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track primer Kevin Harvick snapped a 27race winless streak at Texas last fall. GETTY IMAGES

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▶▶ Jimmie Johnson has won the fall race at Texas Motor Speedway in four of the past six years. Kevin Harvick was without a Texas win in 27 career starts, but has finished first and second, respectively, in his last two starts here. Joey Logano might be a primary challenger for the checkered flag as he won at Texas in the spring of 2014 and

▶▶ Eighteen drivers have Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victories at Texas as Jimmie Johnson leads the list with seven.

race rewind ▶▶ Kevin Harvick started 29 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races at Texas Motor Speedway and had gone winless.

Harvick passed Martin Truex Jr.

O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 NASCAR XFINITY Series – Race No. 31 Start Time: 3:30 p.m. (CDT) Television/Radio: NBCSN / Performance Racing Network 2017 Winner: Erik Jones

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AAA Texas 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series – Race No. 34 Start Time: 2:00 p.m. (CDT) Television/Radio: NBCSN / Performance Racing Network 2017 Winner: Kevin Harvick

track facts LENGTH: 1.5 MILES (334 LAPS = 501 MILES) BACKSTRETCH: 1,330 FEET FRONTSTRETCH: 2,250 FEET BANKING IN TURNS: 24 DEGREES BANKING ON STRAIGHTAWAYS: 5 DEGREES FIRST RACE: APRIL 6, 1997 – INTERSTATE BATTERIES 500 MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES QUALIFYING RECORD: KURT BUSCH, NOV. 3, 2017, 200.951 MPH RACE RECORD: GREG BIFFLE, APRIL 14, 2012, 160.577 MPH

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Prepare for a Texas Throwdown Truex Jr. Is Out for Revenge Against Logano

By Jared turner

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exas Motor Speedway, host to Race No. 2 of three in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series’ Round of 8, is primed for a Texas-sized showdown with the running of Sunday afternoon’s AAA Texas 500.

And if this past weekend’s opening race in the Round of 8 is any indication of what’s to come, there’s no telling what’s liable to go down this weekend in the Lone Star State.

Martin Truex Jr. vowed revenge after getting bumped out of the lead

by Joey Logano last week at Martinsviile.

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First things first: Martin Truex Jr. has vowed retaliation on Joey Logano for Logano’s last-lap bump-and-run move at Martinsville that resulted in Logano winning and punching a ticket to the Championship 4. Truex, who had been leading going into the final turn after executing a clean pass on Logano, was denied his first short-track win and an automatic berth in the Championship 4.

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race preview Joey Logano has already clinched his position in the Championship 4.

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Logano’s championship pursuit.

Asked how he planned to stop Logano from winning the championship, Truex added: “I’m just not going to let him win it.

I’m going to win it.”

What that means for how Truex will race Logano at Texas and the rest of the season remains to be seen, but this much is certain: Logano isn’t apologizing or backing down.

“How he wants to handle it from here, that’s his decision, how he wants to handle that,” Logano said. “My focus can’t be on that. It has to be on winning a championship.

There can’t be distractions.”

While Logano is already looking ahead to the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the other seven

championship contenders are looking no further into the future than Sunday’s race at Texas, where someone else could potentially lock up a spot in the Championship 4.

If the Championship 4 were set today, the drivers joining Logano to race straight up for the title at Homestead-Miami would be Kyle Busch, Truex and Kevin Harvick.

For Chase Elliott, Aric Almirola, Kurt Busch or Clint Bowyer to advance, they will likely need to find a way

to Victory Lane in Sunday’s race at Texas or the following weekend’s elimination race at ISM Raceway.

“We are in a hole and probably going to have to win one of these next two races,” said Elliott, who is sixth in the standings and trails Harvick by 31 points for the transfer spot.

Harvick, despite currently not needing a win to advance to the Championship Round, feels really good about his chances at Texas — a fast 1.5-

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“I think next week (Texas) is our best bet as we go into the next two races,” Harvick said after finishing 10th at Martinsville. “I look at Texas as our best racetrack. We ran really well there in the spring and won the race there last year, and our mile-and-a-half stuff has been really good.”

The driver who beat Harvick at Texas earlier this year is Kyle Busch, who like Harvick,

is well-positioned to join Logano in the Championship 4. This weekend, however, Busch, Harvick and everyone will have to deal with a recently repaved track — which throws just one more wrinkle into an already intriguing scenario coming off the craziness that took place at Martinsville.

“Obviously, you hope that with time and age and the asphalt surface that it gets better and more racey,” Busch said of Texas, where

Kevin Harvick finished second at Texas in April.

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he led 116 laps in the spring.

“Not sure we’re really there yet.

“It was a good place for us before the repave, and now since the repave I think it’s been a pretty good place for us as well. We’ve run well there, we won there this spring, and hopefully we can continue that sort of momentum there.”

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1 Joey Logano 2 Kyle Busch 3 Martin Truex Jr. 4 Kevin Harvick 5 Kurt Busch 6 Chase Elliott 7 Clint Bowyer 8 Aric Almirola 9 Ryan Blaney 10 Brad Keselowski 11 Denny Hamlin 12 Kyle Larson 13 Jimmie Johnson 14 Alex Bowman 15 Erik Jones 16 Austin Dillon 17 Ryan Newman 18 Daniel Suarez 19 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 20 Paul Menard 21 Jamie McMurray 22 AJ Allmendinger 23 Chris Buescher 24 William Byron 25 David Ragan 26 Michael McDowell 27 Ty Dillon 28 Bubba Wallace 29 Kasey Kahne 30 Matt DiBenedetto 31 Trevor Bayne 32 Matt Kenseth 33 Corey LaJoie 34 Regan Smith 35 Cole Whitt 36 Gray Gaulding 37 Jeffrey Earnhardt 38 Reed Sorenson 39 Kyle Weatherman 40 Harrison Rhodes 41 Blake Jones 42 Mark Thompson 43 Derrike Cope 44 Chris Cook 45 Tomy Drissi 46 Danica Patrick 47 Cody Ware 48 Alon Day 49 Stanton Barrett

Pts. Wins

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1 Christopher Bell 3075 2 Justin Allgaier 3065 3 Tyler Reddick 3060 4 Elliott Sadler 3058 5 Daniel Hemric 3058 6 Matt Tifft 3044 7 Cole Custer 3022 8 Austin Cindric 3002 9 Ross Chastain 2115 10 Ryan Reed 2110 11 Ryan Truex 2110 12 Brandon Jones 2089 13 Michael Annett 562 14 Jeremy Clements 556 15 Ryan Sieg 531 16 John Hunter Nemechek 515 17 Alex Labbe 500 18 Garrett Smithley 458 19 Joey Gase 451 20 Spencer Gallagher 449 21 Kaz Grala 420 22 Ryan Preece 388 23 David Starr 320 24 Chase Briscoe 310 25 Spencer Boyd 274 26 Vinnie Miller 267 27 Shane Lee 261 28 B.J. McLeod 256 29 J.J. Yeley 237 30 Chad Finchum 226 31 Josh Williams 208 32 Tommy Joe Martins 203 33 Josh Bilicki 199 34 Timmy Hill 115 35 Ray Black Jr. 113 36 Ty Majeski 112 37 Jeff Green 105 38 Dylan Lupton 103 39 Kyle Benjamin 102 40 Justin Marks 99 41 Mike Harmon 91 42 Stephen Leicht 79 43 Brendan Gaughan 71 44 Brandon Hightower 64 45 Brandon Brown 62 46 Andy Lally 60 47 Jeb Burton 60 48 Landon Cassill 58 49 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 51 50 Katherine Legge 46

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▶▶ Kyle Busch has won multiple races at Texas, his most recent victory coming in the spring of this year when he outhustled Kevin Harvick for the victory. Busch and his No. 18 team could be even better this time around. ▶▶ Kevin Harvick gave Kyle Busch all he could handle at Texas back in April, crossing the finish line in second place and .3 seconds behind the race winner. Despite boasting more wins at Phoenix, Harvick believes Texas is his best shot to get a victory in this round. ▶▶ Martin Truex Jr. comes into Texas with a chip on his shoulder and plenty of extra motivation after being denied a victory at Martinsville thanks to Joey Logano. Rest assured, if Truex doesn’t win this weekend, it won’t be for lack of effort. ▶▶ His ticket to Homestead already punched, Joey Logano has no reason to hold anything back this weekend. The Team Penske driver is a former and fairly recent winner in the Lone Star State, which certainly doesn’t hurt his chances. ▶▶ Prior to Martinsville, Chase Elliott was hands-down the hottest driver on the Monster Energy Series tour. To earn a berth in the Championship 4, he will likely need to return to his winning ways in one of the next two races.

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By Keith Waltz

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alter “Bud” Moore Jr., a decorated World War II veteran who described himself as “an old country mechanic,” made his mark on the sport of stock car racing as both a crew chief and a car owner.

One of 10 children, Moore was born on May 25, 1925, and grew up on a farm in

Bud Moore during his Spartanburg, induction into the South Carolina.

NASCAR Hall of Fame in After receiving his 2011. (Photo by NASCAR via Getty Images) driver’s license, Moore and friends Joe Eubanks and Cotton Owens dabbled in street racing.

After his military service, Moore reunited with Eubanks and opened a used car business. They also began fielding race cars at local tracks and made their NASCAR debut in the 1950 Southern 500 with Eubanks driving and Moore serving as the crew chief.

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After claiming the NASCAR Cup Series championship as Buck Baker’s crew chief in 1957, Moore opened Bud Moore Engineering in 1961. Over 37 seasons in NASCAR’s top series, the team won 63 times in more than 950 starts. With Joe Weatherly driving, Moore’s operation claimed back-to-back series championships in 1962-’63.

As a top performer among Ford’s motorsports stable, Moore was often

Dale Earnhardt was tapped to spearhead among those who the company’s other drove for legendary racing endeavors. Among car owner Bud his successes was the Moore. (Photo by Dozier Mobley via 1970 SCCA Trans-Am Getty Images) championship with Parnelli Jones.

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crew member spotlight: Willy Pelotte Willy Pelotte is an engine tuner for Go Fas Racing.

Keeping in Tune with Perfection Pelotte Keeps Engines Humming for GO FAS Racing

BY BEN WHITE

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illy Pelotte, engine tuner for Go Fas Racing and driver Matt Debenedetto, was introduced to NASCAR during an afternoon outing at one of the most popular sporting venues in the northeast.

“I’m originally from Maine and saw my first NASCAR race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 2007,” Pelotte said. “I was in middle school at the time and I went with my Dad. When I was about nine years old, I started racing go-karts so it was a cool experience to

make it to my first one.”

After Pelotte graduated from high school, he continued his education where many crew members begin their motorsports journey.

“I went to the NASCAR Technical Institute and graduated from there in 2013,” Pelotte said. “I started working at Roush-Fenway Racing tearing down cars in June of that year.

I did that for about a year and a half. (Engine builder) Doug Yates came to me and asked me to represent Roush Yates, NASCAR Tech and all of our affiliates on the road. I spent another year in training and in 2016, began my first full season in the Cup garage as an engine tuner for the No. 32 Cup car.”

These days, Pelotte wears several hats for one of NASCAR’s smaller Cup series teams.

“I’m the guy that installs the engine at the shop and removes it from the car after a race,” Pelotte said. “I clean all of the parts that are required for it. I have to track mileage and service my own equipment. When I get to the race track, I have to make sure I can pass technical inspection. During practice, I download data looking at engine temperatures, throttle traces to make sure we can get all we can.

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Dr. Jason Cormier has helped MSG provide a comprehensive, grassroots marketing campaign focused on preventative health care education and wellness training.

MSG: Making Racing Safer

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otorsports Safety Group is a collaboration of innovators in the sport who are determined to improve the safety of racing. MSG shares tips for race car drivers and fans to help avoid injuries during races and practice sessions.

Acknowledged as one of the country’s leading neurosurgeons, Dr. Jason Cormier has helped MSG provide a comprehensive, grassroots marketing campaign focused on preventative health care education and wellness training.

With an emphasis to educate and engage race fans in their growing role as health care consumers, the objective is to influence behavioral changes, to provide racing’s brand-loyal audience with the medical knowledge to make informed, preventative

decisions that directly affect the wellness of their families.

This month, Dr. Cormier answered a series of questions about his preferred concussion evaluation tool, the I-Portal Portable Assessment System (I-PAS). ▶▶ What impact do you think the implementation of the I-PAS will have on NASCAR? “We always want to make sure it’s more of a help to NASCAR than a scare. We’re not trying to pull drivers out of the car. We’re trying to help them feel better so they perform better.” ▶▶ How does the I-PAS compare with other concussion tests?

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spotlight going on in the brain without the subjectivity of some exams, or without an athlete trying to trick a certain test.” ▶▶ Will a driver go through baseline testing at the start of the season so that the test will detect discrepancies from those metrics head impacts?

“You don’t need any baseline testing. The system is able to track and develop a data bank of what’s normal for people of a certain age group. It can alter some of the parameters. When dealing with racecar drivers, it considers that their reflex timing and reaction timing is going to be quicker than the average population. Once you establish a normal value for a particular sport, you can test and see variances when there’s some sort of issue.” ▶▶ How is the test administered?

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Then you follow the stimuli. It’s testing the functionality of smooth pursuits and looking for stagnants. Blurred vision isn’t a part of it. It will find what’s going on in the microscopic function of the brain. Say you’re having difficulty looking to your left. If we find that’s where the deficit is occurring, then we can focus on those areas to rehab and get where they need to be.” ▶▶ When do you expect to administer this test to racecar drivers? After races?

“This isn’t necessarily going to take the place of a clinician’s medical acumen. If a driver didn’t lose consciousness and his car wasn’t altered, he’s going to continue to drive. A driver won’t come off the track for testing. If the car flips or collides, then I see the utility in using this. IndyCar has already started to use this at the track. For NASCAR and ARCA, from what we’ve been told, it doesn’t look like it will be an issue, but we haven’t been given the green light yet.”

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Kurt Busch overtook the lead from Matt Kenseth on his way to victory at Bristol in 2006.

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n March 5, 2006, Kurt Busch, driver of the Team Penske No. 2 Ford, led only 33 laps of the Food City 500 to score his lone victory of the season.

The Las Vegas native sealed the deal by taking the lead with four laps remaining over Matt Kenseth, driver of the Roush Fenway Racing Ford. It was Busch’s fifth win at Bristol of 15-career victories and first of his six-year tenure with team owner Roger Penske. Since that day, Busch has doubled his win count to 30.

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PIRTEK’s shipbuilding customer installed a powerful hydraulic engine that operates “spuds,” steel pilings that drive down and pierce the lake floor.

That means hoses, lot of them, to provide all of that heft.

“The customer literally created everything – this entire barge – from scratch,” said Jose Vega, technical inside sales representative for the PIRTEK location in Valley View, Ohio. “They needed us to install all of the hoses that connect to the engine. It required some creative twisting and turning, but we got the job done.”

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Hydraulic & Industrial Hose Service Available 24/7, ETA 1 Hour On Site

We’ll Keep You Operating When a hose fails, it can cost your business thousands of dollars in lost productivity. That’s where PIRTEK can help. You can reduce the costs of equipment downtime, idle crews, labor and parts, overtime and lost opportunity associated with hose failures with a single phone call to PIRTEK. Over 75 Locations & 300 Mobile Hose Service Vehicles Nationwide.

Visit www.pirtekusa.com to find a location near you.

spotlight Manning the counter at PIRTEK Valley View in Valley View, Ohio, are (from left) Tyler Drehs, operations manager, and Jose Vega, technical inside sales representative. The Cleveland-area location recently did extensive hose work for a high-tech barge on Lake Erie.

PIRTEK provides industrial hose replacement service on site.

When hydraulic or pneumatic equipment needs hose work, a technician is available 24 hours a day to perform the job from a Mobile Service Vehicle. Globally, PIRTEK has more than 400 locations and 2,000 Mobile Service Vehicles in 23 countries.

While a large portion of PIRTEK’s business is in manufacturing, construction and the rental equipment industry, maritime service calls are fairly common in port locations. Hydraulic power has many applications on ships, including control systems, deck equipment, maintenance, steering and others.

The barge PIRTEK worked on is called a “walking spud.” These vessels are engaged in a number of heavy jobs on the water, such as dredging projects. Accordingly, they are often equipped with cranes or excavating shovels.

A regular spud barge uses its pilings to simply moor itself in place as it performs

its heavy work. A walking spud has an extra advantage: Its pilings actually provide some locomotion.

“The hydraulic cylinders allow the barge to walk along the bottom while working, right through the mud,” Vega said. “It’s an ingenious concept.”

Here’s how it works: A piling plunges into the lake floor and hydraulic power then pushes on it, laterally. Because the piling is rooted, the barge itself moves over the piling via a cutout section. The walking spud’s prime advantage is the ability to reposition itself and move around without the aid of a tugboat.

“It takes quite a bit of force to move the barge,” Vega said. “We put in a lot of hoses with inch-and-a-half diameters. They deliver the necessary power.”

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Each month we feature all new items such as T-shirts, hats, flags, accessories and so much more. Speed Crate is the first monthly subscription service created by race fans, for race fans. It has never been this easy to keep your racing wardrobe fresh, collect great products and support your favorite driver. The Speed Crate platform allows you full control of your subscription. You can cancel at any time, switch drivers or skip a month if needed.

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nytime you need a grip on things, you need the Magnetic Finger. The powerful magnet on your fingertip allows you to hold or retrieve any small ferrous metal object with precise control. Ideal for use in tight spots and hard to reach places- and when you can’t afford to drop it. Simply slide our patented Magnetic Finger Tool onto your index finger, place the ferrous metal object on the target and go to work.

Available at various retail locations listed on our website magneticfinger.com and also directly from us. Enter “RACING18” at checkout for 15% off your order for the upcoming holidays. These make great stocking stuffers for the person that loves tools.

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THRUSTMASTER RACING WHEELS

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he Thrustmaster line of wheels provides a great entry point for new racers. It offers full-force feedback, so players get the realistic tug and pull of a real steering wheel without breaking the bank. The TX model includes wheel-mounted sequential paddle shifters, but is also compatible with a variety of gearshift accessories, depending on how you build your setup. We personally like the Thrustmaster wheels because they work well with all kinds of setups, from cramped office spaces to full-on man cave racing setups. They won’t get in your way and they’re solid and stable in your hands when you do want to use them. As a plus, the Thrustmaster wheels also come in console-compatible versions if you play on Xbox or PlayStation.

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otic’s line of gaming PCs covers everyone from the rookie to the old pro. The company’s Optimal series has everything you’ll need to yank it out of the box and start racing. On the other end, the Xotic Ultimate series stays true to the “your rig is your ride” motto and gives you a beast. Not only a beast on day one, but the PC has the upgradability to rival working in the garage on your own race car. Xotic has a fairly robust customization app on their website that allows you to fine tune the rig to your requirements. The key that really puts Xotic over the top is the support. They’re known for their service and they also have an active forum community where you can talk to other gearheads.

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t’s surprising how many gamers miss this crucial piece, but we race for fun, for competition and, most importantly, we race for hours. That means your setup needs to be easy to jump in and play, and it needs to be comfortable for those long endurance races. We like DX Racer because of the sheer variety of customization options. There’s a line of chairs for essentially every body type. The Racing series, for instance, is perfect for a slim body type, while the King line is better for athletic and larger builds. There are accessories available depending on your setup, from armrest mouse pads to neck pillows. Check out the shopping guide on the company’s website to see which one works for you.

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SCUF GAMING

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f you’re a controller user, we recommend Scuf Gaming controllers for both Xbox and PlayStation. These units are perfect for racing because of their design, which has been honed over the years in the first-person shooter esports scene. As a result, the controller feels rugged and comfortable, perfect for a long session of intense racing. With that esports pedigree, comes durability so you can definitely tote these things around to tournaments or your buddy’s house without it giving out on you. What puts Scuf over the top, though, are their paddles and what the company calls Sax Buttons, customizable side-action buttons. These are perfect for manual transmission players in particular.

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here’s a reason why everyone from Gordon Hayward to the World Street Fighter V champion uses Kingston HyperX headphones. There are no “gamer” gimmicks here, just premium designed headphones. This is particularly important for racing because in the heat of the moment, your eyes can only watch so much. You need to hear every last RPM, hear exactly how close your rival is. You need to hear the details. HyperX’s Cloud Alpha line, for instance, uses dual chambers to dramatically reduce distortion, so there’s no missing your gear shifts because your power curve sounded garbled. What seals us on HyperX is how usable they are. The design is subtle enough that you can use the headphones on your commute without embarrassment, but high end enough to feel every ping your sim engine makes.

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A LEGEND IS BORN Behind every Icons 1:24 scale die cast replica is a memorable story of passion, dreams and commitment to excellence.

Icons goal is to recognize these competitors and their amazing racecars that made stock car racing what it is today.

They are the true “LEGENDS.”

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SYLVANIA HEADLIGHTS

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o you want to see better and farther downroad when driving at night? You can actually affect your nighttime driving experience through better headlights because there are choices. SilverStar® Ultra is SYLVANIA’s brightest downroad headlight family. SilverStar® Ultra is also designed with a whiter light that improves contrast and clarity. Greater clarity improves the visibility of road markings, street signs and objects on the side of the road like deer. Upgrade today to get SYLVANIA’s brightest downroad headlight, SilverStar® Ultra!

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f it’s rusted ... it’s busted. Introducing the Bolt Buster BB2X HIGH POWER lightweight, portable, magnetic heat-induction tool. Use it to heat up anything metallic quickly and precisely without an open flame. This all-in-one patented design now features twice the power (1,800 watts at 95 percent efficiency!). Heat a three-quarterinch nut cherry red hot (1,200 degrees Fahrenheit) in seconds. Torch-less heat induction is a proven time-saving alternative for the removal of rustedon bolts, nuts, pins, any metal fasteners, frozen brake calipers, side moldings, frozen gas tank strap bolts, wheel bearings and more. The BB2X comes complete with an Advanced Coil Kit. Learn more at boltbusterinc.com.

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UBRIPLATE Chain and Cable Fluid – Penetrating Oil. A superior, cleansing, non-gumming penetrating oil for wire rope, chains, cables and general lubrication. Prevents rust and corrosion, protects brightwork and loosens rusty nuts and bolts. Excellent for drilling, tapping and sawing. Available in a 12-ounce spray can, Part No. L0135-063.

Buy it today at lubriplate.com or CARQUEST Auto Parts stores.

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ull Throttle Series High-Performance AGM batteries are designed to tackle the realworld needs of high cranking, accessories and components that draw on batteries. Our TPPL Technology (Thin Plate Pure Lead) and brass terminal connections ensure the power in your battery flows efficiently whenever you need it. Full Throttle Series AGM batteries are built for both performance and reliability. So, go ahead, crank it up and enjoy extreme power on demand! fullriverbattery.com/series/batteries/full-throttle

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he award-winning SureCan was designed with all of your gas-powered machines in mind. With patented technology, the SureCan offers its user the best experience they have ever had with a fuel can. The flexible spout rotates down more than 180 degrees and fits perfectly into any machine’s fill location, while the thumbrelease trigger on top controls the flow. By pulling straight back on the safety trigger and then down on the thumb button, fuel is released immediately while you stay in complete control.

When you notice your tank is almost full, slowly release the thumb button and allow the excess fuel to drain from the top of the spout before rotating it back up. No more bending over, tipping your fuel can forward and holding it in an awkward position. The SureCan is a high-quality fuel dispensing machine.

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The All-New Honda EU2200i Super Quiet Inverter Generators. It’s Power You Can Trust.

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*10% more power at max load than the EU2000i Honda generator. Please read the owner’s manual before operating your Honda Power Equipment and never use in a closed or partly enclosed area where you could be exposed to odorless, poisonous carbon monoxide. Connection of a generator to house power requires a transfer device to avoid possible injury to power company personnel. Consult a qualified electrician. © 2018 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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MAXX PAIN RELIEF

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hen pain hits hard, fight back with MAXX Relief. Infused with peppermint and menthol, MAXX Relief lotion provides a powerful burst of pain relief for persistent and intense pains. Quick-absorbing MAXX Relief leaves no greasy mess, so it’s perfect for use any time of day. Real Time MAXX Relief is formulated to provide fast, temporary pain relief for back pain, muscle strain, over 100 types of arthritis, sprains, cramps, bruises and more.

Available for purchase on Amazon.com and RTPR.com or call 877-787-7180 to buy it right now!

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ev up your hearing with our Apollo-6200 hearing aid. It’s the perfect FDA registered digital hearing aid for those wanting the best technology for the best price.

American-made electronics give you advanced technology in a durable, easy-to-maintain hearing aid. The four-channel compression gives you a crisp, clear sound while feedback cancellation virtually eliminates squeal. The discreet slim-tube design gives you the most natural sound with total comfort. Don’t wait … the typical hearing aid costs at least $2,300 but your price is only $299 with this special offer! Try the Apollo-6200 completely risk-free for 45 days in the comfort of your own home! Order directly online with promo code 24101. Need a payment plan? Call us direct at 1-888-847-1189.

Learn more at HearingHelpExpress.com/apollo-6200-hawk

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Allshop products™

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LLSHOP™ Hand Cleaner is the “nextgen” alternative to older, harsh solutions. Our Hand Cleaner is an anti-bacterial, detergent-based cleaner that features micro-scrubbing polymers. No skin damaging petroleumbased solvents or harsh grit pumice ingredients. You get clean without the dryness, cracking and stinging from waterless products, plus a pleasing fragrance. ALLSHOP™ also offers these fine automotive care family of products: WICKED or X-TREME Tire Shine, Final Detail Spray and Engine Degreaser.

These quality products all feature an easy-to-use, high-gloss spray to brighten any rubber, plastic or vinyl. WICKED for Cherry Fragrance or go with X-TREME for a superior high-gloss, long-lasting look. Engine Degreaser is a non-corrosive, spray-on that rinses off with water, leaving no residue.

Final Detail Spray cleaner and wax repels water and prevents discoloration, drying and cracking.

ALLSHOP™ is a Veteran-Owned company committed to offering our customers superior products for work or home, at affordable prices. allshopproducts.com

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onda’s Super Quiet Series generators – the EU1000i, EU2000i, EU3000is, EU3000i Handi and EU7000is – are inverter-equipped, lightweight models that feature extremely quiet performance.

Designed for the ultimate in quality, portability and convenience, these models are ideal for tailgating, camping or any trip to the great outdoors. Honda is proud to support several teams such as Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, Stewart-Haas Racing, Kyle Busch Motorsports and Rev Racing with EU series generator products that provide smooth, reliable power for their racing needs.

OLEX® is perfect for removing stains from upholstery, vinyl, clothing and practically any other material that is “colorfast” and “color-stable.” Even hard surfaces, painted surfaces, walls and woodwork that can be safely dampened with water will be quickly and easily cleaned with FOLEX®!

Please visit folex.net for a list of retailers in your area and other useful information!

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UNIVERSITY OF RACING

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ehind every Icons 1:24 scale die-cast replica is a memorable story of passion, dreams and commitment to excellence.

Our quality materials, uncompromised craftsmanship and attention to detail assure you of the most authentic and best value in the industry. Our University of Racing die-casts bring back the memories of the true race fan, while educating the new race fan about the amazing cars, the legendary drivers and the unbelievable stories that have made NASCAR the fan-favorite sport it is today. Icons’ goal is to recognize these competitors and their amazing race cars that made stock car racing what it is today. They are the true “Legends.” We welcome the opportunity to bring these memories to life in your collection. Learn more at universityofracing.com

GLACIER COOLERS

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he evolution of GLACIER Coolers has set the new standard for cooler design, construction and insulation. We started GLACIER with big ambitions.

Our goal was to design and construct a cooler that would exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our coolers are, quite simply, the world’s finest. We created a product that will give you a generation of use. Our commitment to innovation and craftsmanship is built into every cooler. Whether you are camping, fishing or just love the outdoors, GLACIER builds coolers to withstand many years of rugged outdoor exposure.

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ut a smile on your water and add flavor to your life with Wyler’s Light® drink mixes! Whether you’re looking to cut back on carbonated soft drinks or want to add some excitement to your water, Wyler’s Light is here for you. We know your life gets busy – crazy busy – which is why our convenient, Singles to Go drink mix packets are there for you every step of the way. Simply add one fruit-flavored drink stick to 16 oz. of water to create a tasty, sugar-free refreshment.

Open up a world of endless flavor possibilities and visit us at wylerslight. com to find a retail store near you. And don’t forget to share your #WylersLife

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P.O.R.-15 rust remover High-performance coatings made in the USA

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ast-Acting, Water-Based, Rust-Dissolving Solution.

POR-15 Rust Remover will safely and completely remove light to even heavy rust from metal surfaces without affecting non-rusted steel, plastic, PVC and most paints. POR-15 Rust Remover is formulated with a fastacting, water-based technology that is biodegradable and reusable with no fumes or bad odors. The easy-to-use formula requires no sanding or scrubbing and is ideal for all metal parts, including small delicate items with hard-toreach surfaces.

Available for purchase at POR15.com.

PULLRITE SUPERGLIDE

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ince its creation, the SuperGlide fifth wheel hitch has taken dominance in the market. It was the first, fully automatically turning fifth wheel hitch for short bed trucks. It remains the model all other competitors try to emulate...without the same results and quality of manufacture and innovation. Throw out those foreign-made, manual sliding hitches, or inferior domestic “want-to-be’s” and choose the industry standard leader. PullRite has been innovating, designing and manufacturing our hitches for over 40 year’s right here in the USA. And because we are the Short Box experts, we have a SuperGilde for every truck, including our newest hitch -- the “OE Puck Series SuperGilde”, that fits directly into Chevy/Ford/Dodge factory mounting systems. Don’t settle for second best.

Go with the proven winner in fifth wheel towing.

Learn more at pullrite.com.

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TH E STRONG , S I LE NT T YPE .

B F G O O D R I C H ® RU G GED T ER R A I N T/A ® T I R ES .

ARE YOU DRIVER ENOUGH?

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Just because a tire looks good on your truck doesn’t mean you have to hear about it on the highway. Introducing the BFGoodrich® Rugged Terrain T/A® tire – it sounds nothing like it looks.

Learn more at Walmart.com.

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reat news! There’s a quick way you can save money: Switch to GEICO. All it takes is 15 minutes to find out if you could save 15 percent or more on car insurance. And GEICO offers coverage for more than just car insurance. Got a motorcycle? GEICO’s got you covered.

Got an RV? Covered. Got a boat? Covered. How about homeowners or renters insurance? You bet GEICO’s got you covered. And there’s so much more GEICO could help with, plus don’t forget the discounts.

Go to geico.com today and see how much you could save.

That’s geico.com!

HOWES MULTI-PURPOSE OIL

Tiger balm

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Whether you’re a worldclass athlete or a weekend warrior, you can trust Tiger Balm for proven, pill-free pain relief. It’s the world’s No. 1 selling painrelieving ointment, made from a blend of herbal ingredients, based upon annual sales of ointment sold worldwide.

Visit tigerbalm.com or facebook.com/ TigerBalmUS for your nearest retailer.

owes Multi-Purpose Lubricator and Penetrating Oil is the ultimate solution to all of your penetrating oil needs.

Made from a secret formula of highly refined petroleum ingredients, Howes Multi-Purpose contains no alcohols or harmful solvents, making it safe to use on virtually any surface including electrical wires.

With Howes Multi-Purpose, you can dissolve rust, sludge and gunk while displacing water and repelling dust. It permeates, penetrates and does not evaporate so each job lasts.

From stopping squeaky door hinges to preventing locks from freezing or getting sticky, the uses are almost never ending!

Spray on nuts, bolts, tools and more to remove and prevent rust and corrosion. Lubricate and drive water out of cable housings or spray on wires, leads and distributor caps to start damp engines.

Join the likes of national fleets as well as thousands of automotive repair shops and marinas nationwide by grabbing a can of Howes Multi-Purpose today!

Learn more at howeslube.com.

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PREMIUM QUALITY

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• The “Original” Prelube for Installed Engine Parts.

• Prevents “Dry Start” During Initial Start Up. • Trusted By Top Engine Builders For Decades.

Chain & Cable Fluid - Penetrating Oil

• A Superior, Non-Gumming Penetrating Oil. • For Chains, Cables, Tools and General Lubrication.

• Loosens Rusty Nuts & Bolts. Also For Metalworking.

Spray Lube `A´ White Lithium Grease

• Sprays Like a Fluid, Congeals To A Grease.

• For Locks, Latches, Hinges, Battery Terminals and More.

• Creamy White Color - Correct For Classic Show Cars.

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• Heavy-Duty, Extreme Pressure Spray Lubricant.

• For Gears, Pins, Bushings and Jack Screws.

• Excellent Fifth Wheel Lubricant for Trucks.

Biodegradable Penetrating Oil

• ECO-Friendly, Bio-Based, Multi-Purpose Lubricating Oil. • For Tools, Locks, Latches and General Lubrication.

• Displaces Moisture and Will Deliver a “Wet Start.”

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• 100% Synthetic, Calcium Sulfonate Complex Formula.

• NLGI GC-LB Certified Wheel Bearing & Chassis Lube.

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WALEX PORTA-PAK

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he No. 1 RV Holding Tank Treatment. Porta-Pak RV Holding Tank Deodorizer and Waste Digester was introduced

by Walex Products Co., Inc., to provide the ease and convenience of the water-soluble drop-in for Recreational Vehicle enthusiasts. Porta-Pak revolutionized the RV industry when it was introduced and is now used globally by millions in a variety of applications, including: Portable Restrooms, RV, Marine, Bus and Trains. Porta-Pak remains the industry’s leading portion control product by offering the best deodorizer and waste digester in the industry at an affordable price. Porta-Pak is formaldehyde free, biodegradable, contains non-staining color and offers the most powerful odor prevention in the market. The ease of use makes Porta-Pak the product of choice for millions of customers around the world. Available in two fragrances: fresh scent and lavender breeze.

Check your local retail outlet for your favorite Walex product, or visit Walex at rvsanitation.com.

POPUP TOWING

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or many, animals are part of the family. So why not protect them from unwanted stress and fatigue by reducing the rough ride they experience while being trailered. Many cushion coupler owners claim PopUp Towing’s CC2 coupler reduces a rough ride by 59 percent, but we want you to decide by feeling the difference for yourself. Equipped with a high-density polyurethane cushion and a rubber-damping sleeve, the CC2 is the most reliable, maintenance-free, cushion coupler on the market today. Stop stressing about air bags, worrying about leaks, adjusting the air pressure for the climate, and wondering if its set properly for elevation and tongue weight. Various models are available, including 9-inch offsets for short bed truck owners. Each coupler comes complete with a self-latching coupler, release cable system, powder coat finish, GVWR of 24,000 pounds and a limited lifetime warranty. It simply doesn’t get any better than that.

Visit popuphitch.com to find out more..

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UBBA burger ® is sold in grocery stores throughout the United States as well as worldwide through the U.S. Military Commissary system. BUBBA burger ® is a natural choice for quality and convenience, using only the highest quality meat to produce our uniquely shaped, gluten-free BUBBA burgers®. You can take them right from your freezer to your grill or skillet and BUBBA burgers® come in many varieties to fit any taste. Race to your favorite local grocer’s freezer today and grab a box of BUBBA burgers® so that you are sure to have a winning race weekend! bubbafoods.com

ARKAY

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he world’s first non-alcoholic, whisky-flavored drink, Arkay has been rapidly gaining popularity and is pleased to launch this truly unique and innovative drink to consumers worldwide who are looking for an alcohol-free beverage alternative. Arkay non-alcoholic, whisky-flavored drink is for everyone and can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere! Worried about your waistline? With zero calories, zero carbs and zero percent alcohol, Arkay makes a delicious, figure-friendly drink on its own, or when mixed with other low-cal, no-cal beverages! Straightup, “on-the-rocks” or with your favorite mixer, any way is a good way to Arkay!

Check out our cocktails section for creative and classic recipes featuring Arkay for a non-alcoholic alternative.Originally intended as an alternative to liquor when it was invented in late 2007, Arkay’s recipe remains a trade secret. Although a variety of reported recipes and experimental recreations have been published, the main active Arkay ingredient is the warm molecule.

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Cain Daytona

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ain Daytona is the latest release from Studio Tobac. The Jalapa Ligero is more refined than other Ligeros. Jalapa Ligero, plus Cain’s triple fermentation, makes Cain Daytona a medium to full-bodied, smooth, rich and flavorful smoke.

Making a Straight Ligero cigar requires a unique understanding of the leaf. Ligero comes from the top of the tobacco plant. Its direct exposure to the sun darkens and thickens the leaf. Smaller than leaves lower on the plant, it also enjoys a concentration of nutrients. Habano Seed Ligero is recognized as the most full flavored leaf. Additionally, the region in which this Habano Seed is grown plays a significant role in its flavor and strength.

Jalape Ligero is the smoothest of these powerhouses. Jalapa is the northern most tobacco region of Nicaragua. Jalapa Ligero is grown in a valley and enjoys less direct sun, the result is a full body leaf with a more noticeable range of flavor.

Cain Daytona is exclusively manufactured and distributed by Tabacalcera Oliva Cigar Co. Learn more at CainCigars.com.

BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A

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re you driver enough? Just because a tire looks good on your truck doesn’t mean you have to hear it on the highway. Introducing the BFGoodrich® Rugged Terrain T/A® tire – it sounds nothing like it looks.

Learn more at Walmart.com.

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Bond

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EAUTY & BRAINS: Ceiling fans and fireplaces make your home beautiful and comfortable, and BOND makes them smarter!

The BOND is a wireless device that connects remote-controlled ceiling fans and fireplaces to Wifi and lets you control them from anywhere using smart phones or tablets, or with voice control using Google Home or Amazon Echo.

As demand for smart products skyrockets, BOND is perfect for consumers interested in getting more smart home control. BOND saves you money: use your existing appliances, no need to buy a new expensive “smart device” or modify your appliance; one BOND can control up to six devices; improve energy efficiency and lower your electric bill by connecting BOND to your smart thermostat using IFTTT applets. Set it up in minutes, and never worry about losing your remote control again! (Future use cases: electric window shades, security gates and garage doors.)

Learn more at Walmart.com and bondhome.io.

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exium® 24HR is the No. 1 selling frequent heartburn brand*.

More than 10 years and millions of prescriptions later, The Purple Pill® you know and trust is available without a prescription for frequent heartburn. Nexium® 24HR works by blocking acid directly at the source, giving you complete protection^ from frequent heartburn – no matter what triggers it. This is Nexium Level Protection®. * Based on IRI sales data 52 weeks ending 2/14/16 among OTC brands. May take 1 to 4 days for full effect. Use as directed. ^ It’s possible while taking Nexium 24HR. Use as directed for 14 days to treat frequent heartburn. Do not take for more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor. Not for immediate relief.

oes to work in minutes on tough pain. This Advil® has a Rapid Release formula to stop tough pain before it gets worse – in fact, nothing is proven to work faster.* Use fastacting Advil® Film-Coated for headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, back pain, and aches and pains associated with the common cold. Fast-acting Advil® Film-Coated leverages the rapid absorption properties of ibuprofen sodium, which dissolves faster than standard ibuprofen.

The makers of Advil® do not produce store brand ibuprofen pain medicine. * Among OTC pain relievers.

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How the playoffs work

How the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Work by jared turner

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ixteen drivers qualified for the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, with entry based on having a win or their position in the standings following the 26-race regular season While baseline point totals are reset equally heading into the playoffs, a driver earns five playoff points for every race win, and one playoff point for every stage win, during the regular season. Drivers can continue to amass playoff points once the playoffs commence, adding to their regular season totals. A driver’s playoff points carry over to each new round – except the Championship Round – provided he is still championship-eligible.

The driver leading the point standings at the end of the regular season starts the playoffs with an additional 15 playoff points. In fact, the top-10 drivers in points after the regular season are all awarded playoff points on a descending scale.

The number of playoff drivers in contention for the championship decreases after every three playoff races, from 16 to start the playoffs; 12 after playoff Race No. 3; eight after playoff Race No. 6; and four after playoff Race No. 9.

A win by a championship-eligible driver in any playoff race automatically clinches the winning driver a spot in the next round. The positions for each round that aren’t filled based on wins in the previous round are filled based on point totals at the end of the previous round.

The first three races of the playoffs are known as the Round of 16 and are held this year at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Richmond Raceway and the ROVAL at Charlotte Motor Speedway, respectively. The ROVAL, a new 17-turn road course where the field of championship-eligible drivers decreases to 12, is the first of three playoff elimination races.

The next three races make up the Round of 12 and are held at Dover International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway and Kansas Speedway, respectively. At Kansas, the playoff field is whittled to eight.

Martinsville Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway and ISM Raceway make up the Round of 8, which culminates with four drivers leaving Arizona in title contention.

The champion is the highest finisher among the four title contenders in the Championship 4 race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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or many NASCAR fans, the playoffs are undoubtedly the most exciting time of the year. For the drivers in pursuit of a championship, no time is more stressful. Stressors aside, there are many reasons to love the playoffs – especially in NASCAR’s premier division, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

Here are the top five reasons:

▶▶ THE SCHEDULE SHAKEUP: The Monster Energy Series’ Round of 16 has an all-new look this season. Out are Chicagoland Speedway (which hosted the playoff opener from 2011-2017), New Hampshire Motor Speedway (which lost its fall race date) and Dover International Speedway (now the first race in the Round of 12). This year, the Round of 16 consists of races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Richmond Raceway and a new 17-turn road course formally dubbed the ROVAL at Charlotte Motor Speedway. ▶▶ THE CHAMPIONSHIP 4: It’s one race featuring four championship contenders all on equal points footing, with no bonus points up for grabs. The first driver among the four finalists to cross the finish line when the checkered waves at Homestead-Miami Speedway is the Monster Energy Series champion. Does it really get any better than this? NASCAR knocked a home run with its implementation of a winnertake-all Championship Race in 2014. Expect 2018 to be no exception.

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▶▶ TALLADEGA, AKA ‘THE WILD CARD’: Want intense racing? Try a race at wild, wacky and notoriously unpredictable Talladega Superspeedway situated smack dab in the middle of the Monster Energy Series playoffs. Talladega, a 2.66mile track widely considered the most treacherous of all venues on the Monster Energy Series tour, is the second race in the Round of 12 and has consistently proven to be a game-changer in terms of which drivers ultimately advance to the Round of 8.

▶▶ THE ELIMINATION RACES: If you like witnessing aggression, tune in or buy a ticket for any of the three elimination races in which the Monster Energy Series playoff field will be reduced by four drivers. This year’s elimination races are being run at the ROVAL at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Kansas Speedway and ISM Raceway, respectively.

All three tracks are poised to crush some drivers’ dreams while propelling others further down the path to a possible championship.

▶▶ THE SURPRISES: Almost without fail, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs produce a major surprise or two. In 2014 – the first year of the elimination-style format and winner-take-all Championship Race – Ryan Newman came one position short of the championship, despite going the whole season without a win. The following year, Martin Truex Jr. – then considered a major underdog – surprised almost everyone by reaching the Championship 4 with a single-car team. Who will be the biggest surprise of this year?

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Martinsville

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Dover

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Kansas

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5/18/18

Charlotte

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6/8/18

Texas

RATTLESNAKE 400 Johnny Sauter

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Iowa

IOWA 200 Brett Moffitt

6/23/18

Gateway

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6/29/18

Chicagoland

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7/12/18

Kentucky

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7/18/18

Eldora

ELDORA DIRT DERBY Chase Briscoe

7/28/18

Pocono

GANDER OUTDOORS 150 kyle Busch

8/11/18

Michigan

CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT MICHIGAN

8/15/18

Bristol

UNOH 200 Johnny Sauter

8/26/18

Canadian

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 250 Justin Haley

9/14/18

Las Vegas

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10/13/18

Talladega

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10/27/18

Martinsville

TEXAS ROADHOUSE 200 Johnny Sauter

11/2/18

Texas

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11/9/18

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