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Ryan Reed to Run NASCAR K&N Pro East Series Race this Weekend at Watkin’s Glen
Roush Fenway Racing announced on Tuesday that Ryan Reed will run both the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and NASCAR Nationwide series events this weekend at Watkin’s Glen International. Reed will drive the No. 99 Ford for Bill McAnally Racing in the East event, before running his familiar No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to …
NASCAR Penalizes Two CWTS Teams Following Pocono Infractions
NASCAR announced on Tuesday that a pair of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams have been penalized following this past weekend’s race at Pocono Raceway. The No. 17 of Timothy Peters was found in violation of the rules during opening day inspection at Pocono Raceway and as a result, crew chief Paul Richmond was fined $7,500 …
Rick Ware Racing Penalized Following Iowa Infraction
NASCAR has announced that Carl Long and the No. 23 of Rick Ware Racing have been penalized for a rules infraction that occurred during practice on August 1st at Iowa Speedway. Crew chief James Bell was fined $10,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until December 31st. The infraction was a P3 penalty and violated section 12-1 …
Nelson Piquet, Jr. to make Sprint Cup Series Debut this Weekend
Randy Humphrey Racing announced that they will have Nelson Piquet, Jr. behind the wheel of their No. 77 Ford this weekend at Watkins Glen. It will mark Piquet, Jr.’s inaugural Sprint Cup Series start and his first NASCAR race of 2014. After making numerous starts for Turner Scott Motorsports in both the Camping World Truck …
Carlos Contreras to Run Watkins Glen for Tri-Star Motorsports
After finishing 15th earlier this year at Road America, Tri-Star Motorsports announced on Monday that Carlos Contreras is back behind the wheel of the No. 44 38 Special/Ingersoll Rand/Voli Camry at Watkins Glen this weekend and Mid-Ohio Motorsports Park. “I am excited to be back in the Ingersoll Rand No. 44 Camry for these two, …
NASCAR, IMG Announce Unprecedented International Partnership
Stock car racing, come next season is looking to expand into more international markets. No, it won’t be on the racetrack – yet – but a deal announced Monday with IMG Media is designed to keep the sport, front and center around the globe for the next decade. “NASCAR, already a global brand with deep …
Racing to the Point: The Never-Ending Road Course Chase Debate
Every time NASCAR shows up at a road course, the same question is asked. And no, it isn’t who is going to want to knock out Jacque Villeneuve afterward? Well, maybe there are two. The bigger question is should a road course race be included in the Chase for the Sprint Cup? The resounding answer is …
Five Points to Ponder: Martin’s Impact, The Glen, and Looking Ahead to ‘15
ONE: Will Dale Earnhardt, Jr. remain strong this season? Fresh off the No. 88 team’s sweep of Pocono, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and outgoing crew chief, Steve Letarte seem to be “firing on all eight cylinders” as Junior stated after their victory at the GoBowling.com 400 at Pocono Raceway on Sunday. But the question remains, with …
Voices From the Cheap Seats: It’s All About You, Baby!
As I scanned the off the beaten path news releases this week, you know, the ones that only grouchy curmudgeons like myself will take the time to read, I was struck by exciting news coming from three different tracks that is sure to make you, the average race fan, want to run right out and …
Couch Potato Tuesday: A New Man In NASCAR’s Play-by-Play Chair
Last weekend, all three series were back in action, though they were split up between Pocono and Iowa. ESPN continues their “lame duck” season covering the Nationwide and Sprint Cup series, while FOX Sports 1 continued their longtime coverage of Camping World Trucks. U.S. Cellular 250 On Saturday night, the Nationwide Series was back in …
Championship Gimmicks: When Is it An Enhancement?
I’m not a big fan of gimmicks. Which is why, when the announcement came down from INDYCAR that the three Triple Crown races would be worth double points, I wasn’t particularly keen on the concept. It seemed manufactured, among other issues. “Adding more weight to the 500-mile events rewards teams and drivers that continually rise …
Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in NASCAR: Pocono – Watkins Glen Edition
The return to Pocono Raceway had it all: widespread pitting strategies, tire-care issues, a high-energy finish and even a Big One. It was the ideal ending to a two-week flat track endeavor. NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series now shifts focus to Watkins Glen International Raceway, where road course specialists will be looking to sneak into the …
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