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Q: What is the advantage for Michael Waltrip and Jimmy Johnson to run the duels? It seems like they can only tear up their cars and go to the back for the 500. Can they just make a lap and pull off?
Answered 02/13/08 22:57:25 by Chad Sitler
A: The entry blank for the Daytona 500 requires all drivers to run the Gatorade Duel qualifying races. Once in the race, they could run it however they would like.Submitted by Lena from Charlotte, NC
Q: Please explain how the two races Thursday work in the 500 qualifying next weekend.
Answered 02/13/08 22:56:33 by Chad Sitler
A: For the most part, the Thursday races determine starting position for drivers. After the races, all of those in the top 35 of car owner points from the previous season must be put in the race, plus two non-Top 35 cars from each Duel, plus a past champion, if needed.Submitted by John from Greenville, South Carolina
Q: In what year did NASCAR institute the Top 35 in Owner points having guaranteed starting positions. Thanks
Answered 02/13/08 22:53:22 by Chad Sitler
A: Starting with the 2005 season.Submitted by mary ann from Mesquiet, Tx's
Q: Why is Mark Martin still racing full time when he said 2 yrs. ago he was retiring to help with his son's racing times? All it did was make him more money, with all the fans running out & buying his articles!
Answered 02/11/08 03:57:37 by Chad Sitler
A: Mark Martin is not racing fulltime. He is running 26 races this season - 24 points races, the Budweiser Shootout and Sprint All-Star race.Submitted by myha from lake mills iowa
Q: how can i find owner points?
Answered 02/11/08 03:56:31 by Chad Sitler
A: You can view owner points from last season at: http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2007/data/standings_owner.html Those points are used for the first five races of this season.Submitted by Gregg from Warren,Michigan
Q: I though that crome wheels were outlawed on cup cars years ago.How is the toyota's the only cars to use them???? Thanks Gregg
Answered 02/11/08 03:51:00 by Chad Sitler
A: They are not chrome. They are painted to look like chrome colored wheels.Submitted by Debbie from Tunkhannock,PA
Q: Hi, When is the Bud shootout draw?
Answered 02/08/08 01:37:21 by Chad Sitler
A: It was Thursday night. Kurt Busch will start from the pole.Submitted by basketlady88 from Greencastle, PA
Q: What happened with Michael Waltrips court date?
Answered 02/08/08 01:35:24 by Chad Sitler
A: It was continued until late February.Submitted by Judy from Wadsworth, Ohio
Q: Sorry to be so concerned over Junior's new spotter, but who is this T.J. Majors? Any background info on him? I just want Junior to have a fantastic year and a good spotter will really help him. Thanks again!
Answered 02/08/08 01:32:51 by Chad Sitler
A: He is a driver, spent a lot of time in Late Models. He's been friends with Dale Jr. for quite some time.Submitted by Dot from Las Vegas, NV
Q: Dear Jim, How many Kevin Hamlin's are there? I read where he is the crew chief for Brian Vickers. Yesterday I saw his name on TV testing a Nationwide Series car. Thanks.
Answered 02/02/08 03:15:49 by Chad Sitler
A: There is a Kevin Hamlin the crew chief and a Kevin Hamlin race car driver. They are two different people.Submitted by Judy from Wadsworth, Ohio
Q: Who will be Dale Jr's spotter for 2008?
Answered 01/30/08 01:34:10 by Chad Sitler
A: T.J. MajorsSubmitted by steve from Fredericton,New Brunswick,Canada.
Q: Hi there.Does Hendrick supply cars and engines to Haas racing teams.Thanks
Answered 01/28/08 05:21:50 by Chad Sitler
A: Hendrick Motorsports does provide car chassis and engines to Haas CNC Racing.Submitted by BrokenBow from Edwards, Mo.
Q: Why is it that the media, or NASCAR, waits until the last weeks before the racing season to announce the media stations and times that races will be broadcast?
Answered 01/25/08 02:36:26 by Chad Sitler
A: Times are released by the networks airing the broadcasts.Submitted by Doug from Long Beach CA
Q: I keep reading about how those outside the top 35 will qualify together this year. Is this now official? If so, has it been announced when they will qualify? First? last? Middle?
Answered 01/25/08 02:35:45 by Chad Sitler
A: Those not in the top 35 of car owner points will all qualify at the end of the qualifying session.Submitted by Mississippi Man from Gulfport Ms.
Q: Im I wrong or if we were still under the old points system that Earnhart Sr & the King ran under,would Jeff Gordon now have 6 Championships.
Answered 01/25/08 02:35:16 by Chad Sitler
A: I believe that is correct, however you must also consider teams would plan/race differently knowing the old system was in place.Submitted by HENRY from Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Q: Dear Jim - Only the Yate's #28 has been testing at Daytona. Who is the sponsor and what is the 2008 status of the #38? Thanks.
Answered 01/17/08 22:13:16 by Chad Sitler
A: No sponsor on the No. 38 has been announced. The No. 38 with David Gilliland tested earlier this week in Daytona.Submitted by damquick from Charlotte
Q: What year did nascar chang the testing from ford one day chev one day doge one day and so on
Answered 01/13/08 06:27:51 by Chad Sitler
A: The change started with the 2002 season. Previously, each manufacturer had two-day tests at Daytona.Submitted by HENRY from Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Q: Dear Jim: Has Greg Biffle signed a new contract with Roush/Fenway? Thanks. HENRY.
Answered 01/13/08 06:24:46 by Chad Sitler
A: Not as yet.Submitted by Bob from Lake Village IN
Q: Hi, How do they determine who test the first week or the second week? I thought it was owner points, But Johnson was first and Gordon was second in owners and drivers.They were both testing. Thank You Bob
Answered 01/13/08 06:22:25 by Chad Sitler
A: Generally the schedule is set by teams odd in owner points going one week, then teams even in owner points the other. However, NASCAR will allow exceptions based on team requests or schedule conflicts with the drivers.Submitted by Neil from Greenbush, MN
Q: Is Nascar Looking at changing the way cars are qualified for the race, especially the top 35 in points?
Answered 01/09/08 04:42:18 by Chad Sitler
A: All of the cars not in the current top 35 of car owner points will qualify together during the qualifying process is the only change enacted for the 2008 season.