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NASCAR Clips are select, brief and fresh reports compiled by Dwight Drum @ Racetake.com focusing on the stock car world.
Report 1: NASCAR announces 2010 rules adjustments for Camping World Truck Series
Courtesy of NASCAR
Revised NNS and NCWTS Dates for 2010 also announced
NASCAR announced several rule adjustments to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series that will not only assist with cost control, but will continue to promote the same top-flight competition for which the series is known.
Here are the amendments to the 2010 NASCAR Camping World Series rule book:
• Double-file restarts “shootout style” will be implemented to further enhance the close competition and offer additional excitement for the fans. The format will be the same as in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series.
• The addition of fuel and changing of tire(s) will be permitted on the same pit stop.
• During any pit stop, under yellow- or green-flag conditions, six pit crew members will be permitted in the truck servicing area. This is an increase from five pit crew members in 2009.
• A new self-venting fuel-can will be introduced as an option for teams to use in addition to the conventional fuel can.
• The tire lease program will remain the same with these new options available to teams.
Tires will continue to be transferred between events with the same D-codes as recommended by Goodyear.
The transfer of tires between the different national series at combo events with the same D-codes will be permitted.
At track, Goodyear will provide surplus tires. Goodyear will notify teams weeks in advance of availability.
• A team will run no more than two consecutive races without using an engine previously sealed by NASCAR officials. This excludes events at Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway. The current rule allows teams to run no more than three consecutive races without using a sealed engine.
• A SPEC engine will be introduced as an option for teams at tracks less than 1.25-miles in length. This will help to reduce costs for current teams and encourage participation from the regional series.
• NASCAR has also made a schedule change for the 2010 schedule. Easter weekend becomes a double-header in Nashville. The scheduled Memphis NCWTS race will be run at Nashville Superspeedway on Friday, April 2, preceding the NASCAR Nationwide Series race Saturday night. Meanwhile, Gateway International Raceway will have a second NASCAR Nationwide Series race which will be held October 23.
Report 2: Robin Braig
Courtesy of Daytona International Speedway
Statement from Daytona International Speedway President Robin Braig on new NASCAR Camping World Truck Series “Double-File Restart – Shootout Style”
“Daytona International Speedway is proud to be the first race track to host the ‘Double-File Restarts – Shootout Style’ for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series during Speedweeks 2010. The NextEra Energy Resources 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race is already one of the most anticipated events of Speedweeks and the addition of double-file restarts will bring an additional level of excitement for race fans.”
Report 3: Dodge introduces Challenger for NASCAR Nationwide Series
Courtesy of Dodge Motorsports
Penske Racing to field two-car team in 2010 with Allgaier and Keselowski
Dodge Motorsports today revealed the Dodge Challenger as the “New Car” for the NASCAR Nationwide Series and announced an expansion of its partnership with Penske Racing beginning in 2010. Dodge will provide support for Penske Racing’s two-car operation in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, in addition to Penske’s three teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
“As the performance brand of our new company, we are excited to expand our relationship with Penske Racing and introduce the iconic Dodge Challenger as our entry into the NASCAR Nationwide Series,” said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO, Dodge Car Brand. “Motorsports are a significant part of the Dodge brand’s legacy. Penske Racing has such a rich tradition in motorsports, and our partnership in the Nationwide Series will provide an excellent opportunity to showcase the Challenger and offer our loyal Dodge enthusiasts plenty of excitement in this very competitive series next year.”
Penske Racing will field two teams, both running the full-season schedule. The Dodge Challenger will be used at the four “New Car” races NASCAR has designated, starting at Daytona in July. At the other 31 events that complete the 35-race season, Penske Racing will field Dodge Chargers as it did this season with the No. 12 Verizon Wireless Dodge Charger driven by Justin Allgaier. NASCAR is expecting full integration of the “New Car” in 2011.
Joining Allgaier will be Brad Keselowski in the No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge. He also will compete in the Dodge Challenger for the four designated races and in a Charger for the remainder of the schedule.
Report 4: Driver A.J. Allmendinger penalized due to rule violation
Courtesy of NASCAR
AJ Allmendinger, driver for the No. 44 team in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, has been placed on probation until Dec. 31, 2009.
Allmendinger has violated Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) of the 2009 NASCAR rule book.
Report 5: Petty fines Allmendinger
Courtesy of Richard Petty Motorsports
Richard Petty Motorsports announced, today, that it has taken the following actions in response to the incident involving driver A.J. Allmendinger.
“We are disappointed with his actions. A.J. has told us that he has accepted full responsibility for his actions and will do what is right. We have placed A.J. on probation through the end of the 2010 racing season. In addition, he will be fined $10,000 which will be donated to charity.”
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