Race Weekend Central

The Underdog House: Clean-And-Green Bites Hard at Small Teams

#51: Chris Cook, Rick Ware Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Shockwave Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series

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Think Small Sonoma Raceway offered a few new twists to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series this weekend. And for the underdogs, it was the first of only three times all year where their road course pros can especially come in handy. From Chris Cook, Tomy Drissi and Justin Marks, the smallest of the small …

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Frontstretch Podcast: Kaz Grala Discusses Iowa, Updates Uncertain Future

Nascar Xfinity Series

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In the latest episode of the 2018 Frontstretch Podcast, we review the doubleheader weekend of the NASCAR XFINITY and Camping World Truck Series’ races at Iowa Speedway with Dustin Albino, Mike Neff, Zach Catanzareti and Kaz Grala, who brought No. 61 FURY Race Cars Ford home 10th. Justin Allgaier dominated the XFINITY race, leading a career-high 183 laps, though forced …

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The Underdog House: Iowa Offers Exposure For Small NASCAR Teams

#16: Brett Moffitt, Hattori Racing Enterprises, Toyota Tundra Destiny Homes Celebrates In Victory Lane Nascar Camping World Truck Series

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Think Small Any time XFINITY or Camping World Trucks have a non-companion race with the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, it’s guaranteed to be a win for not only each series but their respective underdogs. This past weekend had that and more as the Cup Series didn’t even race while XFINITY and Truck competed 24 …

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Frontstretch Podcast: Cole Custer Breaks Down Plate Racing & Success at Stewart-Haas Racing

Nascar Xfinity Series

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In the latest episode of the 2018 Frontstretch Podcast, we review a soggy weekend of racing with Dustin Albino, Zach Catanzareti and Cole Custer, driver of the No. 00 Ford in the XFINITY Series for Stewart-Haas Racing. Austin Dillon won the XFINITY race at Michigan, as the series ran restrictor plates for the second consecutive week. The first stage …

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The Underdog House: Amiss Again in Michigan

#95: Kasey Kahne, Leavine Family Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Chevy Accessories #43: Darrell Wallace Jr., Richard Petty Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Meijer #37: Chris Buescher, Jtg Daugherty Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Scott Comfort Plus Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series

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Think Small With an upcoming week off for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Sunday’s (June 10) long day in Michigan felt even longer once the rain started to hit. And the importance of this final race before break was shown on the racetrack during the FireKeepers Casino 400. Michigan is two miles long and …

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Kevin Harvick Nabbed by Clint Bowyer, Rain at Michigan

#4: Kevin Harvick, Stewart Haas Racing, Ford Fusion Busch Beer Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series

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When the field restarted on lap 130 of the FireKeepers Casino 400, the race was on between Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer as rain was on its way in a big hurry at Michigan International Speedway. Restarting second, Harvick edged ahead of Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Bowyer into Turn 3. And despite his apparent edge on …

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Austin Dillon Soaks Up The Rain With XFINITY Michigan Win

#3: Austin Dillon, Richard Childress Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Bass Pro Shops / Cabela's Nascar Xfinity Series

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The newest experiment for the NASCAR XFINITY Series ended 34 laps short Saturday (June 9) at Michigan International Speedway. And Austin Dillon didn’t mind a bit. Taking the lead from Kaz Grala with 51 laps to go, Dillon eventually held off Richard Childress Racing teammate Daniel Hemric to score victory in the LTi Printing 250. …

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Frontstretch Podcast: Jeremy Clements Dishes Up Plate Racing

Nascar Xfinity Series

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In the latest episode of the 2018 Frontstretch Podcast, we review restrictor plate racing at Pocono Raceway with Dustin Albino, Mike Neff, Zach Catanzareti and Jeremy Clements, driver of the No. 51 Chevrolet in the XFINITY Series. Kyle Busch dominated the XFINITY Series race, leading 64 of 100 laps, pulling away from the field, something we haven’t seen with restrictor plates. …

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The Underdog House: No Shortage of Trickery for Underdogs in Pocono

2018 Pocono Cup Zach Catanzareti David Ragan

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Think Small Pocono Raceway often brings out a little more than most ovals. First off, it’s not an oval per se, although it still leads to similar contenders up front. But it’s an animal in itself every year, offering shifting through its three distinct turns and unique pit strategy over 400 miles. The circumstances make …

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Aric Almirola on Pocono: ‘I Finally Figured This Place Out’

2018 Pocono Cup Zach Catanzareti Aric Almirola

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When you have the car, the results can be seamless. That’s the motto Aric Almirola followed while walking on pit road after Sunday’s (June 3) Pocono 400 from Pocono Raceway. Just minutes earlier, the Floridian scored his sixth top-10 finish of 2018 with Stewart-Haas Racing, now only one shy of tying his career best in …

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Chase Elliott Grabs Runner-Up Finish for GMS Racing

2018 Xfinity Zach Catanzareti Pocono Chase Elliott

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Saturday’s Pocono Green 250 at Pocono Raceway was only Chase Elliott’s second XFINITY Series start in nearly two years. And it almost ended in Victory Lane for a team which was hit a curveball in the month of May. When Spencer Gallagher faced suspension from the sport due to drug violation, GMS Racing’s No. 23 …

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Frontstretch Podcast: Ross Chastain Keepin’ Up With the Big Boys

Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series

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In the latest episode of the 2018 Frontstretch Podcast, we review the biggest day of racing with Dustin Albino, Mike Neff, Zach Catanzareti and Ross Chastain, the driver of the No. 15 Premium Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and the No. 4 JD Motorsports machine in the XFINITY Series. Kyle Busch dominated the Coca-Cola 600, leading …

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