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The 10: NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings After Michigan

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The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series headed to Michigan International Speedway on Sunday for the FireKeepers 400. Though the race was cut short due to rain, we learned a lot about who’s stepping up their game in their manufacturer’s backyard. Ford put on an overwhelming performance at the front while Toyota wasn’t too far behind. …

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Thinkin’ Out Loud: Clint Bowyer Rides Strategy & Heavy Foot to Michigan Win

2018 Cup Richmond Clint Bowyer Zach Catanzareti

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Who’s in the headline Mother Nature ran the show on Sunday (June 10) at Michigan International Speedway and, in the end, dropped the curtain early on the race. Clint Bowyer used a two-tire stop after stage two and then some valiant driving when the race resumed hanging onto the point. The rain came shortly after …

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Daily Fantasy NASCAR Hot-Starts: FireKeepers Casino 400

Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series Firekeepers Casino 400 Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Mi Usa Sunday 18 June 2017 Kyle Larson, Chip Ganassi Racing, Cars 3 Target Chevrolet Ss Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing, M&m's Red, White & Blue Toyota Camry World Copyright: Matthew T. Thacker Nkp

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NASCAR heads to Michigan International Speedway this weekend for the FireKeepers Casino 400. Sunday’s race is the first of two at Michigan on the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series schedule. FanDuel debuted its new daily fantasy NASCAR contest at Talladega a few weeks ago and it will continue on throughout the 2018 season. Go to …

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XFINITY Series Qualifying Cancelled, Kyle Busch to Start on Pole

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When the rain came to shorten the mornings Cup Series practice at Michigan International Speedway, it put XFINITY Series qualifying in jeopardy. 20 minutes after it was scheduled to start, NASCAR cancelled qualifying for the LTi 250, and the starting lineup will be set per the rule book. That puts Pocono winner Kyle Busch on …

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Kyle Busch, Austin Dillon Pace XFINITY Practices at Michigan

2018 Xfinity Zach Catanzareti Pocono Kyle Busch

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The XFINITY Series had two of the most anticipated practice sessions of the season on Friday (June 8) with a new restrictor plate package that NASCAR implemented most recently last weekend at Pocono Raceway The pair of practices didn’t disappoint having three and four-wide battles, while drivers were aggressive to see what their respective cars …

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Holding a Pretty Wheel: Is a Summer Storm Coming to NASCAR?

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Long, hot days give way to sultry nights, tracks are hot and slick and expectations and frustrations mount.  It’s summer in NASCAR, and with 12 races to go in the sport’s regular season, there’s a rivalry brewing right along with the summer storms. Or is there? 2018 to date has largely been the Kevin Harvick …

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NASCAR 101: Drivers Who Have Won at the Most Tracks, 2018 Edition

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#18: Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry M&M's Red White & Blue wins

When Kyle Busch exited Charlotte Motor Speedway victorious in the Coca-Cola 600, it not only gave the driver of the No. 18 a victory in one of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series’ crown jewel events that had long eluded him. It also meant he was finally a Charlotte winner. That’s important because prior to …

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Friday Faceoff: Should NASCAR Be Constantly Tinkering Its Rules Packages?

2018 Pocono Xfinity Zach Catanzareti

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1. Kyle Busch won the NASCAR XFINITY Series race at Pocono Raceway, but his car was deemed too high in post-race inspection. Should the fact that a violation was technically a disadvantage matter when penalties are issued? Vito Pugliese: Height violations and fines have been a story line since over 25 years, and as with a …

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Frontstretch Podcast: Jeremy Clements Dishes Up Plate Racing

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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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2-Headed Monster: Is Dominance Good for NASCAR?

#78: Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row Racing, Toyota Camry Bass Pro Shops/5 Hour Energy Wins Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series

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The first 14 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races of 2018 have resulted with 11 of them being won by Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick or Martin Truex Jr.. Even the non-points-paying All-Star Race was claimed by Harvick. The question this week: So is it good for NASCAR to have a few dominant drivers or is parity …

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The 10: NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings After Pocono

#78: Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row Racing, Toyota Camry Bass Pro Shops/5 Hour Energy Wins Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series

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The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series traveled to the Tricky Triangle, Pocono Raceway, for the Pocono 400 on Sunday (June 3). As the series begins painting the picture for the summer, it’s doing the same for the playoffs. With 10 positions left, Pocono could’ve given the opportunity for someone to punch their ticket to the …

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NASCAR Mailbox: Who is the Best of the Rest Right Now in Cup?

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The big three — Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. These drivers have been the best of the best through the first 14 races of the 2018 season. They have also combined to win 19 of the last 24 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races overall, a remarkable stat. We always ask ourselves when …

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