“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. Post-race inspection has been completed at the NASCAR R&D Center. Only one team was penalized, but it will impact the Playoffs in one of the major three series. Find out who received the penalty here.
2. Remember when Speedway Motorsports Inc. introduced an “insurance” program of sorts that allowed fans to swap out a weather-delayed race ticket for another SMI race date? International Speedway Corp. has now rolled out a similar program. Read about it here.
3. A resolution has been reached in the wrongful death lawsuit against Tony Stewart for the death of Kevin Ward Jr. Here is the latest.
4. Daniel Suarez’s future is currently unknown, but Adam Stern of the SportsBusiness Journal obtained some information that may be good news for the Mexican-born driver. Here is what he had to say.
5. Throwback weekend was a few weeks ago, but Jimmie Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports have a special paint scheme planned for the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway that honors a poignant moment in Johnson’s career. Find out what they have planned.
Summer’s Five Things: What You Need To Know For September 20, 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. Post-race inspection has been completed at the NASCAR R&D Center. Only one team was penalized, but it will impact the Playoffs in one of the major three series. Find out who received the penalty here.
2. Remember when Speedway Motorsports Inc. introduced an “insurance” program of sorts that allowed fans to swap out a weather-delayed race ticket for another SMI race date? International Speedway Corp. has now rolled out a similar program. Read about it here.
3. A resolution has been reached in the wrongful death lawsuit against Tony Stewart for the death of Kevin Ward Jr. Here is the latest.
4. Daniel Suarez’s future is currently unknown, but Adam Stern of the SportsBusiness Journal obtained some information that may be good news for the Mexican-born driver. Here is what he had to say.
5. Throwback weekend was a few weeks ago, but Jimmie Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports have a special paint scheme planned for the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway that honors a poignant moment in Johnson’s career. Find out what they have planned.