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2-Headed Monster: Should NASCAR Mandate Drivers Get COVID-19 Vaccines?

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Ah, yes. The COVID-19 vaccine is available and NASCAR has found itself at the forefront of the discussion. This week, NASCAR President Steve Phelps stated that requiring drivers to get a vaccine would be a “slippery slope.” Those words raised a lot of eyebrows around social media and the NASCAR world. He also said that …

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Eyes On Xfinity: An Off-Week Wish List for Series Regulars

2021 Xfinity Talladega Jeb Burton, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet, Leads (Credit: NKP)

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So far this season, a handful of off weekends have peppered the NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule. That ends after this weekend as the series will be on track every weekend beginning May 8 at Darlington Raceway through July 17 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. As teams and drivers get the final off weekend for a …

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Jeb Burton Scores 1st Xfinity Win in Rain-Shortened Race

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“Rain, rain, rain, rain,” were the words of Chris Rice over the radio of Jeb Burton‘s No. 10 Chevrolet just as officials brought the field to the pit road with less than 25 laps to go. Shortly after, Burton was declared the winner of the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway; his first career Xfinity Series …

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Austin Cindric Obtains Xfinity Pole at Talladega

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After a week off, the NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Talladega Superspeedway where Austin Cindric sits on the pole. Though he finished sixth at Martinsville Speedway, he still holds a 42-point lead over Daniel Hemric in the standings. Hemric will start next to Cindric on the front row, while Hemric’s Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Harrison …

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Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings Forecast: 2021 Toyota Owners 400

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The NASCAR Cup Series heads to another Virginia short track this weekend in Richmond Raceway. Let’s get your daily fantasy NASCAR DraftKings lineup ready for the Toyota Owners 400 on Sunday, April 18. Though it is a short track, Richmond is vastly different from Martinsville Speedway. It’s a three-quarters of a mile, D-shaped oval with …

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Stock Car Scoop: NASCAR Atlanta Previews

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Frontstretch‘s Bryan Nolen previews the Truck, Xfinity and Cup series races at Atlanta Motor Speedway and gets you caught up on news that has broken this week in the Camping World Truck Series. Nolen will get you up to date on the start times of both races, stage lengths, starting lineups and more. Sign up …

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Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings Forecast: 2021 Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500

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After a couple of weeks out west, the NASCAR Cup Series travels to the Peach State for the 2021 Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Get your fantasy NASCAR DraftKings rosters ready for this 325-lap event down in Georgia, televised by Fox beginning on Sunday, March 21 at 3 p.m. ET. Atlanta …

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2-Headed Monster: Is Austin Cindric the Favorite for the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series Title?

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#16: A J Allmendinger, Kaulig Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Ellsworth Advisors, #22: Austin Cindric, Team Penske, Ford Mustang PPG, #2: Myatt Snider, Richard Childress Racing, Chevrolet Camaro TaxSlayer, #98: Riley Herbst, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Mustang Monster Energy

Austin Cindric is the defending NASCAR Xfinity Series champion. So far in 2021, Cindric is showing that he is again a force to be reckoned with in the series. He took the checkered flag in the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway and won last weekend’s (March 13) race at Phoenix Raceway. He has also …

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Austin Cindric Beginning on Xfinity Pole at Atlanta

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Austin Cindric will look to win back-to-back races as he rolls off from the pole in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway Saturday, March 20. A dominant performance at Phoenix Raceway helped him land the first spot on the starting grid. Jeb Burton will start next to Cindric on the front row, …

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Xfinity Breakdown: Austin Cindric Survives Chaotic Final Restart, Wins in Phoenix

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To say restarts on the current Phoenix Raceway configuration are crazy, especially late-race restarts, is putting it lightly. While pandemonium unfolded behind Austin Cindric in the Call 811 Before You Dig 200 on Saturday (March 13), Justin Allgaier in the final made a move on his outside, entering turn one on the final restart with …

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Austin Cindric Dominates in the Desert, Wins at Phoenix

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Austin Cindric continued his NASCAR Xfinity Series win streak at Phoenix Raceway, dominating the Call 811 Before You Dig 200 on Saturday afternoon (March 13). Cindric won the race after leading 119 laps and avoiding all the chaos on the two-lap shootout. Ty Gibbs, Brandon Brown, Riley Herbst and AJ Allmendinger rounded out the top five. …

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Austin Cindric Adds CarShop Sponsorship

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CarShop will be aboard Austin Cindric’s No. 22 Ford as a primary sponsor for several NASCAR Xfinity Series events this season, starting with this weekend’s race at Phoenix Raceway, Team Penske announced Wednesday, March 10. The car will feature a white background with pink numbers and bottom edges. “It’s a great opportunity to welcome a …

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