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Aric Almirola Shakes Up NASCAR Cup Playoff Standings With Unexpected Win At New Hampshire
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service With a stunning victory in Sunday’s Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Aric Almirola sent shock waves through the NASCAR Cup Series’ Playoff standings. With hard-charging Christopher Bell closing behind him,
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New For ’22: Speedway Motorsports To Create Next Generation Atlanta Motor Speedway With Historic Track Reprofile
HAMPTON, Ga. – Following the July 11 Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart, AMS will break ground on a historic project to create the next generation of Atlanta Motor Speedway and a first-of-its-kind, all-new race experience in 2022. Following 10 months
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NASCAR’s Next Gen Cars Combine Unmistakable Identity With Enhanced Performance
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service CHARLOTTE, N.C.–The curtain rose, the smoke billowed, and three NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen cars made a dramatic, roaring entrance onto the display floor at the unveil. The first impression was obvious. When reigning
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NASCAR, Texas Motor Speedway Announce Format For NASCAR All-Star Race
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR and Texas Motor Speedway today announced the format, technical elements, eligibility and pre-race festivities for the 2021 NASCAR All-Star Race. The event, which moves to TMS for the first time in its 36-race history, will
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Five Decades In The Making: NASCAR Introduces Three New Tracks, Two New Layouts To 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR today announced the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series schedule, a historic slate that includes the introduction of three new racetracks – and new layouts at two iconic venues – to the sport’s top level. Not since 1969
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NASCAR, Bristol Motor Speedway Announce Format For NASCAR All-Star Race
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR and Bristol Motor Speedway today (June 30) announced the format for the NASCAR All-Star Race, including the introduction of a ‘choose rule’ that will allow drivers to choose which lane they line up in for restarts.
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NASCAR Announces Second Installment In Return To Racing Schedule
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR today announced the next installment of races in its return to racing, featuring events at Bristol Motor Speedway, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Martinsville Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway. The slate of races include events in the
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NASCAR Announces Rules Update For Short Tracks In 2020
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Martinsville Speedway has always been known as one of the most entertaining races on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule and with the announcement of the new rules adjustments to be used starting at the track in May, everyone
Read MoreNASCAR, Charlotte Motor Speedway Announce Format, Technical Specs For Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Race fans looking for a glimpse into the future need look no further than this year’s Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. As demonstrated throughout its illustrious history, NASCAR’s annual all-star spectacular will again
Read MoreNASCAR Announces Several Competition Updates To Kick Off 2019 Season
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR today announced several initiatives and procedural updates for the 2019 season, which officially opens this weekend at Daytona International Speedway with an action-pack Sunday double-header — Daytona 500 Busch Pole Award Qualifying (12:10 p.m. ET
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