We will announce those races later once the 2023 schedules are announced. "I just didn't know it was gonna be that tough.". "Racing is the best medicine" for NASCAR's Max Gutierrez, NASCAR issues new Cup rules package for road courses, short tracks, NASCAR announces new rules package Ive wrecked before. EyesonXfinity:Has John Hunter Nemecheks Trophy Hunting Paid Off? It threw off his RPMs that NASCAR drivers use to gauge their pit road speed, and the veteran sped through multiple sections. RELATED: Chandler Smith wins at Las Vegas. Saying "hello" to an early flight to Fontana, Calif. tomorrow.Let's grab our first top-10 of the season Saturday at @AutoClubSpdwy for the @KauligRacing No. Until that time, we are focused on winning the Truck series championship., Chandler Smith dominates in Richmond Truck playoff win, Craftsman returns as title sponsor of NASCAR Truck Series, "Racing is the best medicine" for NASCAR's Max Gutierrez, Gutierrez racing return after loss How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, Six key themes to follow in 2022 Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the . He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. As one of six drivers in unchartered cars, Smith was battling Jimmie Johnson, Travis Pastrana, and three others for the four spots that would fill out the 40-car field. Tune in at 5:00 p.m. EST on @FS1! 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Smith has one race of Cup Series experience to his name, having replacing Chris Buescher behind the wheel of the No. More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports. Nemechek was caught up in a crash with one lap to go and finished 26th. Good Penske effort there.". Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the playoffs. 38. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. Zane Smith's DQ drops him to a last-place finish and as a result he will be scored in 36th for the second race of the season. I couldn't do anything I do on the track without the support of my family behind me!Looking forward to racing at @AutoClubSpdwy this Saturday in the No. Bodine had gone multiple laps down late in the event and was well in the back of the field. Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans, UK MPs express "grave concerns" over FIA and F1 role in "sportswashing", UK MPs express "grave concerns" over FIA and F1 role in "sportswashing" Chandler Smith had to start at the rear of the field due to unapproved adjustments to his No. The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, The early benefits and challenges of NASCAR's Next Gen car, Pros and cons of Next Gen Cup car He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. M-Sport hopes Ford's Red Bull F1 partnership can strengthen WRC team. Zane Smith, Chandler Smith, Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the playoffs. 38 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the Nos. Did You Notice? I've got to stick with him.' pic.twitter.com/si1zRef99c. I'm glad we're on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.". Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. NASCAR driver lands new deal after losing full-time ride, NASCAR: Trackhouse announce second Daniel Suarez extension, NASCAR: Hendrick announcement ends Alex Bowman rumors. By the end of the night, all three had led a total of 96 out of 134 laps in the 200-mile event. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. The 58-year-olds rough night started early after his first visit to pit road in 2022. "Heck, maybe I'll have to make 801," he said. Logano grabbed control of the race following his green-flag pit stop on Lap 31 of 60 and held off a last-lap charge by Christopher Bell to claim the win by 0.018 seconds. Fought a really tough truck. Two-time series champion Todd Bodine finally returned to hectic Truck Series competition for the first time since his last series race in 2013 to make six more starts in what is meant to be his last season before retirement. Eckes tried to throw a block, but it was too late. 40. 50 The Money Team Racing Chevrolet, Austin Hills No. Everything you need to know about F1's 2023 season, Byron wins first pole of season at Homestead, Wallace outburst draws extra scrutiny from 23XI. Tied for the playoff cut line with Crafton is Nemechek with Eckes close behind by only two points in 11th. Only four non-chartered cars will successfully qualify for the race, meaning that Smiths Daytona 500 debut might not come in 2023. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Kaulig is one of the top organizations in NASCARs second-tier series, and the promotion of Allmendinger, Ty Gibbs, and Noah Gragson to the Cup Series leaves 20 of this seasons Xfinity races without a defending champion taking to the grid. How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, Logano didnt brake check anyone in Fontana NASCAR Cup restart chaos, Logano denies blame in restart chaos That doesnt make him incapable of grasping the obvious, which gives him a leg up on the NASCAR brain trust. I knew I only had to get a couple of points, to clinch, Smith said. The 19-year-old crossed over using the momentum he had gathered by using the same top lane his truck owner had attempted to use. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? We have been thrilled with the performance by Zane this season, said team owner Bob Jenkins. Bowman, by winning the pole for the Daytona 500 on Wednesday night, also started on the pole . NASCAR issues new Cup rules package for road courses, short tracks, How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, How NASCAR is preparing for 2022 car Chandler Smith won his second race of the season driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports and is one of only two drivers in the playoff field with multiple wins this season. Luckily, there is a silver lining to being in the back of the field its away from trouble. The execution of this race is everything because you know most likely there won't be a caution so you've got to do a good job on pit road, cycle yourself to the front," Logano said. When Kaulig Racing made the decision to move AJ Allmendinger to full-time Cup Series duty, the team signed Smith to take over the No. Smith held off reigning Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes and Chandler Smith in a two-lap overtime sprint Friday night to win at Phoenix Raceway and at last win the series title. Ive been here before. I knew I only had to get a couple of points, to clinch, Smith said. He is the defending series champion, driving the No. John Hunter Nemechek 1.500. 00:20. He made an impromptu debut in the Cup Series earlier this season, substituting for Chris Buescher in the June 5 race at Gateway and finished 17th. Zane Smith was the Truck series runner-up in each of the past two seasons and hoped his success -- he has three wins -- over the first 16 races can better position him to win his first championship. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. In other words, hes racing in his final season with a team that has won in the past and is known for constantly running up front. Zane Smith was the Truck series runner-up in each of the past two seasons and hoped his success -- he has three wins -- over the first 16 races can better position him to win his first championship. This is part of the game.. At the start of the final lap, Bell and his No. However, NASCAR didnt schedule any Cup Series practice time until after the single-car qualifying. In regular season standings, he is 12th. LONG POND, Pa. (AP) Zane Smith clinched the regular season NASCAR Truck Series championship and Chandler Smith took the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. Zane Smith opened his fourth season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with a win at Daytona. Weve been going through a little bit of a struggle recently, Chandler Smith said. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Despite not winning, its still Zane Smiths best finish in a Truck Series race at Las Vegas. C. Smith wins Truck race at Pocono; playoffs set, Kurt Busch still not cleared from July concussion, Nemechek wins final NASCAR race at Fontana, Ky. Busch takes Fontana for 1st win with RCR, Rain pushes Xfinity Series at Fontana to Sunday, Rain washes out NASCAR qualifying at Fontana, Stenhouse wins longest Daytona 500 in history, Hill goes last to 1st to win Xfinity season opener, Stenhouse's Daytona win shows the 500 is 'crazier' than ever, Hamlin, Toyota drivers skip final Daytona practice, Johnson's team takeover irks NASCAR icon Petty, Beers, mullets and the Daytona 500: Inside Travis Pastrana's and Jimmie Johnson's friendship, J. Johnson tops Daytona 500 practice in return, Daytona 500 cheat sheet: Everything you need to know, IndyCar's Daly makes Daytona 500 with TMT, Trackhouse Racing signs Chastain to extension, Bowman secures Daytona pole; Johnson qualifies, Suarez signs 2nd Trackhouse Racing extension, Bowman signs 3-year extension with Hendrick, Dale vs. Dale: A Daytona 500 the Jarretts, NASCAR won't forget, Daytona 500 boasts eighth consecutive sellout, Ky. Busch apologizes for gun violations in Mexico, NASCAR's 2023 season will be a year of change, Daly, Mayweather team up for Daytona 500 run, Truex Jr. wins in NASCAR's return to LA Coliseum. Zane Smith was the Truck Series runner-up in each of the past two seasons and hoped his success -- he has three wins -- over the first 16 races can better position him to win his first championship. This is part of the game.. He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. https://t.co/3A53tNOCuI, FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) March 5, 2022. Heck, maybe Ill have to make 801, he said. Five laps in, Blaney maintained a small lead over Chastain, who was coming on strong in the outside lane. If we had practice, wed be able to identify a problem and fix it before qualifying.. We have a plan laid out for him and our next step will be to put Zane and that team in NASCAR Cup Series races where we know we can be successful. pic.twitter.com/UDbRSeB71b. A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? After winning seven ARCA Menards Series races in 2019-20, Smith landed a full-time truck series ride with Kyle Busch Motorsports in 2021 and won twice, including the Championship 4 in Phoenix . It was a battle of Smiths to the checkered, with Chandler Smith winning it for KBM as team owner Busch finished third. A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans, UK MPs express "grave concerns" over FIA and F1 role in "sportswashing", UK MPs express "grave concerns" over FIA and F1 role in "sportswashing" More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. "Long day. Ty Gibbs was penalized for speeding and had to serve a pass-through on pit road. Chandler Smith entered Saturday's determining race with a 27-point cushion over Rhodes, the winner of last year's championship, and a 12-point lead over Zane Smith. Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are. Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the playoffs. Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans, Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the playoffs. "I can't really say who the favorite is and who isn't, but I really like my chances going to Phoenix.". How NASCAR had to learn a harsh lesson ahead of Next Gen arrival, How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory, Larson's long way round to Cup glory 2-Headed Monster: Is Kyle Busch Still Viewed as NASCARs Villain? If we lived in a perfect world, wed have practice before qualifying, because whos to say we dont have a problem right off the bat and then we have to race our way in? Chandler Smith said, according to The Athletic. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Regardless of what happens in Phoenix, just an outstanding year, really.". Chandler Smith darted quickly to the bottom and took the lead from the FRM driver while entering turn 3, and that was all she wrote. Later Saturday at Homestead-Miami, drivers will continue battling for the three remaining spots in next month's Xfinity championship race. A wreck from stage sweeper Rhodes capped off a pattern of cautions and triggered a restart with 24 laps to go. "Third time's the charm," Smith said after the race. Logano the NASCAR Daytona 500 runner-up: "Second is the worst", Daytona 500 starting grid: How they line up for NASCAR Cup Series opener, 2023 Daytona 500 starting lineup Instead, that honor, and 20 extra points, went to defending series champion Ben Rhodes after staying out during a late-stage caution while the KBM team pitted before the end of the second stage. LONG POND, Pa. (AP) Zane Smith clinched the regular season NASCAR Truck Series championship and Chandler Smith took the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. With eight laps remaining, Harvick and his team began discussing scenarios to make a move on Logano for the lead. Fought a really tough truck. AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) It took overtime in his third attempt for Zane Smith to finally win a NASCAR championship. Thinkin' Out Loud: NASCAR, Is It Too Late to Reconsider about Auto Club? 39. If it werent for those pesky pit strategy calls during the middle of the event, the team would have likely swept the stage wins as well. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. I said, 'That's my buddy. 36/38 Ford Mustangs for FRM. At the halfway mark, Blaney remained out front followed by Wallace and Logano but more than half the field still had to make a pit stop. Matt DiBenedetto adds another top 10 with a sixth-place finish at Las Vegas and is likewise sixth place in the standings. NASCAR TV Schedule: March . This is part of the game.. 1 Related. Coverage for the Fr8Auctions 200 Saturday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet, Travis Pastranas No. Sportscastings John Moriello does a mailbag column each Friday. 18 Toyota threw it into the outside of turns 3 and 4. 16 car!Or, you know, something better than a top-10 #CS16 pic.twitter.com/UAfiGFD2Yp. Chandler Smith (18) leads the pack down the front straight on a restart of the NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum). KBM was still the top three trucks on the restart. Long day. Chandler Smith won his second race of the season driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports and is one of only two drivers in the playoff field with multiple wins this season. One caveat: NASCARs Trucks regular-season points leader has not won the season championship in each of the past four years. Can the Lions fix their defense? If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. You wouldnt know it by looking at the stages winner, but Kyle Busch Motorsports was the team to beat all night. Zane Smith clinched the regular season NASCAR Truck Series championship and Chandler Smith took the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. 16 Chevrolet Camaro for Kaulig Racing and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. A two-time Truck Series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Chandler Smith (18) leads the pack down the front straight on a restart of the NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Curfew is midnight. Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR. Chandler Smith outdueled Zane Smith after a late-race restart to take his third career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory and first win of 2022 on Friday, March 4 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It was advantage Chandler Smith as they entered turn 1 for the last time, but that was only until team owner Busch attempted to make a run on the duo on the top lane. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Logano remained out front of a single-file line with five laps to go with Harvick tucked in close behind him. Heck, maybe Ill have to make 801, he said. It was Chandler Smith that scored the jackpot in Las Vegas, but fellow surname holder Zane Smith was one lap short of scoring a second-consecutive Truck Series win in 2022. Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, How NASCAR had to learn a harsh lesson ahead of Next Gen arrival, How NASCAR had to learn harsh lesson After a spin on lap 56 and making initial contact with the wall, Bodine remained in the back for a while trying to pick up the pieces. It has since been revealed that Smith is set to share the chartered No. Truckin Thursdays: Ironman Matt Crafton Ready To Shake Off the Rust. Copyright The Intelligencer | https://www.theintelligencer.net | 1500 Main Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 | 304-233-0100. The team was disqualified after failing post-race inspection. Can someone explain what the violation was? He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. One caveat: NASCARs Trucks regular-season points leader has not won the season championship in each of the past four years. "Then, when (Bell) got to me, I saw (Ryan) Blaney was behind me. Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. In his relatively brief racing career, Smith owns six wins in Trucks and four in the ARCA Menards Series, all since 2018. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Ive been here before. Its definitely not how we wanted this to go, he said. Fought a really tough truck. Unfortunately, his second-place finish would not stand. The other two spots would be decided through the twin duels on Thursday. Daytona winner Zane Smith is still in the playoffs after being disqualified in post-race inspection. 38 Ford team continues opening the 2022 season with another impressive run. In fact, it really started in the afternoon during qualifying. I knew (Bell) would make the run to the outside, and I probably wasn't going to be able to defend that, and just waited for (Blaney) to push me through there. "We knew we had to have a solid truck to just not completely bank on points," Smith said. Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? Nothing short of an upward trajectory has defined Zane Smith through his first three seasons as a full-time driver in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. : The Black Cat Auto Club Mystery Thats NASCARs Latest Animal Encounter, Reel Racing: The Evolution of Motorsports Films Across Disciplines, NASCAR Announces New Rules Package for Short Tracks, Road Courses, Dropping the Hammer: NASCARs Days of Future Past. He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck Series. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Last summer, Front Row Motorsports announced that Zane Smith, who went on to win the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series championship for the team, would compete in select races for the organization. He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. Got a question or observation about racing? ET on FOX Sports 1. He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. Its racing. I'm glad we're on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. Zane Smith 2.500. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? "I feel like we've been one of the four strongest trucks throughout the back half of this season," Majeski said. 3-for-3@KBMteam trucks are leading the way. Discover more CRAFTSMAN Trucks Final Laps videos below. Chandler Smith will compete full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. He's not a huge name in NASCAR just yet, but Chandler Smith is working his way through the ranks. He called his shot before his Daytona 500 dream blew up. Zane Smith ended up eighth and the top-finishing non-chartered team, which locks him into Sundays Daytona 500 field. Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? To boot, the Onion was coming back in the No. In addition, the No. A two-time Truck Series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. We will be strategic as what races we select to enter. Replay: Todd Bodine goes around in Vegas. Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the playoffs. It was a return almost a decade in the making. "We certainly have momentum on or side winning two of the last three," Majeski said. I've been here before. Zane Smith was the Truck Series runner-up in each of the past two seasons and hoped his success -- he has three wins -- over the first 16 races can better position him to win his first championship. We also want to give Zane the opportunity to win more races and a championship with our Truck series program, and we are excited to see what he will do next season.. Chandler Smith is just 20 years old and has never made it to the starting grid of a Cup Series race. With Eckes out of contention, it set up a thrilling battle for the win with less than 10 laps to go. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Spencer Boyd (@SpencerBoyd) March 5, 2022, Burnout 10/10 @CSmithDrive | @NASCAR_Trucks #VictoriasVoice200 | @KBMteam pic.twitter.com/NMeD97sNdi, Las Vegas Motor Speedway (@LVMotorSpeedway) March 5, 2022, Atta boy @CSmithDrive. https://t.co/9KhKU1Sokz pic.twitter.com/8UNIUXHZIv. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. Amidst a near-crash for youngster Derek Kraus, the driver of the No. With 25 laps to go, Logano maintained a small advantage over Harvick, followed by Blaney and Buescher. pic.twitter.com/eRYRWyUBtF. Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. Austin Hill 3.800. Long day. However, Busch rallied back to battle his former employee and had a run for the lead spot on the bottom. Rhodes held off hometown hero Busch for the stage two win and completed his sweep. With eight laps to go, Rhodes was battling side by side with teammate Matt Crafton but pulled ahead for a sixth-place finish. Begin a free trial of FuboTV now and dont miss any of the action! I may never be able to do this again in my career.". 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in 2023. 67 23XI Racing Toyota, and Jimmie Johnsons No. Hi! Ive wrecked before. Long day. While Im 100 percent focused now on the Truck Series playoffs and racing to win a championship for our partners, Im excited for what the future holds next season as I get the opportunity to also compete at the next level and continue to grow as a race car driver.. The finale will be on Nov. 4 in Avondale, Arizona. 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Three or more missing (or not tightened to the wheel) lug nuts is a DQ per 2019 rule update. Two non-chartered entries are set to qualify for the race via their speed in the single-car qualifying session, which is set to be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1 beginning at 8:15 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 19. He recently competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Kyle Busch. "Racing is the best medicine" for NASCAR's Max Gutierrez, NASCAR issues new Cup rules package for road courses, short tracks, NASCAR announces new rules package Series regular winners: Zane Smith (Daytona), Chandler Smith (Las Vegas), Todd Bodine is back in the Truck series , A lot of good trucks, including the 91, 1, 61 and 38 collected damage on the restart. NASCAR: Conor Daly could miss the Daytona 500, NASCAR: Chandler Smith could miss the Daytona 500, Smith is set to share the chartered No. Both Chandler Smith and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. were penalized by NASCAR for speeding on pit road and both had to do a pass-through on pit road. Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? After a challenge from former KBM driver Christian Eckes, the trio was divided when the caution came out with less than 18 to go. Las Vegas . Chandler Smith, Zane Smith, Ty Majeski and Ben Rhodes, from left, pose with the trophy before the NASCAR Truck Series auto race Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Avondale. Smith recognized a problem the one that would keep him out of the Daytona 500 before he even strapped in behind the wheel. Truck racing in Vegas usually means 1 of 2 things. I'm interested in (please check all that apply). He is currently second in the playoff standings heading into the series next race, Sept. 9 at Kansas. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. Sure enough, Smiths Chevy experienced mechanical issues as soon as he took the track. 62 for Halmar Friesen Racing a team owned and driven by Friesen on his quest to make 800 career NASCAR starts. Crafton will race for a fourth series championship. "But then I am sitting there as the leader and I'm like, 'Man, I am a sitting duck. Despite a rough night, Carson Hocevar runs seventh with Austin Wayne Self and Matt Crafton completing the top nine. Zane Michael Smith (born June 9, 1999) is an American professional stock car racing driver. Ive been here before. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? 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