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2-Headed Monster: Will Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s XFINITY Conflict of Interest Be a Problem?

#7: Justin Allgaier, Jr Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Breyers 2in1 Nascar Xfinity Series

Justin Allgaier (Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. recently traded his steering wheel for a microphone.  The retired two-time Daytona 500 champion joined NBC’s broadcast team for coverage of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR XFINITY Series races. Any time a former driver steps into the booth, they will have prior relationships with some of the current competitors — …

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On Point Motorsports Forms New Truck Series Team

2010 Nascar Charlotte All Star Challenge

(Photo: Tyler Barrick/Autostock)

Officials announced the formation of a new motorsports organization that will begin competition in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this year. Led by NASCAR veteran crew chief Steven “Bones” Lane, the organization will operate out of a multi-building facility in Denver, N.C.. On Point Motorsports will field the No. 30 Toyota Tundra in the …

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Truckin’ Thursday: Justin Haley, the First-Time Winner Shouldnʻt Surprise You

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Justin Haley (Photo: NKP)

Haley A Star On The Rise Justin Haley picked up his first career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win Saturday night at Gateway Motorsports Park. Interestingly enough, Haley is the first driver to earn their initial Truck win at the 1.25 mile oval in Madison, Ill. Despite being only 19 years old, Haley is merely …

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2-Headed Monster: Should TV Coverage Follow the Leader or Show Battles?

Martin Truex Jr. Sonoma 2018 Cup Danny Peters

Martin Truex Jr. was all alone out front (Photo: Danny Peters)

Martin Truex Jr. won in a commanding fashion at Sonoma Raceway this past Sunday (June 24). Instead of showing the numerous battles for other positions, the NASCAR on FOX team kept the focus on Truex as he paraded around the track. That brings us to the question this week: Should the cameras stay on the …

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Kaz Grala Secures New Sponsorship For Chicagoland Race

2018 Xfinity Bristol Zach Catanzareti Kaz Grala

(Photo: Zach Catanzareti)

Kaz Grala has secured sponsorship that will allow him to compete in this weekend’s NASCAR XFINITY Series race. The No. 61 will have support from IT Coalition and Kiklos Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil. IT Coalition is an information technology and infrastructure provider. Grala will be making his first XFINITY start at Chicagoland Speedway this …

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2-Headed Monster: Should NASCAR Race on a Street Course?

Graham Rahal Detroit Practice Day 1

IndyCar can do it, why not NASCAR? (Photo: Joe Skibinski/IndyCar)

For years, Indycar and Formula 1, and now Formula E, have featured street courses on their schedules, where they block off streets in the host city and form a racetrack. With numerous spectators crying for more and more road courses, the question this week is: Should NASCAR consider adding a street course to the schedule as …

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Friday Faceoff: Which Top Driver Might Be Facing A Winless Season?

Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

1. Once again, weather dominated the headlines this weekend. Do you think there’s anything more that NASCAR can do (tires, start times, scheduling) or is it just a case of “c’est la vie”? John Haverlin: There’s nothing more NASCAR can do. Start times and altering the schedule would be OK, but it takes a lot (television, tracks, …

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2-Headed Monster: Should NASCAR Race in the Rain?

Nascar Xfinity Series

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

This weekend, NASCAR saw not one, but both of its races at Michigan International Speedway shortened by rain. The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup and XFINITY series races were abbreviated when adverse weather rolled, and once again, talk has resurfaced about the viability of running rain tires on oval tracks. But should NASCAR and Goodyear make …

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2-Headed Monster: Is Dominance Good for NASCAR?

#78: Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row Racing, Toyota Camry Bass Pro Shops/5 Hour Energy Wins Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The first 14 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races of 2018 have resulted with 11 of them being won by Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick or Martin Truex Jr.. Even the non-points-paying All-Star Race was claimed by Harvick. The question this week: So is it good for NASCAR to have a few dominant drivers or is parity …

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2-Headed Monster: What Should NASCAR Do To Deter Teams Failing Inspection?

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Should someone like Clint Bowyer miss a race when his car doesn't pass inspection? (Photo: Zach Catanzareti)

This week, Kevin Harvick failed pre-qualifying inspection three times for Sunday’s Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Per the NASCAR rulebook, Harvick had to start at the rear of the field and his car chief was ejected for the weekend. That raises the question: Is NASCAR handling inspecition issues in the best possible way? …

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Truckin’ Thursdays: The Latest & The Greatest

Sauterr

(Photo: Zach Catanzareti)

Beating The Best Johnny Sauter picked up his third win of the season last Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Sauter beat one of the best ever in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in Kyle Busch for the win. The victory denied Busch an opportunity to tie Ron Hornaday Jr. for the most all-time …

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2-Headed Monster: Should NASCAR Implement the All-Star Race Package For Other Races?

#4: Kevin Harvick, Stewart Haas Racing, Ford Fusion Jimmy John's And #19: Daniel Suarez, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry Arris Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Last weekend, NASCAR mandated the addition of restrictor plates and air ducts to the cars used for the Monster Energy All-Star Race and the Monster Energy Open. The result was pack racing and a much closer margin of victory than in the past few All-Star Races, but it led some to say that it wasn’t …

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