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Q: Why is the Daytona 500 trophy named the Harley Earl trophy ?
Answered 02/29/08 03:14:30 by Chad Sitler
A: The Harley J. Earl Trophy is the trophy presented to the winner of the Daytona 500. It is named after influential automobile designer Harley Earl, who served as the second commissioner of NASCAR.Submitted by Leroy from Roanoke, Va.
Q: If the rule book says that all positions are frozen at the time a caution occurs, why don't all cars come off pit road in the same position as they went in?
Answered 02/29/08 02:50:11 by Chad Sitler
A: Pitting is optional. If all the cars remained on the track, they would remain in their "frozen" positions.Submitted by Pat from NC
Q: In Richmond or Martinsville ( don't know the year ) we had the same rain problems as at Fontana Sunday, They STARTED the race & Jeff Gordon wrecked, They let Jeff get his back up car out, he got his position back, didnot go a lap down, then restarted the race over.. Why didn't these drivers in Fontana race, get the same deal?
Answered 02/26/08 03:51:21 by Chad Sitler
A: It was the 2001 all-star race at Lowe's Motor Speedway and the cars had not yet completed the first lap of the race. Those damaged were allowed to pull out back ups and the race restarted from scratch.Submitted by Dennis Hamrick from Charleston, West Virginia
Q: When NASCAR docks a driver 100 points in the first race of the year, doesn't that basically knock that driver out of the Chase?
Answered 02/24/08 18:14:46 by Chad Sitler
A: It may. A 100-point penalty is very difficult to overcome unless you perform extremely well on a consistent basis in the first 26 races.Submitted by Ron from Louisville Ky
Q: I didn't think you could push a car on the last lap to gain an advantage (Busch pushing Newman)
Answered 02/24/08 18:13:48 by Chad Sitler
A: That is not correct. You cannot push a car across the finish line on the last lap in order for it to finish a race.Submitted by Anonymous from Ocklawaha, Fl
Q: Since Kurt Busch finished 7th in last years points, why is he among the go or go homers. Shouldn't he be in the top 35 automatically?
Answered 02/24/08 18:12:28 by Chad Sitler
A: Kurt Busch's owner points from last season were given to Penske Racing Sam Hornish Jr. this season. Busch must qualify on speed or use a past champion's provisional to make the race.Submitted by Gary from Columbia
Q: I thought that the only difference in the "car of tomorrow" between teams was the decals that make them look kinda like a Ford or Dodge or whatever. I'm a little confused that Robby Gordon had a nose that Dodge had asked for approval of. Was it a different decal package or actually a physically different shape? I was under the impression that the only difference between cars was the engine and EVERYTHING else was the same. Come to think about it, since this is NASCAR, maybe eveything is still the same--a little tweak for their friends and a little shaft for their not so friends.
Answered 02/24/08 18:11:43 by Chad Sitler
A: The noses of each of the cars are different in shape. There are different decals, but the design of the noses are different as well. The nose and shapes of side windows are the last areas that reflect individual manufacturer characteristics.Submitted by andy from waynesboro va
Q: let me ask you this.if it was jeff gordons car do you think the same fines and point reductions would be the same? i dont think so.nascar is anti robby and they know it.
Answered 02/22/08 04:35:28 by Chad Sitler
A: All teams that received a penalty for alterations to the "car of tomorrow" have received $100,000 fines and 100-point penalties since the start of last season.Submitted by bearthree from church hill tenn
Q: DO THE TOP 30 IN POINTS HAVE A GUARNTEED STARTING POSITION / THE NATIONWIDE SERIES ???
Answered 02/22/08 04:34:25 by Chad Sitler
A: Yes. However, it only applies to teams that attempt every race during the season.Submitted by Iceman from West Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Q: Past Championship Provisional: How could Kurt Bush use a past championship provisionsal and Bill Elliot could not, with Elliot having two championships under his belt and Bush only having one?
Answered 02/22/08 04:33:57 by Chad Sitler
A: If there is more than one driver eligible for a past champion's provisional, it goes to the driver with the most recent championship. Busch was champion in 2004.Submitted by Kenny from Fremont, California
Q: Jim, When Ryan Newman refers to the "push" Kurt Busch gave him to win Daytona, what exactly is he referring to? That is, did the #2 car's front bumper touch the #12's rear bumper and remain in contact for a period? Or is he referring to the drafting advantage when two cars run very close together and hold the same line?
Answered 02/22/08 04:32:50 by Chad Sitler
A: He is referring to an actual push. Kurt Busch drove up behind Newman and tapped his rear bumper, allowing him to increase his speed. This technique is also called "bump drafting."Submitted by Anonymous from St. Charles MN
Q: What races is Dale Jarrett going to race in this year?
Answered 02/22/08 04:31:00 by Chad Sitler
A: Jarrett plans to race the first five races plus the Sprint All-Star race.Submitted by Peggy from Mattawan, MI
Q: What is the minimum speed in A NASCAR race?
Answered 02/19/08 05:19:19 by Chad Sitler
A: It changes every race. It is usually 80 percent of the pole speed.Submitted by Deb from No location specified
Q: Why in the world did Roger Penske have a Hendrick hat on during interviews after the Daytona??
Answered 02/19/08 05:18:46 by Chad Sitler
A: Roger Penske had seen Rick Hendrick before the race and congratulated him on a successful Speedweeks. Penske told Rick Hendrick that if one of his teams won, he wanted Rick's hat. After Newman won, Rick Hendrick delivered the hat.Submitted by Kay from Tampa FL
Q: When JR changed teams, did any of his pit crew go with him? I thought they were pretty close friends?
Answered 02/17/08 19:42:34 by Chad Sitler
A: A few members of the team moved with Dale Jr. to Hendrick Motorsports, including crew chief, Tony Eury Jr., but not all of them.Submitted by muntuckyIN24 from Muncie,IN
Q: Have you any info on Tony Raines?
Answered 02/17/08 19:41:58 by Chad Sitler
A: Tony Raines does not currently have a ride in any of NASCAR's top three series.Submitted by jan from Lakota, ND
Q: May I have the address for Kyle Busch as one of my 5th grade students is planning to write a letter to him as part of our English assignment-thank you
Answered 02/16/08 02:21:43 by Chad Sitler
A: You contact one of Busch's public relations representatives, Bill Janitz, at Bill.Janitz@truespeedcommunication.com.Submitted by Nate from NC
Q: Will Darlington have its last race this season, or will the lady in black still be on the cup schedule for the next few years ?? I heard that it may be history like North Wilkesboro and Rockingham because it does not bring in enough money.
Answered 02/16/08 02:18:49 by Chad Sitler
A: Darlington Raceway remains on the Sprint Cup Series schedule and just completed a repaving project and also made improvements to its infield tunnel. There are no plans to close the track in the forseeable future.Submitted by Scott from No location specified
Q: Has a driver in Cup ever been placed on probation by NASCAR, done something to violate that probation, and received a penalty other than "more probation?"
Answered 02/13/08 23:02:02 by Chad Sitler
A: There are several instances where drivers on probation received another penalty that was more harsh for their next infraction. Being "on probation" in the past has been taken into consideration for punishments.Submitted by floyd from Pearl, MS
Q: the first race at daytona speedway was in 1959 I was there so how could 2008 be the 50th year anniverasry ?
Answered 02/13/08 23:00:12 by Chad Sitler
A: It is not the 50th anniversay, it's the 50th Daytona 500. There have been 500s in 1959, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 2000, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 and now 08. Count them up, that's 50.