Friday, August 29, 2014

Button to retire?

With McLaren chasing Vettel or Alonso could Button move? I think it is possible but not likely.
-Lucas Mercier

Tony Stewart to Return

Tony Stewart will return at this weekend's Oral-B 500. He had a 3-week absence from racing after killing a sprint car driver. He said he was deeply affected by what he had done. I believe his absence has helped him mentally. He said in his press conference today that he was sorry and prayed for Kevin Ward's family. Tony said he cannot take any questions due to the ongoing investigation. Tony said besides his immediate family the racetrack is where he belongs. Brett Flood the VP of his team said Tony's only contact with Kevin Ward's family was sending them a card and flowers. They also said Tony will meet with Kevin Ward's family at a later time. Shoot out to Tony who finished 10th in his first Nascar practice back!
-Lucas Mercier

Friday, August 22, 2014

Andre Lotterer to make f1 debut

Andre Lotterer is to make his F1 debut this weekend. He will replace Kamui Kobayashi at Caterham in his first and possibly only appearance.
-Lucas Mercier

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

JGR signs Edwards

Carl Edwards will drive a fourth car for Joe Gibbs Racing. He will drive the no. 19 on a multi year deal starting in 2015. His main sponsor will be Arris.
-Lucas Mercier

Stewart to Miss 3rd Straight Race

Tony Stewart announced he will miss his 3rd straight race at this weekend's Irwin Tools Night Race. Stewart Haas Racing announced Jeff Burton will replace him again in this weekend's race.
-Lucas Mercier

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Youngest F1 Driver Ever?

Toro Rosso announced it will not re-sign JEV or Jean Eric Vergne . They will instead sign GP3 driver Max Verstrappen to become the youngest Formula 1 driver ever. He will partner alongside Danil Kyvat for the 2015 season.

In other news, Audi driver Andre Lotterer will make his F1 debut replacing Kamui Kobayashi.
-Lucas Mercier

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Danica Triggers Wreck At Michigan

Danica Patrick caused yet another wreck! Shocker! Danica Patrick spun on lap 20 colliding and slamming with Justin Allgier. The wreck also took out Michel Annett, Trevor Bayne, Martin Truex Jr, Matt Kenseth and Aric Almirola. Kenseth and Bayne both went to the garage and are likely done for the day. Next time Danica should wreck her boyfriend Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
-Lucas Mercier

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Stewart to miss Michigan

Tony Stewart announced he will miss this weekend's Pure Michigan 400 . Jeff Burton will replace him in the 14 car. Hopefully this improves Stewart's PR rating.
-Lucas Mercier

Ryan Blaney signs with Wood Brothers

Ryan Blaney will run 12 NSCS races for the famous 21 starting in 2015. Could it start an alliance with Penske. Ryan Blaney is Penske's development driver.
-Lucas Mercier

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

3M leaves Biffle for Gordon

Hendrick Motorsports has announced that the company 3M will sponsor Jeff Gordon and his no. 24 car starting in 2015 through 2017. It will sponsor 11 races annually. 3M had been with Roush Racing and Greg Biffle for nearly a decade now. Greg Biffle was slated to do a deal with 3M through 2018 and now will have to find a new primary sponsor. Some ideas are Nationwide Insurance, Ebay and possibly
Fastenal. Jeff Gordon resigning with Hendrick through 2017 likely means we won't see Chase Elliott in a full time cup car anytime soon.
-Lucas Mercier

Sunday, August 10, 2014

AJ Allmindenger clinches chase, wins at Glen

There is no bigger Cinderella story in Motorsports than AJ Allmindenger. He was suspended in 2012 for violating drug policy. Came back and won two nationwide races for Roger Penske. Got hired in 2014 for JTG-Daugherty racing. He held the best of the best, Marcos Ambrose for the win. Congrats to AJ and his team on their 1st win.
-Lucas Mercier

Future of Tony Stewart and Stewart Haas Racing after Kevin Ward Sprint Car tragedy

Will Tony Stewart ever race Nascar or Sprint Cars again? Will his team still compete for wins and championships again? It was announced at 10:54 AM ET that Regan Smith will pilot the number 14 car today at the Glen. If I were Gene Haas I would tell Nascar to keep all points and sent the purse or prize money to Kevin Ward's family. It was a good idea that Tony stewart would not drive because he is mentally unstable right now.
-Lucas Mercier

Tony Stewart kills Sprint Car Driver

If you hadn't heard already, Tony Stewart was sprint car racing in New York last night, when he had contact with another driver and Kevin Ward JR. the other driver got loose on the outside and wrecked.
Kevin Ward JR walked on to the track under yellow and walked in  front of Tony's car . Tony hit the throttle when the 20 year old Kevin Ward jumped in front of his car  running over Kevin likely breaking his leg and knocking him unconscicous . Kevin was then sent flying through the air about 20 and layed motionless. The race was stopped and drivers and fans were escorted from the premisise. Tony was swarmed with sheriffs and reporters and his own security personnel. Kevin Ward died at the hospital about 45 minutes later. Tony announced about twelve hours later that he would race in the Cheez- It 355 his nascar cup race he was supposed to drive in. Around 10:30 AM ET Tony's manager announced breaking news that Tony Stewart would not drive. My thoughts and prayers go to Kevin Ward and his family.
-Lucas Mercier