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Featuring a discussion of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series schedule!

Beneath the hype generated by a sport trying to reinvent itself all at once, the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup season was also defined by a sudden lack of competitive, fully-funded teams. In this episode, we take a look at the events that led to this, and similar instances from NASCAR’s past. #RiseOfTheFieldFillers #ROTFF VIDEO CREDITS https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjZQnMo0uMCEvhvzUPfgrt68Ps4ztHaXJ WEBSITE CREDITS Jayski’s Silly Season Site Racing-reference.info BOOK CREDITS Wood, Perry Allen. “Declarations of Stock Car Independents: Interviews with Twelve Racers of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s,” McFarland, 2010 - https://www.amazon.com/Declarations-Stock-Car-Independents-Interviews-ebook/dp/B005N5CYXS MUSIC CREDITS “Get Tough” – TrackTribe “Come On Out” – Dan Lebowitz "The Awakening" – Patrick Patrikios PHOTO CREDITS Apexoff.com Are We There Yet? Travel David Allio eBay Google Images Historical Stock Car Racing Forum @JerryHill56 Ratus Walter Collection, www.raceplace.zoomshare.com Rubbin’s Racin’ Forums @TimmyHillRacer USA Today Wikipedia

The opening segment of Episode 1 from my new series "Rise of the Field Fillers," coming soon to this channel! Want to see it before it premieres? Join the $5 level of my Patreon at patreon.com/lastcaronbrock. MUSIC: "Get Tough" - TrackTribe

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/lastcaronbrock TIP JAR: http://paypal.me/BrockBeard In the LASTREON, the Official Patreon of LASTCAR.info, for as little as one dollar, you will the chance to support some of the most unique motorsports coverage around, a site that has been credentialed on both coasts and in two countries. You will also support the preservation of NASCAR history, both through my videos on YouTube and my new book series, which began with “J.D.: The Life and Death of a Forgotten NASCAR Legend.” And if you join our $5 and up tiers, you'll also get some neat rewards. PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/lastcaronbrock TIP JAR: http://paypal.me/BrockBeard SHIRTS AND MERCH: https://lastcaronbrock.redbubble.com J.D. BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/J-D-Forgotten-NASCAR-Legend/dp/1643707957 Video updated and re-uploaded September 20, 2020.

Harvick and Busch battle through lapped traffic.

Timmy Hill sweeps both last-place finishes on the same day at Richmond, where the green flag flies for all time.

MUSIC: "Get Tough" - TrackTribe VIDEOS: Big thanks to Dave W

Summing up the action from NASCAR's inaugural Daytona road course weekend.

The end of the longest triple-digit streak without a Cup Series last-place finish.

S1APSH0ES: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuyD0SAhBfxwHLvbOF3RFCg NASCARMAN HISTORY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwPtGejL8OSGRVRHI6kOH9g No one quite knew what to expect when Bobby Ginn, a real estate developer from South Carolina, purchased 80% of MB2 Motorsports, rebranding the two-car team as Ginn Racing. Some of NASCAR’s biggest names took notice, as did several up-and-comers, lured by big-money contracts. But hardly had the ink dried when the team’s funding began to disappear. In the space of just a few months, Ginn Racing would collapse, costing more than 100 people their jobs. It was a financial disaster that sent ripples through the sport still felt to this day. Video narrated by myself and S1apSh0es. MUSIC “One Life” – Patrick Patrikios VIDEOS https://docs.google.com/document/d/11CTUGklwntOD2AEp-yfcQz1VW6wgDQaae6jSJmSGn0k/edit?usp=sharing PHOTOS AutoRacing1.com Bill Blose (photosbybill.com) BGNRacing.com Crash.net eBay Getty Images Godfather’s Blog Google Images HiltonHeadHoldings.com ISC Images and Archives Jayski’s Silly Season Site Lubert-Adler Motorsport.com Pete McCole Press Pass Trading Cards RichQuin.com Rusty Jarrett Spokeo Wikipedia YouTube ARTICLES *Anonymous. “Ginn adds DeHart to staff,” Crash.net, January 13, 2007: https://www.crash.net/nascar/news/90933/1/ginn-adds-dehart-to-staff *Coble, Don. “DEI, Ginn Racing discuss possible merger for 2008,” Savannah Now, July 18, 2007: https://www.savannahnow.com/article/20070718/SPORTS/307189920 *Elkins, Ken and Erik Spanberg, “Teams joining forces on $8 million race complex,” Charlotte Business Journal, January 31, 2005, https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2005/01/31/story5.html *Fabrikant, Geraldine. “It’s Tee Time. Where Is Everybody?” The New York Times, May 23, 2009: *Gluck, Jeff. “How I Got Here with Jay Frye,” JeffGluck.com, September 13, 2018: https://jeffgluck.com/jay-frye-interview-indycar-president/ *Luthy, Dusty. “MU alum runs Ginn Racing,” July 18, 2008: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/pro_sports/mu-alum-runs-ginn-racing/article_967dc596-08c0-5245-8cf9-777a3029bd45.html *Mackler, Mike. “Nascar Team Owner Hall of Shame: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (and a few Rebounds),” March 26, 2016: http://spaderacing.blogspot.com/2016/03/nascar-team-owner-hall-of-shame-good.html *Motorsport.com, “Ginn Racing signs Martin as a mentor,” February 10, 2007: https://us.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/ginn-racing-signs-martin-as-mentor/2124463/ *Schultheis, Kurt. “The Ginn Co. announces a Sports Entertainment Divison,” June 21, 2006: https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2006/06/19/daily28.html *Snyder, Jack. “Bobby Ginn has land and a vision,” The Orlando Sentinel, April 14, 2003: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2003-04-14-0304120537-story.html *Tobin, Toby. “Lubert-Adler Sells Hammock Beach Resort and Other Properties to Tampa Company For $18 Million,” FlaglerLive, January 4, 2020: https://flaglerlive.com/148705/hammock-beach-sold/ WEBSITES *Bahamas Information Services Update (TheBahamasWeekly.com): http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/bis-news-updates/Govt_Officials_Tour_Ginn_Hammock_Beach_Resort_Palm_Coast_FL_printer.shtml *Bumpin’ Crunchin’ and Drafting: http://bumpincrunchinanddrafting-mo.blogspot.com/2007/08/two-week-ago-dei-ginn-racing-merges.html *Ginn Racing, archived at: https://web.archive.org/web/20061022190840/http://www.ginnracing.com/ *Ginn Clubs & Resorts, archived at: https://web.archive.org/web/20060225045549/http://www.ginnclubsandresorts.com/default2.asp *Jayski’s Silly Season Site *Racing-reference.info *Wikipedia

On July 24, 2007 - thirteen years ago today - news broke that Ginn Racing, one of the top multi-car teams in NASCAR's Nextel Cup Series, had merged with Dale Earnhardt, Inc. The merger shut down three Cup Series teams overnight, ultimately ending the careers of two veteran drivers and delaying those of two newcomers. How did this happen? In my next video, "The Beginning of the End," S1apSh0es and myself will chronicle the sequence of events that led to this moment, and how its effects have shaped what NASCAR is today. The video is written and produced by myself, and is narrated by both of us. To watch the video before it premieres on my channel, be sure to join the $5 level of S1apSh0es' Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/S1apSh0es As with my previous videos, I will then host a YouTube premiere on my channel, at which point the video will be publicly available. MUSIC "The Awakening" - Patrick Patrikios

Congratulations to "high line" Cole Custer!

A livestream following the premiere of my updated 2019 documentary "Three Before February" on the tragic events of the 2000 and 2001 NASCAR seasons. Video posted on the 20th anniversary of the passing of Kenny Irwin, Jr. in a practice crash at New Hampshire.

VICTORY JUNCTION: https://victoryjunction.org/ KENNY IRWIN, JR. FOUNDATION: http://www.kennyirwinjrfoundation.org/ TONY ROPER SCHOLARSHIP FUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tony-roper-memorial-scholarship-fund Adam Petty. Kenny Irwin, Jr. Tony Roper. In the lead-up to the 2000 NASCAR season, each was looking to take the next step in their career. No one knew all three would lose their lives in separate racing accidents just five months apart. They were three warnings of a serious safety issue within the sport that, unheeded, culminated with a tragedy even more unthinkable. This is that story. UPDATE (December 2, 2019): Thank you to everyone who participated in our Three Before February Charity Auction! Because of you, we raised a combined $100 for Victory Junction, The Kenny Irwin, Jr. Foundation, and the Tony Roper Scholarship Fund! UPDATE (July 7, 2020): Updated version uploaded on the 20th anniversary of Kenny Irwin, Jr.'s passing. UPDATE: (July 2, 2021): New link for the Tony Roper Memorial Scholarship Fund MUSIC "Glory Be" - Patrick Patrikios VIDEO https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VM38xifmyUmnXhJmYqWMlkC1L2CPjonecEkpMI7q_eY/edit?usp=sharing ARTICLES *Associated Press. "Adam Starts, but Kyle Finishes," ESPN.com, April 2, 2000 *Associated Press. “Irwin died ‘doing what he loved.’” ESPN.com Motor Sports, July 13, 2000. *Brewington, Tammy. “Kenny Irwin: The Final Goodbye,” Middle Tennessee Racing News, August 10, 2000. (Archived at https://web.archive.org/web/20010708024511/http://www.racindeals.com/record.asp?ArticleID=69) *Brinster, Dick. “Crash claims another driver,” Moscow-Pullman Daily News, July 8, 2000. *Cooper, Adam. “HANS inventor Robert Hubbard dies,” Motorsport.com, February 6, 2019. *Gee, Michael. “Tragic turn at NHIS: Loudon slammed by second fatal accident this year,” Boston Herald, July 8, 2000. *Harris, Mike. “NASCAR still full speed on safety,” January 19, 2002. *Hinton, Ed. “Just 8 weeks later, tragedy hits us again,” Orlando Sentinel, July 8, 2000. *Hinton, Ed. "Stuck-Throttle Crash 'Scary' For Labonte," Chicago Tribune, September 2, 2000. *Hinton, Ed. “NASCAR Idles While Drivers Die,” Orlando Sentinel, February 11, 2001. *Jensen, Tom. “Earnhardt sounds off on Safety,” NASCAR Scene, September 14, 2000. *Jensen, Tom. “Helmet design an issue, too,” NASCAR Scene, September 14, 2000. *Kelly, Kevin. “Police upset with NASCAR for actions after Irwin’s crash,” St. Petersburg Times, July 30, 2000. *Marusak, Joe and Ames Alexander. “’It was a horrible night.’ Fla. Bridge collapse revives memories of Charlotte tragedy,” The Charlotte Observer, March 15, 2018. *Radebaugh, Don. “Remembering Roper, ARCA’s ‘Dean’ of the dirt,” August 11, 2016. https://www.arcaracing.com/articles/2002112-remembering-roper-arca-s-dean-of-the-dirt *Sherman, Don. “The Physics Of: How the HANS Device Saves Lives,” Car and Driver, January 14, 2012. https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15121817/the-physics-of-how-the-hans-device-saves-lives-feature/ *Smith, Marty. “Dial it up, Irwin at contender at NHIS,” July 6, 2000. (Archived at https://web.archive.org/web/20000823005145/http://www.nascar.com/news/2000/0706/1001795.html) *Scranton, Lyndal. “Ozarks racing legacy: Tony Roper’s memory lives on 15 years after fatal NASCAR crash,” Springfield News-Leader, September 30, 2015. https://www.news-leader.com/story/sports/2015/09/30/ozarks-racing-legacy-tony-ropers-memory-lives-years-fatal-nascar-crash/73086688/ *Unknown. “Black Sunday: Racing Legend Dale Earnhardt dies after Daytona 500 wreck,” The News-Journal, February 19, 2001. OTHER SOURCES *eBay *FindAGrave.com *Getty Images *Google Images *Jayski’s Silly Season Site *Jayski’s 2000 Busch Series Site (Archived at http://web.archive.org/web/20000815082528/http://www.jayski.com/bgn/bgnnews.htm) *Jayski’s New England 300 Race Page (Archived at http://web.archive.org/web/20000816124603/http://www.jayski.com/next/2000-nhis.htm) *Motorsport.com *NASCAR.com – Thatlook.com 300 Practice Results, Driver Profiles (Archived at http://web.archive.org/web/20000823023819/http://www.nascar.com/winstoncup/races00/newhampshire300/fri_practice.html) *Racer’s Reunion – “September 13, 1969 – Big Bill And The PDA Square Off,” Thread by @tmc-chase at http://racersreunion.com/community/forum/stock-car-racing-history/34222/september-13-1969-big-bill-and-the-pda-square-off *Racing-Reference.info *Scene Vault Podcast: Dave Marcis *Sports Design Blog, “Remembering Kenny Irwin Jr.,” 2010. (Archived at https://web.archive.org/web/20100727172315/http://www.sportsdesignblog.com/2010/07/reme.html) *The Third Turn *TonyRoper.com (Archived at https://web.archive.org/web/20001018223446/http://www.tonyroper.com:80/) *VirtualGlobetrotting.com *Washington-Erving Motorsports (Archived at https://web.archive.org/web/20000511185305/http://www.washingtonerving.com/) *Wikipedia Special Thanks to Kenny Irwin superfan Eric on eBay