Frontstretch Newsletter: Oct. 8, 2024
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XVIII, Edition CLXXXIII |
As you're likely aware of by now, Hurricane Helene has devastated a significant chunk of North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia and Florida. In western parts of North Carolina, some areas have experienced flooding that hasn't been seen since the 18th century. To that end, we at Frontstretch want to help the relief efforts. To that end, Frontstretch is supporting Operation Airdrop's Operation Helene, which is organizing donations in the Charlotte area and airlifting supplies to areas that have been cutoff due to flooding. If you are able, you can donate financially to the effort here. If you're local to the
Charlotte area, you can volunteer to help with the effort. In addition, there is a designated spot to drop off donations at the Walmart Supercenter in Concord, N.C. The address is 5825 Thunder Rd. NW, Concord, NC 28027. This is off Exit 49 of Interstate 85 (Concord Mills Boulevard/Bruton Smith Boulevard). The donations are picked up every day at 5 p.m. ET so that they can be hustled to nearby Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (for plane flights) or to Hickory Regional Airport (for helicopters)
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- Tonight is the season finale for the Kubota High Limit Sprint Car Series Midweek Money Series at I-70 Speedway Park in Odessa, Mo. Coverage from I-70 is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET tonight on FLORacing. We'll have any news that breaks for you at Frontstretch. |
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Legacy Motor Club announced Tuesday morning that Dave Elenz has left the team, effective immediately. Ben Beshore will replace Elenz as Erik Jones' crew chief. |
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| JRM Appealing Sam Mayer DQ JR Motorsports announced Monday that they are filing for an expedited appeal of Sam Mayer's disqualification from Saturday's United Rentals 250 in Talladega. |
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| IndyCar Running Arlington Grand Prix in
2026 INDYCAR announced Monday that they will race on a new street course around At&t Stadium and Globe Life Park in Arlington, Tex. starting in 2026. |
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| Entry List: 2024 Bank of America ROVAL
400 Sunday's Bank of America ROVAL 400k has 38 teams entered. Kaulig Racing has enacted a driver switch for the weekend. Shane van GIsbergen will drive the part-time No. 13, while AJ Allmendinger returns to the full-time No. 16. |
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| Entry List: 2024 Drive for the Cure
250 There are 38 teams entered in Saturday's 250-kilometer NASCAR Xfinity Series race in Charlotte. Josh Bilicki joins Joe Gibbs Racing, Sage Karam is with SS-Green Light Racing in their No. 07, while Austin Green returns. |
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| Champion Returning to Sponsor Daniel Dye in
2025 Kaulig Racing announced Monday that Champion Container will return to sponsor Daniel Dye in seven races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025. |
Photos are courtesy of Petty GMS Motorsports (now Legacy Motor Club) and 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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