New format/rules announced for all star race

• Four stages: 30, 20, 20, 10. Overtime in play for all stages. No mandatory pit strategy.
• Changes to the cars
  • Aero ducts
  • Six-inch high spoiler with two 12-inch ears
  • Restrictor plate
  • 2014-style splitter
  • Similar package to the Xfinity cars last year at Indy

Recap: O’Reilly Auto Parts 500

• KB Show returns
• Thoughts on Harvick Pit issues
  • Pit guns. Are they a problem?
  • No call compared to Blaney
• The Big One
  • Tire issues: Took out top contenders

News Items:

• Penalties… Again
  • Team: #9-Chase Elliott
  • Violation: Section 20.4.8.1 Rear Window Support and Structure Note: Rear Window Support Braces must keep the rear window glass rigid in all direction at all times
  • Penalty: Crew Chief (Alan Gustafson) has been suspended for the next two Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Points Events and fined $50,000. Team has been assessed with the loss of 20 owner points and 20 driver points.
• Monster Energy renews for 1 season (2019)
  • http://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/23100682/monster-energy-extend-sponsorship-deal-nascar-cup-series
• 2019 Schedule is released with no major changes
• Suarez injury
  • “I went to the doctor this morning. They say I have an avulsion fracture in my left thumb, but I will be ready to go this weekend @BMSupdates!”
• Bobby Labonte to race for Whelen Euro Series title
  • http://www.espn.com/jayski/cup/2018/story/_/id/23090108/bobby-labonte-race-nascar-whelen-euro-series-title

Preview: Food City 500 at Bristol

• Expectations?
• Picks
  • James: Erik Jones
  • Eric: Kyle Busch
• Dark Horse:
  • Eric: Chase Elliott
  • James: Ricky Stenhouse

• Shoutouts if any
  • Plug the fantasy league

Close show

• Where can we be found on social media?
• You can find me @TSuperSpeedway on Twitter
• James @jameskuch on Twitter
• Facebook @ TheSuperSpeedway

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

Next Race: Food City 500

The Place: Bristol Motor Speedway

The Date: Sunday, April 15

The Time: 2 p.m. ET

TV: FOX, 1:30 p.m. ET

Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Distance: 266.5 miles (500 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 125),

Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 250), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 500)

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Next Race: Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300

The Place: Bristol Motor Speedway

The Date: Saturday, April 14

The Time: 1 p.m. ET

TV: FS1, 12:30 p.m. ET

Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Distance: 159.9 miles (300 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 85),

Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 170), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 300)