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PostPosted: Thu Aug 01, 2019 4:56 pm 
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Unfortunately, doing something like that would do nothing but reward the cesspool-type behavior that has infested Bowman Gray, and that's about the worst thing NASCAR could do. That'll be a hard no from me.

I do agree, NASCAR needs to return to its roots and run more short tracks. But this isn't the way to go about it.

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Orange County Fair Speedway will host a NASCAR Truck match race between Sheldon Creed & Stewart Friesen on their centennial weekend.
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former XFINITY Series driver & K&N Pro Series East team owner Eric McClure is dealing with some major health issues currently
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Wow, that sounds pretty serious indeed. Hopefully they get it under control soon.


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NASCAR/GOODYEAR will increase tire size from 15" to 18" in 2021.

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Yeah that's exactly what nascar needs right now. MORE GRIP :8:

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Surely that's referring to the rim size? and even if it isn't, isn't wanting more mechanical grip what everybody screams about?


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well, it could only work if they take away that giant spoiler

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Seems it will kill low tire pressure to start a run. The side wall won't allow the flexing.

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Also, it's been announced there will be a 10 lap Truck exhibition at Orange County Speedway with Stewart Friesen and Sheldon Creed with NASCAR officials on hand. OCFS is a dirt track that has held many WoO races in years past. Mind you NASCAR doesn't allow such a thing. Rumor the new owner has put a ton of money in the track and this is an audition. Track is 90 mins north of NYC.

EDIT: Orange County Fair Speedway is in Middletown, NY

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ChrisTRD wrote:
Also, it's been announced there will be a 10 lap Truck exhibition at Orange County Speedway with Stewart Friesen and Sheldon Creed with NASCAR officials on hand. OCFS is a dirt track that has held many WoO races in years past. Mind you NASCAR doesn't allow such a thing. Rumor the new owner has put a ton of money in the track and this is an audition. Track is 90 mins north of NYC.

EDIT: Orange County Fair Speedway is in Middletown, NY

Halmar (Friesen's sponsor) is the current lease holder with a option to buy the track, has put a ton of money into the place so far - including resurfacing the "Hard Clay", and updates to the grandstands & other spectator areas. There's a few places that need some safety updates tho.

They are running this weekend as apart of the Centennial Weekend as the track celebrates it's 100th year of auto racing, which also includes a $100k to win / 160 lap Big Block Modified race - this being the largest purse of the season (alongside $50k at Oswego with Super DIRT Week, and $53k at Fonda for their 200 lapper)


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https://racer.com/2019/08/15/dibenedett ... part-ways/

DiBenedetto booted from the #95 at the end of the year (to make way for Bell).

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That sucks. He's been pretty much the only source of fun and interest in 2019 Cup.


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Unfortunately been rumoured for a while, hopefully he can find another seat.


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Report: Dale Junior and wife Amy survive plane crash

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Joe A wrote:

Holy shit! Glad they all survived. Hopefully no severe injuries.

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It's clear it's not the driver that's hampering that team. A stupid change - I don't expect Bell to do much better.

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Dale Jr is lucky af :8:

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It's clear it's not the driver that's hampering that team. A stupid change - I don't expect Bell to do much better.

It's said Toyota and JGR will stepping up with even more support for the team. Basically trying to make this what Furniture Row was.

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racer612008 wrote:
ChrisTRD wrote:
Also, it's been announced there will be a 10 lap Truck exhibition at Orange County Speedway with Stewart Friesen and Sheldon Creed with NASCAR officials on hand. OCFS is a dirt track that has held many WoO races in years past. Mind you NASCAR doesn't allow such a thing. Rumor the new owner has put a ton of money in the track and this is an audition. Track is 90 mins north of NYC.

EDIT: Orange County Fair Speedway is in Middletown, NY

Halmar (Friesen's sponsor) is the current lease holder with a option to buy the track, has put a ton of money into the place so far - including resurfacing the "Hard Clay", and updates to the grandstands & other spectator areas. There's a few places that need some safety updates tho.

They are running this weekend as apart of the Centennial Weekend as the track celebrates it's 100th year of auto racing, which also includes a $100k to win / 160 lap Big Block Modified race - this being the largest purse of the season (alongside $50k at Oswego with Super DIRT Week, and $53k at Fonda for their 200 lapper)

I used to go to Middletown a lot. Especially WoO races back in the day. Crazy to see a sudden spotlight on it. Foxsports.com has a great series of videos on it. Today actually makes the 100 year anniversary of their 1st auto race. I think it would be awesome if the 2nd dirt truck race went to them. Everyone thinks Knoxville, etc.. Why not a track like this?

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