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March 9, 2021

Erik Jones

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Kyle Busch leads Gibbs trio to win 2nd NASCAR championship

November 17, 2019 The Associated Press

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Kyle Busch casually collected the championship flag from his team and did a slow, subdued celebratory lap. The most polarizing driver in NASCAR had just won his second Cup title and wanted […]

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Cup playoffs get underway Sunday at Las Vegas

September 11, 2019 Cory Lavalette

The 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs field is set after Roush Fenway Racing’s Ryan Newman grabbed the 16th and final spot Sunday at Indianapolis. It’s a group with plenty of championship experience — there are […]

Sports

Jones inching closer to win, new contract with Joe Gibbs Racing

July 31, 2019 The Associated Press

LONG POND, Pa. — Erik Jones started the season on the hot seat for Joe Gibbs Racing. Now, 21 races into the season, he is on a hot streak for the best team in NASCAR […]

Sports

Truex overcomes early problems to win Coca-Cola 600

May 29, 2019 Cory Lavalette

CONCORD — Martin Truex Jr. gave team owner Joe Gibbs another reason to celebrate at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Truex overcame an early flat tire after hitting the wall, then broke to the front on a […]

Sports

Bowman on run of 2nd-place finishes in Cup Series

May 15, 2019 Cory Lavalette

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Alex Bowman quite literally had his first NASCAR Cup Series victory in his sights, ticking off the laps in his No. 88 Chevrolet at the front of the pack at Kansas […]

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Gibbs dedicates Daytona 500 victory to late son

February 20, 2019 Cory Lavalette

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Joe Gibbs closed his eyes during a tribute lap for his late son, while crew members raised a banner to honor the co-founder of Joe Gibbs Racing. J.D. Gibbs had been […]

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Two races remain until the start of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs

August 22, 2018 Cory Lavalette

The off week provides the perfect opportunity to assess the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Playoffs picture with just two races remaining before the postseason begins. Sixteen drivers will have a shot at the title […]

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Cup series has old and new faces in different places

February 7, 2018 Cory Lavalette

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series subtracted some star power with the retirement of Dale Earnhardt Jr., Matt Kenseth and Danica Patrick, but a young crop of drivers will look to fill the void starting […]

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