Jimmie Johnson was already locked in based on his qualifying speed.. Chandler Michael Smith Sr. (born June 26, 2002) is an American professional stock car racing driver. Chandler Smith almost got his spot back in the inside, but Ben Rhodes cut through the outside and the Orange Trucks fought hard to battle for 1st Place for the final 2 turns. He was multiple laps down and, just, just dumb on my part. There is no related content available. So its just, its on me. Zane Smith 15 Alex Bowman 15 Chris Buescher 14 Kevin Harvick 13 Joey Logano 11 Ross Chastain 8 . Zane Smith was the Truck Series runner-up in each of the past two seasons and hoped his success -- he has three wins -- over the first 16 races can better position him to win his first championship. Three takeaways from the Truck Series championship race: Rhodes' maturity on display Rhodes had to pass Zane Smith (no relation to Chandler Smith) with eight laps left before cruising to. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for SIGNED 2023 CHANDLER SMITH "QUICK TIE DAYTONA 500 #13/16 NASCAR XFINITY POSTCARD at the best online prices at eBay! The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles, and it is such a special gift.. A two-time Truck Series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. Heck, maybe Ill have to make 801, he said. Majeski had claimed the first berth for ThorSport Racing with his first career Truck Series win in Bristol last month. [10] Smith later signed on with MDM Motorsports for three races towards the end of the season. He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. Third times a charm, Smith said. Racing career. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Martinsville Speedway - Martinsville, VA United Rentals 200 - October 30, 2021. But I believe everything happens for a reason. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. [22], Smith joined GMS Racing for the full 2020 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. Zane Smith clears them both and returns to the lead. Those are all tracks that have the wet weather package (rain tires, wipers, etc.). Zane Smith couldnt find a job before driving the pickup for NASCAR and finally got his career into a reality. He checked victory No. Are Dom and Georgia from Netflix's Perfect Match still together? Smith proposed to his girlfriend Kenzie Grams on New Year's Day in 2021; they were married on July 17, 2021. Cowboys dont have plans to meet up with Ezekiel Elliotts agent during NFL Combine. 9 last week), Kyle Larson (No. CheapBooks.com 3824 Cedar Springs Rd #801-4427 Dallas, TX 75219 (260) 399-6111 We apologize but we no longer offer any customer support, and we cannot respond to your feedback. 16 Chevrolet Camaro for Kaulig Racing and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 18 KBM entry fails post-race inspection at Watkins Glen", "Zane Smith proves third time is charm by winning Truck Series title", "Chandler Smith to Drive Full-Time for Kaulig Racing in 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Season", "Chandler Smith attempting to qualify for the Daytona 500 with Kaulig Racing; will run five Cup races this season", "Conor Daly, Zane Smith clinch final berths for Daytona 500 field in Duels", "Balancing Life, School, and Professional Race Car Driving", "Chandler Smith 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Results", "Chandler Smith 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results", "Chandler Smith 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results", "Chandler Smith 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Results", "Chandler Smith 2020 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Results", "Chandler Smith 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results", "Chandler Smith 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results", "Chandler Smith 2019 NASCAR Pinty's Series Results", "Chandler Smith 2018 ARCA Racing Series Results", "Chandler Smith 2019 ARCA Menards Series Results", "Chandler Smith 2020 ARCA Menards Series Results", "Chandler Smith 2021 ARCA Menards Series Results", "Chandler Smith 2022 ARCA Menards Series Results", "Chandler Smith 2020 ARCA Menards Series East results", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chandler_Smith&oldid=1142151276, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 20:03. He thought it would work if to use a little wiggle to contact Zane Smith which ended up spun out and got hit in the wall. [21], In June 2018, Smith announced his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut with Tricon Garage at Gateway Motorsports Park. On November 2, 2018, it was announced that Smith would return to Venturini Motorsports for the 2019 season for 11 races. He also made 241 starts in the top-level Cup Series. J. Smith. Zane Smith and the most of the leaders hit the pit lane. The trip is scheduled to begin and end in Salt Lake City, Utah. [36] He would finish on the lead lap in 17th after starting 32nd. Zane Smiths Crew Cheif celebrated their moment of victory lane. "I feel like [Zane] may have been the most deserving out of anybody. 13 Chevrolet for the Matt Kaulig . Before it the moment to shine, Jamie introduce Senior Vice President of Racing Development and Strategy Ben Kennedy which congratulate Zane Smith and all of the crew members especially all of the people who watched it on TV. Heres the reset Playoff standings entering the opening Round of 10, which starts Friday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park: Nemechek finished third Saturday, followed by Corey Heim in fourth and Hocevar in fifth. [24] He scored his second win two weeks later at Dover after holding off Matt Crafton and Brett Moffitt on the final restart. The News4JAX Morning Show team brings you breaking news from overnight -- local, national and international stories, as well as weather and traffic to start your day. 1:04. The 12-year veteran outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies, a Las Vegas High School graduate, will deliver the command to start engines for . After 2 Cautions, the race resume and its rush hour of pickups going through all 4 turns and all if the drivers were started to get aggressive for taking the top spot. Chandler Michael Smith Sr. (born June 26, 2002) is an American professional stock car racing driver. Smith finished second in the championship finale the last two years, and left Phoenix following his 2021 defeat without a job. Its definitely not how we wanted this to go, he said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. [34] The deal came after an agreement for a full Truck Series season with GMS Racing did not materialize. When Kyle Busch crashed at the front of the pack, he was unable to escape the tie-up farther back with Travis Pastrana and Riley Herbst. The adjustments will be in place at: Charlotte Roval, Chicago Street Course, Circuit of the Americas, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course, Martinsville, New Hampshire, North Wilkesboro, Phoenix, Richmond, Sonoma and Watkins Glen. After a mishap start of the 3rd Stage another caution came out but this time was Taylor Gray the #17 Spencer Boyd the #12 and Rajah Caruth the #7 and Derek Kraus the #19 all got his at turn 2. Chandler Smith, attempting to make his Cup Series debut with Kaulig Racing , failed to make the field. He is the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion.. Smith previously drove full-time in the . I'm glad we're on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. Noah Gragson was slated to fill the other two races, which Smith couldn't race due to age restrictions. 36/38 Ford Mustangs for FRM. He led only 11 of the 46 laps - winning Stage 1, Stage 2 and then took the race lead with two laps remaining in the second overtime period to earn the victory in the XPEL 225 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race. The battle of the top 10 drivers resume and all the way to 4 laps to go, Ty Majeski was going to going to do a little contact to Zane Smith but lost control and did a 90 degree angle spin which was unfortunate for his luck. Hopefully, hell learn some technique to resume by staying in the playoffs for future seasons. Serena Williams hit the red carpet for the NAACP Image Awards in a hip-high slit dress that showed off her epic legs. During The celebration, Crew Chief Chris Lawson was very proud of him from his bravery and encouragement of a true truck driver. He also placed runner-up in the 2018 ARCA Menards Series standings for MDM Motorsports. Joey Logano (No. "I feel like we've been one of the four strongest trucks throughout the back half of this season," Majeski said. I think Patrick recognized it was a good fit for him and its a good fit for us, g. These five players aren't as flashy as some of the stars who have been moved, but they can still help a number of teams. CheapBooks.com is an independent web site developer, creating ecommerce, news, and video web sites. Then a series of cautions took the race out of Smiths control. In the season finale at Phoenix, Zane was passed with 8 laps to go and finished fifth in the race and second in points to eventual champion Ben Rhodes. M #31 . 16 to go. 5 last week) Chastain won the first two stages at Auto Club Speedway Sunday and led a race-high 91 laps. [7] He also replaced Ryan Partridge for the season opener of the ARCA West season after Partridge could not obtain a license in time. The race was a big-time competitive, ending in dramatic fashion with the NASCAR driver winning by just 0.289 seconds. At the very end of pit road, I was like, Oh, were in a really good spot, this is really promising, and squeezed a little too much right before the yellow line. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. The Money Team Racing made another improbable run into the Daytona 500, landing a last-ditch drive that had IndyCar regular Conor Daly welling up with tears after the checkered flag of Thursday nights second qualifying race. NASCAR has suspended tire changer Danny Olszowy and jackman Kellen Mills two races each for a tire coming off Martin Truex Jr.s car during last weekends Cup race at Auto Club Speedway. [12] He scored his first win in the second race of the season, outlasting teammate Sheldon Creed and bested his three previous runner-up finishes. 2. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Chandler Smith is feeling great in the NASCAR Truck Series playoffs. Its racing. Neuville: Hybrid will be more effective than ever at WRC Rally Mexico. The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. Smith will run mostly short track events due to age restrictions.[2]. 2023 ZANE SMITH "SPEEDCO DAYTONA WINNER" #38 NASCAR TRUCK SERIES POSTCARD. Zane Smith wins Truck Series finale thriller at Phoenix, claims first series championship, Debra Wilson voices for Daisy Duck in Mickey Mouse Funhouse, Summerville helps Leeds United get the winning Goal Again. Fast facts: Zane Smith has won the season-opener two years in a row. Trackhouse Racing looks tough out of the gate. Zane Smith raced his way into the Daytona 500 in the first qualifier, and seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and action sports star Travis Pastrana both qualified on speed. This is the 27th anniversary ride. [3] A wake skating injury limited Smith's racing slate in early 2016, but he later returned for two ARCA races with Venturini Motorsports. Chandler Smith is just 20 years old, and was hoping to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut this weekend in the biggest race of the year. Yeah, my emotions are definitely weird, just how big this event is, Smith said. And he wound up a bit starstruck by a certain returning seven-time champion, who he spent time racing with in the pack at Daytona International Speedway. 9. Following the pit stops, Todd Bodine, a two-time Truck Series champion who was. 38 truck in 2022. For Daly, the result was the culmination of a more-than-eventful couple of days in Daytona, with the No. [7] He almost won the series' inaugural race at Knoxville, but lost the lead to Austin Hill in the closing laps and green-white-checkered attempts. Chandler Smith 16 Parker Chase 14 Joe Graf Jr 14 Riley Herbst 9 Justin Haley 8 Austin Dillon 6 Overall, we was thankful for the opportunity to be the Nascar Trucks Camping World Series. Christopher Bell (No. Smith held off reigning Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes and Chandler Smith in a two-lap overtime sprint Friday night to win at Phoenix Raceway and at last win the series title. I knew I only had to get a couple of points, to clinch, Smith said. The truck failed the height requirements after the race. The first race was the calmer of the two, and Zane Smith used a steady eighth-place finish to outdistance Chandler Smith, no relation, to advance. Truex served a two-lap penalty during the race since the wheel came off after he exited pit road. 01:48 . Fought a really tough truck. Not for long, Hallie Deegan the #1 Truck was caught hit in the wall with only 16 laps to go and then got wind up with a flat tire, but was unable to resume to race. 13 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Kaulig Racing. Rhodes, meanwhile, took two tires and left pit road leading the four title contenders. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Although he did not punch his ticket to race in the Daytona 500, Chandler Smith will race at Daytona in the Xfinity Series on Saturday. He is currently second in the playoff standings heading into the series next race, Sept. 9 at Kansas. During the playoffs, he won at Richmond and stayed consistent enough to make the Championship 4. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. BACK TO ALL VIDEOS. Chandler Smith entered Saturday's determining race with a 27-point cushion over Rhodes, the winner of last year's championship, and a 12-point lead over Zane Smith. Hank Kurz Jr. [11] Smith failed to make the Daytona 500 after finishing 18th in Duel 1 of the 2023 Bluegreen Vacations Duels. Rhodes finished second in near defense of his title. In May 2021, Smith returned to the Xfinity Series as a substitute driver for Justin Haley, who was unavailable due to COVID-19 protocols, in the No. Chandler Smith won his second race of the season driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports and is one of only two drivers in the playoff field with multiple wins this season. Thats all Ive got.. Kyle Busch (No. Our goal is to have the best racing possible everywhere we race, so during the offseason, we went to work on adjustments to strengthen the racing on short tracks and road courses. Smiths, Rhodes claim spots in Trucks title race, Scheyer makes history as Duke sweeps at home, V. Bryant settles crash photos suit for $28.85M, Eagles defend QB-push tactic as NFL set to revisit, Bengals not trading Higgins: 'Find your own' WR, Irving: Need to scale back self-imposed pressure, Seahawks consider QB at No. Chandler Smith entered Saturday's determining race with a 27-point cushion over Rhodes, the winner of last year's championship, and a 12-point lead over Zane Smith. NASCAR made the announcement just . Just got greedy, man, Chandler Smith said. Smith chose to restart on the inside behind Rhodes, and Chandler Smith in third quickly moved up to the open spot on the front row for the restart. A new home for Michael Thomas? When the action began, Zane Smith made a pass next to the #62 Driver Layne Riggs during most of the 1st Stage but finished it by taking an easy note to win the 1st Stage. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be rebuilding after Tom Brady's retirement, and Leonard Fournette will not be a part of the new team. 18 Kyle Busch Motorsports entry driven by Chandler Smith. Sundays Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway. For so long Ive wanted this moment, all my life. "We knew we had to have a solid truck to just not completely bank on points," Smith said. (9) Zane Smith (P), Chevrolet, 204. Last race: Defending series champion Zane Smith took the lead on Lap 65 and was declared the race winner 14 laps later when a fifth rain shower caused NASCAR to abandon track drying efforts at Daytona. Smith held off reigning Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes and Chandler Smith in a two-lap overtime sprint Friday night to win at Phoenix Raceway and at last win the series title. 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After the damaged vehicle policy clock expired, Hill finished 18th, completing just 41 of the 60 laps. Smith was promoted to a full-time Truck Series schedule for 2021, driving the No. "I feel really good about where our team is at. Smith is set to drive the No. Chandler Smith will compete full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. First racing BMX, Smith moved to go-kart racing in 2004 and won championships in five consecutive years before moving up to legends car racing. He also finally thanked Michael Roberts Construction for the help and sponsor the other companies that was added on his truck throughout the Season. Chandler Smith led nine laps in the final stage but finished third after a wild two-lap dash. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series drivers headed to Bristol Motor Speedway on Thursday, Sept. 16, for the final cutoff race in . Chandler Smith, who earned his second win of 2022, will enter the Truck Series Playoffs as the second seed behind regular season champion Zane Smith (no relation). The subsequent overtime restart enabled the race winner to capitalize on his tire advantage. We cant ever deny a lucky situation because Ill take it any day.. This is part of the game.. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Zane Smith 2023 NASCAR Daytona 500 Car & Driver Acrylic Fridge Magnet at the best online prices at eBay! During most of the 2nd Stage, the Smith Brothers were fighting for the lead even Ben Rhodes while the #4 Driver JH Nemechek tries to take the lead but did got eliminated during the last race at Miami Speedway. [16] Smith secured the victory with the help of 2017 ARCA champion Austin Theriault, who was atop the spotters' box for the win at Toledo Speedway. He was a member of Toyota Racing Development's TD2 program from 2018 until the end of the . I wasnt going to let it go down like that, Zane Smith said of potentially finishing second for a third consecutive year. Just unbelievable being in the Great American Race.. Kyle Buschs solid victory in Sundays Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway, following his strong run in the Daytona 500, has vaulted the Richard Childress Racing driver into the top spot in NBC Sports NASCAR Power Rankings. The tide shifted when Hills Beard Oil Motorsports No. Also this year, if a wheel comes off a car while the vehicle is still on pit road, the vehicle restarts at the tail end of the field. The finale will be on Nov. 4 in Avondale, Arizona. Stage 2 finishes under caution after wreck at Daytona. 4. LAPS 1 William Byron 47.0 94 2 Todd Gilliland 38.7 58 3 Kyle Busch 18.1 108 4 Zane Smith 15.5 492 5 Chandler Smith 14.1 449 6 John H. N. JANUARY 31 CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM NASCAR-Gander . [9], On October 5, 2022, Kaulig Racing announced that Smith would replace A. J. Allmendinger in the No. Smith would lead the initial 55 laps and finished 8th in the race. Front Row Motorsports has a lot of great momentum now, not only with their Truck Series program, but also with their Cup Series program, said Smith. We busted our butts and we made it here, but [Zane was] the best truck tonight for sure.". He hasn't shared much information related to his parents and siblings. AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) It took overtime in his third attempt for Zane Smith to finally win a NASCAR championship. By turn 2 to 3, Chandler got to Zanes spot to fight for the win, while Zane had other ideas to slide up to creep back and capitalize the idea to the lead at turn 4 which brings in the final lap. Petty, a retired Cup Series driver and an NBC Sports NASCAR analyst, will lead more than 125 motorcyclists on a seven-day, 1,500-mile ride, a journey that raises funds for Victory Junction Gang Camp, a camp for children with chronic illnesses. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in 2023. So it ended our night. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. Hills hopes for his first 500 had risen with Dalys early woes, but his good fortune ran out two-thirds of the way through Duel 2. So she put her truck back to the garage because the truck also not fully stabilize. We could have just run by ourselves and not around anyone to stay in front of the 50 and we would be locked in. Theyll both miss Cup races at Las Vegas and Phoenix. . He got hit in the wall and the Caution came out which means the race is going to finish in Overtime. The Rangers acquired Kane from Chicago in a three-team trade Tuesday night, adding the three-time Stanley Cup champion to their core that reached the Eastern Conference final last year and a couple of recent additions, including prolific scoring winger Vladimir Tarasenko. Daly joined reigning Craftsman Truck Series Champion Zane Smith to grab the final Daytona 500 entries after Thursday night's Bluegreen Vacations Duel qualifying races. Italics Fastest qualifier. Whatever who has the best performance will win the Truck Series Champions. F1 revenue boosted to $2.5 billion in 2022 amid record fan attendance, JOTA reveals Hertz WEC livery, partnership with NFL legend Tom Brady, JOTA reveals Hertz WEC livery, partnership with NFL legend Tom Brady I mean theres no way around it. [3] In just his first truck series start at Iowa, he would capture the pole after qualifying would be rained out with the starting order based on owner's points. 62 Camaro were fruitless. (key) (Bold Pole position awarded by qualifying time. 20 for the third year in a row in 2020, with him in the car for 13 races while Ryan Repko would join the team that year to drive it in most of the races at the larger tracks such as Daytona where Smith was not able to compete at due to being under 18. 8. [5] Smith, going for Rookie of the Year honors, joined the same crew that led Dalton Sargeant to the award the previous year. [28] In the 2022 season, Smith scored his fourth career Truck Series win in the season opener at Daytona after holding off Ben Rhodes in overtime after nearly winning in regulation. B . Smith returned to the track with a premeditated intention of payback, slowing down until Self passed and burying him in the outside wall. * Most laps led. 8 entry as Noah Gragson would take over the No. [21] On January 25, 2019, it was revealed that Smith would switch over to the No. When the pit crew truck got off the racetrack, the person at the white checker flag waved the green flag to start the race for one last time of the 2022 Season. It could be Zane Smith, Ben Rhodes again like last year or Chandler Smith the rookie driver of 2021. 1:59. [9] The team and driver agreed to part ways in the middle of August, after eight top-tens in eleven races. Then a spin by championship contender Ty Majeski as the playoff drivers ran first through fourth sent the race to overtime. In only his second points race with RCR, Busch showed the possibilities that might be ahead for the Chevrolet team. While Im 100 percent focused now on the Truck Series playoffs and racing to win a championship for our partners, Im excited for what the future holds next season as I get the opportunity to also compete at the next level and continue to grow as a race car driver.. The drivers rounded out the championship-deciding final four on points. Zane Smith became the second Ford driver to win a Truck title, joining 2000 champion Greg Biffle. Its been crazy, all the media, and just all the hype behind it. . 1. [30] Smith finished fifth the next race at Atlanta. I just cant thank (team owner) Matt Kaulig and (team president) Chris Rice enough and Quick Tie Products, everybody that was on this deal that put a full effort in to allow me to come down here.. ), * Season still in progress1 Ineligible for series points, Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 20:03, 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Rookie of the Year, "Chandler Smith, Bando Nationals Champion, Surprise Party", "Chandler Smith Re-Signs for 11 Races with Venturini Motorsports in 2019", "TRD driver Chandler Smith to compete in four NGOTS races for KBM in 2019", "Chandler Smith to run 13 ARCA races, Ryan Repko to run 5", "Chandler Smith to compete in eight races in the No. Italics Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. 38 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the Nos. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. Smith, who clinched the 2022 regular season title in the Truck Series, will return to another fulltime season in the No. All rights reserved, Chandler Smith (18) leads the pack down the front straight on a restart of the NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum). Even though Zane Smith got his 4th victory of the season, and it was a clean sweep but won all 3 stages. Chandler Smith was third, .259 seconds back of the winner. I may never be able to do this again in my career.". * Most laps led. Related Videos. Getty Chandler Smith celebrates a win at Bristol Motor Speedway. Smith and his teammate Harrison Burton won the 2023 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge event at Daytona International Speedway on January 27, 2023. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. So it stings, but I have a race Saturday in the Xfinity Series and Ill do all I can to win that race.. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. 38 Ford next year, the organization announced on Thursday. 2 last week) Expectations were high for Busch in his new ride. During the 3rd and Final Stage, the entertainment started when Chandler Smith took the lead with the rest of the drivers after turn 1 but it wasnt fir long when Tyler Ankrum the #16 Truck pushed Christian Eckes the #98 truck and he was spun hit by the wall which they release the first caution flag. Zane Smith finished 13th Saturday, but that was more than enough to clinch the regular season title and 15 bonus Playoff points. [26] In addition to NASCAR Rookie of the Year honors, he was voted the Truck Series' Most Popular Driver.[27]. Snyder allegedly charged his own team a $4.5 million "advertising fee" after he put their logo on his private jet. Finally, Ty Majeski had his interview but he a great chance to stay in, except he was being aggressive to the truck. Truex: "We learned what not to do" with Next Gen car, How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, How NASCAR is preparing for 2022 car With eight laps to go, Rhodes was battling side by side with teammate Matt Crafton but pulled ahead for a sixth-place finish. [8] Smith was named to the 2017 NASCAR Next class in April 2017. For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. He had the interview which the win was a dream come true, Category: Scott's SportsTags: American Sports, Around the World, Autistic, Cars, Entertainment, Experiences, Fans around the world, History, Life's Moment, NASCAR, People's Life, Racing, Reflections, Special, special interest, Sports, Storyteller, Today's Generation, TV Shows, Vehicles, Your email address will not be published. Ive been here before. I didnt know what was going on. 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