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It seems appropriate NASCAR's new 2019 handling package debuts in full at Las Vegas, the gambling capital of America in Sunday’s (March 3) Pennzoil 400. There’s symbolism in using Sin City to roll the dice, a place where casinos are a dime a dozen. The financial future of the sport, its popularity and competitive parity are at stake and no one knows how it’s going to turn out.
After a weekend of mixed reviews at Atlanta, 1.5-mile Las Vegas Motor Speedway presents the final piece of NASCAR’s new 2019 package: air ducts. These holes, installed on the front bumpers, redistribute air and displace it around the sides of each race car. The hope is that increases the draft between two vehicles and makes it easier to pass, counterbalancing that dreaded “aero” push that has dragged down NASCAR racing at the front for much of the 21st century.
We didn’t have those ducts at Atlanta, creating a race that was difficult to judge. There were more cars on the lead lap there compared to last year; the finish between winner Brad Keselowski and Martin Truex Jr. was worth watching. But it also seemed a reduction in speed and horsepower left the cars stuck in place after restarts. Drivers like Kyle Larson found themselves trapped in traffic, unable to work their way back to the front after facing adversity during the race.
Las Vegas promises to fix that, or so it seems with an add-on that’s proven successful elsewhere. Races like the Xfinity Series events at Indianapolis have shown us the potential of the ducts to cause lead changes while leaving the lead pack superglued together. But the sensation of speed is lost a bit; Kevin Harvick’s pole speed was eight mph slower than last year. There’s also concern about team racing as multi-car organizations might gel together into single-file freight trains that’ll greatly reduce passing.
There’s a wide variety of scenarios that could ensue; it feels like a situation that could go either way. What we know for sure is literally the sport’s future is on the line. There’s a bunch of nervous executives aware ratings have slid (however slightly) even further during the first two races this year. In order to stop that trend, NASCAR needs this package to produce a buzz about better racing and quality competition. Whether the sport gets sold or not, a large portion of its financial value will ride on how its rules (and future direction) are interpreted by fans they’re trying to court.
Typically, Brad Keselowski would own this space. His charge to the front at Atlanta, winning the race with the flu was NASCAR’s equivalent of a Michael Jordan-like performance. The way in which Team Penske rallied after poor qualifying efforts last weekend deserves some kudos.
But the younger Busch, a Las Vegas native, has set the stage for a hometown record. Wins in NASCAR’s Gander Outdoors Truck Series and Xfinity Series this weekend leave him in position to sweep a trio of races in his hometown. Not only would it be a NASCAR first for LVMS but it would continue a scorching start for Busch. He’s now won three of the first eight races held in the sport’s top three divisions. He’s three-for-five in races entered and his worst finish? Sixth.
People run too quickly with slumps early in the season of any sport. That said, no one expected the absolute dud HMS produced at Atlanta. Jimmie Johnson, a dark-horse pick for the win dropped like a rock from the start of the green flag. He wound up 24th, two laps down and may have been worse if not for his 11th-place starting spot. Crew chief Kevin Meendering seemed helpless to fix the problems after a better-than-expected Daytona start.
But Johnson’s wasn’t alone in his drop off the pace. No HMS car finished better than 15th; in all, they had a net loss of nine positions. Considering the way they raised expectations during Speedweeks the yo-yo back to mediocrity was a big surprise. Will it be just a one-week wonder?
Kyle Busch has signed an extension with M&M’s and Joe Gibbs Racing that will leave the trio together for years to come. The length of the deal was not disclosed but Busch, who is approaching 200 wins combined in NASCAR’s top three series, made it clear this week he wants to spend the rest of his career at JGR.
Spire Motorsports made another driver change this week, putting journeyman Reed Sorenson behind the wheel of its No. 77 Chevrolet. The team has now had three drivers in three different races since debuting on the Cup circuit with the charter it purchased from Furniture Row Racing.
Out of the last 10 races Kyle Larson has failed to win after leading the most laps in the race. Atlanta was the latest stumbling block, Larson dropping to 12th after leading 142 laps but suffering through a pit road speeding penalty.
Driver who failed to finish last weekend at Atlanta (Ryan Preece). 21 drivers posted a DNF in the season-opening Daytona 500.
It seems appropriate NASCAR's new 2019 handling package debuts in full at Las Vegas, the gambling capital of America in Sunday’s (March 3) Pennzoil 400. There’s symbolism in using Sin City to roll the dice, a place where casinos are a dime a dozen. The financial future of the sport, its popularity and competitive parity are at stake and no one knows how it’s going to turn out.
After a weekend of mixed reviews at Atlanta, 1.5-mile Las Vegas Motor Speedway presents the final piece of NASCAR’s new 2019 package: air ducts. These holes, installed on the front bumpers, redistribute air and displace it around the sides of each race car. The hope is that increases the draft between two vehicles and makes it easier to pass, counterbalancing that dreaded “aero” push that has dragged down NASCAR racing at the front for much of the 21st century.
We didn’t have those ducts at Atlanta, creating a race that was difficult to judge. There were more cars on the lead lap there compared to last year; the finish between winner Brad Keselowski and Martin Truex Jr. was worth watching. But it also seemed a reduction in speed and horsepower left the cars stuck in place after restarts. Drivers like Kyle Larson found themselves trapped in traffic, unable to work their way back to the front after facing adversity during the race.
Las Vegas promises to fix that, or so it seems with an add-on that’s proven successful elsewhere. Races like the Xfinity Series events at Indianapolis have shown us the potential of the ducts to cause lead changes while leaving the lead pack superglued together. But the sensation of speed is lost a bit; Kevin Harvick’s pole speed was eight mph slower than last year. There’s also concern about team racing as multi-car organizations might gel together into single-file freight trains that’ll greatly reduce passing.
There’s a wide variety of scenarios that could ensue; it feels like a situation that could go either way. What we know for sure is literally the sport’s future is on the line. There’s a bunch of nervous executives aware ratings have slid (however slightly) even further during the first two races this year. In order to stop that trend, NASCAR needs this package to produce a buzz about better racing and quality competition. Whether the sport gets sold or not, a large portion of its financial value will ride on how its rules (and future direction) are interpreted by fans they’re trying to court.
Typically, Brad Keselowski would own this space. His charge to the front at Atlanta, winning the race with the flu was NASCAR’s equivalent of a Michael Jordan-like performance. The way in which Team Penske rallied after poor qualifying efforts last weekend deserves some kudos.
But the younger Busch, a Las Vegas native, has set the stage for a hometown record. Wins in NASCAR’s Gander Outdoors Truck Series and Xfinity Series this weekend leave him in position to sweep a trio of races in his hometown. Not only would it be a NASCAR first for LVMS but it would continue a scorching start for Busch. He’s now won three of the first eight races held in the sport’s top three divisions. He’s three-for-five in races entered and his worst finish? Sixth.
People run too quickly with slumps early in the season of any sport. That said, no one expected the absolute dud HMS produced at Atlanta. Jimmie Johnson, a dark-horse pick for the win dropped like a rock from the start of the green flag. He wound up 24th, two laps down and may have been worse if not for his 11th-place starting spot. Crew chief Kevin Meendering seemed helpless to fix the problems after a better-than-expected Daytona start.
But Johnson’s wasn’t alone in his drop off the pace. No HMS car finished better than 15th; in all, they had a net loss of nine positions. Considering the way they raised expectations during Speedweeks the yo-yo back to mediocrity was a big surprise. Will it be just a one-week wonder?
Kyle Busch has signed an extension with M&M’s and Joe Gibbs Racing that will leave the trio together for years to come. The length of the deal was not disclosed but Busch, who is approaching 200 wins combined in NASCAR’s top three series, made it clear this week he wants to spend the rest of his career at JGR.
Spire Motorsports made another driver change this week, putting journeyman Reed Sorenson behind the wheel of its No. 77 Chevrolet. The team has now had three drivers in three different races since debuting on the Cup circuit with the charter it purchased from Furniture Row Racing.
Out of the last 10 races Kyle Larson has failed to win after leading the most laps in the race. Atlanta was the latest stumbling block, Larson dropping to 12th after leading 142 laps but suffering through a pit road speeding penalty.
Driver who failed to finish last weekend at Atlanta (Ryan Preece). 21 drivers posted a DNF in the season-opening Daytona 500.
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