Cup/Nationwide @ Richmond - ARCA @ Salem

Cartman · PostPosted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:46 pm

The Cup Series returns from Easter/Dega break for some short-track racing at Richmond, as does the Nationwide Series, coming from another horribly shitty race at Nashville. The ARCA boys will be going short-tracking as well at Salem Speedway.

Also on Thursday will be the first annual Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown from Richmond, featuring a slew of Sprint Cup and short-track drivers competing in late models. This will air LIVE on SPEED at 8pm ET.

Cup: Matthew and Daniel Hansen 400 - Saturday @ 7:30pm ET on FOX
Nationwide: Bubba Burger 250 - Friday @ 7:30pm ET on SPEED
Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown - Thursday @ 8pm ET on SPEED

ARCA: Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 - Sunday @ 2:15pm ET

Andre · PostPosted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:35 pm

http://www.scenedaily.com/news/articles ... um=twitter

People getting all up in arms about ESPN "not having room" for NASCAR on its schedule. With the NFL Draft and NBA Playoffs, I guess it's understandable... but the question remains.

Will it be the ESPN broadcasting "team" calling the shots??? Man, I hope not. Seeing as how Fox owns Speed, I'm really hoping to hear plenty of Rick Allen PRAHBLEM moments on Friday night. :wave:

mclaren2008 · PostPosted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:41 pm

Kyle BUsch can win this race with one arm

Mobil1fan · PostPosted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:20 pm

Rick Allen and the Dueling Waltrips.

Taylor · PostPosted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:35 pm

I don't hold out much hope for the Nationwide race as the one I saw last fall was the most boring race I've ever attended and if I'd payed money to go I would have been pissed. The Cup races have tended to be better than the Nationwide races at Richmond lately, but I'm going to drive four hours away to go Motor Mile Speedway on Saturday night instead to see some more local racing (and I'll probably still spend less than I would on those $90 Cup tickets). However I will be at Richmond on Thursday night to see the K&N Pro Series East and the Short Track Showdown and I'll be cheering on my friends C.E. Falk and Matt Waltz.

K_Sherman · PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:20 am

Wish they'd show the East race live. At least the LM race is being broadcast.

Taylor · PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:01 am

TheShermanator wrote:

Wish they'd show the East race live. At least the LM race is being broadcast.

Thanks to the brilliance of NASCAR and SPEED (sarcasm), they are showing the K&N Pro Series East race from Greenville-Pickens at 6pm on Thursday, the same night the series is racing at Richmond.

Also, here's my highlight videos from the previous two Short Track Showdowns at Southside Speedway:

Mobil1fan · PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:19 am

More like the brilliance of signed contracts for broadcasting rights.

Shane · PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 4:46 am

Andre wrote:

http://www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/sprintcupseries/FEUD_OF_THE_WEEK_NASCAR_Fans_vs_ESPN_Speed.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

People getting all up in arms about ESPN "not having room" for NASCAR on its schedule. With the NFL Draft and NBA Playoffs, I guess it's understandable... but the question remains.

Will it be the ESPN broadcasting "team" calling the shots??? Man, I hope not. Seeing as how Fox owns Speed, I'm really hoping to hear plenty of Rick Allen PRAHBLEM moments on Friday night. :wave:

Yeah, the problem is Speed doesn't cover enough NASCAR. Yep.

mooneyes · PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:27 pm

whats this denny hamlin showdown thing??will they be in cup cars or some type of super latemodel?

Taylor · PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:55 pm

mooneyes wrote:

whats this denny hamlin showdown thing??will they be in cup cars or some type of super latemodel?

They will be in Late Models that fit the NASCAR Late Model Stock Car rulebook. Comparatively, LMSC have less power than the average Super Late Model at ~450 to the wheels and have a minimum weight of about 3100 pounds. This is the 5th running of this race and honestly it's lost it's roots now that it's at RIR and NASCAR is running the show, but hopefully the fact that it's a televised event will bring some exposure to many of the talented local drivers. I'm just hoping they don't get screwed out that opportunity with everyone's fixation on Cup drivers and celebrities that will be in the race. Not to mention Richmond is probably too big for Late Models anyway, it's pretty much going to come down to the teams that spend the most money. Hopefully the race will return to Southside Speedway next year, or maybe move to Langley Speedway where it really should have been this year. But regardless it's at Richmond this year and I'm hoping to see a good race and a local driver in victory lane.

SecretAgentHarvick · PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:24 pm

markmartinfan wrote:

I don't hold out much hope for the Nationwide race as the one I saw last fall was the most boring race I've ever attended and if I'd payed money to go I would have been pissed. The Cup races have tended to be better than the Nationwide races at Richmond lately, but I'm going to drive four hours away to go Motor Mile Speedway on Saturday night instead to see some more local racing (and I'll probably still spend less than I would on those $90 Cup tickets). However I will be at Richmond on Thursday night to see the K&N Pro Series East and the Short Track Showdown and I'll be cheering on my friends C.E. Falk and Matt Waltz.

You're dedicated man... I only live about an hour away from Radford (Motor Mile), 20 - 30 minutes from Kingsport and Lonesome Pine and can't bring myself to go in fear that the racing will suck. Let me know how Radford goes. If it's good, may take the plunge and go up there myself sometime. I always wanted to go up there back in the days that the Busch Series raced up there, but never got to go.

Taylor · PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:36 pm

SecretAgentHarvick wrote:

markmartinfan wrote:

I don't hold out much hope for the Nationwide race as the one I saw last fall was the most boring race I've ever attended and if I'd payed money to go I would have been pissed. The Cup races have tended to be better than the Nationwide races at Richmond lately, but I'm going to drive four hours away to go Motor Mile Speedway on Saturday night instead to see some more local racing (and I'll probably still spend less than I would on those $90 Cup tickets). However I will be at Richmond on Thursday night to see the K&N Pro Series East and the Short Track Showdown and I'll be cheering on my friends C.E. Falk and Matt Waltz.

You're dedicated man... I only live about an hour away from Radford (Motor Mile), 20 - 30 minutes from Kingsport and Lonesome Pine and can't bring myself to go in fear that the racing will suck. Let me know how Radford goes. If it's good, may take the plunge and go up there myself sometime. I always wanted to go up there back in the days that the Busch Series raced up there, but never got to go.

From what I hear, Kingsport has been pretty interesting so far this year. Motor Mile has been a bit down on cars in LMSC (which means they're at about the same level as all the other tracks around since they used to get the most cars in the region by far). Lee Pulliam has dominated the first two races but they have twin races for the Late Models this weekend so that might shake things up. Between the 5 races that night I'm sure I'll see at least one good one. Besides, tickets at pretty much every short track I've been to are only $10, it's not like you're losing much if you see a boring race every once in a while.

Dan Belcher · PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:49 pm

Got my ticket for the ARCA race at Salem (sitting with Kessinger and his dad like we've done the past several years at that race). Hopefully it doesn't get rained out. It basically hasn't stopped raining in this area for about 10 straight days. We've had 13+ inches of rain in the month of April alone in Louisville just a few miles south of Salem. :8:

Taylor · PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:34 am

Here is the entry list for tomorrow's Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown:
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Code:

CAR   DRIVER   SPONSOR   MAKE
02   Greg Fernandez      YMCA Richmond   Toyota
04   Bugs Hairfield      Denny Hamlin Foundation/RJ Roberts   Chevrolet
05   Doug Godsey         Godsey and Sons, Inc.   Chevrolet
07   Clint King          Lucas Oil Products   Ford
1    Lin O'Neill         Decals Unlimited/96.5 The Planet   Chevrolet
2    Wayne Ramsey        Romeo Guest Construction   Ford
3    Burt Myers          Eagle Carports   Chevrolet
5    Frank Deiny Jr.     Kiker Tree Service   Toyota
6    Shannon Marano      Virginia Motor Speedway   Chevrolet
7    Dude Gibbs          C&F Bank   Chevrolet
8    Derrick Lancaster   Total Car Care and Towing   Chevrolet
9    George Miedecke     Jel Wen Windows and Doors   Ford
12   Nick Smith          Sketchers, Kool Looks, Creative Surfaces   Chevrolet
13   Greg Pursley          Ford
16   Jeff Oakley         Oakley Tank Lines/Rock Island Whitetail   Chevrolet
18   Becca Kasten        Chevrolet
22   Adam Brenner        NHSS RACING.com   Ford
24   Matt Waltz          Waltz Engineered Sales, Inc.   Chevrolet
26   Phillip Morris      Dean Mechanical   Chevrolet
27   Tommy Lemons Jr.    Lemon's Backhoe   Chevrolet
28   Brandon Mcreynolds  Jesse Jones Hot Dogs   Dodge
29   Brandon Butler      National Guard/Tire-X   Chevrolet
31   Ryan Robertson      Sheetz Convenience Stores   Chevrolet
32   Kyle Grissom         Chevrolet
40   C E Falk, III       Hampton Roads Toyota Dealers   Toyota
41   Justin Johnson       Chevrolet
42   Chris Hoylman       David's Towing / Kim Motors.com   Chevrolet
47   Mike Looney          Chevrolet
48   Scott Turlington    Mid-Atlantic Controls Corp.   Chevrolet
54   Brandon Dean        Mullis Motorsports   Ford
57   Eddie Johnson       Filtrona Porous Technologies   Chevrolet
59   Coleman Pressley    Celebrity Hot Dogs   Toyota
68   Brandon Brown       Chevrolet
69   Matt Mccall         Denver Marine Ranger Boats   Chevrolet
77   Clint Mills          Dodge
80   Wesley Falk         Avalon Fishing Pier   Ford
82   Paddy Rodenbeck     Green Hills Software   Chevrolet
84   Peyton Sellers      Southern States   Ford
90   Terry Carroll       Carroll's Automotive   Chevrolet
94   Natalie Sather      K&N Filters   Chevrolet
95   Shayne Lockhart     Williamsburg Honda-Hyundai   Chevrolet
97   Marty Ward          Bryan Ramey and Associates   Chevrolet

LOCKED-IN DRIVERS:
CAR   DRIVER   SPONSOR   MAKE
4    Curtis Markham      FedEx   Toyota
11   Denny Hamlin        FedEx Express/ Denny Hamlin Foundation   Toyota
14   Tony Stewart        Prelude to the Dream   Chevrolet
15   Michael Waltrip      Toyota
20   Joey Logano         The Home Depot   Toyota
21   Trevor Bayne        Trevor Bayne Foundation   Ford
23   Jason White         Gun Broker.com   Chevrolet
25   Hermie Sadler       Hermie and Elliott Sadler Foundation   Chevrolet
51   Kyle Busch          Kyle Busch Foundation   Toyota
71   Max Gresham         FedEx   Toyota
76   Darrell Wallace Jr. FedEx / Wallace Industries   Toyota
88   Aric Almirola       Tax Slayer   Chevrolet
99   Travis Pastrana     Boost Mobile / Samsung   Toyota

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Some stats on these drivers...
There are six drivers in this race who won track championships last year: CE Falk (Langley), Justin Johnson (South Boston), Adam Brenner (Old Dominion), Brandon Dean (Motor Mile), Burt Myers (Bowman-Gray), and Marty Ward (Greenville-Pickens).
There are three former national champions: Philip Morris (2009, 2008, & 2006), Peyton Sellers (2005), and Greg Pursley (2004).
Some other notables: Eddie Johnson who has won championships at various different tracks in Virginia including Langley Speedway and Southside Speedway.
Curtis Markham has also won a number of championships at Southside Speedway and Old Dominion Speedway.
Shayne Lockhart is also a multiple time champion at Southside Speedway.

Chris A · PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:42 am

Dude Gibbs? Awesome! :lol:

SecretAgentHarvick · PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:13 pm

Markham used to race at Lonesome Pine quite a bit back in the day also. Think his day job now is a spotter for one of the JGR drivers isn't it?

Wayne · PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:27 pm

Trevor Bayne won't be racing at Richmond this weekend.

Jayski.com wrote:

Bayne Undergoing Medical Tests; Will Not Race in Richmond: Roush Fenway's [and Wood Brothers Racing's #21] Trevor Bayne has been hospitalized and is undergoing tests for symptoms that are thought to be related to the insect bite he sustained earlier this month. "Trevor was not feeling well early this week and he is currently being evaluated for lingering symptoms that may be related to his previous insect bite," said Roush Fenway president Steve Newmark. "Unfortunately Trevor will not be available to drive the #16 Ford for us this weekend in the Nationwide race at Richmond [Bayne was not scheduled to run the Sprint Cup race as the #21 Wood Brother's team runs a limited schedule]. As of now, our plans are to use a substitute driver from the Roush Fenway family of drivers in place of Trevor at Friday night's race. Obviously Trevor wanted to be in Richmond and he's upset about not being able to compete. However, his health is our top priority and we insisted that he have these tests to get to the bottom of his symptoms. We will work to provide you with further updates as they become available." The 20-year old driver was treated and released earlier this month after a reaction from an apparent insect bite on his left elbow that he suffered earlier that week while at home in North Carolina.(Roush Fenway Racing)(4-28-2011)

Taylor · PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 7:24 pm

SecretAgentHarvick wrote:

Markham used to race at Lonesome Pine quite a bit back in the day also. Think his day job now is a spotter for one of the JGR drivers isn't it?

Yeah, he's Denny's spotter.

Taylor · PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:13 pm

Currently qualifying for the Short Track Showdown here at Richmond, live updates can be found at http://www.race22.com, and of course the live broadcast on SPEED at 8:30 EDT. Max Gresham is on the pole for the K&N Pro Series East race.

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