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Motte’s Minute(s): A fan climbs the catch fence, and drivers reveal their ‘almost names’
In this weeks edition of Motte's Minute, Daryl Motte asks some Cup Series drivers what their name almost was, and brings you up to speed on that fan who climbed the catch fence during the race. View the full article
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Just how significant was Kyle Busch’s dominance in the Coca-Cola 600?
The 'NASCAR Race Hub' crew break down Kyle Busch's dominant performance at the Coke 600 and what it means to check off the final track on his win list. View the full article
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Winner’s Weekend: Kyle Busch – Charlotte
Kyle Busch and crew chief Adam Stevens recap the strategy that brought them to victory lane in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. View the full article
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[motorsport] Joe Gibbs believes Kyle Busch "has unusual talent"
On Sunday night, Busch added another milestone to his already stellar NASCAR racing resume becoming the first Cup Series driver to win at least one race on all of series’ current tracks.Charlotte Motor Speedway was the only track Busch had yet conquered. He won the All-Star Race last season but until Sunday night had yet to score a points-paying race victory on iconic track.He did so ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] What we learned from two weeks of NASCAR racing at Charlotte
There was certainly a dramatic contrast in styles of racing between last weekend’s NASCAR All-Star Race and Sunday night’s Coca-Cola 600, but when it came to the outcomes, there was much more in common.It’s clear the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship, for all intents and purposes, is likely to be decided between Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch.Harvick, who has five ... Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] Why NASCAR must act on Charlotte's lessons over 2019 rule-changes
NASCAR must heed the stark differences between the Cup series's Coca-Cola 600 and the prior All-Star event as it plots its post-2019 regulations overhaul View the full article
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Harvick, Busch out front at NASCAR's halfway point
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) At NASCAR's halfway point, it sure looks like a two-man race to the title between past champions Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch. View the full article
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Darrell Waltrip didn't think Jeff Gordon would be successful at the start of his career
Darrell Waltrip tells Daryl Motte why he didn't think Jeff Gordon would become a successful driver after first seeing him drive in the early 90's. View the full article
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[motorsport] Toyota quashes Raikkonen WRC suggestions
Raikkonen competed in the WRC for two years in 2010 and '11 after he was dropped by Ferrari at the end of the '09 F1 season.The Finn contested the full 2010 season with Citroen's Junior Team before he tackled a select programme with his own Ice 1 Racing outfit a year later.He then returned to F1 with Lotus, and is now in his fifth year of a second spell at Ferrari, but previously ... Keep reading View the full article
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Gibbs: Kyle Busch is simply 'special' on race day
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Joe Gibbs has coached Super Bowl champions. View the full article
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[motorsport] Truex fights back for second in the 600: "It was just a battle"
Truex, who won the 600 in 2016, found himself in the difficult position of starting from the tail-end of the field twice during NASCAR's longest race.Both occurred during the third stage of the race. First, he was nailed for speeding and then, it was an uncontrolled tire. But the No. 78 team remained undeterred, fighting back to second-place with the hope of running down Kyle Busch ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Jimmie Johnson: Top-five "feels good, but damn, I want to win"
Johnson overcome contact with Denny Hamlin early in the race and a change with his car to rebound and score his best finish since coming home third at Bristol.Johnson ran as high as third in the race but was still looking for more.“It was a good day for us,” said Johnson. “Highly frustrating probably about the halfway point of the race and we made some small adjustments that took out ... Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] NASCAR Cup: Kyle Busch dominates to claim first Charlotte victory
Joe Gibbs Racing's Kyle Busch dominated the NASCAR Cup race at Charlotte to pick up his fourth series win of the season View the full article
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Kyle Busch makes history as he dominates the Coca-Cola 600 | 2018 CHARLOTTE | FOX NASCAR
NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Kyle Busch wins the Coke 600 and makes history as the first driver to win at every active track. View the full article
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Kyle Busch blows past field for 1st Charlotte points win
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) It's official: Kyle Busch can win everywhere. View the full article
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Kyle Busch blows past field for 1st Charlotte points win
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Kyle Busch led 377 of 400 laps in a dominating Coca-Cola 600 run at Charlotte Motor Speedway to finally break through with a points-race victory at the only NASCAR Cup track that had eluded him. View the full article
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[motorsport] Kyle Busch cruises to first Charlotte win, dominating the Coke 600
Charlotte remained the only current track on the schedule on which Busch had never earned a points-paying series victory but filled in that line on his racing resume in dominant fashion Sunday night.Busch led all but 23 of 400 laps en route to a lopsided win in the Coca-Cola 600, his fourth series victory of the season.Martin Truex Jr. finished second, nearly four seconds behind ... Keep reading View the full article
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Kyle Busch wins NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway to cap auto racing's busiest day.
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Kyle Busch wins NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway to cap auto racing's busiest day. View the full article
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Martin Truex Jr. talks about coming up just short | 2018 CHARLOTTE | FOX NASCAR
NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Martin Truex Jr. talks with Vince Welch about his strong run in the Coca-Cola 600 View the full article
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[motorsport] Kyle Busch continues Coke 600 domination, winning Stage 3
While the 100-lap segment was interrupted several times by cautions, Busch still remained virtually untouched and earn the win by more than two seconds over Erik Jones.Brad Keselowski finished third, Kurt Busch was fourth and Jamie McMurray completed the top-five.Also collected stage points were Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne, Martin Truex Jr., Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Ryan Newman.During ... Keep reading View the full article
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Ryan Blaney’s car bursts into flames | 2018 CHARLOTTE | FOX NASCAR
NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Ryan Blaney makes a quick exit from his car after it catches fire with 21 laps to go in stage 3. View the full article
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Kyle Larson pulls off incredible save after spin in turn two | 2018 CHARLOTTE | FOX NASCAR
NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Kyle Larson goes for a spin in turn two and pulls off an amazing save. View the full article
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[motorsport] Kyle Busch dominates Stage 2 of the Coke 600
Busch finished the 100-lap stage with a nearly 3-second lead over Martin Truex Jr. Kyle Larson finished third, Denny Hamlin was fourth and Clint Bowyer completed the top-five."Adam (Stevens, crew chief) and all these M&M's boys have done a great job," Busch said over his radio. "We've just got to stay on top of it here, and give Adam good feedback and make sure we're good to go ... Keep reading View the full article
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Jimmie Johnson spins after contact from Denny Hamlin | 2018 CHARLOTTE | FOX NASCAR
NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Jimmie Johnson spins into turn three after making contact with Denny Hamlin and miraculously doesn't hit anyone else. View the full article
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Jimmie Johnson spins into traffic after restart
The Coca-Cola Racing Family avoids serious damage as Jimmie Johnson goes for a spin following a restart at Charlotte Motor Speedway. View the full article