Mirror Driving: “Taming” Richmond, Debris Disaster & Kyle’s Truck Future
The Richmond race is often one of NASCAR’s most competitive. Instead, its 12 lead changes were the fewest all season. Cause for concern, or still a great race?
The Richmond race is often one of NASCAR’s most competitive. Instead, its 12 lead changes were the fewest all season. Cause for concern, or still a great race?
I don’t think NASCAR is interested in expanding the schedule. That leaves the option of moving a race from another facility to Kentucky.
Richmond reminded us there are plenty of emerging contenders, including winner Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick.
10. Missing seven races may have played a factor.
Tuesday (May 4) was Media Day at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte. One week to go before the gala grand opening
2 – number of positions Kyle Busch gained in the driver points standings after winning at Richmond Saturday night.
Bruton Smith did not buy Kentucky Speedway without knowing that the anti-trust lawsuit brought upon NASCAR by former ownership was going to get settled.
Here’s the $5-million question: What’s the track with the fewest lead changes so far this season? Sorry, folks… your answer is Richmond, with 12.
Richmond first appeared on the schedule in 1953. Lee Petty won the inaugural event, and since then the famed old circuit has hosted some 108 NASCAR Cup races.
Finally, tires squeal and the poor guy gets his car moving. Everybody in the stands cheers. NO YELLOW FLAG!