Expectations Rise for William Byron as Summer Approaches

William Byron, driver of the #24 Liberty University Chevrolet, drives 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

William Byron expects his fledgling Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series career to get a boost during the summer months—and with good reason. Continue reading

Accident and Injury Behind him, Aric Almirola Relishes Return to Kansas

Aric Almirola, the driver of the #10 Smithfield Prime Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying 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

You couldn’t blame Aric Almirola if he had mixed feelings about returning to the spring race at Kansas Speedway, but in a new ride, with improving results, the driver of the No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford isn’t looking back. Continue reading

An Open-Minded Matt Kenseth Returns to NASCAR

Matt Kenseth, the driver of the #6 Wyndham Rewards Ford, stands 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

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Dressed in the Roush Fenway Racing, Wyndham Rewards livery Matt Kenseth showed up at Kansas Speedway Friday ready to turn his very first laps in a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series car since the November 2017 season finale. Continue reading

Kevin Harvick is Optimistic about his Chances in 2018

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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