Non-winner chases NASCAR upset in Chase picture talk
A dialogue speculative piece asks which driver outside the top 16 could win and shake the Chase. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is dismissed by GodSpeak in favor of Kyle Larson, while Kurt Busch’s lead-lap streak end date is debated as Michigan August 28. Ken Willis and Godwin Kelly weigh Jr’s return, Bristol and Darlington risks, and Jimmie Johnson’s form.
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2016 Sprint Cup Schedule And Results Year Overview
A compact schedule list covers Sprint Unlimited to Ford 400 with race dates, venues, and top drivers. Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski, Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, and Joey Logano appear among multiple entries. The note adds historic Bristol night race triumph by Cale Yarborough in 1978 and his 1978 season dominance.
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3 Things We Learned From the Off Week
Denny Hamlin won at Watkins Glen and his post race burnout in the No 11 Toyota damaged the rear tires and body. An official called the incident a trend teams dislike, raising questions about possible hidden intentions.
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Gordon Triumphs In Charity Go Kart Race
Jeff Gordon filled in for Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the No. 88 Chevy and won a charity go kart race in Iowa last week. He defeated Tony Stewart Kasey Kahne and Kyle Larson to take the trophy. The veteran driver showed his enduring winning touch.
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Blaney Leads Penske to Third in Mid-Ohio Xfinity Race
NASCAR rookie Ryan Blaney was the lone Sprint Cup regular to race in the Mid-Ohio Xfinity event, finishing third for Team Penske in a Ford. Other Cup drivers sought a break before 14 straight weeks of racing.
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Busch extends streak of completing all laps this Cup season
Kurt Busch has finished every lap in the NASCAR Cup Series this season and extended the record to 22 straight races by running all 90 laps at Watkins Glen. The all time mark is 28 straight by Carl Edwards in 2015 16, with Busch now at 25. There are four regular season races left before the Chase and four open playoff berths remain.
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Godwin's Bristol Pick: Busch Leads Top Five Odds
Daytona Beach News-Journal motorsports editor Godwin Kelly names Kyle Busch as Bristol winner pick with Logano Kenseth Johnson and Keselowski in the top five while Michael McDowell is the first out and Kasey Kahne in dark horse position. Busch may ride hot hand into the Chase playoffs starting at Bristol.
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Marks Wins Rain Delayed Xfinity Race At Mid-Ohio
Ken Willis notes the Mid-Ohio Xfinity event drew extra TV attention as rain tires came into play. Justin Marks earned his first win in a rain soaked road course, while fans valued the telecast over attendance.
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Feud at Watkins Glen: Truex Keselowski clash
The feature highlights a confrontation at Watkins Glen where Keselowski spun Truex on the last lap and Truex bumped Keselowski during the cool-down. Godwin Kelly notes Truex’s cool demeanor may affect future retaliation, while Truex comments on his racing mentality. Bristol events and TV schedules for Sprint Cup Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series are listed with times.
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