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Kyle Busch Motorsports Unveils 2016 Driver Lineup

Kyle Busch Motorsports 2016 Driver Lineup

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On Thursday night’s episode of NASCAR RaceHub on FOX Sports 1, Kyle Busch Motorsports announced its plans for the 2016 Camping World Truck Series season, and once again the organization plans to field three full-time trucks. USAC standout Christopher Bell and 2015 K&N Pro Series East champion William Byron will both compete full-time, while the third truck will be …

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Tracking the Trucks: 2015 Fred’s 250 powered by Coca-Cola at Talladega

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In a Nutshell: Timothy Peters took the checkered flag under caution ahead of Brandon Jones in Saturday afternoon’s Fred’s 250 powered by Coca-Cola at Talladega Superspeedway. Jones led the field to the green on the lone green-white-checkered attempt, though Peters was easily able to take the top spot. A wrecking Spencer Gallagher and John Wes …

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Couch Potato Tuesday: NASCAR Elimination Races and Match Game ’78?

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We’ve made it through part No. 1 of the Chase for the Sprint Cup. There are undoubtedly some disappointed drivers and disappointed fans. Our own Jerry Jordan is convinced that NASCAR’s happy that Jimmie Johnson failed to advance (but would never actually admit it). In all due respect, I doubt that. Even if Johnson is …

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Truckin’ Thursdays: Travis Pastrana’s Return Among Storylines to Watch in Las Vegas

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While much of the NASCAR world is currently focused on Tony Stewart‘s announcement and the impending rainy weekend at Dover International Speedway, the Camping World Truck Series heads west to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for a Saturday night showdown. With a close championship battle, every race counts for Matt Crafton, Erik Jones and Tyler Reddick …

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Christopher Bell Running 4 More Races for Kyle Busch Motorsports

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Kyle Busch Motorsports and Christopher Bell are coming back for more. The team announced Wednesday that it has extended Bell’s 2015 Camping World Truck Series schedule by four races, which will be his first NASCAR starts since winning the Mudsummer Classic at Eldora Speedway two months ago. Bell, who has already run three races this season …

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Friday Faceoff: What Is the Debris Caution Standard?

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1) Some say the luster for Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been lost in recent years. Where would you rank the race in terms of prestige within NASCAR? Is it still a crown jewel event? Phil Allaway, Editor: It’s an important race to NASCAR but nowhere near the most competitive (if anything, it might be in …

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Tracking the Trucks: 2015 1-800-Car-Cash Mud Summer Classic at Eldora

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 1-800-CAR-CASH Mud Summer Classic at Eldora Speedway

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In a Nutshell: Dirt slinging, tires sliding, sheetmetal flying. It’s everything you ever wanted from a dirt race in NASCAR. Christopher Bell survived a flurry of cautions, including two in the final 12 laps, to take the win in the 1-800-Car-Cash Mud Summer Classic at Eldora Speedway Wednesday night. Bell emerged victorious in a green-white-checkered …

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3rd Time’s the Charm: Christopher Bell Victorious at in 2015 Mud Summer Classic at Eldora

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Christopher Bell won the 1-800-Car-Cash Mud Summer Classic at Eldora Speedway Wednesday after a spirited battle with fellow dirt racer Bobby Pierce over the final 40 laps. “It’s just unbelievable. If you told me two years ago my first win at Eldora would be in a truck, I would have told you you were crazy,” …

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Midseason Swap: Christopher Bell Replaces Justin Boston at Kentucky

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Christopher Bell’s phone rang with some news from Kyle Busch Motorsports Wednesday: the No. 54 is yours. Jayski tweeted Wednesday that Bell, fresh off a fifth-place finish in his Camping World Truck Series debut at Iowa, will replace Justin Boston in Kyle Busch Motorsports No. 54 Toyota Tundra this weekend at Kentucky Speedway. NCWTS: Bell …

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Pace Laps: Hot Streaks, New Faces, Contenders & Jumping Series

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Sprint Cup Series: “Slugger’s” New Assignment: Swing For The Fences To End Sophomore Slump – Swept under the rug during a week where NASCAR announced a new rules package is an important crew chief change at Richard Childress Racing. It’s a strange time at RCR, an organization whose trio of teams are so-so despite their …

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Tracking the Trucks: 2015 American Ethanol 200 presented by Enogen at Iowa

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In a Nutshell: Erik Jones finally shook the monkey off of his back Friday night at Iowa Speedway when he grabbed a dominant victory. The driver of the No. 4 Toyota took the checkered flag nearly six seconds ahead of Brandon Jones, who led after a late round of pit stops. Tyler Reddick, Matt Crafton …

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Erik Jones Quickest in Lone 2015 American Ethanol 200 Practice at Iowa

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Coming off another dominating performance that turned into a disappointing finish last weekend at Gateway, Erik Jones is back at it. The 19-year-old was quickest in final practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series on Friday, clocking in a time of 23.153 seconds (136.051 mph). Jones edged out new Kyle Busch Motorsports teammate Christopher Bell by …

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