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Elliott uses Dover win to earn berth in next playoff round
Chase Elliott had been burdened by lofty expectations that come as the son of a Hall of Fame driver and the replacement of a four-time NASCAR champion.
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NASCAR set to implement gambling regulations in 2019
Dover International Speedway opened its on-site betting kiosk this weekend and became the only track that allowed sports gambling on its property.
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Vicious cycle: Johnson buys kids bikes to settle Truex spat
Johnson, the seven-time NASCAR champion, tried to get the last laugh on a last-lap wreck last week at Charlotte that cost Truex a victory.
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Bell sets Xfinity rookie record at Dover with 6th victory
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Christopher Bell has a second straight NASCAR championship in sight. Bell won his sixth Xfinity Series race this season in the playoff race Saturday at Dover International Speedway, setting the rookie…
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Dover becomes only track to allow sports betting on property
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Bradley Saucier and Joshua Merrill made the trip from Maine to watch this weekend’s NASCAR races at Dover. They had bags full of NASCAR merchandise, wore hats and shirts supporting their…
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Fresh off win, Blaney tries to move in NASCAR title hunt
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Ryan Blaney kept the party rolling from his first win this season long enough to stimulate business at his favorite bar. He soaked in the celebration from his checkered flag on…
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Kyle Busch, Harvick start 1-2 in playoff race at Dover
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick have been the drivers to beat all season. They’ll be the ones to catch again at Dover. Busch and Harvick, who each have seven wins, will…
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NASCAR to remove restrictor plates at Daytona and Talladega
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR will use two primary rules packages next season and race at Daytona and Talladega without restrictor plates for the first time since 1987. The rules packages revealed Tuesday will…
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The Latest: Kyle Busch wins fall race at Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Latest on the NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Richmond Raceway (all times local): 10:35 p.m. Kyle Busch passed Brad Keselowski with 38 laps to go and held off hard-charging…
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Hamilton pushing toward 5th F1 title after imperious drive
SINGAPORE (AP) — Lewis Hamilton sounds unsure of just one thing: whether Ferrari can bounce back after he dealt another crushing blow to Sebastian Vettel’s title hopes. Hamilton was imperious at the Singapore Grand Prix,…
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Erik Jones claims pole for 1st NASCAR playoff race in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Erik Jones surprised the field by winning the pole Friday for the opening race of the NASCAR Cup series playoffs, turning a lap in 28.705 seconds and narrowly edging Joey Logano.…
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Keselowski winning streak pumps life into NASCAR playoffs
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A snoozer of a NASCAR season got a huge jolt of energy right before the playoffs with back-to-back wins by Brad Keselowski. Keselowski wasn’t a championship contender before the two crown…
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Keselowski makes it a Penske sweep at Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — First, Brad Keselowski figured out the secret to restarting at the Brickyard 400. Then he safely and strategically bumped his way into the lead and sped to the finish line. One year…
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Furniture Row Racing closing a year after NASCAR title
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Saying it cannot find enough funding to remain competitive, Furniture Row Racing announced Tuesday it will close its doors at the end of season, one year after Martin Truex Jr. won…
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IndyCar driver Wickens has rods, screws placed into spine
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — IndyCar driver Robert Wickens had titanium rods and screws placed in his spine to stabilize a fracture associated with a spinal cord injury suffered in a weekend crash at Pocono Raceway.…
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