NASCAR fans can learn from IndyCar fans by respecting the personal space of drivers around the track and in the garage area. The drivers in IndyCar can walk freely among fans in an unrestricted garage area. While on the other hand, NASCAR drivers hesitate to peek their heads out of their haulers, worried about fans mobbing them with requests for autographs and photos.
ARCA West driver of the No. 20 Toyota for Venturini Motorsports
NOTE: Jake Finch was unable to be on this episode, We will work to reschedule his appearance for a future episode.
In this episode…
In the first half-hour, we start with the latest Short Track news. Then, we review the ARCA East race at Dover Motor Speedway. We’ll include an ARCA Menards, and West Series update.
In the next half-hour, our guest JakeFinch joins the conversation after his win at Dover this weekend. Afterward, we’ll update the NASCAR Truck Series.
In our third half-hour, we review the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series races at Dover.
We end this episode with the HotTopicsSound-Off conversation with the Fan4Racing crew!
The NASCAR Cup Series Power Ranking after Talladega is presented before they race at Dover Motor Speedway this weekend.
Drivers and fans were able to experience both ends of the NASCAR spectrum over the past two weeks. First, the Cup Series headed to Martinsville, the series’ shortest track at just half a mile in length. The ‘Paper Clip’ was very track position-oriented, as drivers struggled to pass for much of the race. The Stewart-Haas Cars were strong early, but drivers such as Chase Briscoe and Ryan Preece managed to hang on to the lead, and Kyle Larson spoiled the party with a late pit strategy move to take his second win of the season.
This past weekend, the Cup Series headed further south to Talladega, the series’ longest track at 2.67 miles. As usual, the race was filled with plenty of lead changes and plenty of action. Bubba Wallace led at the white flag but wrecked while trying to block Ryan Blaney. Kyle Busch, of all people, made it through the carnage first, claiming his second win of the year.
These two races brought mixed results for many drivers so the power ranking will have a few small movements throughout.
In the first half-hour, we start with some Short Track news. Next, we preview the ARCA East Series at Dover International Speedwaywith ARCA Menards and ARCA West Series updates.
In the second half-hour, we comment on the media interview with Riley Herbst, the driver of the No. 98 Ford with Stewart Haas Racing in the Xfinity Series. Afterward, we give some updates for the NASCAR Truck Series
Next, we preview the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series at Dover in our third half-hour.
Then, stay tuned for our HotTopicsSound-Off discussion with the Fan4Racing crew.