The Frontstretch Newsletter: June 27th 2008
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The Best Seat at the Track, The Best View on the Net!
June 27th, 2008
Volume II, Edition CXVIII
Today's Top News
by Kurt Smith
The Best Seat at the Track, The Best View on the Net!
June 27th, 2008
Volume II, Edition CXVIII
Today's Top News
by Kurt Smith
Motorcycle Autographed by Drivers To Be Auctioned For Charity
The Ryan Newman Foundation, named after the driver of the No. 12 Alltel Dodge, is offering its website visitors a chance to win a custom motorcycle signed by more than 30 NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers. Fans can purchase a lottery ticket online, the proceeds for which will go to Racing for Wildlife.
Racing for Wildlife is dedicated to the preservation of land from increasing development. They annually select a recreation area near urban neighborhoods for preservation so that people may visit protected areas.
The drawing date for the motorcycle will be August 17th.
Braun Racing To Go Sponsorless In Honor of Deceased Mother of Owner
Braun Racing, owners of the Nos. 32 and 38 Toyotas in the Nationwide Series, will run both cars with sponsor-free black paint schemes this weekend in New Hampshire, in honor of owner Todd Braun's recently deceased mother Linda, known by the team as "Mama B". Linda Braun passed away on Wednesday of natural causes.
The Nos. 32 and 38 cars are driven by Denny Hamlin and Jason Leffler, respectively.
"We would like to thank our entire lineup of sponsors for giving us this weekend to pay tribute to 'Mama B.," said team director of marketing T.J. Puchyr. "This weekend is about paying tribute to a wonderful woman and to honor the life she had."
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dove House Children Advocacy Center.
In Case You Missed It
by Kurt Smith
Bill Davis Racing Truck Series Crew Member Suspended
Amanda Mathis, former public relations representative of the No. 22 driven by Scott Speed in the Craftsman Truck Series, has been suspended by NASCAR for an altercation with track security officials on June 14th, NASCAR announced on Tuesday.
Mathis is suspended until July 30th and has been placed on probation until December 31st for violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing); and 12-4-F (any member who participates in fights or altercations in the pits or on the race premises).
In a message dated June 16th, Mathis stated she was no longer an employee at Bill Davis Racing.
Carpentier Sitting Out Pocono Race To Race In Montreal
Patrick Carpentier, driver of the No. 10 Dodge for Gillett-Evernham Motorsports, is going to skip the August 3rd Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway in order to race in the August 2 Nationwide race in Montreal. Carpentier will be driving the No. 9 Dodge, which will be sponsored by Subway restaurants.
"I think every driver would like to do well at the track where he has the most fans," said Carpentier. "We had a great run there last year winning the pole and finishing second. That's the race that made me decide NASCAR is where I want to be."
Carpentier began racing the No. 10 Dodge full time this year, making his first start in Vegas and finishing 40th. His highest finish in Sprint Cup racing is a 22nd at Watkins Glen in 2007, when he took over the car for Scott Riggs.
Ambrose On Entry List at Loudon
Following the Sonoma race where he ran in the top ten for most of the day despite a 42nd place finish, Australian Marcos Ambrose will be back in the No. 21 Ford for Wood Brothers Racing this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
"The ovals are just a huge challenge, you know, something I haven't been able to master yet," said Ambrose on the Wood Brothers website. "There's nothing purer than driving a stock car on an oval. The car doesn't want to turn very well for you, and the speeds are high and the car is sliding around, you've got to be comfortable in your own skin, running that fast, with the banking and everything, and the people around you. It's just exhilarating. It's a lot of fun."
Ambrose is a two-time Australian V-8 Supercars Champion.
Frontstretch Folio: Lenox Industrial Tools 301
By Kim DeHaven
by Kurt Smith
Bill Davis Racing Truck Series Crew Member Suspended
Amanda Mathis, former public relations representative of the No. 22 driven by Scott Speed in the Craftsman Truck Series, has been suspended by NASCAR for an altercation with track security officials on June 14th, NASCAR announced on Tuesday.
Mathis is suspended until July 30th and has been placed on probation until December 31st for violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing); and 12-4-F (any member who participates in fights or altercations in the pits or on the race premises).
In a message dated June 16th, Mathis stated she was no longer an employee at Bill Davis Racing.
Carpentier Sitting Out Pocono Race To Race In Montreal
Patrick Carpentier, driver of the No. 10 Dodge for Gillett-Evernham Motorsports, is going to skip the August 3rd Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway in order to race in the August 2 Nationwide race in Montreal. Carpentier will be driving the No. 9 Dodge, which will be sponsored by Subway restaurants.
"I think every driver would like to do well at the track where he has the most fans," said Carpentier. "We had a great run there last year winning the pole and finishing second. That's the race that made me decide NASCAR is where I want to be."
Carpentier began racing the No. 10 Dodge full time this year, making his first start in Vegas and finishing 40th. His highest finish in Sprint Cup racing is a 22nd at Watkins Glen in 2007, when he took over the car for Scott Riggs.
Ambrose On Entry List at Loudon
Following the Sonoma race where he ran in the top ten for most of the day despite a 42nd place finish, Australian Marcos Ambrose will be back in the No. 21 Ford for Wood Brothers Racing this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
"The ovals are just a huge challenge, you know, something I haven't been able to master yet," said Ambrose on the Wood Brothers website. "There's nothing purer than driving a stock car on an oval. The car doesn't want to turn very well for you, and the speeds are high and the car is sliding around, you've got to be comfortable in your own skin, running that fast, with the banking and everything, and the people around you. It's just exhilarating. It's a lot of fun."
Ambrose is a two-time Australian V-8 Supercars Champion.
Frontstretch Folio: Lenox Industrial Tools 301
By Kim DeHaven
The Sprint Cup Series visits New England this weekend to attack the flat track at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The Lenox Industrial Tools 301 is the 17th race of the 2008 Sprint Cup season and will be broadcast live on Sunday, June 29th at 2:00 pm ET on TNT, with radio coverage by MRN affiliates nationwide. Competitors will make 301 circuits for 318.46 miles around the 1.058 mile oval in their quest for the checkered flag.
Records and Facts
Ryan Newman holds the record for the fastest lap at New Hampshire International Speedway, posting a qualifying lap with a time of 28.561 seconds and a speed of 133.357 mph to win the pole for the 2003 running of the Sylvania 300. Newman holds the record for the most poles at NHIS, taking the top spot four times. Dave Blaney was the pole sitter in last year's event.
Jeff Burton holds the record for the fastest race run at New Hampshire International. He attained the record of 2 hours, 42 minutes, 35 seconds with an average speed of 117.134 mph on July 13, 1997 in the Jiffy Lube 300.
Burton holds the record for most victories at New Hampshire International Speedway with four, winning in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000. Denny Hamlin won the event last year.
Track Facts
Track/Race Length: 1.058 mile oval, 301 laps, 318.46 miles
Pit Road Speed: 45 mph
Corners: Banked 12 degrees
Frontstretch: 1,500 feet, 2 degrees
Backstretch: 1,500 feet, 2 degrees
Grandstand seating: 95,491
Pre-race Schedule (all times eastern)
Practice - Friday, June 27 at 12:00 p.m. on SPEED
Qualifying - Friday, June 28 at 3:00 p.m. on SPEED
Practice - Saturday, June, 28 at 9:00 a.m. on SPEED
Happy Hour Practice - Saturday, June 28 at 11:45 a.m. on SPEED
Say What?!?
"It's a fun race track. It has long straightaways and hairpin corners. The toughest part is track position – if you get behind, it is hard to make it up. Because track position is so important, hopefully we'll be able to continue our record of solid qualifying efforts at New Hampshire this weekend." Ryan Newman
I think the track, with as flat as it is and with as little banking as it has, it's tough to really race side-by-side. When we look at coming back a second time, I think the car is going to put on a better race because we are smarter about what it can do there." Jimmie Johnson
TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:
by John Potts
by Beth Lunkenheimer
by Kenny Wallace
by Kurt Smith
by Bryan Davis Keith
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Frontstretch On The Radio
Join Frontstretch's Tom Bowles and Matt Taliaferro for their weekly version of the Frontstretch.com / Athlon Sports Racing Podcast Powered By Pepsi. This week, Tom and Matt will be joined by host Patrick Snow as they wine and dine their way through Northern California en route to finding the remnants of Kyle Busch's surprise trip to Victory Lane. Speaking of surprises, the trio will go over the Mark Martin to Hendrick rumors as they sort out the Silly Season minefield, figure out why road course ringers didn't hit their mark, and look ahead to the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 -- yes, 301 -- at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Unsure when to catch the podcast? Well, the newest version usually comes out by Thursday night and gets archived at racetalkradio.com each Friday. Download us by heading over to http://www.athlonsports.com/racing/inside-racing-powered-by-pepsi, and don't forget to listen in on iTunes each week!! We're under "Athlon Racing Podcast."
And if you're up for it, we're always looking to hear from the fans; be sure to write in and give feedback at inside...@athlonsports.com! Tell us a topic we haven't been chatting about, and we'll be sure to mention it on the air. Of course, the two individual hosts can also be reached at tom.b...@frontstretch.com and matt.ta...@frontstretch.com
FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA
Q. In what year did NASCAR mandate teams using a mid-size car in Cup competition?
Check back Monday for the answer, here in the Frontstretch Newsletter!
Thursday's Answer
Q. This driver spent a good part of his career driving a car that had a sponsor called "Studebaker Test Parts" in both NASCAR and NHRA competition, yet he never drove a Studebaker in either series. Who was this driver?
A. You probably know Studebaker Test Parts better by its initials STP. Well heck, now the answer's easy. Richard Petty of course.
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!
Q. In what year did NASCAR mandate teams using a mid-size car in Cup competition?
Check back Monday for the answer, here in the Frontstretch Newsletter!
Thursday's Answer
Q. This driver spent a good part of his career driving a car that had a sponsor called "Studebaker Test Parts" in both NASCAR and NHRA competition, yet he never drove a Studebaker in either series. Who was this driver?
A. You probably know Studebaker Test Parts better by its initials STP. Well heck, now the answer's easy. Richard Petty of course.
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!
Monday on the Frontstretch
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud:
by Matt McLaughlin
Before you take that first break mid-morning on Monday, be sure you check out Matt's triumphant return to Thinkin' Out Loud for the best in water cooler fodder.
Bowles-Eye View
By Tom Bowles
Tom gives his views on the weekend events on SI.com. Want to know what he really thinks? You get that only on the Frontstretch.
By Tom Bowles
Tom gives his views on the weekend events on SI.com. Want to know what he really thinks? You get that only on the Frontstretch.
Ten Points To Ponder : Lenox Industrial Tools 301
by Tommy Thompson
Tommy's ten points will leave you wanting for more. Like eleven. Or maybe twelve.
by Tommy Thompson
Tommy's ten points will leave you wanting for more. Like eleven. Or maybe twelve.
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Lenox Industrial Tools 301
by Tony Lumbis
Check out Tony's Rookie Report on Monday to see which rookies had the tools to get the job done Sunday in New Hampshire.
Tracking The Trucks: O'Reilly 200
by Beth Lunkenheimer
Beth's race recap of the O'Reilly 200
Nationwide Series Breakdown : Camping World RV Sales 200 presented by RVs.com
by Bryan Davis Keith
Bryan's race recap of the Camping World RV Sales 200 presented by RVs.com
Monday, Only In The Frontstretch Newsletter :
Latest news and Highlights from Sonoma
Secret Star of the Race
Frontstretch Stat Of The WeekLatest news and Highlights from Sonoma
Secret Star of the Race
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