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Kyle Larson delivers a dominate win at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series Coca Cola 600 on Sunday evening.

Kyle Larson Delivers a Dominant Win at Charlotte

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Kyle Larson delivers a dominate win at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series Coca Cola 600 on Sunday evening.

Kyle Larson delivers a dominant win at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series Coca Cola 600 on Sunday evening.

CONCORD, N.C. – In dominating fashion, Kyle Larson won NASCAR’s longest race on Sunday night and in the process gave team owner Rick Hendrick a record 269th victory, most in NASCAR Cup Series history.

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Alex Bowman's late surge earns him a victory at Dover International Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series Drydene 400 on Sunday afternoon.

Alex Bowman’s Late Surge Earns him a Victory at Dover

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Alex Bowman's late surge earns him a victory at Dover International Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series Drydene 400 on Sunday afternoon.

Alex Bowman’s late surge earns him a victory at Dover International Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series Drydene 400 on Sunday afternoon.

The NASCAR Cup Series moves into Delaware for a Sunday afternoon race at Dover International Speedway. The Monster Mile is a different test for teams and drivers as the concrete surface and steep banking can be treacherous during long runs. With little forgiveness on tire wear, patient drivers often see the most success at Dover.  

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Part Three No. 48 Series: What Makes Corey LaJoie a Potential Candidate at Hendrick Motorsports

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Part Three in the No. 48 Series explores the next driver to potentially fill the No. 48 seat at Hendrick Motorsports in 2021
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JUNE 07: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #32 Built Bar Ford, walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on June 07, 2020, in Hampton, Georgia. Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Part Three in the No. 48 Series explores the next driver to potentially fill the No. 48 seat at Hendrick Motorsports in 2021. What makes Corey Lajoie a potential candidate at Hendrick Motorsports?

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With the impending retirement of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson, the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet remains one of the biggest, most coveted open rides projected for the 2021 season and beyond.  So far, there’s no announcement of a successor to Johnson in the No. 48 car, which is leading to wild speculation among fans and lucrative writing opportunities for NASCAR media.

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The Lottery for No. 48 is Open; Who Holds the Winning Ticket?

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Jimmie Johnson in the No. 48 during the 2020 West Coast Swing
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The Lottery for No. 48 is highly sought after by several potential NASCAR Cup Series drivers. It’s a big win for one lucky driver. And perhaps for Hendrick Motorsports too.

Since seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has said the 2020 season is his last full-time year in the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. The question most ask is who will replace him? Without an answer from team owner Rick Hendrick, speculation in the rumor mill is running rampant on social media.

So, who holds the winning ticket?

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