Scott Speed%27’s car has a pirate logo on the hood to raise awareness about the team’s sponsor situationThe paint scheme was Speed%27%3B’s idea, it says %22Surrender the Sponsor%22 on the trunk lid.Speed%2C, a former Formula 1%2C driver, finished 23rd in last month’s Daytona 500LAS VEGAS — Scott Speed’s No. 95 Leavine Family Racing car had no sponsors after Daytona, so the driver had an idea: Why not make it clear that the team needed financing?So, after consulting with crew chief Wally Rogers, Speed proposed making the car look like a cross between a pirate ship and one of the old…
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THE NASCAR The playoffs have been a hotly debated topic in the industry since their first iteration nearly two decades ago. But recent Martinsville Motor Speedway The Cup Series races helped prove their worth in more ways than just guaranteeing a close battle for the championship. Martinsville has been a constant on the NASCAR calendar since the sanctioning body was officially established in 1949. It has witnessed every change in the sport over those 75 years, including the recent introduction of the latest car model NASCAR. The Next Gen NASCAR car struggled to produce much passing on short tracks Chase…
In an exciting and controversial race at Darlington Raceway, That of Ross Chastain the aggressive racing style was once again scrutinized. Chastain’s on-track battle with Kyle Larson caused a finish outside the top 15 for both drivers and drew harsh comments from team owners.America’s Favorite Video TodayThe incident has now resulted in an ultimatum of Track racing boss Justin Marks to Chastain, indicating he needs to clean up his act on the track.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adHendrick Motorsports Owner Rick Hendrick Issues Warning to Ross ChastainOn one of the restarts at Darlington, Larson and Chastain found themselves battling for the…
While this is their weekly dose of entertainment, the NASCAR community, including fans and enthusiasts, has been going through a tough time lately, dealing with all the debacles of Series of cuts! Last week the fellowship was stunned to hear Jimmy JohnsonThe Legacy Motor Club leaves its long-time partner Chevrolet for Toyota for its 2024 season!America’s Favorite Video TodayThe news came as a shock to many enthusiasts, as the seven-time champion has been closely associated with Chevrolet for 20 years, earning him major titles.via ImagoNASCAR, Motorsport, USA Test Session January 24, 2023 Avondale, AZ, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie…
The second playoffs The race in Kansas, true to all the hype, was a spectator treat. Drivers competed tooth and nail to land stages, rack up points and take the checkerboard, all in the hopes of cementing a spot in the coveted top 12. Yet in the midst of this high-octane joust high, it was a slew of punctures. and spectacular slides that really stole the show, prompting a barrage of restarts.America’s Favorite Video TodayAs any racing fan knows, restarts can be a double-edged sword. They often disrupt the drivers’ rhythm, causing them to lose their hard-fought positions on the…
Despite progress in overall driver safety and an excellent racing package including a number of track layouts, there has been constant criticism of NASCAR’s failure to meet community expectations. Amid the organization’s efforts to improve its sprint and road racing offerings, it has moved away from the short racing format that was, is, and will continue to be the sport’s bloodline.America’s Favorite Video TodayAlthough the introduction of the Next-Gen 7th generation cars was a step in the positive direction, the sanctioning body’s stance on short track racing has garnered a lot of backlash from the community, including including some of…
FILE – Roger Penske gestures in Victory Lane after the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. Penske has a chance to win a three-peat NASCAR championship after the victory in the runner Ryan Blaney’s second consecutive crown for the organization this year, following teammate Joey Logano’s title in 2022. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) Roger Penske accomplished something this season that the pioneering motorsports mogul had never done in his long and accomplished career with back-to-back NASCAR championships. Ryan Blaney gave Penske back-to-back playoff titles in Phoenix last month following…
During a Q&A session with the media, Brian France discussed a variety of topics including faster track drying in addition to NASCAR’s new car. By Jordan Bianchi on January 22, 2013 4:47 p.m. Long rain delays like the one that marred last year’s Daytona 500 may soon be a thing of the past thanks to a new track drying system that NASCAR is about to implement. At a press conference Tuesday during the Sprint Media Tour featuring NASCAR CEO Brian France and Chairman Mike Helton, the sanctioning body outlined the new process with the stated goal of reducing drying time…
In motorsports, NASCAR is more than just a racing league; it is a crucible of innovation, competition and unbridled passion. The course of NASCAR is deeply linked to American culture. It is marked by the roar of engines, the smell of burning rubber and the unwavering pursuit of glory. The history of NASCAR’s evolution is a rich subject for students, who often seek resources to deepen their understanding of such dynamic topics. With the increasing demand for in-depth research, the expression do my homework for me becomes more than a cry for help; it is a way for the student…
Tony Stewart made the news twice on Thursday.First, he announced a return to NASCAR this weekend at Richmond International Raceway after missing just eight races — a quicker-than-expected return from a surgically repaired broken back that’s expected to give a boost to a sport which has recently experienced difficulties in terms of attendance and television audience. .Second, NASCAR quickly fined Stewart $35,000 for comments he made Wednesday when the driver/team owner expressed deep concerns over a safety-related topic. NASCAR said Stewart violated a rule that says drivers can be penalized for “disparaging the sport and/or leadership of NASCAR.”The result? Once…