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November 8th, 2011
Volume V, Edition CCXXXVIII
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by Tom Bowles
- At press time this morning, we are still waiting for any sort of statement from Joe Gibbs Racing and M&M's following yesterday's $50,000 fine and probation for Kyle Busch. As of now, Busch is listed as the driver of the No. 18 Toyota for Phoenix but that could change; however, NASCAR has cleared him to race so any further action must come from the car owner or sponsor themselves.
- The funeral/burial for Russ Wallace will be held today out in St. Louis. The father of Kenny, Mike, and Rusty Wallace passed away on October 30th. Remember, in lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the USO through this dedicated link - www.uso.org/wallace or to Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adam's Way, Randleman, NC 27317.
- Brad Keselowski, fifth in the Chase standings will speak with reporters. Keselowski, on the fringes of title contention during this eight-race postseason saw his chances fizzle with a 24th-place finish Sunday in Texas. He now sits 49 points behind leader Carl Edwards with two races left.
Today's Top News
by Tom Bowles
Busch Gets $50,000 Fine, Probation Through Dec. 31... But Suspension Lifted
Kyle Busch has been cleared by NASCAR to race at Phoenix. The sanctioning body has fined Busch $50,000, placing him on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31 for his actions during the Nov. 4 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. However, the restrictions end there; he is eligible for both the Nationwide and Cup Series events occurring this weekend.
In announcing their ruling, NASCAR highlighted Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) of the 2011 NASCAR Rule Book for how Busch broke the law. In issuing Monday's penalty, the release did say, "If during the remaining NASCAR events in 2011 there is another action by the competitor that is deemed by NASCAR officials as detrimental to stock car racing or to NASCAR, or is disruptive to the orderly conduct of an event, the competitor will be suspended indefinitely from NASCAR."
This wording and punishment is similar to what happened in past suspensions involving Robby Gordon, in 2007 and Kevin Harvick in 2002. For Gordon's incident, after ignoring a black flag and spinning out the leader in Montreal he was suspended from the Pocono Cup race the next day, then placed on probation, given a $35,000 fine and threatened with indefinite suspension based on any further action. Ditto for Harvick, whose '02 one-race sitdown, $35,000 fine and probation came after spinning out Coy Gibbs in a Truck Series race, then parking in front of the Truck Series hauler after being parked for the day by NASCAR.
There's no word at press time as to any further sanctions from Joe Gibbs Racing, Busch's owner, or any sponsors associated with the 26-year-old. Busch sits 11th in the series standings, dropping four spots after sitting on the pit box instead of behind the wheel at Texas.
Busch had been suspended since Friday night's Truck race, where he intentionally wrecked title contender Ron Hornaday under caution. Monday, that suspension was officially lifted as part of the release announcing the fine.
Previous updates to this story can be found here:
Kyle Busch's Apology Letter
Kyle Busch Suspended For Nationwide, Cup Races At Texas
Mayfield Indicted On Drug Charges
The downward spiral for Jeremy Mayfield continues. On Monday, a grand jury indicted the former Cup star on felony possession of methamphetamine. Upon a search of Mayfield's home, for stolen property officers reportedly found six "baggies" of the drug hidden inside a safe.
Among the other items confiscated from the property include 69 guns and a reported $100,000 in stolen equipment. Also on Monday, WBTV is reporting that Mayfield owes more than $82,000 in back taxes for his four properties owned in Catawba County. Previous reports have also accused Mayfield of not paying former lawyer BIll Diehl along with a handful of other vendors that worked with his self-owned operation in 2009. SceneDaily.com is reporting Mayfield's debts could reach well over $2 million dollars.
Mayfield, if convicted for meth possession could face up to 5 months in prison; possible consequences on the other crimes are pending.
View The Mayfield Search Warrant
New Sponsor For Newman?
The Charlotte Observer is reporting Stewart-Haas has found another backer for Newman's No. 39 car next season. Outback Steakhouse, which has never served as NASCAR primary sponsor has been signed to a multi-race deal, one that could be announced as soon as this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway. So far for 2012, Newman has 12 races with the U.S. Army, nine with Quicken Loans and a presumed five with Tornados Snacks. When last questioned, SHR mentioned there were up to nine races still remaining to be filled for their second car.
Newman sits 12th in the series standings, dead last of all drivers competing in this year's championship Chase.
News Bites
- Sinica Motorsports, initially scheduled to debut at Phoenix have pushed back a week to the Homestead season finale. Grant Enfinger, the team's 2012 driver in a 10-15 race schedule will be behind the wheel.
- Rick Hendrick, recovering from injuries suffered in last week's plane crash was released from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Reports from his organization have him resting comfortably at home while recovering from a broken rib and clavicle.
- MacDonald Motorsports, who teamed up with Reed Sorenson after the driver was released from Turner Motorsports have sponsorship for the final two races. Burtin Polymer Laboratories, a maker of Foametix Spray Foam Insulation will back their No. 82 through Phoenix and Homestead.
Have news for Tom and the Frontstretch? Don't hesitate to let us know; email us at ashland10@mail.com with a promising lead or tip.
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Numbers Game: AAA Texas 500
by Brett Poirier
2
Drivers to win four races in a single Chase. Tony Stewart joined Jimmie Johnson as the only ones to do so; Johnson accomplished the feat twice, in 2004 and 2007.
3
Top 10s for Martin Truex, Jr. in the last three races. Truex, Jr. was eighth on Sunday. This marks the longest top-10 streak for the driver since joining Michael Waltrip Racing at the start of the 2010 season; the last time Truex put together three straight top 10s was in November, 2007.
4
Victories for Tony Stewart in the last eight Chase races. Stewart had no victories in the 26 races leading up to the Chase.
5
Top 10s for Kasey Kahne in the last six Sprint Cup events. He has four top 5s in the Chase, the most of any non-Chase contender.
5
Finishes of 11th or worse for Jimmie Johnson in the 2011 Chase, the most for Johnson in any year since the start of NASCAR's playoff. He placed 14th on Sunday.
7
Consecutive top 10s for Greg Biffle at Texas.
9
Races Kyle Busch has not led a lap in this season. Busch was parked for Saturday and Sunday's races and therefore saw his total remain at 25.
9
Top 10s for Matt Kenseth in the last ten races at Texas.
10
Top 10s for Carl Edwards in the last 11 Sprint Cup races. The lone exception: an 11th-place result at Talladega.
10
Career victories for Tony Stewart in The Chase and the number of victories Stewart trails the all-time leader in playoff victories, Jimmie Johnson (20).
11
Points separating the No. 38 and No. 71 teams in the Sprint Cup owner standings with two races remaining. The No. 38, owned by Front Row Motorsports and driven by Travis Kvapil / J.J. Yeley holds the advantage for the 35th spot.
12
Wins for Stewart-Haas Racing. Tony Stewart now has ten victories since buying into the team.
12th
The worst finish for a Roush Fenway car in the two races at Texas in 2011. David Ragan was 12th on Sunday and his teammates were all inside the top 10. All four Roush Fenway cars were inside the top 10 in the spring.
17th
Trevor Bayne's finishing position in all three of his starts at Texas.
21
Races since Dale Earnhardt, Jr. last scored back-to-back top-10s before doing it Sunday. He has been seventh in each of his last two starts. Earnhardt, Jr. hadn't accomplished the feat since Kansas and Pocono in June.
1,200
Laps completed this season by Joe Nemechek through 34 Sprint Cup races. He ran 14 laps at Texas and finished 42nd.
Brett Poirier is a Contributor to Frontstretch.com. He can be reached via e-mail at brett.poirier@frontstretch.com.
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Today's Featured Commentary
Not Even Outraged: Simply Overrun by the Overlong NASCAR Season
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Numbers Game: AAA Texas 500
by Brett Poirier
2
Drivers to win four races in a single Chase. Tony Stewart joined Jimmie Johnson as the only ones to do so; Johnson accomplished the feat twice, in 2004 and 2007.
3
Top 10s for Martin Truex, Jr. in the last three races. Truex, Jr. was eighth on Sunday. This marks the longest top-10 streak for the driver since joining Michael Waltrip Racing at the start of the 2010 season; the last time Truex put together three straight top 10s was in November, 2007.
4
Victories for Tony Stewart in the last eight Chase races. Stewart had no victories in the 26 races leading up to the Chase.
5
Top 10s for Kasey Kahne in the last six Sprint Cup events. He has four top 5s in the Chase, the most of any non-Chase contender.
5
Finishes of 11th or worse for Jimmie Johnson in the 2011 Chase, the most for Johnson in any year since the start of NASCAR's playoff. He placed 14th on Sunday.
7
Consecutive top 10s for Greg Biffle at Texas.
9
Races Kyle Busch has not led a lap in this season. Busch was parked for Saturday and Sunday's races and therefore saw his total remain at 25.
9
Top 10s for Matt Kenseth in the last ten races at Texas.
10
Top 10s for Carl Edwards in the last 11 Sprint Cup races. The lone exception: an 11th-place result at Talladega.
10
Career victories for Tony Stewart in The Chase and the number of victories Stewart trails the all-time leader in playoff victories, Jimmie Johnson (20).
11
Points separating the No. 38 and No. 71 teams in the Sprint Cup owner standings with two races remaining. The No. 38, owned by Front Row Motorsports and driven by Travis Kvapil / J.J. Yeley holds the advantage for the 35th spot.
12
Wins for Stewart-Haas Racing. Tony Stewart now has ten victories since buying into the team.
12th
The worst finish for a Roush Fenway car in the two races at Texas in 2011. David Ragan was 12th on Sunday and his teammates were all inside the top 10. All four Roush Fenway cars were inside the top 10 in the spring.
17th
Trevor Bayne's finishing position in all three of his starts at Texas.
21
Races since Dale Earnhardt, Jr. last scored back-to-back top-10s before doing it Sunday. He has been seventh in each of his last two starts. Earnhardt, Jr. hadn't accomplished the feat since Kansas and Pocono in June.
1,200
Laps completed this season by Joe Nemechek through 34 Sprint Cup races. He ran 14 laps at Texas and finished 42nd.
Brett Poirier is a Contributor to Frontstretch.com. He can be reached via e-mail at brett.poirier@frontstretch.com.
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Today's Featured Commentary
Not Even Outraged: Simply Overrun by the Overlong NASCAR Season
Sitting In The Stands: A Fan's View
by S.D. Grady
I'd like to see everyone raise their hands who was gobsmacked shocked into silence that Kyle Busch drove Ron Hornaday into the wall, then didn't apologize instantly. Anybody? Bueller?
That's what I thought. But wait, I have another one.
A show of hands, please, on who couldn't believe their ears when the Catawba County Sheriff discovered methamphetamines in Jeremy Mayfield's home. Come on now. There has to be somebody. No? I'm not quite done yet. How about is anybody in total denial that it is quite likely either Cousin Carl or the quixotic Smoke who will win the 2011 Sprint Cup?
Yeah. I'm not terribly surprised. You see, even as of 6:00 PM Monday night, the NASCAR gossip mill is actually pretty damn quiet. We've been here, done that, got the T-shirt and the die-cast to go with. Danica will be driving in the Sprint Cup series next year (No, really! You are permitted a moment of stunned silence followed by a gasp.) Austin Dillon will be bringing the No. 3 to the Nationwide Series. Mark Martin will not be retiring! (Somebody could probably hock that rocking chair as an antique by the time he really does quit). Even a remodeled Phoenix International Raceway isn't really bringing anything startling to the table.
It's November. We are coming up on Race 35 on the interminable Cup calendar, we've seen everything this year has to give and yet, there are still two more meets to struggle through. Two more afternoons of engines humming and our favorite TV personalities trying to generate something new out of a season that is gasping to get to the finish line. I am... done.
Quite a few years ago, NASCAR created the Chase in order to drum up some interest in the waning weeks of the overpopulated Sprint Cup season. We were up against the World Series, the start of hockey, basketball and, well, they were simply smoking something if they thought auto racing would be able to put a dent into the NFL ratings. They knew it then. I can see it now.
February was a very long time ago. I can barely recall what happened in the opening races of the NASCAR season. It seems... unconnected to events that play out now. And yet, our lack of surprise at the latest Kyle Busch shenanigans should indicate we've seen this movie before. Might have been sometime this year? I vaguely recall something about a beat down in the garage... But does his encounter with Richard Childress actually mean anything in this moment? I'm thinking not.
Gone are the Spring jitters full of anticipation and trying to line up the new paint jobs with a new slew of drivers. Lost in billows of tire smoke are the list of winners, old and new. Was it ever 100 degrees this Summer? Right now, we are dusting out the china cupboard, making a few early purchases for the holidays and raking up the leaves. It's time for a winter nap.
And yet the cars are still going around in circles.
In NASCAR's heyday, back in the '90's and turn of the century, the France empire couldn't add enough events to the calendar. Heck, the tracks simply weren't equipped to see entire cities descend upon their tiny towns for more than two days in a year. So we got new tracks, another race, an extra week, lost a holiday here and there. The then-Busch Series tried to fill in the gaps, and once they discovered the beauty of racing the same weekend as the big boys they decided, why stop at a healthy 28 races? We wanted more, and we got it.
Now, we pay for that greed with too much of everything: races, sponsors, collectibles, series, drivers, commentators. Our lives have succumbed. Halloween is just another means for the networks to do something completely foolish, instead of an opportunity for NASCAR Nation to turn off the boob tube and enjoy the neighborhood with all the ghoulies.
I'm not asking for much, just a return to sanity. Four fewer races. One more month out of the twelve where I can reclaim my humanity by letting go of that 24/7 race fan for just a little bit. Please?
A brand new season is only a little over 90 days away, and all the hoopla that goes with it. I know my house will just be returning to a slightly more organized state, as I use those precious weekend hours to bring my life back into focus. However, an extra month of Sundays might permit me to forget what it's like to watch Kyle Busch be an ill-tempered driver, or that the Mayfield fiasco isn't over yet. I might even be able to get excited about Ms. Patrick's pending Cup debut... actually, it would take quite a bit longer than three months for that. But I can hope, can't I?
by S.D. Grady
I'd like to see everyone raise their hands who was gobsmacked shocked into silence that Kyle Busch drove Ron Hornaday into the wall, then didn't apologize instantly. Anybody? Bueller?
That's what I thought. But wait, I have another one.
A show of hands, please, on who couldn't believe their ears when the Catawba County Sheriff discovered methamphetamines in Jeremy Mayfield's home. Come on now. There has to be somebody. No? I'm not quite done yet. How about is anybody in total denial that it is quite likely either Cousin Carl or the quixotic Smoke who will win the 2011 Sprint Cup?
Yeah. I'm not terribly surprised. You see, even as of 6:00 PM Monday night, the NASCAR gossip mill is actually pretty damn quiet. We've been here, done that, got the T-shirt and the die-cast to go with. Danica will be driving in the Sprint Cup series next year (No, really! You are permitted a moment of stunned silence followed by a gasp.) Austin Dillon will be bringing the No. 3 to the Nationwide Series. Mark Martin will not be retiring! (Somebody could probably hock that rocking chair as an antique by the time he really does quit). Even a remodeled Phoenix International Raceway isn't really bringing anything startling to the table.
It's November. We are coming up on Race 35 on the interminable Cup calendar, we've seen everything this year has to give and yet, there are still two more meets to struggle through. Two more afternoons of engines humming and our favorite TV personalities trying to generate something new out of a season that is gasping to get to the finish line. I am... done.
Quite a few years ago, NASCAR created the Chase in order to drum up some interest in the waning weeks of the overpopulated Sprint Cup season. We were up against the World Series, the start of hockey, basketball and, well, they were simply smoking something if they thought auto racing would be able to put a dent into the NFL ratings. They knew it then. I can see it now.
February was a very long time ago. I can barely recall what happened in the opening races of the NASCAR season. It seems... unconnected to events that play out now. And yet, our lack of surprise at the latest Kyle Busch shenanigans should indicate we've seen this movie before. Might have been sometime this year? I vaguely recall something about a beat down in the garage... But does his encounter with Richard Childress actually mean anything in this moment? I'm thinking not.
Gone are the Spring jitters full of anticipation and trying to line up the new paint jobs with a new slew of drivers. Lost in billows of tire smoke are the list of winners, old and new. Was it ever 100 degrees this Summer? Right now, we are dusting out the china cupboard, making a few early purchases for the holidays and raking up the leaves. It's time for a winter nap.
And yet the cars are still going around in circles.
In NASCAR's heyday, back in the '90's and turn of the century, the France empire couldn't add enough events to the calendar. Heck, the tracks simply weren't equipped to see entire cities descend upon their tiny towns for more than two days in a year. So we got new tracks, another race, an extra week, lost a holiday here and there. The then-Busch Series tried to fill in the gaps, and once they discovered the beauty of racing the same weekend as the big boys they decided, why stop at a healthy 28 races? We wanted more, and we got it.
Now, we pay for that greed with too much of everything: races, sponsors, collectibles, series, drivers, commentators. Our lives have succumbed. Halloween is just another means for the networks to do something completely foolish, instead of an opportunity for NASCAR Nation to turn off the boob tube and enjoy the neighborhood with all the ghoulies.
I'm not asking for much, just a return to sanity. Four fewer races. One more month out of the twelve where I can reclaim my humanity by letting go of that 24/7 race fan for just a little bit. Please?
A brand new season is only a little over 90 days away, and all the hoopla that goes with it. I know my house will just be returning to a slightly more organized state, as I use those precious weekend hours to bring my life back into focus. However, an extra month of Sundays might permit me to forget what it's like to watch Kyle Busch be an ill-tempered driver, or that the Mayfield fiasco isn't over yet. I might even be able to get excited about Ms. Patrick's pending Cup debut... actually, it would take quite a bit longer than three months for that. But I can hope, can't I?
S.D. Grady is a Senior Editor for Frontstretch.com. She can be reached via e-mail at sonya.grady@frontstretch.com.
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TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:
Five Points to Ponder: Same Ol', Same Ol', Rubber, and the Former Franchise
by Bryan Davis Keith
Bad Math: The Point System is Still Fundamentally Flawed
by Danny Peters
Who's Hot / Who's Not in NASCAR: Texas-Phoenix Edition
by the Frontstretch Staff
Talking NASCAR TV: ESPN Hits a Homer with Busch Coverage, Then Pops Up in The Race
by Phil Allaway
Fact Or Fiction: Mayfield's Blown Opportunity, As The Candy Crumbles & More
by Tom Bowles
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TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:
Five Points to Ponder: Same Ol', Same Ol', Rubber, and the Former Franchise
by Bryan Davis Keith
Bad Math: The Point System is Still Fundamentally Flawed
by Danny Peters
Who's Hot / Who's Not in NASCAR: Texas-Phoenix Edition
by the Frontstretch Staff
Talking NASCAR TV: ESPN Hits a Homer with Busch Coverage, Then Pops Up in The Race
by Phil Allaway
Fact Or Fiction: Mayfield's Blown Opportunity, As The Candy Crumbles & More
by Tom Bowles
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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:
Q: The 1988 Checker 500k marked the Cup Series' first visit to Phoenix International Raceway. For the most part, the race was clean and the incidents few and far between. However, there was a big crash just after halfway. What happened?
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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:
Q: The 1988 Checker 500k marked the Cup Series' first visit to Phoenix International Raceway. For the most part, the race was clean and the incidents few and far between. However, there was a big crash just after halfway. What happened?
Check back Wednesday for the answer, here in the Frontstretch Newsletter!
Monday's Answer:
Q: The Kobalt Tools 500k at Phoenix was added to the schedule in 1988 to replace the Winston Western 500k at Riverside International Raceway. Riverside was due to be shut down by the time the race would have been held in 1988 (that didn't actually come to pass, but hey, better safe than sorry right?). So let's go for a trivia question that celebrates the old road course to start the week. At Riverside, former IndyCar driver Dick Simon had a huge crash on the expansive backstretch back in 1982. What happened?
A: Simon spun on the long backstretch and hit against the bottom of the hillside. This launched the car into a scary series of rolls down the trackside before coming to rest in the middle of the track, right side up. Simon was able to get out of the suddenly nonexistent car and walk away. A clip of the wreck can be seen here.
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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 at how NASCAR, its affiliates and team sponsors approach the daunting task of keeping fans interested and excited about the sport for 38 weeks of the year.
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Coming tomorrow in the Frontstretch Newsletter:
-- Top News from Tom Bowles
-- Full Throttle by Mike Neff
-- Tweet 'N' Greet by Jay Pennell
-- Links to your favorite Frontstretch articles, and more!
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Tomorrow on the Frontstretch:
Did You Notice? ... by Tom Bowles
Tom is back with his observations from around the NASCAR circuit. Among them: who will be the top-performing Hendrick Motorsports driver in this Chase? It's not who you think.
Mirror Driving by the Frontstretch Staff
Follow our writer roundtable this week as they enter into a heated debate about Kyle Busch's punishment, Mark Martin's new ride, Trevor Bayne's victory and more.
Top 15 Power Rankings by the Frontstretch Staff
Which driver came out of Texas on top of our 2011 Power Rankings chart? Tony Stewart? Carl Edwards? Kasey Kahne? Someone else? Find out who our select Frontstretch experts have labeled as this week's favorite heading into Phoenix.
Special Commentary by Summer Dreyer
Vito is off this week, but Summer is here with a look at latest and greatest controversies affecting the stock car circuit.
Beyond the Cockpit: Andy Lally as told to Amy Henderson
Amy caught up with the Sprint Cup Series rookie, finishing up his first year with TRG. Among the items included on the agenda: his "fighting" history, the first-year blues and future plans for a single-car organization struggling to compete with the Big Boys.
Frontstretch Top Ten by the Frontstretch Staff
Our weekly list based on the latest NASCAR controversy will start your morning off with a laugh -- guaranteed.
Foto Funnies: Texas by Kurt Smith
Kurt's back to show you the funniest photos you never did see from a weekend at Texas.
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