Summer’s Five Things: What You Need To Know For September 12, 2018

“Summer’s Five Things” is a daily column by Summer Bedgood for NASCAR fans to catch up on the most recent, relevant, and need-to-know news and information in the sport! While mostly focused on NASCAR, this column may also feature other interesting and exciting moments from the world of motorsports. Enjoy!

The full-length version of “Five Things” will return soon! For now, enjoy the condensed version…

1. As Kasey Kahne continues to experience issues with heat exhaustion and severe dehydration, Regan Smith will again substitute for him over the next three races. Read the official statement from Leavine-Family Racing.
2. Two Speedway Motorsports Inc. racetracks — Charlotte Motor Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway — are opening their campgrounds for evacuees seeking refuge from Hurricane Florence. Both racetracks posted further details on their website.
3. Las Vegas Motor Speedway is hosting a tripleheader weekend of NASCAR racing. Here are the entry lists for the Camping World Truck Series, the XFINITY Series, and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
4. NASCAR’s Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer Steve O’Donnell appeared on “The Morning Drive on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and shared his thoughts, in part, on the XFINITY Series aerodynamic package at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Here is a clip of the conversation.
5. Adding yet another name to what has already been a busy NASCAR Silly Season, Ryan Newman may be exploring his options for next year as well. Adam Stern posted some info on Twitter.

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