NASCAR Podcast
Although he will be running a NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Watkins Glen the same week the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series heads to the dirt in Eldora, Chase Briscoe will defend his Truck Series win from a season ago.
According to Briscoe, he will hop a flight with spotters that will be traveling back and forth from Eldora to Watkins Glen to make this happen. Continue reading “Chase Briscoe to Pull Double Duty at Two Separate Tracks to Defend Eldora Dirt Derby Win”
UPDATE 2:00 PM ET: After speaking with numerous crew chiefs, Bob Pockrass posted a photo of what is suspected to be the area of the firewall that NASCAR wasn’t happy with inside the No. 52 truck.
In talking to crew chiefs and others, this is the area that apparently is the issue. Apparently too high. Friesen politely declined comment as did a GMS executive. This photo is of the passenger side floorboard area of truck, taken from the front of the passenger side window. pic.twitter.com/iaNwpAmNWl
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) July 11, 2019
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
UPDATE 9:47 AM ET: NASCAR has also announced that due to the confiscation of their primary truck, the No. 52 team will have to start at the rear of the field in tonight’s Buckle up in your Truck 225, regardless of their qualifying position.
UPDATE 9:27 AM ET: It is officially a “Firewall issue” that caused NASCAR to confiscate the primary No. 52 truck reports Bob Pockrass. Nobody ejected from the track from the team and penalties are to be determined. Any penalties could be announced as late as next week.
Firewall issue on the Friesen truck, according to NASCAR. No one ejected from the team. Penalties TBD — possibly not announced until next week — pending further discussion among NASCAR officials. The truck sits outside the #NASCAR hauler. pic.twitter.com/cWfjjQFsc0
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) July 11, 2019
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
UPDATE 9:23 AM ET: Bob Pockrass is reporting that Friesen’s backup truck last ran at Chicago a couple of weeks ago and it will be ready in time for opening practice at 9:35.
Friesen has pulled out his backup, which ran at Chicagoland. It will be ready for first practice. He was allowed to get his seat and safety equipment from the primary, which NASCAR had taken. The primary was a new truck (GMS affiliate). pic.twitter.com/p6C6fWGmwn
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) July 11, 2019
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
UPDATE 9:07 AM ET: The Halmar Friesen Racing team has been allowed to take the driver safety and comfort equipment from the truck, according to Chris Knight of Catchfence.
Although no details on why are available yet, it appears that NASCAR did not like something about Stewart Friesen’s No. 52 primary Chevrolet Silverado for Thursday’s Buckle up in your Truck 225 at Kentucky Speedway.
The sanctioning body confiscated the entire truck after opening Truck Series inspection, according to Fox Sports’ Bob Pockrass.
Nascar has confiscated the Stewart Friesen primary truck at Kentucky after determining it was unacceptable (no additional details yet).
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) July 11, 2019
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
Fox Sports’ Alan Cavanna added that the No. 52 team’s primary truck which was confiscated was a brand new truck that was making it’s first appearance at the race track. It very well could be its last.
The NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series have two (not televised) practice sessions on Thursday at 9:35 AM ET and 11:05 AM ET. Qualifying and the race are also on Thursday.
It’ll be a busy day of playing catch up for the No. 52 team.
As soon as more is known, I will update this story.
Here is a full breakdown of all of the NASCAR television programming that will be available on Thursday. Thanks to John Morris (@JMorrisTV on Twitter) for helping compile this list!
ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN STANDARD TIME!
| Time | Event | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM | Practice 1: NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Kentucky | NBC Sports App |
| 4:00 PM | Qualifying: NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Buckle up in Your Truck 225 at Kentucky | FS1 |
| 6:00 PM | Final Practice: NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Kentucky | NBC Sports App |
| 7:00 PM | Pre-Race: NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Buckle up in Your Truck 225 at Kentucky | FS1 |
| 7:30 PM | Race: NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Buckle up in Your Truck 225 at Kentucky | FS1 |
#576 Guest: Landon Cassill – We recap the wild on all levels Daytona race, discuss what might have been for some drivers, Justin Haley is a Cup Series winner, Matt Kenseth wins in Wisconsin, McCall fights back with a funny video, Byron is knocking on the door, Johnson looks strong, Erik Jones is our spotlight, plus a full Kentucky preview. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.
Continue reading “TFLW NASCAR Podcast: #576 Landon Cassill Kentucky Preview”
Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team were having a great day Sunday at Daytona. The 29-year old had won Stage 2 of the race and he was battling for the lead in the final Stage when all hell broke loose. Dillon made an arrant block of Clint Bowyer which triggered a massive pileup and ended the No. 3 car’s day.
What looked to be a good points day at the very least and a potential victory, turned into a 33rd-place finish.
It’s been the story of the season for a team that has produced all year long on qualifying day (three poles), but has failed to back it up on race day (three top-10s in 18 starts). After this latest poor finish, Dillon sits 22nd in the championship standings and he is fading fast from mathematical contention of making the Playoffs on points.
Dillon’s crew chief made an appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s Morning Drive, and the outspoken leader of the team didn’t mince words about his team’s current situation. Continue reading “For Austin Dillon’s Crew Chief Danny Stockman Jr. It’s All About Wins Now”
The Final Lap Weekly 