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The Underdog House: Deja Vu Hits for Michael McDowell at Talladega

October 3, 2022October 2, 2022 by Luken Glover

Michael McDowell, Erik Jones, Ryan Blaney pack racing Talladega superspeedway, NKP

Photo Credit: Nigel Kinrade Photography

Michael McDowell has become one of the more renowned superspeedway drivers in the field. That was on display once again at Talladega.

The Underdog House: Justin Haley Beats the Texas Heat, Matches Season-Best Finish

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 by Luken Glover

2022 Atlanta NASCAR Cup Series Justin Haley smile NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

In a NASCAR race that spanned nearly six hours, Justin Haley was able to survive the Texas heat to earn a surprise third-place finish with Kaulig Racing.

2-Headed Monster: Does the Next Gen Car Need an Overhaul for Short Tracks?

September 22, 2022 by Amy Henderson and Stephen Stumpf

Martinsville Speedway under the lights, May 2022. Photo: NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Amy Henderson and Stephen Stumpf debate what NASCAR should do with the Next Gen car to improve short track racing.

The Underdog House: AJ Allmendinger Proves to Be a Gladiator at Bristol

September 18, 2022 by Luken Glover

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Tire blowouts, mechanical failures and loose wheels made Bristol one of the biggest 2022 races of attrition. Among NASCAR underdogs, AJ Allmendinger persevered.

The Underdog House: Erik Jones Earns Top 10 in Home Race at Michigan

August 7, 2022 by Luken Glover

Erik Jones stares at the racetrack at Auto Club Speedway in 2022. (Photo: NKP)

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Erik Jones collected his second career NASCAR Cup Series top 10 at Michigan with an eighth-place showing in the FireKeepers Casino 400 (Aug. 7).

The Underdog House: Todd Gilliland Grabs 1st Top 5 in Rookie Surge at Indianapolis

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 by Luken Glover

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At the Verizon 200 held at historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway (July 31), Todd Gilliland earned a career-best fourth-place finish in the NASCAR Cup Series.