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Stat Sheet: Year 1 of Next Gen Increased Parity Out Front, But Not the Case in Year 2

Sonoma Raceway, NASCAR Cup Series, 2023

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A new car threw everyone for a loop, and 2022 was one of the most competitive Cup seasons on record; 2023 is looking like a return to normalcy.

Happy Hour: Is Chase Elliott No Longer the Best Road Course Racer in NASCAR?

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Tire changer George Balfanz Jr. joins the show, and the guys draft their dream broadcast teams.

Xfinity Breakdown: Aric Almirola Pounces When It Matters at Sonoma

#28: Aric Almirola, RSS Racing, Micheal Roberts Construction Ford Mustang

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Most were pretty sure a NASCAR Cup Series driver would win the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ DoorDash 250 on Saturday, June 10, at Sonoma Raceway. Kyle Larson, the 2021 Cup champion, was an overwhelming favorite. In the first round of qualifying, he had the field covered by over a second. Meanwhile, Aric Almirola turned some heads …

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