Friday, March 15, 2013

The Frontstretch Newsletter: Dillon, McDowell lead Bristol Practices

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March 15th, 2013
Volume VII, Edition XXXVI

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What To Watch: Friday

- The Sprint Cup Series takes to the track for a lone practice session immediately following Nationwide Series practice. After running from 12:00 to 1:30 PM ET, drivers will participate in qualifying beginning at 3:40 PM ET.

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Breaking
Dillon Leads Lone Practice Session For Nationwide Series

Austin Dillon, winless through the first three races of 2013 is looking to change that in a big way at Bristol. So far, so good for the Nationwide Series sophomore; he led the pack during an incident free morning practice session. The No. 99 car driven by rookie Alex Bowman was second quick, followed by Regan Smith, Brad Keselowski and Kyle Busch. Check out the speeds here - 42 drivers ran in preparation for qualifying. A second practice for the series will start at 2:00 PM.

McDowell Leading Cup Practice

Michael McDowell, meanwhile, is making his Bristol presence felt in the No. 98 car. He's leading the practice session on the Cup side so far with a speed of 125.412 miles an hour. Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Kurt Busch and Brad Keselowski round out the top 5 for a tuneup that will continue until 1:30 PM.

Top News
by Beth Lunkenheimer and Justin Tucker

Hamlin Drops Appeal; Still Refuses to Pay Fine

Thursday afternoon, Denny Hamlin tweeted that he had dropped his appeal of the $25,000 fine levied by NASCAR for post-race comments about the Gen-6 car in Phoenix two weeks ago.

"After a lot of thought I have decided not to appeal the fine NASCAR has issued. Dragging myself, my team and NASCAR through the mud for the next two weeks would not be good for anyone. I firmly believe I am in the right on this issue and will stand behind my decision not to pay. I understand NASCAR will do what they feel is necessary based on my decision. Thanks to all of my fans and peers who have supported me in this decision. I look forward to putting it to rest."

Later in the day, NASCAR issued a statement in response to Hamlin dropping his appeal.

"NASCAR announced today that the $25,000 fine assessed to driver Denny Hamlin on March 7 will be settled per Section 12-3 of the 2013 NASCAR rule book after being informed by Hamlin that he will not appeal the penalty. Hamlin was fined after the sanctioning body determined he had violated Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing). NASCAR considers this matter closed."

According to a report by David Caraviello on nascar.com, Section 12-3 of the NASCAR rule book allows the sanctioning body to deduct unpaid fines from purse money. Hamlin has won just over $600,000 in three events so far this season.

United SportsCar Racing Revealed

Thursday afternoon, the new United SportsCar Racing platform was revealed at Sebring International Raceway. A result of the merger of Grand-Am and the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron, United SportsCar Racing will debut with the Rolex 24 at Daytona next January.

"The new name says it all," said GRAND-AM President and CEO Ed Bennett. "In only six months since we announced the merger, GRAND-AM and the ALMS have taken huge strides to become one organization that will redefine sports car racing in North America. United SportsCar Racing reflects the fundamental spirit of how we are working together toward a common goal."

Additionally, the new competition classes for the 2014 season were revealed:
- Prototype (P) class, combining GRAND-AM's Daytona Prototypes plus the ALMS' P2 and DeltaWing cars
- Prototype Challenge (PC), retained from the current ALMS class structure
- GT Le Mans (GTLM), consisting of the ALMS' current GT class
- GT Daytona (GTD), consisting of GRAND-AM's current GT class and the ALMS' current GTC class
- GX, coming over from the current GRAND-AM structure

Along with the announcement, United SportsCar Racing also launched a brand new website where fans can enter to win a two tickets to next year's series debut at Daytona International Speedway.

News and Notes

- Forbes released a list of the most valuable teams in NASCAR, and Hendrick Motorsports--worth $357 million--topped that list with an amount more than double that of Joe Gibbs Racing, the second-ranked team. JGR surpassed Roush Fenway Racing, which saw a 10 percent decrease in value. On the other hand, Stewart-Haas Racing is up 14% and comes in fifith on the list with a value of $123 million. The top nine teams are worth an average $142 million, an increase of 1% over last year.

- Forbes also released a list of the highest paid NASCAR drivers, and all four Hendrick Motorsports drivers are ranked in the top 10, including Dale Earnhardt, Jr., who ranks first for the fifth straight year after collecting $25.9 million in earnings last season. Teammate Jimmie Johnson came in second with $23 million. Their teammates Jeff Gordon and Kasey Kahne ranked fourth and nine, respectively with a combined $30 million. Rookie Danica Patrick ranked seventh on the list with total earnings of $12.9 million.

Have news for Justin 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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In Case You Missed It
by Beth Lunkenheimer

Lawn Mower Racing at Food Lion AutoFair

The Food Lion AutoFair, held at Charlotte Motor Speedway April 5-8, will host the STA-BIL Lawn & Mower Garden Racing Series as part of the festivities on Friday and Saturday. The series will spend two days racing lawn mowers on a custom-built dirt track in the modified garage area in the infield at speeds up to 60 mph.

"What better way to celebrate the 21st birthday of the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association (USLMRA) than with a STA-BIL National Series weekend at the legendary Charlotte Motor Speedway," Bruce Kaufman (AKA "Mr. Mow It All"), president of the USLMRA said in a release. "Lawn mower racing turns 21 on April Fool's Day and how cool it will be to come of age the same week we'll be competing in Charlotte, the home of NASCAR. This is truly mowtivating!"

Lawn mower racers from all over the country will be present to compete in Charlotte the during the first week of April. Additionally, National and regional champions will be available to race and meet with fans throughout the weekend.

"It's mow time at Charlotte," Shaun Johnson, CMS director of racing operations said. "Fans will love the race mowers, and we're excited to have them as part of the Food Lion AutoFair, which is the perfect event partner for lawn mower racing."

The annual Food Lion AutoFair attracts more than 100,000 fans and will features car club displays and automotive parts and memorabilia for sale. It will be open from 8 AM to 6 PM Thursday through Saturday and 8 AM to 4 PM on Sunday. Fans interested in purchasing tickets can visit charlottemotorspeedway.com or call the ticket office at 1-800-455-FANS.

Widow Sues Church Over NASCAR Headstone

An Indiana woman is suing a Catholic church after they refused to install a headstone she purchased to honor her late husband, who died in a car accident in August, 2009, because it failed to meet regulations. According to The Republic, Shannon Carr spent nearly $10,000 to purchase a black granite headstone shaped like a couch that featured color logos from NASCAR among other interests her husband had in sports and the outdoors.

In a follow-up affidavit, Reverand Jonathan Meyer stated that photographs of the headstone were submitted to the St. Joseph Parish Council six weeks before Ms. Carr purchased it, where it was determined the monument "was not acceptable as it was of a secular nature and did not conform to the monument in a Catholic cemetery under Canon Law."

Ms. Carr has chosen not to speak about the case, however her father-in-law, Henry, spoke of separation throughout the congregation.

"I haven't been back to (St. Joseph) church and have asked that I not be buried there along with my son," Carr said. "I'm told the controversy is splitting the church apart, tearing it in half. But I guess that's what has to be done."

Special Judge K. Mark Loyd of Johnson County, Indiana will preside over the case.

Venturini Motorsports To Make Nationwide Series Debut

Jon Wes Townley, who drives full-time in the Camping World Truck Series for Red Horse Racing, and Venturini Motorsports have teamed up for the organization's Nationwide Series debut this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Watkinsville, Georgia native will pilot the No. 25 Zaxby's Toyota, powered by Joe Gibbs Racing Engines, in Saturday afternoon's Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 300.

"This is a great opportunity for our team to showcase our ability to compete at the next level. We're extremely excited to carry on our relationsship with John Wes and the opportunity to continue our brand ambassadorship for Zaxby's," Billy Venturini, competition for Venturini Motorsports said. "Expanding our organization's efforts into the Nationwide Series has been a total team effort. We're grateful to our partners for giving us the chance to achieve our goals."

Townley and Venturini Motorsports have already been to victory lane together this year; the 23-year-old won the ARCA Racing Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway last month.

"Looking a few weeks back at the win at Daytona, that was a great way to start off with the team," Townley said. "It was an honor taking them to the first win and Victory Lane at Daytona, and it's going to be an honor being a part of their first Nationwide race. I'm really excited and just hope we can carry that momentum forward. Their mentality is a little different from your average start-up team; they're going to try to win. We're going to get out and do the best we can."

Townley has 43 career Nationwide Series starts, including a best finish of 15th twice--at Las Vegas in 2010 and Talladega in 2012.

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Keepin' It Short: Rattlin' Through The Weekend
by Mike Neff

There are several big Super Late Model races during the typical racing season. The Snowball Derby is the big one. The Winchester 400, the World Crown and the All-American 400 are right there. Just behind those races is an event coming up this weekend at South Alabama Speedway in Kinston Alabama. The Rattler will take place this year for the 37th time at South Alabama Speedway. Without question, a majority of the best Super Late Model racers in the country will converge on this track just north of the Gulf of Mexico to see who can take home the trophy with the stuffed rattlesnake predominantly displayed on the base.

The Rattler is a tradition laden event that includes a live rattlesnake wandering around on the start finish line before the event begins. The main event will be preceded by the 8th Annual Grasshopper Pro Late Model Rattler 125 on Saturday. The Pro Late Models have 25 cars entered for the event as of Thursday. Just a few of the names you'll see in the Pro event: Spencer Davis, Mike Garvey, Harrison Burton, Landon Cling, Bubba Pollard and Kyle Plott. Conspicuous by his absence is the 2012 pro champion Augie Grill. Grill will be in the Super race but is choosing not to defend his Pro win this season.

Along with the 125 lap Pro race on Saturday will be qualifying for the Super Late Model race. The top 24 drivers will be locked into the race on Sunday. Just some of the drivers who will be attempting to lock into the event during qualifying on Saturday: Donnie Wilson, Stephen Nasse, TJ Reaid, Ross Kenseth, Chris Wimmer, Augie Gril, Kyle Benjamin and 2012 Rattler champion Bubba Pollard.

Pollard is one of the most dominant Super Late Model racers in the South but never had much luck when it came to the Rattler. He won every other big race at South Alabama and most everywhere in the region, but always seemed to have bad luck in the Rattler. That all changed last year when Pollard finally got the monkey off of his back and took home the Rattler trophy.  No driver has ever won the Rattler in back-to-back years, but Pollard hopes to change all of that by taking the trophy again this year.

For fans who are interested in making the trip to Kinston to see one of the big Super races of the season, the ticket prices are very reasonable. Kids under six are always free. From 6-12 they can get in Friday for $5.00, they can get a seat Saturday for $10 and Sunday for $10. If you're going to be there all weekend, you can choose the Weekend Pass for $20. Adults can get in Friday for $10, Saturday for $15 and $20 on St. Patrick's day. Adults can save $5 by buying a weekend pass for $40,00. For the fans who would like to have a reserved seat, they are available for $15 for Friday, $20 for Saturday and $25 on Sunday. A weekend pass will set a person back $55.

A bucket list item for any Short Track fan should be a trip to see the Rattler. The field won't get much more stacked than it will be this year. Head down to South Alabana and find out.

This Weekend's Race Shedule

Friday    03/15/13    Thunderbowl Raceway    Tulare    CA    USAC West Coast Sprints
Friday    03/15/13    Thunderbowl Raceway    Tulare    CA    World of Outlaw Sprint Cars
Friday    03/15/13    Southern New Mexico Speedway    Las Cruces    NM    Hornets
Friday    03/15/13    Southern New Mexico Speedway    Las Cruces    NM    Sprint Cars
Friday    03/15/13    Southern New Mexico Speedway    Las Cruces    NM    USRA Limited X-Modifieds
Friday    03/15/13    TBA    TBA    TBA    ASCS Winged Sprints
Friday    03/15/13    Volunteer Speedway    Bulls Gap    TN    Southern Spring Nationals – Dirt Late Models
Friday    03/15/13    RPM Speedway    Crandall    TX    USMTS Modifieds
Saturday    03/16/13    Dixieland Dirt Track    Cottonwood    AL    4-Cylinders
Saturday    03/16/13    Dixieland Dirt Track    Cottonwood    AL    Bombers
Saturday    03/16/13    Dixieland Dirt Track    Cottonwood    AL    Limited Late Models
Saturday    03/16/13    Dixieland Dirt Track    Cottonwood    AL    Open Wheel Modifieds
Saturday    03/16/13    Dixieland Dirt Track    Cottonwood    AL    Stockers
Saturday    03/16/13    Dixieland Dirt Track    Cottonwood    AL    Vintage
Saturday    03/16/13    East Alabama Speedway    Phenix City    AL    Southern All Stars Late Models
Saturday    03/16/13    South Alabama Speedway    Opp    AL    Rattler Pro Late Models
Saturday    03/16/13    South Alabama Speedway    Ozark    AL    Rattler Pro Late Models

Saturday    03/16/13    Canyon Speedway Park    Peoria    AZ    Challenge Cup Sprint Cars
Saturday    03/16/13    Canyon Speedway Park    Peoria    AZ    Mini Sprints
Saturday    03/16/13    Canyon Speedway Park    Peoria    AZ    Southwest Mod Lites
Saturday    03/16/13    Canyon Speedway Park    Peoria    AZ    USAC Southwest Sprint Cars
Saturday    03/16/13    Cocopah Speedway    Yuma    AZ    Factory Stocks
Saturday    03/16/13    Cocopah Speedway    Yuma    AZ    Street Stocks
Saturday    03/16/13    Cocopah Speedway    Yuma    AZ    IMCA Sport Mods
Saturday    03/16/13    Cocopah Speedway    Yuma    AZ    Pro Stocks
Saturday    03/16/13    Cocopah Speedway    Yuma    AZ    IMCA Modifieds
Saturday    03/16/13    Havasu 95 Speedway    Lake Havasu    AZ    USAC Western Pavement Ignite Midgets
Saturday    03/16/13    Bakersfield Speedway    Bakersfield    CA    California Lightning Sprints
Saturday    03/16/13    Bakersfield Speedway    Bakersfield    CA    Mini Dwarfs
Saturday    03/16/13    Bakersfield Speedway    Bakersfield    CA    Modifieds
Saturday    03/16/13    Bakersfield Speedway    Bakersfield    CA    Sport Mods
Saturday    03/16/13    Bakersfield Speedway    Bakersfield    CA    Street Stocks
Saturday    03/16/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    Legends of the Pacific
Saturday    03/16/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    Limited Late Models
Saturday    03/16/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    SRL Southwest Tour Late Models
Saturday    03/16/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    Toyota Sedans
Saturday    03/16/13    Thunderbowl Raceway    Tulare    CA    World of Outlaw Sprint Cars
Saturday    03/16/13    Highland Speedway    Highland    IL    Late Models
Saturday    03/16/13    Highland Speedway    Highland    IL    Modifieds
Saturday    03/16/13    Highland Speedway    Highland    IL    Outlaw Micros
Saturday    03/16/13    Highland Speedway    Highland    IL    Street Stocks
Saturday    03/16/13    Ark-La-Tex Speedway    Vivian     LA    USMTS Modifieds
Saturday    03/16/13    Caraway Speedway    Asheboro    NC    Whelen Southern Modifieds
Saturday    03/16/13    Caraway Speedway    Asheboro    NC    Late Models
Saturday    03/16/13    Caraway Speedway    Asheboro    NC    Southern Modified Lights
Saturday    03/16/13    Caraway Speedway    Asheboro    NC    Limited Late Models
Saturday    03/16/13    Caraway Speedway    Asheboro    NC    Mini Stocks
Saturday    03/16/13    Caraway Speedway    Asheboro    NC    Legends
Saturday    03/16/13    Caraway Speedway    Asheboro    NC    Hornets
Saturday    03/16/13    Caraway Speedway    Asheboro    NC    U-Cars
Saturday    03/16/13    Hickory Motor Speedway    Newton     NC    Limited Late Models
Saturday    03/16/13    Hickory Motor Speedway    Newton     NC    Renegades
Saturday    03/16/13    Hickory Motor Speedway    Newton     NC    Street Stocks
Saturday    03/16/13    Hickory Motor Speedway    Newton     NC    Super Trucks
Saturday    03/16/13    Hickory Motor Speedway    Newton     NC    Whelen All-American Late Models
Saturday    03/16/13    Southern New Mexico Speedway    Las Cruces    NM    Hornets
Saturday    03/16/13    Southern New Mexico Speedway    Las Cruces    NM    Sprint Cars
Saturday    03/16/13    Southern New Mexico Speedway    Las Cruces    NM    USRA Limited X-Modifieds
Saturday    03/16/13    Myrtle Beach Speedway    Myrtle Beach    SC    PASS Pro Late Models
Saturday    03/16/13    Myrtle Beach Speedway    Myrtle Beach    SC    PASS South Super Late Models
Saturday    03/16/13    Bristol Motor Speedway    Bristol    TN    K&N Pro Series East
Saturday    03/16/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Modified Street Bomber
Saturday    03/16/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Openwheel
Saturday    03/16/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Outlaw Pony
Saturday    03/16/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Pure Pony
Saturday    03/16/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Rookie Pony
Saturday    03/16/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Street Stock Bomber
Saturday    03/16/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Super Late Models
Saturday    03/16/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Two Barrel Late Models
Saturday    03/16/13    Volunteer Speedway    Bulls Gap    TN    Southern Spring Nationals – Dirt Late Models
Saturday    03/16/13    Music City Quarter Midget Racing Association    Hermitage    TN     Jr. Honda Quarter Midget
Saturday    03/16/13    Music City Quarter Midget Racing Association    Hermitage    TN     Sr. Honda Quarter Midget
Saturday    03/16/13    Music City Quarter Midget Racing Association    Hermitage    TN     Light 160 Quarter Midget
Saturday    03/16/13    Houston Motorsports Park    Houston    TX    Bandoleros
Saturday    03/16/13    Houston Motorsports Park    Houston    TX    Ecostocks
Saturday    03/16/13    Houston Motorsports Park    Houston    TX    Legends
Saturday    03/16/13    Houston Motorsports Park    Houston    TX    NASCAR BWFS Coke Trucks 2X
Saturday    03/16/13    Houston Motorsports Park    Houston    TX    NASCAR Fiesta Modifieds 2X
Saturday    03/16/13    Houston Motorsports Park    Houston    TX    NASCAR Stock Cars 2X
Saturday    03/16/13    Kennedale Speedway Park    Kennedale    TX    ASCS Winged Sprints
Sunday    03/17/13    South Alabama Speedway    Opp    AL    Rattler Super Late Models
Sunday    03/17/13    South Alabama Speedway    Ozark    AL    Rattler Super Late Models

Mike Neff is a Senior Writer and the Short Track Reporter for Frontstretch.com. He can be reached via email at mike.neff@frontstretch.com. Follow him on Twitter at @MNeffShortTrack.

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Frontstretch Folio: Food City 500
by Beth Lunkenheimer

After two consecutive weekends out West, the Sprint Cup Series heads back East to one of the premier venues on the circuit. The Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway will be broadcast live Sunday, March 17th on FOX at 1:0 PM ET. The race can also be heard on PRN or SiriusXM Channel 90. Drivers will compete for 500 laps (266.5 miles) en route to the checkered flag.

Records and Facts

Ryan Newman holds the track qualifying record with a speed of 128.709 mph (14.908 sec) set on March 21, 2003 for the Food City 500. He failed to lead a single lap and finished 22nd, four laps down. Kurt Busch led 116 laps en route to victory lane, finishing a 0.39 seconds ahead of Matt Kenseth. Bobby Labonte, Ricky Rudd and Greg Biffle rounded out the top 5.

Brad Keselowski is the defending race winner of the Food City 500. After starting fifth, the eventual champion led four times for 232 laps en route to his first victory of five in the 2012 season. Matt Kenseth, Martin Truex, Jr., Clint Bowyer and Brian Vickers rounded out the top 5.

Most Wins: 12 – Darrell Waltrip
Most Lead Changes: 40 – 4/14/91
Fewest Lead Changes: 0 – 3/25/73
Most Cautions: 20 – 3 times, most recently 8/23/03
Fewest Cautions: 0 – 7/11/71

Track Facts

Track / Race Length: 0.533-mile concrete oval, 500 laps (266.5 miles)
Pit Road Speed: 30 mph
Frontstretch / Backstretch: 650 ft., banked 4 to 9 degrees
Grandstand Seating: 160,000
First Cup Race: 1961 (won by Jack Smith)

Pre-race Schedule

Practices:
Friday, March 15, 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET on SPEED
Saturday, March 16, 9:00 - 10:00 AM ET on SPEED
Happy Hour: Saturday, March 16, 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET on SPEED
Qualifying: Friday, March 15 at 3:40 PM ET on SPEED

VIPs
Grand Marshal / Command:
University of Tennessee head football coach Butch Jones
Honorary Starter / Wave Green Flag: San Francisco 49ers Player Daniel Kilgore
Pledge of Allegience: Charlie Daniels
National Anthem: Specialist Mary Potts, 129th Army Band and Tennessee National Guard

Race Day Forecast
Sunday:
Showers, 40% chance of rain
High: 52 degrees
Low: 46 degrees

They Said It

"It was pretty exciting to get the win this past weekend, but this week in just another week, and we need to keep plugging away to get the best finishes that we can. I can't wait to get to Bristol this weekend because I thought that the racing was really competitive last year. It's another totally different style of race track for us to start of the year with, so I'm really curious to see how we're going to do, and I'm just ready to get back into the car and get to work this weekend." Matt Kenseth

"Bristol is a track where you've got to be on your game for 500 laps. It's a great race for both the fans and the drivers and its definitely one of my favorites." Dave Blaney

"Bristol has really changed over the years. I loved the old Bristol, but this is the new Bristol. You have to adapt to whatever the track is asking for. Another thing about Bristol is you have to protect your car and wait for the right opportunity to pass. You learn over the years when to make passes and when you can't. A misstep at Bristol could have a costly outcome. We've seen it many times. To contend for the win you want to be in position by Lap 350. That is definitely the 'Go Time' at Bristol. It will be our goal to be in that position with our Furniture Row/Beautyrest Chevrolet SS." Kurt Busch

Beth Lunkenheimer is a Managing Editor for Frontstretch.com. She can be reached via email at beth.lunkenheimer@frontstretch.com. Follow her on Twitter at @Beth_Frntstrtch.

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TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:


Four Burning Questions in Bristol: Rim-Riding and Flaring Tempers
by Matt Stallknecht

A Glimmer Of Hope For Small Teams, Sponsors
by Amy Henderson

Voices From the Cheap Seats: Dropping Appeal and Getting Paid What You're Worth
by Jeff Meyer

Nuts for Nationwide: Time to Retire JWT Jokes
by Kevin Rutherford

Brendan Gaughan Driver Diary: A Racing Deal, Shark Diving, and the Nerd Machine
as told to Amy Henderson

Frontstretch Foto Funnies: Who, Me?!
by the Fronstretch Staff

Formula 1 Friday: Season Preview
by Andy Hollis

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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:

Q: Yesterday's question talked about what happened in Victory Lane at the 1993 Budweiser 250. That particular race ended under caution. Let's just say that it was a somewhat bizarre circumstance. What happened?

Check back Monday for the answer, here in the Frontstretch Newsletter!
 
Thursday's Answer:

Q: In 1993, Michael Waltrip won the Busch Series Budweiser 250 at then-Bristol International Raceway. After becoming the first driver to honor Alan Kulwicki with a Polish Victory Lap, what happened in Victory Lane?

A: In Victory Lane, Waltrip proposed marriage to his then-girlfriend, Buffy. The two were married and eventually had children together but have since divorced.

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 Monday in the Frontstretch Newsletter:
-- Food City 500 Race Recap by Justin Tucker
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Weekend News by Phil Allaway
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Quotes To Remember, Letter Of The Week, Underdog Central by the Frontstretch Staff
-- Links to your favorite Frontstretch articles, trivia, and more!


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Monday on the Frontstretch:


Thinkin' Out Loud: Food City 500 by Matt McLaughlin
Our popular, longtime columnist, now semi-retired comes back to tell you everything you needed to know about the action from Bristol this Sunday.

Full Throttle
by Mike Neff
A commentary on one of the most important stories coming out of Sunday's Sprint Cup race from Bristol.

Commentary
by Summer Bedgood
Summer takes a look at one of the biggest stories to come out of Bristol.

Big Six: Food City 500 by Amy Henderson
Amy has your weekly look at the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How from a weekend of racing at Bristol.

Pace Laps: Bristol Weekend by the Frontstretch Staff
It's back again this season! The staff gets together to help you catch up on the latest and greatest going on in each series coming out of a weekend at Bristol.

Nationwide Series Breakdown: Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 300 by Kevin Rutherford
Kevin has all the post-race analysis you need following Saturday's main event for the sport's second-tier division.

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