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The Best Seat at the Track, The Best View on the Net!
July 23rd, 2012
Volume VI, Edition LVIII
Presented by Frontstretch.com
The Best Seat at the Track, The Best View on the Net!
July 23rd, 2012
Volume VI, Edition LVIII
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Sadler Claims Third Nationwide Win of Season
Elliott Sadler held off a hard-charging Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. on a Green-White-Checkered finish to win Sunday's running of the STP 300 at Chicagoland Speedway. Sadler took advantage of an opportune caution during a round of green-flag stops to gain the lead, lost his advantage to Justin Allgaier, then regained the point on Lap 170. Allgaier finished third, with Kenny Wallace fourth and Michael Annett fifth. For a full recap of Sunday's action, check out our Nationwide Series Breakdown at Frontstretch.
James Buescher Comes Back to Win Truck Race at Chicagoland
On Saturday night, James Buescher overcame electrical problems that dropped him two laps down to win the American Ethanol 225 at Chicagoland Speedway. Brendan Gaughan was a strong second, while points leader Timothy Peters was third to extend his lead. Matt Crafton was fourth, while Parker Kligerman rounded out the top-5. For a full recap of Saturday night's action, check out Tracking the Trucks at Frontstretch.
Top News
by Phil Allaway
Kenny Wallace Flunks Post-Race Inspection
For Kenny Wallace, Sunday was generally a great day. He had managed to earn his best finish of the 2012 season while driving in a one-off second car for RAB Racing with Brack Maggard. However, in post-race inspection, Wallace's No. 09 was discovered to be underweight; the amount by which he failed to meet the standard was not disclosed. Penalties are likely coming for this infraction and will be announced on Tuesday.
Kenny Wallace to the No. 24 at Indianapolis
Before his team was busted for being underweight, Kenny Wallace also announced on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio's The Backstretch with Jerry Bonkowski that he had signed a one-race deal to drive the No. 24 Toyota for SR2 Motorsports in Saturday's inaugural Indiana 250 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Sponsorship will be provided by a combination of Family Farmers (his sponsor on Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway), American Ethanol and the National Corn Growers Association.
Wallace is very pleased to be able to race next weekend at Indianapolis.
"I have the most starts in the history of the series and [Family Farmers] thought it was a crime that I wasn't going to be in the race," Wallace said. "Luckily, Family Farmers, American Ethanol and the National Corn Growers Association, they came up with quite a bit of money four days ago ... and I'm going to drive the #24 Nationwide car."
SR2 Motorsports has mainly run Chevrolets this season, but has raced Toyotas in the three restrictor plate races. Wallace will be the ninth driver this year to race under the SR2 Motorsports banner and the second from RAB Racing to drive for the team. John Wes Townley brought sponsorship from Toyota's "Save In May" promotion to drive at Talladega in May. The car was actually an RAB Racing car, rather than SR2 Motorsports' own equipment. Benny Gordon has the team's best finish of the year when he finished 12th at Daytona in February.
In addition, Wallace also announced on Sunday that he would be driving the No. 22 for Penske Racing in the Nationwide Series in one race later this season. However, which race that will be is still unknown. As you may remember, Wallace was the "backup-to-the-backup" substitute for the suspended A.J. Allmendinger just in case Sam Hornish, Jr. could not make it to Daytona in time to start the Coke Zero 400.
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:
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Sadler Claims Third Nationwide Win of Season
Elliott Sadler held off a hard-charging Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. on a Green-White-Checkered finish to win Sunday's running of the STP 300 at Chicagoland Speedway. Sadler took advantage of an opportune caution during a round of green-flag stops to gain the lead, lost his advantage to Justin Allgaier, then regained the point on Lap 170. Allgaier finished third, with Kenny Wallace fourth and Michael Annett fifth. For a full recap of Sunday's action, check out our Nationwide Series Breakdown at Frontstretch.
James Buescher Comes Back to Win Truck Race at Chicagoland
On Saturday night, James Buescher overcame electrical problems that dropped him two laps down to win the American Ethanol 225 at Chicagoland Speedway. Brendan Gaughan was a strong second, while points leader Timothy Peters was third to extend his lead. Matt Crafton was fourth, while Parker Kligerman rounded out the top-5. For a full recap of Saturday night's action, check out Tracking the Trucks at Frontstretch.
Top News
by Phil Allaway
Kenny Wallace Flunks Post-Race Inspection
For Kenny Wallace, Sunday was generally a great day. He had managed to earn his best finish of the 2012 season while driving in a one-off second car for RAB Racing with Brack Maggard. However, in post-race inspection, Wallace's No. 09 was discovered to be underweight; the amount by which he failed to meet the standard was not disclosed. Penalties are likely coming for this infraction and will be announced on Tuesday.
Kenny Wallace to the No. 24 at Indianapolis
Before his team was busted for being underweight, Kenny Wallace also announced on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio's The Backstretch with Jerry Bonkowski that he had signed a one-race deal to drive the No. 24 Toyota for SR2 Motorsports in Saturday's inaugural Indiana 250 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Sponsorship will be provided by a combination of Family Farmers (his sponsor on Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway), American Ethanol and the National Corn Growers Association.
Wallace is very pleased to be able to race next weekend at Indianapolis.
"I have the most starts in the history of the series and [Family Farmers] thought it was a crime that I wasn't going to be in the race," Wallace said. "Luckily, Family Farmers, American Ethanol and the National Corn Growers Association, they came up with quite a bit of money four days ago ... and I'm going to drive the #24 Nationwide car."
SR2 Motorsports has mainly run Chevrolets this season, but has raced Toyotas in the three restrictor plate races. Wallace will be the ninth driver this year to race under the SR2 Motorsports banner and the second from RAB Racing to drive for the team. John Wes Townley brought sponsorship from Toyota's "Save In May" promotion to drive at Talladega in May. The car was actually an RAB Racing car, rather than SR2 Motorsports' own equipment. Benny Gordon has the team's best finish of the year when he finished 12th at Daytona in February.
In addition, Wallace also announced on Sunday that he would be driving the No. 22 for Penske Racing in the Nationwide Series in one race later this season. However, which race that will be is still unknown. As you may remember, Wallace was the "backup-to-the-backup" substitute for the suspended A.J. Allmendinger just in case Sam Hornish, Jr. could not make it to Daytona in time to start the Coke Zero 400.
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:
Pace Laps: Title Hunts, Two Bueschers On Top, And Two Helmets For A Cause
by the Frontstretch Staff
Nationwide Series Breakdown: STP 300
by Bryan Davis Keith
Tracking The Trucks: American Ethanol 225
by Beth Lunkenheimer
IndyCar Edmonton Race Recap
by Matt Stallknecht
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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:
FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:
Q: The 1981 Indianapolis 500 is best known today for the controversy behind Bobby Unser and Mario Andretti passing drivers on the apron under caution, an issue that led to the winner of the race being changed twice after the race ended. However, the race is also known for a huge crash involving Danny Ongais. What happened?
Check back Tuesday for the answer, here in the Frontstretch Newsletter!
Friday's Answer:
Friday's Answer:
Q: The 1982 Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring is probably best known for the fight that occurred on Lap 18 when leader Nelson Piquet was taken out by the lapped car of Eliseo Salazar. However, something far more serious occurred prior to the race even starting. What was it?
A: During practice leading up to the race, it rained heavily. During the practice session, pole sitter Didier Pironi drove his Ferrari directly into the back of Alain Prost's Renault. Pironi likely never even saw Prost due to the spray created by the rains. The impact caused Pironi's car to get airborne and then impact the barriers. Pironi was pinned in the car and suffered career-ending injuries. There was discussion of having to amputate one or both of Pironi's legs to get him out of the car, but this turned out not to be necessary.
Ultimately, this accident led to a long-term change in driving tactics for Prost, even though he was not to blame for the crash. He took on a more careful driving style that ultimately earned him the nickname "The Professor." However, it also earned him ridicule for intentionally parking his car in at least one Grand Prix (Australia, 1989) due to weather. Pironi never raced again (although he did test a car in 1986) but made a full recovery before losing his life in a powerboating accident in 1987.
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Coming tomorrow in the Frontstretch Newsletter:
-- Top News from Kevin Rutherford
-- Sitting In the Stands: A Fan's View by S.D. Grady
-- Links to your favorite Frontstretch articles, the Line of the Week and more!
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Tomorrow on the Frontstretch:
Who's Hot / Who's Not in Sprint Cup by StarCoach Race Tours: Off Week No. 2 - Indianapolis Edition by Brett Poirier
With the final off-week of the year behind us, Brett looks at what trends are developing in NASCAR's two top series and which drivers are sizzling hot at the moment... while others are still stuck in the mud.
This year, we have an interesting new weekly feature for our readers where we'll have a special guest stop by on a weekly basis to discuss the technical aspects of our sport.
The Yellow Stripe by Danny Peters
Danny returns with another interesting commentary.
Ultimately, this accident led to a long-term change in driving tactics for Prost, even though he was not to blame for the crash. He took on a more careful driving style that ultimately earned him the nickname "The Professor." However, it also earned him ridicule for intentionally parking his car in at least one Grand Prix (Australia, 1989) due to weather. Pironi never raced again (although he did test a car in 1986) but made a full recovery before losing his life in a powerboating accident in 1987.
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!
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Coming tomorrow in the Frontstretch Newsletter:
-- Top News from Kevin Rutherford
-- Sitting In the Stands: A Fan's View by S.D. Grady
-- Links to your favorite Frontstretch articles, the Line of the Week and more!
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Tomorrow on the Frontstretch:
Who's Hot / Who's Not in Sprint Cup by StarCoach Race Tours: Off Week No. 2 - Indianapolis Edition by Brett Poirier
With the final off-week of the year behind us, Brett looks at what trends are developing in NASCAR's two top series and which drivers are sizzling hot at the moment... while others are still stuck in the mud.
Five Points To Ponder by Bryan Davis Keith
Bryan has his weekly edition of talking points to wrap up the first off-week of the season and get us ready for Indianapolis.
Couch Potato Tuesday by Phil Allaway
Unlike the last time Sprint Cup took the weekend off, there was plenty of action to keep us satisfied this past weekend from Chicagoland Speedway, and from Edmonton. Were the race telecasts for these events up to snuff? Find out in this week's edition of the TV Critique.
This year, we have an interesting new weekly feature for our readers where we'll have a special guest stop by on a weekly basis to discuss the technical aspects of our sport.
The Yellow Stripe by Danny Peters
Danny returns with another interesting commentary.
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