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Justin Allgaier, Justin Haley Pace Xfinity Practices at Las Vegas

#7: Justin Allgaier, Jr Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Brandt Professional Agriculture Nascar Xfinity Series

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The NASCAR Xfinity Series held two practice sessions on Friday afternoon (March 1) to open the weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway ahead of Saturday’s Boyd Gaming 300. Justin Allgaier was quickest in the opening session with a speed of 178.737 mph. Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series star Kyle Busch was second, followed by Tyler …

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NASCAR Mailbox: Which Underdog Team Can Keep Up Their Strong Start All Year Long?

2019 Atlanta Cup Ryan Preece Car Nkp

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This season will be very unique for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series with the new aero package, which may very well produce some surprises throughout the year. We saw several underdog teams have strong weekends at Atlanta, and some have the potential to continue that all year long. One team that showed strength on …

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Stewart Friesen & Ben Rhodes Top Friday Afternoon Truck Practices in Atlanta

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The Gander Outdoor Truck Series held two practice sessions on Friday afternoon in preparation for Saturday evening’s Ultimate Tailgating 200 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, the second event of the 2019 season. Stewart Friesen was fastest during the first session with a speed of 177.204 mph.  Friesen is looking for his first career win in …

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Justin Haley & Cole Custer Quickest in Atlanta Xfinity Practices

2019 Daytona I Nxs Justin Haley Nkp

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The NASCAR Xfinity Series held two practice sessions on Friday afternoon at Atlanta Motor Speedway in preparation for Saturday afternoon’s Rinnai 250. Cole Custer was fastest in the opening session of the day with a lap speed of 178.218 mph, running just 12 laps during the session.  Christopher Bell followed in second position with a …

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Aric Almirola Scores First Pole Since 2012 in Atlanta

2019 Daytona I Cup Aric Almirola Car Nkp

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Aric Almirola scored his first pole since 2012 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series on Friday evening at the Atlanta Motor Speedway for this weekend’s race.  He posted a lap speed of 181.473 mph and will start beside Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Almirola not only scored his first pole in seven years, but it is …

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NASCAR Mailbox: Who is the Next Driver to Break a Long Winless Streak?

2019 Daytona I Cup Matt Dibenedetto Helmet Nkp

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After a very eventful Daytona 500, Leavine Family Racing and driver Matt DiBenedetto left with a wrecked racecar, but one that was very fast all day long. DiBenedetto led 49 laps, a career high for him, and was on his way to what looked like a career day until being caught up in a very …

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NASCAR Mailbox: Which Rule Change this Season will Have the Biggest Impact on the State of NASCAR?

2019 Daytona Clash Cup Martin Truex Jr Car Nkp

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As NASCAR waves the green flag for the start of the 2019 season this weekend, there are so many aspects that are different about the sport. So many of them have to do with rules, the aero package and some big-name drivers in new rides. Which of these factors though will affect the state of …

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Entry List: NASCAR Racing Experience 300

Ross Chastain, Alex Labbe And Caesar Bacarella Battle For Top Ten Position Late In The Power Shares Qqq 250 Nascar Xfinity Race At Daytona International Speedway. February 17th, 2018.

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The NASCAR Xfinity Series opens the 2019 season Saturday, Feb. 16, at Daytona International Speedway. 38 cars are entered with many drivers in different rides from the end of the 2018 season. New faces have also come to NASCAR’s second-tier division. JR Motorsports has four drivers entered this weekend.  Michael Annett moves from the No. …

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Entry List: NextEra Energy 250

2018 Daytona Trucks Bruce Nuttleman Johnny Sauter

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The newly re-branded NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series opens its season on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at Daytona International Speedway with the NextEra Energy Resources 250.  40 trucks are entered this weekend, meaning eight will go home after qualifying. There are many changes in the Truck Series this season, with several faces in new places. …

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2018 NASCAR Top Storylines: How Did Each of the Big 3 Fall Apart?

2016 Daytona Ii Cup Martin Truex Jr Kyle Busch Nigel Kinrade Nkp

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The Big Three. This was the most popular phrase throughout the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season. Between Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, and Martin Truex Jr., all three dominated the first 3/4 of the season and it looked as if nobody else would be able to overtake them and be champion at the end …

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2018 NASCAR Driver Reviews: William Byron

2018 Cup Pocono Zach Catanzareti William Byron

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They say it is never easy moving up to the top level of a sport and, unfortunately, William Byron, who recently turned 21 years old, found that out in 2018. Byron entered his rookie season in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series as the reigning NASCAR Xfinity Series champion. Not only that, but he stepped into …

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NASCAR Mailbox: Is Joey Logano’s 2017 to 2018 Turnaround the Best in NASCAR History?

2018 Homestead Cup Zach Catanzareti Joey Logano

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Last season, Joey Logano and the No. 22 Team Penske team did not make the playoffs after an encumbered win at Richmond early in the season seemed to ruin their vibe for the remainder of the year. Logano struggled mightily every week to the point where he missed the playoffs for the first time since …

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