DALE EARNHARDT, JR.
-CURRENT NASCAR
Looks like a Monster headache!
Regardless the era or the points format, to have won 7 NASCAR "premier" series championships is a stupendous feat for any driver.
And to you, Johnny!
Little known fact - Jimmie Johnson's first-ever start in a stock car came in eastern North Carolina's BBQ belt just outside Wilson when he strapped into an ASA car at Southern National in 1997.
Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Mr. Cawley.
Our two heat races that determined (everywhere we raced) the feature starting lineup were staged on what was known as the "Money-Point System." Drivers who had won the most money and scored the most points started at the rear of their heat. There were no time trials.
I think NASCAR would be well served if a frst lap crash relegated the four Chase contenders to positions 37-40, forcing announcers to describe the race, not the Chase