dpkimmel2001
Team Owner
I have to wonder if we've already heard everything. Yellow lines, Wings, Bump Drafting, Lower Quarterpanels. I think that there may be bigger announcements than those to come Thursday afternoon. Just a hunch.
SPEED To Carry NASCAR Press Conference Thursday
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I have to wonder if we've already heard everything. Yellow lines, Wings, Bump Drafting, Lower Quarterpanels. I think that there may be bigger announcements than those to come Thursday afternoon. Just a hunch.
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Mopardh9
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Darby is stepping down.
HoneyBadger
I love short track racing (Taylor's Version)
It will also air on ESPNews.
Bucky Badger
Go Kyle Go
CONCORD, N.C. – John Darby is leaving his position as Sprint Cup Series director for a new managerial role at NASCAR but will not leave until his replacement is fully trained, a source familiar with the situation confirmed Tuesday.
Darby has been the series director since 2002, when he was promoted after spending three years as the director of what was then the Busch Series.
Darby has worked as a race track official since 1982 and in 1989 became the technical director of the NASCAR Sportsman division.
“I think the world of John,” said Richard Petty Motorsports director of competition Robbie Loomis. “He’s just done a tremendous job of putting a strong arm around it, even with the templates before the car of tomorrow got introduced to us.
“That’s a tough job, that position. He’s been very fair. The garage has a way of policing itself when you’ve got the smart crew chiefs running around. I was surprised to hear about it, but I’m sure it was pretty taxing. … I’m sure they’ll get somebody in there that has good character and strong beliefs.”