I think I've lost some brain cells reading this thread. OP all you are owed is a new frame. It's just a used truck, if you can't live with a new frame, then sell it or trade it and move on with life.
Nascar's popularity has long since peaked and it has been on a steady decline for years. They aren't helping themselves with all the dumb changes. It would be so simple to fix it.
1. Get rid of stages. It's bush league nonsense.
2. Get rid of the Chase. No reason someone in 16th with 10 races...
It's a Taurus so it's on the low end of decent handguns. But, it has a lifetime warranty and should cost you around $450-500. Ive sold a couple and they are nothing to write home about.