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Nice...haven't seen a lot of hype videos in the NASCAR world. Maybe they are catching on to this whole social media thing.
Or maybe not.
Anyway, check out this cool video done for Ryan Newman by the folks at his Richard Childress Racing team.
Newman is one of the 4 drivers left in the Elimination challenge. We'll find out who wins the whole shebangie this weekend when the Chase makes it's final stop at Homestead.
All Newman has to do....finish ahead of Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano and Kevin Harvick. He doesn't have to win the race, just has to beat all 3 of the other guys to the finish line.
May the best driver win...
((NOTE---We have no idea why this was produced in the ancient 4x3 video format instead of HD, it's not like Childress can't afford the whole modern technology thing))
Showing posts with label Joey Logano. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Joey Logano. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
Morning Wrap: Harvick Wins Chase Eliminator; Final Four Set
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If you aren't paying attention--and many football fans aren't, NASCAR is in the midst of it's first "Eliminator" chase for the Sprint Cup title.
Each week for the past several, drivers have been eliminated from the chase based up their point totals and finish in races.
Sunday's race at Phoenix was the one to determine your finalists.
And it was won, in dominant fashion by Kevin Harvick
No, there were no fights, though late in the race, Ryan Newman, who also made the final 4, drove Kyle Larson into the wall and managed to move up to 11th place in the race. Which got him the extra point he needed to bump 2nd place finisher Jeff Gordon from the final four.
Confused? We sure are.
Your other finalists: Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano.
The racing season ends this coming week at Homestead Speedway in South Miami. Whomever among the final four places the highest, gets the Cup title--
Here are your Phoenix Highlights:
If you aren't paying attention--and many football fans aren't, NASCAR is in the midst of it's first "Eliminator" chase for the Sprint Cup title.
Each week for the past several, drivers have been eliminated from the chase based up their point totals and finish in races.
Sunday's race at Phoenix was the one to determine your finalists.
And it was won, in dominant fashion by Kevin Harvick
No, there were no fights, though late in the race, Ryan Newman, who also made the final 4, drove Kyle Larson into the wall and managed to move up to 11th place in the race. Which got him the extra point he needed to bump 2nd place finisher Jeff Gordon from the final four.
Confused? We sure are.
Your other finalists: Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano.
The racing season ends this coming week at Homestead Speedway in South Miami. Whomever among the final four places the highest, gets the Cup title--
Here are your Phoenix Highlights:
Sunday, August 24, 2014
NASCAR Fun: Hamlin Throws Car Part at Harvick After Crash
Oh those angry boys of NASCAR...
Saturday night at Bristol showed yet again why race car drivers need to learn somehow to control their tempers.
Racing under the lights with the lead, Denny Hamlin slowed slightly coming off a corner. Kevin Harvick, just behind Hamlin tries to get behind him, but misjudges Hamlin's move, hits the back of Hamlin's car and sends him spinning.
Hamlin's car tags Dale Earnhardt Jr, taking out his door and side panels and for a brief moment, chaos ensues.
Hamlin eventually gets out of the car and in a fit of anger, grabs the Hans device (neck restraint) and throws it at Harvick's car when it passes by again under caution.
It didn't do any damage, but the point being, why throw something at him? And then the post wreck interview?
Yeah, we get it, racing is intense and nobody wants to back down. But when you are driving that fast in a tight pack of cars, accidents happen. They always will.
For what it's worth, Joey Logano would go on to take the checkered flag and get the win.
Video of the crash, Hamlin's interview and shot of him throwing stuff at Harvick are all on this clip from NASCAR.com:
Saturday night at Bristol showed yet again why race car drivers need to learn somehow to control their tempers.
Racing under the lights with the lead, Denny Hamlin slowed slightly coming off a corner. Kevin Harvick, just behind Hamlin tries to get behind him, but misjudges Hamlin's move, hits the back of Hamlin's car and sends him spinning.
Hamlin's car tags Dale Earnhardt Jr, taking out his door and side panels and for a brief moment, chaos ensues.
Hamlin eventually gets out of the car and in a fit of anger, grabs the Hans device (neck restraint) and throws it at Harvick's car when it passes by again under caution.
It didn't do any damage, but the point being, why throw something at him? And then the post wreck interview?
Yeah, we get it, racing is intense and nobody wants to back down. But when you are driving that fast in a tight pack of cars, accidents happen. They always will.
For what it's worth, Joey Logano would go on to take the checkered flag and get the win.
Video of the crash, Hamlin's interview and shot of him throwing stuff at Harvick are all on this clip from NASCAR.com:
Friday, September 13, 2013
NASCAR Adds 24 Car To Chase, Penske And Front Row On Probation
Adding fuel to the collusion fire from last week's race at Richmond, NASCAR has added Jeff Gordon to the Chase roster and placed both Penske Racing and Front Row Motorsports on probation.Gordon was 10th in the chase going into the Chicago race. NASCAR says they determined Clint Bowyer's alleged spin-out with 7 laps to go, cost Gordon his opportunity to qualify.
NASCAR says the radio evidence of collusion between Penske and Front Row to allow Joey Logano to pass David Gilliland during the end of the race, allowed Logano to claim that 10th slot.
Logano, driver of the 22 car for Penske, openly defended his position at Chicagoland in media interviews this week, but it appears the scanner traffic that went public forced the hand of the governing body.
We now have 13 in the Chase and three race owners in deep doo-doo.
More when we know more...
We know more--
NACAR President Brian France said "There were too many things that altered the event and gave an unfair advantage to Jeff and his team, who would have qualified"
From NASCAR's press release on the issue:
“Based on all of our findings this week, we determined both Front Row Motorsports and Penske Racing organizations would be placed on probation for the remainder of this season,” said Brian France, NASCAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Additionally, based upon the totality of our findings, to be fair and equitable we decided that adding a 13th car to this year’s Chase is the appropriate action.
“Beginning with our decision Monday, which resulted in an unprecedented team penalty, and continuing with further examination of actions involving two other race teams, it is clear to us that attempts to manipulate the results impacted the Chase field.
“The integrity of our sport remains the cornerstone of NASCAR, and our actions this week speak to our commitment to ensure a level playing field for all competitors.”
Additionally, NASCAR will conduct a mandatory meeting with drivers, owners, crew chiefs and other team personnel tomorrow to address this issue moving forward.
Kerry Tharp--NASCAR Communications
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Logano Answers Gilliland Collusion
((HT: ESPN))
Joey Logano, just before the Chase starts this weekend decided that a good defense is a good offense when it comes to addressing the issues in and around the possible collusion between Penske Racing and Front Row Motorsports making sure that the 22 car made it into the final ten races as one of the wild card participants...
First, here's the chatter...
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And here's Logano with Marty Smith...
What say you...???
Joey Logano, just before the Chase starts this weekend decided that a good defense is a good offense when it comes to addressing the issues in and around the possible collusion between Penske Racing and Front Row Motorsports making sure that the 22 car made it into the final ten races as one of the wild card participants...
First, here's the chatter...
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And here's Logano with Marty Smith...
What say you...???
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
So, Now Did Gilliland And Logano Have A Deal...???
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With all the talk of Michael Waltrip Racing, Clint Bowyer, spins- intentional or otherwise, Martin Truex Junior, Ryan Newman, and everyone who did or didn't make The Chase...
Here's another element that is being considered about Joey Logano making The Chase- thanks to David Gilliand and Front Row Motorsports. Logano needed Gilliland's position on the track and needed to make up a lot of ground to make that happen...
Here's the conversation with Gilliland and his crew deciding what to do...
So...
Whaddya think...???
The HQ thinks NASCAR is making deals just like Formula 1...
And the decision by NASCAR on Logano and Gilliland may have to come to the fore in time for the race at Chicagoland or The Chase may get all scrambled before it even gets underway...
With all the talk of Michael Waltrip Racing, Clint Bowyer, spins- intentional or otherwise, Martin Truex Junior, Ryan Newman, and everyone who did or didn't make The Chase...
Here's another element that is being considered about Joey Logano making The Chase- thanks to David Gilliand and Front Row Motorsports. Logano needed Gilliland's position on the track and needed to make up a lot of ground to make that happen...
Here's the conversation with Gilliland and his crew deciding what to do...
So...
Whaddya think...???
The HQ thinks NASCAR is making deals just like Formula 1...
And the decision by NASCAR on Logano and Gilliland may have to come to the fore in time for the race at Chicagoland or The Chase may get all scrambled before it even gets underway...
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
NASCAR Drops The Hammer On Penske And MWR After Texas Race
((HT: NASCAR their own selves))
Penalties have been handed down to three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams following last Saturday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway.
The No. 56 car was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4J (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20-12.8.1B (the car failed to meet the minimum front car heights during post-race inspection) of the 2013 rule book.
As a result of this violation, crew chief Chad Johnston has been fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until June 5. The team has also been docked six championship driver (Martin Truex Jr.) and six championship owner (Michael Waltrip) points.
Here's Truex after finishing second in the race at Texas...
((HT: FoxSports/NASCAR))
NASCAR continues...
The No. 2 and No. 22 cars have also been penalized. Both cars were found to be in violation of Sections 12-1; 12-4J and 20-12 (all suspension systems and components must be approved by NASCAR. Prior to being used in competition, all suspension systems and components must be submitted, in a completed form/assembly, to the office of the NASCAR Competition Administrator for consideration of approval and approved by NASCAR. Each such part may thereafter be used until NASCAR determines that such part is no longer eligible. All suspension fasteners and mounting hardware must be made of solid magnetic steel. All front end and rear end suspension mounts with mounting hardware assembled must have single round mounting holes that are the correct size for the fastener being used. All front end and rear end suspension mounts and mounting hardware must not allow movement or realignment of any suspension component beyond normal rotation or suspension travel.)
As a result of this violation and as it pertains to the No. 2 car the following penalties have been assessed:
Crew chief Paul Wolfe has been fined $100,000 and suspended from NASCAR until the completion of the next six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship points events (including the non-points Sprint All-Star Race) and placed on probation until Dec. 31.
Car chief Jerry Kelley, team engineer Brian Wilson and team manager Travis Geisler (serves as team manager for both the No. 2 and No. 22 cars) have been suspended from NASCAR until the completion of the next six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship points events (including the non-points Sprint All-Star Race) and placed on probation until Dec. 31.
The loss of 25 championship driver (Brad Keselowski) and 25 championship owner (Roger Penske) points.
Here was Keselowski after the race talking about the confiscation... and he was less than pleased...
((HT: ESPN/NASCAR))
And NASCAR isn't done...
As it pertains to the No. 22 car the following penalties have been assessed:
Crew chief Todd Gordon has been fined $100,000 and suspended from NASCAR until the completion of the next six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship points events (including the non-points Sprint All-Star Race) and placed on probation until Dec. 31.
Car chief Raymond Fox and team engineer Samuel Stanley have been suspended from NASCAR until the completion of the next six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship points events (including the non-points Sprint All-Star Race) and placed on probation until Dec. 31.
The loss of 25 championship driver (Joey Logano) and 25 championship owner (Walt Czarnecki) points.
And here's Logano after finishing 5th when he started at the back of the pack...
((HT: NASCAR on FOX/NASCAR))
Penalties have been handed down to three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams following last Saturday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway.
The No. 56 car was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4J (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20-12.8.1B (the car failed to meet the minimum front car heights during post-race inspection) of the 2013 rule book.
As a result of this violation, crew chief Chad Johnston has been fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until June 5. The team has also been docked six championship driver (Martin Truex Jr.) and six championship owner (Michael Waltrip) points.
Here's Truex after finishing second in the race at Texas...
((HT: FoxSports/NASCAR))
NASCAR continues...
The No. 2 and No. 22 cars have also been penalized. Both cars were found to be in violation of Sections 12-1; 12-4J and 20-12 (all suspension systems and components must be approved by NASCAR. Prior to being used in competition, all suspension systems and components must be submitted, in a completed form/assembly, to the office of the NASCAR Competition Administrator for consideration of approval and approved by NASCAR. Each such part may thereafter be used until NASCAR determines that such part is no longer eligible. All suspension fasteners and mounting hardware must be made of solid magnetic steel. All front end and rear end suspension mounts with mounting hardware assembled must have single round mounting holes that are the correct size for the fastener being used. All front end and rear end suspension mounts and mounting hardware must not allow movement or realignment of any suspension component beyond normal rotation or suspension travel.)
As a result of this violation and as it pertains to the No. 2 car the following penalties have been assessed:
Crew chief Paul Wolfe has been fined $100,000 and suspended from NASCAR until the completion of the next six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship points events (including the non-points Sprint All-Star Race) and placed on probation until Dec. 31.
Car chief Jerry Kelley, team engineer Brian Wilson and team manager Travis Geisler (serves as team manager for both the No. 2 and No. 22 cars) have been suspended from NASCAR until the completion of the next six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship points events (including the non-points Sprint All-Star Race) and placed on probation until Dec. 31.
The loss of 25 championship driver (Brad Keselowski) and 25 championship owner (Roger Penske) points.
Here was Keselowski after the race talking about the confiscation... and he was less than pleased...
((HT: ESPN/NASCAR))
And NASCAR isn't done...
As it pertains to the No. 22 car the following penalties have been assessed:
Crew chief Todd Gordon has been fined $100,000 and suspended from NASCAR until the completion of the next six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship points events (including the non-points Sprint All-Star Race) and placed on probation until Dec. 31.
Car chief Raymond Fox and team engineer Samuel Stanley have been suspended from NASCAR until the completion of the next six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship points events (including the non-points Sprint All-Star Race) and placed on probation until Dec. 31.
The loss of 25 championship driver (Joey Logano) and 25 championship owner (Walt Czarnecki) points.
And here's Logano after finishing 5th when he started at the back of the pack...
((HT: NASCAR on FOX/NASCAR))
Sunday, March 24, 2013
At Least Joey Logano Is Consistent- Fighting 2 Weeks In A Row
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For the second week in a row, Joey Logano has created some angst and agita at the end of a NASCAR event...
This time it was created with Tony Stewart at the restart at the end of the race at Fontucky...
Both made it over the finish line (in various pieces), but when they both made it to pit road Stewart had had enough...
He'd had all he can stands and can't stands no more...
Punches were thrown... and the HQ sides with Stewart in this one...
Oh, the 18 car won and Dale Junior finished second...
No word on whether or not the 14 and 22 are heading to the Big Red Truck at present...
More when we know more...
Here's another version of the fight with some Steve Byrnes-ian post edited in...
For the second week in a row, Joey Logano has created some angst and agita at the end of a NASCAR event...
This time it was created with Tony Stewart at the restart at the end of the race at Fontucky...
Both made it over the finish line (in various pieces), but when they both made it to pit road Stewart had had enough...
He'd had all he can stands and can't stands no more...
Punches were thrown... and the HQ sides with Stewart in this one...
Oh, the 18 car won and Dale Junior finished second...
No word on whether or not the 14 and 22 are heading to the Big Red Truck at present...
More when we know more...
Here's another version of the fight with some Steve Byrnes-ian post edited in...
Monday, March 18, 2013
Joey Logano Doesn't Like His Ex
Ex-teammate, that is...
The race in Bristol is like bumble bees in a washer dryer...
It's the Roman Colosseum...
It's a bunch of fighter jets rolling on a small track with no room to mess around.
Starting with Matt Kenseth getting impaled when he ended up in Jeff Gordon's tail after he blew a front right tire...
And continuing when Denny Hamlin wasn't taking any quarter from Joey Logano as the 20-car looked like it was trying to pinch from up high...
Logano took exception and went hunting after the race...
((HT: NASCAR Images))
The race in Bristol is like bumble bees in a washer dryer...
It's the Roman Colosseum...
It's a bunch of fighter jets rolling on a small track with no room to mess around.
Starting with Matt Kenseth getting impaled when he ended up in Jeff Gordon's tail after he blew a front right tire...
And continuing when Denny Hamlin wasn't taking any quarter from Joey Logano as the 20-car looked like it was trying to pinch from up high...
Logano took exception and went hunting after the race...
((HT: NASCAR Images))
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Changing Places: Kenseth, Logano switch teams
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Well, NASCAR's version of the Carousel has begun, only a little bit earlier than normal.
Matt Kenseth made it official today and was announced, well actually, presented as the newest driver for the Joe Gibbs Racing team. Kenseth is leaving long-time partner Roush-Fenway racing after 15-years. And he will be replacing former Wunderkind Joey Logano in the #20 car.
Read the story from NASCAR.com RIGHT HERE
Kenseth will be part of a 3-car team featuring him, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch. Yes, he's still in the running for this years Sprint Cup title with Roush and will be running out the season in his all-too familiar #17 car.
As for the other change, the 22-year old Logano moves to Penske Racing after beginning his career with Gibbs. And yes, we'll say it, "Ironically" he'll be driving the #22 car in the 2013 season.
Read more from NASCAR.com RIGHT HERE
Interesting, isn't it NASCAR fans?
We've always known that racing has had a tradition of off-season driver switches, but they usually happen much closer to the end of the season and usually involves drivers not competing for the cup. And while Logano may not make the Top 12 this year, Kenseth has a pretty good shot at it.
So, as usual, prepare for changes. Probably the hardest will be getting used to Kenseth in the #20 car, but like everything else, we'll get used to it.
Because we love video here at OSG Sports, we'll remind you of Kenseth's latest claim to fame; that of target for Tony Stewart's race helmet just two weeks ago.
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Well, NASCAR's version of the Carousel has begun, only a little bit earlier than normal.
Matt Kenseth made it official today and was announced, well actually, presented as the newest driver for the Joe Gibbs Racing team. Kenseth is leaving long-time partner Roush-Fenway racing after 15-years. And he will be replacing former Wunderkind Joey Logano in the #20 car.
Read the story from NASCAR.com RIGHT HERE
Kenseth will be part of a 3-car team featuring him, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch. Yes, he's still in the running for this years Sprint Cup title with Roush and will be running out the season in his all-too familiar #17 car.
As for the other change, the 22-year old Logano moves to Penske Racing after beginning his career with Gibbs. And yes, we'll say it, "Ironically" he'll be driving the #22 car in the 2013 season.
Read more from NASCAR.com RIGHT HERE
Interesting, isn't it NASCAR fans?
We've always known that racing has had a tradition of off-season driver switches, but they usually happen much closer to the end of the season and usually involves drivers not competing for the cup. And while Logano may not make the Top 12 this year, Kenseth has a pretty good shot at it.
So, as usual, prepare for changes. Probably the hardest will be getting used to Kenseth in the #20 car, but like everything else, we'll get used to it.
Because we love video here at OSG Sports, we'll remind you of Kenseth's latest claim to fame; that of target for Tony Stewart's race helmet just two weeks ago.
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