Race Weekend Central

Friday Faceoff: Is It Time for NASCAR to Leave the Brickyard in the Past?

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The Brickyard 400 has seen attendance dwindle while the Indianapolis 500 still draws a capacity crowd. Is it time for NASCAR to say goodbye to Indy? Vito Pugliese: Absolutely not. This is the most prominent venue in all of motorsports, and NASCAR needs to still be going there. I don’t recall anybody really having much of …

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Friday Faceoff: Should NASCAR Allow Teams to Have More Than 4 Cars?

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Regarding the suspensions of both Bayley Currey and Matt Borland, did NASCAR handle them appropriately, or should something be done differently going forward? Adam Cheek: I believe so. There’s no place for that in the sport; if you’re going to use substances prohibited by NASCAR — on your own time or in the offseason — you’re …

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Barstool Sports Sponsoring Matt DiBenedetto in 2 Cup Races

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Matt DiBenedetto has picked up sponsorship from Barstool Sports, the media company’s president Dave Portnoy announced Thursday, Aug. 29. Barstool Sports will sponsor DiBenedetto’s No. 95 for Leavine Family Racing for two Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway. ? @mattdracing pic.twitter.com/nFRF6MaXQI — Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) August 29, 2019 …

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Tyler Dippel Reinstated by NASCAR

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NASCAR reinstated Tyler Dippel on Wednesday (Aug. 28) night. The sanctioning body lifted his suspension after the charge against him of possession of a controlled substance was dismissed during his court appearance earlier the same day. As a result, Dippel is eligible to return to racing when the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series resumes action …

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2-Headed Monster: Can Anyone Beat Brett Moffitt?

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Brett Moffitt is on a tear. He won the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 250 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on Sunday (Aug. 25), giving him back-to-back NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series victories. Dating back to last season, Moffitt has won the last four Truck Series playoff races. With his current amount of playoff points, he is …

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The Frontstretch 5: Ways NASCAR Should Really Throw it Back

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NASCAR’s throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway is one of the most popular races on the schedule thanks to the paint schemes that echo times past. Since being restored to its traditional Labor Day weekend date, the Southern 500 has given fans a reminder of what once was. But what if NASCAR was to return to …

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NASCAR Mailbox: What is the Future for Tyler Dippel?

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Before the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series race weekend began at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, a major story broke that became a focal point of the weekend. NASCAR indefinitely suspended Tyler Dippel on Aug. 23, but the reason for his suspension was broad, and we were left to wonder what occurred. After a few days …

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Tyler Dippel Charged With Possession of Controlled Substance

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Tyler Dippel has been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in New York state, which led to his indefinite suspension last weekend by NASCAR. FOX Sports reporters Alan Cavanna and Bob Pockrass collaborated and tweeted details of the reasoning for his suspension on Monday, Aug. 26. UPDATE: New York State Police charged Truck …

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Brett Moffitt Wins Back-to-Back Races with 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 250 Victory

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Brett Moffitt has certainly put his stamp on the playoffs in the Round of 8. He won the 2019 UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway to clinch his spot into the Round of 6. Now, Moffitt has won back-to-back races as he won the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 250 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. As the …

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Brett Moffitt Wins 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 250 Pole

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Brett Moffitt won the pole for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 250 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. He will lead the field to green in the second NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series race in the Round of 8. Moffitt already won the first race in the Round of 8, so he already clinched his berth into the …

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Justin Allgaier Returning to JR Motorsports in 2020

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Justin Allgaier revealed to Catchfence.com Friday (Aug. 23) that he will be back in the No. 7 Chevrolet sponsored by BRANDT in 2020. Allgaier has driven the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet full-time since he returned to the Xfinity Series in 2016. “First and foremost, JR Motorsports just fits my style,” Allgaier said. “When you …

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