Stewart helped unveil a series of video vignettes Friday produced in conjunction with his sponsor, Mobile 1, which depict the driver exploring “unconventional hobbies” following his retirement from fulltime NASCAR competition.
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NASCAR driver Tony Stewart speaks during a news conference Friday, March 4, 2016, in Las Vegas.
Busch’s fast lap in the No. 41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Chevrolet was 196.378 miles per hour during the first qualifying round.
Stewart said he has been unable to begin any rehabilitation on his back until doctors can be sure the bone is healing correctly. Edwards believes this will all lead to a competitive race Sunday and going forward with the new rules that made their debut last weekend at Atlanta.
Based on opinions from Sunday’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, it was a huge step in the right direction. Expect another strong showing and possibly a Busch Brother Battle for the win at Las Vegas. “This is real racing”. I felt like that last run I just – I told Todd that our vehicle was close I just had to want it more.
“No, not even one percent considering it”, Stewart said.
Furniture Row Racing has informed NASCAR it will appeal the decision. Last week: Jimmie Johnson won at Atlanta for the second straight year.
Despite the similarities in size between Las Vegas and last weekend’s venue, Atlanta Motor Speedway, it will be interesting to see how the new low-downforce package will impact the racing this weekend.
“Like I say, that’s kind of why we’re anxious to get these x-rays done, to kind of figure out where we’re at”, Stewart said. “I love the direction things are going in and would love to see more”. “But we also realize that these next three races are a grind and it’s important to do well and set the tone for after the Easter break”.
BAKERSFIELD REPRESENT: Kevin Harvick had a spectacular run in the Southwest previous year, winning at Las Vegas and Phoenix before finishing second at Fontana.
Jones, 19, leads the Sunoco Rookie of the Year standings. After Vegas, teams will be doing race action across the Phoenix International Raceway and Auto Club Speedway in California. “I anticipate seeing a lot of the same conditions in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race this weekend”. Gaughan won the 2003 NCWTS race at his home track.
10 key facts to know about Sunday’s race: Seven different drivers have won at Las Vegas over the past seven races. I wish they could weigh less. It ages, it slips and slides, so it’s another fun place and for me its home. Las Vegas is smooth and fast. If so, buckle up, because NASCAR frenzy has officially moved into Las Vegas.
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Kurt Busch broke Jeff Gordon’s track-record to win his second pole in as many weeks.
