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NASCAR Plans to Convert Auto Club Speedway into Short Track for 2022 Season

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The sanctioning body of NASCAR plans to convert Auto Club Speedway in California into a half-mile short track, according to a report by The Athletic released Tuesday (Sept. 8). NASCAR submitted a proposal to San Bernardino County on Tuesday. The project would involve changes to the track as it stands, as well as decreasing the …

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Xfinity Breakdown: Ryan Sieg Strong Third-Place Darlington Cinderella

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A little bit of everything happened in the final 30 laps of Saturday’s (Sept. 5) exciting NASCAR Xfinity Series event at Darlington Raceway: a Cinderella (Ryan Sieg), a red-flag crash and a nip-and-tuck battle for the win. In the end, Brandon Jones seized the lead in the last two laps, charging from third place to …

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Chase Briscoe Leads Laps, Spins From Lead Late at Darlington

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Saturday afternoon’s Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway (Sept. 5) seemed to be shaping up into a solid day for Chase Briscoe. He led a race-high 55 laps and was in front with less than 30 circuits remaining when, in an instant, Lady Luck came out to bite him. Contact between Brett Moffitt …

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Driver Vs. Driver: Rookies — Kasey Kahne Vs. Kyle Busch

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Some drivers spend years in NASCAR’s top series, as journeymen or top contenders, while others come and go, but they all have to start somewhere. In recent years, the expectations of NASCAR’s rookies have only gotten higher as the bar is raised by newcomers with something to prove. In September, we take a look at …

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The Frontstretch 5: Playoff Eliminations, Round of 16

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1. Austin Dillon Austin Dillon and Richard Childress Racing teammate Tyler Reddick dueled for the win at Texas Motor Speedway in mid-July, with the No. 3 car coming out on top to secure a playoff spot. The pair were on the playoff bubble at the time, Dillon in 16th and barely in the playoffs. In …

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William Byron Signs With Hendrick Motorsports Through 2022

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NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron announced Sept. 1 that he has signed with Hendrick  Motorsports through 2022, extending his tenure at the team for an additional two years. Byron, who just days ago scored his first career win in the regular-season finale at Daytona, shared a video on Twitter spotlighting some of his moments …

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Aric Almirola, Smithfield Back at SHR in 2021

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According to multiple reports on Tuesday (Sept. 1), driver Aric Almirola and sponsor Smithfield will return to Stewart-Haas Racing’s No. 10 entry in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021. The Smithfield-Almirola partnership in the Cup Series will continue after nearly a decade together. The Virginia-based food company has sponsored Almirola since 2012 in the Cup …

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Driver Vs. Driver: Truckin’ — Ted Musgrave Vs. Dennis Setzer

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Sometimes a driver makes it all the way to NASCAR’s Cup Series only to discover that their best success came elsewhere. Or they struggle in Cup but move to another series and flourish. This month, we focus on the Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series and drivers who have found their best success wheeling the …

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Reel Racing: NASCAR Schemes Go Hollywood

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In June, amid quarantine and with more time on my hands, I decided to undertake a project that just might be the magnum opus of this “Reel Racing” column series. Over the course of several weeks, I researched every single movie-themed NASCAR paint scheme that ever hit the track, regardless of if it actually raced …

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Formula 1 Confirms 4 Races to 2020 Schedule

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Lewis Hamilton burns his tyres down after winning Abu Dhabi (credit: FIA Images)

After a number of race postponements and cancellations earlier in the year amid the coronavirus pandemic, Formula 1 announced the addition of four races to the 2020 slate on Aug. 25. Turkey returns to the schedule after not holding a grand prix since 2011, with the Turkish Grand Prix set for Nov. 15. F1 will …

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Seeking Full-Time Ride, James Hinchcliffe Scores 7th in Indianapolis 500

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Despite running just three races in so far in 2020, James Hinchcliffe made the most of his final scheduled start with Andretti Autosport, coming home seventh in the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday (Aug. 23). Hinchcliffe finished 18th and 11th at Texas Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, respectively, …

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