NASCAR This Week: Weekend Picks and Playoff Outlook
The piece predicts Kyle Larson to win at Richmond and grab momentum into the playoffs while offering other picks and bold calls. It lists a top 10 driver ranking, dark horse Dale Earnhardt II, and a teaser for the Daytona Motor Mouths show previewing Bristol and Michigan with online notes.
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Ryan Blaney
Chase Elliott
Martin Truex Jr
Joey Logano
Ty Dillon
Dale Earnhardt II
Daytona Motor Mouths
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Bristol
Larson extends Michigan streak as three straight wins stand
Kyle Larson rides a three race win streak at Michigan and ties David Pearson and Bill Elliott with three consecutive Michigan Cup wins. The top five includes three drivers in their 20s led by Larson, Erik Jones and Trevor Bayne, with Keselowski leading laps but finishing 17th.
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Bill Elliott
Erik Jones
Trevor Bayne
Brad Keselowski
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Roger Penske
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NASCAR playoff battle brews at Michigan with three races left
Truex leads Larson by penalties denting points while four drivers compete for the final three playoff spots. Elliott sits 14th with a cushion over McMurray and Kenseth, Bowyer 17th, as an upset could reshuffle the field. Harvick comments spark talk on Earnhardt Jr.’s popularity and the NASCAR brand.
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Martin Truex Jr
Kyle Larson
Kyle Busch
Kevin Harvick
Brad Keselowski
Denny Hamlin
Chase Elliott
Jamie McMurray
Matt Kenseth
Clint Bowyer
Michigan International Speedway
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Matt Sullivar
Michigan
Questions and Attitude in NASCAR Sponsorship Shifts
The piece discuss shifts in NASCAR with younger, cheaper drivers like William Byron and Erik Jones replacing veterans such as Kasey Kahne and Matt Kenseth. It notes owners seek sponsorship fixes as the sport remains reliant on corporate partners and questions whether veterans will race for less money and speed.
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William Byron
Erik Jones
Kasey Kahne
Matt Kenseth
Nascar
Harvick Says Earnhardt Has Not Lived Up To Attention
Kevin Harvick argued that Junior Earnhardt has not lived up to the attention he receives, a claim seen by some as accurate but clearly personal in its assertion.
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Earnhardt
Kevin
Kevin Harvick
Junior Earnhardt
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Feud of the Week Kahne vs Suarez Sparks on-Track Collision
In a heated exchange Kasey Kahne and Daniel Suarez clashed when Kahne’s pass contact with Suarez sparked a crash. Suarez claimed he was given room but Kahne disputed the collision noting he was passing. Godwin Kelly weighs in with perspectives on the incident.
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Kasey Kahne
Daniel Suarez
Kahne
Suarez
Godwin Kelly
What's on Tap Cup Series at Bristol Speedway
Bass Pro Shops NBA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on a half mile track with NBC Sports coverage for practice and qualifying on Friday followed by pre race and race coverage on NBC and NBCSN. Xfinity Food City 300 includes practice Friday and qualifying and race evenings on NBCSN and NBC Sports Network.
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Bristol Motor Speedway
NBC Sports Network
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Nbcsports.com
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