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Kyle Larson Runs Tenth at Charlotte, but Could have Been Much Better

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Kyle Larson, the driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 8, 2017, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

Kyle Larson scored a top-ten in Sunday’s Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but the driver of the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet left the first race in the Round of 12 of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoff knowing he should have done better with one of the fastest cars on the track. Continue reading →

Pit Road Miscue Costs Jimmie Johnson Valuable Points

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 8, 2017, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo – Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

After running seventh in Sunday’s Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson is in a precarious position heading into the second race in the Round of 12 at Talladega Superspeedway, a track he doesn’t relish. Continue reading →

The Best Medicine for Talladega? A Win at Charlotte

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Ryan Blaney, the driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo – Jared C Tilton/Getty Images

The October 15th Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway is all but certain to have a profound effect on the Playoff. Continue reading →

The NASCAR Foundation Announces Finalists for Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide

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The four 2017 finalists were announced Thursday for The NASCAR Foundation’s seventh annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide, with three of those finalists coming from markets that host Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races. Continue reading →

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series News & Notes – Friday, October 6, 2017

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NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams have a week off before racing Fred’s 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, October  14th at 1 pm ET. Coverage is on FOX at 12:30 pm ET with radio coverage available on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Continue reading →