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Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2021 Daytona 500

Michael McDowell Confetti Daytona (Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

What happened? Michael McDowell won the 63rd annual Daytona 500 on Sunday (Feb. 14) after a fiery last-lap wreck for his first career victory in his 358th start. Chase Elliott, Austin Dillon, Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin rounded out the top-five finishers. THIS IS HIS MOMENT! Retweet to congratulate @Mc_Driver on winning The Great American …

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Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2021 Bluegreen Vacations Duel at Daytona

2021 Daytona I Duel Ii Dillon Winner Nkp

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What happened? Aric Almirola won the first Bluegreen Vacations Duel at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday (Feb. 11), while Austin Dillon won the second. Christopher Bell, Ryan Newman, Joey Logano and Ryan Preece rounded out the top five in the first race. Bubba Wallace, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott finished top five in …

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Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2021 Busch Clash at Daytona

Nascar Cup Series

#18: Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry M&M's

What happened? Kyle Busch won the Busch Clash at the Daytona International Speedway road course on Tuesday (Feb. 9) after Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney collided in the frontstretch chicane while battling for the victory. Busch led just one lap, and he held the top spot for about 300 feet of that lap. Elliott, Joey …

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Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2020 Season Finale 500 at Phoenix

Nascar Cup Series

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What happened? Chase Elliott won the 2020 Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday (Nov. 8) after leading a race-high 153 laps. More importantly, he won his first NASCAR Cup Series title in his first Championship 4 appearance. Other title contenders Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin finished second through fourth. Jimmie Johnson …

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Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2020 Xfinity 500 at Martinsville

Nascar Cup Series

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography).

What happened? Chase Elliott won the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville on Sunday (Nov. 1) to clinch a spot in the Championship 4. Elliott pulled away during the final stretch after his main rival most of the day, Martin Truex Jr., had to pit for a loose wheel. Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski and Kurt …

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Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2020 Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas

2020 Texas Ii Cup Kyle Busch William Byron Racing Nkp

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What happened? After a three-day weather delay, Kyle Busch won the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas on Wednesday (Oct. 28) for his first victory of the season. Martin Truex Jr., Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney and Alex Bowman rounded out the top five. CHECKERED FLAG: BREAK THAT STREAK!@KyleBusch wins in 2020! pic.twitter.com/Z2p8T6Kidj — NASCAR (@NASCAR) …

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Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2020 Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas

2020 Kansas Ii Cup Joey Logano Burnout Nkp

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What happened? Joey Logano won the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on Sunday (Oct. 18) to clinch the first spot in the Championship 4.  Kevin Harvick, Alex Bowman, Brad Keselowski and Kyle Busch rounded out the top-five finishers. Statement. Made. @joeylogano will compete for a championship at @phoenixraceway! #Championship4 pic.twitter.com/H8IKZM3IXn — NASCAR (@NASCAR) October …

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Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2020 Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte

2020 Charlotte Road Cup Chase Elliott Trophy Nkp

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What happened? Chase Elliott won the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte on Sunday (Oct. 11) for his fourth consecutive road course victory. Joey Logano, Erik Jones, Kurt Busch and Ryan Blaney rounded out the top five. Yeah … he's pretty good at these places. Retweet to congratulate @chaseelliott on his fourth-consecutive road course …

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Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2020 YellaWood 500 at Talladega

2020 Talladega Ii Cup Denny Hamlin Team Celebrates Nkp

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What happened?  Denny Hamlin won Sunday’s (Oct. 4) YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway after three overtime restarts and a controversial last-lap pass.  Erik Jones, Ty Dillon, William Byron and Chase Elliott rounded out the top five after Matt DiBenedetto (originally second) and Chris Buescher (originally eighth) were penalized for their final moves coming through turns …

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Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2020 South Point 400 at Las Vegas

Nascar Cup Series

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

What happened? Kurt Busch won the 2020 South Point 400 at his hometown track, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, late Sunday night (Sept. 27). Busch pulled away following an overtime restart, clinching a spot in NASCAR’s Round of 8.  Matt DiBenedetto, Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr. and Alex Bowman rounded out the top-five finishers. Home is …

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Thinkin’ Out Loud: Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol

NASCAR Bristol

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What happened? Kevin Harvick won the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol on Saturday night (Sept. 19) after holding off a hard-charging Kyle Busch in the final laps.  Erik Jones, Tyler Reddick and Aric Almirola rounded out the top five. Kevin Harvick holds Kyle Busch off! WHAT A FINISH at @BMSUpdates! #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/zRKnra5sJP — …

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Thinkin’ Out Loud: Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond

Nascar Cup Series

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What happened?  Brad Keselowski won the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway on Saturday night (Sept. 12) after leading a race-high 192 laps.  Martin Truex Jr., Joey Logano, Austin Dillon and Chase Elliott rounded out the top five. Statement. Made. Retweet to congratulate @keselowski on an impressive showing tonight at @RichmondRaceway. #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Hv4c2ohajT — …

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