While it was the actions, and resulting consequences, of Kyle Busch that dominated much of the negative news surrounding the end of the NASCAR season, it seems older brother Kurt Busch's behavior following his early exit from the Homestead-Miami race has cost him his job.
Several sources are reporting that Penske Racing has decided to release Kurt Busch effective immediately.
Busch was caught on camera making an obscene gesture toward a NASCAR official, and then cursing ESPN reporter Dr. Jerry Punch because the network was making him wait to be interviewed.
One has to wonder, what went wrong with the upbringing of these two men that they act this way.
Also, who will benefit from this by taking over a car that was part of The Chase. Penske could choose to move Sam Hornish up to Sprint Cup, as he was scheduled to run in the Nationwide Series in 2012. He could also hire drivers like Brian Vickers or David Ragan who both are currently unemployed.
As for Kurt Busch, maybe brother Kyle could give him a ride with KBM. How long would that last?
Monday, December 5, 2011
Saturday, December 3, 2011
NASCAR Changes Points System for Modified Tour
Spurred on by the most exciting points battle in the history of NASCAR Sprint Cup, the remaining touring divisions run under the NASCAR banner will switch to the same point system in 2012. This includes the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour which is so popular among Northeast race fans.
The simplified points system will not only make it easier to keep track of the standings, but should also make the championship battle even more intense as more competitors are likely to be involved.
NASCAR made the change in an effort to bring all of it's series under one set of procedures. Earlier this year, NASCAR brought the three attempts at a green-white-checker finish, and no passing on restarts until a driver has crossed the start/finish line.
This certainly gives New Jersey race fans another reason to look forward to the 2012 Modified season. Maybe the next step will be to get the Garden State a Tour date.
The simplified points system will not only make it easier to keep track of the standings, but should also make the championship battle even more intense as more competitors are likely to be involved.
NASCAR made the change in an effort to bring all of it's series under one set of procedures. Earlier this year, NASCAR brought the three attempts at a green-white-checker finish, and no passing on restarts until a driver has crossed the start/finish line.
This certainly gives New Jersey race fans another reason to look forward to the 2012 Modified season. Maybe the next step will be to get the Garden State a Tour date.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Turkey Derby Results for Friday
New Jersey race fans were treated to great weather, and perhaps even better racing action, on the first of the two days following Thanksgiving that make up the Turkey Derby at Wall Stadium. Five feature events, and time trials for the Wall/SK Modifieds were run under sunny skies, and mild temperatures.
The Sportsman feature event saw veteran driver Kevin Eyres hold off the young and talented Alspach brothers, Zach and Trevor, who finished second and third respectively. Robert Sutphin and Andrew Krause rounded out the top five.
Canada's Stewart Friesen captured the dirt car event over John McClelland, Joey Payne, Steve Folk, and Dominick Buffalino.
James Hayes took the Late Model feature, while the Factory Stocks event was captured by Wall Stadium regular Shannon Mongeau. Mike Alcaro was the winner of the Legends feature.
The time trials for the Wall/SK Modifieds saw two expected names at the top, and one surprise a close third. Matt Hirschman, fresh off his North-South Shootout win, posted the fastest time, followed closely by Jimmy Blewett. Wall Stadium young gun, Roger Coss, was impressive in posting the third quickest time. Another Wall regular Chris Hamilton was fourth fastest followed by NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour competitor Doug Coby, who had the fifth best lap.
Saturday should see even more of the great weather, and even better racing, as the "Tour Modifieds" will compete in a 150-lap event.
Wall is where you will want to be, this Saturday, if you are a true NJ race fan.
The Sportsman feature event saw veteran driver Kevin Eyres hold off the young and talented Alspach brothers, Zach and Trevor, who finished second and third respectively. Robert Sutphin and Andrew Krause rounded out the top five.
Canada's Stewart Friesen captured the dirt car event over John McClelland, Joey Payne, Steve Folk, and Dominick Buffalino.
James Hayes took the Late Model feature, while the Factory Stocks event was captured by Wall Stadium regular Shannon Mongeau. Mike Alcaro was the winner of the Legends feature.
The time trials for the Wall/SK Modifieds saw two expected names at the top, and one surprise a close third. Matt Hirschman, fresh off his North-South Shootout win, posted the fastest time, followed closely by Jimmy Blewett. Wall Stadium young gun, Roger Coss, was impressive in posting the third quickest time. Another Wall regular Chris Hamilton was fourth fastest followed by NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour competitor Doug Coby, who had the fifth best lap.
Saturday should see even more of the great weather, and even better racing, as the "Tour Modifieds" will compete in a 150-lap event.
Wall is where you will want to be, this Saturday, if you are a true NJ race fan.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Thanksgiving Racing Reads from E. Boyce
If you are one of those people lucky enough to not have to cook on this Thanksgiving Day, football doesn't really interest you, and you're not heading out to the garage to ready your car for the Turkey Derby at Wall Stadium as soon as you're done eating, I have provided links to some of my most recent articles and posts, enjoy.
Truex Brothers Snubbed
Turkey Derby Preview
Ryan Truex Could Benefit from Kyle Busch Actions
Divorce Next for Kevin Harvick?
Truex Brothers Snubbed
Turkey Derby Preview
Ryan Truex Could Benefit from Kyle Busch Actions
Divorce Next for Kevin Harvick?
Mark Martin Will Not Drive #00 in 2012
Yes Mark Martin will be driving in 25 NASCAR Sprint Cup races for Michael Waltrip Racing in 2012, and yes he will be sponsored by Aaron's. He will not, however, be driving the #00.
Michael Waltrip, and Aaron's CEO Ken Butler, announced yesterday that the Toyota Mark Martin will pilot will switch to the #55 for the next two years. The number holds significance for both Waltrip and Aaron's.
Waltrip raced the #55 in 2006 for Bill Davis Racing, and then used the number for the first three years of MWR's existence.
Aaron's, which has grown from 400 stores to more than 1900 currently since teaming up with Waltrip in 2000, actually got it's start in 1955.
The Aaron's sponsorship will only be on the #55 for the 25 race Martin will compete in and the 7 that Waltrip will see action in. The remaining races on the 2012 Sprint Cup schedule will be filled with an as- yet named driver, and sponsors.
Michael Waltrip, and Aaron's CEO Ken Butler, announced yesterday that the Toyota Mark Martin will pilot will switch to the #55 for the next two years. The number holds significance for both Waltrip and Aaron's.
Waltrip raced the #55 in 2006 for Bill Davis Racing, and then used the number for the first three years of MWR's existence.
Aaron's, which has grown from 400 stores to more than 1900 currently since teaming up with Waltrip in 2000, actually got it's start in 1955.
The Aaron's sponsorship will only be on the #55 for the 25 race Martin will compete in and the 7 that Waltrip will see action in. The remaining races on the 2012 Sprint Cup schedule will be filled with an as- yet named driver, and sponsors.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 2011 Wasn't as Bad as it Seemed
While Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans are certainly frustrated by their favorite driver's inability to win a race in NASCAR Sprint Cup competition in 2011, the year really wasn't as bad as it seems.
Somehow, despite rarely running up front, and only once really being in a position to win, he managed to finish 7th in the points, ahead of drivers like Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin, and the Busch brothers, Kurt and Kyle. He was only a few points behind Jimmie Johnson, for 6th, in fact.
That is a year many drivers would sign up for at any time. Think about those who didn't even make The Chase. Drivers like Clint Bowyer, Greg Biffle, Juan Pablo Montoya. and more.
The bad news for Dale Jr. fans is I just don't think he communicates well enough to ever win a race other than one at a restictor plate track.
The good news is the season starts at Daytona, a restrictor plate track.
Somehow, despite rarely running up front, and only once really being in a position to win, he managed to finish 7th in the points, ahead of drivers like Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin, and the Busch brothers, Kurt and Kyle. He was only a few points behind Jimmie Johnson, for 6th, in fact.
That is a year many drivers would sign up for at any time. Think about those who didn't even make The Chase. Drivers like Clint Bowyer, Greg Biffle, Juan Pablo Montoya. and more.
The bad news for Dale Jr. fans is I just don't think he communicates well enough to ever win a race other than one at a restictor plate track.
The good news is the season starts at Daytona, a restrictor plate track.
Turkey Derby Entry List Adds More Impressive Names
As the entry list for Wall Stadium's 2011 Turkey Derby continues to grow the names seem to get more and more impressive, giving this year's event the possibility of being the most memorable Thanksgiving weekend in the track's recent history.
The most recent drivers to add their names to the entry list for the Tour event for Modifieds include Matt Hirschman, fresh off his recent win of the North-South Shootout, Woody Pitkat, who is coming off possibly his best year on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, and Jimmy Zacharias from New York.
They will be joined by three names very familiar to Wall Stadium regulars. Bill Weichert, who has been a regular at the Jersey Shore speedway for a number of years will bring his experience to a division that does not compete all year at the track. Tommy Farrell III, who has spent the 2011 season trying to learn the tricks of dirt racing at New Egypt Speedway, and Danny Bohn, son of former Wall Stadium great Eddie Bohn, who has been very successful in North Carolina, where he currently lives, and races.
However, perhaps the biggest name to commit to the Turkey Derby is Stewart Friesen, of Canada, who won the SEF 200 in October, at Syracuse, for the second consecutive year.
The Turkey Derby looks to be returning to it's glory years, where just making the field was an accomplishment in itself. Hopefully the track will be blessed with good weather, and maybe even some above average temperatures to allow the racing surface to provide us with some great side-by-side racing.
The most recent drivers to add their names to the entry list for the Tour event for Modifieds include Matt Hirschman, fresh off his recent win of the North-South Shootout, Woody Pitkat, who is coming off possibly his best year on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, and Jimmy Zacharias from New York.
They will be joined by three names very familiar to Wall Stadium regulars. Bill Weichert, who has been a regular at the Jersey Shore speedway for a number of years will bring his experience to a division that does not compete all year at the track. Tommy Farrell III, who has spent the 2011 season trying to learn the tricks of dirt racing at New Egypt Speedway, and Danny Bohn, son of former Wall Stadium great Eddie Bohn, who has been very successful in North Carolina, where he currently lives, and races.
However, perhaps the biggest name to commit to the Turkey Derby is Stewart Friesen, of Canada, who won the SEF 200 in October, at Syracuse, for the second consecutive year.
The Turkey Derby looks to be returning to it's glory years, where just making the field was an accomplishment in itself. Hopefully the track will be blessed with good weather, and maybe even some above average temperatures to allow the racing surface to provide us with some great side-by-side racing.
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