Clint Bowyer placed on probation for Dover retaliation
NASCAR has placed driver, Clint Bowyer, on probation until June 16 for a rule violation he committed during the race at Dover International Speedway on May 15. Bowyer was found to have violated Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing – aggressive driving) of the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rule Book.
At a late-race restart Bowyer was hit from behind by Denny Hamlin (who has said it was unintentional), sending Bowyer into the pits. After a red flag period Bowyer drove his damaged car straight out of the pits and crashed into Hamlin.
The incident wasn’t as serious as the one at Talladega where Carl Edwards sent Brad Kesolowski airborne. Edwards had a similar probation imposed.
Casey Mears okayed to replace Brian Vickers at NASCAR All-Star race
The Red Bull Racing Team announced that the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota has requested a driver change and has been cleared by NASCAR to participate in the Sprint All-Star Race Saturday, May 22. Casey Mears will again pilot the No. 83, due to primary driver Brian Vickers’ diagnosis of blood clots and on-going testing and treatment.
“Given the extenuating circumstances we have dealt with this past week regarding Brian’s health, we would like to thank NASCAR for their assistance and understanding of this unique situation by allowing us to compete in the All-Star Race,” said Jay Frye, Red Bull Racing Team General Manager & Vice President.
Vickers and Frye are scheduled to hold a press conference in Charlotte on Friday to give futher details of the driver’s condition and the team’s future plans.
Nationwide teams complete two-day test of new regulation cars at Daytona
About 20 drivers participated in a two-day test of the new regulation Nationwide Series cars at Daytona International Speedway.
Wednesday morning was occupied by single-car set-ups and preparing for drafting practice.
“This afternoon, most of the teams came out to do a large drafting run,” said Joe Balash, NASCAR Nationwide Series director. “We had most of the cars that were here go out and take turns leading the pack, running the inside lane and outside lane, trying to work their way up through the field.”
Carl Edwards said there’s some more work needed on the cars which will debut in July. “If we can get the cars tuned a little better, (get) the balance better and then maybe that practice day on Wednesday before we come and work on the cars a little more, hopefully they'll be a little bit more predictable,” the 2007 series champion said.
Overall, Balash gave the test a thumb up. “I think we’re headed in the right direction with everything we’ve had going on in the test session,” he said. “We’ll be ready when we get back down here in July.”
NASCAR has placed driver, Clint Bowyer, on probation until June 16 for a rule violation he committed during the race at Dover International Speedway on May 15. Bowyer was found to have violated Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing – aggressive driving) of the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rule Book.
At a late-race restart Bowyer was hit from behind by Denny Hamlin (who has said it was unintentional), sending Bowyer into the pits. After a red flag period Bowyer drove his damaged car straight out of the pits and crashed into Hamlin.
The incident wasn’t as serious as the one at Talladega where Carl Edwards sent Brad Kesolowski airborne. Edwards had a similar probation imposed.
Casey Mears okayed to replace Brian Vickers at NASCAR All-Star race
The Red Bull Racing Team announced that the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota has requested a driver change and has been cleared by NASCAR to participate in the Sprint All-Star Race Saturday, May 22. Casey Mears will again pilot the No. 83, due to primary driver Brian Vickers’ diagnosis of blood clots and on-going testing and treatment.
“Given the extenuating circumstances we have dealt with this past week regarding Brian’s health, we would like to thank NASCAR for their assistance and understanding of this unique situation by allowing us to compete in the All-Star Race,” said Jay Frye, Red Bull Racing Team General Manager & Vice President.
Vickers and Frye are scheduled to hold a press conference in Charlotte on Friday to give futher details of the driver’s condition and the team’s future plans.
Nationwide teams complete two-day test of new regulation cars at Daytona
About 20 drivers participated in a two-day test of the new regulation Nationwide Series cars at Daytona International Speedway.
 |
| Brad Keselowski driving the new Dodge Challenger. Photo: Motorsports Images and Archives |
Wednesday morning was occupied by single-car set-ups and preparing for drafting practice.
“This afternoon, most of the teams came out to do a large drafting run,” said Joe Balash, NASCAR Nationwide Series director. “We had most of the cars that were here go out and take turns leading the pack, running the inside lane and outside lane, trying to work their way up through the field.”
Carl Edwards said there’s some more work needed on the cars which will debut in July. “If we can get the cars tuned a little better, (get) the balance better and then maybe that practice day on Wednesday before we come and work on the cars a little more, hopefully they'll be a little bit more predictable,” the 2007 series champion said.
Overall, Balash gave the test a thumb up. “I think we’re headed in the right direction with everything we’ve had going on in the test session,” he said. “We’ll be ready when we get back down here in July.”