Race Weekend Central

NASCAR 101: Road Course Winners Without Wins Anywhere Else

2019 Las Vegas I CUP Michael McDowell NKP

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You may have heard of a road course ringer: a non-NASCAR driver who is brought in to the series solely for his road-course skills. However, not all drivers who only have a road-course win have been part-timers. Some have been Monster Energy Cup, Xfinity, and Gander Outdoors Truck Series regulars. NASCAR has an extensive road …

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INDYCAR to Use Hybrid Engines, Incorporate In-Car Starters In 2022

2019 Iowa Indy James Hinchcliffe Car IndyCar Media

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Some new technology is coming to INDYCAR in the future. INDYCAR announced Thursday (Aug. 1) that it will begin implementing hybrid engine technology for the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season. The new system would also allow for drivers to activate the starter from inside their cockpit, a design feature first incorporated onto the Panoz DP01 …

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Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings Forecast: 2019 Gander RV 400

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Guess what’s back, back again? Pocono Raceway’s back, tell a friend. The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams head back to the Tricky Triangle for Sunday’s (July 28) Gander RV 400. The cars will again use the lower horsepower package with aero ducts. This time around, though, the PJ1 traction compound will be on all …

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Carson Hocevar to Debut at Eldora for Jordan Anderson Racing

Carson Hocevar - 2019 Music City 200

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A young driver is set to debut at Eldora Speedway next week in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series. Carson Hocevar will drive the No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado for Jordan Anderson Racing, the team announced Thursday (July 25). Let’s go dirt racing! Welcome @CarsonHocevar to the team for @EldoraSpeedway ? pic.twitter.com/JPv1lSrC5g — Jordan Anderson (@j66anderson) …

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Who’s Hot & Who’s Not in NASCAR: Lobster Kissin’ and Magic Mile Repeats

2019 Loudon MENCS Kevin Harvick Burnout Nigel Kinrade Photography

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This weekend’s events at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway mirrored 2018’s results, with both Christopher Bell and Kevin Harvick defending their victories. In the Xfinity Series’ Roxor 200 on Saturday, July 20, Bell led all but 14 laps en route to his fifth win of the season. In the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series’ Foxwoods …

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Entry List: 2019 Gander RV 400

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The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series returns to Pocono Raceway for the second time during the 2019 season. The preliminary entry list for the Gander RV 400 currently contains 38 cars set to run Sunday, July 28. All drivers will qualify, barring any entry list changes. Ross Chastain will continue to pilot the No. 15 …

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Josef Newgarden Dominates in Iowa 300 Victory

2019 Iowa IndyCar Josef Newgarden Checkers Stephen King IndyCar Media

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After a night that began with heavy rain, wind and fierce thunderstorms, the NTT IndyCar Series drivers were finally able to make their way on to Iowa Speedway for the 2019 Iowa 300. When all was said and done, Josef Newgarden stood victorious in a race that wasn’t completed until early Sunday morning (July 21). …

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Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings Forecast: 2019 Foxwoods Resort Casino 301

2019 Kentucky MENCS Kyle Busch Driver Nigel Kinrade Photography

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It’s time for some NASCAH racing (er, NASCAR) at New Hampshire Motor Speedway up in the northeast. The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series heads to Loudon, N.H. for the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 on Sunday, July 21 at 3 p.m. ET. Get your fantasy NASCAR DraftKings rosters ready! As is the case at tracks less …

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Chase Elliott Tops First Loudon Practice, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Newman To Backups

2019 MENCS Sonoma Chase Elliott

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The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series held its first practice session on Friday (July 19) at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott held the fastest lap, while Denny Hamlin and Ryan Newman crashed late in the session. Both drivers’ teams will prepare their backup cars before qualifying later Friday, and will move to …

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Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings Forecast: 2019 Quaker State 400

2019 Phoenix I CUP Daniel Suarez NKP

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It’s time for night racing in the Bluegrass state. Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams gear up for the Quaker State 400 Saturday, July 13 at Kentucky Speedway. The racing should be entertaining since the track is another 1.5-miler. As is the case of tracks with this length, cars will have the lower horsepower and …

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Cole Custer Scores 5th 2019 Xfinity Series Win at Kentucky Speedway

2019 Kentucky NXS Cole Custer Victory Lane Nigel Kinrade Photography

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It was a tale of two halves, as two of the Big Three showed dominating performances in the first and second portions of the Alsco 300 at Kentucky Speedway. Ultimately, Cole Custer led a race-high 88 laps en-route to his fifth victory of the 2019 Xfinity Series season. Custer snagged the lead shortly after Brandon …

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