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Bell can Notch Fifth Win at Michigan

Photo – Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images

No driver in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is running better than Christopher Bell right now.

The Oklahoman has won three of the last six races, including two of the last three. In 12 starts this season, Bell boasts four wins, eight top fives, 11 top-tens and a 5.6 average finish. He ranks first in the Camping World Truck Series standings – 18 points ahead of second-place Johnny Sauter. Continue reading

Allmendinger Attempts to Clinch Playoff Spot at Watkins Glen

AJ Allmendinger, the driver of the #47 Kroger ClickList Chevrolet, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series I Love NY 355 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 5, 2017, in Watkins Glen, New York. Jared C Tilton/Getty Images

Win and you’re in is the name of the game in NASCAR these days. A visit to Victory Lane earns a driver a spot in the sport’s playoffs.

With five races left in the regular season, only three playoff berths remain. Continue reading

Dale Earnhardt Jr Attempts to Secure Playoff Spot at Pocono

Dale Earnhardt Jr., the driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, stands on the grid prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton’s 400 at Pocono Raceway on July 30, 2017, in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Photo – Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images

Kasey Kahne proved at Indy that all hope is not lost for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers who are low in the point standings. Without even a top-15 finish to show in his previous eight races, Kahne battled his way to a win at the Brickyard and earned the automatic playoff berth that comes with one.

Sitting 22nd in the point standings – 213 points below Matt Kenseth on the cutoff line – Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s playoff hopes seem bleak at first glance. When looking at the upcoming schedule, Earnhardt and his massive fan base should have at least a glimmer of hope he can make the postseason in his last full-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series campaign. The No. 88 Chevrolet driver claims a combined eight wins at the remaining six tracks on the regular season docket, including two at Pocono Raceway – the site of Sunday’s Overton’s 400. Continue reading