Former USAC and NASCAR driver Bobby East dies after stabbing at gas station ABC News
Author: Les Grossman
NASCAR officials announced sanctions Tuesday against the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team for a loose wheel during last weekend’s Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval.Austin Dillon drove the No. 3 Chevrolet to a 32nd-place finish Sunday in the Bank of America ROVAL 400. On the 81st lap of the 109-lap race, the left front tire became dislodged as Dillon rounded Turn 4, forcing fifth and final period of caution. The loose wheel violated Sections 8.8.10.4.A and C of the NASCAR rulebook, which pertain to “loss or separation of an improperly installed tire/wheel from the vehicle during the…
NASCAR has a major loose lug nut problem Road and track
In this episode of “Shift,” Richard Petty explains the evolution of driver safety in NASCAR and how all parties have contributed to the current situation.
Tip the scales? Alex Bowman DQ, a weight problem FOX Sports
Oct. 15 — Former NASCAR champion Joey Logano will compete for another title following a disqualification after the Roval race at Charlotte.Alex Bowman appeared to be part of the field of eight vying for the championship after last weekend’s race, but his car failed post-race inspection.Bowman’s Chevrolet was found to be under the minimum weight and the disqualification eliminated him from title contention.Hendrick Motorsports has decided not to appeal the disqualification.His misfortune elevated Logano to the field of eight, joining Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick, William Bryon, Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott.Larson won at Charlotte last weekend…
Denny Hamlin calls on NASCAR to penalize Austin Dillon: ‘You have to make tough decisions’ NBC Sports
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports said Monday it will not appeal Alex Bowman’s disqualification at Charlotte Motor Speedway that eliminated him from the NASCAR title race.Bowman finished Sunday’s race at The Roval in 18th place – high enough to knock Team Penske’s Joey Logano out of the playoffs by four points.But NASCAR said the No. 48 Chevrolet failed a post-race inspection and disqualified Bowman for failing to meet minimum weight requirements. That dropped him to 38th and Logano earned that playoff spot.Hendrick had the right to appeal, but said in a statement that would not be the case.“NASCAR allows…
NASCAR Scenarios: What to Expect from the Cup Series This Season Los Angeles Times
Alex Bowman is officially eliminated of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.Bowman was disqualified Sunday from the Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, a borderline round of 16 playoff race, after failing post-race inspection for his unresponsive No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. minimum weight requirements.Hendrick Motorsports announced Monday that it will not appeal the disqualification from NASCAR.“NASCAR leaves a clear margin to account for the weight difference before and after the race,” Hendrick Motorsports wrote in a statement. “After careful review by our team and the sanctioning body, we simply did not give ourselves enough leeway to meet…