NASCAR Daytona Week Preview With Key Drivers Absent
This Week Speed Freaks discusses the NASCAR field ahead of Daytona, noting Dale Jr’s exit reduces drama but many familiar racers remain. Kenseth’s presence is highlighted as a statistical factor, with Talladega not viewed as Kenseth’s win.
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NASCAR Chaos at Talladega Sparks Chase Drama
NASCAR extended the race with two green white checkered attempts after Kevin Harvick veered into Trevor Bayne triggering a major crash that knocked out a third of the field. Ryan Newman missed Chase Round 3 amid frustration with new rules, while Jeff Gordon advanced toward Round 3 with a warning to rivals.
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Talladega Round 2 Ends with Four Playoff Elims
NASCAR Cup race at Talladega ends Chase Round 2 with four title contenders knocked out. Dale Earnhardt Jr Ryan Newman Matt Kenseth and Denny Hamlin exit the playoffs while Joey Logano clinches a third straight win and eyes a fourth in a row. Kevin Harvick grapples with engine issues and a late race crash leaves him 15th.
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Godwin predicts Johnson top pick for Goody's 500
Daytona Beach News Journal editor Godwin Kelly names Jimmie Johnson as his winner for Goody's 500 at the half mile oval. He lists Joey Logano Kurt Busch Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski in his top five with Kevin Harvick as first out and Kyle Larson as a dark horse. Johnson has eight Cup wins at the venue.
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Questions and Attitude on Kenseth and the Chase
Ken Willis reviews Matt Kenseth impact on NASCAR after his Talladega controversy. He argues Kenseth’s absence won’t topple the Chase but notes the broader flaws in restart rules and the system. He cites Kenseth’s 2003 title run as a catalyst for the current format.
Feud of the Week Hamlin and Harvick Ignite Playoff Wreck
Harvick sparked the final green flag crash that knocked Hamlin from the Chase. Godwin Kelly notes the vote of consensus blaming Harvick for the wreck to gain playoff ground. He faces potential fallout over the next three weeks.
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Goody's 500 Martinsville NASCAR Schedule Preview
Schedules for Sprint Cup and Camping World trucks list practices, qualifying, and race times. NBCSN airs Friday and Sunday Cup events with NBCSN coverage and CNBC daytime slots, Fox Sports 1 covers trucks with Friday practice and Saturday qualifying and race.
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