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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 29: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #32 EJ Wade Construction Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 29, 2017 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR top-tier ride: Making the case for Matt DiBenedetto

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NASCAR top-tier ride: Making the case for Landon Cassill

NASCAR top-tier ride: Making the case for Chris Buescher

NASCAR top-tier ride: Making the case for Aric Almirola

LOUDON, NH - JULY 14: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #47 Kroger ClickList Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton's 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 14, 2017 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR top-tier ride: Making the case for AJ Allmendinger

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DARLINGTON, SC - SEPTEMBER 03: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Toyota, celebrates winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 3, 2017 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2017 Southern 500 Race Results – Hamlin Sweeps Weekend

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BOWMANVILLE, ON - SEPTEMBER 03: Austin Cindric, driver of the #19 Draw-Tite/Reese Ford, drives at Canadian Tire Mosport Park on September 3, 2017 in Bowmanville, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 250 Race Results – Cindric Bumps Grala

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DARLINGTON, SC - SEPTEMBER 02: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #18 Sport Clips Toyota, and Cole Custer, driver of the #00 Haas Automation Ford, lead the field into turn one for a restart during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sports Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 2, 2017 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Xfinity Series Team Power Rankings After Darlington

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DARLINGTON, SC - SEPTEMBER 02: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #18 Sport Clips Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sports Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 2, 2017 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2017 SportClips/VFW 200 Race Results – Hamlin Strikes Back

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BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 18: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Outdoors Ford, stands by his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 18, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2017 Southern 500 Qualifying Results – Harvick Happy Again

Alex Herbst
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LONG POND, PA - JULY 29: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Toyota Care Toyota, walks through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton's 400 at Pocono Raceway on July 29, 2017 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR Buy or Sell: Matt Kenseth returning in 2018?

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WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 05: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Rated Red Road to Race Day Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series I Love NY 355 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 5, 2017 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Buy or Sell: Kasey Kahne returning in 2018?

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BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 19: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 19, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Off week reminder: Don’t troll Kyle Busch

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BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 18: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 DEWALT/Flexvolt Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 18, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR’s veteran drivers are disappearing too quickly

T. Walker
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BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 12: Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 Code 3 Associates Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 12, 2017 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

NASCAR Buy or Sell: Danica Patrick retiring after the 2017 season?

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BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 18: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 18, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR Buy or Sell: Joey Logano winning in the regular season?

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 01: David Ragan, driver of the #38 Shriners Hospital for Chldrn 95th Annvrsry Ford, and Ty Dillon, driver of the #13 GEICO Military Chevrolet, lead the field to a restart during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 59th Annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 1, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 10 drivers who deserve better rides in the Cup Series

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 22: Chris Buescher, driver of the #37 Clorox Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motorspeedway on July 22, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Chris Buescher returning to JTG Daugherty Racing in 2018

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BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 16: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #29 Cooper Standard Ford, stands on pit road during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 16, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Chase Briscoe to the Xfinity Series in 2018 with Ford?

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BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 19: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, leads Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 DEWALT/Flexvolt Toyota, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 19, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Stage Points and Playoff Points After Second Bristol Race

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BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 18: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/Ducks Unlimited Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 18, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Championship Standings After Second Bristol Race

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BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 19: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 19, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2017 Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race – Kyle Busch sweeps weekend

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 24: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Denver Mattress Toyota, lead a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 24, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Fantasy racing picks for second Bristol race

Matt Lovisa
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BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 11: Paul Menard, driver of the #27 Dutch Boy/Menards Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 11, 2017 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Win Droughts Heading Into Bristol

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 24: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Haas Automation Demo Days Ford, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 24, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Five dark horse drivers who could win at Bristol

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BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 18: Erik Jones, driver of the #77 5-hour ENERGY Extra Strength Toyota, poses with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 18, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2017 Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol qualifying results – Erik Jones takes pole

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 24: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 24, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Five drivers most likely to win at Bristol

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LOUDON, NH - JULY 14: Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 Aspen Dental Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton's 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 14, 2017 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 10 small-team drivers who deserve Danica Patrick’s ride

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