Ryan Blaney Both Admires and Envies Kyle Busch’s Talent

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FONTANA, Calif. – The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series tour is on their West Coast Swing, where the oldest Major League Baseball park (Dodger Stadium) dates to 1962.

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Martin Truex Jr Looking for Back-to-Back Victories at Auto Club Speedway

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Martin Truex Jr. quickly erased any doubts that he would mightily pursue a defense of his 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series trophy when he convincingly won from the Busch Pole position last March at this week’s venue, Auto Club Speedway.

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Kyle Larson has Extra Motivation to Win for his Fellow Californians

FONTANA, CA – MARCH 15: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019, in Fontana, California. Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – It’s not as if Kyle Larson needs any extra motivation.

One of NASCAR’s most popular recent breakout stars, Larson has enjoyed a good six-year run in the big leagues. Approaching the fifth Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race of the 2019 season, he’d like to regain form and regain his footing as a perennial can’t-miss player in the championship.

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Austin Dillon Claims Fontana Pole, as Clock Wins Final Qualifying Round

FONTANA, CA – MARCH 15: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Dow Coatings Chevrolet, poses with the pole award after earning the pole position during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019, in Fontana, California. Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images

FONTANA, Calif. – Austin Dillon didn’t make it to the Start / Finish line in time to turn a lap in the final session of knockout qualifying at Auto Club Speedway.

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Strong Xfinity Series Talent on Tap at Auto Club Speedway

FONTANA, CA – MARCH 15: Cole Custer, driver of the #00 Thompson Pipe/Haas CNC Ford, prepares to practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019, in Fontana, California. Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

Auto Club Speedway has traditionally been a mighty test of horsepower and willpower for Xfinity Series regulars, but this season, in particular, there are a few reasons to believe that a 17-year string of Cup winners in the Xfinity race there may be stopped.

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