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n this week’s episode of Out of the Groove, host and creator Eric Estepp, talks about some of the more interesting questions surrounding the debut of NASCAR’s much-lauded Gen-7 car.

While the current schedule, formally announced by NASCAR back in February of this year, has the new generation of vehicle debuting immediately with the 2021 season, presumably with even more provocative and controversial schedule changes with it. NASCAR fans have been overjoyed with this timeline, as most are eager to see what the new car is capable (ideally overtakes, natch).

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But, in a worrying turn, Eric brings us news that Team Penske, among other notable stakeholders, is worried that the new generation of NASCAR will not be ready by the 2021 season - at least not for the opening. This news comes immediately following rumors earlier in the week out of Toyota Racing Development.

The key takeaway from all of these rumors and stories coming out is that although NASCAR promised an ambitious new car in 2021, they don’t seem to be tangibly close to making that a reality.

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Overcoming multiple penalties, Denny Hamlin scored a convincing victory at Texas Motor Speedway to join Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski as a two-time race winner in 2019. Before the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series heads back eastward to Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend, here are five lessons learned in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas:

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Texas Was A Positive Sign For Stewart-Haas Racing

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espite still being winless in 2019, Stewart-Haas Racing made a quantum leap forward at Texas, where its four drivers all came home in the top eight, led by second-place Clint Bowyer and third-place Daniel Suarez. SHR, which made the playoffs and went to Victory Lane with all four of its team drivers last season, has reason to feel good about where things stand looking ahead. “I’m happy,” said Suarez, who is in his first season with SHR after replacing veteran Kurt Busch in the No. 41 Ford. “The entire (Texas) weekend was strong for us. We had the speed all weekend long. I feel like we had for sure a top five car and at times probably the best car out there on the long run. We were just trying to find the right balance back and forth, but I’m just very proud of everyone at Stewart-Haas Racing.”

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Hendrick Motorsports Has Awaken From Its Slumber

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rior to the Texas race weekend, Hendrick Motorsports had by virtually all accounts been one of the biggest disappointments of 2019. But, finally, after seven races, the 12-time championship winning organization has something to build on. Hendrick’s strong weekend in Texas started on Friday when Hendrick drivers swept the top three positions in qualifying, led by pole winner Jimmie Johnson. That success then carried over into Sunday — albeit in reduced fashion — as Johnson and second-year teammate William Byron came home fifth and sixth, respectively. Johnson, who led 60 laps, finished in the top five for the first time this season — his first season with new crew chief Kevin Meendering. “We are definitely moving in the right direction,” Johnson said. “The car was good in clean air and had a lot of speed in it, so I think we have found kind of center for our cars and what has to happen.”

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Denny Hamlin Is Doing Himself Some Big Favors

n the heels of a surprisingly winless 2018, Denny Hamlin entered the 2019 season on the hot seat at Joe Gibbs Racing — the organization where he has spent his entire career in NASCAR’s premier series. Throw in the fact that JGR has made no secret about its desire to elevate NASCAR Xfinity Series hot shoe Christopher Bell to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in the near future, and Hamlin came into 2019 with legitimate reasons to worry about his future. But with his victory on Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway, Hamlin has now captured two of the season’s first seven races, including the seasonopening Daytona 500 — a race he’s won twice in the past four years.

Even if Hamlin does nothing else of note the rest of the season, he’s probably already done enough in seven races to secure his place at JGR for 2020 and possibly beyond.

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Kyle Larson’s Disappointing Season Continues

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idely considered one of NASCAR’s most talented young drivers, Kyle Larson has had little to celebrate so far in 2019. After seven Monster Energy Series races, the Chip Ganassi Racing driver has led only one race and recorded just two top-10 finishes — neither of them a top-five. The low point of Larson’s season undoubtedly came on Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway when he finished last in the 39-car field after being involved in a wreck before the halfway point of the race. Larson’s early-season struggles are particularly frustrating considering that the youngster from Elk Grove, California, had hoped to come out of the gate strong after a winless 2018 season that followed a breakout four-win season in 2017. While the season is still relatively young, it’s fair to say Larson’s new teammate at CGR — veteran Kurt Busch — has been the better of the two CGR drivers in 2019.

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Joe Gibbs Racing, Team Penske Still The Teams To Beat

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nother race, another victory by a Joe Gibbs Racing or Team Penske driver. Sunday’s race at Texas was one of the most telling yet, as JGR’s Denny Hamlin overcame multiple setbacks to win in convincing fashion. Of the seven Monster Energy Series races run this season, nary a one has gone to a driver outside of the JGR and Team Penske camps.

That trend continued on Sunday at Texas, where Hamlin joined JGR’s Kyle Busch and Team Penske’s Brad Keselowski as multi-race winners in 2019. Team Penske’s Joey Logano, who has a lone victory this season, is the only other driver to break into Victory Lane. While it’s virtually inevitable that, as the season wears on, other teams will find their footing and narrow the performance gap held by JGR and Team Penske, there’s no denying the fact that for the time being, every other organization is a step behind.

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2020 Schedule Is A Small Step In The Right Direction

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ast week, NASCAR revealed the 2020 schedule for its premier series. As expected, the new calendar was rife with change — some of it for the better, and some of it for the worse.

Let’s start with the positives. Moving the season finale from Homestead to ISM Raceway in Phoenix was long overdue. It’s high time that NASCAR let a different track host the Championship Race, lest the event grow stale and predictable.

Equally wise is the decision to move Daytona’s second race from its traditional July 4 weekend slot to the regular-season finale.

Having the final race of the regular season at a track as wild and unpredictable as Daytona will add a new layer of excitement for fans of drivers and teams looking to punch a last-minute ticket into the playoffs.

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Now, for the not-so-pleasant aspects of the new schedule.

While changing up the order in which several races are run is certainly a step in the right direction, what about actually adding some new tracks — and taking away some races that are predictably dull? NASCAR is still in desperate need of more short tracks and fewer intermediate tracks, but the 2020 schedule does nothing to address this.

Neither does the schedule do anything to remedy the ungodly length of the season.

While putting both of Pocono’s premier series races on the same weekend will save teams a second trip to the Pennsylvania mountains, the schedule still features 36 points-paying races, which virtually any rational competitor or observer will tell you are too many.

Perhaps the biggest headscratcher of the new schedule is the back-to-back off weekends in late July and early August.

Why not spread these out a bit, so drivers and teams aren’t as prone to fatigue and burnout?

Here’s the bottom line: While the new schedule features some positive change, work remains to be done.

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The Clash

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Sunday, July 5 Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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Saturday, Sept. 12

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Saturday, May 16

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Saturday, Sept. 19

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Sunday, May 24

Charlotte Motor Speedway

Sunday, Sept. 27

Talladega Superspeedway

Sunday, May 31

Kansas Speedway

Sunday, Oct. 4

Charlotte Motor Speedway

Sunday, June 7

Michigan International Speedway

Sunday, Oct. 11 Sunday, Oct. 18

Kansas Speedway

Sunday, June 14

Sonoma Raceway

Sunday, Oct. 25

Texas Motor Speedway

Sunday, June 21

Chicagoland Speedway

Sunday, Nov. 1

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It was JR Motorsports driver Michael Conti who started from the pole, his second time leading the field to the green in 2019. Conti led until lap 28, when Flipsid3 Tactics driver Ryan Luza took the lead away. Luza would go on to lead a race-high 98 laps, with Conti leading 58. Luza was able to finish the job, but not without drama as a pair of late-race

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A number of wrecks occurred during the closing laps, including two after the white flag. Ten drivers ended the race off the lead lap, including Daytona victor Zack Novak, but every driver except

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Flipsid3 Tactics driver Timmy Hill was running when the checkered flag flew.

Ryan Luza now leads the series points standings by ten points over Keegan Leahy. 17 points behind Leahy sits Michael Conti, followed closely by Jimmy Mullis and Zack Novack.

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cknowledged as one of the country’s leading neurosurgeons, Dr. Jason Cormier has helped MSG provide a comprehensive, grassroots marketing campaign focused on preventative health care education and wellness training.

With an emphasis to educate and engage race fans in their growing role as health care consumers, the objective is to influence behavioral changes, to provide racing’s brand-loyal audience with the medical knowledge to make informed, preventative decisions that directly affect the wellness of their families.

One health issue that affects NASCAR racecar drivers and fans alike is neck and back pain. Cormier shared some preventative measures one can take to help avoid lower back pain.

“Outside of the red flags – like a fever, weight loss that is not explained by a change in diet, suspicion of cancers, long-term steroid use, or a weak immune system – we can look at simple things to prevent lower back pain,” Cormier said. “We’ll take a look at improving the diet, weight loss, smoking habits and exercise.”

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A patient can also strengthen his or her core to help prevent lower back pain. Improving one’s range of motion and maintaining an active lifestyle are also helpful preventative measures.

In the event that a patient is already affected by lower back pain, Cormier recommends he or she take an anti-inflammatory, such as Ibuprofen or Tylenol – if the patient has been cleared by a doctor. Avoiding carrying large bags, briefcases and purses can also limit the stress on a person’s back.

health and wellness “Watch your posture,” Cormier said. “Make sure you’re not overloading your back. Consider switching to a briefcase or bag on wheels.”

One of the most common causes of upper back and neck pain in this day and age is poor posture when sending text messages and looking down at smart phones. Writing for extended periods of time without stretching your neck is another common cause.

“It’s the result of constantly looking down at a computer or phone,” Cormier said. “It’s important to think about posture.”

Neck trauma is a more serious issue that can be managed non-surgically with traction

therapy, physical therapy or an interventional procedure, depending on the results of one’s MRI. Racecar drivers also are at risk of suffering compression fractures. Austin Therriault and Aric Almirola have both suffered those types of injuries in the recent past.

“When you’re driving at high speeds, the spine absorbs the ‘G’ forces of the wreck, which predisposes one to the possibility of spinal fractures,” Cormier said. “Protect your body by consistently exercising for a few minutes three to four times weekly, and maintain a healthy life style, and your body will be significantly optimized to endure the physical challenges ahead.”

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Fish oils are also available for purchase over the counter. Cormier said the only downside of ingesting fish oil is that of its blood thinning properties.

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▶▶ THE TEXAS TWO-STEP. Joey Logano races during the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500.

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▶▶ MEETING OF THE MINDS. Ryan Newman, Aric Almirola and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. stand on the grid during qualifying for the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500.

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▶▶ THE BUSCH BLITZ. Kyle Busch celebrates with his son Brexton in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series My Bariatric Solutions 300 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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▶▶ A CRASH COURSE. David Starr crashes during the NASCAR Xfinity Series My Bariatric Solutions 300.

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