Ben Rhodes, driver of the #88 Alpha EnergySolutions Chevrolet, checks his tablet before practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Owens Corning AttiCat 300 at Chicagoland Speedway on June 19, 2015 Photo – Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images
The 2015 season for JR Motorsports driver Ben Rhodes, is fair to say, ‘different’ from most young drivers entering this sport. Especially, considering that Rhodes is coming from a championship season in the NASCAR K&N East Series in 2014. This season has been a big learning experience in his young career, directing him toward more of an observation role, in contrast to many of his peers. Rhodes is only scheduled to run ten NASCAR XFINITY Series races at JR Motorsports this year, but he has also been at the track every race week to take in information that will help him later. Continue reading →
Crew Member Suspended Due To Violation of NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy
Ernest Pierce, a crew member in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, has been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR for violating the sanctioning body’s Substance Abuse Policy.
On June 17, 2015, Pierce was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 19 (violation of the NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy) of the 2015 NASCAR Rule Book.
“As we continue to mourn the tragic loss of life last week in Charleston, we join our nation’s embrace of those impacted. NASCAR supports the position that South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley took on the Confederate Flag on Monday. As our industry works collectively to ensure that all fans are welcome at our races, NASCAR will continue our long-standing policy to disallow the use of the Confederate Flag symbol in any official NASCAR capacity. While NASCAR recognizes that freedom of expression is an inherent right of all citizens, we will continue to strive for an inclusive environment at our events.”
Statement from International Speedway Corporation® (ISC) President John Saunders:
“We join NASCAR in support of South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley’s position on the Confederate Flag. ISC strives to ensure all fans are welcome to enjoy our events and maintains an inclusive environment at our facilities nationwide. ISC will continue our long-standing practice to prohibit the sale of Confederate Flag material on our property.”
Ross Kenseth at 8:40 pm ET on Monday, June 22, 2015 Photo – Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images
Spencer Gallagher at 9 pm ET on Monday, June 22, 2015 Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images
Chris Eggleston at 9:30 pm ET on Monday, June 22, 2015 Photo – Jonathan Moore/Getty Images.
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K&N West driver, Chris Eggleston, with Bill McAnally Racing talks about heading into Sonoma Raceway this weekend with two victories in five events this season.
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