Monthly Archives: February 2014

3 Bold Predictions: Camping World Truck Series

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In the wild, action-packed, and thrilling Camping World Truck Series, anything can happen. The start of each season brings new opportunity for every driver. Whether they are trying to make their name or just make a living, they put all their effort into these trucks with hope of claiming victory.  Whether it’s racing on dirt at Eldora, going three wide at Daytona and Talladega, or fighting for room at Martinsville and Bristol, action lives within these trucks and it is renewed each and every February.

It is difficult to predict what will come in this unpredictable series, so taking a wild guess is just as good as making a logical prediction. Below, I give my bold predictions for the upcoming season. Continue reading →

Team Penske Wants Their Name Back in the 2014 Title Fight

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Following a very strong 2012 came a rather disappointing 2013 for Team Penske. Brad Keselowski wasn’t able to back his championship up as he didn’t even qualify for the Chase. Joey Logano came in and was most successful for the team, but he wasn’t able to save the championship from falling out of Team Penske’s hands. With 2013 behind Team Penske, they now have their eyes set on returning to winning ways in 2014. The opportunities are endless for the team as their young gun duo has the ability to be incredibly successful this season. Continue reading →

Joe Gibbs Racing Set to Display Their Prowess in 2014

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Joe Gibbs Racing is the one team that seems to keep getting better and better. Whether it’s climbing farther up the leader board or adding speed to their already fast cars, this team never seems to stop improving. All of which is due to the dedication of this team. Their determination is to win and be the best. With that mentality, there really isn’t a way to stop them. As great as Matt Kenseth was in 2013, he will be better in 2014. Why? The team behind him will make him that way. JGR never settles for good enough. They strive for perfection and won’t give up until they are confident it is in hand. Continue reading →

A Year to Turn Up the Notch is Ahead for Richard Petty Motorsports

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Richard Petty (right) speaks to the media as Marcos Ambrose (center), driver of the No. 9 Stanley Ford, and Aric Almirola (left), driver of the No. 43 Smithfield Ford, look on during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 29, 2014 Photo - Rainier Ehrhardt/Getty Images

Richard Petty (right) speaks to the media as Marcos Ambrose (center), driver of the No. 9 Stanley Ford, and Aric Almirola (left), driver of the No. 43 Smithfield Ford, look on during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 29, 2014
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With the emphasis on winning in 2014, a team like Richard Petty Motorsports needs to step up their game. To stay competitive, RPM has to contend on a whole new level this season. They haven’t been known to rack up the wins, so doing everything in their power to make that more of a possibility is crucial for their success. Marcos Ambrose and Aric Almirola have enough talent to get to victory lane, so proving that is important for them in 2014. Continue reading →

Enhancements to NASCAR Penalty Structure, Appeals Process

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Deterrence, Appeal Changes Aimed Toward Better Effectiveness, More Transparency

As part of its wide-ranging initiatives to transform its competition model, NASCAR today announced enhancements to its penalty structure and appeals process beginning this season. In addition to these changes, NASCAR also announced the appointment of a Final Appeals Officer for the sport.  Continue reading →