The Frontstretch Newsletter: NASCAR Media Tour Wrap-up

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Feb. 3, 2015
Volume IX, Edition V

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What to Watch: Week of Feb. 2-8:

- With the NASCAR Media Tour now complete, the final preparations for Speedweeks are underway.  Meanwhile, the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will hold their season opener in Pomona this weekend.  Listings for the telecasts can be found below.  Unfortunately, despite the live telecasts that the NHRA will be getting on ESPN networks later this year that our own Toni Montgomery reported on here, coverage has decreased from 2014 with a smaller online element.  This weekend's action from Pomona will not be covered on ESPN3.  It is unclear how much the streaming channel will be used for NHRA coverage in 2015.

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TV Schedule for Feb. 2-8

Monday, Feb. 2

Time                                       Telecast                                                                             Network

3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.                   Formula DRIFT                                                                   NBC Sports Network*#

3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.                   NASCAR America                                                              NBC Sports Network*#

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.                        NASCAR Gridiron Challenge                                             NBC Sports Network#

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

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

7 p.m. - 8 p.m.                        NASCAR RaceHub                                                            FOX Sports 2*#

9 p.m. - 10 p.m.                      NASCAR Gridiron Challenge                                            NBC Sports Network#

11 p.m. - 2 a.m.                      AMA Monster Energy Supercross: Anaheim No. 3           FOX Sports 2*# (from January 31)

Tuesday, Feb. 3

 

Time                                       Telecast                                                                             Network

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.                      AMA Monster Energy Supercross: Anaheim No. 3            FOX Sports 1*# (from January 31)

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 2*#

Wednesday, Feb. 4

Time                                       Telecast                                                                        Network
4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.                   NASCAR America                                                         NBC Sports Network*# (from February 3)

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

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

7 p.m. - 8 p.m.                        NASCAR RaceHub                                                       FOX Sports 2*#

Thursday, Feb. 5

Time                                       Telecast                                                                          Network

1 a.m. - 2 a.m.                        NASCAR Gridiron Challenge                                           NBC Sports Network#

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

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

7 p.m. - 8 p.m.                        NASCAR RaceHub                                                          FOX Sports 2*#

Friday, Feb. 6

Time                                         Telecast                                                                        Network

4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.                      NASCAR America                                                         NBC Sports Network*#

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

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

7 p.m. - 8 p.m.                           NASCAR RaceHub                                                       FOX Sports 2*#

Saturday, Feb. 7

Time                                        Telecast                                                                           Network
9 p.m. - 10 p.m.                        NASCAR Gridiron Challenge                                           NBC Sports Network

10 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.                 NHRA Circle K Winternationals Final Qualifying             ESPN 2*/

10 p.m. - 1 a.m.                        AMA Monster Energy Supercross: San Diego                 FOX Sports 1

Sunday, Feb. 8

Time                                         Telecast                                                                                                     Network
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.                       IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge BMW Performance 200      FOX Sports 1*/ (from January 23)

7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.               NHRA Circle K Winternationals Final Eliminations                                   ESPN 2*/

 

*- Tape Delayed
/- Highlighted coverage

#- Repeat Coverage

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Top News
by the Frontstretch Staff

 

Chase Elliott to Run Sprint Cup Full-Time in 2016, Will Make Cup Debut Later This Year

 

On Thursday, Hendrick Motorsports announced that 18-year old Chase Elliott will replace Jeff Gordon in the No. 24 Chevrolet in 2016.  In addition, Elliott will drive a fifth Hendrick entry, the No. 25 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, in selected races in 2015 to help prepare him for his rookie campaign.  Read more

 

NASCAR Hall of Famer David Pearson Recovering From Stroke

 

During Wood Brothers Racing's media availability on Wednesday, it was revealed that NASCAR Hall of Famer David Pearson suffered a stroke back in early December.  He is recovering at home in South Carolina at the moment.  His family believes that he will make a full recovery.  Read more

 

HScott Motorsports Adds Michael Annett to 2015 Lineup, Brandt Reups with Justin Allgaier

 

On Tuesday, HScott Motorsports announced the addition of Michael Annett to the team.  Annett will bring his sponsorship from Pilot Flying J to the team from Tommy Baldwin Racing.  At the time of the press conference, the team did not announce a number, but FOX Sports' Alan Cavanna reported on Twitter that Annett was signing hero cards at the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday depicting a white and red No. 46 Chevrolet.  Annett will serve as a teammate to fellow sophomore racer Justin Allgaier.  Read more

 

Brett Moffitt to Race Atlanta for Michael Waltrip Racing

 

Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) announced on Tuesday that MWR developmental driver Brett Moffitt will drive the No. 55 Aaron's Toyota in the QuikTrip Folds of Honor 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in place of Brian Vickers, who is recovering from heart surgery in December.  The team previously announced that co-owner Michael Waltrip will drive the No. 55 in the Daytona 500.  Read more

 

Thrivent Financial Add Sponsorship for Michael McDowell, Leavine Family Racing

On Wednesday, Leavine Family Racing announced a sponsorship deal that will see Thrivent Financial, a financial company based on Christian values, return to serve as primary sponsor of the No. 95 for Michael McDowell for ten races, while serving as an associate sponsor for an additional ten races.  The team currently has enough sponsorship to run roughly 20 races in 2015.  Read more

 

NASCAR Makes Two Officiating Moves Ahead of 2015 Season

 

On Monday afternoon, NASCAR shook up the leadership of its tertiary National touring series.  55-year old Elton Sawyer, most recently of Action Express Racing in the IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship, has been named the new Managing Director of the Camping World Truck Series.  He will replace Chad Little, who has moved to the newly created position of Managing Director, Technical Inspection/Officiating.  Read more 

 

IndyCar’s Brazilian Opener Cancelled

On Thursday, the Terracap agency officially cancelled the Verizon IndyCar Series' season opener, which was scheduled to be held at the Autodromo Internacionale Nelson Piquet near Brasilia in early March.  The move was generally considered to be a shock due to brisk ticket sales and sold out hospitality for the event.  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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Our 2014 Driver Reviews are now complete.  Click here for the full suite of reviews. 

For the full suite of news from the NASCAR Media Tour last week, click here.

 
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FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:

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 race.  How did he leave his mark on the 1989 Daytona 500?

Check back next Monday for the answer, here in the Frontstretch Newsletter!

Last Monday's Answer:

Q:  In 1981, Geoff Bodine had a rather bizarre incident in the Daytona 500, sliding into the infield in turn 4.  What did Bodine hit that ultimately stopped his No. 23 Pontiac Grand Prix?

A:  After Bodine lost control of his Pontiac in turn 4 (a bizarre incident in its own right), Bodine drove up and over the sole infield at the time and into the infield.  Bodine ended up stopping after broadsiding a parked Chevrolet Malibu station wagon that belonged to WFUT, the ABC affiliate for Orlando.

Frontstretch Trivia Guarantee:  If we mess up, you get the shirt off our backs!  If we've provided an incorrect answer to the Frontstretch Trivia question, be the first to email the corrected trivia answer to tri...@frontstretch.com and we'll send you a Frontstretch T-Shirt ... FREE! 

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Coming Monday in the Frontstretch Newsletter:

-- Top News from the Frontstretch Staff

-- Links to your favorite Frontstretch articles and more!

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