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[motorsport] "Reality check" helps keep Kevin Harvick's success in perspective
Even now, with an opportunity secured to compete for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship for the fourth time in five seasons, Harvick is never far from a reminder of what could be. “Here is my reality check. Jimmie Johnson hasn’t won a race this year, and isn’t king of the mountain,” Harvick said of the seven-time series champion. “When that type of stuff happens ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Martin Truex Jr.: "I'm telling you, God is testing us."
For the second consecutive race, Truex was forced to start from the rear of the field but unlike last week, he never found himself in position to pull out a win. He still ran competitively in Sunday’s AAA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway but his journey to the front included having to pit under green for a loose wheel and then serving a penalty for driving through too many pit stalls during the ... Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] #MTSEMA18: The Truck Show Podcast - SEMA Bonus Episode, Day 1
It's SEMA week, and Holman and Lightning are wasting no time catching up with those in the automotive industry. View the full article
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[autosport] NASCAR admits it made error putting Johnson at rear of Texas field
NASCAR has admitted it was wrong to place Jimmie Johnson at the rear of the field for Sunday's Cup race at Texas View the full article
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[fourwheeler] #MTSEMA18 – 200 Jeeps of SEMA 2018
#MTSEMA18 200 Jeeps of SEMA 2018 – Every Jeep of SEMA View the full article
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[motorsport] Blaney on final restart: 'I would have wrecked us both'
Blaney was able to pass eventual race winner Kevin Harvick on the next-to-last restart of Sunday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway, Blaney was not able to get past him in the two-lap overtime. “Yeah, I figured he wouldn't make that move (restart at the bottom) three times,” said Blaney. “We almost cleared him the first restart up top. Then I did the second one. I figured he'd take the ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR admits mistake in placing Johnson at the rear of Texas field
Shortly before the start of the AAA 500, NASCAR announced the No. 48 Chevrolet of Johnson had failed pre-race inspection twice before passing and would have to drop to the rear of the field to start the race. He had qualified 23rd on Friday. Johnson’s crew chief, Chad Knaus, attempted to protest, being under the belief during a regular three-day race weekend, it requires three failures in ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Almirola to Logano: "If I'm not in (the final four), he'll know it"
At Martinsville, Logano made an enemy out of Martin Truex Jr. when he knocked him out of the way for the win in the final corner, leading Truex to declare that he won't let Logano win the championship. Today, it was Aric Almirola who took issue with the way he was raced. He claimed Logano came down on his door on a restart, nearly causing both drivers to wreck. "We were a third place car ... Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] NASCAR Texas: Harvick secures title decider place with Texas win
Stewart-Haas Racing's Kevin Harvick secured his place in the NASCAR Cup title decider, prevailing in a late race duel with Ryan Blaney at Texas View the full article
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[foxsports]
Kevin Harvick punches ticket to Homestead with his eighth victory of the year | 2018 TEXAS
NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Kevin Harvick pulls away from the field on the final restart at Texas to score his eighth win of the year. View the full article
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[motorsport] Kevin Harvick fends off Blaney in overtime to win at Texas
Harvick held off Ryan Blaney in a two-lap overtime to the win Sunday’s AAA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, repeating his victory in this race of a year ago. The win is Harvick’s eighth this season and 45th of his career. Harvick will now join Joey Logano as two of the four drivers who will compete for the 2018 series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway in two weeks. Logano finished ... Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
Matt DiBenedetto slams into the inside wall | 2018 TEXAS
NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Matt DiBenedetto suffers heavy damage after slamming the inside wall. View the full article
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[foxsports]
William Byron spins after contact from Jimmie Johnson | 2018 TEXAS
NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: William Byron spins in turn three after making contact with Jimmie Johnson. View the full article
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[motorsport] Kevin Harvick dominates Stage 2 at Texas
Aside from green-flag pit stops, Harvick again dominated the 85-lap stage and cruised to a nearly 6-second lead over Ryan Blaney to claim the Stage 2 win. Martin Truex Jr. finished third, Brad Keselowski was fourth and Joey Logano completed the top-five. Also collecting stage points were Aric Almirola, Erik Jones, Kurt Busch, Daniel Suarez and Chase Elliott. Following the break between ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Kevin Harvick cruises to Stage 1 win at Texas
Harvick easily held off Stewart-Haas Racing teammate, Kurt Busch, by more than three seconds to win the stage. Erik Jones was third, Ryan Blaney fourth and Martin Truex Jr. completed the top-five. Harvick led 53 of the 85 laps in the stage. Also collecting stage points were Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, Paul Menard, Chase Elliott and Aric Almirola. Blaney, the pole-winner, took early command ... Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
The Latest: Truex, Almirola moving up at Texas from rear
The Latest: Kevin Harvick has won at Texas to earn his shot at winning another NASCAR Cup championship. View the full article
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[foxsports]
The Latest: Truex, Almirola moving up at Texas from rear
The Latest: Title contender Harvick wins both stages of NASCAR Cup race at Texas View the full article
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[foxsports]
The Latest: Truex, Almirola moving up at Texas from rear
The Latest: Title contender Harvick wins 1st stage of NASCAR Cup race at Texas View the full article
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[foxsports]
Defending Cup champ Truex starting at back of field in Texas
Kevin Harvick earned his shot at winning another NASCAR Cup championship, rocketing past polesitter Ryan Blaney in overtime Sunday to win at Texas View the full article
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[foxsports]
Defending Cup champ Truex starting at back of field in Texas
Kevin Harvick earned his shot at winning another NASCAR Cup championship, shooting past polesitter Ryan Blaney in overtime Sunday to win at Texas View the full article
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[foxsports]
Defending Cup champ Truex starting at back of field in Texas
Defending NASCAR Cup champion Martin Truex Jr. is starting from the back of the field in Texas View the full article
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[motorsport] Custer now in position "to make something happen" at Homestead
Custer broke into Victory Lane for the first time this season on Saturday, using a last-lap pass of Tyler Reddick to win at Texas Motor Speedway. The victory was important for two reasons. First, the win locks Custer into the Championship 4 at Homestead, Fla., regardless of his performance next week at Phoenix. And perhaps even better, the series title will be decided at Homestead, a ... Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
Chase Elliott talks with Regan Smith about his ‘must-win’ mentality for the rest of the playoffs
Chase Elliott talks with Regan Smith at Texas Motor Speedway about his mentality for the remainder of his playoff run. View the full article
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[foxsports]
McReynolds’ Rant: ‘If you didn’t enjoy Martinsville, you wouldn’t have enjoyed racing with Dale Earnhardt Sr.’
In this edition of McReynolds' Rant, Larry McReynolds tells everyone why if they didn't like Joey Logano's move at Martnsville, they wouldn't have enjoyed racing with Dale Earnhardt Sr. View the full article
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[foxsports]
Joey Logano says he’s texted Martin Truex Jr., but is focused on Texas
Joey Logano checks in with the 'RaceDay' crew to revisit his win at Martinsville and preview the race at Texas Motor Speedway. View the full article