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Kyle Larson has Extra Motivation to Win for his Fellow Californians

FONTANA, CA – MARCH 15: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019, in Fontana, California. Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – It’s not as if Kyle Larson needs any extra motivation.

One of NASCAR’s most popular recent breakout stars, Larson has enjoyed a good six-year run in the big leagues. Approaching the fifth Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race of the 2019 season, he’d like to regain form and regain his footing as a perennial can’t-miss player in the championship.

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Strong Xfinity Series Talent on Tap at Auto Club Speedway

FONTANA, CA – MARCH 15: Cole Custer, driver of the #00 Thompson Pipe/Haas CNC Ford, prepares to practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019, in Fontana, California. Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

Auto Club Speedway has traditionally been a mighty test of horsepower and willpower for Xfinity Series regulars, but this season, in particular, there are a few reasons to believe that a 17-year string of Cup winners in the Xfinity race there may be stopped.

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NASCAR Legend Tony Stewart Feted during Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Induction

CONCORD, NC – MAY 19: Tony Stewart, driver of the #20 Home Depot Chevrolet, talks to the media at a press conference announcing his new radio show on Sirius Radio, a day before the NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge at Lowe’s Motor Speedway on May 19, 2006, in Concord, North Carolina. Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Tuesday evening, during the induction ceremony for the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in Daytona Beach, NASCAR champion Tony Stewart charmed a room full of auto racing’s biggest names and most ardent supporters, demonstrating that his massive talent behind the wheel is matched by an equally endearing personality.

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