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
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Matt Kenseth Takes Step toward Playoff with Richmond Pole Run
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
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Preview
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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers are revving up for their last regular season race the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway on Saturday, September 9th at 7:30 pm ET. Coverage begins at 7 pm ET on NBC Sports Network with radio coverage available on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Drivers will race 300 miles over 400 laps with Stage 1 ending on lap 100, Stage 2 on lap 200 and the last Stage ending on the last lap 400. Continue reading
Denny Hamlin Sweeps Throwback Weekend at Darlington with Dramatic Win
Denny Hamlin made a huge mistake on Sunday night.
Then. the driver of the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota made an even bigger comeback to win one of NASCAR’s most prestigious races. Continue reading
Kevin Harvick Sweeps Qualifying to Earn Second Darlington Pole
Kevin Harvick, the driver of the #4 Busch Beer Throwback Ford, speaks with the media during a press conference following qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 2, 2017, in Darlington, South Carolina. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images
Kevin Harvick ended Saturday’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series knockout qualifying session at Darlington Raceway with an excellent omen for Sunday night’s Bojangles’ Southern 500 (on NBCSN at 6 p.m. ET).
Covering the 1.366-mile distance in 27.669 seconds (177.730 mph) in the final round, Harvick earned his second career pole at the Lady in Black. The first time Harvick was the top qualifier at Darlington was in 2014. He went on to win the Bojangles’ Southern 500. After that, he won the series championship. Continue reading