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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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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NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway Preview

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NASCAR Xfinity Series teams are gearing up for the Production Alliance Group 300 on Saturday, March 16th at Auto Club Speedway, their last stop in their ‘West Coast Swing.’ Pre-race coverage begins at 4:30 pm ET on FS1, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio with a green flag around 5 pm ET. The defending winner is Joey Logano.

Distance:  300 miles (150 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on lap 35),

Stage 2 (Ends on lap 70), Final Stage (Ends on lap 300)

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Ryan Blaney Overcomes Extra Pit Stop to Run Third at Phoenix

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AVONDALE, Ariz. – For the third straight Sunday, Ryan Blaney had a negative that counteracted a positive—a pit road miscue that hampered a fast race car.

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Kyle Busch Approaches 200th NASCAR National Series Win Milestone

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Having swept the two NASCAR races at Phoenix’s ISM Raceway over the weekend and now standing one victory away from one of the most remarkable statistical achievements in his sport – 200 NASCAR national series victories – Kyle Busch smiled and conceded Sunday afternoon, that he looks forward to a time when he won’t be asked so many questions about reaching the 200-win milestone.

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