Race Weekend Central

Daytona to Dirt: Friesen, Kahne Score Emotional Wins as Dippel, Hocevar Make Enemies

Stewart Friesen captures Fonda 200

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With NASCAR racing over a holiday weekend, there were plenty of extracurricular opportunities for the sport’s stars to sling dirt … and make enemies.

Daytona to Dirt: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Sweeps Talladega, Stremme Takes Selinsgrove

2021 Richmond Ii Cup Ricky Stenhouse Jr Nkp

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

NASCAR’s presence on the dirt proliferated this weekend with drivers taking advantage of Talladega Short Track being across the street.

Daytona to Dirt: Kyle Larson the Show at Volunteer, Kasey Kahne Misses WoO Show

2023 Golden Isles Larson, Kyle Bdk

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With NASCAR racing on the Bristol Dirt Track on Easter Sunday, a number of Cup Series regulars took to actual dirt tracks as well over the last week.

Thinkin’ Dirty: 2021 King of the Commonwealth at Virginia Motor Speedway

Virginia Motor Speedway winner Brandon Overton rejoices after winning at Eldora Speedway (May 2021).

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The A-Main: Virginia Motor Speedway There’s no disputing it, “Big Sexy” Brandon Overton is the undisputed King of the Commonwealth. Fresh off a $5,000 win at the Natural Bridge Speedway on Friday, Overton scored a come-from-behind victory in the King race at Virginia Motor Speedway Saturday night (May 15), winning $20,000 under the Ultimate Super …

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The Underdog House: Michael McDowell Lonely at the Top

2020 New Hampshire Cup Michael Mcdowell Pack Racing Nkp

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Top Dog Michael McDowell has been a frequent visitor to the top 20 this season, but he barely squeaked in this past Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. McDowell spent the majority of the race hovering around the 25th position. He finished 26th and 25th in the first two stages and was still in 25th …

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