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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings Gander RV 400 Edition

Martin Truex Jr. - Dover spring 2019

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Despite waiting out the Sunday washout, Martin Truex Jr stormed through the field to claim his second victory of the season at Dover International Speedway. Has Truex finally found his mojo? Miserable might just be the best word to sum up Denny Hamlin‘s Dover weekend. The Virginian was never able to find an ounce of …

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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings Geico 500 Edition

#18: Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Supra Ik9

Is Kyle Busch right to speak out as he did?(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Although not quite an Earnhardt, Chase Elliott took home his fourth career victory in front of a massive Elliott-favored crowed at Talladega last weekend. Can Elliott double down at Dover and prove he should be considered a championship threat? Often considered as the most consistent Chevrolet driver this season, Kurt Busch led a train of …

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The 12: NASCAR’s Top Prospects

Nascar Xfinity Series

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This week, NASCAR springs back into action after a restful off week. With the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series stars absent from the track, our panel of Frontstretch power rankings experts did the same. The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings Toyota Owners 400 Edition Putting power rankings aside this week, many drivers are trying to take the …

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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings Toyota Owners 400 Edition

2019 Cup Richmond Zach Catanzareti Kyle Busch

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As NASCAR strolls into a rare off week, Martin Truex Jr. is riding high off of his first short track victory. Is Truex finally starting to turn the corner at Joe Gibbs Racing and reclaim his old dominance? Clint Bowyer has quietly put together four straight top-10 finishes, including a third-place result at Richmond last …

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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings Food City 500 Edition

2019 Bristol Zach Catanzareti Cup Joey Logano

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Bristol winner Kyle Busch has flipped the stat books upside down again. Now with eight top 10s to open a season, Busch is tied for the best start to a season ever in this decade. At this rate, what other stats can he rewrite? Kevin Harvick had a very un-Kevin-Harvick-like Bristol race. After failing pre-race …

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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 Edition

2019 Nxs Auto Club Speedway Kyle Busch Photo Credit Nascar Via Getty Images

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After a rough and tumble day, Texas winner Denny Hamlin has shown that Kyle Busch is not the only Joe Gibbs Racing driver that can win races. Although it is a long way out, can Hamlin be a championship threat? All three Team Penske drivers encountered trouble in the Lone Star State. Can Brad Keselowski, …

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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings STP 500 Edition

2019 Nxs Auto Club Speedway Kyle Busch Photo Credit Nascar Via Getty Images

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In one of the most dominant performances in recent memory at Martinsville Speedway, Brad Keselowski claimed the top spot at the paperclip. Can he keep the momentum up as NASCAR heads to a more downforce sensitive track? When the green flag flew, pole-sitter Joey Logano fell like a rock, only to finish 19th at Martinsville. …

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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings Auto Club 400 Edition

#18: Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry Interstate Batteries Celebrates After Winning Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series

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It finally happened. After weeks of publicity and hype, Kyle Busch scored his 200th career victory across NASCAR’s three national touring series in Sunday’s Auto Club 400. Busch is looking unbeatable, but will this trend last as NASCAR moves back east? Once again, Martin Truex Jr started deep in the field at Auto Club but …

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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings Ticket Guardian 500 Edition

2019 Phoenix I Cup Kyle Busch Burnout Nkp

Kyle Busch has asserted himself as the prominent headline of NASCAR over the last several weeks as his quest to reach 200 victories across all three of NASCAR’s national series draws ever closer. After his romping victory in the Ticket Guardian 500, will the winning tradition continue throughout the season? Despite phenomenal outings at Atlanta …

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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings Pennzoil 400 Edition

2019 Las Vegas I Cup Ryan Blaney Joey Logano Racing Nkp

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Defending champion Joey Logano held off his Team Penske teammate Brad Keselowski to claim the win in the Pennzoil 400. Is the duo of Logano and Keselowski the ones to beat as NASCAR transitions to the new aero package era? After another spectacular weekend which included the capture of two checkered flags, is Kyle Busch …

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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings Folds of Honor Quik Trip 500 Edition

Aric Almirola Rodney Childers Kevin Harvick Nkp

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Brad Keselowski found some Atlanta magic as he was able to use the new highly anticipated aero package to his advantage. While there are still many unknowns to figure out with the new package, does Keselowski’s victory suggest he is the favorite with the new rules? After earning his first pole in six years, is …

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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings Daytona 500 Edition

2019 Daytona I Cup Kyle Busch Nkp

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A crash-marred Daytona 500 saw Denny Hamlin survive the carnage to claim his second Daytona 500 win. After ending his long winless streak, is Hamlin poised for a championship run? After nearly winning the Great American Race, can Kyle Busch and Joey Logano put their Daytona disappointment behind them? Although Jimmie Johnson did not make very …

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