TC Daily Pit Stop: Hamlin Slapped with Major Penalty; Hendrick Suing Hooters; An Analysis of Overtime in 2024; Alexander Making Truck Debut; and More!
TC Daily Pit Stop: Hamlin Slapped with Major Penalty; Hendrick Suing Hooters; An Analysis of Overtime in 2024; Alexander Making Truck Debut; and More!
TC Daily Pit Stop: Friday, August 23, 2024
Denny Hamlin, JGR No. 11 Team Issued L2 Penalty for Violating Engine Inspection Rules
On Thursday, NASCAR announced major penalties for Denny Hamlin and the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 Toyota Camry XSE for violating NASCAR’s engine inspection rules.
Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing have been docked 75 driver/owner points, as well as 10 Playoff Points. Chris Gabehart, the crew chief of the No. 11, has been fined $100,000.
NASCAR issued the following statement: “Each race-winning engine must be inspected by NASCAR once the race team determines that its life cycle is complete. In this instance, prior to presenting the engine to NASCAR for inspection, Toyota Racing Development disassembled and rebuilt the No. 11 Bristol-winning race engine. Per the NASCAR Rule Book, this violation results in an L2 penalty to the race team and driver. Toyota Racing Development self-reported this violation.”
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Hendrick Motorsports Suing Hooters Over Unpaid Sponsorship Fees
An entity affiliated with championship-winning NASCAR Cup Series operation Hendrick Motorsports is suing former sponsor Hooters of America LLC for $1.7 million, plus interest, for alleged unpaid sponsorship fees.
According to court records from Mecklenburg County, which were first obtained and reported on by The Charlotte Ledger on Wednesday, HMS Holdings LLC filed its complaint against the popular restaurant chain on July 30, suing for breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
The complaint filing comes less than a month after Hendrick Motorsports terminated its eight-year relationship with Hooters, after the motorsports giant claimed the company had “not been able to meet its business obligations”.
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It's Not Over Until It's Over: How Overtime Has Impacted the 2024 NCS Season
It’s not over until the checkered flag flies.
That may seem like an obvious statement, but in an era of unlimited NASCAR Overtime attempts and double-file restarts, a race can often be turned on its head because of a simple late-race caution.
In 2024, more than one-third of NASCAR Cup Series events (nine out of 24) have featured at least one attempt at NASCAR Overtime, just two overtime attempts shy of a single-season record of 11, set in 2017.
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Jayson Alexander Joins Floridian Motorsports for Truck Series Debut at Milwaukee
Jayson Alexander, a part-timer in the ARCA Menards Series, is set to make his NASCAR National Series debut in Sunday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at The Milwaukee Mile, the driver announced via social media on Thursday.
The 21-year-old driver will partner with Floridian Motorsports to drive the No. 21 Ford F-150 in the LiUNA! 175 at the one-mile racetrack located in West Allis, Wisconsin.
“I am super excited to share with you all that I will be making my NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut this weekend at the Milwaukee Mile,” Alexander said in a social media post. “Can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the No. 21 for Floridian Motorsports. Thank you to everyone who made this opportunity possible.”
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Previewing the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, August 24 for the penultimate race of the regular season, the Coke Zero Sugar 400. The playoff battle could see another shakeup on the high banks of Daytona.
Zach Evans previews Saturday’s high-speed potentially playoff-shaking event with storylines about the post-season, NASCAR Overtime, a possible surprise winner, and NBC’s new ‘Nonstop’ broadcast.
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NASCAR TV Schedule: Friday, August 23, 2024
TGIF! Thank God It’s Friday because that means the NASCAR Xfinity Series is racing at Daytona International Speedway!
Qualifying will begin the afternoon’s on-track activity at the 2.5-mile superspeedway, with the NASCAR Xfinity Series running its time trials at 3:00 PM ET on USA Network.
3:00 PM ET - NASCAR Xfinity Qualifying at Daytona - USA Network
5:05 PM ET - NASCAR Cup Qualifying at Daytona - USA Network
7:30 PM ET - NASCAR Xfinity Wawa 250 at Daytona - USA / MRN / Sirius Ch. 90
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