See what’s coming this week to NASCAR.com
Here’s what you’ll see on NASCAR.com this week:
MONDAY: Continued coverage of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Talladega win, plus reaction from Jeff Gordon after another speeding penalty ruined his day. And on “Star Wars Day” @nascarcasm combines the iconic film franchise with NASCAR.
TUESDAY: Expect Power Rankings presented by John Deere to get another shakeup this week — how high will Junior rise? Plus, check out Dale Jr.’s imaginary Facebook page created by @nascarcasm, as well as fake texts between Junior and Tony Stewart following their Richmond run-in. Senior writer Kenny Bruce will report from Charlotte at an event with Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, Rusty Wallace and Michael Waltrip.
WEDNESDAY: Check out which paint schemes will be on display at Kansas Speedway. Senior writer Kenny Bruce will be at the NASCAR R&D Center for Richard Childress Racing‘s final appeal.
THURSDAY: In advance of the SpongeBob SquarePants 400, we take a look at what would happen if SpongeBob and NASCAR collided. Senior writer Holly Cain, who has covered both Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his father, has a column on Sunday’s remarkable win. And to get you ready for Kansas, Driver Reports has a full breakdown on how the 16 drivers currently in the Chase Grid do at that track.
FRIDAY: Get all the on-track action slated for Kansas throughout the day and evening, including a Truck Series race under the lights. We’ll also catch you up on eight tweets you might have missed.
Also coming this week: On Tuesday, Zack Albert will be on hand when the new NASCAR Next class is announced. Holly Cain writes about Carl Edwards‘ frustrating Talladega finish. … Check out a photo gallery Wednesday of NASCAR drivers and their mothers, in advance of Mother’s Day. … We’ll preview Erik Jones first career Sprint Cup start, and look back on Joey Gase‘s career-best XFINITY Series finish.