The Frontstretch Newsletter: Jeb Burton Goes From the Sidelines to Sprint Cup?

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THE FRONTSTRETCH NEWSLETTER
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Feb. 9, 2015
Volume IX, Edition VI

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Editor's Note: With the NASCAR portion of Speedweeks getting underway, this will be the last weekly edition of the Frontstretch Newsletter.  The newsletter will expand back to five days a week starting today.

What to Watch: Monday

- Today, BK Racing will make an announcement at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte about their plans for the 2015 season.  It is expected that they will announce Jeb Burton as the new driver of their No. 26 Toyota, replacing the departed Cole Whitt.  Burton would join JJ Yeley and Johnny Sauter (see below) in the fold for Daytona.

- In addition to BK Racing's announcement, Team Xtreme Racing is planning to announce their plans for 2015 as well.  Timmy Hill is likely to return to the No. 44.

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Monday's TV Schedule

Editor's Note: Beginning with tomorrow's newsletter, the TV Schedule can be found in Phil Allaway's TV Column, posted every week on the website. We'll simply provide a link to the schedule here and you can go from there!

Time                                       Telecast                                                                                             Network

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.                      AMSOIL Arenacross: Cincinnati                                                            FOX Sports 1*

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.                       AMA Monster Energy Supercross: St. Louis                                           FOX Sports 1*/# (from 2014)

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.                         AMSOIL Arenacross: Cincinnati                                                            FOX Sports 2*#

3 p.m. - 5 p.m.                         IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge BMW Performance 200         FOX Sports 2*/# (from January 23)

5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.                     NASCAR America                                                                               NBC Sports Network

6 p.m. - 7 p.m.                         NASCAR RaceHub                                                                              FOX Sports 1

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.                NASCAR Gridiron Challenge                                                                 NBC Sports Network

7 p.m. - 8 p.m.                         NASCAR RaceHub                                                                              FOX Sports 1

8 p.m. - 11 p.m.                       AMA Monster Energy Supercross: San Diego                                         FOX Sports 1*# (from February 7)

11 p.m. - 2 a.m.                       AMA Monster Energy Supercross: San Diego                                         FOX Sports 2*# (from February 7)

*- Tape Delayed
/- Highlighted coverage

#- Repeat Coverage

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Top News
by the Frontstretch Staff

 

Jeb Burton to BK Racing in 2015?

Multiple outlets are reporting that Jeb Burton, recently of ThorSport Racing in the Camping World Truck Series, will be announced Monday as the new driver of BK Racing's No. 26 Toyota in the Sprint Cup Series. If true, he would be the first confirmed driver for Rookie of the Year at NASCAR's highest level as Trevor Bayne was recently declared ineligible (too many Cup races run).

According to NASCAR.com, BK Racing co-owner Anthony Marlowe confirmed to the site via text message that the team has signed the 22-year-old racer to a long-term contract. Additional sources tell Frontstretch the deal will be for three years. In addition, Jeb's father Ward, the 2002 Daytona 500 winner would also serve as a mentor/driver coach for the young gun.  Read more

NASCAR Issues Rule Bulletin to All National Series Teams

Last week, NASCAR sent a rule bulletin to all National Series teams that indicates a series of new regulations for the 2015 season.  As expected, NASCAR is taking the new testing ban seriously, attaching with it a P6 violation if any team was found circumventing the policy.  A number of other topics have been addressed as well.  Read more

Johnny Sauter to Drive for BK Racing in Daytona 500

On Saturday, BK Racing announced that Camping World Truck Series regular Johnny Sauter will drive the No. 83 Toyota in the Daytona 500.  Sauter will officially replace JJ Yeley, who moves over to the team's No. 23 entry for the full season, replacing Alex Bowman.  Sponsorship will be provided by Dustless Blasting.  Read more

NASCAR Makes Two Officiating Moves Ahead of 2015 Season

Last week, NASCAR made a couple of personnel moves that will directly affect the Camping World Truck Series.  Elton Sawyer, a former driver in what is now the XFINITY Series, has been named the new Series Director, replacing Chad Little.  Little will stay involved with NASCAR, transitioning to a new leadership role overseeing inspection and officiating.  Read more

 

Have news for The Frontstretch?  Don't hesitate to let us know; email us at phil.a...@frontstretch.com with a promising lead or tip.

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TODAY AT FRONTSTRETCH:

Pace Laps: Cars, Drivers, And Rookies Come Sharply Into Focus

by the Frontstretch Staff

 
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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:

Q: In the substantially cleaner second Twin 125 in 1989 (the aforementioned huge crash from last week's question was in the first Twin 125), Terry Labonte accomplished a brand new feat that had never been done before in winning the race.  What was it?

Check back Tuesday for the answer, here in the Frontstretch Newsletter!

Last Monday's Answer:

Q: Kyle Petty's debut for SabCo Racing in 1989 went about as horribly as it possibly could.  Caught up in a multi-car crash in his Twin 125, Petty failed to qualify for the race.  However, Petty was ultimately a factor in the main event.  How did he leave his mark on the 1989 Daytona 500?

A:  Petty (along with sponsor Peak Antifreeze) reached a deal that would allow him to take over the No. 23 Oldsmobile that was qualified by Eddie Bierschwale at the first caution.  Neil Bonnett ruptured an oil line and brought out the first yellow four laps into the race.  Petty jumped in the Oldsmobile and proceeded to take Bierschwale's family-owned Cutlass to a place it had never seen before:  The Front.  Petty led two laps in Bierschwale's No. 23 and finished a competitive tenth.  Since Bierschwale started the car in 41st (he took a provisional to make the field after getting caught up in the same crash in his Twin 125 that resulted in Petty missing the field in his Pontiac), he is credited with the tenth-place finish.  That performance will go down as Bierschwale's best career result in Cup, the only time he ever finished on the lead lap in 117 career starts.

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COMING TOMORROW

In The Frontstretch Newsletter:

We have the latest from the BK Racing announcement and more top news from around NASCAR Nation.

On Frontstretch.com:

How will NASCAR's TV lineup, coverage, and personnel look in 2015? Phil Allaway returns with Couch Potato Tuesday and gives us a preview of what's to come on FOX and NBC.
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