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Joshua Lipowski

What Does the John Hunter Nemechek Move Mean for Carson Hocevar?

Carson Hocevar gave Legacy Motor Club one of the best performances the 42 car has gotten all season long at Darlington on Sunday, but, it was not enough for him to stay in the car full-time for next season. Many began speculating about whether or not he would be a candidate for the 42 car, but John Hunter Nemechek was signed instead. Regardless, this was not Hocevar’s last resort, and there are plenty of other places for him to go in 2024.

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Joshua Lipowski

What is Causing the Downturn in NASCAR TV Ratings?

The TV ratings for the Southern 500 are in, and for the fourth week in a row, they were a drop from the previous week. What is it that is causing this drop in TV ratings? Could it be the so-called “Case Elliott Effect” or maybe football? For Context, here is the drop from the last few weeks.

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Joshua Lipowski

Is North Wilkesboro Getting Repaved?

North Wilkesboro Speedway’s immediate future has been the subject of much debate, particularly when looking at the 40+ year old track surface. Well, a now deleted tweet may have leaked what the future is for that track surface. A Speedway Charities event for October 21st where people were told they could drive on the aged surface “For the final time”.

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Joshua Lipowski

Did John Hunter Nemechek Make the Right Decision to Go to Legacy Motor Club?

John Hunter Nemechek officially announced his plans for 2024 on Wednesday, and he will be driving the 42 car for Legacy Motor Club in the NASCAR Cup Series. It is a return to the top level of stock car racing for Nemechek after leaving Front Row Motorsports following the 2020 season. However, was this the right move for John Hunter Nemechek?

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Joshua Lipowski

7 SUPERSTAR Drivers Without These Crown Jewel Wins

Kyle Larson won the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway last Sunday for his second career Crown Jewel win. However, he is still missing one crown jewel race from his resume, and plenty of other superstar NASCAR drivers are missing big race wins from their resume. Which one’s are they?

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Joshua Lipowski

What Should NASCAR Do With the Bristol Spring Race in 2024?

The 2024 NASCAR schedule is still a few weeks away from being released, and one of the major things that is holding up the release of the schedule is what to do with the spring race at Bristol. It is a date that has been under scrutiny for years with subpar crowds despite a generally good racing product. The dirt race revitalized interest in the date, at least for a time, but, some wonder if it has run its’ course. What are the options for the Bristol spring date?

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Joshua Lipowski

Bowman vs Suarez: Who Was Really At Fault?

On Sunday night, a controversial block by Alex Bowman set off a crash involving himself and Daniel Suarez. People debated what it was that caused the crash, and whether or not it was the fault of Suarez or Bowman. Well, here is a look at the incident and what different people had to say.

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Joshua Lipowski

What Can NASCAR Do About the Rule that Screwed Kevin Harvick on Sunday?

On Sunday night at Darlington, Kevin Harvick was bit by an untimely caution that happened as he was trying to get to pit road. Pit road closed right before Harvick got to the commitment line, and Harvick was penalized for pitting while pit road was closed. As a result, Harvick was penalized, and he was relegated to only a 19th place finish.

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Joshua Lipowski

Who Will Drive the JR Motorsports 8 Car Next Year?

In the midst of the craziness that is NASCAR Silly Season, one ride has flown under the radar in recent months, the JR Motorsports #8 car. It is likely the most coveted, open seat in the Xfinity Series garage at the moment. Which drivers are candidates to take that Xfinity Series seat in 2024?

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Joshua Lipowski

How Long of a Leash Could Harrison Burton Get?

Harrison Burton’s future is still uncertain. He did not give a straight answer over the weekend about whether or not he would be back in the #21 car next year. Meanwhile, Jordan Bianchi reported on Tuesday that Burton is expected to return to the #21 car next year.

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Joshua Lipowski

What Track Will Replace Auto Club Speedway in 2024?

When Bob Pockrass dropped his report on the 2024 NASCAR schedule, one of the major storylines that he mentioned was the replacement for Auto Club Speedway. NASCAR still has not determined what will replace the track on the 2024 calendar, but plenty of candidates are out there. Which tracks could be in line to replace Auto Club Speedway’s date on the 2024 NASCAR schedule?

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