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Newsweek
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Kevin Harvick Points Out Main Problem in NASCAR Pit Crew Clash at Sonoma
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Former NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick has pointed out the main problem that triggered the pit crew dispute during the Cup Series race at Sonoma last weekend. A fight broke out between a pit crew member of RFK Racing and crew members of Joe Gibbs Racing after Ty Gibbs grazed a tire held by RFK tire changer Telvin McClurkin. This happened when Gibbs was passing through the RFK pit stall, which was next to the JGR stall. Following the incident, McClurkin confronted JGR crew members before they got physical. NASCAR officials eventually intervened and later concluded that Gibbs was not at fault, despite RFK providing video evidence. Watch: Unexpected Pit Crew Fight Breaks Out During NASCAR Cup Race at Sonoma Now, Harvick pointed out the core issue in the clash, explaining that the tire changer should have made way for the approaching car and described his act of confrontation as a "bad reaction." Speaking on his Happy Hour podcast, Harvick said: Former NASCAR Cup Series driver, Kevin Harvick speaks at the Busch Light activation on the midway prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach,... Former NASCAR Cup Series driver, Kevin Harvick speaks at the Busch Light activation on the midway prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. More"Ty didn't do anything wrong here. NASCAR said it as well. My advice to the guy carrying the tires is move the tires. If you don't want to get hit by the car, move the tires. That's your responsibility, not the driver's. They give you that luxury of not having to jump off the wall anymore, but when I was the driver and I felt like your tire carrier was swinging around too wide and it was affecting the way I get into the box, I would brush them. There's no doubt in my mind. "This one is simple. The tire carrier just needs to get out of the freaking way. He's standing in the pit stall with the two tires and so, he can be frustrated all he wants — I don't know why he wants to go over and blame it on the team guys. Just a bad reaction from the tire carrier and in my opinion, 100 percent his problem to deal with. Get out of the way of the car." Gibbs' entry into the pit stall slowed Keselowski, and Harvick said he has no problem with that. He explained: "In all honesty, the 6 and the 54 were racing. Anything I can do to mess up your pit stop, if I can cut it as close as possible to keep you from running around the car, I'm cutting it as close as possible. "If you're right there and you don't want to pull your tire back or take one step back to try to keep your timing right on your pit stop, I want you to make sure that the next time we come in, that you're one step back and your pit stop's not going to be as fast as mine because it's going to be way easier to pass you on pit road or you not pass me on pit road. Pit crew guys might not like to hear that, but I don't have a problem with anything that happened."
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Cracker Barrel is new NASCAR Cup Series title sponsor for Nashville Superspeedway race
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway has a new title sponsor which is familiar to Tennessee − Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. The Cracker Barrel 400 is set for June 1 (6 p.m. CT, Amazon Prime Video, PRN) at the 1.33-mile concrete oval track located in Lebanon. Cracker Barrel replaces Ally Financial, which served as title sponsor for the first four years of the race. Cracker Barrel signed a multi-year deal to serve as the race's title sponsor. Fifty-one Cracker Barrel stores are located in Tennessee. The original Cracker Barrel store, which opened in 1969, is just over 10 miles from the Nashville Superspeedway. Cracker Barrel is headquartered on a 98-acre campus in Lebanon. 'This partnership with Cracker Barrel is a landmark for Nashville Superspeedway and Middle Tennessee,' Nashville Superspeedway general manager Matt Greci said in a release. 'Cracker Barrel started here in Lebanon, and its growth into a national brand reflects the strength of this community. Pairing that legacy with our NASCAR Cup Series weekend reinforces our shared commitment to putting our guests at the center of everything we do, making this race a true celebration of home.' A new entitlement partner's race logo will be unveiled at a news conference Thursday when the official announcement is made at Gibson Garage in downtown Nashville. The are 660 Cracker Barrel locations in 44 states. This is not Cracker Barrel's first time to sponsor a NASCAR Cup Race. The Cracker Barrel 500 was run as the fourth Cup Series race of the season at Atlanta Motor Speedway from 1999-2001. 'Over 55 years ago, we opened our doors in Lebanon, and this partnership with Nashville Superspeedway feels like a homecoming,' Cracker Barrel chief marketing officer Sarah Moore said. 'Middle Tennessee is foundational to our beginnings − country hospitality, hard work and a commitment to putting people at the heart of everything we do. The Cracker Barrel 400 lets us share that with NASCAR's global audience while honoring the community where it all began.' NASCAR IS BACK TO STAY IN NASHVILLE: Why the NASCAR Cup Series left Nashville and why it could be here to stay NASHVILLE SUPERSPEEDAY'S MOMENTS: From Kyle Busch guitar smash to smokin' hot wife prayer Nashville Superspeedway's most memorable moments Speedway Motorsports is the leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment, which operates Nashville Superspeedway and other top-tier facilities. 'Cracker Barrel and Speedway Motorsports both bring people together − whether over a meal or at the track,' said Kevin Camper, executive vice president and chief commercial officer for Speedway Motorsports. 'This multi-year partnership ties Cracker Barrel's iconic brand to our sport's foundation. It's an honor to showcase their story to fans across the country.' The Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race will be part of a tripleheader weekend at Nashville Superspeedway. The Rackley Roofing 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race will kickoff the weekend on May 30 at 7 p.m. followed by the Tennessee Lottery 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on May June 1 at 6:30 p.m. Last year, Joey Logano won the Ally 400, John Hunter Nemechek won the Tennessee Lottery 250 and Christian Eckes won the Rackley Roofing 200. Reach Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 or on X @MikeOrganWriter. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Cracker Barrel new NASCAR Cup series race title sponsor in Nashville
