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Can Winless Darlington Stalwarts Triumph This Week At The Lady In Black?

Mike

In a week of contrasts that featured the unveiling of NASCAR’s sleek Next Gen Cup Series cars, Darlington Raceway hosts its immensely popular Throwback Weekend, where race teams pay homage to the past. But while race fans will see a panoply of paint schemes dedicated to bygone heroes of the sport, drivers will be looking ahead toward the finish line—particularly those accustomed to winning who haven’t done so yet this year.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Darlington Raceway

Mike

After another off week for the NASCAR Xfinity Series last weekend, the series is back in action this weekend for the Steakhouse Elite 200 at Darlington Raceway (1 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) on Saturday, May 8.

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Rumble At The Ridge 200 Will Bring Whelen Modified Tour Back To Maine

Lou Modestino

ATTLEBORO, Mass. — As part of a wide-ranging 14-race NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule for 2021, the stars of NASCAR’s open-wheel division will be heading to Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Maine for the first time since 2005. In a race promoted by JDV Productions — the Rumble at the Ridge 200 — drivers will compete for glory around Maine’s oval in a return to the facility that is going to be highly-anticipated for everyone from teams, to drivers and fans.

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Bob Tasca III of Cranston, RI stays red-hot, beats John Force in epic championship round in Atlanta

Lou Modestino

Bob Tasca grabbed the spotlight from John Force in the Funny Car final round at Atlanta Dragway, extending his points lead and winning the 40th and final Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals on Sunday.

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NHRA history buff Troy Coughlin Jr. eyeing special prize up for grabs at Atlanta Dragway

Lou Modestino

ATLANTA (April 28) — Pro Stock sophomore Troy Coughlin Jr. has an unique reason for wanting to win this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals. A life-time drag racing history buff, Troy Jr. says Atlanta Dragway holds a special place in his heart and emerging victorious from the last race to be held there would be a huge achievement.

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Farrington Ready to Resume Winning Ways at Oxford Plains Speedway

Lou Modestino

One of the most recognizable racecars currently in the State of Maine may just be the No. 23 Dave Farrington Jr,. not only for its usually bright orange livery, but the fact it has become a familiar sight in victory lane, particularly at Oxford Plains Speedway, especially in 2020 en route to his first Oxford Super Late Model title.

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Bowman Steals the Show at Richmond; Hamlin Misses Out

Chuck Abrams

Alex Bowman returned Hendrick Motorsports to its winning ways at Richmond after leading the final 10 laps and stealing the win from a previously dominant Denny Hamlin.

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Special Edition NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Phoenix Raceway

Mike

It was announced back in March of 2019, that the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Weekend would be held at Phoenix Raceway in 2020. After a long, unpredictable, and unprecedented season the series has arrived, and four drivers and teams are ready give it their all and decide who will be crowned the 2020 champion.

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Jimmie Johnson Unveils Chrome Ally Chevrolet For Final Race as a Full-time NASCAR Cup Series Driver

Mike

CONCORD, N.C. — On Tuesday, Jimmie Johnson unveiled the sleek ride he will drive for his final race as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver at Phoenix Raceway.

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