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Kevin Harvick Enters a Cell Phone-Free Zone at Augusta National

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Kevin Harvick, the driver of the #4 Busch Light Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 7, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo – Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

FORT WORTH, Texas – With the current emphasis on staying connected through social media, it’s hard to find a cell phone-free zone, but that’s what Kevin Harvick encountered during a Thursday visit to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Continue reading →

Hoping to Break Drought, Jimmie Johnson Finds Speed at Texas

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Jimmie Johnson, the driver of the #48 Lowe’s for Pros Chevrolet, walks on the grid with crew chief Chad Knaus during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 6, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo – Robert Laberge/Getty Images

If ever there were a track where Jimmie Johnson could be expected to break out of his current funk, Texas Motor Speedway would certainly be a likely candidate. Continue reading →

Ricky Stenhouse Jr, to Backup Car after Crash in Practice

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr., the driver of the #17 SunnyD Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 7, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

For the third time this season and the second event in a row, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will start from the rear of the field in a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race after crashing in practice and going to a backup car. Continue reading →

Kurt Busch on Pole at Texas after Lightning-Fast First Round

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Kurt Busch, the driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, speaks to the media after winning the pole award during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 6, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

FORT WORTH, Texas – Right off the truck, Kurt Busch’s No. 41 Ford was as fast as greased lightning. Continue reading →

Daniel Suarez Relishes Racing for Kids in Front of a ‘Home’ Crowd

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Daniel Suarez, the driver of the #19 STANLEY Racing for a Miracle Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 6, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo – Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Texas Motor Speedway isn’t Daniel Suarez’ home track, but it’s close enough that friends and fans from his native Monterrey, Mexico, can road-trip to watch him race. Continue reading →