John Potts – Page 4

Potts’s Shots: Split-Screen Sadness

March 13, 2023September 29, 2011 Frontstretch Staff

Harold Irvine comments, “On Sunday during the second half of the race, ads were shown on a split screen. While the idea was good, it was wasted.”

Potts’s Shots: How to “Cause” a Caution & Get Away With It?

March 7, 2023September 22, 2011 Frontstretch Staff

Alfred Jackson emails, “OK, as an old (I mean experienced) official, what’s your take on the alleged “deliberate” spin at Atlanta by Paul Menard?”

Potts’s Shots: Safety Questions for a Former Flagman

March 3, 2023September 15, 2011 Frontstretch Staff

From Roger Clarkson, “We see the NASCAR officials on pit lane wearing helmets and fire suits. What about those in the flagstand, particularly on short tracks?”

Potts’s Shots: A Fan-Proposed 2012 Cup Series Schedule

March 1, 2023September 8, 2011 Frontstretch Staff

Bob Merriman writes “Are you related to the great Dick Potts of racing fame at this and other area speedways of the time?”

Potts’s Shots: Seeking Jon Wood, ASA, Chase Favoritism & More

February 14, 2023August 31, 2011 Frontstretch Staff

“I haven’t heard anything about Jon Wood since he left the Truck Series. What’s with him and how is he doing?”

Potts’s Shots: More Reactions to GWC & Double-File Restarts

February 4, 2023August 25, 2011 Frontstretch Staff

In regards to the GWC, I don’t think it’s necessarily a bad thing. My biggest complaint is with the “Double File Restart, Shootout Style!” philosophy.

Potts’s Shots: The Dangers of a GWC Finish & the Humor of Practical Jokes

February 1, 2023August 17, 2011 Frontstretch Staff

Tim McMillan writes, “When will NASCAR put an end to this end of race carnage called Green-White-Checkers?

Potts’s Shots: Remembering a 1973 Racing Tragedy

January 25, 2023August 11, 2011 Frontstretch Staff

Q: I always thought that Swede Savage had died from kidney failure (as many burn victims do), about 33 days after the accident in the 1973 Indy 500.

Potts’s Shots: The Future of Lucas Oil Raceway

January 18, 2023August 4, 2011 Frontstretch Staff

Really can’t attribute a question to anyone specific this week. I’ve gotten a LOT of phone calls, e-mails, etc. from people wanting to know how I feel about NASCAR’s decision to move the Nationwide race from Lucas Oil Raceway to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

I’ve touched lightly on this subject once, but just for a sentence or two, and I think the topic deserves its own column. All of those who contacted me assumed, correctly, that I did not look favorably on this decision. That’s putting it mildly. I have to believe a very good friend of mine who covers motorsports for The Indianapolis Star was correct in his question-and-answer blog this week. He said he believes everyone involved in making this decision will come to regret it.