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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings FireKeepers Casino 400 Edition

2019 Michigan I Cup Kyle Busch Nkp

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In a race delayed by rain, it didn’t matter for Joey Logano as he led over 3/4th of the entire FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan for his second win of the season and the first since Vegas in March. Did the win boost Logano up in the power rankings? For Kyle Busch, it was an …

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Greg Biffle Returns To NASCAR, Wins At Texas

Nascar Gander Outdoors Truck Series

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For the first time in 414 races, Greg Biffle got into a truck and raced in the Gander Outdoor Truck Series. He didn’t miss a beat. Biffle, who hasn’t raced in NASCAR since 2016, won the  23rd Annual SpeedyCash.com 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. For the win, Biffle’s team gets a $50,000 bonus as part of …

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Todd Gilliland Wins Truck Series Pole at Texas

2019 Las Vegas I Gots Todd Gilliland Helmet Nkp

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With pressure coming from his boss about his and his teammate Harrison Burton‘s 2019 Gander Outdoors truck Series performance, Todd Gilliland delivered for his Kyle Busch Motorsports team as he won the pole for the 23rd Annual SpeedyCash.com 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Gilliland ran a lap of 184.761 mph, which was fast enough for …

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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings Pocono 400 Edition

#18: Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry M&m's Hazelnut Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series

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As the halfway point of the NASCAR regular season has come and gone, Kyle Busch and Joe Gibbs Racing did not miss a beat. For the ninth time in 14 races, a JGR driver has gone to victory lane. Busch won his first race since Bristol and his fourth of the season. He will stay …

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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings Coca-Cola 600 Edition

Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series

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The greatest day in motorsports has come and gone as the Monaco GP, Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 were all completed this past Sunday. The longest race of the season for the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series was, unlike the last two years, a caution-filled race that featured multiple drivers battling for the lead. When …

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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings All-Star Race Edition

2019 Las Vegas I Cup Kyle Busch Nkp

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After a wild back and forth race, Kyle Larson broke his winless streak (even if it didn’t technically count since it’s a non-points paying race) and went to a Victory Lane to win the trophy and the $1 million prize. The real question, however, is how far did Larson move up in the rankings this …

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Aric Almirola, Daniel Hemric, Austin Dillon Lead All Star Practices at Charlotte

2019 Dover Cup Zach Catanzareti Aric Almirola

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Aric Almirola, Daniel Hemric and Austin Dillon led the three practice sessions at Charlotte Motor Speedway in preparation for Saturday’s Monster Energy Open and All-Star Race. In the first practice, which was combined, Almirola led the brigade with a lap of 181.360 mph. His Stewart-Haas Racing teammates Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer were second and …

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Jimmie Johnson Leads Final Practice at Dover

#48: Jimmie Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Ally Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series

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Jimmie Johnson led the one and only practice session on Saturday (May 4) afternoon at Dover International Speedway after the first practice session was cancelled after fog rolled in overnight and into the morning hours. Johnson, who has a 69-race winless streak, is trying to extend his all-time wins lead at Dover with his 12th …

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Kurt Busch Leads First 2019 Gander RV 400 Practice At Dover

2019 Daytona I Cup Kurt Busch Smiling Nkp

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Under cloudy and foggy skies at Dover International Speedway, Kurt Busch led the lone Friday practice session Friday (May 3) for the 2019 Gander RV 400. Busch pulled off a lap at 168.444 mph. That’s around four mph faster than the track record qualifying speed set by Brad Keselowski back in 2014. Busch, who ran …

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Ryan Sieg Returning to Truck Series at Dover

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For the first time since 2015, Ryan Sieg will be truck racing and this time around, he will be pulling double duty. Sieg, who drives full time for family team RSS Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, will drive Reaume Brothers Racing’s No. 33 in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series race at Dover International Speedway, …

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Kyle Benjamin, Niece Motorsports Team for 7 Races

2018 Atlanta Xfinity Zach Catanzareti Kyle Benjamin

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Kyle Benjamin will drive the No. 45 truck for seven races with Niece Motorsports in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series, the team announced Monday (April 29). The first race on the schedule for the youngster is at Texas Motor Speedway on June 7. “Kyle has been successful in everything he’s run,” Niece general manager …

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