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Newspaper
Mount Carmel Register
Location
Mount Carmel, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 2016
Page
11
GodSpeak and Ken Willis discuss Junior's concussions, tech inspections, and possible comebacks. They note a third concussion could shorten a career while computer aided checks redefine infractions and victories. Jeff Gordon and Indiaapolis hopes are joked about, with a nod to aging racers.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. sat out Race 19 due to concussion like symptoms yet stayed on the Chase cut line 14 points ahead of Trevor Bayne. The New Hampshire event featured two early cautions and five more late, reshaping the field and finish. Greg Biffle finished fifth, Matt Kenseth's strong showing at Phoenix Dover and Loudon keeps him well placed on paper. Godwin Kelly cites NASCAR laser inspection post race as a potential downside for NASCAR’s NH outcome.
Indy’s Brickyard 400 has quietly shaped champions for nine races, with Jeff Gordon first in 1998 and Kyle Busch last season. Chase Elliott, driving the No 24 Hendrick car, seeks the same historic edge as his late father Bill Elliott, a 2002 Brickyard winner, and Indy hosts yet another major stock car moment as fans recall the 100th Indy 500.
Day tona Beach News Journal editor Godwin Kelly names Kevin Harvick as the likely Brickyard 400 winner with top five picks including Martin Truex Jr Brad Keselowski Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth Dark horse Chase Elliott and a note that Harvick could break out of his funk to win his second Brickyard 400.
The brain remains a mystery with no timetable for recovery, making future symptoms unpredictable. If Junior retires to avoid long term effects, NASCAR’s leaders would face a major decision on how to respond and manage the sport’s health policy and public perception.
The speaker notes longtime fans may quit if Junior leaves, with many loyal to Earnhardt’s No. 3 era clinging on for Junior. They warn younger fans who joined via Junior could also depart, potentially shrinking the fan base over time.
Ken Willis notes a racing star torn by potential retirement and the impact on his career. The piece reflects on a life beyond the track, suggesting the driver has a full, enjoyable life away from NASCAR, while critiquing marketing teams connected to the sport.
NASCAR headlines center on Carl Edwards and Ryan Newman after an alleged race incident at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event includes Sprint Cup and Xfinity schedules on NBCSN and NBC Sports Network, with Camping World Trucks racing at Eldora Speedway.
A compiled list outlines Sprint Cup races from February to November with winners noted for some events, including Denny Hamlin on early Daytona weekends and Kyle Busch securing multiple spring and summer victories. It also includes a closing note on Brickyard 400 history, citing Chevrolet’s 12-year Indy streak interrupted by Toyota, and overall Brickyard wins by brand.
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