April 11, 2018
- New format for All-Star Race announced: NASCAR and Charlotte Motor Speedway today announced the format and competition package for the May 19 Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race, both tailored to achieve one goal – the best possible race for the fans. For the first time, Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series cars will implement the competition package used in last season’s successful NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which saw record numbers in leaders, lead changes and green flag passes for the lead.[More](4-11-2018)
- NASCAR’s aero package for All-Star race includes restrictor plates:NASCAR will use an aerodynamic package for its May 19 All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway that will include an engine restrictor plate and front aero ducts that will move the air to the side of the car before it hits the front wheel.[More](4-11-2018)
- Bristol to apply traction compound for race weekend: Bristol Motor Speedway officials announced today that the application of the traction compound to the lower groove, what many in the industry now refer to as “Bristol Bite”, will again be utilized for the 2018 Food City 500 weekend. [More](4-11-2018)
- A look at many news, notes and story lines for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, see the stats on the NASCAR National Series News & Notes — Bristol Motor Speedway
- A look at some of the top statistical performers and top-10 driver ratings at Bristol Motor Speedway, see the stats on the Statistical Advance – Analyzing Bristol Motor Speedway page
- Texas post-race penalties announced: #9-Chase Elliott’s team recevied an L1 penalty for a rear window bracket violation. Three crew members were suspended for violation of NASCAR’s substance abuse policy.[More](4-11-2018)
- STP returns to Richard Petty Motorsports at Bristol: It’s back! The famed No. 43 will again carry the STP colors this weekend during Sunday’s Food City 500 at the Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. The Bubba Wallace-designed scheme will make its return to the track after a disappointing finish in the STP 500 at the Martinsville (Va.) Speedway earlier this year.[More](4-11-2018)
- Baja Blast on the #9 at Bristol: The fans have spoken and Mountain Dew has listened. This weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, Baja Blast will return to the racetrack on Chase Elliott’s No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.[More](4-10-2018)
- Chicagoland Speedway to honor military members Chicagoland Speedway announced today the multi-faceted plan to enhance the active military and veteran military recognition at this summer’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Stars and Stripes weekend June 28 – July 1. Race fans will join the recognition of our country’s service men and women with an omnipresent military theme woven into four days of racing as part of NASCAR Salutes.[More](4-11-2018)
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