Frontstretch Newsletter: June 16, 2021
Volume: XV, Edition XCVIII
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- NASCAR teams are back at their shops, preparing for this weekend's action in Nashville. If anything of note breaks, we'll have it for you at Frontstretch.
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Around the World in Motorsports: June 15
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| | Kevin Magnussen to Sub for Felix Rosenqvist at Road America
Felix Rosenqvist has been ruled out of Sunday's REV Group Grand Prix at Road America as a result of injuries suffered at Detroit. Kevin Magnussen will make his INDYCAR debut in Rosenqvist's place.
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| | Oliver Askew Replaces Injured Rinus VeeKay for
IndyCar Road America Race
Rinus VeeKay was forced to have surgery on his clavicle Tuesday and will miss Sunday's race at Road America. Oliver Askew will drive in his place.
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| | Rinus Veekay Injured in Cycling Accident,
Status Pending for Road America
We know VeeKay is now out for Road America, but why? VeeKay was involved in a cycling accident Tuesday while training that resulted in the injuries that required surgery.
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| | Truck Crewman Suspended, Xfinity & Cup
Teams Fined After Texas
NASCAR released their weekly penalty report Tuesday. In it, Kyle Busch Motorsports' Matthew Moermond has been indefinitely suspended for violating the Substance Abuse Policy, while Chip Ganassi Racing has been fined
$25,000 for illegal aero ducts.
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| | Esteban Ocon Staying With Alpine Until
2024
Alpine F1 announced Wednesday morning that Esteban Ocon has signed a contract extension that will see him stay with the team through the end of 2024.
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Photos are courtesy of Nigel Kinrade Photography, Chris Jones and Joe Skibinski of INDYCAR Media and FIA Images.
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