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Pace Laps: Kyle Busch Sweeps NASCAR Weekend in Pocono

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

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: Kyle Busch Goes Back-to-Back at Pocono Before the July race in 2017, Kyle Busch had never won at the Pocono Raceway. On Sunday, Busch tallied his second victory at the Tricky Triangle and second straight in July. Busch rocketed away from teammates Daniel Suarez and Erik Jones on the final …

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Alexander Rossi Uses Two-Stop Strategy to Win at Mid-Ohio.

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The Verizon IndyCar series spent the weekend on the twisted turns of Mid-Ohio. Points leader Scott Dixon, with his five wins at the track, looked to be the favorite; however, a spin by James Hinchcliffe in qualifying closed the track, stopping Dixon from putting in a time and missed out on the Fast Six, he …

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Christopher Bell Goes 2-In-a-Row in New Hampshire XFINITY Race

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Saturday’s race NASCAR XFINITY Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was an exciting one. After winning the pole, Brad Keselowski was the favorite to make it another win for a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver. However, like last week in Kentucky, Christopher Bell was able to fight off the 2010 series champion to …

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Matt DiBenedetto, Hartford Gold Group Partner for Sonoma

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The Hartfold Gold Group and Go FAS Racing are teaming up at Sonoma Raceway. Both announced Wednesday (June 20) that the company will adorn the team’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series No. 32, driven by Matt DiBenedetto, for this weekend’s race. The Hartford Gold Group is a family business based out of California, as is …

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3Joe Gibbs Racing Teams Penalized Following Michigan

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The No. 11, No. 18, and No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams were given L-1 Level penalties on Tuesday (June 12). The front splitters on these cars did not meet specifications during the pre-race inspection period before Sunday’s (June 10th) race in Michigan. All three teams were forced to start …

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Entry List: Pocono 400

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Following the longest race on the NASCAR schedule, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series moves on to Pocono, the Tricky Triangle, for the Pocono 400. 39 cars have been entered, so all of the teams will race on Sunday (June 3). Stewart-Haas Racing prospect Cole Custer returns to MENCS driving the Haas-sponsored N0. 51 Chevrolet for …

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Daniel Hemric Returning to Truck Series at Charlotte

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Daniel Hemric is returning to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Young’s Motorsports announced Wednesday (May 16) that Hemric will drive the team’s No. 20 truck when the series heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway this Friday, May 18. “I am really excited to have Daniel in our truck this week at Charlotte,” team president Tyler …

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3 Cup Teams, 2 XFINITY Teams Receive L1 Penalties Following Dover

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Following the post-Dover teardowns at NASCAR’s R&D Centers, the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team, the No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing team, and the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing team all received L1-level penalties. The N0. 14 and No. 19 teams each violated rules related to the rear windows. Dover runner-up finisher Clint Bowyer‘s window did …

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Spencer Gallagher Suspended for Violating NASCAR’s Substance Abuse Policy

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NASCAR announced Wednesday (May 2) that Talladega NASCAR XFINITY winner Spencer Gallagher has been suspended indefinitely from the sport for violating NASCAR’s substance abuse policy. In all three of NASCAR’s National Series, the Substance Abuse Policy comprises Section 19 of the rule book. In order to regain eligibility to race in the future, Gallagher has …

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Matt Kenseth Adds Wyndham Hotels Sponsorship for Return to Roush Fenway Racing

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It’s official: Matt Kenseth is returning to Roush Fenway Racing. On Wednesday (April 25),the team held a press conference at the NASCAR Hall of Fame officially introducing Matt Kenseth’s return to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in a part-time role, sharing the No. 6 car with Trevor Bayne. NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin …

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