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The Best Seat at the Track, The Best View on the Net!
September 27th, 2013
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The Best Seat at the Track, The Best View on the Net!
September 27th, 2013
Volume VII, Edition CLXXX
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What's On Tap This Weekend: Racing On Television
by Phil Allaway
Friday, September 27
Time Telecast Network
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Sprint Cup Series Practice No. 1 FOX Sports 1
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Nationwide Series Practice FOX Sports 1
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Sprint Cup Series Qualifying ESPN2
Saturday, September 28
Time Telecast Network
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sprint Cup Series Practice No. 2 FOX Sports 2
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Nationwide Series Qualifying FOX Sports 2
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Rolex Sports Car Series Championship Weekend presented by BMW FOX Sports 2
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Nationwide Series OneMain Financial 200 ESPN
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM NCWTS Setup FOX Sports 1
8:30 PM -11:00 PM Camping World Truck Series Smith's 350k FOX Sports 1
Sunday, September 29
Time Telecast Network
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NASCAR RaceDay Fueled by Sunoco FOX Sports 1
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM NASCAR Countdown ESPN
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 ESPN
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM NASCAR Victory Lane FOX Sports 1
11:30 PM - 12:30 AM NASCAR Now, Post-Race ESPN2
Friday, September 27
Time Telecast Network
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Sprint Cup Series Practice No. 1 FOX Sports 1
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Nationwide Series Practice FOX Sports 1
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Sprint Cup Series Qualifying ESPN2
Saturday, September 28
Time Telecast Network
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sprint Cup Series Practice No. 2 FOX Sports 2
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Nationwide Series Qualifying FOX Sports 2
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Rolex Sports Car Series Championship Weekend presented by BMW FOX Sports 2
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Nationwide Series OneMain Financial 200 ESPN
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM NCWTS Setup FOX Sports 1
8:30 PM -11:00 PM Camping World Truck Series Smith's 350k FOX Sports 1
Sunday, September 29
Time Telecast Network
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NASCAR RaceDay Fueled by Sunoco FOX Sports 1
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM NASCAR Countdown ESPN
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 ESPN
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM NASCAR Victory Lane FOX Sports 1
11:30 PM - 12:30 AM NASCAR Now, Post-Race ESPN2
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Top News
by Justin Tucker
Hamlin Honored By March of Dimes
Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin was honored by the March of Dimes with one of its highest honors, the prestigious "Champions for Babies" award on Thursday night at the March of Dimes Volunteer Leadership Conference gala in Washington,D.C. Hamlin was recognized for his work raising awareness for the foundation's signature fundraiser.
The driver of the No. 11 FedEx Toyota is the fourth recipient of the award, joining the likes of Arnold Palmer, Joe Namath, and Greg Gumbel. Hamlin's involvement with the March of Dimes began in 2006 when he was signed on to drive the No. 11 for Joe Gibbs Racing.
"I'm in huge elite company, but the others who received it obviously were huge advocates for the March of Dimes," Hamlin said. "They are recognizing me for the efforts that we've put in over these last six years for the March of Babies and the donations we try to raise, and the work we do through FedEx. It's a huge honor because there are millions of people who watch our NASCAR races each week, and see our car, and at statistics show at least 25 percent have had a premature baby and they recognize it and understand."
Hamlin and his No. 11 FedEx team are active each Spring supporting the March for Babies fundraising walk. They also host March of Dimes National Ambassador families at many Sprint Cup Series races and Hamlin has also raced with a special March of Dimes paint scheme over the last six seasons.
KBM Adds Late Model Races to Jones' Schedule
Kyle Busch Motorsports announced on Thursday that 17-year-old phenom Erik Jones will drive the team's No. 51 Toyota Camry in three upcoming Super Late Model events highlighted by the prestigious 46th annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL on December 8th, 2013. Jones, the defending champion of the Snowball Derby will also compete in the Winchester 400 on October 11th and the All American 400 on November 2nd.
Jones, who has been turning heads in the Camping World Truck Series in 2013 has one start remaining in KBM's No. 51 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 8th. Jones has scored four consecutive top-10 finishes in the Truck Series this year, highlighted by a career best second-place result at Iowa Speedway in July.
"It's really an honor to be able to drive KBM's Super Late Model." Jones said. "They have shown that they are one of the leaders in the Super Late Model world the last few years. I know from having raced against them, as a driver when you see that #51 Camry entered for a race you know that is the car you have to beat. These are the three biggest late model races of the year and I can't wait to have a chance to compete in them and hopefully defend the derby title."
Jones' success hasn't been limited to the Truck Series and Late Models, Jones has made 4 ARCA Series starts for Venturini Motorsports. Jones claimed his 1st career ARCA Series win at Berlin Raceway in August leading 154 of 200 laps en route to winning at his home state track. Jones has scored two top 5's and 3 top 10's in his 4 ARCA starts in 2013.
by Justin Tucker
Hamlin Honored By March of Dimes
Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin was honored by the March of Dimes with one of its highest honors, the prestigious "Champions for Babies" award on Thursday night at the March of Dimes Volunteer Leadership Conference gala in Washington,D.C. Hamlin was recognized for his work raising awareness for the foundation's signature fundraiser.
The driver of the No. 11 FedEx Toyota is the fourth recipient of the award, joining the likes of Arnold Palmer, Joe Namath, and Greg Gumbel. Hamlin's involvement with the March of Dimes began in 2006 when he was signed on to drive the No. 11 for Joe Gibbs Racing.
"I'm in huge elite company, but the others who received it obviously were huge advocates for the March of Dimes," Hamlin said. "They are recognizing me for the efforts that we've put in over these last six years for the March of Babies and the donations we try to raise, and the work we do through FedEx. It's a huge honor because there are millions of people who watch our NASCAR races each week, and see our car, and at statistics show at least 25 percent have had a premature baby and they recognize it and understand."
Hamlin and his No. 11 FedEx team are active each Spring supporting the March for Babies fundraising walk. They also host March of Dimes National Ambassador families at many Sprint Cup Series races and Hamlin has also raced with a special March of Dimes paint scheme over the last six seasons.
KBM Adds Late Model Races to Jones' Schedule
Kyle Busch Motorsports announced on Thursday that 17-year-old phenom Erik Jones will drive the team's No. 51 Toyota Camry in three upcoming Super Late Model events highlighted by the prestigious 46th annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL on December 8th, 2013. Jones, the defending champion of the Snowball Derby will also compete in the Winchester 400 on October 11th and the All American 400 on November 2nd.
Jones, who has been turning heads in the Camping World Truck Series in 2013 has one start remaining in KBM's No. 51 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 8th. Jones has scored four consecutive top-10 finishes in the Truck Series this year, highlighted by a career best second-place result at Iowa Speedway in July.
"It's really an honor to be able to drive KBM's Super Late Model." Jones said. "They have shown that they are one of the leaders in the Super Late Model world the last few years. I know from having raced against them, as a driver when you see that #51 Camry entered for a race you know that is the car you have to beat. These are the three biggest late model races of the year and I can't wait to have a chance to compete in them and hopefully defend the derby title."
Jones' success hasn't been limited to the Truck Series and Late Models, Jones has made 4 ARCA Series starts for Venturini Motorsports. Jones claimed his 1st career ARCA Series win at Berlin Raceway in August leading 154 of 200 laps en route to winning at his home state track. Jones has scored two top 5's and 3 top 10's in his 4 ARCA starts in 2013.
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
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In Case You Missed It
by Beth Lunkenheimer
CMS Releases Better Half Dash Entry List
Earlier this week, Charlotte Motor Speedway announced the current entry list for the Third Annual Better Half Dash on Bojangles' Pole Night Thursday, October 10th. The ladies of NASCAR will race U.S. Legend Cars International Bandoleros on the quarter-mile oval located on the frontstretch.
The following drivers are currently on the entry list:
- Wendy Venturini, motorsports analyst for Fox Sports 1
- Lyn-z Pastrana, wife of NASCAR driver Travis Pastrana
- Kristen Yeley, wife of NASCAR driver J.J. Yeley
- Michelle Gilliland, wife of NASCAR driver David Gilliland
- Ashley Stremme, wife of NASCAR driver David Stremme
- Heidi Stoddard, wife of NASCAR team owner Frank Stoddard
- Jessica Park, wife of NASCAR driver Steve Park
- Gina Cope, wife of NASCAR crew chief Ernie Cope
- Amy Gordon, wife of NASCAR crew chief Todd Gordon
- Melanie Self, representing Motor Racing Outreach
The Better Half Dash will be a 25 lap sprint with a competition caution scheduled for lap 15. If needed, the ladies will have two green-white-checkered finish attempts. The winning driver will receive a total of $10,000 that will be donated to different charities. Speedway Children's Charities and Motor Racing Outreach will $2,500 apiece, and the winner will choose the other charities they wish to help. Fans interested in making donations to support any of the ladies can click here for more information.
"Drive Sober, Arrive Alive" Featured on Yeley's Car at Dover
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (DOHS) will once again be one board JJ Yeley's No. 36 Chevrolet. The "Drive Sober, Arrive Alive" campaign joins Tommy Baldwin Racing to highlight the importance of not drinking and driving. Additionally, the DOHS will allow fan to make the pledge to only drive sober. Fans can also sign the No. 36 show car.
"It is great to be heading back to Dover International Speedway and teaming up with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety once again. I have been involved with the DOHS for the past couple years and really enjoy getting to help promote driver safety throughout the weekend," Yeley said. "We have a lot of really neat stuff planned for the fans, I can't wait to see everyone out at the track this weekend."
Yeley isn't the only driver highlighting the dangers of drinking and driving at Dover this weekend. Regan Smith's No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet will feature the DOHS campaign in Saturday's Nationwide Series race.
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Frontstretch Folio: AAA 400
by Beth Lunkenheimer
The Sprint Cup Series heads to Dover this weekend for the third race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. The AAA 400 is the 29th race of the 2013 season and will be broadcast live on ESPN at 2:00 PM ET. The race can also be heard on your local MRN affiliate or SiriusXM Radio Channel 90. Drivers will compete for 400 laps (400 miles) en route to the checkered flag.
Records and Facts:
Jeremy Mayfield holds the track qualifying record with a lap of 161.522 mph for the 2004 MBNA America 400 "A Salute To Heroes." Mayfield led 78 laps before settling in for an eighth-place finish behind winner Mark Martin. Tony Stewart, who led a race-high 234 laps, finished second, followed by Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Jeff Burton and Scott Riggs rounded out the top 5.
Brad Keselowski is the defending winner of this race. After starting tenth, the driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge led just 14 laps, including the final 10, en route to his fifth and final victory in 2012. Jeff Gordon finished more than one second behind, followed by Mark Martin in third. Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards rounded out the top 5.
Track Facts:
Track / Race Length: 1.0-mile oval, 400 laps, 400 miles
Degree of Banking: Turns: 24 degrees; Straights: 9 degrees
Frontstretch: 1076 feet
Backstretch: 1076 feet
Grandstand Seating: 135,000
Pit Road Speed: 35 mph
Opened: 1969
Website: http://www.doverspeedway.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DoverInternationalSpeedway
Twitter: http://twitter.com/MonsterMile
Pre-Race Schedule
Practices: Friday, September 27, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET on FS1
Saturday, September 28, 11:00 - 11:55 AM ET on FS2
Happy Hour: Saturday, September 28, 2:00 - 2:50 PM ET; Airs on FS2 same day delay at 12:00 AM ET
Qualifying: Friday, September 27 at 3:10 PM ET on ESPN2
VIPs
Grand Marshal / Command: Diane Remy, executive vice president of products, services and distribution for AAA Mid-Atlantic
Honorary Starter / Wave Green Flag: Marke Dickinson, Ex VP of membership and insurance, and CMO of AAA Mid-Atlantic
Invocation: Pastor Dan Schafer, Calvary Assembly of God, Heightstown, NJ
Honor Guard: Dover Air Force Base Color Guard
National Anthem: Thompson Square
Flyover: B-25 Bomber, Rag Wings and Radials Aircraft Leasing
Race Day Forecast
Sunday: Partly Cloudy; Chance of Rain 20%
High: 71
Low: 53
They Said It:
"I can't wait to get back in the seat of the No. 51 Shooters Sporting Center Chevrolet for Phoenix Racing at Dover. I am grateful to Harry Scott Jr. for the opportunity to compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. I'm going to make the most out of this opportunity. I love racing at Dover. It is my home track in the national series. The Monster Mile's high banks are fun to drive, I've had a lot of success competing there." Ryan Truex
"We've had a pretty solid start to our Chase and we are hoping for great things at Dover. We've had a lot of success there as a team. Our group has worked very hard and we feel like both Greg and I made a pretty big breakthrough last week at New Hampshire with the way we ran there. This is grueling track, it's a tough place, it's very fast, it's hard on equipment, it's hard on the driver and hopefully we can run as well as we have historically here. We'd love to get in victory lane and close that gap on Matt Kenseth and those guys in the top three positions; they've done a great job so far. Eight races to go, a lot of racing left." Carl Edwards
"I like my chances. Last week we persevered through a challenging time as a team to bring the best NAPA Toyota I have ever had to New Hampshire. We led a third of the race. If we can do that, I really like my chances at Dover where we have always run well. We were in the running in the spring before I experienced an engine issue. A tremendous potential is there to get us a second win this year. I am just so proud of what Chad, the NAPA team and the 300 employees at MWR have accomplished together. Nothing would help us more than a win at this point and time. It's nice to see our hard work paying off. It goes a long way." Martin Truex, Jr.
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TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:
by Matt Stallknecht
Voices From the Cheap Seats: Seriously? Another NASCAR movie?
by Jeff Meyer
If It's Not About the Race, You're Doing It Wrong
by Amy Henderson
Nuts for Nationwide: Beer Sponsors Returning to Nationwide Series
by Kevin Rutherford
by Amy Henderson
Nuts for Nationwide: Beer Sponsors Returning to Nationwide Series
by Kevin Rutherford
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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:
FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:
Q: Dale Earnhardt's 1992 season was tied for the worst full season of his Winston Cup career. It was one of only two seasons in his career that he failed to finish in the top-10 in points. The Peak AntiFreeze 500 at Dover could have been a great day for him, but it just wasn't meant to be. What knocked him down the order?
Check back Monday for the answer, here in the Frontstretch Newsletter!
Thursday's Answer:
Thursday's Answer:
Q: In the same 1993 SplitFire Spark Plugs 500, Brett Bodine was a notable absentee from the race. Dick Trickle, then in between rides, drove Bodine's Quaker State Ford to a 25th-place finish. Why did Bodine sit out?
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:
Mike is back with his overall thoughts from Sunday afternoon's race from Dover.
Commentary by Summer Bedgood
Summer takes a look at one of the biggest stories to come out of Dover.
Bowles-Eye View by Tom Bowles
Tom gives his thoughts on how the third race of the Chase unfolded out at Dover.
Big Six: AAA 400 by Amy Henderson
Amy has your weekly look at the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How from a weekend of racing at Dover.
Pace Laps: Dover / Las Vegas 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 from Dover and Las Vegas.
Nationwide Series Breakdown: One Main Financial 200 by Kevin Rutherford
Kevin has all the post-race analysis you need following Saturday afternoon's Nationwide Series race from Dover.
Tracking the Trucks: Smith's 350 by Beth Lunkenheimer
Beth has all the post-race analysis you need following Saturday night's Camping World Truck Series race from Las Vegas.
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