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Kyle Larson Was Fed Up With His Talladega Performance By jared turner

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Truex, Keselowski Are In Surprisingly Precarious Positions

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wo drivers who have been on the shortlist of favorites to win the 2018 Monster Energy Series championship find themselves in extremely precarious positions after Sunday’s second of three races in the Round of 12. Brad Keselowski, who entered the playoffs as the sport’s hottest driver and then won the playoff opener at Las Vegas to solidify a berth in the Round of 12, is the first driver on the wrong side of the cutline for advancement to the next round. Keselowski trails the driver clinging to the final transfer spot — fellow championship heavyweight Martin Truex Jr. — by 18 points heading into Sunday’s elimination race at Kansas Speedway. While Truex clearly has the advantage over Keselowski at the moment, the reality is that neither driver can get too comfortable. A bad or even mediocre day at Kansas for Keselowski or Truex could eliminate one or even both from title contention.

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1 The Stars Finally Aligned For Aric Almirola

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n a season where he’s had plenty of fast cars and been in the hunt for the win on numerous occasions only to always come up short in the end, Aric Almirola finally put it all together for a complete race at Talladega and the result was a victory that punched his ticket to the Round of 8. While Almirola didn’t lead any lap but the final one at Talladega, the 34-year-old Tampa, Florida native spent virtually the entire race running in the top four with the rest of his Stewart-Haas Racing teammates. Appearing to be headed for a second-place finish, Almirola was there to capitalize when teammate Kurt Busch ran out of gas with half a lap to go. The win was Almirola’s first since joining SHR for the 2018 season and the second of his Monster Energy Series career, the first coming in 2014 at Richard Petty Motorsports.

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I’M JUST SAYIN’ Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus will no longer work together on the same team after this season.

Parting Ways

Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus Breakup Necessary But Sad

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he old adage holds that all good things must come to an end. Sadly, that’s even true of the longstanding driver-crew chief pairing of Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus. Winners of seven championships and 81 races together (Johnson won two races when Knaus was serving a suspension), the dynamic duo has accomplished things that no one thought were possible. But as success for the No. 48 team has waned over the past couple seasons and this season in particular, the relationship between Johnson and Knaus — already known to be contentious at times — has suffered.

So, instead of finishing out his career with Knaus in his familiar spot atop the No. 48 pit box, Johnson will go racing next season with rookie Monster Energy Series crew chief Kevin

Meendering, while Knaus moves over to the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team of secondyear driver William Byron.

Is the impending change a good and necessary one for both Johnson and Knaus? Without a doubt, it is. It’s clear that their communication is not what it once was, and that, be it a result of strained relations or something else, Johnson’s cars haven’t been up to speed this season.

The breakup will also give both men an opportunity to enjoy a new beginning of sorts before they inevitably ride off into the sunset in the not-too-distant future.

However, it’s both weird and sad to think of anyone other than Knaus calling the shots for Johnson on race day or going to Victory Lane with the seven-time champ. Despite their occasional quarrels over the years, what the two have accomplished together will likely never be repeated. Both are bound for future inclusion in the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and both, it would appear, still possess the passion to win races and championships.

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riginally known as the “Iceman” for his coolness under pressure, Terry Labonte was eventually dubbed the “Iron Man” after his 655 consecutive NASCAR Cup Series starts established a record that stood until 2002.

Born on Nov. 16, 1956, in Corpus Christi, Texas, Labonte was introduced to racing

Terry Labonte at Daytona International Speedway in 1980. (Photo from ISC Archives via Getty Images)

through his father who worked on race cars as a hobby.

The younger Labonte started driving a quarter-midget at age 7 and became a star on the local short tracks when he was a teenager.

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Labonte joined the series full time in 1979 and the statistics show he won 22 NASCAR Cup Series races in 890 starts over 37 seasons.

In 1984, Labonte became the first driver from outside the Southeast to win the NASCAR premier series championship since New York’s Bill Rexford in 1950. He claimed a second series title 12 years later in 1996 while driving for Hendrick Motorsports.

Including his two championship seasons,

Terry Labonte is congratulated by Kyle Busch during his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2016. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/ NASCAR via Getty Images)

Labonte finished among the top-10 in the Cup Series standings 17 times.

Labonte made his final NASCAR Cup Series start on Oct. 19, 2014, at Talladega Superspeedway and he was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2016.

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SHR’S DOMINANT DAY. Aric Almirola was part of the four-car SHR contingent that was untouchable all weekend at Talladega. The four Fords swept qualifying, won every stage of Sunday’s race and used teamwork to pull away from the field. GETTY IMAGES

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RIDE FOR REDEMPTION. Aric Almirola thought he had last week’s race at Dover won until a caution triggered by teammate Bowyer ruined his shot at the victory. A week later, he got his checkered flag and his stamp into the round of eight in the playoffs.GETTY IMAGES

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SMOKE AND MIRRORS. Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, and JJ Yeley, driver of the #23 Steakhouse Elite Ford, crash during the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega.GETTY IMAGES

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algae explosion – especially severe in 2018 – depletes oxygen levels in the ocean. As an unpleasant result, heaps of fish and other sea creatures succumb to the oxygen deficit and wash up on shore where they pollute the beaches.

Another negative impact is that it renders shellfish in the affected regions dangerous to eat. There are also concerns that toxins from the algae can mix with ocean spray and become airborne, causing irritations in people’s throats, eyes and noses. The Florida Department of Health is cautioning people with chronic respiratory conditions to avoid areas where red tide is a problem.

“Red tide has really affected my family’s weekend visits to the beach,” Snyder said.

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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?

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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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Alan Appley, MD, FACS, FAANS, remains an avid swimmer and the consummate Neurosurgeon. After joining Acadiana Neurosurgery in 2010, he jumpstarted Dr. Cormier’s career in the field. Both his fellowship and guidance made Cormier’s transition the very best that anyone could ask for.

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MEN IN MOTION. Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, pits during the 1000Bulbs.com 500.

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n Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, Kyle Larson, driver of the Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet, looked deeply disappointed.

The California native looked to be out of contention to continue on in this year’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs at the conclusion of the 109-lap race on Charlotte Motor Speedway’s new 2.8-mile Roval road course.

Miraculously, he sealed the deal by nursing his badly battered machine across the startfinish line in 25th and continued on to the next round. After being involved in a Turn One

multi-car crash with six laps remaining, his No. 42 crew made repairs and got him out to limp around the track during the final three laps.

During the final circuit, race leaders Martin Truex Jr. and Jimmie Johnson made heavy contact with the checkered flag in sight, giving Ryan Blaney and Team Penske the surprise win. Larson passed the stalled cars of Jeffrey Earnhardt and Johnson, setting up a threeway tie along with Almirola and Johnson for the final transfer spot. The tiebreaker of best finishes in the first round of four races went to Larson and Almirola with Johnson’s hopes for an eighth-career title dashed.

“Thankfully, we got the tie-breaker,” Larson said. “At the same time, I’m happy to make it to the next round. I’m disappointed we didn’t get the win today. I felt like I had the fastest car.”

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HERE COMES THE SUN. Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, leads the field during the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. GETTY IMAGES

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COOL KYLE. Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, sits on pit wall during qualifying.

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RIFFING WITH A RIVAL. Kevin Harvick spoke with Kyle Busch in the garage during practice for the 1000Bulbs. com 500. GETTY IMAGES

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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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ONE WITH THE FANS. Spencer Gallagher posed with fans during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fr8Auctions 250. GETTY IMAGES

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FAVORITE FINDS: Holiday Gifts

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our driver, your gear, every month, right to your door! With Speed Crate, you just sign up for your favorite driver, pick your apparel size and awesome boxes of gear come straight to you.

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.

Head over to speedcrate.co for all the information and join Speed Crate Nation today! Use coupon code POLE for 15% OFF your first Speed Crate.

Magnetic Finger: POWER AT YOUR FINGERTIP

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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.

XOTIC GAMING PC’s

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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. tALLADEGA rearview: october 15, 2018

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A WORTHY CELEBRATION. Timothy Peters celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fr8Auctions 250 at Talladega Superspeedway. GETTY IMAGES

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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.

KINGSTON HyperX

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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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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

SURECAN

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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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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!

Available at most automotive retailers. sylvania.com/auto

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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.

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IN FRONT OF THE PACK. Hailie Deegan poses during the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West NAPA AutoCare/ Roseville Toyota 200 at All American Speedway. GETTY IMAGES

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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.

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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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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 .

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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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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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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!

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

Now packed with more features and 10% more power.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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2018 schedule & results

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2/18/18 2/25/18 3/4/18 3/11/18 3/18/18 3/25/18 4/8/18 4/15/18 4/21/18 4/29/18 5/6/18 5/12/18 5/19/18 5/27/18 6/3/18 6/10/18 6/24/18 7/1/18 7/7/18 7/14/18 7/22/18 7/29/18 8/5/18 8/12/18 8/18/18 9/2/18 9/10/18 9/16/18 9/22/18 9/30/18 10/7/18 10/14/18 10/21/18 10/28/18 11/4/18 11/11/18 11/18/18

track

winner

Daytona DAYTONA 500 austin dillon Atlanta FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500 kevin harvick Las Vegas PENNZOIL 400

kevin harvick phoenix TICKETGUARDIAN 500 kevin harvick Auto Club AUTO CLUB 400 martin truex jr.

Martinsville STP 500 Clint Bowyer Texas O’REILLY AUTO PARTS 500 Kyle Busch Bristol FOOD CITY 500 Kyle Busch Richmond TOYOTA OWNERS 400 Kyle Busch Talladega GEICO 500 Joey Logano Dover AAA 400 DRIVE FOR AUTISM Kevin Harvick Kansas MENCS RACE AT KANSAS Kevin Harvick Charlotte MENCS ALL-STAR RACE AT CHARLOTTE Kevin Harvick Charlotte COCA-COLA 600

Kyle Busch Pocono POCONO 400 Martin Truex Jr. Michigan FIREKEEPERS CASINO 400 Clint Bowyer Sonoma TOYOTA/SAVE MART 350 martin truex jr.

Chicagoland MENCS RACE AT CHICAGOLAND Kyle Busch Daytona COKE ZERO 400 Erik Jones Kentucky QUAKER STATE 400 Martin Truex Jr. New Hampshire NEW HAMPSHIRE 301 Kevin Harvick Pocono GANDER OUTDOORS 400 Kyle Busch Watkins Glen GOBOWLING AT THE GLEN Chase Elliott Michigan MENCS RACE AT MICHIGAN Kevin harvick Bristol BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE Kurt Busch Darlington BOJANGLES’ SOUTHERN 500 Brad Keselowski Indianapolis BIG MACHINE BRICKYARD 400 Brad Keselowski Las Vegas SOUTH POINT 400 Brad Keselowski Richmond FEDERATED AUTO PARTS 400 Kyle Busch Charlotte BANK OF AMERICA 500 Ryan blaney Dover Gander outdoors 400 Chase Elliott Talladega 1000bulbs.com 500 Aric Almirola Kansas HOLLYWOOD CASINO 400 Martinsville FIRST DATA 500 Texas Motor AAA TEXAS 500 phoenix CAN-AM 500 Homestead-Miami FORD ECOBOOST 400

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2018 schedule & results

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2/17/18 Daytona 2/24/18 Atlanta 3/3/18 Las Vegas 3/10/18 phoenix 3/17/18 Auto Club 4/7/18 texas 4/14/18 Bristol 4/20/18 Richmond 4/28/18 Talladega 5/5/18 Dover 5/26/18 Charlotte 6/2/18 Pocono 6/9/18 Michigan 6/16/18 Iowa 6/30/18 Chicagoland 7/6/18 Daytona 7/13/18 Kentucky 7/21/18 New Hampshire 7/28/18 Iowa 8/4/18 Watkins Glen 8/11/18 Mid-Ohio 8/17/18 Bristol 8/25/18 Road America 9/1/18 Darlington 9/10/18 Indianapolis 9/15/18 Las Vegas 9/21/18 Richmond 9/29/18 Charlotte 10/6/18 Dover 10/20/18 Kansas 10/28/18 Martinsville 11/3/18 Texas 11/10/18 phoenix 11/17/18 Homestead-Miami

track

winner

POWERSHARES QQQ 300 tyler reddick RINNAI 250

kevin harvick BOYD GAMING 300 Kyle Larson DC SOLAR 200 Brad Keselowski XFINITY SERIES RACE AT AUTO CLUB Kyle Larson My Bariatric Solutions 300 Ryan Blaney FITZGERALD GLIDER KITS 300 Ryan Preece TOYOTACARE 250 Christopher Bell SPARKS ENERGY 300 Spencer Gallagher ONEMAIN FINANCIAL 200 Justin Allgaier HISENSE 4K TV 300 Brad Keselowski POCONO GREEN 250 Kyle Busch LTI PRINTING 250 Austin Dillon AMERICAN ETHANOL E15 250 Justin Allgaier XFINITY SERIES RACE AT CHICAGOLAND Kyle Larson COCA-COLA FIRECRACKER 250 Kyle Larson ALSCO 300 Christopher Bell LAKES REGION 200 Christopher Bell U.S. CELLULAR 250 Christopher Bell ZIPPO 200 Joey Logano MID-OHIO CHALLENGE Justin Allgaier FOOD CITY 300 Kyle Larson JOHNSONVILLE 180 Justin Allgaier SPORTS CLIPS HAIRCUTS VFW 200 Brad Keselowski LILLY DIABETES 250 Justin Allgaier XFINITY SERIES RACE AT LAS VEGAS Ross Chastain GO BOWLING 250 Christopher Bell DRIVE FOR THE CURE 300 Chase Briscoe XFINITY SERIES RACE AT DOVER Christopher Bell KANSAS LOTTERY 300 FIRST DATA 500 O’REILLY AUTO PARTS 300 TICKET GALAXY 200 FORD ECOBOOST 300

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2018 schedule & results

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track

2/16/18 Daytona 2/24/18 Atlanta 3/2/18 Las Vegas 3/24/18 Martinsville 5/4/18 Dover 5/11/18 Kansas 5/18/18 Charlotte 6/8/18 Texas 6/16/18 Iowa 6/23/18 Gateway 6/29/18 Chicagoland 7/12/18 Kentucky 7/18/18 Eldora 7/28/18 Pocono 8/11/18 Michigan 8/15/18 Bristol 8/26/18 Canadian 9/14/18 Las Vegas 10/13/18 Talladega 10/27/18 Martinsville 11/2/18 Texas 11/9/18 phoenix 11/16/18 Homestead-Miami

NEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES 250 johnny sauter ACTIVE PEST CONTROL 200 Brett Moffitt CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT LAS VEGAS Kyle Busch ALPHA ENERGY SOLUTIONS 250 John H. Nemechek CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT DOVER Johnny Sauter CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT KANSAS noah gragson NORTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY 200 Johnny Sauter RATTLESNAKE 400 Johnny Sauter IOWA 200 Brett Moffitt CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT GATEWAY Justin Haley CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT CHICAGOLAND Brett Moffitt CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT KENTUCKY Ben Rhodes ELDORA DIRT DERBY Chase Briscoe GANDER OUTDOORS 150 kyle Busch CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT MICHIGAN Brett Moffitt UNOH 200 Johnny Sauter CHEVROLET SILVERADO 250 Justin Haley CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE AT LAS VEGAS Grant Enfinger FRED’S 250 POWERED BY COCA-COLA Timothy Peters TEXAS ROADHOUSE 200 JAG METALS 350 LUCAS OIL 150 FORD ECOBOOST 200

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2018 schedule & results

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2/11/18 4/14/18 4/28/18 5/12/18 5/12/18 6/2/18 6/16/18 7/14/18 7/21/18 7/27/18 8/3/18 8/24/18 9/22/18 10/5/18

New Smyrna Bristol Langley South Boston South Boston Memphis New Jersey Thompson New Hampshire Iowa Watkins Glen Gateway New Hampshire Dover

Winner

Date Track

todd gilliland todd gilliland Tyler Dippel Tyler Ankrum Anthony Alfredo Ruben Garcia Will Rodgers Tyler Ankrum Tyler Ankrum Tyler Ankrum Brett Moffitt Derek Kraus Brandon McReynolds Ruben Garcia Jr.

3/15/18 5/5/18 5/19/18 6/9/18 6/23/18 6/30/18 7/27/18 8/11/18 8/24/18 9/13/18 9/29/18 10/13/18 10/27/18

3/17/18 4/8/18 4/29/18 6/2/18 6/13/18 6/23/18 7/7/18 7/20/18 7/21/18 8/3/18 8/8/18 8/15/18 9/1/18 9/8/18 9/22/18 9/30/18 10/14/18

Myrtle Beach Thompson Stafford Seekonk Thompson Langley Riverhead New Hampshire New Hampshire Stafford Thompson Bristol Oswego Riverhead New Hampshire Stafford Thompson

Kern Tucson Orange Colorado Sonoma Douglas Iowa Evergreen Gateway Las Vegas Meridian All American Kern

Winner

Derek Kraus Kody Vanderwal Ryan Partridge Derek Thorn Will Rodgers Derek Kraus Tyler Ankrum Derek Thorn Derek Kraus Sheldon Creed Hailie Deegan Cale Rouse

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Winner

Date Track

Jon McKennedy Justin Bonsignore Ryan Preece Justin Bonsignore Justin Bonsignore Ryan Preece Justin Bonsignore Justin Bonsignore Bobby Santos III Doug Coby Justin Bonsignore Justin Bonsignore Matt Hirschman Justin Bonsignore Chase Dowling Kyle Bonsignore Justin Bonsignore

5/20/18 6/16/18 6/30/18 7/14/18 7/25/18 7/28/18 8/12/18 8/18/18 8/26/18 9/8/18 9/22/18 9/29/18

Canadian Jukasa Autodrome Pinty’s toronto Wyant Edmonton Circuit Trois-Rivieres Antigonish, N.S. Canadian St. Eustache, Que. New Hampshire Hamilton, Ont.

Winner

LP Dumoulin Kevin Lacroix Andrew Ranger Andrew Ranger LP Dumoulin LP Dumoulin Alex Tagliani LP Dumoulin Alex Tagliani Marc-Antoine Camirand Kevin Lacroix DJ Kennington

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2018 schedule & results

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4/13/18 4/14/18 4/15/18 5/18/18 5/19/18 5/20/18 6/9/18 6/10/18 6/30/18 7/1/18 9/14/18 9/15/18 9/16/18 10/19/18 10/20/18 10/21/18

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mexico series Date Track

3/25/18 4/22/18 5/20/18 6/10/18 7/8/18 7/29/18 8/19/18 9/9/18 9/30/18 10/21/18 11/11/18 12/2/18

Monterrey Potosino El Dorado de Cajititlan Miguel E. Abed Aguascalientes la Union Ganadera Miguel E. Abed Chiapas Aguascalientes Cajititlan Hermanos Rodriguez

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Homero Richards Irwin Vences Irwin Vences Irwin Vences Hugo Oliveras Ruben Garcia Jr. Hugo Oliveras Ruben Rovelo Michael Dörrbecker

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