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Friday Faceoff: What’s on NASCAR’s Horizon?

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NASCAR announced Monster Energy as the new entitlement sponsor in its premier series, replacing Sprint.  Will Monster be a good fit for the series moving forward? Mark Howell, Senior Writer: Based on Monster’s (pardon the pun) track record in motorsports, the affiliation with NASCAR’s premier series will be a successful one. Based on sight of …

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Jimmie Johnson Fastest in Homestead Cup Practice Round 2

Cup 2016 Charlotte Jimmie Johnson Zach Catanzareti

(Photo: Zach Catanzareti)

Jimmie Johnson may need to win Sunday’s Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday if he wants to earn his record-tying seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, and after the second round of practice on Saturday morning, it appears he has the car to do it. Johnson paced the field, setting a fast lap …

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Spencer Gallagher Paces Final Truck Practice at Phoenix

2015 Martinsville I Cwts Spencer Gallagher Truck Credit Amy Henderson

(Photo: Amy Henderson)

Spencer Gallagher was fastest in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series final practice at Phoenix International Raceway on Friday afternoon in preparation for the evening’s Lucas Oil 150. Gallagher posted an average speed of 135.150 mph during his fast lap, leaving him atop the charts at the end of the session.  Cameron Hayley held the second …

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