Category Archives: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

With Win in Phoenix, Kyle Busch Leads Big Three into Title Race

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Kyle Busch, the driver of the #18 M&M’s Toyota, and his wife Samantha pose with the winner’s decal in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at ISM Raceway on November 11, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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AVONDALE, Ariz. – Holding off Brad Keselowski after a restart with 12 laps left in Sunday’s Can-Am 500 at ISM Raceway, Kyle Busch claimed his eighth Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season and led NASCAR’s Big Three into the Championship 4 race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Clint Bowyer’s Must-Win Scenario Doesn’t Dictate Unconventional Strategy

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Clint Bowyer, one of the eight playoff contenders, stands in the garage during practice. 
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AVONDALE, Ariz. – For Clint Bowyer, it’s all about getting better at a track and on a weekend when he has to be the absolute best.

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Jeff Gordon Headlines West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame Nominees

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Four-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon is one of 20 racing luminaries on this year’s list of West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame nominees.

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Winning is All Chase Elliott is Focused On

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Chase Elliott waits in the ISM Raceway garage area before first Monster Energy Series practice. 
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Chase Elliott arrives in Phoenix, Arizona needing to overcome a 17-point deficit to advance to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship race next weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Martin Truex Jr. Expects Business as Usual in Approach to Sunday’s Race

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Crew members push the No. 78 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota, driven by Martin Truex Jr., out to qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at ISM Raceway on Friday. 
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AVONDALE, Ariz. – Martin Truex Jr. has two paths to the Championship 4.

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