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Seth Eggert

Seth Eggert

@setheggert91.bsky.social

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#NASCAR, Motorsports Reference Co-Founder, 2x NMPA Award Winner. NMPA Social Media Manager.

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Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys @deadlypassions-pod.bsky.social · May 24

The Lotus 38 wasn't an American-built car, but it WAS hugely transformative for the American motorsport scene thanks to its impressive debut win at the 1965 #Indy500 — and part of that is thanks to #NASCAR !

Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · May 24

I appreciate the shoutout but so far I have not tracked #Indy500 or #IndyCar stats because every time I've asked about doing so, IndyCar fans have not expressed any interest in it.

Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 20

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: The National Motorsports Appeals Panel has upheld NASCAR's disqualification of Parker Kligerman's Daytona winning truck.

#NASCAR | #FreshfromFlorida250

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Panel Denies Appeal of Parker Kligerman's Daytona Winning Truck Disqualification

An appeals panel denied Henderson Motorsports and Parker Kligerman's request to reinstate their Daytona win.

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 20

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: Joe Gibbs Racing will appeal the penalty issued to Chase Briscoe after the #Daytona500.

#nascar

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Chase Briscoe's Plans to Appeal Major NASCAR Penalty

Joe Gibbs Racing will appeal Chase Briscoe's penalty from NASCAR.

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 20

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: NASCAR has issued a major penalty to Chase Briscoe for a spoiler modification at Daytona International Speedway.

Joe Gibbs Racing will appeal the penalty.

#NASCAR | #Daytona500

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NASCAR Issues Major Penalty to Chase Briscoe After Daytona 500

Chase Briscoe received a big penalty from NASCAR for a spoiler modification at Daytona.

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 16

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: Kris Wright took responsibility for the massive crash with Josh Bilicki during pit stops in the #UnitedRentals300 at Daytona.

"The brake issue was a part of it, I caused it," Wright said.

#NASCAR | @xfinityracing.bsky.social

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Kris Wright Admits Fault in Massive Crash with Josh Bilicki

Kris Wright admitted that he was at fault in the crash with Josh Bilicki at Daytona.

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 14

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: Matt Tifft provided an update on his NASCAR future and when a potential return to racing on the national stage could take place.

#NASCAR

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Matt Tifft Provides an Update on His NASCAR Future

About six years ago Matt Tifft’s racing career came to a halt after he suffered a seizure at Martinsville Speedway. Since returning to racing two years ago,

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 14

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: Brayton Laster was emotional after locking into the #ridethedente200 #ARCAMenards Series race at Daytona International Speedway.

"This is what it’s all about," Laster said.

#NASCAR | #arcamenardsseries

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Brayton Laster Emotional After Locking Into ARCA Daytona Race

Brayton Laster's rain dance earned him a spot in the 2025 Daytona ARCA race.

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 12

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: 2023 #ENASCAR Coca-Cola @iracing.com Series champion and Spire Motorsports sim racer Steven Wilson took a dramatic win in the eNASCAR season opener at the virtual Daytona International Speedway.

#NASCAR #esports #iRacing

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Spire Motorsports' Steven Wilson Takes eNASCAR win at Daytona

Steven Wilson won the 2025 eNASCAR season opener at Daytona.

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 11

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: Sponsorship woes have Christian Rose on the sideline for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway with Bayley Currey in the No. 44 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet.

#NASCAR | #freshfromflorida250

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Bayley Currey to Drive No. 44 for Niece After Christian Rose's Sponsor Woes

Bayley Currey will race the No. 44 truck instead of Christian Rose.

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 10

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: Toyota Racing announced their multi-series driver development program lineup for the 2025 season.

#NASCAR | #IMSA

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Toyota Racing Unveiled Their 2025 Driver Development Lineup

Toyota Racing revealed their 2025 driver development lineup.

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 9

Honored to receive an award once again from the National Motorsports Press Association in the #esports written category.

Congrats to Jacob Seelman and Cameron Richardson for also winning awards in that category and all of the other award winners.

Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 6

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: Jimmie Johnson and Marty Smith will co-host a new SIRIUSXM Podcast, "Never Settle."

#NASCAR

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Jimmie Johnson and Marty Smith Will Co-Host SiriusXM Podcast

Jimmie Johnson and Marty Smith to co-host SiriusXM Podcast.

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 5

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: Ross Chastain will appear in a Busch Beer ad during the #SuperBowl.

#NASCAR

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Ross Chastain to Appear in Super Bowl With Busch Beer

Ross Chastain will be in a Busch Beer Super Bowl ad.

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 4

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: @ASCAR and @xfinityracing.bsky.social announced a new way for #NASCAR drivers to earn points in 2025 with the 'Xfinity Fastest Lap.'

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NASCAR Announces New Way Drivers Can Earn Points in 2025

NASCAR drivers can earn points for the fastest lap in 2025.

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 3

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: Denny Hamlin said that NASCAR's Open Exemption Provisional 'reeks of desperation' as he offered harsh criticism of the new rule.

#NASCAR

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Denny Hamlin Levels Harsh Criticism at NASCAR's Open Exemption Provisional

Denny Hamlin sees NASCAR's Open Exemption Provisional as desperation.

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 3

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: Chase Elliott took a dominant win in the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

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Chase Elliott Dominates The Cook Out Clash at 'The Madhouse'

Chase Elliott dominated the Cook Out Clash.

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 2

Thank you!

Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Feb 2

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: Bubba Wallace clapped back at a fan's one-finger salute at 'The Madhouse' of Bowman Gray Stadium.

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Bubba Wallace Claps Back at One-Finger Salute in Clash Heat Race

Bubba Wallace responds to one-finger salute.

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Jan 30

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: What's the perfect gift to get yourself for your birthday? For Carson Hocevar, the answer is apparently a flamethrower.

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#NASCAR

Carson Hocevar Celebrates Birthday with a Flamethrower

Carson Hocevar had fun on his birthday by lighting the candles on his cake with a flamethrower.

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Jan 26

Filed to @athlonsports.bsky.social: #eNASCAR driver Vicente Salas takes the next step in chasing his 'Sim to Reality' dreams as he'll make his @xfinityracing.bsky.social debut with @teamalphaprime.bsky.social in the No. 45 Chevrolet.

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#NASCAR | #XfinitySeries

Vicente Salas’ Sim to Reality Dream Continues with Alpha Prime Racing

Vicente Salas takes the next step in his sim to reality journey.

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Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Dec 25

Thank you! And Merry Christmas to you!

Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Dec 9

#NASCAR Regional NEWS: @ryanvargas.bsky.social will compete in the FINAL race at Irwindale Speedway with sandyvans.com as a sponsor of his No. 23 Late Model.

#NASCARRegional

Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Dec 6

To quote one of my favorite songs, "Born to Remember" by Sam Glaser:

"I've been hoping for a rainbow. Some eternal sign. That hate and fear. Will disappear forevermore."

Seth Eggert @setheggert91.bsky.social · Dec 6

As I wrote earlier this year, #NASCAR has come a long, LONG way in diversity, but it's clear that there is still a long way to go.

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Let’s Look at How Far NASCAR’s Come | Kickin' the Tires

NASCAR has made a lot of strides in being more welcoming since Drive for Diversity was founded 20 years ago.

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