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▶▶ Four title contenders will go head-to-head in the Ford EcoBoost 400 with the top finisher among the quartet claiming the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship. But instead of trying to predict who will win the title, let’s focus on the favorites to win the race. Martin Truex Jr. won his first race here last November. Kyle Busch clinched his 2015 championship with a victory here. Kevin Harvick

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closed out his dominant 2014 season with a win. Also expect 2013 race winner Denny Hamlin to be in the mix.

RECORD BOOK ▶▶ Eleven drivers have won Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races at HomesteadMiami Speedway, but only Denny Hamlin (2) has multiple victories.

RACE REWIND ▶▶ At the end of a riveting, breathtaking battle that had fans in the grandstands on their feet long after the checkered flag, Martin Truex Jr. held off Kyle Busch by .681 seconds at Homestead-Miami Speedway to win the Ford EcoBoost 400 and his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title.

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TRACK FACTS LENGTH: 1.5 MI. (267 LAPS = 400.5 MI.) BACKSTRETCH: 1,760 FEET FRONTSTRETCH: 1,760 FEET BANKING IN TURNS: VARIES BETWEEN 18 AND 20 DEGREES BANKING ON STRAIGHTAWAYS: 4 DEGREES FIRST RACE: NOV. 14, 1999 – PENNZOIL 400 MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES QUALIFYING RECORD: BRAD KESELOWSKI, NOV. 14, 2014, 181.238 MPH RACE RECORD: JEFF GORDON, NOV. 18, 2012, 142.245 MPH

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JOEY AND ‘THE BIG THREE’ THE CUP SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE DECIDED AT HOMESTEAD

Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr. and Kevin Harvick answer questions on media day. GETTY IMAGES

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t’s four drivers, one race and one dream.

And the stakes couldn’t be any higher.

When the checkered flag waves on Sunday’s season-ending showdown at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr. or Joey Logano will be crowned 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion.

The champion, quite simply, will be the driver who finishes best among the four finalists; there are no playoff points or stage points to be earned, at this point, for

the quartet of contenders. In each of the four seasons since NASCAR implemented a “winner-take-all” finale for its top series, the driver who won at Homestead was a part of the Championship 4.

So, if history means anything, the driver who leaves South Florida on Sunday night with the championship hardware in hand will also be the first driver to the checkered flag. In terms of preparation for the big race, the contenders claim it’s business as usual.

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“You don’t do anything different,” said Harvick, the 2014 series champ. “Win or lose, it’s the same prep every week.”

Said Logano: “It’s just another race.”

Good luck picking a “favorite” among this year’s cast of title contenders.

Collectively, the four drivers lead the sport in all the major statistical categories this season and have captured 22 of the season’s 35 trophies, with Harvick and Busch leading the way with eight victories apiece.

Truex has just four victories, compared to twice as many for Harvick and Busch, but is the reigning series champion who for the second year in a row is the sentimental favorite — this time because his team,

Furniture Row Racing, is set to disband due to lack of funding beyond 2018.

“It’s exciting for us, I think, to be in this position again,” said Truex, who also reached the Championship 4 in 2015.

“This is our third trip to Homestead in four years, which I think is something we’re all really proud of as a group, and obviously with it being our last race together as a complete group, it’s definitely going to be a

special weekend.

“You know, all we can do is prepare the best we can and do the same thing that we’ve done down there before and just try our best. That’s all you can do at the end of the day.”

Logano, despite having the lowest win total this season among the four finalists, has arguably been the most rocksolid in the 2018 playoffs and was actually the first driver to punch a ticket to Homestead.

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we were an underdog and I would be surprised if we made it to the final four, and now I feel like we are the favorites to win this thing,” Logano said. “It’s crazy how things change.”

Logano is also the only one of the four finalists yet to win a title — but he’s no stranger to the Championship 4, having twice been in the big race, his most recent appearance coming in 2016.

All this adds up to a

fascinating 2018 finale that features perhaps the most evenly matched group of contenders in the five-year existence of the Championship 4.

“I don’t know how you could pick a favorite necessarily,” said Busch, the 2015 series champ. “Harvick has won there, we’ve won there, the 78 (Truex) has won there. You know, Harvick has beat us all. I beat Harvick the year I won. Truex beat both

Joey Logano and Martin Truex Jr. in Turn 4 at Martinsville Speedway.

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of us last year. I think it’s just a matter of being able to go out there and race your race and do what you can with what you’ve got and having an opportunity to be able to be leading the race essentially on that last lap. That’s what approximately it boils down to.”

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2018 NASCAR SERIES STANDINGS MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR NASCAR CUP SERIES XFINITY SERIES NO. DRIVER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

JOEY LOGANO KYLE BUSCH MARTIN TRUEX JR. KEVIN HARVICK CHASE ELLIOTT KURT BUSCH ARIC ALMIROLA BRAD KESELOWSKI RYAN BLANEY KYLE LARSON DENNY HAMLIN CLINT BOWYER AUSTIN DILLON JIMMIE JOHNSON ERIK JONES ALEX BOWMAN RYAN NEWMAN RICKY STENHOUSE JR. PAUL MENARD DANIEL SUAREZ JAMIE MCMURRAY AJ ALLMENDINGER WILLIAM BYRON CHRIS BUESCHER DAVID RAGAN MICHAEL MCDOWELL TY DILLON BUBBA WALLACE KASEY KAHNE MATT DIBENEDETTO TREVOR BAYNE MATT KENSETH REGAN SMITH COREY LAJOIE COLE WHITT GRAY GAULDING JEFFREY EARNHARDT KYLE WEATHERMAN HARRISON RHODES BLAKE JONES MARK THOMPSON CODY WARE DERRIKE COPE CHRIS COOK TOMY DRISSI DANICA PATRICK ALON DAY STANTON BARRETT HERMIE SADLER

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5000 5000 5000 5000 2320 2318 2316 2309 2278 2256 2252 2242 2219 2217 2207 2196 747 680 680 667 664 585 574 571 507 484 467 455 358 357 287 237 156 141 132 119 110 32 24 21 15 11 8 6 5 2 1 1 1

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PTS.

COLE CUSTER 4000 CHRISTOPHER BELL 4000 TYLER REDDICK 4000 DANIEL HEMRIC 4000 ELLIOTT SADLER 2228 MATT TIFFT 2227 JUSTIN ALLGAIER 2209 AUSTIN CINDRIC 2191 ROSS CHASTAIN 2163 BRANDON JONES 2156 RYAN REED 2144 RYAN TRUEX 2138 MICHAEL ANNETT 604 JEREMY CLEMENTS 601 JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK 594 RYAN SIEG 574 ALEX LABBE 524 SPENCER GALLAGHER 504 GARRETT SMITHLEY 486 JOEY GASE 481 RYAN PREECE 443 KAZ GRALA 420 DAVID STARR 343 CHASE BRISCOE 310 SHANE LEE 298 SPENCER BOYD 295 VINNIE MILLER 278 J.J. YELEY 275 B.J. MCLEOD 271 CHAD FINCHUM 247 JOSH WILLIAMS 208 TOMMY JOE MARTINS 205 JOSH BILICKI 202 TY MAJESKI 155 RAY BLACK JR. 131 TIMMY HILL 117 JEFF GREEN 107 MIKE HARMON 105 DYLAN LUPTON 103 KYLE BENJAMIN 102 JUSTIN MARKS 99 STEPHEN LEICHT 81 BRANDON BROWN 81 BRENDAN GAUGHAN 71 BRANDON HIGHTOWER 64 ANDY LALLY 60 JEB BURTON 60 LANDON CASSILL 58 DALE EARNHARDT JR. 51 QUIN HOUFF 48

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NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES NO. DRIVER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

BRETT MOFFITT JUSTIN HALEY JOHNNY SAUTER NOAH GRAGSON MATT CRAFTON BEN RHODES GRANT ENFINGER STEWART FRIESEN MYATT SNIDER TODD GILLILAND AUSTIN HILL AUSTIN SELF CODY COUGHLIN DALTON SARGEANT JORDAN ANDERSON JUSTIN FONTAINE WENDELL CHAVOUS JENNIFER COBB HARRISON BURTON JESSE LITTLE JOE NEMECHEK NORM BENNING KORBIN FORRISTER PARKER KLIGERMAN JOSH REAUME BO LE MASTUS TANNER THORSON TIMOTHY PETERS DAVID GILLILAND SPENCER DAVIS BAYLEY CURREY ROBBY LYONS CHRISTIAN ECKES CHRIS EGGLESTON TYLER DIPPEL SHELDON CREED CLAY GREENFIELD RILEY HERBST CORY ROPER KYLE DONAHUE TYLER ANKRUM D.J. KENNINGTON DAWSON CRAM REED SORENSON BRYAN DAUZAT LOGAN SEAVEY TYLER YOUNG CHAD FINLEY TATE FOGLEMAN CODIE ROHRBAUGH

PTS.

4000 4000 4000 4000 2233 2216 2213 2211 588 566 504 466 433 404 372 371 336 262 251 240 228 193 188 172 171 168 164 161 152 141 141 130 110 100 100 88 86 81 76 55 54 54 54 50 48 46 45 43 41 41

WINS

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▶▶ Based on his stellar resume this season at the mile-and-a-half tracks, Kevin Harvick heads to Homestead as the odds-on favorite to win the 2018 championship. But will he suffer from the absence of suspended crew chief Rodney Childers? ▶▶ Three years ago, Kyle Busch won the race and the championship at Homestead. Last season, Busch finished second at Homestead and was the championship runner-up. Fresh off a win at Phoenix, Busch has momentum on his side this time. ▶▶ Before finishing out his remarkable fiveyear run with Furniture Row Racing, Martin Truex Jr. is determined to earn a second consecutive championship in NASCAR’s premier series. While Truex won’t be the favorite at Homestead, he certainly has what it takes to get the job done. ▶▶ The only member of the Championship 4 who has yet to capture a title in NASCAR’s premier series, Joey Logano is the clear underdog among the quartet of title contenders.

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Born on July 2, 1937, in Level Cross, North Carolina, Petty grew up in the sport. After years of working on his father’s cars, Richard Petty made his first NASCAR Cup Series start

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Petty ended his driving career on Nov. 15, 1992, at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Since stepping out of the cockpit, he has remained active in NASCAR as a car owner and an ambassador. Richard Petty Motorsports currently fields the No. 43 Chevrolet driven by Bubba Wallace.

Petty was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class in 2010.

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CREW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: SCOTT BREWER

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cott Brewer, car chief for Roush Fenway Racing and driver Ricky Stenhouse, saw his first race when he was only 2 weeks old while at Pocono Raceway. He happily recalls years of watching his father, former Cup series crew chief Tim Brewer, turn wrenches on Chevrolets driven by champions Cale Yarborough and Darrell Waltrip.

After high school graduation in 1998, Scott was set on making his own career in insurance and finance, but decided to answer the call to race and keep the family tradition alive.

“I went to college at N.C. State in mechanical engineering but graduated from UNC Charlotte with a degree in finance, “Scott said. “I was going to go to work in the real world, but ended up working for my Dad ay several places through the years. I figured out you can make a pretty good living in here and felt I was good at it, so I pursued racing.”

Scott’s time as a go-kart racer in his teens and Late Model racer while in college helped to shape his present career. He lives in a world where past experience is very helpful.

“The fun part is the competitive nature of the sport,” Scott said. “You always try to do better than the people beside you.

You’re always trying to make your equipment as good as possible with all the resources you have. It’s gotten to the point where the box we play in is so defined. Overall, the package is so tight it’s hard to take a 15th-place car and win with it anymore. You really have to be on your game to the best of your abilities to execute to pull off a top-five or top-10.

“Today, the car chief does the mechanical side of it and the crew chief (Brian Pattie) does the engineering and managerial work. He’s a great leader and makes sure we have all the tools and information we need (and) relies on me to carry out the day to day stuff.”

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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?

“From the standard of detecting and diagnosing oculomotor, vestibular and reaction time deficiencies, it takes the subjectivity out of the hands of the examiner.

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“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?

“You put these goggles on, and you have the ability to make sure your vision is completely clear. You can see the stimuli.

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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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. He brings to MSG a myriad of both knowledge and experience in terms of brain and spinal cord trauma, in addition to many other facets of complex neurosurgery. Operating with Dr. Cormier in complex spinal and brain surgeries continues to be an invaluable part of so many great outcomes.

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Kevin Harvick crosses the finishline to win the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2014.

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HARVICK IS BEST AT HOMESTEAD STEWART-HAAS RACING COLLECTED SECOND TITLE IN FOUR YEARS

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n Nov. 16, 2014, Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet, went to Homestead-Miami Speedway as a Final Four driver eligible to race for the coveted Cup series championship.

The Bakersfield, Calif. native did so by leading 54 of 267 laps including the final eight circuits to win the Ford Econo Boost 400 and his first career title. He sealed the deal by holding off Ryan Newman of RCR Enterprises to claim his 28th of 45 career victories.

“For sure it’s an incredible feeling of accomplishment,” Harvick said during his

champion’s interview. “…I dreamed about being a race car driver and, at the time, winning a Winston Cup Championship … and being able to fulfill your lifelong dream and reality is something that a lot of people can’t really say that they’ve ever done.”

Harvick, crew chief Rodney Childers and team owner Tony Stewart decided early in the season that taking chances in critical situations was the only way to win NASCAR’s biggest prize.

“In the end, it turned out you had to go for broke just to be competitive,” Harvick said.

“That’s really what this format has turned every week into over the last 10 weeks. If you want to win the championship, you’re going to have to figure out how to win races, and in the end, that’s what it came down to was winning this race.”

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Carlos Shortt, owner of PIRTEK Doral in Doral, Fla.

MADE IN THE SHADE: MIAMI-AREA PIRTEK HELPS KEEP SUN OFF DOLPHIN FANS Football fans watching the Miami Dolphins in Hard Rock Stadium enjoy shade from the sun during the games, thanks to some huge, retractable awnings installed overhead a few years ago.

The structures provide the fans with a much-needed respite from the southern Florida sun while allowing natural grass to grow on the field the rest of the time.

PIRTEK had a hand in the installation of this

important amenity. During the stadium’s renovations, a crane that was working on the canopy needed some new hydraulic hoses.

Without the hoses, the work wasn’t getting done.

The crane company called PIRTEK Doral in Doral, FL. PIRTEK provides hydraulic and industrial hose replacement sales and services. There are 78 PIRTEK Service & Supply Centers and a fleet of Mobile

Service Vehicles throughout the United States. Globally, PIRTEK has more than 400 locations and 2,000 Mobile Service Vehicles in 23 countries around the world.

After replacing the hoses that needed immediate attention, the PIRTEK technician did a check of the other hoses and discovered three more that would need servicing in the near future.

The company decided to call PIRTEK back onsite to replace those hoses a few weeks later as a proactive measure.

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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 Stadium: A crane involved in Hard Rock Stadium’s renovation required new hydraulic hoses, which were installed by Pirtek.

“They really didn’t want to wait until the hoses blew, so they called us to replace those, too,” said Carlos Shortt, owner of PIRTEK Doral since it opened in October 2015.

PIRTEK technicians can perform all the necessary hose work from their Service & Supply Vehicles, where they customize the hoses and fittings onsite. Onsite hose replacement saves customers time, getting critical equipment up and running again after a hose failure.

The proactive hose inspection was consistent with Shortt’s philosophy of serving customers in the long term – not just during emergencies.

“We want to build relationships with the customer, so it’s more than just doing one job for them,” he said. “We want to tell them, ‘We’ll be here for you, you can count on us.’ They can be confident that we’ll do all the work in the long term, not just in the moment.”

At the time PIRTEK performed that hose

work on the crane, the stadium was called Sun Life Stadium. Soon afterward, it was renamed Hard Rock Stadium – its current name. Located north of Miami in Miami Gardens, FL, the venue is home for the Dolphins and the University of Miami football team. It also hosts the Orange Bowl and is the former home of the Florida Marlins Major League Baseball Team.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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

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FULL THROTTLE BATTERY

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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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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

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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 with us!

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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.

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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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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!

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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.

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

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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.

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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.)

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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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5 REASONS

5TO LOVE REASONS THE

NASCAR PLAYOFFS

BY JARED TURNER

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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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2018 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES DATE LOCATION

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

DAYTONA ATLANTA LAS VEGAS PHOENIX AUTO CLUB MARTINSVILLE TEXAS BRISTOL RICHMOND TALLADEGA DOVER KANSAS CHARLOTTE CHARLOTTE POCONO MICHIGAN SONOMA CHICAGOLAND DAYTONA KENTUCKY NEW HAMPSHIRE POCONO WATKINS GLEN MICHIGAN BRISTOL DARLINGTON INDIANAPOLIS LAS VEGAS RICHMOND CHARLOTTE DOVER TALLADEGA KANSAS MARTINSVILLE TEXAS MOTOR PHOENIX HOMESTEAD-MIAMI

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WINNER

DAYTONA 500 AUSTIN DILLON FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500 KEVIN HARVICK PENNZOIL 400 KEVIN HARVICK TICKETGUARDIAN 500 KEVIN HARVICK AUTO CLUB 400 MARTIN TRUEX JR. STP 500 CLINT BOWYER O’REILLY AUTO PARTS 500 KYLE BUSCH FOOD CITY 500 KYLE BUSCH TOYOTA OWNERS 400 KYLE BUSCH GEICO 500 JOEY LOGANO AAA 400 DRIVE FOR AUTISM KEVIN HARVICK MENCS RACE AT KANSAS KEVIN HARVICK MENCS ALL-STAR RACE AT CHARLOTTE KEVIN HARVICK COCA-COLA 600 KYLE BUSCH POCONO 400 MARTIN TRUEX JR. FIREKEEPERS CASINO 400 CLINT BOWYER TOYOTA/SAVE MART 350 MARTIN TRUEX JR. MENCS RACE AT CHICAGOLAND KYLE BUSCH COKE ZERO 400 ERIK JONES QUAKER STATE 400 MARTIN TRUEX JR. NEW HAMPSHIRE 301 KEVIN HARVICK GANDER OUTDOORS 400 KYLE BUSCH GOBOWLING AT THE GLEN CHASE ELLIOTT MENCS RACE AT MICHIGAN KEVIN HARVICK BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE KURT BUSCH BOJANGLES’ SOUTHERN 500 BRAD KESELOWSKI BIG MACHINE BRICKYARD 400 BRAD KESELOWSKI SOUTH POINT 400 BRAD KESELOWSKI FEDERATED AUTO PARTS 400 KYLE BUSCH BANK OF AMERICA 500 RYAN BLANEY GANDER OUTDOORS 400 CHASE ELLIOTT 1000BULBS.COM 500 ARIC ALMIROLA HOLLYWOOD CASINO 400 CHASE ELLIOTT FIRST DATA 500 JOEY LOGANO AAA TEXAS 500 KEVIN HARVICK CAN-AM 500 KYLE BUSCH FORD ECOBOOST 400

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XFINITY SERIES DATE LOCATION

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 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 JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK O’REILLY AUTO PARTS 300 COLE CUSTER WHELEN TRUSTED TO PERFORM 200 CHRISTOPHER BELL FORD ECOBOOST 300

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2018 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES WINNER

DATE LOCATION

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 JOHNNY SAUTER JAG METALS 350 JUSTIN HALEY LUCAS OIL 150 BRETT MOFFITT FORD ECOBOOST 200

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2018 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

K&N PRO SERIES EAST DATE TRACK

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

K&N PRO SERIES WEST

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

DEREK KRAUS KODY VANDERWAL RYAN PARTRIDGE DEREK THORN WILL RODGERS DEREK KRAUS TYLER ANKRUM DEREK THORN DEREK KRAUS SHELDON CREED HAILIE DEEGAN CALE ROUSE DEREK KRAUS

PINTY’S

WHELEN MODIFIED DATE TRACK

KERN TUCSON ORANGE COLORADO SONOMA DOUGLAS IOWA EVERGREEN GATEWAY LAS VEGAS MERIDIAN ALL AMERICAN KERN

WINNER

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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WHELEN EURO SERIES DATE TRACK

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

WINNER

VALENCIA, SPAIN VALENCIA, SPAIN VALENCIA, SPAIN FRANCIACORTA, ITALY FRANCIACORTA, ITALY FRANCIACORTA, ITALY BRANDS HATCH, UK BRANDS HATCH, UK TOURS, FRANCE TOURS, FRANCE HOCKENHEIM, GERMANY HOCKENHEIM, GERMANY HOCKENHEIM, GERMANY ZOLDER, BELGIUM ZOLDER, BELGIUM ZOLDER, BELGIUM

ALON DAY WILFRED BOUCENNA WILFRED BOUCENNA GUILLAUME DUMAREY LUCAS LASSERRE MAXIM PAMPEL FLORIAN VENTURI GIANMARCO ERCOLI ALON DAY ULYSSE DELSAUX ULYSSE DELSAUX LORIS HEZEMANS ALON DAY ALON DAY ULYSEE DELSAUX ALON DAY

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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

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WINNER

HOMERO RICHARDS IRWIN VENCES IRWIN VENCES IRWIN VENCES HUGO OLIVERAS RUBEN GARCIA JR. HUGO OLIVERAS RUBEN ROVELO MICHAEL DÖRRBECKER ABRAHAM CALDERON SALVADOR DE ALBA JR.

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