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Kyle Busch Looks for an Edge with Pit Crew Swap

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Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M’s Caramel Toyota, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway on September 9, 2017, in Richmond, Virginia. Photo – Chris Graythen/Getty Images

When Kyle Busch starts this year’s playoff, he won’t have the same pit crew that helped him to a third-place finish in the 26-race regular season.

Instead, the 2015 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion will enter the final ten races with the over-the-wall crew that has serviced the cars of Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Daniel Suarez throughout the season. Continue reading →

Jimmie Johnson Counting on Autumn Turnaround–Again

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Jimmie Johnson speaks to the media as one of the 16 drivers eligible to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship during the 2017 NASCAR Playoffs Production & Media Day at NASCAR Hall of Fame on September 13, 2017, in Charlotte, North Carolina Photo – Street Lecka/Getty Images

Is Jimmie Johnson worth a bet?

Can the seven-time champion win a record eighth Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship, and prove the experts wrong? Continue reading →

Kyle Larson Rides Late Caution, Superb Pit Stop to Win at Richmond

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A caution on lap 397 of a scheduled 400 in Saturday night’s Federated Auto Parts 400 turned what looked like a coronation for Martin Truex Jr. into an unexpected overtime victory for Kyle Larson, as the field of 16 drivers was set for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Continue reading →

Brad Keselowski Perseveres in NASCAR XFINITY Race at Richmond

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In the long run, Brad Keselowski knew he had the superior car.

And that’s exactly what Keselowski got – a long run to close Friday night’s Virginia529 College Savings 250 at Richmond Raceway. Continue reading →

Matt Kenseth Takes Step toward Playoff with Richmond Pole Run

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Matt Kenseth, the driver of the #20 Hurricane Harvey Relief Toyota, poses with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying in the pole position for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 8, 2017, in Richmond, Virginia. Photo – Jared C Tilton/Getty Images

In need of a playoff spot next week and a place to drive next year, Matt Kenseth stormed to the pole position for Saturday night’s Federated Auto parts 400 at Richmond Raceway (7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN). Continue reading →