DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 11, 1979:  Kyle Petty in victory lane with his wife after winning the ARCA race at Daytona, his first-ever win. To Kyle's right are his grandparents, and to his left, his parents.  (Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images)

April 27 – Today in Jayski’s NASCAR history

April 27, 2017

  • Hendrick Motorsports has no timetable for naming Earnhart, Jr’s replacement: A Hendrick Motorsports executive said Wednesday there is no timetable – or concern – for finding Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s replacement in the #88 Chevrolet. “Obviously it’s an important decision for us, and one we’re going to take our time, and we’re going to find the right person, the right fit for all the factors that go into that,” Hendrick Motorsports general manager Doug Duchardt said.[More](4-27-2017)
  • GameStop making first appearance on the #77 for Erik Jones: Erik Jones and his Furniture Row Racing team have run strong throughout the first part of his 2017 NASCAR Cup Series rookie campaign and continue the hunt for the ultimate success in Sunday’s Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Jones will be driving the #77 GameStop Prey Toyota Camry as part of a two-race partnership with the Denver, Colorado-based team.[More](4-27-2017)
  • NASCAR National Series News & Notes — Richmond: Items of interest as the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR XFINITY Series head to Richmond International Raceway.[More](4-27-2017)
  • NASCAR Silver Bullet Bash takes center stage in Charlotte: For the first time, the NASCAR Silver Bullet Bash presented by Coors Light will take center stage in Charlotte on Thursday, May 18. Celebrating the first half of the NASCAR season, the Silver Bullet Bash will lead off the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series All-Star weekend festivities with live music, special guests and unique experiences.[More](4-27-2017)
  • XFINITY and Truck teams to test at Charlotte: An all-star cast of drivers will take to Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCAR Test Fest on May 2 in a fan-friendly shakedown of NASCAR XFINITY and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series machines before the 10 Days of NASCAR Thunder May 19-28.[More](4-27-2017)
  • Kenny Wallace to be honorary pace car driver at Richmond:Richmond International Raceway Announces Washington Redskin Morgan Moses as Honorary Race Official & Former NASCAR Driver/FOX NASCAR Analyst Kenny Wallace as Honorary Pace Car Driver for the TOYOTA OWNERS 400.[ESPN.com](4-27-2017)
  • Navy F-18’s to Perform Flyover for TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway: The pre-race ceremony is the memorable time just before the roar of the engines that sets the tone for the race. The moment when the flyover matches perfectly with the ending of the National Anthem can take any fan’s breath away. Richmond International Raceway (Richmond) announces its pre-race ceremonies for the Toyota spring race weekend. Pre-race is highlighted by the United States Navy F-18’s performing the flyover.[More](4-27-2017)
  • IMS Seating To Be Smoke-Free Beginning in October 2017: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced that its grandstands will be entirely smoke-free beginning with the 2017 Red Bull Air Race. In addition, leading up to the Air Race, the track will provide limited smoke-free family grandstands at select Month of May events and at the Brickyard 400.[More](4-27-2017)

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