SPEED FREAKS AND RACE DAY FEARS AT PHOENIX
In a lively exchange speed talk surveys potential shocks at Phoenix race day. Austin Dillon might clash with Kevin Harvick, raising ugly prospects. A mild view holds a Chaser victory possible, while Cubs faith prompts Kurt Busch to earn a Golden Glove if belief fuels luck. Mark Martin’s title drought magic is recalled as a contrasting thought.
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Edwards clinches Championship 4 after Texas rain win
Chris Buescher misses Chase due to rain at Pocono. Carl Edwards earns a spot in the Championship 4 after being named Texas winner as rain reshapes the playoff field. Edwards says he looks forward to Homestead and a blast.
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Earnhardt replaces DiBenedetto at Texas after concussion test
NASCAR Cup driver Matt DiBenedetto missed Texas due to a concussion test setback and was replaced by Jeffrey Earnhardt. Earnhardt's uncle, Dale Earnhardt Jr., has sat out the past 16 Cup races for concussion related health reasons.
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Memory loss acknowledged by NASCAR champion Dale Jarrett
Dale Jarrett, 59, the 1999 NASCAR champion turned NBC analyst, admits memory loss and notes possible brain impacts from concussions. He questions whether the condition would have occurred without past concussions.
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Three Gibbs drivers seek two Chase spots at Phoenix
Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards clinch Championship Round berths leaving Kyle Busch and two other JGR teammates on the cut line. Kevin Harvick dominates Phoenix with five wins in six starts, and his Texas clash with Austin Dillon adds personal history ahead of the desert race.
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Harvick Favored at Phoenix as Dark Horse Elliott Looms
Daytona Beach News Journal motorsports editor Godwin Kelly predicts Kevin Harvick will win Phoenix, with top five including Kyle Larson Brad Keselowski Kyle Busch and Matt Kenseth. Stenhouse Jr. out early while Chase Elliott is the dark horse. Harvick aiming at seventh win in eight Phoenix starts barring Austin Dillon challenge.
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Harvick’s Phoenix comeback bid faces slim odds
Compelling questions frame Kevin Harvick’s chances at Phoenix. The article notes Harvick would need a win to reach the Final 4, with racing elsewhere offering little hope. It treats a Harvick victory as the only viable path, underscoring the Valley of the Sun as his likely fate.
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Harvick Leads Cup Charge After Phoenix Wins Trend
Kevin Harvick has dominated Phoenix races, taking five of the last six Cup events at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, signaling strong momentum toward Homestead for another Cup title.
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Five of six NASCAR dominance at famed tracks
Ken Willis recalls historic driver streaks across NASCAR venues. Jimmie Johnson won five of six at Charlotte, Richard Petty posted multiple track dominance including eight of nine at Richmond, Rusty Wallace captured five in seven at Martinsville, Fred Lorenzen ran four straight in the mid‑1960s, Darrell Waltrip won six of seven at North Wilkesboro and seven of seven at Bristol.
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Harvick Threatens Payback at Phoenix After Dillon Crash
In a tense postrace moment, Kevin Harvick wrecked Austin Dillon’s No. 3, and crew chief Slugger Labbe warned of payback in Phoenix. Labbe’s blunt message: Dillon must win as Harvick seeks revenge, a remark noted by Godwin Kelly.
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What's On Tap Can Am 500K at Phoenix Raceway
Sprint Cup action at Phoenix International Raceway on a 1 mile oval with practice and qualifying on NBC networks and the Can Am 500K race Sunday with coverage starting at 2 p.m. local time and green flag at 2 45 p.m. The Xfinity and Truck series also have practice, qualifying, and race times on NBCSN and Fox Sports channels across Friday to Sunday.
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