Restart chaos is a hot topic as the NASCAR Xfinity Series prepares for a weekend in the Poconos NASCAR Xfinity Series officials will keep a close eye on restarts this weekend at Pocono. Last week in New Hampshire, a massive pileup destroyed several cars as the field resumed on lap 70. Playoff Hope Parker Kligerman took a big hit in the points after being caught by the fall. The restart zone in New Hampshire is completely straight while most tracks have a slight bend, allowing drivers to see further. Restarts at Pocono Raceway are also completely direct and have a…
Author: Les Grossman
Earlier this year, the situation was a bit complicated in NASCAR regarding penalties. Drivers like Denny Hamlin were being penalized for saying things on podcasts after the race ended, while teams like Hendrick Motorsports were receiving huge modified penalties with their calls. Even if Hamlin He also appealed the decision of the board of directors to penalize him, his appeal was unsuccessful. Whereas HMS’s appeal was heard and led to the penalty being changed from a points penalty plus a fine to a simple fine. So naturally, given that William Byron was recently on Hamlin’s podcast, the very podcast that…
Over the past few years, people have started to change the way they consume content. There has been a shift from regular networks to online streaming platforms. While this has certainly had a huge impact on the entertainment industry, it has also affected the way people watch sports. And as far as NASCAR is concerned, according to Brad Keselowski, this change could end up helping the sport massively. Keselowski recently opened up about how people watch TV today and what that means for sports. Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing driver and team owner also discussed what the biggest opportunity for NASCAR…
Take a look at the trending topics today, September 25.Free COVID testsCovid-19 tests can now be ordered free of charge from the US government.Starting Monday, people can order four tests per U.S. household through Covidtests.gov. People without an internet connection can call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to request testing.Rapid Covid-19 tests can be done at home and can be used regardless of whether a person has symptoms. Tests should be good until the end of the year. Some dates listed on tests may indicate that they have expired, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has extended these dates.The US government…
This happens all the time in NASCAR. A driver who has never won a race finds himself on a well-funded team and suddenly becomes a winner, or even a championship contender. NASCAR is an expensive sport. The old adage “Money buys horsepower” has never been more true, and it applies to more than just the NASCAR Cup Series. It takes money just to reach the upper ranks of NASCAR. Most of today’s top drivers grew up racing in their youth, racing quarter midgets or other series. While young soccer or basketball players can pick up a simple ball and hone…
ESPN Bet will be the official sportsbook of the Wells Fargo Championship scheduled for MayPictures Penn Entertainment will gain market access for its recently rebranded ESPN Bet sports betting platform in North Carolina through a deal with Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, which will also make ESPN Bet the official sportsbook of the Wells Fargo Championship PGA event Tour planned for May. The exclusive agreement, which is likely to last at least 10 years and is based on similar agreements including market access, allows ESPN Bet to promote registrations for its sportsbook during a high-profile event in the state’s most…
This is the digital version of The Pulse. If you want it earlier, start each morning with The Pulse delivered to your inbox. register here. Good morning! You have also entered the transfer portal. While you were sleeping: Jake Browning what do you do now? Last night was fun. Quickly: In the NFL6-6 Cincinnati beat 8-4 Jaguar in overtime, 34-31, in what could have been one of the most unexpected results of the year. Second-time starter Jake Browning, starting for the injured Joe Burrow, went 32 of 37 for 354 yards and a touchdown. Trevor Lawrence injured his ankle, adding…
The 4th Annual Racing Industry Week hosted by EPARTRADE, RACER and SPEED SPORT has reached a new level in 2023, with over 100 racing industry leaders from virtually every form of racing participating. Race Industry Week, held from November 27 to December 1, included five days of live webinars featuring racing industry leaders, sanctioning bodies, racing series, OEMs, promoters and much more. “We had an amazing five days with an incredible lineup of speakers,” said Francisque Savinien, who with Judy Kean is producer of Race Industry Week and founder of EPARTRADE, the digital sourcing platform for the global racing industry.…
Welcome back to This week in iRacing, our weekly article that breaks down everything you need to know about what’s happening in the world of iRacing! This is a special week 13 edition of the publication as the service prepares for the latest release and new content for members to enjoy. As always, this week includes topics ranging from ffrom official eSports to some of the best community events, and everything in between. Here’s what you need to know for Week 13 of Season 4 2023, December 5-11. For members: highlights of the official iRacing series Each week, iRacing offers…
NASCAR has a star problem. The topic has become a hot topic of conversation recently, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. entered the discussion this week. He weighed in on the issue, suggesting that teams and drivers are to blame for the lack of star power, and offered a familiar solution that will help bring drivers back into the mainstream. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was active in increasing his fame During his racing career, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was not a NASCAR star. He was a sports celebrity. He hasn’t limited himself to publications or broadcasts specific to NASCAR. Instead, he appeared in mainstream…