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| Subject | Date Asked |
| RE : Friday Hassler | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: Friday Hassler was one of the great independent Chevrolet driver/owners of the late 60's till his ... A: Sorry, but as far as I could find there is no Friday Hassler memorial. Unfortunately, the ... | |
| Driver winnings | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I noticed in the Atlanta race that Jeff Gordon won mors money than winner Kurt Busch, and other ... A: In part from That's Racin': A lot of NASCAR drivers are eligible for various NASCAR awards programs ... | |
| Name on Trophy | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: By the time a driver gets to the winners circle his name is on the trophy. How do they do that? Do ... A: I have never seen the drivers name on the trophy right after the race, but then, in my years in ... | |
| lug nuts on tires | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Are the lug nuts built onto the rims ? A: No, they are glued on using weather strip glue that remains flexible and pulls loose as the tire is ... | |
| urinating | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: My family and I are committed NASCAR fans,,, we rarely miss a race, and my Dad watches the truck ... A: Ahh, the old "what do they do when they gotta pee?" question. I get this one about once a year. OK, ... | |
| rusty wallace | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: what to see the vale of 25 th anniversary diecast replica A: Best way to see the value of a collectible is go to ebay, look up what you are wanting and watch the ... | |
| Daytona 500, Matt Kenseth | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: Why do people hate this years Daytona 500, and why do they belittle Matt's win? It wasn't Matt's ... A: I'm sorry but this is an "opinion" question that has no right or wrong answer. If you're going to ... | |
| Race starts | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: Which race had the fewest cars start? A: Well there were 7 different races that started 12 cars: Date; Site; Winner; Car Aug. 29, 1953; ... | |
| tire pressure | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Which direction in PSI do you go if your car is loose? I know the PSI will build on long runs and ... A: Since one pound of air is approximately equal to 20 pounds of spring pressure raising tire pressure ... | |
| Tires touching pit wall | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Is it a pit rule that changed tires off of the race car must touch pit wall prior to car leaving pit ... A: No this is not a rule. The tires must be cleared from the pit box so as not to obstruct any other ... | |
| Sponsorship | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: How can the U.S. Army sponsor a car? Aren't they using millions of our tax dollars to sponsor Ryan ... A: That's like asking how can the Army run a commercial on TV. It's advertising, meant to sell the Army ... | |
| Ryan Newman | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: Since Ryan Newman switched from Penske to Stewart-Haas in 2009, why did he get an automatic into the ... A: The field at Daytona is being set like this: #1-Martin Truex Jr. [from New Jersey] won the Coors ... | |
| rules | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I would like to develop a new tool? Where can I get a copy of the rules to make sure it is even an ... A: Sorry, only members of NASCAR receive the rule book. You can try contacting NASCAR at: NASCAR's ... | |
| championship by "old" points method | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: Please tell me who would have won each championship since the "CHASE" began if NASCAR would have ... A: 2004 Old system: J. Gordon Chase: K. Busch 2005 Old System: T. Stewart Chase: T. Stewart 2006 Old ... | |
| True Stock-frame cars | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: When did the stock-frame NASCAR cars disappear, that is, the last factory frames before the complete ... A: I'm really not sure who drove and when the last stock frame was driven. It slowly disappeared over ... | |
| tire clearance | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: Howdy, I'm wondering what the minimum tire clearance needs to be to prevent rubbing on the fenders, ... A: There is no set minimum tire clearance, the teams set it to keep tire rub to a minimum. When the car ... | |
| History of Pit stops - time it takes | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I want to find out how long the typical pit stop used to be 20 and 30 years ago. I know that using ... A: In the 70's the regular 4 tire pit stop averaged in the upper 20's to 30 seconds, in the 80's they ... | |
| License | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: Yes, How long usually to have a nascar license (getting it)...Because i am tryin to get into nascar ... A: You can get a NASCAR mechanics license in weeks once you have a job. You just send in the ... | |
| lug nuts | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: Hey been a nascar fan now for over 10 years and have yet to find out how tire changers can zip the ... A: The studs are elongated for about 1 1/2 to 2 inches past the threads. This elongated part is tapered ... | |
| lug nuts..... | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Question I've always had but never had the opportunity to ask anyone who might know..... During ... A: Yes, the lugnuts go flying everywhere during a pitstop. Yes occasionally they will get thrown by a ... | |
| pit rules 10/26/2008 | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: does all of the car need to be inside the pit box A: A car is legally in the pit stall if both left side tires and the right front tire are inside the ... | |
| 1967 petty wins | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: what races did petty race in 1967 ? A: 1967 Richard Petty Wins (back then season began in Nov of 1966): 11/13/66 Augusta, Ga "Augusta 300" ... | |
| 1993 Earnhardt pit crew | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: Can you give me the names of Dale Earnhardt pit crew for the 1993 championship year. A: I'm sorry but pit crew names is not a record or stat I have access to. Unfortunately, the driver and ... | |
| 1967-1969 car #31 | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: Bill Ervin, driver of car #31 from 1967 to 1969, was my papaw. He died in 1996 in a car accident. ... A: This one is going to be a toughy since your papaw only ran in 24 races; 18 in '67, 5 in '68 and 1 in ... | |
| Body evolution | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: Years ago teams would buy a car, remove the interior, through in a roll cage, and go racing. When ... A: There wasn't one specific year, it started as a slow evolution over a few years starting in the mid ... | |
| NASCAR trading cards | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I was recently cleaning out my storage unit and came across about 100 trading cards. Looks like the ... A: I am by no means an expert on trading cards (or diecast cars at that). As I tell everyone that ... | |
| pit crew | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: Would like to know the names of Bill Elliott's pit crew in 1986 & 1987 and see photos if possible. ... A: Unfortunately, crew members are never important enough for records of their names to be kept. I can ... | |
| 1956 Southern 500 | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a brass Seventh Annual Southern 500 award (?) pin from Darlington Raceway (Labor Day 1956), ... A: Couldn't find you an answer on this one. At first, since you mentioned 421 I thought maybe Lee Petty ... | |
| Indianapolis Tire Debacle | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: On a whim this Saturday I bought tickets to today's Brickyard 400. I have been a big racing fan my ... A: I'll try to explain as briefly as possible. Indy is an old track with a VERY rough surface. The ... | |
| starting nascar | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I've always wanted to become a nascar driver for any series but nationwide series would probably be ... A: Ahhh, the weekly "How do I become a NASCAR driver question?" Here's some of my previous answers: ... | |
| Drivers share of the Purse | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: When we check the sports page every weekend the money earnings of each drivers, it run by hundreds ... A: Every driver has their own contract with what percentage of the purse goes to him. This is a closely ... | |
| NASCAR Speedway Division | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I have several photos from the NASCAR Speedway Division race at Langhorne, PA on June 29, 1952. I ... A: I only have records for the Grand National Division in 1952. That year the GN race was in Langhorne ... | |
| H.B. Bailey #36 Firebird | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I've seen pictures on the web of magazine pages when he ran this car against Herb Adams and others. ... A: Don't know what magazine you are talking about. I did find a Grand National East program with a ... | |
| rockinghamn results in the 80's | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out my first ever race. I believe it was the early to mid 80.s at Rockinghamn. ... A: Elliott won twice at Rockingham, once in 1984, but Yarborough did not run in that race, and once in ... | |
| Talk on scanner | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to ask Nascar if they still listen to the scanner and the address when foul language is ... A: If I remember, JR's got played on TV. Yes, they are public radio transmissions but they are still ... | |
| nascar fees | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: My ultimate aim is to be a NASCAR racer,but i have no idea about its fees (yearly) or which is the ... A: NASCAR does not have a "school" that you can do courses on. If you are looking for mechanic schools ... | |
| Looking for info/pic of 80's Bill Elliott | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I collect Aurora AFX slot cars....in the mid 1980's they sponsored Bill Elliott in at least one ... A: Found you a pic from the 1987 Talledega 500 on July 26th, he's holding the trophy in Victory Lane ... | |
| Looking for info/pic of 80's Bill Elliott | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I collect Aurora AFX slot cars....in the mid 1980's they sponsored Bill Elliott in at least one ... A: It would be a big help if you could give me a year. With 30-36 races a year and 10 years in the 80's ... | |
| nascar fees | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: My ultimate aim is to be a NASCAR racer,but i have no idea about its fees (yearly) or which is the ... A: See previous answer. Contact NASCAR for the yearly license fee at And at the NASCAR.com site: ... | |
| nascar fees | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: My ultimate aim is to be a NASCAR racer.but i dont know how much expence (yearly) it needs or where ... A: A question like this is hard to answer. Expense....years of racing experience. Without learning ... | |
| Tire changing | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: "So when the wheel is slid onto the hub and the holes are slid over the lugs.." How do they get the ... A: Actually, it's pretty simple....the center hub sticks out far enough to catch the wheel before the ... | |
| Autograph | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: What is the best way to get autographs I already have Ricky Rudd's, Denny Hamlin, and Morgan Shepard ... A: I don't know that there is a "best" way. I tended to collect them on 3X5 cards, easy to carry, easy ... | |
| OK - Why 42 ? | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: You explained how the field got from 42 to 43 drivers in each race. But how was 42 decided on prior ... A: Over the years NASCAR had finally settled on 40 starters at the large tracks but then when they kept ... | |
| restrictor plate rules | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: My son and I would like to know about the rules and requlations of the restrictor plates. Are ... A: The restrictor plates are currently used only at Daytona and Talledega but I believe they could ... | |
| "Car Of Tomorrow?" | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: Why is the "car-of-tomorrow" being forced to be the "standardized" racecar for each driver?? A: Why? Because NASCAR says so and they make the rules. This is supposed to make the field more even ... | |
| Photo Request from Rockingham 2-23-01 | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I was seated in turn 4 at the Daytona 500 2001. I took 200 pictures that day. The following ... A: I do not know of anyone else that has the photo but that doesn't mean that nobody else in those ... | |
| top 10 winners | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: who are the top 10 finishers for the past 3 yrs? A: 2007: 1 Jimmie Johnson 6723 2 Jeff Gordon 6646 3 Clint Bowyer 6377 4 Matt Kenseth 6298 5 ... | |
| Finding stats | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I am fairly new to the nascar scene within the last 2-3 yrs and I find the stats they use during ... A: I tend to use: Jayski's at: http://www.jayski.com/ Racing One at: http://www.racingone.com/ That's ... | |
| Richard Petty | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: What year did Richard Petty borrow a No. 6 car to race? I believe he wrecked his car and was not ... A: 1986. At the Charlotte Coca-Cola 600 RP had wrecked his familiar red and blue #43 in practice 2 days ... | |
| Goodyear Eagle racing tire | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I trying to find out who to contact to get information on a tire purchased from Texas Motor ... A: I don't believe they track individual tires. All tires are made from the same molds and sizes. I ... | |
| Numbers | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: Why do the numbers on the cars face the infield instead of the crowd......pit crew positions, or ... A: The numbers used to face the infield because that's where the scorers were. Before computerized ... | |
| NO RACE | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: Why is it for the past 2 weeks both cup races were not on tv in our area? A: This is something you need to take up with either your cable provider or if using antenna, with the ... | |
| nascar | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: How many tires are used during a race on average. A: This varies depending on amount of cautions but most teams will have between 8 and 10 sets (4) ... | |
| NASCAR's ownership of numbers | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: How does NASCAR distribute car numbers to owners and teams? Do they pay for the number and what if ... A: Any new team starting out is permitted to take any number currently not in use at the beginning of ... | |
| lug nuts | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: What type of threads are used on lug nuts and studs as they never seem to cross thread and always ... A: The threads are not special although the overall stud is. The end of the stud continues for about an ... | |
| roger hamby | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: Do you live in Wilkes County? Roger still owns a Shop in Wilkesboro. But he does not live here ... A: I'm living over in TN no, near Knoxville but I might try to get up that way on a Friday so I can get ... | |
| roger hamby | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: In what year did you work for roger hamby? See I am a very big Hamby fan. I would like to ... A: I worked with Roger from 82-87 when he was up north and at a few of the southern tracks. Ask him ... | |
| pepsi 400 | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: How strict are the rules for bag size. Can my wife carry a large purse (larger than 6x6x12)? Can we ... A: Most tracks aren't terrible strict as long as you don't go WAY over. I can't tell you how strict ... | |
| 2001 Daytona 500 | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any idea how collectable/sellable ticket stubs, starting line-up, and ... A: I imagine they have some value. Your best bet is to watch Ebay for a while and see if any of them ... | |
| nascar used tires | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: What does the writing on used tires mean? Any way to tell what car it came from? A: Yes, the car # is almost always written on the tire along with RF, RR, LF, or LR for right front, ... | |
| nascar sponors | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: Does the main car sponsor belong to the driver or the team? In other words does Jr. get to take Bud ... A: Contracts are all different, some are with the driver, some with the car owner, most tied to both. ... | |
| Raceway Officials Shirt | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I recently acquired a shirt that was worn by one of the officials in 2000. I want to make sure that ... A: I'm sorry but I just don't have an answer for that. I don't see how they could stop you from wearing ... | |
| Casey Mears | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: Do u know anything about Casey Mears buggy? I want to know the specs about his buggy if u know ... A: Sorry, I do not know. I do NASCAR Nextel Cup only. Try writing to Casey Mears at: #25 Casey Mears ... | |
| Rusty Wallace | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a Rusty Wallace card that has a Winston Cup small seal on the front in gold, red, and black ... A: Answers from previous questions about "collectibles": I really don't do "collectibles". My answer ... | |
| engine | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I was told that 6 cylinder engines have never been used in NASCAR racing. But I though some teams ... A: Yes, a 6 cylinder Plymouth won the first Southern 500 and Lee Petty almost won the championship ... | |
| all | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: Who r the DEI drivers that has driven for them or that is driving for them? What happen to Ryan ... A: Robby Gordon, Jeff Green, Steve Park, Darrell Waltrip, Mike Waltrip, Kenny Wallace, Martin Truex ... | |
| car make | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I enjoy NASCAR but would find it even more interesting if they would show the car make, with the car ... A: That's a question to address to the networks. Try writing them. Addresses: ABC Sports 77 W 66th st ... | |
| Aaron's 400 Talladega results | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: During the race, announcers said that if the caution flag was thrown during the green-white-checker ... A: True the cars are frozen in position at that point but the cars must continue to circle the track ... | |
| NASCAR/ Stock Car Tires - Statistics and Info | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: My son is currently writing a piece on Jeff Gordon, and we need some additional info about his ... A: I don't usually do "homework" questions, but..... It's impossible to say exactly how many sets of ... | |
| Hometown Track | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: How many people could a town with approximately 20,000 people, expect to draw to a Nascar event if ... A: I'm sure any one of those would be a revenue generator for the area. The question is would the ... | |
| Hometown Track | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: How many people could a town with approximately 20,000 people, expect to draw to a Nascar event if ... A: First of all, I know McAlester, I lived in Ponca City for 10 years. The question isn't how big the ... | |
| Richard Petty's 67 Plymouth Satellite | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I'm doing a research project on this car and the history making 67 season in NASCAR. I am ... A: Sorry, but the only mag I have from the 60's is Stock Car Racing magazine. Don't have the articles ... | |
| Old nascar stats | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: I need to know how many nascar races (mopar) won until the date they pulled out of nascar, back in ... A: Between Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth, Mopar claimed 410 wins, the last of them in 1977 when Dodge ... | |
| Richard Petty's 67 Plymouth Satellite | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: I'm doing a research project on this car and the history making 67 season in NASCAR. I am ... A: Not sure about a "Satellite", Richard drove a '67 Belvedere/GTX in his record setting 1967 season (I ... | |
| free pass | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I just started watching nascar and I would like to know what this free pass is and how it works A: As of a couple years ago the drivers were allowed to "race back to the yellow flag", meaning they ... | |
| 1956 Plymouth Fury | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: I understand Plymouth made 16 Furys in 1956 that were to be use on the track. They had the rear ... A: I could find no specific info on any "special 16" Furys built for the NASCAR track. In '56 the two ... | |
| mike helton | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: i am trying to get in contact with mike helton via email or phone. do you know any of this ... A: I can only give you NASCARs contact info. Ask there for the info you want: NASCAR's mailing address ... | |
| Production Stock Cars | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: When was the last year for production stock cars, my memory the production based stock car went out ... A: I'm sorry but I'm really not absolutely sure what year that would be. I can tell you the last race ... | |
| starting position | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: how is the starting positions for the upcoming Daytona 500 determined? i understand they have to ... A: Sorry, I'm on vacation and AllExperts didn't list it. Hope you'll excuse the delay as I'm answering ... | |
| Size of NASCAR audience at tracks, on TV | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: Fascinated with NASCAR's economic impact. Have seen some stats on NASCAR fan base - 75 million. ... A: I'm sorry, I don't have that kind of info. I'm more into the racing itself so I have driver and race ... | |
| engines | 2/9/2007 |
| Q: I know some where in the past all (even the fords) cup cars used chevy engines. I`ve been wondering ... A: Don't know where you got that all cars used a Chevy engine....not true. They all use their own ... | |
| Nascar on fox starting grid theme song name | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: Nascar on Fox has this Song they use for the starting grid, i was wondering what the name of this ... A: I have no clue. Try contacting FOX. FOX Sports 1175 Peachtree St. NE 100 Colony Square, Ste. 200 ... | |
| NASCAR Drive | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: Firstly thanks a lot for your reply. I noticed you said, "Race and win. That's all I can tell you" ... A: No, there is no certain class, type of car or racing series. Look at the drivers of today: Jeff ... | |
| NASCAR Drive | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: How would a aspiring racing driver aim to get to race NASCAR one day. What sort of driving levels or ... A: Ahhh, the weekly "How do I become a NASCAR driver question?" Here's some of my previous answers: ... | |
| Richard Petty | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: I just found two Richard Petty 1969 Ford's in diecast. Both claim to be his 100th win car. One car ... A: Although I don't have a photo of the 100th win car all the photos I have found of the King's 1969 ... | |
| pit rules | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: What is the rule for pitting out of your box. A: Unfortunately, since I don't work in NASCAR any more I am not privy to the NASCAR rule book (for ... | |
| Foreign motors | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: Who do I write to to get this stopped before it gets started? A: Not that it will do any good but you can voice your opinion to NASCAR. NASCAR's mailing address is: ... | |
| Fewest Cars on Lead Lap Finish | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: Wondering if you know which race boasted the FEWEST number of cars at the finish, and fewest on the ... A: There have been many races with 1 car on the lead lap over the years. Back before NASCAR made all ... | |
| Most wins in one season ever | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: who has the most wins ever in one season? sorry if you asnwered this before....this is a bet ... A: Richard Petty who won 27 races in 1967, including an all time record of 10 straight races. He ran in ... | |
| Race finish question | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: I was asked a question about a race several years maybe decades ago where the leader took the white ... A: I really don't believe this happened to a "winner" at any NASCAR Cup race but know there have been ... | |
| safety rules for nascar | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: Is there current information about what the rules are for the drivers (what the wear) or even what ... A: Sorry but the rule book is only given to members of NASCAR, it is not released to the general ... | |
| Nascar Engines | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: I thought that I read somewhere that all Nascar engine blocks were made by Ford and then machined by ... A: Not true, each manufacturer uses their own engine blocks with original manufacturer specs and then ... | |
| 1956 Plymouth Fury Factory Race Program | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: .Do you have any info' on the 12? 1956 Plymouth Fury cars That Ronnie Householder built at the ... A: I have no listing for Householder as a car owner in NASCAR. Pat Kirkwood ran 3 NASCAR races in 1956, ... | |
| BillElliott | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: My friend says that bill elliott once hit 218+mph but he dosent know when or where...Is this true? A: I'm guessing we're talking qualifying speed since that's the record Elliott holds: at Talledega, ... | |
| nascar items | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: I have the orginal Time Mag. when Davy Allison was killed addressed to Richard Petty's home, also I ... A: The reason I don't do collectible pricing is because the item is worth what someone is willing to ... | |
| gettin paid | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: how do drivers in nascar get paid? if you look at the amount earned beside their name on nascar ... A: If you are talking about the money that is paid to the driver/car at the end of the race (which I'm ... | |
| ralph earnhardt's 55 chevy | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: OK, IF YOU CAN HELP ME, YOU'RE REALLY GOOD. I HAVE SPENT THE LAST 2 MONTHS TRYING TO FIND A FULL ... A: I've been thru this one before and having spent many, many hours looking have had no luck. See, ... | |
| nascar tire codes | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: I purchased a used nascar tire at the Newhampshire national speedway on 9/17 for a close friend of ... A: I can't really give you a history of that tire. I can tell you that the D code is used to identify ... | |
| top ten race winners of all time | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: who are the top ten nascar drivers ranked in order of all time wins? Thank You, anthony akin A: Driver Wins 1. Richard Petty 200 2. David Pearson 105 3. Darrell Waltrip 84 ... | |
| 43 cars? | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: Simple question .. why are there 43 cars allowed to race? why not 40.. 39? whatever.. how did they ... A: I call it the Richard Petty rule. The field kept getting expanded until it eventually reached 42 ... | |
| Pit Stop | 8/23/2006 |
| Q: What is the record time for a pit stop in the History of NASCAR? A: I don't believe there is a stat for the fastest pit stop ever. There are 43 pit stops going on at ... | |
| DAVE MADEN | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: HOW LONG DID DAVE MADEN RACE IN NASCAR AND HOW ELSE DID HE RUN FOR BESIDES THE TEXACO HAVELINE CAR. A: Sorry, but I only have Nextel (Winston/Grand National) Cup stats. Did you mean Dave Mader? Or Dave ... | |
| cup car vs busch car | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: i would like to know what are all the differances between a cup car and a busch car? A: Sorry, but I don't keep up with the Busch cars. I can tell you there are several little things, but ... | |
| Kurt Busch @brickyard | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: Kurt started 3rd at the Brickyard. After the first lap he was in the back. I'm just curious what ... A: Since he was unable to fix the car that he qualified he had to start a "back up" car. Rules state ... | |
| how can I assist my fiance to become a Nascar dirver | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: My fiance comes from racing, his father raced years ago with the originals....my fiance himself has ... A: I'm sorry but there is no easy way into a drivers seat in any NASCAR series. I can only tell you to ... | |
| Nascar driver | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: Butch Mock, started in Hialeah Fl. driving late modle cars Chevy #75. Traveled around Florida and ... A: Actually, he was around for more than just a "short while". The Rahmoc team started in 1978 with Bob ... | |
| nascar number 88 | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: I sure do hope you can help. I've looked every where. I have a side panel of a NASCAR. Its dark ... A: I checked out your pix and unfortunately, that is a Busch series door panel and I don't have access ... | |
| tire changes | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: when a nascar tire is taken off to be changed, where do the lug nuts go? I know that on a tire to ... A: They go wherever the wrench throws them. Most usually stay close to the pit space. Due to the lack ... | |
| Tony Stewart cursing ... | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: Hey, I just was wondering if I was the only one that noticed that Tony Stewart cursed in victory ... A: Pretty much guessed you were a Jr fan and didn't like Stewart just by reading your letter, you ... | |
| collectors cards | 6/28/2006 |
| Q: I want to find out the value of a JD McDuffie max 91 collectors card. A: I really don't do "collectibles". My answer to all that ask about them: go to Ebay, look for your ... | |
| The Business end of the sport | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: I don't know if you can help me or not. I'm currently pursuing my BSBA in Sport Management(yes, ... A: I am very sorry but I don't have a clue on who you should contact. My best advice, move to the ... | |
| Nascar Vehicles | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: I have recently begun taking notice of NASCAR - have always been an open-wheel fan. Two very basic ... A: Yes the cars have 4 speed transmissions but for the most part, once up to speed they will stay in ... | |
| Dale Earnhardt | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: I purchased a Dale Earnhardt "Winner's Circle" car (size of a hot wheel) along with it was a ... A: I'm sorry, but I don't do "collectibles". I've found that most collectibles that are sold as ... | |
| vintage nascar | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: who ran car #31 between 1964-1969 A: OK, this one took some time so here goes: 1964: Ralph Earnhardt Al White Cale Yarborough Possum ... | |
| NASCAR Statistics | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: We are preparing for a special day at church for Father's day. I have several questions. Can you ... A: OK, here goes: Number of NASCAR Fans: estimated 75 million fans $ spent on advertising: I'm ... | |
| Attendance/Viewers | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: I've heard many people say that NASCAR has more attendance a viewers than any other sport. I've ... A: No, I'm sorry I don't have these numbers but the way I have heard it is "auto racing" is a bigger ... | |
| If drivers have to relieve themselve while driving | 6/10/2006 |
| Q: I hope this does not come across as a too silly question but a co-worker was telling all of us at ... A: Ask your friend if they can manage to go 4 hours without going to the bathroom. Simply said, most ... | |
| Race Clock? | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: I've been to the Milwaukee mile the last four years to see the NASCAR Trucks and Busch cars and my ... A: Believe it or not, in this day of electronics, as a back up to the electronic counters they still ... | |
| Pit Crew | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a growing NASCAR fan base in my home, and my future son in law is currently a mechanic, and ... A: Is there an easy way? No. I would say to try for a job on a local "Saturday night" race team to get ... | |
| scoring | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: My mom was a score keeper back in the day, when you wrote every car's # down in columns for each ... A: Yes, there are electronic signals in the cars now and there are sensors located all the way around ... | |
| nascars | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: WHAT DECIDES WHICH PAINT DECOR/BODY ON THE CARS FOR EACH RACE? A: Owners/sponsors/drivers choice. There is no set paint "schedule". Paint jobs are decided between the ... | |
| 426 Nascar engine? | 4/30/2006 |
| Q: I have what I was told a Richard Petty nascar engine I bought 20+ years ago. Can you tell me if ... A: I know, nowadays, that nearly every engine part has engravings of ownership and dates. How they ... | |
| lapped cars | 4/23/2006 |
| Q: If i am the only car a lap down and i am 5 laps down and the caution comes out do i now become 4 ... A: At this point that is the rule, if you are the only lapped car and a caution comes out you are the ... | |
| green #80 side panel of race car | 1/25/2006 |
| Q: I am going to try to be more specific here, I don't know anything about race cars, I've obtained ... A: Like I said, I deal mainly in NASCAR Nextel Cup racing. As far as I know that is NOT a Nextel Cup ... | |
| NASCAR data | 1/25/2006 |
| Q: How about, for last season, the amount paid per point-I'm assuming that's how drivers and teams are ... A: Ma'am, I really don't have financial info for these teams. I don't have the time to do your research ... | |
| Nascar historian | 1/22/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me out. I am currently studying history and I was wondering what I ... A: READ! Read every book you can find on NASCAR history, stock up on all of them. Old magazines and ... | |
| magazine | 1/6/2006 |
| Q: what the worth of a 1974 magazine from the bristol 500 and program,in good condition?Tells about all ... A: The value of collectibles is equal to just how bd two or more people want it. Getting them in a ... | |
| Fastest Lap Time | 10/13/2005 |
| Q: What was the fastest lap time on the Datona 500 track. Who set the record and has anyone ever come ... A: Fastest qualifying lap at Daytona was in 1987 set by Bill Elliott at 210.364 MPH, a record that will ... | |
| Number of cars? | 9/30/2005 |
| Q: Why is there 43 cars per race? Who chose the number and why 43? A: Sorry for the delay in the answer, I was out of town over the weekend. Why 43 cars? I call it the ... | |
| Nascar teams | 9/18/2005 |
| Q: My husband and I were talking about the team/car/garage/builders change that DEI made with Dale Jr. ... A: I can't find the exact facts on this but I believe both RCR and Hendrick's have done this in the ... | |
| Difference between Formula One and Nascar. | 6/12/2005 |
| Q: My friend has issues I told him to seek counseling, yet he still beklieves that Formula One drivers ... A: First, the easy one: a Formula One car weighs a minimum of 600kg (1320 lbs) including the driver. A ... | |
| davey allison cards | 5/31/2005 |
| Q: I have 5 full sets of Davey ALLISON Texaco Star cards. Do they have any value? Thanks A: I'm sorry but I don't do collectibles pricing. No one can give you a real price as that depends on ... | |
| richard petty | 5/22/2005 |
| Q: kind sir, for fielding this question. did richard petty ever campaign on nascar in a ford torino. ... A: Well, you're half right. He drove a Ford Torino in 1969 but went right back to Plymouth (a ... | |
| people at nasscar | 5/21/2005 |
| Q: i don,t mean anything by it ,nor do i know if you can answer this question.but when i watch ... A: I think this all goes back to the roots of NASCAR being a "Southern" sport for "Good Ol' Boys". I ... | |
| standings | 5/17/2005 |
| Q: Why do some drivers who come in 14th place make more money than some in 3rd position? A: I can't explain it better than my friend Jayski so here's his link and a direct cut & paste from his ... | |
| Numbers | 5/15/2005 |
| Q: Why do some of the numbers on cars (e.g. Tony Syewarts 20) lean towards the back of the car and some ... A: The faster the car, the more the wind blows it toward the back. No, it's just personal preference. ... | |
| Largest Sport | 5/9/2005 |
| Q: I have been told that 2nd to soccer NASCAR is the largest sport in the world. Is that at all true? A: All my available reference sources actually point to volleyball as the 2nd largest sport in the ... | |
| Sponsor, and drivers obligation | 5/1/2005 |
| Q: I have a couple of related questions. First, are drivers obligated to use their sponsors products? ... A: I don't know what's written into every driver's contract but I doubt they go so far as to demand ... | |
| phoenix, | 4/16/2005 |
| Q: Who are the top 10 NASCAR drivers at phoenix. thanks A: I'm not sure what you're looking for here. Top 10 drivers? In wins? Davey Allison, Dale Earnhardy, ... | |
| collector cards | 4/3/2005 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me. I have a few collector cards produced by Racing Champions inc.. They ... A: I'm sorry but I don't do values of "collectibles" due to the fact that most things sold as ... | |
| pit sign | 4/1/2005 |
| Q: i have a pit stop sign with the stp logo on it.no dought pettys pit. my grandma got it from a race ... A: As far as authenticating it, the pic from the race should be a pretty good way. As for the value, ... | |
| Ford, Chevy or Dodge? | 3/27/2005 |
| Q: Q- What car manufacturer has the most NASCAR wins? A: As of the Atlanta race Chevy has the all time win lead of 558 to 556 for Ford. Plymouth runs third ... | |
| Nascar racing tactics | 2/15/2005 |
| Q: I watched a little Nascar before. I just saw powerful cars zooming ahead and occasionally stopping ... A: I'm guessing "you're not from around these parts." Maybe European? Anyway, NASCAR started as a "my ... | |
| in need of a little help | 2/15/2005 |
| Q: dale earnhardt jr.,jimmie johnson if you were me which 2 would you pick and who would you start for ... A: I usually wouldn't touch a question like this one. I don't do opinion questions, try to stick to the ... | |
| expert opinion | 2/8/2005 |
| Q: In you opinion do you think that nascar racing is a closer and more exiting form of racing, than ... A: I'm sorry but I really try to stay away from "opinion" questions. There is no right answer. Everyone ... | |
| Modified racing at Spartanburg, S.C. Fairgrounds | 12/29/2004 |
| Q: My dad took me to Spartanburg, SC (I think 1954 because Joe Littlejohn gave away a new 1954 Ford). ... A: I searched all my record but I could find no record of a fire in the July race at Spartansburg in ... | |
| Hi, My son is a huge NASCAR... | 12/10/2004 |
| Q: My son is a huge NASCAR fan, and I want to get him an autographed photo if this is possible from ... A: I would recommend writing to the team shop and requesting an autographed photo. Most are very ... | |
| collectables richard petty | 11/28/2004 |
| Q: I HAVE A RICHARD PETTY CLASSIC 1964 PLYMOUTH BELEDERE ,DIE CAST CAR FROM {WISK LAUNDRY DET} UNOPENED ... A: Sorry but I'm a NASCAR "expert", not toys or collectibles. Your best bet is to get on ebay and look ... | |
| Nextel cup | 11/22/2004 |
| Q: Were there any drivers who finished out side the top 10 for the cup races that would of had a shot ... A: No, there were no drivers who finished outside the top 10 that had a shot at the Cup. Jamie McMurray ... | |
| Cup ROY | 11/20/2004 |
| Q: No it is not. Let me ask it a different way. Who had the greatest ROY in NA$CAR history? Tony ... A: I should have known better than to get into an "opinion" question. I usually stay away from them. ... | |
| driver | 11/19/2004 |
| Q: I did find out that the guy worked at Charlotte Motor speedway in the 80s. I had a friend to look at ... A: Sure, mail the pic to stooge@fullnet.net. Are you sure it was a WC car? The door panel should have a ... | |
| DRIVING NASCAR .. | 11/18/2004 |
| Q: Never in to Nascar,but,my question is ...how does one , who has an interest in driving start to go ... A: I would recommend trying the "Richard Petty Experience" or one of the other driving experience ... | |
| Cup ROY | 11/18/2004 |
| Q: Statistically speaking, who would you consider the best ROY in the history of NA$CAR Grand National/ ... A: I'd have to say Jeff Gordon. The guy's got some amazing stats. Prior to that I always said David ... | |
| caught on pit road during caution | 10/12/2004 |
| Q: Last week's race at Kansas found 2 drivers caught on pit road when the caution came out. One was ... A: If you are already on pit road when the yellow comes out there are no penalties. You may complete ... | |
| lug nuts | 8/27/2004 |
| Q: I have a simple question, where the lug nuts go when the wheels are replaced?. I don't see the ... A: I already answered this one for you but you must not have received the reply. Here's my answer from ... | |
| lug nuts | 8/23/2004 |
| Q: I noticed that when the wheels are replaced the lug nuts seem to disappeared but when the new wheel ... A: This one's easy for me because it used to be one of my duties in the pits. The lugnuts are glued on ... | |
| monetary awards | 7/10/2004 |
| Q: how does nascar determine how much prize moneys the drivers and crew, owners get. it seems as thou ... A: This is one of my top 5 asked questions. I've explained it many times here but for a complete ... | |
| what happens to the tires after the race? | 7/7/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering what each team did with the used tires after the race? Also, do you think they ... A: The used tires are usually returned to Goodyear and a "jobber" is usually given the job of hauling ... | |
| Points and Winning | 7/6/2004 |
| Q: Two part question here....I am a Kyle Petty fan for some reason or another. I always wondered why, ... A: First, there's nothing wrong with being a Kyle fan. I always root for him to do well. He's one of ... | |
| Career in NASCAR | 7/4/2004 |
| Q: Stooge, My son is 17 and dreams to get into NASCAR. He races go karts (and is quite good) and is ... A: I'm sorry but I know of no apprenticeship type programs in NASCAR. Most drivers move up by ... | |
| Why have a mirror where cars are closer than you think | 6/8/2004 |
| Q: Many auto side mirrors say "Cars may be closer than they appear"? There must be some good thing ... A: The distortion is from having a convex mirror. The convex allows for a wider field of view, allowing ... | |
| Vintage NASCAR | 5/26/2004 |
| Q: HEY STOOGE.I AM ABSOULUTLY CRAZY ABOUT OLD NASCAR IN THE 1959-1969 ... A: Not exactly sure what you are looking for. I really don't know of websites that deal with old ... | |
| 1950 1rst Ford win # 27 jimmy Florian | 5/26/2004 |
| Q: i'm a french nascar fan & try to build models of old time with 1/43 models < i got a 1950 ford & ... A: Sorry Patrick. The question before that had a place to find the photo you were looking for: "Did ... | |
| number of cars starting race | 5/6/2004 |
| Q: why do they have 43 cars to start race regardless of qualifying? how did they pick the magic number, ... A: I call it the Richard Petty rule. The field kept getting expanded until it eventually reached 42 ... | |
| pitting outside pit box | 4/18/2004 |
| Q: what is the rule on pitting outside the pit box? what part of car can be over the side line of ... A: Sorry for the delay but I was out of town and forgot to post it at allexperts.com The front and ... | |
| tires | 4/6/2004 |
| Q: hey stooge i have a simple question if you were on a pit crew (what pit crew ?) i would like to know ... A: I worked throughout the 80's with Roger Hamby, owner of the car that Sterling Marlin won Rookie of ... | |
| NASCAR Accident | 3/23/2004 |
| Q: A few years ago, I'm guessing 10 or so, a car flipped over the wall in a NASCAR Winston Cup race. I ... A: The last time I can remember a car going OVER the wall and outside the track was in 1965. You may ... | |
| HOW DID NASCAR DETERMINETHE... | 3/15/2004 |
| Q: HOW DID NASCAR DETERMINETHE NUMBER OF CARS IN A RACE?(43) WHY NOT (42)OR (44)THE 43RD CAR IS ALL ... A: I call it the Richard Petty rule. The field kept getting expanded until it eventually reached 42 ... | |
| Mike Harmon Bristol Picture | 2/26/2004 |
| Q: I am interested in a picture to mount on the wall. I am looking for the picture of the Bristol crash ... A: Sorry John but I don't know a good source for BGN photos. Have you tried contacting BMS? They might ... | |
| tim richmond | 2/19/2004 |
| Q: did tim richmond die of aids, and was this because of dirty needle use? Also did NASCAR do a drug ... A: Yes Richmond did die from AIDS related illnesses but there was never any proof of any drug problem. ... | |
| 1968 -1985 late model sportsman | 1/21/2004 |
| Q: i am looking for good source for photos and info on lm-sportsman cars 68-85 books with picts on how ... A: I don't have nor know of any one book that would fit your wants. I do have a vast collection of ... | |
| 1999 Fontana race | 4/26/2003 |
| Q: How many cautions flags where there during this race..and how many where due to accidents.... nascar ... A: 5 cautions, 1 for Benson hitting the wall, 1 for Nemechek hitting the wall, 1 for Marcis blowing a ... | |
| Dale Earnhardt rough driving | 1/25/2003 |
| Q: Was Dale Earnhardt Sr. ever black flagged for rough driving? If so what race or races. Thanks, ... A: Yes, at least twice that I can remember. Unfortunately, this is one of those stats that weren't ... | |
| Starting grid | 10/17/2002 |
| Q: Why do they have 43 cars in the starting line-up, not 42 or 44? A: Over the years the starting grid evolved to 42 cars at the large tracks and 36 at the short tracks ... | |
| Track position after pits | 9/28/2002 |
| Q: I am a NASCAR freak with Jeff Gordon and Mikey being my favorites. I have not been able to figure ... A: Every car that pits gives up their track position. As they exit pit road they cross a white line at ... | |
| NASCAR/Stock Car | 7/22/2002 |
| Q: I have a bet with my brother on when NASCAR quit racing stock cars (stock frame/body/blocks). I ... A: This one's a tough one. It was such a long evolution that you really can't put a date or year when ... | |
| Pricing on collectibles | 5/24/2002 |
| Q: I am wonder what the prices on a Dale Earnhardt plate would be I have the plate # 0306E. It's a 1996 ... A: I don't do collectibles because there is just too many factors on establishing a price. When you ... | |
| Terry Bivins | 5/10/2002 |
| Q: I would appreciate any info you have on the winston cup career of Terry Bivins of Shawnee Mission, ... A: Bivins' career spanned 3 years, 1975-77. In 75 he ran 2 races with 1 top 10, in 76 he ran 18 races ... | |
| local hero | 4/22/2002 |
| Q: Looking for any info, about Larry phillips of Springfield, Mo. in Winston Cup. This would be mid to ... A: Finding an "attempt to make a race" is darn near imposiible if they didn't make the race so I can ... | |
| HELP! | 4/15/2002 |
| Q: I'm in a Nascar pool at work. We draw numbers 1 through 43 and that's our starting position. After ... A: That is correct. When the #29 goes to the rear every car in the inside moves 1 space forward meaning ... | |
| seating | 3/11/2002 |
| Q: my question is, why are the nascar drivers seating so far forward? i remember when the driver's ... A: There is no set rule on distance, it is driver preference. The way Ol' DW explained it once was take ... | |
| Drivers winning share of prize money | 3/9/2002 |
| Q: I am curious of how NASCAR figures how much money a driver earns for a particular race. At Daytona, ... A: This is one of those questions I get asked quite often. In the purse is differing amounts of ... | |
| Dale Earnhart's car? | 9/20/2001 |
| Q: Do you know if Dale ever drove a Pontiac with a green with white color scheme for "Lowes Foods"? ... A: Dale NEVER drove a car of that description in WC. I don't profess to be an expert on BGN but DE did ... | |
| pitstop tire changes | 8/27/2001 |
| Q: when they are changing tires out, where are the lugnuts for the new tires/rims? are they attached ... A: Each lugnut is glued to the hub over each lug hole with weatherstripping (or "yellow") glue. This ... | |
| ancient NASCAR GN racing picture | 7/29/2001 |
| Q: I'm looking for a picture of a car that scored Ford's first Grand National win in 1950 at Ohio's ... A: Lou, I searched and searched and just couldn't come up with one. Matter of fact I could only find ... | |
| Grand Marshall Selection | 7/11/2001 |
| Q: I don't know if you can help or not, but I'm racking my brain trying to find out. Who is responsible ... A: Each track is in charge of the Grand Marshal. Most times they allow the race sponsor to decide who ... | |
| NASCAR's email address | 7/10/2001 |
| Q: I am a little upset with the ruling against Tony Stewart this weekend and would like to email NASCAR ... A: That's one of the things I don't have. Since NASCAR is not a "public" company they don't have to ... | |
| Nascar | 7/4/2001 |
| Q: I have problem with Nascars changing of the rules during a season! This is called stock car racing ... A: I am so very sorry for the delay in answering your question. I did not receive an email on this one ... | |
| Earnhardt collectables | 6/30/2001 |
| Q: I know this may not be your area of expertise, probably; but I hope you don't mind me asking. Do ... A: Collectibles are a very hard item to put a set price on. There are so many factors that change a ... | |
| NASCAR AUTOS | 6/24/2001 |
| Q: I don't know if this question qualifies as "mechanical" so I will ask you anyway. How are the wheels ... A: Yes, there are five "studs" or lugs like most factory cars, with lugnuts just like the factory lugs. ... | |
Stooge
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
8 year crew member, 25 year NASCAR historian with VAST collection of NASCAR data (stats, photos, old magazines, books, programs). I know all or can find all about NASCAR Winston Cup trivia, including stats, driver facts, race records, pit & inspection info, pics of old cars and drivers, etc.
Experience
Almost 40 year fan, 8 years on pit crew, high traffic NASCAR website, hundreds of old info sources including pics
Education/Credentials
Life: lived it for 8 years, been following it for almost 40 years, been to more than 200 races, worked shoulder to shoulder with many of the drivers and crewmen of the present and past, been quoted in magazines and newspapers, website listed in a book, had picture published in Nextel Cup Scene (was Grand National Scene back then). *Just quoted in a Las Vegas magazine last month (Feb/March '07) about the Vegas race*
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