Frontstretch Newsletter: Joe Gibbs Racing Executes A Crew Swap To Benefit Denny Hamlin

Published: Tue, 09/20/22

Frontstretch Newsletter: Sept. 20, 2022
Volume XVI, Edition XLCII

What to Watch: Tuesday

- Today, NASCAR starts a two-day open test at Homestead-Miami Speedway for NASCAR Cup Series teams. According to FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass, these are the drivers that will be present today.

Trackhouse Racing Team: Daniel Suarez

Team Penske: Joey Logano, Austin Cindric

Richard Childress Racing: Tyler Reddick

Stewart-Haas Racing: Kevin Harvick, Chase Briscoe

Hendrick Motorsports: William Byron, Chase Elliott

RFK Racing: Brad Keselowski

Spire Motorsports: Corey LaJoie

Joe Gibbs Racing: Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr. (Kyle Busch and Christopher Bell could also deputize)

Kaulig Racing: Justin Haley

Wood Brothers Racing: Harrison Burton

23XI Racing: John Hunter Nemechek

Front Row Motorsports: Todd Gilliland, Michael McDowell (sharing one car)

PettyGMS Racing: Erik Jones

JTG-Daugherty Racing: Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Rick Ware Racing and Live Fast Motorsports are not scheduled to be in attendance.

If you're in South Florida, the grandstands at Homestead-Miami Speedway are open to fans today from Noon to 7 p.m. ET. We'll have any news from Homestead, in addition to anything else that breaks for you at Frontstretch.

TV Schedule: Here

Today's Top News:

Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin Swap Pit Crews Ahead of Texas

With Kyle Busch eliminated from the playoffs Saturday night at Bristol, Joe Gibbs Racing has decided to swap pit crews with Denny Hamlin's team. The result is that Hamlin now has the quickest crew in the pits.

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Entry List: 2022 AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 500

For Sunday's 500-mile race at Texas Motor Speedway, there are 36 teams entered. Noah Gragson will replace AJ Allmendinger in the No. 16, while Garrett Smithley will drive in place of JJ Yeley.

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Entry List: 2022 Andy’s Frozen Custard 300

For Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race in Texas, there are 39 teams entered. Parker Retzlaff will replace Sage Karam in the No. 02 Chevrolet, while John Hunter Nemechek is in No. 18 for Joe Gibbs Racing. Brennan Poole will also drive for JD Motorsports in place of Ryan Vargas.

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Photos are courtesy of Nigel Kinrade Photography.

Have news for Frontstretch? Don't hesitate to let us know; email us at frontstretcheditors@googlegroups.com with a promising lead or tip.

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Up to Speed: The Next Gen Car — NASCAR’s Unfinished Revolution

by Bryan Gable

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by Phil Allaway

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by Bryan Keith

ARCA Power Rankings: Sammy Smith, No. 18 Team Continue Winning Ways

by Mark Kristl

Tomorrow at Frontstretch.com:

Tom Bowles is back with another look at the sport following a series of mechanical issues at Bristol that harkened back to the 1990s.

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