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Martin Truex Jr Eyes Back-to-Back Cup Series Titles

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Martin Truex Jr., the driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/5-hour ENERGY Toyota, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2018, in Talladega, Alabama. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

Other than Jimmie Johnson’s record streak of five straight Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championships from 2006 through 2010, no other driver has won back-to-back titles since Jeff Gordon accomplished the feat in 1997-1998. Continue reading →

NASCAR Cup Series, 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Preview

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams are gearing up for the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, October 14th at 2 pm ET with coverage on NBC, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.  Continue reading →

Brad Keselowski Looks Forward to Racing at Talladega

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – If it seems as if Brad Keselowski took to Talladega Superspeedway from his very first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series laps at the notoriously tough and unpredictable venue – it’s because he did. The Team Penske driver’s five wins there is a total twice that of any of his competitors in this Sunday’s 1000Bulbs.com 500 Playoff race at 2 pm ET on NBC, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Continue reading →

Chase Elliott is Finding Success at the Right Time

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Chase Elliott, the driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, celebrates with his team after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 7, 2018, in Dover, Delaware. Photo – Jared C Tilton/Getty Images

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – As has been the case in the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, Sunday’s second round opener at Dover’s Monster Mile proved it ain’t over till it’s over. And again, it was the veterans opening the door for younger drivers to come on into the Playoff party. Continue reading →