April 10, 2018
- Restrictor plates at All-Star Race? NASCAR is planning to use next month’s Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race as a test of the Xfinity Series aero package debuted last season at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Motorsport.com has learned. The aero package used in the Xfinity Series last season included a restrictor-plate, but even more importantly, aero ducts on the front spoilers and a taller rear spoiler.[More](4-10-2018)
- Suarez injures thumb in Texas accident UPDATE: Daniel Suarez had his left thumb put in a splint following the NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas. He said in a video posted on Twitter he hurt the thumb in an accident on the second lap of the race. He continued to compete after the accident and finished 29th. He will visit a doctor Tuesday.[More](4-9-2018)
UPDATE: Suarez saw a doctor on Tuesday and was cleared to race.[More](4-10-2018) - Monster Energy to remain entitlement sponsor of NASCAR premier series through 2019: NASCAR® and Monster Energy have signed an agreement that will extend the entitlement sponsorship of NASCAR’s premier series. The extension keeps NASCAR and Monster Energy partners through 2019. As part of the agreement, the brand also continues as the Official Energy Drink of NASCAR.[More](4-10-2018)
- Tony Stewart, parents of Kevin Ward reach confidential settlement:Tony Stewart and the parents of Kevin Ward Jr. have asked for a settlement hearing scheduled for Thursday in the wrongful-death lawsuit filed to be canceled or postponed because “they have executed a confidential settlement agreement for which no further action by this court is required.” The motion cites a 2004 U.S. appeals court opinion that honoring the parties’ express wish for confidentiality may facilitate settlement, which courts are bound to encourage.[More](4-10-2018)
- VehicleKEYS.com expands sponsorship of Smithley: Fans can look forward to seeing the No. 0 VehicleKEYS.com Chevrolet Camaro on track a lot more during the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. After sponsoring Garrett Smithley and team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller during the Roseanne 300 at Auto Club Speedway, VehicleKEYS.com has decided to come on board for multiple races, starting with the Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 14th, 2018.[More](4-10-2018)
- Lombard Brothers teams with RSS for additional races: RSS Racing is thrilled to welcome Lombard Bros. Gaming as the primary sponsor for Ryan Sieg at multiple races. Following a positive response from the sponsorship at Auto Club Speedway, the company has elected to join Sieg at Bristol, Michigan, Iowa, and Road America. Additionally, RSS Racing has hired Mike Ford to help oversee the #39 car for the remainder of 2018. The veteran crew chief was with the team last weekend in Texas.[More](4-10-2018)
- Michael Tyler to sing National Anthem at Kansas: It seems only fitting that an artist with the song “Hey Mama” would be a part of Kansas Speedway’s May race weekend. After all, it is Mother’s Day weekend. And Michael Tyler, who hails from Thayer, Mo, will sing the National Anthem for the Kansas 400 at his “home” track on Saturday night, May 12.[More](4-10-2018)
- New specialty menu items available at Bristol: The sizzle of burgers cooking on the grill and the smell of french fries crisping in the deep fryer take on a new meaning as Bristol Motor Speedway introduces new equipment and menu items to modernize the concessions experience. Brand new state-of-the-art grills and fryers have been installed at select front and back stretch concession stands concourse level for the Food City 500 weekend.[More](4-10-2018)
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