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September 5th, 2011
Volume V, Edition CLXXXV
Friday's Answer:
Q: The first race on Atlanta Motor Speedway's current configuration was the Reese's 400k, the season finale for the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series. That race came to an epic duel where Harris Devane picked up his one and only ARCA victory. However, that wasn't the end of the craziness. What happened after the start-finish line?
A: Devane won the race in a three-wide race to the line between himself, Frank Kimmel and Andy Hillenburg. Right after the start-finish line, Kimmel brushed up against Hillenburg, causing Hillenburg's No. 80 to spin and hit the wall in Turn 1. A very exciting finish on a GWC. The GWC and finish can be seen in this clip. Dr. Jerry Punch and Benny Parsons have the call for ESPN. Note that this clip also features the hilarious "shot out of a canyon" line from Parsons. Always good for a laugh.
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Coming Tuesday in the Frontstretch Newsletter:
-- Top News from Tom Bowles
-- Sitting In The Stands: A Fans' View by S.D. Grady
This Week's Topic: Weather
-- Links to your favorite Frontstretch articles, and more!
Tomorrow on the Frontstretch:
The Yellow Stripe by Danny Peters
Danny is back with a commentary piece based on recent events in NASCAR.
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The Best Seat at the Track, The Best View on the Net!
September 5th, 2011
Volume V, Edition CLXXXV
Top News
by Phil Allaway
Advocare 500 Postponed by Rain
It was a fear that most everyone in the NASCAR community had going into Sunday. Because of the impending threat of rains from Tropical Storm Lee moving into the Hampton, Georgia area, NASCAR moved up the start of the race to 7:30 pm EDT in response to the threat. That was the furthest that they could move up the start and not completely inconvenience the fans coming to the event. A decent crowd was on hand, but rains fell off and on throughout the day on Sunday, resulting in the jet dryers getting an extra workout.
A shower relatively close to the scheduled start of the race resulted in the start being delayed while the track was dried. The crews were making substantial progress on the track drying, but another shower moved through around 9:20 pm and caused NASCAR to "lose the track." Mike Helton explained that they would have to wait out the shower, then start the drying process over again from square one. While in the broadcast booth with ESPN's commentators, Helton said that it would take between three and three and a half hours to get the track completely dry, resulting in a start time around 12:30am or even later. Helton described this start time as being unfavorable to all concerned. Plus, there would be a chance of even more rain later in the evening.
As a result, NASCAR officially postponed Sunday night's running of the Advocare 500. Normally, NASCAR rules dictate that the race be run on the next available day. However, Monday looks to be a complete washout in Hampton. Forecasts predict heavy rains and wind all day with the potential for up to five inches of rain and flash flooding. As a safety precaution, the race has been delayed to 11am on Tuesday morning. The race will be televised live on ESPN. Atlanta Motor Speedway has announced that all tickets, credentials and pit passes will be honored on Tuesday morning. The garage is scheduled to open at 9am for final adjustments However, even that time is iffy, since the rains from Tropical Storm Lee are not forecasted to have cleared the track by that point.
Have news for Phil and The Frontstretch? Don't hesitate to let us know; email us at phil.allaway@frontstretch.com with a promising lead or tip.
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TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:
Monday Morning Teardown: Rain Is The Only Thing That's Stopped Keselowski Recently
by Ron Lemasters
Voices From the Heartland: One Big Disappointment Sponsors Another
by Garrett Horton
Despite Numbers, Johnson Not a Clear Favorite This Time
by Amy Henderson
Nationwide Series Breakdown: Great Clips 300
by Bryan Davis Keith
Tracking The Trucks: Good Sam Club 200
by Beth Lunkenheimer
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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:
Q: In 1990, the Atlanta Journal 500 was all set to be a duel for the championship between Dale Earnhardt and Mark Martin. However, the title chase ended anti-climatically. What happened?
by Phil Allaway
Advocare 500 Postponed by Rain
It was a fear that most everyone in the NASCAR community had going into Sunday. Because of the impending threat of rains from Tropical Storm Lee moving into the Hampton, Georgia area, NASCAR moved up the start of the race to 7:30 pm EDT in response to the threat. That was the furthest that they could move up the start and not completely inconvenience the fans coming to the event. A decent crowd was on hand, but rains fell off and on throughout the day on Sunday, resulting in the jet dryers getting an extra workout.
A shower relatively close to the scheduled start of the race resulted in the start being delayed while the track was dried. The crews were making substantial progress on the track drying, but another shower moved through around 9:20 pm and caused NASCAR to "lose the track." Mike Helton explained that they would have to wait out the shower, then start the drying process over again from square one. While in the broadcast booth with ESPN's commentators, Helton said that it would take between three and three and a half hours to get the track completely dry, resulting in a start time around 12:30am or even later. Helton described this start time as being unfavorable to all concerned. Plus, there would be a chance of even more rain later in the evening.
As a result, NASCAR officially postponed Sunday night's running of the Advocare 500. Normally, NASCAR rules dictate that the race be run on the next available day. However, Monday looks to be a complete washout in Hampton. Forecasts predict heavy rains and wind all day with the potential for up to five inches of rain and flash flooding. As a safety precaution, the race has been delayed to 11am on Tuesday morning. The race will be televised live on ESPN. Atlanta Motor Speedway has announced that all tickets, credentials and pit passes will be honored on Tuesday morning. The garage is scheduled to open at 9am for final adjustments However, even that time is iffy, since the rains from Tropical Storm Lee are not forecasted to have cleared the track by that point.
Have news for Phil and The Frontstretch? Don't hesitate to let us know; email us at phil.allaway@frontstretch.com with a promising lead or tip.
ADVERTISEMENT
Hey Frontstretch Readers! We know you love the roar of raw horsepower under the hood that powers 43 of the best drivers in the world every weekend, but did you ever wonder how the sponsor on top of that hood also contributes to keeping the sport moving? What about the contributions of official NASCAR companies? If you think they are simply writing checks, think again. Check out our newest feature - Sunday Money. This weekly Frontstretch exclusive provides you with a behind the scenes look how NASCAR, it's affiliates and team sponsors approach the daunting task of keeping fans interested and excited about the sport for 38 weeks of the year.
TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:
Monday Morning Teardown: Rain Is The Only Thing That's Stopped Keselowski Recently
by Ron Lemasters
Voices From the Heartland: One Big Disappointment Sponsors Another
by Garrett Horton
Despite Numbers, Johnson Not a Clear Favorite This Time
by Amy Henderson
Nationwide Series Breakdown: Great Clips 300
by Bryan Davis Keith
Tracking The Trucks: Good Sam Club 200
by Beth Lunkenheimer
ADVERTISEMENT
Get THE ANNUAL, 2011 Racing Preview for your mobile device.
Go to Frontstretch.com and click on "The Annual" link on the right side to order and download this special issue that includes: Track Information, Driver profiles and In-Depth Features.
FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:
Q: In 1990, the Atlanta Journal 500 was all set to be a duel for the championship between Dale Earnhardt and Mark Martin. However, the title chase ended anti-climatically. What happened?
Friday's Answer:
Q: The first race on Atlanta Motor Speedway's current configuration was the Reese's 400k, the season finale for the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series. That race came to an epic duel where Harris Devane picked up his one and only ARCA victory. However, that wasn't the end of the craziness. What happened after the start-finish line?
A: Devane won the race in a three-wide race to the line between himself, Frank Kimmel and Andy Hillenburg. Right after the start-finish line, Kimmel brushed up against Hillenburg, causing Hillenburg's No. 80 to spin and hit the wall in Turn 1. A very exciting finish on a GWC. The GWC and finish can be seen in this clip. Dr. Jerry Punch and Benny Parsons have the call for ESPN. Note that this clip also features the hilarious "shot out of a canyon" line from Parsons. Always good for a laugh.
Frontstretch Trivia Guarantee: If we mess up, you get the shirt off our backs! If we've provided an incorrect answer to the Frontstretch Trivia question, be the first to email the corrected trivia answer to trivia@frontstretch.com and we'll send you a Frontstretch T-Shirt ... FREE!
Coming Tuesday in the Frontstretch Newsletter:
-- Top News from Tom Bowles
-- Sitting In The Stands: A Fans' View by S.D. Grady
This Week's Topic: Weather
-- Links to your favorite Frontstretch articles, and more!
Tomorrow on the Frontstretch:
The Yellow Stripe by Danny Peters
Danny is back with a commentary piece based on recent events in NASCAR.
Five Points To Ponder by Bryan Davis Keith
Bryan's back with his weekly edition of talking points to tie up Atlanta and get us set for the week of NASCAR news ahead.
Talking NASCAR TV by Phil Allaway
This past weekend, the Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series made their annual visit to Atlanta Motor Speedway. Meanwhile, the Izod IndyCar Series made their first visit to Baltimore, Maryland for the Baltimore Grand Prix.. Were the race telecasts up to snuff, or were they missing something? Find out on this week's edition of the TV Critique.
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