The MENCS will compete for the first time on the Charlotte Roval. Most teams have feared this race since it was added to the schedule. The high speeds on the Charlotte track and the tight turns in the infield will cause a lot of stress on the cars this week. Brad Keselowski said, “This race […]
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MENCS: Final Practice Garage Talk Notes Richmond
The MENCS heads back to Richmond Raceway this week for the Federated Auto Parts 400. This is the second race of the playoffs and hopefully more calm than the first. The race can be seen Saturday night at 6:30pm ET on NBC Sports Network. NASCAR had two practices Friday and qualifying will take place Friday […]
MENCS: Final Practice Garage Talk Notes Indianapolis
The MENCS heads back to Bristol Motor Speedway this week for Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race. This is the last chance for teams to secure a spot in the playoffs. This race always comes down to fuel millage since teams can easily pit without losing a lap. I expect it to be even crazier […]
MENCS: Final Practice Garage Talk Notes Bristol
The MENCS heads back to Bristol Motor Speedway this week for Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race. This is one of the most popular races of the season. If you like action, this race is for you. There were two practices Friday and qualifying will be held Friday night. The race can be seen Saturday […]
MENCS: Final Practice Garage Talk Notes Michigan
The MENCS heads back to Michigan International Speedway this week for Consumers Energy 400. This will be the second race at the track in the last two months. There was one practice Friday, followed by qualifying Friday evening. The cars returned to the track for two practices Saturday. The teams had plenty of track time […]
MENCS: Final Practice Garage Talk Notes Watkins Glen
The MENCS heads to Watkins Glen International Speedway this week for the Go Bowling at the Glen. This will be the second race of the season on a road course. This track usually provides great racing and some horrific crashes. There were two practices Saturday morning. The teams will qualify Saturday evening. The race can […]
MENCS: Final Practice Garage Talk Notes Pocono
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series will compete at Pocono Raceway this week in the Gander Outdoors 400. NASCAR is using their condensed schedule this weekend to give the drivers an extra day with their families. There were two practices Saturday morning. The teams will qualify Saturday evening. The race will be Sunday at 2:30 […]
MENCS: Final Practice Garage Talk Notes New Hampshire
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series will compete at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this week in the Foxwoods 301. There was one practice Friday (mostly qualifying trim for all cars, followed by qualifying Friday evening. The teams had two practice sessions Saturday to dial in their cars. Since all cars where in race-trim Saturday, we […]
MENCS: Final Practice Garage Talk Notes Kentuck
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series will compete at Kentucky Speedway this week in the Quaker State 400. There were two practices Friday before the cars lineup to qualify Friday evening. This is the seventh race this season on a 1.5-mile track and the ninth race on an intermediate tracks (includes the 2-mile ovals). Fantasy […]
MENCS: Practice Garage Talk Notes Daytona
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series will compete at Daytona International Speedway this week for the Coke Zero 400. There were two practices scheduled Thursday before the cars lineup to qualify Friday evening. Final practice was canceled because of rain. Qualifying will be single car qualifying (NASCAR will set the qualifying order) and it will […]