NASCAR's new method for crowning a champion in 2014 is a daring and bold departure from the tried and true method of using points to determine a Sprint Cup Champion.
Sure, the new system rewards risk takers, focusing on wins. And ONLY wins. But it also sharpens the focus on luck, both good and bad, more than any other process they've ever come up with.
Bad luck could possibly stop a driver's season in a single race. While good luck for a 25th-place team could have them holding a trophy over their head.
Does that sound right to you?
In a 2010 survey that NASCAR held, it said that fans wanted elimination rounds and one-race playoffs. But who chimed in on that survey? Survey hounds? The doomsayers who always speak up on the web? Or the masses that make up the core of TV fans of NASCAR?
One of Brian France's statements was that the majority of fans don't like points racing. Are these the same fans that TV networks cater to, with replayed race wrecks? Those aren't fans. Those are lookey loos. I've seen it in sports bars. The only time the crowd looks at the NASCAR TV is during the wreck footage networks continually pitch out there to viewers to sell the sport.
Phhffft.
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NASCAR's new rules for winning the championship turns a blind eye towards the establishment of using points to win a contest. It turns a blind eye towards consistent participation and performance results. They've just made this the new reality TV of an all-or-nothing sport.
We saw the new qualifying process which was a great change, making qualifying a bit more susceptible to on-track situations and maybe a more fun to experience. Not to mention making for a shorter qualifying process that can take less time on TV.
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The changes we're seeing for the Chase is that now there will be 16 cars in the field of the Chase, up from 12.
To qualify, anyone with a win from the regular season gets in the Chase field. Fifteen contenders will get in on wins, the 16th will be by points. If they don't have 15 winners after the first 26 races, then, and only then, will points be used to fill out the field.
(Looking back in past seasons, they'll have plenty of takers, so I don't think they'll be using points to fill in the field.)
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Once in the chase, cars will be eliminated every 3 races (a round) until we're down to the final 4 competitors at Homestead.
In each round, if someone wins a race, they move on. If not, accrued points will decide who moves on.
Though if the best driver gets a flat tire in this process of elimination rounds and doesn't recover, there goes his chances of struggling back into the top spots.
And how will Homestead be the deciding factor for champion? It's a winner take all mentality, as who ever of the four cars beats out the other three to the checkered flag will be crowned the NASCAR champion. Whether they win or come in 38th, as long as they beat out the other three.
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When NASCAR invented "The Chase," it used to be 10 drivers angling for that trophy or 23% of the field.
Now, they have 16 cars, or 37% of the field contending for the trophy. If we leave well enough alone, sooner or later, they'll have the entire field back in it! It's that full-circle thing.
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For me, here's where the concern sets in...
I'm trying to appreciate the change incorporated by NASCAR to make the sport more exciting, but all it has done is violate the tradition of a points-based system and performing consistently.
I wonder if it was NASCAR that truly made this change? I've seen hints from various sources that the real money folks, those paying huge television rights monies to NASCAR, have a pretty solid say in some aspects of the sport. But I digress...
With this elimination round scenario, I presume, is an attempt to make the sport more exciting or appealing. But appealing to the new fan, not the established fan.
In my eyes, this has the word disappointment written all over it.
NASCAR said they're looking to put the emphasis back on winning which has me wondering why they could not just buffer a win with more points instead of this elimination process?
Looking back over past seasons, had this new "scoring elimination" process been used, the fields for the Chase would have looked different as some drivers would have dropped out while others would have slid in with wins, even if they were 26th in points in the field.
In 2012, the 17th and 18th finishing drivers would have qualified. In 2011, the 13th, 14th, 17th, 19th, 23rd and 26th place teams would have qualified to contend for the Chase.
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Other aspects of this new system seem to make it possible to amplify actions from "boys have at it."
It impacts or brings to light, more concerns about "team orders," to help those who might need a win.
It amplifies bad LUCK, and will punish risk takers that lose. Talladega is in the Chase. That's the crap-shoot race that can take out 10, 15 or 20 cars in a single wreck. Thus, Talladega could decide someone's fate for the entire season. This and other restrictor plate tracks where anyone, even Danica Patrick, could end up winning.
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Friday, February 14, 2014
Monday, November 3, 2008
Manufacturers Race with 2 Weeks To Go
The manufacturers race in NASCAR has gotten a wee bit closer with Carl Edwards win in the Dickies 500 at Texas last weekend.
Right now, it looks like this:
Chevy: 204 points
Ford: 202 points
Toyota: 201 points
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Dodge: 141 points. (ouch)
source: NASCAR press release
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Right now, it looks like this:
Chevy: 204 points
Ford: 202 points
Toyota: 201 points
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Dodge: 141 points. (ouch)
source: NASCAR press release
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Curious About the Manufacturers Championship?
NASCAR scores the championship race for manufacturers in a very interesting process.
The winning car earns that manufacturer 9 points.
The second-highest manufacturer receives 6 points.
The third-highest manufacturer receives 4 points.
The fourth-highest manufacturer receives 3 points.
I find that interesting that the lead car of that manufacturer gets points, but subsequent cars behind it doesn't.
Food for Thought:
What if a Chevy wins, followed by 5 Fords, then 3 Toyota's and then a Dodge and then more Chevy's? Obviously the Chevy's would be at the bottom of the pack in points.
On the other side of the coin:
But this system does seem to buffer the fact that Chevy makes up a large chunk of the field so possibly this levels the math a bit. Or maybe they should divide the points by the number of cars of that make in the field. That would statistically help smooth out the numbers advantage.
Manufacturer Points As They Stand Now
Looks like Dodge needs some work. Oh yea, we already knew that! But at least this year, with Toyota in the mix, there would appear to be parity in this points table!
The winning car earns that manufacturer 9 points.
The second-highest manufacturer receives 6 points.
The third-highest manufacturer receives 4 points.
The fourth-highest manufacturer receives 3 points.
I find that interesting that the lead car of that manufacturer gets points, but subsequent cars behind it doesn't.
Food for Thought:
What if a Chevy wins, followed by 5 Fords, then 3 Toyota's and then a Dodge and then more Chevy's? Obviously the Chevy's would be at the bottom of the pack in points.
On the other side of the coin:
But this system does seem to buffer the fact that Chevy makes up a large chunk of the field so possibly this levels the math a bit. Or maybe they should divide the points by the number of cars of that make in the field. That would statistically help smooth out the numbers advantage.
Manufacturer Points As They Stand Now
| RANK | MAKE | POINTS | BEHIND | WINS |
| 1 | Chevrolet | 198 | Leader | 10 |
| 2 | Toyota | 197 | -1 | 10 |
| 3 | Ford | 193 | -5 | 9 |
| 4 | Dodge | 138 | -60 | 4 |
Looks like Dodge needs some work. Oh yea, we already knew that! But at least this year, with Toyota in the mix, there would appear to be parity in this points table!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Chase Points After Kansas
Jimmie Johnson has solidified his place in the lead of the standings with his performance at Kansas Speedway.
It puts him 10 points in front of his wall smacking competitor, Carl Edwards.
20 points behind Carl (30 behind Jimmie) is fellow Roush Racing driver, Greg Biffle.
Then 121 points behind Jimmie is Jeff Burton.
The oddity, or surprise to everyone is the position that Kyle Busch finds himself, 311 points behind Jimmie Johnson, after so many mechanical woes.
Next week can make or break his attempt at the Cup. Talladega can be a crap shoot and it's the wild card in the chase, much like Kyle's bad luck.
For the complete standings, check out NASCAR. (Or my widget off the right and down a bit.)
It puts him 10 points in front of his wall smacking competitor, Carl Edwards.
20 points behind Carl (30 behind Jimmie) is fellow Roush Racing driver, Greg Biffle.
Then 121 points behind Jimmie is Jeff Burton.
The oddity, or surprise to everyone is the position that Kyle Busch finds himself, 311 points behind Jimmie Johnson, after so many mechanical woes.
Next week can make or break his attempt at the Cup. Talladega can be a crap shoot and it's the wild card in the chase, much like Kyle's bad luck.
For the complete standings, check out NASCAR. (Or my widget off the right and down a bit.)
Monday, October 1, 2007
Chase Standings After Kansas
The Chase contenders, as they were, after Kansas Speedway Life Lock 400.Screen Shot from www.scenedaily.com
See the entire standings list at NASCAR.com
Sunday, September 23, 2007
The Current Chase Standings, as of Dover
Current Nextel Cup Chase Standings, after the Dodge Dealers 400 at Dover International Speedway! (Screen shot from www.scenedaily.com)Thursday, September 20, 2007
Dover TV Schedule and Standings
This weekends upcoming TV schedule, 
The current top 12, going into Dover.
(Snapshot courtesy of www.SceneDaily.com)
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Clint Bowyer gets his 1st Cup Win
by Bruce Simmons
Clint Bowyer had the car to beat Sunday during the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Raceway. He had the pole, he led the most laps (221 laps led), and finished the race with a 6.6 second lead.
Brian Vickers had been black flagged for running the paddle on pit road early on.
Scott Riggs got a flat from rubbing fenders with Regan Smith.
Ward Burton had hit the wall on lap 67.
Around lap 121, Kurt Busch reported engine problems. Originally thought to be a cylinder gone bad, it turned out to be a carburetor issue not giving the engine enough gas. Kurt came in 25th.
At the halfway mark of the race, Bowyer was leading by 3.5 seconds, in front of Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman were the top 5 runners.
On lap 179 Earnhardt Jr spun out by himself.. reporting a loose condition, a rarity with the COT.. they must be onto something!
Kyle Busch took a late race gamble and did not pit when most did, had to end up pitting under green, with 76 laps to go, but things worked out ok and he recovered for a good finish.
By lap 288, Bowyer had the fastest lap of the group.. He started worrying about being tight, was quite sick to his stomach and started hearing every nut and bolt sound in his car as the laps wound down.. and he did a good job bringing it home to the finish to WIN the race.
He was followed by Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Casey Mears, Ryan Newman and J.J. Yeley to round out the top 10 finishers.
There were 7 cautions for 27 laps and 15 total lead changes.
Complete results are at NASCAR
As far as standings for for the Chase,
Johnson and Gordon are tied for first,
Tony Stewart is in third,
and though Brad Dougherty on ESPN said that being in 12th is an insurmountable problem, Clint Bowyer moved into 4th from 12th and Kyle Busch is 5th.
You can check out the standings at NASCAR.com
It was noted on the ABC telecast that this is the first race in the modern NASCAR era that 43 cars that started the race, also finished the race!
Clint Bowyer had the car to beat Sunday during the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Raceway. He had the pole, he led the most laps (221 laps led), and finished the race with a 6.6 second lead.
Brian Vickers had been black flagged for running the paddle on pit road early on.
Scott Riggs got a flat from rubbing fenders with Regan Smith.
Ward Burton had hit the wall on lap 67.
Around lap 121, Kurt Busch reported engine problems. Originally thought to be a cylinder gone bad, it turned out to be a carburetor issue not giving the engine enough gas. Kurt came in 25th.
At the halfway mark of the race, Bowyer was leading by 3.5 seconds, in front of Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman were the top 5 runners.
On lap 179 Earnhardt Jr spun out by himself.. reporting a loose condition, a rarity with the COT.. they must be onto something!
Kyle Busch took a late race gamble and did not pit when most did, had to end up pitting under green, with 76 laps to go, but things worked out ok and he recovered for a good finish.
By lap 288, Bowyer had the fastest lap of the group.. He started worrying about being tight, was quite sick to his stomach and started hearing every nut and bolt sound in his car as the laps wound down.. and he did a good job bringing it home to the finish to WIN the race.
He was followed by Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Casey Mears, Ryan Newman and J.J. Yeley to round out the top 10 finishers.
There were 7 cautions for 27 laps and 15 total lead changes.
Complete results are at NASCAR
As far as standings for for the Chase,
Johnson and Gordon are tied for first,
Tony Stewart is in third,
and though Brad Dougherty on ESPN said that being in 12th is an insurmountable problem, Clint Bowyer moved into 4th from 12th and Kyle Busch is 5th.
You can check out the standings at NASCAR.com
It was noted on the ABC telecast that this is the first race in the modern NASCAR era that 43 cars that started the race, also finished the race!
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Another Hornaday Truck Victory at NH
Ron Hornaday Jr. didn't have the truck to beat. His truck was in a class all of it's own as he dominated the Harvick owned # 33 right across the finish line at the New Hampshire 200 at New Hampshire International Speedway.
Hornaday led 174 of the 200 laps, winning, followed by Eric Darnell, Mike Skinner, Todd Bodine and Mike Bliss, rounding out the top 5.
You can see the unofficial results at nascar.com
What today did for the points standings was give Hornaday Jr a 29 point lead over Mike Skinner. Travis Kvapil is 3rd in points and Todd Bodine is 4th.
See the points HERE at NASCAR.com
Hornaday led 174 of the 200 laps, winning, followed by Eric Darnell, Mike Skinner, Todd Bodine and Mike Bliss, rounding out the top 5.
You can see the unofficial results at nascar.com
What today did for the points standings was give Hornaday Jr a 29 point lead over Mike Skinner. Travis Kvapil is 3rd in points and Todd Bodine is 4th.
See the points HERE at NASCAR.com
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Point Standings After the Pepsi 400
The top 12 did not change and in fact, the only changes in the top 12 were amongst 6 through 10.
Here are the too 15 in points:
Pos, change, Name, Points, Pts Behind Leader
1--Jeff Gordon, 2773, Leader
2--Denny Hamlin, 2496, -277
3--Matt Kenseth, 2390, -383
4--Jimmie Johnson, 2366-407
5--Jeff Burton, 2345-428
6+1Carl Edwards, 2308-465
7-1Tony Stewart, 2234-539
8+2Kyle Busch, 2190-583
9-1Kevin Harvick, 2172-601
10-1Martin Truex Jr., 2157-616
11--Clint Bowyer, 2142-631
12--Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2040-733
13+1Jamie McMurray, 1991-782
14-1Ryan Newman, 1979-794
15--Kurt Busch1919-854
See the whole list at http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2007/data/standings_unofficial.html
Here are the too 15 in points:
Pos, change, Name, Points, Pts Behind Leader
1--Jeff Gordon, 2773, Leader
2--Denny Hamlin, 2496, -277
3--Matt Kenseth, 2390, -383
4--Jimmie Johnson, 2366-407
5--Jeff Burton, 2345-428
6+1Carl Edwards, 2308-465
7-1Tony Stewart, 2234-539
8+2Kyle Busch, 2190-583
9-1Kevin Harvick, 2172-601
10-1Martin Truex Jr., 2157-616
11--Clint Bowyer, 2142-631
12--Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2040-733
13+1Jamie McMurray, 1991-782
14-1Ryan Newman, 1979-794
15--Kurt Busch1919-854
See the whole list at http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2007/data/standings_unofficial.html
Saturday, June 23, 2007
AT&T 250 Busch Race
According to the finish list, Aric Almirola won the race.
In reality, Almirola started the race, but once Denny Hamlin got into the car ( A team decision that was in contrast to what we first heard at the beginning of the race), he powered through being a lap down (positions lost while swapping drivers under yellow) to take the race checkered flag. But since Almirola started the race in the car, he gets the win!
Scott Wimmer came in 2nd, Leffler 3rd, Brad Coleman 4th & Jason Keller came in 5th.
See nascar.com for the Unofficial results.
This leads to unnoficial points standings at Carl Edwards having a 776 point lead on the rest of the pack!! David Reutimann is 2nd in points, followed by Ragan, Blaney & Harvick.
In reality, Almirola started the race, but once Denny Hamlin got into the car ( A team decision that was in contrast to what we first heard at the beginning of the race), he powered through being a lap down (positions lost while swapping drivers under yellow) to take the race checkered flag. But since Almirola started the race in the car, he gets the win!
Scott Wimmer came in 2nd, Leffler 3rd, Brad Coleman 4th & Jason Keller came in 5th.
See nascar.com for the Unofficial results.
This leads to unnoficial points standings at Carl Edwards having a 776 point lead on the rest of the pack!! David Reutimann is 2nd in points, followed by Ragan, Blaney & Harvick.
Craftsman Truck Race in Milwaukee
Johnny Benson won the Toyota Tundra Milwaukee 200 last night, followed by Ron Hornaday, Todd Bodine, Mike Skinner & Rick Crawford.
Here are the unnoficial results:
http://www.nascar.com/races/truck/2007/11/data/results_unofficial.html
This has Skinner in the lead of the Points standings, Followed by Hornaday in 2nd, Bodine in 3rd, Kvapil in 4th and Crawford in 5th. .... Wow, the points standings almost sounded like the race results.
See the unnoficial points standings at:
http://www.nascar.com/races/truck/2007/data/standings_unofficial.html
Courtesy of Bruce Simmons, the Fan Reporter
Here are the unnoficial results:
http://www.nascar.com/races/truck/2007/11/data/results_unofficial.html
This has Skinner in the lead of the Points standings, Followed by Hornaday in 2nd, Bodine in 3rd, Kvapil in 4th and Crawford in 5th. .... Wow, the points standings almost sounded like the race results.
See the unnoficial points standings at:
http://www.nascar.com/races/truck/2007/data/standings_unofficial.html
Courtesy of Bruce Simmons, the Fan Reporter
Monday, June 18, 2007
NASCAR Point Standings
Here's a quick recap of the points standings in
CUP:
1 Jeff Gordon 2392 Leader
2 Denny Hamlin 2128 -264
3 Jimmie Johnson 2055 -337
4 Matt Kenseth 2044 -348
5 Jeff Burton 1919 -473
6 Carl Edwards 1905 -487
7 Tony Stewart 1903 -489
8 Kevin Harvick 1794 -598
9 Clint Bowyer 1774 -618
10 Martin Truex Jr. 1772 -620
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BUSCH:
1 Carl Edwards 2534 Leader
2 Dave Blaney 1833 -701
3 Kevin Harvick 1798 -736
4 David Reutimann 1764 -770
5 Regan Smith 1744 -790
6 David Ragan* 1713 -821
7 Greg Biffle 1647 -887
8 Marcos Ambrose* 1638 -896
9 Bobby Hamilton Jr. 1629 -905
10 Jason Leffler 1603 -931
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TRUCK
1 Mike Skinner 1708 Leader
2 Ron Hornaday 1595 -113
3 Todd Bodine 1508 -200
4 Travis Kvapil 1443 -265
5 Rick Crawford 1424 -284
6 Ted Musgrave 1420 -288
7 Johnny Benson 1264 -444
8 Aaron Fike* 1232 -476
9 Jack Sprague 1205 -503
10 Matt Crafton 1184 -524
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CUP:
1 Jeff Gordon 2392 Leader
2 Denny Hamlin 2128 -264
3 Jimmie Johnson 2055 -337
4 Matt Kenseth 2044 -348
5 Jeff Burton 1919 -473
6 Carl Edwards 1905 -487
7 Tony Stewart 1903 -489
8 Kevin Harvick 1794 -598
9 Clint Bowyer 1774 -618
10 Martin Truex Jr. 1772 -620
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BUSCH:
1 Carl Edwards 2534 Leader
2 Dave Blaney 1833 -701
3 Kevin Harvick 1798 -736
4 David Reutimann 1764 -770
5 Regan Smith 1744 -790
6 David Ragan* 1713 -821
7 Greg Biffle 1647 -887
8 Marcos Ambrose* 1638 -896
9 Bobby Hamilton Jr. 1629 -905
10 Jason Leffler 1603 -931
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TRUCK
1 Mike Skinner 1708 Leader
2 Ron Hornaday 1595 -113
3 Todd Bodine 1508 -200
4 Travis Kvapil 1443 -265
5 Rick Crawford 1424 -284
6 Ted Musgrave 1420 -288
7 Johnny Benson 1264 -444
8 Aaron Fike* 1232 -476
9 Jack Sprague 1205 -503
10 Matt Crafton 1184 -524
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Saturday, April 28, 2007
News from around NASCAR - April 28 2007
With four wins in four races and six drivers sitting in the top 10 in championship points, Toyota's current domination of the Craftsman Truck Series is obvious.
Earlier this month, the sanctioning body disallowed an intake manifold that Toyota had been running all season in its trucks and Busch cars (Toyota uses the same engine in each) after chassis dynamometer tests revealed the manufacturer had a "significant" horsepower advantage with the part, according to Craftsman Truck Series director Wayne Auton.
ESPN
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Cup Standings, as they are right now:
1 -- Jeff Gordon
2 -- Jeff Burton
3-- Matt Kenseth
4 -- Jimmie Johnson
5 -- Denny Hamlin
6 +1 Kyle Busch
7 +2 Tony Stewart
8 -- Carl Edwards
9 -3 Clint Bowyer
10 +1 Mark Martin, 405 pts behind 1st. FULL Points Standings
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No matter where you look, there are varying opinions on the contract negotiations between DEI and Dale Earnhardt Jr. When there's news, you'll hear it from me!!
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David Hyder, one of two Michael Waltrip Racing employees suspended by NASCAR in a cheating scandal at Daytona in February, parted ways with the team on Friday. "As of this morning, Michael Waltrip Racing and David Hyder have ended their employment relationship," Waltrip said Friday at Talladega Superspeedway. AP Sports
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Tony Stewart Regrets wrestling remark
Before he was allowed in the racetrack, NASCAR made sure Tony Stewart knew the rules. Summoned to a 6 a.m. meeting Friday morning with top series officials, the two-time champion retracted every bit of the sharp rant he launched against NASCAR while admitting he damaged the sport's credibility by likening it to professional wrestling. AP Sports NASCAR.com
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Michael Waltrip thinks the qualifying process needs to have a change! (It's not what you might think!!) Waltrip wants the non-qualifiers to make their qualifying laps after the top 35 are done. His point is to take away an advantage a team might have on weather changes. ESPN.com
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Montoya fined for obscene gesture
Juan Pablo Montoya was fined $10,000 by NASCAR on Wednesday for making an obscene gesture on live television last week. Montoya, who was also placed on probation through the end of the year, waved a finger at a camera following practice last week at Phoenix International Raceway. Team officials have maintained the gesture was made in fun and he was unaware the camera was providing a live feed. (Where multiple networks have multiple cameras at all times on all on track action??!!) Sports Illustrated
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Mike Skinner sets his sights on another NASCAR first
Mike Skinner has established a trail of firsts in the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Series.
He won the first race in series history in 1995. He won the series’ first championship. And he was the first to win $1 million.
Saturday, when Skinner climbs into his Toyota Tundra for the O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway, he’ll try to become the first in series history to win four consecutive races. thatsracin.com
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Ricky Hendrick Memorial Charity Ride set May 6 thatsracin.com
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Hernandez, Carmichael Claim Successful Results for Ginn Racing Development Teams
Ginn Racing development drivers Jesus Hernandez and Ricky Carmichael each enjoyed a successful weekend of racing in their respective divisions.
Hernandez, 26, finished fifth in Thursday night's NASCAR Grand National Division West Series event at Phoenix International Raceway & Carmichael, 27, finished seventh in a 50-lap super late model race Saturday night at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway.
CircleTrackplus.com
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April 29 is Dale Earnhardt's birthday. Happy Birthday Dale.. you are missed by many. With that being said, Go Junior!! Kick their arses!
Earlier this month, the sanctioning body disallowed an intake manifold that Toyota had been running all season in its trucks and Busch cars (Toyota uses the same engine in each) after chassis dynamometer tests revealed the manufacturer had a "significant" horsepower advantage with the part, according to Craftsman Truck Series director Wayne Auton.
ESPN
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Cup Standings, as they are right now:
1 -- Jeff Gordon
2 -- Jeff Burton
3-- Matt Kenseth
4 -- Jimmie Johnson
5 -- Denny Hamlin
6 +1 Kyle Busch
7 +2 Tony Stewart
8 -- Carl Edwards
9 -3 Clint Bowyer
10 +1 Mark Martin, 405 pts behind 1st. FULL Points Standings
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No matter where you look, there are varying opinions on the contract negotiations between DEI and Dale Earnhardt Jr. When there's news, you'll hear it from me!!
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David Hyder, one of two Michael Waltrip Racing employees suspended by NASCAR in a cheating scandal at Daytona in February, parted ways with the team on Friday. "As of this morning, Michael Waltrip Racing and David Hyder have ended their employment relationship," Waltrip said Friday at Talladega Superspeedway. AP Sports
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Tony Stewart Regrets wrestling remark
Before he was allowed in the racetrack, NASCAR made sure Tony Stewart knew the rules. Summoned to a 6 a.m. meeting Friday morning with top series officials, the two-time champion retracted every bit of the sharp rant he launched against NASCAR while admitting he damaged the sport's credibility by likening it to professional wrestling. AP Sports NASCAR.com
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Michael Waltrip thinks the qualifying process needs to have a change! (It's not what you might think!!) Waltrip wants the non-qualifiers to make their qualifying laps after the top 35 are done. His point is to take away an advantage a team might have on weather changes. ESPN.com
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Montoya fined for obscene gesture
Juan Pablo Montoya was fined $10,000 by NASCAR on Wednesday for making an obscene gesture on live television last week. Montoya, who was also placed on probation through the end of the year, waved a finger at a camera following practice last week at Phoenix International Raceway. Team officials have maintained the gesture was made in fun and he was unaware the camera was providing a live feed. (Where multiple networks have multiple cameras at all times on all on track action??!!) Sports Illustrated
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Mike Skinner sets his sights on another NASCAR first
Mike Skinner has established a trail of firsts in the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Series.
He won the first race in series history in 1995. He won the series’ first championship. And he was the first to win $1 million.
Saturday, when Skinner climbs into his Toyota Tundra for the O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway, he’ll try to become the first in series history to win four consecutive races. thatsracin.com
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Ricky Hendrick Memorial Charity Ride set May 6 thatsracin.com
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Hernandez, Carmichael Claim Successful Results for Ginn Racing Development Teams
Ginn Racing development drivers Jesus Hernandez and Ricky Carmichael each enjoyed a successful weekend of racing in their respective divisions.
Hernandez, 26, finished fifth in Thursday night's NASCAR Grand National Division West Series event at Phoenix International Raceway & Carmichael, 27, finished seventh in a 50-lap super late model race Saturday night at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway.
CircleTrackplus.com
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April 29 is Dale Earnhardt's birthday. Happy Birthday Dale.. you are missed by many. With that being said, Go Junior!! Kick their arses!
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Busch Series Standings
Well, the standings after last nights Phoenix Busch race are rounded out by these top 10 drivers:
1 C arl Edwards w/ 1525 pts
2 Dave Blaney 1101
3 Kevin Harvick 1076
4 Matt Kenseth 1048
5 David Reutimann 1034
6 Kyle Busch 970
7 Mike Wallace 925
8 Marcos Ambrose* 921
9 Bobby Hamilton Jr. 920
10 Denny Hamlin 917 pts, 608 points behind the leader.
Complete field standings: here
(Wow, can we say secondary Cup Field!!)
1 C arl Edwards w/ 1525 pts
2 Dave Blaney 1101
3 Kevin Harvick 1076
4 Matt Kenseth 1048
5 David Reutimann 1034
6 Kyle Busch 970
7 Mike Wallace 925
8 Marcos Ambrose* 921
9 Bobby Hamilton Jr. 920
10 Denny Hamlin 917 pts, 608 points behind the leader.
Complete field standings: here
(Wow, can we say secondary Cup Field!!)
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Points to Date
Points Through April 15:
1. Jeff Gordon, 1,136.
2. Jeff Burton, 1,128.
3. Matt Kenseth, 1,011.
4. Jimmie Johnson, 955.
5. Denny Hamlin, 914.
6. Clint Bowyer, 866.
7. Kyle Busch, 856.
8. Carl Edwards, 837.
9. Tony Stewart, 814.
10. Jamie McMurray, 805.
11. Mark Martin, 794.
12. David Stremme, 779.
13. Juan Pablo Montoya, 767.
14. Kevin Harvick, 763.
15. Kurt Busch, 759.
1. Jeff Gordon, 1,136.
2. Jeff Burton, 1,128.
3. Matt Kenseth, 1,011.
4. Jimmie Johnson, 955.
5. Denny Hamlin, 914.
6. Clint Bowyer, 866.
7. Kyle Busch, 856.
8. Carl Edwards, 837.
9. Tony Stewart, 814.
10. Jamie McMurray, 805.
11. Mark Martin, 794.
12. David Stremme, 779.
13. Juan Pablo Montoya, 767.
14. Kevin Harvick, 763.
15. Kurt Busch, 759.
Monday, April 9, 2007
Top 10 in Points
1, Jeff Gordon, 966.
2, Jeff Burton, 938.
3, Jimmie Johnson, 906.
4, Matt Kenseth, 836.
5, Kyle Busch, 804.
6, Denny Hamlin, 776.
7, Clint Bowyer, 751.
8, Tony Stewart, 726.
9, Carl Edwards, 710.
10, Kevin Harvick, 687. (279 pts behind first.)
2, Jeff Burton, 938.
3, Jimmie Johnson, 906.
4, Matt Kenseth, 836.
5, Kyle Busch, 804.
6, Denny Hamlin, 776.
7, Clint Bowyer, 751.
8, Tony Stewart, 726.
9, Carl Edwards, 710.
10, Kevin Harvick, 687. (279 pts behind first.)
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Point Standings as they are today:
After the Goody's Cool Orange 500
Pos. Driver Points
1. Jeff Gordon 966
2. Jeff Burton 938
3.. Jimmie Johnson 906
4. Matt Kenseth 836
5. Kyle Busch 804
6. Denny Hamlin 776
7. Clint Bowyer 751
8. Tony Stewart 726
9. Carl Edwards 710
10. Kevin Harvick 687 (279 points behind the leader)
Pos. Driver Points
1. Jeff Gordon 966
2. Jeff Burton 938
3.. Jimmie Johnson 906
4. Matt Kenseth 836
5. Kyle Busch 804
6. Denny Hamlin 776
7. Clint Bowyer 751
8. Tony Stewart 726
9. Carl Edwards 710
10. Kevin Harvick 687 (279 points behind the leader)
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