TC Daily Pit Stop: Dale Jr. Returning to CARS Tour Action at New River All American Speedway; Kvapil Impresses in Xfinity Debut; Texas Entry Lists
TC Daily Pit Stop: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Entering CARS Tour Race at New River All American Speedway
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is returning to the zMAX CARS Tour on Saturday, April 13, racing at New River All American Speedway in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
The race will be Earnhardt, Jr.’s third start in the CARS Tour, and his first outside of North Wilkesboro Speedway. He finished third in the 2022 CARS Tour event at North Wilkesboro.
Earnhardt, Jr. has also competed in Late Model Stock events at Florence Motor Speedway since stepping away from full-time NASCAR competition in 2017, as well as a handful of NASCAR Xfinity Series appearances. However, this will be his first trip to New River All American Speedway.
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Racing America: Carson Kvapil Earns Impressive Fourth-Place Result in Xfinity Debut at Martinsville
Carson Kvapil, the defending champion of the CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car division, put forward an impressive debut in Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series event at Martinsville Speedway, coming home in fourth-place.
The run drew incredible praise from Dale Earnhardt, Jr., the co-owner of JR Motorsports, and his father, Travis Kvapil, who admits that his son is probably a better race car driver than he is.
Hear from Carson Kvapil, Travis Kvapil, and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. about the stellar performance from the 20-year-old driver.
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ATYL: Hendrick Motorsports Storybook Weekend | The Short Track Package Debate Continues After Martinsville
The script was perfectly written heading into Martinsville this weekend. With Hendrick Motorsports celebrating the 40th Anniversary of their first victory in the NASCAR Cup Series, one of the organization’s Ruby Red Chevrolet Camaros was bound to capture the checkered flag.
Showing impressive pace in both practice and qualifying, Kyle Larson scored the pole and led the field to green in Sunday’s Cook Out 400. The only Hendrick Motorsports entry to start this race outside the top-10 was William Byron in 18th. However, that didn’t stop the No. 24 from ripping through the field at a track that is tough to pass on.
Entry List: NCS Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Texas
There are 38 cars on the preliminary entry list for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Texas Motor Speedway.
As the NASCAR Cup Series field can hold up to 40 cars, there will be no drivers or teams going home, but the 38 entries at Texas Motor Speedway is an increase from the 37 that raced at Martinsville Speedway.
There will be two open (non-chartered) entries this weekend. Austin Hill will pilot the No. 33 United Rentals Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Richard Childress Racing, and Jimmie Johnson will pilot the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE for LEGACY MOTOR CLUB.
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Entry List: NXS Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 at Texas
There are 38 cars on the preliminary entry list for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 at Texas Motor Speedway. With 38 cars being permitted to start NASCAR Xfinity Series events, no cars will go home this weekend.
Notable entries include No. 07 Patrick Emerling, 6 Garrett Smithley, 10 Daniel Dye, 14 David Starr, 19 Taylor Gray, 20 Ryan Truex, 26 Corey Heim, 35 Joey Gase, 38 Matt DiBenedetto, 66 Chad Finchum, and 92 Josh Bilicki.
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Entry List: NCTS SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas
There are 34 trucks on the preliminary entry list for Friday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway. With up to 36 trucks being permitted to start in NASCAR Truck Series races, no teams will go home this weekend.
Notable entries include No. 1 Kris Wright, No. 7 Kyle Busch, No. 20 TBA, No. 22 Keith McGee, No. 66 Conner Jones, and No. 75 Stefan Parsons.
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