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Q: If a race begins under a green/caution condition, like if the track needs to be dried, does the pole sitter still get the 5 points for leading a lap even though there has not been any up-to-speed racing?
Answered 03/16/08 07:09:22 by Chad Sitler
A: Yes the pole sitter still gets five points for leading a lap.Submitted by Anonymous from winston-salem
Q: why arent you covering nascar anymore?
Answered 03/10/08 05:11:43 by Chad Sitler
A: I still cover NASCAR. I am also the beat writer for UNC Charlotte athletics for The Observer and I am currently finishing up college basketball season. I should begin appearing at race weekends on a more regular basis starting with the Martinsville race, perhaps sooner.Submitted by Kenny from Alameda, California
Q: Jim, Are the teams issued a fixed number of tires per race? If the track eats up the tires, are they allowed to buy more, or could they use tires left over from practice? Is practice at the race venue the first time they get to try out that model?
Answered 03/08/08 03:31:14 by Chad Sitler
A: In the Sprint Cup Series, teams can purchase and use as many tires as they wish.Submitted by Backfire from tucson az
Q: I thought that there was rule against running chrome wheels. I noticed the rice burners are using them.
Answered 03/08/08 03:30:39 by Chad Sitler
A: They are not chrome, they are painted to look like chrome.Submitted by Jeff from Westerville, Ohio
Q: Hi Jim, I read your article and I'm confused. What does this mean -> "Dale Earnhardt Jr.: He will race this weekend, his first series race at Atlanta since the 1999 season, when he finished third. It's his 100th series start."
Answered 03/08/08 03:30:12 by Chad Sitler
A: Dale Earnhardt Jr. is competing this weekend in the Nationwide Series at Atlanta, the first time he's competed in that series in Atlanta since 1999.Submitted by bikerbabe72 from ocala, florida
Q: could you please tell me how mark martin can race for dei in the sprint series and for jrmotor sports in the nationwide series. i did not know that a driver could drive for 2 different owners. please explain. thanks.
Answered 03/08/08 03:28:30 by Chad Sitler
A: As long as the driver has permission, he or she can race for another owner in another series.Submitted by Dave from Bonne Terre,Mo
Q: Why is this the first year we are hearing about the "oil caps",loose,bolts not tight,etc. Has this been a penelty in the past or just new this year?
Answered 03/08/08 03:27:59 by Chad Sitler
A: It appears to be a new area where teams are experimenting with, and now being caught by NASCAR inspectors.Submitted by John from Seattle,Wa
Q: Is Sunaco fuel sold in all the areas the series visits? If not, how do they make it available?
Answered 03/08/08 03:27:19 by Chad Sitler
A: Try this site: http://www.sunoco.navisite.com/Submitted by toyphd from Philadelphia, PA
Q: Has NASCAR ever taken away a win for a rules infraction?
Answered 03/08/08 03:25:56 by Chad Sitler
A: The very first NASCAR Cup race in history, held in Charlotte in 1949, saw the winner fail postrace inspection and the win was given to runnerup Jim Roper of Kansas.Submitted by L. Gravy from El Cerrito, CA
Q: Which races last year were run with the "new" car? Thank you for your time.
Answered 03/04/08 03:44:14 by Chad Sitler
A: Both Bristol races, both Martinsville races, both Richmond races, both road courses, both Dover races, both New Hampshire races, both Phoenix races, Darlington and the fall Talladega race.Submitted by Bill from Richmond, Virginia
Q: Where is Kerry Earnhardt and what is he up to?
Answered 03/04/08 03:41:48 by Chad Sitler
A: He is currently employed by Dale Earnhardt Inc. as a consultant and works in driver development. His oldest son, Jeffrey Earnhardt, began racing for DEI in 2007.Submitted by Anonymous from Huntsville, Al
Q: Could you please explain what's up with the loose lids on the Oil Resrvoir Encasements (99's post-Vegas "issues")? Is there potential performance advantage by leaving the lids loose or off?
Answered 03/04/08 03:38:42 by Chad Sitler
A: In theory, air can travel up under the car and out through the oil lid and provide some additional downforce on the car while it's traveling on the track.Submitted by Anonymous from matthews, nc
Q: will Darryl Waltrip be announcing all this year? Hope so, for he is the BEST.
Answered 03/04/08 03:37:44 by Chad Sitler
A: Waltrip will broadcast Sprint Cup races during Fox's coverage of the first half of the season.Submitted by Double A from Statesville NC
Q: Which races this year will Dale Jr. have AMP as primary sponser and which ones for the National Guard?
Answered 03/01/08 04:33:16 by Chad Sitler
A: Here is the schedule for the remainder of the season: Las Vegas, NG; Atlanta, AMP; Bristol 1, NG; Martinsville 1, AMP; Texas 1, NG; Phoenix 1, NG; Talladega 1, AMP; Richmond 1, NG; Darlington, Mountain Dew; All-Star, NG; Charlotte 1, NG; Dover 1, AMP; Pocono 1, NG; Michigan 1, AMP; Infineon, AMP; New Hampshire 1, NG; Daytona 2, NG; Chicagoland, AMP; Indy, NG; Pocono 2, AMP; Watkins Glen, NG; Michigan 2, NG; Bristol 2, AMP; California 2, AMP; Richmond 2, AMP; New Hampshire 2, AMP; Dover 2, NG; Kansas, NG; Talladega 2, AMP; Charlotte 2, AMP; Martinsville 2, AMP; Atlanta 2, NG; Texas 2, AMP; Phoenix 2, AMP; Homestead NG.Submitted by Jimmy from Atlanta, GA
Q: What races will Kyle Busch be running the Interstate Battery Car?
Answered 03/01/08 04:00:32 by Chad Sitler
A: Daytona- Nationwide Series No. 18 car; California 1- Sprint Cup; Las Vegas- Nationwide Series No. 18 car; Texas 1- Sprint Cup; New Hampshire 1- Sprint Cup; Daytona 2- Sprint Cup; Michigan 2- Sprint Cup; Dover 2- Sprint Cup.
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