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Kyle Busch & Kevin Harvick: Domination We Haven’t Seen in Years

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Going into the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, many knew who the guys to beat were going to be on a week-to-week basis. Some would’ve said defending MENCS champion Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson would be the top three. Others also believed Team Chevrolet would compete for wins week in …

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The Underdog House: Darrell Wallace Jr. Leads the Way on NASCAR’s Longest Night

2018 Las Vegas I Cup Darrell Wallace Jr Nigel Kinrade Nkp

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade/NKP)

The stars of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series tackled the longest race of the season, the Coca Cola 600, at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday night.  This was the only race of the season that consists of 4 Stages, 100 laps each, fora total of 400 laps. This race usually provides some of …

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Entry List: Coca-Cola 600

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(Photo: Zach Catanzareti)

This weekend, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series returns to the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the longest race of the season, the Coca-Cola 600.  41 cars are on this week’s entry list, meaning that one team will go home without racing for the first time this season. Matt Kenseth returns to the No. 6 car …

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Chase Elliott to Drive for GMS Racing in Multiple XFINITY Races

2018 Xfinity Daytona Bruce Nuttleman Chase Elliott

(Photo: Bruce Nuttleman)

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series star Chase Elliott will return to the XFINITY Series, driving the No. 23 car for GMS Racing in multiple races starting this week at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the team announced Monday (May 21). In addition to Charlotte, his current scheduled races are Pocono Raceway, Chicagoland Speedway, Daytona International Speedway and …

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France Family Reportedly Considering NASCAR Sale

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According to a Reuters.com report, the majority owners of NASCAR are seeking to sell the largest stock car racing series in North America.  The France family, who has owned the sport since its inception in 1948 is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to seek a potential deal for the company.   Talks are currently at …

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Entry List: KC Masterpiece 400

2017 Kansas Ii Cup Pack Racing Matthew T Thacker Nkp

(Photo: Matthew T. Thacker/NKP)

After tackling The Monster Mile this past weekend at Dover International Speedway, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series heads to Kansas Speedway for the second night race of the 2018 season.  39 cars are entered this week, meaning everyone will race and nobody will go home. The most notable change on this week’s entry list …

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Report: Matt Kenseth Rejoining Roush Fenway Racing For Select 2018 Races

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Five months after leaving the sport, Matt Kenseth is back driving in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Monday night, SB Nation’s Jordan Bianchi reported Kenseth has been signed by old employer Roush Fenway Racing. He’ll team up with Trevor Bayne to share the No. 6 Ford for the rest of the 2018 Monster Energy …

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