Race Weekend Central

Kyle Larson Wins, Justin Allgaier Loses in Bizarre Richmond Finish

2017 Xfinity Richmond Zach Catanzareti Kyle Larson

(Photo: Zach Catanzareti)

Kyle Larson grabbed the victory in Saturday’s ToyotaCare 250 from Richmond International Raceway after a caution ended the race under caution. With Justin Allgaier running in second, there was confusion on when the caution flew and why the caution lights were lit. Despite the controversy, the victory was Larson’s second of 2017 and seventh of …

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Kyle Larson Quickest in Richmond Happy Hour

Cup 2016 Charlotte Kyle Larson Zach Catanzareti

(Photo: Zach Catanzareti)

Kyle Larson topped the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series field Saturday at Richmond International Raceway for Happy Hour. The No. 42 driver, who starts 18th for Sunday’s Toyota Owners 400, ripped around the Virginia track in 22.675 seconds (119.074 mph). Second behind Larson was Martin Truex Jr. followed by Jimmie Johnson. Rookie Erik Jones won …

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For Dale Earnhardt Jr., It’s Friendships Over Trophies

2017 Hendrick Motorsports Cup Zach Catanzareti Dale Earnhardt Jr.

(Photo: Zach Catanzareti)

Having announced his retirement from the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at the end of 2017, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss a few things on the weekly circus of NASCAR racing. After holding one of the quickest cars any time the field takes the green in Hendrick Motorsports, Earnhardt has earned nine wins for Rick Hendrick, …

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Erik Jones Wins Bristol XFINITY Race

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Rain tried, but racing won Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway. Going the full race distance for the XFINITY Series, Erik Jones overcame a pit road penalty to take the victory in the Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300. The win, the eighth of his XFINITY career, stands as his second straight, both at Bristol and of 2017. “The …

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Kyle Larson Tops Track Record For XFINITY Bristol Pole

(Photo: Matthew T. Thacker NKP)

(Photo: Matthew T. Thacker NKP)

With a track-record speed of 127.988 mph, Kyle Larson will start from pole in Saturday’s Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300 from Bristol Motor Speedway. The pole is the second of his XFINITY Series career and first since 2014 “Happy to get the pole here,” Larson said. “Hopefully get race in today, the forecast looks bad but …

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Kyle Busch Leads Saturday Morning Cup Practice at Bristol

2017 Phoenix I Cup Kyle Busch Jimmie Johnson Matthew T Thacker Nkp

(Photo: Matthew T. Thacker/ NKP)

Kyle Busch led the way in Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway. The five-time track winner sped around the half-mile in 14.890 seconds (128.865 mph) to top the quickest time of the weekend. Erik Jones, who won opening practice on Friday, ended second quickest in his No. 77 Toyota followed …

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Justin Allgaier Leads XFINITY Bristol Practice

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(Photo: Nigel Kinrade NKP)

With a topsy-turvy schedule for NASCAR’s action at Bristol Motor Speedway, the day wasn’t all bad for Justin Allgaier, as the No. 7 driver led the way in lone practice for the XFINITY Series. At a lap time of 15.422 seconds (124.420 mph) Allgaier beat second-place Erik Jones by 0.087 for the top spot. Kyle …

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Jimmie Johnson Silences Doubters with Texas Victory

2017 Fontana Cup Jimmie Johnson Nigel Kinrade Nkp

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade NKP)

Jimmie Johnson is back. After a tough beginning to the 2017 season in Hendrick Motorsports terms, Sunday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway saw a return to Victory Lane for Johnson, who earns his seventh win at the 1.5-mile track. With only one top-10 in the opening six races, the victory punches the …

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Kevin Harvick Wins First Cup Pole in Texas

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(Photo: Russell LaBounty/NKP)

Sweeping all three rounds, it was a perfect qualifying day for Kevin Harvick. Especially the final session, where Harvick ripped around the 1.5-mile Texas track in 27.217 seconds [198.405 mph] to win the pole for Sunday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 500. It is the 19th pole of his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup career, first at Texas …

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