Summer’s Five Things: What You Need To Know For September 14, 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. Yesterday was NASCAR Playoffs Media Day in Las Vegas ahead of the opening Playoff race in Las Vegas Motor Speedway. One of the events that was part of the festivities was “Burnout on the Boulevard”, a similar show to the burnout “parade” of sorts that has has taken place the last few years as part of the banquet week. Take a look at some of the highlights and photos from the event.
2. . While the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers were having some fun in Sin City, the Camping World Truck Series was on track for a couple of practice sessions at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Here are the results for practice one and final practice.
3. It is a triple-header weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend and there is plenty of on-track action today. Here is the schedule for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the 1.5-mile speedway.
4. A female driver made history in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series last night. See who it was and what she accomplished. 
5. You may have seen the reports that Speedway Motorsports Inc. is trying to bring NASCAR back to the Nashville Fairgrounds. Here is the latest.

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