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#NASCARGoesWest: Las Vegas

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Jimmie Johnson, the driver of the #48 Lowe’s for Pros Chevrolet, gets into his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 2, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo – Robert Laberge/Getty Images

In the spirit of the “numbers game” that characterizes the Las Vegas area hosting NASCAR’s three national series this weekend, here are some jackpot trends and statistics to consider as NASCAR starts its three-race western swing (#NASCARGoesWest) with the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Continue reading →

Fast Fords Finding their Way to the Top Early in 2018

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Kevin Harvick, the driver of the #4 Jimmy John’s Ford, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Autotrader Ford, Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, lead the field into turn one during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 25, 2018, in Hampton, Georgia. Photo – Kevin C Cox/Getty Images

“Crazy Fast.” That’s how Sunday’s third-place finisher Clint Bowyer described his Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Kevin Harvick’s day dominating the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway and their Ford Fusion’s podium sweep. Continue reading →

Contrarian Strategy Gets a Solid Finish for Denny Hamlin

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Denny Hamlin, the driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2018, in Hampton, Georgia. Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

When race leader – and eventual winner – Kevin Harvick came to pit road on lap 212 of Sunday’s Folds of Honor Quik Trip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano stayed on the track. Continue reading →

Clint Bowyer Got the Run he Needed at Atlanta Motor Speedway

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Clint Bowyer, the driver of the #14 Haas Automation Ford, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 25, 2018, in Hampton, Georgia. Photo – Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

HAMPTON, Ga. – Clint Bowyer didn’t win Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500, but he got the sort of run he needed in the second Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race of the season. Continue reading →

Kevin Harvick Gets Long-Awaited Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Victory at Atlanta

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Kevin Harvick, the driver of the #4 Jimmy John’s Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 25, 2018, in Hampton, Georgia. Photo – Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

HAMPTON, Ga. – On Sunday night, after 17 barren years, Kevin Harvick finally completed the second chapter of his love affair with Atlanta Motor Speedway. Continue reading →