Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series introduces Throwback Weekend for Dirt Track World Championship
BATAVIA, OH (September 13, 2017) – Another historic celebration of the sport is in store for fans during the 37th Annual Rhino Ag Dirt Track World Championship – Presented by Optima Batteries on Oct. 20-21 at Portsmouth Raceway Park.
Read MoreDanica Patrick has retaliation plans for Austin Dillon
Danica Patrick and Austin Dillon tangled last week at Richmond Raceway. The were fighting for space in at the entry. Danica came down a little, Dillon continued to go straight.
Contact was made. Danica was sent for a loop.
Watch the video of the Danica Patrick spin at Richmond Raceway below.
Read MoreNASCAR President puts the Chili Bowl Nationals at the top of his list
Grassroots racetracks are struggling to keep their gates open. How can NASCAR effect that from the top?
“It’s absolutely critical,” stated Brent Dewar to Kevin Harvick on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.
“We’re putting a lot of focus on it.
Read MoreMatt Kenseth has had other issues in 2017 with the NASCAR ambulance
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Matt Kenseth was made available to the media during NASCAR’s Playoff Media Day:
Q) Has NASCAR taken ownership of the issues from Saturday night?
KENSETH: “Which ones? Just the ambulance one?
Tony Stewart comments on Danica Patrick
Yesterday, it was announced that Danica Patrick will not return to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2018. Danica Patrick spent all 5 years of her full-time MENCS at Stewart-Haas Racing. She ran her first race for them in 2013.
Related: Danica Patrick will not return to Stewart-Haas Racing
Today,
Read MoreDon’t lose all your money trying to run a weekly program late in the season
Should dirt tracks run a weekly show at all?
“Bob Sargent, our promoter, he takes care of Macon. I’ll leave all the promoters out that are listening right now,” Kenny Wallace states on The Late Shift via Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.
Read MoreKevin Harvick comments on NASCAR ambulance incident
On Saturday night, an ambulance found itself in the race to pit road.
Related: Richmond Raceway ambulance video
It caused a stack up, accordion effect. A crushed radiator sent Matt Kenseth behind the wall and ultimately out of the race.
Read MoreNASCAR Xfinity Series: Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick has run 180 NASCAR Cup Series races over the previous 5 years. In that time, she’s collected 7 top 10 runs.
In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, she ran just 61 races. She also collected 7 top runs. A 1/3 of the starts,
Read MoreSmithfield Foods CEO responds to Richard Petty
Yesterday morning, Smithfield foods announced they would be moving to Stewart-Haas Racing. Previously, they were the sponsor of the #43 Richard Petty Motorsports machine.
Related: NASCAR sponsor Smithfield Foods to Stewart-Haas Racing
Stewart-Haas Racing picked up a sponsor but lost a driver.
Read MoreRichmond Raceway penalties have been released
Three teams were penalized on Tuesday after NASCAR officials discovered lug-nut violations after the races at Richmond Raceway — two Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams and one XFINITY Series team.
Related: Richmond Results – September 10, 2017
View all NASCAR Richmond penalties below.
Read MoreRichard Petty Motorsports and STP have released a statement
Smithfield Foods have backed out on a handshake deal with Richard Petty Motorsports.
Earlier today it was announced that Smithfield Foods would depart Richard Petty Motorsports. Indirectly, that announcement also leaked the info that Aric Almirola would be replaced at the team.
Read MoreDanica Patrick will not return to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2018
Danica Patrick announced Tuesday afternoon that she will not return to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2018.
Related: Smithfield Foods to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2018
Her full statement, which was posted on her Facebook page:
Danica Patrick Statement
“It has been my honor to drive for Tony Stewart,
Read MoreSmithfield Foods makes move to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2018
Smithfield Foods have singed a new deal with Stewart-Haas Racing. They will leave their current team, Richard Petty Motorsports.
It’s been a rumor for several days. However, less than an hour ago, it was confirmed.
Richard Petty Motorsports had a handshake deal with Smithfield to return in 2018.
Read MoreEldora Speedway dirt track estimates crowd at 25,000
For the NASCAR race? No. Must be sprint car’s then? No.
25,000 packed into Eldora Speedway to watch some dirt late model racing. The World 100 estimates come from track manager Roger Slack.
Related: 2017 World 100 Results –
Read MoreModerate damage to Daytona International Speedway
The speedway issued a brief statement regarding Hurricane Irma damage.
“UPDATE: Daytona International Speedway has experienced moderate damage from Hurricane Irma. The damage to the facility was cosmetic and will not have an impact on the event calendar,” stated the quick Facebook update.
Read MoreKenny Wallace: “Dirt racing is a little insane. It’s like potato chips, you can’t put the damn things down.”
906 dirt races is an important number. But can he get there?
Kenny Wallace ran 905 NASCAR races since 1988. That includes all 3 divisions of the NASCAR ladder.
Read MoreNASCAR pre-race tech – New inspection technology
It’s never a good thing when the race winner is found to have an illegal part. Days after the race, the word ‘encumbered’ is blasted on our social feeds. But, what if NASCAR could catch that before the race?
That’s ideal and that’s the goal.
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