THE FRONTSTRETCH NEWSLETTER
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The Best Seat at the Track, The Best View on the Net!
Sept. 24, 2014
Volume VIII, Edition CLXV
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Presented by Frontstretch.com
The Best Seat at the Track, The Best View on the Net!
Sept. 24, 2014
Volume VIII, Edition CLXV
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Today's TV Listings
12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m. K&N Pro Series West Bakersfield 150 FOX Sports 1*/# (from August 30)
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. ARCA Racing Series ZLOOP 150 FOX Sports 1*# (from September 19)
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Camping World Truck Series UNOH 175 FOX Sports 1*/# (from September 20)
4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Formula DRIFT: Miami Heat, Part No. 2 NBC Sports Network*/# (from May 31)
5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. NASCAR America NBC Sports Network
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. NASCAR RaceHub FOX Sports 1
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. NASCAR RaceHub FOX Sports 2*#
7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. The 10: NASCAR's Most Bizarre Moments FOX Sports 2
* - Tape Delayed
/ - Highlighted Coverage
# - Repeat Coverage
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Top News
by Ashley McCubbin and Joseph Wolkin
Top News
by Ashley McCubbin and Joseph Wolkin
On Tuesday, NASCAR announced and delivered the finalized 2015 rule packages for all three national series. The package has been in development for more than one year, involving many different people within the sport and a series of on-track tests. Read more.
Travis Kvapil to Race for BK Racing at Dover; Truex Future Uncertain
BK Racing team owner Ron Devine has confirmed that Ryan Truex will not be entered in the No. 83 Toyota Camry this weekend at Dover International Speedway. Travis Kvapil, who piloted the car for the organization at Loudon, will be behind the wheel for the second straight weekend. Read more.
Team Penske and Roush Fenway Racing Test at Texas Motor Speedway
With Texas Motor Speedway being near the bottom of the Sprint Cup Series schedule, there's no doubt it'll be a pivotal race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. That's why, on Monday and Tuesday, Team Penske drivers Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski, along with Roush Fenway Racing drivers Carl Edwards, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. and Greg Biffle were testing in preparation for the AAA Texas 500 on Sunday, Nov. 2. Read more.
Have news for Ashley and the Frontstretch? Don't hesitate to let us know; email us at ashland10@mail.com with a promising lead or tip. And be sure to visit the website for more news, delivered 24/7!
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Today's Featured Commentary
The Bloom of Youth
Professor of Speed
by Mark Howell
General George Armstrong Custer's last stand occurred in 1876, in what was the Montana Territory. Cole Custer's first stand occurred last weekend in New Hampshire.
Say what you will about the particulars of Custer's Camping World Truck Series victory last Saturday, but his accomplishment at the age of 16 will look most impressive amongst the names, dates, and ages jotted down in NASCAR's great-big-book-o'-records. Sure, Danica Patrick scored a gender-best finish at Atlanta a few weeks ago, but consider her age (which is 32); when compared to Cole Custer, Danica's no spring chicken.
It's not very often (OK, so it's likely been never...) that you see a driver standing in Victory Lane wearing a broad-billed baseball cap. Call it "East Coast rap" style, as in "Cole Custer rapped on the competition in New England and won in only his seventh Truck Series start."
Bring on the bling... as in trophies...
Most citizens of NASCAR Nation understand that the sport has been – for far too long now – suffering from both decreased event attendance and television ratings. As football season gains momentum, we can expect even fewer homes tuning in to watch NASCAR races as the leaves change color and the nights grow cold.
Will an infusion of youthful enthusiasm set NASCAR on the proper path to fan sustainability?
If "Virginia is for lovers", then New Hampshire was for Millennials. Not only did Cole Custer bluster his Chevrolet to the front on a late-race restart, but, on Sunday, the top-2 finishers in the Sprint Cup race (Joey Logano and Kyle Larson) had an average age of 22.5 years. Third-place finisher Kevin Harvick seemed positively ancient at his ripe old age of 38….
And this youthful infusion across NASCAR Nation is everywhere. Bubba Wallace, Jr. finished second to Custer in the Truck race, and he's all of 20 years old. Matt Crafton, who – like Harvick – ran third, was old (again, like Harvick…) at 38 years of age.
Consider the Dillon brothers who have an average age of 23. Ponder the youthful success of Chase Elliott, who tips the calendar at 18. Remember that NASCAR, several years ago, was so afraid of what young upstarts like Kyle Busch and the aforementioned Joey Logano might do when put in touring series machines that the sanctioning body tweaked the rulebook and raised the minimum age for competing in such events.
A whole lot of good that did!
Let's face facts: it's a young person's world. As I rocket toward the age of 50 BC (Before Colonoscopy), I awake each morning with the harsh realities of aging. And it's not just the customary aches and pains and nonexistent hair; growing older hits me like a pillowcase full of rocks every time I lurch across campus and stagger up staircases that seem to grow longer (like my ear hairs!) each year. Nothing drives the reality of aging home faster than spending your days around students who are, on average, about three decades your junior….
And speaking of Junior, guess who turned forty this year?
Given such a visible youth movement within NASCAR, it makes perfect sense to have events sponsored by the University of Northwestern Ohio. UNOH is home to one of the finest (and sadly, only) motorsports programs in higher education. This school has dedicated itself to revitalizing the motorsports industry – a revitalization that seems necessary given that the foundations of most racing series are growing older, as is the natural course of events.
Aging might result in fine wine, but it does little when trying to sustain a sport….
So I was pretty stoked to see events unfold at New Hampshire this past weekend as they did. It's exciting to see young people make their marks in NASCAR and give the sport some positive public recognition. Considering the state of the NFL right now, good news about NASCAR earns our sport a little extra traction.
When I was 16, the future of racing looked bright, and I was only messing around with NASCAR Modifieds on a half-mile oval on the Southern Tier of Upstate New York. From where I sit right now, maybe the sport's future looks bright once again.
Just don't ask me to stand up too fast….
Dr. Mark Howell is a contributor for Frontstretch.com. He can be reached via e-mail at mark.howell@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.
@DGodfatherMoody: Sources; Truex Will Not Return To BK Racing motorsports-soapbox.blogspot.com/2014/09/source… #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/7vuMwDy50z
@JoeGibbsRacing: NEWS: @stanleytools will be on the No.19 of Carl Edwards for 12 races in 2015!#NASCAR pic: pic.twitter.com/n9nl9LSrQf
@PERNSKI: So excited to have @StanleyRacing and @DEWALTtough on board for '2015! 6 races with MK and 12 with Carl pic.twitter.com/0IV84vDNuo
@BWMudd: An early#TBT of @joeylogano at @MonsterMile filming a spot for Gateway prior to his first-ever @NascarNNS start. pic.twitter.com/2EaTEonLf3
@Patricia_AFF: Now baking soda bombs ... What's next?@KurtBusch @TheMiniOutlaw pic.twitter.com/OLhsJBt5y0
@KyleLarsonRacin: First day of first grade for me. This must have been my favorite outfit. @JeffGordonWeb pic.twitter.com/mb4pGGrnMk
@KrisJohnson_NI: First time ever seeing this. Well done. pic.twitter.com/5RAmLrppeO
@KaseyKahne: I like this paint scheme so far. Vote at http://designthe5.com pic.twitter.com/1iReGIxu0d
@CoreyLajoie: Happy birthday to Mr. Horsepower himself, @Yates_Doug. Thank you for all the help in my career so far boss.
@SpotterBrett: first class by @NHMS pic.twitter.com/oYcRIs3hli
@ClintBowyer: It has gotten wild at the end of this modified race. pic.twitter.com/wrIofwRSSX
@KyleBusch: Can u believe this is the 8th place car..no quit in this team! pic.twitter.com/EussphBoef"
@TonyOldMan10: Proud of @DanicaPatrick @GoDaddy team today. Ran in the top 12 most of the day. Proud of the progress we are making each weekend. On to Dover!
@SteveLetarte: Well wanted more than 9th but that will work. One more week and it all resets. Got a little behind but fought all day to recover.#DoverNext
@SpotterBrett: I have a branding question: Why run the Sylvania 300 during the day and at a track with no lights? #smh #90wattbulb
@KristineC15: Not the day we wanted on track but good day to be a KC fan @KCChiefs @royals win. Must have been the hats @curtisn329 pic.twitter.com/jyQtTIOYc5
@tjmajors: Looking forward to Dover. It should be VERY interesting. No quit in this team!
@kaseykahne: Struggled early, then got car right and was headed to the front and tore the front off. Great team effort to finish on lead lap. Still in it
@kaseykahne: Dover is going to be crazy! Final race in first round and everyone still has a shot. Can't wait for next Sunday…
@KyleLarsonRacin: Proud of everyone on @Target team. Car was off all weekend and they got it good throughout the race. Ended up 2nd. Wins are coming!!
@SherryPollex: If ppl had any idea the good that some pro-athletes do, they would NEVER be so quick to criticize. Not every good deed is made public #bekind
@MikeDavis88: Today was @DaleJr's 242nd race with @TeamHendrick.
@nateryan: It's dark. It's quiet. It's kinda arty (kinda). New Hampshire. #nascar http://instagram.com/p/tOkQxIq0zJ/
@ClaireBLang: Joey Logano Mom hug after winning @NHMS - nice! pic.twitter.com/RfC8Ch9VJ7
@FrontRowJoe_87: Proud of you son! @NASCAR_Trucks @NHMS pic.twitter.com/3DHK6UZ2x9
@EarnhardtKelley: Shout out to @WendyVenturini! You did awesome on PRN today! Listened on way home from bday weekend with @KarsynElledge3
@ReganSmith: Enjoyed the @Broncos game today. Hate the end result but it sure was fun to watch. Seahawks are good, rematch in the Super Bowl would b fun
@RodneyChilders4: stewarthaasracing's photo http://i.instagram.com/p/tOpAoWm8y6/
@Motorsport: "It's a damn shame we aren't in the Chase," says @KyleLarsonRacin.
@DaleJr: Wasted away again in @Margaritaville. Come Monday it'll be all right.
Thanks 4 the gift @Margaritaville @jimmybuffett pic.twitter.com/dFZi2GWFGa
@JoeyLogano: Favorite. Win. Ever.
@JoeyLogano: What a great team effort today. Winning at home in Loudon. Not time to party. On plane headed to Texas. Testing time. #TeamJL
@Team_Onion: Thank you @steelers @CaroIinaPanther for the awesome seats. @Team_Onion @RossChastain @gerspeed1 @JebBurtonRacing Ski pic.twitter.com/4B7EZnfCTR
@DaleJr: #OldRaces pic.twitter.com/JxlyoM0nu1
@DaleJr: Mid 80s @NASCAR_NNS racing. 3 cup regulars stomping the field. Not much has changed. Earnhardt Bodine Waltrip pic.twitter.com/vK7YPYKKn6
@KyleLarsonRacin: My biggest fan passed away today. Hopefully I can get a win 4 him this weekend so he can brag to everyone in heaven. RIP Grandpa I love you.
Allen Bedgood is a photographer and newsletter contributor for Frontstretch. He can be reached via email at allen.bedgood@frontstretch.com. Follow him on Twitter @AllenBedgood.
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That's right; our Fan Q & A column is back once again in 2014. Send your question Summer Bedgood's way at summer.bedgood@frontstretch.com and if you're lucky, you'll get your name in print on Wednesday when she does her weekly column. It's all part of our daily mission to give back to you – the fans that keep Frontstretch afloat!
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TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:
by Tom Bowles
by Summer Bedgood
by Amy Henderson
compiled by Mike Mehedin
by Mike Neff
by Toni Montgomery and Huston Ladner
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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA
Q: Prior to the introduction of the "White Lightning" concrete surface at Dover, the track had a propensity for caution. The 1992 Peak Performance 500 was no exception. Dick Trickle had started seventh and was running well just past halfway. However, his race came to an end before the three-fifths mark of the event. What happened?
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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA
Q: Prior to the introduction of the "White Lightning" concrete surface at Dover, the track had a propensity for caution. The 1992 Peak Performance 500 was no exception. Dick Trickle had started seventh and was running well just past halfway. However, his race came to an end before the three-fifths mark of the event. What happened?
Check back Thursday for the answer, here in the Frontstretch Newsletter!
Tuesday's Answer:
Q: In the 2001 MBNA Cal Ripken, Jr. 400, Jeremy Mayfield was having a great run early on in what turned out to be his second-to-last race in the No. 12 Ford for Penske-Kranefuss Racing. However, things went wrong on Lap 55. What happened to put Mayfield out?
A: Mayfield was running in fifth when he blew a right front tire and went hard into the outside wall in turn 1. The incident can be seen here. The substantial hit briefly knocked Mayfield out. He eventually came to and exited his Taurus under his own power, but was later taken to the hospital for extra evaluation. Mayfield would not miss a race but was released after Kansas.
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Coming tomorrow in the Frontstretch Newsletter:
-- Top News by Phil Allaway
-- Critic's Annex by Phil Allaway
-- Potts' Shots by John Potts
-- 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 week 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, Kevin "Bono" Manion checks in just in time for the second race at Dover.
Fantasy Insider by Jeff Wolfe
Jeff is back with your look at the best bets to fill your fantasy roster. This week, he sets you up for success as we head into Dover.
Truckin' Thursdays by Beth Lunkenheimer
Beth returns with your weekly look at the state of the Camping World Truck Series.
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