Author Archives: Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service

Hauler Accident Doesn’t Slow New Hire Ross Chastain

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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – OCTOBER 18: Ross Chastain, driver of the #10 Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on October 18, 2019, in Kansas City, Kansas. Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

Talk about an up-and-down week.

On Tuesday, Kaulig Racing announced the signing of Ross Chastain to a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series deal for the 2020 season.

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Alex Bowman Owns Up to Ten-Car Wreck that Hurt his Playoff Chances

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 14: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide/Amazon Echo Auto Chevrolet, Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald’s Chevrolet, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, wreck during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images

TALLADEGA, Ala. – A small misjudgment may have cost Alex Bowman a chance to advance to the Round of 8 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

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Denny Hamlin Overcomes Issues to Run Third at Talladega

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 12: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 12, 2019, in Talladega, Alabama. Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

Denny Hamlin sustained damage in a ten-car wreck on lap 107 of Monday’s rain-delayed 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

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Chase Elliott Salvages Decent Finish But Likely Needs a Kansas Win

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 14: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Night Vision Chevrolet, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2019, in Talladega, Alabama. Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images

Chase Elliott thought his car was damaged severely in a lap 107 wreck in Monday’s 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

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Ryan Blaney Advances in Playoffs with Razor-Thin Win at Talladega

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 14: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2019, in Talladega, Alabama. Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Two factors threw the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs into chaos on Monday afternoon—Talladega and Ryan Blaney.

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