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Kyle Busch Dominates in Charlotte

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Kyle Busch, the driver of the #18 M&M’s Red White & Blue Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 27, 2018, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

Sunday night, the Cup series continued the homestand at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600. A great Memorial Day celebration was held during the pre-race show. All branches of the military were doing demos on how they operate in combat. It was very cool to experience and it definitely set the tone for the rest of the evening. Continue reading →

Harvick Happy to Hold Off Plethora of Young Stars

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Kevin Harvick has positioned himself to make NASCAR history in Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 – a victory in the iconic race would give the 42-year-old former Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion his second three-race winning streak of the season. And this weekend will mark only the 13th race of the schedule. Continue reading →

Deegan’s Championship Fire Earns her Return Spot in NASCAR Next Class

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — To be honest, Brian Deegan didn’t see that championship fire in his daughter, Hailie, when she first began racing.

With his eldest son, Haiden, sure. He’s only 12 years old but has always had the kind of daring and reckless personality that already has earned him the nickname “Danger Boy Deegan” on the motocross circuit. Even youngest son, Hudson, who races trucks and motocross at age 8 showed that classic Deegan fearlessness early.

But Hailie — smart, laid-back, happy-go-lucky Hailie — began racing go-karts at age 8 just to keep her occupied while Brian Deegan competed as a motocross and X Games motorcycle star and on the trucks circuit. It was just fun. Nothing more. Continue reading →

NASCAR Next Class of 2018 Unveiled

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Industry Initiative Spotlights Future Stars of the Sport

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 15, 2018) – The nine drivers who comprise the 2018 NASCAR Next class are no strangers to accolades. This year’s group of emerging stars includes the Rookies of the Year in both the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West, as well the ARCA Rookie of the Year, a former USAC Midget Champion and Lucas Oil Off Road Driver of the Year.  Continue reading →

Kevin Harvick Continues to Dominate

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Kevin Harvick, the driver of the #4 Busch Light Ford, takes the checkered flag to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series KC Masterpiece 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 12, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

The Monster Energy Cup Series raced at Kansas Speedway Saturday night for the KC Masterpiece 400 featuring a race that consisting of 267 laps. Typically the spring/summer race is on Sunday afternoon with the fall playoff race at night. Due to popular demand, the series is racing at night this spring with night racing offering a new appeal and atmosphere to the track. The cars glisten off the stadium lights and everything just looks sharp. Racing at night is cool to experience and it never gets old. Continue reading →