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Dale Earnhardt Jr, doesn’t Mind Flying Commercial – Yet

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series ISM Connect 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 22, 2017 in Loudon, New Hampshire. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

One of the perks of NASCAR stardom is the ability to own and maintain a private jet.

But the use of a private plane isn’t about luxury. Given the scheduling demands of top drivers, getting from place to place as quickly and efficiently as possible is an essential aspect of the job. Continue reading →

Ryan Blaney Hopes to Keep Up with the Race Track

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Ryan Blaney, the driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, walks through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series ISM Connect 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 23, 2017, in Loudon, New Hampshire. Photo – Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Playoff driver Ryan Blaney is looking for a single-digit finish this weekend, and he’s off to an excellent start.

In four previous races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Blaney has started a remarkably consistent 16th, 14th, 16th, and 15th. His finishes are 23rd, 11th, 12th and 19th. Continue reading →

Kyle Busch Speeds to Second Straight Playoff Pole

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Kyle Busch, the driver of the #18 M&M’s Caramel Toyota, poses with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying in the pole position for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series ISM Connect 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 22, 2017, in Loudon, New Hampshire Photo – Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Kyle Busch went from the top of the chart to near disaster and back to the top again in winning the pole position for Sunday’s ISM Connect 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (2 pm ET on NBCSN), the second race in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoff. Continue reading →

Early Accidents in Practice Force Hendrick Teammates to Backup Cars

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Chase Elliott, the driver of the #24 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series ISM Connect 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 22, 2017, in Loudon, New Hampshire. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

A bad week quickly got worse for Chase Elliott.

Shortly after his Hendrick Motorsports teammate, Jimmie Johnson clobbered the turn three wall at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Friday’s opening practice session, Elliott did the same when he carried too much speed into the corner. Continue reading →

After Frustrating Outing at Chicagoland, Stenhouse’s Focus has Changed

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s Playoff debut at Chicagoland Speedway didn’t go as planned, to say the least. Continue reading →