The MENCS will compete at Michigan International Speedway this week in the FireKeepers Casino 400. The series will once again use the 550 HP engines with the 2” splitter, 8” spoiler and aero ducts. It is the same package used in the last three races (Kansas, Charlotte and Pocono). The FireKeepers Casino 400 can be […]
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MENCS: Garage Talk Notes Pocono
The MENCS will race the 550 HP engines with the 2” splitter, 8” spoiler and aero ducts for the first time at Pocono. The Tricky Triangle has the longest straightaway in NASCAR so we can expect a lot of drafting this week. Most of the NASCAR teams are approaching this race like a Superspeedway race. […]
MENCS: Garage Talk Notes Charlotte
Find a comfy place on the couch because you will be there a while this week. The MENCS will compete in the longest race in motorsports. The Coca-Cola 600 tends to get boring after 400 miles but that will not be the case Sunday. The new aero package has provided some of the best racing […]
MENCS: Garage Talk Notes Kansas
The Monster Energy Cup Series will be under the lights at Kansas Speedway this week for the Digital Ally 400. It will be the second night race of the season and the fourth race on a 1.5-mile track. The cream usually rises to the top at this track so expect the drivers at the top […]
MENCS: Garage Talk Notes Dover
The Monster Energy Cup Series will compete at Dover International Speedway this week in the Gander RV 400. Most drivers say the Monster Mile feels like the fastest track on the circuit. The cars dive into the corners with a lot of speed and feel like they are in a plane tacking off on the […]
MENCS: Garage Talk Notes Richmond
The Monster Energy Cup Series will head to Richmond, Virginia this week for the Toyota Owners 400. This will be the first Saturday night race of the season. The track is a .75-mile D-shaped oval that usually provides some exciting racing. The race can be seen Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on Fox. NASCAR […]
MENCS: Garage Talk Notes Bristol
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series will be back to short track tracing this week at Bristol. This is one of the best races of the season IMO. The Food City 500 can been seen Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1. Track Notes Goodyear brought a new set of tires to […]
MENCS: Garage Talk Notes Texas
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is in the Lone Star State this week for the O’Reilly’s Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. The cars will be back to 550 HP with the 2” splitter, 8” spoiler and aero ducts to promote drafting. This is the same package used at Las Vegas and Auto […]
MENCS: Garage Talk Notes Martinsville
Short track racing returns to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series this week at Martinsville Speedway. Famous for hotdogs and tight racing, this little track usually puts on a great show. The STP 500 can be seen at 2 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1. Track Notes Goodyear brought the same combination of tires […]
MENCS: Garage Talk Notes Auto Club
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series complete the west coast swing as they race at Auto Club Speedway. The first two races using the new aero package has seen a lot more passing than usual. This track is 8 lanes wide so there will be plenty of room for the drivers to move around and […]