Daily Archives: July 2, 2018

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Loose Wheels Spoil Aric Almirola’s Outstanding Run

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Aric Almirola, the driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton’s 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 1, 2018, in Joliet, Illinois. Photo – Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

For the first half of Sunday’s Overton’s 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, Aric Almirola looked every bit like a potential race winner. Continue reading →

Erik Jones Scores Second Straight Top-Ten Finish

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Erik Jones, the driver of the #20 DeWalt Toyota, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton’s 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on June 30, 2018, in Joliet, Illinois. Photo – Jared C Tilton/Getty Images

Though Erik Jones was hardly a constant presence at the front of the field in Sunday’s Overton’s 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, he was there when it counted. Continue reading →

Kyle Busch Wins Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Slugfest at Chicagoland

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Kyle Busch, the driver of the #18 Skittles Red White & Blue Toyota, and his son, Brexton, pose with the winner’s sticker after the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton’s 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 1, 2018, in Joliet, Illinois. Photo – Jared C Tilton/Getty Images

JOLIET, Ill. – Like two boxers in the final round of a closely contested slugfest, Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson traded hard shots on the last lap of Sunday’s Overton’s 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. Continue reading →

Bobby Labonte Earns First Runner Up Finish in NASCAR Whelen Euro Series

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On the only oval track on the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series schedule, Bobby Labonte earned his first runner-up finish on Sunday at France’s Tours Speedway. In the No. 18, Yacco Toyota for the RDV Competition team based in Chartres, France, the NASCAR 30 year veteran moved through the pack to the front of the race. Continue reading →