Logano ‘P***ed Off’ After Bell Gave Him ‘No Option’ In NASCAR All-Star Race
By Lydia Mee is a contributing sports writer located in the West Midlands, England. Her focus is on F1 and NASCAR. She has in-depth knowledge of Motorsport as a whole. Lydia joined Newsweek in March 2024, having previously written Motorsport content for Sports Illustrated. You can get in touch with Lydia by emailing, l.mee@newsweek.com. You […]
Lydia Mee is a contributing sports writer located in the West Midlands, England. Her focus is on F1 and NASCAR. She has in-depth knowledge of Motorsport as a whole. Lydia joined Newsweek in March 2024, having previously written Motorsport content for Sports Illustrated. You can get in touch with Lydia by emailing, l.mee@newsweek.com. You can find her at X @LMeeMotorsport.
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Team Penske driver Joey Logano missed out on the $1 million prize in the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway after seeing his lead slip away.
Logano shared his frustrations after being edged out by Christopher Bell, who went on to celebrate on Victory Lane, while speaking to the media after the race. He explained:
“I’m glad you had a blast. I’m p***ed off right now. Just dang it, we had the fastest car. The Shell-Pennzoil Mustang was so fast. I’m trying to choose my words correctly on the caution situation.
“Obviously I got bit by it, so I am the one frustrated. I felt like the falloff wasn’t too bad as the sun went down, and yeah, six cars or so stayed out with us. Thought maybe we could hold him off, but [Bell] had a good enough restart, cleared too many of them too fast. I couldn’t get away in time. It took me six, seven laps to get my car up and rolling again.
Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 18, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 18, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. James Gilbert/Getty Images
“I did all I could do to hold him off and he got under me and released the brake and gave me no option. Kind of just ran me up into the wall, and if I could’ve got to him, he was going around after a move like that, I just couldn’t get back to him. Just too much to try to make up with the tire deficit.”
The 34-year-old added:
“Just frustrated after you lead so many laps and the car is so fast and you don’t win, it hurts quite a bit. … Yeah, I’m all about no gimmicks with the caution. I am all about that. Me and Marcus Smith aren’t seeing eye to eye right now, OK? I’ve got to have a word with him.
“It’s all you’ve got. I was hoping I could just fight him long enough to where the advantage would go away a little bit, but it just never did. I did as best I can blocking my butt off, but once he got under me just released the brake and gave me no option to either fence it and wreck or run up in the marbles and spin out like what happened to Heim in the Truck race. I get it.
“We’re racing for a million bucks, but things carry over all the time, but it just stings. I’m upset because we had the best car. We had the best car by a long shot and we didn’t win. I don’t know. A lot of things are running through my mind I probably shouldn’t say.”
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The two race teams suing NASCAR over antitrust allegations filed for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction Monday to… The two race teams suing NASCAR over antitrust allegations filed for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction Monday to be recognized as chartered organizations for the remainder of 2025. 23XI Racing and Front Row […]
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The two race teams suing NASCAR over antitrust allegations filed for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction Monday to be recognized as chartered organizations for the remainder of 2025.
23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are locked in a lengthy legal battle over the charter system, which is the equivalent of the franchise model in other sports. 23XI, owned by retired NBA great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, and Front Row, owned by entrepreneur Bob Jenkins, last September rejected NASCAR’s final proposal on extensions and instead filed an antitrust suit.
The case is winding its way through the court system but now with urgency: the teams are set to lose their charters Wednesday and in the latest filing, they allege NASCAR has indicated it will immediately begin the process of selling the six tags that guarantee entry into every race as well as monetary rewards and other benefits.
Should the teams have their six combined charters revoked, the drivers would have to qualify on speed to make each week’s race and would receive a smaller percentage of the purse. They may also have to refund money paid out through the first 20 races of the year.
NASCAR accused 23XI and Front Row of filing “a third motion for another unnecessary and inappropriate preliminary injunction” and noted it has made multiple requests to the teams “to present a proposal to resolve this litigation.
“We have yet to receive a proposal from 23XI or Front Row, as they have instead preferred to continue their damaging and distracting lawsuit,” NASCAR said in a statement. “We will defend NASCAR’s integrity from this baseless lawsuit forced upon the sport that threatens to divide the stakeholders committed to serving race fans everywhere.
“We remain focused on collaborating with the 13 race teams that signed the 2025 charter agreements and share our mutual goal of delivering the best racing in the world each week, including this weekend in Dover.”
Later Monday, Rick Ware Racing and Legacy Motor Club had a scheduled court date in North Carolina over their fight for a charter. Legacy, owned by seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, contends it had an agreement with RWR to lease one of its two charters in 2026.
RWR contends the agreement was for 2027 and it already has a contract with RFK Racing to lease that team a charter next season.
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NASCAR Cup Series Standings: Kyle Busch gets playoff boost as Hendrick Motorsports star suffers demotion setback
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Winless so far in 2025, the two-time champion is trying to point his way into the postseason, and heading into this weekend’s race, the Richard Childress Racing driver was 47 points adrift of […]
The latest NASCAR Cup Series standings are in following Sunday’s action at Sonoma Raceway, with Kyle Busch’s playoff chase receiving a boost.
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Busch secured another top 10 finish at Sonoma on Sunday, however, which has now seen that gap close to just 37 points. With six races of the regular season to go, Busch has ample time to close that gap, or indeed win a race, which would immediately lock him in.
Wallace is on the bubble in the playoff chase at the moment, with the 23XI star just three points above the cut line and Ryan Preece in 17th.
Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman sits 15th in the playoff standings, meanwhile, just 32 points above the cut line after finishing 19th at Sonoma, dropping one place compared to last week. Bowman has also been demoted by two positions in the regular season standings, dropping from inside the top 10 to 12th.
His teammate William Byron continues to lead the regular season standings, with fellow Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson in second and third, respectively. Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin round out the regular season top five.
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NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Standings after Sonoma
Here is how the playoff standings look following Sunday’s action at Sonoma Raceway.
Rank
Driver
Car No.
Wins
+/- to Cut Line
1
Kyle Larson
5
3
LOCKED IN
2
Denny Hamlin
11
3
LOCKED IN
3
Shane van Gisbergen
88
3
LOCKED IN
4
Christopher Bell
20
3
LOCKED IN
5
William Byron
24
1
LOCKED IN
6
Ryan Blaney
12
1
LOCKED IN
7
Austin Cindric
2
1
LOCKED IN
8
Joey Logano
22
1
LOCKED IN
9
Chase Briscoe
19
1
LOCKED IN
10
Ross Chastain
1
1
LOCKED IN
11
Josh Berry
21
1
LOCKED IN
12
Chase Elliott
9
1
LOCKED IN
13
Tyler Reddick
45
0
+149
14
Chris Buescher
17
0
+34
15
Alex Bowman
48
0
+32
16
Bubba Wallace
23
0
+3
PLAYOFF CUT LINE
17
Ryan Preece
60
0
-3
18
Kyle Busch
8
0
-37
19
AJ Allmendinger
16
0
-50
20
Ty Gibbs
54
0
-60
NASCAR Cup Series regular season standings after Sonoma
Here is how the regular season standings look following Sunday’s action at Sonoma Raceway.
Position
Driver (Car No.)
Team
Points
1
William Byron (24)
Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
668
2
Chase Elliott (9)
Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
654
3
Kyle Larson (5)
Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
624
4
Tyler Reddick (45)
23XI Racing Toyota
615
5
Denny Hamlin (11)
Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
606
6
Christopher Bell (20)
Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
597
7
Ryan Blaney (12)
Team Penske Ford
545
8
Chase Briscoe (19)
Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
526
9
Ross Chastain (1)
Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
513
10
Chris Buescher (17)
RFK Racing Ford
500
11
Joey Logano (22)
Team Penske Ford
499
12
Alex Bowman (48)
Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
498
13
Bubba Wallace (23)
23XI Racing Toyota
469
14
Ryan Preece (60)
RFK Racing Ford
466
15
Kyle Busch (8)
Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
432
16
AJ Allmendinger (16)
Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
419
17
Ty Gibbs (54)
Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
409
18
Erik Jones (43)
Legacy Motor Club Toyota
401
19
Michael McDowell (71)
Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
399
20
Austin Cindric (2)
Team Penske Ford
396
21
Josh Berry (21)
Wood Brothers Racing Ford
390
22
John H. Nemechek (42)
Legacy Motor Club Toyota
384
23
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47)
HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet
378
24
Carson Hocevar (77)
Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
373
25
Zane Smith (38)
Front Row Motorsports Ford
373
26
Shane van Gisbergen (88)
Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
367
27
Brad Keselowski (6)
RFK Racing Ford
333
28
Austin Dillon (3)
Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
331
29
Daniel Suárez (99)
Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
330
30
Todd Gilliland (34)
Front Row Motorsports Ford
321
31
Ty Dillon (10)
Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
320
32
Justin Haley (7)
Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
317
33
Noah Gragson (4)
Front Row Motorsports Ford
266
34
Cole Custer (41)
Haas Factory Team Ford
255
35
Riley Herbst (35)
23XI Racing Toyota
238
36
Cody Ware (51)
Rick Ware Racing Ford
147
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Qiddiya showcases the future of motorsports at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Qiddiya City partnered with the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend to showcase its plans to place automotive and motorsport culture at the centre of a brand new Saudi Arabian entertainment, sports and culture hub. The ambitious Qiddiya City project, which is currently under construction, aims to build on the passion for all-things automotive […]
Qiddiya City partnered with the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend to showcase its plans to place automotive and motorsport culture at the centre of a brand new Saudi Arabian entertainment, sports and culture hub.
The ambitious Qiddiya City project, which is currently under construction, aims to build on the passion for all-things automotive in the Middle East. It will offer a range of motorsport offerings including the Speed Park Track and the Mercedes-AMG World of Performance.
As part of its partnership with Goodwood, Qiddiya City has been welcoming motorsport legends to the Drivers’ Club Lounge, putting it at the heart of an event that includes the latest road cars and more than 500 vehicles from the past, present and future of motorsport.
There are few better places in the world to explore car culture than Goodwood, with F1 machinery in the Ballroom Paddock, millionaire machines in the Supercar Paddock, the latest prototypes in the First Glance Paddock and timeless classics in the Cartier style et Luxe.
The driver entry list includes a ‘Who’s Who’ of motorsport including seven F1 World Champions – Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell, Mario Andretti, Emerson Fittipaldi, Mika Hakkinen, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve – set to get behind the wheel.
The famous Hillclimb also welcomes F1 drivers Esteban Ocon, Ollie Bearman and Gabriel Bortoletto as well as former racers from the eras, including Jacky Ickx, Ricardo Patrese, David Coulthard, Karun Chandhok, Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas, among many others.
Qiddiya City at Goodwood Festival of Speed
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Meanwhile, in front of the legendary Goodwood House, the popular Central Feature this year showcases one of the greatest ever car culture icons, Gordon Murray, with the most amazing F1 and road car creations from his incredible career on display.
The best of motorsport
This year is arguably one of the biggest ever at Goodwood and as an event partner, Qiddiya City is part of the F1 75 celebrations. These feature 28 title-winning F1 cars in action or on static display – including some of F1’s most successful, memorable and interesting machines.
Starting with an Alfa Romeo 158 of the type Giuseppe Farina used to win the first F1 title, it will include cars from famed designers including Colin Chapman’s Lotuses, Gordon Murray’s Brabhams and McLarens and Adrian Newey’s Williams, Leyton House and McLarens.
Beyond the F1 machinery, the range of vehicles on show at Goodwood could not be richer and more eclectic – from some of the legendary pre-war Grand Prix cars right up to Land Rover’s new Rally Raid Defender, which will be in the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia next year.
There will also be a celebration of the late 1995 World Rally Champion Colin McRae, including a run for his title-winning Subaru Impreza 555 amongst a field of WRC cars that covers every era of the sport, all the way up to the Championship’s latest machines.
Touring Cars are represented across the eras too, from John Cleland’s 1995 BTCC-winning Vauxhall Cavalier to a modern Aussie V8 Supercar, while even some of the world’s biggest drifting stars and cars will be hitting the Hill, including ‘Mad Mike’ Whiddett’s Mazda RX-7.
Qiddiya City at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Photo by: Qiddiya Media
When it comes to road cars, the leading marques in the automotive world are all on show, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Aston Martin, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Bugatti, Lotus and McLaren. Plenty of food for thought, then, if you’re planning a new motorsport city.
Modern marvel in the desert
The valuable car culture insight Qiddiya City has gained through its involvement with Goodwood will feed into the new city project in a modern, high-tech way, creating a unique new motorsport destination with a range of exciting attractions.
F1 is a big part of Qiddiya City’s future plans, but the development is not solely focused on the pinnacle of track racing. Far from it. It aims to encompass all things automotive, including rallying, karting, road cars and all things in between.
Saudi Arabia is already recognised as the modern home of the legendary Dakar Rally and Qiddiya City’s presence at Goodwood aims to gain a deeper understanding of how different forms of motorsport and automotive design drive the passion of the public.
The new city’s attractions will include Mercedes-AMG World of Performance, announced in February, which promises an incredible nine floors of immersive experiences, exhibits and simulators covering the past, present and future of Mercedes-AMG and its F1 team.
Speaking at the launch of the project, Mercedes-AMG F1 Team CEO Toto Wolff said: “Qiddiya City is a cornerstone of the ambitious Vision 2030 plans, and it’s set to become a unique motorsport destination like no other.”
Qiddiya City at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Photo by: Qiddiya Media
The state-of-the-art Mercedes-AMG venue will sit alongside the Qiddiya Speed Park Track, a 21-turn circuit that will combine some of the most iconic corners from tracks around the world and is being developed by ex-F1 driver Alex Wurz and circuit designer Hermann Tilke.
From the ground up
The most incredible thing about Qiddiya City is that it started from a blank sheet of paper and a desert escarpment. At its heart is a desire to take motorsport and automotive culture from around the world and step it up to another level.
Visitors to Goodwood will be introduced to the pioneering project through information and displays and Managing Director Abdullah Aldawood described its attendance as “a unique opportunity to engage with leading global automotive brands and motorsport communities.”
The entire philosophy of Qiddiya City project is based on the ‘Power of Play’ which promises to use entertainment, sports and culture to enhance the quality of life for visitors and residents in the region.
The game-changing destination, which also sponsors the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and the Autosport Awards, is currently under construction in the heart of the Tuwaiq Mountains, just 40 minutes from the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
Once complete, it aims to house over half a million people, with an urban plan that includes distinct, fully serviced districts, spanning the spectrum from healthcare to education offerings alongside the entertainment, sports and culture areas.
In all, the first city built for play will include 27 attractions and 12 theme parks, with 275 rides and 43 international sports and Esports facilities and venues. If the motorsport world thought F1 in Las Vegas was another level, just wait until it arrives in Qiddiya City.
Qiddiya City at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Photo by: Qiddiya Media
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23XI and Front Row Motorsports File Motion for Another Temporary Restraining Order to Remain Chartered in 2025
What’s Happening? Last week was a big week for the NASCAR and 23XI/Front Row Motorsports lawsuit. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of NASCAR last week, meaning that 23XI and Front Row Motorsports could lose their charters on Wednesday ahead of the race weekend in Dover. As a result, the teams have […]
Last week was a big week for the NASCAR and 23XI/Front Row Motorsports lawsuit. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of NASCAR last week, meaning that 23XI and Front Row Motorsports could lose their charters on Wednesday ahead of the race weekend in Dover. As a result, the teams have filed an additional temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to maintain their charters for the remainder of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Season.
Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports reported that in their new filing, the teams have submitted new evidence that NASCAR intends to immediately sell or issue the six charters to other NASCAR team owners/interested parties. According to the filing, this puts the teams in “irreparable jeopardy of never getting their charters back and/or going out of business.”
You Need to Know
The charter negotiations have been a hard-fought legal battle since the beginning of the 2024 season. Initially, it looked as if the NASCAR teams had a united front against NASCAR and its “unfair” new charter proposal. Many teams, considering the amount of money they had spent on their charters, wanted the charters to be made permanent. The desired model is similar to the NBA franchising model Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, is used to.
Ultimately, the only two holdouts were 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. This resulted in a lengthy legal battle. Initially, it appeared as though the teams had the upper hand. On December 18th, 2024, a judge ruled that NASCAR had to allow the teams to sign a temporary charter agreement. This meant that they were granted a temporary restraining order for the 2025 season.
However, after last week’s ruling, the teams are slated to lose their charters as early as Wednesday. This means that they are at risk of going out of business. Open teams in NASCAR only make about a third of the revenue of chartered teams. If this is allowed to occur, it could spell a huge financial loss for both teams involved in the suit.
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Pit road confrontation erupts after close call during Sonoma Cup race
In the middle of the NASCAR Cup race at Sonoma, things were getting heated between drivers and even pit crew members. Near the end of Stage 2, several drivers pitted early to gain track position ahead of the final stage. Ty Gibbs and Brad Keselowski were two of those drivers. Their pit stalls where right […]
In the middle of the NASCAR Cup race at Sonoma, things were getting heated between drivers and even pit crew members.
Near the end of Stage 2, several drivers pitted early to gain track position ahead of the final stage. Ty Gibbs and Brad Keselowski were two of those drivers. Their pit stalls where right next to each other, and the tire carrier for Keselowski was already standing in the box as he prepared for the car to arrive.
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Gibbs was ahead of Keselowski both on the track and in the pits, and as he approached his stall, he cut directly through the RFK Racing stall, getting extremely close to tire carrier, Telvin McClurkin.
McClurkin later told NASCAR on TNT that the tire in his hand got clipped by the car, twisting his wrist. However, he was able to carry on with his duties for the rest of the day.
Immediately after the incident, a furious McClurkin confronted crew members from the Joe Gibbs Racing team. Some words were exchanged, and it quickly escalated into some pushing and shoving between them.
RFK Racing later released video from their pit box, showing what happened to cause the scuffle.
NASCAR reviewed the incident and felt there was no reason to penalize Gibbs as drivers are permitted to drive through (at most) three pit boxes when approaching their own, stating that the No. 54 did nothing wrong.
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Gibbs went on to finish seventh while Keselowski ended the race in 11th. “Going in, I have the right of way,” Gibbs told NASCAR on TNT, pointing out the orange lines in the pit stalls. “They’re on the wall for a reason. They jump for a reason. Those guys like to push it and that’s kind of the consequence you pay.”
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Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, Chase Briscoe, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, Chase Briscoe, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
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Daniel Suarez, Trackhouse Chevrolet, Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, Zane Smith, Front Row Motorsports Ford
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Katherine Legge, Chevrolet
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AJ Allmendinger, Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
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Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford
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Joey Logano, Team Penske Ford
Joey Logano, Team Penske Ford
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William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
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Ty Gibbs, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Ty Gibbs, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
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Carson Hocevar, Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Carson Hocevar, Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
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Zane Smith, Front Row Motorsports Ford
Zane Smith, Front Row Motorsports Ford
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Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
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Erik Jones, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Toyota
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Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing Toyota
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Ty Gibbs, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Ty Gibbs, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
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Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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Ross Chastain, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Ross Chastain, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, Chase Briscoe, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
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Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford
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William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
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Brad Keselowski, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
Brad Keselowski, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
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Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford
Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford
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Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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General view
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Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford
Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford
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Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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Joey Logano, Team Penske Ford
Joey Logano, Team Penske Ford
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Todd Gilliland, Front Row Motorsports Ford
Todd Gilliland, Front Row Motorsports Ford
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Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
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Katherine Legge, Chevrolet
Katherine Legge, Chevrolet
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Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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Cole Custer, Haas Factory Team Ford
Cole Custer, Haas Factory Team Ford
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Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford
Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford
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Justin Haley, Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Justin Haley, Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
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Ryan Preece, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
Ryan Preece, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
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Ryan Preece, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
Ryan Preece, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
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Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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Chase Briscoe, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Chase Briscoe, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
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Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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Kasey Kahne, Red Bull Racing Toyota
Kasey Kahne, Red Bull Racing Toyota
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Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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