ROAR! 2018 Dover in May Preview

DOVER PREVIEW MAY 3, 2018

PRESENTED BY THE BFGOODRICH® RUGGED TERRAIN T/A® TIRE

HAS HE PASSED THE TORCH? JIMMIE JOHNSON COMES TO DOVER AS AN 11-TIME WINNER, BUT PERHAPS NOT THE FAVORITE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YEARS

AAA 400 DRIVE FOR AUTISM I FIVE FAVORITES I STEPHEN LEICHT DAVID PEARSON SPOTLIGHT I JOE LEE JOHNSON I CREW MEMBER PROFILE

AVAILABLE NOW: DOVER

MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION POLEPOSITIONMAG.COM UPDATES & POSTERS TWITTER @NPPMAG FACEBOOK NASCAR POLE POSITION

w e i v e r P e c a R y l k e e W !

R A RO

e r o t S p p A e h t n i r a o r : h c r a Se

p p a e h t d a o l n w do

n e v i r d e r u t a e f d n s a e n o e t c o s h e p h t a s d i n ! i R h A e p O b o R t a e h t e i r h w t n l l o i a t a m c i o l r f b e u s c r a p e r v i g r n i d d t u a l c k n o i , lo s e i w r e e r s c , R s A n C o S i t c i NA d e r p l , a s c i r w e o i t v s i e r h , p s e r u t a e e f m r e e h b c m s e t n m i a p , t n . e e t r n o o c m d n a s d a e spr

TRACK PRIMER

SCHEDULE FRI., MAY 4 Dover International Speedway is a 1-mile track.

GETTY IMAGES

DELAWARE 200 NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES – RACE NO. 5 START TIME: 5:00 P.M. (EDT) TELEVISION/RADIO: FOX SPORTS 1 / MRN/SIRIUSXM 2017 WINNER: JOHNNY SAUTER

SAT., MAY 5

DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY FAST FACTS

RECORD BOOK

▶▶ With its concrete surface and high-banked turns, the “Monster Mile” is one of the most intimidating tracks on the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series schedule. There is a casino located on the track property and it’s always a good bet Jimmie Johnson will win at Dover. Johnson has a record 11 victories here, including in this race one year ago. Kyle Busch recorded a victory at Dover in the NASCAR playoffs last fall and he won the pole in June. Also, keep an eye on defending series champion Martin Truex Jr. as Dover is the home track for the native of Mayetta, New Jersey.

▶▶ Jimmie Johnson has a record 11 victories at Dover International Speedway, eight more than Kyle Busch who is next best among active drivers. Johnson tied Cale Yarborough for sixth on the series’ all-time wins list (83) with his victory here last June.

RACE REWIND ▶▶ Jimmie Johnson passed leader Kyle Larson on a restart with two laps remaining and went on to his 83rd series victory. It took several seconds for NASCAR to wave the checkered flag as Ty Dillon triggered a wreck behind the leaders on the final lap.

ONEMAIN FINANCIAL 200 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES – RACE NO. 10 START TIME: 1:30 P.M. (EDT) TELEVISION/RADIO: FOX SPORTS 1 / MRN/SIRIUSXM 2017 WINNER: KYLE LARSON

SUN., MAY 6

AAA 400 DRIVE FOR AUTISM MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES – RACE NO. 11 START TIME: 2:00 P.M. (EDT) TELEVISION/RADIO: FOX SPORTS 1 / MRN/SIRIUSXM 2017 WINNER: JIMMIE JOHNSON

TRACK FACTS LENGTH: 1 MILE (400 LAPS = 400 MILES) BACKSTRETCH: 1,076 FEET » FRONTSTRETCH: 1,076 FEET BANKING IN TURNS: 24 DEGREES » BANKING ON STRAIGHTAWAYS: 9 DEGREES FIRST RACE: JULY 6, 1969 – MASON-DIXON 300 MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES QUALIFYING RECORD: BRAD KESELOWSKI, MAY 30, 2014, 164.444 MPH RACE RECORD: MARK MARTIN, SEPT. 21, 1997, 132.719 MPH

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 0 5

ClearMinis Cle

™

^It's possible while taking Nexium® 24HR. Use as directed for 14 days to treat frequent heartburn. Do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor. Not for immediate relief. †May take 1 to 4 days for full effect. All Nexium® 24HR products have the same effectiveness.

The stylized No. 3 and the RCR checkered flag logo are registered trademarks of RCR Enterprises, LLC. Ty Dillon’s name, likeness, signature and the TD stylized logo are registered trademarks of Ty Dillon. All trademarks and the likeness of the No. 3 race car are used under license from their owners.

RACE PREVIEW

Jimmie Johnson has 11 career wins at Dover.

GETTY IMAGES

THE MONSTER MASH MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES MOVES TO TREACHEROUS DOVER

BY JARED TURNER

F

ollowing the madness of Talladega, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series moves to the venue known most widely as the Monster Mile.

Arguably NASCAR’s most treacherous track, Dover International Speedway presents a host of challenges for drivers and teams alike. Whether it be the bumpy concrete racing surface, the lightning fast speeds or

the super-steep banks, Dover is historically a handful for competitors to navigate.

Expect Sunday’s AAA 400 Drive for Autism to be no different.

“Definitely Dover is an interesting track,” said three-time Dover winner Kyle Busch. “It’s definitely fun and challenging. You should ask Jimmie Johnson about how to get around there; he’s pretty good there, I heard. We’ve won there a couple times so it’s nice to have a little collection of monster trophies going.”

Busch, whose most recent Dover win came last fall, fails to see a lot of similarity between Dover and Bristol Motor Speedway — the only DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 0 7

g

EASY DOES DID IT.

.

GO AHEAD, BUILD IT! MULTI-PROCESS WELDER

PLASMA CUTTER

Forney Easy Weld 140 MP

Forney Easy Weld 20 P

MIG, Stick and TIG $369.99

g

FLUX-CORED INVERTER WELDER

STICK/TIG WELDER

Forney Easy Weld 140 FC-i

Forney Easy Weld 100 ST

Simple, efficient and cuts up to1/4”

Superior performance and efficiency

Under 10 pounds, welds up to 1/8” electrodes

Proven transformer technology

$369.99

$199.99

$179.99

$179.99

g

g

g

Visit forneyeasyweld.com to learn more about our new machines.

FORNEYEASYWELD.COM

FLUX-CORED WELDER

Forney Easy Weld 125 FC

g

RACE PREVIEW

Kyle Busch won at the Monster Mile last summer.

GETTY IMAGES

other all-concrete track on the schedule. While Bristol is fast around both the top and the bottom, the low groove is by far the preferred way to tackle Dover’s steep corners.

“Dover, it’s still always been around the bottom, and it kind of changes throughout the race, too, as the rubber goes down there,” Busch said. “And the way that place has worn over the years, it’s definitely got a lot bumpier.

You can feel Bristol getting to that fashion, too. A lot of guys have been commenting on just how bumpy the spring race at Bristol was and how the cars and the tires were really bouncing on the race track. You get that at Dover, for sure, but I think Dover is maybe worse or feels worse because the amount of speed that you’re carrying there that you feel all that stuff a lot more.”

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who finished a season-best fourth at Bristol earlier this season, hopes to translate that success to Sunday.

“I wish the tracks were identical,” he said. “I think the feel in the race car needs to be about the same. I feel like we learned a lot at Bristol in our practice sessions that helped us for that race. A couple things we tried that we liked in our race car that

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 0 9

Healthier Brain. Better Life.

Prevagen® is America’s best-selling brain support supplement ‡ and has been clinically shown to help with mild memory problems associated with aging.*

Available at fine stores everywhere. ‡

According to 2017 Nielsen data.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

RACE PREVIEW Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finished fourth at Bristol — a similar track to Dover.

GETTY IMAGES

we hadn’t been running at Bristol. I am looking forward to getting that at Dover and seeing if that helps our performance there as well.”

One driver who can’t wait to get to Dover is rookie Darrell Wallace Jr., who considers the Delaware oval his favorite track.

“You are hauling the mail there,” said Wallace, who knows Dover from his days in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. “I remember walking across the bridge

while Cup practice was going on and just you can’t really see much because they are so loud through that little walkway there and they are so fast coming out of Turn 2, so I’m excited to get to experience it and dive off into Turn 1 and get to feel that roller coaster effect, and to see just how badass it is. I’m excited to get there.”

Of course, no one could be more excited about racing at Dover than Jimmie Johnson, whose 11 wins at the track

are a Monster Energy Series record. In fact, it was at Dover that Johnson scored his most recent victory one year ago.

“Dover, hands down, is one of my favorite tracks,” the seven-time Monster Energy Series champion said. “It suits my driving style as well as the team in how they build and set up the cars. We have had so much success over the years at Dover that I wish we raced there every weekend. I can’t wait to get in that race car.”

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 1 1

Y R T

FAST PAIN RELIEF IS NOW MIGHTY SMALL

Easy to Swallow 33% Smaller Same Strength Use as directed.

© 2018 Pfizer Inc. LIQUI-GELS is a trademark or registered trademark of Catalent Pharma Solutions. ®

5 TO WATCH

Kyle Busch

Jimmie Johnson

FIVE TO WATCH AT DOVER

BY JARED TURNER

▶▶ Prior to the wild card that is Talladega, Kyle Busch had won three consecutive races. It’ll be back to business this weekend at Dover for Busch, who is a three-time winner and the most recent winner at the Monster Mile. ▶▶ Jimmie Johnson is the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series’ all-time wins leader at Dover, with 11 victories. The only problem is that his most recent victory of any kind came in this race one year ago. ▶▶ Martin Truex Jr. owns two wins at Dover, the first coming in 2007 and the second coming in the fall of 2016. Expect the reigning series champion’s Toyota to be fast all weekend. ▶▶ Since ripping off three consecutive wins from late February into early March, Kevin Harvick has cooled off a bit. Don’t count him out, however, at Dover, where he scored a commanding victory in the fall of 2015. ▶▶ Joey Logano’s victory last weekend at Talladega punctuated an excellent start to the season for the Team Penske driver, who is back to contending for wins on a weekly basis again after going an entire year with nary a trip to Victory Lane.

PREVIEW PREDICTIONS DRIVER TO BEAT: KYLE BUSCH TEAM TO BEAT: JOE GIBBS RACING SLEEPER: DANIEL SUAREZ

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 1 3

2018 NASCAR SERIES STANDINGS MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES NO. DRIVER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

PTS.

KYLE BUSCH 447 KEVIN HARVICK 366 JOEY LOGANO 417 CLINT BOWYER 335 MARTIN TRUEX JR. 303 AUSTIN DILLON 210 KURT BUSCH 320 BRAD KESELOWSKI 317 DENNY HAMLIN 314 RYAN BLANEY 313 KYLE LARSON 280 ARIC ALMIROLA 278 ALEX BOWMAN 238 ERIK JONES 234 JIMMIE JOHNSON 230 RICKY STENHOUSE JR. 217 RYAN NEWMAN 214 CHASE ELLIOTT 209 PAUL MENARD 206 WILLIAM BYRON 202 DANIEL SUAREZ 188 DARRELL WALLACE JR. 181 JAMIE MCMURRAY 167 AJ ALLMENDINGER 163 DAVID RAGAN 157 CHRIS BUESCHER 156 TY DILLON 134 MATT DIBENEDETTO 130 KASEY KAHNE 129 TREVOR BAYNE 127 MICHAEL MCDOWELL 126 GRAY GAULDING 69 COLE WHITT 78 D.J. KENNINGTON 55 LANDON CASSILL 37 JEFFREY EARNHARDT 28 BRENDAN GAUGHAN 24 HARRISON RHODES 23 REED SORENSON 16 MARK THOMPSON 15 COREY LAJOIE 14

WINS

3 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

NASCAR XFINITY SERIES NO. DRIVER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

PTS.

TYLER REDDICK 316 CHRISTOPHER BELL 307 SPENCER GALLAGHER 277 ELLIOTT SADLER 356 JUSTIN ALLGAIER 309 COLE CUSTER 299 DANIEL HEMRIC 297 BRANDON JONES 269 RYAN TRUEX 251 MATT TIFFT 235 RYAN REED 234 ROSS CHASTAIN 185 AUSTIN CINDRIC 178 MICHAEL ANNETT 173 RYAN SIEG 164 KAZ GRALA 155 GARRETT SMITHLEY 151 ALEX LABBE 150 JEREMY CLEMENTS 139 JOEY GASE 137 J.J. YELEY 102 VINNIE MILLER 81 DAVID STARR 79 SPENCER BOYD 69 JEFF GREEN 57 CHAD FINCHUM 26 JOHN H. NEMECHEK 147 RYAN PREECE 126 JOSH WILLIAMS 97 CHASE BRISCOE 95 B.J. MCLEOD 92 TOMMY JOE MARTINS 83 DYLAN LUPTON 72 SHANE LEE 58 STEPHEN LEICHT 57 JOSH BILICKI 50 KYLE BENJAMIN 34 TIMMY HILL 34 JEB BURTON 32 CAESAR BACARELLA 24 BRANDON BROWN 19

WINS

1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES NO. DRIVER

1 JOHNNY SAUTER 2 BRETT MOFFITT 3 GRANT ENFINGER 4 BEN RHODES 5 NOAH GRAGSON 6 STEWART FRIESEN 7 MATT CRAFTON 8 MYATT SNIDER 9 DALTON SARGEANT 10 AUSTIN HILL 11 JUSTIN HALEY 12 CODY COUGHLIN 13 JUSTIN FONTAINE 14 WENDELL CHAVOUS 15 JORDAN ANDERSON 16 AUSTIN SELF 17 ROBBY LYONS 18 NORM BENNING 19 JENNIFER COBB 20 SPENCER DAVIS 21 JOE NEMECHEK 22 KORBIN FORRISTER 23 PARKER KLIGERMAN 24 JESSE LITTLE 25 DAVID GILLILAND 26 JOSH REAUME 27 TODD GILLILAND 28 SCOTT STENZEL 29 CLAY GREENFIELD 30 TIMOTHY PETERS 31 HARRISON BURTON 32 BO LE MASTUS 33 CORY ROPER 34 REID WILSON 35 DAWSON CRAM 36 BRYAN DAUZAT 37 MICHEL DISDIER 38 BAYLEY CURREY 39 TYLER MATTHEWS 40 KYLE DONAHUE 41 MIKE SENICA

PTS.

WINS

181 1 150 1 152 0 148 0 146 0 122 0 122 0 118 0 118 0 100 0 95 0 87 0 82 0 81 0 76 0 70 0 67 0 49 0 38 0 94 0 65 0 45 0 41 0 38 0 34 0 34 0 32 0 32 0 31 0 30 0 30 0 27 0 24 0 21 0 20 0 19 0 18 0 17 0 16 0 14 0 12 0

ORANGE BLOCKED OUT AREAS SHOW EACH OF NASCAR SERIES TOP CONTENDERS

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 1 5

TH E STRONG , S I LE NT T YPE .

B F G O O D R I C H ® RU G GED T ER R A I N T/A ® T I R ES .

Rollback

April 25th - July 24th

The BFGoodrich

®

Rugged Terrain T/A

®

on Rollback starting at

79

$

ARE YOU DRIVER ENOUGH?

™

Just because a tire looks good on your truck doesn’t mean you have to hear about it on the highway. Introducing the BFGoodrich® Rugged Terrain T/A® tire – it sounds nothing like it looks.

Learn more at Walmart.com.

BFGoodrichTires.com

© 2017 MNA, Inc. All rights reserved.

SPOTLIGHT

A SPEED CRATE SURPRISE FANS RECEIVE PACKAGES IN MAIL RELATED TO FAVORITE DRIVERS

F

or NASCAR fans, it’s a lot like Christmas. The only differences? The gifts come 10 months out of the year instead of just one, and they’re wrapped in a Speed Crate instead of a box.

By signing up and picking a driver at the Speed Crate website, https://speedcrate. co/, fans receive a monthly shipment of 4-5 - (3-5) items related to their driver of choice.

Speed Crate delivers right to your front door via the United States postal service.

Monthly subscriptions are priced at just $29.99, and the items in each monthly shipment amount to more than $50 in retail value. Items include apparel (shirts, hats, socks, etc.), accessories (credential holders, car decals, travel coffee mugs, lanyards, koozies, pens, flags, etc.) and much more.

Speed Crate was launched last summer

by Charlotte-based entrepreneur Bryan Cox, who started out with about 500 DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 1 7

SPOTLIGHT

SPECIAL DELIVERY: A fan of Ryan Blaney could receive a Speed Crate package that includes 4-5 items such as shirts, hats, socks, credential holders, car decals, travel coffee mugs, lanyards, pens or flags. Courtesy Photo

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 1 8

SPOTLIGHT

subscribers. That number has since nearly quadrupled.

“We’re really growing every day, which is really cool to see,” Cox said. “We know that we’ve really just scratched the surface of where we can go with it, because every day we have people inquiring, ‘What is Speed Crate? Where do I sign up?’ And all that stuff. So, we’re still really just being

introduced at this point.”

Fans never know exactly what they will find in a Speed Crate. They just know that all products in a Speed Crate come from officially licensed NASCAR partners and manufacturers.

“It changes every month,” Cox said. “We don’t do any duplicates. Our big thing is we’re not going to send you the same item twice.”

While Speed Crate’s inventory of NASCAR collectibles and paraphernalia is made up mostly of items you might find in souvenir trailers at the track, Speed Crate has expanded this season to include more custom-style merchandise. – a large portion of the items are actually not available at the track and many are custom so they cannot be found any where besides Speed Crate, not online or at the track For example, Alex Bowman — the new driver of the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet — recently donated some autographed Hero Cards that 10 lucky fans would receive in a future Speed Crate.

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 1 9

SPOTLIGHT

A Kyle Larson fan could receive a monthly Speed Crate package that includes items similar to the ones shown above. Courtesy Photo DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 2 1

SPOTLIGHT “We think that the more we can just provide really cool products that fans want, the more Speed Crate will grow,” Cox said.

“That’s kind of what we’re doing.”

Speed Crate originally featured just 12 drivers from whom subscribers could choose. Now there are 20 active drivers and one retired driver — NASCAR’s 15-time most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Subscriptions are on a month-to-month basis, and subscribers are free to change drivers at any time. Tired of getting Chase Elliott gear, for example? You can switch to Brad Keselowski or someone else with a simple click — and not be charged extra. Speed Crate ships items FebruaryNovember and takes a break in December and January to beef up its inventory for the upcoming NASCAR season.

Perhaps the best news of all? Speed Crate is looking to broaden its inventory even more in the months and years to come.

“People want die-casts and some other items that aren’t the easiest to get, and we’re working hard to make that happen,” Cox said. “We’re listening to the feedback and making sure we’re kind of adjusting with what people want to see.”

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 2 2

SPOTLIGHT

Alex Bowman has become a popular driver of choice for NASCAR fans who receive Speed Crate shipments.

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 2 3

NASCAR DEFINED

Kevin Harvick’s hot start to the 2018 season has made him a popular driver of choice for Speed Crate customers. Courtesy Photo

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 2 4

THE MOST VERSATILE ADJUSTABLE HITCH ON THE MARKET

Rhino Hitch products are both beautiful and strong, like our namesake animal. If you have been searching for the best custom adjustable hitch for your truck, then look no further!

www.rhinohitch.com

HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT: DAVID PEARSON

HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT: DAVID PEARSON

BY KEITH WALTZ

D

avid Pearson was among a handful of drivers during the 1960s and ’70s who formed the foundation and set the standards for NASCAR racing as it is known today.

Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Pearson’s first taste of racing came when the youngster climbed a tree to

David Pearson in view the action at 1966. (Photo from the Spartanburg ISC Archives via Getty Fairgrounds. By Images) the time he was 17, Pearson was racing a 1940 Ford at the local dirt tracks.

He won the track title at Greenville-Pickens Speedway in 1959 and made his NASCAR premier series debut in the 1960 Daytona 500.

Over the next 27 years, Pearson, nicknamed the “Silver Fox,” was the model DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 2 6

“Victory Never Tasted So Good!”

Find Us In Your Local Grocer’s Freezer! www.bubbafoods.com

HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT: DAVID PEARSON

of efficiency. His 105 NASCAR Cup Series victories are second only to Richard Petty’s 200, but Pearson’s wins came in just 574 starts – a winning percentage of 18.29.

“Anytime Pearson was in the race, you knew you were going to have to deal with him,” said three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Darrell Waltrip.

Pearson never ran every race in a given season, but when he came close he won the

series championship.

David Pearson during his 2011 induction In 1966, he ran 42 into the NASCAR Hall of 49 races to win of Fame. (Photo by his first title. In his NASCAR via Getty Images) 1968 championship campaign, he ran 48 of 49 races, and he ran 51 of 54 races en route to his third in 1969.

Pearson was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011.

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 2 8

TERRY ADAMS

PROFESSIONAL BMX FLATLAND RIDER

Whether you’re a world-class athlete or a weekend warrior, you can trust Tiger Balm for proven, pill-free pain relief. It's the world's #1 selling pain relieving ointment made from a blend of herbal ingredients.* Visit us at facebook.com/TigerBalmUS or tigerbalm.com for your nearest retailer.

*Based upon annual units of ointment sold worldwide.

DRIVER PROFILE: STEPHEN LEICHT Stephen Leicht is racing with JP Motorsports. (Photo by Getty Images for NASCAR)

BREAKING IN HIS FAVOR STEPHEN LEICHT GRATEFUL TO BE BACK IN NASCAR

BY JOSEPH WOLKIN

S

tephen Leicht was once a rising star in the NASCAR realm. But after a series of tough breaks following stints with Robert Yates Racing and Richard Childress Racing, he ended up with parttime, underfunded gigs. After a few years off, the North Carolina native is back with the newly formed JP Motorsports.

What does it mean to have the opportunity to compete in NASCAR again?

“Anytime you have an opportunity to drive at this level, it’s always an honor. There are a lot of talented drivers out there who don’t

get a chance simply due to sponsorships.”

Did you ever think this opportunity would happen?

“I honestly at one time started to lose hope in finding another opportunity, but faith is a powerful thing as is hope and I’m grateful to Jerry and Phyllis Hattaway for the opportunity they have provided me.”

What does JP Motorsports need to improve on?

“Our team has struggled the first part of the season, but we’ve done a great job the last three weeks being better prepared when we get to the racetrack. These races aren’t won at the track there won in the shop.

Being prepared before you show up and Jerry has done a great job putting the right people in place to help make that happen.

We are currently seeking other sponsors to help us in the long run throughout this season and potentially growing into something much bigger by 2019.”

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 3 0

KEEP THE OUTSIDE OUTSIDE.

DON’T LET WHAT’S OUT THERE GET IN HERE.

Protect your family from 98% of dust, dirt and allergens.* INSTALL IN

15 MINUTES

*Road, dust and pollen particles ranging in size from 5 - 100 microns. Average install time of 15 minutes; some makes and models may vary.

ARM & HAMMER, the ARM & HAMMER logo and distinct orange trade dress are trademarks of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and used under license by FRAM Group IP LLC.

CABIN AIR FILTERS

CREW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Jon Desrocher is a tire specialist for Joe Gibbs Racing. Courtesy Photo

RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME DESROCHER ROLLING ALONG WITH JOE GIBBS RACING

BY BEN WHITE

J

on Desrocher, tire specialist for Joe Gibbs Racing and driver Kyle Busch, saw his first NASCAR race at Loudon, New Hampshire in the mid-1990s when he was only 7 years old. He and his family went there for NASCAR’s Cup series event but because of a Sunday rainout, enjoyed a NASCAR North Busch Series instead.

Desrocher couldn’t ignore the lights and sounds just down the road from his Plattsburg, N.Y. home.

“There was a local short track next to my house called Airborne (Park) Speedway,”

Desrocher said. “You could pretty much ride a four wheeler over there. There was a guy named Bucko Branham and he used to race there all the time. I used to go hang out with him in the pits.”

After moving to North Carolina and completing his studies at the NASCAR Technical Institute in 2008, he met a pit crew coach at a local gym that suggested he might make a great tire changer. An interview was set up with Braun Racing and soon after, Desrocher was gluing lugs to wheels, set up pit areas and changed tires during pit stops.

Over the years, he has worked in various divisions with drivers and teams, such as Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney and Ron Hornaday Jr. as well as ThorSport Racing, and Hendrick Motorsports, to name only a few. While with Joe Gibbs Racing, Desrocher focuses solely on getting Kyle Busch’s tires ready to race.

“A tire is kind of everything,” Desrocher said. “That’s where you get all of your information. Whatever change you make to the car, it all relates to the tires and that’s the last thing you get to see. You’re going to have tire wear or pressure builds or temperatures.

You could potentially cause yourself a handling issue and lose the race.”

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 3 2

CREW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT EXTRA LAPS WITH JON DESROCHER MARRIED: CARRIE (FIANCÉ) CHILDREN: BO (5), LIAM (2) HOMETOWN: PLATTSBURG, N.Y. FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: OAKLAND, CALIF. FOR FOOTBALL FAVORITE SEASON: FALL FAVORITE HOLIDAY: CHRISTMAS FAVORITE TV SHOW: BIG BANG THEORY FAVORITE MOVIE: BATMAN FAVORITE MUSIC: HARD ROCK

“The only time it gets crazy is when we’re five pit stalls away from pitting and there’s a call for an air pressure adjustment.

That’s when it gets kind of hectic. (Crew chief) Adam (Stevens) is pretty good about giving me a heads up beforehand.”

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 3 4

Adopt A Cop USA programs help improve the relationship between children and law enforcement officers in our schools and community.

AAC/USA programs and activities contribute to positively influencing communication and trust within the communities the officers serve.

MYAACUSA.ORG

DONATE NOW FOR A CHANCE

TOTHIS WIN

NIGHTVISION SCOPE ATN Thor HD 19mm Smart ThermalRiflescope

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS GREAT OFFER GO TO GO.RALLYUP.COM/STOPTHEVIOLENCE

SPOTLIGHT

MSG: MAKING RACING SAFER

BY DAN GUTTENPLAN

M

otorsports Safety Group is a collaboration of innovators in the sport who are determined to improve the safety of racing. MSG shares tips for race car drivers and fans to help avoid injuries during races and practice sessions.

Acknowledged as one of the country’s leading neurosurgeons, Dr. Jason Cormier has helped MSG provide a comprehensive, grassroots marketing campaign focused on preventative health care education and wellness training.

With an emphasis to educate and engage

race fans in their growing role as health care consumers, the objective is to influence behavioral changes, to provide racing’s brand-loyal audience with the medical knowledge to make informed, preventative decisions that directly affect the wellness of their families.

“From the perspective of the fan, the first question to ask is whether you packed appropriately to prepare for the racetrack,” Cormier said. “Your health doesn’t start with us; it starts with you. Did you show up hydrated on a hot day? Did you consume anything that might be detrimental to your health like fried foods, processed foods or alcoholic beverages on an empty stomach.

Have you had annual check-ups which include DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 3 6

SPOTLIGHT your heart, blood pressure, cholesterol, electrolytes, etc.? Are you following the advice of your family doctor or internist?”

In addition to being a racing fan, Cormier also races go-karts at top speeds of up to 130 mph. He has established relationships with multiple racing organizations, such as ARCA, NASCAR and Formula 1. His collaboration with other safety organizations like the International Council of Motorsports Sciences, Motorsports Safety Education Foundation, After the Impact Fund, Race Go Safer, and Think First has created an important platform for an ever-growing prosperity of safety informational exchange.

“I still race professionally, so my goal is to provide safety tips to drivers, pit crew and loyal fans that come out every weekend,” Cormier said. “While the sport has dangers, we can take precautions to provide a measure of safety.”

With his surgical background, Cormier has been able to engage companies to establish new technologies to diagnose and rehabilitate head injuries. He is now focusing his efforts on prevention.

One particular piece of technology that has Cormier excited is Q30 Innovations’ Q-Collar.

Q-Collar’s technology has been approved for sale in Canada, where it is being marketed as the Bauer Neuroshield. The company has been around for more than seven years,

and the data collection remains third party.

This means that the company is unable to manipulate the data, which ensures the accuracy of the efficacy and outcomes.

This promising research into concussion prevention is inspired by human yawns, woodpecker tongues and mountain-dwelling rams. The manifestation of this work is the novel Q-Collar, a device worn around the neck that works by enhancing the brain’s own physiology by lightly compressing the jugular vein to increase blood volume in the skull.

That may help prevent the brain from moving around within the skull and thus could reduce traumatic brain injuries.

The Q-Collar is actively being evaluated with consideration for its involvement in motorsports. The Q-Collar is already worn by professional athletes in other forms of high contact sports like football, hockey, soccer and even the military.

“I am particularly excited with the possibility of driver athletes, in varying age groups, being able to embrace this novel technology,” Cormier said. “There are exciting nuances with the collar that we think could have an important role with regards to helping on the preventive side of concussions, and part of the technology is established on nature’s physiological advantages found in other animals and human beings.

“This collar provides a small defined amount DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 3 7

SPOTLIGHT

of pressure over the neck muscles which, in effect, engages a ligament to react similarly to what a battle ram experiences. In the battle ram, this band causes a small reduction in blood flow from the brain which creates an internal air bag, which apparently protects this species from brain injuries.”

Through Cormier’s work with racecar drivers, he has found that very few have the desire to alter their racing styles, so preventative measures are best taken before the racing begins.

“We deal with brain injuries all the time,

ranging from mild to more severe,” Cormier said. “Those predispose you to the longterm effects of brain injury. The diagnosis of concussions is certainly key to taking the racer athlete out of the contest and providing rest. The appropriate rest will help provide longevity in the sport and additionally create an environment whereby transitioning into retirement occurs with their faculties intact.

This allows one to both enjoy and remember their retirement. That’s something we’re promoting from the Motorsports Safety Group standpoint.”

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 3 8

Your Beer Experience Needs a Tune-Up

Professional Draft. Personal Touch.

We deliver a bar-quality pour with the superior taste only draft beer can deliver, giving you the exibility to oer anything from American lagers to hyper-local craft microbrews in backyards and parking lots everywhere.

SPOTLIGHT PRESENTED BY

The Oliva family tobacco business started in Cuba in 1886. Courtesy Photo

OLIVA MEANS QUALITY

W

hat began as a tobacco growing business in Cuba over 130 years ago, today has evolved into one of the world’s best cigar manufacturers. Melanio Oliva began growing tobacco in the fertile Pinar del Rio of Cuba in 1886.

Melanio’s son Hipolito took over from his father in 1920 eventually passing it on to his son Gilberto Oliva, Sr.

who continued the farming until Castro forced him out. Resourceful, Gilberto became a tobacco broker allowing him to travel and emigrate eventually to Nicaragua.

By 1969, Gilberto was growing tobacco once again, this time in Nicaragua whose rich soil and climate was close to that of his homeland. Ten years later the Sandanista revolution in

Nicaragua forced Gilberto to grow his tobacco elsewhere.

By 1995, with stability back in Nicaragua, Gilberto moved home to Esteli, and resumed his growing and added cigar making to his portfolio. After the cigar boom in the 90s, Gilberto continued making cigars, but being cash strapped like others after the boom, he was able to push ahead by using all the Nicaraguan tobacco

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 4 1

SPOTLIGHT

he had been accumulating.

His tobacco forced a change in the Oliva blends to all Nicaraguan tobacco and improved his quality.

The company’s offerings improved year after year.

By 2005, Oliva was being honored by Cigar Aficionado in its top 10 cigars of the year with the Oliva Serie O Classic scoring a 91. The following year, the Oliva Serie G Cameroon made the list of best cigars of the year with a 91. That same year,

Oliva released its Serie V to great acclaim and in 2007 it was rated 4th best cigar with a 93 rating.

Oliva cigars continually ranks as one of the best cigars of the year. In 2012, the family released a new Serie V the Melanio edition to honor the man who started it all. Two years later in 2014, the Serie V Melanio would be named the Cigar of the Year with a 96 rating! Near perfection. Just this year, the Serie V rated a 95 and

was the number 3 cigar of the year for 2017.

In addition, to the highly rated Serie cigars, Oliva also makes the Nub, which also makes the year’s best cigar list. In fact, Oliva cigars have remained on Cigar Aficionado’s top 25 cigars of the year for 12 years straight.

On top of that, Oliva believes in keeping prices in check.

The company’s cigars start at under $4 and go up to about $15. The highly rated Serie V belicoso is just over $8.00 depending on local taxes.

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 4 2

For security and peace of mind, count on the Honda EG2800i Inverter Generator. It provides quiet power, long run times and a 30A receptacle for easy connection to a transfer switch. And at only 67 lbs., it’s trusted, portable home backup and DIY power where you need it, when you need it— for your home, and life. Find out more at gen.honda.com.

Please read the owner’s manual before operating your Honda Power Equipment and never use in an enclosed or partially enclosed area where you could be exposed to odorless, poisonous carbon monoxide. Connection of a generator to house power requires a transfer device to avoid possible injury to power company personnel. Consult a qualified electrician. Specifications subject to change without notice. © 2018 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

ON THE ROAD PRESENTED BY

CRST Expedited has over 4,000 Company Drivers in the U.S. Courtesy Photo

MAKE A #LANECHANGE!

C

RST Expedited is one of the nation’s leading transportation companies. We have grown to be one of the largest transportation companies in the U.S., with over 1,200 office employees, 4,000 Company Drivers and 2,500 Independent Contractors.

Our mission drives the decisions we make each day: ▶▶ A long standing history of financial stability,

generated from revenue growth and profitability ▶▶ Outstanding customer service and a commitment to value for our customers ▶▶ Core value instilled in our fleet of “Safety First” ▶▶ An investment in our people to ensure we have an engaged, dedicated workforce with advancement opportunities for the next generation of leadership.

Become a professional truck driver with CRST Expedited, the largest team carrier in the nation.

We offer more miles, money and guaranteed home time! We hire experienced Class A CDL drivers, those looking to get into the industry, and everyone in between!

Explore the country from a unique perspective while earning money.

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 4 5

ON THE ROAD

HIRING Students – Company Sponsored Training Program to get your Class A CDL! Raises every month your first year!

Recent Graduates – Get experience on the road with tuition reimbursement. Up to 7 raises your first year.

Experienced Drivers – Create your own career path.

Be a lead driver and train the next generation while earning more.

Lease Purchase – NO credit check or money down.

BENEFITS INCLUDE: ▶▶ Affordable top-carrier medical, dental, and life insurance ▶▶ Matched 401(k) plan ▶▶ Hundreds of new trucks with late-model equipment ▶▶ Industry-leading safety program CRST Expedited has been

awarded the Silver Military Friendly Employer in 2018 due to our commitment to hire Veterans and Active Military Reservists. Our Military Apprenticeship Program pays for your service in extra pay, and a bonus, all while you earn your Class A CDL. Must be at least 21 years old.

Call to get started today!

866-809-7374 Apply at JoinCRST.com

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 4 6

Make a #LaneChange Become a professional truck driver with CRST Expedited, the largest team carrier in the nation. We offer more miles, more money and guaranteed hometime!

We hire experienced Class A CDL drivers, those looking to get into the industry, and everyone in between! Explore the country from a unique perspective while earning money.

CURRENTLY HIRING: •

•

STUDENTS – Get your Class A CDL with our Company Sponsored Training Program! Raises every month your first year!

RECENT GRADUATES – Get experience on the road with tuition reimbursement. Up to 7 raises your first year.

•

EXPERIENCED DRIVERS – Create your own career path. Be a lead driver and train the next generation while earning more.

•

LEASE PURCHASE – Become your own boss with no credit check and no money down.

BENEFITS INCLUDE: • • • •

Affordable top-carrier medical, dental, and life insurance Matched 401(k) plan Hundreds of new trucks with late-model equipment Industry-leading safety program CRST Expedited has been awarded the Silver Military Friendly Employer in 2018 due to our commitment to hire Veterans and Active Military Reservists. Our Military Apprenticeship Program pays for your service in extra cents per mile, and a bonus, all while you earn your Class A CDL.

MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD Call a recruiter to get started today!

866-809-7374

Apply now at JoinCRST.com

OUTDOORS UNLIKE ANY COOLER YOU HAVE EVER SEEN

WANDERER 30 & 45 QT • • • • •

Wearable cooler with comfortable and ventilated straps Tough and Lightweight Built in Bluetooth waterproof speaker Solar Charger and USB charging port Can hold ice for 7 days

SOLAR

POWERED CHARGING

STATION

ORDER YOURS TODAY AT

SOLAR

NEANDERTHAL TAILGATE.COM

POWERED

NEANDERTHAL OUTDOORS

STATION

410-453-6760

CHARGING

SEAL THE DEAL Joe Lee Johnson won a 600-mile race at Charlotte in 1960.

GETTY IMAGES

PRESENTED BY

A TALL ORDER JOE LEE JOHNSON WINS FIRST WORLD 600

BY BEN WHITE

F

ans 36,000 strong came to Charlotte Motor Speedway on June 19, 1960 for the first time to see a field of 60 cars battle for 600 miles on the newly paved oval. Chunks of asphalt came up and caused bothersome pot holes, prompting many chief mechanics to install screens over front grilles to protect their car’s radiators.

Chattanooga native Joe Lee Johnson sealed the deal by driving a Paul McDuffie-owned Chevrolet Impala to the second NASCAR victory of his career. He led the final 48 circuits after making up a five-lap deficit when race leader

Jack Smith was sidelined with a hole in his gas tank.

Johnson’s career ended in 1962, in part because McDuffie, crewman Charles Sweatland and NASCAR official Joe Taylor, lost their lives in a pit road accident at Darlington Raceway during the 1960 Southern 500. Johnson passed away May 26, 2005 at his Tennessee home at the age of 75.

Johnson talked about his career in a 1999 interview with Georgia Racing History.com. It was the same year Tony Stewart attempted to run the Coca-Cola 600 and the Indianapolis 500 on the same day.

“I know the cars are different today,” Johnson said. “You couldn’t have physically done that back in the sixties, but man, it was still something. I was dead tired after my win in DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 4 9

SPOTLIGHT

Coolant leak failures can be repaired with K-Seal.

NOT YOUR GRANDFATHER’S STOP LEAK

C

oolant leak failures are one of the most common reasons for roadside breakdowns. It’s that dreaded feeling when you realize that you’ve got a coolant leak. Maybe it’s the radiator, or the water pump, or worse – the head or the block. You’re likely looking at a bill of hundreds or maybe thousands of dollars to get your vehicle

back on the road.

In the past, the early days, you may have been told to try adding pepper, egg, coffee grounds, or even mustard powder in the cooling system to get that leak stopped. More recently someone may have told you to try a stop leak common on the shelves of most auto parts stores.

But a lot of those products

contain sodium silicate or liquid glass, the same ingredient they used to seize the engines during “Cash for Clunkers.” Sure the radiator might have been plugged but often other parts of the cooling system were too!

But hold on. What if there was a safe way for you to get your trusty friend back on the road for less than

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 5 0

SPOTLIGHT the cost of a KFC family meal? Well there is, with K-Seal Multi-Purpose Permanent Coolant Leak Repair. Made in the USA, K-Seal is a global bestselling cooling system leak sealer with over 6 million bottles sold. It’s a favorite with professional technicians and here’s what a few of them had to say about it recently: “It’s like magic. If it was the 17th century those who make it would be burned at the stake.”

“It’s about the only thing I’ve heard that works. We sell it by the caseload.”

“I’ve repaired many a car with K-Seal and I know it works.”

(Actual testimonial from independent market survey

Dec 2017) We asked Patrick O’Brien, CEO of K-Seal, what makes K-Seal different from all the other stop leaks on the shelf? “K-Seal is the next generation stop leak technology,” O’Brien said. “We’ve developed a ceramic microfiber formula that is safe to use with all types of coolant / antifreeze. Plus, K-Seal was the first multi-purpose formula designed to fix leaks in all hard parts of the cooling system, including the head, head gasket, block, radiator, heater core, water pump casing and freeze plug. It’s safe to use in all water cooled engines from motor cycles right up to heavy duty trucks, and

everything in between. It even fixed a leak on a Top Fuel dragster, and when K-Seal makes a repair it is permanent. It’s way beyond your Grandfather’s old stop leak.”

“K-Seal is the only product to have been independently university tested to the ASTM standard for coolant leak repair products.

This means it will seal a leak when it’s meant to but it positively will not block even the narrowest waterways in the cooling system. Plus K-Seal is safe for use with aluminium heads including the Northstar block.” www.kseal.com

“K-Seal is the next generation stopleak technology.”

--- Patrick O’Brien, CEO of K-Seal

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 5 1

Blown Head Gasket?

Cracked Engine Block?

Leaking Cooling System?

Fix it Fast with K-Seal Multi Purpose Pour & Go Coolant Leak Repair K-Seal will PERMANENTLY seal cracks/holes in the Head Gasket, Heater Core, Block/ Head, Radiator, Freeze Plug and Water Pump Casing. Works on Aluminum Heads.

K-Seal has been independently tested to meet ASTM D3147 works on hard plastic and safe for use with all water cooled engines.

AVAILABLE AT

and Most Fine Retailers MADE IN THE USA

Don’t Just Seal It, K-Seal It! kseal.com info@kseal.com 888.254.0150 ™

PREMIUM QUALITY

AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS WITH...

THE

POWER

TO PROTECT No. 105 Motor Assembly Grease

• The “Original” Prelube for Installed Engine Parts.

• Prevents “Dry Start” During Initial Start Up. • Trusted By Top Engine Builders For Decades.

Chain & Cable Fluid - Penetrating Oil

• A Superior, Non-Gumming Penetrating Oil. • For Chains, Cables, Tools and General Lubrication.

• Loosens Rusty Nuts & Bolts. Also For Metalworking.

Spray Lube `A´ White Lithium Grease

• Sprays Like a Fluid, Congeals To A Grease.

• For Locks, Latches, Hinges, Battery Terminals and More.

• Creamy White Color - Correct For Classic Show Cars.

Gear Shield Extra Heavy

• Heavy-Duty, Extreme Pressure Spray Lubricant.

• For Gears, Pins, Bushings and Jack Screws.

• Excellent Fifth Wheel Lubricant for Trucks.

Biodegradable Penetrating Oil

• ECO-Friendly, Bio-Based, Multi-Purpose Lubricating Oil. • For Tools, Locks, Latches and General Lubrication.

• Displaces Moisture and Will Deliver a “Wet Start.”

SYNXTREME HD-2 Grease

• 100% Synthetic, Calcium Sulfonate Complex Formula.

• NLGI GC-LB Certified Wheel Bearing & Chassis Lube.

Visit Our Online Webstore At: www.lubriplate.com Also Available At:

Newark, NJ 07105 / Toledo, OH 43605 / 800-733-4755 LubeXpert@lubriplate.com / www.lubriplate.com

for store locations CARQUEST.com

FAVORITE FINDS

P.O.R. PRODUCTS HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS MADE IN THE USA

T

hese state-of-the-art products form an impenetrable barrier that protects a variety of surfaces from water, chemicals, salt, UV rays, corrosive contaminants, and are designed for application directly on rusted or seasoned metal. POR-15® is the favorite product line of many top talents in the car restoration business and has been applied to vehicles and structures all around the world since the ’70s.

Learn more about the original permanent solution to rust at PORproducts.com.

HONDA GENERATORS

H

onda’s Super Quiet Series generators – the EU1000i, EU2000i, EU3000is, EU3000i Handi and EU7000is – are inverter-equipped, lightweight models that feature extremely quiet performance. Designed for the ultimate in quality, portability and convenience, these models are ideal for tailgating, camping or any trip to the great outdoors. Honda is proud to support several teams such as Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, StewartHaas Racing, Kyle Busch Motorsports and Rev Racing with EU series generator products that provide smooth, reliable power for their racing needs.

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 5 4

T S A L O T T BUIL

“

We can toss it, drop it, run it over and still be able to put it to work day after day. Worth every penny!”

B&B Lawn Care

DURABLE DESIGN EASY TO USE SPILL FREE NO MORE TIPPING ONE HANDED USE

NEVER SPILL AGAIN! The award winning SureCan was designed with you in mind.

It provides you with the best experience you’ll ever have with a gas can!

LEARN MORE >>

SureCanUSA.com

1

YEAR WARRANTY

Questions?

801-827-0500

FAVORITE FINDS

BUBBA BURGER

B

UBBA burger ® is sold in grocery stores throughout the United States as well as worldwide through the U.S. Military Commissary system. BUBBA burger ® is a natural choice for quality and convenience, using only the highest quality meat to produce our uniquely shaped, gluten-free BUBBA burgers®. You can take them right from your freezer to your grill or skillet and BUBBA burgers® come in many varieties to fit any taste. Race to your favorite local grocer’s freezer today and grab a box of BUBBA burgers® so that you are sure to have a winning race weekend! bubbafoods.com

BIG BED SR.

W

hen you are looking to haul long lumber, canoes, kayaks or just wanting to tailgate, the Big Bed Sr. is your answer! With small-box pickup trucks gaining popularity, this unique product will add feet to the length of your truck. It is covered with black powder coat to prevent rust, has multiple anchor points and is 4 feet across when open. The best feature of the Big Bed Sr. is its ability to fold up for easy storage. With the built-in carrying handle, the Big Bed Sr. easily fits in the back of your truck or a small area of your garage.

For more information and where to purchase the Big Bed Sr., call Erickson customer service at 1-888-546-4668 or visit ericksonmfg.com/big-bed.

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 5 6

FAVORITE FINDS

CAIN DAYTONA

C

ain Daytona is the latest release from Studio Tobac. The Jalapa Ligero is more refined than other Ligeros. Jalapa Ligero, plus Cain’s triple fermentation, makes Cain Daytona a medium to full-bodied, smooth, rich and flavorful smoke.

Making a Straight Ligero cigar requires a unique understanding of the leaf. Ligero comes from the top of the tobacco plant. Its direct exposure to the sun darkens and thickens the leaf. Smaller than leaves lower on the plant, it also enjoys a concentration of nutrients. Habano Seed Ligero is recognized as the most full flavored leaf. Additionally, the region in which this Habano Seed is grown plays a significant role in its flavor and strength.

Jalape Ligero is the smoothest of these powerhouses. Jalapa is the northern most tobacco region of Nicaragua. Jalapa Ligero is grown in a valley and enjoys less direct sun, the result is a full body leaf with a more noticeable range of flavor.

Cain Daytona is exclusively manufactured and distributed by Tabacalcera Oliva Cigar Co. Learn more at CainCigars.com.

BFGOODRICH RUGGED TERRAIN T/A

A

re you driver enough? Just because a tire looks good on your truck doesn’t mean you have to hear it on the highway. Introducing the BFGoodrich® Rugged Terrain T/A® tire – it sounds nothing like it looks.

Learn more at Walmart.com.

BFGoodrichTires.com © 2017 MNA, Inc. All rights reserved.

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 5 8

The Kurt Busch, name, likeness and signature, are used under license from Kurt Busch, Inc. The Stewart-Haas Racing® logo and the #41 State Water Heaters race car are trademarks of Stewart-Haas Racing and are used under license. © State Industries, LLC.

SHR LOGO USAGE:

Logo to be used for print, digital, and embroidery.

When embroiderd, logo should measure 3.875” wide x 1.225” tall in most instances.

COLORS:

644 Blue (Maderia Thread 1360)

White

Black

State Water Heaters is a proud sponsor of NASCAR® Champions Kurt Busch and the Stewart-Haas Racing team.

S TAT E WAT E R H E AT E R S . C O M

2018 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES DATE LOCATION

2/18/18 2/25/18 3/4/18 3/11/18 3/18/18 3/25/18 4/8/18 4/15/18 4/21/18 4/29/18 5/6/18 5/12/18 5/19/18 5/27/18 6/3/18 6/10/18 6/24/18 7/1/18 7/7/18 7/14/18 7/22/18 7/29/18 8/5/18 8/12/18 8/18/18 9/2/18 6/6/18 9/16/18 9/22/18 9/30/18 10/7/18 10/14/18 10/21/18 10/28/18 11/4/18 11/11/18 11/18/18

DAYTONA ATLANTA LAS VEGAS PHOENIX AUTO CLUB MARTINSVILLE TEXAS BRISTOL RICHMOND TALLADEGA DOVER KANSAS CHARLOTTE CHARLOTTE POCONO MICHIGAN SONOMA CHICAGOLAND DAYTONA KENTUCKY NEW HAMPSHIRE POCONO WATKINS GLEN MICHIGAN BRISTOL DARLINGTON INDIANAPOLIS LAS VEGAS RICHMOND CHARLOTTE DOVER TALLADEGA KANSAS MARTINSVILLE TEXAS MOTOR PHOENIX HOMESTEAD-MIAMI

TRACK

WINNER

DAYTONA 500 AUSTIN DILLON FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500 KEVIN HARVICK PENNZOIL 400 KEVIN HARVICK TICKETGUARDIAN 500 KEVIN HARVICK AUTO CLUB 400 MARTIN TRUEX JR. STP 500 CLINT BOWYER O’REILLY AUTO PARTS 500 KYLE BUSCH FOOD CITY 500 KYLE BUSCH TOYOTA OWNERS 400 KYLE BUSCH GEICO 500 JOEY LOGANO AAA 400 DRIVE FOR AUTISM MENCS RACE AT KANSAS MENCS ALL-STAR RACE AT CHARLOTTE COCA-COLA 600 POCONO 400 FIREKEEPERS CASINO 400 TOYOTA/SAVE MART 350 MENCS RACE AT CHICAGOLAND COKE ZERO 400 QUAKER STATE 400 NEW HAMPSHIRE 301 GANDER OUTDOORS 400 GOBOWLING AT THE GLEN MENCS RACE AT MICHIGAN BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE BOJANGLES’ SOUTHERN 500 BIG MACHINE BRICKYARD 400 SOUTH POINT 400 FEDERATED AUTO PARTS 400 BANK OF AMERICA 500 MENCS AT DOVER ALABAMA 500 HOLLYWOOD CASINO 400 FIRST DATA 500 AAA TEXAS 500 CAN-AM 500 FORD ECOBOOST 400

SUBSCRIBE TO NASCAR POLE POSITION

FIVE EDITIONS PLUS TWO BONUS GIFTS $19.95 PLUS SHIPPING & HANDLING THE 2017 PLAYOFF AND YEAR IN REVIEW MAGAZINES

POLEPOSITIONMAG.COM/BUY DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 6 0

2018 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

XFINITY SERIES DATE LOCATION

2/17/18 2/24/18 3/3/18 3/10/18 3/17/18 4/7/18 4/14/18 4/20/18 4/28/18 5/5/18 5/26/18 6/2/18 6/9/18 6/16/18 6/30/18 7/6/18 7/13/18 7/21/18 7/28/18 8/4/18 8/11/18 8/17/18 8/25/18 9/1/18 9/8/18 9/15/18 9/21/18 9/29/18 10/6/18 10/20/18 10/28/18 11/3/18

DAYTONA ATLANTA LAS VEGAS PHOENIX AUTO CLUB TEXAS BRISTOL RICHMOND TALLADEGA DOVER CHARLOTTE POCONO MICHIGAN IOWA CHICAGOLAND DAYTONA KENTUCKY NEW HAMPSHIRE IOWA WATKINS GLEN MID-OHIO BRISTOL ROAD AMERICA DARLINGTON INDIANAPOLIS LAS VEGAS RICHMOND CHARLOTTE DOVER KANSAS MARTINSVILLE TEXAS

TRACK

WINNER

POWERSHARES QQQ 300 TYLER REDDICK RINNAI 250 KEVIN HARVICK BOYD GAMING 300 KYLE LARSON DC SOLAR 200 BRAD KESELOWSKI XFINITY SERIES RACE AT AUTO CLUB KYLE LARSON MY BARIATRIC SOLUTIONS 300 RYAN BLANEY FITZGERALD GLIDER KITS 300 RYAN PREECE TOYOTACARE 250 CHRISTOPHER BELL SPARKS ENERGY 300 SPENCER GALLAGHER ONEMAIN FINANCIAL 200 HISENSE 4K TV 300 POCONO GREEN 250 LTI PRINTING 250 AMERICAN ETHANOL E15 250 XFINITY SERIES RACE AT CHICAGOLAND COCA-COLA FIRECRACKER 250 ALSCO 300 LAKES REGION 200 U.S. CELLULAR 250 ZIPPO 200 MID-OHIO CHALLENGE FOOD CITY 300 JOHNSONVILLE 180 SPORTS CLIPS HAIRCUTS VFW 200 LILLY DIABETES 250 XFINITY SERIES RACE AT LAS VEGAS GO BOWLING 250 DRIVE FOR THE CURE 300 XFINITY SERIES RACE AT DOVER KANSAS LOTTERY 300 FIRST DATA 500 O’REILLY AUTO PARTS 300

SUBSCRIBE TO NASCAR POLE POSITION

FIVE EDITIONS PLUS TWO BONUS GIFTS $19.95 PLUS SHIPPING & HANDLING THE 2017 PLAYOFF AND YEAR IN REVIEW MAGAZINES

POLEPOSITIONMAG.COM/BUY DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 6 2

2018 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES WINNER

DATE LOCATION

TRACK

2/16/18 2/24/18 3/2/18 3/24/18 5/4/18 5/11/18 5/18/18 6/8/18 6/16/18 6/23/18 6/29/18 7/12/18 7/18/18 7/28/18 8/11/18 //15/18 8/26/18 9/14/18 10/13/18 10/27/18 11/2/18 11/9/18

NEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES 250 JOHNNY SAUTER ACTIVE PEST CONTROL 200 BRETT MOFFITT CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT LAS VEGAS KYLE BUSCH ALPHA ENERGY SOLUTIONS 250 JOHN H. NEMECHEK CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT DOVER CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT KANSAS NORTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY 200 RATTLESNAKE 400 IOWA 200 CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT GATEWAY CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT CHICAGOLAND CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT KENTUCKY ELDORA DIRT DERBY GANDER OUTDOORS 150 CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT MICHIGAN UNOH 200 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 250 CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT LAS VEGAS FRED’S 250 POWERED BY COCA-COLA TEXAS ROADHOUSE 200 JAG METALS 350 LUCAS OIL 150

DAYTONA ATLANTA LAS VEGAS MARTINSVILLE DOVER KANSAS CHARLOTTE TEXAS IOWA GATEWAY CHICAGOLAND KENTUCKY ELDORA POCONO MICHIGAN BRISTOL CANADIAN LAS VEGAS TALLADEGA MARTINSVILLE TEXAS PHOENIX

®

Building Relationships One Hand At A Time • TRUE WATER-LESS HAND CLEANER • QUICK AND EASY USE • EXCEPTIONAL CLEANER POWER • NON-DRYING/NON-GREASY • CONTAINS LANOLIN & PETROLEUM JELLY CALL 800.392.1792

|

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018 GO TO: JOESHANDCLEANER.COM

0 6 4

Find the right bulbs for your vehicle at sylvania-automotive.com

SilverStar ULTRA headlights.

High performance and safety have rarely coexisted so perfectly. ®

Light is safety No matter what kind of car you drive, you need to confidently see farther down the road at night. SilverStar ® ULTRA is our farthest downroad headlight and fits over 90% of vehicles on the road.

Choose SilverStar ® ULTRA for everything ahead of you.

©2018 OSRAM SYLVANIA *Compared to SYLVANIA BASIC and the SYLVANIA family of halogen headlights.

2018 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

K&N PRO SERIES EAST DATE TRACK

2/11/18 4/14/18 4/28/18 5/12/18 6/2/18 6/16/18 7/14/18 7/21/18 7/27/18 8/3/18 8/24/18 9/22/18 10/5/18

NEW SMYRNA BRISTOL LANGLEY SOUTH BOSTON MEMPHIS NEW JERSEY THOMPSON NEW HAMPSHIRE IOWA WATKINS GLEN GATEWAY NEW HAMPSHIRE DOVER

WINNER

DATE TRACK

TODD GILLILAND TODD GILLILAND TYLER DIPPEL

3/15/18 5/5/18 5/19/18 6/9/18 6/23/18 6/30/18 7/15/18 7/27/18 8/11/18 8/24/18 9/13/18 9/29/18 10/13/18 10/27/18

WHELEN MODIFIED DATE TRACK

3/17/18 4/8/18 4/29/18 6/2/18 6/13/18 6/23/18 7/7/18 7/20/18 7/21/18 8/3/18 8/8/18 8/15/18 9/1/18 9/8/18 9/22/18 9/30/18

MYRTLE BEACH THOMPSON STAFFORD SEEKONK THOMPSON LANGLEY RIVERHEAD NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW HAMPSHIRE STAFFORD THOMPSON BRISTOL OSWEGO RIVERHEAD NEW HAMPSHIRE STAFFORD

K&N PRO SERIES WEST KERN TUCSON ORANGE COLORADO SONOMA DOUGLAS SPOKANE IOWA EVERGREEN GATEWAY LAS VEGAS MERIDIAN ALL AMERICAN KERN

WINNER

DEREK KRAUS

PINTY’S

WINNER

DATE TRACK

JON MCKENNEDY JUSTIN BONSIGNORE RYAN PREECE

5/20/18 6/16/18 6/30/18 7/14/18 7/25/18 7/28/18 8/12/18 8/18/18 8/26/18 9/8/18 9/22/18 9/29/18

WINNER

CANADIAN JUKASA AUTODROME PINTY’S TORONTO WYANT EDMONTON CIRCUIT TROIS-RIVIERES ANTIGONISH, N.S. CANADIAN ST. EUSTACHE, QUE. NEW HAMPSHIRE HAMILTON, ONT.

SUBSCRIBE TO NASCAR POLE POSITION

FIVE EDITIONS PLUS TWO BONUS GIFTS $19.95 PLUS SHIPPING & HANDLING THE 2017 PLAYOFF AND YEAR IN REVIEW MAGAZINES

POLEPOSITIONMAG.COM/BUY DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 6 6

Book your Fall 2018 Race package now!

September 14 - 16, 2018

Book your Spring 2019 Race package now!

March 2019

Visit BoydEvents.com/NASCAR or call 888-582-6278

IT’S GOOD TO B THRILLED

SM

ı

BoydGaming300.com

2018 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

WHELEN EURO SERIES DATE TRACK

4/13/18 4/14/18 4/15/18 5/18/18 5/19/18 5/20/18 6/9/18 6/10/18 6/30/18 7/1/18 9/14/18 9/15/18 9/16/18 10/19/18 10/20/18 10/21/18

VALENCIA, SPAIN VALENCIA, SPAIN VALENCIA, SPAIN FRANCIACORTA, ITALY FRANCIACORTA, ITALY FRANCIACORTA, ITALY BRANDS HATCH, UK BRANDS HATCH, UK TOURS, FRANCE TOURS, FRANCE HOCKENHEIM, GERMANY HOCKENHEIM, GERMANY HOCKENHEIM, GERMANY ZOLDER, BELGIUM ZOLDER, BELGIUM ZOLDER, BELGIUM

WINNER

ALON DAY WILFRED BOUCENNA WILFRED BOUCENNA

FROM RUST TO FINISH Permanent Professional Restoration Products

FROM

RUST TO FINISH

FROM

FROM TO TO

RUST RUST FINISH FINISH

Permanent Restoration Permanent Restoration Products for Professionals Products for Professionals

2018 CATALOG 2018 AUTOMOTIVE

CATALOG

AUTOMOTIVE

MEXICO SERIES DATE TRACK

3/25/18 4/22/18 5/20/18 6/10/18 7/8/18 7/29/18 8/19/18 9/9/18 9/30/18 10/21/18 11/11/18 12/2/18

WINNER

MONTERREY HOMERO RICHARDS POTOSINO IRWIN VENCES EL DORADO DE CAJITITLAN MIGUEL E. ABED AGUASCALIENTES LA UNION GANADERA MIGUEL E. ABED CHIAPAS AGUASCALIENTES CAJITITLAN HERMANOS RODRIGUEZ

MADE IN

USA

NEW

MATTE Clear Coat A high-performance low sheen protective clear coat formulated to apply evenly and resist scuffing.

For promotions and where to buy www.PORproducts.com / nascar /

©2018 Paint Over Rust Products, Inc. All rights reserved. ®POR-15 and P.O.R. Products are registered trademarks of Paint Over Rust Products, Inc. © Factory Five Licensing, car image used with permission

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 6 8

CREDITS

ROAR! WEEKLY RACE MAGAZINE 11880 28TH ST. N, SUITE 101 ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33716 PHONE: (727) 209-0792 FAX: (727) 209-1776 ROAR! SITE: POLEPOSITIONMAG.COM CORPORATE: AE-ENGINE.COM EMAIL: ROAR@AE-ENGINE.COM

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT

PUBLISHER: CRAIG BARONCELLI EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, SALES: DAVID WATSON VICE PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTS: DAYNE MAASDORP VICE PRESIDENT, MOTORSPORTS: CHRIS VITA SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES: JOHN ENGLE, PETER GILCHRIEST, JOHN GALLUP, DENNIS FASONE, JUSTIN HAND, CHRIS DIZE, MARK MORALES

EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT

ART DIRECTOR: JASON TEDESCHI GRAPHIC DESIGNER: STACEY FOSTER WEB DEVELOPER: NICOLE COOPER MANAGING EDITOR: DAN GUTTENPLAN WRITERS: JARED TURNER, BEN WHITE, JOSEPH WOLKIN SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALISTS: AUSTIN HERSH, VIKASH SINGH, HANNAH RENKE,SAGAR GUPTA, NICHOLAS FASANO A.E. ENGINE SPECIFIES THAT POSTPUBLISHING CHANGES MAY OCCUR TO ANY INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PUBLICATION AND TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR GOODS OR SERVICES ADVERTISED.

AVAILABLE NOW: DOVER

SUBSCRIPTIONS: YOUR FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS CAN BE ORDERED ONLINE AT POLEPOSITIONMAG.COM.

MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION POLEPOSITIONMAG.COM UPDATES & POSTERS TWITTER @NPPMAG

SALES INQUIRIES: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING IN ROAR! WEEKLY RACE MAGAZINE OR WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A FIELD REPRESENTATIVE, PLEASE CONTACT DAVID WATSON AT (727) 209-0789, OR DKW@AE-ENGINE.COM.

FACEBOOK NASCAR POLE POSITION

DOVER PREVIEW: MAY 3, 2018

0 6 9