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Natalie Decker Cleared to Return to Racing

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After missing two races due to a medical condition, Natalie Decker has been cleared to return to competition in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, she tweeted Oct. 10. Decker will drive for Niece Motorsports in two more races this season, at Texas Motor Speedway and Martinsville Speedway, in the No. 44. She …

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Natalie Decker Out Again at Talladega, Kaz Grala to Sub

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Kaz Grala will replace Natalie Decker as the driver of the No. 44 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet for the upcoming NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, according to NASCAR’s entry list. Decker was not medically cleared by NASCAR to compete in the race, Niece Motorsports later stated in a press release. …

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Tracking the Trucks: Austin Hill Secures His Spot in Round of 8 With Las Vegas Win

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In a Nutshell: Austin Hill scored his second Gander RV & Outdoors victory this season in Friday night’s World of Westgate 200 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. After struggling through much of the first two stages, Hill snagged the top spot via a strong restart with 39 laps remaining and held off a hard-charging Sheldon …

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Natalie Decker Details Hospital Stay, Sets Sights on Breaking Her Own Record

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NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series driver Natalie Decker is well into her second part-time season of competition in the series, this time with Niece Motorsports. Decker debuted in the ARCA Menards Series in 2017, appearing in seven races, and followed that up with a full season in 2018. The then-21-year-old scored two top-five …

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Xfinity Breakdown: Chase Briscoe Makes a Comeback, Ross Chastain Secures the Bag

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The NASCAR Xfinity Series took to the Tricky Triangle on Sunday afternoon, the second race of a tripleheader across the sport’s three major divisions. Chase Briscoe scored his fourth win of 2020, rebounding nicely after spinning from the lead on lap 70. Briscoe suffered a flat tire and was forced to pit, but drove back …

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Natalie Decker Hospitalized, Bayley Currey to Substitute at Pocono

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NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series driver Natalie Decker will miss Saturday’s Pocono Organics 150 at Pocono Raceway after suffering from bile duct complications in relation to her previous surgical removal of her gallbladder. Decker has been hospitalized since Tuesday (June 23) to receive treatment for her medical issues. Her official medical condition is …

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Tracking the Trucks: 2020 North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte

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In a Nutshell: Despite the best efforts of Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series regulars Johnny Sauter and Zane Smith, Tuesday’s (May 26) return to competition came down to the much-hyped battle of NASCAR Cup Series regulars Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch. And with a bow Bubba Wallace deemed “savage,” Elliott came out on top, …

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Trendy Tuesday: Xfinity, Truck Underdogs Overachieve at Daytona

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Whenever NASCAR goes superspeedway racing — four weekends per year — you know there’s going to be some wild stats following the conclusion of every race. After the opening weekend of 2020, this still stands true. Underdogs came to play in both the Truck and Xfinity national touring series this past weekend. Not a shocker …

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Natalie Decker Earns Best Finish for Female in Truck Series History at Daytona

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One year ago, Natalie Decker‘s race at Daytona was over at the end of the first lap. On Friday, she made history by becoming the first female to score a top-five finish in Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series history. Decker began the NextEra Energy 250 from 30th position, riding around for much of the …

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Natalie Decker to Drive Part-Time Schedule for Niece Motorsports

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Natalie Decker will run a part-time schedule in Niece Motorsports’ No. 44 truck, the team announced Thursday morning (Jan. 16). Decker’s first event with the team will come at the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway. The Wisconsin native made 19 starts in 2019 for DGR-Crosley and finished …

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Natalie Decker Announces Arthritis Foundation Fundraiser

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NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series driver Natalie Decker has announced the Arthritis Foundation as her charity of choice for an upcoming fundraiser, her website announced in a statement Tuesday. The fundraiser initiated by Decker, who has had juvenile rheumatoid arthritis since birth, will run from Oct. 1-20. “I’m so thankful the Arthritis Foundation gives people …

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Tracking the Trucks: Brett Moffitt Strikes 1st in Playoffs With Bristol Win

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In a Nutshell: Brett Moffitt emerged from the chaos that was the Gander Outdoors Truck Series playoff opener at Bristol Motor Speedway with his third victory of the season. Following a short red flag period and the seventh caution in the final stage, the defending champion struck first with a nearly one-second victory over Chandler …

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