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Deegan’s Championship Fire Earns her Return Spot in NASCAR Next Class

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — To be honest, Brian Deegan didn’t see that championship fire in his daughter, Hailie, when she first began racing.

With his eldest son, Haiden, sure. He’s only 12 years old but has always had the kind of daring and reckless personality that already has earned him the nickname “Danger Boy Deegan” on the motocross circuit. Even youngest son, Hudson, who races trucks and motocross at age 8 showed that classic Deegan fearlessness early.

But Hailie — smart, laid-back, happy-go-lucky Hailie — began racing go-karts at age 8 just to keep her occupied while Brian Deegan competed as a motocross and X Games motorcycle star and on the trucks circuit. It was just fun. Nothing more. Continue reading →

Matt Kenseth’s Comeback Hits a Snag at Kansas

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Matt Kenseth, the driver of the #6 Wyndham Rewards Ford, walks in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series KC Masterpiece 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 11, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – On Friday afternoon at Kansas Speedway, Matt Kenseth’s much-ballyhooed return to Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing came to a grinding halt. Continue reading →

Kevin Harvick Continues Dominance with Pole Run at Kansas

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Kevin Harvick, the driver of the #4 Busch Light Ford, poses with the Busch Pole Award after qualifying on the pole position for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series KC Masterpiece 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 11, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas. Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Kevin Harvick has been the dominant force in Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing this season. Continue reading →

Kevin Harvick is Optimistic about his Chances in 2018

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Kevin Harvick, the driver of the #4 Busch Light Ford, walks in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series KC Masterpiece 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 11, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Not only is Kevin Harvick the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series’ winningest race car driver this season, during his time in front of the racing media Friday at Kansas Speedway, it was apparent he is also one of the most respected competitors in the garage. Continue reading →

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, KC Masterpiece 400 at Kansas Preview

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams are at Kansas Speedway for the KC Masterpiece 400 on Saturday, May 12th at 8 pm ET.  Pre-race coverage is on FOX Sports 1, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Distance: 400 miles (400 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on lap 80),

Stage 2 (Ends on lap 160), Final Stage (Ends on lap 267)

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