2024 NASCAR

[Santa Raccoon 77]

Well that was unexpected

 

[wdwfan4ver]

Well that was unexpected

I've seen it and I don't think it was possible even 10 years ago to pull off at Martinsville. The closest to this I've watched was Carl Edwards at Kansas years ago, but didn't work out for Carl at the time.

I think the move Ross made due to the circumstances of a driver desperate want to make it to the final round and the car being able to handle riding the wall. I don't drivers attempt Ross's move every race after this due to the nature of it and why.

 

[Santa Raccoon 77]

I've seen it and I don't think it was possible even 10 years ago to pull off at Martinsville. The closest to this I've watched was Carl Edwards at Kansas years ago, but didn't work out for Carl at the time.

I think the move Ross made due to the circumstances of a driver desperate want to make it to the final round and the car being able to handle riding the wall. I don't drivers attempt Ross's move every race after this due to the nature of it and why.

I think there will be a rapid rule change to stop this.

 

[wdwfan4ver]

I think there will be a rapid rule change to stop this.

NASCAR said they don't expect any action going forward in terms of a rule for what Ross did.

 

[wdwfan4ver]

It was announced Jimmie Johnson is going to obtain ownership stake in GMS Racing. Jimmie will be racing for them for certain races next year in the cup series. All is known for sure is Jimmie will be running the Daytona 500.

 

[artvandelay]

It was announced Jimmie Johnson is going to obtain ownership stake in GMS Racing. Jimmie will be racing for them for certain races next year in the cup series. All is known for sure is Jimmie will be running the Daytona 500.

I wonder if they switch from RCR to HMS for technical support?

 

[wdwfan4ver]

I wonder if they switch from RCR to HMS for technical support?

I don't know at this time although it makes sense. That information wasn't mentioned.

 

[wdwfan4ver]

Ty Gibbs is not racing today in the 23 car fox 23XI Racing. His dad Coy Gibbs died in his sleep. Daniel Hemric is the replacement driver.

Coy Gibbs was the co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing and was 49 years old. Coy Gibbs was Joe Gibbs son. What I know is Coy Gibbs was alive when his son Ty Gibbs won the Xfinity series championship yesterday.

Thoughts and prayers goes to the Gibbs family.

 

[wdwfan4ver]

NASCAR schedule starting times are now announced for 2023. Here is the cup series:

2023 Cup Series schedule with station and times
Feb. 5th - Clash (la Memorial Coliseum ) Fox - 8:00 p.m. Eastern
February 16th - Duels at Daytona - Fox - 7:00 p.m. Eastern
February 19th - Daytona 500 -Fox - 2:30 p.m. Eastern
February 26th - Auto Club - Fox - 3:30 p.m. Eastern
March 5th - Las Vegas - Fox - 3:30 p.m. Eastern
March 12th - Phoenix - Fox 3:30 p.m. Eastern
March 19th - Atlanta - Fox - 3:00 p.m. Eastern
March 26th - COTA - Fox 3:30 p.m. Eastern
April 2nd - Richmond - FS1 -3:30 p.m. Eastern
April 9th - Bristol Dirt Race - Fox - 7:00 p.m. Eastern
April 16th - Martinsville - FS1 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern
April 23rd - Talladega - Fox - 3:00 p.m. Eastern
April 30th - Dover - FS1 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern
May 7th - Kansas - FS1 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern
May 14th - Darlington -FS1 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern
May 21st - North Wilkesboro All-star Race - FS1 - 8:00 p.m. Eastern
May 28th - Coca Cola 600 - Fox - 6:00 p.m. Eastern
June 4th - World Wide Technology Raceway - FS1 - 3:30-p.m. Eastern
June 11th - Sonoma - Fox - 3:30 p.m. Eastern
June 25th - Nashville Superspeedway - NBC - 7:00 p.m. Eastern
July 2nd - Chicago Street Race - NBC - 5:30 p.m. Eastern
July 9th - Atlanta - USA Network - 7:00 p.m. Eastern
July 16th - New Hampshire - USA Network - 2:30 p.m. Eastern
July 23rd - Pocono - USA Network - 2:30 p.m. Eastern
July 30th - Richmond - USA Network - 3:00 p.m. Eastern
August 6th - Michigan - USA Network - 2:30 p.m. Eastern
August 13th - Indianapolis Road Course - NBC - 2:30 p.m. Eastern
August 20th - Watkins Glen - USA Network - 3:00 p.m. Eastern
August 26th - Daytona - NBC - 7:00 p.m. Eastern
September 3rd - Darlington - USA Network - 6:00 p.m. Eastern
September 10th - Kansas - USA Network - 3:00 p.m. Eastern
September 16th - Bristol - USA Network = 7:30 p.m. Eastern
September 24th - Texas - USA Network - 3:00 p.m. Eastern
October 1st - Talladega - NBC - 2:00 p.m. Eastern
October 8th - Charlotte Roval - NBC - 2:00 p.m. Eastern
October 15th - Las Vegas - NBC - 2:30 p.m. Eastern
October 22 - Homestead-Miami - NBC - 2:30 p.m. Eastern
October 29th - Martinsville - NBC - 2:00 p.m. Eastern
November 5th - Phoenix - NBC - 3:00 p.m. Eastern

 

[wdwfan4ver]

Here is the Xfinity Series starting times and tv station for the 2023 Xfinity series season:

2023 Xfinity series schedule with station and times
February 18th - Daytona - FS1 - 5:00 p.m. Eastern
February 25th - Auto club - FS1 - 5:00 p.m. Eastern
March 4th - Las Vegas - FS1 - 4:30 p.m. Eastern
March 11th - Phoenix - FS1 - 4:30 p.m. Eastern
March 18th - Atlanta FS1 - 5:00 p.m. Eastern
March 25th - COTA - FS1 - 5:00 p.m. Eastern
April 1st - Richmond - FS1 - 1:00 p.m. Eastern
April 15th - Martinsville - FS 1 - 7:30 p.m. Eastern
April 22nd - Talladega - FS1 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern
April 29th - Dover - FS1 - 1:30 p.m. Eastern
May 13th - Darlington - Fox - 1:30 p.m. Eastern
May 27th - Charlotte - FS1 - 1:00 p.m. Eastern
June 3rd - Portland - FS1 - 4:30 p.m. Eastern
June 10th - Sonoma - FS1 - 8:00 p.m. Eastern
June 24th - Nashville Superspeedway - USA Network - 4:30 p.m.
July 1st - Chicago Street Course - USA Network - 5:00 p.m. Eastern
July 8th - Atlanta - USA Network - 8:00 p.m. Eastern
July 15th - New Hampshire - USA Network - 3:00 p.m. Eastern
July 22nd - Pocono - USA Network- 5:30 p.m. Eastern
July 29th - Road America - NBC - 3:00 p.m. Eastern
August 5th - Michigan - NBC - 3:30 p.m. Eastern
August 12th - Indianapolis Road Course - USA Network - 5:30 p.m. Eastern
August 19th - Watkins Glen - USA Network - 3:30 p.m. Eastern
August 25th - Daytona - USA Network - 7:30 p.m. Eastern
September 2nd - Darlington - USA Network - 3:30 p.m. Eastern
September 9th - Kansas - NBC -3:00 p.m. Eastern
September 15th - Bristol - USA Network - 7:30 p.m. Eastern
September 23rd - Texas - USA Network - 3:30 p.m. Eastern
October 7th - Charlotte Roval - USA Network - 3:30 p.m. Eastern
October 14th - Las Vegas - USA Network - 3:30 p.m. Eastern
October 21st - Homestead-Miami - NBC - 3:00 p.m. Eastern
October 28th - Martinsville - USA Network - 3:30 p.m. Eastern
November 4th - Phoenix - USA Network - 7:00 p.m. Eastern

 

[wdwfan4ver]

Here is the Truck Series starting times and tv station for the 2023 Truck series season:

2023 Truck series Schedule with station and times

February 17th - Daytona - FS1 - 7:30 p.m. Eastern
March 3rd - Las Vegas - FS1 - 9:00 p.m. Eastern
March 18th - Atlanta - FS1 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern
March 25th - COTA - FS1 - 1:30 p.m. Eastern
April 1st - Texas - FS1 - 4:30 p.m. Eastern
April 8th - Bristol Dirt Race - FS1 - 8:00 p.m. Eastern
April 14th - Martinsville - FS1 - 7:30 p.m. Eastern
May 6th - Kansas - FS1 - 8:00 p.m. Eastern
May 12th - Darlington - FS1 - 7:30 p.m. Eastern
May 20th - North Wilkesboro - FOX - 1:30 p.m. Eastern
May 26th - Charlotte - FS1 - 8:30 p.m. Eastern
June 3rd - World Wide Technology Raceway - FS1 - 1:30 p.m. Eastern
June 23rd - Nashville Superspeedway - FS1 - 8:00 p.m. Eastern
July 8th - Mid-Ohio - FS1 - 1:30 p.m. Eastern
July 22nd - Pocono - FS1 - 12:00 p.m. Eastern
July 29th - Richmond - FS1 - 7:30 p.m. Eastern
August 11th - Lucas Oil IRP - FS1 - 9:00 p.m. Eastern
August 27th - Milwaukee - FS1 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern
September 8th - Kansas - FS1 - 9:00 p.m. Eastern
September 14th - Bristol - FS1 - 9:00 p.m. Eastern
September 30th - Talladega - FS1 - 1:00 p.m. Eastern
October 21st - Homestead-Miami - FS1 -12:00 p.m. Eastern
November 3rd - Phoenix - FS1 - 10:00 p.m. Eastern

 

[wdwfan4ver]

NASCAR announced their 75th anniversary starts with Rose Bowl Parade float.

NASCAR to participate in the 2023 Rose Parade

NASCAR will kick off its 75th anniversary celebrations at the start of the new year with a vibrant display in the 2023 Rose Parade.

www.nascar.com

 

[Santa Raccoon 77]

 

[Santa Raccoon 77]

 

[wdwfan4ver]

Ty Gibbs is racing in the 54 car for JGR in the cup series in 2023. The 18 car is not going to be used by JGR in the cup series in 2023. This is the first time in JGR cup series history that the 18 car never has been used.

The 18 car was JGR's 1st cup team starting with Dale Jarrett. The 18 car for JGR had 3 very good or legendary drivers JGR for the 18 team.

Dale Jarrett is best known at Robert Yates as a driver in his NASCAR Hall of Fame Career, but give JGR their first 2 cup wins in the cup series including the 1993 Daytona 500. Jarrett left since Ernie Irvan in 1994 suffered a life threatening head injury that forced Ernie to miss the final 11 races of the 1994 season and had a long read to recover. Jarrett left due to 28 car was a title contending car and JGR was building the team up.

Bobby Labonte is NASCAR Hall of Fame Driver. Bobby was one of the better drivers of the mid 90s to around the mid 2000s. We all know Kyle Busch is an active legend in NASCAR

 

[wdwfan4ver]

Cole Custer is being replaced by Ryan Preece in the cup series for the Stewart-Haas 41 car. Cole Custer is going back down to the Xfinity series.

What happened where is a Rumor that I read last month actually happened and also Tony Stewart got his way. Gene Haas wanted Cole in cup next year, but Stewart did not. Stewart wanted Cole Custer out of the cup car due to underperforming in the cup series despite 3 full cup seasons as a driver. Cole Custer's problem was he had1 win, 2 top 5's, and 7 top 10's as a rookie cup driver, but only had 5 top 10's in the next 2 cup seasons combined along with 0 top 5s.

The argument between the 2 co owners was caused by Cole Custer's dad being the co president Stewart-Haas Racing. The dad felt his son should stay in the 41 car for another season.

Stewart-Haas is keeping Cole due to who Cole's dad is and is banking Cole getting better in the Xfinity Series, so he might replace a current Stewart-Haas driver in the cup series in the future. The deal is Cole had 7 Xfinity series wins in 2019 and was promoted to cup series in 2020. Stewart-Haas is also looking at Cole is only 24 years old right now, and cup usually hit their peak years at an older age.

 

[wdwfan4ver]

I did find out some information to keep an eye on in 2023. Fedex's JGR contract is up after 2023 season and Fedex back in September mentioned they want to cut over 2 billion dollars in costs. I'm guessing they are not going back to JGR and Also Denny contract with JGR is also up after 2023 season.

 

[wdwfan4ver]

Petty GMS Racing announced the race team is now called Legacy Motor Club.

 

[wdwfan4ver]

It has been announced Kevin Harvick is retiring after the 2023 season. I am not surprised. This was rumored going into the off season.

I also looked at Kevin turned 47 last month and it would make sense with him retiring. Kevin has nothing left to prove as a driver. He's one of the greatest drivers of his generation.

 

[wdwfan4ver]

It was announced that Kyle Larson is going to compete in the 2024 Indy 500. The entry is going to be co-owned by Rick Hendrick and Arrow Mclaren.

For those who don't follow Indy Car, Arrow Mclaren has good equipment in Indycar. Patricio O'Ward won 2 races for Arrow Mclaren in 2021 and another 2 races in 2022 for them.