Race Weekend Central

2-Headed Monster: Should NASCAR Slow Down the Toyotas?

2017 Richmond Cup Zach Catanzareti Denny Hamlin Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

(Photo: Zach Catanzareti)

Toyota’s have dominated the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season thus far, and Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch’s early wins in the playoffs have some individuals around the sport calling for the sanctioning body to make rule changes to slow the Japanese manufacturer down in order to create better competition week to week.  Should …

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NASCAR XFINITY Series: Use Your Melon, Drive Sober 200 Entry List

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(Photo: Matthew T. Thacker/NKP)

After kicking off their playoffs this past weekend in Kentucky, the NASCAR XFINITY Series heads to “The Monster Mile” and Dover International Speedway for the Use Your Melon, Drive Sober 200. There are 40 cars on the preliminary entry list, meaning the field will be full, barring any entry list changes. There are seven Monster Energy …

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: Apache Warrior 400 Entry List

2017 Dover I Cup Regan Smith Matt Dibenedetto Racing Matthew T Thacker Nkp

(Photo: Matthew T. Thacker/NKP)

From one mile track to another, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series heads to Dover International Speedway this weekend for the Apache Warrior 400 and the final race of the Round of 16 in the NASCAR playoffs. There are 40 cars on the preliminary entry list, meaning the field will be full barring any entry …

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2-Headed Monster: Will Leavine Family Racing Resurrect Kasey Kahne’s Career?

2017 Kansas I Cup Kasey Kahne Nigel Kinrade Nkp

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade / NKP)

On Tuesday afternoon, Leavine Family Racing announced Kasey Kahne will join the organization next season, replacing Michael McDowell. Hendrick Motorsports will release Kahne at the end of the 2017 season, and he was without a ride for a handful of weeks. McDowell now joins the circus of remaining free agents for the upcoming 2018 season. …

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The Big 6: Questions Answered after the Tale of the Turtles 400

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Who … gets the shoutout of the race? Chase Elliott led more than 10 laps for the first time since Martinsville Speedway in the spring, and it looked like his first win was coming in the first race of the 2017 playoffs. Unfortunately for the No. 24 team, Martin Truex Jr. was too fast to hold off. …

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Jamie McMurray Recovers From Chicagoland Spin for a Top-10 Finish

Jamie Mac Chicago

(Photo: Brett Moist NKP)

Jamie McMurray didn’t pull the “spin and win” feat, but he was able to salvage a day that at one point looked grim into another top-10 finish. On lap 169 of 267, McMurray spun out on his own coming off Turn 2 at Chicagoland Speedway after getting loose, but was able to keep his No. …

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Chase Elliott Earns 2nd Runner-Up Finish of 2017 in 1st Playoff Race of the Year

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Chase Elliott still hasn’t claimed his first career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory, but a second-place run at Chicagoland Speedway in the Tale of the Turtles 400 is now a stepping stone to his ultimate goal. “Pretty straightforward race,” Elliott said while leaning against his No. 24 NAPA Chevrolet. “A lot of times the best car doesn’t …

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Brendan Gaughan Holds Onto Final Playoffs Spot After Whirlwind Day

2017 Mid Ohio Nxs Brendan Gaughan Russell Labounty Nkp

(Photo: Russell LaBounty/NKP)

Brendan Gaughan came into Chicagoland Speedway just looking to maintain. He entered the 2017 NASCAR XFINITY Series regular season finale 27 points ahead of Dakoda Armstrong for the 12th and final playoff spot. Take care of business, and they’d be in. Mess up, and they’d be out. “If you look at our average running position, it’s …

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