Kyle Larson Falls Short with Late-Race Charge at Kansas


Kyle Larson, the driver of the #42 McDonald’s Trick. Treat. WinChevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas. 
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. – With a handful of laps left in a pitched battle between Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson joined the party.

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Brush with the Wall Thwarts Solid Run for Ryan Blaney


Ryan Blaney, the driver of the #12 Menards/Wrangler Riggs Workwear Ford, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas. 
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Below the Playoff cut line entering Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, Ryan Blaney made a concerted run toward advancing to the Round of 8.

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Strategic Calls Can’t Save Brad Keselowski’s Playoff Hopes


Brad Keselowski, the driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, stands by his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 20, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas 
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Brad Keselowski desperately needed a caution in a race that produced only three—for two stage finishes and a blown engine.

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Chase Elliott Makes a Playoff Statement with Victory at Kansas


Chase Elliott, the driver of the #9 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas. 
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. – It took 99 races for Chase Elliott to get his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory.

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Finalists Announced for The NASCAR Foundation’s 8th Annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

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Online Fan Vote to Run Until Nov. 19

Winner’s Charity to Receive $100,000 Donation from The NASCAR Foundation

Award to be Presented at Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards Nov. 29 in Las Vegas

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 21, 2018) – NASCAR announced the four finalists for The NASCAR Foundation’s eighth annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award on Sunday at Kansas Speedway. The award, named in honor of the foundation’s late founder and chairwoman, honors NASCAR fans who are also accomplished volunteers working for children’s causes in their communities throughout the United States.

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