The stage racing isnt so bad, but the playoff format is the worst thing NASCAR has done. It seems to be something (Chatain) does a lot recently. Than your a lap down snuffy We ran third all day. Suarez goes hard into Turn 2, collecting Ty Dillon and B.J. Baby Jessica, it appears you've fallen into the well. He did have a second and a third among his four previous starts this season in the No. Denny Hamlin couldnt quite chase down the 24 car. Suarez was the one who spun. Perhaps a new schedule full of road courses and short tracks really will usher in an era of better racing. Truex led the final 11 laps and 68 of the final 69 laps. Sydnei Fryson is a social media producer for Sporting News. However, if the caution flag waves after the leader takes the white flag for the final lap, the race leader at the time of caution is the winner. Your email address will not be sold or shared with anyone else. Stage racing is not racing. -- Rain has postponed the NASCAR Cup Series race scheduled for Sunday at Dover Motor Speedway until Monday. | Opinion, This is the most expensive neighborhood in NC and what it costs to own a home there, Live updates from NASCAR race at Dover: Martin Truex Jr. wins, holds off Ross Chastain, Bad weather postpones NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover. Just looking for a little more, and I felt like we were pretty close. 1:30 p.m.:Byron takes Stage 1! Stages 1 and 2 have 65 laps each, while the final stage is 70 laps. You see this trend happen most often on superspeedways, venues where NASCARs drivers dont need any additional risk of serious wrecks. 3:40 p.m.:Truex doing very well to contain Chastain. Could Larson pull a Kenseth? However, Aric Almirola, who was in front of him, wanted to give him the bottom of the track. Logano's day come to a close with 13 laps remaining. 11:40 a.m.:Noah Gragson sporting whatever this monstrosity of a haircut is. Teams needed to have a plan in place before the race, but the plan could not be so rigid as to be rendered ineffective by a caution period. Ahead of the season, NASCAR has released the race and stage lengths for the season. William Byron has dropped a bit since Chastain took the top spot away from him. It used to be the most wanted ticket,. Lap 400: Martin Truex Jr. wins! Lap 381: Martin Truex Jr. and Ross Chastain are weaving through lapped cars and are really the only two competing for the win here. On top of one playoff point, the winner of the first two stages gets 10 points; second gets nine points, third gets eight points and so on. There is also the very valid philosophical objection cautions should only be used when there is a hazardous condition on the track and not for entertainment purposes. Poole later said Chastain probably needs his butt whooped. Poole parked for the day. Yet if there is one policy that is currently holding NASCARs road racing back, it is stages. I think it was a really solid day for the No. 2:04 p.m.:Byron a bit tight so he's headed to the pits. Kyle Busch might have gotten roped into that mess an unlucky break after having to restart in the back for a costly speeding-on-pit-road penalty after the competition caution. 3 (, Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway, I feel like I just got ran over, Poole said. I think this was about the time we hit our stride last year. Lap 361: Erik Jones maintaining his advantage as Hamlin is trying all he can to reach the front. Bell is second, three points behind Chastain. Gragson goes flying as we go back to green. MONDAY MTJ. 1:00 p.m.:Kyle Larson making some serious ground on the competition. 11:36 a.m.: Some story lines to keep up with ahead of todays race: Dover is a measuring stick race for the three top teams in the NASCAR Cup Series (Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing and Stewart-Haas Racing). Change the racetrack back to what it was in the 90s. Especially when its eight or nine cars on the lead lap at the end. Additionally, the Cup Series race at COTA revealed NASCAR still has a lot to learn about racing in the rain. These bonus points apply to the weekly standings. Overall, really great effort especially for how weve been here in the past. Seven drivers were knocked out of the race, including playoff drivers Chase Elliott and. Now he's molding its future, McLaughlin surges past Grosjean for Barber win, IndyCar extends stay at Barber Motorsports Park, Grosjean finds joy in IndyCar, claims Barber pole, Verstappen fumes at Russell after sprint clash, Land-speed racing legend Breedlove dies at 86, Dixon still upset with O'Ward about race crash, IndyCar statement decries online abuse of drivers, Red Bull design legend signs new deal - report. Dale Earnhardt came from a lap down to win more than once. 24 RaptorTough.comChevy was really good today. Its unfortunate to be out of the race this early at a race track that we normally run very well at.. We know we could do this. In the previous decade, there was plenty of chatter about bringing more action to NASCAR racing, since many (most?) Without those breaks, 2/3 of the field would be a lap down. This problem is magnified in the Coca-Cola 600, which is the only race split into four stages. Joey Logano made numerous pit stops during the afternoon as he battled tire problems and finally parked with 14 laps to go after he hit the outside wall. Stock Car Scoop: How Huge is Dover Win for Martin Truex Jr, Joe Gibbs Racing? So, I think it was the No. February 5Clash at the Coliseum4 Heat Races: 25 Laps2 LCQs: 50 LapsFeature: 150 laps (Race Break Lap 75), February 19Daytona International Speedway65 / 130 / 200, February 26Auto Club Speedway65 / 130 / 200, March 5Las Vegas Motor Speedway80 / 165 / 267, March 19Atlanta Motor Speedway60 / 160 / 260, March 26Circuit of the Americas15 / 30 / 68, April 9Bristol Motor Speedway (Dirt)75 / 150 / 250, April 16Martinsville Speedway80 / 180 / 400, April 23Talladega Superspeedway60 / 120 / 188, April 30Dover International Speedway120 / 250 / 400, May 28Charlotte Motor Speedway (Coke 600)100 / 200 / 300 / 400, June 25Nashville Superspeedway90 / 185 / 300, July 9Atlanta Motor Speedway60 / 160 / 260, July 16New Hampshire Motor Speedway70 / 185 / 301, August 6Michigan International Speedway45 / 120 / 200, August 13Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Road Course)15 / 35 / 82, August 20Watkins Glen International20 / 40 / 90, August 26Daytona International Speedway35 / 95 / 160, September 3Darlington Raceway115 / 230 / 367, September 10Kansas Speedway80 / 165 / 267, September 16Bristol Motor Speedway125 / 250 / 500, September 24Texas Motor Speedway80 / 160 / 267, October 1Talladega Superspeedway60 / 120 / 188, October 8Charlotte Motor Speedway (Road Course)25 / 50 / 109, October 15Las Vegas Motor Speedway80 / 165 / 267, October 22Homestead-Miami Speedway80 / 165 / 267, October 29Martinsville Speedway130 / 260 / 500, NASCAR Rule Changes for 2023: Stage racing update, wall riding, mufflers, rain tires and more, Filed Under: NASCAR Cup Series Tagged With: Cup Series NASCAR NASCAR Cup Series Rule Rule Book Rulebook Rules Scheduled Stage Racing Stages, NASCAR increases penalty for altercations ahead of 2023 season, Clash TV Schedule: February 2023 (NASCAR Cup Series), Bristol Dirt Format: NASCAR stages, pit stops, lineups, NASCAR Watkins Glen Race Format New Stage Lengths. We needed a little bit more there to be a little bit better, but overall with the amount of experience I have in Cup cars, I feel like to run about where we did was really solid. Some lobbied for "heat racing," which you see on the short tracks of America on any Friday and/or Saturday night. that the Hendrick Motorsport star says f it, makes the modifications needed to get himself around Chastain and take him out. The win for the former Cup champion gave the Truex . Click-bait at its worst! The race time will be affected by accidents, weather, Cautions, stoppages and the type of race or track being run. May 6 2023. He probably needs to get his butt whooped. - @brennanpoole on Ross Chastain#NASCAR, He needs his butt whooped. - Brennan Poole pic.twitter.com/IGemBM23yr. Larson returned to the track after repairs. Brutally early exit for the 99. 'I belong here': R. Truex wins first NASCAR race, Hendrick to drivers after injuries: Take it easy, Bowman out at least 3 races after sprint car crash, Busch barely makes finish in OT win at Talladega, Burton wins Xfinity Series crash-fest at Talladega, Hamlin claims first superspeedway pole at Dega, Harvick was once NASCAR's punk kid. A daily email update (Monday through Friday) providing racing news, commentary, features, and information from Frontstretch.comWe hate spam. Already up five spots in the opening 11 laps. Im all for changes that protect the driver but why rule changes. See the spin below: Lap 27: On the restart, Noah Gragson knocks into the wall on Turn 2 and spins out. Click here to exit the well. The first 2 stages of a race are usually between 25 and 30 percent of a race's total laps each, with some variation depending on the length of a race and the track itself. NASCAR IS NOT A BALL SPORT. That's when Truex made his maneuver, stealing the march on the No. Josh Berry and Hamlin the biggest jumpers thus far, moving up six and five spots, respectively. There is even talk about hosting a street race in Chicago. Still a long way to go, but that 1 car is fast. That means the Coca-Cola 600 is the only event with extra points offered to a full field of competitors during the race itself. A daily email update (Monday through Friday) providing racing news, commentary, features, and information from Frontstretch.com, Im not interested, don't show this again, Up to Speed: Stage Racing Makes All-Star Event Just Another Race, https://frontstretch.com/author/bryan-gable/. And the wily veteran made no mistakes, outlasting Chastain, who rocked four new tires after a late caution. Ryan Truex, Martins younger brother, won Saturdays Xfinity Series race at Dover. The only change I would make is to give the winner of the race an extra bonus in the points, beyond the 5 Playoff points. It is not uncommon to see someone other than the race winner earn more points in a typical race weekend thanks to stages. He bounced back from a Lap 124 pit stop issue that dropped him to 20th. Busch making his way up the field, as well. Im grateful for this opportunity, grateful to be here. 11:14 a.m.: The starting lineup for this weekends Cup Series race was set by the rule book after rain canceled Saturday qualifying. This is why I quit watching NASCAR. My car wasnt loose, and I didnt have a warning or anything. The driver who seems to draw the ire of everyone in the garage area at some point every weekend has notched another stage win on the year. Weve dominated races, and it just would never all come together. Mike Joy and Clint Bowyer and Rusty Wallace in the booth. Just amazing. Throw out the restricted plates while youre at it. Poole's wreck was one thing. They really need to consider timed races. New fans to racing might be asking: Wait, what are stages in NASCAR? He did win the Clash at the Coliseum exhibition race in February. I dont know. It's a work in progress, though. WRT to road courses, I like the recent additions. Those involved: Daniel Suarez and Ty Dillon, among others. I wholly agree. The last thing I, and probably sponsors, want to see is someone winng the race by 6 laps. Lap 130: Green green green! I couldnt load the rear tires, and we were just hanging on. How are you supposed to build a car when they are constantly changing the rules? Plus most 1.5s are glorified parades. I dont want all the teams identical, IROC didnt do it for me. I was side-by-side with the No. Just proud of Blake (Harris, crew chief) and everybody on this team for a great job., Erik Jones Finished 16th: Its a good day for our No. Plus story lines, how to watch NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover, 2023 Wurth 400: Preview, Odds Trends, Best Bets, Dover Cup Seres race postponed, moved to Monday, Racing superstar Tony Stewart has conquered a lot. Slapped the wall and slid all over the track, kissing the inside medium before coming to a stop. Considering all of its drawbacks, stage racing is more trouble than its worth. When we want see heat races , we go to the Orange Show and watch the pinto stocks. It was a mistake on my part. Meet Ross Chastains 2 Newest Enemies: Kyle Larson & Brennan Poole. Getting a top five is great. 31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Camaro ZL1. So its kind of pathetic. Since NASCAR went to stage racing have stopped watching it, Liked the way it was back in the day, 70s 80s and 90s when racing was racing! STARTING LINEUP: Dover Cup starting lineup. 19 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing. It felt like weve been close a bunch of times, and we gave some away, thats for sure, Truex told Fox Sports. I was going to Riverside when I was a kid and there was plenty of excitement at the races. Both of the Cup Series events this weekend and next highlight some of the problems with stage racing. Bristol on dirt ? Truex told his team over the radio in the middle of Stage 2 that if he was in the lead hed drive away from his competition with ease, but passing is so difficult that having the best car doesnt guarantee you a good day. Scroll below to see the results and highlights from this year's Wurth 400 as they happened. Just five laps remaining. Some aggressive movement today. Thought today, man, late caution, whats going to happen here? Austin Dillon is sent to the rear for using a backup car. Retweet to congratulate Martin Truex Jr. on his WIN at Dover! He spins into the wall after his tire blows. I just feel like its not necessary. NASCAR announced the 2022 stage lengths for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Thinkin Out Loud at Dover: For Ross Chastain, When Does Im Sorry Not Be Enough? NASCAR at Dover final results, highlights: Martin Truex Jr. nabs checkered flag in rain-delayed Wurth 400, Watch NASCAR Cup Series races live with Fubo (free trial). Were just grinding. As a result, NASCARs longest race offers more points than any other event all year. 1:09 p.m.:Larson is Dover's greatest ever driver in terms of average finish. Huge fan. It was my first time in a new Cup car, and 80 laps out for what? Back to racing and quit changing the format if it is a 500 mile then race 500 miles and let the best team and driver win. Chastain wasn't having it, though. 19 car gets separation. Well regroup and head to Kansas., Justin Haley Finished 23rd: We showed a lot of promise early on in our No. I hate the stages.I long for the days of the long runs and possible gas and tire management. They lost me with the stage races. Road courses ? Now the new session race is schedules for 36 races in it from the 2020 after the Daytona 500 again arrives in. Many on social media are speculating (hoping?) Rain forced the cancellation of Saturday's qualifying session at Dover, putting two-time winner this season and three-time Dover winner Kyle Busch on the pole, the first time he'll lead the field to green in 2023. The problems with this type of split racing format have been so numerous and frustrating they have become a detriment to NASCAR at every type of track. Maybe if you came in a little too hot in dirty air you would brake, but no. Otherwise, wouldnt a typical Cup Series race of about 300 miles at tracks like Phoenix Raceway or New Hampshire Motor Speedway only be two stages? Chastain led 98 laps. So, its kind of pathetic. It was tight and it got loose. Youll sell the place out again. If worst comes to worst and the race has to stop, the driver in the lead after at least 100 laps or the end of. What time does the NASCAR race start today? However, perhaps more interestingly: Larson met minimum speed but still decided to head to the garage. 3 car, so watch out for that today. But things could get that much closer amid serious lap traffic. 12:26 p.m.:Ooooooooof. He's led 127 laps so far. Can street race king Perez challenge Verstappen for the title? 12:05 p.m.: Engines fired. I just proved that.". Weve showed it. Date: Monday, May 1 Time: Noon ET The listed start time for the Wurth 400 is noon ET, but pre-race festivities are expected to push the waving of. 1 Jockey Chevy team and everybody at Trackhouse Racing, Advent Health, Moose Fraternity, Worldwide Express. Shows only top 20 positions most of the time. Sorry. Stage racing is unwatchable. So what you consider to be a pro of stage racing, I consider to be a con. Lap 352: With 15 to go, Denny Hamlin in second is stalking Erik Jones. DISTANCE: The race is 400 laps (400 miles) on the 1-mile track. We will keep focusing to get back where we need to be starting next week in Kansas., Joey Logano Finished 31st: There was fire, so something broke. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Of all the places for Ryan Truex to turn in a career day, the 31-year-old led a dominant 124 of 200 laps at Dover Motor Speedway. They all look the same to me! That prompts a caution. DOVER, Del. I dont know. I mean, just a joke 80-something laps into a race? NASCAR stage racing has been around since 2017. It was as a race mired in controversy. 2018 NASCAR Stages Additional Segments. Keep the stages so they drive hard all race not just the end BUT stay green!!!!! They have real races. 72 laps remaining before a victor is crowned. Long run was pretty good. Ill head over there tomorrow and talk to those guys, and make some of that right. 12:38 p.m.: CAUTION! Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Just let them race. Watch live races and get the NASCAR schedule, race results, rumors and more on NBCSports.com. He swept both stage wins and ultimately took the checkered flag by . 12:50 p.m.:Byron and Hamlin are putting on a show as we approach the midpoint of Stage 1. Martin Truex Jr. dominated the final stage to win Mondays NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway and end a 54-race winless streak. The Sporting News tracked live updates from Monday's race at Dover. The woman who posted she wanted to go back to the 1920s was typical of the readers here. Kyle Busch, after starting Stage 2 down a lap, is somehow hanging in there in the Top 10. Something broke a long time ago, like halfway through the race. 2:19 p.m.:Chastain is rollicking down the track. And we have a late-race restart incoming. TV/RADIO: FS1 will broadcast the race at 12 p.m. Performance Racing Networks radio coverage begins at 11 a.m. and also will stream at goprn.com. ALSO the last 50 miles of the race,start yanking these multiple laps down cars off the track,theyre only getting what 2 points anyway!!!! Monday's forecast for Dover is sunny with a chance of afternoon showers, according to the National Weather Service. As a corporate 50 firm we had considered NASCAR. Joey Logano is done for the day in Dover. Yes I agree!!!! All rights reserved. Chastain still on top. And if you are going to split a 600-mile event into four segments of 150 miles each, then what is the point of having an endurance race in the first place? The A-GAME 200 at Dover Motor Speedway was held on Saturday with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ryan Truex (19) winning the race. We took off, had clean air and the car was just too loose. The Wurth 400 NASCAR Cup Series race will now . Heres what you need to know about the stages and format for Sunday's Daytona 500. As a life long fan I refuse to waste 5 hours watching a crap product. I was an avid fan of NASCAR for over 30 years, and then they started implementing rule change after rule change every year. But those are technically separate events that have not been considered official races of the Cup Series season for decades. It may have even been before I needed to roll out of the gas. A pair of fun facts (depending on who you tell them to): Truex is looking for his first points-race win in 54 tries; Blaney is looking for his first points-race win in 56 tries. A rainy weekend at Dover Motor Speedway led to several cancellations and postponements. 12:11 p.m.:Plenty of race fans here at Dover. Without those breaks, 2/3 of the field would be a lap down. Seemed to have spurred him on; he's in the Top-5 now and charging hard on Hamlin in P4.
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