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NASCAR: 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup/XFINITY/Camping World Truck Series season thread:
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GO Green Racing-XFINITY formed assigned #35, hires Joey Gase and announces Sparks Energy as primary sponsor; team is a sister outfit to Go FAS Racing
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Robby Benton joins Team Penske as team manager;
2 day test at Texas; debut of the new Camaro ZX1 with the 9-Elliott Almirola debuts with SHR in the 10, Blaney now in the Penske 12, and Truex, Jr. in the 78;
Harrison Burton 9 race schedule for KBM in the 51; 7 AS A 17 yr old; Texas and Homestead will mark initial appearance on intermediate tracks
2 day test at Texas; debut of the new Camaro ZX1 with the 9-Elliott Almirola debuts with SHR in the 10, Blaney now in the Penske 12, and Truex, Jr. in the 78;
Harrison Burton 9 race schedule for KBM in the 51; 7 AS A 17 yr old; Texas and Homestead will mark initial appearance on intermediate tracks
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annual Chili Bowl National Midget race begins today through the 13th....
Multiple NASCAR drivers; Bell, Kahne, Stenhouse, Jr., Abreu, Briscoe, Allgaier, Larson, & Bowman, either driving or owning entries
Multiple NASCAR drivers; Bell, Kahne, Stenhouse, Jr., Abreu, Briscoe, Allgaier, Larson, & Bowman, either driving or owning entries
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Kyle Larson advances by winning opening night of Chili Bowl;advances to Main Event;
Monster Energy sponsor window for 2019 extension given by NASCAR President Brett Dewar, window opened 12/31;
stage racing will likely be unchanged;
Manufacturers coming? not until 2020 would a new manufacturer or a previous one (Dodge/Fiat Chrysler) be allowed to reenter the sport
Monster Energy sponsor window for 2019 extension given by NASCAR President Brett Dewar, window opened 12/31;
stage racing will likely be unchanged;
Manufacturers coming? not until 2020 would a new manufacturer or a previous one (Dodge/Fiat Chrysler) be allowed to reenter the sport
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Budget cap?;
Chili Bowl;
XFINITY: Dr. Pepper joining JD Motorsports with Gary Keller as associate sponsor;
RFR debuts red/gray/white schematic for the return of the 60 entry; a drawing will be held to determine which of the three drivers will race;
CWTS:
Safelite leaves GMS racing for KBM ; Textron joins KBM when Kyle Busch entered in 5 events;
NBC ANALYST Parker Kligerman returns to the 75 Henderson Motorsports team on a limited basis;
Preseason truck test at Charlotte now the 24th, was the 17th (weather)
Chili Bowl;
XFINITY: Dr. Pepper joining JD Motorsports with Gary Keller as associate sponsor;
RFR debuts red/gray/white schematic for the return of the 60 entry; a drawing will be held to determine which of the three drivers will race;
CWTS:
Safelite leaves GMS racing for KBM ; Textron joins KBM when Kyle Busch entered in 5 events;
NBC ANALYST Parker Kligerman returns to the 75 Henderson Motorsports team on a limited basis;
Preseason truck test at Charlotte now the 24th, was the 17th (weather)
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Ganassi officially ends discussions about hiring Danica Patrick for her final 2 races of career
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XFINITY Rookie candidate/defending CWTS Champion Christopher Bell Wins annual Chili Bowl National Midget race;
it also ended the broadcast career for Dave Despain, who is now retired at age 71;
it also ended the broadcast career for Dave Despain, who is now retired at age 71;
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DC Solar increases Sponsorship Deal with CGRFS; adds multi-race sponsorship in Cup for both CGRFS entries; XFINITY team adds Jamie McMurray in that series;
JD Motorsports with Gary Keller expecting to run at least 4 entries; 0, 01, 4, AND 15, the 15 will be various drivers, 0 team TBD on sponsorship;
CWTS:
Thorsport Racing and TRD split;
Cody Coughlin and KBM split; Coughlin moves over to GMS Racing and will now team with Jerry Baxter in the #2;
JD Motorsports with Gary Keller expecting to run at least 4 entries; 0, 01, 4, AND 15, the 15 will be various drivers, 0 team TBD on sponsorship;
CWTS:
Thorsport Racing and TRD split;
Cody Coughlin and KBM split; Coughlin moves over to GMS Racing and will now team with Jerry Baxter in the #2;
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the 92 CWTS entry (RBR) will enter the 60th Daytona 500 and David Gilliland to drive;
Circle Sport and GO Fas Racing to partner to secure a charter;
Todd Gilliland to start the 2018 season as the newest driver of the #4 for KBM; going full time at Charlotte due to the age restriction rule;
Mike Seneca returning to help Norm Benning
Circle Sport and GO Fas Racing to partner to secure a charter;
Todd Gilliland to start the 2018 season as the newest driver of the #4 for KBM; going full time at Charlotte due to the age restriction rule;
Mike Seneca returning to help Norm Benning
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Rookie of Year battle now to reflect Stage racing/season championship;
Shriners' Hospitals to run three race deal with Front Row/38/Ragan(Dover, Daytona-2, & Bristol-2);
Kelley Blue Book extends sponsorship through 2020; moves to the 9-Elliott for Bristol 2, and Texas playoff race;
Go Daddy returning for the Patrick Double to end career, but no rides yet;
Go Bowling shifts title Sponsorship from Kansas to WGI, in new multi-year deal;
FireKeepers Casino extends indefinitely title sponsorship at Michigan;
XFINITY:
Brandt renews for another 19 race deal with JRM/7/Allgaier;
new team debut: JP Motorsports, who had an association last year with MDM for a race, assigned the #55;
Austin Cindric named to race/qualify the 60 at Daytona;
CWTS:
KBM sets crew chief lineup: Mike Hillman, Jr. to the 51; Marcus Richmond to the 4, & Rudy Fugle to the 18
Shriners' Hospitals to run three race deal with Front Row/38/Ragan(Dover, Daytona-2, & Bristol-2);
Kelley Blue Book extends sponsorship through 2020; moves to the 9-Elliott for Bristol 2, and Texas playoff race;
Go Daddy returning for the Patrick Double to end career, but no rides yet;
Go Bowling shifts title Sponsorship from Kansas to WGI, in new multi-year deal;
FireKeepers Casino extends indefinitely title sponsorship at Michigan;
XFINITY:
Brandt renews for another 19 race deal with JRM/7/Allgaier;
new team debut: JP Motorsports, who had an association last year with MDM for a race, assigned the #55;
Austin Cindric named to race/qualify the 60 at Daytona;
CWTS:
KBM sets crew chief lineup: Mike Hillman, Jr. to the 51; Marcus Richmond to the 4, & Rudy Fugle to the 18
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Hall of Fame Induction: Byron, Yates, Squier, Hornaday, Jr. & Evernham on NBCSN;
1000Bulbs,com joins FRM/38/Ragan for 4; Seth Barbour to crew chief;
Ticket Guardian named title sponsor for ISM Raceway's Spring weekend;
XFINITY:
Bar Harbor Foods/Sea Watch International joining Ryan Truex/Kaulig Racing for 2018
1000Bulbs,com joins FRM/38/Ragan for 4; Seth Barbour to crew chief;
Ticket Guardian named title sponsor for ISM Raceway's Spring weekend;
XFINITY:
Bar Harbor Foods/Sea Watch International joining Ryan Truex/Kaulig Racing for 2018
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Precision Performance Motorsports ceases operation----3 years and eighteen races after committing to run the 2017 season, it only ran 10 races----will move to Sports Cars
Precision Performance Motorsports ceases operation----3 years and eighteen races after committing to run the 2017 season, it only ran 10 races----will move to Sports Cars
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Lowe's Travel Stops extends for 6th consecutive year with Front Row Motorsports/34/McDowell; 18 races; Derrick Finley retained as crew chief;
Keen's Buildings returns to RWR/51;
Gaunt Brothers Racing to try again with DJ Kennington at Speedweeks;
XFINITY:
JP Motorsports hires Stephen Leicht;
NextGen Motorsports formed; hopeful of at least dual schedule in XFINITY/CWTS, projected 10 race deal;
CWTS:
Thorsport Racing to join Ford, after splitting with TRD; Crafton retained;
Keen's Buildings returns to RWR/51;
Gaunt Brothers Racing to try again with DJ Kennington at Speedweeks;
XFINITY:
JP Motorsports hires Stephen Leicht;
NextGen Motorsports formed; hopeful of at least dual schedule in XFINITY/CWTS, projected 10 race deal;
CWTS:
Thorsport Racing to join Ford, after splitting with TRD; Crafton retained;
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BREAKING-----
Daytona 500 set for Danica: Premium Motorsports will take the #7 FOR Speedweeks, Tony Eury, Jr. returns as crew chief
Daytona 500 set for Danica: Premium Motorsports will take the #7 FOR Speedweeks, Tony Eury, Jr. returns as crew chief
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Earnhardt/Nationwide relationship to continue;
DEWALT/RESER's/Circle K/Sport Clips to co-sponsor the 20 of Erik Jones;
RCR Driver Austin Dillon confirming the Cup efforts likely will be the 3/31, it doesn't appear at this point if the 27 team or its related charter will race;
K-LOVE following McDowell to Front Row's 34;
XFINITY:
RFR releases driver schedule for 60 team: Cindric @ Daytona; Briscoe @ Atlanta; and Majeski @ Bristol;
Hoist joins JD Motorsports with Gary Keller as associate sponsor;
CWTS:
KBM making additions to truck team: Brandon Jones 5 race deal in the 51; Spencer Davis 5 race deal in the 51, and Riley Herbst a 2 race deal in the 51;
Ben Rhodes (41) and Grant Enfinger(98) renewed for 2018 at Thorsport Racing
DEWALT/RESER's/Circle K/Sport Clips to co-sponsor the 20 of Erik Jones;
RCR Driver Austin Dillon confirming the Cup efforts likely will be the 3/31, it doesn't appear at this point if the 27 team or its related charter will race;
K-LOVE following McDowell to Front Row's 34;
XFINITY:
RFR releases driver schedule for 60 team: Cindric @ Daytona; Briscoe @ Atlanta; and Majeski @ Bristol;
Hoist joins JD Motorsports with Gary Keller as associate sponsor;
CWTS:
KBM making additions to truck team: Brandon Jones 5 race deal in the 51; Spencer Davis 5 race deal in the 51, and Riley Herbst a 2 race deal in the 51;
Ben Rhodes (41) and Grant Enfinger(98) renewed for 2018 at Thorsport Racing
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XFINITY:
RSS Racing returns; 3 car team: Ryan Sieg returns for fifth season in the 39; Jeff Green will be in the 38, and the 3rd car has not be announced, but suspect it will likely be the 93;
RCR sets driver lineup for its #3: Austin & Ty Dillon, Brendan Gaughan, Jeb Burton, and Shane Lee;
RSS Racing returns; 3 car team: Ryan Sieg returns for fifth season in the 39; Jeff Green will be in the 38, and the 3rd car has not be announced, but suspect it will likely be the 93;
RCR sets driver lineup for its #3: Austin & Ty Dillon, Brendan Gaughan, Jeb Burton, and Shane Lee;
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