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AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 10: Chase Elliott, driver of the #24 Hooters Chevrolet, drives during practice for the Monster Engergy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 10, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Even without winning, Chase Elliott has proven he can win anywhere

NASCAR: For the first time this season, Martin Truex Jr. is the underdog

NASCAR: Matt Kenseth still deserves a full-time Cup Series ride

Why IndyCar should adopt the NASCAR qualifying system on oval tracks

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 12: Denny Hamlin, driver of the

NASCAR: Denny Hamlin forgot one key piece of information in his post-race interview

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 12: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, drives after a tire issue during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 12, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Denny Hamlin talks about collision with Chase Elliott

SONOMA, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: Racing legend Mario Andretti looks on during practice for the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma at Sonoma Raceway on September 15, 2017 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Matt Kenseth draws praise from racing legend Mario Andretti

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 10: Chase Elliott, driver of the #24 Hooters Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Engergy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 10, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Chase Elliott talks about 2nd place disappointment

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 12: Chase Elliott, driver of the #24 Hooters Chevrolet, exits his car after finishsing the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 12, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Chase Elliott talks about retaliating against Denny Hamlin

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 12: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #21 SKF/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 12, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

NASCAR: The changing of the guard has not happened just yet

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 12: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Circle K Toyota, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota, lead a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 12, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

NASCAR Driver Power Rankings: Martin Truex Jr. is the favorite

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 12: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Circle K Toyota, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 12, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

NASCAR Team Power Rankings: Furniture Row Racing back on top

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 12: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Circle K Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 12, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2017 Can-Am 500 results – Matt Kenseth comes through

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 11: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 5 drivers who can win at Phoenix

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 10: Johnny Sauter, driver of the #21 ISMConnect Chevrolet, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 10, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Sauter wins, Cindric clinches in Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix

LONG POND, PA - JUNE 11: Darrell Wallace Jr., driver of the #43 Smithfield Ford, stands on the grid prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Axalta presents the Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 11, 2017 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. This marks Wallace's Monster Energy NACSAR Sprint Cup Series debut. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR: High school coach racially attacks Darrell Wallace Jr., resigns

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 10: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #21 SKF/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, poses with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying for the Monster Engergy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 10, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2017 Can-Am 500 qualifying results – Ryan Blaney on pole

KANNAPOLIS, NC - NOVEMBER 08: Tony Stewart, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, answers questions from the media following a press conference at Stewart-Haas Racing on November 8, 2017 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Stewart-Haas Racing introduced Almirola as their driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford for the 2018 season. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Stewart-Haas Racing via Getty Images)

NASCAR: Did Tony Stewart hint at an Xfinity Series return?

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 13: A general view of the speedway during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 13, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

NASCAR: How each of the five remaining playoff drivers can win their way to Homestead-Miami

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 19: Ryan Blaney, driver of the

NASCAR: Using Phoenix track averages to predict the final Championship 4 driver

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 19: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Alliance Truck Parts Ford, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Camping World 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 19, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Each Round of 8 driver’s track history at Phoenix

KANNAPOLIS, NC - NOVEMBER 08: (L-R) Tony Stewart, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, John Pauley, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Smithfield, and NASCAR driver Aric Almirola, pose for a photo opportunity with the #10 Smithfield Ford during a press conference at Stewart-Haas Racing on November 8, 2017 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Stewart-Haas Racing introduced Almirola as their driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford for the 2018 season. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Stewart-Haas Racing via Getty Images)

NASCAR: It’s about time that Aric Almirola got a chance to shine

KANNAPOLIS, NC - NOVEMBER 08: NASCAR driver Aric Almirola speaks with fans during a Q&A session following the Stewart-Haas Racing Driver Announcement at Stewart-Haas Racing on November 8, 2017 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Stewart-Haas Racing introduced Almirola as their driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford for the 2018 season. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Stewart-Haas Racing via Getty Images)

NASCAR: Aric Almirola wants the pressure of driving for Stewart-Haas Racing

KANNAPOLIS, NC - NOVEMBER 08: NASCAR driver Aric Almirola (R) and John Pauley, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Smithfield, pose for a photo opportunity with the #10 Smithfield Ford following a press conference at Stewart-Haas Racing on November 8, 2017 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Stewart-Haas Racing introduced Almirola as their driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford for the 2018 season. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Stewart-Haas Racing via Getty Images)

NASCAR: Aric Almirola confirmed at Stewart-Haas Racing in 2018

NEW YORK - MAY 25: Indy 500 driver John Andretti signs autographs at Macy's and IZOD's celebration of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indy 500 at Macy's Herald Square on May 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Racing: John Andretti is done with chemotherapy

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 05: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, lead the field to the green flag to start the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 5, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2018 Cup Series TV schedule and times announced

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 05: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 5, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR Team Power Rankings: Stewart-Haas Racing snatches the momentum

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 05: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 5, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2017 AAA Texas 500 results – Kevin Harvick punches his ticket