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Justin Haley to Miss Dover for COVID-19 Protocols, Zane Smith & Josh Berry to Replace Him

Justin Haley

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Justin Haley will not compete in this weekend’s races at Dover International Speedway due to COVID-19 protocols, Kaulig Racing announced Friday morning (May 14). Haley, who has six top-10 finishes through nine races this season, will be replaced in the No. 11 Chevrolet by Zane Smith. Haley enters the weekend sixth in Xfinity Series points. …

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Noah Gragson’s Darlington Penalty Rescinded, Wins $100,000

2021 Xfinity Homestead Noah Gragson (Credit: NKP)

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JR Motorsports’ No. 9 team won its appeal of a penalty issued to Noah Gragson after the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway. Gragson was initially disqualified and lost the $100,000 Dash 4 Cash prize after his car failed post-race inspection last Saturday, May 8. NASCAR officials said post-race the JRM No. 9 had …

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Daniel Hemric Claims Dover Xfinity Pole

Daniel Hemric stands at 2021 spring Phoenix Xfinity race NKP

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The final stop of the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Dash 4 Cash is at Dover International Speedway and Daniel Hemric will lead the field to the green flag Saturday, May 15. He achieved the pole after coming home fourth at Darlington Raceway last week. Justin Allgaier, who conquered the Lady in Black, starts next to Hemric …

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Cole Custer Running COTA Xfinity Race

Nascar Cup Series

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Cole Custer will make his first start in the NASCAR Xfinity Series since 2019 at the Circuit of the Americas. The 23-year-old NASCAR Cup Series regular will make his return to the second-tier series driving the No. 17 Production Alliance Group Ford Mustang for Rick Ware Racing, the team announced May 11. “I am excited …

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Entry List: 2021 Drydene 200

2019 Dover Nxs Noah Gragson Racing Nkp

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After competing in the throwback race weekend at Darlington Raceway, NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers will head to Dover International Speedway for the Drydene 200. Forty-three drivers are entered, and Andy Lally, Jordan Anderson and Ronnie Bassett Jr. will fail to make the race once again. Ty Gibbs will make his fifth career Xfinity start, driving the …

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Noah Gragson Disqualified at Darlington, AJ Allmendinger Wins Dash 4 Cash

Noah Gragson

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Noah Gragson crossed the finish line fourth at Darlington Raceway but was disqualified during post-race inspection for an issue in the suspension, NASCAR announced Saturday evening (May 8). Following the NASCAR Xfinity Series Steakhouse Elite 200, NASCAR officials inspected the cars of race winner Justin Allgaier, second-place finisher Josh Berry and Gragson, who had won …

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Not a Winner But $100K Richer: Noah Gragson Scores Top-5 Finish at Darlington

Noah Gragson and Austin Cindric racing during the Steakhouse Elite 200 at Darlington Raceway, 5/8/2021 (Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to show the No. 9 team was disqualified following Saturday’s (May 8) race and did not win the Dash 4 Cash bonus. For more coverage, click here. Noah Gragson initially scored another $100,000 Saturday (May 8) by claiming his third straight Xfinity Dash 4 Cash jackpot, but fell short …

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Jeremy Clements, Ryan Sieg, Alex Labbe Shine in Darlington Runs

Jeremy Clements Alex Labbe Darlington

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There’s a uniqueness about Darlington Raceway. With its quirks and peculiarities, it presents challenges that drivers and teams are not likely to see at any other venue. So on one hand, it’d be plausible for teams to not put much effort into “The Lady and Black” given that little of what teams can glean is …

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Justin Allgaier Wins Xfinity Race at Darlington in Dale Earnhardt Throwback

Justin Allgaier Darlington 2021

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NASCAR’s Throwback Weekend has been a special deal to fans and industry members alike for years. On Saturday (May 8), it was no more special than for Justin Allgaier. On a beautiful day in South Carolina, Allgaier bookended a perfect day for JR Motorsports by besting teammate Josh Berry on an overtime restart to win …

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Tommy Joe Martins Reunites With Market Rebellion

Tommy Joe Martins races in No. 44 car at 2021 Homestead Xfinity NKP

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After sponsoring Tommy Joe Martins last year, Market Rebellion will return to sponsor Martins’ No. 44 Chevrolet for three races this NASCAR Xfinity Series season, Martins Motorsports announced via Twitter May 6. Market Rebellion will sponsor Martins in the races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course on Aug. 14, Las Vegas Motor Speedway on …

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AJ Allmendinger Takes Xfinity Pole at Darlington

AJ Allmendinger stands next to his Xfinity car at 2021 spring Las Vegas race Photo NKP

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After a week off, the NASCAR Xfinity Series take on Darlington Raceway and AJ Allmendinger’s on the pole for Saturday’s (May 8) race. The No. 16 Kaulig Racing pilot claimed the position after ending third at Talladega Superspeedway. Team Penske’s Austin Cindric starts second next to Allmendinger, while Talladega winner Jeb Burton slots in third. …

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Running Richmond Xfinity Race

Dale Earnhardt Jr Homestead 2020

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is going to keep his annual one-off Xfinity Series start streak alive in 2021. JR Motorsports announced May 4 that the two-time Xfinity champion and team co-owner will compete once again in a one-off event at Richmond Raceway on Sept. 11 later this season. Unilever will sponsor the effort. The paint scheme …

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