Monthly Archives: October 2018

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Brush with the Wall Thwarts Solid Run for Ryan Blaney

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Ryan Blaney, the driver of the #12 Menards/Wrangler Riggs Workwear Ford, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas. 
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Below the Playoff cut line entering Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, Ryan Blaney made a concerted run toward advancing to the Round of 8.

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Strategic Calls Can’t Save Brad Keselowski’s Playoff Hopes

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Brad Keselowski, the driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, stands by his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 20, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas 
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Brad Keselowski desperately needed a caution in a race that produced only three—for two stage finishes and a blown engine.

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Chase Elliott Outlasts Kyle Busch for the Win in Kansas

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Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. 
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The Monster Energy Cup Series held its elimination race yesterday at Kansas Speedway. After a tame Talladega race from the week prior, yesterday’s race was an opportunity for a few drivers to race their way into the next round of the playoffs.

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Chase Elliott Makes a Playoff Statement with Victory at Kansas

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Chase Elliott, the driver of the #9 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas. 
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. – It took 99 races for Chase Elliott to get his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory.

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