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On Saturday, Chris Buescher steals the show with a NASCAR Cup Series win at Bristol Motor Speedway in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race.

Chris Buescher Steals the Show with a NASCAR Cup Series Win at Bristol

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 17: Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Fastenal Ford, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

On Saturday, Chris Buescher steals the show with a NASCAR Cup Series win at Bristol Motor Speedway in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race.

The final race of the opening round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoff was hosted at Bristol Motor Speedway. This was the first time the next-gen car was showcased on a concrete surface. Under the lights, and with a car making its first appearance on this surface, it was the perfect setting for a stressed-induced race. The playoff race remains tight with no real certainty on who was going to advance to the next round. All this was to be sorted out on Saturday in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race. 

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Kyle Larson Slides Past Chase Elliott to Win at Watkins Glen 

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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 21, 2022, in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Kyle Larson slides past Chase Elliott to win at Watkins Glen International in the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen on Sunday afternoon.

Watkins Glen hosted the NASCAR Cup Series for another road course race in the 2022 campaign. Two more races were left before the beginning of the playoffs. With only one spot open, teams are scrambling to find a way to make the playoffs. Meanwhile, Ryan Blaney is holding on as tight as he can to that last spot. If one more driver wins his first race on the season, it could be over for Ryan Blaney and his team. 

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Kevin Harvick snaps his winless streak with a victory at Michigan International Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series Firekeepers Casino 400 on Sunday.

Kevin Harvick Snaps his Winless Streak with a Victory at Michigan

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BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 07: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light Apple #BuschelOfBusch Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 07, 2022, in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Kevin Harvick snaps his winless streak with a victory at Michigan International Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series Firekeepers Casino 400 on Sunday.

The NASCAR Cup Series regular season is winding down as only four races remain heading into Sunday’s race in Michigan. The playoff race remains close with two spots still available for someone to win their way in. Opportunities are fading away as difficult tracks are on the horizon to close out the regular season. This Sunday’s race is a good opportunity to grab a solid speedway win. 

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Tyler Reddick's second NASCAR Cup Series win comes at the Brickyard in the Verizon 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course on Sunday.

Tyler Reddick’s Second NASCAR Cup Series Win Comes at The Brickyard 

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JULY 31: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 3CHI Chevrolet, celebrates with his son, Beau after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 31, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Tyler Reddick’s second NASCAR Cup Series win comes at the Brickyard in the Verizon 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course.

NASCAR teamed with the IndyCar Series for a big weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Both series utilized the road course layout at the versatile race facility. This is NASCAR’s second year racing on the road course rather the historic 2.5-mile rectangle. It is a tricky road course embedded with long straights leading into harsh corners. Typical of Indianapolis, the road course is fast and on Sunday, all the hazards were on full display.

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