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Format Revealed for iRacing Pro Invitational Series Bristol Dirt Race

2020 Virtual Bristol iRacing William Byron Racing iRacing

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The schedule and format for the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series event on the Bristol Motor Speedway dirt track has been revealed. FOX Sports 1 coverage starts on Wednesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. ET as drivers practice for the upcoming events. Then, at 7:50 p.m. ET, there will be a qualifying session to set …

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Bubba Wallace to Compete in Bristol Dirt Truck Race

Bubba Wallace

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Bubba Wallace will wheel the No. 11 truck for Spencer Davis Motorsports in collaboration with Hattori Racing Enterprises in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ Bristol Motor Speedway dirt race, SDM announced Thursday (March 18). He’ll carry sponsorship from Columbia Sportswear. Wallace has six career Truck victories, including the 2014 event at Eldora Speedway. He …

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2-Headed Monster: Is Austin Cindric the Favorite for the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series Title?

NASCAR Xfinity Series

#16: A J Allmendinger, Kaulig Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Ellsworth Advisors, #22: Austin Cindric, Team Penske, Ford Mustang PPG, #2: Myatt Snider, Richard Childress Racing, Chevrolet Camaro TaxSlayer, #98: Riley Herbst, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Mustang Monster Energy

Austin Cindric is the defending NASCAR Xfinity Series champion. So far in 2021, Cindric is showing that he is again a force to be reckoned with in the series. He took the checkered flag in the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway and won last weekend’s (March 13) race at Phoenix Raceway. He has also …

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Matt Jaskol to Make Xfinity Debut With MBM

2021 Daytona I NXS Chad Finchum Car NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Matt Jaskol will compete in four NASCAR Xfinity Series events for MBM Motorsports, starting at Martinsville Speedway, he announced on Twitter March 27. Jaskol previously competed in the Indy Lights Series in 2007. He also has had karting experience and won the 20th annual Fall Classic NASCAR Super Late Model at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, …

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Kyle Larson Joins Niece at Bristol Dirt Truck Race

Conor Daly No. 44 truck of Niece Motorsports races in 2021 Las Vegas race Photo NKP

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Kyle Larson will drive the No. 44 truck for Niece Motorsports in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ Bristol Motor Speedway dirt race, the team announced Wednesday, March 17. It marks Larson’s first Truck race since 2016. He has two Truck wins, including the 2016 race at Eldora Speedway, as well as seven top fives …

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Autotrader Stays With Team Penske, Signs Multi-Year Extension

2019 Cup Atlanta Brad Keselowski Car NKP

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Longtime sponsor Autotrader has signed a multi-year extension with Team Penske and will be on board for six NASCAR Cup Series races in 2021, the team announced March 17. Autotrader, which has been with Penske since 2014, will be a primary sponsor for Brad Keselowski at Atlanta Motor Speedway Sunday. It will also come aboard …

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John Hunter Nemechek to Tackle Atlanta Truck Race From Pole

John Hunter Nemechek truck races in 2021 Daytona February race Photo: NKP

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John Hunter Nemechek hopes to earn his second NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway as he rolls off from the pole Saturday, March 20. Nemechek, who earned his first win at the Georgia track in 2016, is looking to win his second consecutive Truck event in 2021. He’ll have to beat …

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Austin Cindric Beginning on Xfinity Pole at Atlanta

Austin Cindric races in 2021 Homestead Xfinity race with PPG colors Photo NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Austin Cindric will look to win back-to-back races as he rolls off from the pole in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway Saturday, March 20. A dominant performance at Phoenix Raceway helped him land the first spot on the starting grid. Jeb Burton will start next to Cindric on the front row, …

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Denny Hamlin Starting on Cup Pole at Atlanta

Denny Hamlin's Offerpad car at 2021 spring Cup Phoenix race Photo: NKP

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Denny Hamlin will start from the pole in Sunday’s (March 21) NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The current points leader acquired the position after finishing third last week at Phoenix Raceway. His Joe Gibbs Racing stablemate Martin Truex Jr., who won last Sunday, will join Hamlin on the front row. Team Penske’s …

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Austin Cindric Dominates in the Desert, Wins at Phoenix

NASCAR Xfinity Series

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Austin Cindric continued his NASCAR Xfinity Series win streak at Phoenix Raceway, dominating the Call 811 Before You Dig 200 on Saturday afternoon (March 13). Cindric won the race after leading 119 laps and avoiding all the chaos on the two-lap shootout. Ty Gibbs, Brandon Brown, Riley Herbst and AJ Allmendinger rounded out the top five. …

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Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings Forecast: 2021 Instacart 500

NASCAR Cup Series

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

It’s time for NASCAR Cup Series drivers to race in the desert as the sport’s west coast swing heads to Phoenix Raceway out in Arizona. The Instacart 500 airs on Sunday, March 14 at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX. This race last year was the final “normal” one, as COVID-19 quickly spread throughout the country, …

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