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Frontstretch Podcast: Talking Offseason News, Plethora of Changes

2017 Kansas Ii Cup Kurt Busch Barry Cantrell Nkp

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In a special offseason episode of the Frontstretch Podcast, Dustin Albino, Mike Neff and Zach Catanzareti discuss all the news that’s transpired since Homestead. We start with the elephant in the room, that being Kurt Busch making the move to Chip Ganassi Racing, replacing Jamie McMurray who will take on an analyst role at Fox Sports. What do we think Busch can do …

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2018 Top NASCAR Storylines: Welcome to the Chase Elliott Era

#9: Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Napa Auto Parts, Celebrates After Winning In Dover.

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It took 99 races and over two-and-a-half years of competing full-time in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, but Chase Elliott scored his coveted first career victory on Aug. 5, 2018 at Watkins Glen International. A race which he dominated finally put to rest critics wondering if his Cup Series breakthrough would ever come. Prior …

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Frontstretch Podcast: Wrapping Up Homestead

Joey Logano 2018 Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series Champion

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It’s a fun Frontstretch Podcast this week, as the trio of Dustin Albino, Mike Neff and Zach Catanzareti discuss championship weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Joey Logano claimed the race win and the championship on Sunday, clinching his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title. We break down how the No. 22 team elevated throughout the playoffs, how it won in South Beach and could …

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Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson End 2018 NASCAR Season Winless

Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, Sonoma 2018

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Heading into 2018, it felt almost guaranteed Denny Hamlin and Jimmie Johnson would find Victory Lane. But as the season progressed, it became a little bit far-fetched. Hamlin entered the season winning Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races in every year since 2006, when he was a rookie. Johnson’s streak dated back 16 years, going …

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Martin Truex Jr. Comes Up Just Short of 2nd Cup Title

Martin Truex Jr. 2018 Ford Ecoboost 400

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Out of Sunday’s (Nov. 18) Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4, Martin Truex Jr. came in with the least momentum. But he was wheelin’ the No. 78 car around Homestead-Miami Speedway for Furniture Row Racing’s farewell race. Through the opening two stages, Truex had a top-five car, placing fourth and fifth, respectively. But after …

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Frontstretch Podcast: 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Preview

Joey Logano 2018 Ford Ecoboost 400 Practice

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In a special edition of the Frontstretch Podcast, Dustin Albino, Tom Bowles, Davey Segal and Phil Allaway are live from Homestead-Miami Speedway breaking down Ford Championship Weekend. Who will win the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship? Before we answer that, the Frontstretch quartet breaks down the XFINITY and Camping World Truck series championship races. They saw …

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John Hunter Nemechek Moving to GMS Racing in 2019

2018 Phoenix Ism Zach Catanzareti John Hunter Nemechek

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John Hunter Nemechek is on the move. After a limited XFINITY Series schedule with Chip Ganassi Racing this season, he’ll jump to GMS Racing in 2019. Multiple sources have confirmed to Frontstretch the 21-year-old will be moving over to GMS. The driver contract, to be finalized in the coming days, puts Nemechek behind the wheel of the …

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XFINITY Breakdown: Tyler Reddick Captures XFINITY Championship

Nascar Xfinity Series

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Heading into Saturday’s (Nov. 17) XFINITY Series championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Tyler Reddick was looked at as the underdog. But once he got the high groove working, the No. 9 Chevrolet was unstoppable, ending the night hoisting the championship trophy. Reddick ran the entire stage in the top five, placing third. But in the …

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Cole Custer Wins XFINITY Pole for Championship Race at Homestead

Cole Custer 2018 Nxs Championship Four

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Last year, Cole Custer dominated the championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, despite not being among the Championship 4. This year, the No. 00 car won the pole for Saturday’s (Nov. 17) Ford EcoBoost 300. And if he wins the race? He’ll earn a NASCAR XFINITY Series title along with it. Custer laid down a lap …

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Ryan Reed Uncertain of Future, Confident to be Back in Racecar

2017 Road America Nxs Ryan Reed Russell Labounty Nkp

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For the past five seasons, Ryan Reed has made a staple of competing for solid finishes in the Xfinity Series for Roush Fenway Racing. But his run with the team could come to a close in Saturday’s (Nov. 17) Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The future uncertain, Reed’s trying his best to go out …

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Possible Flat Tire, Slow Pit Stop Halts Noah Gragson’s Title Hopes

2018 Homestead Cwts Noah Gragson Truck Phil Allaway

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Heading into 2018, Noah Gragson was one of the preseason favorites for the championship. He made it all the way to the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway with a shot at the title. Gragson started Friday’s (Nov. 16) Ford EcoBoost 200 at Homestead from third position, best of the Championship 4 drivers. He used the …

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