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NASCAR: Pre-Race Penalties Impact Kansas Speedway Grid

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

NASCAR Cup:‌ Pre-Race Penalties Reshape Kansas Grid

KANSAS⁢ CITY, KS -⁢ october 22, ‍2023 – Two NASCAR Cup⁣ Series teams faced pre-race inspection failures at⁢ Kansas Speedway, resulting in penalties⁢ that altered the starting lineup for Sunday’s playoff race. Rick ‍Ware Racing’s‍ No. 51 Ford, driven by Cody Ware, ⁣failed ‌inspection twice before passing on its third attempt, leading to the ejection of car chief Dave Jones‍ and⁣ a forfeiture of the team’s‍ pit-stall selection. Additionally, Ryan Blaney in the No. 12 Team⁣ Penske Ford did not post a​ qualifying time.

These ⁣penalties come as the Cup ⁣Series⁤ enters ⁤a critical stage of ​the playoffs, where every position‌ on the⁣ track can ⁢significantly impact a driver’s championship‌ hopes. The inspection process ensures fair competition and adherence to NASCAR’s ‍rulebook, but failures ⁤can disrupt team strategies and potentially hinder performance.The loss of a pit-stall selection‌ is a notable disadvantage, impacting the team’s ability to efficiently service the car during the race.

Chase ‍Briscoe will⁤ start on ⁢pole after achieving a series-best ‍seventh Busch Light Pole Award. He recorded a lap of 29.987 seconds at a speed exceeding 180 mph‍ on⁤ the 1.5-mile speedway.

NASCAR Cup Series⁢ Playoff ⁣Race Lineup at Kansas:

  1. Chase briscoe, No.⁣ 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota (29.987 ⁣seconds)
  2. Denny Hamlin,No. 11⁣ Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota (30.088)
  3. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (30.101)
  4. Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports ​Chevrolet (30.157)
  5. Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota (30.165)
  6. Carson hocevar, No. 77‍ Spire Motorsports Chevrolet (30.228)
  7. Bubba Wallace,No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota (30.274)
  8. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota ⁣(30.289)
  9. Ross Chastain, No. 1 trackhouse Racing Chevrolet (30.292)
  10. Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor​ Club Toyota (30.314)
  11. William Byron, No. ‍24⁤ Hendrick Motorsports​ Chevrolet (30.326)
  12. Tyler Reddick,No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota (30.328)
  13. Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford (30.335)
  14. Noah ⁣Gragson, No. 4 Front Row motorsports ford (30.390)
  15. Chris Buescher, No. 17​ Roush fenway ​Keselowski Racing Ford (30.391)
  16. Austin Dillon, No.⁢ 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet (30.419)
  17. Alex Bowman, No. ⁢48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (30.422)
  18. Ricky Stenhouse⁣ Jr., No. 47 ⁣HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet ​(30.434)
  19. Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing‌ Ford (30.438)
  20. AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet ⁣(30.452)
  21. Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet ‍(30.491)
  22. Justin ⁤Haley, No. 7⁢ Spire Motorsports Chevrolet (30.498)
  23. Todd Gilliland,No.34 ⁤Front‌ Row⁢ Motorsports Ford (30.504)
  24. Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 trackhouse Racing Chevrolet (30.528)
  25. John Hunter Nemechek, No. ⁢42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota (30.566)
  26. Austin ​Cindric, no.2 Team Penske Ford (30.589)
  27. Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Factory Team Ford (30.59
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Martin Truex Jr. Trophies Sold: NASCAR Star’s Shift?

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

NASCAR Champion Martin Truex ‍Jr.Pawns ​off Several ​trophies

MOORESVILLE,​ NC – Multiple trophies earned by NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. have surfaced for sale at a North Carolina pawn shop, sparking surprise ‍among fans and raising questions about the recently retired driver’s sentiments toward his racing memorabilia. Items available include trophies from⁤ his 2017 NASCAR⁢ Cup Series championship and his 2004 and‍ 2005 NASCAR Xfinity Series titles.

the ​unexpected appearance‌ of thes accolades comes just ⁤months⁢ after Truex Jr.’s retirement following the 2024 season, and after⁤ he publicly contemplated stepping away from the ‍sport a year prior, even while leading the‍ Cup Series standings. The sale has⁢ prompted speculation ⁤about⁤ Truex ‍Jr.’s motivations, though sources ‌suggest it isn’t a ⁣financial decision. This event underscores the complex relationship drivers have‌ with the physical symbols of their ‍achievements, and the personal considerations that factor into life ​after a demanding racing career.

Truex Jr.,‌ 45, had ​indicated a ‍waning passion for the ⁤intense commitment ⁢required to remain competitive at the highest level. “This sport isn’t⁤ exactly what it appears to be sometimes,” he explained on The⁣ Teardown podcast. “It takes a‌ big commitment. My team is amazing. They deserve the very best driver,the guy that⁣ wants ⁤it ​more than anyone else. And​ I’ve been that guy, and I ⁣wanna make sure⁣ that if I come back I’m willing to do that.” He further ⁢elaborated on the sacrifices‌ involved, stating, “It⁣ takes a lot of commitment. It’s ​a lot⁣ of travel. A lot of time missing ⁣things with family and friends and all those things that I’ve done for 25 years. Do ‌I ‌wanna keep doing ‌it and‌ am I ⁣willing to sacrifice all those things again for my team? So that’s just what I’m thinking about. ⁤I don’t⁢ know that running good and winning makes a difference.”

Joe Gibbs racing has‍ since ‍named Chase briscoe, 30, as Truex Jr.’s replacement for the ‌2025 season. Briscoe is currently competing in the second round of the NASCAR Cup ‍Series playoffs and is reportedly having the best season​ of his career. The trophies’⁣ availability​ at Race Day Authentics, ‍as ‍noted on their ‌Facebook page, offers ⁤a⁤ unique opportunity for fans to acquire a piece of ‌NASCAR history, while⁣ simultaneously prompting reflection on ⁣the personal choices of a celebrated champion.

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Brad Keselowski Criticizes NASCAR’s Next Gen Car Issues

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

NASCAR Driver Brad Keselowski Criticizes Next Gen car, ‌Says​ He Has too ‘Drive It Stupid’

CONCORD, NC – Veteran NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski has voiced strong​ criticism of the Next Gen car introduced in 2022, stating ⁣the vehicle ⁢requires a fundamentally different driving style adn feels like an “old pickup truck.” The 41-year-old driver shared his frustrations on the Stacking Pennies‍ Podcast ⁢with Corey LaJoie, highlighting​ a meaningful decline‍ in his on-track success since ‌the car’s implementation.

Prior to the 2022⁢ season, Keselowski ‌had secured 35 Cup Series race wins. Though,he has only managed one win in‌ the four subsequent ⁢years. He attributes this downturn to the challenges presented by the Next Gen car, which ⁣features ⁢a reduced⁤ horsepower output of 670. ⁢

“Well,‍ the ‍Next Gen car changed me in some ‍ways⁢ for worse as a driver because you have to ‍drive it way differently,” Keselowski explained. “You ‌know, the cars in 2008, 2009, ⁢first​ off, were‍ considerably faster. I don’t know if⁢ I can put into terms how much faster thay were than the next Gen car.”

Keselowski described the current car as more arduous to handle, contrasting it​ with the vehicles he drove earlier in his career. “Yes. Absolutely. Much more‍ difficult to drive,” he said.​ He recalled being able to “spin the tires off the corner” in previous generations of Cup Series cars, a technique now⁢ impractical even on ⁣restarts. “Now, you can’t⁤ spin ​the tires ‍on a restart. Like you‍ like ‌restart.I’m in the ⁤zone. Mash it. ‍Like, all right, here it goes. But you know what⁤ I‍ meen? Like I’m in an old pickup truck.”

He ⁢further‌ elaborated​ that previous cars demanded precise throttle control, while the Next Gen car favors a more aggressive, ⁣”smash the pedal” approach. “So,⁤ it’s different because the other cars that I raced, throttle control was paramount. Like,⁤ if you didn’t have ‍it, you’re going⁤ to ⁢the back fast. And​ this car, it’s like ​the antithesis of that was like you⁢ got⁢ to like just smash the pedal.Like, smash ​it. And I think ‌that that’s been hard ⁤for me personally.​ I have to remind myself to ​like, ‘oh, just⁤ drive it⁢ stupid,’ you know?”

Keselowski, a co-owner of⁣ Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, also expressed a preference for⁢ higher horsepower, noting ⁢that drivers accustomed to the newer style struggled when‍ tire wear ‌at races like Bristol forced‍ a return to⁣ throttle control. He believes younger drivers who ‌have never experienced cars ​requiring ⁣finesse are at an advantage with ⁢the current vehicle.

Keselowski’s criticism joins that of other prominent drivers, including Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, and Joey Logano, who have also ⁣expressed concerns about the Next Gen car’s performance and handling.

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NASCAR New Hampshire Odds: Expert Picks for Mobil 1 301

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

JGR Drivers ‍Dominate Playoff Predictions ‌for New Hampshire Cup Race

LOUDON, N.H. – As the NASCAR‍ Cup Series playoffs enter the Round of ⁣12, experts are weighing in on⁣ who will take the checkered flag at the Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire motor Speedway on ⁣Sept. 21. Despite a strong showing from Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) drivers in the first round – including Christopher Bell‘s recent victory‍ at Bristol – analysts are divided on whether the team will ⁤continue its winning streak.

The New Hampshire race marks the first of three events in this crucial second ⁣round of ​the playoffs, setting the stage for​ intense competition as drivers battle to advance. three experts from⁢ The Tennessean have offered their predictions for Sunday’s race, revealing a mix ⁣of ⁢confidence in JGR and a belief that⁣ another driver ​could break through.

Mike Organ is‌ predicting a win for Ryan Blaney, driver‍ of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford. Organ believes​ Blaney’s​ recent momentum – evidenced by‍ top-10⁢ finishes in eight of the ⁢last nine Cup Series races – positions him for a victory, perhaps ending JGR’s dominance in the postseason.

Nick Gray is sticking with JGR, forecasting a win for⁣ christopher Bell in the‍ No. ‍20 Toyota. Gray boldly predicts Bell will achieve a rare feat:‌ winning six races this season in⁣ two sets of three consecutive victories, ⁣with New Hampshire being the second in this ⁢potential run.

Rounding out the predictions,⁢ Tom‍ Kreager also ‍favors ‍JGR, selecting Chase ⁣Briscoe and ‍the No. 19 Toyota for a win. Kreager anticipates Briscoe will build on his existing playoff win and extend JGR’s winning streak in the NASCAR⁣ playoffs.

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NASCAR Pit Crew Suspension: Hamlin Team Deferring Penalties

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Hamlin’s Crew too ⁤Serve suspension during Upcoming Races

CONCORD, NC – Denny Hamlin’s No.‌ 11 Joe Gibbs ⁢Racing team will ‍serve the suspensions of two key ​pit crew members ‌during ‍the upcoming races at Kansas Speedway and the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL. The ‌decision⁤ comes after NASCAR suspended ‘Joel B’ Bouagnon and Austin Maloney​ following a lost right front wheel during Saturday’s Bristol⁤ Night Race.

NASCAR implemented the wheel-tightening safety ⁢rule to prevent wheels from becoming loose and creating dangerous projectiles during ​competition. The penalty against Hamlin’s crew is in line with this enforcement.

While NASCAR allows teams to promptly begin serving suspensions, the No. 11​ team⁣ opted ⁢to defer the penalty ​for‌ up to one week, a strategic move permitted by NASCAR rules. This deferral prevents potential appeals that could be dropped after a single race‌ weekend, ‍streamlining the process.

The⁤ team may view this weekend’s race, the opening‍ event of the second round of the playoffs, as a⁢ crucial ‍opportunity to ⁢secure a win or accumulate⁢ points, possibly lessening the impact of the suspensions at Kansas and the ROVAL. Notably, Hamlin historically performs less strongly on road courses, making the absence of his full pit crew during the ‌ROVAL race less ‌impactful.

For more details,visit Motorsport.com.

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NASCAR at New Hampshire: TV Schedule, Race Info & Predictions

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Christopher Bell Favored⁣ to Continue ‌Dominance at New Hampshire​ Motor Speedway

Loudon, NH – Christopher ⁣Bell ​aims for a historic third consecutive victory at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend in the ​Mobil 1 301, continuing ⁤a trend of Toyota and Ford ‍dominance at the track. The NASCAR Cup Series race is scheduled for Sunday, June⁣ 23rd, ‌at 2:00 PM⁢ ET, broadcast live on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

Recent history at New Hampshire heavily favors ‍Ford and Toyota ⁢teams. ⁢Since 2012, these manufacturers have claimed 18 of the last 19 races at NHMS, ⁢with a ‌nine-race winning streak spanning 2016-2024. Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) and Team Penske (Ford) have ‍been particularly strong, winning the last 16 races combined, with​ Stewart-Haas racing (now out⁢ of contention) previously‌ contributing to the ‌run.

Mobil 1 301 Schedule & ‌TV Info:

* race: mobil 1 301
* Date: Sunday, June 23rd
* Time: 2:00 PM ET
* TV: NBC
* Stream: Peacock

NASCAR⁣ New Hampshire Driver⁣ Standings (as⁣ of⁣ June 21st):

* Denny Hamlin, +26‍ above cutline
* William Byron, +24
* ‍ Kyle Larson, +24
* Christopher⁤ Bell, +20
* Ryan Blaney, +19
* ‍ Chase Briscoe, +10
* Chase Elliott, +5
* Bubba Wallace, +1
* Austin Cindric, -1 below cutline
*‌ Joey Logano, -2
* Ross Chastain, -2
* Tyler Reddick, -3

Expert picks & ⁣Analysis:

Bell, riding momentum⁤ from back-to-back wins, is the ⁤leading pick. He has demonstrably mastered the track, and ‍Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas have won three straight at NHMS. Denny Hamlin, a track veteran ​with multiple wins, is also⁢ a strong contender.

Among Penske drivers, Joey⁢ Logano, ⁢a Connecticut native, has two prior New Hampshire victories (2009, 2014),‌ though his recent performance has been less consistent. ⁤Ryan Blaney has shown top-five potential but has struggled in recent years, while Austin Cindric’s best finish remains 13th.

Outside the dominant teams,23XI Racing’s Tyler reddick⁤ (sixth in both 2023 and 2024) and Bubba wallace (third in 2022) could ⁢challenge. RFK Racing’s Brad Keselowski,⁤ a two-time ⁤New⁢ Hampshire winner (2014, 2020), will race a boston Red Sox-themed ⁣car, and local driver Ryan preece is expected to benefit from his familiarity with the track.

New Hampshire Race History:

Five drivers in⁣ the 36-car field are past New Hampshire winners. ‌Denny​ Hamlin and ‍Kyle Busch lead with three‍ victories each, while Bell, ‍Logano, ​and Keselowski have two⁣ wins apiece.

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