Long before becoming one of the top drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, in another life, Carl Edwards was a substitute teacher. It's true. So it should come as no surprise that when FOX Sports NASCAR
television analyst flew with Edwards to Concord, North Carolina on
Tuesday, Edwards was ready and willing to give a tour of his airplane to
the group that was waiting for him on the tarmac.
And with that, Edwards proceeded to lead the tour of the plane
himself -- to a grade-school class that probably reminded him of those
long ago days, when he worked as a substitute teacher in Missouri by day
and was attempting to get his racing career launched by night. From the looks of it, Edwards does pretty well at both jobs. The
driver of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota posed with the kids at the
end of the tour, and obviously helped make their day. (And Kenny Wallace's, too, of course).
We flew with Carl Edwards today to Concord North Carolina. When we landed a grade school class wanted a tour of his airplane. pic.twitter.com/viu293775N
Host Matthew Dillner takes you through the NASCAR XFINITY Series garage at Dover International Speedway as drivers prepare for the second race in the NASCAR XFINITY Series Chase.
Marty Snider and Chris Rice preview the upcoming weekend at Dover International Speedway for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as drivers gear up for the first cutoff race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
Here's all the info you need to know for the first cutoff race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, including some surprising statistics for two of the first-time Chase competitors.
NASCAR.com's Jonathan Merryman and Chris Rice give you an inside look at how NASCAR race car drivers have the ability to adjust their brakes on the fly.
Ty Dillon talks about getting caught up in a late-race incident with Erik Jones and being told to park the No. 3 Chevrolet after the crew worked on the car on pit road and in the garage during a red flag.
Where: New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 1.058-mile oval in Loudon, New HampshireGreen flag: 2:15 p.m. ET.TV/Radio: NBCSN, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR RadioForecast: Sunny, with a high near 61 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.National anthem: Daniel M. Clark, US Marine Corps Veteran and retired Massachusetts State TrooperGrand marshal: Kevin Holleran, President of Textron Specialized VehiclesRace distance: 300 laps (317.4 miles)Pit road speed: 45 mphCaution car speed: 50 mph
GarageCam host, Matthew Dillner, takes you on an exclusive and interactive tour of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garage before teams hit the track at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Marty Snider and Chris Rice preview the upcoming weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as drivers gear up for the second race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
Here's all the info you need to know for the second stop in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, including a surprise statistic for 3-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, Tony Stewart. For more NASCAR news.
Today’s episode of NASCAR America airs from 6 – 7 p.m. on NBCSN and begins to preview the second race of the Chase at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Krista Voda hosts with Jeff Burton in Stamford, Connecticut. Richard Childress Racing driver Austin Dillon will join them in studio.
On today’s show:
Austin Dillon will offer insight on how he’s handling his first playoffs so far after a 14th-place finish at Chicagoland Speedway. Dillon will also share how he’s looking forward to seeing his little brother, Ty, begin the Xfinity Series Chase at Kentucky Speedway.
And speaking of Ty, he’ll chat with NASCAR on NBC’s Marty Snider about what it’ll take to bring another Xfinity title to the Dillon family.
New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Dover International Speedway are the tracks left in the Round of 16. Matt Kenseth of Joe Gibbs Racing won at both those tracks earlier this season and he’ll talk to NASCAR America about his chances to advance deeper into the Chase.
There will also be a big announcement for the Sprint Cup Series championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Matt DiBenedetto sports a Taylor Swift wig as he is introduced to the Bristol Motor Speedway crowd on Saturday night
Saturday night's Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway was rained out and rescheduled for 1 p.m. ET Sunday.
But before the rains fell, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers upheld a longstanding Bristol tradition, with each of the 40 pilots walking out to driver introductions to a different song.
Highlights included Matt DiBenedetto coming out in a Taylor Swift blonde wig to "Shake It Off" and Kyle Busch's mic drop to FloRida's "Welcome To My House."
Here's the full list from Saturday night's pre-race:
Josh Wise- "Narrow Mouth" by The Early November
Justin Allgaier- "Click, Click, Boom" by Saliva
Jeffrey Earnhardt- "Fishin' in the Dark" by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
David Ragan- "Ain't No Going Down Till the Sun Comes Up" by Garth Brooks
Reed Sorenson- "Take A Little Ride" by Jason Aldean
Cole Whitt- "Thunderstuck" by AC DC
Greg Biffle- "Trap Queen" by Fetty Wap
Regan Smith- "State of My Head" by Shinedown
Landon Cassill- "Famous" by Kanye West
Clint Bowyer- "Born to Boogie" by Hank Williams Jr.
Brian Scott- "Jungle" by X Ambassadors
Danica Patrick- "Maneater" by Nelly Furtado
Jamie McMurray- "Kickstart My Heart" by Motley Crew
Tony Stewart- "Better Man" by Pearl Jam
Michael McDowell- "Ice Cream Truck Song" by Ice Cream Truck
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.- "Shameless" by Garth Brooks
Kevin Harvick- "Good Company" by Jake Owen
Kyle Larson- "Another Round" by Whitney Morgan & the 78's
Trevor Bayne- "Rocky Top" Tennessee's Pride of the Southland Band
Casey Mears- "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" by Beastie Boys
Paul Menard- "We Are An American Band" by Jackyl
Kasey Kahne- "Record Year" by Eric Church
Matt DiBenedetto- "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift
Aric Almirola- "The Outsiders" by Eric Church
Jimmie Johnson- "Ain't No Man" by the Avett Brothers
Ryan Newman- "Huntin, Fishin', Lovin' Every Day" by Luke Bryan
Kurt Busch- "Living on the Edge" by Aerosmith
Austin Dillon- "Country Grammar" by Nelly
Chris Buescher- "Bad Reputation" by Adelitas Way
Jeff Gordon- "Show Me What You Got" by Jay-Z
Joey Logano- "On The Road Again" by Willie Nelson
Brad Keselowski- "Tom Sawyer" by Rush
AJ Allmendinger- "Remember My Name" by Maino
Martin Truex Jr.- "Great Day to Be Alive" by Travis Tritt
Chase Elliott- "Lotta Boot Left to Fill" by Eric Church
"Ready.Set.Chase” showcases the unpredictable, exciting, and intense racing that NASCAR fans will see all season. It’s more than just a race. It’s The Chase. For more NASCAR news.
