c8595657e

 

Dakar winner Price joins F1 driver parade at Australian GP

Motorsport.com, Edition: Global

“Toby Price is the only Australian to have ever conquered the gruelling Dakar Rally, and to have now won it for a second time in defying circumstances …

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/dakar-price-parade-australian-gp/4344404/

 

Not only does Lewis Hamilton not have any interest in the Triple Crown of Motorsports – he claims that he had no idea it even existed until last year.

https://autoweek.com/article/formula-one/lewis-hamilton-says-no-thanks-chasing-fernando-alonso-triple-crown-try

 

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Formula E

http://www.fiaformulae.com/en/

 

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ARCA -Automobile Racing Club of America

https://www.arcaracing.com/

 

23 years later: ARCA racing coming to Five Flags Speedway

WEAR

(WEAR) — In the stock car world, NASCAR is obviously the elite level, but the ARCA series is next in line. They’ll be racing in Pensacola next week.

https://weartv.com/sports/local-sports/23-years-later-arca-racing-coming-to-five-flags-speedway

 

 

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Indy Car

https://www.indycar.com/

 

EXCLUSIVE: Chevrolet brings concentrated effort into 2019 NTT IndyCar Series season

INDYCAR

All three drivers on Roger Penske’s famed squad are former series champions including 2014 IndyCar title winner and defending Indianapolis 500 …

https://www.indycar.com/News/2019/02/02-26-BMartin-Chevrolet-teams

 

EXCLUSIVE: Team Penske breaks down preseason testing at COTA

INDYCAR

According to Team Penske President Tim Cindric, the NTT IndyCar Series team will take a test day before the St. Pete race, likely at Sebring Raceway …

https://www.indycar.com/News/2019/02/02-25-BMartin-Penske-on-COTA

 

Chevrolet working behind the scenes with McLaren for Indy 500

Autoweek

Julian’s brother is longtime Chip Ganassi Racing chief mechanic Blair Julian, who has been on Scott Dixon’s crew for all five of his IndyCar Series …

https://autoweek.com/article/indy-500/chevrolet-working-behind-scenes-mclaren-indy-500

 

Hunter-Reay Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

SPEED SPORT (press release)

Hunter-Reay, the 2012 NTT IndyCar Series champion and 2014 Indianapolis 500 winner, is the most successful American driver currently participating …

https://speedsport.com/indy/indycar-series/hunter-reay-receives-lifetime-achievement-award/

 

Rahal looking to close gap this season with consistency

INDYCAR

As a six-time race winner in his Indy car career, Rahal expects his team to … Franchitti’s race engineer for an Indy 500 win and series championship.

https://www.indycar.com/News/2019/02/02-25-Rahal-season-preview

Mann’s Indy 500 entry tipped to get AJ Foyt Racing boost

Racer

Pippa Mann is expected to enter the 2019 Indianapolis 500 with a new team that may include a small technical alliance with AJ Foyt Racing.

https://racer.com/2019/02/25/manns-indy-500-entry-tipped-to-get-aj-foyt-racing-boost/

 

– This week’s edition of Robin Miller’s Mailbag features discussion of car counts, Mike Tirico and other topics of the moment.

https://racer.com/2019/02/27/robin-millers-mailbag-for-february-27-presented-by-honda-racing-hpd/

 

The Kart4Kids charity event is set to make a difference next weekend ahead of the NTT IndyCar Series opener in St. Petersburg.

https://racer.com/2019/02/26/field-growing-for-kart4kids-charity-race/

 

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IMSA -International Motor Sports Association

https://www.imsa.com/

 

Brendon Hartley to double-up at Sebring with Action Express drive

Motorsport Week

Hartley will also be racing in the World Endurance Championship’s 1000 Miles of Sebring for SMP Racing on the Friday before the IMSA race.

https://www.motorsportweek.com/news/id/21741

 

Bomarito and Johnson to race with Ford Ganassi in 1000 Miles of Sebring

Racer

Corvette Racing, which is entered in both the IMSA and WEC races during ‘Super Sebring’ week will also miss out, though it, of course, has years of …

https://racer.com/2019/02/26/bomarito-and-johnson-to-race-with-ford-ganassi-in-1000-miles-of-sebring/

 

Pagenaud’s Acura Prototype Ties Run Deep

SPEED SPORT (press release)

When Team Penske landed Acura’s new IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Daytona Prototype international (DPi) program beginning with …

https://speedsport.com/sports-cars/imsa/weathertech-championship/pagenauds-acura-prototype-ties-run-deep/

 

Gunnar Jeannette will drive for Larbre Competition in the upcoming 1000 Miles of Sebring, making his return to Prototype racing for the first time since 2014.

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/jeannette-completes-larbre-lmp2-lineup-for-sebring/

 

RACER’s Richard S. James shared a preview of the upcoming TC America season, highlighting things to watch in each branch of the series.

https://racer.com/2019/02/26/new-name-tc-america-but-same-old-small-sedan-and-super-coupe-thrills-for-cota-opener/

 

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NASCAR K&N Pro Series

https://hometracks.nascar.com/regional/kn-pro-series-east/

 

Thursday’s NASCAR K&N West opener is Hailie Deegan’s Daytona 500

Autoweek

Las Vegas is Hailie Deegan’s Daytona 500. The first race of the 2019 K&N Pro Series West season also happens to be the biggest, as the series’ 65th …

https://autoweek.com/article/nascar/thursdays-nascar-kn-west-opener-hailie-deegans-daytona-500

 

Hailie Deegan Approaching Vegas Opener With Win or Bust Mentality

NASCAR

Although a 16th-place result in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East opener at Florida’s New Smyrna Speedway is not how the Temecula, California …

https://hometracks.nascar.com/2019/02/26/hailie-deegan-approaching-vegas-opener-with-win-or-bust-mentality/

 

E3 Renews As K&N, Pinty’s Series Pole Sponsor

SPEED SPORT (press release)

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. – E3, manufacturer of a full line of E3 DiamondFIRE racing products, will return as Pole Award sponsor this year in the NASCAR …

https://speedsport.com/nascar/touring-series/e3-renews-as-kn-pintys-series-pole-sponsor/

 

K&N West Opener Part Of Big Race Weekend In Las Vegas

Speedway Digest (press release) (blog)

The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West will kick off its season with the Star Nursery 100 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Dirt Track on Thursday, …

https://www.speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/48479-k-n-west-opener-part-of-big-race-weekend-in-las-vegas

 

 

Hailie Deegan is taking Thursday’s race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway dirt track seriously, calling it her Daytona 500 and saying she needs to win

https://hometracks.nascar.com/2019/02/26/hailie-deegan-approaching-vegas-opener-with-win-or-bust-mentality/

 

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NASCAR Pinty Series

https://hometracks.nascar.com/international/pintys-series/

 

 

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NHRA -National Hot Rod Association¬-NHRA Drag Racing tour

https://www.nhra.com/nhra

 

Charles Myers Joins Irwindale Speedway As Dragstrip Manager And NASCAR Technical Director

AftermarketNews.com (AMN)

That same personality and background was also just what we needed as a tech director for the NASCAR Whelen All American Race Series,” said …

https://www.aftermarketnews.com/charles-myers-joins-irwindale-speedway-as-dragstrip-manager-and-nascar-technical-director/

 

B. Torrence, Hagan, Coughlin Jr. win NHRA Arizona Nationals

Motorsport.com, Edition: Global

The second round of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series saw Billy Torrence clinch his second career Top Fuel victory as Matt Hagan …

https://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/torrence-hagan-coughlin-arizona-nationals/4343403/

 

NHRA Leaders

San Francisco Chronicle

1, Billy Torrence, 178. 2, Doug Kalitta, 172. 3, Leah Pritchett, 145. 4, Steve Torrence, 137. 5, Terry McMillen, 132. 6, Mike Salinas, 122. 7, Antron Brown …

https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/other-sports/article/NHRA-Leaders-13642522.php

 

Bill Kent leads Sportsman winners at Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals

NHRA.com

Competition Eliminator racer Bill Kent and Super Stock racer Justin Lamb grabbed Wally’s in Phoenix to lead the way at the Magic Dry Organic …

https://www.nhra.com/news/2019/bill-kent-leads-sportsman-winners-magic-dry-organic-absorbent-nhra-arizona-nationals

 

Autoweek NHRA Insider Ron Capps’ blog: Picking Oscar winners and finding that perfect clutch disc

Autoweek

(Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of exclusive Autoweek blogs from NHRA Funny Car driver and 2016 champion Ron Capps. Capps continued …

https://autoweek.com/article/nhra/autoweek-nhra-insider-ron-capps-blog-picking-oscar-winners-and-Legend-of-Booger-Red

 

– Ron Capps shared his latest blog post on Autoweek Tuesday.

https://autoweek.com/article/nhra/autoweek-nhra-insider-ron-capps-blog-picking-oscar-winners-and-Legend-of-Booger-Red

 

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World of Outlaws

http://www.woosprint.com/

 

NASCAR star Kyle Larson to rev engine with Outlaws at LVMS

Las Vegas Review-Journal

42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet on the NASCAR circuit, has been assigned to Paul Silva’s No. 57 sprint car at LVMS. Other guest competitors …

https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/motor-sports/nascar-star-kyle-larson-to-rev-engine-with-outlaws-at-lvms-1605813/

 

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series get back to action in Las Vegas (Live on DirtVision)

https://www.dirtvision.com/schedule.php

 

 

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Wide World of eSports: Kaz Grala races on easy mode, PEAK iRacing Series at Vegas, and …

NASCAR

Wide World of eSports: Kaz Grala races on easy mode, PEAK iRacing Series at Vegas, and NASCAR teams compete for Heat Pro League draft order.

https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2019/02/26/wide-world-of-esports-kaz-grala-races-on-easy-mode-peak-iracing-series-at-vegas-and-nascar-teams-compete-for-heat-pro-league-draft-order/

 

Roundtable debate: When will Larson close one out?

NASCAR

NASCAR.com’s Chase Wilhelm, Alex Weaver and Jonathan Merryman debate when Kyle Larson will shake second place and get his next win. 02/26/ …

https://www.nascar.com/video/franchise/all-videos/roundtable-debate-when-will-kyle-larson-close-one-out/

 

NASCAR crew member suffers injuries following pit road accident at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Racing News (press release) (blog)

The pit road incident happened with 53 laps to go in the Folds of Honor QuickTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It took place during a green flag pit …

https://racingnews.co/2019/02/26/nascar-crew-member-suffers-injuries-following-pit-road-accident-at-atlanta-motor-speedway/

 

Wisconsin is well represented again on the list of Kulwicki scholarship semfinalists

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The program provides financial assistance and mentoring for seven promising young drivers while honoring the legacy of the late 1992 NASCAR …

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/motor/2019/02/25/wisconsin-stock-car-drivers-among-alan-kulwicki-program-semifinalists/2980575002/

 

MÖTLEY CRÜE Named Grand Marshals Of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 …

BLABBERMOUTH.NET

Acording to Speedway Digest, MÖTLEY CRÜE has been named Grand Marshals and will give the command “Drivers, Start Your Engines,” on March …

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/motley-crue-named-grand-marshals-of-monster-energy-nascar-cup-series-auto-club-400-race/

 

Beside The Rising Tide: Solving NASCAR’s Problem … Simple as 1, 2, 3

https://www.frontstretch.com/2019/02/25/beside-the-rising-tide-solving-nascars-problem-simple-as-1-2-3/

 

Couch Potato Tuesday: FOX Tries to Sell Package, Jimmie Johnson Debuts Decently

https://www.frontstretch.com/2019/02/26/couch-potato-tuesday-fox-tries-to-sell-package-jimmie-johnson-debuts-decently/

 

5 Points to Ponder: Rolling the Las Vegas Dice

https://www.frontstretch.com/2019/02/26/5-points-to-ponder-rolling-the-las-vegas-dice/

 

Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in NASCAR: Kez Goes Jordan

https://www.frontstretch.com/2019/02/26/whos-hot-and-whos-not-in-nascar-kez-goes-jordan/

 

The Underdog House: Marching On Atlanta

https://www.frontstretch.com/2019/02/26/the-underdog-house-marching-on-atlanta/

 

Greg Biffle, Kurt Busch, and 4 Other Race Car Drivers Who Were Busted for Being Creepy

The Drive

For years, Warren was known for driving in NASCAR’s Winston Cup Series from 1963 to 1980. Though he never reached Victory Lane, he did …

http://thedrive.com/accelerator/26647/greg-biffle-kurt-busch-and-4-other-race-car-drivers-who-were-busted-for-being-creepy

 

McLaughlin says NASCAR his “obvious goal”

Yahoo Sports

As Motorsport.com exclusively reported last month, the famous American team owner is well-aware of McLaughlin’s NASCAR plans – and says …

https://sports.yahoo.com/mclaughlin-says-nascar-obvious-goal-020958930.html

 

ABC7 wants to give you a chance to win tickets to the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series …

KABC-TV

Don’t miss NASCAR’s only stop in Southern California right here at Auto Club Speedway. Enjoy flat out and five wide racing, live music, great food, …

https://abc7.com/enter-for-chance-to-win-tickets-to-2019-monster-energy-nascar-cup-series-auto-club-400-st-patricks-day-weekend/5156702/

 

East Bay couple behind solar generator firm accused of Ponzi scheme

San Francisco Chronicle

Jeff and Paulette Carpoff own DC Solar Inc., a Benicia company that sells solar panels to supply emergency power to cell towers and provide lights at …

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Couple-behind-East-Bay-solar-generator-firm-13644813.php

 

–  Goodyear has elected to make a tire adjustment for this weekend’s Cup Series and Xfinity Series races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/goodyear-tire-change-las-vegas/4344394/

 

There were a lot of changes heading into last weekend’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. But as RACER’s Kelly Crandall noted, Atlanta’s racing remained the same.

https://racer.com/2019/02/26/crandall-whatever-else-changes-atlanta-is-still-atlanta/?utm_source=racer&utm_medium=recirc&utm_campaign=rail-most-popular

 

– The Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown has been canceled for 2019

http://www.shorttrackscene.com/2019/02/26/denny-hamlin-short-track-showdown-canceled-for-2019/

 

Atlanta was entertaining, but Las Vegas?

http://racinboysscoop.com/news/news.asp?NewsID=39284

 

Brian Brown Eyeing World of Outlaws Win in Las Vegas During FVP Platinum Battery Showdown presented by Star Nursery

http://www.racinboys.com/news/?i=69156

 

All Stars coming back to Fremont Speedway

http://www.racinboys.com/news/?i=69211

 

Ferrari driver Vettel crashes in F1 preseason testing

https://racing.ap.org/article/ferrari-driver-vettel-crashes-f1-preseason-testing

 

With Alonso watching, McLaren’s Norris fastest in F1 testing

https://racing.ap.org/article/alonso-watching-mclarens-norris-fastest-f1-testing

 

Bubba Wallace Joins Kevin Hart in ‘Cold as Balls’ Video

http://kickinthetires.net/index.php/2019/02/26/bubba-wallace-joins-kevin-hart-in-cold-as-balls-video/

 

Rough Atlanta Preps Austin Dillon for Vegas

http://www.popularspeed.com/rough-atlanta-preps-austin-dillon-for-vegas/

 

Las Vegas Schedule of Events

https://www.mrn.com/2019/02/25/2019-las-vegas-nascar-march-weekend-schedule/

 

NBC Sports Power Rankings heading to Las Vegas

https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2019/02/27/nbc-sports-power-rankings-heading-to-las-vegas/

 

Kyle Larson: Top Chevy team can be impacted by who’s ‘cheating’

https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2019/02/26/kyle-larson-top-chevy-team-can-be-impacted-by-whos-cheating/

 

Cup teams will have new tire combination for Las Vegas

https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2019/02/26/cup-teams-will-have-new-tire-combination-for-las-vegas/

 

 

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PODCASTS

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Podcast: Brandon Jones

February 27, 2019

Lee Spencer interviews Brandon Jones who fuels passion for classics with Race City Customs 

http://racinboysscoop.com/videos/video.asp?NewsID=39285

 

Garage Pass – National Show

February 26, 2019

Today with Mark Garrow Atlanta winner Brad Keselowski talks about playing hurt. Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. explains he’s not bothered by criticism. Clint Bowyer on why he’ll always stand for national anthem and Jimmie Johnson getting ready for a big challenge.

https://www.goprn.com/shows/garage_pass/

NASCAR LIVE – FEBRUARY 26

Brendan Gaughan and Noah Gragson are among the guests in this edition of NASCAR Live hosted by Mike Bagley.

https://www.mrn.com/shows/nascar-live-february-26/

 

THE TOUGH TRUCKS OF NASCAR: EPISODE 2

https://www.mrn.com/shows/the-tough-trucks-of-nascar-episode-2/

 

NASCAR on NBC podcast

Ep.175 Kim Coon is available where you get your podcasts

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  Streaming on Motor Trend

Friday, March 1
2:50am-3:30am (L)Virgin Australia Supercars – Race 1 QualifyingAdelaide
10:30pm-11:10pm (L)Virgin Australia Supercars – Race 1 Top Ten ShootoutAdelaide
Saturday, March 2
1:00am-3:25am (L)Virgin Australia Supercars – Race 1Adelaide
6:55pm-7:25pm (L)Virgin Australia Supercars – Race 2 QualifyingAdelaide
9:10pm-9:50pm (L)Virgin Australia Supercars – Race 2 Top Ten ShootoutAdelaide
11:30pm-1:55am (Sun) (L)Virgin Australia Supercars – Race 2Adelaide

 

 

Wednesday, February 27
1:00am-2:00am (R)FS2NHRA Pro StockChandler, AZ
2:00am-3:00am (R)FS1NASCAR Race Hub
3:00am-5:00am (R)FS1NHRAChandler, AZ
5:00am-6:00am (R)FS1NHRA Pro StockChandler, AZ
6:00pm-6:30pm (L)NBCSNNASCAR America
6:00pm-7:00pmFS1NASCAR Race Hub
Thursday, February 28
4:00pm-5:00pmNBCSNDale Jr. Download
5:00pm-6:00pm (L)NBCSNNASCAR America
6:00pm-6:30pmFS1NASCAR Race Hub
7:00pm-8:00pm #2FS2Kicker ArenacrossDenver
10:00pm-11:00pmFS2NHRA Sportsman SeriesPomona
11:00pm-11:30pmFS2NHRA in 30Chandler, AZ
11:30pm – Round 1beIN SportsSuperbike World Championship HighlightsAustralia
11:30pm-12:30am (R)FS2NHRA Pro StockChandler, AZ
Friday, March 1
8:30pm-9:00pm (L) – Pre-Race
9:00pm-11:00pm (L) – Race
FS1Gander Outdoors Truck SeriesLas Vegas
Saturday, March 2
3:30pm-4:00pm (L) – Pre-Race
4:00pm-7:00pm (L) – Race
7:00pm-7:30pm (L) – Post-Race
FS1Xfinity SeriesLas Vegas
7:00pm-10:00pm (L)NBCSNAMA SupercrossAtlanta
Sunday, March 3
3:00pm-3:30pm – NASCAR RaceDay
3:30pm-7:00pm (L) – Race
FOXNASCAR CupLas Vegas
10:30pm-12:30am (SD) – GTCBSSNWorld ChallengeAustin

 

 

Always CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS!

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