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Martin Truex Jr. was a man on a mission at Kentucky Speedway over the weekend. The “Stage King” made a clean sweep of the stages in a spectacular run to claim his third checkered flag of the season. Fans will definitely remember this race for some time to come. Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott—both winless—are currently holding on to coveted Top 5 positions in the point standings. Who will win a race next? Fans believe that both drivers are on the brink of a breakthrough victory.
NASCAR Nation is rife with speculation as to who will drive the No.88 next season but with a few drivers contracts ending and rides becoming vacant, it is tricky to pinpoint who goes where as there is a talent pool of young guns as well as seasoned veterans to choose from. During our live Twitter chat, fans shared their opinions on which manufacturer they would like to see in NASCAR, what was most surprising about the Kentucky results, which winless driver will get their first Cup win, and more.
Below are links to our top 5 Twitter questions and also a few responses. Every Monday, we will host a #NASCARTalk Twitter party at 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST. Join us for some NASCAR talk. Have something to say? We would love to hear from you! Join the conversation on our next Twitter chat and tweet us a comment.
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Question 1: Which car manufacturer would you like to see enter into NASCAR?
Q1: Which car manufacturer would you like to see enter into NASCAR?
BMW, Honda, Dodge, or other? #NASCARTalk
— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) July 10, 2017
Answers:
I think Dodge should come back to NASCAR🏁🏁🏁🏁
— Seth Blevins (@Gamer6238) July 10, 2017
Who knows if well talk nicely to #JeffBracken and @DavidWilsonTRD maybe @Lexus could run the #GSF in @Nascar. V8 RWD
— Larry Lee (@lblee58) July 10, 2017
Subaru. Would be cool
— Chasing_Cup (@Chasing_Cup) July 10, 2017
How about Cadillac? They have the V-series performance cars. Also winning w/IMSA Prototype DPi cars in endurance. Enjoy your podcast btw.
— Dave Harris (@GiveMeAProject) July 10, 2017
Dodge
— Ray Roberson (@sgt_stingray) July 10, 2017
No more sedans.
AMG Mercedes v8— Greg Clark (@gclarktweets2) July 10, 2017
Question 2: Do you think Bubba Wallace Jr. will have a full-time Cup ride next year? If so what team would you like to see him race for?
Q2: Do you think Bubba Wallace Jr. will have a full-time Cup ride next year? If so what team would you like to see him race for? #NASCARTalk
— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) July 10, 2017
Answers:
Personally, I see Blaney moving to the Penske 12, and Bubba moving to the 21.
— Mo Perry (@PeriPerry001) July 10, 2017
It would be cool to see him in the 43 again not sure were else he'll go. There's quite a few rides that'll be open
— Kenneth Lee (@FrontRowKenny) July 10, 2017
He will… Would love to see him in an rpm ride
— Ray Roberson (@sgt_stingray) July 10, 2017
Question 3: Let’s be real. Will Matt Kenseth replace Dale Jr. in the No. 88? Will Hendrick look to a veteran or young guy?
Q3: Let's be real. Will Matt Kenseth replace Dale Jr. in the No. 88? Will Hendrick look to a veteran or young guy? #NASCARTalk
— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) July 10, 2017
Answers:
I think a young guy will replace Dale Jr. I don't think HMS is looking for a veteran to fill the seat
— Kenneth Lee (@FrontRowKenny) July 10, 2017
I would like to @AlexBRacing in the 88!
— Peyton Pasternak (@TripleP24) July 10, 2017
Kenseth 88 Alex Bowman in the 5 car
— Mike Shepardson (@ShepardsonMike) July 11, 2017
I have a feeling it will be Matt or Brad
— Larry Lee (@lblee58) July 10, 2017
I think a short term until @WilliamByron or @AlexBRacing is ready … say a couple years
— 🌰Rusty Nutz🌰 (@RustyOldPatina) July 10, 2017
i think Bowman should he was ready last year filling in for Dale
— ryan goodrum (@ryan_goodrum) July 10, 2017
I think Kenseth will retire in the 88 or possibly the 5 then byron will move up
— Rowdy Ocho (@NascarOcho) July 10, 2017
Young guy
— Steve Gocke (@Steve_gocke) July 11, 2017
Question 4: What was the most surprising thing about the Kentucky results?
Q4: What was the most surprising thing about the Kentucky results? #NASCARTalk
— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) July 10, 2017
Answers:
My Favorite Racecar Driver @MartinTruex_Jr winning at Kentucky
— Nick Foligno #1 fan (@becky_elsen) July 10, 2017
@KyleLarsonRacin passing 90 cars total that night
— Rowdy Ocho (@NascarOcho) July 10, 2017
That @MartinTruex_Jr was a head by 15+ seconds before that last caution and had lapped all but 7/8 cars!
— Steve Gocke (@Steve_gocke) July 11, 2017
@BubbaWallace with an 11th place finish
— Ricky Smith (@RickyVon96) July 10, 2017
@JimmieJohnson finished last for only the 2nd time in a cup car.
— ryan goodrum (@ryan_goodrum) July 10, 2017
Joey Logano turning the luck around
— Jimmy Gregory (@JAGregory_2) July 10, 2017
Question 5: Which winless Cup driver will get their first win next?
Q5: Which winless Cup driver will get their first win next? #NASCARTalk
— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) July 10, 2017
Answers:
Winless for the season or career? For the season I'm going to say Bowyer. Career I'd say Chase is probably next
— loose lugnut (@Loose_lug_nut) July 10, 2017
@chaseelliott is close to getting his 1st
— Ricky Smith (@RickyVon96) July 10, 2017
@chaseelliott 100%
— alex rae (@alexraezydel) July 10, 2017
Daniels Suarez
— Lizza Angelis (@Themonkeewrench) July 10, 2017
@chaseelliott will be the next to win.
— James (Aka Slim) (@Slim_Jr_24) July 10, 2017
Erik Jones
— Zane Taylor (@ZaneTaylor33) July 10, 2017
— Larry Lee (@lblee58) July 10, 2017
Fan Question 1: @DannySwanson90 asks, “Who do you realistically think will be in the No. 88 next year?”
Fan Q: @DannySwanson90 asks, "who do you realistically think will be in the No. 88 next year?" #NASCARTalk
— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) July 10, 2017
Answers:
Keselowski
— Jimmy Gregory (@JAGregory_2) July 10, 2017
— Seth Blevins (@Gamer6238) July 10, 2017
— ryan goodrum (@ryan_goodrum) July 10, 2017
I think @mattkenseth is more likely than @keselowski. Brads got a good thing going @Team_Penske. I don't think Bowman attracts sponsors
— loose lugnut (@Loose_lug_nut) July 10, 2017
@mattkenseth for 1 year. Then i see Alex in the 88 and william in the 5 in 19
— Ray Roberson (@sgt_stingray) July 10, 2017
Fan Question 2: @ryan_goodrum asks, “Do u wish Tracks had more suites? Would it attract more fans if tracks included free food, drinks, wifi, scanners?”
Fan Q: @ryan_goodrum ask, do u wish Tracks had more suites? Would it attract more fans if tracks included free food, drinks, wifi, scanners?
— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) July 10, 2017
Answer:
Less suites. More old school, blue collar feel is what nascar needs
— Ray Roberson (@sgt_stingray) July 10, 2017
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