NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

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Camping World Truck Series Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan Preview

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Fresh Start Likely At Michigan
Not one regular in this weekend’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race has won at Michigan.In fact, the only entry who has taken a checkered flag there is two-time winner and past series champion Travis Kvapil (2004, ‘07). Kvapil has run mostly a part-time schedule in the truck series, starting only four races in the last three years combined. His last series win came in 2007.So, consider it a strong possibility that Saturday after the Careers for Veterans 200, there will be a new victor crowned.With 12 different winners in 14 seasons – Greg Biffle and Kvapil are the only repeat winners – Michigan is anyone’s race to win.

Let’s take a look at this year’s prospects:

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NASCAR Issues Penalties after Watkins Glen

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Crew Member Suspended
Due To Violation Of NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy

Troy Cupples, a crew member in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, has been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR for violating the sanctioning body’s Substance Abuse Policy.

On Aug. 11, Cupples 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 2014 NASCAR Rule Book.

One NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Team Receives Penalty;
One Team Receives Warning Following Watkins Glen International Race Weekend

The No. 4 team that competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series has been penalized due to a rules infraction committed during the Aug. 10 race at Watkins Glen International.

The infraction is a P3 level penalty and is outlined in Section 12-4.3 of the 2014 rule book:

· A. Violation examples could include but are not limited to:
o 1(c): Unapproved added weight and/or weight affixed improperly (e.g. Unapproved added weight (size and material); unapproved added weight location, but not of a nature rising to a higher numbered penalty.

The infraction violates the following sections in the rule book:

· 12-1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing;
· 20-2.3: Added car weight
o A. Any weight added to the car must be bolted inside the body shell in an approved weight container and in a position acceptable to NASCAR officials
o Added weight must be in block form of not less than five pound blocks (no pellets) and painted white with the car number or team identification permanently legible on it.

As a result of this violation, crew chief Rodney Childers has been fined $25,000.

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series News & Notes

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With NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series on break and at the half-way point their season, here are some news and notes to bridge from their 11th race to 11 more races to run.

Family Feud: Nemecheks Strikes Up Friendly Rivalry

A father-son rivalry is brewing in the Camping World Truck Series.

Joe Nemechek and his son John Hunter, who share the No. 8 SWM-NEMCO Motorsports Toyota Tundra SWM, have adopted a “friendly family challenge” this season, comparing finishes and laps led. Surprisingly, the 17-year-old has held his own against his father, who won the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 1992. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk – Monday, August 4, 2014

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Guests include NASCAR K&N East driver, Brandon Jones with Turner Scott Motorsports – the winner of the K&N East meets West combo race at Iowa Speedway this past weekend.

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, Joey Coulter with GMS Racing, joins us after finishing third at Pocono this weekend.

Also, Christian PaHud, 2014 PEAK Stock Car Dream Challenge winner and Patrick Staropoli, 2013 winner, talk about this year’s competition – aired August 2nd on Velocity.

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala every Monday night 8:30 to 10 pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk! 

Listen to our round table panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities and call 347-996-5176 during the LIVE Broadcast to join the conversation about the hottest topics leading up to the next race!

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