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Enabling the ‘Risk versus Reward’ Mentality is Ruining the Future of NASCAR

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Crew members push the #48 Lowe’s for Pros Chevrolet to the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Pocono Raceway on July 28, 2018, in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

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NASCAR’s integrity is once again in question and as so, at risk of losing more fans by failing to effectively address the ‘risk versus reward’ mentality that is permeating the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. This season is evidence with on-going penalties for teams taking the risk of bringing an illegal car to the track in hopes of tricking the inspection process to gain an illegal reward and advantage over their competitors. Continue reading →

After Disqualifications, Daniel Suarez Claims Pole Position at Pocono

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Daniel Suarez, the driver of the #19 Stanley Toyota, signs autographs for fans prior to qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Pocono Raceway on July 28, 2018, in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Photo – Jared C Tilton/Getty Images

LONG POND, Pa. – Thanks to a double disqualification of two of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series’ so-called ‘Big Three,’ Daniel Suarez earned the first Busch Pole Award of his career. Continue reading →

Contract Extension Means Peace of Mind for Bubba Wallace

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LONG POND, Pa. – For Bubba Wallace, a visit from car owner Richard Petty to his motorhome at Daytona earlier this month was a welcome relief. Continue reading →

Denny Hamlin Thinks Pocono is Ideal Candidate for Traction Compound

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Denny Hamlin, the driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Pocono Raceway on July 28, 2018, in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Photo – Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images

From day one in a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series car, Denny Hamlin found magic at Pocono Raceway. Continue reading →

Jimmie Johnson Hopes to Regain Fortunate Timing that Launched his Career

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Jimmie Johnson, the driver of the #48 Lowe’s for Pros Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Pocono Raceway on July 28, 2018, in Long Pond, Pennsylvania Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

It’s poetic injustice that Jimmie Johnson is making his 600th start in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in the throes of the worst slump of his career. Continue reading →