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Pocono week prep: Hendrick gets plenty of mileage from his gamble on Larson
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Pocono week prep: Hendrick gets plenty of mileage from his gamble on Larson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Rick Hendrick was convinced there was little risk in signing Kyle Larson, who if given the chance would prove he was worth sponsorship investment after his long suspension by NASCAR

Indy 500 set to host 135,000 in largest sports event in pandemic
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Indy 500 set to host 135,000 in largest sports event in pandemic

The Indianapolis 500 is set to be the largest sporting event in the world since the start of the pandemic with 135,000 spectators permitted to attend The Greatest Spectacle in Racing next month.

Lasting legacy: Earnhardt’s death saved lives, forced change
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Lasting legacy: Earnhardt’s death saved lives, forced change

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Ryan Newman was lying in bed one morning, his two daughters still tucked in down the hall, when a YouTube video of his death-defying crash popped up as a recommended watch.

Chris Buescher clearly remembers being in a fog at Pocono Raceway
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Chris Buescher clearly remembers being in a fog at Pocono Raceway

· June 25, 2020

That only NASCAR Cup Series win is foggy to Chris Buescher.

Kurt Busch taking aggressive approach to Pocono Raceway doubleheader this weekend
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Kurt Busch taking aggressive approach to Pocono Raceway doubleheader this weekend

· June 24, 2020

Kurt Busch is going to race Saturday like there s no tomorrow at Pocono Raceway even though there is.

Ryan Blaney has enjoyed racing at Pocono Raceway heading into doubleheader
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Ryan Blaney has enjoyed racing at Pocono Raceway heading into doubleheader

· June 23, 2020

Ryan Blaney is quite fond of Pocono Raceway, but he s not certain why.

Pocono Raceway had historical moments before historical weekend
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Pocono Raceway had historical moments before historical weekend

· June 20, 2020

Pocono Raceway is about to make history next weekend by holding NASCAR Cup Series races on consecutive days. The track, though, is rich with history since its first Cup race in 1974.

Christian Eckes wins ARCA race at Pocono Raceway; Hill on truck pole
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Christian Eckes wins ARCA race at Pocono Raceway; Hill on truck pole

· July 26, 2019
Joey Logano holds off Brad Keselowski for Vegas NASCAR win
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Joey Logano holds off Brad Keselowski for Vegas NASCAR win

· March 3, 2019
NASCAR debuts new rules package, expects exciting Vegas race
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NASCAR debuts new rules package, expects exciting Vegas race

· March 2, 2019
Busch Brothers headlining NASCAR’s West Coast swing
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Busch Brothers headlining NASCAR’s West Coast swing

· March 1, 2019
New NASCAR rules package gets early passing grade
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New NASCAR rules package gets early passing grade

· February 26, 2019
Fresh faces and new sponsors give Daytona 500 throwback feel
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Fresh faces and new sponsors give Daytona 500 throwback feel

· February 17, 2019
Michael Annett wins Xfinity Series opener at Daytona
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Michael Annett wins Xfinity Series opener at Daytona

· February 16, 2019
William Byron wins Daytona 500 pole
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William Byron wins Daytona 500 pole

· February 10, 2019
NASCAR sputters toward checkered flag on troubled season
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NASCAR sputters toward checkered flag on troubled season

· November 18, 2018
Kyle Busch leads title contenders in qualifying for finale
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Kyle Busch leads title contenders in qualifying for finale

· November 16, 2018
It’s The Big Three and Joey Logano in NASCAR’s title race
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It’s The Big Three and Joey Logano in NASCAR’s title race

· November 15, 2018
Kevin Harvick’s championship berth spoiled by NASCAR inspectors
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Kevin Harvick’s championship berth spoiled by NASCAR inspectors

· November 7, 2018
Logano shoves past Truex to earn shot at NASCAR championship
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Logano shoves past Truex to earn shot at NASCAR championship

· October 28, 2018