RFK Racing recently requested NASCAR to review the race results due to a questionable finish line. Last Sunday at Kansas Speedway, NASCAR fans witnessed a historic moment in the NASCAR Cup Series. The AdventHealth 400 had the closest race finish ever recorded, with a mere 0.001s gap between the winner and the second-place finisher. However, this remarkable moment was almost overshadowed by the irregular start-finish line.
The officials responsible for maintaining the straightness of the start-finish line did not do a satisfactory job. As a result, there was initial confusion on the track regarding the winner of the race. To resolve this, NASCAR had to release photos of the start-finish line, which were used to determine the official finishes and put an end to the confusion.
Now, a renowned Hall of Famer has shared his opinion on the matter. He expressed his belief that someone tampered with the painting of the start-finish line after it was initially drawn. He compared it to a poorly done paint job on a new house. Many others in the racing community share this sentiment.
One of the most surprising announcements of the 2024 season was Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s departure from NBC as a broadcaster. It has now been revealed that he has joined the TNT-Prime team, which will be responsible for streaming all the practice sessions and 10 mid-season races. Earnhardt Jr. will serve as the lead broadcaster for the team and sees this as an opportunity to relive some nostalgic moments.
Earnhardt Jr.’s addition to the streaming partners is a significant boost for them, as it adds credibility to their coverage of NASCAR races. He possesses a level of star power and fan following that most broadcasters cannot bring. This move by TNT and Amazon is a strategic business decision.
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