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24-05-2025
- Automotive
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Ross Chastain cuts tire, crashes after leading Coke 600 practice averages
Ross Chastain finished second in Friday night's NASCAR Truck race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and when the Cup cars went out on the track for Coca-Cola 600 practice, he was again very fast. Timing in ninth overall on the time sheets, Chastain was showing impressive long-run speed in the No. 1 Chevrolet. He led all drivers in the 10-lap, 15-lap, and 20-lap averages. Unfortunately, after 20 laps on track, disaster struck as he cut a left-rear tire going down the backstretch. The car spun out in Turn 3 and Chastain hit the outside wall with the driver-side door. The car came to a rest on the apron and was towed back to the pit lane. While a cause has yet to be officially determined, being aggressive with extremely low air pressures has caused previous tire issues for other teams this year. "Just down the backstretch, all of the air came out of it at once," said Chastain after being released from the infield care center. "I tried to just keep it straight and braked as hard as I could in a straight line. But it was too late. I was okay until I got into the banking and then the whole car got on the ground and around it went." Advertisement While Chastain was the only driver to suffer an on-track incident during the practice session, another Chevrolet driver never even got on track to begin with. Kyle Busch, who announced a contract extension with Richard Childress Racing on Saturday morning, was the only driver not to run any laps. Busch reported a steering issue and the team scrambled to replace the power steering pump. Read Also: Richard Childress: Kyle Busch's career "is not even close to being over" Kyle Busch extends contract with Richard Childress Racing through 2026 To read more articles visit our website.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Automotive
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NASCAR reinstates crew member who previously violated substance abuse policy
NASCAR's weekly penalty report was a short one this week. There were no issues following the NASCAR Truck and NASCAR Xfinity Series races in the sport's highly anticipated return to Rockingham. The only issue occurred on Saturday following the Xfinity race as Jesse Love was disqualified when his No. 2 Chevrolet failed post-race inspection. He was stripped of the race win, allowing Sammy Smith to inherit the victory. Richard Childress Racing intends to appeal the penalty and they will make their case on Wednesday, April 22nd. Advertisement The Cup Series was not racing in their only off-weekend for the remainder of the 2025 season. They will now compete for 28 consecutive wins until the championship finale in November. The only item included in this week's report wasn't actually a penalty, but a reinstatement. Josiah Wright, who was working as the rear tire changer for RFK Racing's No. 6 Ford Mustang with driver Brad Keselowski, was suspended on March 19th. He was found in violation of the sport's substance abuse policy. However, this week's penalty report indicates that he has been reinstated. Although not stated, this likely means he completed NASCAR's Road to Recovery program. NASCAR stated that he is "eligible to return to all NASCAR activity." Corbin Sklener, who was also suspended along with Wright following the Las Vegas race weekend, was also found in violation of the sport's substance abuse policy. However, he was not mentioned and has not yet been reinstated. Sklener worked as a jackman for Mike Harmon Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Read Also: NASCAR suspends six crew members following Las Vegas race weekend To read more articles visit our website.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Automotive
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Fans flock to Rockingham Speedway for NASCAR's return
NASCAR is officially back in Richmond County after years of waiting. Fans flocked back to Rockingham Speedway as NASCAR Truck and Xfinity Series drivers took to the track Friday afternoon. 'I think it is about time, I hope it keeps going and a cup race comes in,' Dave Lougee said. Advertisement ALSO READ: NASCAR making return to Rockingham Speedway after state funds paved way for renovations NASCAR left the track in 2013 after ownership changes and the rise of bigger markets with better facilities. The NASCAR Cup Series last raced at The Rock in 2004. But the state and the track's new owner invested millions to pave the way for a return to a place where legends have raced. 'Watching the legends here, Geoff Bodine, Rusty Wallace, Mark Martin, Dale Earnhardt, all of them and Richard Petty. Just bringing these old tracks back, I think is awesome,' Crew Chief Riley Higgins said. The North Carolina state budget allocated $9 million to Rockingham Speedway in 2021, bringing a pipe dream to life. Advertisement 'It is awesome to be back here, the fans, it is going to be one heck of a show this weekend,' Higgins said. The Rock has a storied history and its revival allows the chance for new memories to be made by new fans. 'Man I want to see something crazy,' fan Davion Ingram said. The Rock has a storied history. Its revival allows the chance for new memories to be made by new fans. RELATED: NASCAR driver's company eyes expansion Many hope this weekend is just the start of a new era of racing in Rockingham County 'With this being back, it is just a great experience of having everyone come out,' Kamuri Morgan said. 'Everybody has a good time and watches some good racing.' The Xfinity Series will close out The Rock's return with their race on Saturday at 4 p.m. (WATCH BELOW: Michael Jordan's NASCAR team unveils HQ)
