Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE -- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—There was a different buzz surrounding Daytona 500 Media Day on Wednesday—and it resonated from the top on down. Once again, there’s change coming to NASCAR. New rules, new schedules, new cars and potentially new manufacturers are on the horizon.

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE -- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Kurt Busch has already expressed his concern to the Chevrolet camp. After all, as a former driver at Stewart-Haas Racing, the 2017 Daytona 500 winner understands the importance of being part of the Ford armada when it comes to drafting on restrictor-plate tracks.

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE -- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--After a miserable 2018 season, Denny Hamlin has returned to the traditional white paint scheme on the No. 11 Fed Ex Toyota.

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE -- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Brennan Poole wasn't willing to walk away from a NASCAR career without a fight. Thanks to On Point Motorsports, he won’t have to.

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE-- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.— Jimmie Johnson’s winless streak ended on Sunday. But the driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet moved race leader Paul Menard and eliminated three-quarters of the field before collecting the Advance Auto Parts Clash trophy.

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE -- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Hendrick Motorsports made a statement in qualifying for the Daytona 500 with all four drivers sweeping the top-four speeds.

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE -- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Menards has expanded its support of the ARCA Series as the entitlement sponsor. The 65-year-old tour will now be called the ARCA Menards Series.

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE -- DAYTONA BEACH, FL -- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Johnny Sauter hopes to prove you can go home again—and win. Sources tell RacinBoys.com that Sauter will return to ThorSport Racing for the 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series season. An announcement is expected early next week.

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE -- DELEON SPRINGS, Fla. —If Justin Haley isn’t answering his phone, don’t be surprised. He’s gone dirt racing.

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE -- Which new driver/crew chief combinations have the best opportunity for success in 2019? Following lackluster and winless seasons for some key pairings, a number of prominent teams will have a different look this season as owners hope to breathe life into struggling squads.

RacinBoys.com is adding a new page dedicated to breaking NASCAR news direct from the track, the garage and Charlotte.

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE -- CONCORD, N.C.—Now that NASCAR has put the hammer down on competitors pushing the envelope with the rule book, what’s next for the sport? The threat of disqualifying teams for breaking the rules topped the news coming out of the Research and Development Center on Monday, but there was more to the sanctioning body’s message.

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS COLUMN -- CONCORD, N.C.—It’s a new day in NASCAR racing. For the 2019 season, cheaters will no longer prosper--not even a little bit--as NASCAR is opting to take away race wins for rules violations as a matter of policy for the first time in its history.

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE -- CHARLOTTE—The NASCAR Hall of Fame feted its 10th class of inductees on Friday night under the “Forever Legends” banner. Two owners—Roger Penske and Jack Roush—two drivers—Jeff Gordon and Davey Allison—and Alan Kulwicki, who wore both hats en route to the 1992 title, were installed into stock car’s famed hall.

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE -- CHARLOTTE--If it’s good to be king, then it’s even better to be The Captain. And on Friday, The Captain of Motorsports—Roger Penske—will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Broadcast times have been set for 2019 NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE -- Cole Bodine turned a solid Chili Bowl Nationals performance into a full-time ride with Petry Motorsports. For five of the six days in Tulsa, Okla., the 20-year-old racer from Rossville, Indiana, worked in the Clauson-Marshall Racing pits performing whatever task was needed.

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE -- Add Americas Rallycross to Gateway Motorsports Park’s expanding portfolio. On Thursday, ARX unveiled its 2019 schedule, which includes the debut of the rallycross event at GMP on the weekend of July 13-14.

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE -- CONCORD, N.C.—Kurt Busch and Kyle Larson might just be NASCAR’s new odd couple. Busch, 40, grew up in the desert.

Lee Spencer RACINBOYS EXCLUSIVE -- CONCORD, N.C.—Joe Piette has found a new challenge with Team Penske. The veteran pit crew coach joined the organization in the off-season and enjoyed his first public appearance with the Nos. 2, 12, 22 and 21 teams at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday.