Friday, June 14, 2013

The Frontstretch Newsletter: Lunchtime News Updates

THE FRONTSTRETCH NEWSLETTER
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June 14th, 2013
Volume VII, Edition CV

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What to Watch For: Friday

- The Sprint Cup Series will hold a single practice session from 12:30 - 2:00 PM ET leading up to qualifying for the Quicken Loans 400 at 4:35 PM ET. With a weather forecast of mostly sunny and a high of 75, all on-track activity should go on as scheduled.

- The Nationwide Series takes to the track for its final practice session from 2:10 - 4:25 PM ET in preparation for Saturday afternoon's Alliance Truck Parts 250. Qualifying for that race will be held at 11:35 AM ET on Saturday.

- Before any on-track action takes place in the Sprint Cup or Nationwide Series, the ARCA Racing Series will hold its qualifying session at 11:00 AM ET. Later in the day, the ARCA Series Patriot Pumps 200 is scheduled for 6:15 PM ET.

- The investigation continues into Jason Leffler's fatal crash at Bridgeport Speedway. Yesterday, it was revealed Leffler died from a blunt force neck injury when the car impacted the wall during his one-car wreck Wednesday night. The New Jersey State Police are in charge of collecting evidence and leading the inquiry into Leffler's death.

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Top News
by Justin Tucker

Vickers and MWR to Honor National Champion Cardinals

When Brian Vickers and the No. 55 Aaron's Dream Machine hit the track for the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky in two weeks, it will leave the field seeing red. Vickers, Michael Waltrip Racing, and Aaron's will honor the 2013 NCAA National Basketball Champion Louisville Cardinals with a special paint scheme during Quaker State 400 weekend at Kentucky Speedway from June 27th - 29th.

The No. 55 Toyota Camry will feature the Cardinal bird mascot on the hood along with the school's traditional red and black colors on the car. Vickers will also wear a special red, white, and black firesuit for the race, honoring the school which sits approximately 60 miles from the speedway.

"This will certainly help my popularity with local fans that weekend," Vickers said. "I'm a big fan of sports in general so to have the national champions on board is a huge honor. They are winners and it's always cool to surround yourself with success. Our goal is to make them proud."

University of Louisville Alumni and supporters can root on Vickers and the #55 by taking advantage of a special Cardinal Takeover ticket package which includes admission to the hospitality tent which includes food and complimentary beverages, a fan zone pass which provides race day admission to the infield and a track side view of the pre-race concert with Billy Currington. More info regarding the Cardinal Takeover ticket package can be found at http://www.kentuckyspeedway.com/tickets/cardinal_takeover/.

Finch Eyes Indy as Final Race for Phoenix Racing

James Finch, who owns Phoenix Racing, has decided that enough is enough. The organization has struggled for the last two seasons finding full-time sponsorship for the No. 51 Sprint Cup Series and No. 1 Nationwide Series efforts. On Wednesday evening, Finch confirmed that after this Summer he would be done with racing. 

"This is my last year racing hopefully it will be in July in the Brickyard," Finch told WMBB.com. "I am talking to some people that might buy the race team and if they do I might stay with them a few months. After that I will not invest any more money in it after this race in July."

Phoenix Racing started out the 2013 season with Guy Roofing as the primary sponsor for the No. 51 in the Daytona 500 and two other races, but since that point Finch and Phoenix have been in search of sponsor to keep their Cup Series effort alive.

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

Valvoline Partners With Red Horse Racing

Earlier this week, Red Horse Racing announced a new partnership with Valvoline, manufacturer of the NextGen recycled motor oil. Valvoline NextGen will serve as primary sponsor for Timothy Peters for the UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway on June 27th and another race yet to be named. In addition, they'll also provide associate sponsorship for all three of the RHR trucks.

"This comes at a great time for our Valvoline team," Tom Gerrald, vice president of Installer Channels said. "Red Horse Racing is the premier NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team on and off the race track and we couldn't be happier about partnering with them. As the manufacturer of the first trademarked lubricant oil, first racing oil, first high-mileage oil and first major national brand to introduce a premium recycled motor oil, Valvoline wants to be there to help Red Horse Racing bring home its first championship title."

RHR fields three full-time Truck Series entries with Timothy Peters, German Quiroga and Jon Wes Townley. The trio has combined for five top-10 results in seven races, including Quiroga's record-setting third-place finish last week at Texas Motor Speedway.

LVMS Nationwide Race Gets New Name For 2014

Las Vegas Motor Speedway's Nationwide Series race will have a new name beginning in the 2014 season. Though the parent-company sponsorship remains the same, the Sam's Town 300 has been rebranded as the Boyd Gaming 300.

"With our recent extension, Boyd Gaming is looking forward to celebrating our 20th anniversary as the sole corporate sponsor of the Nationwide Series race since it began in 1997," said Paul Chakmak, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Boyd Gaming.  "The new name we've selected - the Boyd Gaming 300 - reflects what the race has become over the years, a marquee event for our customers across the country.  We are thrilled that the Boyd Gaming 300 has grown into one of the premier events on theLas Vegassports calendar and one of the most well-attended races in the Nationwide Series. Boyd Gaming looks forward to more successful years of partnership with our friends at LVMS."

Tickets for the 2014 race weekend are on sale at www.lvms.com or by calling the speedway's ticket office at 800-644-4444. Neon Garage tickets, Lucky 7 preferred parking and driver introduction passes are also available.

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Frontstretch Folio: Quicken Loans 400
by Beth Lunkenheimer

The Sprint Cup Series heads to Michigan International Speedway this weekend the first of two events held there. The Quicken Loans 400 is the 15th race of the 2013 season and will be broadcast live on TNT at 1:00 PM ET. The race can also be heard on your local MRN affiliate or SiriusXM Radio Channel 90. Drivers will compete for 200 laps (400 miles) en route to the checkered flag.

Records and Facts:

Marcos Ambrose holds the track qualifying record, with a lap of 203.241, set for the 2012 Quicken Loans 400. Ambrose led four times for a total of 15 laps before settling into a ninth-place finish behind race winner Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is the defending winner of this race. After starting 17th, Junior led 95 laps en route to a more than five second victory over Tony Stewart. Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle and Jimmie Johnson rounded out the top 5.

Track Facts:

Track / Race Length
: 2.0-mile D-shaped oval
Degree of Banking: Turns: 18 degrees
Frontstretch Length: 3,600 feet; Banked 12 degrees
Backstretch Length: 2,242 feet; Banked 5 degrees
Pit Road Speed: 45mph
Pace Car Speed: 55mph
Seating: 84,000
Opened: 1968

Pre-Race Schedule

Practices:
Friday, June 14, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ET on SPEED
Saturday, June 15, 9:30 - 10:25 AM ET on SPEED
Happy Hour: Saturday, June 15, 12:30 - 1:30 PM ET on SPEED
Qualifying: Friday, June 14 at 3:35 PM ET on SPEED

Race Day Forecast

Sunday:
Scattered Thunderstorms; Chance of Rain 40%
High: 81
Low: 63

They Said It:

"I always love racing at Michigan, and it's even more special to be able to support the Give Kids A Smile program there. As a parent with a toddler, I want to do everything I can to protect my daughter's health and teach her good lifelong habits.  When you consider how much dental health impacts children's ability to learn, self-confidence and overall quality of life, you want to do everything you can to help them be healthy. For children in need, it is even more of a challenge, so I'm proud to be running the Give Kids A Smile car to help promote good dental health for children in need." Greg Biffle

"My dad worked on sprint cars when I was little so I grew up learning about racing. He taught me about the cars, and I also wanted to race and ultimately race for my dad at some point. Because of him is why I race cars and why I got into it. He was the one who taught me first off about the cars, how they worked, how to work on them and I enjoyed it. I've learned a lot from him over the years, and it's been great having him around and having his support at all my races." Kasey Kahne

"Michigan has always been one of my favorite tracks on the circuit. I've got a Cup win there and would love to win on the Nationwide side. This week will be my first time at Michigan since the repave, so that will be something new for me. I've always liked intermediate tracks. We've done pretty good on intermediate tracks so far this season, but we need to be just a little better there." Brian Vickers

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

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Keepin' It Short: Learning to Race a Tour With the UARA-STARS
by Mike Neff

The United Auto Racing Association started some 12 years ago with the idea in mind of making touring series racing a possibility for local racers in the Southeast. They run races from the small circuits that dot the region to the superspeedway at Rockingham. Their races are generally 150 laps in length and designed to test the endurance of man and machine. They race Late Model Stock Cars that are perimeter chassis cars similar to those run in the K&N East and West series and the cars that used to be run in the Nationwide series before the new style cars were introduced in the late 2000s.

The series was developed with the idea of letting local racers who wanted to hone their skills and advance to the next level of racing compete with the drivers who simply wanted to race at a variety of tracks on a respectable budget, rather than spending their whole race season at one or two local tracks. The 3,100 pound cars run 500 hp V-8 engines and run on 10 inch Hoosier racing tires.

The schedule is put together to emphasize racing ability and endurance while not breaking the bank. It also exposes the drivers to the demands of being a touring series racer with demands such as fan availability, media requirements, live race broadcasts and intense inspection processes.

Some former UARA drivers who have moved on to bigger and better series:

Matt DiBenedetto – 2007 Rookie of the year and Nationwide Series Driver.
Steve Wallace – Nationwide Series Driver
Austin Dillon – 2011 Camping World Truck Series Champion
Ty Dillon – 2011 ARCA Series Champion
Ben Rhodes – Camping World Truck Series Driver
Coleman Pressley – 2010 Series Champion and Nationwide Series Driver
Kyle Grissom – 2005 Rookie of the year and 2012 PASS Southern Division Champion
John King III – 2012 Camping World Truck Series Daytona Winner
Corey LaJoie – Richard Petty Development Driver
Matt McCall – 2-time series champion and RCR Race Engineer

This weekend the series heads to Anderson South Carolina to run the UARA-STARS 150 at the Anderson Motor Speedway. The tight track offers some intense racing and a great atmosphere in an easy to access venue. If you are near the Georgia/South Carolina border along I-85 this Friday, take a trip over to see some of the future stars of stock car racing in action.

Whelen All-American National Championship Battle

While the top three in the national points did not compete this past week, Anthony Anders barely held onto fourth place by picking up 12 points while C.E. Falk made a big move, notching two wins and adding 78 points to his total. While he didn't move up in the rankings, he did climb within 163 points of the top spot. Falk continues to dominate at Langley Speedway, and more quality wins will put him right in the mix for the National Title. Keith Rocco also took a big bite out of the point lead this week, winning two races himself and adding 82 points to his season total. He and Falk both have 15 races in the books so they will still be able to add some significant points over the next couple of weeks until they get to the maximum 18 races.

Position Name Races Wins Top 5s Top 10s Total Points

1 Lee Pulliam 20 12 18 18 684
2 Deac McCaskill 18 7 14 17 649
3 Tommy Lemons Jr. 18 3 14 16 571
4 Anthony Anders 22 8 17 19 524
5 C E Falk III 15 7 14 14 521
6 Keith Rocco 15 6 10 12 484
7 Ryan Preece 14 4 10 12 452
8 Brandon Dean 10 0 7 12 388
9 Chad Finchum 13 1 6 12 379
10 Zeke Shell 11 3 7 10 351

This Weekend's Race Schedule

Friday    06/14/13    Ocean Speedway    Watsonville    CA    USAC Western Classic Sprints
Friday    06/14/13    Ocean Speedway    Watsonville    CA    USAC/CRA Sprint Cars
Friday    06/14/13    Jacksonville Speedway    Jacksonville    IL    Hornets
Friday    06/14/13    Jacksonville Speedway    Jacksonville    IL    Modifieds
Friday    06/14/13    Jacksonville Speedway    Jacksonville    IL    MOWA Sprint Cars
Friday    06/14/13    Jacksonville Speedway    Jacksonville    IL    Stock Cars
Friday    06/14/13    Kankakee County Speedway    Kankakee    IL    I-Mods
Friday    06/14/13    Kankakee County Speedway    Kankakee    IL    Pro Late Models
Friday    06/14/13    Kankakee County Speedway    Kankakee    IL    UMP Modifieds
Friday    06/14/13    Kankakee County Speedway    Kankakee    IL    UMP Sport Compacts
Friday    06/14/13    Kankakee County Speedway    Kankakee    IL    UMP Stock Cars
Friday    06/14/13    Kankakee County Speedway    Kankakee    IL    UMP Super Late Models
Friday    06/14/13    Tri-City Speedway    Pontoon Beach    IL    UMP Factory Stocks
Friday    06/14/13    Tri-City Speedway    Pontoon Beach    IL    UMP Late Models
Friday    06/14/13    Tri-City Speedway    Pontoon Beach    IL    UMP Modifieds
Friday    06/14/13    Tri-City Speedway    Pontoon Beach    IL    UMP Pro-Crate Late Models
Friday    06/14/13    Tri-City Speedway    Pontoon Beach    IL    UMP Sport Compacts
Friday    06/14/13    Oxford Plains Speedway    Oxford    ME    Mini Stocks
Friday    06/14/13    Oxford Plains Speedway    Oxford    ME    Outlaw Sportsman
Friday    06/14/13    Oxford Plains Speedway    Oxford    ME    Pro Late Models
Friday    06/14/13    Oxford Plains Speedway    Oxford    ME    Street Stocks
Friday    06/14/13    Oxford Plains Speedway    Oxford    ME    Wicked Good Racers
Friday    06/14/13    Jackson Speedway    Jackson     MI    World of Outlaw Sprint Cars
Friday    06/14/13    US 36 Raceway    Cameron    MO    ASCS Winged Sprints
Friday    06/14/13    Magnolia Motor Speedway    Columbus    MS    Lucas Oil Dirt Late Models
Friday    06/14/13    Cleveland County Speedway    Lawndale    NC    FASTRAK Pro Late Models
Friday    06/14/13    Canaan Fair Speedway    Canaan    NH    POWRi Lucas Oil Outlaw Midgets
Friday    06/14/13    Kil-Kare Raceway    Xenia    OH    USAC Eastern Ignite Midgets
Friday    06/14/13    Kil-Kare Raceway    Xenia    OH    USAC Midwest Pavement Ignite Midgets
Friday    06/14/13    Ohsweken Speedway    Ohsweken    Ontario    Bombers
Friday    06/14/13    Ohsweken Speedway    Ohsweken    Ontario    Mini Stocks
Friday    06/14/13    Ohsweken Speedway    Ohsweken    Ontario    Sprint Cars
Friday    06/14/13    Ohsweken Speedway    Ohsweken    Ontario    Thunder Stocks
Friday    06/14/13    Anderson Motor Speedway    Anderson    SC    UARA-Stars Late Models
Friday    06/14/13    El Paso Speedway Park    El Paso     TX    Championship Dirt Motorsports Super Late Models
Friday    06/14/13    El Paso Speedway Park    El Paso    TX    Southwest Dirt Racing Association Late Models
Friday    06/14/13    Kennedale Speedway Park    Kennedale    TX    ASCS Winged Sprints
Friday    06/14/13    RPM Speedway    Crandall    TX    Factory Stocks
Friday    06/14/13    RPM Speedway    Crandall    TX    Limited Modifieds
Friday    06/14/13    RPM Speedway    Crandall    TX    Sprint Cars
Friday    06/14/13    RPM Speedway    Crandall    TX    Street Stocks
Friday    06/14/13    RPM Speedway    Crandall    TX    USRA Modifieds
Friday    06/14/13    Cedar Lake Speedway    New Richmond    WI    UNOH Summer Nationals Hell Tour Late Models
Friday    06/14/13    Cedar Lake Speedway    New Richmond    WI    USMTS Modifieds
Friday    06/14/13    Manitowoc County Fairgrounds    Manitowoc    WI    Grand Nationals
Friday    06/14/13    Manitowoc County Fairgrounds    Manitowoc    WI    MSA 360 Sprints
Friday    06/14/13    Manitowoc County Fairgrounds    Manitowoc    WI    Street Stocks
Friday    06/14/13    Manitowoc County Fairgrounds    Manitowoc    WI    WDLMA Late Models
Friday    06/14/13    Oshkosh Speedzone    Oshkosh    WI    Dirt Devils
Friday    06/14/13    Oshkosh Speedzone    Oshkosh    WI    Grand Nationals
Friday    06/14/13    Oshkosh Speedzone    Oshkosh    WI    Modifieds
Friday    06/14/13    Oshkosh Speedzone    Oshkosh    WI    Sport Mods
Friday    06/14/13    Oshkosh Speedzone    Oshkosh    WI    Street Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Montgomery Motor Speedway    Montgomery    AL    Buzz
Saturday    06/15/13    Montgomery Motor Speedway    Montgomery    AL    Mini Modifieds
Saturday    06/15/13    Montgomery Motor Speedway    Montgomery    AL    Street Stock
Saturday    06/15/13    Montgomery Motor Speedway    Montgomery    AL    Super Stock/Truck
Saturday    06/15/13    Riverside International Speedway    West Memphis    AR    305 Winged Sprints
Saturday    06/15/13    Riverside International Speedway    West Memphis    AR    360 Winged Sprints
Saturday    06/15/13    Riverside International Speedway    West Memphis    AR    Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Riverside International Speedway    West Memphis    AR    Modifieds
Saturday    06/15/13    Riverside International Speedway    West Memphis    AR    Stock Cars
Saturday    06/15/13    Canyon Speedway Park    Peoria    AZ    ASCS Winged Sprints
Saturday    06/15/13    Canyon Speedway Park    Peoria    AZ    Challenge Cup Sprint Cars
Saturday    06/15/13    Canyon Speedway Park    Peoria    AZ    Dwarf Cars
Saturday    06/15/13    Canyon Speedway Park    Peoria    AZ    IMCA Modifieds
Saturday    06/15/13    Canyon Speedway Park    Peoria    AZ    Mini Sprints
Saturday    06/15/13    Tucson International Raceway    Tucson    AZ    Factory Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Tucson International Raceway    Tucson    AZ    Mod Lites
Saturday    06/15/13    Tucson International Raceway    Tucson    AZ    USRA Modifieds
Saturday    06/15/13    Tucson International Raceway    Tucson    AZ    X-Mods
Saturday    06/15/13    Bakersfield Speedway    Bakersfield    CA    American Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Bakersfield Speedway    Bakersfield    CA    Hobby Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Bakersfield Speedway    Bakersfield    CA    Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Bakersfield Speedway    Bakersfield    CA    Mini Dwarfs
Saturday    06/15/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    Hobby Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    Hobby Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    MST
Saturday    06/15/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    Open Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    Toyota Sedans
Saturday    06/15/13    Petaluma Speedway    Petaluma    CA    USAC Western States Midgets
Saturday    06/15/13    Santa Maria Speedway    Santa Maria    CA    USAC/CRA Sprint Cars
Saturday    06/15/13    34 Raceway    Burlington    IA    4-Cylinders
Saturday    06/15/13    34 Raceway    Burlington    IA    IMCA Modifieds
Saturday    06/15/13    34 Raceway    Burlington    IA    IMCA Stock Cars
Saturday    06/15/13    34 Raceway    Burlington    IA    Mod Lites
Saturday    06/15/13    34 Raceway    Burlington    IA    Sport Mods
Saturday    06/15/13    34 Raceway    Burlington    IA    UMP Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Knoxville Raceway    Knoxville    IA    360 Winged Sprints
Saturday    06/15/13    Knoxville Raceway    Knoxville    IA    World of Outlaw Sprint Cars
Saturday    06/15/13    Meridian Speedway    Meridian    ID    B-Mods
Saturday    06/15/13    Meridian Speedway    Meridian    ID    Mini Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Meridian Speedway    Meridian    ID    Sprint Cars
Saturday    06/15/13    Meridian Speedway    Meridian    ID    Street Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Meridian Speedway    Meridian    ID    Super Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Fairbury American Legion Speedway    Fairbury    IL    UMP Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Highland Speedway    Highland    IL    Outlaw Micros
Saturday    06/15/13    Highland Speedway    Highland    IL    UMP Kidzmods
Saturday    06/15/13    Highland Speedway    Highland    IL    UMP Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Highland Speedway    Highland    IL    UMP Modifieds
Saturday    06/15/13    Highland Speedway    Highland    IL    UMP Sport Mods
Saturday    06/15/13    Highland Speedway    Highland    IL    UMP Street Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Peoria Speedway    Peoria    IL    Hornets
Saturday    06/15/13    Peoria Speedway    Peoria    IL    Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Peoria Speedway    Peoria    IL    Lightning Sprints
Saturday    06/15/13    Peoria Speedway    Peoria    IL    Limited Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Peoria Speedway    Peoria    IL    Modifieds
Saturday    06/15/13    Peoria Speedway    Peoria    IL    Street Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Spoon River Speedway    Canton    IL    Spoon 6-Shooters
Saturday    06/15/13    Spoon River Speedway    Canton    IL    UMP Hornets
Saturday    06/15/13    Spoon River Speedway    Canton    IL    UMP Limited Modifieds
Saturday    06/15/13    Spoon River Speedway    Canton    IL    UMP Modifieds
Saturday    06/15/13    Spoon River Speedway    Canton    IL    UMP Pro-Crate Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Tri-State Speedway    Haubstadt    IN    MOWA Sprint Cars
Saturday    06/15/13    Tri-State Speedway    Haubstadt    IN    MSCS Sprint Cars
Saturday    06/15/13    Plymouth Speedway    Plymouth    IN     USAC 600 Mini Sprints
Saturday    06/15/13    Elko Speedway    Elko     MN    Bandoleros
Saturday    06/15/13    Elko Speedway    Elko     MN    Big 8 Cars
Saturday    06/15/13    Elko Speedway    Elko     MN    Legends
Saturday    06/15/13    Elko Speedway    Elko     MN    Power Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Elko Speedway    Elko     MN    Super Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Elko Speedway    Elko     MN    Thunder Cars
Saturday    06/15/13    LA Raceway    LaMonte    MO    ASCS Winged Sprints
Saturday    06/15/13    Lucas Oil Speedway    Wheatland    MO    A-Mods
Saturday    06/15/13    Lucas Oil Speedway    Wheatland    MO    B-Mods
Saturday    06/15/13    Lucas Oil Speedway    Wheatland    MO    Factory Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Lucas Oil Speedway    Wheatland    MO    ULMA Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Magnolia Motor Speedway    Columbus    MS    Lucas Oil Dirt Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    County Line Raceway    Elm City     NC    Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    County Line Raceway    Elm City     NC    Pure Stock 4 Cylinder
Saturday    06/15/13    County Line Raceway    Elm City     NC    Pure Stock V-8
Saturday    06/15/13    County Line Raceway    Elm City     NC    Super Stock 4 Cylinders
Saturday    06/15/13    East Lincoln Speedway    Stanley    NC    Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    East Lincoln Speedway    Stanley    NC    Limited Sportsman
Saturday    06/15/13    East Lincoln Speedway    Stanley    NC    Micro Sprints
Saturday    06/15/13    East Lincoln Speedway    Stanley    NC    Renegades
Saturday    06/15/13    East Lincoln Speedway    Stanley    NC    Stock 4
Saturday    06/15/13    East Lincoln Speedway    Stanley    NC    Super Stock 4 Cylinders
Saturday    06/15/13    Hickory Motor Speedway    Newton     NC    Limited Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Hickory Motor Speedway    Newton     NC    Renegades
Saturday    06/15/13    Hickory Motor Speedway    Newton     NC    Street Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Hickory Motor Speedway    Newton     NC    Super Trucks
Saturday    06/15/13    Hickory Motor Speedway    Newton     NC    Vintage Sportsman Racing Classics
Saturday    06/15/13    Hickory Motor Speedway    Newton     NC    Whelen All-American Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Southern New Mexico Speedway    Las Cruces    NM    Championship Dirt Motorsports Super Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Southern New Mexico Speedway    Las Cruces    NM    Hornets
Saturday    06/15/13    Southern New Mexico Speedway    Las Cruces    NM    Southwest Dirt Racing Association Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Southern New Mexico Speedway    Las Cruces    NM    UMP Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Southern New Mexico Speedway    Las Cruces    NM    USRA Modifieds
Saturday    06/15/13    Southern New Mexico Speedway    Las Cruces    NM    USRA Street Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Riverside International Speedway    James River    NS    Parts for Trucks Pro Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Las Vegas Motor Speedway    Las Vegas    NV    USAC Western Pavement Ignite Midgets
Saturday    06/15/13    Columbus Motor Speedway    Columbus    OH    USAC Eastern Ignite Midgets
Saturday    06/15/13    Columbus Motor Speedway    Columbus    OH    USAC Midwest Pavement Ignite Midgets
Saturday    06/15/13    Oakshade Raceway    Wauseon    OH    Sunoco American Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Salina Highbanks Speedway    Salina    OK    MARS DIRTCar Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Hermiston Super Oval     Hermison     OR    Columbia River Legends
Saturday    06/15/13    Hermiston Super Oval     Hermison     OR    Modifieds
Saturday    06/15/13    Hermiston Super Oval     Hermison     OR    Super Minis
Saturday    06/15/13    West End Raceway    Gilbert     PA    Half Quarter Midget
Saturday    06/15/13    West End Raceway    Gilbert     PA    Heavy 160 Quarter Midget
Saturday    06/15/13    West End Raceway    Gilbert     PA    Heavy Honda Quarter Midget
Saturday    06/15/13    West End Raceway    Gilbert     PA    Heavy World Formula Quarter Midget
Saturday    06/15/13    West End Raceway    Gilbert     PA    Jr. Animal Quarter Midget
Saturday    06/15/13    West End Raceway    Gilbert     PA    Jr. Honda Quarter Midget
Saturday    06/15/13    West End Raceway    Gilbert     PA    Jr. Novice Quarter Midget
Saturday    06/15/13    West End Raceway    Gilbert     PA    Light 160 Quarter Midget
Saturday    06/15/13    West End Raceway    Gilbert     PA    Sr. Honda Quarter Midget
Saturday    06/15/13    West End Raceway    Gilbert     PA    Sr. Novice Quarter Midget
Saturday    06/15/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Modified Street Bomber
Saturday    06/15/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Openwheel
Saturday    06/15/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Outlaw Pony
Saturday    06/15/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Pure Pony
Saturday    06/15/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Rookie Pony
Saturday    06/15/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Street Stock Bomber
Saturday    06/15/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Super Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Two Barrel Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Smoky Mountain Speedway    Maryville    TN    Crate Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Smoky Mountain Speedway    Maryville    TN    Southern All Stars Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Smoky Mountain Speedway    Maryville    TN    Street Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Smoky Mountain Speedway    Maryville    TN    Topless Modifieds
Saturday    06/15/13    Devil's Bowl Speedway    Mesquite    TX    ASCS Winged Sprints
Saturday    06/15/13    Lonesome Pine Raceway    Coeburn    VA    Iron Warrior
Saturday    06/15/13    Lonesome Pine Raceway    Coeburn    VA    Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Lonesome Pine Raceway    Coeburn    VA    Mod 4
Saturday    06/15/13    Lonesome Pine Raceway    Coeburn    VA    Pure 4
Saturday    06/15/13    Lonesome Pine Raceway    Coeburn    VA    Pure Streets
Saturday    06/15/13    Lonesome Pine Raceway    Coeburn    VA    Super Streets
Saturday    06/15/13    South Boston Speedway    South Boston    VA    Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    South Boston Speedway    South Boston    VA    Limited Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    South Boston Speedway    South Boston    VA    Pure Stock
Saturday    06/15/13    Bear Ridge Speedway    Bradford     VT    USAC DMA Midgets
Saturday    06/15/13    Skagit Speedway    Alger    WA    360 Winged Sprints
Saturday    06/15/13    Skagit Speedway    Alger    WA    Outlaw Hornets
Saturday    06/15/13    Skagit Speedway    Alger    WA    Sportsman Sprints
Saturday    06/15/13    Skagit Speedway    Alger    WA    USAC Midgets
Saturday    06/15/13    Wenatchee Valley Speedway    Wenatchee    WA    Can-Am Thurder Cars
Saturday    06/15/13    Wenatchee Valley Speedway    Wenatchee    WA    Columbia River 150 PASS Super Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Wenatchee Valley Speedway    Wenatchee    WA    Pro Four Alliance
Saturday    06/15/13    Wenatchee Valley Speedway    Wenatchee    WA    Pure Stocks
Saturday    06/15/13    Wenatchee Valley Speedway    Wenatchee    WA    WESCO Winged Sprints
Saturday    06/15/13    Cedar Lake Speedway    New Richmond    WI    UNOH Summer Nationals Hell Tour Late Models
Saturday    06/15/13    Cedar Lake Speedway    New Richmond    WI    USMTS Modifieds
Sunday    06/16/13    Quincy Raceways    Quincy    IL    IMCA Northern Sport Mods
Sunday    06/16/13    Quincy Raceways    Quincy    IL    IMCA Sport Compacts
Sunday    06/16/13    Quincy Raceways    Quincy    IL    IMCA Stock Cars
Sunday    06/16/13    Quincy Raceways    Quincy    IL    UMP Late Models
Sunday    06/16/13    Quincy Raceways    Quincy    IL    UMP Modifieds
Sunday    06/16/13    Kentucky Motor Speedway    Whitesville    KY    Figure 8
Sunday    06/16/13    Kentucky Motor Speedway    Whitesville    KY    Mini Modifieds
Sunday    06/16/13    Kentucky Motor Speedway    Whitesville    KY    Mini Stocks
Sunday    06/16/13    Kentucky Motor Speedway    Whitesville    KY    Pure Stocks
Sunday    06/16/13    Kentucky Motor Speedway    Whitesville    KY    Sportsman
Sunday    06/16/13    Kentucky Motor Speedway    Whitesville    KY    Street Stocks
Sunday    06/16/13    Kentucky Motor Speedway    Whitesville    KY    Thunder Stocks
Sunday    06/16/13    Grays Harbor Raceway    Elma     WA    USAC Northwest Ignite Midgets
Sunday    06/16/13    Wilmot Raceway    Wilmot    WI    UNOH Summer Nationals Hell Tour Late Models
Sunday    06/16/13    West Virginia Motor Speedway    Mineral Wells    WV    FASTRAK Pro Late Models
Tuesday    06/18/13    TBA    TBA    TBA    ASCS Winged Sprints
Wednesday    06/19/13    Meridian Speedway    Meridian    ID    Legends
Wednesday    06/19/13    Meridian Speedway    Meridian    ID    Mini Stocks
Wednesday    06/19/13    Meridian Speedway    Meridian    ID    Modifieds
Wednesday    06/19/13    Meridian Speedway    Meridian    ID    Mountain Dew Winged Sprints
Wednesday    06/19/13    Spoon River Speedway    Canton    IL    Hornets
Wednesday    06/19/13    Spoon River Speedway    Canton    IL    Summit Modified Nationals – DIRTCar Modifieds
Wednesday    06/19/13    Spoon River Speedway    Canton    IL    UNOH Summer Nationals Hell Tour Late Models
Wednesday    06/19/13    Oxford Plains Speedway    Oxford    ME    4-Cylinder
Wednesday    06/19/13    Oxford Plains Speedway    Oxford    ME    Ladies Full-Size
Wednesday    06/19/13    Oxford Plains Speedway    Oxford    ME    Outlaw Full Size
Wednesday    06/19/13    Oxford Plains Speedway    Oxford    ME    Sport Trucks
Wednesday    06/19/13    Concord Speedway    Concord    NC    USAC Eastern Ignite Midgets
Wednesday    06/19/13    Concord Speedway    Concord    NC    USAC Midwest Pavement Ignite Midgets
Wednesday    06/19/13    Millbridge Speedway    Salisbury    NC    125 Mini Outlaw
Wednesday    06/19/13    Millbridge Speedway    Salisbury    NC    Beginner Box Stock Mini Outlaw
Wednesday    06/19/13    Millbridge Speedway    Salisbury    NC    Box Stock Mini Outlaw
Wednesday    06/19/13    Millbridge Speedway    Salisbury    NC    NBA Clone Go-Karts
Wednesday    06/19/13    Millbridge Speedway    Salisbury    NC    Open Mini Outlaw
Wednesday    06/19/13    Lawton Speedway    Lawton    OK    ASCS Winged Sprints
Thursday    06/20/13    Swainsboro Speedway    Swainsboro    GA    Lucas Oil Dirt Late Models
Thursday    06/20/13    Belle-Clair Speedway    Belleville    IL    Summit Modified Nationals – DIRTCar Modifieds
Thursday    06/20/13    Belle-Clair Speedway    Belleville    IL    UNOH Summer Nationals Hell Tour Late Models
Thursday    06/20/13    Great American Dirt Track     Jetmore    KS    USMTS Modifieds
Thursday    06/20/13    North Carolina Quarter Midget Association Speedway    Salisbury    NC    USAC National Quarter Midgets
Thursday    06/20/13    Creek County Speedway    Saupulpa    OK    ASCS Winged Sprints
Thursday    06/20/13    Brighton Speedway    Brighton    ONT    World of Outlaw Late Models
Thursday    06/20/13    Skagit Speedway    Alger    WA    Dirt Cup 410 Winged Sprints

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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TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:


Four Burning Questions in Michigan: Junior's Time to Shine and The Need for SAFER Barriers
as told to Beth Lunkenheimer
by Kevin Rutherford

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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:

Q: When it was run back in 1999, the KMart 400 presented by Castrol Super Clean at Michigan International Speedway set an all-time NASCAR record.  What was it?

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

Q: The 1994 Miller Genuine Draft 400 race weekend was plagued by a number of crashes in Turn 3 in both the Winston Cup and ARCA races.  Why?

A: Prior to the race weekend, Michigan International Speedway repaved a 800-foot long patch in Turn 3.  In order to help it cure, rosin was laid down on top of it.  However, the patch came up due to high temperatures.  When that happens, chaos reigns.  Here's a primer for the issues on that June afternoon, complete with David Hobbs at the scene of the crime.

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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Monday on the Frontstretch:

Thinkin' Out Loud: Quicken Loans 400 by Mike Neff
Mike is back with his overall thoughts from Sunday afternoon's race from Michigan.

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

Commentary by TBA
One of the Frontstretch Staff members will stop by with their thoughts on Sunday afternoon's action from Michigan.

Big Six:
Quicken Loans 400 by Amy Henderson
Amy has your weekly look at the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How from a weekend of racing at Michigan.

Pace Laps: Michigan 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 Michigan International Speedway.

Nationwide Series Breakdown: Alliance Truck Parts 250 by Kevin Rutherford
Kevin has all the post-race analysis you need following Saturday afternoon's Nationwide Series race from Michigan.


IndyCar Breakdown: Milwaukee IndyFest by Toni Montgomery
Toni has all the post-race analysis you need following Saturday afternoon's IZOD IndyCar Series event from Milwaukee.
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