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The Best Seat at the Track, The Best View on the Net!
April 25th, 2013
Volume VII, Edition LXVII
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Presented by Frontstretch.com
The Best Seat at the Track, The Best View on the Net!
April 25th, 2013
Volume VII, Edition LXVII
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What to Watch: Thursday
- The race weekend unofficially gets underway today in Richmond. The Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series teams may not be on the track, but the K&N Pro Series East teams will have a 100-lap race. That will be followed up by the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown. Unfortunately, neither race will be televised live.
Top News
by Phil Allaway
Denny Hamlin Not Cleared For Richmond
On Wednesday afternoon, Denny Hamlin announced on his Twitter feed that he has not been cleared to race this weekend at Richmond International Raceway. Brian Vickers will continue to drive the No. 11 FedEx Toyota in his absence. Hamlin had previously announced that he would not drive in tonight's Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown.
Understandably, the driver is disappointed that he will have to miss his hometown race but left a motivational message for fans and supporters.
"Unfortunately, I won't be racing this weekend at Richmond," Hamlin tweeted. "It kills me to not be in the car for my team and sponsors, but after long discussions with the doctors, we have decided to wait on my return back to racing. Thanks to all of my fans who have sent encouraging messages over the last month. I'll be back in no time."
In the three races that Hamlin has missed, substitute drivers Vickers and Mark Martin have finished tenth, eighth and 31st. The No. 11 team currently sits 12th in owner points.
UPDATE / REMINDER On Penalties Announced for Matt Kenseth, No. 20 Team
In the Sprint Cup Series, it is common practice for the winner's race car (or truck) and engine to be taken to the NASCAR R&D Center in Concord, North Carolina for additional inspection after races. Usually, these thorough inspections simply confirm what was already known. However, on Matt Kenseth's winning Toyota from Sunday, a violation was found.
That violation was that the connecting rods in the engine were too light. The Sprint Cup Series Rule Book requires connecting rods to weigh 525 grams, which is equal to 1.155 pounds. According to engine builder Toyota Racing Development (TRD), one of the rods weighed in at 522 grams, three grams too light. Last week's penalty to Penske Racing showed that NASCAR is dead serious about enforcing the rules in regards to the Gen-6 car. Wednesday was no different.
Matt Kenseth has been docked 50 driver points (more than a complete race), while car owner Joe Gibbs has been docked 50 owner's points. Crew chief Jason Ratcliff has been fined $200,000 and suspended for the next six points races (similar to last week's Penske suspensions, the Sprint All-Star Race does not count as a race here).
Similar to what happened to Carl Edwards in 2008 after the oil tank lid violation in Las Vegas, Kenseth will not receive the three bonus points at the beginning of the Chase (if he qualifies) from winning at Kansas. Also, since Kenseth used the offending engine to win the pole, that pole will not count towards eligibility for the 2014 Sprint Unlimited.
The unusual caveat that has been ruled here is that the owner's license for the No. 20 has been suspended for the next six races. As a result, the No. 20 and Gibbs will be ineligible to earn owners' points during that time. Also, Toyota has been penalized five manufacturers' points.
Joe Gibbs Racing released a statement late Wednesday afternoon in response to the long series of consequences.
"Joe Gibbs Racing is aware of the penalty issued by NASCAR today regarding the engine in our No. 20 car used in last week's Sprint Cup Series race in Kansas. It is our understanding that one of the eight connecting rods on the engine was ruled too light. We are working with our partners at TRD on this issue. In the meantime, we will plan to appeal the penalty."
Appealing the penalty will allow Ratcliff to be at the track this weekend in Richmond. However, the point penalty will apply until potentially reduced on appeal. As a result of what happened, Kenseth drops from eighth to a tie for 14th with Jeff Gordon in the standings. He would still have the first Wild Card by virtue of his victory in Las Vegas, though.
Updated Sprint Cup Series Points:
1. Jimmie Johnson 311
2. Kasey Kahne -37
3. Brad Keselowski -38
4. Greg Biffle -47
5. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. -48
6. Carl Edwards -49
7. Kyle Busch -54
8. Clint Bowyer -64
9. Paul Menard -71
10. Jamie McMurray -84
11. Kevin Harvick -87
12. Aric Almirola -89
13. Martin Truex, Jr. -107
t-14 Matt Kenseth -109
t-14 Jeff Gordon -109
Johnny Sauter Penalized For Illegal Fuel Cell
Updated Camping World Truck Series Points:
1. Matt Crafton 162
t-2. Johnny Sauter -13
t-2. Jeb Burton -13
4. Ryan Blaney -21
5. Ty Dillon -27
6. James Buescher -29
7. Brendan Gaughan -34
8. Darrell Wallace, Jr. -35
9. Joey Coulter -37
10. Dakoda Armstrong -41
11. Ron Hornaday, Jr. -47
12. Miguel Paludo -50
13. Timothy Peters -52
14. Ryan Sieg -55
15. Tim George, Jr. -56
News 'N' Notes
- NASCAR has asked Talladega and Daytona to reinforce their crossover gates with extra cables, in the wake of a terrifying Nationwide Series accident at Daytona that injured over a dozen fans. Following the accident this February, NASCAR VP of Operations Steve O'Donnell maintains the investigation is still ongoing. However, there will be no major safety improvements enacted for the races at Talladega next week, the series opting to go with the same "plate package" from Daytona where passing was difficult and speeds approached averages near 200 miles an hour.
It was the crossover gate that Kyle Larson's No. 32 car hit during the infamous Nationwide Series accident. That caused his car to disintegrate quickly, pieces of it flying into the stands while he flipped into the air, tearing down a large portion of catchfence.
- Among those running a special paint scheme at Richmond is reigning Cup champion Brad Keselowski. He'll run a red-colored car in support of MillerCoors' new REDD's Apple Ale. Others with unique sponsors, aside from their full-time backers include Kasey Kahne (Quaker State), Travis Kvapil (Dominion Raceway), Clint Bowyer (Toyota Care), and J.J. Yeley (NASCAR Day). Outback Steakhouse will also make its first 2013 appearance on the No. 39 Chevrolet driven by Ryan Newman.
Entry List Update:
Note: These entries are accurate as of Wednesday night. However, they are still subject to change right up until race time.
Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400: 43 cars entered
Drivers Ineligible to Earn Points:
No. 11 - Brian Vickers for Joe Gibbs Racing
No. 19 - Mike Bliss for Humphrey-Smith Racing
No. 35 - Josh Wise for Front Row Motorsports
No. 87 - Joe Nemechek for NEMCO Motorsports/JRR
New Entries:
No. 52 - Brian Keselowski makes his first attempt, since Daytona in a partnership with Go Green Racing. Ben Leslie has come on to crew chief the effort, which has patchwork sponsorship and hopes to run the full distance in the race.
Driver Changes:
No. 51 - AJ Allmendinger returns to the seat, replacing Regan Smith. Allmendinger is running a limited schedule with the team, returning after a stint in IndyCar with Roger Penske's operation.
Since there are only 43 cars entered, no one will fail to qualify.
Not Entered:
No. 12 - Sam Hornish, Jr. for Penske Racing
No. 81 - Elliott Sadler for Joe Gibbs Racing
Nationwide Series ToyotaCare 250: 46 cars entered
Drivers Ineligible to Earn Points:
No. 00 - Michael McDowell for SR2 Motorsports
No. 4 - Landon Cassill for JD Motorsports with Gary Keller
No. 22 - Brad Keselowski for Penske Racing
No. 33 - Kevin Harvick for Richard Childress Racing
No. 42 - JJ Yeley for The Motorsports Group, LLC
No. 47 - Scott Riggs for The Motorsports Group, LLC
No. 54 - Kyle Busch for Kyle Busch Motorsports/Joe Gibbs Racing
Driver Changes:
No. 5 - Jeffrey Earnhardt is in the seat, replacing Kasey Kahne. Earnhardt brings sponsorship to the seat in a one-race deal he hopes will turn into more for the family-owned team.
No. 15 - Stanton Barrett returns to the seat, replacing Juan Carlos Blum. No word on whether the car will run the distance.
No. 16 - Ryan Reed is in the seat, replacing Chris Buescher. If Reed qualifies, he will be making his Nationwide Series debut with sponsorship from the American Diabetes Association.
No. 52 - Derek Thorn is in the seat, replacing Joey Gase. If Thorn qualifies, he will be making his Nationwide Series debut.
No. 74 - Juan Carlos Blum is in the seat, replacing Kevin Lepage. Mike Harmon was originally entered in the car, but Blum brings sponsorship into the seat.
No. 79 - Joey Gase returns to the seat, replacing Jeffrey Earnhardt. Gase moves over from Jimmy Means' No. 52 operation, bringing sponsorship with him.
Drivers who must qualify on speed:
No. 00 - Michael McDowell for SR2 Motorsports
No. 4 - Landon Cassill for JD Motorsports with Gary Keller
No. 8 - Scott Lagasse, Jr. for Tommy Baldwin Racing/TeamSLR
No. 10 - Jeff Green for TriStar Motorsports (Guaranteed to start via the Past Champions' Provisional)*
No. 15 - Stanton Barrett for Rick Ware Racing
No. 16 - Ryan Reed for Roush Fenway Racing
No. 17 - Tanner Berryhill for Vision Racing
No. 29 - Kenny Wallace for RAB Racing with Brack Maggard
No. 42 - JJ Yeley for The Motorsports Group, LLC*
No. 44 - Hal Martin for TriStar Motorsports
No. 46 - Chase Miller for The Motorsports Group, LLC*
No. 47 - Scott Riggs for The Motorsports Group, LLC*
No. 52 - Derek Thorn for Jimmy Means Motorsports
No. 55 - Jamie Dick for Viva Motorsports
No. 70 - Johanna Long for ML Motorsports
No. 89 - Morgan Shepherd for Shepherd Motor Ventures
No. 98 - Kevin Swindell for Biagi-DenBeste Racing
Not Entered:
No. 27 - Jason White for SR2 Motorsports
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's Featured Commentary
Another Week, Another Wednesday Whacking
What's Vexing Vito
by Vito Pugliese
Another week, another round of penalties. While some felt NASCAR threw the book at Penske Racing last week for their wacky variable geometry (i.e - moveable) rear end housing, they went and pulled the entire library down on Matt Kenseth and the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 Wednesday, like Mel Gibson yanking down that stilt house with his One-Ton Dually in Lethal Weapon 2. 50 driver and owner points were assessed, along with a $200,000 fine for crew chief Jason Ratcliff and a six-week vacation for the team leader as well.
The infraction? One of the connecting rods was found to be 3 grams lighter than the minimum allowable weight. Naturally, things measured and sold by the gram tend to be more valuable and costly, but to further grind salt in the wounds, JGR doesn't even build their own engines anymore – they are sourced from Toyota Racing Development. The switch to TRD occurred midway in 2011 when the Gibbs team was blowing motors left and right; with the advent of EFI on the horizon and the cost savings that would likely be realized, the switch was made.
Since then, Denny Hamlin won five races and has finished sixth in the standings, while Kyle Busch blew only two engines last year, and had the best Chase performance of his career – except he wasn't in it. So the changes have proven fruitful for the JGR operation up until this point. Unfortunately, with this violation, not even the Rav4 Genie can snap her fingers and make this one disappear. Toyota has a had a rough go of it the past few years, from unintended acceleration, to now quality control at late 1970s Chrysler levels for their engine shop that supplies not only JGR but also MWR powerplants.
One thing NASCAR doesn't tolerate – and to their credit, they've been consistent with – no messing with tires, engines, or fuel. In this case, though, what exactly was the performance advantage to be gained? One con rod was light three grams? Unless Toyota has found some new and innovative way to reduce harmonics, or balance the engine differently when it's leaned over in a corner, there's not much, if anything. And if the engine is out of balance and harmonic disturbance is generated, you'll end up with what happened to the No. 20 at Daytona this year – engine failure from the transmission being installed slightly off-kilter.
While this penalty may seem like a tough pill to swallow for Kenseth, Gibbs, JGR, and TRD, let's put things in perspective. This motor was a race-winning one, with a team that obviously has momentum and should be able to still make the Chase without much trouble. This organization isn't Carl Long, whose life has been turned upside down due to his worn-out, used engine measuring .40 inches over the limit – while down 50 plus horsepower - some four years ago. In that instance, he was fined $200,000 and still hasn't been able to pay NASCAR yet to get back on track. That's right; the guy still isn't allowed as a Cup driver, in the garage area for having garbage equipment with approximately 0% chance of being competitive.
Johnny Sauter, on the Truck Series side of things was fined 25 points Wednesday and crew chief Joe Shear was sat down for four races and fined $10,000 for a faulty fuel cell. The four-race suspension for Shear is significant, as the Series only races 18 more times this year; their schedule is 14 races shorter than the Cup one. It knocks Johnny Sauter out of the points lead and into a tie with rookie Jeb Burton, moving Kansas winner Matt Crafton into the top spot. On that one... I just shake my head in disbelief. With all the wrecking going on Saturday, why would you want more fuel and be forced to stay out there longer on old tires? If anything, they should have been monkeying with the rear spoiler. Like adding a foot to it.
On a serious note, don't expect the penalty train to lose speed anytime soon. NASCAR has made their fanatical hatred of anything remotely askew with their new car abundantly clear. The only problem is, Talladega is next up on the schedule following Richmond, and if there's a place where teams pull out all the stops to eke out another few extra horsepower – aero or otherwise – it'll be at Daytona or 'Dega.
The only thing at this point is that two of the more prominent teams have already been affected by penalties personnel wise. Nobody can risk having their team gutted the way Penske did, particularly those who are either trying to make it into The Chase on points or hold onto the position that they have at the moment. With the Summer Stretch around the corner, nobody can risk sitting at home for six weeks... so expect more conservatism with big, bad NASCAR penalties lurking around every corner.
Vito Pugliese is a Senior Writer/Assistant Editor for Frontstretch. He can be reached via e-mail at vito.pugliese@frontstretch.com. Follow him on Twitter at @VitoPugliese.
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The Critic's Annex: 2013 Grand Prix of Bahrain
by Phil Allaway
The Critic's Annex: 2013 Grand Prix of Bahrain
by Phil Allaway
Hello, race fans. Welcome back to the Critic's Annex, where we take an additional look at motorsports-related programming for your pleasure. Last weekend, while the Sprint Cup and Camping World Truck Series teams were both contending with the super-high speeds at Kansas Speedway, the Formula One World Championship returned for their fourth race of the season. That race was the always controversial Grand Prix of Bahrain from the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain.
Bahrain has been the center of protests for over two years. The government pays F1 Supremo Bernie Ecclestone an exorbitant amount of money to put on the race, while at the same time, undermining their own people. As a result, the event has become a powder keg for protests, political news dominating the week leading up to the main event. Heck, Ecclestone even came out this time and said that they didn't need to be racing there. Yet, he accepts their big bucks. These protests and the ongoing strife in Bahrain were not mentioned on the telecast, interestingly enough.
Instead, the primary subject of the pre-race show revolved around the idea of getting what you can in Bahrain. After this race, there is a three-week break before the European rounds begin. At the next race in Barcelona, most of the teams will have new advancements for their cars -- so I thought the points of discussion were timely and legitimate.
There was a brief piece where Caterham test/reserve driver Alexander Rossi and Reporter Will Buxton did a little driving in a Caterham S7 before taking a tour of the USS Typhoon. Finally, Rossi got to take the helm of a small patrol boat. Fun appeared to be had by all; it was a nice segment to slot into the telecast.
Steve Matchett talked briefly about the two tire compounds (hard (Orange) and medium (White)) that Pirelli brought to Bahrain. In addition, he talked quite a bit about the contact patch of the tires and how camber can affect tire wear, using a combination of the sample tires in the studio and some B-Roll. For a series where tire wear has been a major issue thus far in 2013, I think this segment was their best of the day; you need to inform fans of how things happen in a way they can easily understand. This piece did that.
For the NBC Sports Network, you have Leigh Diffey on play-by-play, with David Hobbs and Matchett alongside. All three have experience covering Formula One. Diffey has done a number of Formula One races over the past few years as Bob Varsha's substitute at SPEED. Hobbs and Matchett have been analysts together at SPEED since 2002 (and Hobbs has been doing F1 analysis on American TV since at least 1987).
Honestly, there isn't all that much of a difference in having Diffey do play-by-play compared to Varsha. If anything, Diffey is more expressive in the booth than Varsha. All three commentators have quite possibly the most rigidly defined roles on a race telecast in the United States. Matchett is mainly the technical guy, while Hobbs is the driver analyst. For the most part, each person sticks to their roles, but they can interject when their knowledge is applicable. It makes for a very civil telecast, but still a fun one. I like to think of the telecasts as "cerebral," in that there's plenty of action to commentate on, but that it's a thinking's man race to watch. Lots of things going on that cannot necessarily be seen.
A new feature in the broadcasts is the introduction of side-by-side commercial breaks, something that really wasn't advertised very much. To me, it was a nice surprise. Formula One Management requires a certain number of commercial breaks during a Grand Prix and mandates them to be a specific length during a race (two minutes, I believe).
Honestly, there isn't all that much of a difference in having Diffey do play-by-play compared to Varsha. If anything, Diffey is more expressive in the booth than Varsha. All three commentators have quite possibly the most rigidly defined roles on a race telecast in the United States. Matchett is mainly the technical guy, while Hobbs is the driver analyst. For the most part, each person sticks to their roles, but they can interject when their knowledge is applicable. It makes for a very civil telecast, but still a fun one. I like to think of the telecasts as "cerebral," in that there's plenty of action to commentate on, but that it's a thinking's man race to watch. Lots of things going on that cannot necessarily be seen.
A new feature in the broadcasts is the introduction of side-by-side commercial breaks, something that really wasn't advertised very much. To me, it was a nice surprise. Formula One Management requires a certain number of commercial breaks during a Grand Prix and mandates them to be a specific length during a race (two minutes, I believe).
Since NBC Sports Network is using the World Feed, the camera shots are the same all over the world. They are, at best, a compromise. There are some really good live shots, like when they were able to discuss Fernando Alonso's DRS issues in real time because they just so happened to get a rear facing shot off of Alonso's car in one of the DRS zones. Other times, there can be a lot of time between things happening and the viewers actually seeing them. An example of that is the mess that caused Jean-Eric Vergne's flat tire early in the race. For lack of better words, that was due to a wreck.
The racing for position that was shown live on TV was very good. Maybe it wasn't side-by-side action all the way around the track, but there is action to be had. Telecasts over the past five or so years have become more inclusive, especially compared to what viewers got in the mid-1990s. Gone are the days in which host broadcasters would show favoritism towards drivers from their country and give them more airtime than they deserved, some more blatantly than others.
Post-race content is very regimented. NBC Sports Network showed the podium ceremonies and the winner interviews. Now, these Q&A sessions are on the podium itself instead of in a press conference, conducted by a somewhat randomly selected person. This week, that interviewer was former driver and current analyst for the BBC David Coulthard. There is also a subtle warning not to swear on the podium, which I find to be kind of funny. However, the reason for that is twofold. One, the race was in Bahrain and such behavior might be considered inappropriate, and two, not all countries are quite as casual towards profanity as some European countries apparently are.
For 2013, NBC Sports Network's post-race wrap-up show, F1 Extra, is effectively tied into the rest of the show, which I do like. SPEED's version of the show, Formula One Debrief, would typically air days after the race, although they did experiment with streaming the show on the internet at one point.
F1 Extra started off with highlights of the just completed Grand Prix of Bahrain, followed up by the unofficial results, driver's point standings and constructors' point standings. There were also some taped driver interviews from Bahrain with drivers such as Felipe Massa and Sergio Perez. Finally, we also had some breakdowns of certain portions of the race from the commentators. It was a nice way to recap a Formula One race at 10 AM on a Sunday, paired with a solid telecast that was fun to watch and had a solid rhythm. It's clear Formula One on NBCSN hasn't missed a beat.
I hope you liked this look at NBC Sports Network's broadcast of the Grand Prix of Bahrain. Next week, we'll be back with another edition of the Critic's Annex. Until then, enjoy this weekend's action from Richmond.
Phil Allaway is the Newsletter Manager and a Senior Writer for Frontstretch. He can be reached via e-mail at phil.allaway@frontstretch.com.
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Frontstretch Line of the Week
From Did You Notice? ... "Cheating" Equals Credibility Crisis, Who NASCAR's Chasing And Dodging Brands
"I'd say if Dodge felt stock car racing was bad for its bottom line, it would be out altogether; no commercials every now and then, no popping up on the scroll, not even a "no comment" when asked about their future plans. It may not be 2014, in part because a top team won't make themselves available but make no mistake: over the long-term, they're still lurking as a potential NASCAR participant."- Tom Bowles, on Dodge's purchase of ad space on Sprint Cup telecasts to advertise the new Dodge Dart, and their likelihood to attempt to re-enter the series
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TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:
Mirror Driving: NASCAR Engine Aggravation Among Richmond Realizations
by the Frontstretch Staff
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Frontstretch Line of the Week
From Did You Notice? ... "Cheating" Equals Credibility Crisis, Who NASCAR's Chasing And Dodging Brands
"I'd say if Dodge felt stock car racing was bad for its bottom line, it would be out altogether; no commercials every now and then, no popping up on the scroll, not even a "no comment" when asked about their future plans. It may not be 2014, in part because a top team won't make themselves available but make no mistake: over the long-term, they're still lurking as a potential NASCAR participant."- Tom Bowles, on Dodge's purchase of ad space on Sprint Cup telecasts to advertise the new Dodge Dart, and their likelihood to attempt to re-enter the series
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TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:
Mirror Driving: NASCAR Engine Aggravation Among Richmond Realizations
by the Frontstretch Staff
by Summer Bedgood
NASCAR Fantasy Insider: Struggling Stars Look To Get Back On Track At Richmond
by Jeff Wolfe
Truckin' Thursdays: Miguel Paludo on Rockingham, Boston And The NHRA
by Beth Lunkenheimer
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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:
FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:
Q: In 1989, Phoenix Racing earned their best-ever start in the Cup Series when Butch Miller qualified their No. 51 Chevrolet on the outside pole at Richmond. However, the day ended terribly. What happened?
Check back Friday for the answer, here in the Frontstretch Newsletter!
Wednesday's Answer:
Wednesday's Answer:
Q: The 1998 Pontiac Excitement 400 is best known as the race in which NASCAR intentionally threw a late red flag in order to prevent the event from finishing under caution. However, it ended under caution anyway. Why?
A: Johnny Benson hit the wall in Turn 1 with a couple of laps to go to bring out the yellow. In an attempt to keep himself on the lead lap, Benson stayed out and rode the wall. Benson ended up finishing one lap down in 18th while Terry Labonte won the race.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 Justin Tucker
-- In Case You Missed It by Beth Lunkenheimer
-- Frontstretch Folio: Richmond by Beth Lunkenheimer
-- Keepin' It Short by Mike Neff
-- Links to your favorite Frontstretch articles, trivia, and more!
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Tomorrow on the Frontstretch:
Four Burning Questions: Richmond by Matt Stallknecht
Matt gets your engines revved up for 2013 with a preview of this weekend's Toyota Owners 400.
Holding A Pretty Wheel by Amy Henderson
Amy returns this week with another intriguing Friday commentary. This week, the focus is on Danica Patrick and how a look at another racing series might give you a new perspective on NASCAR's "First Lady."
Nuts For Nationwide by Kevin Rutherford
Kevin has another interesting look at the Nationwide Series ahead of Friday night's ToyotaCare 250.
Voices From the Heartland by Jeff Meyer
Our Tennessee transplant returns with another interesting take on recent events.
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