The Frontstretch Newsletter: Ambrose/Mears Penalty and Reaction

THE FRONTSTRETCH NEWSLETTER
Presented by Frontstretch.com
The Best Seat at the Track, The Best View on the Net!
April 30th, 2014
Volume VIII, Edition LX

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Today's TV Schedule

Time                                              Telecast                                                         Network
2:30 AM - 3:00 AM                        NASCAR Now                                                ESPN2
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM                      NASCAR RaceHub                                        FOX Sports 1
6:30 - 7:30 PM                              NASCAR RaceHub                                        FOX Sports 2*#

*- Tape Delayed
#- Repeat

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Top News

by Ashley McCubbin

NASCAR Penalizes Marcos Ambrose and Casey Mears

Following their post-race scuffle at Richmond International Raceway, both Casey Mears and Marcos Ambrose were penalized on Tuesday. The pair made contact on track while racing for the 18th position, and as a result, confronted each other post-race. Things got heated as Mears gave Ambrose a shove, getting physical before Ambrose landed a punch to Mears, all of which was captured on FOX television cameras.

After reviewing video, NASCAR's response was to fine Ambrose $25,000, while Mears was fined $15,000. Both were placed on probation through May 28th. Per NASCAR, both drivers violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing), and 12-4.9 (Behavioral Penalty; involved in an altercation in the garage area after the race) per the 2014 series rulebook. No points penalties were given.

Both drivers, in different ways have shown their satisfaction with the result. Ambrose, through an official RPM statement claims he accepts the consequences and has chosen not to appeal. Mears, through his Twitter feed retweeted a fan that said, "Let's get back to racin'! AMEN!!!"

There were also reports that an unidentified ECR crew member sucker-punched Ambrose, in the midst of breaking up the scuffle. However NASCAR's investigation, which included looking at video and speaking with the Australian, who said he was not hit, resulted in no penalties.

Overnight Richmond TV Ratings down 12%

The racing may be much improved in NASCAR this season, but television ratings remain in a steady decline. Saturday night's Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Speedway earned an overnight rating of 3.0 on FOX, setting a new Nielsen low for the network in a non-rain delayed event. In the previous four years, Richmond had held steady at 3.4, one of the least popular races on the network but still holding a consistent audience.

Overall, FOX has yet to post a ratings increase for any of the nine races it's covered this season, including the lowest-rated Daytona 500 since the event was first televised flag-to-flag in 1979. Notably, since taking on NASCAR coverage in 2001 seven of the eight lowest-rated Sprint Cup races on FOX have aired on Saturday night. Five of those eight have taken place at Richmond.

Kurt Busch and Jacques Villeneuve Pass Refresher Tests at Indianapolis

Before the rains hit Indianapolis Motor Speedway Tuesday afternoon, both Kurt Busch and Jacques Villeneuve were able to pass the Indianapolis 500 Orientation Refresher test needed to participate in practice and qualifying for the 98th Indianapolis 500 in May.

Both drivers had previously passed the program before – Busch last year in his test with Andretti Autosport and Villeneuve as a past competitor and winner. They had to demonstrate solid car control, reaching speeds above 215 miles an hour all while meeting the second and third stage requirements of the rookie program.

Busch is attempting to become the fourth driver to do the "double" while competing in both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day. He ran 66 laps and posted a best speed of 220.844 mph.

"This attempt is something serious. It's an amazing challenge. Overall, it was a good day just to settle in with the team and advance further than rookie orientation," Busch said. "It felt good to give feedback to the team from the car and have them explain things to me how we're going to move forward. They continued to change downforce combinations on the car and it was just neat to feel all that and check it off the list."

Villeneuve, meanwhile, made his last start in the Greatest Spectacle of Racing in 1995. He ran 83 laps and posted a fastest speed of 217.742 mph.

"It took a while to get there. The first few laps were surprising because it felt like I was going fast and I looked and it was 180 (mph)," the Canadian said. "I thought, 'There's still a long way to go,' and then 190. And another 10 laps, I started getting in the rhythm, and once you start going flat all around it becomes easy. I think your brain, your vision just needs to get used to driving at speed."

Busch will join other rookies for this year's Indy 500 on May 5th to turn more laps in preparation for the event.

Have news for Ashley and the Frontstretch? Don't hesitate to let us know; email us at phil.allaway@frontstretch.com.

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Today's Featured Commentary

Haulin' Watermelon: An Inside Look at No. 92 Truck Series Sponsorship with Driver Ross Chastain

by Greg Davis

Since 2011, one of the rising stars in NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series, Ross Chastain, has been officially partnered with the National Watermelon Association and Watermelon Promotion Board (www.watermelon.org), but his affiliation with the fruit extends his entire life. You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone as passionate about their sponsor's product in one of NASCAR's premiere national series as Chastain.

Turns out the 21-year-old, Alva, Florida native and driver of the No. 92 BTS Tire & Wheel Distributors Ford F-150 for Ricky Benton Racing in the Truck Series comes from a long line of watermelon farmers. Chastain's family members have grown the fruit in South Florida for generations, making his ties to this associate sponsor so unique.

Starting from back when Chastain was driving Late Models in Florida at the age of 13, he, his family, and their connection to full-time farming paid off with money to go racing.

"Growing watermelons gave me a foot in the door at the Watermelon Promotion Board," said Chastain. He fondly recalls traveling up to Orlando to meet with the folks up there with his father and pitching them on sponsoring his car all those years ago. Now, seven years later, Ross Chastain is affectionately called "The Watermelon Kid" in the garage area by fans and drivers alike, working together with the Watermelon Board to build a memorable brand.

"I wanted to take the next step, and so did they, so we went truck racing," said Chastain.

Beginning his career in the Truck Series in 2011, Chastain debuted with Turn One Racing, earning a tenth-place finish at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. He would start five events in total, earning two more top-20 results and turned some heads within the garage area. For 2012, Chastain was back in a truck, this time for SS Green Light Racing, with the National Watermelon Association and Promotion Board still on board. The sponsor wrap included the bed of his truck "filled" with watermelons (a gimmick that has become a trademark element of the truck's paint scheme for both driver and sponsor), making it one of the most unique-looking vehicles to run NASCAR today. Chastain earned two top-10 finishes that year, earning respect as a full-time competitor on tour.

Chastain then drove for Brad Keselowski Racing during the 2013 season, starting in 15 races and earning his first career pole award at Iowa Speedway in September's Fan Appreciation 200. He finished second to 2012 Camping World Truck Series Champion, and now Nationwide Series driver, James Buescher. Even after a breakout 2013 season, however, Chastain was not brought back by BKR, so he signed a deal with Ricky Benton and his RBR Enterprises race team out of Cerro Gordo, NC for 2014, bringing Watermelon along with him.

The amount of exposure that the driver of the No. 92 truck brings to further the promotion of watermelons is huge.

"We're getting watermelon.org out there on the track, and that's irreplaceable when you look at it," said Chastain, comparing sponsorship of the RBR truck versus buying air time on television ads in the markets they promote the fruit in across the country.

Ross Chastain and Ricky Benton Racing will be running 10-15 races this season depending on ongoing sponsorship. Currently, the RBR team is planning on running Kansas for the SFP 250, Charlotte for the North Carolina Education Lottery 200, and Dover for the Lucas Oil 200 this May.

Greg Davis is a Contributor for Frontstretch. He can be reached via email at greg.davis@frontstretch.com.

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Tweet 'N' Greet

by Allen Bedgood

Editor's Note: With the NASCAR Twitter community expanding by leaps and bounds, it remains a place for instantaneous news, reactions, and a whole lot of inside jokes. We understand if you don't want to join the Twitter community - but as a fan, it's important to know the news and info you're missing out on! That's why, every week, Allen Bedgood will sort through the thousands of messages and give us a little taste of what's going on each Wednesday.

So, without further ado, here's a look at what those in NASCAR were thinking over the past seven days...

@mattkenseth: The 120th person to RT this that's NOT named Brad, will win my shades from Richmond. #winmattsmojo

@keselowski: Huge thank you to gargoyles for giving me glasses so great I don't want to give them away.  pic.twitter.com/wnCZvLlivV

@nascarcasm:  Hey @DaleJr - since you apparently wield the power, could you suggest on Twitter that the field at Talladega be peaced by Kate Upton jogging?

@nascarcasm: Confusion in Australia over Marcos Ambrose's fine, where typically you're fined $25,000 for not punching back. #nascar

@CJMearsGang (after penalties announced): Great fans in @NASCAR .... Lots of passion and opinions. Fire up for @TalladegaSuperS this weekend! #13 @GermainRacing @GEICORacing

@MikeLingerfelt: Not real happy about taking a lugnut to the face or the shredding tires tonight! pic.twitter.com/vWZ20LuMEi

@DaleJr: Apparently, I burped in an interview. Gonna do a lot of that tomorrow.🍺 #ExcuseMe

@MissSprintCup: There's no better feeling than adding a @NASCAR Sprint Cup Series "win" sticker to your car! Right, @joeylogano?! -MM pic.twitter.com/9KkPe3bddE

@jim_utter: Uh BOOM! http://www.mobypicture.com/user/DL_Mackie/view/16836315 …

@heymartysnider: You can't penalize Ambrose or Mears. If you want "boys have at it," they just did.

@ESPNMcGee: #NASCAR VP Robin Pemberton didn't seem to be too concerned about the Ambrose-Mears bout. Said review coming Mon-Tues.

@dennyhamlin: Do you know how hard you have to misjudge a corner and plow into the guy in front of you to wreck someone 3 cars up? #morons

@dennyhamlin: Upon further review. Just a racing deal. I'm just pissed off.

@CJMearsGang (Casey Mears): Had a good car tonight. Proud of the @GEICORacing team. Interesting end to the night. #13

@AmandaSpeed: Holy crap. I went to bed early last night, just got up and checked twitter. Wtf?!?  I missed a fight in NASCAR. Wow!

@austindillon3: Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes headed turkey hunting!

@DaleJr: Here's a shot of the back yard. That's Laverne, Shirley, Flo, & Vera.. named after 70s sitcom stars. #Buffalo pic.twitter.com/YcxnW8Ap3x

@NASCARonNBC: The DogeCoin car is complete (Via reddit /u/caphits) pic.twitter.com/m1KUSN9p58

@AllWaltrip (Darrell Waltrip): just saw @jpmontoya  from the #IndyCar race in #Birmingham, he doesn't even look like the same guy that was in #NASCAR, slimmed down version

@mattdracing: I feel I can more publicly announce now that I will be racing the #40 car for TMG at 6 races this year starting at Iowa on May 18th!

@mattdracing: I will still be in the #46 car this weekend at Talladega. The guys are working hard to get the car ready for the superspeedway!

@jim_utter: Kurt Busch's @IndyCar ride pic.twitter.com/fUh30Zj7SL"

@KeselowskiBrian: Ready to go to Talladega @ARCA_Racing with the Kurzjewski's pic.twitter.com/AbQO75BpMZ

@dustinlong: #Nascar ... Casey Mears says on Race Hub that he and Marcos Ambrose "had a good conversation" today. #AskMRN @MRNRadio

@naterynan: Toyota reportedly is moving U.S. HQ from SoCal to Texas. Interesting because its #nascar engines are built in SoCal.

@AllWaltrip: Hanging out with the pace car driver for Saturday night's race pic.twitter.com/UCfKh6uADw

@nascarcasm: Penalty Tuesday. Heated discussion in progress. Currently deciding whether to fine Ambrose & Mears $25,000, or give them a $25,000 bonus.

@dustinlong: If #NASCAR promotes family values, please show me where in family values it's OK to punch someone & not get disciplined. #AskMRN @MRNRadio

@PPistone: Again don't think Ambrose or Mears should be fined but if they are #NASCAR cannot use that fight in any promotional material - agree?

@NHMS: Happy 103rd Birthday, Rachel Gilbert! 3 yrs ago, u drove #NHMS pace car for ur 100th! pic.twitter.com/AXSpSuVeYp

@DaleJr: "@LoriGould: What's your opinion on the @NBA banning of Sterling & commissioner Silver's decision? @DaleJr"  I was pleased. Quick & severe.

@DeLanaHarvick:  This dude ALWAYS leaves the packing and unpacking to me... #bullshittiness pic.twitter.com/PVOg3JFyVr

@KevinHarvick: .@BrantleyGilbert ride along! pic.twitter.com/GQrNgaKfL8

@nscrwriter: Jeremy Mayfield tell-all video will be released this Friday 5/2 on http://J2Mayfield.com : http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/?u=172c3b53585f0b979358979cd&id=163eb06a9f&e=b6ab2d5785 … #NASCAR

@nascarcasm: 81-year-old Donald Sterling banned from the #NBA for life. So basically 4-5 more days.

@AlexBRacing: Talladega office #nascar http://instagram.com/p/nYfzDeCJI7/

@jeff_gluck: NRA is sponsoring the military portion of Coke 600 pre-race show @CLTMotorSpdwy.

@JebBurtonRacing: I will be @kansasspeedway next Friday night racing with @ThorSportRacing!

Allen Bedgood is a Newsletter Contributor for Frontstretch. He can be reached via email at allen.bedgood@frontstretch.com. Follow him on Twitter @AllenBedgood.

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TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:

Did You Notice? ... Moving Past The Racism, NASCAR Meddling and Rookie Mistakes
by Tom Bowles

Beyond the Cockpit: Brad Keselowski on Qualifying, Racing and Writing

by Mike Neff

The Frontstretch Five: Reasons NASCAR Blew the Penalty Call on Ambrose and Mears
by Amy Henderson

Harry Scott, Jr. Owner Diary: Young Standouts, Night Racing Unknowns and Cording Tires
as told to Beth Lunkenheimer

NASCAR Writer Power Rankings: Top 15 After Richmond I

compiled by Mike Mehedin

NASCAR Mailbox: Double Standards in the World of NASCAR

by Summer Bedgood

Open Wheel Wednesday: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Has Sold their Soul to the Devil

by Mike Neff

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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA
 
Q:  For Dick Trickle fans, the 1990 Winston 500 might be best remembered as the race where he got caught smoking a cigarette by the in-car camera.  However, it was a decent run for Trickle until the day was ruined.  What happened?

Check back Thursday for the answer, here in the Frontstretch Newsletter!

Tuesday's Answer:

Q:  For Buddy Baker, the 1991 DieHard 500 was an interesting race.  Late in the event, he spun out Rick Mast in the tri-oval, triggering a blowover for the Skoal Classic Oldsmobile.  Earlier in the race, Baker triggered another issue on-track.  What happened?

A: Baker got into the rear of Ernie Irvan entering Turn 1 just barely.  However, at 190+ mph, it simply doesn't take much to create a mess.  Irvan spun up the track, forcing rookie Bobby Hamilton to try and avoid him.  Hamilton hit Irvan, then sideswiped Jimmy Spencer, who hit the wall.  Rick Wilson hit Irvan as well.  Richard Petty, Lake Speed, Greg Sacks and Ted Musgrave were also involved.  The crash can be seen in this clip.

Spencer and Wilson were out of the race on the spot.  Sacks and Richard Petty continued after simple pit stops, while the others required some time behind the wall.  As for Baker, he finished on the lead lap in 13th.

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!

Coming tomorrow in the Frontstretch Newsletter:
-- Top News from Phil Allaway
-- Critic's Annex by Phil Allaway
-- Links to your favorite Frontstretch articles, and more!

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Tomorrow on the Frontstretch:

Voice of Vito by Vito Pugliese
Vito returns to the website this year with his unique views on everything racing. 

Going by the Numbers by Kevin Rutherford
Kevin returns with a look at the statistical side of NASCAR.

Tech Talk by Mike Neff
Mike is back with your look at the technical side of NASCAR. This week, Matt Puccia stops by as he, Greg Biffle and the No. 16 team prepare for the uncertainty that is plate racing.

Fantasy Insider by Jeff Wolfe
Jeff is back with your look at the best bets to fill your fantasy roster. This week, we head to Talladega and he sets you up for the plate race side of fantasy.

Truckin' Thursdays by Beth Lunkenheimer
Beth is back with your weekly look at the state of the Camping World Truck Series. This week, Beth looks at some of her most memorable moments in series history with Kansas looming less than two weeks away -- and a return to semi-regular racing after that.
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The Frontstretch Newsletter: Can You Believe...

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April 29th, 2014
Volume VIII, Edition LIX

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What To Watch: Tuesday

- Tuesday is traditionally penalty day in NASCAR, and there is quite the doozy for NASCAR to sift through this week.  First on the list is that officials have vowed to investigate the Marcos Ambrose - Casey Mears incident from Saturday night.  At the bare minimum, there will be a penalty levied at the man representing ECR Engines who sucker-punched Ambrose after Ambrose punched Mears.  What is unclear is what will happen to the two drivers at the root of the conflict.  We'll all find out together, updating our homepage with Breaking News if and when it comes out today.

- Also today, Kurt Busch will be at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to begin Rookie Orientation.  In order to be cleared to practice during the month of May, Busch must pass the three stages, which require laps between 200-210 mph, 210-215 mph, then over 215 mph.  He will be judged by his peers.

Today's TV Schedule

Time                                         Telecast                                                                                                                  Network

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM                 NASCAR RaceHub                                                                                                  FOX Sports 1

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM                   NASCAR America                                                                                                   NBC Sports Network

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM                   NASCAR RaceHub                                                                                                  FOX Sports 2*#

DVR Theater (Late Tuesday Night/Early Wednesday Morning)

2:30 AM - 3:00 AM                  NASCAR Now                                                                                                           ESPN2

Top News

by Greg Davis

Kurt Busch and Andretti Autosport Unveil Indy 500 Car

Andretti Autosport of the Verizon IndyCar Series announced Monday that their No. 26 Honda entry in the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500, piloted by NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kurt Busch, will be sponsored by Suretone Entertainment.  The Santa Monica, CA-based record label, management, and film company is owned by entertainment industry veteran Jordan Schur, the former President of Geffen Records.  The car was officially unveiled during a ceremony and press conference on Monday morning at Andretti Autosport headquarters in Indianapolis.

In a statement from Andretti Autosport, Schur said, "We are honored to have Suretone Entertainment stand with Andretti Autosport and Kurt Busch in this historic event as Kurt enters his first Indianapolis 500 qualifying run, as well as attempts to become only the fourth driver in motorsport history to contest the 'Double'".

The 2004 Sprint Cup Series Champion Busch, 35, is set to take on the challenge of driving both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the same day on May 25th.  Busch will join John Andretti, Robby Gordon, and Tony Stewart all-time in undertaking the daunting task of completing the "double," all while making his IndyCar debut.

NASCAR to Review Mears/Ambrose Post-Race Incident

Following the conclusion of Saturday night's Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway, driver of the No. 13 Chevy SS for Germain Racing, Casey Mears, and Marcos Ambrose, driver of the No. 9 Ford Fusion for Richard Petty Motorsports were involved in a physical altercation in the infield. The two drivers were battling for the 18th position on the track at the end of the race, bumping and driving hard on one another the entire night.

FOX Sports was able to catch the action on camera, with Mears pushing Ambrose, and Ambrose punching Mears, but was not able to get an interview or comment from either of the drivers, crew members, or PR reps during their post-race show late on Saturday. That's where we stood entering Monday morning

Yesterday, NASCAR stood by official word that they will be reviewing the incident to see if anyone on either of the teams will be penalized for the events that took place. However, NASCAR Vice President of Competition, Robin Pemberton was quoted as saying, "we don't think it was anything too severe". Mears did take some press interviews on Monday, including calling in as a guest on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio with Dave Moody and Angie Skinner, and on FOX Sports 1's NASCAR RaceHub show. Ambrose and RPM declined to comment on the incident Monday, but the two drivers did connect via a call and according to Mears, he and Ambrose "had a really good conversation".

Casey Mears and the No. 13 GEICO Chevy finished 18th in the race, while Ambrose and his No. 9 Stanley/DeWalt Ford finished in the 19th position at the end of the event.

Goodyear to Run Special Message to Troops on Tires

For the fifth consecutive year, NASCAR tire supplier Goodyear will be running the special "Support Our Troops" message on the sidewalls of tires for all three of the national NASCAR series next month. The special patriotic tires will get used during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17th, as well as during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte.

The tires help to raise awareness and funds for the Support Our Troops Organization, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping boost morale among our Armed Forces stationed abroad.

News 'N' Notes

- Former NASCAR driver and current TV analyst Kyle Petty will kick off his 20th Annual Charity Ride Across America this weekend. The charity motorcycle ride raises funds and awareness for the Victory Junction Camp, a special camp created in 2004 for children suffering from chronic or life-threatening illnesses. The ride will begin in Carlsbad, California on May 3rd and conclude at Daytona Beach, Florida on May 10th. Among those riding in all or parts of the trip will be NASCAR personalities Richard Petty, Geoff Bodine, Donnie Alison, Rutledge Wood, and Sprint Cup driver Matt Kenseth.

- NASCAR premier national series title sponsor Sprint has officially announced that they will suspend all marketing activities as a sponsor of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers.  The announcement came after the allegations that Clippers Owner, Donald Sterling made racist comments after an audiotape was recently released to the public.  Sprint joins seven other major sponsors of the basketball franchise that have decided to cease their sponsorships with the organization.  The NBA is currently investigating the claims, and as of press time, no action has been taken against Sterling.  However, there is a press conference scheduled for 2 PM ET this afternoon where NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will talk about the investigation and may levy some kind of a punishment.

Have news for Greg and the Frontstretch? Don't hesitate to let us know; email us at ashland10@mail.com with a promising lead or tip.

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Today's Featured Commentary
Can You Believe We Watched Another Great Race?

Sitting In The Stands: A Fan's View

by S.D. Grady

Can you believe four tires went down during Saturday night's Toyota Owners 400?

Uh, yeah.  Were you expecting something different?  This year, Goodyear has brought tires that consistently wear to just about every track.  Teams have been forced to run within the setup guidelines if they want a full fuel stop.  So watching Cole Whitt, Reed Sorenson and Clint Bowyer's machines go up in flames after their tires failed... I wasn't shocked at the failures.  A little alarmed at the consistent display of flame, perhaps but not that it mattered as in the end, everyone came out in one piece. Stickers now don't automatically mean success if you don't setup your car right.

Can you believe Clint Bowyer booted Kyle Larson in the opening lap?

Despite the muttering and general boos erupting from the booth, I was not one of those shocked that an experienced veteran known for his scrappy style of driving dove into the tiny opening Larson ignored for a split second.  Nor was I stunned that neither did the rookie just roll over and let the guy with more laps drive right through.  Was that a rookie mistake on Larson's part?  Yes, for expecting the cars starting behind him to remain there through the first turn while he sorted out how his No. 42 would handle that night.  There was no dirty pool here, just hard racing.  So, yeah, I can believe it!

Can you believe Jeff Gordon didn't win... again?

As much as it pains me to say, yes I can.  The entire NASCAR nation has aptly identified Gordon's Achilles heel: restarts.  What happened in the final 50 laps of the race?  Three restarts, including a pit stop that shuffled the No. 24 back from the front row.  As soon as Matt Kenseth passed Gordon with his No. 20 that suddenly came to life, the day was more or less over for the four-time champ.  No amount of stellar driving was going to save the day.  Has he still earned the points lead?  You better believe it.  So it's only a matter of time and timing now.  One of these races, we'll get a long green run at the end.  Gordon will be there to rule the day.

But what about those final nine laps?  Can you believe the beating and banging and general excitement found among Keselowski, Gordon, Kenseth and Logano?

Oh, you mean the three Sprint Cup champions and a young man finally coming into his own, fighting tooth and nail for a short track win?  That scraping and scrambling? Because all four of them are known for their gentlemanly driving styles?

Yes, I can. 

If we've learned one thing this year, great racing and great races are still part of our sport.  Fortunately, NASCAR seems to have stumbled onto the magic mix of tire, machine and drivers to produce exciting race after race.  This season has been the kind of competition that taught me to love auto racing.

Any week, at any track, anything could happen to anyone.  Freak mechanical failures, tires giving up forcing teams to truly manage their rubber, and pilots pushed to the limit by a field of competitive drivers.  The fact that I first became enamored by NASCAR in the 1980s only further communicates how important the blend of parity and brilliance is to the avid viewer.  We need wheelmen with the abilities of superheroes and cars that actually will crumble when push comes to shove.

Who's going to win it all in 2014?  I haven't a freakin' clue.  There's no dominance out there, just awesome competition. 

Can I believe a great year of racing is actually happening?  I still haven't entirely bought into the genius of the current model. But I'm well on my way!

P.S. - If the Waltrip Brothers ever say, "Are you kidding me?" again, I may shoot my television.

2014 Sonya Strictly by the Stats

Top Three Rookies for 2014 Toyota Owners 400

1) No. 42 Kyle Larson - Started 1st, Finished 16th
2) No. 51 Justin Allgaier - Started 31st, Finished 21st
3) No. 3 Austin Dillon - Started 27th, Finished 27th

S.D. Grady is a Senior Editor for Frontstretch and runs a NASCAR blog called the S-Curves. She can be reached via e-mail at sonya.grady@frontstretch.com. Follow her on Twitter at @laregna and on her Facebook page (she's an author, too!) at https://www.facebook.com/Author.SDGrady.
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Numbers Game: Toyota Owners 400
by Tom Bowles

0
Laps led by pole sitter Kyle Larson after getting turned by Clint Bowyer in the first turn of the first lap of Richmond. The talented rookie, despite multiple top-5 finishes has yet to lead a lap on the Cup level in 2014.

1
Number of Toyotas who led a race named after the manufacturer. Only Matt Kenseth made it up front, leading 35 laps until passed by Joey Logano late for the victory.

2
Wins for Joey Logano in 2014, after Richmond which is a new career high for the driver over a single season.

3
Drivers who have completed every lap in 2014 through nine events: Jeff Gordon, Matt Kenseth, and Carl Edwards. Edwards' streak was in jeopardy, following an unscheduled green-flag stop for a flat tire but he used a wavearound, then a Lucky Dog to fight back. (Edwards ran ninth).

4
Cautions for "debris" or "competition" out of the nine thrown at Richmond.

5
Drivers inside the current top 10 in points who haven't won a race. That includes the top 2, Gordon and Kenseth along with eighth-place Jimmie Johnson, ninth-place Ryan Newman and tenth-place Brian Vickers.

6
Finishing position for AJ Allmendinger, the best Cup run for him since he ran second, in the Spring of 2012 at Martinsville driving for Penske Racing. For the No. 47 car, as mentioned yesterday it was the best performance since Bobby Labonte ran fourth with the team in the 2011 Daytona 500.

6.8
Average finish of Jeff Gordon through the first nine races, good enough to lead the points and all other NASCAR drivers in this category.

8
Races for rookie Austin Dillon since his lone top-10 finish of the season, a ninth in the season-opening Daytona 500. He was a mediocre 27th Saturday night.

20.3
Average finish for Denny Hamlin in his last three Richmond starts. Before that, his average finish at the track was a sizzling 7.3 for his career.

24
Drivers to finish on the lead lap Saturday night. Only Martinsville (25) had more.

27
Drivers with at least one top-10 finish this season after Martin Truex, Jr. earned his first (10th) at Richmond.

64
Points between 25th-place Kurt Busch in the standings and 31st-place David Ragan, leaving the driver relatively safe. Each winner this season must remain inside the top 30 in driver points to stay eligible for a Chase bid.

$54,180
Amount earned by Reed Sorenson for running 42nd after his car lost a tire and then subsequently caught on fire.

$91,071
Amount earned by Clint Bowyer for running dead last after his car did roughly the exact same thing. Anyone notice a difference between NASCAR's upper and lower class?

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TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:

Racing to the Point: Ambrose, Mears Fight Decision Will Set Precedent

by Brett Poirier

Five Points to Ponder: Surprising Names Off To Solid NASCAR Starts

by Danny Peters

Who's Hot / Who's Not In Sprint Cup: Richmond - Talladega Edition

by Brad Morgan

Voices From The Cheap Seats: Wussies And Suits Are Ruining NASCAR

by Jeff Meyer

Couch Potato Tuesday: FOX Serves Up A Plothole

by Phil Allaway

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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:

Q:  For Buddy Baker, the 1991 DieHard 500 was an interesting race.  Late in the event, he spun out Rick Mast in the tri-oval, triggering a blowover for the Skoal Classic Oldsmobile.  Earlier in the race, Baker triggered another issue on-track.  What happened?

Check back Wednesday for the answer, here in the Frontstretch Newsletter!

Monday's Answer:

Q:  Much of Michael Waltrip's success (and all of his career victories) have come in restrictor plate races.  However, in the first restrictor plate race at Talladega in 1988, his day ended in a rather stomach-churning way.  What happened?

A:  Right after a restart, Waltrip went hard into the wall exiting Turn 2 and rode the wall to the middle of the backstretch.  In a rare instance, the steering column broke in the crash as well.  The crash can be seen here.

ESPN having in-car cameras in Waltrip's Country Time Pontiac showed a clearly dazed Waltrip following the hit.  Once stopped, Waltrip immediately got out of the car and proceeded to violate the edict that your momma taught you as a child ("Look both ways before you cross the street.").  Waltrip didn't do it intentionally.  He was so dazed that he didn't realize that the track was still hot.  He was done for the day, but he did not miss a race.  At the time, there were four weeks between Talladega and the next points race at Charlotte (three weeks to The Winston).  That was enough time for Waltrip to recuperate.

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Coming tomorrow in the Frontstretch Newsletter:
-- Top News from Tom Bowles

-- Professor of Speed by Dr. Mark Howell

-- Tweet 'N' Greet by Allen Bedgood
-- Links to your favorite Frontstretch articles, and more!

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Tomorrow on the Frontstretch:

Open-Wheel Wednesday by Mike Neff

Our open-wheel staff returns for 2014 with their weekly column! This week, our own Mike Neff has a column about the new Indianapolis Grand Prix, scheduled to be held on May 10th.

Beyond The Cockpit: Brad Keselowski as told to Mike Neff

The 2012 Sprint Cup Series Champion stops by for a very interesting conversation.  Any topic is fair game.

Did You Notice?... by Tom Bowles
Did You Notice that Kyle Larson missed an opportunity Saturday night to assert himself in the Championship hunt?, Also, how NASCAR reacts to the Marcos Ambrose - Casey Mears saga and turbulent times for Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. are among other major storylines on the NASCAR circuit Tom takes a look at.

The Frontstretch Five by Amy Henderson
Amy steps up with 1,2,3,4,5 reasons you should be concerned about something going on in NASCAR this week.

NASCAR Mailbox by Summer Bedgood
Summer returns for her weekly session of answering questions from you, our loyal fans. Do you have a question or comment for Summer? Don't be shy. Just send her an email (summer.bedgood@frontstretch.com) and you might just see your name in print!

NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After Richmond compiled by Mike Mehedin
Jeff Gordon held on to the points lead by the slimmest of margins, but did the bumping and banging scramble our power rankings? Find out how your favorite national experts voted, laughing along with their one-liners in the latest update of our weekly NASCAR poll.

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The Frontstretch Newsletter: Making Sense Of The Madness At Richmond

THE FRONTSTRETCH NEWSLETTER
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The Best Seat at the Track, The Best View on the Net!
April 28th, 2014
Volume VIII, Edition LVIII
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Today's TV Schedule

Time                               Telecast                        Network

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM         NASCAR RaceHub       FOX Sports 1

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM         NASCAR America         NBC Sports Network

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM         NASCAR RaceHub       FOX Sports 2*#

11:00 PM - 12:00 AM     Moto3: Argentina          FOX Sports 2* (from April 27)

DVR Theater (Late Monday night/Early Tuesday morning)

2:30 AM - 3:00 AM         NASCAR Now                ESPN2

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Sprint Cup Race Recap: Logano Wins Wild Battle at Richmond
by Justin Tucker

Kyle Larson won the pole. Jeff Gordon led much of the race. Joey Logano?

He just waited patiently for an opportunity late on Saturday night.  And when Matt Kenseth, Brad Keselowski, and Gordon got into a three-way battle for the win, it was Logano who pounced with just three laps to go, getting the jump on all of them.  It was enough not only to squeeze out in front, but pull away to win Saturday night's Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway.

Logano, who came into Saturday's race winless in his first ten starts at the 3/4-mile oval, virtually came out of nowhere after J.J. Yeley's blown engine bunched up the field one last time on Lap 386. On the final restart, with nine laps left Logano, who lined up fourth, fell back initially and bided his time. Then, once the field settled out and Kenseth, Keselowski, and Gordon all jockeyed for the top spot, he closed in and made a power move to the bottom of the racetrack.  Logano cleared the trio, after some hard side-by-side racing and then held off a surging Gordon to score his second trophy of the season. Now, with three career victories driving for Roger Penske the youngster has more in 45 races with the team than he scored in over four seasons (nearly 150 starts) with former employer Joe Gibbs Racing.

"It feels great," said Logano. "I want to start winning some races in the Chase now.  These cars right now are so good and (Team) Penske is doing such a great job with these cars right now.  I am just the lucky guy that gets to drive these things."
 
With his second win of 2014, Logano has assured himself a spot in that Chase, joining Kevin Harvick as the only multiple winners this season. Gordon, meanwhile kept his incredible start to the 2014 season going with a strong second-place effort.  He would lead a race-high 173 laps on the evening, clearly the best driver on long runs but couldn't close the deal during a short sprint.

"All night long, I just had to let the 2 and the 22 go right by me because they were so fast on fresh tires," Gordon said.

That short run push almost sent them to a 1-2 finish, with Brad Keselowski using the outside line to challenge Kenseth and Gordon up front. In the end, a block from Kenseth's No. 20 sent Keselowski high, caused contact and pushed him back to third place. Feeling Kenseth squeezed him up the track in the closing laps, the frustrated Penske racing driver slammed into his rival post-race, a bump that also damaged the cars of Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and AJ Allmendinger before throwing his gloves on pit road, pointing fingers at Kenseth and angrily venting during a post-race interview.

"Every race track you should race for the win, but you don't run somebody off the racetrack to race for the win if you really aren't fast enough," Keselowski said.  "Three, four other cars passed him so it didn't win him the race running me off the racetrack. He probably finished where he was going to finish anyway. It just cost me the win, and I don't think that's very smart. That's something I'll remember."

Kenseth, on the other hand, didn't understand the frustration for Keselowski after the race, a bump-and-run that even caused impartial observer Dale Earnhardt, Jr. to say, "Get over it."

"I think you race as hard as you can to win. I'm not going to go wreck somebody to win, and he certainly tried to wreck me on the race track," Kenseth said. "That's one thing, and then trying to wreck all those cars after the race is totally another.  That's always uncalled for.  I can see he's upset.  I ran him up the track.  I'd probably be upset, too, but like I said we're racing as hard as we could to try to get that win."

Joining Logano and Gordon in the top 5 of Saturday's Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond were: Kyle Busch after a late-race charge in third, then Keselowski in fourth and Kenseth in fifth.  AJ Allmendinger finished sixth, while Dale Earnhardt, Jr. fell back to seventh due to brake issues down the stretch.  Ryan Newman was eighth, Carl Edwards ninth, while Martin Truex, Jr. rounded out the top 10 with his first top-10 of the season for his new team, the No. 78 of Furniture Row Racing.

The wild action wasn't just reserved for the track as tempers flared during post-race between several drivers.  The tone was set as Clint Bowyer would spin pole sitter Kyle Larson on the opening lap of the race.  Larson would recover from the early spin to finish 16th while Bowyer was not as lucky as suspension issues would end his night, on lap 159 in 43rd place. Then, Justin Allgaier sought out Denny Hamlin in the garage after the two made contact late, sending Allgaier into the wall and ruining the rookie's first potential top-10 finish. But it was Marcos Ambrose and Casey Mears who had the most serious altercation, resulting in Ambrose punching Mears in the face.  Although unclear as to what caused the fight, NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton said NASCAR would further investigate the matter.

"We don't think it was anything too severe," Pemberton said of an incident, caught on camera in which both drivers got physical before crewmembers intervened.  "We'll get all the footage that we can and look at it and see what happens from there. … We've got to take our time and do everything."

Tire issues also once again plagued a Sprint Cup Series race in 2014 as Jimmie Johnson, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Reed Sorenson and others would have issues with their Goodyear Eagles. Right-front tires appeared to give way after no more than 55 laps, melting pieces of rubber while setting oil lines and other parts of the front of the car on fire as they split apart. Sorenson had the most serious incident, literally pulled from his No. 36 Chevy by safety workers as pieces of tire set off a fire that burnt the entire front portion of his car to a crisp.

A look at the Toyota Owners 400 by the numbers: There were 20 lead changes among eight different drivers and nine cautions for 66 laps would slow the race pace to 93.369 MPH.

Next week, the Sprint Cup Series heads to the Talladega Superspeedway for the Aaron's 499. Green flag scheduled for 1:20 PM ET next Sunday.

Justin Tucker is a Newsletter Contributor at Frontstretch. To reach Justin, please contact Newsletter Manager Phil Allaway at phil.allaway@frontstretch.com.

Chasing the Chase: Gordon Slightly Extends Lead With Excellent Night

by Phil Allaway

Jeff Gordon came into Darlington with the slimmest of leads and knew he had to run great to keep it.  Mission accomplished.  Gordon led a race-high 173 laps, dominant at times in his Drive To End Hunger No. 24 Chevrolet and finished second.  However, even with that run, it still took some late-race fireworks to keep the point lead as Matt Kenseth was looking good for a win until he got into a bumping match with Brad Keselowski.

Kenseth, who then dropped back to a fifth-place result allowed Gordon to extend his lead back up to five.  Carl Edwards still sits third, but fell to over half-a-race's worth of points behind after finishing ninth.  Edwards, who made an unscheduled pit stop for tires at one point that left him two laps behind used the wavearound and Lucky Dog to get back in position for a top 10.  Kyle Busch, meanwhile is up two places this week to fourth after using late-race pit strategy to finish third (he was the only driver in the top 5 to pit after the leader's final round of stops with 30 laps to go). Using fresh tires, Busch blitzed the field on the final restart, jumping from outside the top 15 to third - and closing - by the checkered flag.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. had to run the final ten laps of the race with only rear brakes after boiling his brake fluid.  As a result, Earnhardt Jr. fell to a seventh-place finish.  That was enough to drop one spot in the points to fifth.  Joey Logano's victory on Saturday night moved him up two places in points to sixth, while Brad Keselowski's fourth-place finish kept him seventh. Jimmie Johnson, meanwhile dropped three places to eighth after having multiple flat tires Saturday night.  While Johnson's car did not catch fire, the Goodyear issues cost him four laps on track, relegating him to a 32nd-place finish.

Ryan Newman had a very quiet run up through the field at Richmond, in position to challenge for a win at one point but inevitably faded to an eighth-place finish.  That allowed Newman to maintain the ninth spot in the regular season standings.  Brian Vickers, meanwhile had an up-and-down night, running for the lead at one point while straining to stay inside the top 20 at others.  In the end, he finished in 12th.  That was enough to move Vickers up into a tie for tenth in points with Greg Biffle.  Biffle also struggled for much of the evening before running 15th.  Finally, Austin Dillon, the series' top rookie in points is down to 12th after finishing exactly where he started (27th) on Saturday night.  Yes, Dillon got up into the top 15 at one point, but he got booted out of the groove shortly after a restart, ended up 27th and stayed there for the rest of the race, struggling to stay competitive behind the wheel of his No. 3.

Point Standings (1-16): 1) Jeff Gordon 341, 2) Matt Kenseth -5, 3) Carl Edwards -28, 4) Kyle Busch -31, 5) Dale Earnhardt, Jr. -32, 6) Joey Logano -49, 7) Brad Keselowski -54, 8) Jimmie Johnson -59, 9) Ryan Newman -69, t-10) Brian Vickers -85, t-10) Greg Biffle -85, 12) Austin Dillon -89, 13) Kyle Larson -90, 14) Denny Hamlin -96, 15) Tony Stewart -98, 16) Marcos Ambrose -99.

Outside of the top-16, but in Chase Contention: t-20) Kevin Harvick -121, 25) Kurt Busch -156.

Race Winners: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (Daytona), Kevin Harvick (Phoenix, Darlington), Brad Keselowski (Las Vegas), Carl Edwards (Bristol), Kyle Busch (Fontana), Kurt Busch (Martinsville), Joey Logano (Texas, Richmond)

Phil Allaway is the Newsletter Manager and a Senior Writer for Frontstretch.com. He can be reached via email at phil.allaway@frontstretch.com.  Follow him on Twitter at @Critic84.

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Never Fear, The Underdogs Are Here: Richmond Edition
by Amy Henderson

Are you a fan of a driver from a smaller team?  Do you ever see one of these guys on the race results and wonder how he got there?  NASCAR's small teams may not get much airtime during the race broadcast, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to talk about.  Each week, Amy Henderson takes a peek into how the little guys fared in the race.

Underdog Selection No. 1: AJ Allmendinger for JTG-Daugherty Racing; started 14th, finished 6th

This team is one on the verge of not being included as an underdog anymore.  Like Furniture Row Racing, better finishes are to be expected as the team has Richard Childress Racing equipment and access to all of RCR's extensive information to help make the cars go faster.  Allmendinger, meanwhile in his first full season with JTG is showing why Roger Penske believed in him even after a suspension for violating NASCAR's drug policy. Back then, in mid-2012 the owner was forced, via company policy to fire his driver.  But Penske was still confident enough, after Allmendinger got cleared to hire him back the following year, handing the driver a limited schedule in both IndyCar and the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Allmendinger thanked him by winning both NNS races and having a near-miss in Indy — if not for a seat belt problem, he might well have won the biggest event in American racing.  Now, Allmendinger and his new team, the No. 47 of JTG-Daugherty Racing are putting it together in a big way.

"It was a good race," said Allmendinger after Richmond, bringing the car its best result since Bobby Labonte ran fourth in the 2011 Daytona 500. "Just a tough racetrack.  I was really happy with the car in general.  It's just such a fine line between being too tight and burning the rear tires off or just being a little too loose the whole time.  I thought there were two or three long runs I thought the car was awesome.  Then, another couple of runs it wasn't as good.  Overall, proud of the guys.  We definitely had a top-15 car all day, top-10 car probably.  Probably stole one there finish-wise at the end, but we are getting there."

If Allmendinger keeps stealing those finishes, this team will leave the underdogs behind.

Underdog Selection No. 2: Casey Mears for Germain Racing; started 34th, finished 19th

Germain Racing also inked a deal with RCR this year, and while they've been a little slower off the block, this week, they put it all together.  It's a shame that what most people will remember from Richmond was Mears' post-race altercation with Marcos Ambrose because his on-track performance should have been the story.  Mears came from 34th to 15th and was moving forward before a speeding penalty derailed that charge.  He made it back to 16th, only to have a tire reportedly cut by Ambrose, sparking the fireworks after the race that left Mears with a swollen and cut face.

The No. 13 team got lucky with a caution for J.J. Yeley's blown engine, one that allowed Mears to pit under caution and not lose laps, though they lost any chance at a top-10 finish.  But this team is headed to one of the driver's best tracks this week with some of the best restrictor plate equipment in NASCAR.  If Mears can avoid trouble, he could put the heartache of Richmond in the rear-view for good, in position to contend for the win Sunday at Talladega.

Underdog Selection No. 3: David Gilliland for Front Row Motorsports; started 33rd, finished 20th

Most people probably think of David Ragan as FRM's top driver after he pulled off an upset win at Talladega last spring. But in reality, that title belongs to Gilliland over the last couple of years, with a higher average finish and a greater degree of consistency.  This season, that average result is three spots better than Ragan's, and Gilliland's been more competitive overall.  In Richmond, Gilliland nabbed his first lead-lap finish of the year, swapping paint with Ambrose before Mears while fighting hard to stay inside the top 20, and within striking distance of the leaders during the final 100 laps. Lead-lap finishes are a big deal to FRM, and Gilliland came through this week with the first for Bob Jenkins' three-car operation in 2014.

Underdog Pick of the Week - Talladega: Casey Mears for Germain Racing

My pick for Richmond was AJ Allmendinger, whose run was foiled by a Darlington Stripe that went a little too far.  He finished sixth, easily best in class, so it was a good pick.

This week, the Cup Series visits big, bad Talladega Superspeedway. While David Ragan won this race a year ago, my nod goes to Mears, who's visiting his best track, one where he's come tantalizingly close to a win on more than one occasion.  For Mears, the question will be simply whether he can avoid trouble; the driver rarely starts it but always seems to be in the middle of it.  If luck stays on his side, this underdog's got a shot at not only besting the other small-team drivers but the entire field.

Is your favorite driver among NASCAR's underdogs?  Are you frustrated with the lack of coverage they receive during race broadcasts? Amy has all the small teams covered each and every week in The Big Six.  Be sure to check it out to see how your favorites fared!

Amy Henderson is a Co-Managing Editor and a Senior Writer at Frontstretch. She can be reached via e-mail at amy.henderson@frontstretch.com.

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Letter of the Race: Saturday night's Richmond race was brought to you by the letter "C," for confidence. Joey Logano, at age 23 is quickly growing into a driver willing to lay it all on the line, the right way -- without wrecking his rival or the entire field. Saturday night's final laps showcased someone whose maturity, mixed with God-given talent has gotten him in position to fully contend for a title with Roger Penske. - Phil Allaway

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Sidebar Stories: Richmond
by Phil Allaway

Marcos Ambrose Punches Casey Mears in the Face

Towards the end of Saturday night's Toyota Owners 400, tempers began to flare.  Marcos Ambrose and Casey Mears, who finished 18th and 19th, respectively, entered into a series of bumping matches.  While the TV coverage did not show it definitively, sources claim that contact between the two drivers cut Mears' left front tire right as the final caution flew for J.J. Yeley's blown engine in the No. 30 Chevy.

Afterwards, Mears was none too pleased with Ambrose.  Mears confronted the Tasmanian racer in an attempt to get an explanation for what had just gone on.  Ambrose attempted to walk away, but Mears then grabbed Ambrose to keep him from doing so.  Ambrose then responded with a punch that hit Mears just above his left eye before scurrying away quickly.  Ambrose was later hit by an unidentified man in an ECR firesuit before he vacated the scene.

Mears ran in Sunday's Jimmie Johnson Foundation 5K, back in the Charlotte area, but did so wearing sunglasses for much of the time.  He did take a picture with ESPN's Marty Smith (posted on Twitter) that showed the early development of a black eye.  Mears also talked to NASCAR.com's Alan Cavanna about his evening.  Mears stated to Cavanna that there were a series of events during Saturday night's race that ticked both drivers off.

"One thing I can say is that out of all the NASCAR fights, when you see people swing it's usually a lot of fly-swatting," the driver told Cavanna. "He actually connected, so that was pretty good."

NASCAR has stated that they will investigate the incident.  However, a confrontation between drivers like the Ambrose - Mears incident falls squarely inside of the "Boys, have at it" mantra that NASCAR has been publicizing for the last couple of years.  If any punishment at all is levied towards the two drivers, it will be announced later this week. 

Tire Issues Mar Richmond Race

Had the Ambrose - Mears confrontation never happened, Saturday's Toyota Owners 400 would be remembered for a spate of tire issues that made it so the race could not go more than 64 laps all night without someone having a tire problem that brought out a caution.  This weekend was the race debut at the three-quarters of a mile "D-Shaped" oval for Goodyear's Dual Zone tires, and sadly, they flunked the test.

However, it appears that only teams that pressed their luck too much on camber were the ones that suffered.  For some cars, like Brad Keselowski's, cords were showing on their right front tire at the Lap 42 Competition Caution.  From then on, selected drivers would have their right fronts essentially peel apart at the inside shoulder.

"The problem is they put a harder inside edge on the right front and right rear here, and that's eventually where we ride most of the time around the racetrack on that part of the tire," explained third-place finisher Kyle Busch. "Why they went harder on that, I'm not sure.  They could have probably left the same inside edge and probably went a little softer on the outside edge, but it's just too hard of a compound for here.  We were all basically on ice; it was just like having a hard tire out there.  The effort that they tried to gain with the left-side tire softening it up, you could just take the left-sides off, it didn't feel like they did anything.  Really tough for all of us to, for one, keep the tires under our car... it's supposed to be more durable [but it] was just not the right way to go obviously for Goodyear."

Drivers would have warning that the tire was coming apart and the onus was on them to get to pit road.  If they did it immediately, then there were few lingering issues other than a couple of laps lost.  However, not fixing the issue could result in another failure.  Jimmie Johnson and Clint Bowyer found that out the hard way.

"The track temperature was really cold," explained Joey Logano's crew chief, Todd Gordon, among a minority who thought the failures were track and setup-related. "I think you had a similar situation to what we had at Martinsville earlier this year where it was so cold that the track would never take rubber.  The track surface has got to get hot enough that the rubber will actually get into it. That's where the new aero package and the new ride heights and everything that we've done differently to this year's car has now put a lot back in my hands of risk and reward.  Goodyear does an awesome job for us in building good race tires, but they're in a box that gets smaller as we make those cars go faster as far as what they can do."

One thing we know for certain; if drivers waited until the tire completely came apart, a whole 'nother threat was waiting for them.  The strips of rubber from the tire would get onto the brake rotors and catch on fire.  The fiery rubber would fling off the car and draw a caution (if it wasn't already out).  Then, the entire right front corner of the car would then catch fire.  This happened three separate times during Saturday night's race (to Cole Whitt, Bowyer and Reed Sorenson) causing major scrambling and the whole front of the car to burn into melted metal.

Quotes to Remember: Toyota Owners 400

compiled by Phil Allaway

"Having a couple wins this early in the season and in two completely different racetracks make you very confident for the rest of the season. At this point, we really have nothing to lose; it's all about going for wins, having fun out there and making sure we're ready for when the Chase starts. We've put ourselves in a good position this early, and we're going to have some fun." - Joey Logano, race winner

"Yeah, I really thought when we started on the inside there that we were going to have a real shot at it. My car was a little bit freer underneath those guys than I anticipated, so I kind of fell back to fourth, and then we had a couple more restarts. We got into third, and then there at the end actually I got right behind Matt on that last restart and I knew I was better than him; it's just a matter of trying to get him up off the bottom and get a run. That was tough. And then, the 2 was just right there, and his car was just so good on the short runs, and to be able to go to the outside like that is just ‑‑ shows you how good your car is on the short runs. When he got to the outside of me, I thought we were done, but then Matt started driving up the racetrack to block him and gave the inside to me, so now here I come back, and then Matt sort of turned down and I clipped him and didn't get a good run off of 2, and then the 22 came. To come home second is still a great finish. Would have liked to have seen a longer run because we were really, really good after about 20 laps. That's when our car really seemed to come on. It was a great night. We were having fun. Gosh, what great race cars we're bringing to the racetrack, great pit stops all night tonight. It's frustrating to not win, but also each time we run this good, it builds more confidence and momentum that we're going to get that win soon." - Jeff Gordon, finished second

"Our day started out a little slow but then picked up. We got all the way up to fourth. I felt like our car was pretty good, and from there just one little change, I felt like once we got to fourth, one little change more was going to make us a good car, a car to compete for the lead, and that little change we made took us all the way back to 14th. We're really battling a knife's edge with our cars, it seems like. I don't know if everybody is, maybe. But ours more than others because we do these little changes sometimes each week and go from leading a race or third or something like that back to further than 10th. That last restart, though, was intense. I really doubted Dave (Rogers, crew chief). I thought that that was a bad call coming in and putting tires on, but man, when we went back green, everybody went fighting for the bottom. It looked like they had 80 laps on their tires, and I had stickers on, and I think they only had eight laps on their tires. Really crazy the way that ended up and just drove past everybody on the outside like a bad mofo, just getting my job done like I was supposed to, and kind of recovering our day and ended up third. Thought we had a shot to win for a second with those guys racing up front the way they were. I thought if I could get there and they were all still racing, I might have been able to pass the 22 and the 24, also, but once I got there they were kind of single-filed out, so I got there a little late, and rolled home third. We'll take it." - Kyle Busch, finished third

"With me and Brad (Keselowski) specifically, I don't know he was mad because I ran into him a little bit getting into (turn) three, but we're going for the win. I ran him up to the third groove or so, but I've witnessed him racing that way a lot like I think he did to Jimmie (Johnson) at Texas a few years ago. I thought once we got to the straightaway, I left him enough room unless I wasn't clear, I need to re-watch it. I guess he's upset about that and we were all going for the win, that's what we're supposed to be doing." - Matt Kenseth, finished fifth, on his duel with Brad Keselowski and the resulting anger

"Had a lot of brake problems with the car and the fluid boiled over under that last caution and I couldn't keep the pedal up and had all rear brakes that last run. Just real loose getting in the corner and trying to run seventh was all I could do and just trying not to fall back worse than that. The run before when we were racing with Matt (Kenseth) and I thought we had a little bit better car in the end in the middle of the corner, but at that next caution, we boiled over. We had brake problems the last 150-200 laps and it would leave the fluids black and Steve (Letarte) said it had boiled over a couple times. So we got a lot of rubber build up on the brake duct and the grill so it just got real hot." - Dale Earnhardt, Jr., finished seventh

"I thought we had a shot at a top 5 there, but the short runs were just killing us.  We just couldn't take off for the first 15 or 20 laps of a run. All those guys up there were really fast and we weren't. We had a really good car on those last couple of long runs, but we had short runs at the end. We have to figure out how to get that short run going. Those long runs toward the end, we had something for them.  It was a good [night] for us." - Martin Truex, Jr., finished tenth

"We never could get the car to turn through the center of the corner.  We lacked rear grip and got behind on one run with a funky set of tires there. We kind of got caught back in the swarm and were never able to quite make it up. It all just didn't line up right on the restarts there at the end. We were just a little bit off tonight with our Outback Steakhouse Chevrolet." - Kevin Harvick, finished 11th

"We struggled tonight in the Haas Automation Chevrolet.  The car was loose in, tight in the center and loose off for most of the night. It was frustrating, because we practiced early in the weekend and I thought we had a pretty good handle on our setup, but for some reason the car responded differently tonight. The guys all worked on it and we were racing our way into a decent finish before that final long run caused us to have a flat tire. It's frustrating, but we were able to race our way back onto the lead lap and gain a few spots at the end." - Kurt Busch, finished 23rd

"Really thought we had a decent car and was going to run in the top 5, top 10 at the worst. Then we had one run where we cut a right-front and the next run another right-front. Not exactly sure why we had that issue, but we did have back-to-back tire issues there. That really just kind of put an end to our night. We didn't have anything for the win, but I thought we could run top 5." - Jimmie Johnson, finished 32nd

"Seems like the rubber got to the oil lines and the brake lines and that was what was burning was the oil and the fuel. So I got out of there as quick as I could and to try and not inhale all that smoke. Definitely not what you want to be inside of." - Reed Sorenson, finished 42nd (Stripped Tire, Fire)

"It was on fire. What a bad night. I hate this for AAA. This is our first race with them and was really proud to have them on board with us tonight. It was just one thing after another and not a very good night. I really hate that [the first-lap spin] happened. I really like Kyle (Larson) and I'm a big fan of his. Him and the 2 (Brad Keselowski) kind of spun the tires and I just got such a big run him when he moved up. Then I was like, 'Okay, I guess I'm going to go to the bottom if you're going to give me the bottom.' Then, at the last minute he arched it in and I just wasn't ready for him. I tried to get on the brakes and just got into him. I'm so glad he didn't hit the wall. I was afraid he hit the wall and ended his night. It certainly didn't help it at all." - Clint Bowyer, finished 43rd (Stripped Tire, Fire)

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TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:

Thinkin' Out Loud: Toyota Owners 400
by Mike Neff

Pace Laps: JRM Shines, RFR Fails to Impress and Hunter-Reay Silences Long Beach Critics
by the Frontstretch Staff

The Big Six: Questions Answered After the Toyota Owners 400
by Amy Henderson

Short Track Racing Should Encourage Summer Viewership
by Aaron Creed

NASCAR Solution 101: Getting People Mad

by Tom Bowles

Nationwide Breakdown: ToyotaCare 250

by Mike Neff

IndyCar Breakdown: Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
by Huston Ladner

From the weekend:

Four Burning Questions - Richmond: Financial Follies and Revisiting Spingate
by Matt Stallknecht

Partner Link From Athlon Sports:

Through the Gears: Aggressive, confident Logano nabs second 2014 win in Richmond

by Tom Bowles

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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:
 
Q:  Much of Michael Waltrip's success (and all of his career victories) have come in restrictor plate races.  However, in the first restrictor plate race at Talladega in 1988, his day ended in a rather stomach-churning way.  What happened?

Check back Tuesday for the answer, here in the Frontstretch Newsletter!
 
Friday's Answer:
 
Q:  In the rain-delayed 2002 Pontiac Excitement 400, Kevin Harvick was having a decent day until he was caught up in a crash that was completely out of his control.  What happened?

A:  Shortly after halfway, Rusty Wallace began to slow on track.  Wallace tried to get down to pit road, but with a stampede of other drivers out there, that's easier said than done.  While Wallace was moving to the inside, Jeff Burton was spun out from behind entering Turn 3 by Casey Atwood.  Atwood then rubbed against Mike Skinner, who rubbed against Harvick.  Harvick was also tapped from behind by Kyle Petty.  Harvick then spun and hit the wall head on.  Jerry Nadeau then ran into the stopped SIRIUS Dodge of Atwood.  Stacy Compton was also involved.  The crash can be seen here.

Nadeau was eliminated immediately as a result.  Harvick had to go behind the wall for extensive repairs.  He would eventually return and finish 40th, 105 laps down.  The rest of the drivers involved continued.  Burton actually ended up finishing third, but he was the only one involved in the incident that finished on the lead lap.

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Coming Tuesday in the Frontstretch Newsletter:
-- Top News by Greg Davis
-- Fan's View Commentary by S.D. Grady
-- Numbers Game: Toyota Owners 400 by Tom Bowles
-- Links to your favorite Frontstretch articles, and more!
 
Tomorrow on the Frontstretch:

Five Points To Ponder: Richmond by Danny Peters
Danny takes care of business at the three-quarter mile oval, wrapping up storylines that are settling this Tuesday while getting us prepped for the week of Talladega madness to come.

Couch Potato Tuesday by Phil Allaway
This past weekend, the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series both raced at Richmond International Raceway.  Meanwhile, the Verizon IndyCar Series ran their first race of the season on a natural terrain road course on NBC Sports Network in Alabama.  Were the telecasts of these events "up to snuff?"  Find out in this week's TV Critique.

Who's Hot / Who's Not in Sprint Cup: Richmond - Talladega Edition by Brad Morgan
We'll take a look at which drivers are sitting pretty after nine races -- and who is looking forward to Mother's Day.

Racing to the Point by Brett Poirier
Brett is back with another commentary to make you think. This week, he writes about the penalties (or lack thereof) after the Ambrose - Mears punch and what it could mean for the sport.

Voices From The Heartland by Jeff Meyer

Jeff returns with his typical blend of sarcastic humor tilted towards one of NASCAR's controversial issues.

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The Frontstretch Newsletter: Richmond is Neigh

THE FRONTSTRETCH NEWSLETTER
Presented by Frontstretch.com
The Best Seat at the Track, The Best View on the Net!
April 25th, 2014
Volume VIII, Edition LVII

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This Weekend's TV Schedule

Friday, April 25

Time                                      Telecast                                                                                         Network

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM              Sprint Cup Series Practice No. 1                                                     FOX Sports 1

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM                 NASCAR Live                                                                                  FOX Sports 1

12:00 PM - 12:45PM?              NASCAR Next Announcement                                                        FansChoice.tv^

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM                   Sprint Cup Series Happy Hour                                                        FOX Sports 1

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM                   Nationwide Series Qualifying                                                         ESPN 2

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM                   Sprint Cup Series Qualifying                                                           FOX Sports 1

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM                   NASCAR Countdown                                                                     ESPNEWS

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM                   Nationwide Series ToyotaCare 250                                                ESPNEWS

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM                 NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Springnationals Qualifying                     ESPN3$

Saturday, April 26

Time                                      Telecast                                                                                           Network

2:30 AM - 3:00 AM                 The Grid                                                                                             NBC Sports Network

3:00 AM - 4:00 AM                 Sprint Cup Series Happy Hour                                                           FOX Sports 1*# (from April 25)

4:00 AM - 5:30 AM                 Sprint Cup Series Qualifying                                                              FOX Sports 1*# (from April 25)

1:30 PM - ?                             Coverage from South Boston Speedway                                          FansChoice.tv^

3:00 PM - ?                             Coverage from Lake County Speedway                                           FansChoice.tv^

4:00 PM - ?                             Coverage from Evergreen Speedway                                               FansChoice.tv^

4:25 PM - 6:00 PM                   Pirelli World Challenge: Barber Park, GT/GTS Race 1                       World-Challengetv.com^

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM                   NASCAR RaceDay                                                                            FOX Sports 2

6:00 PM - 7:15 PM                   Pirelli World Challenge: Barber Park, TC/TCA/TCB Race 2                World-Challengetv.com^

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM                   FOX Pre-Race                                                                                    FOX

7:00 PM - 10:30 PM                 Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400                                              FOX

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM                 AMA Monster Energy Supercross: East Rutherford                         FOX Sports 2

11:30 PM - 12:00 AM               NASCAR Victory Lane                                                                      FOX Sports 1

Sunday, April 27

Time                                       Telecast                                                                                           Network

1:00 AM - 2:00 AM                  Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires Legacy 100, Race 1            NBC Sports Network* (from April 26)

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM               Pirelli World Challenge: Barber Park, GT/GTS Race 2                        World-Challengetv.com^

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM                 motoGP World Championship Grand Prix of Argentina                      FOX Sports 1

12:00 PM - 6:00PM                  NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Springnationals Final Eliminations             ESPN3$

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM                   Verizon IndyCar Series Honda Grand Prix of Alabama                     NBC Sports Network

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM                   AMA Monster Energy Supercross: East Rutherford                         FOX Sports 1*# (from April 26)

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM                   Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires Legacy 100, Race 2            NBC Sports Network*

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM                   Pirelli World Challenge: Barber Park TC/TCA/TCB Race 2                 World-Challengetv.com^

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM                 NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Springnationals Final Eliminations             ESPN 2*/

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM                   Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race                                                                 CBS Sports Network* (from April 12)

*- Tape Delayed

/- Highlighted Coverage

#- Repeat Coverage

^- Available via free internet streaming

$- Available via password-protected streaming.  Check with your programming and/or internet service provider for availability

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Top News

by Justin Tucker

Kligerman Addresses Future

On Thursday during his weekly podcast "Kicking It With Kligerman," Parker Kligerman addressed the fallout from the announcement of Swan Racing's much rumored demise on Wednesday. Kligerman, who was a Sunoco Rookie of the Year candidate, was left without a ride in the shuffle while his teammate Cole Whitt's No. 26 team was purchased by BK Racing and Kligerman's No. 30 team was purchased by John Cohen and Xxxtreme Motorsports. 

Kligerman, who does not have a ride for this weekend's Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond says that he and Swan Racing owner Brandon Davis are still good friends and are hopeful of putting something together later on this season. 

"Obviously my race team, Swan Racing, has taken a chance in this break to restructure," Kligerman said. "And by doing so they've sold the 26 team. (They've) also sold the 30 team.

"In doing all that, I obviously do not have a ride for this weekend in Richmond sadly enough. But a lot of these things are blessings in disguise. Brandon Davis and I are still good friends. I'm still under contract with Swan Racing; we're still trying to see what we can put together maybe later in the year." 

Several teams have expressed interest in Kligerman's services and Kligerman said that "we are evaluating those, making sure that we don't make the wrong choice;'' Heading into this weekend's race at Richmond, Kligerman was 38th in points with a season best finish of 29th at the Daytona 500. Although out of a ride Kligerman gave Davis praise for putting the people of Swan Racing first. 

"The big thing for Swan Racing and everyone involved was making sure that the employees, first and foremost, were taken care of. And in doing all the things that Brandon Davis did, in terms of selling the 26 and selling the 30, and keeping a couple of people on to help him go through the winding down of Swan Racing's assets and such, we've been able to keep everyone employed and that's what matters most. 

Davis "could have walked away," he said. "Easily. (He) could have just said 'screw this, I'm out.' But he's a stand-up guy. He's stayed through it and he's worked through it with everyone else and you have to commend him (for that)."

Ryan Blaney, James Buescher Fastest in Nationwide Practice Sessions

On Thursday afternoon, the Nationwide Series held both of their practice sessions ahead of tonight's ToyotaCare 250.  Despite the fact that the race will be run at night, all of the practice was done in the heat of the day.  As a result, it is debatable just how much information can be taken from the time on track.

In the first practice session, Team Penske's Ryan Blaney was quickest with a lap of 22.055 seconds (122.421 mph).  Regan Smith was the fastest Nationwide Series regular in second, followed by Trevor Bayne, Kyle Larson and Ty Dillon.  The fastest consecutive ten-lap average was set in the session by Daniel Suarez in his first time ever driving a Nationwide car.  His best lap was only good enough for 14th quickest overall, but the other nine were within a tenth of a second of that time.

In the 90 minute final session, James Buescher in the Rheem-sponsored No. 99 was quickest with a lap of 22.169 seconds (121.792 mph).  Bayne was second, followed by James' cousin Chris Buescher in third.  Ryan Reed and Chase Elliott rounded out the top-5.  Other notables included Dylan Kwasniewski in sixth, Larson seventh, Kevin Harvick in tenth, Ty Dillon 12th, Kyle Busch 14th and Blaney 16th.

Qualifying for tonight's ToyotaCare 250 is scheduled for 3:00 PM this afternoon.  It will be aired live on ESPN 2.  Also, remember that tonight's ToyotaCare 250 will air on ESPNEWS due to ESPN's ongoing coverage of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs.

O'Donnell Addresses Sprint Cup Engine Changes

NASCAR is close to revealing an engine package for the 2015 Sprint Cup Series season that NASCAR chairman Brian France hopes will produce more lead changes and improve overall competition especially on the 1.5-mile speedways. 

NASCAR Senior Vice President of Racing Operations Steve O' Donnell said on Thursday during the Iowa Speedway Sponsor Summit that a final racing package may not be limited to just a reduction of horsepower to the engines. 

"The whole package," O'Donnell said, affirming France's proclamation a few weeks ago that NASCAR would make "significant" changes as it enters a new TV contract with NBC. "Engines, downforce, aero and tires."

In an interview with the Des Moines Register, O'Donnell said that NASCAR met with teams at the NASCAR Research and Development Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, to inform them of the direction that NASCAR is heading regarding the engine package and that the sanctioning body was in the tweaking stage of the 2015 engine package. 

O'Donnell said he was hopeful that an announcement could happen as early as May 17 during NASCAR All Star Race weekend regarding the 2015 engine package.  There has been no time table set for the announcement of the 2015 racing package but O'Donnell did give some insight on how to further enhance the quality of racing. 

"If you combine the aero package with that (reduction of) horsepower (and) allow some aero changes with the engines going into the corner, drivers have to get off the gas and they're able to maneuver around a little bit more," O'Donnell said. "Combine that with Goodyear and a little softer tire, now you've got the full package."

Dollar General to Sponsor Villeneuve at Indy 500

Dollar General will be the sponsor for 1995 Indianapolis 500 victor Jacques Villeneuve's Schmidt Peterson Motorsports entry in the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 25.

This will be Villeneuve's third appearance in the Indianapolis 500 and first after a 19-year absence from the race. Villeneuve has seen nothing but success at the world famous 2.5-mile oval. He earned rookie of the year honors in 1994 after finishing second to Al Unser, Jr. and went to victory lane the following year in 1995 before making the jump to Formula 1 in 1997. 

Villeneuve is one of only two drivers to ever compete in the Indianapolis 500, the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix, and Brickyard 400 at the speedway. Villeneuve says he is excited to get back to Indy and compete once again in the 500. 

"I have so many wonderful memories of racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway throughout my career, including my last appearance at the track in the Brickyard 400 when I also was sponsored by Dollar General," Villeneuve said. "It's been 19 years since I ran this race, but returning with a team like Schmidt Peterson Motorsports and a household-name sponsor like Dollar General is going to give me a fantastic opportunity to perform at a high level." 

"We are excited to have our Dollar General brand on a car in this year's running of the Indianapolis 500, which is a great spectacle and one of the premiere events in all of sports," said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General's chairman and CEO. "This will give our brand tremendous exposure, especially if our car runs in the front of the pack and we like our chances with a respected team like Schmidt Peterson Motorsports and Jacques Villeneuve, a proven winner, behind the wheel." 

Have news for Justin, 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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Frontstretch Folio: Toyota Owners 400

by Brad Morgan

The Sprint Cup Series travels to Richmond International Raceway for the ninth race of the 2014 season on Saturday, April 26.  Television coverage of the Toyota Owners 400 begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX; your local Motor Racing Network (MRN) affiliate and SiriusXM Channel 90 will handle the radio broadcast. Drivers will compete for at least 400 laps (300 miles) before the checkered flag waves.

Records and Facts

Kevin Harvick took advantage of a late decision to take on fresh tires and a green-white-checker scenario to capture a win in this race last season, his first victory of the 2013 season.

Kyle Busch leads all active drivers with four wins at RIR; five drivers, including Harvick, have three wins each.

Busch has led 586 laps over the last five spring trips to this track, making it likely that he'll eclipse the 10,000 career laps led marker during this race.  He (7.2) and Denny Hamlin (8.9) are the only actives who average better than a 10th-place finish at RIR.

Track Facts

Track Length: 0.75-mile D-shaped oval

Pit Road Speed: 45 mph

Degree of Banking: 14 degrees

Frontstretch: 1290 ft., 8 degrees of banking

Backstretch: 860 ft., 2 degrees of banking

Grandstand Seating: 71,000

Website: http://www.rir.com/?homepage=true

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichmondInternationalRaceway

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RIRInsider

Pre-race Schedule

Practice: Friday, April 25, 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1

Happy Hour: Friday, April 25, 1 – 2 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1

Qualifying: Friday, April 25, at 5:10 – 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1

VIPs

Grand Marshal: TBA

Command: TBA

Honorary Starter/Green Flag Wave: TBA

Invocation: TBA

National Anthem: TBA

Flyover: WWII B-25 Bomber from Georgetown, Delaware

Honorary Pace Car Driver: Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III

Race Day Forecast

Saturday: Mostly Clear

High: 76  

Low: 52

They Said It:

"Richmond is always a fun race track. It drives like a mile-and-a-half, like a superspeedway, but it has little short corners. There's big, long, fast straightway and little tight corners, lots of technique to getting around." – Greg Biffle

"The same principles apply everywhere, but Richmond is unique in the fact that (turns) one and two are drastically different from three and four. There's no perfect setup. You can't just focus on that first corner or just the handling in one and two because about the time you get your car turning good down there then it's too loose down in three and four. Forward bite is always an issue. You have to have that in the back of your mind when you're thinking about where your car needs to be for the race that, 'Hey, I have to remember this thing is going to be loose in'." - Clint Bowyer

"Richmond International Raceway is pretty unique. Iowa Speedway is somewhat similar. I've been very successful at Iowa. Richmond just has less grip, you have to really focus on what your car needs for the race." – Austin Dillon

"The key for us is to get forward drive coming off of Turn 4 and to get the Quicken Loans Chevrolet to turn in the center. If you get it turning in the center, it helps the forward drive. Richmond is a fun, little short track. It's got challenges, but if you get that right, you'll be in contention for the win." – Ryan Newman

"First, it's not one of my favorite tracks; [Richmond] is my favorite track. It's the perfect-sized track for a Cup race. The other short tracks we run – Bristol and Martinsville – they're cool in their own right, but there's a lot of congestion at those two tracks. But at Richmond, it just seems like that extra quarter-mile, and that three-quarter-mile shape, and how wide the groove gets there, allows for good racing. It seems like we have to race ourselves and race the racetrack versus racing each other many times. You do have to race each other, obviously, but there are many times during the race when you have the flexibility to move around on the racetrack and try to find a spot that our Rush Truck Centers/Mobil 1 Chevy likes better than somewhere else. Many times on a short track, you don't have the flexibility. You're more narrowed down with what groove you're going to be in. It is literally the favorite track of mine on the circuit." – Tony Stewart

"I love the fact it is the Toyota Owners 400 now and not the other thing. It would mean a lot to win there. It would be very special especially being with Toyota as long as I have and seeing their growth in the sport. Any victory in the Sprint Cup series is awesome but winning with a manufacturer that has supported me for so long would be extra cool." – Brian Vickers

 
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In Case You Missed It

by Ashley McCubbin

Brad Keselowski Racing reveals plans for May

Brad Keselowski announced earlier this week on Twitter that he will be behind the wheel of his team's No. 19 truck at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the May 16 Camping World Truck Series race. It'll mark Keselowski's first truck start of the season.

Keselowski has yet to win a race in his own trucks, despite Ryan Blaney leading the team to victory lane last year. Keselowski ran five races last season, scoring a best finish of second twice at Chicagoland Speedway and Kentucky Speedway.

Keselowski is scheduled to split the schedule this year with fellow Team Penske Sprint Cup Series teammate Joey Logano and Tyler Reddick. Reddick finished 12th at Daytona and 13th at Martinsville to start the season, and will once again be behind the wheel when the series heads to Kansas on May 9.

Brad Keselowski signed Reddick to run 15 races in 2014 after Reddick's success in the late model and K&N Pro Series ranks.

Ryan Blaney is scheduled to run the full season in the No. 29 truck for the second straight season and currently sits third in points after the first two races this season. Blaney is running the No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge for Team Penske in Friday night's Nationwide Series race.

Franck Montagny to run Grand Prix of Indianapolis for Andretti Autosport

Andretti Autosport announced earlier this week that Franck Montagny will drive the No. 26 Honda-powered car for the inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis on May 10. Montagny is driving the same entry in which AA has entered into the Indianapolis 500 with Kurt Busch behind the wheel.

"I am very happy to be back with Andretti Autosport; I have already felt 'at home' during my visits," Montagny said per team press release. "Participating in the Grand Prix of Indianapolis in the temple of motorsport that is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a true moment of happiness." 

Montagny made his Verizon IndyCar Series debut in 2008, finishing second at Long Beach with Forsythe/Pettit Racing. He made one star the following season with Andretti Autosport – a 20th place finish at Sonoma. The GP of Indianapolis will mark his first IndyCar start since then. The 36-year-old has four podium finishes in a dozen starts in the 24 Hours of Le-Mans.

The French driver is scheduled to take part in the open test on the 2.46-mile, 14-turn road course on April 30.

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Keepin' It Short: Sizzling in the Spring

by Mike Neff

The short track racing environment in Connecticut is not what is used to be. At one time there were over 100 short tracks in the state. The vast majority of them have closed down but the three that are left are three of the most well known in the country. Waterford Speedbowl, Thompson International Speedway and Stafford Motor Speedway are the anchors of short track racing in the Northeast. Modified racing is the straw that stirs the drink in that region of the country and if you are going to make your name in asphalt Modifieds you have to go through those tracks and the drivers who compete there. 

Thompson Speedway broke the ice on the Northeastern racing season with their historical Icebreaker race the first weekend of April. The following weekend Waterford Speedbowl had their Blastoff weekend to open their racing season. This weekend it is Stafford that hosts the Greatest Race in the History of Spring. The Stafford Sizzler is a full weekend of racing culminated with 200 laps of Whelen Modified Tour  This is the 43rd Annual running of this race and it has seen some of the biggest names in Modified racing hoist the trophy in Victory Lane. Ted Christopher is the all-time wins leader in the Sizzler with six victories. Mike Stefanik is second on the list with four. Three drivers are tied for third on the list with three wins. The names include Maynard Troyer, Rick Fuller and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richie Evans. Some other names that you might have heard of include Bugsy Stevens, Jimmy Spencer, Bobby Santos, Doug Coby, Geoff Bodine and Fred DeSarro.

Stafford Motor Speedway has been in existence since 1870. The track initially hosted horse racing before the popularity of auto racing boomed in the early 1900s. The horses gave way to the cars and Midgets and Sprint Cars were the mainstay. When Daytona International Speedway opened the people at Stafford jumped on board with NASCAR and they have hosted races for the sanctioning body ever since. The track held onto its dirt surface until 1967 when it was paved. Unlike many other tracks that were  switching to asphalt at the time Stafford stayed predominantly flat. The low banking puts a premium on driver ability and handling rather than hammering down on a banked track. Stafford is poised to entertain racing fans for years to come. The track was repaved in 1997 and also installed a Musco lighting system and Bose sound system to set it up as a premier short track in the country.

Friday at Stafford will include practice for all divisions, and there is no shortage of types of cars that will take to the track this weekend. Saturday will see heat races for all of the divisions and the features for the DARE Stocks, Limited Late Models, SK Modifieds, and Northeast Mini Stocks. Qualifying for the Whelen Modifieds begins at 2:30 on Saturday and the heats and features will follow from there. Sunday the action starts up at 11:00 AM with the NAPA Pit Party. The prerace for the Sizzler kicks off at 12:15 and the first feature of the day is the SK Modifieds at 1:00. The Late Models will roll off when the SK Modifieds are completed. Then, at approximately 3:15, the 43rd Annual Sizzler hits the track for 200 laps of action. 

General Admission tickets for adults are $38 and kids(6-14) are $5. Reserved seats for anyone are $42. The grandstands are open on Friday and admission is free. Tickets are good for admission for both Saturday and Sunday. If you are anywhere near Stafford Motor Speedway this weekend you need to take in the Greatest Race in the History of Spring. 

*This Week's Racing Schedule*

Friday 04/25/14 Batesville Motor Speedway Batesville AR Bad Boy Super Stars

Friday 04/25/14 Batesville Motor Speedway Batesville AR Hobby Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Batesville Motor Speedway Batesville AR IMCA Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Batesville Motor Speedway Batesville AR Nesmith Crate Late Models 

Friday 04/25/14 Batesville Motor Speedway Batesville AR Street Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Kings Speedway Hanford CA IMCA Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Kings Speedway Hanford CA IMCA Sport Mods

Friday 04/25/14 Kings Speedway Hanford CA IMCA Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Kings Speedway Hanford CA USAC West Coast Sprint Cars

Friday 04/25/14 Kings Speedway Hanford CA USAC Western Classic Sprints

Friday 04/25/14 Santa Maria Speedway Nipomo CA CDCRA Mini Dwarfs

Friday 04/25/14 Santa Maria Speedway Nipomo CA Mini Dwarfs

Friday 04/25/14 Silver Dollar Speedway Chico CA 410 Winged Sprint Cars

Friday 04/25/14 Silver Dollar Speedway Chico CA Economy Sprints

Friday 04/25/14 Silver Dollar Speedway Chico CA Hobby Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Silver Dollar Speedway Chico CA Limited Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Silver Dollar Speedway Chico CA Street Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Five Flags Speedway Pensacola FL Bombers

Friday 04/25/14 Five Flags Speedway Pensacola FL Pro Trucks

Friday 04/25/14 Five Flags Speedway Pensacola FL Southern Super Series Super Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Five Flags Speedway Pensacola FL Sportsman

Friday 04/25/14 Bloomfield Speedway Bloomfield IA USMTS Modifieds – Casey's Cup Series

Friday 04/25/14 Bloomfield Speedway Bloomfield IA USMTS Modifieds – Central Region

Friday 04/25/14 Bloomfield Speedway Bloomfield IA USRA B-Mods – Iron Man Challenge

Friday 04/25/14 Bloomfield Speedway Bloomfield IA USRA Stock Cars – Iron Man Challenge

Friday 04/25/14 Davenport Speedway Davenport IA 4 Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Davenport Speedway Davenport IA IMCA Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Davenport Speedway Davenport IA IMCA Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Davenport Speedway Davenport IA Sport Mods

Friday 04/25/14 Davenport Speedway Davenport IA Street Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 English Creek Speedway Knoxville IA 125CC Mini Outlaw Sprint Karts

Friday 04/25/14 English Creek Speedway Knoxville IA 390 Clone Flat Karts

Friday 04/25/14 English Creek Speedway Knoxville IA 500CC Open Mini Outlaw Karts

Friday 04/25/14 English Creek Speedway Knoxville IA Adult Wing Mini Outlaw Karts

Friday 04/25/14 English Creek Speedway Knoxville IA Box Stock Mini Outlaw Karts

Friday 04/25/14 English Creek Speedway Knoxville IA Micro Sprints

Friday 04/25/14 English Creek Speedway Knoxville IA Rookie Box Stock Mini Outlaw Karts

Friday 04/25/14 Farmer City Raceway Farmer City IL Dirt Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Farmer City Raceway Farmer City IL Dirt Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Farmer City Raceway Farmer City IL Dirt Pro Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Farmer City Raceway Farmer City IL Hornets

Friday 04/25/14 Farmer City Raceway Farmer City IL Street Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Jacksonville Speedway Jacksonville IL Micro Sprints

Friday 04/25/14 Jacksonville Speedway Jacksonville IL POWRi 600 Micro Sprints

Friday 04/25/14 Jacksonville Speedway Jacksonville IL POWRi Midgets

Friday 04/25/14 Jacksonville Speedway Jacksonville IL Pro Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Jacksonville Speedway Jacksonville IL Street Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Lincoln Speedway Lincoln IL 305 Sprints

Friday 04/25/14 Lincoln Speedway Lincoln IL Big 10 Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Lincoln Speedway Lincoln IL Hornets

Friday 04/25/14 Lincoln Speedway Lincoln IL Illinois Lightning Sprints (Wingless)

Friday 04/25/14 Lincoln Speedway Lincoln IL Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Bloomington Speedway Bloomington IN American Modified Series Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Gas City I-69 Speedway Gas City IN USAC Amsoil National Sprints

Friday 04/25/14 Humboldt Speedway Humboldt KS B-Mods

Friday 04/25/14 Humboldt Speedway Humboldt KS Factory Stock

Friday 04/25/14 Humboldt Speedway Humboldt KS Pure Stock

Friday 04/25/14 Humboldt Speedway Humboldt KS USRA Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Humboldt Speedway Humboldt KS Wingless Auto Racing 410 Sprints

Friday 04/25/14 Hagerstown Speedway Hagerstown MD Lucas Oil Dirt Super Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Hagerstown Speedway Hagerstown MD Pure Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Hagerstown Speedway Hagerstown MD Rookies

Friday 04/25/14 Callaway Raceway Fulton MO Hornets

Friday 04/25/14 Callaway Raceway Fulton MO Jr. Hornets

Friday 04/25/14 Callaway Raceway Fulton MO Sportsman  

Friday 04/25/14 Callaway Raceway Fulton MO United Late Model Association Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Callaway Raceway Fulton MO USRA B-Mods

Friday 04/25/14 Callaway Raceway Fulton MO USRA Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Dallas County Speedway Urbana MO Bombers

Friday 04/25/14 Dallas County Speedway Urbana MO Hobby Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Dallas County Speedway Urbana MO Midwest Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Dallas County Speedway Urbana MO Pure Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Dallas County Speedway Urbana MO USRA Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Monett Speedway Monett MO MARS (Mid America Racing Series) DIRTCar Super Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Ace Speedway Altamahaw NC Extreme

Friday 04/25/14 Ace Speedway Altamahaw NC Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Ace Speedway Altamahaw NC Mini Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Ace Speedway Altamahaw NC Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Ace Speedway Altamahaw NC Southern Ground Pounders

Friday 04/25/14 I-80 Speedway Greenwood NE A-Mods

Friday 04/25/14 I-80 Speedway Greenwood NE B-Mods

Friday 04/25/14 I-80 Speedway Greenwood NE Dirt Super Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 I-80 Speedway Greenwood NE Grand Nationals

Friday 04/25/14 I-80 Speedway Greenwood NE Hornets

Friday 04/25/14 I-80 Speedway Greenwood NE Pro-Ams

Friday 04/25/14 Bridgeport Speedway Swedesboro NJ 270 Micro Sprints

Friday 04/25/14 Bridgeport Speedway Swedesboro NJ 4-Cylinders

Friday 04/25/14 Bridgeport Speedway Swedesboro NJ 600 Micro Sprints

Friday 04/25/14 Bridgeport Speedway Swedesboro NJ 8-Cylinder Enduros

Friday 04/25/14 Accord Speedway Accord NY All Star Slingshots

Friday 04/25/14 Accord Speedway Accord NY Jr. Slingshots

Friday 04/25/14 Accord Speedway Accord NY Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Accord Speedway Accord NY Pro Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Accord Speedway Accord NY Pure Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Accord Speedway Accord NY Spec Sportsman

Friday 04/25/14 Accord Speedway Accord NY Sportsman

Friday 04/25/14 I-88 Speedway Afton NY Dirt Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 I-88 Speedway Afton NY Empire Sport Trucks

Friday 04/25/14 I-88 Speedway Afton NY IMCA Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 I-88 Speedway Afton NY Sportsman  

Friday 04/25/14 I-88 Speedway Afton NY SRP Sprints

Friday 04/25/14 I-88 Speedway Afton NY Street Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Outlaw Motor Speedway Wainwright OK ASCS Sooner Sprint Cars

Friday 04/25/14 Outlaw Motorsports Park Wainwright OK ASCS Touring Winged Sprint Cars

Friday 04/25/14 Salina Highbanks Speedway Pryor Creek OK Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Salina Highbanks Speedway Pryor Creek OK Pure Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Salina Highbanks Speedway Pryor Creek OK World of Outlaws Sprint Cars

Friday 04/25/14 Cottage Grove Speedway Cottage Grove OR 360 Sprints

Friday 04/25/14 Cottage Grove Speedway Cottage Grove OR Hornets

Friday 04/25/14 Cottage Grove Speedway Cottage Grove OR Northwest Extreme Winged Sprints

Friday 04/25/14 Bedford Speedway Bedford PA 4-Cylinders

Friday 04/25/14 Bedford Speedway Bedford PA Dirt Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Bedford Speedway Bedford PA Dirt Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Bedford Speedway Bedford PA Late Model Sportsman

Friday 04/25/14 Bedford Speedway Bedford PA Semi Lates

Friday 04/25/14 Big Diamond Speedway Pottsville PA United Racing Company Sprints

Friday 04/25/14 Clinton County Raceway Mill Hall PA 270 Micro Sprints

Friday 04/25/14 Clinton County Raceway Mill Hall PA 358 Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Clinton County Raceway Mill Hall PA 4-Cylinders

Friday 04/25/14 Clinton County Raceway Mill Hall PA IMCA Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Clinton County Raceway Mill Hall PA Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Clinton County Raceway Mill Hall PA Pennsylvania Sprint Series Sprint

Friday 04/25/14 Clinton County Raceway Mill Hall PA Pro Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Linda's Speedway Jonestown PA 600 Xcel Modifieds Tour

Friday 04/25/14 Path Valley Speedway Park Spring Run PA Dirt Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Path Valley Speedway Park Spring Run PA Mini Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Path Valley Speedway Park Spring Run PA Strictly Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Path Valley Speedway Park Spring Run PA Thunder Cars

Friday 04/25/14 Path Valley Speedway Park Spring Run PA V-8 Super Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Penn Can Speedway Susquehanna PA 4-Cylinders

Friday 04/25/14 Penn Can Speedway Susquehanna PA 602 Sportsman

Friday 04/25/14 Penn Can Speedway Susquehanna PA Dirt Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Penn Can Speedway Susquehanna PA Factory Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Penn Can Speedway Susquehanna PA Street Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg PA ARDC Midgets

Friday 04/25/14 Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg PA UNOH All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars

Friday 04/25/14 Greenville-Pickens Speedway Easley SC 4-Cylinders

Friday 04/25/14 Greenville-Pickens Speedway Easley SC Chargers

Friday 04/25/14 Greenville-Pickens Speedway Easley SC Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Greenville-Pickens Speedway Easley SC Renegades

Friday 04/25/14 Greenville-Pickens Speedway Easley SC Street Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Greenville-Pickens Speedway Easley SC Trucks

Friday 04/25/14 TBA TBA TBA USCS Outlaw Thunder Sprint Cars

Friday 04/25/14 Camden Motor Speedway Camden TN Comp Cams Super Dirt Series Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Boyd Speedway Boyd TX Factory Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Boyd Speedway Boyd TX IMCA Hobby Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Boyd Speedway Boyd TX IMCA Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Boyd Speedway Boyd TX IMCA Southern Sport Mods

Friday 04/25/14 Boyd Speedway Boyd TX IMCA Sport Compacts

Friday 04/25/14 Boyd Speedway Boyd TX IMCA Stock Cars

Friday 04/25/14 El Paso Speedway Park El Paso TX Bombers

Friday 04/25/14 El Paso Speedway Park El Paso TX Hornets

Friday 04/25/14 El Paso Speedway Park El Paso TX Late Model

Friday 04/25/14 El Paso Speedway Park El Paso TX Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 El Paso Speedway Park El Paso TX Street Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 El Paso Speedway Park El Paso TX Super Trucks

Friday 04/25/14 Heart O' Texas Speedway Elm Mott TX Bombers

Friday 04/25/14 Heart O' Texas Speedway Elm Mott TX IMCA Hobby Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Heart O' Texas Speedway Elm Mott TX IMCA Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Heart O' Texas Speedway Elm Mott TX IMCA Sport Mods

Friday 04/25/14 Heart O' Texas Speedway Elm Mott TX IMCA Stock Cars

Friday 04/25/14 Heart O' Texas Speedway Elm Mott TX Jr. Mini Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Heart O' Texas Speedway Elm Mott TX Outlaw Twisters

Friday 04/25/14 Heart O' Texas Speedway Elm Mott TX Street Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Heart O' Texas Speedway Elm Mott TX Twisters

Friday 04/25/14 Lone Star San Antonio TX USAC Quarter Midgets

Friday 04/25/14 Lubbock Speedway Lubbock TX IMCA Hobby Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Lubbock Speedway Lubbock TX IMCA I-Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Lubbock Speedway Lubbock TX IMCA Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Lubbock Speedway Lubbock TX IMCA Sport Mods

Friday 04/25/14 Lubbock Speedway Lubbock TX Pure Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Timberline Speedway Corley TX Factory Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Timberline Speedway Corley TX Limited Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Timberline Speedway Corley TX Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Timberline Speedway Corley TX Novice Factory Stock

Friday 04/25/14 Timberline Speedway Corley TX Super Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Richmond International Raceway Richmond VA K&N East Series

Friday 04/25/14 Rolling Thunder Speedway Ararat VA Enduro

Friday 04/25/14 Rolling Thunder Speedway Ararat VA Extreme Stock 4s

Friday 04/25/14 Rolling Thunder Speedway Ararat VA Mini Sprints

Friday 04/25/14 Rolling Thunder Speedway Ararat VA Renegades

Friday 04/25/14 Rolling Thunder Speedway Ararat VA SECA Pro Late Models

Friday 04/25/14 Rolling Thunder Speedway Ararat VA Super Stock 4s

Friday 04/25/14 Rolling Thunder Speedway Ararat VA U-Cars

Friday 04/25/14 Mississippi Thunder Speedway Fountain City WI 600 Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Mississippi Thunder Speedway Fountain City WI Pure Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Mississippi Thunder Speedway Fountain City WI USRA B-Mods

Friday 04/25/14 Mississippi Thunder Speedway Fountain City WI USRA Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Mississippi Thunder Speedway Fountain City WI WISSOTA Street Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Mississippi Thunder Speedway Fountain City WI WISSOTA Super Stocks

Friday 04/25/14 Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway Oshkosh WI Dirt Devils

Friday 04/25/14 Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway Oshkosh WI Grand Nationals

Friday 04/25/14 Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway Oshkosh WI IMCA Modifieds

Friday 04/25/14 Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway Oshkosh WI IMCA Sport Mods

Friday 04/25/14 Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway Oshkosh WI IMCA Stock Cars

Friday 04/25/14 Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway Oshkosh WI Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Arkadelphia Speedway Bremen AL Buzz Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Arkadelphia Speedway Bremen AL Crate Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Arkadelphia Speedway Bremen AL Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Arkadelphia Speedway Bremen AL Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Arkadelphia Speedway Bremen AL Pure Stock Ponies

Saturday 04/26/14 Arkadelphia Speedway Bremen AL Pure Streets

Saturday 04/26/14 Arkadelphia Speedway Bremen AL Road Hoggs

Saturday 04/26/14 Arkadelphia Speedway Bremen AL Sportsman  

Saturday 04/26/14 Arkadelphia Speedway Bremen AL Super Streets

Saturday 04/26/14 Mobile International Speedway Irvington AL Bombers

Saturday 04/26/14 Mobile International Speedway Irvington AL Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Mobile International Speedway Irvington AL Southern Super Series Super Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Mobile International Speedway Irvington AL Sportsman  

Saturday 04/26/14 Mobile International Speedway Irvington AL Super Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Crawford County Speedway Van Buren AR 360 Economy Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Crawford County Speedway Van Buren AR Front Wheel Drives

Saturday 04/26/14 Crawford County Speedway Van Buren AR Grand Nationals

Saturday 04/26/14 Crawford County Speedway Van Buren AR Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Crawford County Speedway Van Buren AR Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Crawford County Speedway Van Buren AR Powder Puffs

Saturday 04/26/14 Crawford County Speedway Van Buren AR Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Crowley's Ridge Raceway Paragould AR Cruisers

Saturday 04/26/14 Crowley's Ridge Raceway Paragould AR Factory Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Crowley's Ridge Raceway Paragould AR Limited Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Crowley's Ridge Raceway Paragould AR Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Crowley's Ridge Raceway Paragould AR Ridge Runners

Saturday 04/26/14 Crowley's Ridge Raceway Paragould AR Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Riverside International Speedway West Memphis AR ASCS Touring Winged Sprint Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Riverside International Speedway West Memphis AR Comp Cams Super Dirt Series Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Avalon Raceway Geelong AU 360 Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Canyon Speedway Park Peoria AZ AMA Modlites

Saturday 04/26/14 Canyon Speedway Park Peoria AZ Mini Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Canyon Speedway Park Peoria AZ Pure Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Canyon Speedway Park Peoria AZ USAC Southwest Sprint Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Cocopah Speedway Somerton AZ IMCA Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Cocopah Speedway Somerton AZ IMCA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Cocopah Speedway Somerton AZ IMCA Sport Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 Cocopah Speedway Somerton AZ Pro Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Cocopah Speedway Somerton AZ Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Havasu 95 Speedway Lake Havasu City AZ Bandoleros

Saturday 04/26/14 Havasu 95 Speedway Lake Havasu City AZ Factory Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Havasu 95 Speedway Lake Havasu City AZ Waterless Boat Race

Saturday 04/26/14 Prescott Valley Raceway Prescott Valley AZ IMCA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Prescott Valley Raceway Prescott Valley AZ Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Prescott Valley Raceway Prescott Valley AZ Outlaw Dwarf Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Prescott Valley Raceway Prescott Valley AZ TBA

Saturday 04/26/14 Western Speedway Victoria BC Bombers

Saturday 04/26/14 Western Speedway Victoria BC Mini Figure-8s

Saturday 04/26/14 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA Mod Lites

Saturday 04/26/14 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield CA Sport Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 Dixon Speedway Dixon CA Clone Karts

Saturday 04/26/14 Dixon Speedway Dixon CA Outlaw Karts

Saturday 04/26/14 Dixon Speedway Dixon CA Speedway Karts

Saturday 04/26/14 Kern County Raceway Park Bakersfield CA Bandoleros

Saturday 04/26/14 Kern County Raceway Park Bakersfield CA Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Kern County Raceway Park Bakersfield CA Legends

Saturday 04/26/14 Kern County Raceway Park Bakersfield CA Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Kern County Raceway Park Bakersfield CA Spec Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Madera Speedway Madera CA 4 Bangers

Saturday 04/26/14 Madera Speedway Madera CA Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Madera Speedway Madera CA Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Madera Speedway Madera CA Mini Cups

Saturday 04/26/14 Madera Speedway Madera CA MSTs

Saturday 04/26/14 Madera Speedway Madera CA Toyota Sedans

Saturday 04/26/14 Marysville Raceway Park Marysville CA Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Marysville Raceway Park Marysville CA Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Marysville Raceway Park Marysville CA Pro 4s

Saturday 04/26/14 Marysville Raceway Park Marysville CA Super Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Marysville Raceway Park Marysville CA Wingless Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Petaluma Speedway Petaluma CA California Civil War Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Petaluma Speedway Petaluma CA Dwarf Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Placerville Speedway Placerville CA BCRA Midget Lites

Saturday 04/26/14 Placerville Speedway Placerville CA BCRA Midgets

Saturday 04/26/14 Placerville Speedway Placerville CA Hunt Magneto Wingless Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Placerville Speedway Placerville CA Limited Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Placerville Speedway Placerville CA Midget Lites

Saturday 04/26/14 Placerville Speedway Placerville CA Pure Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Santa Maria Speedway Nipomo CA American Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Santa Maria Speedway Nipomo CA CDCRA Mini Dwarfs

Saturday 04/26/14 Santa Maria Speedway Nipomo CA Hard Tops

Saturday 04/26/14 Santa Maria Speedway Nipomo CA Mini Dwarfs

Saturday 04/26/14 Thunderbowl Raceway Tulare CA USAC West Coast Sprint Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Thunderbowl Raceway Tulare CA USAC Western Classic Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Ventura Raceway Ventura CA Focus Midgets

Saturday 04/26/14 Ventura Raceway Ventura CA Go-Karts

Saturday 04/26/14 Ventura Raceway Ventura CA Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Ventura Raceway Ventura CA IMCA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Ventura Raceway Ventura CA Junior Midgets

Saturday 04/26/14 Ventura Raceway Ventura CA Mini Dwarfs

Saturday 04/26/14 Ventura Raceway Ventura CA Senior Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Ventura Raceway Ventura CA VRA Sprint Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Phillips County Raceway Holyoke CO IMCA Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Phillips County Raceway Holyoke CO IMCA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Phillips County Raceway Holyoke CO IMCA Sport Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 Phillips County Raceway Holyoke CO IMCA Stock Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Phillips County Raceway Holyoke CO United Rebel Sprint Series 

Saturday 04/26/14 Stafford Motor Speedway Stafford Springs CT SK Light Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Stafford Motor Speedway Stafford Springs CT Limited Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Stafford Motor Speedway Stafford Springs CT DARE Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Stafford Motor Speedway Stafford Springs CT Northeast Mini Stock Tour

Saturday 04/26/14 Bubba Raceway Park Ocala FL Dirt Limited Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Bubba Raceway Park Ocala FL Dirt Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Bubba Raceway Park Ocala FL Gladiators

Saturday 04/26/14 Bubba Raceway Park Ocala FL Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Bubba Raceway Park Ocala FL V-8 Thunder Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 East Bay Raceway Park Tampa FL Florida Mini Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 East Bay Raceway Park Tampa FL Limited Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 East Bay Raceway Park Tampa FL Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 East Bay Raceway Park Tampa FL Top Gun Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 North Florida Speedway Lake City FL Box Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 North Florida Speedway Lake City FL E-Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 North Florida Speedway Lake City FL Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 North Florida Speedway Lake City FL Pure Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 North Florida Speedway Lake City FL Sportsman  

Saturday 04/26/14 North Florida Speedway Lake City FL Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Showtime Speedway Pinellas Park FL Enduro

Saturday 04/26/14 Showtime Speedway Pinellas Park FL Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Showtime Speedway Pinellas Park FL Open Wheel Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Showtime Speedway Pinellas Park FL Powder Puffs

Saturday 04/26/14 Showtime Speedway Pinellas Park FL Street Stock Figure-8

Saturday 04/26/14 Showtime Speedway Pinellas Park FL Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Volusia Speedway Park Barberville FL Gladiators

Saturday 04/26/14 Volusia Speedway Park Barberville FL Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Volusia Speedway Park Barberville FL Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Volusia Speedway Park Barberville FL United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Volusia Speedway Park Barberville FL V8 Thunder Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 34 Raceway Burlington IA 305 Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 34 Raceway Burlington IA 4-Cylinders

Saturday 04/26/14 34 Raceway Burlington IA IMCA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 34 Raceway Burlington IA IMCA Sport Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 34 Raceway Burlington IA IMCA Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 34 Raceway Burlington IA Mod Lites

Saturday 04/26/14 Upper Iowa Speedway Decorah IA 600 Mod Lites

Saturday 04/26/14 Upper Iowa Speedway Decorah IA B-Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 Upper Iowa Speedway Decorah IA Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Upper Iowa Speedway Decorah IA Hornets

Saturday 04/26/14 Upper Iowa Speedway Decorah IA Stock Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Magic Valley Speedway Twin Falls ID Jr. Stingers

Saturday 04/26/14 Magic Valley Speedway Twin Falls ID Outlaw Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Magic Valley Speedway Twin Falls ID Pro Trucks

Saturday 04/26/14 Magic Valley Speedway Twin Falls ID Super Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Magic Valley Speedway Twin Falls ID Thunderdogs

Saturday 04/26/14 Fairbury American Legion Speedway Fairbury IL UMP Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Fairbury American Legion Speedway Fairbury IL UMP Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Fairbury American Legion Speedway Fairbury IL UMP Sportsman

Saturday 04/26/14 Fairbury American Legion Speedway Fairbury IL UMP Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Macon Speedway Macon IL POWRi 600 Micro Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Macon Speedway Macon IL POWRi Midgets

Saturday 04/26/14 Sycamore Speedway Maple Park IL Compacts

Saturday 04/26/14 Sycamore Speedway Maple Park IL Dirt Super Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Sycamore Speedway Maple Park IL Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Sycamore Speedway Maple Park IL Powder Puffs

Saturday 04/26/14 Anderson Speedway Anderson IN CRA Super Series

Saturday 04/26/14 Anderson Speedway Anderson IN Front Wheel Drives

Saturday 04/26/14 Anderson Speedway Anderson IN Thunder Roadsters

Saturday 04/26/14 Angola Motorsport Speedway Angola IN Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Angola Motorsport Speedway Angola IN Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Angola Motorsport Speedway Angola IN Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Angola Motorsport Speedway Angola IN Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Brownstown Speedway Brownstown IN American Modified Series Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Indianapolis Speedrome Indianapolis IN Hornets

Saturday 04/26/14 Indianapolis Speedrome Indianapolis IN Jr. Faskarts

Saturday 04/26/14 Indianapolis Speedrome Indianapolis IN Jr. Hornets

Saturday 04/26/14 Indianapolis Speedrome Indianapolis IN Late Model Figure-8

Saturday 04/26/14 Indianapolis Speedrome Indianapolis IN Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Indianapolis Speedrome Indianapolis IN Roadrunners

Saturday 04/26/14 Indianapolis Speedrome Indianapolis IN Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Lawrenceburg Speedway Lawrenceburg IN Hornets

Saturday 04/26/14 Lawrenceburg Speedway Lawrenceburg IN Pure Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Lawrenceburg Speedway Lawrenceburg IN Sprint Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Lawrenceburg Speedway Lawrenceburg IN UMP Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Plymouth Speedway Plymouth IN 600 Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Plymouth Speedway Plymouth IN Super Streets

Saturday 04/26/14 Plymouth Speedway Plymouth IN Thunder Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Plymouth Speedway Plymouth IN UMP Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt IN Midwest Sprint Car Series Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt IN Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt IN USAC Amsoil National Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 RPM Speedway Hays KS IMCA Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 RPM Speedway Hays KS IMCA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 RPM Speedway Hays KS IMCA Northern Sport Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 RPM Speedway Hays KS IMCA Sport Compacts

Saturday 04/26/14 RPM Speedway Hays KS IMCA Stock Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Berlin Raceway Marne MI 4-Cylinders

Saturday 04/26/14 Berlin Raceway Marne MI Outlaw Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Berlin Raceway Marne MI Sportsman  

Saturday 04/26/14 Berlin Raceway Marne MI Super Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 M40 Speedway Jones MI Flag pole race

Saturday 04/26/14 M40 Speedway Jones MI MCR Dwarf Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 M40 Speedway Jones MI Trailer Race

Saturday 04/26/14 Winston Speedway Rothbury MI American Late Model Series

Saturday 04/26/14 Winston Speedway Rothbury MI Bombers

Saturday 04/26/14 Winston Speedway Rothbury MI Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Winston Speedway Rothbury MI UMP Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Winston Speedway Rothbury MI UMP Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Winston Speedway Rothbury MI Warriors

Saturday 04/26/14 Winston Speedway Rothbury MI Young Guns

Saturday 04/26/14 Deer Creek Speedway Spring Valley MN USRA B-Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 Deer Creek Speedway Spring Valley MN USRA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Deer Creek Speedway Spring Valley MN WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Deer Creek Speedway Spring Valley MN WISSOTA Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Deer Creek Speedway Spring Valley MN WISSOTA Super Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Jackson Speedway Jackson MN 360 Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Jackson Speedway Jackson MN IMCA Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Jackson Speedway Jackson MN IMCA Sport Compacts

Saturday 04/26/14 Jackson Speedway Jackson MN IMCA Sport Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 Jackson Speedway Jackson MN IMCA Stock Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Jackson Speedway Jackson MN Micro Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Jackson Speedway Jackson MN Northstar Touring Series IMCA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Central Missouri Speedway Warrensburg MO B-Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 Central Missouri Speedway Warrensburg MO Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Central Missouri Speedway Warrensburg MO Pure Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Central Missouri Speedway Warrensburg MO Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Central Missouri Speedway Warrensburg MO Wingless Auto Racing 410 Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway Pevely MO World of Outlaws Sprint Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 I-35 Speedway Winston MO USMTS Modifieds – Casey's Cup Series

Saturday 04/26/14 I-35 Speedway Winston MO USMTS Modifieds – Central Region

Saturday 04/26/14 I-35 Speedway Winston MO USRA B-Mods – Iron Man Challenge

Saturday 04/26/14 I-35 Speedway Winston MO USRA Stock Cars – Iron Man Challenge

Saturday 04/26/14 LA Raceway LaMonte MO Winged Outlaw Warriors 305 Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 LA Raceway LaMonte MO Winged Outlaw Warriors 360 Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Lucas Oil Speedway Wheatland MO Factory Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Lucas Oil Speedway Wheatland MO United Late Model Association Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Lucas Oil Speedway Wheatland MO USRA B-Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 Lucas Oil Speedway Wheatland MO USRA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Nevada Speedway Nevada MO B-Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 Nevada Speedway Nevada MO Factory Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Nevada Speedway Nevada MO Pure Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Nevada Speedway Nevada MO USRA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 West Plains Motor Speedway West Plains MO MARS (Mid America Racing Series) DIRTCar Super Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 County Line Raceway Elm City NC Open Wheel Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 County Line Raceway Elm City NC Pure Stock 4-Cylinders

Saturday 04/26/14 County Line Raceway Elm City NC Pure Stock V-8

Saturday 04/26/14 County Line Raceway Elm City NC Super Stock 4-Cylinders

Saturday 04/26/14 County Line Raceway Elm City NC Thunder and Lightning

Saturday 04/26/14 Friendship Motor Speedway Elkin NC Fast United Engine Dirt Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Orange County Speedway Rougemont NC Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Orange County Speedway Rougemont NC Limited Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Orange County Speedway Rougemont NC Pure Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Orange County Speedway Rougemont NC Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Orange County Speedway Rougemont NC Super Mini Trucks

Saturday 04/26/14 Southern National Motorsports Park Kenly NC Bandoleros

Saturday 04/26/14 Southern National Motorsports Park Kenly NC Chargers

Saturday 04/26/14 Southern National Motorsports Park Kenly NC Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Southern National Motorsports Park Kenly NC Legends

Saturday 04/26/14 Southern National Motorsports Park Kenly NC Limited Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Southern National Motorsports Park Kenly NC Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Southern National Motorsports Park Kenly NC UCARs

Saturday 04/26/14 Bridgeport Speedway Swedesboro NJ Crate/Sportsman

Saturday 04/26/14 Bridgeport Speedway Swedesboro NJ Dirt Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Bridgeport Speedway Swedesboro NJ Garden State Vintage Race Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Bridgeport Speedway Swedesboro NJ Outlaw Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Bridgeport Speedway Swedesboro NJ Rookies

Saturday 04/26/14 New Egypt Speedway New Egypt NJ Crate Sportsman

Saturday 04/26/14 New Egypt Speedway New Egypt NJ Dirt Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 New Egypt Speedway New Egypt NJ Racesaver Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 New Egypt Speedway New Egypt NJ Rookies

Saturday 04/26/14 Tularosa Speedway Tularosa NM Factory Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Tularosa Speedway Tularosa NM Hornets

Saturday 04/26/14 Tularosa Speedway Tularosa NM Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Tularosa Speedway Tularosa NM Trucks

Saturday 04/26/14 Tularosa Speedway Tularosa NM X-Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 Fonda Speedway Fonda NY CRSA Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Fulton Speedway Fulton NY Super DIRTCar Big-Block Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Mohawk International Raceway Akwesasne NY Go Nuclear Dirt Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Orange County Fairgrounds Speedway Middletown NY Dirt Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Orange County Fairgrounds Speedway Middletown NY Small Block Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Orange County Fairgrounds Speedway Middletown NY Sportsman

Saturday 04/26/14 Orange County Fairgrounds Speedway Middletown NY Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Orange County Fairgrounds Speedway Middletown NY Trucks

Saturday 04/26/14 Atomic Speedway Chillicothe OH AMRA Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Atomic Speedway Chillicothe OH AMRA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Atomic Speedway Chillicothe OH Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Atomic Speedway Chillicothe OH Winged Sprint Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Fremont Speedway Fremont OH 305 Sprint Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Fremont Speedway Fremont OH Dirt Trucks

Saturday 04/26/14 Fremont Speedway Fremont OH FAST 410 Sprint Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Sharon Speedway Hartford OH Rush Sportsman Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Skyline Speedway Stewart OH AMRA Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Skyline Speedway Stewart OH AMRA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Skyline Speedway Stewart OH Enduros

Saturday 04/26/14 Skyline Speedway Stewart OH Fastrak Dirt Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Skyline Speedway Stewart OH Mid Ohio Valley Economy Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Skyline Speedway Stewart OH Mini Wedges

Saturday 04/26/14 Skyline Speedway Stewart OH Outlaw 4-Cylinders

Saturday 04/26/14 I44 Riverside Speedway Oklahoma City OK POWRi West Midgets

Saturday 04/26/14 Port City Speedway Tulsa OK A-Class

Saturday 04/26/14 Port City Speedway Tulsa OK Jr. Sprint

Saturday 04/26/14 Port City Speedway Tulsa OK Non-Wing Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Port City Speedway Tulsa OK Outlaw Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Port City Speedway Tulsa OK Restrictor

Saturday 04/26/14 Port City Speedway Tulsa OK Sportsman  

Saturday 04/26/14 Southern Oklahoma Speedway Ardmore OK Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Southern Oklahoma Speedway Ardmore OK Limited Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Southern Oklahoma Speedway Ardmore OK Limited Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Southern Oklahoma Speedway Ardmore OK Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Southern Oklahoma Speedway Ardmore OK Stock Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 West Siloam Speedway West Siloam Springs OK Pure Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 West Siloam Speedway West Siloam Springs OK Sport Compacts

Saturday 04/26/14 West Siloam Speedway West Siloam Springs OK Super Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 West Siloam Speedway West Siloam Springs OK USRA B-Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 West Siloam Speedway West Siloam Springs OK USRA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Merrittville Speedway Thorold ONT Patriot Sprint Tour Sprint Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Cottage Grove Speedway Cottage Grove OR 360 Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Cottage Grove Speedway Cottage Grove OR Northwest Extreme Winged Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Cottage Grove Speedway Cottage Grove OR Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Sunset Speedway Banks OR Northwest Extreme Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Willamette Speedway Lebanon OR 4-Cylinders

Saturday 04/26/14 Willamette Speedway Lebanon OR DIRTCar Super Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Willamette Speedway Lebanon OR IMCA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Willamette Speedway Lebanon OR Sportsman

Saturday 04/26/14 Willamette Speedway Lebanon OR Super Sports 

Saturday 04/26/14 America's Motorsports Park Clearfield PA Front Wheel Drive 4-Cylinders

Saturday 04/26/14 America's Motorsports Park Clearfield PA Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 America's Motorsports Park Clearfield PA Pure Stock

Saturday 04/26/14 America's Motorsports Park Clearfield PA Racesaver 305 Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 America's Motorsports Park Clearfield PA Semi-Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 America's Motorsports Park Clearfield PA Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Cove Valley Speedway Martinsburg PA Go-Karts

Saturday 04/26/14 Grandview Speedway Bechtelsville PA Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Grandview Speedway Bechtelsville PA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Grandview Speedway Bechtelsville PA Sportsman  

Saturday 04/26/14 Hunterstown Speedway Hunterstown PA Pennsylvania Elite Dirt Kart Series

Saturday 04/26/14 Lincoln Speedway Abbottstown PA 358 Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Lincoln Speedway Abbottstown PA 410 Winged Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Lincoln Speedway Abbottstown PA Central Pennsylvania Legends

Saturday 04/26/14 Path Valley Speedway Park Spring Run PA 270 Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Path Valley Speedway Park Spring Run PA 600 Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Path Valley Speedway Park Spring Run PA 600 Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Path Valley Speedway Park Spring Run PA Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Path Valley Speedway Park Spring Run PA Thunder Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Path Valley Speedway Park Spring Run PA V-8 Super Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Port Royal Speedway Port Royal PA 355 Econo Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Port Royal Speedway Port Royal PA UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions

Saturday 04/26/14 Port Royal Speedway Port Royal PA Xtreme Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex Markleysburg PA Lucas Oil Dirt Super Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Selinsgrove Speedway Selinsgrove PA 360 Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Selinsgrove Speedway Selinsgrove PA Dirt Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Selinsgrove Speedway Selinsgrove PA Pro Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Selinsgrove Speedway Selinsgrove PA Road Runners

Saturday 04/26/14 Shippensburg Speedway Shippensburg PA 270 Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Shippensburg Speedway Shippensburg PA 600 Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Shippensburg Speedway Shippensburg PA 600 Xcel Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Shippensburg Speedway Shippensburg PA Mason Dixon Series 270 Sprint Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Shippensburg Speedway Shippensburg PA Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Shippensburg Speedway Shippensburg PA Rookie Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Shippensburg Speedway Shippensburg PA Sidewinder Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Shippensburg Speedway Shippensburg PA Strictly Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Shippensburg Speedway Shippensburg PA Thunder Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Susquehanna Speedway Park Newberrytown PA Pennsylvania Sprint Series Sprint

Saturday 04/26/14 Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg PA 358 Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg PA Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg PA Super Sportsman  

Saturday 04/26/14 Laurens County Speedway Laurens SC Front Wheel Drives

Saturday 04/26/14 Laurens County Speedway Laurens SC Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Laurens County Speedway Laurens SC Limited Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Laurens County Speedway Laurens SC South Eastern Crate Association Crate Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Laurens County Speedway Laurens SC Super Stock 4s

Saturday 04/26/14 TBA TBA TBA Top Speed Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 TBA TBA TBA USCS Outlaw Thunder Sprint Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Memphis International Speedway Millington TN X-1R Pro Cup Series

Saturday 04/26/14 Smoky Mountain Speedway Maryville TN Southern All Star Super Dirt Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Tazewell Speedway Tazewell TN 4-Cylinders

Saturday 04/26/14 Tazewell Speedway Tazewell TN Classic Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Tazewell Speedway Tazewell TN Dirt Limited Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Tazewell Speedway Tazewell TN Late Model Sportsman

Saturday 04/26/14 Tazewell Speedway Tazewell TN Modified Streets

Saturday 04/26/14 Tazewell Speedway Tazewell TN Pure Streets

Saturday 04/26/14 Tennessee National Raceway Hohenwald TN E-Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 Tennessee National Raceway Hohenwald TN Limited Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Tennessee National Raceway Hohenwald TN Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Tennessee National Raceway Hohenwald TN Modified Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Tennessee National Raceway Hohenwald TN Open Wheel Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Tennessee National Raceway Hohenwald TN Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Abilene Speedway Abilene TX ASCS Lone Star Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Abilene Speedway Abilene TX IMCA Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Abilene Speedway Abilene TX IMCA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Abilene Speedway Abilene TX IMCA Sport Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 Abilene Speedway Abilene TX IMCA Stock Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Abilene Speedway Abilene TX Jr. Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Abilene Speedway Abilene TX Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Battleground Speedway Highlands TX Dwarf Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Battleground Speedway Highlands TX Gulf Coast Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Battleground Speedway Highlands TX Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Battleground Speedway Highlands TX Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Battleground Speedway Highlands TX Limited Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Battleground Speedway Highlands TX Mod Lites

Saturday 04/26/14 Battleground Speedway Highlands TX Pure Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Bronco Raceway Park Cleveland TX 360 Sprint Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Bronco Raceway Park Cleveland TX Limited Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Bronco Raceway Park Cleveland TX OEM Pro Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Cotton Bowl Speedway Paige TX IMCA Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Cotton Bowl Speedway Paige TX IMCA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Cotton Bowl Speedway Paige TX IMCA Sport Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 Cotton Bowl Speedway Paige TX IMCA Stock Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Cotton Bowl Speedway Paige TX Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Devil's Bowl Speedway Mesquite TX Factory Stock

Saturday 04/26/14 Devil's Bowl Speedway Mesquite TX Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Devil's Bowl Speedway Mesquite TX Limited Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Devil's Bowl Speedway Mesquite TX Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Devil's Bowl Speedway Mesquite TX Racesaver Winged Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Gator Motorplex Willis TX Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Gator Motorplex Willis TX Limited Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Gator Motorplex Willis TX Pure Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Gator Motorplex Willis TX Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Gulf Coast Speedway Alvin TX Eighth Mile Sprint Association Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Kennedale Speedway Park Kennedale TX Factory Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Kennedale Speedway Park Kennedale TX IMCA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Kennedale Speedway Park Kennedale TX IMCA Southern Sport Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 Kennedale Speedway Park Kennedale TX IMCA Stock Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Kennedale Speedway Park Kennedale TX Racesaver 305 Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Kennedale Speedway Park Kennedale TX Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Kennedale Speedway Park Kennedale TX Texas Open Wheel Racing Mini Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Lone Star San Antonio TX USAC Quarter Midgets

Saturday 04/26/14 Lonestar Speedway Kilgore TX Factory Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Lonestar Speedway Kilgore TX Limited Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Lonestar Speedway Kilgore TX Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Slaton Speedway Slaton TX Go-Karts

Saturday 04/26/14 Texana Raceway Park Edna TX Dwarf Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Texana Raceway Park Edna TX Hot Stock Trucks

Saturday 04/26/14 Texana Raceway Park Edna TX Limited Sport Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 Texana Raceway Park Edna TX Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Texana Raceway Park Edna TX Pure Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Texana Raceway Park Edna TX Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 The Broken Trail Wichita Falls TX 125CC Mini Outlaw Sprint Karts (Wingless)

Saturday 04/26/14 The Broken Trail Wichita Falls TX 250CC Mini Outlaw Sprint Karts (Wingless)

Saturday 04/26/14 The Broken Trail Wichita Falls TX Advanced Beginner Box Stock Mini Outlaw Sprint Karts (Wingless)

Saturday 04/26/14 The Broken Trail Wichita Falls TX Beginner Box Stock Mini Outlaw Sprint Karts (Wingless)

Saturday 04/26/14 The Broken Trail Wichita Falls TX Junior Outlaw Clone Mini Outlaw Sprint Karts (Wingless)

Saturday 04/26/14 The Broken Trail Wichita Falls TX Open Mini Outlaw Sprint Karts (Wingless)

Saturday 04/26/14 Motor Mile Speedway Radford VA Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Motor Mile Speedway Radford VA Limited Sportsman

Saturday 04/26/14 Motor Mile Speedway Radford VA Mod-4s

Saturday 04/26/14 Motor Mile Speedway Radford VA UCARs

Saturday 04/26/14 Evergreen Speedway Monroe WA Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Evergreen Speedway Monroe WA Stock Figure-8s

Saturday 04/26/14 Evergreen Speedway Monroe WA Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Evergreen Speedway Monroe WA Super Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Evergreen Speedway Monroe WA Vintage Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 South Sound Speedway Rochester WA Baby Grands

Saturday 04/26/14 South Sound Speedway Rochester WA Hobby Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 South Sound Speedway Rochester WA Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 South Sound Speedway Rochester WA Stinger 8s

Saturday 04/26/14 South Sound Speedway Rochester WA Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Wenatchee Valley Super Oval Wenatchee WA Pro 4 Trucks

Saturday 04/26/14 Wenatchee Valley Super Oval Wenatchee WA Super Tuners

Saturday 04/26/14 Wenatchee Valley Super Oval Wenatchee WA Thunder Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 Wenatchee Valley Super Oval Wenatchee WA Tri-Track Super Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 141 Speedway Francis Creek WI Grand Nationals 

Saturday 04/26/14 141 Speedway Francis Creek WI IMCA Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 141 Speedway Francis Creek WI IMCA Northern Sport Mods

Saturday 04/26/14 141 Speedway Francis Creek WI IMCA Stock Cars

Saturday 04/26/14 141 Speedway Francis Creek WI Sport 4s

Saturday 04/26/14 141 Speedway Francis Creek WI Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Beaver Dam Raceway Beaver Dam WI Interstate Racing Association Outlaw Sprints

Saturday 04/26/14 Cedar Lake Arena New Richmond WI Go-Karts

Saturday 04/26/14 Cedar Lake Arena New Richmond WI Outlaw Mini Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Cedar Lake Arena New Richmond WI Quarter Midgets

Saturday 04/26/14 Cedar Lake Speedway New Richmond WI Hornets

Saturday 04/26/14 Cedar Lake Speedway New Richmond WI Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Cedar Lake Speedway New Richmond WI Midwest Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Cedar Lake Speedway New Richmond WI Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Cedar Lake Speedway New Richmond WI Pro Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Princeton Speedway Princeton WV Hornets

Saturday 04/26/14 Princeton Speedway Princeton WV Outlaw Dirt Modifieds

Saturday 04/26/14 Princeton Speedway Princeton WV Pro Dirt Late Models

Saturday 04/26/14 Princeton Speedway Princeton WV Pro Mini Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Princeton Speedway Princeton WV Street Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Princeton Speedway Princeton WV Super Stocks

Saturday 04/26/14 Princeton Speedway Princeton WV U-Cars

Sunday 04/27/14 I-76 Speedway Fort Morgan CO United Rebel Sprint Series 

Sunday 04/27/14 Stafford Motor Speedway Stafford Springs CT Whelen Modified Tour

Sunday 04/27/14 Stafford Motor Speedway Stafford Springs CT SK Modifieds

Sunday 04/27/14 Stafford Motor Speedway Stafford Springs CT Late Models

Sunday 04/27/14 Quad City Speedway East Moline IL 4-Cylinders

Sunday 04/27/14 Quad City Speedway East Moline IL IMCA Late Models

Sunday 04/27/14 Quad City Speedway East Moline IL IMCA Modifieds

Sunday 04/27/14 Quad City Speedway East Moline IL Mod Lites

Sunday 04/27/14 Quad City Speedway East Moline IL Street Stocks

Sunday 04/27/14 Quincy Raceways Quincy IL 305 Sprints

Sunday 04/27/14 Quincy Raceways Quincy IL Modifieds

Sunday 04/27/14 Quincy Raceways Quincy IL Sport Compacts

Sunday 04/27/14 Quincy Raceways Quincy IL Sportmods

Sunday 04/27/14 Quincy Raceways Quincy IL Stock Cars

Sunday 04/27/14 Terre Haute Action Track Terre Haute IN King of Indiana Sprint Series Sprints

Sunday 04/27/14 Anderson Speedway Anderson IN Mel Kenyon Midgets

Sunday 04/27/14 Anderson Speedway Anderson IN United States Speed Association Sprints

Sunday 04/27/14 Salem Speedway Salem IN ARCA

Sunday 04/27/14 Terre Haute Action Track Terre Haute IN Midwest Sprint Car Series Sprints

Sunday 04/27/14 Oxford Plains Speedway Oxford ME 4-Cylinder Enduro

Sunday 04/27/14 Oxford Plains Speedway Oxford ME 6-Cylinder Enduro

Sunday 04/27/14 Oxford Plains Speedway Oxford ME Mini-Vans

Sunday 04/27/14 Oxford Plains Speedway Oxford ME Trucks

Sunday 04/27/14 Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Fultonville NY 602 Crate Sportsman

Sunday 04/27/14 Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Fultonville NY DIRTCar Modifieds

Sunday 04/27/14 Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Fultonville NY DIRTCar Pro Stocks

Sunday 04/27/14 Mohawk International Raceway Akwesasne NY DIRTCar Sportsman Modifieds

Sunday 04/27/14 Mohawk International Raceway Akwesasne NY Go Nuclear Dirt Late Models

Sunday 04/27/14 Utica-Rome Speedway Vernon NY Dirt Modifieds

Sunday 04/27/14 Utica-Rome Speedway Vernon NY Pro Stocks

Sunday 04/27/14 Utica-Rome Speedway Vernon NY Pure Stocks

Sunday 04/27/14 Utica-Rome Speedway Vernon NY Sportsman

Sunday 04/27/14 Grandview Speedway Bechtelsville PA Enduro

Sunday 04/27/14 Lone Star San Antonio TX USAC Quarter Midgets

Sunday 04/27/14 Franklin County Speedway Callaway VA East Coast Flatheads

Sunday 04/27/14 Franklin County Speedway Callaway VA Late Models

Sunday 04/27/14 Franklin County Speedway Callaway VA Mini Stocks

Sunday 04/27/14 Franklin County Speedway Callaway VA Mini-Cups

Sunday 04/27/14 Franklin County Speedway Callaway VA Rolling Thunder Modifieds

Sunday 04/27/14 Franklin County Speedway Callaway VA Street Stocks

Sunday 04/27/14 Franklin County Speedway Callaway VA TunerZ

Sunday 04/27/14 Franklin County Speedway Callaway VA UCARs

Tuesday 04/29/14 411 Motor Speedway Seymour TN Mini Stocks

Tuesday 04/29/14 411 Motor Speedway Seymour TN Nesmith Crate Late Models 

Tuesday 04/29/14 411 Motor Speedway Seymour TN Sportsman  

Tuesday 04/29/14 411 Motor Speedway Seymour TN Street Stocks

Tuesday 04/29/14 411 Motor Speedway Seymour TN Thunder and Lightning

Thursday 05/01/14 Macon Speedway Macon IL Lucas Oil Dirt Super Late Models

Mike Neff is a senior writer for The Frontstretch. He can be reached via email at mike.neff@frontstretch.com

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TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:

Mirror Driving: Surprises, Too Much Too Soon and Are NASCAR Drivers Overpaid?

by Frontstretch Staff

A Reminder of What Really Matters... The Racing

by Amy Henderson

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by Frontstretch Staff

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by Toni Montgomery

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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:

Q: In the rain-delayed 2002 Pontiac Excitement 400, Kevin Harvick was having a decent day until he was caught up in a crash that was completely out of his control.  What happened?

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

Q:  In the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400, Jeff Gordon claimed the pole and led early on in another strong run for the DuPont Chevrolet.  However, he didn't get very far into the race before disaster struck.  What happened?

A: Gordon had slipped back to third and was battling Sterling Marlin in order to hold onto the position when the two drivers came together in turn three.  Gordon, carrying a special Chromallusion paint scheme featuring Bugs Bunny, spun and backed into the wall.  The crash can be seen here.

Gordon was unhurt and drove his car back to the garage for extensive repairs.  Gordon would eventually rejoin the race and finish in 36th, 117 laps down.

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 totrivia@frontstretch.com and we'll send you a Frontstretch T-Shirt ... FREE!  

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Coming Monday in the Frontstretch Newsletter:

-- Toyota Owners 400 Recap by Justin Tucker

-- Never Fear, the Underdogs Are Here by Amy Henderson
-- Sidebar Stories: Richmond by Phil Allaway

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This Weekend on the Frontstretch:

-Four Burning Questions: Richmond by Matt Stallknecht

Matt will be here to give readers a few things to look forward to in Saturday's race.

-Nationwide Breakdown: Richmond by Kelly Crandall

Kelly will have all your post-race analysis from Friday's Nationwide race at Richmond .

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Monday on the Frontstretch:

Thinkin' Out Loud: Toyota Owners 400 by Mike Neff
Mike has all the post-race analysis you need following the race at Richmond.

Big Six: Toyota Owners 400 by Amy Henderson
Amy tackles the Who, What, When, Where, How and Why from Sunday's race in Richmond.

Pace Laps: All Racing Series by the Frontstretch Staff
Our staff keeps you posted on all the racing action that occurred over the weekend.

Bowles-Eye View by Tom Bowles

Tom gives some detailed analysis on one of the biggest stories to come out of a weekend of racing in Richmond.

Creed's Commentary by Aaron Creed
Aaron has in-depth reaction to a storyline resulting from the Cup race at Richmond.

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