We love the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval and its 17 twists and turns. However, in re-watching last year’s race, we realized the only corner name people could remember was the TUMS Heartburn Turn — you know, the one where Brad Keselowski led half the field straight into the wall on a late-race restart. To help with memorization, we’ve built a random generator that’ll come up with some new names for the remaining turns. This way, when a spotter tells a driver, “There’s a spin in Turn 8,” the driver doesn’t have to unfold a tiny map inside the car to locate the incident. Try it out and share some of your favorites!
Martin Truex did something he’d never done before in his career last weekend and could do something no one’s ever done before in NASCAR history this weekend.
The driver of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota won back-to-back races to open the 2019 NASCAR Playoffs, taking the checkered flag most recently at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and then Richmond Raceway. That was his first. There are only three other drivers who have won the first two postseason races since the playoff format was installed in 2004: Greg Biffle, Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth.
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The thing is, none of those drivers went on to score a third win in a row and Truex could very well be the first to do so considering where the next race is: Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Roval.
Truex’s road-course resume looks solid upon first glance. He has made 29 starts and averages a 14.4 finish. That places him seventh-best among playoff-eligible drivers – No. 1 is Chase Elliott with nine starts and an 11.56 average finish.
In five of the last six road-course races, though, Truex has finished first or second. The only one he didn’t end up in the top 10 was last season’s Roval race, where he wound up 14th after he and Jimmie Johnson made contact on the last turn of the last lap battling for the lead. Other than that, he won once at Watkins Glen International (2017) and twice at Sonoma Raceway (2018 and 2019) in that stretch. He was runner-up in the 2018 and 2019 Watkins Glen races, with the former seeing a fuel shortage while chasing Elliott on the last lap and the latter featuring an average running position of third.
So, within three years, Truex accomplished three of his four road-course victories overall. His tally ties Kyle Busch for most road-courses wins among all active drivers. The fourth victory came from Truex’s first trip to Sonoma’s Victory Lane back in 2013.
Truex is also on a roll this season, boasting the most wins in the series with six – the next highest are Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch with four apiece – and holding the top spot in the championship standings with 2,141 points – a 21-point advantage over Kevin Harvick in second. The points will reset at the end of the Round of 16, but Truex will keep the 41 playoff points he has accumulated over the season. Busch is only driver with more playoff points at 46.
Sunday is the third and final race in the Round of 16 – the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at 2:30 p.m. ET (NBC/NBC Sports App, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). The field will then be cut down to 12.
MARTIN TRUEX JR + ROAD COURSE
(2014-present: Elimination era)
| Date | Track | Finish |
| Aug. 4, 2019 | Watkins Glen | 2nd |
| June 23, 2019 | Sonoma | 1st |
| Sept. 30, 2018 | Roval | 14th |
| Aug. 5, 2018 | Watkins Glen | 2nd |
| June 24, 2019 | Sonoma | 1st |
| Aug. 6, 2017 | Watkins Glen | 1st |
| June 25, 2017 | Sonoma | 37th |
| Aug. 7, 2016 | Watkins Glen | 7th |
| June 26, 2016 | Sonoma | 5th |
| Aug. 9, 2015 | Watkins Glen | 25th |
| June 28, 2015 | Sonoma | 42nd |
| Aug. 10, 2014 | Watkins Glen | 13th |
| June 22, 2014 | Sonoma | 15th |
It was a night of firsts as the eNASCAR Heat Pro League rolled through Kansas Speedway for Round 2 of the inaugural Playoffs. At the conclusion of a pair of races, two teams were left celebrating in Victory Lane for the first time in 2019, while two others saw their championship dreams fade.
The night got off to a raucous start as Josh Parker led Chip Ganassi Gaming to its first win in the eNASCAR Heat Pro League, courtesy of a late pass in the PlayStation race. Tyler Dohar was not to be outdone, as he jumped behind the wheel in the Xbox race and also carried JR Motorsports to its first victory.
Behind the victors, all eyes were on those still fighting for their playoff lives. Eight teams entered the night still in the running, but the bottom two would once again be dropped after the checkers. Unfortunately for Wood Brothers Gaming and GoFas Gaming, their deficits entering Kansas proved to be too much to overcome.
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It was a close call for JR Motorsports, who entered the night holding the sixth and final transfer spot. However, Dohar’s breakthrough win and Jason Keffer’s sixth-place result was enough to propel the JRM squad into the next round.
Another night of consistent finishes saw Team Penske Esports extend its lead atop the championship standings, 13 points clear of the field. The remaining five playoff teams, however, are separated by only five points:
Who will survive Homestead-Miami Speedway and advance to the eNASCAR Heat Pro League Finale? It’s sure to be a barnburner as we’re only taking four teams.
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Martin Truex Jr. came to party. After winning NASCAR’s first playoff race at Las Vegas, Truex backed it up with another victory at Richmond on Saturday night.
On the other end of the spectrum, Alex Bowman, Clint Bowyer, Kurt Busch and Erik Jones are all below the 12-driver cutoff line heading into Sunday’s elimination race at the Charlotte Roval.
To make this week’s NASCAR Props Challenge picks, I’ll rely on betting odds to project expected driver performance, as well as race trends from last year’s race at the Charlotte Roval.
1. Which playoff driver will score the higher finish: Alex Bowman or William Byron?
Both drivers are 80-1 at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas, so oddsmakers view them as evenly-matched for Sunday’s race.
But when it comes to road courses, Bowman had a better finish than Byron at Sonoma and at Watkins Glen this year, as well as an impressive fourth-place finish in this race one year ago.
Pick: Bowman
2. O/U 0.5 drivers underneath the cutoff line will advance to Round 2 of the Playoffs?
I’m expecting this week’s race to see plenty of action (and wrecks), and with both Alex Bowman and Clint Bowyer sitting within four points of the cutoff, I think it’s likely that one will find a way to jump into the top 12 in points.
Pick: Over
3. Aric Almirola will advance to the Round of 12: Yes or No?
Almirola currently occupies the 11th position in points, meaning as of right now he’s in. In addition, Aric had the ninth-best finishing position at road courses this season.
If Almirola doesn’t beat himself, he should advance to the Round of 12.
Pick: Yes
4. Matt DiBenedetto has finished in the top 10 at both road courses so far this year. Does that trend continue? Yes or No?
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TALLADEGA, Ala. — The name of Talladega Superspeedway’s one-of-a-kind 35,000-square-foot open-air social club was unveiled Wednesday, and fittingly, the centerpiece of the new fan-friendly Talladega Garage Experience honors the track’s visionary creator: William H. G. “Big Bill” France, who brought big-time automobile racing to northeastern Alabama.
BIG BILL’S was introduced to a crowd of more than 300 local community leaders and guests with the help of France’s granddaughter, Lesa France Kennedy (International Speedway Corporation chief executive officer), along with Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, Talladega Superspeedway chairman Grant Lynch and legendary driver Red Farmer, one of the original famed “Alabama Gang” members. A gigantic cover was pulled off the mammoth 6-foot BIG BILL’S black letters that adorn the top front of the unique, rustic building. Just behind the letters is a 70-by-18 collage of historic France photos at his iconic venue.
BIG BILL’S, along with the entire Talladega Garage Experience (part of the Transformation Infield Project presented by Graybar) that will feature unparalleled access, free Wi-Fi and incredible $4 or less value-priced concessions, will debut Oct. 11-13 on the track’s 50th anniversary weekend. It is comprised of a NASCAR Playoffs doubleheader, featuring the Sugarlands Shine 250 for the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series and 1000Bulbs.com 500 for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
“Talladega Superspeedway has always been special to me and our family,” Kennedy said. “My grandfather built this race track, and both my father, Bill France Jr., and my Uncle – Jim France – worked here. It’s so gratifying to see my grandfather’s name adorn this unique social club, which along with the entire Talladega Garage Experience, will elevate the guest experience that only Talladega can offer. It’s a world-class extension of my grandfather’s vision that will carry the track well into the future.”
BIG BILL’S, which also showcases a host of artwork of France inside the building, will be the ultimate social club. It will offer an array of comfortable seating and be lined on both sides by two garages that will house the top 22 drivers (11 in each) in the Monster Energy Cup Series. Fans will be just a few steps away and up close via the fan viewing walkway, which is under the same roof where the cars will be prepped by the race teams. In addition, it will feature the Sugarlands Shine Bar, which stretches an incredible 74 feet, as well as a huge 41-foot diagonal video screen that will feature action on the track as well as other visuals for fans to see. The total size of the building is 268 feet wide and 300 feet deep, and it is 34 feet high at the center crown.
Like BIG BILL’S, everything about France was big. His size. His deeds. His smile. His goals. His accomplishments. His vision. His Alabama track.
As NASCAR’s founder, the 6-foot-5 France was one of the most influential men in automobile racing. He spark-plugged the organization, delivering stock car racing to a form of excitement that is unequalled in modern American sports. Nowhere was that excitement more evident than at his creation of Alabama International Motor Speedway (now known as Talladega Superspeedway), the most competitive race track in the world and biggest in NASCAR, which hosted the first Talladega 500 on Sept. 14, 1969.
Years prior, with the assistance of local officials, France looked at the land of an almost abandoned Eastaboga Airfield, which was once used by the Air Force and later by the city of Talladega before groundbreaking on the new 2.66-mile, 33-degree banked venue took place on May 23, 1968.
“Our fine state owes a great deal of gratitude to Bill France Sr., who decided to build the biggest and most competitive track in NASCAR here in 1969,” Ivey said. “It’s been an economic engine for tourism in Alabama since its inception 50 years ago. With this incredible Talladega Garage Experience and BIG BILL’S social club, I know more race fans are going to make the trip to historic Talladega Superspeedway in the future.”
A special part of BIG BILL’S will be the new “Activation Shows” that play on top of every hour featuring custom created, heart-pounding sound and video synchronized to lighting and effects that bring the garage to life.
Some of the new additions include: overhead LED neon outlining each beam of the structure, Peterbilt icons with strobe and moving headlights and Haze & CO2 with new industry noise suppression heads delivering CO2 with very low noise operation, delivering added impact these shows deserve.
The official Peterbilt – designed to look like the front of the cab of Johnny Ray’s iconic Peterbilt truck that sports the giant American flag around Talladega’s high banks during the national anthem prior to races – will have its air horn sound at the start of every show. Fans will also have the opportunity to take group photos in a digital photo booth that can be seen high above the interior via a 20-by-16 rendition of Ray’s iconic big rig that places fans in the drivers’ seat.
The Talladega Garage Experience is a major part of the $50 million Transformation endeavor that will stretch from the tri-oval down near the start-finish line. It will feature a host of activities and destinations, including more than 140,000 square feet of social and engagement areas and a new Gatorade Victory Lane where fans will be just a few steps away from the winner’s celebration.
For every fan who purchases a Talladega Garage Experience admission, other amenities include: the Kids Zone, Watch Zone, Clyde May’s Courtyard, Iron Alley (historic race cars), new restrooms, concession and souvenir stands, as well as a new guest services center.
The Transformation Infield Project presented by Graybar is part of International Speedway Corporation’s (parent company of Talladega Superspeedway) long-term capital allocation plan and reinvestment into its major motorsports complexes. DLR Group is the architect of the entire project, while Hoar Construction (Birmingham, Alabama) continues to spearhead Phase II. GT Grandstands (Plant City, Florida) is constructing a new race operations tower high above the tri-oval, as well as the pit road club suites that will house 600 guests who will get a bird’s-eye view of team pit stops from behind pit road, along with food and beverages.
Fans can learn more about the project and view the progress 24/7 via the construction cam by visiting www.talladegasuperspeedway.com/transformation. For ticket information on the track’s NASCAR doubleheader playoffs weekend and all things on Transformation and the Talladega Garage Experience, including BIG BILL’S, log onto www.talladegasuperspeedway.com.
For the second year, The NASCAR Foundation and the NASCAR Hall of Fame Foundation partnered up to build a better future for youth across the community through healthcare and education services with the “Over the Edge Charlotte” campaign.
“Over the Edge” allows those who like to test their limits or just everyday community advocates to rappel 10 stories down the Embassy Suites in Uptown Charlotte — all for the kids.
In order to earn a spot, participants needed to raise a minimum of $1,000. Those funds are then shared equally between The NASCAR Foundation and the NASCAR Hall of Fame Foundation with a common goal of helping children live happier and healthier lives.
Hall of Fame executive director Winston Kelley and NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace rappelled for the second year in a row, joined Tuesday by newcomers Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch and NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Justin Allgaier.
Busch announced he’d match whatever is donated to the cause up to $1,000 and has currently raised $1,135, while his efforts just keep growing.
Hey guys, next Tues I’ll be rappelling down 10 stories in Charlotte to help support children’s education & healthcare needs. We’re all taking donations, PLUS I’ll match whatever you can donate (up to $1k total). Visit https://t.co/kGAFoQeg99 for more info & to donate. Thank you!
— Kurt Busch (@KurtBusch) September 18, 2019
Busch went to Twitter after rappelling, describing how much fun it was to go “Over the Edge,” and The NASCAR Foundation captured Busch gearing up to head to the roof.
👀 BEFORE
@KurtBusch gearing up to rappel 10 stories off the @EmbassySuites building for #OverTheEdgeCharlotte 👏😎 @NASCARHall pic.twitter.com/TTKbAGEUMv
— The NASCAR Foundation (@NASCAR_FDN) September 24, 2019
On the second day of the event, Wednesday, NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series drivers Ross Chastain and Jordan Anderson took part in the fun, as well as NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers Jeremy Clements and Vinnie Miller.
“It is really cool to be a part of something bigger than you are, really,” Anderson told NASCAR.com. “What the Foundation does and being able to help kids, especially here in the Charlotte area, I’m from Columbia, live in Mooresville now so Charlotte is home for me now. To see what they’re doing in the community, it’s just so amazing. I’m blessed to be able to do what I love to do, to be in NASCAR, but to see what NASCAR does to give back, I’m just so passionate about that and to be a part of that definitely puts things in perspective.”
They did it👏
Our @NASCAR drivers rappelled 10 stories this morning in order to raise money for kids who need it most in our racing communities🏁 #ForTheKids #OverTheEdgeCharlotte
THANK YOU 🤩 @RossChastain @JClements51 @j66anderson @VinnieMiller_ pic.twitter.com/GIyWhpaTeH
— The NASCAR Foundation (@NASCAR_FDN) September 25, 2019
Since it started last year, “Over the Edge Charlotte” has raised approximately $350,000 and just this year, there have been 694 donor and 813 donations.
“The awareness that it brings to our sport and for our cause, the awareness it brings to the Hall of Fame and their foundation, it’s really just a great thing,” said Nichole Krieger, executive director of The NASCAR Foundation. “At the end of the day, it’s all about the kids.”
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has lost his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series ride for the 2020 season, as Chris Buescher will take over the No. 17 Roush Fenway Racing Ford, the team announced Wednesday.
Stenhouse has been a part of Roush Fenway since 2008 — that includes his ARCA Series days — and piloted the No. 17 since 2013. During his time in the national series, Stenhouse won two Xfinity Series titles (2011 and 2012) and two Monster Energy Series races (both in 2017). His best finish among the top competitors was 13th in the 2017 final standings.
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“We can’t say enough about Ricky and his contributions to Roush Fenway Racing,” team co-owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jack Roush said in the release. “We’re proud to have been a part of Ricky’s development from ARCA to Xfinity and ultimately the Cup Series. He has served as a great representative to our partners, while helping to accumulate numerous accolades, wins and multiple championships on the race track. We wish him well as he enters the next chapter of his career.”
Stenhouse has never been a part of another team — save for one Cup start he made for the Wood Brothers in 2011. He has brought RFR 15 top fives and 33 top 10s at NASCAR’s top level, and the 2019 season isn’t over.
Meanwhile, Buescher is returning to Roush Fenway as a former member of the team’s development driver program. He first joined RFR in 2009 and went on to win the 2012 ARCA Series championship with Roulo Brothers Racing. He made his Xfinity Series debut in 2011 and then became full-time in 2014. The next year, his last at the time with RFR, Buescher won Roush his eighth NASCAR championship, leading the Xfinity Series standings for 24 consecutive weeks.
“We are certainly excited to have Chris back in the fold at Roush Fenway Racing,” Roush said.
“He has a long history with our organization and we’ve always been a big fan of Chris and his racing style. We have watched his progress with great interest over the last couple of seasons and we are looking forward to having him in the No. 17 as we continue to grow our program next season.”
The same year Buescher won the Xfinity Series championship he also made his Monster Energy Series debut. He did six races in 2015 for Front Row Motorsports and was one of the team’s full-time driver in 2016. The next year, though, Buescher switched to JTG Daugherty Racing and has been there ever since.
“We were in the final strokes of the contract when learning that Chris has gone in a different direction,” JTG Daugherty Racing team owner Tad Geschickter said in a statement. “We appreciate all of the efforts from Chris through the past three seasons at JTG Daugherty Racing. When the dust settles, we will begin the process of searching for our next driver to fill the No. 37 seat for the 2020 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season.”
During his time in the Monster Energy Series, Buescher has won one race and had a best overall finish of 16th in the final standings — both in 2016. He has accumulated four top fives and 12 top 10s entering this weekend’s race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.
Buescher released his own statement later Wednesday night.
“Jack Roush and John Henry have emphasized that they believe in my ability to compete at a high level in their race cars; and that is the expectation,” Buescher said. “This is a bit of a homecoming for me and I am very excited to be able to return to Roush Fenway and pick up where we left off in 2015; winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship.
“… This news also brings sadness that my time at JTG Daugherty Racing driving the No. 37 will come to an end in 2019. I am forever grateful to Tad and Jodi Geschickter, Brad Daugherty, and Gordon Smith for giving me the opportunity to drive for them over the past three years.”
The virtual Kansas Speedway will shine bright tonight as the eNASCAR Heat Pro League takes center stage for Round 2 of the inaugural Playoffs. Eight teams enter the 1.5-mile oval with their championship hopes still alive, but at the end of the night, two will see their playoff runs end.
Before we take the green flag, let’s preview how each remaining team stacks up.
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Team Penske Esports
Whether it’s on the track or on the sticks, you know Team Penske has one goal: Win. Anything less than a championship will be a failure for the team in black slacks and white button ups. Luckily there’s not much to worry about in the Team Penske Esports camp – yet.
Since its season-opening win at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Team Penske Esports has been a staple at the top of the points standings – and that continues throughout the early part of these Playoffs. The championship leaders sit 39 points above the cut line and are a virtual lock to move on to Round 3.
Roush Fenway Gaming
Much like its Ford counterparts, Roush Fenway Gaming has enjoyed a healthy bit of success throughout this inaugural season. The team enters tonight’s race 29 points above the cut line, and barring a catastrophic failure, should have no problem moving on with title dreams intact.
Stewart-Haas Gaming
Arguably the most dominant team this season, Stewart-Haas Gaming enters Kansas Speedway looking to rebound after a less-than-stellar outing in Las Vegas. The team knows how to capture race wins, but the inability to be consistent has relegated the team to third in the standings. There’s not too much to worry about in Kansas, thanks to a 28-point cushion, but now is the time to return to form.
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Leavine Family Gaming
Fresh off a win two weeks ago in Las Vegas, Leavine Family Gaming enters tonight’s race with a solid bit of momentum. Josh Harbin aka “ThAbEaR95” continues to carry the banner for that organization and will look to go back-to-back at the league’s second straight 1.5-mile track. Fourth in the standings and 22 points clear of the drop zone, expect smooth sailing from Leavine Family Gaming.
Gibbs Gaming
When you drive for a man that has won on the biggest of stages – we’re talking Daytona 500s, Super Bowls, Monster Energy Series championships and more – you better pull those eBelts tight and drop the hammer. That’s the Gibbs way.
Unfortunately for JGR, its esports duo remains empty in the win column this season. They drivers have led laps and contended for wins up until this point, but have not slammed the door shut. It’s not time to panic as they enter Kansas with a 21-point cushion over the cut line, but you know they’re hungry to win like their Cup and Xfinity counterparts.
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JR Motorsports
Driving for Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the Playoffs? No pressure.
While they remain winless on the season, the two JRM drivers have been a model of consistency up until this point, earning a berth in Round 2 of the eNASCAR Heat Pro League Playoffs. But top 5 finishes will only propel them so far as we close in on the championship finale. They need to win, and they need to win now to make a statement. Look for Dohar and Keffer to really turn up the wick tonight.
Wood Brothers Gaming
Wood Brothers Gaming enters Kansas as the first team below the cut line, 15 points adrift from JR Motorsports. It’s not a mountain too tall to climb, but they’ll need to impress in both the Xbox and PlayStation races to have any shot at advancing.
GoFas Gaming
After narrowly advancing to Round 2 via a tiebreaker, GoFas Gaming is playing with house money. The team trails JR Motorsports by 16 points and will likely need to visit Victory Lane in at least one of the races to keep its championship run alive.
Who will advance and who will go home? Join us tonight to find out! Coverage of the eNASCAR Heat Pro League refreshed by Coca-Cola begins at 7:30 pm ET on eNASCAR.com.
HEY – you probably already know this by now but the magnificent new edition of the NASCAR Heat franchise from 704Games, NASCAR Heat 4, is now available. If you haven’t snagged one already (which you probably already have), I bring good news. I have six codes to give away, three for Xbox One and three for Playstation 4. This is kind of new for me – in a big departure from what I usually post on Twitter … I actually have something awesome of great value to give you.
Interested? YOU BET you are. Here’s all you have to do.
During the post-race photos after the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, I managed to take this random photograph …
… and whomever … whoever … or whichever one of those is grammatically correct … provides the best caption for the photo will be named the winner, and a game code will be provided to you, the cleverest of the bunch.
So here’s how it’s gonna go down.
- Analyze this photo. Let the wheels of creativity within your mind spin and whirr. Then write a great caption.
- Tweet the caption to myself (@NASCARCASM) and include TWO hashtags #CasmCaptionContest, as well as #PS4 if you seek the PlayStation version, and #Xbox if you want the Xbox One version. You MUST, ABSOLUTELY, TOTALLY include these hashtags. Did I mention you have to include these hashtags? Use these hashtags. Send it by Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Late entries will not be accepted, no matter how good your bribery attempt.
- Myself and an esteemed panel of my choosing (my dogs) will then sift through the entries and decide which are the best, and the winners, after providing their contact info, will be sent the codes via email or Twitter direct message – whichever works best for you.
And that is all! Get to work, gamers.
— @NASCARCASM
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NASCAR on Tuesday lifted the suspension of crew chief Matt Borland, who has successfully completed NASCAR’s Road to Recovery Program after a violation of the sanctioning body’s substance abuse policy.
NASCAR announced Aug. 26 that Borland had been suspended indefinitely. The Germain Racing crew chief was required to complete the Road to Recovery Program before reinstatement and receiving clearance to resume competition.
Borland has been atop the pit box for 340 Monster Energy Series races. He has 13 career wins, including eight in a single season with Ryan Newman back in 2003. He’s called the shots for Ty Dillon and the No. 13 team since 2018.
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Upon announcement of his suspension last month, Borland said in a statement released by the team that he was notified of a positive test for the banned substance DMAA (2-amino-5-methylhexanamine). He and team owner Bob Germain Jr. said a derivative of the substance was an ingredient in a diet coffee that he had been using regularly for the last six months.
“I gave the doctor all of the details of the coffee and ingredients, and after he researched it, he said he thought that this was the cause,” Borland said at the time. “Even after doing my due diligence, I felt comfortable in drinking the coffee. I plan to work with NASCAR to figure out what exactly has happened and resolve this issue as quickly as we can. I will cooperate with them and do whatever is requested of me to make this situation right.
“I have worked in the NASCAR garage for 20 years now and have never been a part of anything like this in my life. I take full responsibility for this incident and want to get it taken care of completely.”
Also announced Tuesday: Xfinity Series crew member Clifford Turner has successfully completed NASCAR’s Road to Recovery Program and also has been reinstated.