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Kurt Busch Leads Stewart-Haas Sweep in Talladega Qualifying

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Kurt Busch, the driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, poses with the pole award after qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2018, in Talladega, Alabama. Photo – Josh Hedges/Getty Images

TALLADEGA, Ala. – All four Stewart-Haas Racing cars were amply endowed with speed for Saturday’s knockout qualifying session at Talladega Superspeedway.

Kurt Busch was just glad he got the pick of the litter. Continue reading →

Aric Almirola has Put Dover Disappointment Behind Him

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Aric Almirola, the driver of the #10 Smithfield Bacon for Life Ford, 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

TALLADEGA, Ala. – “Dover’s over.”

It took Aric Almirola a full day of reflection to be able to say those words after a promising race at Dover International Speedway ended in disaster. 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 Gambles Late and Wins Big at Dover

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Chase Elliott, the driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 7, 2018, in Dover, Delaware. Photo – Chris Trotman/Getty Images

The opening race for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series’ second round of the playoffs was held at Dover International Speedway. With a new round beginning, it was no time to waste for any of the drivers remaining in the playoffs. With Talladega next week, we all know the variables that race track possesses to ruin any team’s plan on winning. Sunday’s Dover race was time to make some moves to get set up for a late run in the playoffs. Continue reading →