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| Subject | Date Asked |
| qualifing | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: how can bill elliot be a go or go homer if he uses a champ prov? can a go or go homer get p1 A: Technically any driver not in the top 35 is considered a go or go home driver. So, even if you have ... | |
| car windshied | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: how does a driver clean debris on his windshield while racing? A: They cant control it while they are on the track, but if they come down pit road there are 2 things ... | |
| NASCAR "CoT" | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: Are any current NASCAR racers front wheel drive? I have consulted several sources on big web sites ... A: Stock cars are built to mimic street cars, with tons of racing modifications. Therefore, rear wheel ... | |
| NASCAR CUP Chassis | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm a big Ford fan, Roush/Fenway being my favorite Team Owners. It seems as if the Ford engines are ... A: I apologize for the delayed response, I've had issues with my computer accessing this account, and ... | |
| NASCAR RULES | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: NASCAR HAS SO MANY RULES FOR THE WAY THE CAR IS BUILT. WHY DOESN'T NASCAR MAKE THERE OWN CAR AND ... A: Eliminating all of those elements remives a lot of the competition. The kind of racing you would ... | |
| better ratings | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Katie this is something that im trying to get talked up and out there THE ANSWER FOR BETTER ... A: I agree with you that the current system is flawed, it's why it's been tweeked on so much. Your idea ... | |
| Information on HP0274, Bill Elliotts 1994 car | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Coy tried to help me on this but couldn't get any information. He told me to get in touch with you ... A: I really wish I knew more about this than I do, but unfortunately I don't know anyone that has any ... | |
| question of value | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: bud dale jr light cars in back race around track A: If you are asking what the value of it is, it depends on your buyer, and how many of these we're ... | |
| last wk at talledega | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have watched nascar for quite a few years now.Can someone please explain to me why jimmie j was ... A: There are no rules against it. I agree that it's an incredibly annoying thing to see done, but it ... | |
| Nascar old points | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Who would be winning the nascar point race if it was still under the old points system? A: Currently (as of Martinsville), under the old points system, Tony Stewart would be leading the ... | |
| Nascar team ownership | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I am in the middle of an argument with an Anti Nascar individual. He made the statement that Nascar ... A: The limit for team owners is 4, not 2. So, no Jeff doesn't own the 48 to stay under the limit for ... | |
| manufacturers | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: how do they determine how many cars a manufacturer is allowed to race in the field of 43 (ie. ford, ... A: Like I said before, that is between the teams and the manufacturers. Typically it stays fairly even, ... | |
| New Motor | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: What can you tell me about Fords new FR9 motor that will be introduced in a couple of weeks A: I don't know a whole lot about it, I do know it will be a lot easier for the teams to build, and ... | |
| original race poster | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have been trying to find out what my poster is worth.It is the line up poster for the first The ... A: I honestly don't know a way to gauge that kind of stuff. For the most part it depends on who you are ... | |
| NASCAR... | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I am currently in the process of writing a book, and one of my characters has just resigned from the ... A: There is no outline or regulations on what must be said when a driver resigns, but typically they ... | |
| black flag | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: If a driver gets black flagged for a fender draging and he knocks it off AFTER getting black ... A: Usually the answer is no. Though NASCAR can be picky, and if the driver refused to pit for a while ... | |
| racer--kenneth spikes | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: What can you tell me about a driver who raced in the 1960's, Kenneth Spikes? He is a pt of mine and ... A: So sorry about the delayed response, I've been super busy lately. I personally have never heard of ... | |
| Rules | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: In todays team environment, it might be possible for a team mate to help a another in the final ... A: Sorry for the delayed response, I've been pretty busy. The driver that recieves the lucky dog can ... | |
| nascar drivers | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: what is the average weight of nascar drivers ? A: That's extremely hard to say, they all are of different heights and weights, an avaerage isn't ... | |
| Ryerson University: NASCAR Research Study | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: My name is Leszek, I’m a marketing management student at Ryerson University. I’m currently in the ... A: Unfortunatly, I have no official information on those issues, and can't be of much help. You may be ... | |
| Nascar Drivers and The Call of Nature | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: How do NASCAR drivers urinate or defacate during the long race? Is the some kind of device? Please ... A: Well, suprisingly enough, I get this question more than anything. Basically if they have to go, they ... | |
| Why 43 cars | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: Why are there 43 cars in a NASCAR race? A: It was mandated in 1998, a lot of factors went into the decision, including pit stall and garage ... | |
| drivers | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: what is the oldest age a nextel cupdriver has started racing A: I honestly don't know what the oldest is that someone has started in the Series, nowadays it's ... | |
| 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: Mike Helton is top dog, as you obviously know, I think it would be wise to call NASCAR headquarters ... | |
| Humorous NASCAR writing | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: I need writers for humorous NASCAR one-liners. I am hoping you can recommend many people. Are you ... A: I don't know of many people specifically. I think if you contact Ryan Smithson, he could help you ... | |
| NASCAR Drive | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: Firstly thanks a lot for your reply. How have the present drivers gone up the ladder to get picked ... A: Honestly, it varies from driver to driver, so you'd really need to check thier biographical ... | |
| 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: It's hard to say, because it can be done countless ways. Starting very young is pretty much a must ... | |
| Cooling Masking tape | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: I am curious why NASCAR cars block off areas of the grill with tape (and later remove it)to control ... A: I suppose the answer is held in the phrase "keep it simple". Considering teams only have pit stops ... | |
| Whats More Important | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: I was asked a question by someone and I was wondering if the answer I gave him was correct. He asked ... A: You are actually on point with that. If you're engine, or car in general is not up to par it won't ... | |
| Race Winnings | 11/16/2005 |
| Q: Katie... does the driver keep all of the money earned in a race or are the winnings divided among ... A: A driver keeps a portion, the winnings in general go to the team, for example last week, the 5 team ... | |
Katie
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Expertise
I have a wide range of information on the sport. Rules, teams, drivers, etc. I have a fans view of the sport as well as an insiders view. I see it from both angles and have the good fortune to know what's going on in the sport.
Experience
I have been watching and researching racing since 2001, and since then I have been more actively involved and engaged in the inside of the sport.
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I'm currently in college classes.
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