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Rookie Daniel Suarez’s Top-Ten Streak Ends at Michigan

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Daniel Suarez, driver of the #19 ARRIS Surfboard/McAfee Toyota, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 13, 2017, in Brooklyn, Michigan. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

Coming into this weekend, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Daniel Suarez was on a streak of four consecutive top-ten finishes in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and was looking to make it five. Unfortunately, his day was cut short after tangling with Kasey Kahne late in the race. Continue reading →

Michigan’s Erik Jones Ponders a Win at his Home Track

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Erik Jones, driver of the #77 5-hour ENERGY Extra Strength Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 12, 2017, in Brooklyn, Michigan. Photo – Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

Of course, Erik Jones thought about it. How could he not?

With the race halted by a red flag for a little over five minutes with just two green flag laps left in the Pure Michigan 400 on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, Jones let his mind wander to what it would be like to win the race. Continue reading →

Earnhardt Jr. Reminisces about his Time at Michigan

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., the driver of the #88 Axalta Chevrolet, signs autographs during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 12, 2017, in Brooklyn, Michigan Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

This weekend marks the last time the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series’ most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., will compete in the series at Michigan International Speedway. Continue reading →

Kahne on the Search for a Ride Next Season

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Kasey Kahne, the driver of the #5 Liftmaster Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 12, 2017, in Brooklyn, Michigan. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

Kasey Kahne’s job hunt started soon after it was announced that he would not return in 2018 to the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. Continue reading →

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Pure Michigan 400 at MIS Preview

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams are revving up for the Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, August 13th at 3 pm ET. Coverage begins at 2:30 pm ET on NBC Sports Network, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Drivers will race 400 miles over 200 laps with Stage 1 ending on lap 60, Stage 2 on lap 120, and the last Stage ending on the last lap 200. Continue reading →