April 20, 2013
- Race Coverage of the STP 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway is scheduled for Sunday, April 21, 2013.
Television (TV): FOX at 1:00 pm/et; Pre-Race show at 12:30 pm/et; green flag approx 1:16pm/et
Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN) and Sirius XM Satellite NASCAR Radio 90
Scheduled Race Re-Airs: SPEED, Wednesday, April 24 at 12:00pm/et - Pit Stall Selections: The selections of pit stalls for the STP 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway have been made.
Pole sitter #20-Kenseth chose pit stall 1 [as do most pole sitters].
Outside pole sitter #99-Edwards took pit stall 43, the final pitstall.
#17-Stenhouse Jr., who starts 3rd took the 8th pit stall, the 1st stall with an opening in front of it (after the 1st stall).
The 43rd and final pit stall was taken by #99-Edwards, who starts 2nd.
To see where the drivers/teams pit stall is, see the pit selection chart on the Pit Stall Selection chart.(4-20-2013) - Happy Hour (final) practice for the STP 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway is over, after 50 scheduled minutes, the top five, slowest and notes:
#20-Kenseth 188.712
#43-Almirola 188.554
#42-Montoya 188.541
#78-Busch 188.508
#5-Kahne 188.495
slowest: #35-Wise 183.530 & #98-McDowell 184.137.
See fastest speeds, laps run, 10-lap averages and more on the Kansas Happy Hour Speeds page (pdf).(4-20-2013) - Saturday first practice for the STP 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway is over, after 55 scheduled minutes, the top five, slowest and notes:
#42-Montoya 190.671
#17-Stenhouse Jr. 190.127
#43-Almirola 190.067
#16-Biffle 190.040
#99-Edwards 189.887
The fastest 10-lap average was #1-McMurray at 187.162.
slowest: #98-McDowell 183.561 & #33-Cassill 183.905
Notes: Happy Hour practice is scheduled for 12:30pm/et.
See fastest speeds, laps run, 10-lap averages and more on the Kansas Practice 2 Speeds page (pdf).(4-20-2013) - Hamlin hopes to return at Richmond: Injured #11-Denny Hamlin told ESPN.com on Saturday there is a 50-50 chance he’ll return to his Sprint Cup car next weekend at Richmond. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver said it’s almost 100% he will at least start the May 5 race at Talladega. Hamlin was expected to miss six weeks after suffering a compression fracture in his lower back on the last lap of the March 24 race at Auto Club Speedway. That would have put his scheduled return at the May 11 race at Darlington. But Hamlin said if the follow-up scan of the fracture that will take place either late Tuesday or early Wednesday shows bone growth he will be in the car at his home track in Richmond if doctors give him clearance. “If everything works out, and if the scan looks the way I feel we’re going to be in good shape for Richmond,” Hamlin said after the final practice for Sunday’s race at Kansas. “I feel there’s been growth there. I feel I’ve gotten stronger. Everything is a lot better. Last week, I would have said probably not. But this week I feel a lot better.” Hamlin said there won’t be another scan for two weeks after this week’s. Even if he is not given clearance for Richmond, the plan is to start Talladega to collect driver points and give way to a backup driver after the first caution. Hamlin said there is no consideration for starting and then putting a backup driver in at Richmond because he would lose at least two laps making the exchange at the three-quarter mile track. Hamlin said he’s been off pain medicine for a week and a half, so that won’t be an issue with getting medical clearance. He is confident after looking at the crash data from Auto Club Speedway that it would be tough to duplicate what led to his injury.(full story at ESPN.com)(4-20-2013)
- Keselowski says parts were approved: #2-Brad Keselowski says the parts that NASCAR confiscated from his car and Penske Racing teammate #22-Joey Logano’s last week at Texas Motor Speedway were approved. NASCAR says the parts from the rear end housing were not approved. That will be at issue when the National Stock Car Racing Commission hears Penske Racing’s appeal to the fines, suspensions and point deductions issued on Tuesday. “Obviously, we’re in an agree-to-disagree stage between Penske Racing and NASCAR,” Keselowski said on Friday at Kansas Speedway. “And, thankfully, there’s a third group to settle those disagreements.” Keselowski and Logano were docked 25 points each. Their crew chiefs, car chiefs and lead engineers — as well as Keselowski team manager Travis Geisler — were suspended for six point races and the All-Star race. Those suspensions won’t begin until after the appeal, and then only if they are upheld. No date has been given. But Keselowski believes Penske Racing has a case just as Hendrick Motorsports had one last year when it appealed penalties against Jimmie Johnson’s team for an illegal C-post. Most of those penalties were reversed on the second and final level of appeal. “Yeah, there’s definitely some similarities,” Keselowski said. “I’m not going to say it’s an identical situation, but there definitely are some similarities.” The difference, according to NASCAR, is it was emphatic no changes could be made to the rear-end housings late last season. That, according to many in the garage, was re-emphasized repeatedly during the offseason.(ESPN)(4-20-2013)
- Clorox partners with #47 & #42 teams for 100th Anniversary: The Clorox Company announced today they are partnering with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates and JTG Daugherty Racing to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of their iconic brand for the weekend in Talladega, Ala. from May 3-5, 2013. The #42 Chevy of Juan Pablo Montoya will bear the 100th Anniversary paint scheme while the #47 Toyota of Bobby Labonte will sport a brown retro look, reminiscent of one of Clorox’s first bottles of bleach.
Bobby Labonte, Driver, #47 Clorox Toyota Camry: “The Clorox Company has been a partner of JTG Daugherty Racing for over a decade and that’s pretty special to Tad and Jodi (Geschickter), Brad (Daugherty) and the entire racing organization. The Clorox Company first sponsored a NASCAR Nationwide Series entered by JTG Daugherty Racing with driver Robert Pressley. Today, JTG Daugherty Racing is proud to celebrate Clorox’s centennial. It’s neat we are celebrating their milestone as I reach a milestone of my own when I make my 700th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career start Talladega weekend.”
Juan Pablo Montoya, Driver, #42 Clorox Chevrolet SS: “It is always great to partner with great brands especially when there is as much excitement as there is this year with Clorox about their 100th Anniversary. I can’t wait to get that car onto the track.”
Tim Smith, Vice President, The Clorox Company: “The Clorox Company is honored to be a part of the NASCAR community, and we are thrilled to mark our 100th anniversary with two Clorox-themed cars on the Talladega track. With both cars in the race, we can celebrate our centennial and pay tribute to our rich heritage.”(JTG Daugherty), see images of the car on the #42 Team Schemes page and #47 Team Schemes page.(4-20-2013) - Swan Racing to Honor Victims of Boston Marathon: #30-Swan Racing will honor the victims of the Boston Marathon with a special “Prayers for Boston” paint scheme in this weekend’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway. “The tragedy at the Boston Marathon is shared by all Americans,” said Swan Racing owner Brandon Davis. “Swan Racing and the NASCAR community offer its support to the Boston community, the victims and all those affected by the senseless act of terror.” Davis’ wife Tara, a Boston native, said, “Boston is a strong, united community and will not be intimidated. I am pleased that we are able to use our race team to support my hometown with a ‘Prayers for Boston’ message.”
Driver of the #30 “Prayers for Boston” Toyota, David Stremme, said, “The NASCAR community rallies together in times of need. Hopefully, we can help add a little comfort with our message of ‘Prayers for Boston’ on the car.” Earlier this year Swan Racing honored the victims of the Newtown tragedy with a special paint scheme and by changing the car number from 30 to 26 in honor of the 26 victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School.(Swan Racing), see an image of the car on the #30 Team Schemes page.(4-20-2013) - Gase, Go Green Racing team up for Richmond: After driving a partial schedule the last two seasons for Go Green Racing, the team is excited to announce the return of Iowa native, Joey Gase. The 20-year-old will pilot the #79 Donate Life Virginia Ford Mustang in next Friday night’s Toyota Care 250 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26.(Go Green Racing PR)(4-20-2013)
- Potential changes to front of trucks in the works: NASCAR has had preliminary discussions with its three manufacturers to discuss the possibility of a makeover for the vehicles in the Camping World Truck Series. Truck Series director Chad Little confirmed that a meeting was held earlier this month at the NASCAR Research and Development Center to debate modifications would be made but nothing is “concrete.” Little added that the manufacturers, Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota, presented a plan that would involve an update to the front end. Potential changes include a shorter nose, narrower front end and alterations to the bumpers, headlights and grilles. The timing makes sense since there will be redesigned Silverados, F150s and Tundras in the showrooms later this season.(FOX Sports) (4-20-2013)
- Crafton wins at Kansas: #88-Matt Crafton won the SFP 250 at Kansas Speedway on Saturday for this third career win. #18-Joey Coulter finished second followed by #29-Ryan Blaney, #62-Brendan Gaughan, #98-Johnny Sauter, #31-James Buescher, #54-Darrell Wallace, Jr., #3-Ty Dillon, #9-Ron Hornaday, Jr., and #17-Timothy Peters. There were 11 cautions for 52 laps and 18 lead changes among 10 leaders. Complete results are on the Kansas race results page (pdf).(4-20-2013)
- Kansas Race Fast Facts:
Matt Crafton won the 13th Annual SFP 250, his third victory in 298 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races.
This is his first victory and fourth top-10 finish in 2013.
This is his first victory and fifth top-10 finish in 13 races at Kansas Speedway.
Joey Coulter (second) posted his second top-10 finish in three races at Kansas Speedway.
It is his first top-10 finish in 2013.
Ryan Blaney (third) posted his first top-10 finish in his first start at Kansas Speedway.
Ryan Blaney (third) was the highest finishing rookie.
Johnny Sauter leads the point standings by 12 points over Matt Crafton.
(NASCAR Integrated Marketing)(4-20-2013) - Truck Series Driver standings following Kansas:
1) #98-Johnny Sauter, 174
2) #88-Matt Crafton, 162, -12
3) #4-Jeb Burton, 149, -25
4) #29-Ryan Blaney, 141, -33
5) #3-Ty Dillon, 135, -39
6) #31-James Buescher, 133, -41
7) #62-Brendan Gaughan , 128, -46
8) #54-Darrell Wallace, Jr., 127, -47
9) #18-Joey Coulter, 125, -49
10) #60-Dakoda Armstrong, 121, -53
See complete standings on the driver standings page (pdf).(4-20-2013) - Truck Series Owner Standings following Kansas are posted (pdf).(4-20-2012)
- Buescher on the pole for the SFP 250: #31- James Buescher won the pole for Saturday’s race at Kansas Speedway with a new track record, a speed of 178.306 mph. #32-Miguel Paludo will start on the outside of row one in the second position. #4-Jeb Burton, #98-Johnny Sauter, #3-Ty Dillon, #88-Matt Crafton, #51-Kyle Busch, #62-Brendan Gaughan, #8-Max Gresham, #13-Todd Bodine. #21-Spencer Gallagher lost an engine during his lap. With 36 entries, all 36 trucks made the field. See complete results on the Starting lineup (pdf) page.(4-20-2013)
UPDATE: The #9-Ron Hornaday and #39-Ryan Sieg will drop to the rear at the start for unapproved adjustments following impound.(4-20-2013)
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