((HT: ESPN/NASCAR))
The worst kept secret in stock car racing is official...
Carl Edwards is jumping from Roush Fenway Racing to Joe Gibbs for the 2015 season.
Here's the announcement
The larger news from Joe Gibbs is their dealings through the Drivers Through Diversity program. The squad signed Daniel Suarez for their Nationwide and truck programs.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Swan Racing On Life Support...???
((HT: NASCAR on FOX))
Swan Racing looked like they would be an interesting player in the small-team big-money world of NASCAR this season. 50 Cent's SMS Audio and Speed Stick Gear signed on for the two-car team of Cole Whitt and Parker Kligerman...
Here's the SMS presser from Daytona:
But with 10 wrecked cars between the two, and the two ranked 34th (Whitt) and 38th (Kligerman) in points, Swan is being honest about their future:
"Swan Racing is in the process of reviewing its current situation and the ability to continue to compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series," the team said in a statement released Thursday on their Facebook page. "The team has been unable to secure the kind of sponsorship required to effectively operate the team. As a result, the team management is exploring every available option. We hope to be in a position to provide a detailed update in the near future."
Whitt has the best finish of the two of 18th at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. But he also has seven finishes of 27th or worse. Kligerman's year has been worse. He has DNF'ed four times in the 8 races this season...
His adventures included this incident at Daytona
((HT: NASCAR on FOX))
Swan Racing looked like they would be an interesting player in the small-team big-money world of NASCAR this season. 50 Cent's SMS Audio and Speed Stick Gear signed on for the two-car team of Cole Whitt and Parker Kligerman...
Here's the SMS presser from Daytona:
But with 10 wrecked cars between the two, and the two ranked 34th (Whitt) and 38th (Kligerman) in points, Swan is being honest about their future:
"Swan Racing is in the process of reviewing its current situation and the ability to continue to compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series," the team said in a statement released Thursday on their Facebook page. "The team has been unable to secure the kind of sponsorship required to effectively operate the team. As a result, the team management is exploring every available option. We hope to be in a position to provide a detailed update in the near future."
Whitt has the best finish of the two of 18th at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. But he also has seven finishes of 27th or worse. Kligerman's year has been worse. He has DNF'ed four times in the 8 races this season...
His adventures included this incident at Daytona
((HT: NASCAR on FOX))
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Not How NASCAR Wants The Season To Start
((HT: NASCAR on FOX))
It was the Sprint Unlimited last night at Daytona- where past pole sitters, winners, and such all get together for another payday... and it was an interesting look...
It had almost everything...
Including their pace car catching on fire...
Not quite the JP Montoya-running into a jet dryer-thing, but interesting nonetheless...
And whaddya want to bet that Chevy will be looking into that car...
Then, in the ARCA race... you had a 15-car crash with Buster Graham started that looks like it knocked out half the field...
Denny Hamlin would survive the actual race, but Matt Kenseth took out half of the field here...
Wreckin' is more than rubbin', so we'll see how the 4 Stewart-Haas squads go from here...
It was the Sprint Unlimited last night at Daytona- where past pole sitters, winners, and such all get together for another payday... and it was an interesting look...
It had almost everything...
Including their pace car catching on fire...
Not quite the JP Montoya-running into a jet dryer-thing, but interesting nonetheless...
And whaddya want to bet that Chevy will be looking into that car...
Then, in the ARCA race... you had a 15-car crash with Buster Graham started that looks like it knocked out half the field...
Denny Hamlin would survive the actual race, but Matt Kenseth took out half of the field here...
Wreckin' is more than rubbin', so we'll see how the 4 Stewart-Haas squads go from here...
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Darrell Wallace, Junior Makes History, Harvick And Dillon Make Soundbites
((HT: NASCAR on FOX))
It was a history-making day at Martinsville this afternoon as Darrell Wallace, Junior became the first black driver in 50 years to win a top-level NASCAR-sanctioned event. Wallace won the truck series event after dueling Jeb Burton at the restart with five laps to go...
Here's the finish and the highlights...
Wendell Scott won in Jacksonville in December 1963 in what is now the Sprint Cup Series.
"We congratulate Darrell Wallace Jr. on his first national series victory, one that will be remembered as a remarkable moment in our sport's history," NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France said.
"I had a chance to talk with Darrell and his father in Victory Lane today and we are just thrilled for him and his entire family on the win in Martinsville," car owner Joe Gibbs said. "We obviously think a lot about Darrell. He has tremendous talent and we really believe he can have a huge impact on our sport."
But there were more fireworks after the event as Kevin Harvick went on mic and expressed his displeasure toward Ty Dillon and RCR Racing for getting spun late in a battle for positioning...
So there...
It was a history-making day at Martinsville this afternoon as Darrell Wallace, Junior became the first black driver in 50 years to win a top-level NASCAR-sanctioned event. Wallace won the truck series event after dueling Jeb Burton at the restart with five laps to go...
Here's the finish and the highlights...
Wendell Scott won in Jacksonville in December 1963 in what is now the Sprint Cup Series.
"We congratulate Darrell Wallace Jr. on his first national series victory, one that will be remembered as a remarkable moment in our sport's history," NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France said.
"I had a chance to talk with Darrell and his father in Victory Lane today and we are just thrilled for him and his entire family on the win in Martinsville," car owner Joe Gibbs said. "We obviously think a lot about Darrell. He has tremendous talent and we really believe he can have a huge impact on our sport."
But there were more fireworks after the event as Kevin Harvick went on mic and expressed his displeasure toward Ty Dillon and RCR Racing for getting spun late in a battle for positioning...
So there...
Thursday, September 19, 2013
DEVELOPING: NAPA Leaving MWR
And that's not a good thing for Michael Waltrip Racing...
After the fallout of the Bowyer, Vickers, Truex cover-up NAPA believes in fair play and wants nothing to do with the team that they re-upped with through the 2015 season...
To recap:
((HT: ESPN))
"NAPA believes in fair play and does not condone actions such as those that led to the penalties assessed by NASCAR," NAPA said in a statement. "We remain supportive of the millions of NASCAR fans and will evaluate our future position in motorsports."
Michael Waltrip Racing returned fire:
"There is no doubt, the story of Michael Waltrip Racing begins with NAPA Auto Parts, but there are many more chapters yet to be written," the statement said. "MWR has the infrastructure and support of Toyota for three teams plus three Chase-caliber, race-winning drivers. With the support of our corporate partners, we are preparing to field three teams in 2014. MWR is a resilient organization capable of winning races and competing for the championship, and that remains our sole focus."
According to Jenna Fryer, this really sucks for MWR:
It will be a tremendous challenge to quickly replace the money, estimated to be at least $15 million a year, because NAPA is a rare sponsor that covers the entire 36-race Sprint Cup schedule.
Should MWR not secure sponsorship to replace NAPA, it could lead to layoffs of close to 100 employees and the possible shuttering of Truex's team. Truex could be out of job as well.
And Fryer surmises that Truex could end up with Furniture Row Racing if Waltrip can't afford a third team...
After the fallout of the Bowyer, Vickers, Truex cover-up NAPA believes in fair play and wants nothing to do with the team that they re-upped with through the 2015 season...
To recap:
((HT: ESPN))
"NAPA believes in fair play and does not condone actions such as those that led to the penalties assessed by NASCAR," NAPA said in a statement. "We remain supportive of the millions of NASCAR fans and will evaluate our future position in motorsports."
Michael Waltrip Racing returned fire:
"There is no doubt, the story of Michael Waltrip Racing begins with NAPA Auto Parts, but there are many more chapters yet to be written," the statement said. "MWR has the infrastructure and support of Toyota for three teams plus three Chase-caliber, race-winning drivers. With the support of our corporate partners, we are preparing to field three teams in 2014. MWR is a resilient organization capable of winning races and competing for the championship, and that remains our sole focus."
According to Jenna Fryer, this really sucks for MWR:
It will be a tremendous challenge to quickly replace the money, estimated to be at least $15 million a year, because NAPA is a rare sponsor that covers the entire 36-race Sprint Cup schedule.
Should MWR not secure sponsorship to replace NAPA, it could lead to layoffs of close to 100 employees and the possible shuttering of Truex's team. Truex could be out of job as well.
And Fryer surmises that Truex could end up with Furniture Row Racing if Waltrip can't afford a third team...
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...
((HT: Fox Sports))
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...
((HT: Fox Sports))
And here's Logano with Marty Smith...
What say you...???
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
So, Now Did Gilliland And Logano Have A Deal...???
((HT: NASCAR))
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...
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Bowyer Does The Carwash, Denies Spin Intentional
((HT: ESPN))
First, let's look at the nine minutes that Clint Bowyer spent with Jade McCarthy and Ricky Craven...
It's both uncomfortable and intense...
NASCAR couldn't prove that the spin by the 15 was intentional...
They went by the radio traffic (the somewhat confused radio traffic) between Brian Vickers and his crew chief over "needing" to pit to give Joey Logano a point...
Michael Waltrip stands by his team, his drivers, and the sport...
And "the itch" in question...???
Bowyer admits that he was treating poison oak under his suit...
MWR addresses the penalties in an interview with Bob Dillman in a friendly fire situation this evening on FoxSports1...
First, let's look at the nine minutes that Clint Bowyer spent with Jade McCarthy and Ricky Craven...
It's both uncomfortable and intense...
NASCAR couldn't prove that the spin by the 15 was intentional...
They went by the radio traffic (the somewhat confused radio traffic) between Brian Vickers and his crew chief over "needing" to pit to give Joey Logano a point...
Michael Waltrip stands by his team, his drivers, and the sport...
And "the itch" in question...???
Bowyer admits that he was treating poison oak under his suit...
MWR addresses the penalties in an interview with Bob Dillman in a friendly fire situation this evening on FoxSports1...
Sunday, September 1, 2013
"When Girlfriends Attack" Starring Max Papis
((HT: FoxSports/Spencer))
All hell broke loose after the truck race north of the border...
Mike Skeen and Max Papis were going at it pretty hard late in the race which led to... afterwards...
Well, this...
Papis talked to Lee Spencer about it:
“I got out of the truck and got assaulted by some of the mechanics of the 6 truck,” Papis said. “That was really poor as well. I just didn’t want to create extra problems. I got out of the truck and went to talk to this kid – but he didn’t want to stand up for his own issues. I got out and this lady came running up to me and she started screaming and hit me so hard that she dislocated my jaw. But I’m not hitting anyone – especially a lady.
“This was a wife or, whatever, a girlfriend of that kid. I thank my wife for being cool about this stuff. That was between me and that guy right there — I don’t even know his name — the 6 driver. It was not between the crew. It was not between me and his girlfriend, wife, whatever she was. I’ve got to think about what I want to do here. I talked to NASCAR about it, and I’m not very happy about what happened there. I don’t know. I might consider something about pressing charges — it’s not good. What she did is not good. I didn’t like that at all. I went to NASCAR and talked to them.”
So, all of this takes the focus off Chase Elliott and his win in the series...
So, congrats to the Elliott family...
But, this is what we're all talking about...
Here's the postrace interview with the slap for good measure...
All hell broke loose after the truck race north of the border...
Mike Skeen and Max Papis were going at it pretty hard late in the race which led to... afterwards...
Well, this...
Papis talked to Lee Spencer about it:
“I got out of the truck and got assaulted by some of the mechanics of the 6 truck,” Papis said. “That was really poor as well. I just didn’t want to create extra problems. I got out of the truck and went to talk to this kid – but he didn’t want to stand up for his own issues. I got out and this lady came running up to me and she started screaming and hit me so hard that she dislocated my jaw. But I’m not hitting anyone – especially a lady.
“This was a wife or, whatever, a girlfriend of that kid. I thank my wife for being cool about this stuff. That was between me and that guy right there — I don’t even know his name — the 6 driver. It was not between the crew. It was not between me and his girlfriend, wife, whatever she was. I’ve got to think about what I want to do here. I talked to NASCAR about it, and I’m not very happy about what happened there. I don’t know. I might consider something about pressing charges — it’s not good. What she did is not good. I didn’t like that at all. I went to NASCAR and talked to them.”
So, all of this takes the focus off Chase Elliott and his win in the series...
So, congrats to the Elliott family...
But, this is what we're all talking about...
Here's the postrace interview with the slap for good measure...
Monday, August 26, 2013
Stewart Haas Adds Kurt Busch
In a great scoop and score for Stewart-Haas Racing, Tony Stewart has added Kurt Busch from Furniture Row Racing for the 2014 season...
SHR offered a little over a week ago, Furniture Row counter offered and Busch went to SHR...
He now joins Stewart, Harvick, and Danica...
But didn't the HQ think he heard SHR say that there wasn't going to be a 4th team when he let go of Ryan Newman in the first place...???
So much for that...
"It was always our intention to extend Kurt's contract," FRR general manager Joe Garone said in a statement. "We made him an offer last week to continue as the driver of the No. 78 Furniture Row Chevrolet in 2014 and beyond. Though he did not accept our offer we respect his decision and wish him future success. His driving skill and being a dedicated team player will always be appreciated. Right now, the main focus for Kurt and the team is to qualify for the Chase and contend for the 2013 Sprint Cup Series championship."
Busch is on the cusp of taking a western, one car team to the Chase... something a lot of people didn't think was going to happen...
Ever... but he has proven if he can keep his thoughts to himself, he can drive any car as well as anyone...
Busch's temper got him booted from Penske after the 2011 season which caused him to ride for FRR...
Stuff like this from Homestead got him in trouble, and it's very NSFW...
((HT: Jon Adams))
Ricky Craven discusses the second chance with Stewart Haas...
SHR offered a little over a week ago, Furniture Row counter offered and Busch went to SHR...
He now joins Stewart, Harvick, and Danica...
But didn't the HQ think he heard SHR say that there wasn't going to be a 4th team when he let go of Ryan Newman in the first place...???
So much for that...
"It was always our intention to extend Kurt's contract," FRR general manager Joe Garone said in a statement. "We made him an offer last week to continue as the driver of the No. 78 Furniture Row Chevrolet in 2014 and beyond. Though he did not accept our offer we respect his decision and wish him future success. His driving skill and being a dedicated team player will always be appreciated. Right now, the main focus for Kurt and the team is to qualify for the Chase and contend for the 2013 Sprint Cup Series championship."
Busch is on the cusp of taking a western, one car team to the Chase... something a lot of people didn't think was going to happen...
Ever... but he has proven if he can keep his thoughts to himself, he can drive any car as well as anyone...
Busch's temper got him booted from Penske after the 2011 season which caused him to ride for FRR...
Stuff like this from Homestead got him in trouble, and it's very NSFW...
((HT: Jon Adams))
Ricky Craven discusses the second chance with Stewart Haas...
Monday, July 15, 2013
Ryan Newman An Ogre...???
((HT: NASCAR))
Brothers will always stick up for brothers...
And the Busch brothers will always make a point to stick up for one another- especially when one of them gets knocked out of contention...
It was Kyle's contention that Kurt and the #78 car had a good enough to win. But when you get bumped out around the corner at Loudon and don't get to win...
This happens after the race...
Newman will be looking for work after this season as Kevin Harvick comes over from Richard Childress and will be bringing his sponsors with him...
But... an ogre...???
Silly season should be interesting...
Brothers will always stick up for brothers...
And the Busch brothers will always make a point to stick up for one another- especially when one of them gets knocked out of contention...
It was Kyle's contention that Kurt and the #78 car had a good enough to win. But when you get bumped out around the corner at Loudon and don't get to win...
This happens after the race...
Newman will be looking for work after this season as Kevin Harvick comes over from Richard Childress and will be bringing his sponsors with him...
But... an ogre...???
Silly season should be interesting...
Sunday, July 14, 2013
The Day At Loudon: Oldest Ever And A Long-Time Coming
((HT: NASCAR on TNT))
It had been almost four full years, and 75 total starts, that it took for Brian Vickers to get back in victory lane. But running part-time for Michael Waltrip Racing along with Mark Martin and Michael his own self, he held off the folks in the green-white-checker for the win at Loudon...
Here's the end of the race...
And another record setting performance came from 71-year-old Morgan Shepherd... qualifying and starting a NASCAR event... “This will be my first Sprint Cup race since 2006. It will be good to be back for such a historical day, and I love the New Hampshire Speedway." Interesting stat from Holly Cain at NASCAR.com Eight of the 42 drivers Morgan Shepherd will be competing against in Sunday’s Camping World RV Sales 301 were even born when the 71-year-old made his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start on June 20, 1970 at Hickory, N.C. Five drivers -- Ken Schrader, Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte and Dave Blaney -- had ever made a Cup start at the time Shepherd last visited victory lane (Atlanta, 1993). Here's Shepherd talking about it... ((HT: ESPN))
It had been almost four full years, and 75 total starts, that it took for Brian Vickers to get back in victory lane. But running part-time for Michael Waltrip Racing along with Mark Martin and Michael his own self, he held off the folks in the green-white-checker for the win at Loudon...
Here's the end of the race...
And another record setting performance came from 71-year-old Morgan Shepherd... qualifying and starting a NASCAR event... “This will be my first Sprint Cup race since 2006. It will be good to be back for such a historical day, and I love the New Hampshire Speedway." Interesting stat from Holly Cain at NASCAR.com Eight of the 42 drivers Morgan Shepherd will be competing against in Sunday’s Camping World RV Sales 301 were even born when the 71-year-old made his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start on June 20, 1970 at Hickory, N.C. Five drivers -- Ken Schrader, Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte and Dave Blaney -- had ever made a Cup start at the time Shepherd last visited victory lane (Atlanta, 1993). Here's Shepherd talking about it... ((HT: ESPN))
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Kurt And Cole Finish Fourth At Daytona
As a follow-up to our story from earlier this week, Kurt Busch got the okay from Nationwide car owner James Finch and Rick Hendrick to revisit one of the best paint schemes in NASCAR history- the City Chevrolet car driven by Cole Trickle in the "Days of Thunder"- for the Nationwide race last night...
Here's some of the highlights...
((HT: NASCAR.com))
We're glad to see that everyone had a sense of humor about bringing attention to a serious cause...
Now if only Busch could have put Russ Wheeler in the wall for the win...
Here's some of the highlights...
((HT: NASCAR.com))
We're glad to see that everyone had a sense of humor about bringing attention to a serious cause...
Now if only Busch could have put Russ Wheeler in the wall for the win...
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Kurt Busch Channels Cole Trickle And It Is Awesome...
Gotta love owners with a sense of humor...
Jerry Bonkowski at Motor Sports Talk has the story of the weekend from Daytona...
Remember Cole Trickle...???
((HT: Movieclips.com))
Kurt Busch certainly does...
This weekend, the City Chevrolet will be working for the Hendrick teams pit...
And Busch, Hendrick, and crew chief Nick Harrison recited a scene or two for the AFFDC...
Busch is raising awareness for the Armed Forces Foundation "Help Save Our Troops" campaign this weekend.
And the HQ hopes he wins...
Here's the car thanks to @kurtbusch
Jerry Bonkowski at Motor Sports Talk has the story of the weekend from Daytona...
Remember Cole Trickle...???
((HT: Movieclips.com))
Kurt Busch certainly does...
This weekend, the City Chevrolet will be working for the Hendrick teams pit...
And Busch, Hendrick, and crew chief Nick Harrison recited a scene or two for the AFFDC...
Busch is raising awareness for the Armed Forces Foundation "Help Save Our Troops" campaign this weekend.
And the HQ hopes he wins...
Here's the car thanks to @kurtbusch
Friday, June 28, 2013
Kyle Petty Doesn't Take To Danica As A Driver
((HT: SPEED TV/Fox Sports))
Kyle Petty thinks that Danica Patrick is more of a marketing gimmick than successful race car driver. In an interview on SPEED, he even called her out...
Which, then, meant the question to be asked of Danica herself as the NASCAR crews get ready for the events in Kentucky...
A lot of IndyCar fans thought her win at Motegi was rigged- number of cars on the track, questionable flags on the track et cetera.
And Kyle is a little off in his assessment of Patrick's qualifying versus racing since she made the pole at Daytona and didn't win- which would lend itself to a worse finish...
The HQ calls it a wash and good sound bite material...
Kyle Petty thinks that Danica Patrick is more of a marketing gimmick than successful race car driver. In an interview on SPEED, he even called her out...
Which, then, meant the question to be asked of Danica herself as the NASCAR crews get ready for the events in Kentucky...
A lot of IndyCar fans thought her win at Motegi was rigged- number of cars on the track, questionable flags on the track et cetera.
And Kyle is a little off in his assessment of Patrick's qualifying versus racing since she made the pole at Daytona and didn't win- which would lend itself to a worse finish...
The HQ calls it a wash and good sound bite material...
Friday, June 21, 2013
DEVELOPING: Mechanical Problem To Blame For Leffler Crash
((ht: njsp.org))Not that it is a surprise, but the New Jersey State Police have released the preliminary findings in their investigation of a crash that killed former NASCAR driver Jason Leffler.
The crash that took Leffler's life happened on June 12th at the Bridgeport Speedway.
According to the report, a torsion stop on the left side of Leffler's car came off, allowing the torsion bar and arm to fall out of its housing. That in turn got caught on the underside of the car...and the rest shall we say, was not good.
Read the entire press release from the State Patrol RIGHT HERE
Leffler, who was often referred to as "Lefturn" was buried on June 19th, his funeral attended by a virtual who's who in the NASCAR community.
That funeral took place in Cornelius, North Carolina.
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