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NASCAR Formalizes On-Track Incident Procedure For Competitors
Rule Enhances Sport’s Ongoing Safety Efforts

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2014) — In its continued efforts to evolve the safety of its sport, NASCAR announced Friday that it will add a rule that addresses on-track incidents as part of its race procedures. The rule, listed as Section 9-16, will be an addendum to the NASCAR rule book and will apply to all of its racing series, effective immediately. Continue reading “NASCAR to Drivers – Stay In Your Car”

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jimmie_johnson_pocono_nscs_0606131 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s / Kobalt Tools Chevrolet 2013 Owner Points – 1st
2 99 Carl Edwards Kellogg’s / Cheez-It Ford 2013 Owner Points – 2nd
3 15 Clint Bowyer RKMotorsCharlotte.com Toyota 2013 Owner Points – 3rd
4 20 Matt Kenseth Home Depot / Husky Toyota 2013 Owner Points – 4th
5 29 Kevin Harvick Rheem Chevrolet 2013 Owner Points – 5th
6 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. National Guard Chevrolet 2013 Owner Points – 6th
7 5 Kasey Kahne Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet 2013 Owner Points – 7th
8 18 Kyle Busch M&M’s Toyota 2013 Owner Points – 8th

The Final Lap Weekly #257 NASCAR Podcast – TNT’s Ralph Sheheen, Pocono Preview

9 27 Paul Menard Quaker State / Menards Chevrolet 2013 Owner Points – 9th
10 2 Brad Keselowski Miller Lite Ford 2013 Owner Points – 10th

Continue reading “2013 NASCAR Cup Series Pocono Starting Lineup – Jimmie Johnson On Pole By Rulebook”

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NASCAR TECHNICAL BULLETIN UPDATE

NASCAR issued a technical bulletin Thursday, Sept. 6 that reconfirms the limits NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams can go in setting up their rear end suspensions in their race cars. Effective Sept. 12, the truck trailing arm front mounting bushing assemblies may be built to allow a maximum of ¼ inch of total movement in one direction only. Truck trailing arm front mounting bushings must be designed to move freely throughout the ¼ inch of approved travel. Previously approved front truck trailing arm bushing assemblies which allow more than ¼ inch of movement or that do not move freely throughout the ¼ inch travel will no longer be permitted for use in competition. Approved front truck trailing arm bushing assemblies must not be altered after being approved. Wheelbase, rear axle location (parallel), offset and rear axle housing alignment will be inspected both pre-race and post-race.

Continue reading “NASCAR Technical Bulletin Update: Rear-End Suspension Limits”

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NATIONAL STOCK CAR RACING APPEALS PANEL STATEMENT

On March 13, 2012, the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel heard and considered the appeal of the #48 Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team.

UPDATE 3/15/12 -The National Stock Car Chief Appellate Officer will conduct a hearing on the appeal of the No. 48 team Tuesday, March 20, at the NASCAR Research and Development Center.

The penalties concern Section 12-1 of the NASCAR Rule Book “Actions detrimental to stock car racing;” Section 12-4(J): “Any determination by NASCAR Officials that the Race Equipment used in the Event does not conform to NASCAR rules detailed in Section 20 of the NASCAR Rule Book, or has not been approved by NASCAR prior to the Event;” and Section 20-2.1(E): “If in the judgment of NASCAR Officials, any part or component of the car not previously approved by NASCAR that has been installed or modified to enhance aerodynamic performance, will not be permitted: Unapproved car body modifications.”

Continue reading “NASCAR Penalties Stand for Jimmie Johnson’s Hendrick 48 Team”

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The following rule change is effective August 11, 2011 for all three NASCAR national series:

9-15 Pit Procedures During Race

The fuel handler must be in control of the fuel can at all times when fuel is being added to the car. The fuel handler will not be permitted to perform any adjustments or other pit stop procedures while the fuel can coupler is engaged with the car-mounted adapter.

“In an ongoing effort to keep pit road safer, we have made this adjustment to the duties of the fuel handler. If the fueler’s only responsibility is to fuel the car, he will do a better job and make fewer mistakes on pit road.”

– NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Director John Darby