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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings Federated Auto Parts 400 Edition

2019 NASCAR Cup starting grid

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In a throwback to the 1985 Indianapolis 500, Martin Truex Jr. did his best impression of Danny Sullivan’s “spin and win” as the New Jersian took the top step of the podium at Richmond Raceway for his second consecutive victory. Can Truex make it three-for-three in the first round of the playoffs this weekend at …

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5 Points to Ponder: Expect the Unexpected

2019 Richmond MENCS Ryan Newman Racing NKP

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ONE: The Roval Unlike every other circuit on the Monster Energy Cup Series slate, and especially the other nine tracks that make up NASCAR’s postseason, we know next to nothing about the Charlotte Motor Speedway road course better known, of course, as the Roval. Following an eventful debut in the 2018 playoffs, a race won …

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Who’s Hot & Who’s Not: Playoffs Underway

2019 Richmond MENCS Martin Truex, Jr. Burnout NKP

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All three major NASCAR national touring series’ playoffs are underway with at least one playoff race completed. The NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series already has finished its Round of 8 and its opening Round of 6 race at Talladega Superspeedway isn’t until October 12. The Monster Energy Monster Energy Cup Series and Xfinity Series raced …

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Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2019 Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond

2019 Richmond MENCS Green Flag NKP

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The Headline(s): Capitalizing on long-run speed and an ability to run both high and low like no other car in the field, Martin Truex Jr. passed teammate Kyle Busch with help from a pick from Austin Theriault’s lapped car on lap 374, riding off into the sunset to score his second consecutive win, sixth of …

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The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2019 Federated Auto Parts 400

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

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Who… should you be talking about after the race? For the second week in a row, it’s Martin Truex Jr. stealing the headlines.  The driver of the No. 19 Toyota showed his strength early, winning stage one handily and finishing second in stage two at Richmond Raceway. All in all, Truex led three times for …

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Up to Speed: Hendrick Motorsports Teammates in a Tight Spot

2019 Atlanta CUP William Byron Alex Bowman NKP

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Last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Alex Bowman and William Byron began their playoff runs with good finishes.  Bowman cruised to a sixth-place result, his best finish since winning at Chicagoland Speedway.  Byron spun out with less than 100 laps to go in the race but fought back to finish ninth.  Combined with Chase …

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Ryan Newman Runs Best Race of 2019 at Richmond

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

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Entering the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, Ryan Newman was a wild card, squeaking his way into the postseason as the 16th and final seed. But in typical Newman fashion, he and the No. 6 team are making the most of their opportunity. They have put together two respectable finishes to kick off …

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Daily Fantasy NASCAR FanDuel Forecast: Federated Auto Parts 400

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

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It’s time for some Saturday night short track racing as the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series heads to Richmond Raceway for the Federated Auto Parts 400. The race will air on NBCSN on Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The race marks the second of the sport’s 10-race playoff, adding to the intensity of an …

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Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings Forecast: 2019 Federated Auto Parts 400

2019 Richmond MENCS Kyle Larson Car NKP

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The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series heads to its second race in the round of 16 at Richmond Raceway for the Federated Auto Parts 400. The race will kick off shortly after 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Sept 21 with television coverage from NBCSN. The D-shaped Virginian racetrack is just three-quarters of a mile in length. …

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The 12: NASCAR Power Rankings South Point 400 Edition

2019 Las Vegas MENCS Martin Truex, Jr. Car NKP

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The popularity of roller coasters is often attributed to the thrills, exhilaration, speed, and sharp and often sudden inclines and declines. While theme park enthusiasts love the twists and turns that these towering hunks of steel give them, Martin Truex Jr. wasn’t so keen on those twists and turns at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as …

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Daily Fantasy NASCAR FanDuel Forecast: South Point 400

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

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The 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs will begin this Sunday with the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The race will be covered by NBCSN beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET; the green flag is scheduled to fly at 7:16. This 1.5-mile oval traditionally has been known for long green-flag runs. In …

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Frontstretch Podcast: Kyle Larson Gears Up for Postseason

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

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In this week’s edition of the Frontstretch Podcast, Dustin Albino and Mike Neff discuss a frantic weekend of racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kevin Harvick dominated the Brickyard 400 en route to his third win of 2019. But the bigger story was the playoff battle, which saw Clint Bowyer and Ryan Newman race their way into the postseason, while …

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