Reports that NASCAR maybe up for sale are gaining speed. It was reported this week that investment firm Goldman Sachs has been recruited to identify possible buyers . The news came as a shock to former driver Bobby Labonte, who said it would be business as usual for NASCAR drivers. One driver, former Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick, said a sale could provide a platform for change and new opportunities for race teams. Bringing a new owner in may draw that line clearer to say now there’s separation between NASCAR and racetracks, and I think it might be a possibility to open the schedule up and go to some new places.
Kevin Harvick dominated Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He led a track record 214 of 267 laps. But there was a small problem. His rear window bowed during the race after a brace failed. NASCAR docked Harvick seven playoff points, fined his crew chief and suspended his car chief. The Stewart-Haas Racing team said it will consider options before submitting an appeal.
1. Will young lions roar again? After showing well in the season-opening Daytona, promising NASCAR youngsters were overshadowed by veteran coounterparts in Atlanta 2. NASCAR air guns. They malfunctioned at Atlanta, costing drivers such as Martin Truex Jr. and race winner Kevin Harvick track position 3. Ford vs. Chevy. New Camaro was the rage at Daytona, but Fords raced to the front at Atlanta Speedway