Friday, July 12, 2013

The Frontstretch Newsletter: Harvick In, Newman Out at SHR

THE FRONTSTRETCH NEWSLETTER
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July 12th, 2013
Volume VII, Edition CXXVI

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What to Watch: Weekend Racing Schedule

Friday, July 12

Time                  Telecast                    Network

3:30-5:30pm    Sprint Cup Series Qualifying     SPEED
4:30-5:30pm    Firestone Indy Lights: Toronto Race 1    NBC Sports Network*
5:30-7:00pm    IZOD IndyCar Series Qualifying    NBC Sports Network

Saturday, July 13

Time                Telecast                                Network

1:00-3:00pm    Whelen Modified Tour Town Fair Tire 100    SPEED
2:00-3:00pm    Firestone Indy Lights: Toronto Race 2    NBC Sports Network
3:00-6:00pm    IZOD IndyCar Series Honda Indy Toronto: Race 1    NBC Sports Network
8:30-11:00pm    Camping World Truck Series American Ethanol 200    SPEED

Sunday, July 14


Time                   Telecast                    Network
1:00-4:30pm    Sprint Cup Series Camping World RV Sales 301    TNT
3:00-6:00pm    IZOD IndyCar Series Honda Indy Toronto: Race 2    NBC Sports Network

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Top News
by Beth Lunkenheimer

Keselowski Leads First Practice


The Sprint Cup Series ran a lone 95 minute practice session this morning at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Defending champion Brad Keselowski topped the chart with a speed of 135.491 mph. Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin ran identical laps of 134.439 mph. Jamie McMurray and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. rounded out the top 5. Juan Pablo Montoya got into the wall and will have to go to a backup car. The session was delayed multiple times for weepers in the track and to repair the SAFER barrier. Qualifying for Sunday's Camping World RV 301 will be held at 3:40 PM ET this afternoon and televised on SPEED.

It's Official: Harvick, Budweiser to SHR

Budweiser announced on this morning that they will join Kevin Harvick at Stewart-Haas Racing next season. The King of Beers, who joined Harvick in 2011 following the departure of Shell / Pennzoil, will serve as primary sponsor on the No. 4 SHR Chevrolet for 20 races, along with associate sponsorship for the remaining events on the schedule.

"Over the last three years, Kevin has been an amazing ambassador for Budweiser, both on and off the track," said Blaise D'Sylva, vice president of media, sports and entertainment marketing for Anheuser-Busch. "We value that level of commitment, and we're proud to join him at Stewart-Haas Racing next season."

Harvick announced coming into the 2013 season that he would not be returning to Richard Childress Racing next year. And despite the "lame duck" status many labeled him with, he grabbed a win at Charlotte and sits solidly in fourth in the standings.

"I've developed a great relationship with so many people at Budweiser and am very happy it's an association that will continue for many years to come," Harvick said in a statement. "We've enjoyed a lot of success together and our expectations match right up with those of Stewart-Haas Racing."

Harvick was chosen to pilot the No. 29 Chevrolet following Dale Earnhardt's passing in the 2001 Daytona 500.

"I can't thank Richard Childress and everyone at RCR enough for everything they've done for my career," Harvick said. "I was just trying to make a name for myself in the Truck Series and Richard believed in me enough to make me a part of his race team back in 1999. Without him, and without the hard work of so many people at RCR, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Ryan Newman, who's been with SHR since its inception, will not be returning to the organization next season.

"We are not ready to expand to a fourth team. Unfortunately, this will be the last year that we have Ryan (Newman) with us," SHR Owner Tony Stewart said. "That's probably what has made this a bittersweet day. I'm bringing in another one of my friends to the organization, but also knowing that I'm losing a friend at the end of the year to the organization. The number one thing when Ryan and I spoke is that our friendship will not change.

"This was a business decision that was Gene's (Haas) as well as mine and it was a hard decision. There is a personal side and there is a business side. For Ryan and I we had to put the personal bit of it aside to work through the business part, he continued. "I'll do everything I can to help Ryan in any way I can moving forward to try to help him in his effort to find another team next year. I'm behind him 100 percent. I believe in him 100 percent. I truly wish we were able to facilitate four teams at this time. We are just not able to do that. Down the road I'm sure if that becomes a possibility that he will most definitely will be on the list to fill the fourth seat again."

Richard Childress has expressed interest in having Ryan Newman fill the vacant seat Harvick is leaving behind, but the organization has not made any official announcements.

Have news for Beth 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

Kimmel Returns to Truck Series

Long-time ARCA Racing Series driver Frank Kimmel will make his first Truck Series start in nine years this Saturday night at Iowa Speedway. Kimmel will pilot the No. 13 Ansell / Menard's Toyota for ThorSport Racing.

"ThorSport and I have got some unfinished business in the Truck Series. We tried to make the 2011 season finale at Homestead when Johnny Sauter had a shot to win the championship and we were trying to support that effort," Kimmel said. "But even though Jeriod had a truck that was fast enough in practice to make the race, qualifying got rained-out and we had no owner points, so we sat that one out."

The nine-time ARCA champion and current points leader has just twelve starts in the Truck Series. He's finished in the top 10 twice--a ninth at Homestead in 1996 and an eighth at Daytona in 2004. With just 35 trucks on the entry list at Iowa, Kimmel will make the field.

IMS, FanVision Partner


For the first time ever, FanVision and Indianapolis Motor Speedway have partnered to bring fans an enhanced viewing experience for the July 26th through July 28th race weekend. The handheld device features in-car cameras, real-time stats, driver communications and even live race broadcasts for those in the stands or infield at the track.

"We always seek to provide the best fan experience possible at IMS events," said Jarrod Krisiloff, IMS senior director of marketing. "FanVision will provide additional information and content for every NASCAR fan, bringing added value to their race weekend as they follow their favorite drivers during the races at IMS."

Fans who would like to utilize FanVision during the Indy weekend later this month can purchase their Friday through Sunday FanVision rental for $49.99 in advance or $59.99 at the track.

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Frontstretch Folio: Camping World RV 301
by Beth Lunkenheimer

The Sprint Cup Series heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon. The Camping World RV 301 is the 19th 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 301 laps (318.485 miles) en route to the checkered flag.

Records and Facts:

Ryan Newman holds the track qualifying record at New Hampshire with a speed of 135.232 mph for the 2011 Lenox Industrial Tools 301. After starting on the pole, Newman led 119 laps en route to victory lane ahead of team owner Tony Stewart. Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano and Jimmie Johnson rounded out the top 5.

Kasey Kahne is the defending winner of the summer race at New Hampshire. After starting second, Kahne led 66 laps on his way to a nearly three-second victory over Denny Hamlin. Clint Bowyer, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and eventual champion Brad Keselowski rounded out the top 5.

Track Facts:

Track / Race Length:
1.0858-mile oval; 301 laps (318.485 miles)
Degree of Banking: Turns: 12 degrees; Straights: 2 degrees
Seating: 95,491
Opened: 1990
Website: http://www.nhms.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nhmotorspeedway
Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHMotorSpeedway/

VIPs
Grand Marshal / Command:
Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World and star of CNBC Prime reality show "The Profit."
Honorary Starter / Wave Green Flag: Marcus Lemonis
Invocation: Pastor Ron Kastens
National Anthem: Samantha Russo
Canadian National Anthem: Baylee Morrison
Military Flyover: The Collings Foundation; Douglas A1-E Skyraider & North American A-36

Pre-Race Schedule

Practices:
Friday, July 12, 12:00 - 1:30 PM on SPEED
Saturday, July 13, 9:00 - 9:55 AM ET
Happy Hour: Saturday, July 13, 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM ET on SPEED
Qualifying: Friday, July 12 at 3:40 PM ET on SPEED

Race Day Forecast

Saturday:
Partly Cloudy
High: 86
Low: 65

They Said It:

"There's nothing tricky or fancy about [New Hampshire]. It's just a fun track. It just seems like it's always been a fun driver's track. Your car has to work well there but when you get to racing guys – you're trying to out-brake them, trying to get your car to turn and you struggle for forward bite. It's just got a little bit of everything the drivers look for to have a good race. It certainly doesn't help if someone has a bad attitude going in there. It kind of puts a strike against you, but I'm not going to say that you're already beat. There are tracks that I've been to that weren't my favorite tracks, but I still found a way to win there. You've just got to stay focused and work hard to find what it takes to be good." Tony Stewart

"Last year I was really proud of the guys on the No. 55. New Hampshire is all about track position. We qualified great but had to start at the back. We had to come a long way to the front and once we got there on two tires we held our spot pretty well. If a few cautions had gone different it could have been a lot better finish. I think we'll probably see something similar on Sunday. It all boils down to track position." Brian Vickers

"I'm really looking forward to New Hampshire this weekend. We tested there last month and learned a few things. Our team is determined to get a top 10 this weekend at New Hampshire, especially after we were so close last weekend at Daytona. It would be awesome to have a strong showing in our Best Buy Ford with the Fenway Sports Group in attendance." Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.

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: Another Week in the Midwest
by Mike Neff

Sprint car racing on dirt is as Midwestern as county fairs and grilled corn on the cob. The blood lines of open-wheeled racers and fans run very deep throughout the region, and during the entire Summer, one state after another runs a sprint week. We highlighted the Ohio Sprint week a couple of weeks ago, and this time it is the home of USAC, the state of Indiana. Indiana's Sprint Week is hosted by seven tracks over nine days. This year's version is the 26th edition of the Summer collection of Sprint features.

One of the great aspects of Indiana Sprint Week is the local flavor to the prize funds and items that go along with the title. B&W Auto Mart, which is located on 45 that runs through Bloomington, will be awarding the Josh Burton Hard Charger award for the driver who advances the most positions throughout the week. Buck and Betty Rice, who have been backers of USAC for years will be giving $100 each night to the fastest qualifier. The coolest award is a curly cherry wood rocking chair, valued at $3,500, that goes to the winning car owner. While winning the Sprint Week title is the ultimate honor, every award carries special value for the participants who receive them.

The week will start off with a race at I-69 Speedway in Gas City on Friday night. Saturday's race will be held at Kokomo Speedway, while the race on Sunday is taking place at Lawrenceburg Speedway. Two days off follow the three opening nights before the Sprint Week picks back up at Terre Haute on Wednesday, before heading off to Putnamville and Bloomington and wrapping up at Haubstadt. Dave Darland rolls into the week with a 35 point lead in the National Sprint Point Standings and is hoping to put his name on the Sprint Week Champion's Trophy for the fourth time. He's previously won the Sprint Week title in 1998, 2001 and 2007. If Darland is able to wrangle the title away from the other hot shoes in the seven races, he'll join Levi Jones and Kevin Thomas as the only four time Indiana Sprint Week champion's.

Over the 26 years history of the race week, there have been 14 drivers crowned king of the Indiana Sprints. With Indiana being the home of USAC, scoring the title in the state's designated Sprint Week carries a very significant stature with it.

The champions over the history of the week include:

1988 – Randy Kinser
1989 – Chuck Amati
1990 – Chuck Amati and Gary Trammell
1991 – Bob Kinser
1992 – Kevin Thomas
1993 – Kevin Thomas
1994 – Kelly Kinser
1995 – Kevin Thomas
1996 – Kevin Thomas
1997 – JJ Yeley
1998 – Dave Darland
1999 – Tony Elliott
2000 – Jay Drake
2001 – Dave Darland
2002 – Cory Kruseman
2003 – JJ Yeley
2004 – Levi Jones
2005 – Cory Kruseman
2006 – Jon Stanbrough
2007 – Dave Darland
2008 – Levi Jones
2009 – Levi Jones
2010 – Jon Stanbrough
2011 – Chris Windom
2012 – Levi Jones

With Levi Jones' recent retirement, he won't be around to attempt to repeat as champion. Dave Darland will be putting on an all out assault on the title to not only try and score the fourth championship of his career, but also pad his point lead in the national standings. For race fans around the state of Indiana, this week is a great opportunity to see some of the best Sprint Car drivers in USAC dueling it out for the biggest weekly title under the blanket of the sanctioning body.

Whelen All-American National Championship Battle

Heading into last weekend, with four points races on the docket, Lee Pulliam and Deac McCaskill were neck and neck with 728 points each. Pulliam responded with a win, two seconds and a seventh. Meanwhile, McCaskill could only put up two top 5s and three top 10s. The resulting math gives Pulliam an eight point lead over McCaskill. Tommy Lemons notched a win, three top 5s and three top 10s to leapfrog over Keith Rocco and retake third place by adding 28 points to his total. Rocco's week consisted of two races but only one top 5 and one top 10 finish. The resulting gain of 14 points is why he slipped behind Lemons. Rounding out the top 5 in points is Ryan Preece, who was recently announced as a member of NASCAR Next and has since notched eight wins in 13 races, including five in a row. Preece ran two races last week, notching wins in both, which were full points fields and gained  himself 66 points, drawing within four points of Rocco in fourth place.

The second half of the top 10 is made up of CE Falk, III, Anthony Anders, Chad Finchum, Brandon Dean and Burt Myers. With Lemons jump into third, it is now possible to attend a Late Model race in the Southeast and see the top three drivers in the National Points running against each other. Pulliam is committed to running at South Boston in their twin 75 lap races. It is not known if McCaskill and Lemons will run at South Boston or head up the road to Motor Mile to run their twin 125 lap races. If they head to South Boston, it will be an outstanding show.

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

1. Lee Pulliam     29 16 26 27 742
2. Deac McCaskill 26 10 29 25 734
3. Tommy Lemons Jr 26 4 20 24 657
4. Keith Rocco 25 8 14 20 646
5. Ryan Preece 21 8 15 17 642
6. CE Falk, III 20 7 17 17 627
7. Anthony Anders 29 9 20 23 547
8. Chad Finchum 18 3 9 15 523
9. Brandon Dean 18 0 10 16 512
10. Burt Myers 15 5 10 15 509

This Weekend's Racing Schedule

07/12/13    Ocean Speedway    Watsonville    CA    USAC Western Classic Sprints
07/12/13    Ocean Speedway    Watsonville    CA    USAC Western States Midgets
07/12/13    Kankakee County Speedway    Kankakee    IL    Summit Modified Nationals – DIRTCar Modifieds
07/12/13    Kankakee County Speedway    Kankakee    IL    UMP Sport Compacts
07/12/13    Kankakee County Speedway    Kankakee    IL    UMP Stock Cars
07/12/13    Kankakee County Speedway    Kankakee    IL    UNOH Summer Nationals Hell Tour Late Models
07/12/13    Tri-City Speedway    Pontoon Beach    IL    Lucas Oil Dirt Late Models
07/12/13    Tri-City Speedway    Pontoon Beach    IL    UMP Modifieds
07/12/13    Tri-City Speedway    Pontoon Beach    IL    UMP Pro-Crate Late Models
07/12/13    Gas City I-69 Speedway    Gas City    IN    USAC Midwest Dirt Ignite Midgets
07/12/13    Gas City I-69 Speedway    Gas City    IN    USAC Sprint Cars – Indiana Sprint Week
07/12/13    Indianapolis Motor Speedway    Speedway    IN     USAC National Quarter Midgets
07/12/13    Kansas State Fairgrounds    Hutchinson    KS    Championship Dirt Motorsports Super Late Models
07/12/13    Oxford Plains Speedway    Oxford    ME    Mini Stocks
07/12/13    Oxford Plains Speedway    Oxford    ME    Outlaw Sportsman
07/12/13    Oxford Plains Speedway    Oxford    ME    Pro Late Models
07/12/13    Oxford Plains Speedway    Oxford    ME    Street Stocks
07/12/13    US 36 Raceway    Cameron    MO    ASCS Winged Sprints
07/12/13    Tri-County Speedway    Hudson    NC    UARA-Stars Late Models
07/12/13    Canaan Fair Speedway    Canaan    NH    POWRi Lucas Oil Outlaw Midgets
07/12/13    Eldora Speedway    Rossburg    OH    NRA Sprint Invaders
07/12/13    Eldora Speedway    Rossburg    OH    World of Outlaw Sprint Cars
07/12/13    Ohsweken Speedway    Ohsweken    Ontario    Bombers
07/12/13    Ohsweken Speedway    Ohsweken    Ontario    Empire Super Sprint Cars
07/12/13    Ohsweken Speedway    Ohsweken    Ontario    Mini Stocks
07/12/13    Ohsweken Speedway    Ohsweken    Ontario    Sprint Cars
07/12/13    Ohsweken Speedway    Ohsweken    Ontario    Thunder Stocks
07/12/13    Ohsweken Speedway    Ohsweken    Ontario    Vintage Cars
07/12/13    River Cities Speedway    Grand Forks    SD    World of Outlaw Late Models
07/12/13    RPM Speedway    Crandall    TX    Factory Stocks
07/12/13    RPM Speedway    Crandall    TX    Limited Modifieds
07/12/13    RPM Speedway    Crandall    TX    Street Stocks
07/12/13    RPM Speedway    Crandall    TX    USRA Modifieds
07/12/13    Grays Harbor Raceway    Elma    WA    ASCS Winged Sprints
07/12/13    Manitowoc County Fairgrounds    Manitowoc    WI    Grand Nationals
07/12/13    Manitowoc County Fairgrounds    Manitowoc    WI    MSA 360 Sprints
07/12/13    Manitowoc County Fairgrounds    Manitowoc    WI    Street Stocks
07/12/13    Manitowoc County Fairgrounds    Manitowoc    WI    WDLMA Late Models
07/13/13    Dixieland Dirt Track    Cottonwood    AL    4-Cylinders
07/13/13    Dixieland Dirt Track    Cottonwood    AL    Bombers
07/13/13    Dixieland Dirt Track    Cottonwood    AL    Late Models
07/13/13    Dixieland Dirt Track    Cottonwood    AL    Limited Late Models
07/13/13    Dixieland Dirt Track    Cottonwood    AL    Open Wheel Modifieds
07/13/13    Dixieland Dirt Track    Cottonwood    AL    Stockers
07/13/13    Dixieland Dirt Track    Cottonwood    AL    Vintage
07/13/13    Montgomery Motor Speedway    Montgomery    AL    Buzz
07/13/13    Montgomery Motor Speedway    Montgomery    AL    Mini Modifieds
07/13/13    Montgomery Motor Speedway    Montgomery    AL    Pro Late Models
07/13/13    Montgomery Motor Speedway    Montgomery    AL    Street Stock
07/13/13    Riverside International Speedway    West Memphis    AR    305 Winged Sprints
07/13/13    Riverside International Speedway    West Memphis    AR    360 Winged Sprints
07/13/13    Riverside International Speedway    West Memphis    AR    Late Models
07/13/13    Riverside International Speedway    West Memphis    AR    Modifieds
07/13/13    Riverside International Speedway    West Memphis    AR    Stock Cars
07/13/13    Arizona Speedway    Queen Creek     AZ    USAC Southwest Sprint Cars
07/13/13    Canyon Speedway Park    Peoria    AZ    Challenge Cup Sprint Cars
07/13/13    Canyon Speedway Park    Peoria    AZ    Dwarf Cars
07/13/13    Canyon Speedway Park    Peoria    AZ    IMCA Modifieds
07/13/13    Canyon Speedway Park    Peoria    AZ    Mini Sprints
07/13/13    Canyon Speedway Park    Peoria    AZ    Pure Stocks
07/13/13    Bakersfield Speedway    Bakersfield    CA    American Stocks
07/13/13    Bakersfield Speedway    Bakersfield    CA    Hobby Stocks
07/13/13    Bakersfield Speedway    Bakersfield    CA    Modifieds
07/13/13    Bakersfield Speedway    Bakersfield    CA    Sport Mods
07/13/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    NCMA Sprint Cars
07/13/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    Sport Mods
07/13/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    Super Modifieds
07/13/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    USAC Ignite Midgets
07/13/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    USAC Western Pavement Ignite Midgets
07/13/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    USAC Western States Midgets
07/13/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    USAC/BCRA Midgets
07/13/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    Vintage BCRA
07/13/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    Vintage Super Modifieds
07/13/13    Madera Speedway    Madera    CA    Winged Sprints
07/13/13    Placerville Speedway    Placerville    CA    360 Winged Sprints
07/13/13    Placerville Speedway    Placerville    CA    Dwarf Cars
07/13/13    Placerville Speedway    Placerville    CA    Limited Late Models
07/13/13    Placerville Speedway    Placerville    CA    Pure Stocks
07/13/13    34 Raceway    Burlington    IA    4-Cylinders
07/13/13    34 Raceway    Burlington    IA    Sport Mods
07/13/13    34 Raceway    Burlington    IA    UNOH Summer Nationals Hell Tour Late Models
07/13/13    Knoxville Raceway    Knoxville    IA    305 Winged Sprints
07/13/13    Knoxville Raceway    Knoxville    IA    360 Winged Sprints
07/13/13    Knoxville Raceway    Knoxville    IA    410 Winged Sprints
07/13/13    Meridian Speedway    Meridian    ID    B-Mods
07/13/13    Meridian Speedway    Meridian    ID    Modifieds x2
07/13/13    Meridian Speedway    Meridian    ID    Street Stocks
07/13/13    Meridian Speedway    Meridian    ID    Super Stocks
07/13/13    Pocatello Speedway    Pocatello    ID    ASA Pro Trucks
07/13/13    Fairbury American Legion Speedway    Fairbury    IL    UMP Late Models
07/13/13    Fairbury American Legion Speedway    Fairbury    IL    UMP Modifieds
07/13/13    Fairbury American Legion Speedway    Fairbury    IL    UMP Sportsman
07/13/13    Fairbury American Legion Speedway    Fairbury    IL    UMP Street Stocks
07/13/13    Highland Speedway    Highland    IL    UMP Late Models
07/13/13    Highland Speedway    Highland    IL    UMP Modifieds
07/13/13    Highland Speedway    Highland    IL    UMP Pro Crate Late Models
07/13/13    Highland Speedway    Highland    IL    UMP Sport Mods
07/13/13    Highland Speedway    Highland    IL    UMP Street Stocks
07/13/13    Peoria Speedway    Peoria    IL    Hornets
07/13/13    Peoria Speedway    Peoria    IL    Late Models
07/13/13    Peoria Speedway    Peoria    IL    Lightning Sprints
07/13/13    Peoria Speedway    Peoria    IL    Limited Late Models
07/13/13    Peoria Speedway    Peoria    IL    Modifieds
07/13/13    Peoria Speedway    Peoria    IL    Street Stocks
07/13/13    Spoon River Speedway    Canton    IL    Spoon 6-Shooters
07/13/13    Spoon River Speedway    Canton    IL    UMP Hornets
07/13/13    Spoon River Speedway    Canton    IL    UMP Limited Modifieds
07/13/13    Spoon River Speedway    Canton    IL    UMP Modifieds
07/13/13    Spoon River Speedway    Canton    IL    UMP Pro-Crate Late Models
07/13/13    Kokomo Speedway    Kokomo    IN    USAC Sprint Cars – Indiana Sprint Week
07/13/13    Montpelier Motor Speedway    Montpelier    IN    USAC Midwest Dirt Ignite Midgets
07/13/13    Indianapolis Motor Speedway    Speedway    IN     USAC National Quarter Midgets
07/13/13    Plymouth Speedway    Plymouth    IN     USAC 600 Mini Sprints
07/13/13    Elko Speedway    Elko     MN    Bandoleros
07/13/13    Elko Speedway    Elko     MN    Big 8 Cars
07/13/13    Elko Speedway    Elko     MN    Legends
07/13/13    Elko Speedway    Elko     MN    Power Stocks
07/13/13    Elko Speedway    Elko     MN    Super Late Models
07/13/13    Elko Speedway    Elko     MN    Thunder Cars
07/13/13    Lucas Oil Speedway    Wheatland    MO    A-Mods
07/13/13    Lucas Oil Speedway    Wheatland    MO    Lucas Oil Dirt Late Models
07/13/13    County Line Raceway    Elm City     NC    Late Models 2X
07/13/13    County Line Raceway    Elm City     NC    Pure Stock 4 Cylinder
07/13/13    County Line Raceway    Elm City     NC    Pure Stock V-8
07/13/13    County Line Raceway    Elm City     NC    Super Stock 4 Cylinders
07/13/13    County Line Raceway    Elm City     NC    Thunder & Lightning
07/13/13    East Lincoln Speedway    Stanley    NC    Limited Sportsman
07/13/13    East Lincoln Speedway    Stanley    NC    Micro Sprints
07/13/13    East Lincoln Speedway    Stanley    NC    Renegades
07/13/13    East Lincoln Speedway    Stanley    NC    Stock 4
07/13/13    East Lincoln Speedway    Stanley    NC    Super Stock 4 Cylinders
07/13/13    Hickory Motor Speedway    Newton     NC    Limited Late Models
07/13/13    Hickory Motor Speedway    Newton     NC    Renegades
07/13/13    Hickory Motor Speedway    Newton     NC    Street Stocks
07/13/13    Hickory Motor Speedway    Newton     NC    Super Trucks
07/13/13    Hickory Motor Speedway    Newton     NC    Whelen All-American Late Models
07/13/13    Mid-nebraska Speedway    Doniphan    NE    Championship Dirt Motorsports Super Late Models
07/13/13    Canaan Fair Speedway    Canaan    NH    Valenti Modifieds
07/13/13    New Hampshire Motor Speedway    Loudon    NH    Whelen Modifieds
07/13/13    Southern New Mexico Speedway    Las Cruces    NM    Super Trucks
07/13/13    Southern New Mexico Speedway    Las Cruces    NM    UMP Late Models
07/13/13    Southern New Mexico Speedway    Las Cruces    NM    USRA Modifieds
07/13/13    Southern New Mexico Speedway    Las Cruces    NM    USRA Street Stocks
07/13/13    Columbus Motor Speedway    Columbus    OH    K&N Pro Series East
07/13/13    Eldora Speedway    Rossburg    OH    NRA Sprint Invaders
07/13/13    Eldora Speedway    Rossburg    OH    World of Outlaw Sprint Cars
07/13/13    Hermiston Super Oval     Hermison     OR    Columbia River Legends
07/13/13    Hermiston Super Oval     Hermison     OR    Hobby Stock Invitational
07/13/13    Hermiston Super Oval     Hermison     OR    Mini Stocks
07/13/13    Dillon Motor Speedway    Dillon     SC    PASS Pro Late Models
07/13/13    Cleveland Speedway    Cleveland    TN    Southern All Stars Late Models
07/13/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Modified Street Bomber
07/13/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Openwheel
07/13/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Outlaw Pony
07/13/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Pure Pony
07/13/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Rookie Pony
07/13/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Street Stock Bomber
07/13/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Super Late Models
07/13/13    Duck River Raceway Park    Wheel    TN    Two Barrel Late Models
07/13/13    Kennedale Speedway Park    Kennedale    TX    ASCS Winged Sprints
07/13/13    Lonesome Pine Raceway    Coeburn    VA    Iron Warrior
07/13/13    Lonesome Pine Raceway    Coeburn    VA    Late Models
07/13/13    Lonesome Pine Raceway    Coeburn    VA    Mod 4
07/13/13    Lonesome Pine Raceway    Coeburn    VA    Pure 4
07/13/13    Lonesome Pine Raceway    Coeburn    VA    Pure Streets
07/13/13    Lonesome Pine Raceway    Coeburn    VA    Super Streets
07/13/13    South Boston Speedway    South Boston    VA    Late Models
07/13/13    South Boston Speedway    South Boston    VA    Limited Late Models
07/13/13    South Boston Speedway    South Boston    VA    Pure Stock
07/13/13    Virginia Motor Speedway    Jamaica    VA    Late Models
07/13/13    Virginia Motor Speedway    Jamaica    VA    Limited Stock Car
07/13/13    Virginia Motor Speedway    Jamaica    VA    Modifieds
07/13/13    Virginia Motor Speedway    Jamaica    VA    Sportsman
07/13/13    Bear Ridge Speedway    Bradford     VT    USAC DMA Midgets
07/13/13    Grays Harbor Raceway    Elma    WA    ASCS Winged Sprints
07/13/13    Skagit Speedway    Alger    WA    Outlaw Hornets
07/13/13    Skagit Speedway    Alger    WA    Rolling Thunder Big Rigs
07/13/13    Skagit Speedway    Alger    WA    Sportsman Sprints
07/13/13    Skagit Speedway    Alger    WA    USAC Midgets
07/13/13    LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway    LaCrosse    WI    Late Models
07/13/13    LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway    LaCrosse    WI    Sportsman
07/13/13    LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway    LaCrosse    WI    Thunderstox
07/13/13    Wilmot Speedway    Wilmot    WI    POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets
07/14/13    Quincy Raceways    Quincy    IL    IMCA Northern Sport Mods
07/14/13    Quincy Raceways    Quincy    IL    IMCA Sport Compacts
07/14/13    Quincy Raceways    Quincy    IL    IMCA Stock Cars
07/14/13    Quincy Raceways    Quincy    IL    UMP Late Models
07/14/13    Quincy Raceways    Quincy    IL    UMP Modifieds
07/14/13    Vermillion County Speedway    Danville    IL    Summit Modified Nationals – DIRTCar Modifieds
07/14/13    Vermillion County Speedway    Danville    IL    UNOH Summer Nationals Hell Tour Late Models
07/14/13    Lawrenceburg Speedway    Lawrenceburg    IN    USAC Sprint Cars – Indiana Sprint Week
07/14/13    Kentucky Motor Speedway    Whitesville    KY    Figure 8
07/14/13    Kentucky Motor Speedway    Whitesville    KY    Mini Modifieds
07/14/13    Kentucky Motor Speedway    Whitesville    KY    Mini Stocks
07/14/13    Kentucky Motor Speedway    Whitesville    KY    Pure Stocks
07/14/13    Kentucky Motor Speedway    Whitesville    KY    Sportsman
07/14/13    Kentucky Motor Speedway    Whitesville    KY    Street Stocks
07/14/13    Kentucky Motor Speedway    Whitesville    KY    Thunder Stocks
07/14/13    Dog Hollow Speedway    Strongstown    PA    FASTRAK Pro Late Models
07/14/13    Angell Park Speedway    Sun Prairie     WI    Badger Micro Sprints
07/14/13    Angell Park Speedway    Sun Prairie     WI    Illini Midgets
07/14/13    Angell Park Speedway    Sun Prairie     WI    POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets
07/15/13    Wythe Raceway    Rural Retreat    VA    Southern Nationals – Dirt Late Models
07/16/13    Lakeside Speedway    Kansas City    KS    Lucas Oil Dirt Late Models
07/16/13    Lakeside Speedway    Kansas City    KS    USMTS Modifieds
07/16/13    Lernerville Speedway    Sarver    PA    World of Outlaw Sprint Cars
07/16/13    Volunteer Speedway    Bulls Gap    TN    Southern Nationals – Dirt Late Models
07/17/13    Hamilton County Speedway    Webster City    IA    Lucas Oil Dirt Late Models
07/17/13    Hamilton County Speedway    Webster City     IA    USMTS Modifieds
07/17/13    Terre Haute Action Track    Terre Haute    IN    USAC Sprint Cars – Indiana Sprint Week
07/17/13    Millbridge Speedway    Salisbury    NC    125 Mini Outlaw
07/17/13    Millbridge Speedway    Salisbury    NC    Beginner Box Stock Mini Outlaw
07/17/13    Millbridge Speedway    Salisbury    NC    Box Stock Mini Outlaw
07/17/13    Millbridge Speedway    Salisbury    NC    NBA Clone Go-Karts
07/17/13    Millbridge Speedway    Salisbury    NC    Open Mini Outlaw
07/17/13    Brushcreek Motorsports Park    Peebles    OH    Summit Modified Nationals – DIRTCar Modifieds
07/17/13    Brushcreek Motorsports Park    Peebles    OH    UNOH Summer Nationals Hell Tour Late Models
07/18/13    East Alabama Speedway    Phenix City    AL    Southern Nationals – Dirt Late Models
07/18/13    Knoxville Raceway    Knoxville    IA    Modifieds
07/18/13    Knoxville Raceway    Knoxville    IA    Sport Mods
07/18/13    Lincoln Park Speedway    Putnamville    IN    USAC Sprint Cars – Indiana Sprint Week
07/18/13    Twin Cities Raceway Park    North Vernon    IN    Summit Modified Nationals – DIRTCar Modifieds
07/18/13    Twin Cities Raceway Park    North Vernon    IN    UNOH Summer Nationals Hell Tour Late Models
07/18/13    I-80 Speedway    Greenwood    NE    Championship Dirt Motorsports Super Late Models
07/18/13    I-80 Speedway    Greenwood    NE    Lucas Oil Dirt 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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TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:


Nuts For Nationwide: Season Best Nationwide Points Race In A Long Time
by Kevin Rutherford

Formula 1 Friday: Catching Up With Business
by Andy Hollis
by Matt Stallknecht
by Amy Henderson
by the Frontstretch Staff

by Jeff Meyer
by Matt Stallknecht

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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:

Q: The 1996 Jiffy Lube 300 at then-New Hampshire International Speedway is best known as the race in which Ernie Irvan completed his comeback from near-fatal injuries to return to Victory Lane.  Joe Nemechek qualified a decent 11th on Friday but had multiple issues in the race.  What happened?

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

Q: Later in the same 2001 race, Ron Hornaday took a very unusual ride on the backstretch.  What happened?

A: Hornaday was more or less forced into the wall exiting Turn 2 by Stacy Compton.  As Compton continued to squeeze Hornaday, Hornaday's Conseco Pontiac began to climb up on the wall.  When the car came off the wall, Hornaday spun into the infield.  The incident can be seen here.  Hornaday was able to continue, but finished a disappointing 34th.

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: Camping World RV 301 by Mike Neff
Mike is back with his overall thoughts from Sunday afternoon's race from New Hampshire.

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

Commentary by TBA
One of the Frontstretch staff members stops by with their thoughts on Sunday afternoon's action from New Hampshire.

Big Six:
Camping World RV 301 by Amy Henderson
Amy has your weekly look at the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How from a weekend of racing in New Hampshire.

Pace Laps: New Hampshire / Iowa 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 of racing in Iowa and New Hampshire.

IndyCar Breakdown: Honda Indy Toronto by Huston Ladner
Huston has all the post-race analysis you need following the weekend's double-header IZOD IndyCar Series races from Toronto.
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