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Fued with Patrick could Complicate Dillon’s Playoff Run

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Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 DOW Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Tales of the Turtles 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 15, 2017, in Joliet, Illinois. Photo – Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

One of most widely quoted clichés from mob movies is

“Keep your friends close,” but keep your enemies closer.”

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Bubba Wallace Hopes RPM Ride Materializes for 2018

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Darrell Wallace Jr., the driver of the #98 Nickelodeon Green Slime Ford, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series TheHouse.com 300 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 15, 2017, in Joliet, Illinois. Photo – Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images

As far as Richard Petty Motorsports is concerned, there are two known quantities where the legendary race team is concerned.

First, Aric Almirola will not be behind the wheel of the No. 43 RPM Ford next season. Second, sponsor Smithfield Foods has opted not to renew its support for RPM next year, choosing instead to shift its backing to Stewart-Haas Racing. Continue reading →

Johnny Sauter Gets Momentum-Building Win at Chicagoland Speedway

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Johnny Sauter served notice that he’s ready to make a spirited defense of his 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship.

Ben Rhodes was happy just to squeak into the final NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoff berth—by the skin of his teeth. Continue reading →

Kyle Busch Dominates Chicagoland Qualifying for First Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race

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JOLIET, IL – SEPTEMBER 15: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles Sweet Heat Toyota, poses with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying in the pole position for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Tales of the Turtles 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 15, 2017, in Joliet, Illinois. Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images

Fresh from a Twitter war with Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch proved a point with his pole run at Chicagoland Speedway—and may just have proved Keselowski’s. Continue reading →