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The Underdog House: Dillon Makes It a Ty Game in Phoenix

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Top Dog Ty Dillon keeps popping up at the top of this list, much in the way that Matt DiBenedetto and Chris Buescher have in recent years. The difference between those drivers and Dillon is that Ty seems to be interested in building a long-term future at his current team. Both are getting better together, …

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Entry List: EchoPark 250

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The NASCAR Xfinity Series’ next stop on the circuit is Atlanta Motor Speedway. Drivers will race in the EchoPark 250 on Saturday, March 14 at 4 p.m. ET. There are 36 cars entered for this week’s event, meaning all will qualify, barring any entry list changes. Jeffrey Earnhardt will drive the No. 15 car for …

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Pace Laps: Joey Logano & Brandon Jones Victorious in Phoenix

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NASCAR Cup Series: Joey Logano Takes 2 of 3 in West Coast Swing Joey Logano and crew chief Paul Wolfe have proven they’re a duo that needs to be looked at already when discussing who may be a part of this year’s championship contenders. Sure, it may be early in the season, but it’s hard …

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Xfinity Breakdown: Brandon Jones Earns Victory, Joe Gibbs Racing Dominates Again at Phoenix

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The NASCAR Xfinity Series concluded its west coast swing with the running of the LS Tractor 200 at Phoenix Raceway, the first short-track race of the season. And it produced an unexpected winner, who outperformed over the most decorated Xfinity Series driver to do so. It seemed as though Kyle Busch would cruise to his …

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Brandon Jones Wins the LS Tractor 200 at Phoenix Raceway

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One week after starting on the pole, winning two stages and then getting caught up in an on-track incident, eliminating his chance for win, Brandon Jones won the LS Tractor 200 at Phoenix Raceway by 3.38 seconds over his teammate Harrison Burton. The 23-year-old Georgia native held off his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate and last …

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Ross Chastain, Kyle Busch Lead NASCAR Xfinity Series Practices at Phoenix

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Ross Chastain and Kyle Busch led the two NASCAR Xfinity Series practices at Phoenix Raceway on Friday (March 6). Chastain led the opening practice and Busch led the second and final practice session. First Practice Chastain paced the field in the opening practice session with a speed of 130.610 mph, the only driver in either …

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NASCAR 101: Xfinity Debuts Off to Strongest Start in 6 Years

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The NASCAR Cup Series has a variety of rookies and newcomers counted as part of its ranks in 2020, but it’s not the only national series experiencing an influx of new blood. In the first three races of the Xfinity Series season alone, each event has featured at least one driver making his debut. And …

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Friday Faceoff: Which Track Will Go Down As Jimmie Johnson’s Best?

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The Next Gen car in the NASCAR Cup Series will feature a single lug nut to be removed during pit stops. Is this a positive move, and what impact will it have? Adam Cheek: I’m very in the middle. It’s positive in that there’s less of a chance for loose wheels to be an issue, since …

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Frontstretch Podcast: Fun Fontana, Anthony Alfredo Relives Xfinity Debut

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In this week’s edition of the Frontstretch Podcast, Dustin Albino and Mike Neff discuss a fun weekend of racing at Auto Club Speedway that saw Alex Bowman pick up his second career victory. The duo will discuss if Chevrolet is back, Toyota’s struggles (or lack thereof) and who has stood out in the Ford camp so far this season …

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Eyes on Xfinity: Chase Briscoe Has Different Mindset for 2020

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Prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series beginning at Daytona three weeks ago, Chase Briscoe made a bold statement, claiming 2020 was his “make or-break-year.” Briscoe, 25, is in the infancy of his second full season at the Xfinity level. As for his rookie season? The No. 98 car won at Iowa Speedway en route to …

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Tony Stewart Returning to NASCAR Racing at Indianapolis Road Course

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Tony Stewart is returning to NASCAR action this summer to compete in the inaugural Xfinity Series road course race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 4. Stewart, 48, is known for his skills on road courses, combining to win eight races between Sonoma Raceway and Watkins Glen International, including his final Cup triumph in 2016. …

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