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Kyle Busch's NASCAR track sweep complete — at least until he runs Roval

Kyle Busch expects the arbiters of the sport — whoever they may be — to demand that he take the checkered flag on the "new and different" track at Charlotte Motor Speedway this fall.

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NASCAR at Pocono: Succeeding Dale Jr. is not what Alex Bowman is sweating most

The new driver of the No. 88 car is more concerned about meeting the high standards of his bosses at Hendrick Motorsports.

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NASCAR at Pocono: Martin Truex Jr. makes nostalgic return to native New Jersey

The reigning Monster Energy Cup Series champion toured the clam boat he worked during his youth. "It just reminded me of how fast time really goes by," he said.

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NASCAR at Charlotte: Kevin Harvick facing big challenges in bid for 3 wins in row

Kevin Harvick will be driving with a severe handicap — several of them, in fact — during Sunday's race.

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NASCAR at Charlotte: New primary sponsor for Jimmie Johnson? Get in line

Jimmie Johnson says "multiple" companies are interested in putting their names and logos on the 48 car after Lowe's ends its partnership with Hendrick Motorsports.

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NASCAR All-Star Race: Kurt Busch expects Talladega-style racing

The driver of the 41 car anticipates the field bunching up as restrictor plates and oversized rear spoilers keep speeds down and create big drafts.

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NASCAR at Bristol: Crash in final practice knocks Kurt Busch off front row

Kurt Busch will start Sunday's race in the rear of the field rather than second after wrecking late in Saturday's final practice.

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NASCAR at Bristol: Ryan Preece wins Xfinity race, $100,000 bonus

Ryan Preece risked his own money last year to secure two races with Joe Gibbs Racing. He's making the most of the opportunity.

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Kevin Harvick walks the walk with Kern County appearance

Kevin Harvick came home to Bakersfield to race in the lower-level K&N Series. His main purpose was to drum up support for grassroots racing, something he considers vital to the continued health of stock car racing.

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NASCAR at Fontana: Cooler heads prevail after Harvick-Larson wreck

Kevin Harvick sounded upset at Kyle Larson immediately after the 4 car hit the wall early in Sunday's race, but Harvick eventually took the blame for the incident.

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William Byron confident he can negotiate steep learning curve as Cup rookie

William Byron has been a quick study at every previous level of racing. He expects more of the same as he competes at stock car racing's highest level for the first time.

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NASCAR at Las Vegas: Jimmie Johnson's recovery silver lining for No. 48 team

Jimmie Johnson's race day begins badly but ends much better. The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion salvages a 12th-place finish after the 48 car fails prerace inspection three times.

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Daytona 500: Rapid runs in Clash may be good omen for Great American Race

Cars were lower to the track, which produced faster runs that may make blocking more difficult in the Daytona 500.

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Danica Patrick started stock-car career at disadvantage, Kevin Harvick says

One of Danica Patrick's former teammates at Stewart-Haas Racing says Patrick's lack of experience in racing stock cars helped put her behind the top drivers from the start.

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Desire still burns in 'Grandpa' Jimmie Johnson

Seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson is the old man among the Hendrick Motorsports drivers, but he isn't slowing down as he pursues another Cup title.

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Tweaks to Charlotte's road course should make Playoff race faster, more intense

Fans are finally getting a road-course race in the NASCAR Playoffs. A bonus is that the course, the Charlotte "roval," is going to be difficult to negotiate.

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The inside story of the race that made Martin Truex Jr. a champion

Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson review the closing laps of the season-ending race at Homestead that made Truex a champion and Busch a disappointed Championship 4 runner-up.

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Martin Truex Jr. holds off Kyle Busch for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title

Martin Truex Jr. earns his first Cup championship by holding off Kyle Busch in the final laps of the Ford Eco-Boost 400 at Miami-Homestead Speedway.

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Is Brad Keselowski the Championship 4 underdog? Check back Saturday

Brad Keselowski is the longest shot on the board to win the Cup Series championship Sunday. Race prep will let him know what his chances really are.

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NASCAR playoffs at Dover: Kyle Busch steals win from Chase Elliott

Kyle Busch chases down Chase Elliott in the final stage at Dover. Elliott is still seeking his first NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series win.

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William Byron says he’s ready for move up to NASCAR’s top series

William Byron is the latest young driver to join Hendrick Motorsports' Cup roster,

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NASCAR at Watkins Glen: Martin Truex Jr. wins strategy game, grabs first victory at track

Martin Truex Jr. listens to his crew chief, saves fuel and comes home first at the Glen for the first time

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NASCAR at Watkins Glen: Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes early exit in final trip

Dale Jr. exited the I Love New York 355 after 22 laps because of an engine failure.

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NASCAR at Daytona: Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s bid for storybook rally ends with accident

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s wild last (maybe) ride at Daytona ends with a second wreck after a rally back into the top 10.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. keeping door open to race in more Daytona 500s

Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he would need to be presented the "right deal," but he's open to getting in the car for the Great American Race beyond 2017.

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NASCAR at Michigan: Jimmie Johnson good to go for three more years — at least

Seven Time says his passion for racing, not winning an eighth championship or adding to his wins total, will determine how long he continues to drive.

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Bubba Wallace relishes opportunity to prove himself at NASCAR’s highest level

Darrell Wallace Jr., aka "Bubba," will become the first African-American driver to compete in NASCAR's top series since Bill Lester in 2006.

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NASCAR at Dover: Danica Patrick enjoys good fortune for a change

Danica Patrick benefits from late wrecks and cautions to earn a top 10 finish at Dover.

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Coca-Cola 600: Austin Dillon puts No. 3 back in Victory Lane on fuel-mileage gamble

The key numbers in Sunday night/Monday morning's Coca-Cola 600: 1, the number of Cup wins for Austin Dillon; and 3, the iconic car number that has another victory attached to it.

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Kyle Busch likes changes to Cup schedule for 2018

Kyle Busch will have to unlearn the sequence of races he knows by heart, but he likes the idea of Richmond being in the Playoffs and Indy being the cutoff race.

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Kevin Harvick: NASCAR racing in good hands with young drivers

Cup veteran Kevin Harvick gets an up-close look at the future of the stock car racing in the Xfinity Series.

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NASCAR at Talladega: Danica Patrick had a feeling about Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s prospects

Danica Patrick noticed early in the race that the No. 17 car of boyfriend Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was strong.

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NASCAR at Talladega: Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s hopes dashed by loose wheel

Dale Jr. says he made the right call to come to pit road even though he was restarting in the third position. "I’m glad I did, because it wouldn’t have made it another lap or two," he says.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s formidable legacy will continue off the track

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s commitment to driver development and eye for talent have helped put the Cup Series in good hands going forward. Chase Elliott is one of the products of JR Motorsports.

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NASCAR race results: Dale Earnhardt Jr. cool with top-five finish after A/C woes at Texas

Dale Earnhardt Jr. drove 500 miles at Texas with a faulty A/C system. The good finish helped lower the heat.

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Hall of Famer Tony La Russa sees parallels between baseball, NASCAR racing

“I think there are analogies and similarities all over the place," the former major league manager said. He was part of Joey Logano's No. 22 team at Phoenix.

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NASCAR at Martinsville: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. can expect payback after bumping Kyle Busch

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. shoved Kyle Busch up the track to get back on the lead lap at the end of Stage 2. Busch won't forget that.

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NASCAR at Fontana: No bad blood between Dale Earnhardt Jr., Ryan Blaney

Ryan Blaney says he stayed off Twitter so he didn't have to deal with all the abuse from Junior Nation.

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NASCAR at Fontana: Jimmie Johnson goes to backup car after mishap in practice

Johnson says the 48 team was "swinging hard" when the car snapped around in Turn 4.

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Johnny Sauter wins Texas Truck race with late pass; second win in two races

Passing Matt Crafton with two laps left, Johnny Sauter pulled away to win his second consecutive race in the inaugural NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Chase.

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Chase Elliott faces do-or-die race in Sprint Cup championship series

Bad results at Charlotte and Kansas leaves NASCAR's top rookie driver in danger of failing to make the Round of 8. Chase Elliott's only option at Talladega? Win.

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Overlooked Jimmie Johnson lurks ahead of initial Sprint Cup Chase race

Despite being a six-time champion, Jimmie Johnson isn't considered a prime contender in 2016. Should he be? His numbers affect perception.

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Brad Keselowski dominates chaotic Sprint Cup race at Daytona

Keselowski charges to his first win at Daytona in a crash-marred Sprint Cup showdown.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. hopes a 'no-name' car will be the answer at Daytona

Bye, Amelia.

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Matt Crafton wins Dover Truck race, holds off Daniel Suárez

Toyotas finish 1-2-3, with Matt Crafton winning.

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Latest twist in All-Star Race rules comes with input from Sprint Cup drivers

Brad Keselowski and other drivers help with new scheme for a race that hasn't produced the excitement stock car racing's fathers hoped to see.

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Sprint Cup after 10: Rules, close races have Earnhardt, drivers excited

Junior is among drivers who extol NASCAR's decision to reduce downforce. After 10 races, stats and empirical evidence show 2016's changes are a success.

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AJ Allmendinger finds success with small team; here's his secret

Back marker teams claw and fight to achieve success in NASCAR, but few succeed. AJ Allmendinger and JTG/Daugherty Racing have found a combination that gets success.

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Joey Logano says mindset unchanged despite lack of win in 2016

Joey Logano won a series-leading six Sprint Cup races in 2015, but is seeking his first win of 2016.

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Kyle Busch wins record eighth Xfinity Series race at Texas

Friday's victory makes Kyle Busch tops in career victories at Texas, is his third consecutive win in NASCAR's top national series and sets him up for Saturday night's Sprint Cup race.

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At Martinsville, Wood Brothers Racing prepares for homecoming

An iconic stock car team makes its return to the track nearest its home in Virginia. Wood Brothers is running full time again.

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Bump and grind? NASCAR drivers expect rough ride at Fontana

Carl Edwards knows he'll get his teeth rattled on the two-mile Auto Club Speedway track.

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Kurt Busch wins Atlanta pole after brother Kyle's time is disallowed

The No. 41 car took the top spot after the No. 18 car failed post-qualifying inspection.

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Ty Dillon embraces opportunity to fill Tony Stewart's seat at Atlanta

Stewart-Haas Racing hands its co-owner's ride to a young driver for the second Sprint Cup race of the season. Ty Dillon is confident he will make Smoke proud.

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Digital dashboard puts wealth of information at NASCAR drivers' fingertips

Out with the old analog dishes and needles, in with a modern instrument package that each driver can customize.

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Chase Elliott establishes record for Daytona 500's youngest pole winner

Barely 20 years old, Chase Elliott makes his first Sprint Cup qualifying a smashing success.

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Brian Vickers elated at opportunity to compete in Daytona 500

“I’m more hungry than every single person in this garage," Vickers says. “I’m happier to be here, more appreciative.”

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New NASCAR charter system of team ownership is huge step for the sport

One team official calls the change "a complete paradigm shift in how we operate."

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NASCAR drivers exit as rising Brazilian star leads Rolex 24 road race victory

Kyle Larson and Jamie McMurray fight brake problems before a crash. AJ Allmendinger's car expires. At race's end, the fastest car with Pipo Derani at the wheel is best in class.

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Kyle Larson, new crew chief make acquaintance at long last

Chad Johnston is the new man atop the pit box for Kyle Larson's No. 42 team.

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NASCAR honors champ Kyle Busch, departing Jeff Gordon in awards gala

Busch and Gordon were the featured speakers during a special night in Las Vegas, complete with a very special guest.

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NASCAR chief Brian France sees 'exceptional future'

Happy talk? Maybe, but Brian France as reason for optimism as he looks at what's head for stockcar racing.

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Chris Buescher celebrates NASCAR Xfinity Series championship

Buescher keeps his rivals at bay in winning his first NASCAR national series title.

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Erik Jones, Tyler Reddick battling for Truck Series championship

Young drivers want to win for their teams as well as make an impression to advance to another NASCAR series.

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Looking for a Chase champ favorite? Kevin Harvick looks good to repeat

Harvick continues his strong season with a solid run in Texas qualifying. Don;t forget, he rules at Phoenix.

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Martinsville victory revives Matt Crafton's Truck Series title hopes

Atoning for a bad race at Talladega, Crafton closes the gap on series leader Erik Jones.

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Tony Stewart's Halloween memories are sweet

Oh, to be a kid again: Smoke talks about his days of gathering candy on a day he wrecks his car at Martinsville.

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Kyle Busch says Joey Logano must worry about payback from Kenseth

Kyle Busch says Joey Logano "eliminated" Matt Kenseth from the Chase with their wreck at Kansas. Now, Busch says, Logano has a lot to worry about.

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Kevin Harvick credits Danica for helping him survive controversial Talladega race

How did Kevin Harvick survive the chaos that erupted in the final laps at Talladega? He had a teammate who had his back.

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At damp Dover, short practices are intense for Chase bubble drivers

Kevin Harvick must find a way to turn speed into victory to avoid elimination.

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Matt Kenseth on pole; lineup set after rain washes out Dover qualifying

Rain is bad news for Kevin Harvick, who must start 15th in his bid to avoid elimination from the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

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Austin Dillon whips field on milestone day for NASCAR trucks racing

It's the 500th race in the series, and Dillon provides firsts for his owner and crew chief plus a nice touch for grandpa Richard Childress.

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Kyle Busch continues winning ways; latest is Michigan Trucks race

Not only is he on a tear in the Sprint Cup Series, but Busch also reminds he is a dominant driver in other formats.

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Matt Kenseth on pole for Pure Michigan 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race

Matt Kenseth will lead the field of 43 to the green flag Sunday in the Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Joe Gibbs Racing drivers earn the top three spots in qualifying.

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Jeff Gordon drew on school experience to hone road course prowess

Jeff Gordon was a willing pupil as he worked to improve on road courses.

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Disappointing start to weekend gets worse for Jeff Gordon after wreck in garage

To say the least, four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon was disappointed with his 23rd-place qualifying effort on Friday afternoon at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

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Greg Biffle’s big idea: Different aero packages at the same track

Greg Biffle had a novel idea — one that is unlikely to be implemented, but interesting nevertheless.

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On the right track, AJ Allmendinger wins pole position at Sonoma

As Sprint Cup's best road-racer driver, Allmendinger outruns the pack in qualifying for Sunday's race.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. chose a significant spot for surprise proposal

Dale Earnhardt Jr. had been planning to pop the question to girlfriend Amy Reimann, and he chose a place of important historical significance to his family.

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Sprint Cup qualifying: Matt Kenseth on pole for Coca-Cola 600

Matt Kenseth grabbed the top spot at the 1.5-mile track in Concord, N.C., with a speed of 194.252 mph, slightly faster than Joey Logano.

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Four hard chargers and a master builder join NASCAR Hall of Fame

Terry Labonte joined four other legends in the 2016 NASCAR Hall of Fame class announced Wednesday in Charlotte.

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Think NASCAR's rules changes will improve competition? You have a champion.

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