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Watkins Glen announced its NASCAR race weekend its 2027 race date will happen in September. That is going to be the cup series 2nd ever September race date at Watkins Glen.
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2026 NASCAR
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wdwfan4ver
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The 2027 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class voting results happened.
In the Modern era, Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton are going to be inducted next year.
In the Pioneer era, Larry Phillips has been inducted.
Lesa France Kennedy won the NASCAR landmark award.
In the Modern era, Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton are going to be inducted next year.
In the Pioneer era, Larry Phillips has been inducted.
Lesa France Kennedy won the NASCAR landmark award.
wdwfan4ver
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I'm having a take on the two different Hall of Fame era ballots for results.
I am not bit a surprise about the Pioneer era ballot. Larry Phillips was a regional legend in the 70s, 80s, and 90s as a driver and has over 300 NASCAR wins. How he got that many wins is by showing up at race tracks and race. He was one of the drivers that if you race well against him, you will get notice.
My take is Greg Biffle not getting inducted is a bit of surprise due to I've seen people get inducted into Baseball and Pro Football hall of fames just after they died. I think Greg could have a chance next year, but not automatic due to Martin Truex Jr being eligible to be on the modern era ballot next year. The modern era gets 2 people inducted a year and its not an automatic with Biffle with Biffle's name going against other people for that 2nd spot.
The latest Greg would get inducted would be the 2029 class. Matt Crofton should be eligible to be on a NASCAR ballot in 2028, but is not a first ballot Hall of fame driver despite his 3 championships. That means Greg Biffle would be able to get inducted in 2029 class if he doesn't get inducted into the 2027 class.
Kevin Harvick getting inducted on first ballot is not a shock due to his NASCAR career as a driver. He's one of the all time greats. The only thing with Kevin is how much was he held back by RCR and if he had a better pit crew at Stewart-Haas Racing considering he had 60 cup wins the way it is.
As far as Jeff Burton goes. He was a top 5 driver in the cup series from 1997 through 2000 with 15 of his 21 cup wins happened in that time frame. The argument for Jeff is deeper than just cup win and his 27 lower league NASCAR wins.
Jeff Burton had a huge role in NASCAR outside of being a driver although I wish Jeff could've been a NASCAR landmark Nominee because of what he did off the track in safety. Jeff was involved in safety after Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s death. Jeff was a co-developer of the head and neck restraint. Jeff also played a role in how safety nets were redesigned and improving the ways seatbelts and safety gear are properly installed.
I am not bit a surprise about the Pioneer era ballot. Larry Phillips was a regional legend in the 70s, 80s, and 90s as a driver and has over 300 NASCAR wins. How he got that many wins is by showing up at race tracks and race. He was one of the drivers that if you race well against him, you will get notice.
My take is Greg Biffle not getting inducted is a bit of surprise due to I've seen people get inducted into Baseball and Pro Football hall of fames just after they died. I think Greg could have a chance next year, but not automatic due to Martin Truex Jr being eligible to be on the modern era ballot next year. The modern era gets 2 people inducted a year and its not an automatic with Biffle with Biffle's name going against other people for that 2nd spot.
The latest Greg would get inducted would be the 2029 class. Matt Crofton should be eligible to be on a NASCAR ballot in 2028, but is not a first ballot Hall of fame driver despite his 3 championships. That means Greg Biffle would be able to get inducted in 2029 class if he doesn't get inducted into the 2027 class.
Kevin Harvick getting inducted on first ballot is not a shock due to his NASCAR career as a driver. He's one of the all time greats. The only thing with Kevin is how much was he held back by RCR and if he had a better pit crew at Stewart-Haas Racing considering he had 60 cup wins the way it is.
As far as Jeff Burton goes. He was a top 5 driver in the cup series from 1997 through 2000 with 15 of his 21 cup wins happened in that time frame. The argument for Jeff is deeper than just cup win and his 27 lower league NASCAR wins.
Jeff Burton had a huge role in NASCAR outside of being a driver although I wish Jeff could've been a NASCAR landmark Nominee because of what he did off the track in safety. Jeff was involved in safety after Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s death. Jeff was a co-developer of the head and neck restraint. Jeff also played a role in how safety nets were redesigned and improving the ways seatbelts and safety gear are properly installed.
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wdwfan4ver
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SiriusXM and NASCAR signed a multi year broadcasting extension.
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Legendary NASCAR driver Kyle Busch dies at 41
Busch was 41. He won two NASCAR Cup Series titles and 63 races in the series.
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wdwfan4ver
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All the information today on Kyle Busch caught me off guard. Before I had dinner, I found out Kyle was hospitalized and couldn't race this weekend. I also know Kyle had a sinus cold at Watkin's Glen.Legendary NASCAR driver Kyle Busch dies at 41
Busch was 41. He won two NASCAR Cup Series titles and 63 races in the series.
I was told this just about his death before I came back online after I was done eating.
As far as Kyle Busch himself, I remembered him racing in the truck series for Jack Roush in 2001. I also remembered watching him race the Milwaukee Mile.
RIP to to one of the best race car drivers of his generation and one of the best NASCAR drivers of all time.
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Richard Childress Racing announced starting at the Coca Cola 600, they will be suspending using the number 8 and will be using the number 33 instead. Austin Hill will be racing the 8 car.
RCR also mentioned that they will reserve the number 8 for Kyle's son Brexton if Brexton someday choose to pursue a NASCAR career.
RCR also mentioned that they will reserve the number 8 for Kyle's son Brexton if Brexton someday choose to pursue a NASCAR career.
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There is new information. Kyle's family said he died of severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis.Legendary NASCAR driver Kyle Busch dies at 41
Busch was 41. He won two NASCAR Cup Series titles and 63 races in the series.
Family says Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia, sepsis
Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family.
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Kyle Busch had pneumonia for 'days to weeks' before death
Kyle Busch died last week from hemorrhagic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation after complications from bacterial pneumonia led to sepsis, according to the former NASCAR star's death certificate.
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23IX Racing announced Corey Heim will be racing full time in the cup series in 2027 in the 35 car.
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NASCAR Hall of Fame driver, announcer Ned Jarrett dies at 93
NASCAR Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett, a two-time Cup champion and longtime broadcaster, died peacefully Thursday of natural causes at his home in Newton, North Carolina, his family announced. He was 93.
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I remember him as an announcer, but not as a driver. He was way before my time when he was racing. I did read he was a track promoter for Hickory speedway from 1968 to 1977.NASCAR Hall of Fame driver, announcer Ned Jarrett dies at 93
NASCAR Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett, a two-time Cup champion and longtime broadcaster, died peacefully Thursday of natural causes at his home in Newton, North Carolina, his family announced. He was 93.www.espn.com
I started following NASCAR in 1993 and I recalled his call at the end of the 1993 Daytona 500. Ned was one of the best NASCAR commentators of all time and was a great Ambassador.
He was one the great announcers for NASCAR races in the 90s. The 90s had him, Ken Squier, Benny Parsons, Buddy Baker and Bob Jenkins depending on what channel you watched.
As far as his death, I'm not a bit surprise. 93 years old is a long time for a person to live. I thought he had a long and great life.
RIP to one of the greats in NASCAR history.
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Richard Childress racing announced Austin Hill will be racing the 33 car for rest of the season.
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Josh Berry said he's not returning to the Wood Bros. next year.
What I do know is Wood Bros. confirmed they didn't exercise the contract option next year and mentioned they will have an announcement of the new driver for the 21 car in the near future.
What I do know is Wood Bros. confirmed they didn't exercise the contract option next year and mentioned they will have an announcement of the new driver for the 21 car in the near future.